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A YEAR OF INSPIRED LIVING

Contents 30 RISING ABOVE

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ADVERSITY

How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

34 MEDITATION THAT WORKS

Tips for Finding the Right Practice

Author and Natural Awakenings Long Island Publisher, Kelly Martinsen

A Year of Inspired Living

36 BANISHING

BODY-IMAGE BLUES How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

38 A CALL TO ACTION: Why We Must Document Hope

will help you discover the life you want to lead, the person you want to be, and the impact you want to have on the world.

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This delightful book is a compilation of essays ranging from the profound and poignant—love, faith, loss—to the heartwarming and hilarious—middle-age angst, motherhood mishaps, dog-poop scofflaws—and more. A Year of Inspired Living offers personal reflection questions and space for the reader to journal and help them create their most inspired year.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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o you have a “bad-ass blessing”? What do I mean by that? Do you have one thing in your life that you truly feel blessed to have—it could be a person, a talent, a job, a church, a belief? This BA Blessing is not perfect, but in its perfectly imperfect state, you recognize that it is a gift. We all have at least one BA blessing. Some of us may be lucky and have tons of them, but is there one that remains constant—one that rises to the top? If so, then this letter is encouraging you to focus on it in 2018.

For me, my perfectly imperfect BA blessing is my husband. He definitely is not perfect (it’s imperative I point that out in case he reads this! ), but if I look at the last 20 years married to him Kelly Martinsen, and the other 10 knowing him, our relationship is the reason that Publisher when I go to bed—when I’m not debating smothering him with a pillow )—I am smiling. When I take the time to recognize that he is a blessing, I then also see many blessings that have come about because of him— first and foremost, my children, and then smaller blessings, like my love of surfing and my ability to laugh when I want to cry.

If I look at my sister Laurajean, perhaps I would say her blessing is her ability to be an amazing mother to four unique children. My sister Lana? Her gift is her rare ability to advocate for children in an educational setting. If I were to look at my friend, her blessing may be her ability to be an amazing balls-to-the-wall friend. Seriously, she is always there in every sense of the word. I have another friend whose creativity knows no bounds; that’s her blessing. If she focused on it, she would be the biggest clothing designer in the world! And then there’s my friend Marie—her blessing is her absolute faith in God. That faith drives her to such tremendous service to others! No matter who you are, we all have one true blessing or gift in our life. There is no better time to identify that blessing and truly focus on it than now as we start off 2018.

Being blessed is one thing, but recognizing your blessings is another. So, I ask that you take a few moments before delving into this latest issue, chock full of interesting, informative articles, and write about or meditate on (see article on page 34 on finding the right meditation practice) just what your blessings are. Does one particular blessing rise to the top? Are you really good at yoga or giving advice or art or being a mom? If so, why not make this month the “love” month and give some extra love and energy toward that talent or person or your faith, or whatever it is you are blessed with. Spend your time focusing on your blessing, and nurture it, share it with others, and let this blessing lighten your load and guide you through an amazing year!

Let this year be the year we all focus on the good in our lives in the hope that it drowns out the bad.

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Strength for Life, whose goal is to improve quality of life, is a community exercise program where persons with a cancer diagnosis and survivors participate in classes during and after treatment. The exercises are designed to help combat treatment-related fatigue, decrease incidents of depression, relieve nausea and reduce anxiety in order to restore balance after a life-changing diagnosis.

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A study of more than 50,000 people in the Czech Republic by the Seventh-Day Adventist Loma Linda University, in California, found that those that made breakfast their largest meal of the day had lower body mass index (BMI) levels. Lunch as the largest daily meal showed the next best results. The researchers concluded that timing and frequency of meals play a role in predicting weight loss or gain. The two factors associated with higher BMI were eating more than three meals a day (snacks were counted as extra meals) and making dinner the day’s largest meal.

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The purpose of the study was to address whether exercise protects against new-onset depression and anxiety and if so, the intensity and amount of exercise required. They concluded that regular leisure-time exercise of any intensity provides protection against future depression, but not anxiety. Thus, increasing the population of people exercising may provide public mental health benefits and prevent a substantial number of new cases of depression.

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Help Heart Health Cardiologist Rossella Di Stefano, with the University of Pisa, in Italy, led a study of 26 people and determined that eating a combination of dark chocolate and olive oil improved cholesterol levels and blood pressure after 28 days. She says, “Fruits and vegetables exert their protective effects through plant polyphenols found in cocoa, olive oil and apples. We found that eating small, daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra-virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Our study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve our ‘repairing cells’.”

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Research from the University of Texas at Arlington reported in The FASEB Journal, published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, has found that zinc supplements can inhibit or slow the growth of esophageal cancer cells. The research also found that zinc deficiency is common among throat cancer patients. Zinc-rich foods include spinach, flax seeds, beef, pumpkin seeds and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

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Lymph Matters: The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage The lymphatic system touches almost every part of your body with a complicated network of fluid-filled nodes, vessels, glands and organs. Although we don’t feel or see it, the lymph is one of the most important systems in the human body! It is a key detoxification pathway, tackling environmental toxins as well as body waste.

The lymphatic system works by carrying these toxins away from body tissues and into the bloodstream. It is important to keep the fluids of these systems moving properly to ensure that oxygen and other nutrients reach the tissues through the circulatory system, and for the wastes to be carried away from the tissues through the lymphatic system.

Your lymphatic system can easily become sluggish, especially when it becomes overwhelmed with toxic debris. Factors leading to lymph congestion are poor nutrition, injuries, constipation, environmental toxins, lack of exercise, stress, hormone imbalances and the normal aging process.

A clogged lymphatic flow not only leads to impaired immunity and disease but the development of cellulite (lymph lumps), edema (fluid retention), chronic pain and fatty deposits. It can also be a root cause of chronic sinusitis; swollen glands, ankles and eyes; eczema; arthritis; upper respiratory, sinus and ear infections; throat problems; colds; tonsillitis; bronchitis; and pneumonia.

The lymphatic system has no pump (like the heart) to carry waste from the lymph glands out of the body. It relies on the relaxation and the contraction of the muscles and joints to move it. Bio-electric lymphatic drainage (BELD) is an accelerated method of moving stagnant, sticky lymphatic fluid out of the body through natural channels.

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simultaneously loosening waste from cells. The hands-on lymphatic drainage technique involves slow, subtle and gently sweeping movements, mimicking the natural rhythmic pumping of the lymphatic system.

It is a gentle, noninvasive procedure combined with gentle manual lymph drainage, and is faster and more complete than manual techniques used alone. The session can be relaxing like a soothing massage, allowing the body to go into the parasympathetic healing mode.

The result is the breaking up of the blockages in the lymph system through the repolarization of proteins. When the polarity of the blockage is reversed, the material slowly erodes and flows out through natural system channels, and the lymph system is now free to perform its normal cleansing functions! It is recommended to follow your BELD session with an ionic foot detox, infrared sauna session or colon hydrotherapy session for best results.

Benefits of bio-electric lymphatic drainage include reduction in swelling and in the symptoms of chronic pain and fibromyalgia; detoxification of the body; regeneration of tissue; improvement of venous conditions; relief of chronic fatigue, stress, insomnia, sinusitis, acne and allergies, and some forms of constipation; improved fertility; and alleviation of cellulite. It also helps with headaches.

Don’t forget about your lymphatic system. When the lymph is working well, we stay healthy; and if we’re ill, it helps us to get healthy again.

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These habits have the most significant impact on the jaws of children and cause the most damage at younger ages. Yet, the fragile nature of young jaws and teeth are not favorable for conventional orthodontics. Therefore, children and parents have to wait until an older age before mal-aligned teeth are corrected, resulting in worse problems.

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There is also little force applied to move teeth, and this is only done one to two hours each day. This certainly increases compliance among users, especially children, as application of forces is done with patient-friendly appliances worn while sleeping. In this way, relapse of treatment rarely occurs because the habits that caused the malocclusion are also catered for.

Best results are obtained when treatment begins at an early age on compliant and motivated patients. The program for children employed by Myobrace orthodontics also encourages healthy eating habits with emphasis on balanced diets, and further improves overall health.

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deficiency. Magnesium is required by our nerves, muscles and many of the body’s processes. It tends to have a calming effect. Obvious signs of magnesium deficiency are muscle pain or twitching, constipation, headaches and difficulty sleepWe have been taught many less-than-accuing. Magnesium deficiency is very rate things about our body and the way things prevalent, as it is primarily found in work in general. Many of these ideas result in green vegetables. Some might say, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, “I eat plenty of vegetables.” But the often creating a situation where either sufquestion is, “Do you actually digest fering or reliance on never-ending usage of them?” The most common symptom medication is necessary. Many complain of the of poor vegetable digestion is bloatside effects, which can at best be numbing and ing or loose stools. can actually make our mood much worse. In

Another common deficiency is practice, I find more than 90 percent of mood any of the B vitamins. Vitamin B1, B6, imbalances, including anxiety, arise from B9 and B12 are the most associated functional issues below our noggins. with mood imbalances. B12

It would certainly seem to make sense that our thoughts are in particular is pervasively created in our mind, but that might not be as straightforward as it deficient for a few imporappears. Mood and well-being involve a very complex orchestratant and sinister reasons. tion of many of our body’s intricate systems. Take neurotransmitters, First, vegetarians and for example. Different neurotransmitters and their levels have been vegans in general have B12 shown to have significant impact on what mood state we are in. In fact, deficiency, as it is not very most mood-stabilizing medications are toying with the imbalances present in their food. Those of these neurotransmitters, most notably serotonin. But where do our over 55 years old, tend to neurotransmitters come from? Most are not made in our nerves or Dr. David Pollack have difficulty absorbing brain. The majority are produced by the digestive tract, particularly in B12 due to changes in their the small intestines. digestive tracts and something called

Perhaps it’s gut dysfunction and not nervous disorders that has to do with pernicious anemia, a common autohow we feel. The obvious symptoms of gut disorders are heartburn, reflux, immune issue that prevents people GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), indigestion, bloating, gas, loose or from absorbing B12. Besides makhard stools, in/frequency or urgency. Bloating is particularly important being us feel anxious, B12 deficiency cause it is often overlooked. Sometimes a chronic cough, sinus congestion, causes wide-ranging issues, includlump in the throat or post nasal drip are signs of digestive problems. At times, ing low energy and a type of anemia. anxiety itself is the only outward sign of a gut issue.

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Also contained in our gut is the far majority of our immune system. Imfor B12 and even B9 deficiency is a munity has a huge impact on our mood and especially anxiety. What is that common genetic disorder affecting connection many ask? There are a few different mechanisms. First, immune 40 to 60 percent of the U.S. popuresponse involves inflammation. Inflammation can be obvious, such as back, lation. The gene involved is called neck or joint pain, or subtle, such as background chronic inflammation from MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate an unknown source. Obviously, it’s pretty difficult to feel happy when we are reductase). The problem is it afhurting, but imagine that a subtle discomfort and mild swelling were pervasive fects a process called methylation. throughout our body (this is chronic or systemic inflammation, and it is very Most affected by the methylation common). How would we feel? Uneasy, aggravated and anxious. issue is B12 and B9. This gene can be

Our immune response is closely related to another response from a diftested for in blood work and requires ferent system. When we have inflammation, our body increases the hormone supplementation of methylated B cortisol to help control and reverse it. Cortisol is related to the medication corvitamins. tisone or prednisone. Many feel very uncomfortable and have mood imbalanc Lastly and just as common is soes when on these medications. That feeling can be had and compounded with called “vitamin D” deficiency. I hate long-term high cortisol levels. Cortisol is also commonly known as a stress the name vitamin D. We have all been hormone because it increases with stress; this just adds to our discomfort. taught it is a vitamin made in our body

Another common and subtle reason for anxiety is chronic nutrient defiby the sun. And while some sunlight ciencies. Very common to us all but even more so for women is magnesium

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is required, more than 90 percent of the U.S. population is deficient in vitamin D. Many of those people work in the sun for a living or reside in sunsoaked states, like Florida, California and Texas. A vitamin by its original definition is a substance required for life that is not made either partially or entirely within the body. Vitamin D is entirely made in the body with just the tiniest pinch of sunlight. Vitamin D is not a vitamin, it is a hormone.

There, I said it. And that’s why it has so many powerful effects and functions. Medical deficiency of vitamin D is often considered below 30. The normal range is often expressed as 30 to 100! That’s a huge range. Do you think if your level is 31, you will feel the same as if it were 70-plus?

Most functional medicine practitioners believe a minimum vitamin D level is 50, with optimal ranges exceeding 70.

There are many real organic reasons for us to have anxiety, which is completely reversible and not all in our head. It just takes a little work to find out what is out of balance and how to create an appropriate comprehensive strategy to take control of our health.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism A study by the University of Bristol, England, of 254,610 young people from Stockholm showed that children born to mothers taking antidepressants during pregnancy had more than a 4 percent risk of autism, compared to less than a 3 percent risk in children born to mothers with psychiatric conditions not on antidepressants. Depression is common in women of childbearing age, with 3 to 8 percent of pregnant European women prescribed antidepressants. But with 95 percent of them bearing children without autism, the risks and benefits must be carefully weighed, say researchers.

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Mindfulness Reduces Alcohol Cravings In a randomized, double-blind experiment published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, University College London researchers found that among 68 heavy drinkers, just 11 minutes of recorded mindfulness training reduced drinking. Subjects were closely matched with an active control group that was taught relaxation techniques.

Seven days later, the mindfulness group on average drank 9.3 fewer units of alcohol, roughly equal to three pints of beer, while the relaxation group showed no drop in alcohol consumption.

THIRD-PERSON SELF-TALK AIDS IN EMOTIONAL CONTROL As reported in Scientific Reports, two studies of 37 and 52 people at Michigan State University have discovered that talking to ourselves in the third person using statements like, “Why is John upset?” instead of, “Why am I upset?” can help improve our ability to control our emotions.

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Silver Nitrate, the Next and More Effective Treatment for Tooth Decay A new method of treating tooth decay using silver nitrate may make the pain and expense of traditional treatments obsolete. There’s long been a big push to promote better dental health through fluoridation and telling people to eat less sugary foods. Despite those efforts, Jonathan Richter, DDS tooth decay remains a major public health issue. In fact, it’s the most common chronic childhood disease, and 90 percent of all adults have cavities!

As many of us know, traditional treatments can often be painful, but a new pain-free, low-cost dental treatment could help. According to a PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) investigative report, the use of silver nitrate—a liquid antimicrobial medical treatment—has led to some big changes in the way some tooth decay is being treated.

Dr. Frank Mendoza, a pediatric dentist on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Central Oregon, began using silver nitrate in 2013. “In 35 years,” he says, “I have not seen anything that works as well.” Silver has been recorded in history for its medicinal use for millennia. Herodotus, the Father of History, accounts that no Persian king, including Cirrus, would drink water that was not transported in silver containers, which kept the water fresh for years.

The silver kills bacteria and stops new bacteria from growing. The fluoride re-mineralizes, or hardens, what’s left. That hardened material can then be used to bond or stick to that filling. The treatment is for cavities that haven’t reached the pulp of the tooth. The silver treatment when used before deep decay has helped stop further aggressive decay. In many instances, this keeps patients from having to undergo more invasive dental and surgical procedures.

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The formula called silver diammine fluoride (SDF) was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration last year for reducing sensitivities in teeth, but its so-called off-label use for stopping cavities is now its main use.

One of those on the front lines of SDF research is Dr. Jeremy Horst, a pediatric dentist and a post-doc fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He and his colleagues are studying the structural and chemical changes in teeth before and after they have been treated with silver products.

“We completed a short-term study,” says Horst, “which blew our minds. It didn’t look like the bacteria changed very much at all. There were just dramatically less of them. So, it decreased the infection dramatically.”

UCSF is teaching both pediatric and general dentistry students about SDF, but it’s not universally taught or practiced around the country yet.

Later this year, the American Dental Association plans to release a clinical practice guideline on all nonsurgical approaches to cavities, including SDF. Source: Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, of Cariodontal (310 E. Shore Rd., Ste. 101, Great Neck). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-282-0310 or visit Cariodontal.com. See ad on back cover.

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Colon Cleansing There are several methods of colon cleansing that are popular with alternative medicine practitioners, which include colonic irrigation, herbal colon cleansing products, and enemas. The concept of colon cleansing is based on the idea that undigested food causes a buildup of toxins and mucus in the colon. This leads to a leaky gut, which then allows undigested food particles, toxins and bacteria into the bloodstream, which in turn leads to illness. This is partially true. Eating a high-fat diet that includes a lot of animal food and junk food does contribute to poor gastrointestinal health, damage to the gut microbiome, and leaky gut. Taking prescription drugs, such as antibiotics, contributes to the damage too.

A better and much safer option is to adopt a high-fiber, low-fat plantbased diet and to drink enough water every day. This strategy is the way nature intended for the body to be cleaned out on a daily basis. Cleansing is something the body takes care of naturally when one practices good habits.

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Renewable Payoff Germany Undergoes an Energy Renaissance

Last May, Germany’s renewable energy mix of solar, wind, hydropower and biomass generated so much power for a few hours that customers actually got paid for using electricity. The country’s renewable power sources generate 88 percent of total electricity demand, and growing wind power assets alone are expected to make the phenomenon a regular occurrence. When this happens, commercial producers either close power stations to reduce the electricity supply or pay consumers to take it off the grid.

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As we went to press, the fate of 90,000 wild horses and burros depended on Congressional action, as the U.S. Senate and House were hammering out differences in the delayed 2018 spending bill. The Senate version vowed to fund “humane and viable options” to the animal euthanasia allowed in the House bill.

Last October, the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board recommended that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) achieve its on-range population goal of 26,715 wild horses and burros while also phasing out the use of long-term holding facilities within three years.

Killing tens of thousands of healthy animals would “be a betrayal of millions of taxpayers that want wild horses protected as intended in the 1971 Wild FreeRoaming Horses and Burros Act,” says Neda DeMayo, president of Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation. BLM has been tasked by Congress with the responsibility of protecting wild horses and other wildlife.

The agency has balked at using affordable fertility control, despite ample evidence that it’s a more than 90 percent safe and effective means of population control, critics charge. Instead, it spends 65 percent of its annual budget in capturing, removing and warehousing animals.

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China, the world’s largest car market, is planning to stop production and sales of traditional energy vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EV), and the decision has sped up competitive development by U.S. automakers.

General Motors is promising to launch at least 20 new electric vehicles in the next six years. “General Motors believes the future is all-electric,” says Mark Reuss, the company’s head of product development.

The falling cost of lithium-ion batteries also brings a tipping point into view, observers say. By 2025 it’s possible that electric drivetrains will have no cost disadvantage compared with internal combustion engines.

Technology is fast resetting the outlook for what cars can do, how consumers use them and how much an EV will cost. Tesla, Ford and Japanese and European companies are also responding to what’s being called both “the age of electricity”, and “the age of personalized transportation”.

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Bureaucratic Bungle

Monsanto, the company that makes the controversial weed killer Roundup, is setting farmer against farmer and state against state with its newest product, dicamba. Amid claims and counterclaims over effectiveness and safety of crops and humans, the debate is shedding new light on how new agricultural products are introduced, tested and regulated. One major difference with dicamba is the gaseous vaporization it uses to treat crops, causing the poison to spread onto neighboring plants via wind. Brad Williams, a Missouri farmer, says that leaves on trees were “so deformed you couldn’t even really identify the differences between them.”

The manufacturer claims that proper usage protocols are not being followed. Some farmers agree, while others report crop damage and human health issues. One pivotal point of debate is which federal and state agencies have jurisdiction and the power to set enforceable guidelines. At stake are millions of acres that have already been sprayed, along with the future of non-GMO farms inadvertently contaminated by the dicamba sprayed on genetically modified crops that need the poison to survive.

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Britain only recycled 57 percent of the plastic bottles that were sold there in 2016, and is considering charging a deposit fee to reduce litter. Scotland is also introducing a deposit return policy for cans and bottles. Denmark recycles 90 percent and South Australia 80 percent by using deposits as an incentive.

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove says that almost 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans each year, with up to 80 percent washing out to sea from land.

Gove is consulting with the industry to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of reward and return systems for plastic, metal and glass drinks containers.

Britain’s decision to charge a deposit for each plastic bag in 2015 has slashed usage.

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The South Pole is Earth’s last uninhabited outpost, and Greenpeace seeks to establish an Antarctic sanctuary of almost threequarters of a million square miles in the Weddell Sea adjacent to the vast continent that would protect whales, penguins and other wildlife.

The nonprofit has called for governments to show greater vision and ambition. Frida Bengtsson, head of the Greenpeace Antarctic campaign, states, “Over the next 12 months, we have an opportunity to make history: to create an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary which would be the largest protected area on Earth.” She notes that it would also ensure healthier oceans that soak up carbon dioxide to moderate climate change.

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Popular Needlework Crafts Go Green

Whether for function, decoration or personal gifting, the skillful hobbies of yarn arts such as knitting, quilting, weaving, stitching, sewing, crocheting and macramé are going strong. The difference these days is that doing it ecoresponsibly is enhancing the process.

“More people are making and hand-dyeing their own yarn,” says blogger Ann Budd (AnnBuddKnits.com), of Boulder, Colorado, former editor of Interweave Knits magazine and author of Knitting Green. “The results are beautiful with different color combinations, and even striping.”

Also, more yarn is American-sourced. “Shearing and dyeing are done here to cut down on the overall carbon footprint,” explains Budd, who conducts workshops for shops and clubs, plus two annual learning retreats. This year’s are in Savannah, Georgia, from April 26 to 29, and in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from September 20 to 23.

GreenAmerica.org suggests Green Mountain Spinnery (Spinnery.com) as a U.S. source of certified organic, natural fiber yarns processed without toxic oils, chemicals or dyes; Ecobutterfly Organics (Ecobutterfly.com), for vegan-friendly, fair trade and botanically dyed organic cotton yarns and fiber, recycled glass beads, buttons and kits; and Organic Cotton Plus (OrganicCottonPlus.com), offering certified organic woven and knit fabrics, hemp and hemp-blended fabrics, threads, ribbons and vegetable-based dyes.

Interweave (Interweave.com), a craft magazine publisher, provides video and online education. Learn how to avoid potential hand and arm pain from repetitive motions with the new book Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting (ErgoIKnit.com) by San Francisco physical therapist and needlework teacher Carson Demers.

For many needlework fans, charitable volunteering keeps their fingers flying. Members of the nonprofit Mittens for Detroit (MittensForDetroit.org) make mittens, gloves, hats and lapghans for children and adults in need.

Donna Davis, of Roswell, New Mexico, has knitted hats for African newborns, wool items for Eastern European orphans and scarves for American artists.

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At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman.

According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of spirituality.

Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says.

Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring

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12 childhood surgeries, losing her mother at age 11 and four years ago, her husband.

“All of the struggles and losses brought me here, now,” says Eckhoff. “Nobody ever said life was easy. We have greater appreciation for the things that we had to struggle to achieve.”

Choosing self-directedness instead of self-pity in the face of challenges differentiates those that thrive from those that merely survive, observes Catherine Morisset, a life coach from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in resilience. “It’s taking responsibility for life and managing the way you want to live it. We all have choices, even in the face of difficulty,” she says.

Mastering an Optimal Outlook

“Challenges don’t define you. How you respond does,” remarks Doug Hensch, an executive coach and author of Positively Resilient: 5½ Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles,

and Defeat Anxiety. He attests that having Forces instructors and civilians. They found a growth mindset is vital, focusing on people that rebounded strongly often shared strengths without disregarding areas needcommon attributes, including embracing a ing improvement. spiritual outlook and social network.

Maintaining a balanced outlook

In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, Colorado, awoke to a that’s realistic, yet posiParents do a severe flooding event, tive, enables individuals disservice to their with his home and busito move on from trauma. ness buried under five For supersurvivors, being kids when they feet of mud and water pragmatic serves them far try to remove that nearly wiped out his better than a false sense of adversity from their clothing business, Kind optimism about bad situalives. When little Design, overnight. “It tions, Feldman found, saywas the hardest thing ing, “They grieved losses, things go wrong, but thought realistically rather than rush to I’ve ever gone through, to lose everything I had about what to do next.” fix it, let the kids built. It also gave me a

“Optimism in the figure out a solution. new perspective on what’s best sense is focusing on the positive without deny- They’ll realize it’s not important. It made me ing the negative, while the end of the world. aware that you can replace physical things, but you focusing on what’s in your ~Doug Hensch can’t replace memories. control,” notes Hensch.

My mind was blown away

Martin Seligman, by the support I received.” known as the “father of positive psycholRedd ended up paying forward the ogy”, found that when people take setbacks kindness. “We cleaned and repaired 1,500 personally, viewing them as permanent, pairs of gloves in our inventory that were pervasive and personal, they develop a damaged that day, and are donating them sense of learned helplessness that inhibits to search-and-rescue teams and ski patrols. growth and happiness. “It’s important not The more good you do, the more good to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and other people will do,” Redd professes. extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. SteAltruism and owning a moral code is ven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry another common characteristic of resilient at Yale University School of Medicine who focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder individuals, according to Southwick. Having and resilience. a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, Make Caring Connections or believe what you are doing has meaning.

Social networks are critical in the face of It gives you great strength,” he says. challenges, resilience experts agree. “When we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to

In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high withdraw when we should do the opposite,” school sweetheart and husband to suicide says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she friends you have, or even how much time began to process the tragedy, she saw two you spend with them, that matters. All you choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depresneed is at least one person you can count on.” sion and give up or focus on our deep love

“We are built to be connected with oth- for one another, get into therapy, and make ers. It has a significant impact in regulating a difference by inspiring, encouraging and helping others,” says Huffman. stress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resil She chose the latter, asking for profesience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest sional help and signing up for the 16-mile Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut.

Over the past two decades, Southwick and Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, his colleagues have studied three groups in New York City. “Getting into the best that have come through harrowing events: shape of my life at age 50 became my being Vietnam War prisoners, Special passion. As I walked through the night, I

RESILIENCE RESOURCES

Helpful Organizations

OptionB.org provides a supportive space online for survivors of trauma and adversity to share stories, connect with others and get help from experts.

LearningConnection.Stanford.edu/ Resilience-Project normalizes setbacks and failures as part and parcel of professional and personal growth, and provides Stanford University students and faculty a platform to swap stories and coping strategies.

Resilience.Education.UTexas.edu conveys an interactive e-learning platform developed by the University of Texas at Austin to foster a better understanding of resilience and develop related skills.

Films and Books

Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story documents the journey of chef and outdoorsman Eduardo Garcia, whose life changed irrevocably when he was jolted with 2,400 volts of electricity while hiking in Montana. Garcia lost his hand, ribs and muscle mass, but survived the injury with the help of his former partner, and became an athlete and speaker for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Unbroken depicts the life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini, who survived 47 days on a raft after a near-fatal plane crash in World War II, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. The film is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand, herself the survivor of a disabling chronic illness.

The 33 tells the true tale of 33 miners trapped inside a mine in San Jose, Chile, for more than two months, the longest such entrapment in history. All were rescued alive.

Wild is based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her solo hike of 1,000-plus miles on the Pacific Crest Trail without any training, following the loss of her mother and marriage.

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reflected on our beautiful memories as a accomplish and build on that,” she counsels. couple. It was an amazing, healing experi Writing can also be a good coping ence,” reflects Huffman. tool, according to Hensch.

Sometimes

Forgiveness—whether for “Just write about your emoadversity is others or ourself—is another key tions. It’s amazing how much what you need you can learn about yourself to help us move forward, reports to face in Feldman. “Often, people can and how calming it can be.” order to become get stuck in blame, but resentGood times are the best ment keeps people shackled to successful. times to begin “resilience the past. If and when a person training” notes Hensch. “I ~Zig Ziglar is ready to forgive, widespread sought out a therapist once I research indicates that it can lead to better had turned the corner after my divorce and health outcomes.” was dating someone and my business was taking off. It was precisely because I knew Strengthening Our something else would likely happen, and Resilience Muscle I wanted to be better prepared for it,” he recalls.

Experts point out that there isn’t any one

Applying positive self-talk when perfect formula or single must-have trait something blindsides us helps, as does for building resilience, and none we can’t not expecting to handle things perfectly. develop. Learning a skill like mindfulness “There’s nothing wrong with just staying is an easy place to start. afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma

“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditaanxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, tion requires practice, but through it, you it’s healthy,” says Hensch. can learn to regulate emotions and relax

Hardships are just that: hard. However, the nervous system.” with time and experience, resilient individu Eckhoff practices mindfulness several als come to trust their ability to get through times a day with a one-minute gratitude them, large and small. “Resiliency is not meditation. “I have five things I am most about how you bounce back from a single grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep traumatic event; it’s how you respond every breath and say them. It brings me focus, day to the challenges that life presents,” reduces stress and reminds me of how Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this lucky I am,” she says. ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to

Morisset suggests making incremental do more and sometimes, the impossible.” changes to strengthen our resilience muscles.

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ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

Universal Appeal “Meditation is for people of all spiritual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years.

For Jackie Trottmann, a Christian author from St. Louis, Missouri, there is no contradiction between a meditation practice and her faith; rather, they complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.”

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She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing.

“When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed. Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com.

“I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.”

The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

Begin Modestly “Millions are seeking more mindfulness through meditation, but don’t know how to go about it,” says Sean Fargo, a Berkeley, California, meditation instructor and

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former Buddhist monk. “The key is to take baby steps, like going to the gym for the first time. Start by practicing a few minutes a day; just pay attention to something such as the sensations of breathing, without judgment.”

“Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.”

But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

Assess Benefits “Shop around and try different things, but at some point, you will begin to discover what works for you,” advises Scheinman.

In trying to decide which meditation practice is right for us, “Go with what feels juicy,” says Fargo, who founded MindfulnessExercises.com, offering 1,500 free mindfulness meditations, worksheets and talks. “You’re more likely to do what feels alive and enlivening.”

The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.” Consistency is key. It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

Overview of Options

Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness.

“Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman.

Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning.

Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.”

Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our ever-present breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann.

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Banishing Body-Image Blues

How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

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any young women don’t feel comfortable in their own skin.

A 21st-century global study sponsored by Unilever’s Dove brand found that 90 percent of girls from 15 to 17 years old wanted to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, especially their body weight. University of Minnesota research following adolescents for 10 years showed that about half of the female participants had dieted in the previous year, twice the number of males.

Tracy Anderson, a mother of two and fitness expert, has spent the last 18 years working with women seeking balance in their bodies. In her recent book, Total Teen: Tracy Anderson’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Ruling Your World, she observes, “Teens are depleted from comparing themselves to the shapes of others and from scolding themselves: ‘I should be thinner, I should be able to fit in those pants, I should be in better shape.’ But looking good on the outside must start with feeling good on the inside.”

Monitor Thoughts

Anderson believes we feel most happy and fulfilled and accomplish the most when our minds are calm, clear and alert.

“If young women learn to connect with their mind, identify when their thoughts are anxious or stressed, and practice conscious breathing and meditating to regain a calm, centered state, they’ll be able to rebalance themselves for the rest of their lives,” she says. “By keeping a thought journal for a while and noticing when their thoughts have negative undertones, they can retrain their attitude.”

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up, expel it and focus on a positive aspect of the idea or experience. Also invest a few moments each day feeling thankful for successful aspects of life. “After a while, these exercises become habitual,” says Anderson. “Happy, high-achieving people fill their minds with positive, uplifting thoughts, affirmations and sincere gratitude. It’s widely proven to work.”

Eat Well

“Most teens can eat junk food all day long and still wake up the next morning ready to take on the world,” Anderson says. But such an unhealthy routine “shapes eating patterns for the rest of their lives, eventually catching up with them.”

She strongly believes every young woman should routinely ask herself, “Is this real food?”

“A potato is a real food, or whole food, but instant mashed potatoes are processed. A fresh ear of corn is a whole food; corn chips are processed. If you want to feel strong and healthy and look great, eat whole foods,” says Anderson.

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Also, note how the body responds to eating specific foods. Here again, a journal can help. “Jot down how a food made you feel after 15 minutes, an hour and two hours. Are you alert or sluggish? What signals are your stomach and brain sending? It’s useful information to make better ongoing food choices,” Anderson advises.

She also advocates drinking plenty of water and eating organic foods when possible, and warns teens against skipping meals or snacks when their developing bodies feel the need for fuel.

Move More

For some teens, exercise movements don’t feel comfortable or natural, which hinders them from doing healthful exercise. “I’ve found that if a young woman practices exercises for a while privately, she’ll become more comfortable and confident over time,” says Anderson. “It’s like learning a foreign language, musical instrument or any skill. You master the basics first and build on them. With practice, you start feeling more at ease.”

In her book, Anderson offers many step-by-step, illustrated workout moves designed to daily tone arms, legs and abs, and increase strength and flexibility. Many incorporate fun dance components that work well with music.

“Regular exercise releases endorphins—the hormones that make us feel happier and better about ourselves,” she

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A University of Wisconsin metaanalysis of 77 studies examining women’s body images suggests body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for eating disorders and a significant predictor of low self-esteem, depression and obesity. Helping young women build, strengthen or regain their positive body image and self-esteem works to empower a new generation and enables them to enjoy happier, healthier lives.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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A Call to Action: Why We Must Document Hope

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urrently, a majority of our children are chronically ill, an exponential increase over previous generations.

This epidemic of childhood illness is taking place as we head into an unprecedented crisis of planetary health. Our relationship to the environment has a direct and immediate impact on our health, yet modern health care seems to all but ignore this inconvenient truth.

Our children, our “canaries in the coalmine,” are telling us that something must be done, today. We can stop the escalating epidemics of chronic childhood illness and redefine the human relationship with the planet by clearly and scientifically demonstrating that human health is directly correlated with the condition of our surroundings.

By proving that serious chronic illnesses can be reversed by optimizing the things that interact with our bodies on a daily basis, we have the opportunity to profoundly impact the future of our children and of life on this planet. Reversing these conditions in children through the proper application of tools and knowledge already available to us is the goal of the Documenting Hope Project—and the method

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through which we will inspire millions of people to restore their own health and the health of our planet.

Why we won’t accept the “new normal” of chronically ill children Many families have refused to believe that the symptom suppression offered by their doctors is all that can be done to help their children. They have gathered into communities to share healing approaches, and many have fully reversed their children’s conditions. Every member of the Documenting Hope Team and Advisory Boards has been profoundly moved by witnessing these transformations from serious sickness back into health.

While many doctors might dismiss these recoveries by saying the child “never had the disease in the first place,” we have seen many cases of recovery where these sicknesses were well documented and rigorously diagnosed.

The idea that childhood illnesses, like autism, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autoimmune diseases, are life sentences has actually never been proven or rigorously tested. It is just a belief system held in conventional medical

circles and perpetuated in the media. This perception, exacerbated by a prevailing belief in genetic determinism (the discredited belief that disease is due mainly to genetics), has allowed medicine to slide into complacency, where large numbers of sick children are just accepted as the “new normal.” This prevents us from giving our children the kind of care that can restore their health and full functioning. Few have questioned the veracity of this belief system. Until now.

Our approach operates in the spirit of systems biology by appreciating that our bodies and brains are self-organizing systems fully capable of upgrading themselves toward full healing when environmental obstacles are removed, and these systems have what they need—and have been lacking—to operate optimally.

In essence, the Documenting Hope Recovery Program is a 21st century study of systems biology as a new paradigm for understanding and enabling recovery from chronic illness. This is true “translational science” that links research directly with effective patient care and addresses a massive public health crisis.

Beth Lambert is an author, educator and former healthcare consultant. She has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for nearly a decade. She is the founder and executive director of Epidemic Answers, a nonprofit dedicated to reestablishing vibrant health in our children, and the creator and executive producer of The Documenting Hope Project. She will be speaking at The Real Truth About Health Conference, which will be held Feb. 2-11 at the Long Island Hilton, in Melville (RealTruthTalks.com). See ads on pages 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.

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Foods Our Heart Will Love

Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

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ow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning once penned this unforgettable line to her husband and fellow poet, Robert Browning.

Let us also count the ways to improve our loved ones’ heart health: Lower blood pressure. Modulate irregular heartbeats.

Avoid plaque build-up in arteries. Improve blood flow to the heart.

We can love our hearts with 10 superfoods that just might make perfect ingredients for a Valentine’s Day meal, starting with dark chocolate.

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Cocoa powder. Cacao’s flavanols lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and act as antioxidants to prevent inflammation. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, a physician, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, confirms, “Between 400 and 900 milligrams (mg) a day of cocoa flavanols may favorably affect several mechanisms and pathways related to cardiovascular disease prevention.”

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and her colleagues are currently conducting the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, a large-scale, randomized study of 18,000 U.S. men and women testing the benefits of ingesting 600 mg per day of cocoa flavanols.

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Raspberries.

Just one-half cup of berries a day can provide plenty of phytonutrients and antioxidants for decreasing inflammation and preventing heart disease, says Wendy Bazilian, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients.

“Whirl them into a breakfast smoothie, add them to a green salad or combine them with dark chocolate for a tasty, heart-healthy dessert,” she advises.

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Salmon.

Full of omega-3 fatty acids, wild-caught salmon (about two six-ounce weekly servings) helps reduce systemic inflammation and risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke, according to Dr. Josh Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee. Beyond prevention, omega-3s in oily fish are also

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Pumpkin seeds. High in mag-

nesium—about 764 mg per cup— roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, top the list of heart-healthy nuts and seeds.

Magnesium is an important electrolyte that helps the heart fire on all cylinders and not skip a beat. Improvements in lipid profiles can occur with a daily intake of 365 mg, or about a half-cup, of pepitas. Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds as a snack or scatter them in a salad, bowl of chili or soup for a delicious crunch.

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magnesium, plus they’re a good source of potassium, another electrolyte the heart needs for optimum functioning. “You probably know bananas and citrus fruits are top sources of potassium, but I like avocados because they also supply healthy fats,” says Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, a board-certified cardiologist with the HeartMD Institute, in Manchester, Connecticut.

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Almonds. Sinatra recommends a handful of almonds a day to raise HDL, a form of “good” cholesterol he likens to a “lipid garbage truck” that picks up oxidized “bad” LDL in the bloodstream and carries it to the liver for processing.

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.

Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil with a high phenol content can help lower blood pressure (via about two tablespoons daily), make more efficient and protective HDL cholesterol, and protect the inner lining of arteries.

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Beet Juice.

A 2015 study in the journal Hypertension found that two daily eight-ounce glasses of beet juice can help reduce high blood pressure. Beets contain a natural dietary nitrate found in previous studies to lower high blood pressure. Enjoy beet juice in smoothies, as a tart drink known as a “shrub” (beet juice with raspberry vinegar) or in soups like borscht.

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Garlic. Allicin, the sulfur compound that gives garlic its distinctive aroma, helps keep blood thin and flowing optimally, says Sinatra. The freshest chopped garlic offers the best benefits, according to a study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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Pomegranate. Drinking about

one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months can improve blood flow to the heart, reports a study in the American Journal of Cardiology.

The ultimate reason of all to keep our hearts in good working order was voiced by Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

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Seed Librarians at the Front Lines

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reak open a seed and you unravel a genetic story. Inside every seed is a narrative told by chromosomes, a tale that reveals how the plant absorbs nutrients and responds to threats from pests and weeds and to changes in climate and weather.

Inside every seed library—and there are more than 400 of them now—is another tale. Here are seeds that have been locally cultivated, saved and passed along from farmer to farmer. They are repositories of genetic information that have been quietly spreading across America during the last decade. They tell the story of how, at a time of unprecedented climatic stress on our food supply, people are fighting to expand their range of crop choices to respond to changing climate conditions.

As one company after another is purchased by the giants that now dominate the seed trade—most notably Monsanto-Bayer, DuPont-Pioneer and Syngenta, which together have purchased hundreds of locally based seed companies over the past 20 years—the libraries are defying efforts to homogenize the seeds.

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Agriculture points to climate change as a significantly disruptive force on America’s capacity to grow food, and recommends a more diverse array of crops as a major step toward developing greater resiliency. At the same time, numerous studies (including a major 30-year side-by-side comparison of the yields from organic versus conventional agriculture) suggest that farm fields with greater diversity are just as productive as the mono-cropped farms that rely on heavy applications of agricultural chemicals, and they come with far less collateral damage to the environment and public health.

As the industry consolidates, seed libraries are emerging like a parallel universe, offering local varieties for farmers and gardeners to test out, replant and evaluate for other local users. Many are hosted by public lending libraries—adding a new sort of story to the many already on the shelves. The seeds are often housed in small packets inside old-fashioned card catalogs rescued from storage bins when libraries went digital. These small-scale seed sanctuaries are at the forefront of efforts to sustain and nourish a diverse seed supply.

The libraries operate according to basic farmer principles, almost nostalgic by now: Those who test the seeds out in their fields are expected to return the following season with a sampling of the results and notes on their performance that might be helpful to the next user.

While there are abundant studies about the importance of diversity to a thriving agriculture, there are few about the relatively recent role of seed libraries.

One of those, in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences by Nurcan Helicke, an assistant professor of environmental studies and sciences at Skidmore College, suggests that the libraries and other forms of open seed-sharing enhance farmers’ knowledge of seeds’ performance in local conditions and provide a hedge against the loss of precious genetic information to a homogenizing industry.

“Seed libraries and seed exchanges may be the most important thing we’re doing for agriculture in the 21st century,” says Bill McDorman, director of the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, which has been working with farmers and gardeners in the mountain states to find and breed the grains and vegetables that have practically disappeared under the pressure of largescale commodity farms.

In the enormous picture of U.S. agriculture, these are all relatively small initiatives. But they are the kernel of an effort to stimulate and sustain the wide genetic spectrum that is critical to a resilient food system. “Hopefully we’ll have preserved enough diversity,” says Rebecca Newburn, in Richmond, California, “to save us when the [current] system no longer works.”

Mark Schapiro is an investigative journalist specializing in the intersection between science, politics and power. His most recent book is Seeds of Resistance: The Struggle for Our Food. He will be speaking at The Real Truth About Health Conference, which will be held Feb. 2-11 at the Long Island Hilton, in Melville (RealTruthTalks.com).

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The Rules “Service dogs don’t eat on duty, and should be on the floor, not put in a handbag or shopping cart,” advises Maggie Sims, project manager for the Rocky Mountain Americans with Disabilities Act Center, in Colorado Springs. “If the dog disrupts business, the person can be asked to remove the animal and then return. Emotionalsupport dogs are not provided for by the disabilities act, because the dog does not perform a specific task.

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Educating the Public A motorcycle accident left Matthew Smith dependent on using a wheelchair or crutches. An administrator at Comcast Cable, in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith relies on his pit bull, Jericho, to fetch dropped items, open doors and help him maintain balance.

“Gravity is my specialty,” he jokes. “If I fall, he braces me so I can get up. Moving about stresses my shoulders, so Jericho pulls the wheelchair on days when I’m in pain.”

Although working service dogs should not be petted or approached, Smith tells Jericho, “Go say ‘Hi,’” if someone asks to approach him. “Pit bulls have an undeserved bad reputation, so I’ll take a minute to let people meet him to change that perception. When Jericho is the subject of conversation, it also takes the spotlight off of me,” he says.

Jericho was trained by Apryl Lea, a certified assistance dog trainer for the Animal Farm Foundation’s Assistance Dog Program, in Kingston, New York. She explains, “The pit bulls I train are from shelters, and must be good with people and other

animals and be comfortable in social settings that match the person’s lifestyle.”

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When someone brings a dog into a place of business, we can legally ask only two short questions: “Is this animal needed for a disability?” and “What tasks has the animal been trained to do in relation to the disability?”

her prone to falls. “Riley’s trained to bark for help if I am unable to get up,” she explains. “If barking fails, he’ll grab someone’s pant leg or shoelaces and pull in my direction. He’s small, but determined.”

Michelle Renard, a stay-at-home mom in Woodstock, Georgia, relies on Mossy, a goldendoodle trained by Canine Assistants, in nearby Alpharetta, to detect high- and lowblood sugar levels. “She’s never wrong,” says Renard.

“When a counter is too high, a service dog can pass money to the cashier. Dogs will pull a rope to open a heavy door. In the event of seizures or fainting, our dogs react based on location; at home, they find another family member, but in public, will stay with their person,” Lea says.

The muscles of a patient with Comfort and Joy Parkinson’s disease may freeze while walking. Dogs brace against a resulting fall or Linda Blick, president and co-founder of touch the person to help unfreeze the mus- Tails of Hope Foundation, in Orange Councles. Tethered to ty, New York, an autistic child, observes, “A the dog provides veteran with distraction from post-traumatic repetitive behavstress disoriors like flapping der may not hands or crying, show outward while keeping symptoms, but the child in a have anxiety. safe area. Some Dogs are dogs are trained trained to turn to track the on the lights, child, as well, in lick their percase of escape. son’s face or Search and Rescue Dogs are trained to help those in Likewise, dogs perilous conditions apply reassurcan give Aling pressure zheimer’s disease patients a bit of freedom by lying across their person’s chest to bring without getting lost. them out of night tremors.

“One of our veterans was so uncomSounding Alerts fortable in public, it was difficult for him to even speak to the veterinarian about his Hearing dogs alert their hearing-impaired person to the sound of a doorbell or ringing dog’s torn knee ligament,” Blick explains.

“For the sake of the dog, he managed to phone. In the car, they’ll nudge the driver discuss care, a big step for him.” with a paw if they hear a siren.

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Riley the Chihuahua’s job is caring literally give people with disabilities their for Jennifer Wise, an aromatherapist lives back.” and owner of Enchanted Essence, in Toledo, Ohio. Wise has a neurological Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy disease that affects her legs and makes at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

Service Dog Resources TO CONTACT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CENTERS: Ten centers serve the U.S. and calls are directed to the one closest to the caller.

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TO SUPPORT THE TAILS OF HOPE FOUNDATION: This nonprofit provides critical and lifesaving help to veterans, first responders and search-and-rescue teams. Operating on donations, it covers the cost of purchasing a trained dog, as well as lifetime veterinary care when necessary.

TailsOfHope.org LEARN ABOUT DOGS TRAINED FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Parkinson’s disease – Davis Phinney Foundation at Tinyurl.com/HelpingPaw ForParkinsons Disabled children – 4PawsForAbility.org Alzheimer’s disease/dementia – Rover. com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers Sight-impaired – GuideDogs.org SAMPLE SERVICE-DOG VIDEOS: A pit bull-lab mix that saves a veteran having a seizure: Tinyurl.com/Dog SavesVeteran A pug that helps a veteran with posttraumatic stress: Tinyurl.com/Dog CalmsPTSD

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Sacred Circle Meditation & Chanting Workshop – 6-7:30pm. With Diane Monks. Meditation is a profound and powerful tool for deep peace, healing, understanding and relaxation; chanting is an ancient practice designed to elevate the healing energies. $25. Center for Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. 516-826-5859.

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Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Body, Mind & Soul Mini-Retreat – 9am-2pm. Includes delicious and healthy vegetarian cooking classes, stress-reducing yoga sessions and inspirational meditation workshops.

Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Rd, Amityville. To register: 631-822-7979, InfoTristate@sos.org or sos.org/location.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Real Truth about Health Conference – Feb 2-11. Features thought-provoking lectures, panel discussions, book signings, meet and greets and more. Free. Watch online or in person at Long Island Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville. Details: RealTruthTalks.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7-8pm. With Susan Petschauer. Come gather into a community of likeminded people to release the stress of the day and experience the healing benefits of reiki. $20. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 2882 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside.

516-544-2188. BNFYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Childbirth Education Class – 12-4:30pm. With Efi Nunez. Class incorporates numerous methods to educate couples on various topics for labor preparation. $160/couple. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Yoga Inversion Workshop – 2-4pm. Get assessed to find out what is inhibiting your mastery of inversion. IAYT Member School. YogAnalysis, 2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 8, Ronkonkoma.

631-440-7007. LoveServeGive@YogAnalysis.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Yoga Low Back Workshop – 11am-1pm. Get assessed to find out what is causing pain or inhibiting your mastery of poses. IAYT Member School.

YogAnalysis, 2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 8, Ronkonkoma. 631-440-7007. LoveServeGive@ YogAnalysis.org.

Yoga Balance Workshop – 2-4pm. Get assessed to find out what is inhibiting your mastery of balance poses. IAYT Member School. YogAnalysis, 2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 8, Ronkonkoma.

631-440-7007. LoveServeGive@YogAnalysis.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Even the Losers: A Tribute to Tom Petty – 8pm.

With special guest Andrew Kirell. Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Candlelight Restorative Yoga Aromatherapy Workshop – 7-9pm. With Dawn. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Yoga-Inspired Bracelet Making Workshop – 12:30-2:30pm. With Maria Renna. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Creating & Healing Your Relationships – 7-8:30pm. With Clairvoyant, Tori Quisling. Discover your original agreements and bring them up to date for healthier relationships. $40. 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. Register: 516-423-1794 or Tori@ ToriQuisling.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Meditation on Miracles: A Course in Miracles Gathering of Light – 6-7:30pm. With Diane Monks. The Course in Miracles is a beautiful and profoundly loving path of healing and spiritual understanding. $25. Center for Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. 516-826-5859. DianeMonks.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 The Jim Breuer Residency: Comedy, Stories & More – 8pm. Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300. ParamountNY.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic: Mardi Gras Madness Tour – 8pm. With special guest Miss Velvet & The Blue Wolf. Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300. ParamountNY.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Crystals – 7-8:30pm. With Clairvoyant, Tori Quisling. Tune in to the messages from crystals and use them to heal ourselves and gain insight into the future. $40. 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. Register: 516-423-1794 or Tori@ToriQuisling.com.

Aroma Deep Detox Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. With Jamie Henderson. This extended practice is designed to support detoxification by creating cleansing internal heat through a series of twists, heart-opening and hip opening yoga postures. $35; save $5, register

by Feb 17. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Psychometry – 7-8:30pm. With Clairvoyant, Tori Quisling. Learn to do a reading for someone by holding an object in our non-dominant hand or by directing our hand chakras to an object at a distance. $40. 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. Register: 516-423-1794 or Tori@ToriQuisling.com.

plan ahead THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Communing with the Angels Workshop – 6-7:30pm. With Diane Monks. Join us in sacred circle to commune and communicate with the radiant, healing energy of the angels. $25. Center for Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. 516-826-5859. DianeMonks.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Past Lives – 7-8:30pm. With Clairvoyant, Tori Quisling. Through meditation and visualization we will explore our own past lives for personal healing and deep insights. $40. 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. Register: 516-423-1794 or Tori@ ToriQuisling.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Reducing Anxiety through Meditation – 6:30pm.

With John Bednarik. Amityville Public Library, 19 John St, Amityville. 631-264-0567.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Meditation Made Easy – 6-9pm. With Lorin Roche, author of the Radiance Sutras. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Radiance Sutras Workshops – Mar 10 & 11. 126pm. With Lorin Roche. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15

Reducing Anxiety through Meditation – 6:30pm.

With Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC, long-time meditator. Includes a short meditation sitting. Wild by Nature, 478 A Union Blvd, West Islip. 631-719-7200.

Dominican Republic Yoga Retreat – Mar 15-20.

With Leslie Luft and Elyce Neuhauser. Natura Cabana, Cabaret, DR. More info & to register: 516682-9642 or AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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Yoga & Surf Retreat in Costa Rica – Apr 7-11. Escape to paradise with Lisa Pineda Yoga, Professional Surfers Meg McGuire and Jairo Zuniga. Packages include accommodations, transfers from airport, breakfast, surf lessons, daily yoga and adventure activities. To book: CostaRicaSurfTrip.com/vacation-packages.

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

More info: ElyceYogaTrance.com.

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). NY Center for Clairvoyant Development, 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net. YourPsychicSelf.net.

300-Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – An ongoing training allowing for open enrollment and flexibility in attaining 300-hr certification and continuing education credits all year long. Open to yoga teachers who have completed their 200hr teacher training at a Yoga Alliance Registered School. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Clairvoyant Development Classes – With Tori Quisling, Clairvoyant Practitioner. Learn powerful intuitive tools that completely change their life.

Classes include personal training in small groups in meditation, healing and balancing the aura and chakras through work with a personal healing guide and readings. Also learn about dreams, the Akashic Records, mediumship, and an array of metaphysical topics. Classes ongoing. More info: 516-423-1794 or ToriQuisling.com.

Prenatal Yoga Classes – Designed to offer expecting moms the tools needed to be mentally, spiritually and physically fit during their journeys to motherhood. Breathe N Flow Yoga: 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. 2882 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside. 516-544-2188. For schedule: BNFYoga.com.

YogAnalysis on the Road – Bring our YogAnalysis workshop to your studio or teacher training.

More info: LoveServeGive@YogAnalysis.org or YogAnalysis.org.

monthly Carol’s Holistic “Show and Tell” and Educational Networking Events – Monthly meetings both day and night in Westbury and Port Washington. Display your products, share your services.

Learn how to grow a prosperous practice/business.

Get and give referrals. For details, Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

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

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“Crawlers” (and Pre-Crawlers) – 3-3:45pm. $30/ class, $140/5-wk series. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. Register: OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Also Mon, 8:15-9:30pm.

A series of floor poses held for a longer duration of time in order to lengthen the connective tissues of the body. This helps us maintain a healthy range of motion in our joints and allows for the flow of energy. This practice is a great counter to the more active practices especially for athletes or those working through injuries. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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monday Gentle and Moderate Kripalu Yoga/Stretch/ Strengthening Classes – Mon-Sat. With or without Thai Yoga Assisted Stretching. Intro class $20 or $30 with assisted stretching. Plainview, Port Washington, Roslyn & Great Neck. Carol: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilates for Beginner – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Tues, 9:15am. A free trial by appointment. Come join the therapeutic-grade of Pilates class. Small group setting so you can get personal attention.

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

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

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

Tai Chi & Qigong – 7:50-8:50pm. Good for recovery from injury, physical limitation, mind-body connection. Benefits of circulation, strengthen, balance and stress reduction. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

YinYoga – 8:15-9:30pm. See Sun listing. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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

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

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YogiBaby – 11am. For mom and baby (newborn to active crawler). Regain strength and tone while bonding with your baby. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Baby & Me (Infants & Crawlers) – 11am-12pm.

6-wk series. Mommies and/or daddies practice with their babies, as well as on their own, using yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques in a nurturing environment. We explore being fully present with each and every moment. $108/series (1 make-up class per 6-wk series); $20/drop-in. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Registration required: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Journey to Serenity – 4:15pm. Music, art, writing, guided meditation and tea. For more info: 516-655-0573 or Arden@ArtTherapy.us.

Prenatal Yoga – 5pm. Also Thurs, 9:45am. Through meditation, breathing and specialized movement, empower and inspire yourself for birth, bond with baby, and meet other mamas. Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808.

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Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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

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

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

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Knit and Chat: Breast Cancer Survivors – 11:30am-1pm. Last Wed. Spend time working on a project while chatting with other breast cancer survivors. Bring your knitting or crochet project or make a scarf to donate to someone currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Chair Yoga – 12pm. Adapts yoga positions through creative use of a chair. Most of the class is done seated in a chair or using it as support. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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

Theater for Life – 6pm, teens; 7:15pm, adults. A therapeutic group, an experience in dramatic storytelling in supportive community. For more info: 516-655-0573 or Arden@ArtTherapy.us.

thursday

Radiance Sutras Meditation – 7:15-7:45am. With Elyce Neuhauser. A meditation practice based on Lorin Roche’s The Radiance Sutras, a poetic translation of an ancient yogic text offering 112 living meditation practices. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury.

516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 9:45am. See Tues listing.

Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808. Yoga-Nanda.com.

Vinyasa Flow: Level 1/Basics – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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

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

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

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

Holistic Moms Network – 7:30pm. 1st Thurs.

Join us for our monthly meeting to connect on natural living and mindful parenting. Nassau County, LI North Shore Chapter. Oyster Bay Community Center. More info: 516-674-4114 or NorthShorelihmn@gmail.com.

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Clairvoyant Development Series: Level 1 – 6:308pm. Tori Quisling, M.Ed, graduate of the Berkeley Psychic Institute and featured expert in the New York Daily News, will train on using own psychic abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience). By the end of 8 wks, students will meditate, have awareness of psychic abilities and perform a reading. Workbook/CD. Customized programs also available. $125/class; $975/8wk course. NY Center for Clairvoyant Development, 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net. YourPsychicSelf.net.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

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

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Healing and Self-Relaxation Class – 8:15-9pm.

Practice self-care and self-love through gong bath and kundalini yoga techniques. Open to all seeking calmness and stillness. Yoga Nanda: Garden City, 55 Hilton Ave, Garden City. 516-307-9007.

Yoga-Nanda.com.

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Meditation/Restorative Yoga – 7:30pm. Guided meditation and restorative asana for all levels; various meditation techniques taught and reviewed. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Gentle Yoga & Meditation for Stress Relief – 7:308:45pm. Come to relax and relief your stress. Gentle stretch and yoga pose with flow the energy, peace and calm for meditation. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

friday Gentle/Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. Gentle asana and restorative postures supported by props allow gravity and flow of breath to release the body and encourage deep relaxation. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group – 10-11:30am. When a person first hears they are diagnosed with breast cancer they have a million questions, fears, and are looking for support. Free.

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

Spring Buddhaful Baby & Me – 12-12:45pm.

Ages 5 wks-crawling. $30/class, $110/4-wk series.

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

516-944-9642. Register: OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Yoga Nidra and Reiki Aerial – 12-1pm. A signature blend of yoga nidra and reiki while feeling the liberation of suspension in our hammocks. Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808. Yoga-Nanda.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.

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

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

BNFYoga.com.

Family Yoga – 1pm. Children and family members do yoga together. It is fun mind, body development, bonding together. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

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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. See ad on page 35.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY CLEANSING CONCEPTS

Locations in Smithtown and Garden City 516-640-5322 • CleansingConceptsWorld.com Private, safe, comfortable. Lose weight, gain energy, improve skin and sleep, and help reduce the risk of disease. Spa-like atmosphere. Feel completely relaxed. Pre-Post cleanse nutrients provided. See ad on page 21.

DOCTORS LONG ISLAND ALTERNATIVE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Steven M. Rachlin, MD, PC 927 Willis Ave, Albertson, NY 11507 (30 mins from Manhattan) 516-873-7773 RachlinMedical.com

Dr. Steven M. Rachlin is a recognized pioneer in alternative and integrative medicine and has been practicing in New York City and Long Island for over 30 years. In his state-of-the-art facility he offers the best of holistic and traditional medicine. He treats cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, hormone imbalances, low testosterone, diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, chronic fatigue, thyroid imbalances, fibromyalgia, food and inhalant allergies, celiac and heavy metal toxicity. Some of his treatments include, IV Vitamin Therapy, Chelation Therapy, complete blood work evaluations, immunotherapy and nutritional counseling. See ad on page 7.

POLLACK WELLNESS INSTITUTE 66 Commack Rd, Commack NY 631-462-0801 Pollack Wellness.com

Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery.

Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad on inside front cover.

ESSENTIAL OILS PAMELA RICH

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Free workshops, trainings, and support in use and application of pure therapeuticgrade EOs. Opportunity to grow your own distributorship if desired. Your guide to vibrant health, emotional freedom, abundant living. See ad on page 43.

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516-817-8781 Anahid@DreamerFengShui.com Feng Shui is a combination of knowledge, experience, and insight gathered over thousands of years to promote balance and prosperity. Anahid Naldjian is a certified practitioner and is available for residential or business consultations. Free 15-minute consultation with ad.

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A Place for Dental Wellness Jonathan Richter DDS, FAGD Specializing in Periodontics and Implantology Periodontal Prosthesis and Fixed Prosthodontics 310 E Shore Rd, Great Neck 516-282-0310 We welcome you to come in for a comprehensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the following services: holistic dental care, mercury-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans available. See ad on back cover.

GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS

444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of our dental wellness center is a wholebody approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relationship with. The practice incorporates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad on page 13.

HYPNOSIS/ PAST LIFE REGRESSION DIVINE DIRECTIONS HYPNOSIS & SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SERVICES Rev. Diane Monks, CH, LMSW - Wantagh 516 826-5859 DivineDirectionshscs@gmail.com DianeMonks.com

Diane is an Ordained Interfaith Minister, Certified in Past Life Regression by Dr. Brian Weiss, MD and the Weiss Institute and is also a Certified Hypnotist. Diane offers spiritually based work which combines a variety of healing modalities to offer personalized plans for healing, support, personal growth and transformation.

Divine Directions’s mission is to bless your body, mind & heart with deep peace, ease and comfort; to create safe spaces for you to heal and release stress and old patterns that keep you stuck in suffering; and to inspire you to embrace your full potential as a wondrous being of light and beauty. See ad on page 11.

INTUITIVE HEALER MICHELLE STEWART

Healer, Spiritual Counselor Lynbrook, NY 516-665-3351 Clairvoyant and clairaudient Healer, Michelle channels powerful healing energy while providing clear insight for your path to wellness. Free phone consultations for new clients.

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MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER INTEGRATIVE HEALING CENTER & SPA

560 Northern Blvd, Ste 109, Great Neck 516-676-0200 IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com Specializing in detoxification and preventative health care. We are fully present in your visit so you feel safe, appreciated and heard. See ad on page 21.

PSYCHIC CLAIRVOYANT READINGS & CLASSES

516-423-1794 • Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net YourPsychicSelf.net Tori Quisling, MEd, offers Clairvoyant Readings, Psychic Development classes. Over 20 years experience, training at the Berkeley Psychic Institute, Tori assists you in deep spiritual answers, past lives, relationships and energy balance. See ad on page 39.

NATUROPATHIC FINKER WELLNESS

Bellmore 516-765-3272 • Dr.Finker.com Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personalized health care solutions for her patients. See ad on page 16.

NON-SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION

PSYCHOTHERAPY ARDEN FEKETT, MPS, LCAT 516-655-0573

Arden has extensive training and experience as a humanistic and psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and is a licensed creative arts therapist. She works with individuals, couples, and families; adults, children and teens. She offers various therapeutic group experiences including theater for life. All levels of psychiatric and life challenges, creativity development, relationship healing and enrichment. See ad on page 29.

66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack 631-462-0801 • CreatingWellnessLI.com

OZONE THERAPY

SCHOOLS PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND 1425 Merrick Ave, Merrick 516-868-6835 • psoli.com

K-8 private school. Morning yoga, meditation, healthy and vegetarian eating. Individualized reading, writing, math. Volunteering and service; earning by doing. Rich in culture and diversity. Reasonable tuition. See ad on page 37.

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140 Cove Road, Oyster Bay 516-721-4216 Everveda.com Everveda’s mission is to restore and rejuvenate the lives of those who seek better health. Tucked away from the chaos of the outside world, our sacred grounds are home to many healing practices such as ayurvedic spa treatments, reiki, abhyanga, shirodhara, svedana, and facials to name a few. If you are looking for a community to heal and grow with, EverVeda is your home away from home! See ad on page 41.

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Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery. Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad on inside front cover.

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1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury 516-682-YOGA AbsoluteYogaStudio.com Two beautiful, peaceful studios provide the perfect environment for the union of body and soul. 50+ classes per week in a variety of yoga styles and levels from beginner to energetic, strengthening warm vinyasa yoga. We also offer kids, pre- and post-natal yoga (yogi baby), restorative yoga, yoga for fertility, Pilates and barre. See ad on page 25.

BREATHE N FLOW YOGA STUDIO

361b Atlantic Ave, Freeport 516-632-9626 BreatheNFlowYoga.com Family yoga studio specializing in vinyasa yoga, prenatal, restorative, kids’ yoga, mommy & me, private/semi-private, kids’ parties and workshops. Special donation-based community yoga classes offered Fridays at 4pm. Open 7 days a week offering a full range of classes in two studios and private changing/nursing area. Come feel the Flow. See ad on page 33.

OM SWEET OM YOGA 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington 516-944-9642 OmSweetOmYoga.com

Be embraced by the warmth of community and be celebrated for who you truly are. Your home away from home; your refuge in a busy life. Here your body is strengthened and soothed while your spirit is nurtured. See ad on page 39.

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Upcycle your extracted teeth

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