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I didn’t want you, You would make a mess.

The kids wouldn’t help, It would only cause stress.

Who would feed you or walk you at night?

Taking on more responsibility

just didn’t feel right.

But there you were on the street all alone, How could we not stop and bring you home?

Much to my reluctance, we “adopted” you—we had to, you see.

Yet, of course, I was right—your care, it was all on me.

For everyone else, the novelty of having you was soon old.

No one else was feeding or walking you without being told.

Thought I might resent another thing to take care of, Who would have known the impact of your love?

You see, you don’t care if I have had a bad day.

Silly animal, you aren’t “smart” enough to just stay away.

You run/fly/trot to the door, and bark, chirp or mew, For you are the animal that I did rescue.

All those trips to the pet store and the walks that at times I couldn’t wait to end, Put me in places where I met many new friends.

The shoes you have ruined,

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Taught me that if you have unconditional love then that is enough.

Because of you, even my bad days always still end without a tear.

You’ve taught me to love without any fear.

Bonzo, 1955-2015 And when you go, I know my heart will truly break.

It’s a risk to love so much—a risk I am more than willing to take.

Knowing my days are always a bit brighter thanks to you, It makes me wonder, dear pet, who rescued who?

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One group will meet at the Adelphi School of Social Work, in Garden City, and the other will be a virtual support group. The in-person support group will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Adelphi School of Social Work, in Garden City, beginning March 4. There is no charge, but preregistration is required.

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On this occasion, the day and night are equal in length, bringing about feelings of balance on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Acknowledge and embrace this moment when the Sun’s journey around the Earth brings individuals to equilibrium, where they can be open to receive harmony and healing. Let’s welcome spring with love and light! Open to all and free of charge.

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How Hidden Dental Infection Can Be Killing You Slowly

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atients are often surprised when they are told they have an infection in their mouth.

The assumption is that all infections hurt, or you should have pain if you have a mouth problem. This cannot be further from the truth. While acute dental abscesses, which are accompanied by swelling and pressure, can cause pain, many mouth infections stay silent for months or years causing bone destruction and Dr. Alex Shvartsman seeding virulent bacteria into your blood and increasing the inflamma631-361-3577 tory load throughout your body.

SmithtownSmiles.com Long-standing silent infections sap the body’s immune system and resources. If you are battling a serious disease, such as cancer or autoimmune disease, having your body’s healing machinery and resources diverted to combat silent mouth infections may tax your body and perhaps make it less effective in its response.

Common areas of silent mouth infections include gum disease, infected root canals and infected impacted wisdom teeth.

Gum Disease: Studies show that nearly 80 percent of the population has some stage of gum disease. It is called the “silent epidemic” because, for the most part, gum disease does not hurt. Signs that you have active gum disease can be bleeding while flossing or bushing, bad breath, spaces forming between your teeth, loose teeth and tartar on your teeth (check the tongue side of your lower bottom teeth for yellow-brown buildup). However, not seeing these signs does not mean you are in the clear. A thorough dental evaluation is necessary for an accurate diagnosis so that treatment can be formulated for the most effective treatment strategy.

An accurate diagnosis is made after evaluating bone levels on X-rays and measuring the gums around each tooth.

Together, the gum mapping and X-rays, along with tooth mobility, bite and tooth-position evaluation, form a picture of the true health of your gums and bone supporting your teeth. Unfortunately, according to the American Periodontal Association, only 14 percent of dentists routinely perform this thorough exam. When was the last time your dentist measured the gums around all of your teeth? It should be done at least once a year, as is the standard of care.

Infected Root Canals: Often conventional root canal therapy is not effective in fully removing all the germs from the inside of infected root canals. This leads to many root canal infections to persist or get worse. Unfortunately, regular dental X-rays, which are two-dimensional, are not always effective in

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Infected Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth are notorious for two things: not being brushed and flossed well and impaction.

Wisdom teeth that have enough room to erupt fully are usually difficult for people to keep clean and are, therefore, prone to gum-disease, already discussed above. Often, they are the only gum diseased teeth in the mouth of patients with good oral hygiene habits. When wisdom teeth are impacted, or partially, a flap of gum remains over the top of the tooth creating the perfect environment where bacteria fester. Occasionally, long-standing infection and inflammation around wisdom teeth can blow up into an acute infection with swelling and pain and puss.

At Long Island Center for Healthier Dentistry, we have invested in the best modern dental technology available in order to help diagnose these hidden dental infections. Our goal is to help our patients achieve full overall health and keep their teeth and have healthy mouths for a lifetime.

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Compostable diapers work just like disposable diapers, yet instead of tossing them in a garbage can, you would send them back to NPDS, which would have them hauled off to be composted so your diapers never hit a landfill. This type of service will help bridge the gap between cloth and conventional disposables by allowing “eco-parents” the opportunity to limit their footprint.

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ore than 200 innovative, cutting-edge exhibitors and leading authors and thought leaders in complementary holistic medicine will highlight the annual NEWLIFE Expo 2015, held from 3:30 to 10 p.m., Fri. March 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. March 21 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sun. March 22, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, in Manhattan.

The largest holistic health, alternative medicine, anti-aging, metaphysical and spiritual expo in the U.S. for more than 25 years will feature presentations by Dr. Robert Young, author of “the Ph Miracle”, Mas Sajady, Gail Thackray, Kat James, Sean Morton and over 150 expert holistic practitioners appearing hourly throughout the event.

Presented by Mark Becker, regarded by many as a “Renaissance man entrepreneur”, the event also showcases informative booths with product information and samples; mini back massages and palm readings; musical and dance performances; a natural foods dining area; and bookstore.

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In order to create change, you have to be able to take new actions. SomeKatrina Greene times people are afraid to try something new. They are unsure if a different plan or idea will help, or they may be concerned that a risk could set them back.

But taking no action is really falling behind because the others in your field will be moving forward and trying out new protocols, products and services.

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Is your company lacking in efficiency? Do you need to get your office better organized? Then think of what you could do to begin to address and solve the problems.

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ur world is fast evolving, with a growing emphasis on efficiency of systems. Gone are the days when we used to make trips to the local store in order to develop pictures. Now, advances in technology allow the average individual to make, alter and produce images with a simple click on a device. The same advances have been made in the dental field. In essence, dental investigations, using imaging, have taken a broader and safer turn. The dentist, therefore, is privileged to have options, such as non-radiographic imaging and digital radiography.

“What is non-radiographic imaging?” the reader may ask. It refers to any production of an image without the use of radiation or radiographic material. It is a vastly accurate, noninvasive and painless way of imaging. Non-radiographic imaging is good for identifying pathologies, dental caries, periapical pathoses, cancerous lesions and root canal anatomy, which may be missed in conventional two-dimensional imaging. Low-radiation three-dimensional technology shows produced this way, e.g., CT scans and cone-beam volumetric tomography, can then be easily manipulated using software produced by companies, such as Galleous and Kodak. Many types of non-radiographic imaging, including the Diagnodent decay detection system, are available.

Low-radiation digital radiography also refers to imaging where digital files similar to two-dimensional and three-dimensional radiographs are produced and stored on a computer. These images are immediately accessible to the dentist.

Digital radiography is faster and safer when compared to conventional radiography due to the little amounts of radiation involved in its production.

Non-radiographic imaging and digital low-radiation imaging eliminate the need for traditional X-ray films and their cumbersome development. They are safer for the environment, as the use of potent chemicals to develop radiographic films is eliminated. Again, their use saves time and gives the dentist an avenue to interact more with patients.

With programs, such as the Logicon caries detector software, the digital images produced by digital radiography and non-radiographic imaging may be edited and manipulated electronically. This software, designed by Kodak, also aids in the identification of pathologies, which may be missed by dentists using conventional methods. It assists dentists in the meticulous task of confirming diagnosis with radiographs.

With all the multiple facets of imaging, it is now a fun experience for the dental patient. The process of identification of problems has never been easier, safer and more accurate.

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Keep your baby happy and restful! Many nurseries are often too dry in the wintertime, which can lead to bloody noses, sore throats, dry skin and cause respiratory issues. In the summertime, the air usually becomes too humid, which can spawn musty odors and mold problems and encourage the spread of dust mites and other pests. Make sure you maintain the EPA’s recommended indoor humidity level of 45 to 50 percent.

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Often these parents are confused and frustrated. They’ve spent years trying every medical treatment, and sometimes quite a few dubious alternative treatments, to help their beloved child any way they can. These problems certainly are not the way things are supposed to be. What’s going to happen in 10 to 20 years when these children grow up? What sort of health problems will evolve? Many of us may recall that we hardly knew any kids having such issues 20 to 30 years ago—probably never even heard of childhood acid reflux or thyroid disorders before. There was no ADD in 1980.

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There actually are many effective strategies to combat these childhood maladies that can be significant and rather quick. The first thing to do is stop paying attention to the “symptoms” and start trying to figure out the cause. When I speak of causes, I am not referring to the various toxicity and poor food supply issues mentioned above, I am referring more to what actually “functionally” changed in the body to create these symptoms.

As an example, even in the realm of natural and holistic medicine, many, if not most, strategies and treatments are actually symptom based. “Here’s a great formula for ear infections” or “Here’s a calming formula for anxiety and ADD.” These strategies, while helpful, will not make a permanent change or improvement to health. They are just masking the symptoms.

While many high-quality natural products can be effective with symptom management, finding the cause of the problem will often cause rapid and widespread improvement in health that an off-the-shelf product marketed to your child’s particular symptom will never achieve. Each child has his/her unique health profile and issues, and must be examined to figure out why in his/her case these issues have arisen. There are many great, experienced holistic wellness practitioners; find out if they may be of help to you and your child.

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Does it simply end up in our landfill? Cardiodontal uses an organization called Dental Recycling North America Inc. (DRNA). DRNA has recently joined with the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) to ensure that members of the dental profession are adequately prepared for the impending national regulations concerning amalgam disposal in the practice of dentistry.

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Has the winter got you sick or just feeling blah? The perfect antidote to the winter blues is raw cacao. The flavanols in cacao help keep your immune cells healthy so they can fight infections and viruses. It also contains an abundance of amino acids that are precursors to the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is the hormone that is responsible for feelings of well-being.

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Buying a new home is one of the biggest purchases one will ever make. By choosing a home that has earned an ENERGY STAR label, one can have one’s dream home as well as enjoy peace of mind knowing it’s been built to meet strict energyefficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

To achieve an ENERGY STAR seal, a complete package must include the following:

n A complete thermal enclosure system, which includes a comprehensive air seal, properly installed insulation and high-performance windows. This will enhance comfort, improve durability, reduce maintenance costs and lower monthly utility bills. n A complete high-efficiency heating and cooling system, which is engineered and installed to deliver more comfort, better moisture control, improve indoor air quality and operates more quietly. This feature alone drastically reduces exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. This is especially beneficial to sufferers of asthma and bronchial disorders. n A complete water-management system—a comprehensive package of the best building practices and materials—which protects roofs, walls and foundations from water damage; provides added protection; and reduces the risk of indoor air quality problems.

Energy-efficient lighting and appliances must be ENERGY STAR certified. Fans are commonly installed throughout ENERGY STAR homes helping to reduce monthly utility bills while providing high-quality performance.

To ensure that a home meets ENERGY STAR certification, onsite diagnostic testing and inspections are performed. It’s comforting to know that these new homes not only are designed and built to standards of quality and durability but are also built to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

The most beautiful thing about buying a green home is that not only is it better for our health and wallet, it is also better for our planet!

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A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores.

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Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus.

These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Holy Batastrophe!

Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem.

Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction.

Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.”

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Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.

Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.

Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold.

“Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

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Cancer is caused by changes in DNA, which results in abnormal cell growth. While not all abnormal cell growth is malignant or cancerous, some are. There are several things that can lead to changes in your pet’s DNA.

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While the propensity toward cancer can be inherited, there are many other things that can cause cancer in pets besides having a related family member that suffered or suffers from the disease. Here are just some of the agents that may cause cancer in pets.

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic low levels of inflammation in your pet’s body weakens the immune system and has been cited as a cause of several health issues both in humans and in pets. One of the main causes of chronic inflammation in the body is eating an unhealthy diet. So, to help reduce your pet’s chances of cancer, try and feed him or her a healthy and appropriate diet that is high in antioxidants.

Hormonal Changes

Hormonal changes have been also linked to cancer in dogs and cats. Medicines containing estrogen or testosterone can affect the DNA and result in cancer cells forming. While you may not be able to prevent natural hormonal changes from occurring, you can avoid medications for pets that will increase their chances of hormonal changes.

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Dogs and cats may be subjected to numerous cancer-causing chemicals, including household cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. The best way to reduce the risk of your pet coming into contact with these cancer-causing chemicals is to try and live a greener lifestyle by using organic cleaning products and avoiding spraying your yard and garden with chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Doing this will also prove to be healthier for you and your family as well.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Just as humans can contact skin cancer when exposed to high quantities of ultraviolet radiation, so can pets. While your pet does need to be outside in the sunshine and fresh air and does need to get exercise, try to limit your pet’s exposure to those ultraviolet rays by providing a shaded area for him or her to run and play.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a cancer-causing material that is still causing problems for people and pets today. Limit your pet’s exposure to places where asbestos may be present. And if working on any type of home built prior to 1960, where asbestos may be present, keep your pet well away from the area and follow all asbestos safety procedures to reduce exposure to this deadly material.

Spleen Cancer

Spleen cancer creates a special problem in pets, and treatment of this cancer is often difficult. In most cases, pet owners do not know that there is problem until the blood blister-like tumors break open and bleeding occurs. By the time spleen cancer is identified, the cancer has more than likely spread to organs of the body.

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Kristine Blanche, PhD, director of Integrative Healing Center, and Kevin Tehrani, M.D., FACS, owner of Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics, are completely like-minded individuals. Blanche explains how it came to be that Aristocrat was the new home of Integrative. She smiles and mentions her angels must have surely guided her. “Dr. Tehrani truly believes in the things we do at Integrative.” Case in point, Natural Awakenings Long Island is conducting this interview while both Tehrani and Blanche are receiving their weekly vitamin drips. “Dr. Tehrani truly walks the walk,” adds Blanche. “He believes in the power of integrative medicine to the same degree that I do, so it was a perfect partnership.”

For Tehrani, he, too, saw a perfect synergy. Tehrani started his practice more than 12 years ago with just 1,800 square feet, and now his office, with the inclusion of Integrative, is a vast 10,000 square feet. While the space was growing to accommodate all the advancement in antiaging procedures, Tehrani had been looking for this sort of

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“On a normal day, after a delicious Indian breakfast, my host’s siblings and I would ride the bus to school. There, we learned Indian dance, art, cooking and many other aspects of the culture,” says 16-year-old Genna Alperin, who traveled to India with Greenheart Travel in 2014 (GreenheartTravel.org).

“I learned how to communicate, share my lunch and be a good friend. When I returned, I wanted to be like the amazing people I had met.” The Chicago organization facilitates language camps, service trips and study abroad programs for high school students.

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“Teens can have fun, gain new perspectives and get out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment,” says Theresa Higgs, vice president of global operations for United Planet (UnitedPlanet.org). The Boston nonprofit annually places more than 300 youths in 35 countries in programs ranging from environmental conservation to teaching English.

“We’ve had alumni return to start their own nonprofit organizations, change majors or even just change daily habits like turning off the water when they brush their teeth after learning about water scarcity issues,” says Higgs.

Programs range from language immersion, in which students are matched with host families, to studies aboard ships where they engage in marine conservation activities. Whatever the activity, teens are sure to be challenged and inspired

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Immersion can be both the fastest and most fun way to learn a language. Language study abroad programs steep students in foreign tongues in memorable settings that help accelerate learning, whether practicing Spanish in the coffee-growing highlands of Costa Rica or Mandarin in China’s bustling city of Beijing.

Many programs place students with host families where they can practice the language informally and deepen their understanding of local idioms, complementing classroom lessons from native teachers. Homestays also offer students an insider’s view of the regional culture, from cuisine to family life. Students can elect to learn an entirely new language with no prior exposure or build on beginner-level proficiency. Some programs even enable high school students to earn college credits.

Action Quest, in Sarasota, Florida, takes teens on seafaring voyages from the Florida Keys to the Caribbean, where they can learn to sail or scuba dive, study marine life and engage in projects to help restore coral reefs and protect sea turtle habitats (ActionQuest.com). Participants gain a deeper appreciation for the ocean’s fragile and complex ecosystems and knowledge of winds and tides. Acting as crew members, teens also learn teamwork and confidence-building skills.

Explore Careers as an Intern Internships offer teens a chance to test potential career paths, gain resume-worthy work experience and strengthen college applications. While many internships target college students, an increasing number are open to high school students with companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies nationwide and abroad. Fields can range from accounting, law and engineering to nonprofit work.

AIESEC (aiesec.org), an international, student-run organization headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, works with partners ranging from multinational companies to local nonprofits to offer opportunities in 126 countries for youths interested in interning abroad.

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Most service trips also include fun outings and options for learning about the host culture, such as learning traditional African dance or Thai cooking, or hiking the Inca Trail to the sacred site of Machu Picchu.

Witnessing the challenges faced by developing communities to access basic needs like clean water and health care can be transformative.

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experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone.

For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.”

Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org).

“General housing conditions are better,

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth.

Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species.

Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization.

He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says 34

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“Small dogs get adopted faster, so we get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.”

Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded.

Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources.

Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents.

Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush.

Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat.

Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be welltreated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa,

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena.

He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid crosscontamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of

habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from humaninduced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions, but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.

NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endan-

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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gered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop.

“The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems.

When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant.

Measures that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007.

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

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They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada.

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these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers.

The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens.

Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs.

As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf

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Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation.

Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.”

One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

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injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters.

About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

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the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org).

“Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites.

Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species.

“Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information.

Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received

bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.”

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us.

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Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says.

From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and

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fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces.

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organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”

True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

New Generation Vending

Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.”

Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student.

Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri.

In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian

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Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor.

A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right.

Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed

blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes.

Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger

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We need a salad bowl.

In a salad bowl, you put in the different things.

You want the vegetables - the lettuce, the cucumbers, the onions, the green peppers - to maintain their identity.

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add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging.

Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips.

All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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WHAT TO COMPOST

A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You

Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

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compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

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Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste.

Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile or bin; average to large households with yard waste.

Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom.

Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition.

Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste.

These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks.

Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste.

Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, 44

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Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrung-out sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste.

Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process. Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens.

Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer.

Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay.

The best time to start composting is during warmer months.

Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients.

Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

Contributing sources: U.S Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green Cone

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste.

Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

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The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

by Lane Vail

How did you discover the Earth Diet?

Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change.

I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared.

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Why is it important to define our eating plan?

Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet?

Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later.

Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines.

Day one, eat this; day two, eat that.

The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy. photo by Roxxe NYC Photography

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iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently?

Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing.

Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel enNaturalAwakeningsLI.com

ergized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet.

My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice?

Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries.

Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged.

Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day.

If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Mind Gardening It Pays to Watch What Is Planted

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n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them.

So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that

the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thoughtseed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed.

When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in.

A good full-time gardener plants thoughtseeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and lovingkindness and skillfully nurtures them.

Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore.

No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready.

Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout

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with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice.

“Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run.

Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

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Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it.

Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights.

To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury.

Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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And Charles, with several medical conditions, had 10 blood markers drop significantly! My doctor said he knew of nothing that could work like that across so many body systems! “Not drugs...but real foods,” I said.

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A recent medical study showed — more than 80% of the population is insulin resistant at some level That means that the sugars and nutrients we need for energy cannot get into the cells. (If a cell phone battery cannot be recharged — it powers down and eventually dies). If you are tired, and have dis-eases that have names … your cells are also powering down and dying.

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magine waking up from a coma in a hospital bed and realizing that you are connected to three life-support machines, are unable to eat or speak and the entire left side of your body is paralyzed.

This was the situation 23-year-old Long Island Resident Joseph Parenti found himself in after his car was broadsided by a stolen vehicle traveling 80 mph. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and three heart attacks.

His physician told his family: “His body and head have suffered massive trauma. I’m sorry to say this, but he’ll be lucky to survive the next 48 hours.”

For the next two days, Parenti’s parents and siblings kept vigil outside his hospital room. After the dreaded 48 hours passed, a neurologist met with them to give them this prognosis: “Joseph has suffered a traumatic brain injury and is in what I consider to be a light coma.

His chances of coming out of the coma are pretty good, but I doubt he will ever make a full recovery. With any head injury, it’s difficult to know how much or how little any patient will recover.”

Parenti was in a coma for three weeks and spent seven months in three different hospitals, three months of which he was confined to bed. He also suffered advanced pneumonia and severe bedsores. It was not until after those first three months of bed confinement that the recovery process started; it focused on rebuilding his body through physical therapy and speech 50

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therapy due to the fact that his vocal cords and epiglottis were paralyzed.

Parenti counts this long, painful ordeal as the worst time of his life.

“Throughout my seven-month journey, I endured hospital neglect, incompetence, frustrations and the feeling of wanting to give up. I kept pushing myself, all the while dreaming of the life I wanted.”

Yet, as tough as the road was, Parenti never wavered in what he calls his “desire to have my old life back,” and he refused to give up on that dream. Parenti also credits the fact that he never focused on or thought about the “negative effects of traumatic brain injury”; instead, he focused on a more positive mantra, namely “What can I do to heal my body?”

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This led Parenti back to the gym and to chiropractic care. The results were truly amazing. After only a few months of once-weekly treatments, his neck pain and mobility began to improve.

Over the last 26 years, Parenti has utilized three different types of chiropractic treatment: Pierce-Stillwagon, Active Release Techniques and upper cervical.

Along with chiropractic care, Parenti has employed many other alternative healing methods to improve his health, including acupuncture, massage therapy, nutritional therapy and Bikram yoga.

“I started practicing Bikram yoga back in 2002, about 13 years after I was discharged from the hospital,” recounts Parenti. “I had seen improvement with chiropractic treatment, but since starting the Bikram yoga the improvements have increased exponentially throughout my body.”

In the end, Parenti attributes his recovery to four main components: his family’s unwavering love and support; his own perseverance; his willingness to incorporate alternative healing modalities; and, finally, and perhaps most importantly, “I also don’t discount the power of God throughout my recovery.”

For a more detailed account of Parenti’s experience, check out his book, Miracle on 91st Street: Surviving the Impossible, available on Amazon or at MiracleOn91st.com.

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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.

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This three-day workshop will guide the attendants in using precision-calibrated tuning forks. The workshop focuses on the use of sound, the human body as a sound resonator, energy meridians and points as pathways for sound. Learn to use sound intervals based on the orbital frequencies of the Earth, Moon and Sun, Friday, March 20, 21 and 22, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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Nesteruk holds an advanced certification in constitutional facial rejuvenation with acupuncture and with the use of tuning forks.

Nesteruk is a Reiki master, certified in vocal toning, a certified emotional freedom technique (EFT/tapping) practitioner, certified hypnosis consultant, and certified drum circle facilitator. Nesteruk works with veterans at the Long Island Stony Brook Veterans Home, in school districts for students with special needs, yoga studios and other groups.

To attend the workshop, you must RSVP by calling Donna L. Nesteruk at 631-848-8856 or emailing her at Donna@SoundHealingPathways.com. Space is limited. Nesturuk is available to see patients in both Long Island and in NYC.

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ove to “fly”? If so, then this March 21 workshop may be for you! From 3 to 5 p.m., Lauren VanDeinse, of Emerge Yoga & Wellness, is leading a two-hour “core-burning, sweat-dripping, flying-fun” workshop. In this workshop, students will be encouraged through a series of sequences specifically designed to strengthen the entire body. VanDeinse firmly believes in the liberation of the mind and spirit through the empowerment of our physical bodies. For enjoyment, you should bring a T-shirt, a towel, a yoga mat and plenty of water. Important to note: This workshop is not recommended for recent beginners or those healing from severe shoulder or back injuries.

Cost: $35 until March 14; $40 the week of. Location: 2579 Merrick Road, Bellmore. For more information, visit EmergeYogaWellness.com. See ad on page 51.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Bereavement Support Group – 7-8:30pm, Merrick Jewish Center; 7:30-9pm, COPE House. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group 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; COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. More info & groups: 516-484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

markyourcalendar Carol’s Holistic Health Expo – 12-5:30pm. Great exhibitors and speakers all day. Get educated and experience healings: massage, Reiki, EFT, intuitive, relationship and nutritional coaching, etc.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Regina Druz, Cardiologist, Founder, Integrative Cardiology Center of LI: Create Optimal Cardiac Health with Eastern and Western Medicine; Nanci Deutsch, Radio Show Host: Inspired and Empowered Living: 9 Steps to Passionate Loving Partnerships and Relationships; Kelly Tallaksen: Healing the Child Within. Also holistic parenting, acupuncture, havening, past life regression, cooking with herbs, vibrational healing, etc. $10. VFW, Albertson, 155 Searingtown Rd. RSVP required; limited vendor tables available: 516 242 8270, CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

Yin, Yang: A Yin Yoga & Arm Balance + Inversion Workshop – 2-4pm. With Vanessa and Renata. Using the deep release of yin yoga, we’ll open the body and stretch the mind, preparing us to lift into arm balances and active inversions with an energy of lightness and ease. $45. Emerge Yoga & Wellness, 2579 Merrick Rd, Bellmore. 516-781-1078.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Ctrl, Alt, Delete – 7:30pm. With James DeVito.

Reboot your life, retrain your brain with 5 proven principles to a fabulous life. Understanding how lifelong thought patterns can be changed to create a shift which will create new patterns, new thoughts, new habits, and put you on the path to a fabulous life. $30 by Mar 1, $35 after. Emerge Yoga & Wellness, 2579 Merrick Rd, Bellmore. 516-781-1078.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Higher Brain Living Live Presentation & MindBlowing Demonstration – 7pm. Learn how to awaken and ignite the brain’s highest potential, and discover a new career transforming lives. Or, simply add this revolutionary technique to your existing practice. Free with pre-registration; $97/door. 224 E Main St, Port Jefferson. hbl-ny.eventbrite.com.

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Into the Sun Meditation – 10:30am-11:30am. In this blend of guided and silent meditation we will go together into the sun; into the sun that nourishes the planet; into the stars that adorn the galaxy; into the warmth and love we share with each other and into the pure light that exists at the core of each of our cells. Guided by Gina Cronin of Joyn Meditation and staff writer for Natural Awakenings Long Island. Bring a blanket and yoga mat. Free; donations welcome. Be The Example, 1864 Muttontown Rd, Muttontown. For more info: 516-270-5258m JoynMeditation@gmail.com Pound and Ground – 2-4pm. Join Traci and Jamie as you rock out then release in this first of its kind workshop. 45 mins of Pound and 60 mins of restorative yoga. Pound Fit is a full-body workout routine set to music in which participants hold drumsticks for light resistance. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 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, MARCH 16 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Creative Cups – NBC’s Pat Battle, a breast cancer survivor, emcee’s Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline Fundraiser. 178 original works of art will be auctioned to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program. These pieces are “Creative Cups,” ordinary bras that have been turned into folk art. $50/ advance, $65/day of. Adelphi University, 1 South Ave, Garden City. Info: 800-877-8077. Tickets: Adelphi.edu/Creative-Cups.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Learn About Tuning Fork Therapy and Vibrational Sound Energy – Mar 20-22. 9am-6pm.

Earn a Level l Certificate in Acutonics® Planetary Tuning Fork Healing System using precision calibrated tuning forks. Workshop focuses on the use of sound, the human body as a sound resonator, energy meridians and points as pathways for sound. Learn to use sound intervals based on the orbital frequencies of the Earth, moon and sun. Instructor: Donna L. Nesteruk, LAc. 542 N Country Rd, Ste 2, Saint James, Long Island. Must RSVP: 631-848-8856, Donna@SoundHealingPathways.com.

Spring Equinox Healing Night – 6-9:15pm. Enjoy a complimentary night of massage, yoga, meditation, tai chi and healthy snacks at New York College of Health Professions. Details: gcronin@nycollege.edu.

For full schedule check under upcoming events: Facebook.com/NewYorkCollegeOfHealthProfessions.

markyourcalendar MARCH 20 - 22 NEWLIFE EXPO-NYC America’s Largest Mind, Body, Spirit, Health & Enlightenment expo returns to the HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA

Join Gail Thackray, Mas Sajady, Dr. Robert Young, Sean Morton, Kat James and 150 other exhibitors and speakers.

For more information, Pre-registration or Volunteering 516-897-0900 NewLifeExpo.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AGY Bootcamp – 3-5pm. Come join Lauren for core burning, sweat dripping, flying fun. In this workshop students encouraged through a series of sequences specifically designed to strengthen the entire body. Not recommended for recent beginners or those healing severe shoulder or back injuries. $35 by Mar 15, $40 after. Emerge Yoga & Wellness, 2579 Merrick Rd, Bellmore. 516-781-1078.

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Yoga Is For Everyone – 3-5pm. An overview of yoga, basic foundational poses, how to modify postures to uniquely support your body, proper use of breath, mediation and more. $25 by Mar 1, $30 after. Emerge Yoga & Wellness, 2579 Merrick Rd, Bellmore. 516-781-1078. EmergeYW.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Sibling Support Group – 7-8:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support group meetings for adult siblings on the North Shore. Groups for siblings ages 5-10 & 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, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993. Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Kids Wellness 101 Lecture – 6:30pm. With Dr. David Pollack. Many kids suffer from ADD, anxiety, digestive issues, skin issues, hormone imbalances, etc. There are often simple ways to heal these issues and change their health well into the future. In 2015 the Pollack Wellness Institute is opening up access for children to the wellness center. 66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack. RSVP: 631-462-0801.

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

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

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.

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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 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.

New Student Introductory Special – $40 for one month of unlimited yoga. Great way to try out all the wonderful classes we offer. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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

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Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers.

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

Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Weekend Wind Down (Yoga & Meditation) – 4:30-5:45pm. A beautiful balance between yoga and meditation techniques. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Monday Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, Mon-Thurs. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Open Yoga – 9:30-11am. For students of all levels who are ready to experience a more fast-paced, flowing class. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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.

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

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

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

Women’s Therapy Group – 7:45-9pm. Group will focus on therapeutic changes women can make in their lives. Several of the issues to be explored include self esteem, identify issues, body image, relationship issues, etc. With Linda Rose, LCSW. Sliding scale. 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head.

516-671-7786. LindaRose.org.

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.

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

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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.

Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Emphasis on gentle strength building, flexibility, and the use of the breath to relax and renew. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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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.

Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Learn about a breakthrough, all-natural weight loss system that truly finds and heals the cause of people’s weight problems so that it is the last program they will ever do. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.

Wednesday 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.

Intro into Essential Oils – Thru Mar. 11am-12pm.

Come for a free class on how to use essential oils as part of a natural health care regimen that will keep you out of the doctor and feeling fabulous. Emerge Yoga & Wellness, 2579 Merrick Rd, Bellmore.

516-781-1078. EmergeYW.com.

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.

Align & Flow – 5:30-6:45pm. Flowing class with particular focus on alignment. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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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.

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.

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

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Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Likeminded community focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre.

516-924-1168. HolisticMomsSouth@gmail.com.

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

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

AbsoluteYogaStudio.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.

Foundation & FUNdamentals: Donation class – 5:30-6:30pm. Led by Teacher Training grads.

Suggested donation of $5. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Teen Loss Support Group – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. For teens, ages 13-17, dealing with the loss of someone close to them (sibling, parent, caretaker, etc).

With COPE and social worker Jennifer Plunkett.

Meets 2nd Thurs. First time attendees must first speak with Jennifer prior to their first group. Free.

COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. More info & groups: 516-484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

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Joyn Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. “Joyn” Natural Awakenings staff writer Gina Marie Cronin as she guides you through a meditation session of grounding into the Earth, expanding into the universe and healing from head to toe. Deepen your practice and find inner calm weekly. Free. Amul Yoga Studio, 3018 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Gina: 516-270-5258, JoynMeditation@gmail.com.

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.

Friday Pre/Post-Natal Yoga – 10-11:15am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Buddaful Baby – 12-12:45pm. 6 wks-crawling. 4-wk session. A great way for moms to spend time bonding with their babies and meet other new moms. Infants are natural yoginis. For all levels. Beginners welcome.

Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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

626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

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

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

Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A vinyasa flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & 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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Restorative Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. For students of all levels. A soothing series of rejuvenating poses.

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Self Esteem Workshop – 11am-12pm. With Linda Rose, LCSW. 4-wk workshop to learn how to change your feelings by changing the way you think. Learn 15 techniques to challenge your thinking which will increase your self esteem. $100/4 wks. 708 Glen Cove Ave, 3rd Fl, Glen Head. 516-671-7786.

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Personalized acupuncture, energy healing, Chinese herb and Bodhi meditation are all available and Ni Nan Healing Art Center in Merrick. Acupuncture for all needs including, stomach upset, acupuncture facial, fertility, pain and more. See ad on page 23.

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Karen Flyer Office: 516-484-4993, Fax: 516-484-4885 Karen@CopeFoundation.org CopeFoundation.org COPE is a grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. COPE offers support groups for parents and siblings, alternative healing therapies, and a grief hotline. COPE also offers a free weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 dealing with a major loss. For more information, please contact Karen Flyer at Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

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chiropractor CENTER For THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Dr. Gina Marino • Wantagh 516-221-3500 • Align-Me.com Dr. Marino utilizes a combination of gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments, Reiki and bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your system, restore flexibility and ensure optimum vitality.

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