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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY

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Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

by Gerry Strauss

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YOUR EATING HABITS

Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

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by Judith Fertig

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Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

20 TIPS FOR THE BEST YARD SALE EVER

How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

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by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

22 STRESSED-OUT PETS

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Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

by Sandra Murphy

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ccording to Webster’s dictionary, the word change means “to make different.” It’s such a simple definition for such a powerful word, one that seems to surround us at every turn through life.

Change can help us improve our lives when we attempt to replace hectic multitasking with mindful focus. Change can bring comfort, as we replace the heavy sweaters in our closets and dressers with cotton tees. While change is inevitable, we can only hope and strive to harness it in a positive way.

Changes in our dietary habits can transform our health, as shown in this month’s Conscious Eating article by Judith Fertig on page 14. We’ve also rounded up some local figures to hear of the changes that they have found impactful in their own lives.

My most prized healthy food habit is starting the day with a nutritious and hearty breakfast, especially around a table with loved ones. Recently, my husband and his mother were doing just that when their server informed them that a total stranger from a nearby table would be paying for their meal. Just another example of Buffalo earning its title as the “City of Good Neighbors,” and a special instance of how our lives can change when we slow down and nourish our body and soul with good food and good people.

With Mother’s Day coming up, a breakfast like this could be a great way to celebrate – although I can’t guarantee you the same free meal. Mother’s Day is about honoring the special women in our lives, which is one reason why we celebrate Women’s Wellness Month by putting a spotlight on Inner Balance Chiropractic and Trés Auraé Spa, two women-led local businesses. Join me in a heartwarming and grateful applause for all the women in Western New York that give endless hours and unlimited energy to make a difference in our lives, our families, and our community.

Change is certainly in the air in the month of May. Warmer weather gives us a chance to enjoy long walks with our dogs – an activity I absolutely love. It’s a great way to get exercise, meet your neighbors, and as Sandra Murphy explains in one of this month’s cover stories, alleviate a stressed-out pet.

You might enact change this month by setting up a yard sale, a springtime ritual here in Western New York. On page 20, Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist provides tips for the best yard sale you’ve ever had.

The power of change is within each and every one of us. We alone are responsible for our actions, and what we choose to eat, do, embrace, and think can have a powerful influence in our own lives as well as those around us. While showing kindness to others, we must also show it to ourselves. Eat well, be kind and continue to pay it forward. Buffalo Natural Awakenings is proud to be part of the positive change that is happening around us on so many levels.

We love you, Buffalo – Happy May!

Sally Gower, Publisher BuffaloAwakenings.com

newsbriefs State Will Reopen Niagara River Gorge Access

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n a recent statement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a New York State project that will remove a two-mile stretch of the Robert Moses Parkway in Niagara Falls, replacing it with open space, scenic overlooks and recreational trails to make the waterfront more accessible.

“The unparalleled natural beauty of Niagara Falls attracts millions of visitors every year and today we are continuing to build on what makes this region so Gov. Andrew Cuomo special,” Cuomo says. “This project will reimagine the parkway to better utilize the surrounding parkland and open up the waterfront for all to enjoy.”

In addition to removing the stretch of the parkway, the project includes a reconstruction of nearby Whirlpool Street to improve access to the river gorge. Three hundred acres of green space will be opened up along the Niagara Gorge rim between Niagara Falls State Park and Whirlpool and DeVeaux Woods state parks.

The project will cost $42 million and will be funded by the New York Power Authority, with an additional $2 million from The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Removal of the parkway will begin in early 2018 and take about two years. The project is the largest expansion of green space since the Niagara Reservation was designed in 1885.

For more information, visit Governor.ny.gov.

Slow Roll Buffalo Announces Second Season

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low Roll Buffalo – a family-friendly group bicycle ride that meets every Monday night and takes a unique route through the city of Buffalo – has announced the first half of its 2016 season schedule.

Like last year, riders will meet at a different venue to depart from each week.

This year, the season begins with a special Sunday ride on May 8, meeting at noon at the Delaware Park Marcy Casino. Other rides will meet at the usual time of 5:30 p.m.

Drawing hundreds of participants each week, Slow Roll Buffalo was inspired by a similar longstanding group ride in Detroit. The event gives cyclists of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to see city neighborhoods from a new perspective. Slow Roll Buffalo is free and open to all ages.

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newsbriefs SPCA Launches Humane Habitat Program

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he SPCA Serving Erie County’s Wildlife Department has launched its first-ever Humane Habitat Program, geared at bettering the local ecosystem for area wildlife and teaching community members how to cohabitate more successfully with nature.

The program teaches individuals how to transform their own land into spaces that are friendly to both humans and wildlife. It will include a series of videos following local volunteers Jeff Quinton and John Pauling as they turn their own parcel of Amherst land into a humane habitat. The duo also offers tips on how community members can create their own habitats to receive SPCA-certification.

In a press release, SPCA Director of Wildlife Barbara Haney says, “The humane habitat is a space safe and inviting for both people and wildlife. It involves reaching out to others, sharing what you’re doing with your little piece of land, changing it for the better to provide opportunities for local wildlife to thrive, then encouraging others to do the same, which encourages an even more humane society.”

Those interested in starting a humane habitat must apply and meet certain criteria. Selected habitats will be given certificates and plaques, with one outstanding habitat receiving special recognition in August.

For more information, visit YourSpca.org/humanehabitat.

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Himalayan Institute Offers Yoga Teacher Training

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his September, the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo (HIB) will offer its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, which teaches yogic techniques for body, mind, and spirit. The class will meet one weekend per month and each Tuesday night until May 2017.

HIB teaches classical hatha yoga blended with a modern understanding of anatomy, physiology and therapeutics.

Instructors are trained in the physical aspects of yoga which emphasize strength, flexibility, and alignment while always bearing in mind that the true goal of yoga is something much more profound. Graduates will gain the skills to teach multilevel asana classes and become versed in stress management, relaxation techniques, ayurvedic lifestyle basics and meditation for personal change.

Following a time-tested method, instructors lead students deeper into working with the energy of the body and the mind.

The style used at the HIB is unique, as asana is only a portion of what is practiced and taught. Strong focus is also placed on yoga philosophy, the science of breathing, relaxation methods, and meditation. The HIB approach to yoga and its teacher training program is thoroughly holistic, involving body, mind, and spirit.

Location: 841 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. For more information or to apply for the program, visit HIBuffalo.org/teachertraining. See ad, page 10.

Local Television Program For Holistic Health

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lanting Seeds,” a local television program dedicated to providing information and being a valuable resource for natural, holistic and sustainable living in Western Jill O’Hara New York, is scheduled to begin airing this month on channel 20 for Time Warner Cable customers.

Jill O’Hara, a registered nurse and certified holistic health practitioner, is launching the program as a resource to promote healthy and balanced living. As host, she plans to welcome a variety of talented, skilled practitioners to connect with the audience. Exact airing dates are yet to be determined.

“This is the only TV program dedicated to providing accurate and up to date information on holistic, natural and sustainable living in this region,” O’Hara says. “Viewers will receive information that will offer them complementary therapies for a healthier life, as well as ideas they can incorporate into everyday living.”

For more information, visit PlantingSeeds.us.

Erie County Combats Household Waste With Initiatives

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he Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (ECDEP) has announced two programs to help residents combat household waste.

The Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Day event – announced in cooperation with the Northwest Solid Waste Management Board, Erie Community College, and the Town of Amherst – allows for the safe disposal of hazardous items that cannot be thrown out in the regular garbage.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7 at the ECC North Campus in Amherst.

The drop-off will help to reduce pollution and the potential contamination of groundwater. Items accepted for disposal include pesticides, fertilizers, pool and household chemicals, oil-based paints, spray cans, paint thinner, stripper and solvents, batteries, oil, gasoline, kerosene, antifreeze, and mercury.

A second version of the event, in cooperation with the Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management Boards and ECC, will be held between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., June 18, at the ECC South Campus, in Orchard Park. For both events, participants may need to verify that their waste products were generated by households.

The second program, announced by the ECDEP in collaboration with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, is a sale on rain barrels, compost bins, and composting tools to promote water conservation and composting, helping to reduce stormwater runoff and promote home composting for more nutrient-rich soils. Orders must be placed by May 20 at Erie.gov/stormwater, with an anticipated date for pick up of June 15.

For more information on the programs, visit Erie.gov/ environment. natural awakenings

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014.

Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor.

Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium.

The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

PURPOSE AND MEANING HELP SENIORS LIVE LONGER

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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”.

The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-anda-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of well-being died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent higher incidence of earlier mortality.

The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown.

“There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

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orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants.

The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland.

Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system.

Source: EWG.org

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product.

“Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.”

Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”

Goat Groundskeepers A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species

The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects.

The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, low-tech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus.

Source: CNN

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Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips.

Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.

Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods.

While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy.

Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings.

Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist.

Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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practitionerprofile Inner Balance Chiropractic Seeks Big Results With Small Changes

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mental stressors we come in contact hile attending the Palmer Colwith every day.” lege of Chiropractic in DavCummings is quick to note that enport Iowa, Dr. Alison Cumchiropractic care goes far beyond back mings knew she wanted to specialize in and neck pain. “Yes, we do a great job NUCCA care – a precise, non-invasive, of helping people in those areas but gentle touch chiropractic technique that is just a small portion of it,” she guided by the National Upper Cervical says. “Chiropractic is all about restoring Chiropractic Association. nerve function. Your nerve system innerWhen she graduated in 2003, plans vates every nook of your body.” were to move back to Western New York In addition to NUCCA care, the staff with her fiancé. The only problem was at Inner Balance Chiropractic also places that the closest NUCCA practitioner was a strong emphasis on lifestyle, working in Rochester. Cummings had only one with patients and teaching them how way to follow her passion: to open her factors like nutrition, relationships, and own practice. general environment affect their health.

“It hasn’t always been easy, but Empowering others and giving them the when you start a business at zero, you tools they need to live well is something have nothing to do but grow,” Cummings that drives Cummings, and no group is a says 13 years after founding Inner Balhigher priority than women, which she ance Chiropractic in Amherst. addresses with the practice’s “Gifts from In 2007, Dr. Tammy Bialek-Lehrer the Heart” program. joined the practice, fulfilling her own “While I was in undergraduate wish to move back to her hometown. school at Allegheny College, women’s The two chiropractors and their support issues became very important to me,” team are wholly dedicated to practicshe recalls. ing what they preach, which is where Every November, Inner Balance Cummings sees the root of the pracChiropractic raises funds and items tice’s success. for organizations like Cornerstone “Our staff is awesome because Manor and Gerard Place that are chiropractic and natural health are key dedicated to helping women and values to all of them,” she says. “They children in need. These are the acts truly live the principles that we speak that Cummings counts as her greatest of every day when it comes to your business accomplishments. health: eating well, moving well and When it comes to health in Westthinking well.”

Dr. Alison Cummings with client ern New York, Cummings has witnessed NUCCA care is a gentle, precise type of correction based heavily on body mechanics and x-ray a shift away from using drugs and pharmaceuticals as a first line of defense. The goal at Inner Balance Chiropractic is to analysis. After calculating the body’s misalignment in relation use a welcoming, family atmosphere to help others make to gravity, Cummings and Bialek-Lehrer perform a correction small, everyday changes to improve overall wellness. by aligning the atlas, which is the top bone of the neck, over “It is all about making small changes to modify your the skull and rest of the body. behavior,” Cummings says. “No matter where your state of “The brainstem is the master control of the body, so health may be, you can always do one thing to help push any irritation, twisting or torqueing in this area can cause a you in a healthier direction.” wide range of symptoms and ailments,” Cummings explains. “We simply get your ‘head on straight’ and allow Location: 2800 Sweet Home Rd., Ste. 1, Amherst. For more the body to heal. Our goal is to improve nerve system information, call 716-210-1060 or visit InnerBalanceChiro.com function and in turn, boost and strengthen your immune or nucca.org. See ad, page 13. system to make you as strong as possible for the environnatural awakenings

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14?

When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago

by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other

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seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones.

Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair.

Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Robbie Raugh On Getting Older Without Aging

obbie Raugh is a local registered nurse as well as a board-certified integrative health and nutrition practitioner. She is also a radio host, author, international speaker, media health expert, and certified fitness instructor.

How do you find the time to stay healthy?

I am deliberate about eating right and exercising as if my life depends on it, because in many ways it does. No one has time – you simply make time to exercise and eat right because it’s that important to improving the quality of your life, the length of your life (Godwilling), your level of fitness, and your body composition.

The bottom line is that you are going to spend the time and the money either way – either preventing disease or treating disease. Which is better for you?

What is your number one antiaging tip?

Keeping my weight down with exercise and a healthy diet. Putting on the pounds definitely ages you in more ways than one.

What are two daily habits you feel are “musts” for staying healthy?

First, eating a nutrient dense, primarily plant-based diet. This includes beans; legumes; lentils; green, leafy vegetables; sprouted grains; and foods of the earth that God created – stuff that you don’t need to read a label on. Of course stay away from sugar, chemicals, wrong fats, GMO’s, empty carbohydrates and processed food.

Second, getting at least seven hours of sleep per night. You can eat bad and not exercise for a while and eventually it will catch up with you. But when you’re sleep deprived, it affects your mind and body immediately.

Know that your lifestyle and choices matter in terms of preventing disease, reversing disease, and staying fit, healthy, and youthful at any age.

For more information or to connect with Raugh, visit RobbieRaugh.com. natural awakenings

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Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran.

Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts.

According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight.

At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating.

At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.”

Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance.

New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks.

Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.”

Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says.

Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven

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Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating.

In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.”

She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge.

“What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers.

Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Local Leaders Share Their Own Tips For Eating Well We see so many patients turn their lives around by just making better dietary choices. Participants in our Transitions Lifestyle weight loss program lose weight. But more importantly, they look better, feel better, have more energy, sleep better at night and wake up more refreshed in the morning. The science proves we are what we eat.

My business and social schedule is a busy one with a lot of dining out.

I focus on skipping the bread and dessert at events, filling up on more vegetables and salads. I also cut a lot of fat from my diet – still eat pizza occasionally but skip the pepperoni. Cutting things out and limiting others has helped.

Read the labels. Many people spend more time looking at the labels of clothing than they do their foods.

Looking and feeling your best starts from the inside, so it is all about what you put in there. ~Joni Shatkin, Trés Auraé Spa

One choice I made was to eliminate high fructose corn syrup from my diet. Also, at home, eating organic and/or naturally processed foods.

The other area is to have a scheduled exercise plan. I do believe this creates strength and a healthy metabolism.

Eat frequently throughout the day, every three hours or so. This keeps your metabolism active while keeping you from overdoing it when it comes to mealtime. Snacks such as raw nuts along with a fruit or veggie are excellent choices to maintain healthy habits.

In order to begin to unfold the root cause of our issues with food, we have to become aware of what is at play. Our attachment to thoughts and our ongoing inner dialogue will begin to give us some clues as to what is driving our relationship with food. It is not the stopping and starting of eating well – it’s what lies in between the stopping and starting. When we become aware of what is driving our behavior, then we become informed. And only when we are informed can we begin to make positive changes and healthier choices.

~Holly Anderson, Andersons Frozen Custard

~Phyllis Burgio, Burgio Health Alliance

~Maria Kahn, Mindful Living Program of Western New York

~Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr., Aesthetic Associates Centre

~Althea Luehrsen, Leadership Buffalo

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

Overall Health Check

The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential?

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

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Great Sex Requires Being in the Present Moment

by Maureen Ryan

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s it possible that there is nothing wrong with women that experience low sexual desire? Perhaps they have simply lost desire for the boring and predictable sex they are having. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Restoring satisfying sexual intimacy does not happen overnight, but it can – and does – happen. It entails paying close attention to mental, emotional, physical, and relationship issues. When couples create a shared vision of both what they desire sexually and why – their motivators – they are more likely to succeed in creating those blissful experiences together as an intimate team.

The first step is a willingness to show up, be present in the moment, and allow the experience to unfold. Partners will benefit from leaving judgments at the bedroom door and working to facilitate an attitude of acceptance in themselves and each other. They should quiet the mind and keep themselves in their own body and out of the head of their partner, where they can tune into their own erotic experience resulting in heightened states of pleasure.

Mindful sex is great sex. It’s a way of being sexually intimate that leaves one wanting to come back for more and can be described as being relaxed, connected, present and focused. It can also be described as being slower.

Mindfulness practices improve sexual desire, pleasure and

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function. They enhance present moment awareness and reduce mental distractions and judgmental thoughts that interfere with sexual responsiveness. A sense of relaxation and focused attention provide a direct path to pleasurable physical sensations leading to enhanced intimacy and sexual satisfaction.

Mindfulness practices enhance sexual pleasure and sexual function by: ■ Decreasing the tendency to be judgmental, distracted and removed from non-erotic thoughts ■ Facilitating a sense of presence within oneself and with partner ■ Reducing anxiety, which pulls one out of the present moment and inhibits arousal ■ Cultivating nonjudgmental moment-to-moment awareness ■ Focusing attention on pleasurable body sensations ■ Expanding “heart” qualities: acceptance, self-compassion, non-judgment, openness, patience, compassion for partner and love Maureen Ryan is a nurse practitioner, sexual wellness counselor, educator and facilitator of women’s workshops and retreats. For more information, visit DrMaureenRyan.com.

spaspotlight We all learn that we have to eat right and exercise right, but we also have to learn to relax. We’re all stressed.

We’re all working 110 percent and time for yourself is important for your emotional health and for your body. ~Joni Shatkin

Trés Auraé Spa Provides a Natural Retreat

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t Trés Auraé Spa – located in the lobby of the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Williamsville – visitors can expect many of the usual spa services, including facials, massages, body treatments, manicures and pedicures. But owner Joni Shatkin sees the spa as more than just another stop in the middle of her clients’ busy days. She sees it as a source of life balance, a third pillar in an Joni Shatkin individual’s health and wellness.

“We all learn that we have to eat right and exercise right, but we also have to learn to relax,” she says. “We’re all stressed. We’re all working 110 percent and time for yourself is important for your emotional health and for your body.”

Trés Auraé Spa offers body treatments like the Peppermint Sea Twist, Thalassotherapy, and Sea Spa Glow that balance, mineralize, or exfoliate skin from head to toe, as well as skin treatments including an award-winning fourlayer seaweed facial. Shatkin believes that naturally sourced

products produce the best results.

“All of our facial products and body products are natural and seaweed-based with nutrients coming from the sea,” she explains. “We’re recognized by Repêchage as a ‘Spa de Beaute’ exclusive salon in their repertoire of salons throughout the world.” Shatkin also states that all treatments are science and evidence-based, a necessity of the spa facilitated by the involvement of her husband Dr. Sam Shatkin, a boardcertified plastic surgeon who serves as medical director of Trés Auraé Spa.

“He had his practice for 30 years, and he decided to open this spa in Williamsville just down the street from his plastic surgery office, to help his patients with relaxation treatments and to prepare them for surgery when needed,” Joni Shatkin says. “Having a doctor who oversees everything we do is very important in making sure the client is taken care of.”

In addition to Dr. Shatkin, Joni also claims to owe much of the Trés Auraé Spa’s success to her staff being equally on board with their message. Wendy Sewar, a massage therapist at the spa, agrees that helping people relax is an important part of her job, and has a real impact on the health and wellness of clients.

“We need less stress and anxiety,” Sewar says. “Everyone’s busy and no one has time for themselves. Just to lay on that table for an hour or an hour and a half can get that person in a different state of mind – more relaxed, more calm.”

Being located in a hotel also helps Trés Auraé Spa provide guests with a deeper sense of escape. Services include access to all of the hotel’s amenities, including a chlorinefree swimming pool and hot tub. Large groups such as wedding parties can be accommodated without having to leave the grounds. Unlike many other spas, Trés Auraé is open for guests seven days a week.

When it comes to wellness, Joni Shatkin reminds us not to underestimate one of the main reasons people walk through the door.

“If somebody feels better about the way they look, they’re going to feel better about themselves,” she says. “They usually come in happy, but they go home way happier.”

Location: 5195 Main St., Ste. 1B, Williamsville. For more information, call 716-GR8-SKIN or visit SpaBuffalo.com. natural awakenings

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multi-family sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community.

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com.

ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA. org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs.

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Vietnam Veterans of America— Pick-ups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org).

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games.

Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.”

Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers.

During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm. natural awakenings

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

by Sandra Murphy

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hile most Amerbased on age, size and ican pets live temperament. There are on easy more natural and safer street, with meals, alternatives. treats, exercise outings and affection Common provided, the good Stressors life also poses chalDogs hear sounds at lenges—dogs and cats four times the distance can get stressed. we do; cats hear even “Basic stress is fearbetter. Thunderstorms, based. Separation or fireworks, traffic, TV, isolation anxiety requires music and children can in-depth training,” says unnerve them. Add in a new JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separahome, baby, another pet or anticipation tion anxiety trainer who uses scientific of car rides associated with fear of the and hands-off techniques at her All Stars veterinarian and even normally mellow Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jerpets can get upset. sey. She authors a bestselling series that Irregular work hours undermine eswas launched with The Secret to Getting tablished routines. Pet or human health Your Dog to Do What You Want. issues, plus household drama, add speA drug like Reconcile, the pet cial reasons to fret. Pets separated from version of Prozac, looks like a quick their litters too early can experience fix, but can bring many harmful side anxiety as adults. effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Stress Less Strategies Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, “Let your dog have a space where he Compulsive Parrots, can retreat when he’s and Elephants in Rehad enough,” advises covery Help Us UnDr. Carol Osborne, derstand Ourselves, owner of Ohio’s Chaestimates that 70 grin Falls Veterinary million U.S. dogs are Center & Pet Clinic. She ✔ Aggression toward people given the same drugs recommends Bach’s or other animals their humans use for Five Flower Formula, ✔ Digestive problems anxiety or depression. ✔ Excessive barking/meowing diluted chamomile esConsidering the posential oil or a pet-safe ✔ Forgetful of housetraining tential dangers, such tincture of the Chinese ✔ Increased sleep drugs should only be herb skullcap for ad✔ Isolation used briefly as a last ditional relief. ✔ Loss of appetite resort with veterinary Dogs like rou✔ Pacing supervision to ensure tine.

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Signs of Pet Stress

20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.”

“Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington.

“An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes.

“Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington.

“I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.”

Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says.

Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/CatVetProtocol.

New View

“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.”

“We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector.

They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

Stress Relief for Western New York Pets

by Susi Rosinski

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ogs in Western New York are blessed with many fun outlets to de-stress their lives. From neighborhood walks or romps in some of the local dog parks, to area creeks and rivers where they can explore, our four-legged friends have many outlets for their mental and emotional well-being.

But what about when the snow starts to fly and no one wants to leave their warm, safe home?

One thing that can be done is to supply dogs with more attention and bonding time when at home. From gentle petting and light massages, to interactive playing with our dogs, we can help them fight the boredom that can cause many of them to become stressed.

Finding ways to incorporate their natural sniffing abilities with treats hidden through their living area while you are away is also a great way to break up the boredom of alone time. A container that gives out treats while they roll it around and play with it is also a helpful idea. And it might help to consider leaving on the television or music in the background when you leave.

Our feline friends have stressors from being inside as well.

Matt Cicatello of the SPCA Serving Erie County says that cats are really “mini tigers” with the same needs that a wild animal has. So how do we keep them happy and healthy? Some of Matt’s recommendations include: ■ Providing places to climb up, such as vanity shelves or a homemade climbing tower – both great ideas, as cats enjoy climbing and being able to survey their “domain” from above ■ An hour a day of interactive playtime, which goes a long way to help keep cats living well into their elder years – plus it gives you both bonding time ■ Bags and boxes left out in new locations while you are away can provide hours of fun for your cat For some cats, collars with pheromones and or essential oils can give a calming effect during times of severe stress, such as a new move, and can be very beneficial.

A place in the sun to nap is vitally important for animals as well. Being in a four-season environment may mean needing to supply a sun lamp for your animals fitted with the appropriate bulb. It can provide your pets a huge boost emotionally as well as physically.

Susi Rosinski practices energy medicine, qigong, Reiki, and chi’atsu on both animals and humans at her practice in Tonawanda. For more information, call 716-803-0113 or visit AncientFarEast HealingArts.com. See ad, page 13.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Invest In You, Health is Wealth – 10am-2pm. A multi-disciplinary wellness event with practitioners, vendors, demos, presentations and prizes. $5.

Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. Register: CompleteWellnessWNY.com.

Beginning Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Four-week class on Mondays thru May 23. Learn the basics: a comfortable sitting posture, diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation methods and essential concentration techniques used in the yoga tradition. $48.

Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo.

716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

Introduction to EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique – 6:15-7:15pm. Presented by Annette Romeo, a certified EFT practitioner specializing in trauma relief. Free. Inner Balance Chiropractic, 2800 Sweet Home Rd, Ste 1, Amherst. 716-210-1060. RSVP recommended: Patty@InnerBalanceChiro.com.

InnerBalanceChiro.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Yoga for Core Strength and Meditation – 5:306:45pm. Eight-week asana practice class on Tuesdays through Jun 21 designed to help develop progressive core strength. Prerequisite: six months prior experience with Yoga I or greater. $96. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

Tai Chi Chih – 6:30pm. Eight-class session on Tuesdays. Soft, meditative movements help with balance, calming mind chatter and easing joint pain. $10/class. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-572-2096.

Total Body Analysis Using Kinesiology – 7pm.

Audubon Library Holistic Lecture Series. DebraAnn

Breath Work – 7-8pm. Shawn Marie Cichowski, life coach/meditation trainer, will explore various breathing techniques and mind easing practices to promote optimal well-being. $20. WNY Life Coaching Center, 5500 Main St, Williamsville.

RSVP: 716-560-6552 or WNYLifecoaching@ gmail.com. WNYLifeCoaching.com.

Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women – 7-8:30pm. Continuation of a year-long study of Meditation for the Love of It, Enjoying Your Own Deepest Experience, by Sally Kempton. The book is available in the bookstore. Chapter 8 will be discussed at this meeting. $5. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

Guided Reflective Walk – 10:45-11:30am. Led by Phil Haberstro with Wellness Institute. Free. Marcy Casino at Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo. 716-851-4052. BeActive@City-Buffalo.org.

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dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. $72. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

Lattuca, certified Total Body Analysis Practitioner and Kinesiologist, will discuss this approach to health and healing. Free. Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst. Preregister: 716-689-4922.

Sun Salutations – Ignite Your Inner Fire – 7-8:30pm. Four-week class on Thursdays thru May 26 geared towards experienced level practitioners.

Experience the asanas associated with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salute) in a new light. $48. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

Restorative Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Seven-week class on Tuesdays thru Jun 14. These sessions focus on restorative and supported postures to help reduce anxiety, increase energy and support physical and emotional well-being. $84. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

Healthy Living 102: The Nutritious and Delicious Kitchen – 5:30-7:30pm. Explore a variety of wholesome vegetarian options that are easy to prepare and taste good. Come hungry and leave inspired. $25.

Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo.

716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

GObike Cycling Session: Long Distance Rides – Noon-1pm. Interested in long distance bike rides, but not sure where to start? Join an informal chat.

We’ll talk about apps, routes and tips. Free. Caffeology, 23 Allen St, Buffalo. GoBikeBuffalo.org.

Deepening Meditation with Donna – 7-8:30pm.

Four-week class on Wednesdays through May 25 is a continuation of the practices from Beginning Meditation course. Learn additional relaxation and breathing methods, how to use a mala and use of a personal mantra. Prerequisite: HI’s Beginning Meditation course. $48. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Six-week class on Thursdays thru June 9. Gentle exercises that can

First Fridays at the Gallery – 10am-10pm. On the first Friday of every month admission to part of the museum and select events are free to everyone.

Art classes and certain tours are available to the public for a fee. Free. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. 716-882-8700.

AlbrightKnox.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Aids Walk Buffalo – 9am. 24th annual walk to raise funds and awareness to fight HIV/AIDS. All proceeds benefit Evergreen Health Service in Buffalo. Free; donations and fundraising encouraged.

Delaware Park Lakeside, Buffalo. AidsWalkBuffalo.

Kintera.org.

Pet Connection Programs, Inc Benefit – 9am3pm. Indoor yard sale to benefit this non-profit maternity dog shelter and “breed no more” spay/ neuter program for cats. Free. Variety Club Hall, 6114 Broadway Ave, Lancaster. PetConnectionProgramsInc.com.

Earth Day in May: Cache In Trash Out – 10am1pm. Families, scout groups and organizations are invited to help rake trails and plant native plants at the annual trail stewardship day. Free. Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr, Depew. 716-683-5959. DEC.ny.gov.

Empower Girls Buffalo – Girls Day Out – 10am4pm. A day of empowering activities including fitness and yoga classes, shopping with local vendors, pampering and inspiration. $25/1 adult & 1 child, $10/each additional child. Riverworks, Ganson St, Buffalo. Tickets: EmpowerGirlsBuffalo.com.

Reiki for Animals Level 1 – 10am-4pm. With Susi Rosinski. Reiki is now being used for animals and is helpful for speeding healing of injuries, illnesses

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and bringing deep relaxation for animals in stress. $165. Ancient Far East Healing Arts, 3110 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda. 716-803-0113. AncientFarEastHealingArts.com.

Symmetry Pilates Studio Open House – 11am1pm. National Pilates Day open house features a free mat class. Symmetry Pilates Studio, 6179 W Quaker St, Orchard Park. 716-662-6674.

Yoga: Mastering the Basics – 11:30am-12:45pm.

Seven-week class on Saturdays thru Jun 25 (no class May 28). Begin your yoga practice or reintroduce yourself to the basics. A great class for beginners or Yoga I level practitioners. $84. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety and Depression – 1-4pm. Instruction in specific yoga postures, breathing and meditation techniques to help establish calm when you feel anxious and upset.

Take-home support materials. Wear comfortable clothes. $30. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 SlowRoll Buffalo – 1pm. Season opener for the popular bicycle, all-ages, group rides through Buffalo communities. Check ongoing events for locations of regular Monday evening rides. Meet at noon, ride at 1pm. Free. Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Buffalo. SlowRollBuffalo.org.

MONDAY, MAY 9 Stress Management 101 – 5:30-9pm. Understanding stress as it relates to your life, for better health, happiness and peace of mind. Presented by Suzanne Bracci, MS, LMHC, CAS, Certified Stress Management Coach. $75. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo.

Register: StressLessForaBetterLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 GObike Cycling Session: Strategies and Route Mapping for Bike Commuting – 6-7pm. Join in a discussion of best routes and strategies for commuting to work by bike. Free. Ashker’s Juice Bar and Cafe, 1002 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. GoBikeBuffalo.org.

Setting Personal Boundaries Class – 6:30-8pm.

Certified meditation/life coach and reiki master, Shawn Marie Cichowski will guide attendees through an hour of mindful breath work, visual meditation and optional reiki. $20. WNY Life Coaching Center, 5500 Main St, Williamsville. RSVP

required: 716-560-6552 or WNYLifeCoaching@ gmail.com. WNYLifeCoaching.com.

The Yoga Sutra in Practice: Refining Agni Sara, Paranayama, and Meditation – 7-9pm. Four week class on Wednesdays thru Jun 8 with no class May 25. Sarah will review the themes of the sutra and how to progressively work towards the practices described in the book, The Secret of the Yoga Sutra.

Class will include 30 minutes of discussion followed by 90 minutes of practice. $60. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 National Public Gardens Day at Botanical Gardens – 10am-5pm. Reduced admission for this national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship. $1; free/members and kids 2 and under. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo. 716-8271584. BuffaloGardens.com.

M & T Second Fridays – 10am-8pm. Every second Friday, the Burchfield Penney hosts special events, happy hours, programs, concerts and screenings.

Free. Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. 716-878-6011. BurchfieldPenney.org.

GObike Cycling Session: Bike to Work Week Overview – Noon-1pm.We’ll discuss events planned for the week and answer questions on bike parking, routes and tips for biking to the medical campus. Free. Innovation Center, 640 Ellicott St, Buffalo. GoBikeBuffalo.org.

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Included with admission. $9/adults, $8/seniors & students, $5/kids, free/members. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo. 716-827-1584. BuffaloGardens.com.

One Day Mindfulness Experience – 10am-2pm.

Discover the power of now with this one day retreat. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced mindfulness and meditation practitioners. Dress comfortably. Free tea, coffee and juice. $25. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo.

716-259-2994. MindGardens.net.

A Relaxation and Meditation Workshop – 1011:30am. A yoga workshop with Jean Stinson designed to guide you to a regular meditation practice. $20. Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, 100 College Pkwy, Ste 100, Williamsville. 716-650-3101.

Register: BuffSpine.com/calendar.

Awakening – Meditation and Mantras – 1-3:30pm.

Develop more positive thoughts for a happier life. $25; additional $25 for mantra. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-572-2096.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Yamas and Niyamas: The Eight Rungs of Yoga – 10am-1pm. A CEU class for yoga instructors led

by Julia Kress. The yamas and niyamas are the core philosophical rungs of yoga. Gain a greater understanding of how to employ these principles in daily life as well as in yoga sadhana. $45. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223.

HIBuffalo.org.

The Five Pathways to Empower and Awaken Your Feminine Soul – 2-5pm. A five-week wellness program designed for women over 40 to revive and

Parkinson’s Educational Symposium – 8:30am1:30pm. Presented by the National Parkinson’s Foundation Western New York Chapter. Free. Millennium Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga. 716-449-3795. npfwny.org.

Reiki II Class – 9:30am-12:30pm. Facilitated by Rev Michelle Clark, Reiki Master Teacher. Anyone may attend, but must be attuned in Reiki I to receive Reiki II attunement and certification of completion.

Reiki I will be briefly reviewed. $129. Dragon Fly Studio & Salon, 8290 Main St, Clarence. Register: 716-634-5950. DragonFlyStudioSalon.com.

Medicinal Garden Feature at Botanical Gardens – 10am-2pm. Arthritis Awareness and Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Activities include educational presentations and displays and botanical display of plants from which current medications are derived.

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reclaim life. Bring yoga mat, water and a friend. $225/$198 before 5/8. 777 Maple Rd, Williamsville.

Register: 970-208-2503. KohavaHoward.com.

recommended as a prerequisite. $75. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. Register: StressLessForaBetterLife.com.

MONDAY, MAY 16

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

Reiki, Meditation and Breathwork Fusion – 7-8pm. Certified meditation/life coach and reiki master, Shawn Marie Cichowski will guide attendees through an hour of mindful breath work, visual meditation and optional reiki. $15. WNY Life Coaching Center, 5500 Main St, Williamsville.

RSVP required: 716-560-6552 or WNYLifeCoaching@gmail.com. WNYLifeCoaching.com.

Senior Health and Fitness Fair – 9am-1:30pm.

Exhibits, health screenings, seminars and lunch.

Free. Clarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence. 716-633-5138. ClarenceSeniorCenter.org.

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THURSDAY, MAY 26

Gentle Restorative Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Sixweek class on Tuesdays thru Jun 21. These weekly sessions are for anyone seeking benefits of a relaxing, gentle, restorative practice. Specifically designed to reduce pain, anxiety, tension and/ or stress. No prior yoga experience required. $90.

Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, 100 College Pkwy, Ste 100, Williamsville. Register: BuffSpine. com/calendar.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Essential Oils and Natural Approaches to Well Being – 6:30-8pm. This session will introduce the benefits of essential oils and how to apply them in order to have a greater awareness of your physical, mental and spiritual needs. A personal essential oil body scrub design will be created with ingredients for your target areas of concern. $25. WNY Life Coaching Center, 5500 Main St, Williamsville.

Registration required: 716-560-6552. WNYLifeCoaching.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Introduction to Mindfulness – 6-8pm. Learn about mindfulness. Free. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo. 716-259-2994.

MindGardens.net.

“Ask the Experts” Panel – 7-8:30pm. The panel includes experts in holistic living, metaphysics and spirituality. This month hear Dr Arup Bhattacharya, PHD and one of WNY’s leading homeopaths, Bernice Goldman, psyhic and a spiritualist to be announced. Limited seating. $10. My Garden of Healing, 2770 Main St, Ste 2, Newfane. Preregistration required: 716-807-5354.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 The Skyride – 9am-3pm. 3rd Annual GObike Buf-

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GObike Cycling Session: Buffalo Bike Culture – 6-7pm. Join an informal conversation about bike culture in Buffalo. Free. Horsefeathers Market, 346 Connecticut St, Buffalo. GoBikeBuffalo.org.

Start With Sleep Grand Opening – 5-8pm. Integrative sleep and wellness resource center and shop for holistic solutions. Free. 1211 Hertel Ave, Buffalo.

716-235-1505. StartWithSleep.com. falo fundraising bicycle tour that includes an incredible scenic ride over the Skyway. $50. Riverfest Park, 249 Ohio St, Buffalo. SkyRideBuffalo.org.

Yoga with Essential Oils: Receive, Renew, Replenish – 10-11:30am. Detoxing and restorative yoga for the liver and kidneys using essential oils. This workshop, led by Liz Maute, encourages the body to replenish itself. $25. Be Healthy Institute, 40 Main St, Hamburg. 716-648-3400.

BeHealthyInstitute.com.

Soul Waves Dance Circle – 3:30pm. Gather for a soul journey of liberation embodying the waves, patterns and rhythms of life. Movement is the medicine in this ceremony of sacred mirrors. $15: $4 additional for a vegan meal. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716572-2096. RichardJasonBruke.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 Yoga Tune Up Therapy Ball Self Massage – 2:304:30pm. Learn deep tissue massage techniques using small rubber yoga therapy balls. This workshop introduces self-care massage techniques for the low back and hips. $25. Balance Yoga of WNY, 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda. 716-5509682. BalanceYogaWNY.com.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Stress Management 201 – 5:50-9pm. Putting understanding and awareness into practice for better health, happiness and peace of mind. Presented by Suzanne Bracci, MS, LMHC, CAS, Certified Stress Management Coach. Stress Management 101course

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SATURDAY, MAY 28 Stress Management 101 – 8:30am-12pm. Understanding stress as it relates to your life, for better health, happiness and peace of mind. Presented by Suzanne Bracci, MS, LMHC, CAS, Certified Stress Management Coach. $75. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo.

Register: StressLessForaBetterLife.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Western New York Earth Day Family Expo – 10am-3pm. Party For The Planet. Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo. WNYEarthDay.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

savethedate SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Fifth Annual Holistic Health Expo – 11am4pm. Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Buffalo.

Jill O’Hara: 716-425-2996.

ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines for submissions at BuffaloAwakenings.com or email Publisher@BuffaloAwakenings.com for more information.

sunday

Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

Slow Roll Buffalo – 6:30pm. Meet at 5:30pm; ride at 6:30pm. First group ride is May 16. Free.

Check website for different location each week.

SlowRollBuffalo.org.

tuesday North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm.

Payne Ave at Robinson St, North Tonawanda. 716830-6025.

Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

Downtown Country Market – 10am-2:30pm.

Starting May 17. Main St, between Court St and Church St, Buffalo. BuffaloPlace.com.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

Yoga – 9:45am. Everyone welcome. $48/4 classes.

Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-572-2096.

Food Truck Tuesdays – 5-8pm. Dozens of food trucks, most with a healthy options menu item, come together to celebrate a night of food, music and fun. Free. Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St, Buffalo.

LarkinSquare.com.

Introduction to Mindfulness – 6-8pm. This is an open group with individualized plans. $200. Tuition includes eight sessions and a workbook/CD. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo.

716-259-2994. MindGardens.net.

wednesday Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

Yoga, An Exploration of Kundalini Kriya Mudras and Mantras – 9:45-11am. Energetic techniques to create greater connectivity and balance.

Everyone welcome. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-310-3858.

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Hoop and Wine – 3-4pm. Find your flow and strengthen your body with Hoopnotica certified instructor, Nicole Brown. $15. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. 716-539-9355. CompleteWellnessWNY.com.

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Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473.

saturday Yoga Reset – 6:30-7:45pm. A gentle practice suitable for all levels of students. $12/class. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence.

716-310-3858. RichardJasonBruke.com.

Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Open class. No reservations required. Participate in a single session or continue with multiple meetings. $15. 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. 716-622-6332. DonaldWScott.com.

Meditation – 7-7:45pm. A serene atmosphere to relax the mind. All levels welcome. Donation.

Udumbara Yoga, 400 Plain St, Lewiston. UdumbaraYoga.com.

thursday

East Aurora Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Tops Plaza, Grey St, East Aurora. 716-771-9590.

North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm.

Payne Ave at Robinson St, North Tonawanda. 716830-6025.

Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

Hamburg Farmers’ Market – 7:30am-1pm.

Village Municipal parking lot, Hamburg. 716-6497917. HamburgChamber.org.

Elmwood Village Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm.

Elmwood Ave & Bidwell Pkwy, Buffalo. 716-8810707. ElmwoodMarket.org.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm.

Payne Ave at Robinson St, North Tonawanda. 716830-6025.

Drop-in Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. Intermediate level. $12. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

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Downtown Country Market – 10am-2:30pm.

Starting May 12. Main St, between Court St and Church St, Buffalo. BuffaloPlace.com.

Lockport Farmers’ Market – 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.

Drop-in Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Beginner level. $10. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.

Hoop and Wine – 5:45-6:45pm. Find your flow and strengthen your body with Hoopnotica certified instructor, Nicole Brown. $15. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. 716-539-9355. CompleteWellnessWNY.com.

Introduction to Mindfulness – 6-8pm. This is an open group with individualized plans. $200. Tuition includes eight sessions and a workbook/CD. Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St, Williamsville. 716-259-2994. MindGardens.net.

Qigong – 7-8pm. Drop-ins welcome. $10/class or $32/4 classes. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. 716-5399355. CompleteWellnessWNY.com.

friday Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm.

1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.

Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Publisher@BuffaloAwakenings. com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

FOR RENT SPACES FOR RENT – Beautiful spaces available for rent for massage therapists or similar practitioners in Complete Wellness Center. Contact Laura at 716-253-6548 ext. 208 or Laura@CompleteWellnessWNY.com for details.

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SPACES FOR RENT – Space available in multiple use complimentary health office/studio. Must see. Text only: 716-860-0583.

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ACUPUNCTURE SHENDAO ACUPUNCTURE B.Schamberger, LAc 334 Bryant St, Buffalo 716-883-3166

CLEANING SERVICES – NATURAL SIMPLY KLEAN

Jill O’Hara, Owner 716-425-2996 Professional cleaning service and solutions. All natural and chemical free. No toxins or harmful odors.

If you need a deep, thorough cleaning or a weekly clean we can do it. Call Jill for a quote. See ad, page 26.

Now offering a special, anti-stress treatment which rebalances energy; resulting in a calmer mind, healthier glow to facial skin and brightening of the eyes.

CHILDBIRTH CARE THE BIRTHING CENTER OF BUFFALO Katharine Morrison, MD 2500 Main St, Buffalo 716-835-2510 BirthingCenterOfBuffalo.com

DENTISTRY AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES CENTRE Dr. Todd Shatkin 2500 Kensington Ave, Ste A, Amherst 716-839-1700 • GR8Look.com ShatkinDentalOffice@gmail.com

Offering complete restorative and cosmetic dental care for adults and children. Includes bonding, veneers, bleaching, crown and bridge, dental implantology (all stages), mini dental implants and general dental care. See ad, back cover.

As a freestanding, licensed birth center, we offer comprehensive certified midwifery and OB care, giving you the freedom to create a meaningful, empowering, unmedicated birth experience. See ad, page 18.

BUFFALO MIDWIFERY SERVICES Eileen Stewart, CNM 289 Summer St, Buffalo 716-885-2229 BuffaloMidwiferyServices.com

Buffalo Midwifery Services provides respectful, personalized care to pregnant woman who have a low risk pregnancy. Options for giving birth, home, birthing center and hospital are available. See ad, page 18.

CHIROPRACTIC INNER BALANCE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Alison Bramer Cummings & Dr. Tammy Bialek-Lehrer 2800 Sweet Home Rd, Ste 1, Amherst 716-210-1060 • InnerBalanceChiro.com

Gentle adjustments; no cracking, snapping or bending. Treating neck, back, shoulder pain, headaches, scoliosis, migraines, vertigo, digestive issues, behavior issues, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, TMJ and more. See ad, page 13.

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FITNESS CITY OF LIGHT FITNESS

Jared Callahan, Owner, Fitness Trainer 716-866-3747 • Info@CityOfLightFitness.com CityOfLightFitness.com Jared has developed a lifestyle approach to fitness and healthy living, integrating outdoor wateroriented sports like Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with a structured strength and conditioning program. Call for a fun and unique style of fitness training.

FUSION WELLNESS CENTER BODY ESSENTIAL HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

5225 Sheridan Dr, Georgetown Sq, Williamsville 716-626-4466 • TheBodyEssential.net W N Y ’s o n l y f u s i o n wellness center. An intuitive center for well-being.

Providing the areas best in therapeutic massage, reflexology, reiki, NSA Chiropractic, acupuncture, meditative healing and so much more. Health, wellness and personal development programs and classes. See ad, page 10.

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HEALING THERAPIES DONALD W. SCOTT

Healing Body, Mind and Spirit 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville 28 Park Ave, Cassadaga Robson Rd, Middleport 716-622-6332 Don has spent many years studying and practicing the healing arts of the Far East. Offering private sessions in many modalities such as yoga, qigong, reiki, massage, intuitive healing and light therapy.

Call Don today for an appointment or to lead a workshop on any of these topics.

TOUCH OF LIFE

Janice Wilton 5811 S Park Ave, Hamburg 500 Buffalo Rd, E Aurora 716-238-6426 Offering integrated healing, energetic kinesiology, reiki, r e f l e x o l o g y, e s s e n t i a l o i l s including raindrop technique, emotional freedom technique and workshops. Mind/body health is the goal of Touch of Life where the focus is on the whole individual.

HEALTHY DINING 700 CENTER ST – JUICE BISTRO & CAFÉ 700 Center St, Lewiston 716-429-5466 • 700CenterStreet.com

Serving a wonderful selection of natural and organic foods.

Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options. Healthy smoothies, organic coffee, wheatgrass shots, wraps, paninis, baked goods and granola made in house. A must visit in historic Lewiston. See ad, page 13.

MANGIA CAFÉ

621 Center St, Lewiston 716-754-1517 Naturally good food. Glutenfree and vegetarian options.

Breakfast served all day and lunch; 8am-2pm. In the heart of beautiful, historic Lewiston.

See ad, page 25.

HOLISTIC CENTER HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE

841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 716-883-2223 • HIBuffalo.org Buffalo’s Center for yoga, meditation and wellness.

Yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, homeopathy, yoga teacher certification, CEU’s for yoga instructors, bookstore and gift shop.

Reconnect with your body, relax the mind and rejuvenate your spirit. See ad, page 10.

HOLISTIC STUDIO AND SALON DRAGONFLY STUDIO & SALON

8290 Main St, Williamsville 716-634-5950 • DragonflyStudioSalon.com A full service holistic spa and center for spiritual enlightenment. Organic vegan hair care, pedicures, massage, reiki, yoga, chakra balancing, homeopathy, meditation, readings, spiritual development classes and local artisan boutique. Where art and soul intertwine. See ad, page 8.

HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHIC HEALERS

Arup Bhattacharya, PhD, DHM, Hom(ON), RSHom (NA) 156 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo 716-310-3789 Arup_2000@yahoo.com HomeopathicHealers.com Where healing is a way of life.

Arup Bhattacharya, PhD, is a H o m e o p a t h e d u c a t o r, practitioner and a research faculty at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Make an appointment or join one of the courses.

LIFE COACH WNY LIFE COACHING CENTER – LIFE COACH

NUTRITION SMART NUTRITION BY FRANK

ADAM FIELD PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC

Offering no nonsense, sciencebased medical nutrition support for patients looking to achieve better control of blood glucose, lipid levels, blood pressure as well as improved body composition and athletic performance. Covered by most insurances.

We make house calls too! See ad, page 26.

Adam Field, PT applies a whole body approach to treatment of chronic pain and injury. Utilizing myofascial/craniosacral therapies and manual joint techniques, clients experience improved movement, pain and function.

Field’s experience, knowledge, and gentle manner allow him to develop individualized programs for his clients. See ad, page 6.

Frank Giardina, RDN, CDN 5500 Main St, Ste 344, Williamsville 716-220-2342 Frank@SmartNutritionByFrank.com SmartNutritionByFrank.com

ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTS ALPINE MADE LLC

Kerry Beiter, Owner 5363 East Creek Rd, S Wales 716-430-9928 • AlpineMade.com Our certified organic goat farm is located in WNY and centered on pasture raising a small herd of Alpine goats using sustainable and organic farming practices. We craft the finest skincare products with our raw organic goat milk.

Visit our website or like us on Facebook for additional information.

ORGANIC SPA

Shawn Marie Cichowski, Owner, Certified Life/Soul Coach 5500 Main St, Ste 313, Williamsville 716-560-6552 • WNYLifeCoaching.com

GREEN SPA VILLAGE HOLISTICS

Life coaching devoted to helping others help themselves. Using traditional and nontraditional coaching techniques to empower and heal from the inside out.

Offering life/soul coaching, dream building, energy work, mindfulness and meditation, breathwork. See ad, page 5.

Organic holistic spa focusing on health and wellness. Pamper your body, mind and spirit. Spa services include massage, facials, body treatments, energy balancing, life coaching, craniosacral, reflexology, Emotional Freedom Technique, hypnosis, aromatherapeutic touch and more.

MEDIA PLANTING SEEDS TV SHOW

Jill O’Hara, Owner and TV Host PlantingSeeds2016@gmail.com 716-425-2996 • PlantingSeeds.us Providing reliable information on holistic practices, healthy options, balanced living as a resource for the community. A weekly TV program that hosts guests offering knowledge on various wellness topics. Tune in to Channel 20, times to be announced in May.

MINDFULNESS

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Joei Marie Lucey, RN, Green Spa Owner 5526 Main St, Williamsville 716-635-6482 • GreenSpaHolistics.com

PETS ANCIENT FAR EAST HEALING ARTS FOR ANIMALS Susi Rosinski 3110 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda 716-803-0113 • ReikiBySusi.com

JCC Benderson Building 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville 716-982-8200 • Adamfpt@msn.com AdamFieldPhysicalTherapy.com

PHYSICIANS BUFFALO SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE 100 College Pkwy, Ste 100, Williamsville 200 Sterling Dr, Ste 200, Orchard Park 6000 Brockton Dr, Ste 109, Lockport 716-626-0093 • BuffSpine.com

One of the largest and most established physical medicine and rehabilitation practices in Western New York.

Non-surgical rehabilitation and therapy for acute injuries and chronic conditions. Holistic care focusing on patients’ functions. Take back your lifestyle! See ad, page 21.

PILATES STRETCH PILATES

1127 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville 716-626-7484 StretchWNY@gmail.com • StretchWNY.com A Pilates studio offering private and small group sessions focusing on stretching, strength posture a n d c o r e t r a i n i n g . Vi s i t Facebook, Instagram and the Pilates and fitness blog online. See ad, page 5.

Help Us Serve You Better

Energy medicine, medical qigong, acupressure, Karuna reiki and chi’atsu. Relief from stress, anxiety, behavioral issues, arthritis, immune deficiency, speeds healing of injuries, surgery and more. See ad, page 13.

MINDGARDENS

484 Connecticut St, Buffalo 716-259-2994 • Mindgardens.net Cultivating transformation. Find a better direction in life. New lifechanging groups forming regularly.

Free introduction to Mindgardens services on Friday, May 20 at 6pm.

See ad, page 20.

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REIKI ANCIENT FAR EAST HEALING ARTS Susi Rosinski 3110 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda 716-803-0113 • ReikiBySusi.com

Medical qigong/therapeutic tai chi, Karuna reiki, meditation. Relief from pain, anxiety, depression.

Speeds healing of injuries and surgery. Boosts immune system and more. See ad, page 9.

EMERGING VIBRANT WOMEN EMPOWER AND AWAKEN YOUR FEMININE SOUL

Kohava Howard, Holistic Nurse, Wellness Coach, LYYD, Reiki Master • E Amherst 970-208-2503 • KohavaHoward.com

Skype or phone.

Intuitive, holistic, health and wellness coaching for women over 40 that are experiencing major life transitions. Reclaim your vibrant inner joy and feminine power to live your authentic life. Private sessions, wellness workshops, by

SELF DEVELOPMENT DESIGN FOR LIVING – THE AVATAR® COURSE

DYNAMIC THERMAL IMAGING

“Avatar® is nothing more or less than an escape from a mind trap that you have been caught in for so long you have forgotten what freedom feels like.” – Harry Palmer, The Avatar Path: The Way We Came. Learn more about Avatar. For a free intro, call Tia at 716-633-0715. Avatar® is a registered trademark of Star’s Edge, Inc.See ad, page 24.

Provides radiation-free, noninvasive clinical imaging for detecting and monitoring overall health as well as a number of diseases and injuries. Totally safe, FDA-approved and available to women, men and children. Take responsibility for your own health and be proactive with Dynamic Thermal Imaging. See ad, page 10.

Tia Greno 716-633-0715 • TiaG12345@gmail.com

SKIN CARE

A holistic approach that addresses your individual needs. By using energy techniques such as reiki and BioGenesis combined with herbal and essential oils, we’ll work together to help you achieve a sense of well-being and optimal health.

WNY LIFE COACHING CENTER – REIKI

Shawn Marie Cichowski, Owner, Reiki Master 5500 Main St, Ste 313, Williamsville 716-560-6552 • WNYLifeCoaching.com Helping you help yourself naturally, healing from the inside out. Reiki master and certified meditation instructor. Self-care and stress management trainer. See ad, page 13.

REIKI – TEACHER TRAINING REIKI CARE - REIKI CLASSES

Carolyn Musial, Senior Licensed Reiki Master Teacher 2167 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville 716-572-3980 • ReikiCare.com

Dr. Sam Shatkin 2500 Kensington Ave, Amherst 716-839-1700 • GR8Look.com

Achieve natural rejuvenation with surgical and non-surgical services in the fields of plastic surgery and advanced skin care. Dr. Shatkin and his team of health professionals help clients look and feel better about themselves.

See ad, back cover.

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TRES AURAE SPA

5195 Main St, Williamsville 716-478-7546 SpaBuffalo.com Tres Aurae Spa offers a calm setting for all your spa needs.

Services include their Best of Buffalo natural, seaweed-based facials, therapeutic massage, hair blowouts and styling, hair removal, and manicures and pedicures. Relax and enjoy spa services for individuals and groups in this award-winning facility.

SPECIALTY MARKET THE NATURAL LINK

Specialty Meat Market 105 Portage Rd, Lewiston • 716-754-1199 Facebook.com/TheNaturalLink Free-range chicken, wildcaught fresh seafood, Boar’s Head deli meats, Angus Reserve beef, local honey, maple syrup, farm-fresh eggs, goats and cows milk. Excellent service and friendly owners (Brian and Cathy). See ad, page 21.

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WELLNESS CENTER Rebecca Albert, LMT, CHHC North Tonawanda • 716-316-2511 BodyBeWellSolutions.com

One conversation could change your life.

Specializing in small group wellness classes, personal/customized delivery. Individual/couples health coaching.

Lifestyle approaches for chronic pain management.

COMPLETE WELLNESS ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo 716-253-6548 CompleteWellnessWNY.com

SPA

Learn this simple yet amazing technique for yourself and others to heal body/mind/spirit. All levels of reiki taught by a senior licensed reiki master teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training. CEs available. See how reiki can transform your life.

Carol Knapp, CCT, office manager 585-734-6083 NYDTI.com

BODY BE WELL SOLUTIONS

AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES CENTRE

GOOD VIBES HEALING

Debra Espe, Reiki Master, BioGenesis Practitioner, Herbal Consultant West Seneca • East Aurora 716-220-8907 • HolisticAndHealthyU.com

THERMAL IMAGING

Cultivate wellness with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Functional Neurology Chiropractic, Light Therapy, Tree Essences, health and wellness coaching, reiki, cooking classes, qigong, hula hoop, meditation, workshops and much more.

See ad, page 15.

YOGA RISING SUN YOGA

5225 Sheridan Dr (at Evans St) Georgetown Square, Williamsville 716-632-5802 • RisingSunYoga.com Rising Sun Yoga offers you the opportunity to introduce yoga to your life if you are new and to immerse yourself if you are practiced. You will love the energy at Rising Sun. Check out our schedule and events at RisingSunYoga.com or Facebook. See ad, page 7.

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