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all has arrived, with all its glory and shifting energy. Nature exemplifies the beautiful process of change. I love how the leaves turn colors and drop to the ground to end this season, leaving us with barren trees and cooler temperatures. Autumn forces us to choose warmer clothing and different foods. We live in the beautiful Hudson Valley, a seasonal Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell climate, so adapting our lifestyle to what nature provides is part of who we are. I’ve always cherished seasonal shifts, especially fall, my favorite time of year to get out and hike. I find tranquility on the trail. My moving meditation of choice is walking in nature, which keeps me healthy and balanced and helps me deal with everyday stress. Other people turn to yoga, tai chi, qi gong, biking, running or other outdoor activities. I think any of these is great; the key is finding something that allows you to unplug from the demands of daily life and look within, to quiet your mind and take the time for self-care. This month we take a look at how stress can affect us on so many levels. This month’s Wise Words article, “Living a Wholehearted Life” (page 32), by Mark Nepo, resonated with me. Like him, I learned a lot along the journey of battling cancer. I am 19 years cancer free— and so much the wiser. Nepo beautifully explains the power in acceptance and being present, and how practicing authenticity allows us to stay in our truth. I have learned that by simply making small pivots, I can stay focused on what feels good and proceed with joy. Our feature article, “Calm Down: Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness,” by Marlaina Donato, is an eye-opening examination of emotional stress. As Donato writes, “Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions.” Just a few years ago, my body was hurting, my muscles ached, my digestion was a mess, and my ability to sleep soundly and feel happy was negatively affected. I can thankfully share with you that by releasing negative energy, making lifestyle changes, focusing on self-care and working with several local wellness practitioners, I resolved those issues naturally. I feel great and enjoy my life now. I have hope and trust—especially now, in our ever-changing landscape of life—that everything is always working out for me. Thus far I have successfully navigated many challenges, as many of you have had to do, so I know I’m not alone. I plan to keep my mind focused on learning and looking for lessons; I know I’m capable of giving and receiving with grace. I’m excited to keep showing up as the best version of myself each day. That’s something we can all do—learn to embrace who we are and show up as the best version of ourselves, for the betterment of all. I encourage you to check out our monthly calendar (page 40) and our online calendar at WakeUpNaturally.com to find wonderful classes and practices that can help you live a healthier, more balanced life. Happy fall,
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34 CANCER-FREE PETS
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36 CORONAVIRUS AS A CALLING
38 TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion
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‘Toby Totally’ Revamping Standard Weight-Loss Approach
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oby Lebovits was a longtime wellness professional in Rockland County, practicing kinesiology, yoga and fitness training, before she went to Harvard to study obesity medicine. Now she’s in Westchester, revamping the way people approach weight loss. Instead of just cutting carbs, calories or fat, she combines ancient eastern teaching with contemporary western research. At Toby Totally weight loss and wellness, in White Plains, Lebovits treats each client uniquely—doing a detailed intake of the Toby Lebovit client’s health history and goals, charting a customized clean-food plan, and using acupressure points to control hunger and strengthen the digestive system. The tiny, surgical-steel points are affixed along the hairline and usually behind the ears, on meridian spots corresponding to the stomach and liver. (Masks and gloves are used to keep everyone safe.) According to Lebovits, removing hunger eliminates the stress response, lowering the cortisol level and causing a chain reaction of beneficial physiologic and metabolic effects. Most clients lose 5 to 10 percent of their weight in the first 10 days. At each subsequent visit, a new set of points is applied to strengthen the next two organs. The average client loses 20 to 30 pounds the first month, Lebovits says. Once clients achieve their weight, she educates and guides them on maintaining that weight for life. “Clients love the fact that they don’t need to purchase any special food or cut out all carbs,” she says. “Most people can happily enjoy lots of fruit, veggies, most proteins and some grains.” For more info, call 914.328.7777, visit TobyTotally.com, or follow Lebovits on Instagram @ Toby.totally.weightloss. See ad, page 11.
Cross County Shopping Center Seeks Holiday Market Vendors
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ross County Shopping Center, located in Yonkers, in Westchester County, is issuing a call for vendors to participate in its upcoming 2020 Holiday Market. The market will take place on the east side of the Cross County Center Holiday Market shopping center, in the parking lot between Red Lobster and Olive Garden. Vendors have until October 16 to apply for consideration. “We are seeking vendors with products that make unique gift items and are also related to health and wellness,” says Liz Pollack, senior manager of marketing at Cross County Shopping Center. The Holiday Market will be open from Black Friday (November 27) to Christmas Eve (December 24). In addition to vendor booths, it will include food trucks, holiday decorations and festivities. Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The week leading up to Christmas, hours will be extended. Cross County Shopping Center is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination that attracts over 11 million visitors each year and is currently fully open and operating. It is home to retailers such as Macy’s, Zara, Shake Shack, H&M, Pandora, Michael Kors, Starbucks and Chipotle. Parking is free year-round, and the shopping center is also located within walking distance of Metro North (25 minutes to Grand Central Station) and Westchester’s Bee Line Buses. To apply to be a Holiday Market vendor, visit CrossCountyCenter.com. For questions, email Liz.P@marxrealty.com. See ad, page 2.
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Empowered By Nature Open with Covid Measures
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orraine Hughes, an AHGregistered herbalist, held her first wellness consultation at her kitchen table in 2005. Over the next 15 years, her herbal medicine and nutrition practice, Empowered By Nature, evolved into a comprehensive holistic practice using the Chinese medical approach to vital health, which encompasses lifestyle and dietary Lorraine Hughes directives, reflexology, Reiki, acupoint aromatherapy, cupping, moxibustion and private qi gong sessions. Now Empowered By Nature has evolved again, with virtual services and safety protocols for in-person sessions. Hughes says it’s critical to keep her services accessible to people who need stress reduction and immune support. “I provide a safe haven where people can begin their lifeforce healing journey through herbal wellness guidance and relaxation techniques,” she says. “I do this work to help people help themselves attain a more vital state of being.” She approaches each wellness consultation as “a conversation,” she says. “The client tells me their story and their health concerns and what they’re willing to do to shift from their current state of health. They’ve already completed a comprehensive intake form and provided a food diary, lab test results and a list of medications, supplements and herbs. Along with listening, I perform a tongue and pulse diagnosis, which allows me to assess patterns of imbalance. In addition to a proposed herbal-supplemental protocol dietary, we discuss lifestyle and exercise recommendations. When appropriate, I show the client a qi gong exercise that will be beneficial.” Clients can add any service to their session. Hughes says reflexology is a particularly useful complementary therapy. She was board certified in reflexology in 2011. “When I practice reflexology on my herbal clients, the experience is uniquely targeted, since I have a deeper understanding of the clients state of health and energy pathways,” she says. Her new Covid protocol includes the use of masks and handwashing, a pre-appointment questionnaire, more time between appointments for cleaning, and only one client in the office at a time. She also offers virtual consultations and follow-ups, including private qi gong sessions via Zoom. For more info, contact Lorraine Hughes at 845.416.4598 or lorrainehughes54@gmail.com, or visit EmpoweredByNature.net.
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ili Ristic and Mila Radak, the expert team behind Milor Coaching Inc., will lead three group-coaching sessions this fall and winter for people looking to find inner peace and transform their lives. The sessions will be held online from 10 to 11 a.m. on October 17, November 14 and December 12. The group sessions are designed to help people manifest their dreams while having fun, using creativity and inner strength. Ristic and Radak are also available for individual coaching sessions. “If you’re looking to get a better job, gain confidence, lose weight, find your inner you, find your soul mate or manifest a certain goal, we hope you’ll join us,” says Ristic, founder and CEO of Milor Coaching. “We are friends with a passion for helping others. After many long years of searching, we finally found fulfillment and happiness. Now it’s our turn to share our knowledge and experience. Through travel, reading, mystical experiences, classes and amazing friendships, the formulas we’ve come across can help people who are still seeking to discover the missing items on their lists.” Their goal as coaches is to help clients cultivate a “winner’s” self-image by eliminating limiting beliefs and habits, Ristic says. “In these uncertain times, we help you find certainty and maintain balance in life,” she says. “We’ll take you from where you are now to where you want to be. We believe in the power of mind, energy, universal laws and inner powers. We help you change your results by changing your thoughts. As Henry Ford said, ‘If you think you cannot, you cannot, if you think you can, you can.’ It’s as simple as that. We coach you to think that everything is possible. We teach you to create your own movie, to eliminate fear, doubt and worry, and to strengthen your beliefs and faith.” Cost: $150 per individual or group session; $325 for all three group sessions. To schedule an individual or group session, call or text Mili Ristic at 925.705.0789 or Mila Radak at 914.562.6467, or email them at mili@milor.co or milaradak33@gmail.com. For more info, visit MilorCoaching.com and Milavita.guru.
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Pawling Nonprofit to Expand Community Wellness Programming
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arker University (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic), founded in Dallas in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs, including its famed chiropractic program. During the COVID-19 crisis, students still deserve the best education, experience and degree that can be earned online without compromising any parts of their educational experience. The university’s deep tradition, dedication to academic research, and integrated clinical application position students to become industry leaders across a broad spectrum of applied-science positions. Recognizing the serious need for natural, noninvasive health and wellness programs for aspiring healthcare professionals, Parker offers those that feel a passion for improving others’ lives the opportunity find a fulfilling, meaningful career. Parker also offers a Master of Science degree in Functional Nutrition, Strength and Human Performance, and Neuroscience and Clinical Neuroscience. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Integrative Health within its Health Sciences program. Within the integrative and noninvasive health realms, Parker offers programs in massage therapy, radiologic technology, occupational therapy assistant and diagnostic sonography. There are additional areas of study in natural, holistic and wellness programs. Location: Parker University, 2540 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TX. For more info, call 800.637.8337, email askparkeradmissions@parker.edu or visit Parker. edu. See ad, back cover. 12
awling Yoga & Wellness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on making wellness classes and services more accessible, is preparing to launch in the village of Pawling in 2021. “Our mission is to promote health and holistic wellness in Pawling and surrounding communities by creating a safe, supportive environment to provide inclusive programming for wellness-based education, yoga and other therapeutic modalities, and community-building practices,” says founder Gabrielle Semel. “We welcome all Gabrielle Seme individuals and provide these services and classes regardless of individual financial circumstances.” For the past 12 years, Semel has led private and group yoga classes as co-founder of Inner Balance Studio, in Patterson. She says Pawling Yoga & Wellness will offer weekly classes, wellness services and ongoing workshops. As a nonprofit funded by contributions and grants, it will offer many of its programs, such as yoga, meditation and qigong classes, on a pay-what-you-can basis. It will also host pay-what-you-can monthly workshops and lectures on how and why to make healthier choices, and monthly Community Clinics with offerings including acupuncture, massage therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, yoga therapy, Ayurvedic counseling, chiropractic, and behavioral health/clinical counseling, for a sliding-scale fee. Until a Pawling location is finalized, programs will be held at Inner Balance Studio. “If you’re as passionate as we are about community, contemplative practices and holistic health, please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our launch,” Semel says. “To all wellness practitioners, we welcome a connection with you.” For more info, call 845.661.8664, email gabrielle@pawlingyogawellness.org or visit PawlingYogaWellness.org.
Beacon Yoga Center Reopens with Retail Shop
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eacon Yoga Center recently reopened its Main Street studio and is offering in-person yoga and meditation classes and private sessions in compliance with CDC and state safety guidelines. It’s continuing to stream classes via Zoom as well. With the reopening, Beacon Yoga Center is welcoming both Functional Alternative and LLTO to the space, says studio owner Shannon Murphy. “Functional Alternative provides holistic and integrative services for adults and children utilizing diet, herbs, supplements and Chinese medical modalities such as acupuncture and moxa,” Murphy says. “They are also available for tuina massage and tai chi instruction.” For appointments, contact Beacon Yoga Center the company directly at FunctionalAlternative.com. LLTO and Beacon Yoga Center’s new retail shop will carry classical yoga texts and tools as well as the LLTO (Live Light Travel Often) collection. Launched by Tamara Reynolds, LLTO focuses on home essentials that enrich life through beauty and daily inspiration. “Each piece tells a story of masterful craftsmanship, many of which embody centuries-old technique,” says Reynolds. “In keeping with my belief that everything in the home should bring purpose, beauty and peace, we curate a joyful and radiant collection of items and gifts.” You can also shop the full collection online at LiveLightTravelOften.com. Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY. For more info, call 845.440.6452 or visit BeaconYogaCenter.org. To preregister for a class (required), visit BeaconYogaCenter.org.
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‘Metabolic Reset’ Program Burns Fat, Fights Inflammation
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eigh Damkohler, DC, sports chiropractor and licensed massage therapist, has added a proprietary metabolic reset program to the Leigh Damkohler services she offers through her office at the Yonkers-Scarsdale border. “The program is designed for anti-inflammatory, healthy weight loss,” she says. The key to the program’s success is its combination of healthy food intake, intermittent fasting and a proprietary amino acid formula, Damkohler says. “It promotes satiety, controls cravings and ensures you burn excess fat—especially the dangerous visceral fat around your organs—instead of losing critical muscle mass. There are no drugs or hormones to create negative side effects.” For people already struggling with their weight during the pandemic, she says, this program can help them “reset” before the holidays and colder weather, when we tend to gain extra pounds. “The program is laid out very easily, and I personally provide patients with weekly accountability meetings, which can also be virtual, in addition to making myself available to support them during the different stages of the process,” she says. As Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing chiropractor and massage therapist, Damkohler has been in practice for 21 years, developing individual treatment plans to help patients move, perform and feel better. She offers chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, Graston Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, postural corrections, therapeutic exercise and nutrition. Her specialties are sports injuries; strains/sprains; disc herniations; carpal tunnel syndrome; thoracic outlet syndrome; tennis or golf elbow; sciatica; and back, neck, arm, leg and foot pain or numbness.
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Bernadette Bloom Offers Tibetan Energy Healing Course
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edical intuitive, energy healer and holistic physical therapist Bernadette Bloom will teach an introductory class, Energy Medicine for the 21st Bernadette Bloom Century Part 1, from 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 15. The course will be offered in person in Chappaqua as well as virtually via Zoom. According to Bloom, students will learn to bring balance and ease to the body, mind and spirit via the electromagnetic field, also called the aura, using highvibrational energy healing techniques from Tibet. Among the topics covered will be how the chakra system influences us mentally, emotionally and physically, and how to sense the energy field and correct imbalances in yourself and others. This class is open to everyone. “Whether you’re interested in becoming a professional practitioner or would simply like to learn how to unlock your body’s healing power to improve health and vitality, you won’t be disappointed,” she says. In her private practice, Bloom offers energy healing, ThetaHealing, Reiki, holistic physical therapy and cranial fluid dynamics services in person in Chappaqua and long distance by phone, Zoom, Skype or Facetime. She is also president of the nonprofit JJ Esoteric Foundation and the founder of Center for Aligned Healing. Cost: $213-$225 on or before November 7, $231-$246 after November 7. For more info, email bernadettebloom8@gmail.com or visit TheEsotericBloom.com.
Fable and Thompson’s Cider Mill Team Up for Fall Events
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able: From Farm to Table will be hosting Fall at the Farm each weekend in October, and teaming up with Thompson’s Cider Mill in the process. “In addition to offering our local, farm-fresh produce in their market, Thompson’s Cider Mill will be at Fable with delicious apple cider, fresh apples and cider donuts,” says Fable’s owner, Tom Deacon. “Best of all, this will all be accompanied by Fable’s new Pumpkin Patch, where guests can take a famFable Farm in Ossining ily photo to remember the joyous and pleasant parts of this wonderful fall season.” Masks and social distancing are required. Fable is home to three greenhouses, hundreds of free-range chickens, and an historic 1700s-era barn, where they host their market. Cost: Free. Location: Fable: From Farm to Table: 1311 Kitchawan Rd. (Rte. 134), Ossining, NY. For more info, visit FableFoods.com.
White Plains Library Takes Free Wellness Events Virtual
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his fall the White Plains Public Library will continue its popular wellness series—including a weekly lunchtime meditation program as well as workshops and presentations on a variety of topics, from ergonomics to mindfulness to immunizations—virtually via Zoom. The library has been expanding its free wellness programming since 2016, with support from the White Plains Library Foundation. The weekly Lunchtime Meditation @the Library program, a basic introduction to the technique, is offered year-round every Wednesday that the library is open, Arlene Mangialardi except for the month of August. Meditations are led by experts in a variety of modalities, such as Andrea Deierlein (Reiki); Laurence Magro (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction); and Seth Zuiho Segall (Zen and mindfulness). Upcoming workshops include Meditative Drawing, on October 14, with Arlene Mangialardi; and The Science Behind Mindfulness Practice, on November 4, with Laurence Magro. The library has also launched a fall series in partnership with White Plains Hospital. Upcoming programs include Fad Diet or Bad Diet?: A Guide to Eating Well, on October 21, with Elizabeth DeRobertis; and Immunizations 101, on November 19, with Dr. Christopher Robles. All lunchtime meditation and wellness events for adults, teens or children are listed in the monthly calendar at WhitePlainsLibrary.org. Library programs are free and open to all members of the public, although a few require advance registration (noted on the website.) For more info, visit WhitePlainsLibrary.org.
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Family Hike at Teatown Lake Reservation
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eatown Lake Reservation, in Ossining, will host a family hike to some of its less-frequently traveled spots from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on October 2. Through scavenger hunts and challenges, participants will discover the various habitats Teatown has to offer and the animals within them. Teatown is an environmental education organization offering programs to 20,000 adults and children each year. It manages more than 15 miles of hiking trails on its 1,000-acre preserve and holds public and education programs for families and schools, as well as special events. This hike is limited to eight families and is recommended for children ages 5 and up. All participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack to enjoy from the scenic vistas. Cost: $8/$10 for members/nonmembers. Location: 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining, NY. For tickets, visit Teatown.Ticketleap. com/family-hikes/dates. For more info, call 914.762.2912, email info@teatown.org or visit Teatown.org.
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Cider Week Finger Lakes Goes Hybrid
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his year’s Cider Week Finger Lakes, set for October 2-11, will be a mix of virtual and socially distanced in-person events: a full 10 days of cider tastings, orchard tours, chef and cider pairings, panel conversations and more, presented either in-person where social distancing is possible, or online via YouTube at New York Cider Association TV. “Cider Week Finger Lakes is known for creating connections across the region between cider makers and apple growers to craft beverage and farm-to-table enthusiasts. As we continue to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy, we’re looking forward to a much-needed safe and socially distanced celebration over cider,” says Scott Ramsey, executive director of the New York Cider Association. The presenting sponsor is Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. “Glynwood is proud of its continuing support of the New York Cider Association and Cider Weeks across New York. We’re looking forward to seeing what’s possible with this hybrid version of Cider Week Finger Lakes 2020, and excited for both in-person and online experiences that bring you closer to our iconic orchards and the world class cider they produce,” says Megan Larmer, Glynwood’s director of regional food programming. Although the festival is free, donations will be accepted. The New York Cider Association will give 20 percent of donated proceeds to the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation, with a focus on Covid-19 relief and issues of social justice. To register for or donate to Cider Week, visit CiderWeekflx.com. For more info, visit Glynwood.org, CiderWeekNewYork.com or NewYorkCiderAssociation.com. 16
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hroughout October, Boscobel House and Garden, in Garrison, will host 45-minute outdoor Landscape and Landmarks Tours. Stops on these expert-guided excursions include Boscobel’s period, pollinator-friendly gardens; its one-mile Frances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail; The view from Boscobel in Garrison and the grounds of the neoclassical house and the farm and outbuildings that originally supported it. Participants can take in and learn about the cultural and historical significance of Boscobel’s “million-dollar view” overlooking the Hudson Highlands, Constitution Marsh, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Hudson River. Tours will be offered Fridays and Mondays at 10 and 11 a.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 3 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets should be purchased by 5 p.m. the day prior. Every tour is unique based on the weather, and can be customized to a group’s interests and mobility. Per state-mandated safety guidelines, visitors above age 2 must wear a face covering. To see the complete safety protocols, go to Boscobel.org/visit. Cost: $75 for up to five people of the same household or “pod” (includes children). Up to three more visitors from the same household/pod can be added for $30 each. Boscobel members receive one free family reservation. Location: Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY. To make a reservation, email ldimarzo@boscobel.org. For more info, call 845.265.3638 or visit Boscobel.org.
Pitch in for Parks Set for October 17
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itch in for Parks 2020, Westchester parks’ largest one-day volunteer cleanup event, which usually takes place around Earth Day, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 17. Everyone is welcome to join for as long as their schedules permit. During the cleanup, which is hosted by the Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks, volunteers gather at parks throughout the county to paint, rake, prepare and plant flower beds, clear trails and shorelines, restore wildlife habitats and remove invasive vines from trees. All tools are provided. Volunteers should bring a reusable water bottle. To participate, register ahead of time on Eventbrite indicating the park where you plan to work and how many volunteers will be joining you. For information and registration, visit tinyurl.com/yyj8s9fo.
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The BBC reports that experts from Heriot-Watt University, in Orkney, Scotland, have discovered kelp off the coasts of Scotland, Ireland and France that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age. Analyzing the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas across the northern Atlantic Ocean, they found three distinct genetic clusters and hope the discovery will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate. Their findings were published in the European Journal of Phycology. Marine ecologist Dr. Andrew Want says that oarweed populations from Kirkwall Bay managed to hang on and survive amid dramatic changes: “As the ice sheets retreated from northern European shorelines at the end of the most recent ice age, oarweed distribution followed and recolonized [in] the higher latitudes of the Atlantic. Kelp plays a critical role in the Atlantic, so it is important to understand what affects its distribution and survival over time and how sensitive it is to change.” Molecular ecologist Dr. Joao Neiva, from Portugal’s University of Algarve Centre of Marine Sciences, says, “Our study shows how marine organisms adjust to shifting climates by migrating polewards and even across the Atlantic, when conditions are favorable.”
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As reported in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation showed the global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017. The study indicates it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century. As a result, global population may peak at 9.7 billion around 2064 before falling to 8.8 billion by 2100. Some nations will also age dramatically, with as many people becoming senior citizens as those being born. If the fertility rate falls below a ratio of about two to one, then the size of the population starts to fall. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the report states, “Our findings suggest that continued trends in female educational attainment and access to contraception will hasten declines in fertility and slow population growth. A sustained TFR lower than the replacement level in many countries, including China and India, would have economic, social, environmental and geopolitical consequences. Policy options to adapt to continued low fertility while sustaining and enhancing female reproductive health will be crucial in the years to come.”
A worldwide inventory of methane sources reported by researchers online in Environmental Research Letters reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high. Africa and Asia are seen as major contributors due to increasing agriculture activity. Increasing fossil fuel use and landfill waste also heighten emissions in China and the United States. Science News reports that methane “is one of the most important greenhouse gases—arguably the second-most important after CO2,” according to atmospheric scientist Alexander Turner. Methane can trap approximately 30 times as much heat as the same amount of CO2. Possible solutions include strategies to moderate pollution such as consuming less meat to cut down on emissions from cattle ranches and using aircraft or satellites to find gas pipeline leaks. In 2017, human activities discharged about 364 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere, compared with 324 million tons per year on average in the early 2000s. About half of the increase was the result of expanding agriculture and landfills, while the rest came from fossil fuels. Emissions from natural sources such as wetlands held steady.
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The 3 million Americans dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, a new study in the journal Gut suggests. Taiwanese researchers tracked 1,740 IBD patients for 16 years and compared their cognitive health to that of 17,420 other adults without IBD. They found that IBD patients had more than three times the rate of all types of dementia—5.5 percent versus 1.5 percent—compared to those without IBD; after removing other factors like age and underlying conditions, they concluded that IBD doubled dementia risk. Of all the dementia types, the risk for Alzheimer’s disease was greatest: those with IBD were six times as likely to develop it than were those without the disease. Also, people with IBD were diagnosed with dementia seven years earlier, at age 76 rather than 83. The study on the gut-brain axis aligns with others in indicating that chronic inflammation and imbalanced gut bacteria are potential contributors to cognitive decline. “The identification of increased dementia risk and earlier onset among patients with IBD suggest that [they] might benefit from education and increased clinical vigilance,” wrote the study’s authors.
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Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines Cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks, according to a new study in Phytotherapy Research from Iran. Fifty patients with migraines took either three capsules a day of 600 milligrams (about a quarter teaspoon) of cinnamon or a placebo. After two months, those taking cinnamon had significantly reduced severity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes. Most of the world’s cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, produced in Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum iners) is not accepted as a true cinnamon by herbalists.
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Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.” The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects. October 2020
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reakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table. Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says. While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast. Perlmutter suggests waiting 12 hours or longer between dinner and the next day’s breakfast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist. A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later. Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author of vegan, raw-food and keto cookbooks. 20
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A typical breakfast for her now is a chia seed pudding with a nut or coconut milk, berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats. “If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds. Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some hearthealthy fats. It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit. Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated. “Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says. Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day. These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule. “If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats
1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
These oats are a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s delicious, but good for you, too. It’s made clean by cooking the apples using coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar and adding cinnamon and nutmeg for spice. Prep the oats by mixing all the ingredients, then make a date caramel sauce that’s healthier than any caramel sauce you can purchase from the grocery store and so luscious that you’ll fall in love with it.
For the Date Caramel Sauce: 10–12 pitted dried dates ⅛ tsp sea salt ½ cup hot water, divided
For the Cinnamon Apples: 2 large Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp coconut sugar ⅛ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg
For the oats, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
For the Oats: 1½ cups rolled oats 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp chia seeds
To make the cinnamon apples, combine the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are softened, but not mushy.
To make the date caramel sauce, process the dates and sea salt in a food processor until they are finely chopped. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the dates until the mixture becomes smooth and resembles caramel. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
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Spoon half of the oat mixture into the bottom of an 8-ounce jar with a lid or a sealable container, then top with the date sauce and apples. Repeat in a second jar with the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate the oats overnight or for at least 4 hours. The oats can be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or heated in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.
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1 Tbsp quinoa flakes 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1 tsp capers 1 tsp lemon juice ½ Tbsp coconut oil, for frying 4 radishes with greens Heat oil in a skillet and sauté fennel and parsnips until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove to serving plate.
Salmon Cakes with Fennel & Parsnips For the vegetables: ½ cup fennel, shaved thin (use a mandolin slicer for thinnest slices) ¼ cup parsnips, shaved ½ Tbsp coconut oil For the salmon cakes: 6 oz can boneless, skinless, wild-caught salmon, drained 1 egg
In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, egg, quinoa flakes, chives, capers and lemon juice. Stir to mix until most of the large chunks of salmon are broken down. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, form salmon mixture into 2 patties and cook 4 minutes per side. Place salmon cakes over fennel and parsnips and garnish with radishes. Serve warm. Provided by David Perlmutter, DrPerlmutter.com.
For those struggling with digestive issues or chronic illnesses like arthritis, Lyme, chronic fatigue or a sluggish liver, “Medical Medium” Anthony William recommends hydrating the body and not consuming any fats until after noon. He recommends starting each day with a Liver Rescue Morning—a three-part process that begins with drinking 16 to 32 ounces of lemon water upon rising, drinking 16 to 32 ounces of fresh celery juice 30 minutes later, and then having a fat-free smoothie, such as his Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie, for breakfast 30 minutes after that. The smoothie recipe is 1 cup of wild blueberries, 1 cup of fresh cilantro, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon of dulse, 1 teaspoon of spirulina and 1 teaspoon of barley grass juice extract, blended together. William says that these ingredients work synergistically to begin removing heavy metals safely from the body. For more free healing recipes and info, visit MedicalMedium.com. October 2020
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Smoked paprika and turmeric (optional) 2 large handfuls spinach or kale (optional) 1 to 2 Tbsp MCT oil (optional)
Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado
If using organic sweet potatoes, you don’t need to peel them because the skin contains lots of minerals and flavor. Just rinse and dry. Cut the sweet potato in thin slices of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch. Put them in your toaster on its highest setting. Repeat three to four times until the sweet potato is completely cooked. You could also use your oven to make the sweet potato toast. Preheat at 350° F and roast for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub the sweet potato slices with some extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil and sea salt.
1 large sweet potato 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 package of tempeh (or 2 eggs) Extra-virgin coconut or olive oil Black pepper and sea salt
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Fortunately, there are ways to make hash browns clean, because they’re amazing and need to be in the food rotation. First, use a little bit of olive oil instead of deep-frying, and opt for a healthier, low-carb alternative for potatoes, like cauliflower. Then, turn everything into muffins. Because it’s easier to prepare, they are great for a make-ahead breakfast and the flavors will be better.
Cauliflower Hash Egg Muffins This is a healthier, low-calorie alternative to the classic breakfast of hash browns and eggs, and more nutritious, too, because cauliflower is packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins. Plus, eating muffins for breakfast is always a good idea, especially when the muffins are good for you. 22
½ Tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan ½ cup finely diced yellow onion 3 cups riced cauliflower 2 egg whites ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder 12 eggs 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F and grease a 12cup muffin pan with olive oil. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook until it becomes slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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virgin coconut oil in a frying pan. Cut the tempeh in smaller pieces and bake until golden. Flavor with black pepper and sea salt. I also love adding smoked paprika and turmeric. If you wish, you can add two large handfuls of spinach too. Serve the sweet potato toast with sliced avocado, tempeh scramble and, if you wish, a spoonful of MCT oil to feel satisfied even longer. If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can replace it with nut cheese, pesto, nut butter or another topping that’s high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. For a vegetarian version: replace the fried tempeh with one to two softly boiled or poached eggs. Provided by Julie Van Den Kerchove, JuliesLifestyle.com.
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a large bowl, then add the egg whites, Parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well. Scoop a little less than ¼ cup of the cauliflower mixture into each muffin cup. Using your fingers or a spoon, press the cauliflower mixture down and around the sides of the muffin cups to create nests. Bake the nests for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top edges become golden and crispy. Reduce the heat to 375° F and remove the muffin pan from the oven. Crack 1 egg into each cup, taking care not to overflow the nest. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are no longer transparent, but still a little loose. For fully cooked-through eggs, bake for 2 to 5 minutes longer. To serve, garnish the muffins with the green onions. The muffins can be refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for 1½ minutes. Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.
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Calm Down Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness by Marlaina Donato
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e are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions. It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together. Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph. “Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.” According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures. Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.
Gut Instincts Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and nor-
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epinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood. While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use. Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction. Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses. In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response. Functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.
bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mind-body) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots. “We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body. Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.” Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross,
who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.” Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it. Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”
Investing in Equilibrium Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory. Krisanda underscores the importance of self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to care October 2020
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From Stephanie Mansour: n Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension. n Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress. n Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. n If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside. If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. n Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fueling workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. n When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. n Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.
From Sarah Kate Benjamin: n Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.
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Plant Power for Combatting Stress Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches. It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish. In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stress-fighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark.
for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.” He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment. Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing. Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.” Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants
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in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous systemsupportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.” Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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chiropractor Aaron Rossi, of Marietta, Georgia—an important compensation for the time we sit with knees and hips flexed.
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Consider the right supplements. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate. In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable.
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ccasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult. Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.
Ways to Strengthen Hips and Knees Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, research shows. Foods that support flexible 28
tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges.
The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu. Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training.
Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga. The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach and yoga teacher in Fort Myers, Florida. Although personal or class instruction is best, how-to videos can be found on YouTube.
Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom.org/ find-a-practitioner-directory.
Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises
Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeu-
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Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Platelet-rich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries. Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
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Glucosamine and chondroitin. Research suggests this combo relieves pain, improves joint mobility and slows arthritic damage to the joints. One study found it benefits up to 70 percent of people with knee arthritis, and a large multinational trial found the mixture to be as effective at reducing pain, stiffness and swelling in knee osteoarthritis as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) celecoxib. It appears most suited for treating moderate to severe pain and takes two months to take effect. SAMe. This naturally occurring S-adenosyl-L-methionine molecule builds strong joints by delivering sulfur to cartilage, and research shows it may be as effective as aspirin and ibuprofen at improving joint function. It takes a month to take effect, but doesn’t have the side effects of NSAIDs. It’s also been shown to lower depression. Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU). Routinely used to treat osteoarthritis in Europe, ASU improves symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) and reduces or eliminates the use of NSAIDs, a meta-analylsis concluded; it also appears to reduce OA’s progression.
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tics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments. Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treatments from exercises to prolotherapy.
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In addition to the traditional chiropractic focus on adjusting the spine to ease joint pain, many doctors today are using a wide array of approaches to ameliorate hip and knee pain, whether the cause is an injury, inflammation, arthritis or another chronic condition. Determining the cause is the first step, says chiropractor Derrell Blackburn, senior manager of chiropractic relations and training for The Joint Chiropractic, a nationwide chain of 500 clinics. If both hips or knees go bad, he says, it’s probably due to aging. If the problem involves a hip or knee on one side, “the underlying truth is overuse or compensation,” which can be helped by realigning the sacroiliac joint or pelvic girdle. Chiropractor Gil Kentof, of the Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck, and Chronic Pain Relief, in Franklin, Tennessee, first recommends that patients with hip pain join a basic yoga class, find a good video or search “hip stretches” online and exercise according to what they research five times a week. “If there is no improvement in three weeks, or if there is more pain while doing the exercises, an examination is in order to determine the origin of the pain and the best treatment option,” he says. The exam often includes X-rays and sometimes an MRI. Treatment options can include specific chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue laser therapy, stem cell injections into the hip joint and in severe cases, a referral for surgery, but, “Surgery is always a last resort,” he says. For knees, “Good success has been obtained with stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injected into the knee,” he advises. “This procedure is performed by our medical team and is minimally invasive with very little downtime.” He also suggests that knee-pain patients stretch their hamstrings, quadriceps and calves on a regular basis and use a pull-on brace or ice packs for temporary relief.
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estselling author, poet, cancer survivor and inspirational spiritual teacher Mark Nepo has published 22 books and made numerous appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program. His latest book, published this year, is The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters.
What do you mean by, “To be broken is not a reason to see all things as broken?”
In my cancer journey, after I had a rib removed from my back and a botched chemo treatment, I found myself in a Holiday Inn getting sick every 20 minutes, frightened and in pain, not sure what to do. As the sun started coming up, I realized that while this was happening to me, it wasn’t happening to everyone. Somewhere nearby, a baby was being born and a couple was making love for the first time. Somewhere an estranged parent and grown adult child were talking for the first time after many years. That’s when it came to me that to be broken is no reason to see all things as broken, because the wholeness of life is what is healing. When I am broken, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be broken, but I also need everything not broken to heal. When I’m afraid, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be afraid, but I
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need everything safe to heal.
How does acceptance strengthen our resilience?
Acceptance is not resignation. Acceptance begins with the hard task or practice of seeing things as they are. When we can see things as they are—clearly—then we have real choices. So, if I am afraid and I give over to my fear, then I’m afraid of everything. If I can see things as they are, I can see more clearly exactly what I’m afraid of, and then I have real choices of what my next steps are. Acceptance lets us move forward.
What practices do you recommend?
Two of the oldest medicines known to human beings are our ability to hold and our ability to listen. Even though there are times when I have been told things I didn’t want to hear, there has never been a time that I have listened or been listened to that hasn’t been healing. There has never been a time when I have held or been held that hasn’t been healing. Another practice is being completely present and holding nothing back. We tend to drift up into our minds, especially when afraid, and one of the reasons that all of the different traditions have breathing or meditation practices is to return
us to where we are. If I start worrying, if I start getting lost in my fear, I try to look at whatever is before me. I’m in my study as I’m talking to you. I’m looking out the window. I’m seeing the leaves on the trees. I take a breath and try to give my full attention to whatever is before me, and then I start getting grounded again. The thing is, we’re never going to be free of fear or pain, because that’s part of living, but when we can be present and practice being real and authentic, then the fear lives in us and we don’t live in the fear.
What is the power of authentic expression?
One of the most powerful things we can do when feeling powerless is admit the truth. When I was a little boy, I was so captivated by a butterfly that I wanted to look at it closely. I didn’t want to hurt it, so I carefully cupped it in my hands. But then I realized that as long as I had it cupped in my hands, I couldn’t see it. I had to let it go to see its magnificent, colorful wings. Forty years later in my cancer journey, I realized that this [experience] was a teacher about expression. When we keep things closed inside us, they pound and make a lot of noise, but we don’t see them. Once we express them, we’re lighter and we see their true colors. For more information, book readings and conversations, visit MarkNepo.com. For webinars, visit Live.MarkNepo.com. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
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eterinarians are seeing cancer in more and younger pets these days than ever before. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately one in four dogs will develop cancer at some point in life, including almost half of dogs over the age of 10. But taking practical steps can help lower a pet’s risk. Don’t allow a dog or cat to become overweight. Studies show that restricting the number of calories an animal eats prevents and/or delays the progression of tumor development across species. Fewer calories cause the cells of the body to block tumor growth, whereas too many calories can lead to obesity, which is closely linked to increased cancer risk in humans. There’s a connection between too much glucose, increased insulin sensitivity, inflammation and oxidative stress, all factors in obesity and cancer. It’s important to remember that fat doesn’t just sit in a pet’s body harmlessly—it produces inflammation that can promote tumor development.
Feed an anti-inflammatory diet. Anything that creates or promotes inflammation in the body increases the risk for cancer. Current research suggests cancer is actually a chronic inflammatory disease fueled by carbohydrates. The inflammatory process creates an environment in which abnormal cells proliferate. Cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates to grow and multiply, so work to eliminate this cancer energy source. Carbs to remove from a pet’s diet include processed grains, fruits with fructose and starchy vegetables like potatoes. Keep in mind that all dry pet food (“fast food”) contains some form of potentially carcinogenic, highly processed starch. It may be grain-free, but it can’t be starch-free because it’s not possible to manufacture kibble without using some type of starch. The correlation between consuming fast foods and cancer has been established in humans, so it’s wise to
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incorporate as much fresh, unprocessed food into an entire family’s diet as can be afforded. Cancer cells generally can’t use dietary fats for energy, so high amounts of good-quality fats are nutritionally beneficial for dogs fighting cancer, along with a reduced amount of protein and no carbs—basically a ketogenic diet. A healthy diet for a pet is one that’s anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, and consists of real, preferably raw, whole foods. It should include high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs and bones. It should also include high amounts of animal fat, high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) and a few fresh-cut, low-glycemic veggies. This species-appropriate diet is high in moisture content and contains no grains or starches. Also make sure the diet is balanced following ancestral diet recommendations, which have much more rigorous standards (higher amounts of minerals and vitamins) than the current dietary recommendations for pets. A few beneficial supplements like probiotics, medicinal mushrooms, digestive enzymes and super green foods can also be very beneficial to enhance immune function.
10 Classic Symptoms Not to Ignore Dogs and cats can develop cancer almost anywhere in the body, which is why the symptoms vary depending on the tissues and organs involved and the severity of the disease. Make an appointment with a veterinarian if a pet displays any of these warning signs of cancer.
Reduce or eliminate a pet’s exposure to toxins and minimize chronic stress. These include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals linked to cancer (weed killers, herbicides, etc.), tobacco smoke, flame retardants, household cleaners and air-scenting products like candles and plug-ins. Because we live in a toxic world and avoiding all chemical exposure is nearly impossible, a periodic detoxification protocol can also benefit a pet. Research points to the benefits of identifying and removing sources of chronic stress in an animal’s life. Focusing on providing environmental enrichment and opportunities for dogs to just be dogs (play, sniff and run) on a daily basis is important in keeping them happy and healthy.
1. Unusual swellings that don’t go away or that grow. The best way to discover lumps, bumps or swelling on a dog or cat is to pet them. 2. Sores that won’t heal. Non-healing sores can be a sign of infection or cancer and should be evaluated by a veterinarian. 3. Weight loss. Illness could be the reason a pet is losing weight when it isn’t on a diet.
For dogs, especially a large or giant breed, hold off neutering or spaying until the age of 18 months to 2 years. Studies have linked spaying and neutering to increasing cancer rates in dogs. Even better, investigate alternative ways to sterilize a pet without upsetting their important hormone balance.
4. Loss of appetite. Reluctance or refusal to eat is a sign of possible illness. 5. Bleeding or discharge. Bleeding can occur for a number of reasons, most of which signal a problem. Unexplained vomiting and diarrhea are considered abnormal discharges, as well.
Refuse unnecessary vaccinations. Vaccine protocols should be tailored to minimize risk and maximize protection, taking into account the breed, background, nutritional status, lifestyle and overall vitality of the pet. Vaccines may cause cancer, and titer testing is a responsible way to ensure a pet has adequate immunity in place of over-vaccinating on an annual basis.
6. Offensive smell. An unpleasant odor is a common sign of tumors of the anus, mouth or nose.
Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets.
7. Difficulty eating or swallowing. This is a common sign of cancers of the mouth or neck. 8. Reluctance to exercise or low energy level. This is often one of the first signs that a pet is not feeling well.
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9. Persistent lameness. There can be many causes of lameness, including nerve, muscle or bone cancer. 10. Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating. These symptoms should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Many of these symptoms also occur with other disorders and diseases, but any pet showing one or more of these signs needs prompt veterinary attention. October 2020
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ot to diminish the fact that we’re dealing with a serious and worldwide epidemiological threat, the pandemic can be transmuted into golden opportunities, especially if we follow the sometimes blind spiritual instinct that tells us this crisis— indeed each of our individual lives—has purpose and meaning, and that we need to act on this impulse despite the temptation to back down and run for cover. Here are four ways to respond to the call of these turbulent times: Use it as a reset. For months, it has been impossible to conduct busyness-as-usual, and we may be left with unaccustomed time on our hands. But like the asteroid that ushered out the dinosaurs and gave the mammals underfoot a shot at prominence, once the thunder lizards of everyday busyness and distraction are sidelined, parts of us that are normally overshadowed may be given an entrance cue—not just projects we’ve back-burnered in deference to the daily grind, but deeper thoughts and feelings about our priorities, the status quo, work/life (im)balance or our inner life. The better part of valor and wisdom may lie in asking, “What can I learn here?” rather than, “How can I overcome this?” Consider it a powerful meditation. Meditation teachers tell us that distractions aren’t obstacles, they are the meditation, so that we say to ourselves, “Ah, the dog-bark meditation,” or “Ah, the weed-whacker meditation.” The same with the coronavirus. Approach it not just as a distraction
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from our goals and how it can block our intentions, but as a vehicle of meditation itself: How do we feel, what wants to emerge and what do we truly know? Appreciate it as connective tissue in society. We’re seeing firsthand how our individual actions can affect those around us, for better and for worse, and that we depend on one another for survival. Washing our hands and sheltering in place are acts of both self-care and community care. In the weeks following 9/11 when the fiction of our invulnerability was so shockingly revealed, many of us began holding doors open for strangers, spending more time with our kids, honking less and listening more. Life’s fragility, our fragility, woke us up to our need for each other. Now that social isolation is suddenly forced on us, it reminds us how precious those connections are. Approach it as a reminder of mortality. The pandemic is a perfect opportunity to practice the fine and fearsome art of nonattachment, because life will ultimately ask us to surrender everything. “We all owe God a death,” Shakespeare wrote. We can use this time to clarify what’s important and how to best use our precious nick of time. When we strip ourselves of any illusions of immortality, we are thus free to live our lives to the fullest. Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. Learn more at GreggLevoy.com.
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he flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese martial arts that offers a spectrum of surprising benefits, including healthier soft tissues and bones, as well as improved sleeping. According to Harvard Health Publishing, when practiced consistently, tai chi supports both upper and lower body strength with effects that are akin to resistance training and brisk walking. Tai chi helps to fine-tune neurons of the inner ear and encourages muscle and ligament flexibility, resulting in better balance and fewer falls. The practice is highly adaptable and anyone can benefit, even those that are wheelchair-bound or recovering from surgery. “It appears effortless, with slow and smooth movements, but there is immense power underneath the tranquility,” says Paul Lam, family physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, in Sydney, Australia. “Tai chi has been shown by over 500 medical studies to benefit almost all aspects of health, including mobility, immunity and heart and lung function.” Lam also 38
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A River of Energy While tai chi is a modified martial art with a focus on form, its close relative, qigong, is a mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Both cultivate qi, or life force, that is believed to permeate all natural existence. The concept of qi, yet to be understood scientifically, is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the focus of many studies in China and elsewhere. “It is believed that qi flows throughout and around the body. If we are healthy, the qi will be moving smoothly and abundantly. If we are not healthy, the qi may be stagnant, excessive or defi-
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Nourishing the Nervous System Tai chi and qigong lower the stress hormone cortisol, improve brain function and have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both approaches are part of many addiction recovery programs to help nourish mind-body connections for better managing stress. “In my view, both qigong and tai chi are wonderful exercises for the nervous system, which during practice, undergoes intense moment-to-moment receiving, processing and sending of neural electrical information. This electricity stimulates cells to absorb oxygen and nutrients and expel waste products, and it beneficially helps arrange material within cells,” says Chuckrow. In essence, it’s all about encouraging calm, something we all need. Chand summarizes its benefits superbly. “It empowers individuals to help themselves. The more stress management tools we have to help ourselves, the better our overall health and quality of life is.” Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and visionary composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Helpful Links Communi Qi is an online video library of qigong practices offered temporarily on a complimentary basis “to help people thrive through this challenging time,” says Jeffrey Chand. Tinyurl.com/PositiviQiSeries How Does Practicing T’ai Chi Reduce Falls? by Robert Chuckrow Tinyurl.com/TaiChiReducesFalls October 2020
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Walktoberfest Essential Farmers Market – 12noon5pm. Curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers, including farms, wineries, restaurants, and artisans, at Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Poughkeepsie. Info: walkway.org/walktoberfest.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Annual Support-A-Walk – Support Connection’s big annual walk is different this year: walk wherever you are. Bring help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Info: supportconnection. org/support-a-walk 914.962.6402.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Identifying and Supporting Local Wild Bees – 10:30am-12:30pm. Explore the different groups of wild bees that make their homes in the New York metropolitan area. The class may move outdoors depending on weather. $55. Westchester Community College/The Native Plant Center. Register: 914.606.6830 and press option 1. tinyurl.com/ yyx7k2ax.
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Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally 6-7pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.
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Ancient Insights: Four Great Attitudes – 1:304:30pm. With Karen Lee. Explore the four great attitudes developed by the ancients to help the yogi maintain mental peace. Via Zoom. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Intro to Reiki – 10-11am. Zoom class.Free. Info/ register: 917.593.5707; TheFlowSpecialist.com. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com. Wine & Spirits – 7pm. With Psychic Mediums Lady of the Light Pina and Evidential Medium Star. Evening of inspirational information, guidance, messages and healing. These circles heighten spiritual awareness and connection to the Universe. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – 9am12noon with staggered start times. Drive Through experience. American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer takes place at Manhattanville College Campus, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase. Info: 845.594.3071; makingstrideswalk. org/westchesterNY.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Ayurveda and Autoimmuity: Treating the Root Cause – Online lecture through the Pawling Free Public Library, with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Info/register: 845.855.3444; pawlingfreelibrary.org. Reiki 1 – 9:30am-2pm. 10/20 & 10/21. In-person, socially distanced class. Location is a private garden in Dobbs Ferry. $350, includes a private hour session with Regina. Info/register: 917.593.5707; TheFlowSpecialist.com.
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BRIARCLIFF OudiYoga 325 S. Highland Ave Suite 109 Ossining/Briarcliff. All levels 914.236.9208; oudiyoga.com
CROSS RIVER O2 Living Sanctuary 792 Rt. 35 O2 Living Village 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com
Todd Norian, founder of Ashaya Yoga, at a YTA workshop
BALANCE FITNESS StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA Crossover Yoga Project 420 S. Riverside Ave Box #223 914.319.4010 crossoveryogaproject.org
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In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com
Yoga Society of New York Ananda Ashram Monroe, NY 845.782.5575 anandaashram.org
PILATES STUDIOS
Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30 pm Via Zoom until further notice ytacommunications@gmail.com ytayoga.com
MOUNT KISCO Elite Performance PT Of Westchester, PC 175 E. Main St. Suite 204 ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164
TAI CHI StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com
DOBBS FERRY Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center 343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) sacredspirityogacenter.org
KATONAH Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga
MAHOPAC Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118 PutnamYoga.com
SOMERS Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 yoga.zengarden@gmail.com
VALHALLA YogaShine Kripalu/Meditate/Yoga Therapy 7-11 Legion Drive, 914.769.8745 yogashine.com
YOGA RETREATS Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd, Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015;914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com
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YOGA STUDIOS BEACON Beacon Yoga Center 464 Main St., Beacon NY 845.440.6452 BeaconYogaCenter.org
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Akashic Records with Grisella RamosSantiago: WHN Meeting – 6:30pm. M o n t h l y We s t c h e s t e r H o l i s t i c N e t w o r k from 7-8:30pm. Networking begins at 6:30pm. Free webinar. Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org. Designing Native Plant Gardens – 7-9pm. 10/20 & 10/27. Learn how to assess and analyze an existing site and how to develop a beautiful, beneficial design plan that encourages birds and pollinators and incorporates sustainable principles. $90. Westchester Community College/The Native Plant Center. Register: 914.606.6830 and press option 1. tinyurl.com/yyx7k2ax.
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Astrology with Pamela Cucinell
Harvest Moon
The October 1 Aries full moon demands compromise, but holdouts stand fast. Not everyone wants to do the work. The vice tightens when options slip and tempers rise October 2. Focus on incremental movements, no matter how slow, October 3. Revelations pop October 4, and the playing field starts to shift. Optimism and tenacity fuel projects October 5. Adjust and restart rather than rue what didn’t work October 6.
Measured Steps
Proceed with what has value on October 7, when ideas and information distract. Rest, recharge with good food, and invite loving conversation October 8. Power plays on October 9 seek loyalty; look within to see if the commitment resonates with your truth. Volatility ignites on October 10; choose your arguments and secure harbor. Emotions stir the pot on October 11 but can point the compass in the right direction. Columbus Day continues to morph in the USA and can be creative, not fraught, when we listen to the voices of youth.
Relationship Reboot
A Sun/Mars opposition on October 13 increases volatility. In addition, Mercury goes retrograde to challenge correspondence and electronics for the next few weeks. Stay on task October 14. Move past old business October 15 to concentrate on what’s ahead. October 16 meditations can highlight individual responsibility to enhance any relationship at this Libra new moon. Lighten the schedule on October 17 in anticipation of the unexpected. Allow 42
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Concentration Required
Take care with communications when exuberance expands on October 19; a message can come out of nowhere. October 20 can bring morning misgivings, but keep your eye on the goal. Tremendous momentum pushes October 21. Auspicious encounters and opportunities on October 22 are available for those who “make their luck.” Slow your pace on October 23; sprint only once you know the terrain. Strong alliances are forged October 24.
Hunter Blue Moon
Community stimulates October 25, but don’t expect any concrete follow-through until early evening. Inspiration flows and doors open October 26. Likeminded people buoy up any project October 27. The seduction to speed up on October 28 has ramifications; pace yourself. List priorities in the morning, when acceleration might cause you to overlook something, October 29-30. The Taurus full moon shines this Samhain/ Halloween. It encourages the remembrance of ancestors and reminds us to treasure this life. Celebrate with a mask that reflects this! Pamela Cucinell offers a spiritual astrological perspective for the massive changes of our time, as well as guidance through private sessions and podcasts. For more information, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@insightoasis.com, or visit InsightOasis.com and ActiveSpirituality.life. See ad page 36.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Maintaining an Indoor Moss Garden – 11am1pm. Learn to identify common woodland mosses and proper watering techniques. Then create an indoor garden with fresh, commercially grown moss to take home. $55 + $35 materials fee. Westchester Community College/The Native Plant Center. Register: 914.606.6830 and press option 1. tinyurl. com/yyx7k2ax.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Reiki 1 – 9:30am-2pm. 10/28 & 10/29. In-person, socially distanced class. Location is a private garden in Dobbs Ferry. $350, includes a private hour session with Regina. Info/register: 917.593.5707; TheFlowSpecialist.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6-7pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Landscaping for Higher Ecosystem Function – 10am-12noon. Three Fridays. Find out how to leverage the ecosystem function in your landscape to support wildlife and people. Westchester Community College/The Native Plant Center. $130. Register: 914.606.6830 and press option 1. tinyurl. com/yyx7k2ax.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com. Reiki 1 on Zoom – 6-9pm. 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19. $350, includes a private hour session with Regina. Info/register: 917.593.5707; TheFlowSpecialist.com.
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sunday The Market at Mt. Carmel – 8:30am-12:30noon. A farmers and makers market every Sunday morning at Mt. Carmel Field, 8th Street at Highland Avenue in Verplanck. Hot donuts and cider, fresh produce, live music and a yoga class on the lawn at 10am. Info: gatheringlove.org. Virtual Flow with Cara – 9:30-10:45am. A vinyasa style yoga class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications will be offered. $10 Drop in. Email elevateyogastudios.com for the link. Intro To Hatha Yoga and Meditation – 9:30-11am. A live and virtual class on Zoom.������������������ ���������������� Easeful stretching, breathwork, inquiry, deep relaxation, meditation. All levels and prenatal welcome. Register at beaconyogacenter.org to receive link. Irvington Farmers Market – 10am-1:30pm. Main Street School parking lot (101 Main St, Irvington. Info: irvmkt.org. Beacon Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Veteran’s Place, Beacon. Info: beaconfarmersmarket.org.
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Rhinebeck Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Located in the village of Rhinebeck municipal parking lot. Info: Rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Year-round indoor-outdoor Farmer’s Market. Pet-friendly. Organic produce, Kombucha, plants, wine, organic coffee and more. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org. Afternoon Tea & Meditation – 1pm. With Diane. Tea, conversation, guided Meditation anfollowed by shares messages from tarot or oracle decks. good conversation and fun. Walk-ins welcome. $20. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com.
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Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 9:15-10:45am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Virtual YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 5-6pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalubased, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.
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Virtual Basic Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Cara. A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing fancy. $10 drop-in. Email elevateyogastudios.com for the link.
tuesday Hatha Yoga and Meditation – 9-10am. A live and virtual class on Zoom. Register at beaconyogacenter.org to receive link. Green Street Radio Conversations on Healthy & Sustainable Living – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood, produced by Grassroots Environmental Education on WBAI-FM in New York and streaming live around the world at WBAI.org. GreenStreetRadio.com. Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With JoAnne Salomone, CYT. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. Open level Class. Via zoom. $10. Contact: Jo-Anne 917.364.1871. Eastchester. thetemperancecenter.com.
wednesday Morning Bliss Yoga (Online) – 7:15-8:15am. Gentle Yoga to align physical and mental energy with inner wisdom with focus on proper biomechanics, improved posture and deep breathing. Stephanie Scavelli offers instructive verbal cues and a Spotify playlist. Donations welcome. Register: YogaForager.com Rise + Shine Yoga (Online) – 7:15-8:15am. Start the day with easy stretching and Sun Salutations with Stephanie Scavelli. All level flow to promote better posture and calm mind to be grounded into the body. $10. Register: pranamoonyoga.com or karmaroadyoga.com. Virtual YogaShine for Adults, – 9-10:30am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. White Plains Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Through November 25. Location: Court St. Between Martine Ave and Main Street, White Plains. Info: whiteplainsfarmersmarket.com/op. Virtual All Level Flow – 9am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate, or more advanced practitioners. $10 drop-in. Email elevateyogastudios.com for the link.
saturday Cold Spring Farmers’ Market – 8:30-1pm. Boscobel, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison. This outdoor market ends in Oct. The indoor market begins in Nov. Info: csfarmmarket.org. Hastings Farmer’s Market – 8:30am-1:30pm. Commuter Parking Lot across from Hastingson-Hudson Metro-North Station. Information: hastingsfarmersmarket.org.
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Larchmont Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. At the front of the Metro-North parking deck Off Chatsworth Avenue. Larchmont. Info/updates: downtoearthmarkets.com. Ossining Farmers Market – Year-Round. 8:30am1pm. Near the corner of Spring & Main Streets. Info/ updates: downtoearthmarkets.com.
Yoga in the Park – 6-7pm. Weds in Oct. With Mia Tomic. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Social distancing and mask are required. Masks will not be worn during class. All levels welcome. Behind ball field next to Clinton Community Library. Preregister: miayoga7@gmail.com. The Angel Aura Show: The Round Table Live Q&A – 6:30pm. Live Facebook and Instagram stream (and recording later on YouTube) from the spiritual shop in Pawling. Ask mediums questions about the Spirit World. Free. Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.
thursday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.
Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. Metro-North Parking Lot, 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville. Moves indoors in Dec. Info: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market, The TaSH – 8:30am-10:30am (drive-through), 11am-1:30pm (walk-through). Through Nov. Tarrytown Commuter Lot F (near Losee Field and the Tarrytown Marina. Info: tashfarmersmarket.org. Zazen & Dharma Talk with Rev. Tenku Ruff – 9-11am. Live and virtual on Zoom. Instruction for beginners, meditation, walking meditation, metta practice, well-being service, dharma talk and Q&A/ discussion. By donation. Beaconzen.org for link and to donate. Beacon Yoga Center. Pawling Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Thru October 12. In the village but now in the green north of the Chamber of Commerce. Information: pawlingfarmersmarket.org. Peekskill Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Through Nov. 21. One Bank Street, Peekskill. Info: 914.734.5192. DiscoverPeekskill.com. Kingston Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Outdoor location thru Nov. 21. County Courthouse parking lot, entrances on John St and Wall St. Info: Kingstonfarmersmarket.org.
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Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook.
New Rochelle Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Through Nov. 20. Located at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in New Rochelle. Information: downtoearthmarkets.com.
Virtual All Level Flow – 9:30am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate or more advanced practitioners. $10 drop-in. Email elevateyogastudios. com for the link.
Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/ Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Yoga in the Park - 11am. Fridays in Oct. With Mia Tomic. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Social distancing and mask are required. Masks will not be worn during class. All levels welcome. Stanford Rec Park Stanfordville. Pre-register: miayoga7@ gmail.com.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month, $25 minimum. To place a listing, email content to Dana-NA@ WakeUpNaturally.com. Deadline is the 12th of the month. FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE: Part/Full Time for holistic practitioners sharing our vision. The Temperance Center (Eastchester) 914.793.2600. OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTHCARE and wellness providers to rent office(s) and studio or for LMT’s to join a thriving practice. Soulauras 510 North State Road Briarcliff, NY 10510. Info: 914.941.2400, soulauras@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SPACE, good for health and wellness practitioners. Flexible hours and days. Route 9, Ossining/Briarcliff. Call: 914.292.0602 or molly@stepwisenow.com.
HELP WANTED ONLINE SALES: DIGITAL CONNECTION NY: We are seeking ad sales people who are tech savvy who want to help businesses grow online through our new targeted marketing program on big brand sites. Supplemental income, commissionbased. Outside sales experience preferred. Digital Connection NY a division of Natural Awakenings. Please call: 845.593.0065 or email: dana-na@ wakeupnaturally.com
VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Stray HELP, a 501c3 cat rescue, needs your skillset: humane trapping, adoption events and marketing among others. Contact ann@strayhelp.org or call 845.488.5211 for more information.
John Jay Homestead Farmers Market – 10am2pm. Through Oct. Location: 400 Jay St, Katonah. Info: johnjayhomestead.org. Millerton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Through Oct 31. Located at Millerton Methodist Church, at the corner of Dutchess Ave and Main Street. Info: neccmillerton.org/farmers-market. Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Via Zoom until further notice. Info: ytayoga.com. 914.582.7816.
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BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com to request our media kit.
ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS 115 E. Stevens Ave, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT
LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC
SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com
Move with ease! The Alexander Technique is an educational method for learning to release patterns of tension that may be causing stress, pain, or poor body usage. Feel lighter and learn to undo compression of the spine and joints.
ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT
Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 36.
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QUIT WITH QUINN
Briarcliff Manor 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. 85% success rate. See ad pg 10.
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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.
BIOHACKING PEAK WELLNESS
13 Edgewood Drive, Somers NY 914.301.3393, PeakwellnessNY.com PeakwellnessNY@gmail.com Cutting-edge Technologies, Holistic Health Practices, and Energy Medicine are utilized to Supercharge your Immunity, Vitality & Wellbeing with minimal effort and maximum results. Appropriate for all ages and lifestyles. Look, Feel and Be your Best from the inside out! See ad pg 29.
Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com
Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad pg 9.
ADDICTION CESSATION
495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com
Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.com
Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.
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SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
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 29.
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CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com
PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!
COACHING – LIFE MILOR COACHING INC Mili Ristic: 925.705.0789 milorcoaching.com Mila Radak: 914.562.6467 milavita.guru
Change your thoughts, change your results. Are you ready to shift from where you are now to where you want to be? We teach you to create your own movie, to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and help you bring certainty and balance into your life. Your thoughts are powerful.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
FACIALS
JOY MATALON LMT, CST
ROSEMARY VOLPE CARINCI
CranioSacral Therapy with a specialty in Somato Emotional Release and Process Acupressure 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.
Feel pampered with the purest organic products combining powerful botanicals and vitamins which deliver remarkable results and younger looking skin. Rosemary is a licensed cosmetologist with three decades of experience and offers a total sensory experience. Her passion is to make every woman feel indulged and beautiful.
Joymatalon.com 914.519.8138 Ossining & Garrison
DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER
MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home? Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!
914.469.4298 By appointment only Mahopac, NY 10541
FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900
A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.
ENERGY HEALING 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.
BERNADETTE BLOOM
Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher, Medical Intuitive, Physical Therapist 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet.
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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 15.
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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 13.
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 15.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 29.
HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES
Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598
MASSAGE & BODYWORK 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.
Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, 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.
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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.
DAVIS FURNITURE
Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com
PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC
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 9.
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LYNN PARODNECK M.D.
Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com Evaluations and Consultations; D r. P a r o d n e c k w o r k s i n compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 33.
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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.
REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES
ARCB Certified Reflexologist 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.
REIKI REGINA WOODS DECARLO
Reiki Master Teacher, Aquatic Instructor Financial Flow Specialist 917.593 .5707, reginawoodsdecarlo@gmail.com TheFlowSpecialist.com Tap into your Natural Intuition and Find the Flow in your life. Become attuned to the Reiki energy in the Usui Shiki Ryoho Lineage. Reiki classes include attunement, meditation, grounding techniques and Reiki self-care. Private sessions available in all above specialties.
RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS
2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yo g a i n t h e 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 like-minded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.
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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.
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Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to cynthiamchase.com for details.
Westchester’s ONLY Certified Green Spa 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898; balance-dayspa.com As Westchester County’s ONLY certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010. We specialize in all aspects of esthetics, including: facials, peels, waxing, tinting, bronzing, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup. All organic, all the time.
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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TMJ DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP
Addiction-Free Naturally Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com
Led by Janet Catalina, MSW MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 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.
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. 85% success rate. See ad pg 10.
TOBY TOTALLY LLC
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White Plains, NY 914.328.7777 Tobytotally.com
Dance, Movement and Breath Work Retreat Cynthia M Chase, Reiki Master/Teacher 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network
Weight-loss and wellness using acupressure points and clean food. No special surgery. No pills. Toby utilizes acupressure points to control hunger and strengthen the digestive system. Most clients lose 5%-10% of their weight in the first ten days. See ad pg 11.
SOULAURAS HOLISTIC WISDOM & WELLNESS CENTER 510 N. State Rd., Briarcliff, NY Soulauras.com
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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.
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366 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589 914.276.2200 TheBoveSpa.com
Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services/ products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.
SUPPORT CONNECTION
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. See ad pg 33.
THE BOVÉ SPA & WELLNESS
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SUPPORT GROUP Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org
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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.
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Learn the art of meditation through movement, transcend limiting beliefs to embrace your greater potential. Become a more powerful healer for yourself, loved ones and others. Learn how to access the wisdom within. One to one long distance healing sessions and workshops. Please visit cynthiamchase.com for information.
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