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s a kid, my friends and I hung out on my block until the streetlights signaled it was time to go home. We ran, played, dreamed of our futures—of becoming a movie star or professional baseball player—and debated the big issues, like what car was better a Corvette or the IROC Z-28 (come on, it was Long Island in the ’80s). As we became teenagers, we wore #44 lip gloss and were singlehandedly responsible for the declining ozone layer, thanks to our penchant for big hair and Aqua Net hairspray. I love those friends.

When I graduated college, I had a new set of friends. We embarked on the adventures of living in The City and having a share house in the Hamptons. What a blessed time in my life. We experienced so many firsts together—our first REAL loves (we all met our husbands during those years) and our first real struggles. We were each other’s bridesmaids and shared in the births of our children. I love those friends.

When I moved back to Long Island and commuted into The City, I had work friends and train friends. I think only people from Long Island can understand the impact of a train friend. You can’t imagine the stuff shared between people that sit together one hour a day, five days a week for five-10-25 years. I love those friends.

Time ticks along and friends move away to other states and we become busy.

We change careers; we stop commuting; we become engrossed in our children’s activities; we discover different interests; and soon our time together goes from 24 hours a day to a girls’ weekend once a year. I would be lying if I said I don’t feel a loss.

During this time when my old friends were leading busy lives, I did a lot of things solo. I entered triathlons by myself, joined the gym and ran by myself. While there was some empowerment in that, there was also some loneliness. When I ran, I would regularly pass two other solo runners. At the time, I never dreamed there would be a day when all three of us would be running together. Yet, time moved forward, and after chatting with each other at various events around town, we took the leap and embarked on our first run together. That was three years ago, and these days I couldn’t imagine running without them. Our runs are special.

We laugh, we cry, we dream. Funny thing is that meeting these friends opened me up to meeting other friends with whom I share mutual bonds—my neighbors, with whom I battle snow storms, and other sports parents, with whom I sit in the bleachers cheering our children to victory. My current staff, who help make this magazine great, they too are my friends. I love these friends.

My sisters are my friends. They weren’t always; there was a time when the age difference between us was so great that we had no common friendship thread. Yet now in our 40s and 50s, my sisters are truly my best friends. I love them dearly.

I recognize now that time—the very thing that disrupts friendships—is also the very thing that creates space for new ones if we let it.

This month’s issue is focused on the power of friendship. I implore you to make time for your old friends, because they are the foundation of who you are, and make time for your new friends, because they will help you grow and become who you want to be. Make new friends, but keep the old. In my opinion, they both are gold.

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oga teacher training is a journey that will not only deepen your own practice and give you the tools to share your passion with others, but it is also a wonderful way to connect with likeminded people on a spiritual level,” says Leah Hartofelis, yoga teacher and owner of Breathe N Flow (BNF) Yoga, in Freeport. “Through hours of practicing, learning and exploring together, BNF Yoga Teacher Trainees (YTTs) create a bond that will last a lifetime.”

Adds Hartofelis: “As you embark on this new path, you’ll find yourself spending lots of time with a group of people who might be strangers to you at first but quickly become family. Stepping out of your comfort zone through practice-teaching and adjustments creates a sense of trust. Sitting and breathing together at the start and end of each class connects YTTs on a level that is unlike any other bond.”

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njoy a special night of music celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, Friday, February 26, starting at 8 p.m., at the Paramount, in Huntington.

Two of Long Island’s hardest working bands, Half Step and Reckoning, will be transporting those in attendance to that magical place that the Dead has taken people for 50 plus years.

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This is Laub’s third collaborative book where she writes about her journey with healing and discusses how her angels want her to speak out about mental illness to help others. Her chapter is “My Journey and Destiny with Mental Illness.”

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ooking for a way to enjoy nature with the family on Long Island this month? Every Sunday, from 1 to 2 p.m., the Seatuck Environmental Organization hosts a Family Nature Club. Each event focuses on a different topic of the great outdoors, such as winter birds, trees and signs of spring. The first and third Sunday of the month takes place at the Suffolk County Environmental Center and the second and fourth Sunday of the month takes place at South Shore Nature Center.

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7 Tips Before Saying “I Don’t”

by Barbara Badolato, LCSW

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he turn of a new year has historically brought a big jump in divorce filings.

Whether the resolution-making process highlights huge holes in a marriage or the end of a tax year signals a time to start a fresh financial future, couples on the fence in December seem to agree the new year is a time for new beginnings.

The following tips will help separating spouses weather the divorce process with their emotional wellbeing intact.

1. Spend time getting smart about your financial situation. Learn where the records and statements are kept, and review them. Knowledge is power. This step makes it easier to prepare a realistic budget that will include expenses for two separate households.

2. Cultivate a support system. In addition to finding a therapist, many couples find it helpful to engage the services of a divorce counselor and a divorce financial planner.

3. Research the various methods of getting a divorce. Consider a process that takes your children’s emotional well-being into account. Divorces shouldn’t leave both parties destitute and exhausted. Many couples find mediation a saner, quicker alternative to a contested, adversarial divorce.

4. Discuss with your partner how and when you will tell your children. Ideally, you do it together.

5. Stay focused on looking forward. Using your divorce as an opportunity to right all the wrongs in your marriage, to get revenge for past hurts, will only delay your own healing and your ability to move on.

6. Manage your own expectations. Most times, it will not be possible to sustain the same lifestyle as you did when you were married. Maintaining two separate households is substantially more expensive than maintaining one.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

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esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.

The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.

During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.

The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

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esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old.

Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

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esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes.

“We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology.

The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning.

Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

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“My Doctor Says I’m Healthy!”

come out of nowhere, and neither does a cardiovascular event. No matter what your current health state is or where it has been, you can always change your health, often in far greater ways than you might believe.”

Pollack shares a recent experience he had with one of his patients, whom he describes as a 45-year-old with ver the years, I have heard some version of this line two kids who runs a large business. Within the past two dozens and dozens of times,” says Dr. David Pollack, years, he had lymphoma and subsequent radiation therapy, of Pollack Wellness Institute, in Commack. Many of his paa significant cardiovascular event and open heart surgery, tients even suggest their bloodwork is normal or only a bit out and severe gastrointestinal reflux. Besides those significant of range when their blood test results return in the high ranges. health traumas, he complained of dismal energy, inability

“While I commend the positive attitudes,” to workout (loved it previously), and constant pains says Pollack with a laugh, “there must be some throughout his body.

During the consultation, he disconnect regarding what ‘healthy’ constitutes. stated that his doctors blamed much of his current Health, or rather a state of wellness, is actually issues, many of which are not listed, on side effects defined by the World Health Organization as an of radiation.

“Within our two months of focusing on “active process of becoming aware of and makhis health with a trained professional, this man is ing choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. ... now GERD-free without his previous medications, a state of complete physical, mental and social full of energy, beginning to workout again, enjoyed well-being, and not merely the absence of disease watercraft sports on his recent island trip, and no or infirmity.” Pollack adds: “There just seems to longer complains of body pains,” says Pollack. “This be an epidemic disconnect with this concept. One Dr. David Pollack is possible, real and not unusual. But you must want of the largest cancer treatment facilities in Long it, and be willing to take it. The first step is not accepting that Island has bowls of candy placed ubiquitously throughout its out of range blood tests are fine; the second step is seeking a facility despite knowing that sugar can cause increases in the doctor’s input.” growth and prosperity of cancer cells. Virtually every study

Pollack says that reversing our current health state is suggests elimination of sugar for best cancer outcomes.” obtainable and asks us to “get this year on the right track and

Patients need to start to take personal responsibility for change our life indefinitely.” He adds: “This is not about fad their health. Pollack asks us to consider the following quesdiets, short-term weight loss, or gimmicks and magic pills. tions: Does healthy mean having normal basic bloodwork?

It is about systematically correcting the deficiencies of your Does healthy mean taking medications that create normal or body’s functions and achieving total wellness.” near normal bloodwork? Have you ever known someone that never had a single inkling that a heart attack or cancer was Source: Dr. David Pollack, of Pollack Wellness Institute soon upon him/her? “Many of us have firsthand experience (66 Commack Rd., Commack). For more information, call with a friend or relative that only weeks before a serious 631-462-0801 or visit CreatingWellnessLI.com. See ads on health decline thought they were truly healthy,” says Pollack. pages 15 and 53.

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High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis

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large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis.

The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis. Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

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Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts Bill Cunningham, CEO of Dallasbased Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus producer in the country, says he’ll no longer produce shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions or other wild animals. Cunningham says, “These animals are very special; we cohabit the Earth with them and they are deserving of our respect and awe.

They’re not here to perform tricks for our entertainment.”

He says, “I’ve tried to listen to the mothers that said they didn’t want their kids to grow up and learn that the animals they saw had been probed, poked, prodded and chained to a floor.” The move has received an outpouring of support from outside the industry, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle tricks, along with performing horses and dogs. “The horses and dogs act in true collaboration with their owners,” says Cunningham. “We feel the audience still wants to see domestic animals.”

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REPaiR Versus LANAP

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ith its profound effect on oral and systemic health, treatment of periodontal disease is seen as an essential part of holistic dental care. Treatment is usually limited to removal of disease-causing factors, such as calculus and plaque as well as diseased portions of the gum, which may also lead to periodontal defects. Periodontal therapy may be surgical, where portions of the gingivae may need to be sectioned to eliminate diseased excess tissue, causing pocketing and bone loss. This procedure is, however, usually traumatic, taking time to heal, and may alter the smile line of the individual, may result in loss of additional bone, and possibly result in what is called dark triangle syndrome.

A better approach to periodontal treatment is with the use of lasers. Two of the main laser-based treatment protocols are LANAP and REPaiR. Both are effective but for different reasons depending on the needs of the individual patient.

LANAP, which stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, uses a fine laser beam to selectively remove diseased tissue as well as to destroy pathogenic bacteria in the periodontium. This method is known to encourage regeneration of healthy tissue rather than to focus solely on resection of diseased tissue. The process involves exposure of deep periodontal pockets to which the laser beam is applied.

No cutting or suturing is required, and the complete procedure takes less time than conventional surgical periodontal therapy. Healing and recovery times are therefore quicker, and the results are comparatively more aesthetic. However, it should be noted, this is a sterilization-type procedure and doesn’t eliminate the “true” causes of the condition but instead places it in a state of remission.

REPaiR, which refers to Regenerative Er,Cr:YSGG Periodontitis Regimen, is a minimally invasive treatment regimen for periodontal treatment. The WaterLase iPlus wavelength aspect, for example, combines a high-energy wavelength laser beam with a fine spray of water to cut soft tissue as well as bone and therefore removes the actual cause of the condi-

tion. This is done with less post-op complications compared to conventional surgical methods. Note, when cutting soft tissue, hemostasis of severed blood vessels is achieved during the procedure, allowing for a better field of vision for operation. The key, however, is the true removal of the cause, including the sterilization of the diseased tissue.

The diversity of its application allows for a wide variety of treatment options, such as treatment of selective deep pockets in specific areas of the oral cavity or treatment of the entire oral cavity if that is the treatment plan required.

Again, the patented Radial Firing Perio Tip, a component of REPaiR, is effective in the treatment of moderate to advanced periodontitis due to its unique design, which allows for efficient irradiation in deep pockets. It’s worth noting that LANAP has no radial firing abilities.

Keep in mind, one can perform both procedures, the first being LANAP, followed up by REPaiR, if the LANAP is at first ineffective. In order to determine effectiveness, a sixweek re-evaluation is done. If it’s discovered that pockets and diseased tissue still remain, REPaiR is then used as a followup treatment.

Laser-based therapy provides a better alternative to conventional surgical therapy. REPaiR, with its versatility, allows for various periodontal diseases to be treated, with optimal patient satisfaction.

For preexisting patients, treatment sequences are determined during their usual hygiene visits. For new patients, having been told surgery is needed, Golden Dental Wellness Center, in Manhasset, schedules a complimentary appointment to discuss treatment options.

Source: Linda J. Golden, DDS, of Golden Dental Wellness Center (444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-6278400. To see a YouTube video illustrating the usage of LANAP, visit YouTube.com/watch?v=8xgFphyUFM0. For a brochure on REPaiR, visit Biolase.com/Documents/REPaiR_brochure_ FINAL_112114.pdf. See ad on page 17.

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Is Your Toothpaste Toxic? Periodontal Disease Linked to Cardiovascular W Disease

hat prompted Pam Rich, a Chopra certified Vedic instructor and holistic business owner, to switch her toothpaste was the line on the back of the package that read: “If swallowed, call poison control.” “Really, this is the standard for dental hygiene!” exclaims Rich, of Essentially Powerful, whose focus is on the holistic wellness of Long Islanders.

Many natural health-seeking individuals like Rich have begun changing their toothpaste to safer nontoxic ones in an effort to avoid harmful chemicals and decrease toxic exposure.

“In a recent conversation that I had the pleasure to be a part of between Drs. Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi, coauthors of Super Genes,” shares Rich, “they were agreeing that the number one cause for inflammation in the body comes from our gums, and that the consistent low levels of infection and inflammation are a contributing factor to the breakdown of brain function as we age.” This fact coupled with the fact that the current standard for toothpaste have admitted toxins, supported Rich’s change to all-natural tooth-care products. When talking about current oral hygiene products on the market, Rich says she is offended by all the toothpastes with the warning and the bright-blue mouthwashes.

“Why would you put anything blue in your mouth?”

Rich says that it used to be a nightmare for her to have her teeth cleaned because she was always cringing at the scraping, bleeding and pain of the procedure. She states that since switching to an all-natural toothpaste infused with essential oils and using a natural mouthwash, she has experienced a complete turnaround with her yearly cleanings. They are now easy, and she was even recently complimented by her hygienist. She asked Rich what she was using since she had absolutely no inflammation.

The toothpaste and mouthwash Rich currently uses are part of Young Living’s Thieves line of dental care. It contains essential oils known to support dental hygiene, like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon and clove (which has been used historically for dental care).

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ardiovascular disease is characterized by progressive plaque buildup that causes the immune system to activate an inflammatory response.

Periodontal disease is characterized by a bacterial-induced inflammatory response that can end up destroying gums and the surrounding tissue. Bacteria that origiJonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD nates in the mouth has the potential to affect other parts of the system.

Research has shown that the same bacteria that damages the tissue in the mouth has been found in plaque locations along the cardiovascular system. This suggests that the bacteria infiltrates the bloodstream after it has caused irreparable damage to the oral tissue.

Prevention is key in avoiding the potential detriments that periodontal inflammatory disease can have not only on our mouth but on our body.

In order to establish whether periodontal inflammatory disease is present, we must be aware of the following: • Do you have bleeding gums? (This can easily be checked by running a toothpick around the gums. Healthy gum tissue never bleeds.)

• Do you have bad breath or missing teeth? (Commonly found in gum disease.)

• Do you have spaces in between your teeth, or do they feel loose? (This can indicate bone loss.)

We can start the path to a healthier mouth by following a few simple steps: • Brush teeth after every meal and before bed.

• Floss at least once a day.

• Visit the periodontist for regular checkups at least twice a year.

Preventative dentistry helps us avoid systemic complications, pain, suffering and expensive dental and medical bills.

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Professional organizer Patty Barr, founder and owner of The Elegant Organizer, which services clients from NYC to Montauk, offers the following organizing tips to help make our life easier, simpler and less stressful.

Kitchen and pantry: Purge all items out of these areas and start anew. Zone the items into “like” items, such as canned foods, pastas, spices, etc.

Bedrooms: Utilize under bed storage for shoes or accessories that are seasonal and perhaps purchase a bench for the foot of the bed that can be a functional sitting area and open up for additional storage.

Linen closet or hall closet: Hooks, hooks, hooks. Utilize the inside of the

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Holiday and seasonal items: Put these items in bins. This can be daunting for anyone as we always learn we have too much. Donate things that are not needed to schools or churches.

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Cell Death and Aging

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n 2009, the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine was awarded for the discovery that the tips at the ends of our chromosomes (telomeres) are home to a unique DNA sequence that protects the chromosomes from degradation, and that the enzyme telomerase supports that DNA.

Telomeres are specialized molecular protective caps at each end of the DNA strand that protect chromosomes from degradation. Telomeres allow full replication of the DNA through telomerase activity; protect the chromosomes from degradation during replication; and shorten with replication and lack of telomerase enzyme.

Telomeres do not fully replicate themselves, resulting in continual shortening through the loss of sequence repetition.

Telomeres are only a small portion of the total genome content, but their function is critical.

The telomere structure facilitates full replication of the chromosome and prevents chromosome ends from engaging in fusions. Shortening of telomeres is associated with aging, and several human diseases result from telomere dysfunction.

Cell Death and Telomeres In 1961, it was determined that human cells can replicate only a finite number of times before division stops. With each division, telomeres grow shorter, till they reach a critical length. At this critical length, cells can either die (apoptosis) or become senescent and unable to replicate. A senescent cell can damage other living cells with inflammatory cytokines.

The shortening process of telomeres is a countdown to their cellular death. When telomeres get too short, the DNA is more vulnerable to damage, often resulting in the development of cancer and other age-related diseases.

Every cell in our body has 92 telomere caps, which act as sentinels. The weakening or critical shortening of even one of these caps can compromise the cell’s function. Indeed, telomere length can be considered a solid indicator of general wellness, as well as age.

Fetal cells have the highest telomere count of all. As we age, the count goes lower and lower. But now, it is possible to address the shortening process—to rewind time within our cells, to slow the aging process in its tracks—by supporting the healthy production of telomerase, the enzyme that builds our telomere DNA.

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that LTL is short in many illnesses and conditions, including fibromyalgia, coronary artery disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart failure, etc. Even fatigue in older adults is often associated with shorter LTL.

They have further shown that the activity of telomerase is a necessary enzymatic component to our DNA’s protection, with results indicating its invaluable contribution to brain function and other health factors. Importantly, the factor that allows us to glean these protective results is generally not expressed in adult cells, except for immune and reproductive cells.

There are effective Astragaloside IV supplements—which specialized physicians have been using with their patients, which can cost as much as $8,000 annually—which have proven to slow down and even reverse the shortening of telomeres. Production of these supplements involves the use of a molecule cleaving process, or synthesis. More recently, however, a proprietary extraction process developed in 1999 to 2000 provides an all-natural and far more reasonably priced product.

If telomeres are shortened, these products have the potential to lengthen them. If telomeres are within a healthy range, they can help to maintain that length. There are a number of independent laboratories that can test telomere length, stabilization and progress. Blood tests can be taken before use, and then six months later, to determine how effective the supplement has been.

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Young Children Can Unlearn Racial Sterotyping New research by Paul Quinn, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Delaware, and his collaborators across the globe, have found a simple exercise that can undo the unconscious racial biases that may begin to develop as early as infancy.

Quinn learned that 3-montholds begin showing a visual preference for the same race they see most often in their daily lives.

By 9 months, infants not only distinguish racial categories, but also become less able to tell different individuals apart if they are members of a less-familiar race.

In the experiment, the scientists morphed together photos of African and Asian faces to create ambiguous images that looked equally African and Asian. As a result, Quinn reports, “At 9 months, they didn’t respond to the differences between the African and Asian categories, but instead they had two less discriminatory broad categories; ‘own race’ and ‘other race’. We think it might be a precursor to an initial ‘in group/out group’ differentiation and suggest that perceptual and social processing of faces may overlap, even in infants.”

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Weather Website Tracks Climate Change A new website, WXshift.org, published by the hybrid science and journalism nonprofit Climate Central, provides climate projections for a specific location along with the day’s weather. In addition to a typical forecast of highs and lows, UV (ultraviolet rays) index, wind and times of sunrise and sunset, it graphically shows if the area indicates a warming uptick and by how much.

A 40-year-trend-to-date display offers a projection to 2050 and what the weather will be like for the next generation. Geoff Grant, director of digital media for Climate Central, says, “This is just putting weather and climate data together.

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The Integrative Health and Hypnotherapy Center uses advanced systematic hypnosis among other useful research-based methods to access deep-rooted unconscious blocks that more often are the most powerful influences on our behavior and emotions.

Consider the analogy of an iceberg for how we think, feel and behave. What’s seen above the surface of the water is only a small part of the actual iceberg.

The larger portion is hidden below the surface. Just like an iceberg, the conscious portion of our mind is what we are aware of above the surface, and the unconscious and subconscious mind—the larger and more powerful part—remains below the surface. All the feelings, thoughts and memories that are not in our conscious awareness are stored within the regions below the surface, out of conscious awareness.

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Avoid the paper cup; carry a reusable thermos or insulated bottle instead as a matter of routine. Author and activist Beth Terry, in her book Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too suggests both stainless steel beverage containers and mugs. She also recommends glass mason jars and points out that EcoJarz recently began making stainless steel caps and lids instead of plastic.

Learn more at MyPlasticFreeLife.com. Terry further cites the unhealthy aspects of continual use of paper cups because, “Many are lined with plastic, and the plastic lids are often the equivalent of Styrofoam.”

If caught without a favorite reusable container, Treehugger.com’s Katherine Martinko recommends at least giving an old paper cup one more turn. “It’s not a zero waste solution, but if you’ve already got a paper cup in your car or kitchen, you might as well extend its life. Wash and hand it over the next time you get a coffee,” she suggests. “It will still do the job.”

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YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

by Linda Sechrist

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he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health.

Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective.

“I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/ Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway

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passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed.

To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage.

An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate

temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night.

It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan.

He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

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Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young

by Gerry Strauss

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, ecofriendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices.

I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

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As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape. Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week.

Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

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How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant?

We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger.

We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together.

Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals. I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from.

We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

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hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match.

Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks.

Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and

perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants.

“Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the

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direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships.

“Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says.

Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys.

Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown.

Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others.

How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother.

“My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White.

With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success.

White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts.

Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable.

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How to Make Good Friends

by Shasta Nelson

Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other. We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability.

Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps

It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends.

The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship.

Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March.

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“Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.”

She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective.

Some adults might never meet faceto-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!”

Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.”

Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations.

“My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Everyone from contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness. ~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson.

With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says.

Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time.

Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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DEEP LISTENING Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift

by Kay Lindahl

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erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive.

Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary.

Some would call them miracles.

Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time for

reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness.

When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred.

Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t.

We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?”

Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with.

Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy.

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Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

Effective Listening Practices

by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner.

Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside.

Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption.

Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes.

Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed.

Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is.

Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?”

Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures.

Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

by Judith Fertig

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ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities.

Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages.

According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012.

About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more

prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff.

“Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

Better for Our Health

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard,

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life.

“Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers

Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest.

According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce.

Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inef-

ficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain.

Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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t’s best to cook up a batch of ancient grains ahead on the weekend for use during a busy week. To inject more color and flavor, add a pinch of saffron to turn the cooking water golden, or cook the grains in pomegranate juice.

Cooked grain keeps in the refrigerator for up to seven days, ready to enhance salads, soups, yogurt or desserts.

Amaranth. The seed head of pigweed, amaranth can be baked into a custard or added to a soup. Grown by the Aztecs, iron- and protein-rich amaranth can be popped raw in a skillet like popcorn, and then added as garnish to soups and salads.

Buckwheat. The seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and grown in northern

climates, buckwheat can be ground into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup.

Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish.

Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom.

Teff. From Ethiopia, the flour of this tiny grain is fermented and used to make the flatbread known as injera. Try a teff waffle with caramelized pineapple.

Source: Adapted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck.Â

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Cooking with Ancient Grains ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper To make the soup, heat a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the oil and wait until it shimmers.

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Add the onion and ¼ tsp of the salt. Stir occasionally, until the onion just starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.

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Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces.

Buckwheat and Beet Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed Horseradish Yogurt ¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid ¼ tsp fine sea salt 42

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Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes.

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Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes.

While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency.

Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

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Black Rice ¾ cup black rice 2 whole green cardamom pods 1½ cups boiling purified water Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed ¾ tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days).

The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once

occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes with their juices and the pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency.

Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

Stir in the millet and green olives.

Taste for salt and pepper and adjust (keeping in mind that olives and feta cheese are typically salty).

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Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls.

Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo Millet 1¼ cups purified water ¾ cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

To prepare the millet, bring the water, millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften.

To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size.

Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet.

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.

All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

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Mindful Minutes for Little Ones Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax

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merican kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this.

Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

“Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga

and the upcoming Good Night Yoga.

“There is so much that children are not in control of in their everyday lives; to give them a way to physically process their experience, to self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.”

“Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates. In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus.

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vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindfulness help children express themselves in constructive ways. She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reactivity, impulsiveness and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.”

“I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper.

Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.”

These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

Step into Yoga Together

Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates.

“It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids.

They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.”

Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad.

“Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals many options.

Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bed-

time ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing. Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.”

Marie cautions parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.” Adults think that yoga has to look a certain way, but sometimes children don’t necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says.

Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books.

Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says.

Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.”

Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings NATAWAK_Waldorf-Half_FEBandMAR-2016_2016 1/14/2016 8:45 AM franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

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ECO-FRIENDLY DATING Going Online Makes it Easier

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mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the 1960s, today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among the factors causing delays, allowing couples to learn what really matters before they walk down the aisle.

“A good partner is someone that encourages you to be your authentic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good relationship even better.”

Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed and divorced singles also find it a good way to ease into a renewed social life.

According to a Northwestern University study, typical benefits include access to professional matching, a wider range of singles and better communications with potential partners.

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Long distance isn’t often a deterrent when love is right. A California vegan that spent four years on multiple vegan dating sites found her match thousands of miles away in New York through NaturalAwakeningsSingles. com. When an eventual first meeting is more than a quick coffee date, prior Skype or FaceTime chats can confirm that the photo is current and messages were more than pickup lines.

“Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility and reach,” says Crosby. “Members now post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.”

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Identifying Candidates

Dates can still spring from chance meetings, fix-ups by friends and family or workplace encounters, but these generally have the same success rate as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Adding must-have characteristics such as an eco-friendly lifestyle might land an aspirant in the shallow end of the dating pool unless it is pre-screened by a conscious dating site.

Discovering a potential partner via a dedicated online site enables members to refine their list of desired attributes versus deal-breakers, modifying their own profile accordingly. Elements of success stories usually include both prospects keeping an open mind while exploring a mutually compatible dating site. Honest communication is the most vital link in this get-to-know-you venue, but the goal is to meet, not become pen pals.

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Not all online relationships are love matches. Sometimes it’s enough to find like-minded people. “Natural AwakeningsSingles.com is a safe place to talk about spiritual awakening without someone looking at you like you have three heads. I’ve met a number of people who speak my language,” says Sharmaine Monteith, a sales manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When people care about the environment, it changes who they are and how they live. My profile maps my beliefs and my heart.”

A University of Chicago study asked 20,000 people that married between 2005 and 2012 how they met. One third said online; half used another kind of dating service. Another telling statistic showed that those that met at work, in a bar or by blind date were 25 percent more likely to divorce. Researchers think this is because online daters know each other better before meeting. When folks fudge a bit in their profile, it’s mostly about weight and height.

Green Hot Spots

“It’s easier to find a vegan date in the produce aisle of the grocery store than at the beach,” advises April Masini, a New York City author of four relationship books and the AskApril.com advice column. “Whether you’re looking in person or online for dates, focus on the areas where you’d naturally find others who are green like you.” Community gardens, river cleanups and Earth Day celebrations spring to mind.

Make a green impression by wearing clothing made of sustainable fabrics and offering a small gift of a fair trade item, organic chocolates or native wildflower bouquet. The choice of going to a locally sourced restaurant will include an eco-friendly ride to get there.

A 2014 study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 50 percent of Americans over the age of 16 are unmarried—yet most believe marriage is extremely important. With all the people still looking for love, online meet-ups can dramatically improve success.

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Cross-Country Ski to Explore Winter’s Wonders

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Both the standard Nordic form of what’s also known as free-heel skiing and the more challenging Telemark style, able to incorporate hilly terrains, have northern European roots. Cross-country skis are longer and thinner than downhill versions. Instead of placing the entire foot in a bulky, stiff boot affixed to an alpine ski, only the toe section of a sneakerlike boot adheres to a cross-country ski, enabling a fuller gliding motion.

Gliding over relatively flat terrain while leaning slightly forward, it’s important to keep weight evenly distributed over both skis. Continuously moving ahead in a left-right-left-right motion with a long gait creates a full-body workout as each opposing arm plants a pole and pushes on it to carry the skier into the next step.

Cross-country skis aren’t made for sudden stops, so stay alert; gentle, sideto-side skidding employing both legs or turning the front of both skis inward to form a triangle effects stopping. With experience, the skis can be used more like long ice skates, pushing both ahead and outward on them to move slightly faster on wide, groomed, flat surfaces.

Vermont native Bill Koch, the only American to win an Olympic crosscountry ski medal—silver at the 1976 Innsbruck Games—helped popularize the recreational sport in America. On February 20, the 2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s

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hile downhill Alpine skiing offers spurts of intense action in-between times spent driving to and from resorts and standing in line at lifts, all that’s needed for Nordic cross-country skiing is a few inches of snow and strap-on skis to transform any nearby park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene eco-playground. The similar dry-land recreation of Nordic walking that uses poles can be enjoyed year-round.

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nthusiasts that have built up stamina might consider taking a multi-day backcountry or mountainous trek along marked trails. Overnight stays are offered in lodges, huts or cabins, with many providing cross-country equipment and showshoes. Here are some examples of the awaiting adventures.

California and Nevada Many clubs in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Las Vegas offer overnight bus trips to cross-country trails in the Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada areas.

(BackcountrySkiTours.com) Colorado The nonprofit 10th Mountain Division Hut Association was one of the first to establish a hut-to-hut system, encompassing 350 miles of trails in the Rocky Mountains. (Huts.org) Minnesota Boundary Country Trekking offers stays at various lodges along crosscountry trails in northern Minnesota.

(BoundaryCountry.com) Quebec A few hours’ drive from New England borders lies plenty of ungroomed backcountry terrain with stunning views along the 78-mile, 15-hut network in the Chic-Chic Mountains, near the Gaspé Peninsula Gaspésie Park. (sepaq.com) Vermont Try Blueberry Lake Cross Country Center, in East Warren. (BlueberryLakeSkiVt.com) Wisconsin Visit Seth Peterson Cottage Conservancy, in Reedsburg. (SethPeterson.org)

largest annual cross-country ski race, is expected to attract about 10,000 participants on a 55K course from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin (Birkie. com).

Any Season Warm-ups

“Many of the movement patterns of Alpine and Nordic skiing are similar,” explains Michael Wood, chief fitness officer of Koko FitClub (KokoFitClub. com), which is reflected in a new eightweek Snow Sports program at many of its 130 locations in 30 states. “Our Smartraining equipment offers more than 100 different exercises, many of them ideal for preparing for cross-country skiing, like the squat, hip extension, and trunk and hip rotation.”

For post-ski stretching, he and club coaches often recommend yoga-type flows like downward dog, child pose and the one-legged pigeon move. “We like to customize programs to enhance dynamic stretching, intensive knee analysis and specific routines to improve individual performance,” says Wood.

Winter Weight Loss

Outdoor winter recreation can help shed pounds. Harley Pasternak, a celebrity trainer, nutrition expert and author, recently reported in Health magazine, “Being outdoors in the cold air enables your body to burn more calories as it makes an effort to warm up. When you’re chilled, you shiver and shake, which is your body’s way of warming itself by increasing its resting metabolic rate.”

Pasternak says that spending time outdoors in cold weather can increase calories burned by as much as 30 percent and advises, “Take up ice skating, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.”

Anytime, Anywhere Walking

Nordic walking, launched in Finland in the late 1990s and since spread throughout Europe, incorporates some motions similar to cross-country skiing. Walking while using special poles on dry land or at the beach extends associated health and fitness benefits year-round. Initiated 11 years ago, the American Nordic Walking Association (anwa.us), based in Palisades, California, conducts classes and other events nationwide.

Founder, president and master coach Bernd Zimmerman reports significant growth in its popularity in recent years. “Both cross-country skiing and Nordic walking are great full-body workouts that use 90 percent of your muscles and treat both the upper and lower parts of the body like machines.”

Suitable for all ages, including those that have balance or health issues or can’t run anymore, the walking poles act as extensions of the hands. Their rubber or metal tips work

on any surface, such as streets, sidewalks, gravel, sand, dirt or grass. Compared to regular walking, Zimmerman says the Nordic style burns up to 40 percent more calories, tones the arms and upper body, reduces stress on knees and joints, and safely boosts the intensity of exercises to yield additional heart and lung benefits.

Ski and general sports equipment retailers that sell and rent equipment also host informative clinics. Check out local retailers for local ski club group outings.

Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, including for Natural Awakenings.

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or those that love animals but can’t provide a home to a domestic pet, wild birds are just outside the window. Between 50 and 60 million Americans list bird-watching as a hobby. To start, all we need is a bird feeder.

For safety and comfort, position feeders near a tree or bush at least 15 feet from windows. Scott Logan, an Audubon Society board member in Sherman Oaks, California, cautions, “Birds stay alert for predators. An unmarked window looks like an escape route. They won’t see the glass.” Products like Window Alert, a decal that reflects ultraviolet rays birds see but humans don’t, can prevent a crash.

A book on local birds will describe the best food to attract them, whether residents or just passing through. Bluebirds love mealworms.

Hummingbirds like floral nectars and orioles prefer citrus flavors. Cardinals and jays dine on sunflower seeds.

Always provide unseasoned, unsalted seeds. In cold weather, also remember to hang homemade suet combining one part organic regular fat peanut butter with five parts organic, nonGMO (genetically modified) corn meal. Pour fresh water in the birdbath daily, change hummingbird nectar every three days and discard moldy seeds and old suet.

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Feeding year-round doesn’t interfere with migration, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York. Migration, nest building, feeding a new family and staying warm in colder weather require substantial calories. “American goldfinches are social and will stay to eat,” adds Logan.

“Blue jays and titmouses are ‘grab-andgo’ birds.”

Join in the Fun

In Arlington, Texas, Cathy Stein, owner of EclecticDesignChoices.com, will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this year from February 12 to 15 (Audubon.org/content/aboutgreat-backyard-bird-count). “One easy resource for identifying birds is Merlin, the free app from Cornell Lab,” says Stein. “Take the bird’s picture, which is helpful in identifying details that can be overlooked or forgotten otherwise.”

Merlin works like facial recognition for birds, comparing eyes, beaks and tails to species in its database by location (Merlin.AllAboutBirds.org). Audubon’s free app includes birdcalls (Tinyurl. com/AudubonFreeBirdApp).

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“Now I’m hooked,” he says. “Outside the city, there are snowy egrets, waterfowl, hawks and owls to see.”

National wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are suitable birding sites for both novices and pros. Here are some tips for beginners.

Focus on big, easy-to-see birds.

Sandhill crane tours are a hit in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states (fws.gov/refuge/Mississippi_ Sandhill_Crane).

Concentrate on birds that travel in flocks. Common redhead ducks migrate in great numbers to the Texas coast each winter (Tinyurl.com/ LagunaAtascosaBirdlife).

Look for standouts, birds with

I think the most important quality in a birdwatcher is a willingness to stand quietly and see what comes. Some people are very competitive in their birding. Maybe they’ll die happy, having seen a thousand species… but I’ll die happy knowing I’ve spent all that quiet time being present. ~Lynn Thomson, Birding with Yeats: A Memoir

characteristics that capture the imagination, like the speed of a peregrine falcon, large wingspan of a California condor or unusual color of Florida’s roseate spoonbills. (Visit fws.gov/refuge/ Cape_Meares and fws.gov/refuge/ JN_Ding_Darling.)

In Maine, see puffins at the only colony that allows visitors to go ashore for a close-up look (MaineBirdingTrail. com/MachiasSealIsland.htm). Not a refuge, ownership of the island has been disputed for two centuries.

Incredible Hobby

“Keeping a life list of birds you’ve seen, when and where, is not only fun,” says Nate Swick, author of the recent Birding for the Curious, in Greensboro, North Carolina. “It brings back memories of a time and place. Birding takes you places you wouldn’t think of. I’ve birdwatched in local landfills, as well as in India and Central America.” A particularly impressive sight was a shearwater, found 30 to 40 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast, a species that only comes to land during breeding season.

“Each bird has an incredible story,” he says. “Migrating birds that arrive exhausted and hungry after flying hundreds of miles will often look for local birds like chickadees that act as the welcome wagon, showing where food, water and a safe rest area can be found.”

Erika Zar, a catalog copywriter in Madison, Wisconsin, happened upon the nearby Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (HoriconMarshBirdClub.com/for-visitors). “Everyone seemed so meditative, hiking in quiet groups. It was peaceful,” she says. “Listing the birds they saw on checklists was like a scavenger hunt for adults.”

Zar immediately bought binoculars, but soon traded them for a better pair. “Bird-watching opened my eyes to a new world right in front of me,” she says joyfully. “I’d just never looked or listened closely enough before.”

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hris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die, offers these top sighting spots. n Pointe Reyes National Seashore, California, is on a migration route between Alaska and Mexico and renowned as a resting spot for upwards of 500 species. n Tucson, Arizona, welcomes hummingbirds and exotics like the brilliantly plumed elegant trogon from the tropics. n High Island and Galveston, Texas, are the first stop for birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico. n Cape May, New Jersey, hosts shorebirds year round plus it’s en route to Canada. n Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, in Chatham, Massachusetts, yields sightings of shorebirds such as plover, sandpipers and terns. n Prairie Pothole Region stretching from Iowa to Minnesota, Montana and the Dakotas is especially good for watching waterfowl. n Cleveland, Ohio, near Lake Erie, celebrates hundreds of species flying to Canada in May. “It’s great for anybody with a life list,” says Santella.

“You can add scores of species to your list in one day.”

Fine Feathered Facts What to do with a stranded baby bird: Tinyurl.com/OrphanedBabyBirds

In the fall, raptors migrate and Birds AndBlooms.com lists some of the best spots to watch hawks. n Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, in Kempton, Pennsylvania n Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, in Sausalito, California n Hazel Bazemore County Park, in Corpus Christi, Texas n Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, in Duluth, Minnesota n Florida Keys Hawkwatch, Curry Hammock State Park, in Marathon, Florida n Cape May Hawk Watch, Cape May Point State Park, in New Jersey.

As rivers freeze over, eagles migrate south to follow the food supply, often near dams where fish gather. During the spring thaw, they return north to nest. Prime Wisconsin eagle watching sites include Lake Pepin, Necedah Wildlife Refuge, La Crosse, Prairie du Sac refuge, Sauk City and Wyalusing State Park. Alton, Illinois, is also along the Mississippi Flyway for eagles.

Florida eagles tend to stay year-round.

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Keeping aging dogs healthy takes love and being alert to changes in their personality and activities, as well as finding the solutions to help relieve ache and pains and keeping them interested in the world around them.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Reel Big Fish – 8pm. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

Angel Communication Classes – Feb 11 & 25.

2-4pm. Learn how to communicate with your angels using angel oracle cards. $20. Lake Ronkonkoma.

Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@ gmail.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Free All-Natural Permanent Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. By Dr. Michael Berlin. Find out how to finally lose your weight and keep it off for good. This unique and holistic approach is like no other you’ll find on Long Island. Dr. Berlin goes after the cause of your weight and health problems and reverses it for life. Attend this seminar and get your $125 in-depth Personalized Health Assessment for only $25. Plus get 1 free Fat Melting Body Wrap. Space limited, register: 844-Lose-123 or DrBerlin.WeightSeminar.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Bi-Weekly Meetup Group for Spiritual Awareness – Feb 4 & 18. 7-9pm. Meditations, automatic writing, altars, spiritual protection, manifestation and goals and more. $15. Lake Ronkonkoma.

Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Herb Gardening for Health – 11am. Spring is right around the corner and now is the best time to prepare for your herb garden. Learn why herbs are beneficial to your health and why growing herbs organically is the best way to live. Mention saw in Natural Awakenings LI. Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. 516-334-0066. HicksNurseries.com.

Children’s Workshop: Valentine’s Day Planting – Feb 6 & 7. 11am-4pm. Children are invited to stop by the Main Greenhouse to plant a small houseplant for Valentine’s Day. $10 + tax per child.

Reservations not required. Mention saw in Natural Awakenings LI. Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. 516-334-0066. HicksNurseries.com.

Eric Burdon & The Animals – 8pm. With special guest Randy Jackson of Zebra. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Free All-Natural Permanent Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. See Feb 2 listing. Space limited, register: 844-Lose-123 or DrBerlin.WeightSeminar.com.

Yoga for Strength 3-Part Workshop – Thursdays, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14. 7-8:30pm. With Brian Petschauer. Workshop will focus on building total body strength, improving cardio endurance and increasing flexibility in traditionally tight and problem areas for men and athletes. Vigorous class followed

by Q&A and discussion. $65/series, $25/workshop.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Creation Journaling and Vision Boards Class – Feb 13 & 20. 1-5pm. Unlock all of your thoughts and dreams by creating a visual depiction revealing everything you would like to accomplish and attain in the next year. $25. Lake Ronkonkoma. Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@gmail.com.

Thai Massage Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. With Anna Farkas. Be guided through a full-body prone position Thai massage that you’ll both give and receive. Workshop focus on promoting deep relaxation and addressing common chronic conditions brought on by the demands of daily life and rigorous fitness activities. No partner is required. No experience necessary. $40. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Jim Breuer – 5pm, all ages; 7:30pm & 10pm. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Free All-Natural Permanent Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. See Feb 2 listing. Space limited, register: 844-Lose-123 or DrBerlin.WeightSeminar.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Chair Yoga – Feb 18 & 25. 10-11am. Also Mar 3, 11:30am-12:30pm. A way to achieve physical and mental fitness. Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including: depression, anxiety, chronic pain and fatigue, arthritis and more. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

Spiritual Book Club – Feb 10 & 24. 2-5pm. With Catherine M Laub. Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book Wishes Fulfilled, Mastering the Art of Manifestation. Dues $5 for refreshments. Lake Ronkonkoma. Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@gmail.com.

20/30’s Yoga with Jessica – 6-7pm. Also Feb 27, 2:30-3:30pm. Adults aged 20/30 something (18 & 19 year olds invited too). Learn the powerful practice of yoga, and how to get the most out of your spiritual practice. This all-levels class concludes with meditation singing bowls. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

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Bi-Weekly Meetup Group for Spiritual Awareness – 7-9pm. See Feb 4 listing. Lake Ronkonkoma.

Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Creation Journaling and Vision Boards Class – 1-5pm. See Feb 13 listing. $25. Lake Ronkonkoma.

Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@ gmail.com.

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles – 8pm. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters.org/Ronkonkoma.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Dance Fitness – 7-8pm. For any age. Class designed to encourage each individual to focus on their own dance energy by feeling the music. No dance experience necessary and partners not required. With former Arthur Murray dance instructor Sharon Diodato. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Free All-Natural Permanent Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. See Feb 2 listing. Space limited, register: 844-Lose-123 or DrBerlin.WeightSeminar.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Spiritual Book Club – 2-5pm. See Feb 10 listing. Lake Ronkonkoma. Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. See Feb 18 listing. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

Angel Communication Classes – 2-4pm.See Feb 11 listing. Lake Ronkonkoma. Catherine: 631-619-2040 or Catherinemlaub@gmail.com.

Advancing Your Asana – 6-7:30pm. Last Thurs each month. With Bec Gathmann-Landini. Take a deeper dive into your practice, explore your edges, and reveal new strength in this monthly workshop designed to advance your asana. Intelligent sequencing set to a playful soundtrack and with a dose of irreverence. Feb Focus: Strong Foundations and Incorporating Inversions. $25. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 The Power of Positive Thinking Course – Thursdays, Feb 26, Mar 3 & 10. 7:30-8:30pm. With Liz Dunne. Empower your life by understanding the

nature of thoughts and how to transform them. Become the architect of your own destiny. The secret of happiness is in harnessing the limitless powers of the mind. This course provides the foundation for building a successful life based on spiritual principles. $60/series, $25/drop-in. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Grateful Overkill – 8pm. A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of The Grateful Dead featuring Reckoning and Half Step. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 20/30’s Yoga with Jessica – 2:30-3:30pm. See Feb 18 listing. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

The Paramount Tribute Series: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – 8pm. Celebrating the music of Billy Joel. Featuring current members of Billy Joel’s band. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. More info & tickets: 631-673-7300 or ParamountNY.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 All about the Bandhas – 2-4pm. With Joanna Asher & Nikki Lee. Bandhas are internal energy locks within the subtle body that regulate the flow of prana, or life force through energy channels called nadis. Learn about the 3 primary bandhas (Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara) and how to find them, engage them, and utilize them in asana and pranayama practice. Open to all levels. $35/early registration (1 wk prior); $40. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

plan ahead THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Chair Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. A way to achieve physical and mental fitness. Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including: depression, anxiety, chronic pain and fatigue, arthritis and more. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. Registration required: 631-586-3000.

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LEARN ABOUT YOUR OWN PSYCHIC ABILITIES – Tori Quisling, with over 20 years experience, can teach you to use your own intuitive abilities to heal yourself and communicate with others. By the end of the course, students can meditate, work with healing guides and perform a psychic reading. Group and custom classes offered. Please see YourPsychicSelf.net or call 516-423-1794.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Mar 4-6. Dive even deeper into understanding the yin yoga system in this 24-hr training course. Learn which tissues are being targeted, the physiological benefits of practicing in a yin fashion, and the subtle effects which contribute to the all-over good feeling the practice creates. $465; $415 enrolled by Feb 4. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Full Moon Trance Dance – Held every month on or around the full moon. Moving meditation led by Elyce, live jams by Transmorpheous & Outhouse, at beautiful outdoor settings & studios in Nassau & Suffolk. $25. Bring a veggie dish or snack to share.

More info: ElyceYogaTrance.com.

Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, MonThurs. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury.

516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

daily 20-Hr Clairvoyant Training Program: Learn to See – Tori Quisling, M.Ed, Clairvoyant Practitioner, offers a 20-hr weekly course in learning to use clairvoyance in your life. By the end of the course, you will be able to meditate “Find Your Space,” give readings and work with your own Healing Guide. Customized program, begin when ready.

Discounts when you join with a friend. $1,575 (when paid in full). Center for Clairvoyance and Healing, 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

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21-Day Detox – Lose weight, boost energy, de-stress, learn what you need to know for a life time of healthy cleansing. Includes: 21-day life botanica formula; pH strips; cleanse tool kit & recipes; 3 1-hr detox modules; 3 1-hr stress relief modules. RSVP: 516676-0200. Info@IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.

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Clairvoyant Development Classes this Winter – With Tori Quisling, Clairvoyant Practitioner. Learn powerful intuitive tools that completely change their life. Classes include personal training in small groups in meditation, healing and balancing the aura and chakras through work with a personal healing guide and readings. Also learn about dreams, the Akashic Records, mediumship, and an array of metaphysical topics. Classes ongoing. More info: 516-423-1794 or ToriQuisling.com.

Free Gym Membership – 11am-8pm. Come in and we will show you how you can get a gym membership absolutely free. Synergy Fitness Massapequa, 5300 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa. For more info: 516-541-4400. SynergyFitnessLongIsland.com.

sunday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Also Mon, 8:15-9:30pm. A series of floor poses held for a longer duration of time in order to lengthen the connective tissues of the body.

This helps us maintain a healthy range of motion in our joints and allows for the flow of energy. This practice is a great counter to the more active practices especially for athletes or those working through injuries. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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Theraputic Flow – 9:30-10:45am. With Rita Trieger This curative practice combines yoga therapy techniques with vinyasa flow and restorative poses to help ease stiff or strained muscles and encourage healing on both the physical and emotional plane.

Specific attention is paid to easing low back, hips and hamstrings. All levels welcome. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Gentle Yoga for Healthy Aging – 10-11:15am. Also Wed. Stretch and breathe while learning about key muscles involved in the postures and how we can engage them to create a deeper and more stable practice. Using yoga we will maintain strength and flexibility, along with dignity and grace. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Chair Yoga – 12-1pm. Also Wed, 12:30-1:30pm.

Yoga for all ages and any physical situations. This is not only for seniors. A safe way to enjoy and strengthen your body. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Breathe, Flow and Meditate – 5pm. Also Wed. This open level class is the perfect blend of asana, pranayama and meditation. Be guided through a mini-yoga asana practice designed to provide the physical space needed to sit comfortably during guided meditation practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group – 6-7:30pm.

Women who have had breast cancer will have the opportunity to meet in this group. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Support for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer – 6-7:30pm. Any person who is experiencing the stress and anxiety of caring for a loved one with breast cancer should attend this group. Free.

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Pilates for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Tues, 9:15-10:15am. If you want to have core strength with all body strength and stretching, it is the best class for you. Hands-on instruction.

Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998.

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Great Big Oil Gathering – 7pm. 2nd Mon. Fun and informative evening learning how essential oils enhance you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Free. Hicksville. Registration required: 516-624-2332.

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Big Kids Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Ages 11-14. Promotes physical health, self-confidence, awareness, and mental focus in a safe and lighthearted environment. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Free Teleclass: Essential Oils – 7:30pm. 1st Mon. Learn all about how essential oils can support the systems of the body. Different topic each month: athletics, adrenal fatigue, kids, pets, menopause. More info & registration: BestYouCanBeNow@yahoo.com.

Yin Yoga – 8:15-9:30pm. See Sun listing. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

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tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Kids Yoga: Ages 8-12 – 4:30-5:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-9449642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

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Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group: Under 40 – 6-7:30pm. Support group focuses on the unique needs and concerns of women under 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Free All-Natural Permanent Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. By Dr. Michael Berlin. Find out how to finally lose your weight and keep it off for good. This unique and holistic approach is like no other you’ll find on Long Island. Dr. Berlin goes after the cause of your weight and health problems and reverses it for life. Attend this seminar and get your $125 in-depth Personalized Health Assessment for only $25. Plus get 1 free Fat Melting Body Wrap. Space limited, register: 844-Lose-123 or DrBerlin.WeightSeminar.com.

wednesday Gentle Yoga for Healthy Aging – 10-11:15am.

See Mon listing. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Knit and Chat: Breast Cancer Survivors – Last Wed. 11:30am-1pm. Spend time working on a project while chatting with other breast cancer survivors.

Bring your knitting or crochet project or make a scarf to donate to someone currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Breathe, Flow and Meditate – 5pm. See Mon listing. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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Kids Yoga – 5pm. Ages 5-8. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Also Tues, 7:158:30pm & weekends. Relax, strengthen and nurture yourself. Beneficial to maintain your health and wellbeing during the pregnancy time, prepare for the labor work, and bonding with inner baby.

Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998.

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Clairvoyant Development Series, Level 1 – 6:308pm. Tori Quisling, M.Ed, graduate of the Berkeley Psychic Institute and featured expert in the New York Daily News, will train on using own psychic abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience). By the end of 8 wks, students will meditate, have awareness of psychic abilities and perform a reading. Workbook/ CD. Customized programs also available. $125/ class; $975/8-wk course. 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net.

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Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. More info & groups: 516-484-4993.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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thursday Yoga for the Soul – 11am-12:15pm. Yoga for the Soul is a meditation journey with some gentle yoga and movements and pranayama (breathwork) to prepare the body to sit for guided meditations. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Kids Yoga: Ages 4-7 – 4:30-5:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Family Yoga: Mommy & Me (Ages 1-3) – 4:305:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Journey to Serenity – 5-6:15pm. With Arden Fekett. Merrick Business Center, 2369 Merrick Ave, Merrick. For more info: 516-655-0573.

Yin Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Teen Loss Support Group – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. With Jennifer Plunkett. For teens, ages 13-17, dealing with the loss of someone close to them. First time attendees must first speak with Jennifer prior to their first group. A social media component between monthly meetings will be part of the program. Free.

COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

Support Group for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer Disease – 7-8pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs.

Meet with other women who are surviving metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Theater for Life Group – 7:15-8:45pm. With Arden Fekett. Merrick Business Center, 2369 Merrick Ave, Merrick. For more info: 516-655-0573.

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Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A vinyasa flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & Flying Frogs Yoga. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation series based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Simple Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abilities. An interactive series in developing your intuition using meditation and clairvoyant techniques to open up your ability to trust what you “see” and “know” about your life and relationships. Practice techniques you can use right away to create positive changes in your life. $35. Yoga Life, 939 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

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Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group – 10-11:30am. When a person first hears they are diagnosed with breast cancer they have a million questions, fears, and are looking for support. Biweekly groups. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Meditation 101 – 7:15-8:15pm. Meditation helps to reduce your stress level and connecting disciplines of calm and harmony. We teach step by step to get into the meditation. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Family Yoga: Buddhaful Baby & Me – 12-12:45pm.

Ages 5 wks-crawling. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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Divorce Seminar – 12:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar for those individuals who are considering the possibility of divorcing. Get information about divorce mediation and litigation and answers to questions.

626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-6709332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

Employment Seminar – 1:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar related to employee rights in the workplace.

Find out what it means to be an “at will” employee and find out your employment rights. Will answer questions. 626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Family Yoga – 12:15pm & 1:30pm. Family members and children do yoga together. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

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