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FOR DAILY WELLNESS

By Amy Paradysz

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Two Generations of Healing by Jessie Shiers

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reparing this issue has brought back fond memories of the precious women that have served as pivotal role models for my sisters and me. One of these, my beloved Godmother Deborah, ever epitomized grace and strength. When she entered a room, you couldn’t help but be drawn to her magnetic energy. She radiated light and love. We also knew better than to mess with her! When my sister Shonali and I were children, we saw ourselves as a dynamic duo, always creating new activities to entertain ourselves. We missed the fact that the adults around us viewed what we perceived as fun and creative as mischievous and sometimes even hazardous. Deborah had the habit of appearing out of nowhere at the height of our romp and a single glare would send us galloping off naively thinking we’d escaped. When we eventually returned to the scene of our crime, believing the coast was clear, there she was, consequences in hand. Deborah was a woman whose encouragement mattered. No matter how poorly our school art projects looked, she could make us feel enough like budding Picassos—so much so that we displayed our artwork well into our adult years. One day, sorting through some of the things that I’d made for her as a child, I came across a clay blob I’d painted black and called a dog. “Wow,” I thought, “she must have really loved us!” A few years ago, Deborah passed away from metastasized breast cancer that had gone undetected until too late. Our family all questioned, “How could something like that have been unseen?” This life-changing moment awakened in me a desire to promote ways in which we can all reduce the chances of suffering the Big C by implementing healthy habits in our daily lives. From the foods that we eat and how often we exercise to the time we devote in loving and nurturing ourselves, all are essential to living long and healthy. Taking preventative measures to inform ourselves is vital and we have a wealth of resources at hand. One method of early detection is featured in Jessie Shiers article, “Breast Health: Thermal Imaging Augments Mammograms.” We’re grateful to have Maine’s only thermographer, Ingrid LeVasseur, founder of Inner Image Clinical Thermography, in Falmouth. This non-invasive tool can provide critical insight for effective treatment. We also spoke with actress Laura Prepon, star of Orange is the New Black, on how she’s reinvented her lifestyle to heal and prevent illness after tuning into the fact that she didn’t have to put up with the ailments plaguing her. She speaks to the holistic approach that has turned her life around in “Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health” reported by Gerry Strauss. The message this month is clear: Take care of yourself and each other! Om Shanti Om,

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newsbriefs Homeopathy Center in Portland Hosts Open House

aylight Center for Homeopathy in Portland is hosting a spring open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 20. The open house is a time to ask questions about homeopathic treatment and courses, and to learn why this natural health option is growing in popularity. Cost: Free. Location: The Baylight Classroom, 222 St. John Street, Suite 142, Portland. For more information, visit BayLightHomeopathy.com.

Make a Date to Meditate in Shapleigh

he Mind-Body Studio at One Earth is hosting a one-hour guided meditation at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Upcoming sessions are on the following dates: May 4, June 1 and July 6. This class is for all levels, whether you are brand new to meditation or have prior experience. As the mind is quieted you will be guided into deep relaxation where your body will naturally begin to release tension and stress. From this place of inner stillness you may gain clarity, healing, insight and balance. Cost: $8. Location: Mind-Body Studio at One Earth, 191 Emery Mills Road, second story, Shapleigh. For more information, contact instructor Kelly Libby, of Sacred Space Studio, at 603-630-0174.

Thai Bodywork Classes in Downtown Portland

arah Rouleau is now offering Thai Yoga Bodywork at Bay Club in One City Center, Monument Square, in downtown Portland. Thai Yoga is a form of bodywork that incorporates stretching through yoga-like poses and applies deep rhythmic pressure using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. Thai Yoga relieves muscle tension, improves flexibility, decreases stress, boosts immunity, and increases circulation and metabolism. Cost: $45 (1 hour), $65 (1.5 hours). Mention this news brief in the month of May and receive $5 off. Location: One City Center, Monument Square, Portland. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Sarah Rouleau at 207-7491272 or email sarahnrouleau@gmail.com.

Creative Wellness Workshop Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth is hosting a morning of creativity and connection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on May 30. Learn more about yourself through creative expression, meditation, music and the enneagram, a model of human personality. Cost: $35. Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information, visit VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 15. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs ‘The Kindness Guy’ to Speak at Windham Day of Kindness

nity Kindness Revolution is hosting “Windham Day of Kindness” at Unity of Greater Portland Church, in two segments, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., on May 9. The first segment will include crafters, jewelry makers, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners, tarot readers and other healing modalities, as well as children’s activities. Lunch will be available for purchase. Michael J. Chase, bestselling Hay House author, renowned motivational speaker and founder of The Kindness Center in Biddeford, will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. Chase, affectionately known as “The Kindness Guy,” will talk about how living from the heart plays a critical role in healing our lives and our planet. Tickets are available at the door for $20. No reservations are required. Chase’s books will be available for purchase and signing. Cost: $20. Location: Unity of Greater Portland Church, 54 River Road, Windham.

Rappel for Rippleeffect: Over the Edge of One City Center

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ippleffect is offering a unique fundraising experience that stands high above the rest. In fact, it stands 180 feet above the rest! Nearly 100 intrepid adventurers will go over the edge by rappelling 13 stories down the side of one of Portland’s tallest buildings, One City Center, on May 16. With the spirit of adventure and the exploration of personal boundaries at the heart of the Rippleffect experience, what could be a more fitting fundraiser than taking in a 360-degree view of Maine and Casco Bay as you take that big step over the edge? Rippleeffect promotes youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities and living sustainably. For more information about Rappel for Rippleeffect, visit RappelforRipple.net, or for information about Rippleeffect programming, visit RippleEffect.net.

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pring isn’t just a time to get beach-ready. It’s our opportunity to reward ourselves for surviving a long hard winter and to create space to bloom and flourish. Reiki Master Teacher Jayleen Hayden is offering a spring reset special, usually valued at nearly $200, throughout the month of May: Three 45-minute sessions for $100. Location: Organic Roots Salon, 545 Westbrook St. South Portland. For information or to make an appointment, call Jayleen at 207-518-8624, email hello@jayleenhayden.com or visit JayleenHayden.com. See ad, page 9.

strologer Jennie Gilmore and sound healer Amy Robbins-Wilson are hosting a new moon workshop at Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth in Yarmouth at 7 p.m. on May 15. Amy Robbins-Wilson Participants will discuss the current lunar cycle and opportunities for personal growth and evolution that it may present. This new moon will be in the astrological sign of Gemini, culminating with the full moon in Sagittarius. This is a good opportunity to look at how our thinking affects our sense of emotional security and our ability to trust life. Jennie Gilmore Are we attentive to or dismissive of the heart? How can we cultivate curiosity and allow our belief systems to expand to include possibilities we have yet to imagine? No previous knowledge of astrology is necessary to participate in this workshop. Sound healer Amy Robbins-Wilson will facilitate a heartopening meditative healing circle to welcome in the energy of the Equinox. Amy’s work combines her training as a Reiki master and professional singer with her intuitive abilities as a spiritual healer.

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ast Horizons Center for Personal Growth is hosting a free screening of Song of the New Earth at 7 p.m., on May 21. The film follows one man’s quest to integrate modern science and ancient mysticism through sound. It features the extraordinary life and work of country singer turned brain scientist and shaman of sound, Tom Kenyon, as he journeys from his homeland of Orcas Island to the stage on Broadway, giant caves in the south of France, the golden-chandeliered symphony halls of Vienna and finally to the snowy peaks of Tibet. All along the way, the film weaves the surreal life story of this eccentric musician—whose nearly four-octave range voice that has earned him a worldwide following —into his struggle to reconcile unexplained paranormal experiences with his scientific understanding of reality. Cost: Free (but call ahead to reserve seating: 207-650-8052). Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information, visit VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 15.

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Dr. Beth Boucher When Beth Boucher was a young mother, her son started having recurrent ear infections. Repeated doctor visits and rounds of antibiotics were not resolving the issue, which kept coming back despite traditional treatments. “I realized it was not working and that the drugs were actually masking the problem, not correcting it,” Boucher recalls. On the advice of friends and family members, she tried taking her son to a chiropractor. “After a few adjustments his body had the capability to clear the infection once the nervous system was clear,” Boucher recalls. “My son never had another ear infection.” After that experience, Boucher started working at the chiropractic office, “doing everything but the art of adjusting.” After several years, she decided to go back to school and become a chiropractor herself. In 2005 she opened Boucher Family Chiropractic in her home office. “My vision was always to get many disciplines under one roof,” she says. Her dream was realized with the founding of Riverbend Wellness Center, which she describes as a wellness lifestyle community. “The various practitioners work together to refer and discuss individual practice members,” Boucher explains. “Two or three of us might sit down with one patient to talk about the person’s goals, and then bring them to a place where they can achieve those goals.” Riverbend’s newest community member is Dr. Aline Potvin, a doctor of naturopathic medicine. Boucher’s passion for chiropractic work extends to her whole family. Her daughter, Dr. Meghan Schoening, is a partner in her practice, and her son, Adam, is currently studying to become a chiropractor as well. “In our office we see children and adults become healthier, more capable and more aware of what health is,” says Boucher. “I love watching the miracles daily as practice members start experiencing ease in their bodies.” 8

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Leadership Development Retreat for Women in Harrison

re you going through a personal or professional transition? Do you crave a time for reflection, regeneration and support from a mature community of women? Coming Into Your Own is a longstanding personal and professional leadership development program for women, and Leadership from the Inside Out is a theme of a May 13-16 retreat at Snowbird Lodge in Harrison. This experiential program joins leadership models with opportunities for introspection and discussion, including journaling, dialogue and smaller group activities. Cost: Sliding Scale. Location: Snowbird Lodge, Harrison. For more information and to register, visit CiyoNewEngland.com.

Try Holy Yoga and Revelation Wellness in Windham

emember the ice-bucket challenge that raised money for ALS? Here’s a much more pleasant way to raise money for people with ALS and their family members: a workout workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon, on May 16. Sample a 45-minute Holy Yoga class ($15) or a 30-minute Revelation Wellness class ($10) or both for $20. The classes will be taught by Jessi Jae Dobbins, a registered yoga teacher and certified Holy Yoga teacher, and her husband Shaun Dobbins, who is in immersion training for Revelation Wellness. Never worked out to Christian music before? Bring a mat and an open mind. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Proceeds will benefit the Hope-JG Foundation led by ALS patient John Gregoire of Windham. Cost: $20 for both classes. Location: Windham Assembly of God, 1051 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. For more information, email Jaedobbins@holyyoga.net.

Vast Horizons Hosts ‘Thrive’ Women’s Group

hat does it mean to thrive? For each of us, that can mean many different things. At the root of it all, that desire to thrive usually leads us to examine the three primary relationships (or marriages) in our lives—with our loved one(s), with our work, and, most importantly, with ourselves. This group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every other Monday starting on May 25. It is for the support of women who want more in their lives, a forum for discovering who we truly are and what we need in order to not just survive but thrive. Have we discovered our life’s purpose? Are we clear on our values and what we believe in? What would we be willing to crawl through glass for not to give up in our lives? Come ponder these questions and more with Audrey McMorrow, MA, CAGs, BCC in a supportive, healing space with the call of the river at your doorstep. Cost: $20. Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information and to register, contact Audrey at 207-6508052 or Audrey@vasthorizons.com, or visit VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 15.

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xperienced spa director Shahida Keen is joining the eco-luxury Inn by the Sea on Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth. “She brings an accomplished portfolio and specialized knowledge of natural therapies and marine based products to create a unique Maine coast experience for our guests,” said General Manager Jim Glanville. The spa’s signature treatments overseen by Keen include a Sea Waves massage complemented by surf surround sound, a sleep-inducing Deep Sea Soother, or Ocean & Oxygen Facials to hydrate skin with ocean-based enzymes to offer guests a distinguishing Maine coast experience with a connection to the sea. Keen is certified by the Downeast School of Massage and is a graduate of Fisher College. Prior to this position at the Inn by the Sea, she successfully managed operations to reflect a natural approach to wellness and relaxation at the Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah. Cost: Varies by service. Location: 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth. For more information, visit InnbytheSea.com.

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Go Fly a Kite and See a Lighthouse: Bug Light Kite Festival in South Portland

embers of the Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England (KONE) are hosting the sixth annual Bug Light Kite Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on May 16. Festivities include a “How to Fly a Kite” workshop and demonstrations of show kites. The club will also have a kite hospital to help with kite assembly and fixes. Kites will be available for purchase in the South Portland Historical Society’s museum gift shop. The museum opens at 10 a.m. and will be offering tours of Bug Light itself—a rare chance to the see the inside of the lighthouse. Food and drink will be available for purchase at a barbecue at the museum. Cost: Free. Location: 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland.

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he Healing Art of Reiki in Westbrook is offering a level 1 certification course from 2 to 5 p.m., on May 17. Learn how Reiki helps treat stress and illness and connects you with your soul. Cost: $150. For more information, call Usui Reiki Master Healer Mary Kearns at 207-761-0636 or email mary421@hotmail.com.

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Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns

any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy. A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009. Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds. The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant.

To Get Healthy, Get a Healthy Meditation Improves Brain Health Partner

arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains. The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

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aving a healthier partner may be one of the best things to do for our own health. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine finds that losing weight, stopping smoking or becoming more active is easier with a partner that has led the way in any or all healthy pursuits. The study authors reviewed data collected by the UK Health Behavior Research Center at the University College London that followed 3,700 couples between 2002 and 2012— most of them ages 50 and older and married. Those that smoked at the beginning of the study were more likely to quit by the end of it if their partners quit smoking, and those that were physically inactive at the beginning of the study were more likely to become active if their partners did so first. About twothirds of the men became newly active during the course of the study. Men with wives that had lost weight were more likely to also shed pounds during the study, and women with husbands that didn’t lose weight were less likely to do so through the study period.

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Persistent Pacers

Women Marathoners Better at Maintaining Speed Danish researchers studying almost 2 million marathon results from 131 marathon races over a period of five years have concluded that women are 18.6 percent better than men at maintaining a consistent pace overall, compared to the first and the last parts of the distance. Among the population studied, 68.5 percent were men and 31.5 percent were women. The research further suggests that both men and women “burn out” en route and could improve their marathon results significantly simply by starting slower. Source: Consumer.HealthDay.com

Animal Genocide

‘Lethal Control’ Trades Off Species Over the next four years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will shoot 16,000 double-crested cormorants nesting near the Columbia River, in Oregon, at a cost of $1.5 million a year and eliminate almost 100 sea lions because both feed on endangered salmon and steelhead trout. “If people knew how many animals are killed at taxpayer expense, they’d be horrified,” says Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit. Termed “lethal control”, there’s a growing trend to kill one species to protect another, and not all methods used are humane. In 2012, Dennis Orthmeyer, acting director of California’s Wildlife Services, said, “We pride ourselves on our ability to get it done without many people knowing about it.” Climate change, reduced habitat and food supplies, and the introduction of non-native species are the result of human interference. “With society’s growing footprint, lethal control can only increase,” observes Michael Scott, a University of Idaho ecologist. A plan to poison 4,000 ravens will protect greater sage grouse. More mountain lions will be killed to save bighorn sheep. The human rampage goes on, and concerned citizens are advised to urge lawmakers to end lethal control and protect wildlife habitat sustainably. Take action at Tinyurl.com/AnimalLiberationFrontCampaign.

Corporate Climate Companies Slowly Embrace Sustainability

The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost. Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo. 2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining. natural awakenings

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Essential Oils for Daily Wellness By Amy Paradysz

decade ago, the term “essential oil” suggested smell-good fragrances for massage, yoga, or maybe for diffusing a favorite scent. But with time has developed the truth that 100-pure essential oils have myriad health benefits, both emotional and physical. What are essential oils? Essential oils are natural compounds found in plants—flowers, seeds, bark, even roots. And they’re aromatic: Think of lavender, peppermint, lemon, and white pine. They’re often smells that we not only love but associate with different feelings: lavender to relax, peppermint to invigorate, lemon to freshen, or white pine to think fondly of Maine summers at the lake. Essential oils can calm, enhance confidence, or even, incredibly, heal! For essential oils to be used most effectively, and with the most versatility, they need to be 100 percent pure; and it doesn’t count if you have a pure essential oil with synthetic additives. In the past few months, dõTERRA, the maker of the only certified pure therapeutic grade (CPTG) essential oils, became a billion-dollar company after just seven years in business. This rapid growth is a testament to the truth that in the lives of “oils devotees” these products are in fact essential. More generally, essential oils can be used aromatically and in diffusers. But with dōTERRA’s CPTG oils, the options expand: Many are recommended for topical use or even ingestion. 12

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Aromatic use Aroma diffusers that make a room or entire house smell like citrus or sandalwood have their own benefits; but sometimes all you really need to clear the airways is a little sniff, making the small bottles dōTERRA offers an everyday neccessity. Jennifer Smith, a Wellness Advocate who is raising seven kids in Casco, agrees. “One of the girls would fall and get upset, and I would wave Lavender under her nose and she’d calm right down.” Smith says her diffuser is even more effective. “When we’re using it through the olfactory senses, we can affect positively the way people handle emotions.” Topical use Many pure essential oils are recommended for topical use, though some need to be diluted. If you take yoga classes, there’s a good chance you’ve had minor adjustments from an instructor with oil— typically lavender—on the hands. That calming effect isn’t just the yoga and the gentle touch; it’s also the essential oil. “Because our bodies receive the oils as something natural, they absorb them right away,” Smith says. “They’re powerful, even if they are short-lived.” There are oil blends that are recommended for topical use for everything from cuts and scrapes to toe fungus to indigestion. Internal Use The CPTG factor—the internal and thirdparty testing for purity—is what makes it possible to use a number of dõTERRA essential oils internally.

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In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of talk of the benefits of drinking lemon-water every day for a year. Some might wonder: Who has fresh lemon available every day of the year? But you can easily use just a single drop of lemon essential oil in your water or tea. It’s a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier. Household Use Here’s where it gets downright weird—in a good way. Change up the number of ounces of water and the number of drops of lemon oil, and you go from a refreshing beverage to a solution that is effective for cleaning counters, glass surfaces and floors. “I can spray the high-chair tray down, and if some oil accidentally gets in the baby’s food, it won’t hurt her, because it’s not toxic,” Smith says. There’s a world of uses for essential oils, from laundry detergent and toothpaste that helps ward off colds to oil blends that repel insects, soothe sore muscles, or relieve the symptoms of PMS and menopause. Essential oils were used even in biblical times. If you were ever wondering why three kings would show up with gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh: Frankincense dresses wounds and boosts immunity, while myrrh promotes emotional well-being. Gold, on the other hand, has only symbolic and monetary value. Amy Paradysz is a freelance writer based in Scarborough. Essential oils are her new obsession. She can be reached at MydoTerra.com/smelldistributor/#/.

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Boucher Family Chiropractic: TWO GENERATIONS OF HEALING by Jessie Shiers

hen we think of the term “chiropractic,” most people immediately think of spinal adjustments to reduce back pain. But according to Dr. Elizabeth Boucher of Boucher Family Chiropractic in Arundel, chiropractic care can be much more. “Our body is capable of healing and finding balance using the nervous system as its communication highway,” says Boucher. “Oftentimes this communication network has interferences, stressed high-tension areas and deficiencies inhibiting this network communication.” Chiropractic work can help clear these neurological pathways to allow healing to occur. To augment her chiropractic practice, which she shares with her daughter, Dr. Meghan Schoening, Boucher opened Riverbend Wellness Center, home to a naturopathic doctor, a lymphatic bodywork specialist, a deep-tissue massage therapist, a nutritionist, a yoga studio and energy-work specialists. “Our center works as a team, which is an added bonus to the client or practice member,” says Boucher. “The doctors and practitioners can work together and clear a stored pattern in a body through adjustments, nutrition, massage, yoga and more. “The goal of our business is to help people heal and reach their full potential by clearing their nervous system of interference using chiropractic adjustments,” Boucher explains. “In addition to adjustments, we help patients shape other pieces of their health in areas such as nutrition, sleep hygiene, or stretches and exercise.” In these other areas of health, Boucher often recommends products that are only sold by healthcare professionals. To make the protocols convenient for the practice members, she sells the products at her office. “We offer a wide variety of supplements based on patient need with reputable brands such as Innate, Metagenics, and Standard Process,” Boucher notes. “We also sell a water-based pillow that we often recommend people switch to using.” In addition, Riverbend Wellness Center offers a selection of workshops and seminars to educate the public on health and

wellness. On May 8, the center is hosting a Ladies’ Night, and on May 15 Ingrid LeVasseur of Inner Image Clinical Thermography will be at the center conducting radiation-free breast screenings. Visit the Riverbend website for a schedule of upcoming events (RiverbendWellnessCenter.com). “The most important service we offer at our office is the ability to remove nervous system interferences and instill hope and rejuvenation in the body,” says Boucher. See ad, page 21.

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MUSCLES Weightlifting Makes Us Fit, Healthy and Self-Confident by Debra Melani

omen who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Standing their ground amid the deadlift bars and iron plates could lead to a host of unimagined benefits. Research has found that among other things, hoisting dumbbells can amp up the fat burn, ward off some common diseases and make women stronger, both inside and out.

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Aerobic activity can burn more calories while doing it (e.g., 14 to 16 per minute when running), but strength training prolongs the burn, even when resting afterward, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., of Quincy, Massachusetts, who publishes widely on the topic in scientific journals, magazine articles and books. Women will burn fewer calories while pumping iron than when running (be-

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tween eight and 10 calories a minute), but because of weightlifting’s action—traumatizing muscle tissue and forcing it to rebuild—muscle recovery requires increased expenditure of energy, and thus calories, when the person is at rest. The research shows a revved-up burn of between 5 percent and 7 percent for three full days after a workout, says Westcott, who developed the exercise science major at Quincy College and has reviewed and directed strength-training research for more than 25 years. “On average, a woman burns an extra 100 calories a day by having done 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. That’s an extra 3,000 calories a month, or nearly an extra pound of fat she can burn.” Additional “free” calorie burning comes from the after-burn effect. By initiating the anaerobic, rather than aerobic, system, weightlifting requires more energy just to return to the resting state. “So, after you finish a workout, you will burn approximately 30 percent of the amount of calories you burned during the workout in the first hour afterward as your body transitions back. It’s a bonus of resistance training.” “It’s like there’s a furnace inside you,” says Naturopathic Doctor and CrossFit instructor Holly Lucille, of West Hollywood, California. The more buff a woman becomes, the more fat she burns. “It can help minimize that natural effect of slowed metabolism as you age and control body weight,” she notes. To maximize the burn, eat a healthy combined protein/carb snack within an hour of the workout, advises Jen Hoehl, a personal trainer in New York City, who says, “Adding amino acids helps the muscles rebuild more efficiently.” Westcott agrees, adding that 90 percent of studies he’s reviewed concur that about 25 extra grams of protein such as a Greek yogurt, more for heavier men, just before or after a workout, enhances fat loss, bone strength and lean muscle gain.

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Experts agree that it’s impossible for women to look like the Hulk character of comic book fame. “They don’t have enough anabolic hormones, such as testosterone,” Westcott explains. “Our team has written 26 books on strength training, with not one title exclusively for women. The muscles are exactly the same for both genders, so the same training works, but women will just get toned, not bulky.” 14

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To build muscle and become toned absent injury, create a full-body routine, balance muscle groups targeted in workouts, and progress properly through increased weight loads. “I train a lot of tiny girls that deadlift 225,” Hoehl says. One tip: Don’t overeat, a mistake many women make when starting out. “Often, people will be hungrier, and they lose track of what they eat or think, ‘Now I can reward myself,’” Lucille explains. “You have to figure out what your new normal is. Eat lean, clean protein.” All three experts agree that braving the free-weight area boosts success at toning and trimming the whole body. “If you use free weights, you use your core and more muscle groups to help stabilize both the weight and your body, which is often standing,” Hoehl explains, versus machines that are often worked while sitting, and generally exercise only one targeted muscle group at a time.

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Weightlifters also slow Mother Nature’s habit of stealing muscle during aging. “Women lose an average of five pounds of muscle per decade after age 30 until menopause, when the rate increases even more,” Westcott says. Studies have found that during a woman’s first six months of twice-weekly weight training, she can rebuild about one-quarter pound of muscle per week, he says. Because becoming stronger makes everything from chores to other kinds of workouts easier, women become firmer, fitter and more self-confident, Lucille observes. Independence rises, along with self-esteem. “As with all things in life: If you push against resistance, you get stronger,” she says. “That’s true both mentally and physically.” Note: Experts recommend using a certified trainer or weightlifting class to get started. Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

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Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key by Gerry Strauss

How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system. As a self-taught chef, I like to cook at least 80 percent of my food at home 16

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and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet? With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option. I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones,

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so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel? I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs. As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs? I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening. I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better. As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles? Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Breast Health:

Thermal Imaging Augments Mammograms

orldwide, breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women, accounting for 25 percent of all cases, and is the number-one killer of women age forty to forty-four. For women over age fifty, an annual or biannual mammogram to detect early signs of breast cancer is an important part of preventative healthcare, along with an annual physical exam and regular breast self-exams. But mammograms cannot always detect the earliest signs of some of the fastestgrowing cancers, such as inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). These cancers can grow and spread quickly, with a doubling time of three months, and are not typically detected by mammograms. In addition, mammograms have limited effectiveness for women under 50, since their denser breast tissue makes lumps difficult to detect, and repeated exposure to radiation associated with mammography is risky for younger women. Fortunately for women in Maine, a new screening technique called digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) is available at Inner Image Clinical Thermography in Falmouth. This non-invasive, non-contact, non-radiation procedure provides a digital image of the body’s heat, allowing a trained medical doctor to assess the inflammatory areas of the body. An area with elevated heat and inflammation can be an indicator of disease, such as IBC, before symptoms become apparent. This early detection can allow for earlier intervention and better outcomes. In contrast to mammograms, which bombard the breast tissue with radiation and subject the breast to uncomfortable compression, thermal imaging does not require physical contact with the breast, is free of radiation, and has no side effects. It is registered by the FDA as an adjunct to mammograms. Ingrid LeVasseur of Inner Image explains a key difference between the two screening methods. “A mammogram answers one question: Is there a lump, or is there no

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lump? Whereas the thermogram is looking at what the tissue is doing physiologically—is it behaving as if it is under attack? Diseased tissue is going to have a thermal signature that healthy tissue does not have.” In addition, thermal imaging provides a more complete picture of not only the breast itself but also the surrounding tissue, including the area above and to the sides of the breasts and the lymph nodes of the armpit. Inner Image is currently the only provider of this procedure in the state of

Maine. LeVasseur has made it her personal mission to educate women throughout the Northeast on breast health. While her clinic is located in Falmouth, she travels extensively throughout northern Maine as well as surrounding states, as far south as Connecticut, to bring DITI technology to as many women as possible. “I’ll be in Kennebunk on Wednesday, May 16,” LeVasseur notes. “In July I’ll make my annual trip to Bangor and gear up for traveling to the north and coastal areas in September and October.” LeVasseur is a certified clinical thermographer (CCT) and received her thermography training at Duke University, Raleigh-Durham, NC under the auspices of the American College of Clinical Thermology and has been certified since 2006. That same year, she opened her first practice in Yarmouth. She moved her thriving clinic to Falmouth in 2008 and has been practicing there for six years.

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Who can benefit from thermal imaging? “I would recommend in general that women be screened,” LeVasseur says. Thermal imaging is not subject to the same age restrictions as mammograms, so younger women can be screened. “In women who are younger, in their thirties and forties, the cells divide more rapidly than a person in her seventies, so breast disease could grow more rapidly. In the thirties is an ideal time to start thermal imaging.” Clients with a family history of breast cancer may even start screening in their twenties. “The average lifespan of a tumor is fifteen years from the inception of the tumor to the death of the patient,” LeVasseur says. “Remember that the leading cause of death in women from age forty to forty-four is breast cancer, so those cancers started when they were in their late twenties.” She notes a general trend of younger women starting to come in for screening. “The younger generation is catching on that breast health is important, and they may be interested in going a more natural, less invasive route.” If abnormal tissue is detected, the next steps may vary depending on the patient’s wishes. “Some clients go straight for a mammogram next, and if they find a lump, they want it cut out right away,” LeVasseur says. “But everyone’s healthcare philosophy is different. There are a lot of things that can be done on the level of diet, exercise, reducing sugar, or using herbs and essential oils. Thermal imaging can give them a window to make some changes.” “My ideal clients are women who are in tune to their health and wellness,” LeVasseur says. “They make healthy choices regarding the food they eat, their environment and their emotional well-being. They are open to new ideas and are curious about finding ways to fine-tune their health.” Location: 5 Fundy Rd., Suite 10c, Falmouth, ME. For more information, call (207) 781-6060, e-mail ingrid@myinnerimage.com, or visit www.myinnerimage.com. See ad, page 19. natural awakenings

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer. by Lisa Marshall

e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

Healthy Breasts, Healthy Body

In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor 18

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Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also

because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is

believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts. That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup—claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham— had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breast-perking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper

outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Mammography Versus Thermography: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH CAN MAXIMIZE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION by Joel Shuler

hich is best for maximizing preventive care for breast health—mammography or thermography? Increasingly, the answer is both. Conventional medical-care providers continue to promote annual mammograms for women over age 40 as the best way to detect breast cancer. There are, however, more providers in the conventional medical community who acknowledge that thermography can play an important role as both an earlydetection tool and a preventive-care tool for overall breast health. “I see clear signs that the traditional medical community is beginning to recognize that we all have a role to play when it comes to breast health and cancer prevention,” said Michelle Hart, who won her own battle with breast cancer Mammography and now owns DITI Imaging in San Antonio. Uses X-rays to produce an image of the “That’s a good thing breast. Areas with abnormalities need to because it’s not a matter of be dense enough to be seen. either/or; it’s much more Focuses on structural imaging and has about working together to the ability to locate an area of suspicious fully equip women and tissue. men with the best tools and information for prevention Early detection method, when breast and early detection.”

an annual clinical breast exam starting at age 20 and an annual mammogram beginning at age 40 (earlier for women considered “high risk”). A leading source of breast health information and cancer prevention, the Susan G. Komen website, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer, (Komen.org), states emphatically, “Mammography is the best screening tool for breast cancer used today.” But mammography has its critics, including those concerned about the potential harmful effects of repeated radiation exposure. Questions have been raised for decades, by researchers and members of the traditional medical community, about the need for mass annual X-ray screenings. The National Cancer Institute has noted potential harms due to radiation Thermography exposure, and a 2006 study published in Uses infrared imaging technology to the British Journal of detect heat and vascular activity. Radiobiology stated that the type of radiation used Focuses on physiologic changes, changes in X-ray-based screenings in temperatures and vascular activity is more carcinogenic that could indicate abnormal activity in an area of the breast (or other part of the than previously believed. body). Thermography does Early detection method, when abnormal not involve radiation tissue abnormality becomes evident. vascular patterns and temperature or breast compression. changes are detected. What’s the Difference? It has been an FDACannot diagnose cancer. Can detect Cannot diagnose cancer. May provide an Most women have a approved screening some tumors in the pre-invasive stage. early signal that changes are occurring in good understanding of procedure to detect breast tissue. mammography, which breast cancer (in For most women with private insurance, Generally not covered by health involves creating an image conjunction with insurance plans. Some plans may annual mammography screenings of the breast through X-ray mammography) for are covered without copayments or offer some out-of-network coverage, deductibles, but it’s important to contact but you should check with your plan technology and breast more than 30 years. the mammogram facility and your administrator first. Thermography compression. X-ray images Still, many conventional screenings are eligible expenses for insurance carrier to confirm insurance can reveal early signs of practitioners don’t coverage. Also, Medicare pays for annual health care flexible spending accounts breast cancer, such as know much about the screening for all female beneficiaries who and Health Savings Accounts. The cost of dense calcium deposits. practice, largely because breast thermography screening averages are age 40 or older. $150-$200. Mammography focuses medical schools don’t on abnormalities in the teach it. The practice also physical or anatomical structures within the breast. continues to be dogged by critics who consider it pseudoscience Thermography, using infrared imaging, focuses on physiological and point to exaggerated marketing claims sometimes made changes in temperature and vascular activity. This method is by thermography practitioners. Even the FDA issued a “Safety based on the principle that chemical and blood vessel activity is Communication” in 2011 that stated, “…thermography is not a higher and produces more heat in pre-cancerous and cancerous replacement for screening mammography and should not be used tissue. Pre-cancerous and cancerous masses need an abundant by itself to diagnose breast cancer.” supply of nutrients to grow, an indication of which is increased blood flow. An Integrative Approach Thermography advocates say they’ve never called for Mammography, however, remains the highest standard for thermography to replace mammography. In fact, advocates breast cancer detection among the conventional medical community. Standard preventive guidance for all women includes have long supported an integrative approach. The American

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College of Clinical Thermology (ACCT) describes thermography as “an adjunct to the appropriate use of mammography,” not a competitor. The ACCT website states that thermography “has the ability to identify patients at the highest level of risk and actually increase the effective usage of mammography and ultrasound.” Adding thermography to the breasthealth toolkit, advocates say, is important because the procedure can detect heat and vascular abnormalities years before being discovered by any other procedure, including mammography. “Thermography can detect physiologic changes associated with a cancer while it is still at a cellular level—before it becomes visible on a mammogram,” says Dr. Thomas Hudson, a diagnostic radiologist and independent women’s imaging consultant based at the Women’s Center for Radiology in Orlando, Florida. Hudson is also the author of Journey to Hope, written to help women understand the intricacies of breast health and breast cancer. Hudson says thermography has preventive care benefits beyond early breast cancer detection. He notes on his Journey to Hope website that it can indicate an imbalance in estrogen levels associated with higher breast cancer risk and can detect lymphatic congestion, which can be a precursor to disease. “In short, thermography is a way to monitor breast health, not just a way to detect breast disease,” he says. “Thermography offers a woman the chance to become aware of worrisome physiological changes before there is a diagnosable cancer, which is when riskreduction strategies such as diet, exercise and stress reduction are most effective.” Hudson acknowledges that the conventional medical community has been slow to embrace thermography, but he believes that will change. “As medicine becomes more integrative, many of these issues will disappear. Thermography will become more accepted as paradigms change and perspectives broaden,” he says. “Thermography doesn’t replace mammography. It adds a much-needed piece to the puzzle, providing risk information and possible early warning that mammography cannot.”

Joel Shuler is the publisher of Natural Awakenings San Antonio. To learn more about thermography, visit the American College of Clinical Thermology at ThermologyOnline.org or visit BreastThermography.com.

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ISIS RETREAT EXPLORES SEXUALITY AND INTIMACY

Finding the Self in the Circle: INTEGRATING SEXUALITY AND SPIRITUALITY

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xpanding Sex Therapy is a novel approach to understanding sex and intimacy that dispels performancebased notions, focusing instead on integrating a person’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. Founded by Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, a renown sex therapist and researcher who conducted the only nationwide survey on sexuality and spirituality, this method incorporates the Isis Wheel, a four-dimensional system that enables experiential knowledge of one’s own sexual desire, dysfunction, pain and

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pleasure, uncovering the full story of one’s emotional life and vitality. The Isis Wheel contains four outer quadrants— mind, body, emotion and spirit—and is used as a template for accessing deep feelings during individual and group sessions. Expanding Sex Therapy acts not only as a technique for self-expansion but is expanding in its own right: Dr. Ogden educates qualified practitioners from around the world in this model. AASECT Certified Sex Therapists Yara Perez, LCPC, CST and Kristin Areglado Hurley, LCPC, CST both practicing

counselors in Portland, trained with Dr. Ogden for the past two years, and are two of only a handful of counselors using the Isis Wheel approach. This month, Perez and Hurley will offer a weekend-long women’s retreat using this dynamic method. “The Isis circle welcomes all of the Kristin Areglado Hurley, LCPC, CST self’s complexities and contradictions—from our wounded selves to our sensual selves. This experience opens ways to get in touch with our sensual self at any age and sexual orientation, whether or not you have a partner,” Perez says. A retreat setting gives the opportunity to witness and participate Yara Perez, LCPC, CST in a group—the image of a circle becomes more than just a clinical method—processing with others rather than going through it alone. “The group allows participants to draw inspiration from other women’s stories,” Perez explains. “We ask each of the participants to bring two objects. One representing an aspect of their sexual story they want to keep or grow and the other object representing the aspect they want to move beyond.” The kernel of the Isis Wheel’s methodology is a view of sexuality as multi-faceted and dynamic rather than rigid and simplistic, and within the act itself there is an essential divergence between goal-oriented drives and approaches emphasizing mutuality and integration. Understanding the effect of this model is more than theoretical, however, and requires a felt sense that is worked through via the Isis Wheel’s four quadrants. “During the process, a person has the opportunity to get up and literally step into the Wheel and experience each quadrant,” Perez details. “…You can explore multiple aspects of your story and begin to shift your experience.” Shifting internal and external experience is the catalyst for change; moving through positions within the wheel implies a rearrangement of perspective, inner and outer, a precious chance to reimagine the story. Perez emphasizes the importance of this shift: “The Wheel opens up an opportunity to embody a larger story as it unfolds, creating self-discovery, conscious dialogue, and behavioral change. It opens up the possibilities for integration and healing that can expand your sexuality, your ability to be present in relationships, and so much more.”

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Dr. Meghan Schoening grew up in a family that valued chiropractic care. “Chiropractic has always been a piece of my life because I’ve been adjusted since I was four hours old,” Schoening relates. She was a child when her mother, Dr. Beth Boucher, was going through chiropractic school, and she learned alongside her mother. “I went to a lot of my mom’s chiropractic classes when I was in middle school,” she recalls. I’ve always been very passionate about it because it just has grown with me as I’ve grown.” With that kind of upbringing, Schoening always knew she would become a chiropractor as well. “I loved classes and loved learning, and I also really enjoyed studying nutrition.” Schoening now brings that knowledge and passion for nutrition to her patients. Schoening’s other passions are education and giving back to her community. She loves going to schools to speak about wellness to students and teachers. “I was recently asked to speak at a wellness day at an elementary school. And some of my patients are coaches, so they’ll have me come talk to their tennis team or soccer team.” Riverbend Wellness Center’s upcoming Ladies’ Night is one of their biggest events of the year. Schoening lights up as she describes it: “It’s our gift back to the community. The practitioners give their services for free, and a lot of outside practitioners come in and set up tables for eyebrow waxing, facials, massage, card readings, natural cleaning products, fun things like that.” Schoening emphasizes, “We really want to be seen in Kennebunk, Arundel, and the surrounding community as an educational and wellness resource for a healthy lifestyle. 24

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Friday Local Author Series: Benjamin Holmquist – 12-1pm. The author discusses his book, “The Blackthorn Chronicles”, about a post-apocalyptic future. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

11th Annual Safe Passage 5k – 9am. This race will benefit Safe Passage’s mission to foster hope, education, and opportunity for impoverished children and families. $20/adults, $5/students. Greely High School, 303 Main St, Cumberland. SafePassage.org.

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Into the Mud Challenge – 9:30am. The 2.5 mile course is packed with mud, obstacles and more mud. $10-$120. Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Rd, Gorham. IntoTheMudChallenge.com.

St. Mary’s Commit To Get Fit Challenge – 8:30am. Participate in a 3k, 5k or 10k walk/run to raise awareness about the importance of fitness. $20-$40. St. Mary’s, 15 Gracelawn Ave, Auburn. RunSignUp.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, MAY 2 Saturday Series: Meditation Basics – 8:3010:30am. Review the basics to begin a new practice or refresh an old one. Manage stress and anxiety, develop a stronger inner center, balance your nervous system, rewire your brain and more. Anyone can gain the benefits of meditation: all it takes is 10-15 minutes a day. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org. 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism – 9am. Proceeds will benefit children with autism and related disorders through Woodfords’ Preschools in Oakland, Topsham and Westbrook. $10-$20. Masonic Lodge, 65 Baribeau Dr, Brunswick. Woodfords.org. Stomp Out Homelessness & Hunger 5K – 9am. Participate in a race to help end homelessness and hunger. $25-$30. Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk. YorkCountyShelterpPrograms.com. Active.com. The Red Door 5k – 9am. Participate in a race that benefits programs for children and young adults. Race will take place alongside the river. $25. My Place Teen Center, 755 Main St, Westbrook. MyPlaceTeenCenter.org. Gardening Workshop – 9am-12pm. This 3-hour workshop will teach everything you need to know for starting or improving your home garden. Topics include soil preparation, planting, weed & pest management and harvest. $60. Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Rd, Arundel. 207- 289-5805. FrinklepodFarm.org. Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize and rejuvenate your spirit at this festival featuring holistic health practitioners, energy healing, Reiki, massage, reflexology, gems, jewelry, aura photographing and readings, workshops and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville. $5/admission. Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield. 207-649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org. 5K Run/Walk for AIDS – 2pm. Come together for a weekend of awareness and support for those living with HIV/AIDS in Maine. $25. Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit. PeabodyCenter.Kintera.org.

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Jimmy the Greeks Run For Lyme Disease 5K – 9:30am. Participate in a run that raises awareness about Lyme disease. Runners enjoy free pizza buffet after the race. $17-$25. Jimmy the Greeks, 15 Philbrook Ave, South Portland. Active.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, MAY 3 Family Yoga – 10-11am. All ages. Yoga is fun for the whole gang and a perfect way to stay active. We’ll sing, dance and play as we learn yoga basics together. No experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. $10/per family. Optimal Self Health and Wellness Center, 640 Congress St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@ gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Health Talk – 4pm. Dr. Meghan Schoening of Boucher Family Chiropractic will provide tips to gardeners on how to avoid injuries while guarding. Contact Geri for more information. Free. Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Rd, Arundel. 207-467-3391. MizFitzMath@ yahoo.com. BoucherFamilyChiropractic.com.

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markyourcalendar MONDAY, MAY 4 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – May 4, 11, 18, 25. 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, MAY 4 Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. Jane Jacobson’s passion is to support you in your quest for health and happiness. $40/30-min session; $70/1hr session. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207-221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com. TurningLight.org.

Good Night, Nature – 6-7pm. Gentle moonlit hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in pajamas, but be prepared to venture outdoors. Bring a snack. Registration encouraged. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, MAY 4 Herbalism 101 – May 4, 11 & 18. 6-8pm. Join community herbalist, Mischa Schuler, in a three week series to make herbal decoctions and infusions, vinegar tinctures and oils and a salve. Please register. $60. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. 207-274-3242. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, MAY 4 First Monday Meditation Series – 7-8pm. Learn how to quiet your mind, relax and breathe. Email Kelly by 5pm on the day of to sign up. $8. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 603-630-0174. RestoringChi@gmail. com. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. Increase strength, flexibility and endurance with this 9-week yoga series. Registration required. Class is ongoing and participants can join mid-series. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for class. $72-$90. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Lunch ‘n’ Learns: The Green Crab InvasionImpacts in Southern Maine Marshes – 12-1pm. This talk will explain recent work by the Reserve to understand green crab impacts in three southern Maine marshes. $2. Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Read to Grace – 3:30-5pm. Children can have a 15 minute session to read to Grace, an 8 year old yellow Labrador retriever. Please sign up in advanced. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, MAY 5 Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – May 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:30-7:30pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Vernal Pools Alive Twilight Hike – 6:30-8:30pm. Hike through the woods to explore the murky waters of a vernal pool alive with frog song and swimming salamanders. Dress for the weather, wear waterproof boots and bring a headlamp or flashlight. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Brown Bag Lecture Series: Lesléa Newman – 6:308pm. Join the author as she discusses the Gender Dance: Picture Books that Challenge Stereotypes. Bring your dinner and coffee will be provided. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 Soil, Seeds & Sprouts – May 7 & 20. 10-11:30am. Learn how to start your own garden. We’ll talk about soil, composting and how to make a garden grow. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, MAY 7 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – May 7, 14, 21, 28. 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Ladies Night – 4:30-7:30pm. All ladies in the area are welcome whether they frequent the center or not. Free. Riverbend Wellness Center, 1009 Portland Rd, Arundel. 207-467-3391. RiverBendWellnessCenter.com. Crystal Bowl Event – 6:30pm. Relax, awaken, clean and de-stress by listening to these amazing transformational vibrations. $15/cash. Authentic Beauty, 869 Main St, Suite 800, Westbrook. FMI: Tanya, 207-286-6955 or Marci, 207-595-2695. FaceBook.com.

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, MAY 9 Mom & Daughter Workshop – All day. Kids ages 6-11. Learn poses, relaxation techniques, new ways to move and stretch, and enjoy learning fun ways to play together. $25/pair. Pediatric Development Center, 125 Presumpscot St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Banding – 7am-12pm. The bird banders will be ready to share their ongoing avian research with the data they record, information about the birds temporarily caught and much more. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm

Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Frogs, Fish and Wiggles – May 9, 13, 14 & 26. 10-11:30am. Explore life around the farm pond looking for amphibious friends and learning about their habitat. $5. The Big Pond, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Kitchen/Vegetable Gardening – 10am-12pm. Discover the joys and benefits of growing and picking fresh produce and herbs. Please register. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Windham Day of Kindness – 10am-2pm; 6:30-8pm. The first segment of the day will host children’s activities, crafters, jewelry makers, massage, reiki and other healing modalities. The evening segment will feature renowned motivational speaker, Michael J. Chase. Free/admission for first segment; $20/evening segment. Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Rd, Windham. 207233-8931. UnityGreaterPortland.org. 12th Annual Chowderfest – 12-4pm. Come taste the best chowder recipes from all over the state and cast your vote for a winner. On the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. OOBPier.com. DIY Craft – 1-3pm. Families are welcome to work on arts & crafts projects at their own pace. Materials provided. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Portland Sea Dogs’ Mother’s Day 5K – 8:30am. Proceeds from the race go towards Maine breast cancer patients and research. The race culminates inside Hadlock Field in front of the third base dugout. $20-$36. Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave, Portland. MilB.com.

MONDAY, MAY 11 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See May 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Herbalism 101 – 6-8pm. See May 4 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. 207274-3242. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. See May 5 listing. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. See May 5 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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FRIDAY, MAY 15 Friday Night Book Club – 5:45-7:15pm. Enjoy an evening of reading and discussing this novel, “Relish: My Life in the Kitchen” by Lucy Knisley. Refreshments will be provided. Registration preferred. Free. Meeting Room 5, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Brown Bag Lecture Series: David McCullough – 6:30-7:30pm. Join the author as he discusses his book, “You Are Not Special…And Other Encouragements”. Bring your dinner and coffee will be provided. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

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markyourcalendar TUESDAY, MAY 12 Plant Tales of Tidewater Farm – 6-7:30pm. Join herbalist, Mischa Schuler of Wild Carrot Herbs, and learn about the medicinal and edible plants found in the diverse habitats at the Tidewater Farm. $40/series of three classes or $15/per session. Tide Water Farm, Farm Gate Rd, Yarmouth. 207-781-6099. UMaine.edu. WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 9am-4pm. Reserve a 30 minute appointment for a radiation free, thermographic breast scan for early detection and peace of mind. $160. Riverbend Wellness Center, 1009 Portland Rd, Arundel. 207-467-3391. RiverBendWellnessCenter.com. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/Book/LJWDG. Brown Bag Lecture Series: Lily King – 12-1pm. Join the author as she discusses her book, “Euphoria”. Bring your lunch and coffee will be provided. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-8711700. PortlandLibrary.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Saturday Series: Building Up for More Summer Fun – 8:30-10:30am. Do you get back, knee or ankle pain biking, running or gardening? Do your big muscles, like quads, tire easily? When hips are limited, then these other areas take on extra load both inefficient and contributing to injury. Learn ways to gain stability, efficiency and strength. Pre-registration required. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. The Tiger Run 5k – 9am. This race will benefit programs for the school. $10-$25. Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School, 151 N Temple St, Lewiston. TheTigerRun.com. The Real Deal 5K Run/Walk – 9:30am. This race will benefit the Center for Grieving Children in Portland. $20-$23. Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Rd, Standish. RunSignUp.com. Run for Hope – 10am. Participate in a race that benefits a scholarship program. Post-race celebration with refreshments and great prizes. $15-$20. Catherine McAuley High School, 631 Stevens Ave, Portland. McAuleyHS.org.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, MAY 17 Reiki One Certification Class – 2-5pm. Learn how Reiki helps treat stress, illness and can benefit family & friends. Learn hand positions and principles for living a balanced life. Suggested book to read “Essential Reiki” by Diane Stein. $150. Location TBA in Westbrook. 207-761-0636. Mary421@hotmail.com. HealingArtOfReiki.com.

MONDAY, MAY 18 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See May 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Nature Explorers: Outside My Window – 9:3010:30am. Kids will enjoy self-guided learning stations and group time to read a story, explore a mystery bag and learn about a mystery animal. $10/members, $15/ nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. See May 4 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207-221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com. Herbalism 101 – 6-8pm. See May 4 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. 207274-3242. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. See May 5 listing. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Chatty Chickens – May 19 & 28. 10-11:30am. Meet our chickens, and learn how to feed and care for them. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Read to Grace – 3:30-5pm. See May 5 listing. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Race 4 An Angel 5K & Walk – 8:30am. Participate in a race that benefits the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. $10-$30. So. Portland Boys & Girls Club, 169 Broadway, South Portland. Race4AnAngel.com. Bulldog Mud Run Challenge – 9:45am. The 2.5 mile course is packed with mud, obstacles, and more mud. $30-$140. Portland Arts & Technology High School, 196 Allen Ave, Portland. PortlandBullDogChallenge.com.

Birding Basics: Birding by Ear – 7-8pm. This class will teach techniques for remembering and identifying bird songs. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland

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The Maine Comics Arts Festival – 10am-5pm. Enjoy a day with comic book writers and artists, gag cartoonists, newspaper cartoonists, web comics creators and more. $5. The Portland Company Complex, 58 Fore St, Portland. MaineComicsFestival.com.

6th Annual Bug Light Kite Festival – 11am-4pm. Enjoy a day of old-fashioned, kite-flying fun. Members of the Noreasters Kite Club and KONE will lend their expertise and offer many activities, including a “How to Fly a Kite” workshop, demonstrations of show kites, races, a candy drop for the kids and much more. Free admission. South Portland Historical Society, 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland. 207-767-7299. SPHistory.org.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See May 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

tions with how you desire to feel now and in the future. $150. Authentic Beauty, 869 Main St, Suite 800, Westbrook. FMI: Tanya, 207-286-6955 or Marci, 207-5952695. FaceBook.com/DiscoveringTheAuthenticYou.

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Preschool Story Hour: Over in a River – 10:3011:30am. Ages 3-5. Enjoy an intro to animals through a storybook reading, a short trail walk and a related craft project. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. See May 5 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Photography Through A Positive Lens – 7-8pm. Steve Morello, a professional nature photographer, will share his images from around the world. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Annual Spring Open House – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn why this natural health option is growing in popularity and ask questions about homeopathic treatment and our homeopathy courses. Free. Baylight Center for Homeopathy, 222 St. John St, Suite 142, Portland. Info@BayLightHomeopathy.com. BayLightHomeopathy.com. Speaker Series: The Decline of Forest Birds & the Changing North Woods – 7-9pm. Enjoy an interactive lecture designed to stimulate conversation and concern around critical wildlife and habitat issues in Maine. $5/ members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 21 Invasive Plant Management Workshop – 9am-1pm. Invasive plants can over-run natural areas, crowd native species and change wildlife habitats. This workshop contains a field tour and an indoor session focused on management strategies. Space is limited. Please register. $15. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Climate Stewards: Climate Change, Ocean Acidification, and Maine’s Fisheries – 6-7:30pm. This presentation will discuss the impacts of climate change and acidification and suggest strategies for mitigation and adaptation. $5. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See May 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 Dance Party – 7-9:30pm. Dance to everything from Cha-Cha to Waltz and everything in between. Open to the public. $10. Swing & Sway Dancing’s Studio, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

Memorial Day 5K to Remember – 8am. Participate in a race on Memorial Day. $5-$22. Greely High School, 303 Main St, Cumberland. Running4Free.com.

make you laugh. $5. Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland. 207-874-2639. PortlandMaine.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See May 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Spring Auto Show – May 30-31. 9am-3pm. Enjoy a showcase of pre-1995 vehicles including demonstrations, dirt track racers, Model T rides and more. $16/adults, free/under 18. Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head. 207-594-4418. OwlsHead.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 Morning Yoga – 8-9:15am. See May 5 listing. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

6th Annual Maine Walks with Haiti & 4-Mile Run – 10am. This run supports the efforts of Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership, a Maine-based organization that has worked in Haiti since 2001. Enjoy music, Caribbean food and ice cream. $10-$15. Back Cove Park, Portland. KonbitSante.org.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. See May 5 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Spring Festival on the Farm – 10am-2pm. Enjoy music, games, demonstrations, learning activities, hayrides, face painting and more. $7. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org.

Sanford International Film Festival – May 27-30. Times vary. This event features four days of movies, parties, autographs, pictures, meet-and-greets with filmmakers and more. Ticket prices vary. Locations vary throughout Sanford. SanfordFilmFest.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Play Day on the Farm – 10-11am. We will share some hands-on activities and give children and their caregivers a place to enjoy each other’s company in self-guided play. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

Cape Challenge 5K – 8:30am. Participate in fun filled 5K, 1 mile dash or kids’ fun run. Proceeds will benefit Cape Elizabeth High School, Middle School and Pond Cove Parents’ Association. $8-$27. Cape Elizabeth Pond Cove School, 12 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth. CapePcPa.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Safe Voices Annual 5K to End Domestic Violence – 9am. This race supports and raises awareness about domestic violence. $25. Simard Payne Park, 46 Beech St, Lewiston. RunSignUp.com.

Personal and Family Histories: Encouragement and Ideas – 6:30-8pm. Speaker, Katie Murphy, will discuss how to start a family history project, and why recording your family and personal history is an invaluable experience. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. 207-7741822. MaineHistory.org.

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Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See May 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 eWaste Recycling Event – 9am-1pm. Drop off your electronic waste and make a donation to “Give A Child A Chance”. First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn St, Portland. 207-885-9525. FirstLutheranPortland.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Friday Night Comedy – 7-8pm. A quick one hour show featuring at least six local comics who know how to

SATURDAY, MAY 23 5th Annual Family Farmyard Opening – 12-5pm. Enjoy our Farmers Olympics and a day full of farm activities for the whole family. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Tantric Tender Touch Practice Group – 3-6pm. Breathe, center, ground, sound, move and share from an ever deepening place in your heart-centered being. Creative playful guided practice partner touch for last half of our time together. Contact Grace for details. $60. Location disclosed upon registration. 207-775-7888. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 24 Color Vibe 5K Run – 8am. Participate in this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run. $15-$75. Edward Payson Park, 549 Baxter Blvd, Portland. TheColorVibe.com.

MONDAY, MAY 25 5th Annual Memorial Day Main Street Mile – 8am. This race will benefit the Freeport High School running boosters. $8-$15. Intersection of Main Street and Holbrook Street, Freeport. RunInARace.com.

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Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

Calm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207-828-1234. KiteTails.org. Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/ reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com. Reiki Sessions – Times vary. It’s time to come back to your core. This is a wonderful time for spring cleaning inside and out. Jayleen Hayden, Reiki Master Teacher, is offering a package of three 45-minute sessions of Reiki which is a $95 savings. $100/package. Organic Roots, 545 Westbrook St, South Portland. 207-518-8624. JayleenHayden.com. Thai Yoga – Times vary. This form of bodywork incorporates stretching through yoga-like poses and applies deep rhythmic pressure using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. To schedule an appointment contact Sarah Rouleau. $45/1-hr session, $65/1.5hr session. Bay Club Fitness, 1 City Ctr, Portland. 207-749-1272. SarahNRouleau@gmail.com. Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Lunch break Slow Flow, Community Hatha, Gentle Hatha, and Yin Yoga. Contact for details. Bhakti In Motion, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. BhaktiInMotion.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle,

Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 10:30am. This 2.5 hour tour travels to several Old Port venues for an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and learn about the history of the area. $50. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com. Bingo – 6:30pm. Except Thurs. Play bingo almost every night. Doors open at 3pm. $10-$25. South Portland Bingo Hall, 200 John Roberts Rd, South Portland. 207-761-2717. SoPoBingo.com.

tuesday Morning Yoga – Thru June 9. 8-9:15am. Increase strength, flexibility and endurance with this 9-week yoga series. Registration required. Class is ongoing and participants can join mid-series. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for class. $72-$90. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Eat Well Play Hard – 11-11:45am. This program is designed to teach young children about healthy eating and the importance of regular physical activity. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. This 2.5 hour tour travels to several Old Port venues for an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and learn about the history of the area. $50. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com.

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Salsa Rueda – 6:15-7:15pm. Upbeat, exciting, fun and great for all levels of dancers, from beginner to advanced and anything in between. No partner or experience necessary. Please register. $40/series, $12/drop in. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-5940940. SwingNSway.com.

Bluegrass Brunch – 9:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy brunch while listening to live music by Ron & Wendy Cody with Lincoln Meyers. Music begins at 11am. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

monday Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A handson learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-2847722. MustangRescue.org.

wednesday Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. See Tuesday listing. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com. Board Games – 3-6pm. Come to the children’s room and play a board game. Bring your own or play one of ours. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Yoga for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn the basics of yoga in our judge-free studio. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up with a willingness to learn. $10. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio. Acoustic Wednesdays – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy fresh food and drinks while listening to live music. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

thursday Thursday Morning Bird Walks – 8-10am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/ members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Yogitos: Yoga & Playgroup – 9-10am. Ages 4 & under. This class is designed for younger yogis. We’ll use songs, games, stories and play to learn about yoga. We do 30 minutes of yoga followed by 30 minutes of free, unstructured play. Drop in anytime. $10/per child.

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Furry Tales, Story and Adventure Hour – 1011:15am. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, animal time and more. Free. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org.

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Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org. Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. See Tuesday listing. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Argentine Tango – 6:15-7:15pm. Enjoy this exciting form of Tango an interpretive, improvisational social dance. This is a partner style dance, but no partner is required to join. Please register. $40/series, $12/drop in. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-8292700. TurningLight.org.

friday Children’s Programs: Story Time – 10am. Kids enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. Free. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2778. GravesLibrary.org. Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri, Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org.

saturday Wine Tasting – 1-3pm. Customers can sample and learn about various wines and what to purchase. Contact for date. Browne Trading Market, 262 Commercial St, Portland. 207-775-7560. BrowneTrading.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET

Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 28.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE

Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3, Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.

ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com VastHorizons.com I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 15.

CHIROPRACTOR HEALTH BOUCHER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Beth Boucher and Dr. Meghan Schoening 1009 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046 207-467-3391 Info.BoucherFamilyChiro@gmail.com BoucherFamilyChiropractic.com At Boucher Family Chiropractic, our goal is to help you reach your full potential. We use hands-on chiropractic techniques to help each practice member achieve a better well-being. Our gentle approach is appropriate for every age and every nervous system! See ad, page 21.

COMMUNITY HERBALIST WILD CARROT HERBS

Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com WildCarrotHerbs.com Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility. See ad, page 21.

COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com

Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page 15.

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CRYSTALS LAVISH EARTH

Amy@ThisLavishEarth.com 207-766-8448 • ThisLavishEarth.com My mission is to offer the most beautiful, unique, highest vibration crystals and minerals, perfect for holistic practitioners and collectors. See calendar for upcoming events.

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dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate MyDoTerra.com/SmellDistributor/#/ dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living. Interested in finding out more? See feature article on page 12.

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Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 • Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve. See ad, page 5.

OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com

Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 10.

EDUCATION MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL Early Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3900, Ext 103 AdmissionsDirector@MerriconeAG.org MerriconeAG.org

AtMerriconeag, students’ capacities for learning are awakened and enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on hands-on learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.

ENERGY HEALING PURE ENERGY INTEGRATION Embody Your Essence~ Empowered to Live Your Truth Pine Street Studio, West End Portland, ME 04102 207-775-7888 NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com PureEnergyIntegration.com

Nancy Grace has been offering private, group and couples work for eight years in Portland. Her genius lies in her creative ability to tap into what level of energy constriction, needs to be addressed and guides you safely through deeper emotional clearing with breath, sound and movement. Specialties include working with addiction, challenges with attention, anxiety, and sexual trauma.

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HOLISTIC HEALING 5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER

59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Herbal T r e a t m e n t s , Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products.

ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT) Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com ArcanaMaine.com

Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

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HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com

Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment. See ad, page 6.

YARA PEREZ, LCPC, EMP

200 High St, Portland, ME 04101 207-358-6331 HolisticTherapy@YaraPerez.com As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurturing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.

HOMEOPATHY BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY

Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living.

LIFE COACH BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH

Beth Koehler Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com C o n f u s e d ? Procrastinating? Ready for a change? I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!

MEDICAL INTUITIVE R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE

Dr Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 drltony24@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today. See ad, page 6.

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A Lebro Center for Well Being is a holistic wellness center that focuses on empowering your body with the necessary nutrients needed for the healing process. They offer chiropractic care, nutritional therapy, massage therapy, and much more. With professional care and individualized attention, they will put you on a road to optimal vitality. See ad, page 6.

ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

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The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, ecominded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad, back cover.

ORGANIC SALON AUTHENTIC BEAUTY

869 Main St, Suite 800 Westbrook, ME 207-286-6955 Facebook.com/pages/Authentic-Beauty-LLC Tanya Pavlick and Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/make-up, doTerra essential oil treatments and energy healing modalities. Passionate about self-love, Authentic Beauty now hosts various classes and workshops including yoga and vibrational healing. For more information, see ad, page 27.

ORGANIC ROOTS

Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world. See ad, page 9.

SHAMANIC HEALING 3 CROWS HEALING

Tina D’Amore, Shamanic Practitioner 1 Forest Ave, Ste. 2A 207-272-2799 3crowshealing@gmail.com www.3CrowsHealing.com Tina utilizes various techniques, including vibrational sound, as well as shamanic journeying to optimize the healing capacity within you. Tina helps you open to the effects of toning, hands-on-healing and word medicine to trigger the chain reaction to move what is not moving in your life. Tina holds years of experience with animals and children. She especially serves and holds sacred space for those who struggle with chronic illness. Preliminary *FREE* phone consulation.

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THERMOGRAPHY INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c • 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad, page 19.

YOGA MAINE YOGA KIDS

Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 • MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 14.

TURNING LIGHT CENTER

Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 • TurningLight.org Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available. See ad, page 21.

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Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 14.

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