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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole you Journaling has always been a part of my life, as far as I remember. Most of what is written stays in the journals, never to be seen again. Uncharacteristically, this morning I read an entry written only 6 days ago. “...doing things is not what creates us into something. That we already are something is what allows us to create.” The simple profundity of that statement struck me deeply this morning, making me question why I hadn’t written a book proposal based on it. Not only had I not written a proposal, or a short article, I hadn’t even remembered it.

That entry was still in my mind as I arrived at the barn. It was 15 degrees and the sun was starting to go down. Instead of interrupting the lesson taking place in the indoor, I went for a walk with Tom in his 5-acre paddock. I don’t use a halter on Tom for these walks, nor do I ask him to join me. He has total freedom to come or not. While at times Tom stops to do something of interest to him and I keep moving, he consistently follows. It wasn’t always like this. In my early days, I understood riding to be the primary way humans and horses interacted. In addition, it was the human who had to take control of the time together. While I am good at presenting an outline, it goes against my nature to enforce an agenda, ask anyone that attends the meetings I facilitate. Regardless, I wanted to prove myself to the horse people around me, so I rejected my essence and required myself to be the “boss” of the horses I rode. At the time, it didn’t occur to me that the best leaders are those who by being true to themselves, inspire us to do the same. Not by “bossing” us around, but by giving us confidence in ourselves.

When Tom entered my life, I knew in my heart I wanted to create a relationship that was different than the examples presented. My soul wanted to meet the horse soul to soul. Through the years, it has ultimately been a letting go over and over of falseness and pretense.

Something that came up in my journal while I was going through this shift, was a fear that Tom would not choose me if given a choice. Looking back, I understand that in all my studying of others, I was searching for a foolproof way to avoid being deserted. Eventually, I stopped looking to human ‘trainers’ and began to observe how the horses spent time when people weren’t around. I found that they don’t do much more than simply stand near to one another, eating, playing, walking or grooming each other. While horses gravitate towards companionship through simply being together, people often try to create bonds with horses by asking them to do things. Most of our domesticated animals are group-orientated. Dogs run in packs. Horses move in herds. They understand belonging in a primal way humans are currently lacking. It dawned on me, that horses have a lot more to teach humans than to learn from them. With that, it felt important to reach Tom through a mutual affection while doing seemingly nothing together. At first, there were times when my fear was actualized and he would wander away. I had read techniques to address this, yet again I chose to handle it by examining what I was being while with him, rather than alter what I was doing. When the worry and sadness of not being chosen came up, I simply sat with the feelings—not trying to fix Tom’s response or myself. The experience was revealing and showed me where my beliefs and vulnerabilities collided, which gave me an opportunity to heal on many levels. With time and the continued freedom to leave, Tom now chooses my company. For his own reasons, I will not

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speculate what they are, I am the one with whom he feels a sense of belonging. This puts my heart, soul and nature at ease. My ribbons are won every day when Tom meets me at the gate—literally and symbolically. Does that make me sentimental? Perhaps, and I’m at peace with that.

Thinking about the shift in how I interact with Tom, and horses in general, I see it as a kind of hero’s journey. Joseph Campbell, who wrote a lot about the “hero’s journey” suggested that we each follow our bliss. There is a tendency to resist doing so, calling it selfish or waiting for better circumstances. It seems what we are truly avoiding is not the bliss, but the pure transformation our ego goes through when we follow our soul’s calling. For me, part of this journey happened through interacting with Tom. My enjoyment in him made it worth going through the discomfort that came up. In hindsight, it seems I was not only creating a friendship; I was also embracing a new way of being.

With social media, we hear things in sound bites. In these often inspiring snippets, things seem black and white, while certain feelings should be banished from life—fear, anger and hurt for instance. Yet, grey seems more often true and all feelings are valuable when we have healthy relationships to them. My fear that I wouldn’t be Tom’s chosen one may seem foolish, but it told me there was something I needed to heal.

Had I instantly tried to fix myself or banish the feeling rather than just acknowledge its existence, I would not have moved through it. In addition, going deeper, I understood fear inhabited me in other areas as well, regardless of the fact that I rarely felt scared. No emotion is bad, neither are they always obvious. Fear for instance, also presents as stagnancy, avoidance, keeping up appearances, or adhering to techniques that go against one’s nature. Where fear is felt, are places it is close to the surface, while it is in the hidden depths it affects behavior unknowingly. Although not infallible, writing in a journal is my way of uncovering those disguised places.

Which brings me back to last week’s entry; “...doing things is not what creates us into something. That we already are something is what allows us to create.” This can most fully be embraced once we are stripped down to our essence. Why? Because our lives become genuine and meaningful when they are less about proving our worth and more about experiencing the creative force that moves each of us in our own way. Our value is already evidenced by the gift of breath. May that be enough for you to find, honor and be true to your personal nature.

In harmony,

Contents

articles

10 Organic Bakery 11 Ghee

by Kathryn Kos 12 Manifesting Your Best Life

by Wendy Ball 14 Dental Health as Holistic Health

by David Presser DDS 16 Why Detox?

by Michael Lenz 18 The Truth About Attraction

by Angela Kaufman 23 Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching

by Peter Guare 24 Tips For Healthy and Happy 2015

by Dr. Sarah LoBisco 26 Powerful Phyonutrients

by Dr. Olejak 29 Awakening Intuition

by Allison Petroski

features 6 Our Community 28 Ask The Practitioner

by Jerome Pindell, Claudia Ascione, and Lynn Allison Your Astrological Forecast

by Arlene DeAngelus Calendar

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many excellent practitioners Saratoga could again take its place as “The Greatest Health Resort on Earth.”

The presenter, Aime “Trent” Millet, is president of the MohawkHudson Dowsers, teaches dowsing & Radionics, and does informational lectures and workshops on water nationwide.

The Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN, has two upcoming programs scheduled. Both will occur at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., in the Community Room, and are free and open to the public.

The second program, which occurs on Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm, is entitled, “Introduction to Therapeutic Touch.”

Therapeutic Touch is a holistic, evidence-based therapy that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being. Therapeutic Touch is simple, and creates a personal connection between the healer and the patient. It can be taught to anyone, and is frequently taught to the families of patients. You do not need to "believe" in it for Therapeutic Touch to work; it has been used successfully with premature babies and patients in comas. The program will include a short history of this non-invasive energy modality, the research that supports it, its uses and practical applications.

The first program occurs on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 pm and is entitled, “The Future of Springs of Saratoga.” This program, with presenter Aime “Trent” Millet, dips into the future prosperity the mineral springs and water resources of Saratoga could provide year-round for health and wealth. During the program, attendees will enjoy an overview of the present springs and those that could be restored to benefit all, as well as the bath houses, their future possibilities and how in conjunction with Saratoga’s

The presenter, Sue Conlin, QTTT, has been practicing Therapeutic Touch since 1990, teaching TT since 1998, and has studied extensively with the co-creator of Therapeutic Touch, Dolores Krieger PhD, RN, Professor Emerita of NYU College of Nursing. She is also the President of Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA, Inc.) the organization that sets the standards for the practice and teaching of Therapeutic Touch.

For more information on either program, call 210-1557.

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Kelsey Whalen, Clinical Nutritionist Joins Staff of Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga

Community Pharmacist Michael Lenz of Fallon Wellness Pharmacy in Saratoga Springs, NY announced the addition of Kelsey Whalen, Clinical Nutritionist, to their staff.

Kelsey received her Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams University, and her Master of Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University. Kelsey will be providing nutritional consultations to patients, as well as assisting in implementing the 12Week Healthy Transformation Program, a professionally supervised, personalized lifestyle modification plan. Designed by healthcare professionals, this program has been shown remarkably successful in helping individuals return to a path of extended health.

Michael and Kelsey will co-partner in working with individuals in the community as well as area physicians and healthcare providers looking to implement the 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program to their patients.

Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga is located at 472 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy also has a second location in Latham.

In addition to providing professional, pharmaceutical-grade lines of nutritional supplements, and wellness consultations, Fallon Wellness Pharmacy specializes in preparing customized medications for patients. Areas of expertise include: Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, Adrenal Fatigue Solutions, Chronic Pain Management, and Veterinarian Compounds.

For more information on their services or to schedule a consultation, please contact their Patient Care Coordinator, Andrea, at 518-306-5343 ext 603.

Awaken Divine Love And Authentic Relationships

Special Valentines Day Kundalini Yoga Workshop including Movement, Mantra and Music to be held on February 14 12 PM2 PM Join Kundalini yoga teachers Carol Dimopoulos and Danielle Lyons and musician Esmond Lyons to learn to attract and accept the joyous and loving relationships you deserve.

Unwind... let healing begin.

Lynn Allison, DC 268-9542 Craniosacral Therapy, Chiropractic Saratoga & Schenectady, NY

True love, good fortune and abundant health do not come to you by accident. You call them forth with your thoughts, actions and intentions. We are meant to live in joy and fulfillment. Many old, limited and toxic belief systems hide out in our subconscious mind and are secretly running the show of our lives. When you are focused on your current state of misery, scarcity, and ‘want,’ then you will receive more of the same.

Our workshop will teach you tantric yoga techniques which can break negative patterns. See yourself as having love, joy and abundance and you will start the process to make it reality. Begin to deepen your relationships and attract the right resources and people to you. Cost: $25 per person To register, email magicalchild@hotmail.com. The even twill be held at One Big Roof in Saratoga Springs NY.

12-Week Healthy Transformation Program; Helping Patients Improve Health, including Natural Weight Loss

Community Pharmacist Michael Lenz of Fallon Wellness Pharmacy in Saratoga Springs, NY announced the implementation of a 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program, a professionally supervised, personalized lifestyle modification plan.

Designed by healthcare professionals, this program has been shown remarkably successful in helping individuals return to a path of extended health. The program will be run by both Lenz and Kelsey Whalen, staff Clinical Nutritionist.

More than just a weight reduction program – The 12 Week Healthy Transformation Program is a disease reduction program.

While weight loss often occurs, it's secondary to the primary goal of helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy body composition (lean-muscle-to-fat ratio) to improve health, manage disease, feel better, and reduce their risk of more serious conditions.

The 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program is structured with professional supervision to help patients: • Establish realistic, personalized goals to improve health • Monitor their progress and help them stay on track • Learn how to eat and shop for healthy, nutritious foods that manage (not increase) cravings • Exercise in a way that builds muscle and gets rid of unwanted fat • Relax and manage unhealthy stress • Feel better and do more!

The foundation of the 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program is the science of Functional Medicine, which utilizes

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“E-Cubed…Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality” Feb class “You Can Heal Your Life Class” starts in March “Law of Attraction Group” starts in March

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nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, environment, and other factors to address the underlying cause of chronic illness and help patients achieve optimal function and optimal health.

Michael and Kelsey will be working with individuals in the community as well as area physicians and healthcare providers looking to implement the 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program with their patients.

Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga is located at 472 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy also has a second location in Latham. For more information on the 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program or to schedule a consultation, please contact their Patient Care Coordinator, Andrea, at 518-306-5343 ext 603.

Thunder Rumble, the 1992 Travers Winner Passed Away

After 6 years of happy retirement at Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield Center, NY, Thunder Rumble, the 26 year old New York bred stallion and 1992 winner of The Travers passed away today with JoAnn and Mark Pepper and his loving family of caretakers and volunteers by his side. Thunder Rumble was the first New York bred to win The Travers since 1867. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is located in Greenfield Center, NY. Contact: JoAnn Pepper, 518-698-2377, 518-744-6739, Email: cabincreek4@hotmail.com.

Local Massage Therapist debuts Couples Massage Workshop Instructional DVD. Gwendolyn Guarino, LMT now takes her mission of sharing the benefits of massage therapy to a new level. Early in her massage career she recognized the need for her clients to have basic massage skills of their own. By practicing massage in their daily lives, she believed, they could truly begin to achieve the healing for which they were seeking her help. She decided to enlist their loved ones and, in 2006, Couples Massage Workshop was born.

Couples Massage Workshop is taught in both small group sessions and as private tutorials in studios like One Big Roof in Saratoga, Atmananda in New York City, and Guarino’s Clifton Park office, A Peaceful Place. The class is completely platonic and participants remain clothed and seated in chairs so that everything learned in class can be translated for home-use and is appropriate for couples, friends and family members.

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This month to expand her vision and bring this knowledge to even more people, Guarino debuts her Couples Massage Workshop video. The DVD is 45 minutes of instruction, scored by local musicians, and for sale for $20 through Amazon.com and through CouplesMassageWorkshop.com. Contact Guarino to register for her Valentine’s Day Workshop or to purchase the DVD. Send press releases to katrina@healingspringsjournal.com

Join a few of our community’s inspiring healers as they lead us to wholeness – individually and collectively.

Healing Springs Symposium A festival opening up our path to wholeness SCHEDULE

Morning Opening & Keynote Panel Discussion;WHOLENESS Afternoon Choose 2 of 8 Workshops

Keynote

Spirit and Practice of the Wise Woman Tradition, the oldest form of health care on the planet which offers us a different approach to our health and healing.

Susun Weed, is an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health. She is the voice of the Wise Woman Way, where common weeds, simple ceremony, and compassionate listening support and nourish Health and Wholeness.

She has opened hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations for four decades.

¥ Menopause Metamorphosis; Susun Weed ¥ Luminous Being; Shari Parslow ¥ Listening: Working a Multi-modal Approach; Jerome Pindell ¥ What Horses Teach Us About Wholeness; Cindy Aldrich ¥ Bach Flowers to the Rescue; Nini Gridley ¥ Designing our Dreams; Heather Loucks ¥ How to Access Your Leading Edge; Dr. Michael Wayne ¥ Reclaiming Your Ancient Soul; Katrina Clay

Closing Gong Bath; Gongmaster Nick Pavoldi, LMT A.SiP

May 9th • 10am-6pm $59 pre-register, $75 at door Roosevelt Baths & Spa Call today and register; Katrina Clay; 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com or Kim Rossi; 518.226.4790, krossi@delawarenorth.com

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In cooperation with The Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Center – Glens Falls, Danielle Lyons and CarolAna Dimopoulos, RYT August 17-30, 2015 Land cost $2200 pp; Land and Air from NYC $3450pp For years travelers seeking serenity and spiritual renewal have made their way to India to learn the wisdom of ancient practices like yoga, meditation and Ayurveda healing in the North of India including the Punjab region. You will have the opportunity to interact with experts, enjoy daily yoga and meditation and learn many new things as well as experience cultural exposures during Ashram visits, community service projects, Ayurveda lecture, cooking and astrology lessons, ritual immersion, temple ( Including The Golden Temple)and village visits. Space very limited.

For additional information and registration contact Learning Journeys at info@learningjourneys.com, 888.884.8259 or www.LearningJourneys.

Organic Bakery “I

have always been a baker, but I started baking for others last year,” Nancy Dunn, owner of Northern Woods Bakery, said. “When I turned 50 years old, three years ago, I really started to pay more attention to the food I eat, the additives and GMO issue. I wanted to offer people something different than what many local bakeries are offering.”

Northern Woods Bakery uses local and organic ingredients as much as possible, and always uses all natural. “The butter is organic, the eggs are from my own chickens at home. The cream is from local farms, everything is from as close to the source as possible,” she explains. “The things I can’t get locally, like the flour, I get from reputable sources such as King Arthur up in Vermont.”

Nancy Dunn started on this quest when she spoke to a person who worked in a local bakery. When ordering a cake, she had been told that this bakery baked from scratch, but an employee told her that they used “big box mixes that we put in the mixers.” When she called to ask, she was finally told that they do use mixes, and that they also use shortening with trans fat in their icings to keep them stable in hot weather. “I was stunned,” she said. “to find out they use box mixes for their cakes and use Crisco in their icings. It was 10 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

very upsetting. Box mixes have propylene glycol in them, an ingredient in antifreeze. The glycol is sweet and also keeps the starch from crystallizing, so box mix cakes have a good crumb. I get my great texture from reverse mixing, so the eggs are not overbeaten and the cake is light and fluffy. I never use Crisco in my buttercream, although many other bakeries have openly told me that they do. I make a Swiss Meringue buttercream, which is amazingly delicious, all natural, and very stable unless you are going to let your wedding cake or party cake sit outside in the 90 degree sun for five hours!! You don’t need shortening for a stable icing!”

“Many people assume they are getting a scratch cake from fresh ingredients when buying from a bakery.“ Many of these cakes look lovely, but the ingredients and quality don’t match the appearance. My cakes taste great and look great, too!”

Northern Woods Bakery offers wedding cakes and cakes for all other occasions. She offers nut free cakes and is working on gluten-free choices as well. “I am testing some of the rice flours in my cakes. They are good for smaller cakes, but I still need to tweak them for larger cakes. Stay tuned!”

“My most popular flavor is a yellow cake, vanilla flavor. I just did a three tier carrot cake with all natural cheesecream frosting. The bride was over the top and the guests all raved that it was the first wedding cake they actually ate! I get a lot of satisfaction out of making something beautiful that has fresh, all natural ingredients in it, baking the way my grandmother baked 50 years ago.”

Northern Woods Bakery serves Lake George and North Creek.

They can be reached at 518-260-9901

Ghee

by Kathryn Kos hee is clarified butter-the butter is heated and milk solids (proteins) have been removed. The protein casein found in dairy is difficult for many people to digest.

Casein is a large foreign protein that can pass through the human gut easily, contributing to what is known as “leaky” or permeable gut. When these proteins pass through the gut, they can contribute to inflammatory conditions in the body.

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Many people think they cannot digest the lactose in dairy, but may in fact actually be reacting to the protein casein. Because the casein is removed from ghee, ghee is much easier for many to digest than butter. Ghee is a stable, healthy, saturated fat.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Contrary to what you’ve probably heard in the past, these are the very beneficial fats for our body! Saturated fats are fully saturated with hydrogen bonds (NOT to be confused with hydrogenated oils).

Saturated fats are stable, and do not easily oxidize when heated (break down) or go rancid. These can be heated to higher temperatures, unlike liquid vegetable oils that have been highly processed.

Ghee is very beneficial to the body. The fatty acids insulate myelin in the brain (memory, mood stability, alertness), strengthen the immune system and help to regulate hormones for normal hormone function. Ghee contains short-chain fatty acids as well.

Short-chained fatty acids are easily metabolized by the body.

What this means is that the body can digest and utilize these fatty acids efficiently, reaping benefits to the body.

Ghee contains omega 3 and omega 9 fatty acids, along with Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Grass-fed or pastured ghee is a very high source of CLA, aka conjugated linoleic acids. CLA is a potent cancer fighter. The digestive systems of grass-fed ruminants produce CLA. CLA is associated with superior heart health, suppression of tumors, reduced belly fat and overall increased fat loss. Pasture raised (grass-fed) cows lead to dairy

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CLA levels 3-5 times that of grain-fed cattle! Always look for grass-fed butter if you are making your own ghee, or grass-fed ghee if you are buying it. Ghee is excellent for nerve conduction and insulation of the brain. Ghee is great for skin, eyes, and joints-it is rich with antioxidants and boosts the immune system.

Ghee is high in butyric acid which has anti-viral properties and may inhibit tumor growth.

How do you use ghee? Ghee is great for all your cooking and baking needs. It adds amazing flavor to sauteed or roasted veggies! You can melt it and bake with it. You can serve it on top of potatoes just like butter. Grass-fed ghee is an all around healthy super food that adds superior flavor and healthy benefits to all your dishes!

Kathryn Kos is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) through The Nutritional Therapy Association, and a Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor through The University of San Diego. Her undergraduate degree is in Movement Science from Westfield State College. Her Master’s degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College. She specializes in healing digestion, balancing blood sugar, balancing hormones, and autoimmune conditions. Call 260-9749 for a free consultation #78 February—March, 2015 I Healing Springs 11

Manifesting

Your Best Life: Clear Visioning Followed by Small and Steady Doing

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Many of us can also point to a time in our lives when we found the strength to commit to something we wanted very much and the ability to follow through. What does that teach us? Why are we able to to manifest what we want sometimes and not others. What is the secret?

I believe that manifesting the things we want involves a combination of things: 1. clear vision or intent, 2. timing, 3. structure, and 4. one step at a time follow-through.

Clear Vision.

The importance of vision is something most of us have been exposed to one way and another, whether it has been through the New Thought movement, New Age writing, coaching of various kinds... We have made vision boards, collages, journaled, dialogued, programmed crystals and our dreams. There is no disputing that clear vision is an essential ingredient of manifesting what we want.

Elder care staff in England discovered that having residents create a clear vision of when and how they took their medication, seeing themselves stop whatever they are doing at a certain time of day, going to where their medication is kept, getting a glass of water, etc., walking themselves through the process and talking it out loud to someone, greatly increased their chances of remembering to take their medication. We need to ask the question: What do I want, or need? What is important to me? We need to use whatever means will help us arrive at a clear answer whether it is through writing or talking to someone, or whatever works to become clear. Fleshing out our vision can involve a process of questioning, research, reflection, dialogue, until we can write or state a clear intent or goal. Sometimes it comes out of an exploration of what is missing or what is wrong with ones current circumstances. Exploring what's wrong can be a valuable step in defining what it is we want or need.

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Timing.

There are times when it is easier to accomplish things. We all have cycles, life cycles, annual cycles, monthly and daily cycles. Make use of energy and relative ease to focus when it is there and go easy on yourself when it is not there. Many of us know what is our best time of day for certain kinds of activity. This is valuable selfknowledge. 2015 is the year of the goat in Chinese astrology. I love what Teri Uktena, Akashic reader and teacher, has to say about this: "Goat is not only industrious but methodical. If you don't know how that works, look at one or two as they denude a landscape of anything edible. It's why they are used as an ecofriendly way to remove blackberries and other stubborn plants from large areas.

They will start in one place and in an ever widening circle get the job done one mouthful at a time." This year we have goat energy on our side. It is a good year to manifest what you want..

Structure.

Some of us love structure; some of us hate it. It took me many years to realize that structure is my friend. Structure is the boundary of a page of paper, or a deadline. Saying: “I want to put my house on the market by....,” provides structure. One instantly begins to think about everything that needs to be done before this can happen. I like the way Julie Morgenstern talks about organizing time: “A day is like a closet; there is only so much you can put in it.” She coaches people to manifest what is of most value to them by using an agenda and assigning a time to everything beginning with what is most important to you.

One Step At A Time Folllow-Through.

One of the things I appreciated most from my years as a domestic violence counselor was the guideline for treatment planning used at the agency I worked in. This structure helped people who had come to feel completely helpless to create safe and productive lives. It began with ‘Objective.’ This is like a mission statement, e.g.: I want to realize Peace in my life. Next was ‘Goals,’ three of them, related to the overall mission statement. An example might be: I want to improve how I deal with conflict in my

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This is how a house is built. This is how a garden is planted and reaped. This is how our best life is realized. Of course, there are the things that happen in life over which we have no control. The surrender and skills that are needed to gracefully weather that over which we have no control is part of the overall picture of a life well lived, along with choosing where we can, changing what we can, and finding ways to do what we can.

Finally, to manifest your best life it helps to know that you deserve it. It helps to know that no matter what you do or don't manifest you are valuable. You deserve unconditional love and acceptance because you exist and for no other reason.

If you cannot bring yourself to act on an intention, consider the possibility that it is not the right intention for you. If it is something that is indisputably needed, than seek assistance to examine and move beyond the blocks. Performers in all areas of life use expert assistance to meet their goals. You deserve nothing less.

A good manifestation practice: spend some small amount of time doing something you love every day, and notice how you experience yourself during the doing. It is a good warm-up.

Please contact author for references used in this article: Wendy Ball conducts a private therapy, counseling and coaching practice in Albany, NY. Her areas of special interest include the treatment of psychological trauma, shamanic healing, navigating life transition, soul healing and spiritual development. For more information you may call her at 518-813-8524 or at: www.wendyballlcoounseling.com #78 February—March, 2015 I Healing Springs

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by Dr. David Presser s the term ‘holistic health’ implies, the health of every part of our body is truly connected to every other part.

Most people today have been exposed to this idea, and, often as a result of personal experience or conviction, recognize its truth both rationally and intuitively. Despite this logic and sense, though, and especially in our American medical system, there still tends to exist a disconnect between the health of the body and the health of the mouth and jaw. Nonetheless, in any truly holistic approach to the body’s health, the health of the mouth and jaw must necessarily be considered to be affected by and to affect the whole body’s health. Indeed, the mouth and jaws are particularly important areas of the body, because they affect our health on both structural and physiological (including nutritional) levels. Thus our dental health is intimately related to our overall health. The focus of this article is the structural aspects of dental health.

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Internally, we are connected from head-to-toe through the fascia covering our organs and muscles. Imagine your body as a marionette with strings through your arms, legs, and torso, connecting to your head. A strain or distortion of the skull during birth, associated with strains of the connective tissue that envelop the body, can cause self-perpetuating imbalances that continue throughout life. As a child develops, these imbalances can manifest as distortions of the jaw, with crowding or misalignment of the teeth, and can be seen in the posture of the child, as well as in the asymmetry of the child’s face. In an adult, these strains can express themselves in different ways, often causing pain and seemingly unrelated symptoms. Other factors that can contribute to structural distortions are genetics and malnutrition (as demonstrated by Dr. Weston Price).

Potential health effects of cranial distortions include: headaches, chronic neck or back pain (including chiropractic adjustments that “don’t hold”), visual problems, scoliosis, digestive problems, TMJ dysfunction, and sinus/airway/breathing problems. Of course, we also need only imagine how any physical distortion and its concurrent discomfort can lead to behavioral changes or affect emotions or moods, whether in infants,

....for optimal health, we are best served by viewing the mouth and jaws as integral parts of the whole, and as having a powerful influence on the state of overall health and well-being. children, or adults. In the case of the chronic pain patient, who may have had a history of trauma, we recognize that the body can maintain for years patterns of strain that occurred at the time of injury. When the patient has involvement of the jaws, it is important for the bite to be corrected, along with those distortions within the body to be released through manual medicine, such as osteopathy, cranial-sacral therapy, myo-fascial release or specialized forms of chiropractic care.

Beginning around three decades ago, pioneering dentists interested in extending to orthodontics the then-newly evolving holistic health paradigm affecting general dentistry, studied with osteopathic physicians and learned how to evaluate the distortions of the skull from a whole-body perspective. They then correlated different orthodontic problems with specific cranial distortions, and developed orthodontic techniques and appliances that use the teeth as ‘handles’ to correct those distortions. This confluence of scientific knowledge can produce orthodontic corrections that will be in harmony with the surrounding musculoskeletal system and that can help create a body that is in structural balance, for a lifetime of good health and good feeling.

We do indeed have one body that is inter-connected, and for optimal health, we are best served by viewing the mouth and jaws as integral parts of the whole, and as having a powerful influence on the state of overall health and well-being.

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by Michael Lenz n our Functional Medicine Pharmacy practice, we see many patients who are seeking to regain optimal health. Often we’re asked about the benefits of doing a detox, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to give a quick overview about the program that we use and recommend.

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As I mentioned, there is a lot of talk about detoxes wherever you look, and for good reason. Today, we are all exposed to chemicals in the foods we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.

Many common complaints to practitioners, such as mental and physical fatigue, may be signs of environmental overload.

Supporting the body’s natural metabolic detoxification process may be beneficial.

It’s important to remember that not all detoxification programs are science-based, and some may deplete the body of vital nutrients and energy to support the natural elimination process. The Detox Program that we recommend and use is designed around helping the liver – your body’s main detoxification organ – eliminate toxins efficiently and effectively. This requires important vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from protein in order to work properly.

Some people are more “toxic” than others, whether it’s from environmental toxins or from toxins that have built up based on the food that they’ve been consuming. In either case, we typically like to have patients fill out a Metabolic Detox questionnaire, which will help determine whether a shorter 10-Day or a longer 28-Day Detox is recommended.

The Detox Program we use follows a Simple 3 – Step Protocol that involves eating real food from day one, and you’re able to eat as much as you want. Pretty much all fruits and vegetables, nuts, chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, spices, healthy fats and legumes are on the list. There are no caloric restrictions, so you should never be hungry. is the Initial Clearing Phase.

You’ll start to eliminate certain foods from your diet that may be potential toxins while gradually increasing the nutritional supplementation.

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As you go through the program, you’re encouraged you to drink plenty of water, and eat plenty of food. Remember, this isn’t a weight loss program, and you shouldn’t be hungry, so eat as much of the allowed foods as you like!

That being said, doing an effective metabolic detoxification does require a fairly high level of commitment. I tell patients that they need to be mentally, spiritually, and physically ready before beginning. Starting and stopping before completion is not only costly financially, it also defeats the purpose of the program, which is to allow your body time to get “caught up” with processing and eliminating toxins from your body.

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Finally, remember to check with your health care practitioner before starting any detox program to make sure it’s safe for you.

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He is an advocate for healthy eating and proper nutritional supplementation, and speaks frequently on the subjects of hormone health, nutrition and wellness. Michael is a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert, and is currently enrolled in the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner Program. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY with his wife and 4 children. #78 February—March, 2015 I Healing Springs

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The Truth About Attraction

Manifesting Love, Success and Abundance

by Angela Kaufman little knowledge can be counter-productive. Popular buzz about concepts like attraction that are absorbed but not fully understood can stand in the way of bringing true joy into your life. Before you give up on manifesting your goals, consider why you are not attracting what you thought you wanted.

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Before you can harness the energy of various laws of attraction a few basic concepts must be understood. One is synchronicity. This is a way of expressing that in any given moment you are delivered exactly what you need for whatever purpose you need it. It is universal and always correct. That time the snack machine ate my last dollar and refused to spit out the junk food I was hoping for was no accident. It was a direct response to my previous rumination over unhealthy food choices. If we stop wasting time fighting against momentary disruptions and instead awaken to opportunities to recognize that each moment is giving precisely what we ask for, life flows more like a stream and less like a hurricane enraged sea.

Synchronicity often occurs through personal interactions. Recently while finishing a psychic reading event at Café NOLA in Schenectady, I was in a conversation with one of the owners. As we discussed upcoming workshops and events, a woman at a nearby table asked if I was the psychic reader, and when I affirmed that I was she said “I wanted to schedule to meet with you!” It turns out she was unable to schedule electronically and this seemingly chance encounter solved that. To add further irony, one of the subjects the owner of the restaurant and I had been discussing was synchronicity in planning and marketing these events! To the unenlightened these are mere “coincidences” but to use this term robs the phenomenon of what it truly is- a gift from the universe.

Another overlooked key is intention. This is where many people stray in their practices of visualization or attraction. If on a surface level I want to be in a happy, harmonious relationship, but on a deeper level my intention is to always be in control and not have to compromise with others, I am sacrificing my conscious desire- the relationship- for my subconscious intention. I can’t have both.

Similarly if I desire success but fear the ensuing responsibility such success would bring, my intention on a deep emotional level is not matching what I am stating my cognitive “intention” to be.

Therefore I am not really working out of my deepest intention, I am merely making a wish with no emotional backing. Fear does a lot to sabotage this process. Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of not deserving a goal and so on. In order to effectively use the process of intention, it is important to hold a desired goal in a way that becomes multidimensional (you can see, touch, taste, smell, hear when you imagine it) and in addition it is important that this desired outcome far outweigh any fears or hang ups that would stand in the way of you reaching out and grabbing any opportunities that would link you with your desired outcome. What happens if you have a mental intention without working on surpassing the emotional hang ups that stand in the way? You will repeatedly be given opportunities to reach out and claim your goal, but will not see them. If you do see them, you will judge them, back peddling and talking your way out of taking the necessary risks required to make your intention a reality. Intention is key and must come from an emotionally 18 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

charged source, otherwise fear, doubt and insecurity are liable to sabotage attainment of your goal.

In order to successfully manifest what you desire, it is essential that you face and come to terms with any remaining ambivalence.

Ambivalence is the neutral territory that keeps one foot in the future and another stuck in the past. In Tarot it is portrayed through the archetype of the Chariot. Like being unclear in your intention, being ambivalent casts a shadow over progress. When we are ambivalent we have no commitment to moving forward and taking risk. To some extent present circumstances, however painful, are also deemed useful on some subconscious level. This occurs frequently when exploring relationships. We identify feeling unhappy or stuck, but it is often easier to blame the other person or circumstances rather than owning what aspects of ourselves are allowing us to remain captive in a process. In order to overcome ambivalence, another important principle of manifestation must be understood; faith. In order to truly accept and welcome change on any level, we must first have a complete, deeply-rooted belief that change can and will occur for our best interest. While it is difficult to have faith in the unseen, and change involves transformation into that which can not be presently seen, faith is a necessary ingredient.

Through faith, we are allowing a future-in-progress which is currently manifesting to work out better than could have been expected. Most of us, become accustomed to not expecting anything more than our last experience proved possible. This may be a safe way to go, as it shields us from disappointment, yet it is extremely limiting. After all, how can I strive for something if I really don’t have faith in anything better than what life has already shown me?

In addition, to successfully manifest it is important to draw on internal reserves of personal power. Consider how much more successful you will be when you harness your natural gifts and use these strengths to materialize your heart’s desire. For women, all too often their inner strength is confined or shut down altogether by cultural messages that invalidate the source of women’s power and wisdom. There are distinct and separate ways such powerful personal energies express themselves. When we try too hard to manifest from a place outside of our natural seat of power the results are seldom lasting.

If you are truly ready to attract great relationships, career, family, or any personal passion, align yourself with the Universe’s time (synchronicity). Be open to random encounters that bring big opportunities, sometimes in disguise. Also, be clear in your intent. Yes that means you can no longer hide behind the excuse-making wall of ambivalence and half steps. Finally, be willing to emphasize your power, your strengths and gifts.

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by Peter Guare magine a world where you see your knee pain for what it is: a signal to do a quick, effective exercise to reduce or eliminate it, in just a few minutes. Where back, shoulder, neck pain… all succumb to this powerful weapon against premature aging that you can use on the spot. And even better, weakness and stiffness disappear. You’ve entered the Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching zone.

Most muscle and joint pain are the result of muscle imbalances, caused by repetitive movements, inactivity or poor posture.

Your knee pain, for example, may well be caused by excessive sitting. Holding the knee bent conditions tension into the lower hamstring, which is opposed by the quad. The quad, whose job is to straighten the knee, is being trained to remain stretched.

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promised it. And that weakness becomes PAIN! Even worse, the quad/ hamstring imbalance is tugging on the knee joint , twisting it. Now you have joint wear, too.

I know all about this, because this is how I discovered Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching. My chronic pain led me to this all-in-one fitness and functionality tool, and now I’m pain and drug free.

In Ki-Hara, you tense a muscle group and then use other muscles to stretch it while it resists. You can dismantle tension and accomplish myofascial release through the full range of motion.

By adding resistance to your stretching routine, you increase its safety and effectiveness while turning it into an all-in-one fitness system that combines flexibility, cardio and strength training while maximizing the return on your time and effort, and keeping the demand appropriate to your fitness level.

The resistance stabilizes the joints and protects the muscles from overstretching or tearing, all while safely working the muscle group at a high level, even higher (if you choose) than normal strength training. And that’s another benefit: you choose how hard and in what range you work.

Because one muscle group works against the other, your core get stronger as it stabilizes you (its primary purpose). And you strength train the muscles doing the stretching, and even improve strength in the stretched muscles, along with range of motion.

The cardio happens when you move from one exercise to the next, like circuit training. Ki-Hara uses 16 different stretches to target your whole body, allowing you to find out where your imbalances are; and as we’ve seen, imbalances are issues waiting to happen.

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by Sarah Lobisco ccording to the Statistic Brain website’s New Year’s Resolution Statistics page,(1) 45% of Americans make a new year’s resolution, with weight loss being in the number one position. Sadly, the overall success rate of achieving the end goal is only 8%.

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Perhaps this is due to the fact that most people are focusing on the final result rather than a commitment to a process which incorporates a lifestyle change. In other words, diets don’t work, but changing dietary patterns can. For example, when it comes to weight loss, too many people are focused on calorie deprivation rather than feeding their body the nutrients it needs for fuel and to burn fat. An optimal weight is not achieved through calorie counting alone. A calorie is not just a calorie. Food is information and your body’s blood sugar and inflammatory response is completely different for a jellybean verses a piece of broccoli.

Therefore, I want to help you focus on how to stay healthy this upcoming spring. It may be too late for New Year’s, but you can start a change anytime of year!

Tip One: Eat Real Food Eating whole, organic foods can positively affect your overall nutrient absorption and decrease the amount of inflammatory chemicals, pesticides, and GMOs in your body.

Tip Two: Move Your Body Exercise in a way that you enjoy. Most studies are now pointing to high-intensity training to burn fat, (9) but keep in mind some caveats. Some may need more yoga or calming movement to mitigate high levels of inflammation and chronic stress.

Tip Three: Sleep

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Sleep effects inflammation, immune and brain health, and yes, appetite and satiety signaling. Lack of sleep could also affect your gut bugs, which also have an impact on all of the above mentioned about sleep. This means you may want to make it a habit to get to bed earlier. (If you need tips for better sleep, I have some on my website: http://dr-lobisco.com/goldilocks-the-three-bears-and-the-just-right-sleep-hacks/)

Tip Four: Stress Less Stress can trump hormones and blood sugar regulation. Studies show that stress is linked to weight gain as well. (15) So, find some time to do something you love and zone out from the stress every day, even if just for a little while.

Tip Five: Find Out Who Your Friends Are Make friends with others who share your lifestyle changes.

Positive social connections that support your goals can have an influence on your behavior and outcomes.

These are just five general suggestions. A good naturopathic or functional medicine doctor can also guide those who are “weight loss resistant” in other areas such as cleansing, food sensitivities, genetic influences, hormonal imbalances, and hidden causes of inflammation.

A Final Note: Sadly, this will be my last article for The Healing Springs Journal. I have recently taken a position out of state that will lead me away from this beautiful area. I will miss all my readers and clients; however, I feel it will further benefit my education and allow me an opportunity to make a broader impact with clinicians and clients alike. I wish you all a wonderful 2015 and thank you for all you do in supporting integrative wellness in this region.

Warmest Regards, Dr. Sarah Sarah LoBisco, ND is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed in Vermont as a Naturopathic Doctor and holds a BA in psychology. Dr. LoBisco is a professional speaker on integrative medical topics, has several journal publications, and is a candidate for post-doctoral certification in Functional Medicine. Dr. LoBisco currently has a private integrative medical consulting practice located in Ballston Spa, New York where she incorporates her training in holistic medical practices with conventional medicine. Her book, BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic & Integrative Guide to Balancing the Body, will be released in the early fall.

"A great door opens every time we walk our own way. Not the way of the world, not the way of the other, but the way that is encoded in the bones of our being. It is not easy to open the great door in an inauthentic world, but open it we must. On the other side of the door, our real life awaits. Walk with your head high and your heart open. The universe responds to authentic transformation.

Nothing false will do."

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POWERFUL Phytonutrients: Broccoli Targets Cancer and Leaves Healthy Cells Alone

enzyme that plays a role in whether certain genes are expressed or not, such as tumor suppressor genes.

This exciting news comes on the heels of other news about the cruciferous vegetables that show they are proven cancer-fighting foods.

One study found teaming up fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains the enzyme myrosinase significantly enhances each food’s individual cancer-fighting power and ensures that absorption takes place in the upper part of the digestive system where you'll get the maximum health benefit.

What are those foods? Radishes, cabbage, arugula, watercress, and Brussels sprouts all boost the benefits found in broccoli. The study noted that you only receive these benefits if the vegetables are eaten raw or lightly steamed. The more broccoli is cooked the more these fragile phytonutrients are damaged. If the broccoli is mush it’s useless nutritionally.

Do supplements that are made of isolated neutraceuticals have the same effect in the body as whole foods? In another study that looked at supplements that just containing sulphoraphane without the other parts of the broccoli plant they discovered that it was not well absorbed and, of course, not well utilized.

by Dr. Olejak he journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research reported1 that sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that helps them prevent cancer, has been shown for the first time to selectively target and kill cancer cells while leaving normal prostate cells healthy and unaffected.

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What was so amazing about this discovery is that it showed that prostate tumor growth was slowed by a diet containing sulforaphane and that “sulforaphane can target cancer cells through multiple chemopreventive mechanisms.” This study showed for the first time that “sulforaphane selectively targets benign hyperplasia cells and cancerous prostate cells while leaving the normal prostate cells unaffected." What this points to is the innate intelligence in plant compounds; no pharmaceutical or isolated neutraceutical can do that.

In a similar study, brassica vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli) were associated with decreased risk of colon cancers.

The researchers at Oregon State University found that sulforaphane, which is found at fairly high levels in broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables, is an inhibitor of an

This points to the enormous value of eating whole foods, and when necessary, use only whole food supplements -- where care is taken to grow plants organically and preserve and use the entire plant in the supplement. When choosing a cruciferous product keep these things in mind.

The potential real whole foods and whole food supplements have to nourish our bodies should now be readily apparent. They turn on our genes and amplify our ability to fight cancer. Maybe, as Dr. Servan-Schreiber, described in his book Anti-Cancer5 we don’t have cancer genes, but “fast food intolerant genes.” We build an anti-cancer biology with the food we eat three times a day.

Dr. Olejak is a chiropractor and applied clinical nutritionist with 23 years of clinical practice. A Palmer graduate, he has been speaking on nutrition and public health since 2002. He is the co-author of Synergistic Therapeutics: Herbs and Whole Food Nutrition for 50 Common Ailments. Dr. Olejak developed the whole food nutrition certification course currently being taught at NYCC, Logan, SCUHS, and CCC as part of their elective programs. He can be reached at (518) 301-5717, (518) 4395077 x17 or drjoseph.olejak@gmail.com.

Please contact the author for references used.

“To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe -- to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it -- is a wonder beyond words.”

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JEROME MICHAEL PINDELL Homeopathy Hypnosis Jin Shin Jyutsu

518 374-5492 www.jeromepindell.com

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Could you recommend 5 steps that we could take toward bettering our health and well being in the coming year?

Homeopathy; Jerome Pindell

Ask the ractitioner

Chiropractor; Lynn Allison

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No smoking - causes systemic inflammation which seems the cause of almost everything

Feed your Microbiome - for every human cell, a healthy person has 9 microorganisms living and supporting them, in their digestive tract, on their skin, in their mouth- gained from vaginal birth, breastfeeding and contact with family initially, it is altered with each round of antibiotics, overcleanliness, non exposure to animals and dirt, not enough plant fiber consumed, eating "dead" processed food.

At least take a probiotic daily on an empty stomach, find naturally fermented foods and eat 1 Tablespoon a day minimum. Healthy microbiome improves immune response (less colds and flu), improve depression and anxiety, improve digestion and gut issues, decrease "Leaky Gut" syndrome and food sensitivities.

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Be Happy - we chose what to focus on in our life and how we want to react to it- be a “glass half full” person

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Walk outside -connect with nature, breathe in clean air, stimulate your mind with noticing the little things, get sun on your skin for Vitimin D Lynn Allison, DC uses a combination of Craniosacral therapy, nutrition consultation, kinesiology and chiropractic in her 20 year practice in the Capital Region. She has a website www.knotdr.info and can be contacted at knotdr@juno.com or 518-268-9542.

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What comes to mind first is to stop, each and every day for at least 5 minutes and consciously breath. Let your attention go to each of your senses in any order, and note what each one is experiencing. This will lead to awareness. Awareness is not being just attentive, but is more than that. It embraces the knowing beyond the limitations of thoughts, the automatic responses to everyday stimuli, and will transform your life to living fully in every experience.

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Give back. Each of us is blessed with an abundance of something that someone else may be able to use. Whether it is a smile, a dollar to a charitable organization, picking up a discarded scrap that belongs in a garbage pail 50 feet away, or saying 'thank you'.

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Reflect on your day for a moment before going to sleep at night. Be grateful for all of it.

Listen. Listen to your heart, the part that knows what path is right, what action is correct, even what to eat. Do you visit an alternative practitioner or a traditional one? They will offer advice, but that is an educated opinion. Does your inner knowing resonate with what they are saying, or do you have doubts?

Allow for uncertainty in your life, what do you have to lose by asking questions and listening carefully with discernment?

Follow the heart’s knowing.

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Lastly, recognize that there is always choice, even when you can’t imagine it or feel it. Opportunities are boundless to perceive a slightly different response to every different situation that presents itself and is the difference between feeling good with your decision, and not. Free will is a great gift that is too often squandered by giving your power away to a white coat, a collar, or a uniform. Respecting that any interaction with life has consequences, sometimes even illness, and acting accordingly with respect is actually very liberating, and healthy.

Do these suggestions seem to answer the question? Only you can know, and that knowing is your health and well being.

Dr. Richard Aulicino

Holistic—Aesthetic Dentistry A holistic approach for an aesthetic result Membership: ADA, DSSNY, ISSSEEM, PPNF, AHD, GACD

For Ever Green Building 1849 Rte 9, Lake George 518-668-9888 www.lookingoodnewsmile.com

Jerome M Pindell uses Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Jin Shin Jyutsu and spiritual counseling to assist his clients. He is a poet whose first book: Training Tracks, poems by implosion, is available through Amazon.

He has offices in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, and NYC. He can be reached @ 518-374-5492 or his web site jp@jeromepindell.com

Homeopathy; Claudia Ascione

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Begin each day with a sense of reverence and respect for yourself. Appreciate your body, mind and soul as divine expressions. Affirm that this is so even if your thoughts and feelings disagree. Reinforce this deeper truth by embodying a calm spaciousness throughout the day. Release emotional reactions as they arise and replace them with this attitude. This will serve to enrich and expand your divine core and will inspire others to tap into their own compassionate nature.

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Make stillness a daily habit. Begin the day with 10 minutes of silent reflection. This simple practice can clear your mind and set a good tone to help you meet the day's challenges. Over time, using stillness daily can powerfully transform the nature of your mind/emotions so that serenity and clarity become natural, readily accessible responses to life's opportunities.

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Accept whatever presents as challenges or perceived obstacles without judgment. Suspend negative reactions long enough to allow their deeper purpose to be revealed. In this way, you'll be living in the divine flow of life and appreciate the inherent value in all experiences.

Dr. Michael Wayne Acupuncture • Chinese Medicine • Integrative Medicine • Acupuncture • Chinese Herbal Medicine • Quantum Thinking

• Nutrition • Lifestyle Counseling

Saratoga Springs & Clifton Park 518-210-1557 www.drmichaelwayne.com mwayne2@mac.com

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Become mindful about what radiates from you. All thoughts, emotions and actions communicate a vibratory frequency that affects everyone. Take ownership of your thoughts, feelings and actions. Experiment with transforming negative states through visualizations, affirmations, prayers or mantras. This will refresh and lighten your energetic field so that you become a blessing to many.

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End the day with gratitude. Before sleep give thanks for the bounty and grace in your life.

Claudia Ascione, MA.MS. CH. is a practitioner in the healing arts of homeopathy, spiritual counsel, hypnosis, regression and Jin Shin Jyutsu. She uses a deeply intuitive and spiritual approach to bring awareness and clarity to healing concerns. She offers private sessions in Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. For more information or to schedule a session, please call (518) 372-7023.

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Modern Shamanic Journeys with Katrina Clay

Workshops, Public Speaking and Individual Sessions

Awakening

Intuition

by Allison Petroski e are grateful for this opportunity to communicate with you today. Communication is a telepathic experience.

This does not mean you need special powers to communicate optimally, it means that you already have telepathic and extra sensory abilities that you have become so accustomed to, that you no longer believe them to be unique or extra-ordinary. When someone speaks to you, or you speak to someone else, they are communicating with you through an energetic language. You see that energy expressed through body language, and then spoken words, and lastly through action. As communication leaves the energetic bodies within you, it becomes a less and less refined mode of expression. At its core, the highest truth is actually communicated in its most subtle energetic state of personal feeling and thought. It is it’s most refined in this state, because it is a pure representation of your personal truth in that moment, even if it is a belief that is not in alignment with your highest good. As that energy is communicated outwards through the various levels of expression, there is increasing opportunity to alter your truth and manipulate the communication to create a specific outcome. To the degree that that outcome is based on egoic expectations, is the degree to which you will alter your truth as it rises through the levels of communication. When you can allow and accept your truth, the need to alter it will lessen. Most people can pick up on what is really being said or expressed telepathically, or energetically, even if they are not aware that that’s what is happening. It’s just as easy to accept words or actions from someone else at face value, especially if those words and actions play into your egoic expectations.

W Allow the drum to take you deep into your self.

518-332-6581, katrina@healingspringsjoural.com “To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe -- to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it—is a wonder beyond words.”

— Joanna Macy

"The difference between Greatness and mediocrity is often how one views a mistake."

—James Boswell

"The lesson that life constantly enforces is 'Look underfoot.' You are always nearer to the true sources of your power than you think. The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. Don't despise your own place and hour.

Every place is the center of the world."

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You are a highly intuitive and energetically sensitive being, by nature. Many are awakening to an even deeper awareness and understanding of this subtle energetic language. This is due to the mass awakening that is occurring on the planet. You will begin to be able to sense things from other people and situations that are beneath the surface of what is actually being said or acted upon.

You will begin to be able to sense the authenticity, the intention, and perhaps even the motive behind why people are acting in a certain way- even if it is being expressed very differently. This more refined form of detection first becomes apparent to you through subtle feelings within you. Where you just know that what someone is saying or doing does not quite line up with what they are actually feeling. People use words and action all of the time to cover up what they are actually experiencing in order to keep their innermost truth safe, because it feels to vulnerable to reveal.

It is not for you to use this keener understanding of energetic language to point out to another what you think their truth is, or that there is even a disconnect occurring. It is not a pedestal to form more

judgment from. This is a space for you to practice learning how you are sensing the world; to move into a place of observation about how the world is communicating, and to refine how authentically you are expressing your truth. Assume at this point that every person that crosses your path, in some way is an opportunity for you to establish a deeper understanding of yourself. Use your interactions with others as a way to observe your own authentic communicative skills.

And be aware of how you alter your own truth as it is expressed through the levels of communication. Do not expect others to express themselves in the same way you are working on. They are where they are- honor their personal process. Simply do your best to be your highest expression of communication while holding those you communicate with in a state of gratitude and appreciation. By being an example of your truest self, you will open up the space for others to communicate with you in the most honest and loving way.

The subtleties that you are beginning to sense are an opening to ways in which you can connect with and enhance your personal truth and connection with your Higher Self. These subtleties are an energetic language that is unique to you. It is how Source, or your Higher Self communicates with you. It is an intuitive language that keys you into your own higher knowing. The intuitive language you develop within yourself, inspired by your connection to your Higher Self, will allow you the space to open up to your own deepest desires. It will shed light on the fears that keep you stuck in your life, and it will gently guide you through those fears with enlightened perspective and positive insight. The fears are creations of the lower self, developed at points in your life when survival was threatened. Now, with your growing intuitive perspective, you will be able to look at beliefs and patterns from the perspective of Higher Self, where every situation and experience has the potential of being lived with increasing grace and ease. The choice is yours. Intuition and connection to Higher Self will open up doorways to empowering choices where transformation is easily accessible. Are you ready to listen to that Higher Perspective and that subtler form of communication?

Allison Petroski is an intuitive, with a strong background in the healing arts, providing messages of empowerment through personalized written intuitive readings for people. Her intention is to infuse more compassion and heart based consciousness into the world, through her work with intuition. She can be reached at Allison@shringarhealingarts.com or through her website: www.allisonpetroski.com. While training in an energy modality called ThetaHealing, I was taught how to scan a person’s body and give a reading of the chakras and energy. After several months of using this method, my readings opened up, and I found that through my natural love of writing, I was able to receive intuitive messages about a person when I wrote them out. When I do the automatic writing, all I need is someone’s name, and I connect with Higher Self consciousness, and detailed information comes through on the person I am reading, providing a higher perspective and clarity on life’s mysteries and opportunities for expansion.

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You choose what to pay, weekly or monthly. 25% of the total collected will be donated to a different cause each month.

Contact Jennifer Monroe for more information at 956-2818 or just drop in.

Still Point is an interfaith retreat center located just minutes from downtown Saratoga. We offer space for reflection and personal time as well as programs for healing and enriching one’s spirit, mind and body.

Mailing address: 20 Still Point Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Telephone: 518-587-4967 email: stillpt423@aol.com web: www.stillpointretreatcenter.com Take 24 hours from your busy schedule. Enjoy the stillness and power of nature on our partially wooded land. Re-connect to your deep self.

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FORECAST

centrate on your personal affairs and often resolve existing family matters. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th you will consider beginning new studies that can advance you in your career.

MARCH: Achieving goals, friendship bonds and humanitarian groups are the focus for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you join in with friends to share hobbies and fun. After Saturn goes retrograde on the 14th, use care in business ventures or shared assets. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you meet new friends and join in with their humanitarian projects or groups.

February & March, 2015

GEMINI ASCENDANT

Using Standard Time locate your Rising Sign or Ascendant.

If your birth time is Daylight Savings Time, subtract one hour.

Your actual Rising Sign or Ascendant may differ depending on certain time of birth and dates; however, not to confuse the nonastrologer use the sign indicated for your Forecast. This placement is similar to the transiting planet’s location in your Natal Chart, except for exact degrees, and will correctly indicate your Forecast. For example, if you are a Gemini born at 6:38 P.M., your Ascendant is Capricorn.

CANCER ASCENDANT

FEBRUARY: Acquiring knowledge, prophetic dreams and life’s philosophy are explored for this month. You consider beginning a new mental pursuit or study. Following the Full Moon on the 3rd, you want to communicate and express your ideas to others.

After Mercury turns direct on the 11th, you seek new experiences as you expand your knowledge and future horizons.

MARCH: Establishing a career, recognized achievement and public image are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, you become involved with your family and home. Following Saturn turning retrograde on the 14th, personal and business relationships are tested. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th asks that you examine your accomplishments as well as your goals.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In February, Mercury goes direct on the 11th at 01:21 Aquarius. The Full Moon occurs on the 3rd at 14:48 Leo. In March, Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th at Critical Degree of 04:56 Sagittarius while Jupiter remains retrograde in Leo all month. The Full Moon occurs on the 5th at 14:50 Virgo. A Total Solar Eclipse occurs on the 20th at 29:27 Pisces.

FEBRUARY: Other’s assets, self-regeneration and abstract teachings are highlighted for this month. You become interested in mediumship and the psychic. The Full Moon on the 3rd rules your finances and can indicate subtle changes in financial dealings. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you have the ability to negotiate important matters or an agreement to your advantage.

MARCH: Universal mysteries, mental aspirations and abstract thinking are the highlights for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you take part in neighborhood events or projects. After Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th, it may be a time for working before pleasure. Following the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you expand your horizons through travel and new studies.

ARIES ASCENDANT

LEO ASCENDANT

FEBRUARY: Group associations, contributions to humanity and sharing with friends are favored for this month. This is also a good time to analyze your long-term goals. The Full Moon on the 3rd finds you enjoying any creative talents that you have and possibly romantic pursuits. Mercury turns direct on the 11th and you set new expectations and long-term goals for your future.

MARCH: Spirituality, meditation and one’s inner child are explored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, there can be subtle changes in your work or your job. When Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th, you will want time to rethink your perspective on life. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th brings a time for soul searching and realizing past mistakes as you move forward.

FEBRUARY: Forming relationships, legal agreements and comprising with others are important for this month. This can be a favorable time to form a partnership. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, you take a renewed interest in your personal appearance and dress. Mercury turns direct on the 11th allowing you to discuss and clarify any existing problems in your close relationships.

MARCH: Developing values, accepting changes and mysticism are explored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, you will consider a new budgeting or saving plan. When Saturn goes retrograde on the 14th, you are more disciplined and expressing yourself is not as easy. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th will bring you an understanding of yourself through your relationships.

TAURUS ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Career ambitions, social status and destiny’s promise are the focus for this month. Receiving recognition for an achievement is possible. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, you con32 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

VIRGO ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Serving others, learning efficiency and improving oneself are the focus for this month. You look for ways to maintain your health through exercise and diet. The Full Moon on the 3rd brings a desire to bring harmony into your life and explore

your inner self. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you take a renewed interest in your health through proper nutrition.

MARCH: Peer connections, forming relationships and sharing with others is important for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you adapt a new self-image. After Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th, you take more responsibility in family and home matters. Following the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you decide what you want from your relationships with others.

LIBRA ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Creative interests, loved ones and enjoying yourself are your projects for this month. This is the time that you want to enjoy your family and friends. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, you rethink your future goals and long-term directions in life.

Following Mercury turning direct on the 11th you are allowed to freely express yourself without being insensitive to others.

MARCH: Maintaining well-being, forming habits and serving others are the focus for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, you may find meditation and yoga inviting. Following Saturn turning retrograde on the 14th, you reconsider attending a workshop or class. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you may pursue additional training or skills for your current work or job.

SCORPIO ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Home-front activity, domestic matters and family are important for this month. You weigh the influence of your parents as you search for your inner self. Following the Full Moon on the 3rd, you assess your career, or the equivalent, and seek new opportunities. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you examine your personal and domestic life to see if it meets your needs.

MARCH: Creative expression, giving love and your loved ones are the main interests for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you analyze your achievements, and directions. When Saturn goes retrograde on the 14th, you rethink your financial matters and security. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th gives you an opportunity to discover what really makes you happy.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Routine activities, short trips and educational opportunities are the focus for this month. You may become part of the planning for neighborhood projects or events. The Full Moon on the 3rd finds you exploring such topics as the law, philosophy and spirituality. Mercury turns direct on the 11th and people in your neighborhood ask for your help with their team projects.

MARCH: Family gatherings, personal matters and home environment are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, you may reconsider your career goals or aims. Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th making you more serious and wanting to also redefine yourself. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, your family is important and you want to research you ancestry.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Building resources, acquiring assets and financial security are explored for this month. You analyze your budgeting habits as well as your spending and saving. Following the Full Moon on the 3rd, you examine your joint assets and may pay off an old commitment. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you rethink your values whether it be monetary, spiritual or intellectual.

MARCH: Daily activities, education opportunities and one’s neighborhood are of interest for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you may plan a trip to that faraway place. When Saturn goes retrograde on the 14th, you take time to analyze your spiritual beliefs. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you complete all communications so that you can spend time with friends.

AQUARIUS ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Personal potential, discovering self and positive thinking are important for this month. You make subtle changes in your dress and attitude. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, your relationships with others give you a new understanding of yourself. Following Mercury turning direct on the 11th you have the ability to express yourself freely with confidence and sincerity.

MARCH: Handling finances, inner feelings and sense of values are analyzed for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, newage or abstract teachings become interesting to you. Following Saturn going retrograde on the 14th, you are associated with new friends and groups. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th gives you the opportunity to adjust either your spending and saving habits.

PISCES ASCENDANT FEBRUARY: Seeking solitude, universal laws and spiritual resources are the assets for this month. This can be the time to look back, put things in perspective and move on. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, you find new ways to improve your health through diet and exercise. Mercury goes direct on the 11th allowing you to see your faults and strengths without self-criticism.

MARCH: Self-development, one’s mission and your personal image are examined for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you will learn about yourself through your partners. After Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th, there are decisions regarding your career or equivalent. Following the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you show everyone who you are and what you accomplished.

Arlene is an Author, Astrologer and Para-Consultant and has studied and worked with astrology for more than forty years. She has also been a professional astrologer since 1980. Arlene has a Certificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson (CA 1982) and a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mayo School of Astrology (London 1985). In addition, she holds certifications from the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (1982-2015) as both a Medium and Spiritual Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene can be reached at Astrological Concepts, telephone (518) 371-8097 or Visit My Web Site at: http://www.yourstarsite.com. #78 February—March, 2015 I Healing Springs

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ONGOING Tune In To Wellness Today TV Show, with LisaMarie Tersigni. Meet local wellness providers and learn the benefits of natural wellness modalities, services and products available. View 24/7 at SACC.TV Yoga Journeys, At Learning Journeys, we believe in a new kind of wellness vacation. One where you are moving, touching, and feeling a destination. Our unique journeys help you explore the world, give back to the community and ultimately re-connect with yourself. All while keeping your daily practice and enjoy delicious, healthy food that works with your diet. We think this variety of sensory experiences only serves to broaden the mind, body and spirit. Call or click for a free brochure at 888.884.8259, Info@LearningJourneys.com or www.LearningJourney.com/Wellness

call Katrina: 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com Wednesdays Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:005:30 PM First class free! Join Nini Gridley for a compassionate blend of warm-ups, sequenced asanas, shavasana, pranayama, and meditation designed to pacify the “Vata” energy through a well rounded yoga practice that is relaxing yet energizing for all levels of practitioners.

Beginners are welcome. It’s gentle for every body. www.yogamandali.com

FEBRUARY Friday, February 13 Albany Eden Energy Medicine Study Group: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Cost: $10. Also on March 13 and April 10. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com

Saturday, February 14 Awaken Divine Love and Authentic Relationships, Special Valentines Day Kundalini Yoga Workshop Movement, Mantra and Music, 12 PM-2 PM Join Kundalini yoga teachers Carol Dimopoulos and Danielle Lyons and musician Esmond Lyons to learn to attract and accept the joyous and loving relationships you deserve. True love, good fortune and abundant health do not come to you by accident. You call them forth with your thoughts, actions and intentions. We are meant to live in joy and Tuesdays Be Your Own Shaman and Call fulfillment. Many old, limited and toxic Council, In this workshop you will call belief systems hide out in our subconcouncil with your mind, your body, your scious mind and are secretly running the spirit and your guides—opening up com- show of our lives. When you are focused munication inside yourself to create align- on your current state of misery, scarcity, ment. Tuesday Nights 6:30-8 6 weeks, and ‘want,’ then you will receive more of starting March 10 Namaste Yoga; the same. Our workshop will teach you Saratoga Springs $125 for all 6 weeks tantric yoga techniques which can break Katrina Clay facilitator (cert. Shapeshifter negative patterns. See yourself as having Practitioner & Shamanic Reiki Master) love, joy and abundance and you will start 34 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

Mondays and Wednesdays Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:005:30 PM First class free! Join Nini Gridley for a compassionate blend of warm-ups, sequenced asanas, shavasana, pranayama, and meditation designed to pacify the “Vata” energy through a well rounded yoga practice that is relaxing yet energizing for all levels of practitioners.

Beginners are welcome. It’s gentle for every body. www.yogamandali.com

the process to make it reality. Begin to deepen your relationships and attract the right resources and people to you. Cost: $25 per person Registration: magicalchild@hotmail.com, One Big Roof,433 Broadway Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Sunday, February 15 Reiki II, Deepen your Reiki practice and learn to do long distance healing as well as healing childhood wounds and addiction issues. Reiki Master/TeacherLinda L. Thompson has 20 years experience in this heart centered method of healing. The investment is $120. Location- Saratoga Karate, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com,lthomp s2@nycap.rr.com,to register call 518-4661075, Register by Feb 8.

Tuesday, February 17 The Future of Springs of Saratoga –a program that dips into the future prosperity the mineral springs and water resources of Saratoga could provide year-round for health and wealth, with presenter Aime “Trent” Millet. 6:30 pm, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free. Sponsored by Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

Wednesday, February 18 New Moon today at 6:47 PM EST. The New Moon is the BEST time for fresh starts and new beginnings! Make your MoonWish! Call Nini Gridley for details on this month’s very special New Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, February 21 Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, also March 21 and April 18, Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com Sunday, February 22 Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Also March 22 and April 19. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com Tuesday February 24 "The Truth about Carbs" by Kathryn Kos, NTP. Presented by Primal Bliss Nutrition and CrossFit Soulshine. 7pm: CrossFit Soulshine, 165 High Rock Ave,

Saratoga Springs, NY. Call Kathryn at 518-260-9749 to register!

Wednesday, February 25 Weeds, Leaves, Seeds & Shoots Fund Raising / Networking Event at Roots Brewing Company, Oneonta, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for a fun filled, open hearted & extremely informing event. Help raise funds for the financially disadvantaged to attend wild foods foraging walks this summer, as “the fortune of one is the fortune of all” E.Cowen, PSM. The evening begins with a flower power point presentation on edible & medicinal weeds through all 4 seasons.

Included in the evening will be: wild foods tasting’s with recipes; Roots Brewing Co. beer samples & more. Connect with local merchants interested in edible & nutritional weeds for their nutrition, their intelligence & garden-to-table value-added creations. This event is also for gardeners, farmers, Nature enthusiasts, chefs & those interested in making a difference in healthy food solutions for future. Entry fee: $25 / person; $35.00 / couple. This ad was in part sponsored by Roots Brewing Co. and Green Earth, Oneonta. Call Marguerite to pre-register at 607-278-9635.

MARCH Tuesday, March 10 Be Your Own Shaman and Call Council, In this workshop you will call council with your mind, your body, your spirit and your guides—opening up communication inside yourself to create alignment. Tuesday Nights 6:30-8 6 weeks, Namaste Yoga; Saratoga Springs $125 for all 6 weeks Katrina Clay facilitator (cert.

Shapeshifter Practitioner & Shamanic Reiki Master) call Katrina: 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com Friday, March 13 Albany Eden Energy Medicine Study Group: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Cost: $10.

Also on April 10. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com Monday, March 16 Introduction to Therapeutic Touch— a program that explores Therapeutic Touch, a holistic, evidence-based therapy that incorporates the intentional and compas-

sionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being, with presenter Sue Conlin. 6:30 pm, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free. Sponsored by Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

Movement classes with Robin Becker, in Cambridge, New York. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For information about Robin and Continuum Movement go to robinbeckermovement.org For class information, please contact Anne at anneperrys@me.com

Friday, March 20 New Moon today at 5:36 AM EST, Welcome Spring today with a Solar Eclipse of the New Moon! It is the BEST time for fresh starts and new beginnings!

Make your MoonWish! Contact Nini Gridley for details on the New Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com

Saturday, March 21 Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, also April 18, Contact: Marion Bergan 518-2298188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com Sunday March 22 The Regenerating Body, Continuum Movement classes with Robin Becker, in Cambridge, New York. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

For information about Robin and Continuum Movement go to robinbeckermovement.org For class information, please contact Anne at anneperrys@me.com Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Also April 19. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-2298188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com Tuesday March 24 “It All Lies in the Gut, All About Leaky Gut and Immune Health” presented by Kathryn Kos, NTP. Presented by Primal Bliss Nutrition and CrossFit Soulshine.

7pm: CrossFit Soulshine, 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Call Kathryn at 518-260-9749 to register!

APRIL Saturday, April 18 Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine 101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or berganacupuncture@yahoo.com

MAY May 8 -10 Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing, Motivational Talks, Women’s Wellness, Workshops, Fitness Classes, Luncheon and Fashion Show. Reduced Spa Treatments and Room. Rates at The Sagamore Resort, $100 For tickets contact the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce, 518.644.3831, www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com Saturday, May 9 Healing Springs Symposium, Keynote & Panel Discussion; WHOLENESS. then Choose 2 of 8 Workshops; Menopause Metamorphosis; Susun Weed, Luminous Being; Shari Parslow, Listening: Working a Multi-modal Approach; Jerome Pindell, What Horses Teach Us About Wholeness; Cindy Aldrich, Bach Flowers to the Rescue; Nini Gridley, Designing our Dreams; Heather Loucks, How to Access Your Leading Edge; Dr. Michael Wayne, Reclaiming Your Ancient Soul; Katrina Clay. Closing Gong Bath; Gongmaster Nick Pavoldi, LMT A.SiP. 10am-6pm, $59 preregister, $75 at door, Roosevelt Baths & Spa. Call today and register; Katrina Clay; 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com or Kim Rossi; 518.226.4790, krossi@delawarenorth.com.

“...the old Indian still sits upon the earth instead of propping himself up and away from its life giving forces. For him, to sit or lie upon the ground is to be able to think more deeply and to feel more keenly. He can see more clearly into the mysteries of life and come closer in kinship to other lives about him.”

—Luther Standing Bear

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DIRECTORY GLOSSARY and

ACUPUNCTURE Michael Wayne, Saratoga Springs & Clifton Park, 518-210-1557 The Acupuncture Studio, Glens Falls, 518-615-0505 Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, Saratoga Springs, cheryl@cherylwongnd.com, www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083 Ageless Acupuncture, Bridgette Kinder, Saratoga Springs, 518-538-6568, www.agelessinsaratoga.com Acupuncture Nirvana, Glens Falls, 518-409-6993 or kat@acunirvana.com or www.acunirvana.com ANIMAL CARE Jill Stewart, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and Canine Massage Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com www.Privatelabel-aromatherapy.com Susan Hamlin, The Saratoga Animal Whisperer Animal Communication, 518-245-8010, www.animal-whisper.com Kristina Dallas, DVM. Ancient Arts Veterinary Acupuncture.

Saratoga Springs, NY. 727-2940. Holistic care for pets. House calls.

Andrea Gray, Healing Touch for Animals® Practitioner, Lake George, 518.798.6193, wellnesshta@gmail.com, FB: Wellness Through Heart Centered Healing Touch AROMATHERAPY Jill Stewart, Cert. aromatherapist, full line of human and animal aromatherapy products, single essential oils and custom blends Gift baskets and party favors available 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.privatelabel-aromatherapy.com

Raindrop Therapy, Reiki, Young Living aromatherapy products, 518.587.7680, essence2essence@yahoo.com ART THERAPY Ann Simpson-McDowell, licensed creative art therapist, Clifton Park, 518-9825376, www.havenofhopecounseling.com ASTROLOGY Arlene DeAngelus, ADeAngelus@aol.com, www.yourstarsite.com

518-371-8097,

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES Nini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP, Consultations by appointment, in person or over the phone. 518-573-0571 or fullspectrumhealing@gmail.com, www.ninigridley.com, CAREER COUNSELING Penny Loretto, 518-798-6057, career@careerchoic.com, www.careerchoic.com CENTERS Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 Kawing Crow Awareness Center, 518-893-2620, www.kawingcrow.com New Thought New York, classes and workshops, 518-384-0942, www.newthoughtnewyork.org CHELATION THERAPY Dr Andrew Garner, Glens Falls, 5187989401, www.drandrewgarner.com, agarner@roadrunner.com

CHIROPRACTORS Andrée Fucci, Clinical and Holistic Delmar Chiropractic, Delmar, Aromatherapist, classes, consultations, 518-439-7644 36 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com COACHES Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, Coaching and Counseling: Stuck? Coaching with counseling helps open up blockages to success, so you can reach your highest potential.

Blending traditional and complimentary modalities can help you to become successful at whatever you strive for.www.donnabird.com 518-584-0698.

Cate LaBarre, Personal and group coaching by phone and teleconference.

Workshops in Saratoga Region. http://TheFordInstitute.com/CateLaBarre 518-882-9880, http://CateLaBarreCoach.com catelabarre@gmail.com Barbra Gilman, Energetic Coaching, Learn to change anything in your life that's not working, like deleting files from your computer…. with ease! Saratoga, Capital Region and Telephone BarbraGilman.com, AccessConsciousness.com, Barbra@BarbraGilman.com, 929-777-0873 Angela Kaufman, moonlighttarotllc.com. trionfi78@gmail.com. (513) 622-9178.

COUNSELING Avis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-371-0579 Breakthrough Counseling Center, Saratoga, 518-683-2202, www.breakthroughcounselinginc.com CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Margery Chessare, LMT, BCST, Sessions and classes in the Saratoga area, 518-893-0421, ChessareMargery@gmail.com Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com Wendy Wood Ordway, OTR,CST The Body’s Rhythm-at the Garden. Saratoga Springs 518-588-4466, wendyordway@gmail.com Cathy Saladis LMT, Albany & Clifton Park, 518-229-0741, www.headtotoe123.com

DENTISTS Dr. Richard Aulicino, Lake George 518-668-9888, www.lookingoodnewsmile.com Dr. David B. Presser, Clifton Park, 518-371-5113 ENERGY Jack Treiber, 518-225-4692 Energy4HH@Yahoo.com, www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com/treiber.php www. energyforhealthandhealing.com, energyforhealthandhealing.com

beauty, and home. Cambridge, (518) 6775662, healthyevan@verizon.net, http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Jessica Davis, MD. Stillwater, NY. drjess@jessicadavismd.com, (518) 6646116. www.jessicadavismd.com,

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Larry Malerba, DO, DHt, Guilderland, NY. 518-357-4210 Jerome Pindell, Clifton Park, 518-3745492, www.jeromepindell.com

Nina Lockwood, Healing Touch and Integrative Energy Medicine, 518-7915120, nina.lockwood@gmail.com.

Claudia Ascione, MA, MS, CH, Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. 518 372-7023.

Helene Brecker, Malta, 518-331-4859, heron@spa.net

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Private Label Aromatherapy: Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, All Purpose Cleaner, Household Cleaner, Essential Oil Deodorizing Sprays, Essential Oil Blends for Laundry and Dryer, Hand Soaps and more. Custom products also available. Jill Stewart 518-339-4348 Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.PrivateLabel-Aromatherapy.com

Terry Fluri, LMT & Elizabeth Marsh, LMT, Reiki, Chakra Balancing at A Peaceful Place (518) 371-2225 Shari Parslow, Shamanic Services & Intuitive Massage, 518-879-9365, shariluminous@gmail.com, l uminiousenergymedicine.net Christina Elizabeth Manning, Usui Holy Fire Reiki Master, 518-496-0221, CEManning2005@yahoo.com, www.ChristinaElizabethManning. com, Albany, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Barbra Gilman, BarbraGilman.com, AccessConsciousness.com, Barbra@BarbraGilman.com, 929-7770873, Saratoga/Capital Region EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, LCSW, Fort Edward, NY, www.AdirondackEAP.com, info@AdirondackEAP.com FENG SHUI Brenda Cary Jenks, Hudson Falls 518-321-5940, www.fengshuibcj.com HEALING TOUCH Nina Lockwood, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor, 518-7915120, nina.lockwood@gmail.com HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS Evan Lawrence, Shaklee Independent Distributor. Healthy weight, nutrition,

HYPNOTISM Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, Specializing in the mind-body approach to wellness with hypnosis. Eliminate eating issues, addictions, stress, panic, depression, overeating and more. Produces and sells hypnosis CDs & MP3s at www.donnabird.com Saratoga office 518-584-0698.

George Guarino CH, offices in Delmar and Clifton Park, 518-256-6549 www.HypnosisWorksWell.com, george@HypnosisWorksWell.com Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE North Country Holistic Care Center, Glens Falls, 518-745-5889 Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar, 518-506-6303, atobin.pih@gmail.com, www.partnersinhealing.info INTUITIVE/PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: Barbara Allen, BA, PTC. 518-587-2583; barbaraln@nycap.rr.com

MASSAGE THERAPY Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com Sheila Cote, 518-369-1094, www.sheilacote.com, sheilacote@hotmail.com MATRIX ENERGETICS Rowena Fay, Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 stillpt423@aol.com MUSIC THERAPY Dennis Dominick, 518-361-5343, Djd1948@roadrunner.com MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Virginia Touhey at A Peaceful Place, (518) 371-2225 NATURAL FOOD STORES Four Seasons Natural Foods Store & Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670, wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.com Pure-N-Simple, GlensFalls, 518-798-4047 SenibiliTeas, Glens Falls, 518-824-1290 NATUROPATHY Sarah A. LoBisco, ND, Ballston Spa, 518-339-4788, nd@dr-lobisco.com, www.dr-lobisco.com Joanne Halloran, ND, Saratoga Healing Arts, 518-369-7080, www.doctorjoanne.com

LIGHT THERAPY Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, Saratoga Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, Springs, cheryl@cherylwongnd.com, www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com #78 February—March, 2015 I Healing Springs 37

NUTRITION The Natural Improvement Center, Queensbury, 518-745-7473

Penelope Jewell Reiki classes and sessions www.ReikiWorks.info, www.penelope.org 518-480-9118

Kathryn Kos Primal Bliss Nutrition; www.primalblissnutrition.com or e-mail primalblissnutrition@gmail.com.

Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, wwwstramcenter.com

ORGANIZATIONS Saratoga Integrative Practitioners Network (SIPN), www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com PHARMACY Fallon Pharmacy, Latham, Saratoga, 518-220-2005, www.fallonpharmacy.com

REFLEXOLOGY Cathy Saladis LMT, Clifton Park and Albany, www.headtotoe123.com, 518-229-0741 RETAIL Living Recovery, 12 Step gifts, Latham, 518-785-5258 Magic Moon, Saratoga, 518-583-2488

PHYSICAL THERAPY Integrative Physical Therapy, 518-373-0735, www.inspiredtherapy.com

ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Nick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200, BodyworkProfessionals@gmail.com

PSYCHIC INTUITIVE CONSULTANT Diana Friedell Phone or in Oneonta Office, 607.433.2089

SPAS Roosevelt Baths & Spa, Saratoga Springs, RooseveltBathsAndSpa.com, 877-313-2709

PSYCHOTHERAPY Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, Certified in EMDR, Hypnosis and Wave Work.

Specializing in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, eating issues and trauma.

Produces Hypnosis and Guided Imagery CDs & MP3s for health and wellness.

Available at www.donnabird.com Saratoga office - 518-584-0698.

SPIRITUAL SCHOOL School of the Golden Rosycross, a gnostic spiritual school for our time.

Lectorium Rosicrucianum Conference Center, 21 Bushnell Avenue, Chatham, 518.392-2799, www.lectoriumrosicrucianum.org, chatham@goldenrosycross.org

Wendy Ball LMHC, certified in EMDR and Hakomi therapies, specialize in trauma related disorders, couples counseling and life transition coaching. Albany office. 518813-8524. www.wendyballcounseling.com RAINDROP THERAPY Sheila Cote, 518-369-1094, www.sheilacote.com, sheilacote@hotmail.com REIKI Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Joyce Willson RN, RMT, The Art of Reiki, Troy, 518-271-7802, www.theartofreiki.com

TAI CHI The Tai Chi Center, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-9315, www.the-taichi-center.com The Lemon Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls, www.lemontreeyoga.com, lemontreeyoga@yahoo.com, 518-301-3291, 301-3293 Asian Arts Tai Chi Center, Albany, 518-489-1458, info@AsianArtsGrp.com, www.AsianArtsGrp.com TAROT Joan Scannell, www.joanscannell.com

518-428-8655,

TRAVEL Learning Journeys, Call or click for a free brochure at 888.884.8259, Joan M Frederick Classes/Treatments Info@LearningJourneys.com, or www.LearningJourney.com/Wellness 518-829-7400, ProvidenceReiki.com 38 Healing Springs I #78 February—March, 2015

TREE SERVICE Foothills Tree Service, Practicing sustainable tree managment, 518-893-2620, www.kawingcrow.com VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY Dennis Dominick, 518-361-5343, Djd194@roadrunner.com WELLNESS CENTERS A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com YOGA Yoga Mandali, Saratoga, 518-584-0807, www.yogamandali.com, Saratoga’s longest continually running studio serving our community for over 10 years True North Yoga, Schroon Lake, 518-810-7871, www.TrueNorthYogaOnline.com The Lemon Tree Yoga & Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls, 518-301-3291, www.lemontreeyoga.com Saratoga Springs Yoga, Saratoga, SaratogaSpringsYoga.com, 518-588-3562 Yoga with Jen, Warrensburg & Minerva, 518-956-2818 Namaste Yoga, Saratoga Springs, namasteyogasaratoga.com or 518-222-7470

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