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y relationship with my father was not always perfect—what 44-year relationship is? Yet, every time I hear the Fogelberg song “Leader of the Band,” it makes me think of my dad. It sums up, in my view, what my father offered to me and my sisters as we grew up here on The Island. Music. When I was younger, and even now, my father shared with me his love of music. My husband will say it isn’t “good music,” but it is distinctively his. As such, you can see me belting Broadway show tunes on any given Sunday during my six-mile run. Dad shared, without saying a word, that music, when done right, can turn a bad mood, good and tears into a smile. Speaking of music, singersongwriter Jack Johnson is featured this month on page 48. Not familiar with “this musician with a cause”? Check him out! Stories of the road. My dad shared his history. I only get where I am going because I know where he has been. He shared growing up in Queens during the Depression; living through World War II; his first job; his first major life decisions, such as joining the Air Force and the ROTC (“They were offering a free pair of shoes, Kelly! Of course I would sign up!”); his first date with my mom; his decision to start his own company; and more. I learned from what he has shared. History is like a foundation; knowing his history allows me to walk a bit more stably while creating my own “story.” If you want a great approach to sharing your story, then check out our feature article, “The Healing Power of Story: How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free,” on page 42. Freedom. Well, if you read this letter with any consistency, you’re aware that my parents offered me freedom. Like freedom to hop a Greyhound bus headed for a Massachusetts sleep-away camp at age 6 or freedom to pursue an acting career and live in N.Y.C. after finishing college. This freedom was made available to me even when freedom may have been the last thing in the world they wanted to give me. As a disclaimer, I should state that I was not so free that I wasn’t immediately punished if I broke my 10:30 p.m. curfew (a full hour earlier than that of my friends, I may add). Kindness. Dad is kind—that is until he needs to get tough. My teenage years were turbulent, so I did see his tough side a lot during that period. Thank God for that, however, because had he not been so hard on me at times, I would have made poor choices when given the above-mentioned freedom. As a parent myself now, I get how that works. I am blessed that my parents are alive and live nearby, and that at 82 years of age they are most often found on the golf course. I have many friends whose fathers have passed away, and they all say the same thing—that they wish they could say “I love you” just one more time. It is with honor to those fathers no longer living that I write to my own father (and mother) that “I don’t think I’ve said ‘I love you’ nearly enough!”
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When it comes to picking the best dentist to satisfy your dental needs, especially a holistic one, many people find themselves in a quandary. Unfortunately, holistic dentistry is not a true dental specialty, and there is no oversight, requirements or governing body for holistic dentists. This means that every holistic dentist is different, and any dentist can call himself or herself “holisitic,” “biologic” or “natural.” It is up to the Dr. Alex Shvartsman patient to figure out which dental practice fulfills his or her holistic 631-361-3577 dental needs. While many patients SmithtownSmiles.com like their dentist because he or she is “nice,” when it comes to your health, “nice” is just not good enough. You can safely bet that all holistic dentists do not use mercury amalgam fillings, and that one commonality is usually all it takes for dentists to claim they are “holistic.” This is why it is important for the discerning individual to research the dentist and the dental practice, as well as interview the dentist on his or her first visit. Some dentists may even agree to have a phone interview before seeing the patient for the first time. Membership in holistic dental organizations, like the IAOMT, is a good sign. But it may only mean that they paid their membership dues, not necessarily that they follow the organization’s guidelines, attend meetings or constantly pursue continuing education in complementary medicine or modern dentistry. Websites and reviews are a good start, but readers beware: Anyone can write anything he or she wants on the Internet, true or not.
Clinical Skill Sadly, only a small percentage of dentists are really adept at dentistry. As the old saying goes, “What do you call someone that got D+ grades in dental school? Doctor.” This may come as a shock to most people, but the fact remains that in order to be a good clinical dentist, one must possess exceptional hand–eye coordination. While physicians have a vast choice in specialties, less than 10 percent go into specialties that require great hand-eye coordination skills, such as plastic surgery, neurosurgery and eye surgery. While 99 percent of dentists have to be micro-surgeons, unfortunately less than 8
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10 percent have that innate skill. Generally, natural-born artists that can draw and sculpt well have excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition, the art talent is extremely valuable in dentistry since dentists need to replicate the natural tooth form by sculpting and carving dental restorations. This explains why most people are walking around with fillings and crowns that look like non-anatomic blobs and have very little resemblance to the natural tooth. Nature makes teeth look like teeth for a reason. Each cusp and groove in a tooth serves a purpose. When dentists do not reproduce this anatomy when reconstructing a tooth, the teeth may not function properly. It is no wonder why many people suffer from TMJ problems: Their teeth have not been restored back to proper natural anatomy! Just because one has the right mindset, is nice and well meaning, does not mean he or she can deliver great, minimally invasive, pain-free and long-lasting dental care!
Philosophy Since every holistic dentist is different, the philosophy of his or her approach becomes very important. Is the dentist a “holistic dentist” as a gimmick to attract new patients? Is the dentist leading a holistic lifestyle? Is the dentist knowledgeable in important holistic protocols, such as accreditation in the IAOMT, safe mercury removal, biocompatibility testing, holistic root canal therapy, how to avoid root canals, natural ways to heal cavities, ozone therapy, etc.? Is the dentist practicing 1800s conventional dentistry using non-toxic materials or is the dentist minimally invasive and is familiar with modern tooth-conserving dental techniques, such as biomimetic dentistry? By asking the dentists appropriate questions that are important to you, you can gauge by the dentist’s response if it is a right fit for you.
Training What post-doctoral training in modern dentistry and alternative and complementary medicine does the dentist have? Is he a biomimetic dentist? Is she accredited by the IAOMT? Does the dentist have additional degrees in holistic and alternative health, such as naturopathy, nutrition, Chinese medicine, ayurvedic medicine or homeopathy? Is the dentist board certified in biologic dentistry? Dentistry is constantly changing; is the dentist staying current? New, more natural, healthier and non-toxic materials are finally available; is the dentist aware of these materials? New developments in technology allow dentists to be minimally invasive and tooth conserving. How does the dentist you are choosing measure up in these categories? Is the dentist golfing all the time or is he or she going to continuing education courses?
Technology Incredible advances in dental materials, technology and techniques have great appeal to the holistic-minded individual. Various dental lasers that treat many conditions from gum
disease to tooth decay; 2-D and 3-D digital low radiation X-rays allow for better diagnosis; CEREC CAD/CAM creates a perfectly fitting ceramic tooth reconstruction in a single visit; metal-free bridges and dental implants are a perfect choice for metal-sensitive individuals; dental ozone therapy has many dental applications; as well as a variety of other minimally invasive modern technologies that are available to all dentists. Unfortunately, most do not offer these modern technologies to their patients. Does the holistic dentist you choose offer modern, minimally invasive technologies or is he or she doing things the old-fashioned way, just without mercury fillings? Finding the right fit for you and your dental needs will take some investigation. Browse the Internet and interview the dentist. Visit the office and take a tour with some of the staff. You do not need to commit to any treatment or even an appointment. Do your homework and you will be rewarded with finding the right holistic dentist for you and your family to serve your specific dental needs. Source: Alex Shvartsman, DDS, MAGD, AIAOMT, Long Island Center for Healthier Dentistry, 260 E. Main St., Ste., 109, Smithtown. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 631-361-3577 or visit SmithtownSmiles.com. See ad on this page.
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arol Leitner, MBA, health events planner, marketer, certified Kripalu yoga instructor, and Thai yoga bodyworker has been marketing and supporting the holistic health practitioner community for more than 15 years. She is the organizer of three holistic health organizations, with 700 members, and has a holistic following of more than 1,200. Leitner is delighted to use her business and marketing skills to assist the very talented and eclectic doctors and practitioners on Long Island and surrounding areas to grow their practices and businesses. Leitner’s strong desire has always been to build a holistic health community that is united and supportive. “The stronger and more supported/connected our health practitioner community is, the healthier our community will be.” To that end, Leitner is delighted to announce her next Holistic Health Expo, with a Powerful Networking (Cross-Referral) Pre-Expo Event, both on Sunday, June 29, at VFW Albertson, 155 Searingtown Road, Albertson. She is thrilled that the VFW will be advertising her expo on its marquee on busy Searingtown Road! Vendors and speakers will gather at 9:45 a.m. for a powerful pre-expo event that lasts until 11 a.m. During this time, people will speak about what they do and advise whom their ideal referrals are. Cross-referrals will be encouraged. Leitner feels strongly that there is tremendous potential for business in the room even before the general public arrives. From 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., the public will have the opportunity to experience wonderful, talented holistic doctors and practitioners. Dr. Perry Frankel, of Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics, and his great team will be offering preventive cardiac testing that can save a life (please bring insurance card) and will be speaking on this essential topic. Nanci Deutsch, holistic psychotherapist and intuitive coach, will be the keynote speaker, speaking on The Power of Intuition to Create an Extraordinary Life and The Five Must-Know Secrets to Creating Healthy, Conscious and Loving Relationships. Other speakers include Eileen Lichtenstein on Extraordinary and Rapid Healing with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique); Janna Zarchin on Creating Possibility, Flow and Magic in Your Life; Neelam Sethi on Powerful, Natural Ayurvedic Medicine; Penny Hornwood on The Extraordinary Power of Essential Oils; Anthony and Mindy Pensig on The Amazing Power of Reiki; Leitner on Excellent Whole Food Nutrition and How to Stay Healthy While Using Our Technology; and Ausra Savukyne on How to Cut Stress Levels in Half. Free Services and Products Make sure to get your free chair massage with Miriam Goldstein, LMT, CH, integrative body-mind specialist at Stone-to-Water Therapeutics. Free EFT and EFT e-book from Lichtenstein, and free Reiki and EFT with Savukyne. And much more. Cost: $7. Location: VFW Albertson, 155 Searingtown Rd., Alberston. For more information or to RSVP, call Carol Leitner at 516-242-8270 or email her at CarolLeitner1@gmail.com. Limited vendor tables and speaker spots available. See ad on page 17.
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he Waldorf School of Garden City owns and operates Camp Glen Brook, which offers a coed sleep-away summer camp experience for children between the ages of 8 and 16. The camp is open to the public. Camp Glen Brook’s summer camp offers two three-week sessions for all ages. In addition, it also offers one-and two-week sessions for younger campers. Situated in southwestern New Hampshire, near Mt. Monadnock, this beautiful property includes several houses, more than 240 acres of farmland and forest, a working farm with animals, large organic gardens, a lake free of motorboats, and miles of trails from which to explore the surrounding mountains and woodlands. Source: The Waldorf School, 225 Cambridge Ave., Garden City. For more information, call 516-742-3434, ext. 301, or visit WaldorfGarden.org. See ad on page 25.
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hree leading specialists in the fields of medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology will present an update on advances in breast cancer diagnosis and the implications for treatment, as well as research in the field. This free forum will be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Adelphi University’s University Center in Garden City and is a special event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. This event is sponsored by the Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer. Cost: There is no charge, but registration is required. To register, call 516-877-4325.
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s humans, many of us are trying to better our health. Whether you are regaining your health or preventing disease from ever occurring, our health is always evolving. In order to achieve your dreams, there are five steps to get you there. The first step is to reconnect to what fuels you. Write down what you want to achieve everywhere. Write it on your bathroom mirror, calendar, computer, etc.! The second step to keep you on track is finding a mentor. Find someone that is already doing what you want and follow his or her lead. The third step is to create a vision board. Place your short-term and long-term goals on it. This will show you the “big picture.” The fourth step is to write down your accomplishments. Write down everything that’s going right. Sometimes we forget where we started and our accomplishments. Lastly, take a moment to recharge. If you don’t take a break, it can get in the way of where you are going. Source: Health Goals brief written by Dr. Diana Ann D’Angelo, of Advanced Holistic Healthcare, in Garden City. 12
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et out your needle and thread, glue gun, fabric, beads and paint. Creative Cups, the popular, life-affirming fundraising event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is back. This is the fourth time that Creative Cups has happened on Long Island, where artists, breast cancer survivors, their friends and family members, and others have used originality and creativity to transform ordinary bras into works of art. All are invited to participate by creating an “art bra” or becoming a sponsor. Submitted creations must be received by October 15 to be included in the auction/gala (to be held on March 19, 2015 at Adelphi University in Garden City). Those wishing to create a bra are encouraged to sign up early, as entrants will be limited to 200. Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those we have lost to this terrible disease. For more information, guidelines and to register, visit Adelphi.edu/creative-cups or call 1-800-877-8077.
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No More Headaches
Many suffer from headaches and migraines. In my practice, I have helped those with headaches lasting only a few times a week for a few months to those that have severe daily headaches for upwards of 20 years. Often, these headaches affect every aspect of life, depriving enjoyment of family and friends to interfering with work and responsibilities. I found there to be many causes for headaches. Often, headache suffers having multiple causes and types of headaches at the same time. The simplest reason, but still often tricky, is the muscular or tension headache. These headaches often overlap with other headaches, like sinus, migraine and cluster headaches. Muscular headaches can involve muscle spasm and contraction in sites close to the pain, but often are sent through a series of muscles, sometimes from distant points of the body, such as the pelvis, low back or even the foot and ankle. Other times, the headache might “feel” as if it is occurring in the back of the neck at the base of the skull, yet often the initial spasm came from the front of the neck or shoulders. Many headaches have hormonal components. Often, these headache sufferers find an increase in severity or number of headaches during their menstrual cycle. Balancing these hormones can reduce headaches sometime without any physical attention to the muscles spasms. The Dr. David Pollack largest reason for headaches I find is related to the digestive and immune systems. Your digestive system actually contains between 60 to 70 percent of your immune system. Poor digestion often causes dysfunction in the way this part of the immune system reacts, often causing widespread inflammation. Sometimes that inflammation can affect the way blood vessels, nerves, ligaments and muscles function, causing pain often in the form of a headache. Many of these headache sufferers have had years of digestive problems, such as heartburn, reflux, indigestion, bloating, loose stools or constipation (at least one time a day). Often, the digestive problem will flare right before or after the headache. In treating these cases, I have seen many cases improve by solely treating the digestive system. These examples include most headache sufferers, but there are many more and a variety of ways to deal with them. We find the best approach is comprehensive. Treat the body as a whole; optimizing the physical, chemical and emotional perspectives give the best outcomes for headaches and a variety of other ailments. Always use experienced guidance in any treatment strategy.
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Americans have been experiencing this spring. Seasonal allergies are considered a type 1 immune reaction. These reactions happen immediately after being exposed to the allergen and result in the body releasing histamine. This inflammatory response leads to an array of symptoms that can range from breathing issues and swelling to the more common symptoms mentioned above. Lastly, if ever experiencing a new type of severe headache, seek medical attention immediately as it may be a sign of a life-threatening condition. Source: Dr. David Pollack. Location: Pollack Wellness Institute (formerly Creating Wellness Center) is located at 66 Commack Rd., Commack. For more information, call 631-462-0801 or visit CreatingWellnessLI.com. See ads on pages 21 and 31.
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Natural treatments are proven to be just as effective in preventing and treating allergies as the OTC medications are, and come with fewer, if any, negative side effects. Herbal supplementation can have a direct effect by lowering inflammation. Frankincense, turmeric and eyebright are inflammation-modulating herbs that can be effective Dr. Siobhan Hanlon, ND in decreasing the histamineinduced inflammation. Stinging nettle leaf can be used as a tea and is known for its anti-allergic effects. Quercetin is a natural compound that belongs to the flavonoid family of plant molecules, and is especially concentrated in the skins of fruit. Quercetin stabilizes mast cells, the cells responsible for histamine release, thereby inhibiting their degranulation (aka: the ability to release histamine), which causes the allergy symptoms we experience. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory. Foods high in quercetin are apples, red or black grapes, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, onions and green tea. Other naturally helpful tips include running an air purifier, using a nasal rinse or neti pot, ingesting local honey, and acupuncture. Not all supplements or remedies will work for everyone, as we are all unique and our medicine should be as well. This is why it is helpful to work with a naturopathic doctor or other knowledgeable practitioner. Overall, the natural world has many choices to help with seasonal allergies, and, in most cases, can help you avoid medications while making your body healthier in the process. Source: Dr. Siobhan Hanlon, ND, of Inner Source Health. Devoted to helping people through her holistic approach, she continues to make huge strides at Inner Source Health, unifying science with natural complementary methodologies. Inner Source Health has offices in Huntington and New York City. For more information or to schedule a free 10-minute consult, call 631-421-1848 or visit InnerSourceHealth.com. See ad on page 4.
The Pilates method promotes core strength, develops long, lean muscles, improves body alignment, posture and balance, and increases flexibility. It emphasizes developing and strengthening the “powerhouse” muscles of the abdomen and lower back. Joseph H. Pilates, a German trainer and athlete who developed this method more than 80 years ago, felt that we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability. The instructors at Healing Hands Pilates & Wellness, in Woodmere, are trained in the authentic Pilates method, and they have a decade of combined experience in Pilates training. This type of training surpasses anything most individuals can accomplish on their own or at a conventional gym. It is imperative that you find instructors that understand how your mobility plays a key role in the quality of your life and that follow Pilates’ regime. Pilates maintained that if you follow his exercises three to four times a week, you will see remarkable results in three months. Healing Hands provides a safe and professional yet personal Pilates studio with both group and private instruction. The instructors’ expertise is individualizing sessions to meet your goals, not theirs. Location: 970 Railroad Ave., Woodmere. For more information, call 516-792-0868 or visit HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness.com. See ad on page 53.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish. ~Rascal Flats
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Let Your Actions Say, “I Love You!”
Who doesn’t want to be loved? It doesn’t matter if you’re educated, uneducated, young, old, rich or poor, every being on this planet loves to be loved. Although it’s great to say “I love you” often to your loved ones, how many of us really mean it? How often does it come from your soul? The most precious things in life are said in silence. I am going to mention some of those below and let you say “I love you” without uttering a word. Some of these suggestions may apply to your loved ones, while some for even the stranger on the road. Apply these suggestions wisely and you may just fill your heart chakra with a lot of inspiring energy!
become a new addition to your love menu. I am not asking you to jump on anyone that you feel like kissing (I know there may be a few or many!). But at least let your loved ones feel that you said “I love you” with such a gentle gesture. No tweets: Actions speak louder than your tweets. Instead of writing fancy love posts on your Twitter or Facebook, try to just give your undivided attention to your loved ones when you are around them. This means no Facebook or Twitter or Instagram use while they are with you. If they see you doing it, they may also follow your example, which leads to comfortable distance between people. We need more genuine connection, more heart-felt interaction, more intense presence with our loved ones. Don’t Instagram the special dinner before acknowledging the actual presence of everyone sitting at the table. Give social media a rest and arrive in the now, with love.
Compliments: Genuine compliments are hard to come by. We don’t hear them very much! What if you start a practice of complimenting someone evGratitude: Express gratitude as often as possible. ery day? Keep in mind that some people may block Your “Thank you” is more touching than “I love your compliments and give you a cold shoulder. This has nothing to do with you, and everything to Chandresh Bhardwaj you” at times. Pick small moments in the day that you can use to express gratitude. Don’t limit your do with them. Don’t take it personally. Try it with of Break The Norms gratitude either. Acknowledge each and every them again after a few days. Most people love person that helps you in some way. The cleaning lady in your receiving a genuine compliment, and the ones that don’t office, or the building security manager, or the stranger in the are the ones that need it most. So, let your intention be to supermarket that helped you. There are so many people that compliment those who seem to reject it. You may end up are deserving of your gratitude. Open your awareness to all creating more trust and love in their lives and, ultimately, in the souls around you! our planet. Hugs: Hugs come with therapeutic power. A hug with right intention allows a sacred exchange of healing. I just saw a post on my Facebook newsfeed that said a longer hug brings about feelings of joy and bliss. The post further mentioned that a sincere hug produces a hormone called oxytocin, which makes us feel safe, relaxed and calm. It is recommended to hug for a duration of 20 seconds. Start with those that already feel safe with you or that need and expect love from you. Once you are comfortable enough to spread this 20-second love, you are free to spread it all over. Kiss: A small peck on the cheek or a long, passionate kiss in the rain, both can speak volumes. A kiss says that you are loved, admired and cherished. Let kissing and being kissed
Since I don’t have any way of showing my love to you right now, I will use my words to express love to all that took time to read this article. My intention is to help you spread the silent love all over the globe! Chandresh Bhardwaj is a spiritual guide who specializes in the Eastern sciences of healing and transformation. He is also the founder of Break the Norms, a center of self-discovery, personal growth and increased well-being, located in New York and California. Break The Norms offers weekly meditation and yoga classes, as well as Ayurveda workshops. Location of New York center: 47 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. For more information, call 516-938-9600 or visit BreakTheNorms. com. See ad on page 43.
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No Better Summer Accessory than a Bright, White Smile
Summer is made for socializing and get-togethers. Be it a trip to the beach, a backyard party, or a family barbecue, we’re all mixing and mingling a whole lot more. And after spending the winter months working out and eating healthily, it’s time to shed the heavy winter coat and wool sweater and show off what you’ve worked so hard for. The summer months hold the promise of a healthy glow with a great tan. Whether you spray it on, do it naturally (with sunscreen, of course), or keep your skin fresh while avoiding direct sunlight, either way, your summer glow exists. And nothing goes better with that summer glow than a beautiful, white smile! Dr. Linda Golden, of Golden Dental Wellness, uses both Venus Whitening and KöR Whitening products to offer you the brightest smile possible. With the Venus Whitening system, you will see immediate results. And with take-home trays, you can conveniently continue to lighten and brighten your teeth up to eight shades whiter! Dr. Linda J. Golden, DDS Venus has the ability to remove those deep stains with a precision application in a process that takes roughly one hour. The trays used at Golden Dental are custom fit using a mold of your own teeth; therefore, applying the whitening cream over your teeth evenly and in every area. If you have dark stained or sensitive teeth, then the KöR Whitening system may be a better choice for you. It is available for everyone above the age of 13, which means a big, bright smile come senior prom! The process is very comfortable and achieves a very natural look, so no one will ever suspect you’ve had your teeth professionally whitened. The KöR System has the ability to make your teeth almost 16 shades lighter, yes 16, making it perfect for patients with deeply stained teeth. Keep in mind, while there are many at-home teeth-whitening products, they do not offer the precision and ease of use as the ones provided by a dentist. Applications rarely give a uniform look because the trays are not custom fit to your teeth. Note, too, that it is also possible to damage your gums with improper use of whitening applications. This summer, Golden is offering a complimentary 15-minute consultation to determine which teeth-whitening product is best for you. So, if you’ll be lounging by the pool or just outside enjoying some fun in the sun, there’s no better accessory to go with your tan, bathing suit, and flip flops than a bright, white smile! Source: Golden Dental Wellness. Location: 444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset. For more information, call 516-627-8400, email GoldenDental@optonline.net or visit GoldenSmile.com. See ad on page 15.
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Begin right now by putting your feet on the floor and take three deep breaths. Imagine a beautiful, sunny day and let sunlight fill your body with light and breathe in a higher, lighter energy that lifts you up and motivates you to create or express. Feel more relaxed and experience the peace, love and joy of your soul. Allow the energy from your soul, the sun and the Universe to fill you up, and then share your love Nanci Deutsch, LCSW, CHT and inspiration with others. When you take inspired action coming from your soul, you are empowered. Learning to discover and express your truth in appropriate ways is an essential aspect of being inspired and empowered. First, we must become grounded, centered and present, then we need to listen. When you become aware of your breath, your feet on the floor, or your heartbeat, you are present. Learn to take time for yourself to become quiet and still, even if it is only five minutes in the morning. It is in the stillness and quietness of the present you can hear your deepest truth. Discovering who you really are and your uniqueness is a vital part of being inspired and empowered. Then learn what you can do to move toward living your life’s purpose. Follow your joy and passion. Ask yourself what do you love doing and makes you feel alive? Then do more of it. Inspired action is acting from your soul rather than your ego. As your soul, you operate from a loving, heart centered place. Acting with your ego, you are acting from a constricted place of fear or anger. Acting from your soul doesn’t mean you don’t allow yourself to feel your feelings, it means you don’t act in any way that would hurt you or another. In order to live an inspired and empowered life, you feel all of your emotions and learn to accept and love all aspects of yourself. When you get triggered, you become aware of what has activated you, clear the energy, then let it go, speak your truth or take inspired action. Listen and take action when you receive information from your intuition. Intuition is information the Universe gives to you to move you toward your highest good and your best life. Become an example. Be a leader or teacher with your kids, at your job, or wherever you are. Overall, quiet your mind, listen to the small voice within, love yourself, be kind and compassionate to others, shine your light, receive inspiration from a greater force and then be the inspiration to others. Empower yourself and then empower others, and together we will create a better world.
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Father Factor
Involved Dads Make for Smarter, Happier Kids It’s well known that involving fathers from the start in children’s lives has a significant positive impact on their development, including the greater economic security of having more than one parent. Yet, there’s more to the “father effect”. Numerous studies have found that children growing up in a household with a father present show superior outcomes in intelligence tests, particularly in nonverbal, or spatial, reasoning that’s integral in mathematics, science and engineering. The IQ advantage is attributed to the way that fathers interact with their children, with an emphasis on the manipulation of objects like blocks, roughhousing and outdoor activities, rather than language-based activities. A study of Chinese parents found that it was a father’s warmth toward his child that was the ultimate factor in predicting the child’s future academic success. A recent Canadian study from Concordia University provides new insights into a father’s impact on a daughter’s emotional development, as well. Lead researcher Erin Peugnot concluded, “Girls whose fathers lived with them when they were in middle childhood (ages 6 to 10) demonstrated less sadness, worry and shyness as preteens (ages 9 to 13) compared with girls whose fathers did not live with them,” he says. Source: HappyChild.com.au
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Connectedness Ranks Above Power and Fame It seems that fame and fortune are less important to us than our connections with fellow human beings, after all. A study conducted by Queendom.com and PsychTests.com in 2012 and 2013 applying their proprietary Values Profile Test with 2,163 people showed they only moderately valued money and power, at best, which took a backseat to social values on a personal level. This revelation comes on the heels of another study on career motivation that similarly showed a drop in participants’ consuming desire for money and power in the workplace. The researchers at Queendom.com assessed 34 separate facets within six categories of values—social, aesthetic, theoretical, traditional, realistic and political. The five top-scoring facets were empathy, family and friends, appreciation of beauty, hard work/diligence, altruism and the importance of helping others. Financial security came in 24th place and power was near last at 29th in importance. Ethics/morals placed 10th.
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Which emits more of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide: a cornfield or a residential lawn? According to researchers at Elizabethtown College, in Pennsylvania, it’s the grass. David Bowne, an assistant professor of biology, published the study results in the Soil Science Society of America Journal. After measuring carbon dioxide released from each setting, the scientists found that urban areas deemed heat islands may have a smaller overall impact than previously thought, compared with suburban developments. Previously, the heat island effect has been perceived as a phenomenon that occurs only in cities, where the mass of paved roads, dark roofs and buildings absorb and concentrate heat, making cities much warmer during hot days than other areas. Both carbon dioxide releases and soil temperature were measurably higher in residential lawns than in croplands and higher temperatures are directly associated with carbon dioxide efflux. Bowne says, “As you increase temperature, you increase biological activity—be it microbial, plant, fungal or animal.” Increased activity leads to more respiration and increased carbon dioxide emissions. Source: Tinyurl.com/LawnsVersusCorn
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Colony collapse disorder, the mysterious mass die-off of honeybees that pollinate $30 billion worth of crops in the U.S., has been well documented, with toxic insecticides identified as the primary culprits. Now, scientists at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have expanded the identification of components of the toxic brew of pesticides and fungicides contaminating pollen and decimating the bee colonies that collect it to feed their hives. A study of eight agricultural chemicals associated with increased risk of infection by parasites found that bees that ate pollen contaminated with fungicides were three times as likely to be infected. Widely used fungicides had previously been accepted as harmless for bees because they are designed to kill fungus, not insects. Dennis vanEngelsdorp, the study’s lead author, states, “There’s growing evidence that fungicides may be affecting the bees on their own, highlighting a need to reassess how we label these agricultural chemicals.” Labels on pesticides warn farmers not to spray when pollinating bees are in the vicinity, but such precautions have not applied to fungicides. Source: qz.com
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first learned about it after reading Force of Nature, by Laird Hamilton. I don’t even think he called it “Earthing”; he only espoused the benefits of taking your feet out of your shoes and connecting with the Earth, and utilizing the Earth’s charge to balance and heal. Makes sense. Simply put, Earthing is the utilization of the Earth’s antioxidant-like electrons to fight free radical damage. What does that mean? When our bodies are faced with stress and toxins, free radicals grow within our cells and strip healthy cells. We are well aware that antioxidants found in foods such as berries fight those free radicals. But so does the Earth, because the Earth’s surface contains a nearly limitless supply of free electrons, provided we are connected. Since we can’t go back to a simpler time and walk barefoot to work, school and other public places, Juil stepped in! Juil Earthing shoes are as beautiful as they are functional. They have copper dots in the toes and heel so that your body is continually connected to the Earth while you go about your day. With multiple studies showing that when you maintain a direct connection between your body and the Earth’s surface, you reap health benefits, this shoe does just that. So we tried them. Honestly, Natural Awakenings Long Island staff was blown away. This shoe is not only comfortable and style rocking, but when you wear them you get the added bonus of knowing you are doing just one more thing to support the quest to eliminate free radical cell damage. Just ordered a second pair of what has been so eloquently referred to as “savasana for your feet”! For more information, visit Juil.com.
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Ronkonkoma’s mission is to assist a person on their spiritual journey,” states Sister Margaret Rohde, RC, director of ministry. “We do so most importantly by meeting the person where they are.” The Cenacle is open to all persons searching for God in their lives, and is not simply a retreat center for the practicing Catholic. The Cenacle Sisters were founded in 1826 in Lalouvesc, France, by St. Therese Couderc and Father Stephen Terme. They first offered their space as a retreat house where Catholic women could deepen their prayer and grow in their spiritual life. After Vatican II in the 1970s, the Cenacle Sisters and their retreat centers began serving Catholics and non-Catholics alike. “We were set up to help those who are seeking the divine, with a more ecumenical focus,” explains
an amazing, vast array of opportunities to participate in self-discovery, all the while moving closer to God. There are numerous seminars, workshops, silent-guided retreats, as well as meditation sessions, kripalu yoga classes on Wednesday mornings, and more. The Cenacle makes a point of inviting a wide variety of presenters for daily and multi-day seminars. The names and topics covered are not what one might expect from a Roman Catholic organization: “Feeling Unworthy, the Need to Be Perfect and Other Enemies of the Soul”; “Women in Relationship with Self, God and Others”; “The Dynamic of Guilt”; and “Spirituality of The Beatles Music,” where participants spend the day listening to and praying with the group’s timeless classics. There are so many different top-
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ics in the hopes that one of the many “will call the spirit to go deeper,” says Rohde. “We truly try to have a wide array, so that we can keep growing and keep alive.” As spiritual guides, “we guide you, meeting you where you are in your faith journey,” she adds.
This July, there is an eight-day workshop with Tom Petriano, of St. Joseph’s College, who will be presenting Spirituality and the New Cosmology, focusing on the fact that science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.
There are four beautiful hermitages on the property for solitary retreats for the more experienced in prayer, offering a time of silence to fulfill a desire to deepen a relationship with God. Ability to stay overnight in one of the hermitages is available via recommendation by a spiritual adviser and application process. For more information, call 631-588-8366 or visit CenacleSisters.org/Ronkonkoma.
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Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist
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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.
What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives? My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or 36
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what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.
You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes? I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.
What can you see clearly about your role as a parent? I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.
What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there
is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.
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Unleashing Unlimited Potential with Panache Desai by April Thompson
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orn into an East Indian family in London, England, Panache Desai grew up steeped in spiritual practices like meditation. Though recognized by spiritual teachers as possessing a special gift, Desai rejected his spiritual foundation as a teenager, trading it for the excitement of London’s rave music scene of the 1990s before moving to America. It wasn’t until he was 22 and living in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Venice Beach that the pain of the way he had rejected his true inner nature reached a crescendo. In opening himself up to the possibility of the divine, Desai underwent a spiritual awakening that has led him to dedicate his life to helping others make their own journey from self-rejection to contentment. Unaffiliated with any one religious or spiritual tradition, Desai works with simple, yet powerful principles of energy to help free people from selfimposed limitations and unlock their potential. His first book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to
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Purpose, Passion & Joy, just released, is a departure from his earlier focus on creating meditation CDs and other audio recordings.
What was the key turning point in embracing your life’s calling? Every time I would visit a spiritual teacher as a kid, they would say, “We’ve been waiting for you.” But I just wanted to be normal and was also skeptical; not every well-intentioned person is necessarily leading you home. I reached a turning point when I knew something had to change. I told myself that if this thing called God really exists and if I’m here to be a messenger, I have to experience it personally. In that moment, I began to undergo a transformation that culminated in a direct experience of the divine; an infinite ocean of energy vibrating with unconditional love. I felt part of what every spiritual teacher has been telling the world for thousands of years: that the true nature of reality is love, NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
a love that expresses itself through all life forms. That experience allowed me to accept my role of helping others see and achieve their potential.
How does the universal energy you speak of affect us and how can we shift our dance with it? We are vibrational beings inhabiting a vibrational universe. Yogis and mystics from traditions throughout time have known this. The subtlest form of vibration is the soul, which is overlaid by the emotional, with the physical as the outermost layer of energy. Because the emotional layer can accumulate a density that enshrouds our soul’s light and potential, it’s important to address it. Energy is like water—it wants to flow and can shift states at any moment. Judging or rejecting any aspect of our genuine identity disrupts that flow of energy. For example, if instead of being available to feel your anger when it arises you repress or deny it, that accumulating emotion acquires density and over time, becomes rage. But if you can learn to slow down and lean into the emotion, the anger can wash through and out of you and energy again flows freely. By allowing ourselves to acknowledge, experience and release these emotions without judgment, we are clearing the obstacles to our authentic self, what I term one’s “soul signature”.
How is discovering our soul signature related to finding our calling?
The soul signature is our purest potential expressed. You can have a calling to be a writer, but unless you are connected to who you are at the deepest level, your writing won’t have the same impact. Accessing our soul signature is a process. We didn’t end up where we are overnight, and it can take time to get back to that place where we can express our truest selves by working with the techniques of energy transformation described in my book.
What are good first steps for someone newly initiating a spiritual practice? The most powerful tool is our breath. Witnessing and honoring our breath in every moment allows us to transform every day into living meditation. Find author blogs on how individuals live their soul signature at Panache Desai.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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the board. Parents can acclimate an infant to flat-water paddling by simply creating a well of towels onboard, with the baby snuggled between the feet, looking up at them,” advises Lili Colby, owner of MTI Adventurewear, near Boston, Massachusetts, which makes life jackets for paddle sports. She notes that U.S. Coast Guard law requires that children 30 pounds and under wear infant life jackets to provide special head and neck support that turns a baby’s face up with an open airway within three seconds of entering the water. It’s a good idea to first practice paddling short distances in shallow waters near the shore. Toddlers are more likely to lean overboard to play in the water, Colby cautions, so engaging in nature-inspired games along the way will help occupy them onboard. “Young children introduced to water sports in the context of positive family interaction typically become eager to paddle on their own,” observes Tina Fetten, owner of Southern NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
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Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp., who leads a variety of SUP experiences throughout New York and northern Pennsylvania. “If they are strong swimmers, I bring them on a large board with me and teach them the skills for independent paddling.” Although SUP boards look like surfboards, stand up paddling is commonly taught on flat water, making it easier and more stable than surfing. Still, swimming competence and adult supervision are prerequisites to independent paddling according to paramedic Bob Pratt, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which leads water safety classes in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Parents should outfit all children with a life jacket, Coast Guard-approved for their age and weight, as well as a leash, which attaches to their ankle and the board with Velcro straps,” Pratt says. “If children fall into the water, a tug of the leash enables them to quickly retrieve their largest floatation device, the board.” Experts agree that success is relatively easy, so children build confidence quickly. The sport can be adapted to suit individual needs and positions, including moving from standing to sitting or kneeling, says Fetten, who teaches adaptive SUP lessons in a community pool. As she sees firsthand, “All children, especially those with disabilities, benefit from the empowering feeling of attaining independent success.” “A water-based sport is the healthiest outlet children can have,” attests Wesley Stewart, founder of Urban Surf 4 Kids, a San Diego nonprofit that offers free SUP and surf clinics for foster children. “Being on the water requires kids to focus on what they’re doing and has the ability to clear their minds and give them freedom. It’s like meditation. Plus, SUP is a low-impact, cross-training cardio activity; it works every part of the body.” Beyond the basic benefits, SUP keeps children engaged by offering
endless opportunities to explore the geographic and ecological diversity of different types of waterways. SUP activities and levels can grow along with children; teens can try yoga on water, competitive racing and the advanced challenges of surfing. Fitness is a bonus to the rewarding ability to propel one’s self through the water.
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How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free by Judith Fertig
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lives. They can help us heal and powerfully guide us through life, or just as powerfully, hold us back. In 1949, Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Campbell published The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which he outlined a master monomyth. It involves leaving everyday life and answering a call to adventure, getting help from others along the way, facing adversity and returning with a gift, or boon, for ourselves and others. It’s a basic pattern of human existence, with endless variations.
Power to Heal the Body
How does telling our truth help heal our body? Professor James Pennebaker, Ph.D., chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the mindbody benefits of story, which he explores in Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. In the late 1980s, while consulting for the Texas prison system, Pennebaker discovered that when suspects lied while taking polygraph NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
tests, their heart rate rose, but when they confessed the truth, they relaxed. “Our cells know the truth,” writes microbiologist Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., who also blogs at SondraBarrett.com, in Secrets of Your Cells, “Our physiology responds to what we’re thinking, including what we don’t want people to know.” When we are afraid to tell a story and keep it in, “Our cells broadcast a signal of danger,” she explains. “Molecules of adrenalin, along with stress hormones, connect with receptors on heart, muscle and lung cells— and in the case of long-term sustained stress, immune cells.” We experience increased heart rate, tense muscles, shortness of breath and lower immunity when we’re stressed. She notes, “When we release the stories and feelings that torment us, our cells respond with great relief and once again become havens of safety.” We need to tell our stories even in facing life-threatening illness, and maybe because of it. Dr. Shayna Watson, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, in Canada, encourages physicians to listen to patients. “In the name of efficiency,” she reports in an article in Canadian Family Physician, “it’s easy to block out patients’ stories and deal only with the ‘facts’, to see the chat, the time and the stories as luxuries for when there is a cancellation. The study of narrative tells us, however, that in these easily neglected moments we might find more than we expect; there can be understanding, relationship building and healing—the elements of our common humanity.” A current problem is but a dot on the entire timeline of a person’s existence. By keeping their larger story in mind, patients can find a wider perspective, with the strength and resolve to heal, while the physician can see the patient as a person, rather than a diagnosis.
Power to Heal Emotions
“Telling your story may be the most powerful medicine on Earth,” says Dr. Lissa Rankin, the author of Mind Over Medicine, who practices integrative
medicine in Mill Valley, California. She’s tested the concept firsthand. “So many of us are tormented by the insane idea that we’re separate, disconnected beings, suffering all by our little lonesome selves,” she observes. “That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging, as if I was the only one in the whole wide world who had lost her mojo and longed to get it back. Then I started telling my story—and voilà! Millions of people responded to tell me how they had once lost theirs and since gotten it back.” They did it by telling their stories, witnessed with loving attention by others that care. “Each of us is a constantly unfolding narrative, a hero in a novel no one else can write. Yet, so many of us leave our stories untold, our songs unsung,” remarks Rankin. “When this happens, we wind up feeling lonely, listless and out of touch with our life purpose. We are plagued with a chronic sense that something is out of alignment. We may even wind up feeling unworthy, unloved or sick,” says Rankin, who blogs on related topics at LissaRankin.com.
“By sharing our stories together and finding common ground, we lay the groundwork for world peace and much more.” ~Rev. Patrick McCollum
Power to Heal a Family
Sometimes, writing a new story can help keep families connected. Kansas City, Missouri, author and columnist Deborah Shouse took an unplanned and unwanted, yet ultimately rewarding journey with her mother through Alzheimer’s disease. Shouse discovered that as her mother was losing her memory and identity through dementia, crafting a new narrative helped her family hold it together, a process she details in Love in the Land of Dementia. “You have to celebrate the person who is still with you,” Shouse says, noting we may discover a different, but still
interesting, person that communicates in ways other than talking. She recommends employing a technique she calls The Hero Project, which she developed with her partner, Ron Zoglin. It uses words, photos and craft supplies in what Shouse terms “word-scrapping” to generate and tell a new story that helps keep the personal connection we have with our loved one and make visits more positive. She shares more supportive insights at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com. Sharing an old story may also provide a rare link to the past for a person with dementia. “Savor and write down the stories you’re told, even if you hear certain ones many times,” Shouse counsels. “By writing down the most often-repeated stories, you create a legacy to share with family, friends and other caregivers.”
Power of the Wrong Story
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Honing Your True Story Write the Truth
James Pennebaker and fellow researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that a simple writing exercise can help free people from emotional burdens, as first reported in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Here’s how to apply it: Every morning for four consecutive days, write down feelings about what is bothersome: Something you are thinking or worrying about too much. Something you feel is affecting your life in an unhealthy way.
casts. They can then record a two-minute story pitch in order to be accepted as a live storyteller during a future slam.
Ask and Answer
Moving through the process Byron Katie calls “the work” uncovers the truth about the stories we are telling ourselves in order to create newer, healthier ones. First, think of a negative thought that’s worrying you, such as “I’m stuck.” Next, ask four questions about it. Is it true? Can I absolutely know it’s true?
Something you have been avoiding for days, weeks or years.
How do I react—what happens—when I believe that thought?
The idea is to write about the emotions that surround this thing you’re reluctant to admit or speak about. Pennebaker says it’s not necessary to reread what’s written or tell anyone about it. The simple act of writing down emotions surrounding a story begins the process of releasing it and relaxing.
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Now write down honest answers, which might be something like: “I’m not really stuck, I just think I am. Deep down, I know I have the power to move forward, but am unsure about the direction or way to go about it, so I feel anxious. Without the thought of ‘I’m stuck,’ I would feel freer to find a solution.” Then, turn those thoughts around, for example, to, “Really, when I think about it, I feel much freer than when I deny or gloss over my erroneous thought.” When we turn around a specific limiting thought, we can experience the power of letting go of not only a misguided, but ultimately untrue internal story. NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
a self-help specialist from Ojai, California, who addresses reader stories via blog posts at ByronKatie.com. Sometimes we tell ourselves the wrong story, one that keeps us from realizing our full potential, while making us miserable at the same time. Examples might include “I will always be overweight,” “My partner doesn’t love me” or “I’m stuck here.” Katie’s book, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? explores how we often take what happens in our lives, create a story with negative overtones, believe that version of the story and make ourselves unhappy. “The cause of suffering is the thought that we’re believing it,” she says. By questioning our stories, turning them around and crafting new and more truthful ones, we can change our lives.
Power to Heal the Community
Humorist, speaker, and professional storyteller Kim Weitkamp, of Christiansburg, Virginia, knows that the power of story creates wider ripples. She sees it happen every time she performs at festivals and events around the country. “It is naturally in our DNA to communicate in story form,” she advises. “The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.” She cites supporting studies conducted by psychologists Marshall Duke, Ph.D., and Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., at the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, in Atlanta, Georgia. “They found that children—at ages 4, 14, 44 or 104, because we’re all children at heart—are more resilient and happy and rebound faster from stress when they know their family stories. They know they’re part of something that’s bigger than themselves that people in their family have kept going,” says Weitkamp. “When people leave a storytelling event, they leave telling stories,” she says with a smile, “and that results in happier and healthier families and communities.” Judith Fertig tells stories about food at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Living Off the Land Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family by Avery Mack
Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or balcony tomato plant or foraging in the woods for edibles, living off the land means cleaner, fresher and more nutritious food on the table.
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o switch from running to the market to stepping into a home garden for fresh produce, it’s best to start small. Smart gardeners know it’s easy to be overwhelmed by a big plot so they plan ahead with like-minded friends to swap beans for tomatoes or zucchini for okra to add variety. If one household is more suited to freezing excess harvests while another cans or dehydrates, more trades are in the offing. Start kids by having them plant radishes, a crop that will give even the most impatient child quick results. “You can’t do everything yourself,” counsels Kathie Lapcevic, a farmer, freelance writer and teacher in Columbia Falls, Montana. “I have a huge garden, expanded now into about 7,000 square feet, that provides 65 percent of what our family eats,” she says. “On the other hand, I can’t imagine life without nut butter and found I can’t grow Brussels sprouts. A few trips to the store are inevitable.”
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Lapcevic plants non-GMO, heirloom varieties of seeds in her chemicalfree garden. She adds a new variety or two each year and reminds peers that it takes a while to build good soil. Three years ago, she also added pollinator beehives on the property. Their honey reduces the amount of processed sugar the family uses. From Libby, Montana, Chaya Foedus blogs on her store website PantryParatus.com about kitchen selfsufficiency. “Foraging is a good way to give children a full sensory experience,” she remarks. “We turn a hike into a mission to find and learn about specific foods, where they come from and what to do with them.” To start, select one easily identifiable item for the kids to pick. “In Libby, that’s huckleberries,” says Foedus. “Similar to blueberries, they grow on a bush, so they’re easy to see and pick. Huckleberries don’t grow in captivity—it’s a completely foraged economy.”
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Michelle Boatright, a graphic designer and hunter of wild plants in Bristol, Tennessee, learned eco-friendly ways to forage from a game warden friend. Five years later, her bookcase holds 30 books on edible plants—she brings two with her on excursions. “When in doubt, leave a plant alone. It’s too easy to make a mistake,” she advises. “Know how to harvest, too—take only about 10 percent of what’s there and leave the roots, so it can grow back. “For example, ramps, a wild leek, take seven years to cultivate,” says Boatright. “Overharvesting can wipe out years’ worth of growth. In Tennessee, it’s illegal to harvest ramps in state parks. Mushrooms are more apt to regrow, but leave the small ones.” As for meat, “I was raised to never shoot a gun, but to make my own bows and arrows,” recalls Bennett Rea, a writer and survivalist in Los Angeles, California. “Dad used Native American skills, tools and viewpoints when he hunted. Bow hunting kept our family from going hungry for a few lean years and was always done with reverence. It’s wise to take only what you need, use what you take and remember an animal gave its life to sustain yours.” Rea uses several methods for obtaining local foods. “Living here makes it easier due to the year-round growing season. For produce, I volunteer for a local CSA [community supported agriculture] collective. One hour of volunteering earns 11 pounds of free, sustainably farmed, organic produce—everything from kale to tangerines to cilantro. “Bartering is also an increasingly popular trend,” he notes. “I make my own hot sauce and trade it for highend foods and coffee from friends and neighbors. Several of us have now rented a plot in a community garden to grow more of our own vegetables. I only buy from stores the items I can’t trade for or make myself—usually oats, milk, cheese and olive oil.” Truly good food is thoughtfully, sustainably grown or harvested.
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Foraging 101 Cooking with Wild Foods by Chaya Foedus 4 Start small. 4 Get permission before picking on private property. 4 Make sure no chemical fertilizers or pesticides were used. 4 It’s easy to mistake a poisonous lookalike for an edible plant. Learn to identify both before picking. 4 Skip the mushrooms at first—learn from an experienced mushroomer before going solo. 4 Always taste-test at home; the woods are not the place to cope with a surprise allergic reaction. 4 Make a day of it. Enjoy the outdoors, learn more about native plants and invite kindred spirits along on the hunt. Source: Adapted from PantryParatus.com.
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hristopher Nyerges, of Pasadena, California, author of Guide to Wild Food and Useful Plants and Foraging California, has spent 40 years teaching others to find free food safely as part of an ongoing curriculum (SchoolOfSelf-Reliance.com). He knows, “Wherever you live, common weeds and native plants can supplement food on the table.” He particularly likes to use acorns as a food extender, grinding them into a powder and mixing it 50/50 with flour to make bread and pancakes. For greens, he likes lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album), a weed that crowds out native plants, but is easily found, nutritious and versatile. He uses the leaves like spinach and adds the seeds to soup or bread batter. He likens it to quinoa. Nyerges characterizes himself as a lazy gardener. “Forget having a tra-
ditional lawn. Grow food, not grass,” he says. “I like plants that take care of themselves and then of me.” Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) are good edible ground covers. Purslane leaves add a lemonpepper crunch. “If the neighbors complain, plant some nasturtiums—they’re pretty and good to eat, too,” he notes. Varieties of cactus, like the prickly pear, are also edible; remove the thorns and cook the pads with tofu or eggs. “I’m all for using technology, but know how to get by without it, too,” Nyerges advises. “There’s no such thing as total self-sufficiency. What we can be is self-reliant and knowledgeable users. Begin by learning and applying one thing.” He’s found, “There aren’t directions to follow; the path to selfreliance is different for each person.” natural awakenings
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Musician with a Cause Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind by Meredith Montgomery
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inger-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers for local environmental nonprofits. “Early on, we recognized that we could not only fill a room, but also raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups we believe in,” says Johnson. Then, as he started playing larger venues, “I realized the power of touring to connect our fans with local nonprofits in every town we played.” Johnson and his wife, Kim, also founded two environmentally focused charitable foundations, and during the past five years, all of his tour proceeds have been donated to them, in turn going to hundreds of environmental education nonprofits worldwide. The enabling commercial success began in
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2001 when his debut album successfully established this Oahu, Hawaiian’s trademark mellow surf-rocker style. Since then, he’s released five more studio albums, including the most recent, From Here to Now to You. “While I have so much gratitude for the support our music receives, for me, music has always been a hobby, a side thing. It grew into a way to work in the nonprofit world. Being engaged in environmental education almost feels like my real job, and the music’s something we’re lucky enough to provide to fund related causes,” says Johnson. As the size of his audiences grows, so does the size of his potential environmental footprint. On the road, Johnson’s team works with the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance to fuel all tour trucks, NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
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greenliving buses and generators. Comprehensive conservation efforts including refillable water bottle stations, plus organic cotton T-shirts and reusable or biodegradable food service ware are standard at his shows. “We try to be environmentally conscious every step of the way,” says Johnson. “Our record cases and posters use recycled paper and ecofriendly inks. We record albums in my solar-powered studio. It’s an ongoing learning process and conversation as we find even better ways to do things.” Johnson’s team often requests increased recycling efforts and use of energy-efficient light bulbs at venues, advancing long-term eco-changes everywhere they perform. He explains, “Our thinking is that once they change the light bulbs for us, they’re not going to go back to the old light bulbs after we leave. Many venue managers tell us they have stuck with the improvements because they realize that they’re easy to do.” Marine pollution and single-use plastics are issues high on the musician’s environmental list, but the topic he’s most passionate about is food. In his home state of Hawaii, 90 percent of food is imported. “The idea of supporting your local food system is a big deal in our family and we take that point of view on the road because it’s a vital issue anywhere you go,” he says. At each tour stop, all of the band’s food is sourced within a specific radius. Johnson also works with radio stations to promote regional farming, helping to build community and fan awareness of the benefits of supporting local farms. At home, Johnson has solar panels on the roof and drives an electric car. The entire family, including three children, participates in recycling, worm composting and gardening. “It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says. The Swiss Family Robinson is one of the family’s favorite books. “We love
figuring out ways to apply ideas,” he remarks. “For our first water catchment system, we got 50-gallon drums previously used for oil and vinegar from a bread bakery and attached spigots. The kids were so excited to watch them fill the first time it rained.” Johnson finds that all of the facets of his life work together. For example, “Music is a social thing for me. I get to share it with people. Surfing is where I find a lot of balance; it’s a more private time. But I also come up with lyrics and musical ideas while I’m surfing.” Johnson’s approach to inspiring all generations to be conscious of the environment is to focus on the fun, because it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the big picture. Understanding that his own kids are among the future stewards of planet Earth, he works diligently to instill values of creativity and free thinking. Johnson reflects, “When I look at things that are in the world now that we would have never dreamed possible when we were growing up, I recognize how much can change in one generation. Looking for answers that aren’t there yet—things nobody’s thought of—that’s what’s going to solve problems.”
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or many, handwritten letters bundled with ribbon, pressed flowers and fading photographs have been replaced by emails, computerized cards and digital images, with the notable exception of scrapbooks. A scrapbook, done right, is a memorabilia treasure chest. Pages are embellished, decorated and personalized to bring memories alive. Pets get to strut their stuff, too. Mary Anne Benedetto, author of Write Your Pet’s Life Story in 7 Easy Steps, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, says that no matter the species, each pet has special qualities or quirks and a tale to tell. Liisa Kyle, Ph.D., founder of CoachingForCreativePeople.com, in Seattle, Washington, also trains candidates for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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“The pup comes to me at 8 weeks old and moves on a year or more later,” says Kyle. “It’s traditional, and a big deal, to give the dog’s new person a gift when the transfer is made. For the first pup, I made a memory book starting from his first days with us. Bright white paper behind each photo highlighted the contrast so the man, who had minimal vision, could see the pictures. People are curious about service animals, so he carries the book to show it around. It’s a fun way to educate people about the guide dogs program.” Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, based in Pardes Hana, Israel, says scrapbooking is a recurrent theme in the site’s forums. “Our members tend to be computer savvy and create online pages for their cats. Yet NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
many don’t want to give up the handson experience of scrapbooking; it gives them a special way to preserve memories of or create a long-lasting tribute for their beloved cats.” One member posted about a shadow box she’d made to display favorite toys and photos; another used camping-themed stickers around a photo of the cat napping in a kitty tent. “I started taking pictures of my Bernese mountain dog, Chance, when he first came to me,” says Yvette Schmitter, an entrepreneurial software programmer in New York City. “We dress in matching costumes like Fiona and Shrek, Princess Leia and Yoda, Mr. and Mrs. Claus. It’s a creative outlet after writing computer code all day and a good excuse to play together.” Schmitter places the photos in pre-made greeting cards and has a current mailing list that exceeds 250, including the doorman, neighbors, the vet and groomer, friends and family. “The deli guy told me he looks forward to each holiday just to see what we’ve come up with. That’s what motivates me; our fun photos can make somebody’s day better.”
Heather Post, owner of The Etiquette Seed, in Daytona Beach, Florida, specializes in coaching and speaking engagements. When her in-laws traveled to their summer home, she made a scrapbooklet for them. “It showed Sophie, our rescue terrier, at the door, window or in
the car, with rhyming captions that said she missed them.” Post sends similar photo “stories” to her daughter, Meghan, now in college; a cousin’s daughter even took Sophie’s Halloween photo to preschool for show and tell. Whichever forum we choose, stages and phases of a pet’s life can be celebrated with a lock of hair, paw print, obedience school certificate and lots of photos. After all, a pet is part of the family. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
Savvy Scrapbooking by Sandy Murphy Yvette Schmitter keeps her dog’s photo sessions short because, “Chance pouts after 20 minutes.” If a large dog looks intimidating, soften its appearance by adding a bright bandana, hat or goofy sunglasses. Liisa Kyle took weekly photos of a pup to show its growth. Joanna Campbell Slan, author of the Kiki Lowenstein Scrapn-Craft mystery book series, offers several additional tips. n Take photos from the pet’s eye level instead of from above. n For a dark-haired pet, use a contrasting background; a colorful blanket or pale wall makes it stand out. n Add texture by layering papers and adding trinkets and creative captions. n Notes from a groomer can make a cute addition. n Catalog the words a pet knows on a designated page. Go beyond the obvious command words.
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Webbing: Sharp objects ogs and cats have on the ground can injure just as many the webbing in between medical needs the toes on dogs. If the cut as humans. This means is severe, you will need to that injuries can happen, take your pet in for sutures including muscle tears Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM and antibiotics. You may and sprains. When these also find that gravel or injuries occur, your pet other foreign objects have become may begin to limp. Another cause of wedged in the toes of your pet, which limping, however, is arthritis. will cause pain and a limp.
Identify the Limp
If your pet seems to be walking with a limp, you want to examine the source of the limp. While sprains and strains are rare, if it is what is causing your pet to limp, he or she will be in pain. In older pets, arthritis is a more common cause of limping, and is not always painful to the touch. Unfortunately, arthritis is not something that will heal and go away. In younger pets, injuries and growth defects top the list for causes of limping.
Examination
If your dog or cat is limping, you will want to examine the area where you noticed the limping source is. You will want to start with the foot to make sure that there is not an injury there preventing him or her from walking normally. Toes: One cause for limping is a nail that has become cracked, split or damaged in any manner. There may not be any bleeding, so an examination is the only way to determine if there is any damage.
Pads: The pads on your dog or cat’s paws can become hardened and crack. The limp will be temporary, and your veterinarian will inform you of the best ways to remedy the pain. If the feet are not found to be the problem, you will want to have a veterinarian examine the bones and joints. Broken bones and inflamed joints are not always easy to identify. Your veterinarian will examine your pet with an X-ray machine and then give you the best course of treatment to relieve the pain. Please check back with us in the next issue of Natural Awakenings to learn more about pain and exercises that can be done to help. Source: Dr. Michel Selmer, of Advanced Animal Care Center, located at 260 Evergreen Ave., South Huntington. For more information, call 631-FOR-PETS (631-367-7387) or visit AdvancedCareForPets.com. See ad on page 2.
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e all know hard-charging young men that have their foot planted firmly on the accelerator. They claim that easing off would damage their career and be an admission of failure. They are wrong. Those enjoying early successes can grow up overstressed by trying to stay on the fast track at any cost. These alpha boys are doing what they think others want them to do. In many cases, they are influenced by subtle and overt pressures from parents, peers and celebrity lifestyles, as well as advertising and video games. As a consequence, these men, obsessed with superficial goals, are emotionally stunted, controlling and unable to form long-term relationships. The good news is that if they can recognize these symptoms and want to change, they may be ready to mature into an alpha wolf, a whole different kind of man. An essential catalyst for this change usually comes from experiencing personal wounding: being overlooked for a promotion, feeling redundant, losing a friend or status or perhaps sacrificing a former identity to parenthood. Ultimately, the true test is how he faces such failure and deals with his emotions without labeling himself as weak. The hallmark of mature manhood is how a guy acknowledges his diminishment, not how he manages success. When he stops hiding from himself, signs of his emerging as a mature hero, NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
an alpha wolf, will appear. He’ll recognize that he makes mistakes, absorb and acknowledge his vulnerability, admit he doesn’t know all the answers and become comfortable with this loss of control. These are the lessons a man must learn to become a more realistic, whole and three-dimensional individual. How he reacts to setbacks and takes responsibility for his actions molds character and helps him take his rightful place in society, rather than a false position. Instead of being obsessed by competing for things and one-upmanship in the material world like an alpha boy, the alpha wolf grows up by adding strong spirituality and compassion to his life skills. He sees the bigger picture, and by viewing people as friends rather than rivals, is better able to forge mature, loving relationships and be a better father. Our sons need to be exposed to emotionally intelligent role models and discussions of attendant values and traits. It’s not a simple or easy path, but it’s an essential process for boys and men that benefits them and everyone in their lives. Nick Clements is an inspirational speaker, workshop leader and author of a trilogy of books on male spirituality and rites of passage, including his recent novel, The Alpha Wolf, A Tale About the Modern Male. He also blogs on masculinity at HuffingtonPost.co.uk/nick-clements. Learn more at Nick-Clements.com.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Clinical Aromatherapy: An Introduction – 9am6pm. With Dr. Georgeann Dau, a doctorate in Natural Health Science who has been working in the field of Clinical Aromatherapy for 30 years. $185. 8 CE credits. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu. Somato Respiratory Integration Seminar – 10am2pm. SRI is a tool that you can use on your own to help you resolve stress in your daily life. A powerful way to deepen your healing process and connect with the basic rhythms that govern your life. Learn Stages 1-3 in detail with experiential exercises. Leave with a greater understanding of these Stages in your life and how to continue the work on your own. $95. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499. New York College Open House – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet Admissions staff, students and faculty, learn about accredited degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Now enrolling for Fall term. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
MONDAY, JUNE 2 Free Holistic Dinner and Heath Talk – 6:30-9pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 guests to come and dine with us for a complimentary health dinner talk. Learn the key essentials to living a healthy and more vibrant life naturally. Umberto’s Italian Restaurant, 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. RSVP, Bessi: 917-747-2795. AdvancedHolisticHealthCare.com. Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents on the South Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. 516-484-4993.
Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Therapeutic Methods for Spinal Orthopedic Disorders in Chinese Medicine – June 6-8. 10am5pm. With Visiting Professor Wei Yi Zong of The People’s Republic of China, known as the first person in China to treat orthopedic spinal disorders by using TuiNa massage/Chiropractic therapy. Can participate in all or some days. $235/day, $650/all 3 days. 6 CE credits each day. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
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, Dix Hills. 516-484-4993.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7 New York College Open House – 11am-1pm. Meet Admissions staff, students and faculty, learn about accredited degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Now enrolling for Fall term. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-3640808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
Cadaver Lab at Bridgeport University – 10am2pm. With Joseph Muscolino, DC. $165 (does not include ferry transportation round trip to and from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport). Ferry leaves at 8am. 4 CE credits. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
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Happy Healthy Yoga: An Exploration of Skeletal Anatomy & Joint Safety – 11:30am-6pm. With Jason Ray Brown. Meets May 17 (Lower Extremities), June 14 (Upper Extremities) & 28 (Axial Skeletal). Can attend all or some. Through lecture, discussion, partner exercises and experiential application explore the skeletal anatomy, soft-tissues and movements available joints and spinal column with a view toward increasing our conscious awareness of these structures, how they might get injured during yoga asana practice, and most importantly, how to keep them safe. $150/single day. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com.
Lomi Lomi – June 8 and/or June 22. 9am-4pm. With Daniel Litwin, LMT, NCTMB, who received his training in Lomi Lomi from the Sacred Lomi Group in Hawaii. This class is a 2 part series, but can take single day. $290/both sessions, $160/one session. 6 CE credits per session. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
MONDAY, JUNE 9 Deep Tissue Massage – Mondays, June 9-July 21. 5:30-8:30pm. 7-wk hands-on workshop with Marty Brownstein, LMT. $460. 21 CE credits. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – 3 weekends: June 6, 27 & July 11. Open to all 200-hr certified/ registered yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and professional childbirth educators. Learn the skills needed to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation techniques and childbirth preparation. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B
Life Tools for Emotional Clarity – June 9 & 23. 8pm. Discover tools to resolve past and present stressful experiences in your life. Learn to develop self-sufficiency and emotional resilience. Dr. Fred will take you through the primary tools that he has found to be easiest to learn and most effective when you are emotionally aggravated, stressed out
Lyme Disease Presentation – With Dr. Howard Robins at The Functional Forum’s conference. Manhattan. For info: 212-581-0101.
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Vacuum Cupping for Massage Therapists – 9am1pm. With Robin Choi, LAc. $95 if bringing own cupping set; add $40 if need to purchase cupping set. 4 CE credits. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-3640808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents 2 Mondays/month for parents on the North Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.
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The Road to Financial Independence Begins with a Few Simple Rules – 7-8pm. Join us to learn what you can do now to work towards your goals. Edward Jones, making sense of investing. Pure and Simple Health, LLC, 128 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre. Tracy Cleary: 516-203-7442.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Eliminate Headaches & Migraines Naturally – 6:30-8pm. In this exciting and thought provoking lecture by Dr. David L Pollack, learn how poor digestion, chronic inflammation and hormone imbalance are the leading contributing factors for chronic headache and migraine sufferers. Find out how to stop the pain and live headache free. The Creating Wellness Center of Commack, 66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack. RSVP: 631-462-0801. CreatingWellnessLI.com. Bereavement Parent Support Group – 7:309:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for bereaved parents 1 Tuesday/ month. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.
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classifieds HELP WANTED Looking for work in a meaningful and holistic practitioner office? Dr. Richter is looking for front office staff full time/part time please call 516-282-0310 or email resume to cardiodontal@aol.com. Part-Time Advertising Sales Representatives with experience and who understand targeted marketing. Be part of our growing Natural Awakenings community. If you are a self-motivated, organized, computer savvy, go getter who has the desire to make money, like talking on the phone (and face to face time), enjoys working from your home and from the road, and have previous ad-sales experience with at least 10-15 flexible day-time hours per week to sell, we would love to talk to you. Please send your resume to Kelly@naturalawakeningsmag.com. Pay is commission, plus bonuses. Pilates studio and Wellness Center looking for Pilates Instructors and Yoga Instructors located in Woodmere, NY. Looking for someone who is trained in all Pilates apparatus. Yoga and Pilates instruction needs to have experience with all levels of fitness. Please Email: HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com with information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child through support groups, art therapy, a grief hotline and special workshops, needs volunteers to help with various projects. Karen Flyer, Executive Director: 484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.
SERVICES 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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THURSDAY, JUNE 19 New York College Open House – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet Admissions staff, students and faculty, learn about accredited degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Now enrolling for Fall term. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu. Body Dynamics – 8:15pm. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. For details: 516-822-8499.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Lomi Lomi – 9am-4pm. See June 8 listing. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-9227337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.
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Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents 2 Mondays/month for parents on the North Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.
Happy Healthy Yoga: An Exploration of Skeletal Anatomy & Joint Safety – 11:30am-6pm. With Jason Ray Brown. See June 14 listing. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com.
Life Tools for Emotional Clarity – 8pm. See June 9 listing. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Dinner Talk: Live Free of Pain and Stress – 6:309:30pm. Discover a life free of back and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica and more. Learn why doctors, chiropractors and therapists recommend this all-natural Spinal Rejuvenation Therapy. Learn how this care helps resolve a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Lecture and demonstration by Dr. Michael Berlin of The Family Wellness Center. Free. La Famiglia Restaurant, 641 Old Country Rd, Plainview. RSVP: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.
markyourcalendar JUNE 26-29 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCE ORGANIZATION 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE Featuring alternatives such as Home Schooling, Educational Resource Centers, Alternative Schools, Democratic schools, Montessori, Waldorf. Charters. Keynote will include Summerhill School’s Zoe Neill Readhead and Brooklyn Free School; 60 amazing workshops. Group, student and home school rates starting at $100 for 4 days! Child care. Tesla will do limo service from the LIRR! Last year people came from 25 states and 10 countries. “I attended my first AERO conference last year and it was the first time I felt such a profound sense of belonging to a community of educators.” Alex, Puerto Rico LIU/Post, Brookville • 516-621-2195 JerryAero@aol.com • EducationRevolution.org
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SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Myofascial and Deep Tissue Release and Stretching Techniques of Psoas, Iliacus and Core Muscles – 9am-6pm. 9With Gerald Basile, LMT, BCSI. Registration $150 by June 13; $175 thereafter. 8 CE credits. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu. Carol’s Holistic Health Expo Plus Cross-Referral Event – 11am-5:30pm. Free Chair Massage and Health Consults, Cardiac Testing with insurance card, advanced energy healings, etc. Highly skilled holistic doctors and practitioners; great speakers 12-5:30pm. Nanci Deutsch, Holistic Radio Show Host, Keynote Speaker on The Amazing Power of Intuition to Create Extraordinary Lives and How to Create Healthy, Conscious, Loving Relationships. $7 admission. Limited vendor tables and speaker spots available. VFW Albertson, 155 Searingtown Rd. Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270, CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Free Holistic Dinner and Heath Talk – 6:30-9pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 quests to come and dine with us for a complimentary health dinner talk. Learn the key essentials to living a healthy and more vibrant life naturally. Umberto’s Italian Restaurant, 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. RSVP, Bessi: 917-747-2795. AdvancedHolisticHealthCare.com. Sibling Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support groups meetings for adult siblings on the North Shore. Groups for siblings ages 5-10 and 11-17 also available. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.
ongoingevents 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. Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net. YourPsychicSelf.net. 21-Day Detox – Lose weight, boost energy, destress, 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: 516-676-0200. Info@IntegrativeHealthManhasset. com. GirlfriendCleanse.com. Free Arthritis Aquatics Classes – Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that provides information and support to all of those with arthritis. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Garden City & Saf-T-Swim, Bellmore. For info & appt, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. MetroPhysicalTherapy.com. Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Veterans – 9am-6pm. Dr. Gina Marino has extended an offer of care for one full year for any U.S. military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge, with presentation of their service certificate. 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. 516-221-3500. GMDC93@aol.com. Align-Me.com. Free Fall Prevention & Balance Testing – Are you at risk of falling? Program provides all seniors the opportunity to test their balance and see if they are at risk of falling. Falling is not a normal part of aging. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Garden City, Great Neck, Roslyn, Bellmore, Kew Gardens & Rocky Point. For info & appt, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. MetroPhysicalTherapy.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. Free Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes – Mon-Fri. For all levels: balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Sponsored by the nonprofit, Medicare’s Healthways. Garden City, Kew Gardens, Port Washington & Roslyn Harbor. For details, including to see if eligible & class times, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. MetroPhysicalTherapy.com. Kripalu Yoga/Stretch, Chair Yoga & Thai Yoga Bodywork – Super-therapeutic, energizing yet rejuvenating sessions. TYB: gentle stretching, palming, thumbing on back, belly, seated, side-lying. Beginners welcome. 15% off first session. Great Neck, Port Washington, Plainview. Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com. Seeking Participants for an Independent Research Study Regarding Massage Therapy – Be a part of the
growing data of research regarding massage therapy. Massage is offered to participants at a drastically reduced rate. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness Studio, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868. HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com. Three Phases to Optimal Health – Dr. Danielle Roberts presents life-changing information to kick start your enlightened optimal lifestyle journey. Call for details. $100 for all three lectures. Bring a friend and get half off. Integrative Health Center & Spa, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
Yoga with Angela – 6-7:30pm. Join Angela Strynkowski for an authentic yoga experience. All levels welcomed and encouraged. 1st class free; $15. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Mon. An ongoing group for men with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For young women with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077. Meditation – 8:15-9:15pm. Join Jessica Saraswati for a peaceful meditation session, followed by an enlightening satsang. Beginners welcomed and encouraged. 1st class free; $10. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Shala, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.
Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com.
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Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. For beginners or those looking to deepen their practice. Gently guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of our crystal Tibetan singing bowl, designed to awaken your Third Eye. 1st class free; monthly memberships available; $10. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.
Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
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Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, Mon-Thurs. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com. Ashtanga Yoga – 9:30-11am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Shine Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. With Stacey Lynn. For all levels. Explore your breath, your inner voice, your physical body. You will radiate and shine like the sun. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1:30-3pm. An ongoing group for women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077. Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Class 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. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Classical Hatha Yoga – 5:15-6:30pm. With Jessica Saraswati. All levels welcomed and encouraged. $15. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Shala, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.
Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Walkers-3yrs. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com.
YinYasa – 9:30am. Also Wed, 4:30pm & Sat, 9am. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Shine with Infrared Therapy – 10:30-11:45am. With Stacey Lynn. Class incorporates the principals of Shine Yoga with use of the Biomat which is an FDA approved, warm infrared, amethyst crystal mat. A deeply healing experience allowing you to shine from the inside out. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. A morning group for women who have a genetic mutation for breast cancer (BRCA+). Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077. Community-Open Level Yoga – 11:30am12:30pm. Donation. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Class 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. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com.
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Inspired & Empowered Living Radio Show – 6pm. Learn how you can be inspired and empowered in your daily life. Join Nanci Deutsch and her accomplished guests as they coach, educate and motivate you. On W4HC, HealthCafeLive.com. Facebook: InspiredAndEmpoweredLivingRadioShow. Mother & Daughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Ages 9 and up. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Kundalini Yoga – 6:45-8:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Learn about a cutting-edge weight loss program that will specifically show you how to lose weight and keep it off for life. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499.
Wednesday Free Energy Healing For Chemo/Radiation Patients – By appt only. 2nd Wed. Kiyra Artisse, Master Energy Healer, offers free energy healing to cancer patients, currently going through chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Success & Harmony, Merrick. Space limited; for appt: 516-945-0919. SuccessAndHarmony.org. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. For women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077. Pre/Post Natal Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Reiki Circle & Meditation – 12-1pm. $20/dropin. Healing Studio at Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. To register: 516-509-5630. Jae313@optonline.net. Bodhi Meditation Class – 1-2:30pm. With Ni Nan Gilbert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/mind and unleash the creative power within you. Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mental clarity, focus and inspiration. Free. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport. Nan: 516-442-7408. NiNanHealing.com. YinYasa – 4:30pm. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Class 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. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Kids Yoga – 5pm. Ages 5-8. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 5:30-7pm. An evening group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.
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Pilates Mat Class – 6pm. Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class that will strengthen and lengthen your body. Change your body with the right kind of workout and feel great doing it. $25-$30. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. To reserve a spot 516-792-0868 or HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com. Shine Healing/Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. No prior experience with yoga or meditation required. When the mind is full of noise, and needs to empty, you need not look further than yourself, stillness is within you, simply one breath at a time. NEED LOCATION! 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. YourPsychicSelf.net. Meditation – 7-8pm. For beginners or those looking to deepen their practice. Gently guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of our crystal Tibetan singing bowl, designed to awaken your Third Eye. 1st class free; monthly memberships available; $10. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com. Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Likeminded community focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. 516-924-1168. HolisticMomsSouth@gmail.com. HolisticMoms.org. New & Potential Patient Workshop – 8-9:30pm. Learn all about Network Care’s extraordinarily gentle method that combines light-touch neurological and energy work to help to resolve all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your spine and nerves. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Free. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register in advance: 516-822-8499.
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Healthy Happy Hour – 4th Thurs. We are raffling off a wellness party for you and your friends each month. Integrative Health Center & Spa, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. RSVP: 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com. Shine Yogaroma – 10:30-11:45am. For all levels. Each week a Young Living essential oil is chosen for exploration. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to promote healing. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. 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. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
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Gluten-Free Lecture – 12-1pm. 3rd Thurs. Recommended donation $20. Integrative Healing Center & Spa, 403 Main St, Ste 1, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com. Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1-2:30pm. A daytime group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077. YogArt – 4:30-5:30pm. Class allows kids to express themselves through the practice of yoga and creating art. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Yin Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com. Meditation – 8:15-9:15pm. Join Jessica Saraswati for a peaceful meditation session, followed by an enlightening satsang. Beginners welcomed and encouraged. 1st class free; $10. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Shala, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.
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Cancer Support Group – 9-11am. Call for specific dates. 6-wk program designed to empower women with knowledge while on their journey to kicking cancer’s ass. $480. Drop-in complimentary class last week of each month 9-10am. Must reserve spot. Integrative Healing Center & Spa, 403 Main St, Ste 1, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com. 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: 516-670-9332 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. 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 & Operation Splash. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. With Kimberly. Class 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. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation series based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitio-
ner: 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. ToriQuisling.com.
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Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. YinYasa – 9am. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. 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. Info@BNFYoga.com. BNFYoga.com. Family Yoga – 10-10:45am. 1-9 yrs. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Bodhi Meditation – 10-11am. With Ni Nan Gilbert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/ mind and unleash the creative power within you. Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mental clarity, focus and inspiration. Ni Nan Healing Art Center, 2326 Merrick Rd, Merrick. 516-442-7408. NiNanHealing.com. Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. For beginners or those looking to deepen their practice. Gently guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of our crystal Tibetan singing bowl, designed to awaken your Third Eye. 1st class free; monthly memberships available; $10. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com. Self Esteem Workshop – 11am-12pm. 4-session workshop to help people develop a healthier sense of self. Learn how to challenge your present thoughts and replace unhealthy ones with more positive ones. Workshop utilizes cognitive techniques to challenge thoughts and behaviors. Change your thinking to change your life. $25. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.org. Women in Mid-Life Discussion & Support Group – 11:15am-12:15pm. Join other women to talk about this exciting but complex developmental stage in life. Support and discuss issues around menopause, life changes, relationships, sexuality in mid-life, finding a new passion and more. Group runs in 10 session segments. $20/class. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.org. Yoga 101 Workshop – 1:30-3pm. Last Sat. Focuses on the foundational yoga poses, providing individualized, detailed instruction, designed to prepare you to make the most of any yoga class at Om Sweet Om. $20. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.
Ni Nan Healing Art Center 2326 Merrick Road, Merrick 516-442-7408
Personalized Accupuncture, Energy Healing, Chinese Herb and Bodhi Meditation are all available an d Ni Nan Healing Art Center in Merrick. Accupuncture for all needs including, stomach upset, Accupuncture facial, fertility, pain and more. See ad on page 29.
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cleaning services All Clean Long Island Inc Michelle Spadafina Massapequa Park NY 11762 Nassau and Suffolk County 516-987-8388 Allcleanlongisland.com
All Clean Long Island provides cleaning services for your home and office. Using only a Holistic system of Organic, Pet and Human friendly products, we provide an efficient service for all your cleaning needs. Customizing every job for the specific needs of our customers is important to us in order to guarantee that every job is performed to your satisfaction. See ad on page 17.
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Karen Flyer Office: 516-484-4993, Fax: 516-484-4885 Karen@CopeFoundation.org CopeFoundation.org COPE: is a grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. COPE offers support groups for parents and siblings, alternative healing therapies, and a grief hotline. COPE also offers a free weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 dealing with a major loss. For more information, please contact Karen Flyer at karen@copefoundation.org.
CLEANSING CONCEPTS
309 Madison St., Suite 4, Westbury 516-640-5322 • CleansingConceptsInc.com Private, safe, comfortable. Lose weight, gain energy, improve skin & sleep, and help reduce the risk of disease. Spa-like atmosphere. Feel completely relaxed. Pre-Post cleanse nutrients provided. See ad on page 23.
doctors BRAIN SYNERGY
chiropractor CENTER For THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Dr. Gina Marino • Wantagh 516-221-3500 • Align-Me.com Dr. Marino utilizes a combination of gentle Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments, Reiki and Bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your system, restore flexibility and ensure optimum vitality. See ad on page 31.
Dr. Esther Jimenez, DC 180 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Center 516-868-8100 Brain-Synergy.com Brain Synergy integrates a holistic, drug-free, effective, non-invasive approach that evaluates and balances the many neurological and metabolic imbalances that either cause or worsen disorders including ADD/ADHD, autism, stress disorders, migraines, sleeping difficulties and more. See ad on page 39.
pollack wellness center FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER
641 B Old Country Rd, Plainview 516-822-8499 NetworkWellnessCenter.com Our office helps people heal their bodies and their lives by doing light pressure points that blend advanced neurological, energy work, and life skills coaching to resolve all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from the body and mind naturally. See ad on page 15.
66 Commack Road #101, Commack 631-462-0801 • CreatingWellnessLI.com Dr. Pollack specializes in the practice of physical rehabilitation, herbal and nutritional medicine, and stress and weight management including non-invasive liposuction. He has extensive experience in healing digestive disorders (reflux, bowel issues, colitis, loose stools, etc.), joint and muscle pain, headaches, and many other common health concerns. His goal is to help as many people as he can to reach optimal health and avoid the “sick-care” system. See ads on pages 21 & 31.
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healing RECONNECT LONG ISLAND Rob & Anessa Koenig Hurricane Chiropractic Office 1 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton 631-338-9400 ReconnectLI.com
Experience the transformative power of Reconnective Healing to achieve improved physical, emotional and mental health. Beyond any energy healing technique you have ever encountered, Reconnective Healing is a powerful, hands-off process that accesses a comprehensive spectrum of energy, light, and information credited with bringing about a state of restored balance and wellness. Reconnect Long Island was established by practitioners Rob & Anessa Koenig to bring this important work to the East End. Your time for healing is now, schedule your appointment today. See ad on page 33.
holistic dentistry GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS
444 Community Dr., Suite 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of her dental wellness center is a wholebody approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relationship with. The practice incorporates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad on page 15.
long island center for healthier dentistry
260 East Main St, Suite 109, Smithtown 631-361-3577 • SmithtownSmiles.com Dr. Shvartsman provides State of the Art dental care with a commitment to patient comfort. He utilizes mercury-and heavy metal-free tooth conserving - minimally invasive restorative techniques as well as a Biomimetic Dental approach. Dentistry for holistic-minded patients is our focus. See ad on page 9.
NORTH SHORE COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY Dr. Jonathan Richter 310 East Shore Rd., Great Neck 516-282-0310
We welcome you to come in for a comprehensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the following services: Holistic Dental Care, Mercury-Free Dentistry, TMJ Disorder & Treatment,Treatment for Sleep Disorders, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Dental Implant, Sleep Apnea. Payment plans available. See ad on back cover.
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holistic health coach HEALTHY LIVING BY DENISE
516-241-7968 Info@HealthyLivingByDenise.com HealthyLivingByDenise.com Certified health coach specializing in helping women reduce cravings, increase energy levels, improve sleep and more. Individual health coaching, group workshops and corporate wellness programs available. Together, we will explore your specific concerns and discover the solutions needed for a lifetime of balance.
holistic wellness center PURE AND SIMPLE HEALTH
128 N Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre 516-203-7442 SimplyVibrant.com
“Wellness Made Easy” is our motto at Pure and Simple Health. The 3 reasons we lose our health are: we have too much of what our body doesn’t want (bacteria, yeast, etc.); we don’t have enough of what it needs (vitamins, minerals, etc.); and stress (physical, emotional or environmental). We help you detoxify and clean your system, nourish your body, and help you better adapt to stress, so you can experience gains in health that are dramatic and sustainable. See ad on page 11.
indoor environmental wellness HEALTHEHABITATS
1602 Lakeland Ave Bohemia, NY 11716 877-861-3662 BringHealthyHome.com Indoor Environmental Wellness™. We are the people that improve the air that you breathe, the water you drink, bathe, and cook with, and the surfaces you touch. See ad on page 13.
mediation CORY J. ROSENBAUM, P.C.
Cory Rosenbaum 1-855-491-Save NonToxicDivorce.com
Cory Rosenbaum is an expert at all forms of mediation and legal affairs. After resolving his own divorce mediating, without any litigation, he was able to find peace for himself, his exwife and most importantly his child. Cory wants to help others struggling with divorce proceedings utilizing a mediation process based on his existing expansive knowledge of divorce law in New York State. See ad on page 27.
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medical wellness center integrative healing center & spa 403 Main St. #1, Port Washington 516-676-0200 IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com
Specializing in detoxification and preventative health care. We are fully present in your visit so you feel safe, appreciated and heard All of our practitioners are I-ACT certified therapists. Only the best FDA-cleared Libby devices are utilized for our clients. The colon is the key to health. See ad on page 29.
midwife GAIA MIDWIFERY
Nassau & Suffolk Locations 866-239-5445 MidwifeDale@gmail.com • GaiaMidwives.com Personalized care through pregnancy, water birth, natural birth, well-woman gynecology, family planning. Many insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 21.
naturopathic INNER SOURCE NATURAL HEALTH 11 Stewart Ave, Huntington 631-421-1848 • InnerSourceHealth.com
Helping each patient realize their greatest health potential using the least disruptive recommendations possible to stimulate the innate ability of the body to heal itself. Inner Source Natural Health is staffed by the Naturopathic Doctors/Acupuncturists. As seen on the Dr. Oz show. See ad on page 4.
finker wellness
Bellmore 516-765-3272 • DrFinker.com Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personalized health care solutions for her patients. See ad on page 41.
NON-surgical liposuction OPEN CIRCLE HOLISTIC WELLNESS 8 Davison Plaza East Rockaway/Lynbrook 516-406-3005 OpenCircleWellness.com
Holistic Wellness focusing on detoxification of body mind and spirit. Offers Cavi-Lipo (non-surgical liposuction) far infrared sauna, foot detox, meditation instruction and intuitive counseling.
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pollack wellness center
1005 Glen Cove Avenue Glen Head, NY 11545 516-674-3388 DrMarlaFriedman.com Info@DrMarlaFriedman.com
66 Commack Road #101, Commack 631-462-0801 • CreatingWellnessLI.com Dr. Pollack specializes in the practice of physical rehabilitation, herbal and nutritional medicine, and stress and weight management including non-invasive liposuction. He has extensive experience in healing digestive disorders (reflux, bowel issues, colitis, loose stools, etc.), joint and muscle pain, headaches, and many other common health concerns. His goal is to help as many people as he can to reach optimal health and avoid the “sick-care” system. See ads on pages 21 & 31.
ozone therapy DR. HOWARD ROBINS
The Healing Center 200 W 57th St, Ste 807 New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 DrHowardRobins@gmail.com If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr. Robins – contact information above. See ad on page 63.
CLAIRVOYANT READINGS & CLASSES
516-423-1794 • Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net YourPsychicSelf.net Tori Quisling, MEd, offers Clairvoyant Readings, Psychic Development classes. Over 20 years experience, training at the Berkeley Psychic Institute, Tori assists you in deep spiritual answers, past lives, relationships and energy balance. See ad on page 27.
Utilizing the power of nutrition and psychological well being to help create empowered self growth, lasting change, healthy aging, and optimal wellness: body, mind and spirit. See ad on page 23.
LINDA ROSE, LCSW
Williston Park/Glen Head Locations 516-671-7786 Individual, couple and group sessions. Services offered include; arousal difficulties,erectile dysfunction,low libido,orgasm difficulties,premature ejaculation and infidelity. See ad on page 45.
reiki/energy healing 8 Davison Plaza East Rockaway/Lynbrook 516-406-3005 OpenCircleWellness.com
Intuitive counseling, Reiki/energetic healing, meditation instruction. Tina Martinez has a long history as a meditator and a healer (29 years). Each session is completely unique to the individual and is supported with the highest and purest intentions. See ad on page 35.
SUCCESSANDHARMONY.ORG 27 Merrick Ave, Merrick SuccessAndHarmony.org
SuccessAndHarmony.org offers multiple transformation coaching and energy healing including Reiki energy classes and healing, and Transformation, Vortex healing and Karuna Reiki. See ad on page 45.
schools PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist 585 Stewart Ave, Ste LL-50 Garden City, NY 11530 516-305-2581 C.Dortch@aol.com Integrating psychoanalytic psychotherapy with spirituality, to empower by learning self-awareness, and addressing emotional, psychological and spiritual health.
225 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City 516-742-3434 •waldorfgarden.org
Nursery through grade-12 private school. An innovative and holistic approach to educate and nurture with compassion, to balance towards wholeness, to challenge toward excellence and achievement. Our methods of teaching reflect an understanding of the growing child and acknowledge the spiritual origins of humanity. See ad on page 25.
veterinary ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Michel A. Selmer, D.V.M. 260 Evergreen Avenue South Huntington 631-367-7387 See ad on inside front cover.
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psychotherapy CHERIE DORTCH, LCSW
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY
1425 Merrick Avenue, Merrick 516-868-6835 • psoli.com
K-8 private school. Morning yoga, meditation, healthy and vegetarian eating. Individualized reading, writing, math. Volunteering and service; earning by doing. Rich in culture and diversity. Reasonable tuition. See ad on page 37.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. ~Aristotle
yoga absolute yoga
1 Guilles Lane, Woodbury 516-682-YOGA AbsoluteYogaStudio.com Two beautiful peaceful studios provide the perfect environment for the union of body and soul. 50+ classes per week in a variety of yoga styles and levels from beginner to energetic, strengthening warm Vinyasa yoga. We also offer kids, pre and post-natal yoga (yogi baby), restorative yoga, yoga for fertility, pilates and barre. See ad on page 53.
BREATHE N FLOW YOGA STUDIO
361b Atlantic Ave, Freeport 516-632-9626 BreatheNFlowYoga.com Family Yoga Studio specializing in Vinyasa Yoga, Prenatal, Restorative, Kids Yoga, Mommy & Me, Private/Semi-Private, Kids Parties and Workshops. Special donation-based Community Yoga classes offered Fridays at 4pm. Open 7 days a week offering a full range of classes in two studios and private changing/nursing area. Come feel the Flow. See ad on page 53.
OM SWEET OM YOGA 12 Irma Avenue, Port Washington 516-944-9642 OmSweetOmYoga.com
Be embraced by the warmth of community and be celebrated for who you truly are. Your home away from home,your refuge in a busy life. Here, your body is strengthened and soothed while your spirit is nurtured. See ad on page 52.
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