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Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease
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here have been many studies, some even done right here on Long Island, that link periodontal disease and heart disease. These studies often conclude that people that have gum disease are more likely also to have poor heart health, including heart attacks. Dr. Jonathan Richter Why does this happen? Experts believe that oral bacteria DDS, FAGD can escape into the bloodstream and injure major organs, including the heart. Your body’s reaction to bacteria and germs is an inflammatory response; that response engulfs the bacteria but leaves behind elevated inflammatory cytokines that can travel to major organs, including your heart. Thus periodontal disease, identified by inflammation, may increase inflammation throughout the body, which is an underlying problem in many diseases, not just heart disease. In 2009, the American Academy of Periodontology and The American Journal of Cardiology published a report about the relationship between heart disease and gum disease. At this point, cardiologists should be asking about any gum disease problems, and dentists are also advised to ask their patients about their heart health. Rather than leave this in your physician’s hands, as patients we MUST be proactive. Good dental hygiene, twice yearly prevention dental visits, choosing foods that fuel your body and steering clear of sugars are all things that you the patient can do to prevent inflammatory-based cardiac disease. Source: Dr. Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, of Cardiodontal. Offices in Great Neck and Manhattan. For more information, call 516-282-0310 or visit Cardiodontal.com. See ad on back page.
Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines
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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels. 16
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The Many Hats of Your Immune System by Dr. Diana D’Angelo
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e were taught when we were younger that our immune system fights off the “bad guys” in our body. While it is true that the immune system does this, after seven and a half years of higher education on how the human body works, it’s incredible to know how much more the immune system does. At this moment, your immune system is not only fighting off foreign invaders, but it’s also fighting off bigger “bad guys,” called “cancer cells,” balancing the production of specific hormones, aiding in healing your body of infections, aiding in mineral and vitamin regulation, eliminating unhealthy cells, regulating white blood cells and more. Your immune system is the best pharmacy around, and it’s packed with every antibody and chemical needed to fight off anything! In order for it to function at 100 percent, the immune system needs proper neurological signals to reach every part of it. When the neurological signals are interfered with, your body is more vulnerable to build infection and dysfunction. Dr. Diana D’Angelo works with Dr. Ray Omid, of Lighten Up Jericho, who is hosting a complimentary dinner and health talk on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. for you and your guests. While dinner is being prepared, he will speak about the three components to a 100-year lifestyle. If you are looking to build your health, prevent disease, reduce and eliminate medication, or find the cause of your health concerns, then you definitely want to attend this event! Seats are limited, so call Bessi Dion at 917-747-2795 to reserve your spot! See ad on page 3.
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A Gut Feeling: Anxiety and Depression
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Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health
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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid. The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the twoweek trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage. The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.
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id you know that most homes have monsters hiding under their beds and in their beds? Monsters, aka toxic chemicals, are waiting and hiding in most mattresses today. How do you know if these monsters are in your mattress? What are the different types of chemicals and what can they do to my family and me? Today, most mattresses, including inner-spring mattresses, incorporate memory foam into their structure. There are more than 60 different chemicals used to create a simple memory foam mattress. Since memory foam is highly flammable, many manufacturers add toxic flame retardants to help prevent the mattress from burning. There are more than 80,000 chemicals available in the U.S. Only 200 have been tested for safety and only five are actually regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Listed below are some of the worst materials that are known to be used in conventional mattresses: • Polyurethane foam (petroleum-based material that emits VOCs) • Formaldehyde (linked to asthma, allergies and lung cancer) • Flame retardants (linked to cancer and nervous system disorders), such as PBDEs, which were very recently banned in many countries. • Boric acid (roach killer) Debra Lynn Dadd, 25-year writer and blogger of toxic substances in household products, said, “If you are interested in things like organic food and natural beauty products, you should realize that you’re actually getting a greater exposure to toxic chemicals in your bed than anywhere else.” And there are strong indications from major institutions, including the Harvard School of Public Health, that brain disorders, such as autism, ADHD, and retardation, may be related to the “silent pandemic” of chemicals in our indoor and outdoor environments. So, what can you do to protect your family? Look for mattresses, pillows and bedding that are made with nontoxic ingredients. Question the manufacturer as to what it uses as a flame retardant; are there glues used in this product? Products claiming to be waterproof, wrinkle free, cooling or heating gels are big red flags. You want to find mattresses made from pure ingredients, like latex and bedding sourced from 100 percent cotton and wool. Pillows can use nontoxic ingredients, like wool, latex, buckwheat and kapok, which provides a down-like feeling while providing natural protection from mold, mildew and dust mites. You will discover quickly that removing chemicals from your sleeping environment won’t sacrifice comfort. Rather it will dramatically improve your sleep and your life. Source: Bliss Sleep Center. For more information, visit BlissSleepCenter.com. See ad on page 21. 20
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Licorice Root Reduces Dangerous Fat
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new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30. For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.
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Tongue Diagnosis Reveals Sleep Disorders
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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction. The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.
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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)
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Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp
Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future. Source: MyGreenApple.org
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U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops
Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-yearplus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.
Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of AgriBiotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”
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Y. NOJO is a humble, family-owned Japanese food delivery service that began in 2010. Like a Japanese specialty grocery store, but with more care, better foods and less hassle. Being that Japanese people have the world’s highest life expectancy and that Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world, those at N.Y. NOJO want to share the “Japanese way of eating” with their friends, neighbors and community. N.Y. NOJO staff members spend their time researching and carefully selecting their suppliers and foods to add to their assortment. They want to make sure that anything they bring to you is fresh, non-GMO and beneficial to your health. “I have come across a few Japanese food delivery services, but nothing like N.Y. NOJO,” says one local customer. “Because at N.Y. NOJO, they bring to you carefully selected Japanese groceries that are either organic and/or non-GMO and beneficial to your health while all being ever-so delicious.” N.Y. NOJO also provides same-day delivery for vegetables, fish and bread. Meaning, staff members pick up the vegetables from the farm, the fish from the fish market, the bread from their baker/pastry chef, and the same day, it is delivered to your door. So, they are not kidding when they say fresh! Japanese cuisine has been around for a long time in the U.S., but only sushi, ramen and deep-fried foods, like tonkatsu and tempura, are the dishes commonly known. However, you can’t even begin to imagine the repertoire of dishes that Japanese people eat on a daily basis that are delicious and healthy! By shopping at N.Y. NOJO, you will learn so much about the Japanese food culture and will be introduced to foods that you wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere. Also, the staff are well educated about the Japanese food culture, has extensive experience preparing Japanese dishes, and is more than happy to provide recipes and give you advice on how to prepare delicious meals, if you are ever in need of help. You will be eating toward a healthier, better life, and you will be introduced to a new food culture that you can share with your friends and family! Just like you, those at N.Y. NOJO care about where their food comes from and how it’s made; they can tell you where each item sold in their store came from and how it was made. Delivering you the most safe and fresh groceries is just one of N.Y. NOJO’s missions. Source: The founder of N.Y. NOJO, Todo Todoroki, is also the co-owner of a homecooking style Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in the East Village, called Umi No Ie (86 E. 3rd St., between 1st and 2nd Ave.); a man who truly knows the Japanese food industry in New York. For more information about Umi No Ie, call 646- 6541122 or visit DownTownUmiNoIe.com. For more information about N.Y. NOJO, call 516-769-1683, email Todo@NYNOJO.com, or visit Japanese-NYNOJO.com.
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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.” States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers. The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations. Source: The Christian Science Monitor
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others. Some systems include an additional stage to purify water, usually reverse osmosis (RO). RO is great technology, but drinking RO water is simply not healthy. It’s like drinking “dead water,” devoid of essential minerals our bodies need. The optimal solution for our drinking and cooking water is a system that filters, purifies and then re-mineralizes. A standout in the industry is provided by a company called PUR2o. This company is comprised of water treatment professionals, working with wellness and integrative practitioners, nutritionists, etc., that have created a five-stage system providing pure, clean great-tasting and very healthy water. But its expertise does not stop there. PUR2o also offers whole-house water treatment systems to protect all those also wanting to avoid poisonous chemicals beating on their skin while they bathe, shower or wash their clothes. Experts at PUR2o advise each client individually as to what is contaminating his or her incoming water supply, installing the correct equipment to efficiently rectify any problem. They take into consideration several parameters, including whether the water comes from a municipal source or a private well, the number of family members in the home, and the plumbing infrastructure, in order to estimate water
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patients from diseases like herpes 1, 2 and 6, shingles, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis B and C, HPV, diabetic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy, candidiasis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, macular degeneration, glaucoma, Oxygen’s reputation precedes it. The huand even AIDS. Recently, through the targeted man body is largely composed of it, most of use of ozone therapy, Robins was successful our metabolic energy production comes from in significantly reducing two patients’ Reflex it, and all our internal processes are regulated Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a painful condiDr. Howard Robins by it. In fact, we can’t live without it. When tion (also known as CRPS) that only worsens every cell is properly oxygenated, the immune system can over time to a tolerable level, which had never been done function and maintain itself relatively undisturbed. So, before. it’s clear that oxygen is an integral piece of the wellness puzzle, but what about ozone? Only one little molecule Despite such a stellar track record, ozone therapy is separates it from our beloved oxygen, yet the term is bound not usually the treatment of choice for those patients strugto leave many scratching their heads. The medical ozone gling with disease. When they come to Robins for help, it’s we speak of is known for ridding the body of toxins, eradiusually because every other doctor they have tried has been cating sickness, and giving hope to those who otherwise unable to offer relief. Some other countries legally mandate would have spent their lives riddled with chronic disease. the use of ozone in all pre-and post-op instances to prevent Together with oxygen, it just may be the disease-fighting infection; ours remains relatively in the dark, unaware of superhero you never knew existed. the benefits and impressive results of ozone. Would you believe that in Germany if a patient is not given the choice “Ozone acts like a super antioxidant and is a super between antibiotics and ozone treatment, his or her docdetoxifier that selectively, like a claw or glue, attaches to tor could be accused of medical negligence? As a founding and eliminates all viruses, fungus, yeast and mold, as well member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) as every form of bacteria, toxic metal and pathogen from and The International Association for Ozone in Healthcare the body,” explains Dr. Howard Robins, considered the and Dentistry (IAOHD), Robins has lectured around the foremost clinical expert in North America on bio-oxidative world on medical ozone’s benefits. therapy, who has been administering ozone therapy to pa Ozone therapy is remarkably safe when done cortients for more than 22 years. Just like clutter in life leads to rectly, but there are side effects—just not the kind you want diminished performance, the motley build-up of unwanted to avoid. “People fall asleep easier, sleep better, and have parasitic organisms in our bodies paves the way for disease more energy,” shares Robins. “Their nails and hair grow or causes it directly. longer, stronger and faster. Their complexion is healthier, Since 1990, Robins has administered more than and their blood circulates better.” 185,000 safe direct IV ozone therapy and major autohemotherapy treatments. By combining medical-grade O2 For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581(oxygen) and O3 (ozone gas) and safely delivering it into 0101. Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the body, over 45 thousand physicians in over 50 countries the use of ozone in North America, with more than 22 years across the world have successfully eliminated distressed of clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed.
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s fall arrives on Long Island, we face an exciting period. Winery time, as many refer to it. With more than 60 vineyards that flourish throughout the Island’s East End, and more than 30 wineries that open their doors to visitors, Long Island is the PERFECT place to enjoy wine. Take a tour through one of the local tour companies, which will drive you safely from one winery to the next while you sample Long Island’s latest award-winning wines. Tours can include fascinating cellar tours, during which you learn how Long Island’s gifted vintners have perfected their craft. Going on your own? Always make sure to check winery schedules for special events and entertainment. Most wineries have wonderful bands and picnic spaces, and are often great for full-family excursions. The restaurants out in Eastern Long Island are tremendous, with a Natural Awakenings Long Island staff favorite being Cooperage Inn, in Riverhead. If you want to spend an entire weekend, there are wonderful, small local inns and B&Bs, which provide quaint places to stay while enjoying time on the East End. With small boutiques and a large brand-name outlet center, there is also enjoyable shopping to be done. The East End of Long Island also offers museums, the Riverhead Aquarium, tall-ship day cruises aboard schooner ships, and lighthouse tours.
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Is Acupuncture Right for Your Pet?
Does
Acupuncture Work for Pets in Pain?
Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM
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cupuncture is a holistic approach to treat a variety of problems in humans. The benefits do not stop there, however. Many animals, including pets, see therapeutic benefits from pain to digestive problems. Dogs and cats see the most benefit from acupuncture in both gastrointestinal and neurological conditions. The veterinarian may suggest acupuncture as the primary form of treatment, or it can be used in addition to other treatment methods. Many pet owners will seek acupuncture treatments for their pets in addition to Western medicine. If your pet has a broken leg, it would be ideal to have the leg set and then use the acupuncture after to promote healing and reduce pain. Veterinarians that specialize in acupuncture know how to integrate the holistic approach into the standard health plan for your pet.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
A certified veterinary acupuncturist will insert hair-thin needles into the skin at specific points around the body. It is virtually painless when done by an experienced certified veterinary acupuncturist. Inserting the needles is thought to correct imbalances and restore the flow of energy, called qi (pronounced “chee”), throughout the body. Acupuncture causes the release of natural painrelieving chemicals in the body called endorphins as well as serotonins. The release of these natural chemicals act like pain killers, which will not only provide pain relief, but also will result in relaxing and calming effects causing your pet to 32
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“feel good.” Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine believes that where there is pain, there is stagnation of blood and/ or qi. Inserting the needles at specific points will directly help to provide a free flow of blood and/or qi, and relieve the pain and cause increased blood flow and circulation to the area affected. Inserting the needles at specific points will also cause the release of these naturally occurring pain relievers and “feel-good” chemicals to cause your pet to relax and reduce anxiety from the pain.
What Does Acupuncture Treat?
There are many areas where acupuncture can be beneficial. Below is a list of some of them: n Gastrointestinal problems n Respiratory problems n Neurological disorders (including epilepsy) n Musculoskeletal disorders n Reproductive disorders n Metabolic disorders n Allergies n Urinary disorders n Dermatological disorders
Before having acupuncture performed on your pet, you will want to consult with a certified veterinary acupuncturist. You want to make sure he or she has proper training and experience with your pet’s complications. The vet should also perform a thorough exam and outline a plan for treatment. Not all pets are good candidates for acupuncture, and your veterinarian should tell you what the prognosis will be. You will want to weigh the price of the treatments against the quality of care to see if it will be a worthwhile investment. Rarely does a condition only need one treatment session. If improvement is seen, it will be worth the price for the future sessions.
When Should Acupuncture NOT Be Administered?
Just because acupuncture can be beneficial does not mean that it is ideal for all pets. It is important to know that some animals should not have acupuncture treatments performed. These are a few limitations that are put on candidates: n Pregnant pets should only receive acupuncture if they are prepared for labor n Acupuncture will interact with some prescription medication n Pets that are currently ill should be treated with antibiotics prior to acupuncture n If the degenerative disease has progressed immensely, acupuncture should only be used as symptomatic relief. While it is not a cure-all, acupuncture can be just as beneficial to pets as to their human counterparts. This link may help you to find a certified veterinary acupuncturist in your area: tcvm.com/ Resources/FindAtcvmPractitioner.aspx. 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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Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.
Notice Feelings and Sensations
Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress
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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.
Build Relationship with Breath
Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. 34
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Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.
Cultivate Sensory Awareness
Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.
Practice Moments of Quiet
Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.
Send Well Wishes
The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’” Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.
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Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse
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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.
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Reframe Care
When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.
Redefine Assistance
“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”
Ask for Help
“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching. com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”
Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage. August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and
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behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.
Nurture through Nourishment
More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same healthboosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music. 38
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Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often.
Online Help for Caregivers AlzheimersSpeaks.com Radio show, blogs, free webinars and resource directory CaregiverAction.org Advocacy, peer support and other practical information CarePages.com Free patient blogs connect friends and family CaringBridge.org Share views and receive support LotsaHelpingHands.org Coordinates ways to address specific needs by those rallying to help ShareTheCare.org Join in organizing a healing team and/ or support system TheCaregiverSpace.org Free social network to share experiences, find critical resources, cope with stress and learn to fulfill care partner roles most effectively CaregivingWife.com Helps caregivers solve problems, learn survival tips and improve the care partners’ relationship NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
Stand for Exercise
Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.
Commune with Spirit
August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.
Notice Blessings
La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life
Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist
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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.
What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will 40
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likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emoNaturalAwakeningsLI.com
tional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.
What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.
How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.
How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.
Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?� Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love. Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.
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Three Herbs for
Autumn Ailments by Gina Marie Cronin
T Blossom into Yoga Melody Owens “My love for yoga runs deep,” says cover artist Melody Owens, a longtime yoga teacher and practitioner. Blossom into Yoga was the featured artwork for a fundraiser Owens and the painting’s model organized for Me Siento Nuevo, a yoga community in Peru started by a mutual friend serving in the Peace Corps. While Owens enjoys painting with the luminescent colors of oils, she has a special love for black-and-white art, especially through a medium developed by one of her first teachers, combining pencil, charcoal and an erasable acrylic paint called liquid lead. The artist has used it to paint portraits of classic beauties like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, creating a photorealistic look that recalls the elegance and glamour of vintage Hollywood. A mostly self-taught artist, Owens apprenticed with several renowned artists in her home state of Utah before opening her own studio teaching art in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, she lives in Newport Beach, California, where she hopes to open up a wellness/art center to combine her passions for yoga and art. In addition to creating fine art portraits, Owens paints freelance and commissioned works for clients across the United States. View the artist’s portfolio at MelodyOwensArt.com. 42
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he shifts that come along with the onset of autumn can cause a variety of physical and emotional stresses. Whether it’s the back-to-school rush or the dropping temperatures, anxiety and flu can come about making the seasonal transition even more dramatic. Instead of automatically opting for pharmaceuticals or over-the-counter drugs—which can have unwanted side effects—bring it back to nature with time-tested herbal remedies.
Lavender
If restlessness and worry is getting in the way of your productivity, this fragrant purple shrub from mountainous areas of the Mediterranean can ease your nerves. There is a reason why it’s one of the most popular scents found in soaps, lotions and body sprays. Aromatherapists hail lavender for its ability to fight depression, anxiety and insomnia, thanks to its essential oil, which is extracted from the fresh flowers. Research can attest to its calming properties, as the aroma is found to have a sedative effect when inhaled. With some deep breathing and a spritz of lavender, you can experience tranquility.
Peppermint
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the common cold, stomach upset or stress headaches, this minty leaf—indigenous to Europe—has got you covered. The leaves and stems contain a volatile oil, called menthol, which is a decongestant known to loosen phlegm; relieving cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. In addition to being antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, it eases gastrointestinal issues by relaxing the stomach muscles and improving digestion. Its calming and anesthetic properties can also relieve stress, muscle tension and headaches. A mug of warm peppermint tea is the perfect way to conclude a long day.
Green Tea
Another issue that many people face during autumn is weight gain, due to decreased physical activity and a higher caloric intake. However, when paired with moderate exercise and a balanced diet, the catechins in green tea—a brew cherished since ancient Chinese times—can help speed your metabolism and reduce cravings. These catechins are bioactive substances that are antioxidant, antibacterial, and even anticarcinogenic; aiding further in decreased LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduced blood sugar levels among diabetic patients. Enjoy two to three cups of this heart-healthy tea daily in place of your morning coffee or fattening snacks to stay in shape year round. Like with any product you intend to use topically or orally, quality is key. Make sure to get 100 percent organic
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and pure oils or teas to ensure maximum benefit. If you are using an essential oil topically, make sure to put only a couple drops in a carrier oil (e.g., jojoba oil), as it is highly concentrated. The aforementioned herbs have been cherished for millennia and continue to be widely embraced to this day for their deeply therapeutic properties; helping you holistically adapt to the changes in your life. Gina Marie Cronin is a staff writer for Natural Awakenings and spent time this winter in Peru learning more about the utilization of herbs
on’t miss out by thinking the summer is over and so is all that beautiful produce you have been growing. September is a great month to plant for a November or later harvest. You can turn a 4x4 bed into a pumpkin patch; just start them indoors first. This will allow your summer crops to stay where they are. Start your broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage indoors as well. In a few weeks, you can sow your spinach and lettuces directly in the ground. Done with squash? If so, pull the squash and plant a fall crop or an overwinter crop, especially if you’re closing it in with cloaks. That goes for any summer plants. Anything that gets disease, or is just spent, pull and compost. Plant greens of all kinds, because they love the cool weather. If you are all done with producing veggies, you could also just plant cover crop seed to help build a better organic soil.
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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa
Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.
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Other popular Indian e are now Indian dishes offer vegetables, such as okra seeing 20 tantalizing options in seedpods (eaten as a percent non-Indian customers a vegetable-rich diet. curried entrée or side dish and also used to in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, thicken stews and soups), fenugreek leaves and aromatic seeds from the pea branch of Patel Brothers, the largest family have become common American Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usucrops. Tindura, a gourd used in curry, ally, new customers come in with an and daikon, often eaten raw in salads Indian recipe and we help them find or seasoned as stuffing in flatbread, are the ingredients.” relatively new here. “By eating a larger variety of Indian Veggies vegetables, consumers benefit from an Vegetarianism has been a way of life in increased array of vital nutrients and speIndia for millennia. Some Indian vegetacialized phytochemicals that have healbles may already seem familiar; winter ing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald melon, or white pumpkin, for example, Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturois a squash that cooks and tastes like its pathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He orange counterpart. Eggplants native to advises against overcooking vegetables to India are egg-shaped and smaller than maintain their nutritional qualities. the American variety; they cook in less Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is time and have a less bitter taste.
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probably one of the most underappreciated Western foods, yet studies on mice sponsored by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia, and the Chinese government show that it contains four compounds that are effective in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.
Indian Spices
Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal
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toes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste.
Spicy Indian Family Recipes
Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil.
Basic Okra
Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.
3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions. Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish
Bitter Gourd 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 bitter gourds 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely 2 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp turmeric Sea salt to taste Wash and trim bitter gourd ends.
Maash Daal 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions. Add ginger and garlic, spices and toma-
Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces. Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness). Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd. Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt. Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.
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continued from page 44… of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to adding spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends
EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.
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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”
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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant mo-
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are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.
tion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”
Flexibility
One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There NaturalAwakeningsLI.com
Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”
Improved Relationships
When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.
Spirituality and Connectedness
“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies
Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.
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Om Sweet Om
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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper
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palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.
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ing our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is well-suited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful. Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.
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Yoga Poses to Heal Aches
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Restorative Yoga & Aroma Oils Workshop – 2pm. Jamie will guide students into supported long-held restorative yoga postures designed to calm the body and mind, using gentle hands-on adjustments and soothing aromatherapy oils. Variety of essential oils available to explore. $50/day of, $45/early registration. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 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. Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm. 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Fuel the Soul Yoga Teacher Training Begins – Deepen your passion, learn to teach and unlock the secrets to a powerful practice that fuels the soul. 200-hr yoga teacher training. 188 Merrick Rd, Merrick. For more info & pricing: 516-379-0810. FuelTheSoul.com.
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Yoga Nidra with Evangeline Houlihan – 1pm. A simple guided meditation technique that is practiced while lying down on the floor in a supine position (savasana or corpse pose). While the body is very still and relaxed, the mind is aware as you listen to the voice of the teacher guiding you through the meditation practice. $20/person. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 COPE Walk – 11am-1pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child. Long Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Dr. For more info, Executive Director Karen Flyer: 516-484-4993. If interested in walking or donating: CopeFoundation.org. Energy Locks: Floating & Inversions – 1:30-4pm. Use energy locks to refine the breath and alignment to feel lighter and more secure in jumps, arm balances and inversions with Adam Dobbs. $45. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program Training – Mondays, Sept 15-Oct 13. 10am-1pm. 5-sessions. Volunteers needed for Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program. Help by doing fundraising, community outreach, publicity and office work, as well as by answering hotline calls. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For more info & to schedule an appt for an interview, Alida Rubenstein, LMSW: 516-877-4315. 800-877-8077
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 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 Tues/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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Waldorf School Parent & Child Classes Begin: Forest Hills – 9-11am. Families with children 1-3 yrs old learn about child development and harmonious, effective approaches to parenting through child observation and conversation based on weekly readings. Classes include free play (indoors and outdoors) healthy organic snack, simple circle games with seasonal songs and a puppetry story time. 108 72nd Ave, Forest Hills. For more info, Carol Proctor: 516-742-3434 x 301. Register: WaldorfGarden.org/ ParentChildOffsite.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 The Experiential Art of Healing Trees and EcoSystems – 9:30am-5pm. Tree whisperers! Experience bio-energetic and intuitive nature connection. Learn co-creative collaboration skills for backyard and global ecosystem rejuvenation. Become an enlightened steward of Earth. Transform environmental problems at their source. Muttontown Preserve. Maureen Calamia: 631-513-0059. Luminous-Spaces.com.
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For more information and to register: HayHouse.com/I-Can-Do-It-2014-New-York Building Blocks of Yoga – 1:30pm With Joanna Asher. Open to all students of yoga: beginners will be given the tools necessary to start their yogic journeys while experienced practitioners will receive a gentle reminder of the roots of their practice. Come build your practice from the ground up as we explore the building blocks of yoga. $20/advance, $25/day of. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters. org/Ronkonkoma.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Free Holistic Dinner and Health Talk – 6:309pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 guests to come and dine with him 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 – 7:30-9:30pm. 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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Waldorf School Parent & Child Classes Begin: Glen Cove – 9:30-11:30am. Families with children 1-3 yrs old learn about child development and harmonious, effective approaches to parenting through child observation and conversation based on weekly readings. Classes include free play (indoors and outdoors) healthy organic snack, simple circle games with seasonal songs and a puppetry story time. Garvies Point Preserve, 10 Barry Dr, Glen Cove. For more info, Carol Proctor: 516-742-3434 x 301. Register: WaldorfGarden.org/ParentChildOffsite.
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Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents in Suffolk County. 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.
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savethedate Gaia’s Essence Women’s Wellness Conference – 12-8pm. Join us this year at the Gaia’s Essence 6th annual Women’s Wellness Conference as we educate, empower and inspire women to live happier healthier lives. Islandia Marriott, Islandia. More info: 631-965-0606, gewwc.com, GaiasEssence.com. Body, Mind & Spirit Day – 2-7:30pm. Join us for a Healing Retreat. Relax and rejuvenate with sessions of Mandala meditation, acupuncture/acupressure, chakra balancing, massage, spinal tension release, Reiki and Tarot card reading. $129. Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. Gina Marino: 516-221-3500. Align-Me.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Chair Yoga Training – 12:30-5:45pm. With Lore Kent. How to teach all aspects of a yoga practice while seated or using the chair as a prop. $125 plus $40 for manual and CD. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
planahead Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters. org/Ronkonkoma.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Laruga Yoga Ashtanga Weekend – Oct 10-12. Varied times, 7 sessions. This weekend intensive with internationally known Ashtanga instructor Laruga Glaser will comprise of the important aspects of practice while infusing Ashtanga yoga’s philosophical teachings. $55/session, $315 for all sessions. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.
savethedate MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Awaken & Ignite The Brain’s Highest Potential – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the Higher Brain Living® technique and create an energy surge to the Higher Brain, opening a gateway to expansive higher living like no other! Learn to activate this by attending a live, mind-blowing demo! Free if pre-registered; $97 at door. NY Marriott Marquis, Times Square. HigherBrainLivingEvents.com/ NY-Expo.
classifieds HEALTH CARE/WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS Space available for rent on hourly basis in Rockville Centre. Holistic environment perfect for practitioners, massages, acupuncture, nutritional counseling or life coach. Front desk support included. Space for small classes. 516-203-7442
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. 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.
Space available Health Care-Wellness Professionals Network with complimentary doctors and therapists. Renovated quiet building, clean office, busy road, great parking. Ideal for second location, part timer, or new business Flexible terms. Space for small classes. Join Us! Info & Visit: 516-674-0609. Space available for rent in busy upscale long-established Woodbury yoga studio for holistic health practitioners, such as massage, nutritionist, or personal trainer. Call 516-682-9642 or email info@absoluteyogastudio.com.
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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, de-stress, learn what you need to know for a life time of healthy cleansing. Includes: 21-day life botanica formula; pH strips; cleanse tool kit & recipes; 3 1-hr detox modules; 3 1-hr stress relief modules. RSVP: 516676-0200. Info@IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com. GirlfriendCleanse.com. Daily Meditation Classes – 7pm, Mon-Fri; 10:30am, Sat & Sun. Learn various meditation techniques and breathing exercises designed to awaken your highest potential and empower you to create your best life. Suitable for beginners as well as those looking to deepen their practice. First class free. Monthly membership packages available. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. Reserve a spot: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.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.
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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. Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.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.
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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. 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.
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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. Big Kids Yoga – 7:15-8:145pm. Ages 11-14. Promotes physical health, self-confidence, awareness, and mental focus in a safe and lighthearted environment. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. 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.
Tuesday
Pilates Mat Class – 9:30am. Designed for the intermediate/advanced Pilates student. Challenging workout with stretching and lengthening of the whole body. $25 with discount. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868. HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com. Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com. Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. 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.
Thursday
Community-Open Level Yoga – 11:30am12:30pm. Donation. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.
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.
Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. 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. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.
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. 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.
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. 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. Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Like-minded community focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. 516-924-1168. HolisticMomsSouth@gmail.com. HolisticMoms.org. Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. 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. $200/10 sessions. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.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. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.
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. 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. 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.
Friday
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.
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Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A Vinyasa Flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & Flying Frogs Yoga. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com. Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation series based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Simple Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abilities. An interactive series in developing your intuition using meditation and clairvoyant techniques to open up your ability to trust what you “see” and “know” about your life and relationships. Practice techniques you can use right away to create positive changes in your life. $35. Yoga Life, 939 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. ToriQuisling.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.
Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.
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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.
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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.
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FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER
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 and 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 31.
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Rob & Anessa Koenig Hurricane Chiropractic Office 1 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton 631-338-9400 ReconnectLI.com
Dr. Shvartsman provides state-ofthe-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 E 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 and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and 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.
medical wellness center integrative healing center & spa 403 Main St, Ste 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 27.
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 8.
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.
pollack wellness center
66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, 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 15 & 49.
ozone therapy naturopathic
DR. HOWARD ROBINS
The Healing Center 200 W 57th St, Ste 807 New York 212-581-0101 DrHowardRobins@gmail.com
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indoor environmental wellness HEALTHEHABITATS
1602 Lakeland Ave Bohemia 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 19.
mediation CORY J. ROSENBAUM, PC
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 ex-wife 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 25.
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.
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. See ad on page 63.
psychic 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 23.
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 7.
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Anita: Clairvoyant, Empathic, Tarot Channeling Spiritual Guides & Angels 615-947-7352 NewlightPsychic4U.com You cannot walk out into the darkness without the existence of light. When hope and faith are restored by the message, you feel reborn, refreshed and renewed.
psychotherapy 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 47.
schools PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND 1425 Merrick Ave, 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 41.
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.
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.
ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE CENTER Michel A. Selmer, DVM 260 Evergreen Ave South Huntington 631-367-7387
See ad on inside front cover.
yoga THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY 225 Cambridge Ave Garden City 516-742-3434 WaldorfGarden.com
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 33.
absolute yoga
1 Guilles Ln, 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 51.
BREATHE N FLOW YOGA STUDIO
reiki/energy healing OPEN CIRCLE HOLISTIC WELLNESS
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stem cell therapy AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER
Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd, Fresh Meadows (Queens) 718-544-1444 AmericanStemCellCenter.com Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting-edge treatment for neuro-logical and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments and more. In a few hour, in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or allergic reaction. Call for a 15-minute free consult. See ad on page 29.
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 51.
OM SWEET OM YOGA 12 Irma Ave, 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 53.
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