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scension NXT Wellness Center, an exciting new age brand of healing presented by Ashley Vingi and Steph Guglielmo, has opened in Cranston at 1675 Cranston Street.

Ascension NXT is a combination of old world spirituality and new age techniques, with an innovative twist. “Ascension NXT is not designed around one belief system; we study and teach from multiple points of views and thoughts,” say Vingi and Guglielmo. “There is no limit and the only structure is a positive foundation.”

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ngela Rudner Psychotherapy is now accepting patients at her new practice, located at 144 Waterman Street, Suite 1, in Providence. Rudner works with adults, families, couples, college students, adolescents, teens, young adults and seniors.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, workAngela Rudner related issues and substance-related problems. She uses family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and narrative therapies, as well as motivational interviewing in her approach to helping improve the mental health of people going through transitions and dealing with life’s challenges.

“I believe in the power of healing on all levels: mind, body, emotions and spirit,” she says. “I focus on your strengths and potential so that you can promote the positive changes you want in your life.”

Rudner has been practicing psychotherapy for eight years. She is a graduate of Brown University and received her Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland. She is licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maryland. Additionally, she is a practicing rabbi with master’s degree in Hebrew letter from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has a strong ecumenical and philosophical background in Christian, Buddhist, and interfaith studies.

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The Good Seed Natural Food Market in Seekonk is celebrating 25 years with an Open House on Saturday, April 12.

The day will feature lectures on natural living, food tastings, lots of free samples and bodywork. The store will also feature anniversary sales in every department throughout the month of April.

“We want to celebrate this milestone by saying ‘thank you’ to all our wonderful customers, holistic practitioners, our family and friends who have become part of our natural health community,” says coowner Chris Mulhall.

The Good Seed Natural food Market opened in1989 when friends and owners Mulhall, Susan Kinnel and Ruth Hardman decided to create a store that would become a resource for great natural foods, quality herbs and supplements and up-to-date knowledge on health and wellness.

“We are so proud of still being here,” adds Kinnel. “It is amazing 25 years has gone by!”

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Different systems of the body such as the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory system, digestive, immune and integumentary systems will be covered each month, along covered monthly. Additional topics include tincture-making methods, tea blending, plant harvesting, taxonomy, botany, infusing oils with herbs, making salves and lotions, mediciblending. Book recommendations and a course syllabus will monthly for each participant. Field trips will also be available on non-class dates for additional minimal costs.

Cost: $800. Class size is limited. A $100 deposit is required.

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hen we experience unhealthy patterns in our life or feel an insurmountable weight burdening us, these are symptoms calling us toward personal healing. Barry Krost and Emily Volden invite the public to move toward Transform Your Stress, Transform Your Life, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 12 and 13, at The Psychotherapy Center for Wellness, in East Greenwich. Using mindfulness, systemic family constellations and body integrated therapy, the workshop will help uncover and heal the hidden story of participants’ stress, allowing them to experience a life of greater joy, pleasure and harmony.

The event is designed for those who may be experiencing stress or unhappiness; chronic pain and illness; anxiety and panic; the feeling that life is out of control; stomachaches and digestion issues; sleep disturbances; high blood pressure; headaches; low self-esteem; and more. The two full-day sessions include guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices; group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life; and group healing processes to relieve inner disturbances.

Krost has been a bodywork and energy healing practitioner for more than 30 years. He is an instructor and practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy, a family and systemic constellations facilitator and a massage and bodywork educator in Chicago.

He has trained in more than 20 healing modalities including Volden, a psychotherapist, is the founder of Psychotherapy Center for Wellness and co-founder of Seeing with Your Heart: Mastering Intuitive Perception, a ground-breaking consciousness training program for healers and alternative modalities with her intuitive capacity to help individuals underlying traumas and emotional entanglements, and create an immediate pathway to positive transformation.

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“This year has been a wonderful Jo-Ann Sarro transition from my practice in Maryland,” says Sarro. “It’s my joy and mission to provide and of receiving acupuncture.” Acupuncture increases or reesously treats physical, mental and emotional issues. As one of element acupuncture has stood the test of time. Sarro has practiced the modality for eight years.

She says, “We all have times in life when we can use a clearing or tune-up. Acupuncture is a simple yet powerful way to address a large variety of concerns and personal goals. It is so humbling and gratifying to help people feel better and to assist in their quest to live the lives they are meant to live.”

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Master Trainers David R. Behan and Alex “The Y Guy” Bering as they demonstrate how NLP explores the relationship between how we think, communicate and our patterns of behavior and emotion. By studying and learning NLP, individuals will become more aware of their

their own behavior and how to improve/enhance their interpersonal communication for better relationships. and 16-day NLP programs, all of which are approved, supported and follow the standards of the American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The two-day complimentary NLP programs provide a high-level overview and introduction to

NLP master practitioner training programs are for participants completing the trainers in NLP. Dates for the two-day programs are March 29 and 30, April 5 and 6, May 3 and 4, and June 14 and 15 at the Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood, and April 26 and 28 through May 2; and June 9 through June 13 at Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood.

The 16-day program takes place July 5 through July 20, also at the Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood. All events are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 434 Providence Highway (Rt.1)Norwood, MA . To participate, contact Alex Bering at 508-269-1236 or Alex.Bering@yahoo.com. See ad on page 9.

Diane’s Permanent Makeup Offers Classes, New Service

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iane Slinko, owner of Diane’s Permanent Makeup and Eyelash Extensions in Warwick, is offering eyelash extension training classes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 30, April 20 and May 25. The classes come with a professional eyelash extension training kit that students may keep and use. Upon completion and approval of the trainer, students receive an Eyelash extensions give users longer and thicker eyelashes without using mascara. Because the extensions are available in different lengths, Slinko and her staff are able to provide a personalized style for each client.

For people with little or no eyebrow hair, the salon now offers hair stroke eyebrows, also known as the hair stimulation technique, to recreate the look of natural eyebrows. The hair stroke technique mimics one’s own eyebrow hairs, thus creating a feathering effect, which is Diane’s Permanent Makeup and Eyelash Extensions is located at 101 West Natick Rd., in Warwick. For more information, call 401-855-4333 or visit DianesMakeup.com. See ad on page 40.

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ponsored by Mystic Yoga Shala, a new event is scheduled for the Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island areas as Senior Yoga Instructor Jim Conlan and members of the W. Alton Jones Campus come together and present a full day yoga retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 28, at The Whispering Pines Retreat Center.

Next to offering a day of individual and communal connection, Conlan says, “It’s an opportunity to break out of the normal Monday routine, go inside for some yoga practice and get outside for some fun.”

The retreat is open and available for all levels and styles of yoga practitioners.

Conlan, his staff and the staff of Whispering Pines are committed to presenting the professional program to enhance attendees’ knowledge of yoga practices, immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the center and have some outdoor fun. The schedule includes a guided morning meditation, two vinyasa classes, a discussion session and activity options after lunch.

Conlan is a Yoga Alliance 500-hour registered yoga teacher, empowerment coach and founder of “Growin’ Good Vibes Yoga Events, Retreats, and Trainings.”

He is also the director of education and teacher development at the Mystic Yoga Shala in Mystic, Connecticut, as well as a yoga studio design consultant.

Cost: $108 and includes all yoga sessions, discussion, activities, food, tax and gratuity. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit MysticYogaShala.com and click on Whispering Pines Retreat Link. For more information, call 401-525-1773 or visit WhisperingPinesRI.com. See ad on page 44.

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estminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich will host the Tibetan Buddhist Tulku, Anyen Rinpoche, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 5. Friday will include a special teaching, followed by The Tibetan Yoga of Breath. Saturday’s teaching will be The Four Great Rivers: Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death. Attendees can learn how spiritual path and practice help cultivate mindfulness,

Rinpoche studied for many years and completed traditional training under Dorlo Rinpoche, considered in Tibet to be the highest authority on channels, energy and essence practices. Rinpoche has a humorous and clear teaching style that has made him a beloved teacher of both western and eastern students. His newest book addresses the connection between breath, emotions and meditation from both a western medical view and that of Tibetan Yantra yoga, one of the oldest recorded systems of yoga in the world. This system of positions, movements, conscious breathing and contemplation all work together to help purify personal energy in the body and mind. Especially only the foundation of spiritual practice but the healing energy that can balance our Cost: $15 (Friday) and $40 (Saturday). Westminster Unitarian Church is located at 119 Kenyon Rd., in East Greenwich. For more information, call Ann Porto at 401-529-2020.

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Spier focuses on helping people become healthy in their bodies, minds and spirit. She provides therapy and coaching specializing in social anxiety treatment, depression help, relationship problems and addiction therapy, including alcohol addiction and smoking cessation.

Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice.

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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination.

Josh Stasik, a father of three and owner of SweetSeed.com, in Syracuse, how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught feeders. I hope my kids will someday pass the information along to their children,” he says.

Habitat plantings and available foods determine what creatures will visit.

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boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.”

He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.”

Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour. another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of gegrowth of native species. “You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, and lantana.

Migrating monarchs live about nine months 30 miles per hour.

Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley. on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,� she says. “You’ll be able to see the Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the and escape routes, plus a home base.

Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants.

Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide.

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Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the speBefore attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles.

A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.

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“The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations.

Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

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Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a search group.

At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013. Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels. ness and homeowner customers turned to solar to save money, while nearly 23 percent said they invested in panels because costs are now comparable with utility rates. The report noted that the cost of solar equipment has fallen about 50 percent since the beginning of 2010, motivating more people to go green.

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pacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon 2

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In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not .

2 While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.

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Feds Give Dangerous Green Light The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetiresistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide.

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Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless.

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Alice Mills smiles as she looks at the box that sits on her lawn in Hutchinson, Kansas, an act of kindness for neighbors and the community. Inside the box is a miniature library. Books sit on two shelves; the bottom with short stories for children and the top with novels for adults. After her children grew up and moved away from home, they took the books they wanted with them. The rest sat on a bookshelf collecting dust. “If they’re here, they’re not being read,� Mills says.

The concept for the Little Free Library began in 2009 to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as to build a sense of community, according to LittleFreeLibrary.org. They are now popping up around the world in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and the Congo.

A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows that Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for promoting literacy and improving the overall quality of life. More than half used a public library in a one-year period, and 72 percent say they live in a “library household�. Most Americans say they have only had positive experiences at public libraries and value a range of library resources and services. National Library Week begins April 13.

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It is absolutely essential to cleanse the skin properly twice daily, removing the dirt, toxins, excess oil, old skin cells and bacteria. The longer these substances remain on the skin, the

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Only gentle exfoliation should be done daily without harsh grainy scrubs or brushing that could easily cause the skin stretching. The best of all exfoliating ingredients are enzymes based peel formulas from papaya, pumpkin or pineapple. This kind of fruit enzymes digest only old dead skin cells without irritating the skin in any way. Also the vitamin and mineral rich extracts from these fruits help to boost the production of new healthy cells, repairing the redness, scar-

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hen dealing with skin problems like cystic acne, the experts in skin care prefer to concentrate on the causes rather than just symptoms. Acne sufferers sometimes spend years going to dermatologists and trying everything from oral antibiotics to topical creams, but often, they only make the problem worse by making the skin more Besides hormonal imbalances, stress, improper skin care routine and overdrying products, a major cause of acne problems is intestinal disbiosis, or poor digestion and elimination.

When the liver, lymph and kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin develops an “alarm system,” showing problems typically on the jawline, nose or forehead area.

Undigested food remains in the stomach, baking and building toxic waste. The skin is the largest detoxifying organ, ten only suppress the symptoms, not get to the real root cause.

That is why a proper “intestinal cleansing” program with ics should be a starting therapy for everyone who suffers from long-term cystic acne problems.

Using only the right product on the skin—one that is customized by a skin care specialist according to factors like age, skin sensitivity, skin color—is crucial. Other lifestyle factors must also be considered, but it’s important to note that even this product may not be effective if there’s a much deeper problem going on.

Our skin is like an external monitor providing us with information about our organs, and most importantly, the liver and the colon. Skin signs like acne, rash and pimples are just symptoms, so what is the cause?

Normally the liver eliminates all toxins and impurities, pushing them to the colon, but if the colon is clogged or the body is overly acidic, the liver gets backed up and all toxins will be pushed out through the skin. The result is that the face shows us the internal problem in a form of acne.

Recently, scientists in dietology brought up the hycondition. They investigated the natives of New Guinea, Papua in South America, where the teenagers never had acne problems on their skin. It was not only genetic predisposing of that people, but also a huge other cause that surprised as well as any cow milk or dairy products.

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Home exfoliation should be done every day and professional clinical exfoliation from advanced enzymatic peels is best to have every month, preventing the formation of multiple layers of dead skin cells.

We can cleanse the body naturally with strong food that will slough away the internal sludge that been causing of all skin problems. With only a few weeks of a special dietary program and cleansing techniques, it is possible to achieve dramatic changes. The skin will become healthier, cleaner and the scars will diminish.

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Raw apple cider vinegar is a powerful cleansing agent that promotes the formation of friendly bacteria in the system.

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TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipKim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emo-

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patient doesn’t respond to treatment by an energy how our bodies work. healer, it’s because of Plus, we continually the environment. I try encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to help the body regulate cell phones and towers, properly,” Traver says. power lines, microwave While protection in ovens, computers, TVs, highly occupied famsecurity devices and ily areas is important, radar. A growing number providing protection in of experts see these surbedrooms is especially rounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diagApplying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body to protect against stress, trauma and associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & When Terry Mollner, 69, was the International Institute of Buildinghaving trouble sleeping, he contacted Biology & Ecology to detect, measure Traver, who receives client referrals from and counter in-home electromagnetic energy healers. “The conclusions were

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decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.”

An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.”

The World Health Organization EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t conconsequences from exposure to lowlevel EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer diation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior mental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes

further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.”

In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report.

Says Rees, “You can buy a meter,

avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.”

Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.

Ways to Reduce Risk simple ways to reduce adverse health effects in daily indoor environments.

Computers Hardwire all Internet connections instead of using Wi-Fi. Power a laptop using a three-prong grounded plug and then plug in a

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Don’t position any laptop or tablet computer on the lap.

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Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.

Phones Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them.

Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speakerphone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips.

Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers.

Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults.

Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked.

Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode.

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INSOMNIA: dye. Think of anything orange that touches the body, such as cheese puffs, orange cheese, orange soda, candy and even orange hand soap at home or school. If this doesn’t work for the child, a more in-depth assessment may be necessary.

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awake. Again, think of any dye that may touch the body. This would include shampoo, conditioner, hand and dish soaps, eye make-up or even foods with blue, green or even red dye. Ladies, red lipstick is often the culprit with insomnia. In public restrooms, if the soap is white, check the liquid it’s made colored, avoid it. The friction we use by rubbing our hands together will help rid the hands of germs, not the soap. Rub hands together using water and friction for 20 seconds to thoroughly clean them. Individuals should give themselves a four-week trial period of going dye free and see what happens.

Ask someone how he or she slept last night and often, the answer is something like, “I tossed and turned all night.” Insomnia is a common problem for many today, leaving individuals feeling as if they’ve tried everything and still can’t sleep. falling asleep, but wake up in the

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complicated problem for some, but for others the solution can be very simple. What can be done to help us get a better night’s sleep?

Does your brain toss and turn with thoughts all night? We call it “busy brain”. There are several reasons for busy brain. For some, a vertebrae in the neck, cervical 1, that is out of alignment may be the cause of insomnia.

Even if one doesn’t have pain in the neck, cervical 1 may be out of alignto align the spine and get individuals sleeping again. If going to a chiropractor causes anxiety, ask if they use an instruction called the activator, which puts pressure in the area needed without the chiropractor actually manipulating the neck.

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Sometimes stress can cause busy brain. To calm the racing thoughts, try meopathic remedy called coffea cruda.

Those suffering with prolonged stress practitioner who may educate them on how adrenal support may help. A remedy that works for one person may not help another; therefore, a little trial and error may be necessary.

Night terrors frequently cause insomnia in children and can be scary for parents, too. If the child doesn’t sleep centrating in school. Most of the time, the solution is an easy one when it comes to night terrors: children should avoid orange dye. Yes, in 80 percent of the children seen with night terrors, the solution can be that simple. You need to have them completely avoid orange

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middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. California poppy may be a solution. After trying this, many wake feeling rested and ready to face the day.

For others, insomnia is a complicated, ongoing problem that may take months to correct. They may try something that will help for a little while, but then stops working. For these people, it may be best to have the oversight of a live with insomnia.

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Home Renovations Aggravate Childhood Asthma

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ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period.

Previous research has also reached a similar concluincreased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, carpets, particleboard and wall coverings.

That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months.

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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

When considering a move to a new house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a resi-

ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying.

Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space and happiness.

Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the to personalize it more to adjust to your

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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices.

But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget.

For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.”

In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car cally. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health.

Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People.

Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free

They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one.

Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as

Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

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anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains.

Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.

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Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet.

Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to

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To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods.

By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too.

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Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world.

Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamand peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor.

Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.”

Furniture arrangements with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond.

Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet.

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ow, we all know that the quality of home-grown fruits and veggies is far superior to anything from the grocery store, but sadly, not everyone has the space to lay out a large garden bed capable of feeding a family for half the year. After all, your backyard space is generally divided up into adult space, kid space and space for the family dog. Not much leftover for the veggies. But there is a space that many people overlook: the vertical space!

the store manager before taking them. anywhere you have room. Secure them with brackets and lean them against your fence to help decorate it, or lean them against a bare spot on the wall of the house. They also help to enclose and decorate your deck if leaned against the railing.

While wearing a sturdy pair of work gloves, inspect the pallets to make sure they’re not made of pressure-treated

That’s right—you can grow UP. Uses none of your grass space It’s portable and can be easily moved in case of inclement weather Reduces the stress on your back Decorates otherwise drab areas of your yard or house And vertical gardening isn’t just for vegetables—you can also create walls of There are so many building options for a vertical garden, including some that you can buy ready-made. But if you need to feed your inner-gardener, here are a few DIY ideas:

1. Wooden Pallets

Talk about the ultimate in inexpensive recycling! Pallets are everywhere! You can ment stores, grocery stores, even at printing companies. Most are set aside and just abandoned or thrown away, but ask

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Once the landscape fabric is secure, turn the pallet over and cover the back with a thick, plastic sheet; this will act as a water barrier to protect your house or fence. After the plastic, cover the back with a thin piece of plywood to secure it.

Position the pallet in the spot you’ve chosen and secure it in place.

Remember: it should be nearly vertical so that the soil can settle without falling

Take advantage of the space and keep plants close together; stuff, stuff, stuff them in! Leafy plants like spinach and lettuce mixed in with wonderful herbs such as oregano and basil! Mmmmm!

(Hint: to help naturally control insects, mix in some basil, citronella grass or marigold plants) Once all of your plants are in place make sure to water them generously. Check them periodically for the the soil settle—you might need to add soil here and there.

2. PVC Pipe Dreams condition. Once you get them home, remove any errant nails or splinters then clean it with water and a small scrub brush.

If you don’t trust the type of wood being used in pallets, and if your carpentry skills are up to the challenge, you can also build your own pallet garden by using weather-friendly cedar or redwood, although this is quite a bit more expensive.

To help keep the soil inside use landscape fabric. Lay the pallet on a sturdy table then stretch the landscape fabric on the inside back from the top to the bottom. Secure it using a staple gun. Make sure the bottom of the pallet is closed off with either the fabric or a piece of wood so that the soil won’t fall out of the bottom.

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So lightweight and easy to work with, PVC pipe is a great choice for a small space or even a balcony garden! It’s also an excellent choice for hydroponic gardening.

PVC is available at all home imand thicknesses and can be attached to a balcony railing, hung on a fence or even made into a stand alone vertical planter. And corner “elbow joints” allow you to connect pieces together and turn corners on railings.

Before buying your materials, plan your space and make a list of materials you’ll need; also consider what types of plants you want to grow. Smaller plants such as herbs will do well in pipes between 1.5” and 2.5” in diameter, but

larger plants like strawberries or tomatoes will need pipe 4” wide and over.

PVC pipe is available in different lengths; your local home improvement center will usually cut your pipe to length for you if you ask. This will not only save you time later, but make transporting long pipes in your car much easier.

You’ll need to use a special drill-bit in order to create holes large enough to accommodate your plants. If you don’t already own a drill or aren’t comfortable using power tools, consider calling a friendly neighborhood handyman to help you out. Once the holes are drilled, make sure to use a piece of sandpaper to sand down the rough edges of the holes. This will save your Depending on the design you’ve chosen, attach the pipes to your deck railing, fence, or place vertically in a very large pot. Once they’re secure, and compost, then begin planting your seedlings—or seeds—in the holes.

Make sure to water thoroughly. Check days and add more if necessary, as it tends to settle after watering.

3. Garden Pots and Buckets

Plastic pots and buckets are ugly and boring, but they’re also inexpensive and come in many different sizes.

Use three varying sizes of either pots or buckets and drill drainage holes bucket, covering the holes; this allows drainage while preventing the soil from spilling out. Use the largest pot/bucket as the base, then put a smaller pot/ bucket upside down on the inside center of the bottom container. This acts as a base for the next upright pot. Repeat this process for the middle container, creating a pyramid affect. Fill each upright container 3/4 full with potting soil, then place your edge of each.

By adding colorful plants, the ugly pots are instantly transformed!

4. Soda Pop of Color

Instead of throwing that empty 2-liter soda bottle in the recycling bin, give it one more chance to be useful!

Cut the bottle in half crosswise, then turn the top of the bottle upside

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Don’t use Garden Soil in your planters—use only Potting Soil. It’s important to use the right soil and Garden Soil tends to compact too tightly; it’s also heavy and made for the yard.

Potting Soil, on the other hand, is lighter because it contains Perlite. This enables the plants to breathe and spread their roots easily which allows them to grow larger. You can always add your own Perlite into your personalized compost mix.

Don’t put large plants on the top of your garden. Your pallet or PVC pipe to allow them to cascade down the sides, but this will only cause your smaller plants down below to be deprived of the water that they’ll need. This is especially true for vertical PVC gardens. Larger plants tend to “hog” all the water.

Don’t hang your pallet garden on your fence posts.

down, so that the “neck” now sits in the bottom of the bottle. Fill the top portion with potting soil and your seedling. When you water, the excess will spill into the bottom of the bottle.

5. This Idea’s a Shoe-In

If you’ve been cleaning out your closets and no longer need that cloth or vinyl multipair shoe hanger, the shoe compartments with potting soil and creating an herb garden that’s

Gardening is such a productive way to get fresh air and exercise—and as it turns out, the ultimate in recycling; not to mention the added prize of fresh, healthy veggies. So grab those pots that are sitting in the shed and anything else around the house that can be made useful again and start “growing up”!

Suzzanne Siegel is a Graphic Designer in St. Petersburg, Florida, and an avid gardener.

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Strawberry Rails Forever. with strawberry plants and attach to either the top rail of your fence or deck railing. The strawberries will cascade down the side of the fence or deck. Easy pickin’s!

A-Frame/Sandwich Board Garden. Make a free-standing

piece looks like the letter “A.” This makes a lovely conversation piece, not to mention a nice, shady spot for your dog or cat!

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Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium.

Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including

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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals Cantharellus Pleurotus ostreatus Morchella Lentinula edodes cies. These culinary mushrooms provide according to those that study them.

University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes.

“Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.”

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As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight.

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Harvard, Yale and the University of glucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions.

Stamets explains that mushrooms cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years.

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They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners.

“Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax.

Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.”

Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a four-legged pal has had enough.

“Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good

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It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert.

A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer.

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Christina Mendel, an international many and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.”

Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of ny’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries.

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Katharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street Providence, RI t GJSFTFFEDFOUFS DPN

Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access root causes of imbalance and shamanic techniques to connect you to your own power. Depth hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create

HEALTH COACHING AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

ENERGY THERAPY TRAINING

MY HOLISTIC VILLAGE

BETTER HEALTH WITH JOY

HEAVENLY HUGS HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

MyHolisticVillage.com:

Joy Quinn Blum, M.A., M.Div., H.C. 401-258-3952 BetterHealthWithJoy.com

Gladys Ellen, RMT 917 Warwick Avenue, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI 401-935-8451 gladys@Heavenly-Hugs.com Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes Programs are designed to teach students hands-on energy healing modalities, professional business practices, and assist those seeking personal development and spiritual awareness. Training includes Integrated Energy TherapyÂŽ HealingÂŽ and Spiritual Guidance Workshops. Programs are suited for Individuals, Therapists, Health Professionals, and Personal Development Coaches looking to enhance their own healing practice.

Are you hungry for better health?

Joy helps people who want a better way to eat and live by creating an individual program that focuses on the best nutrients to feed the body, mind and soul with unique and satisfying choices. Issues addressed: depression/anxiety, digestive disorders, blood sugar issues, anti-aging concerns, acid/alkaline imbalances, and nutrition in cancer treatment/prevention. Free 1-hour health history consultation! See ad on page 29.

138 Central Ave Seekonk, MA 508-399-7333 GoodSeedMarket.com

FRESH FACE SKINCARE CENTER @ AVALON

Debby Votta 1221 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI t 'SFTI'BDF4LJO$BSF OFU My philosophy has always been that everyone should love and be proud of how their skin looks and feels. At the young age of 51, my skin has ward to sharing my love and knowledge of the skin care profession to make that happen for YOU! See ad on page 40.

FITNESS PRIMAL FITNESS CLUB 10 Nate Whipple Highway Cumberland, RI 401-405-1115 Primal-Fitness-club.com

Primal Fitness Club is for those individuals in unique group training format you will explode -

HAIR SALON FLIPP HAIR SALON AND REFLEXOLOGY CENTER 38 Transit St Providence 401-274-1981

FlippSalon.com Positive space aiming to interconnect art, wellness and all things beautiful to the eye and to the soul.

Offering hair, makeup,refexology,acupuncture,ma ssage and herbalism. See ad on page 21.

Resources for holistic daily living!

Search the Chamber of Commerce Directory for holistic practitioners and merchants. Browse the Library articles and audios. Bookmark the Calendar for “must see� holistic events and more! Join today. It’s free. Own a business?

Join the National Holistic Chamber of Commerce™ at MyHolisticVillage.com.

SOUL WISDOM HEALING @ THE WOMENS WELL

934 East Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 401-662-6642Â Â or 401-847-6551 TarotNewport.com crismccullough-holistic.com

Get to the Heart of the matter with Integrative, holistic, intuitive guidance with Cris McCullough Holistic Tarot, Numerology and Spiritual Astrology, Body Talk, Master Reiki, Crystal Attunement. In person or by phone. Make your appointment now!

HEALTH FOOD STORE THE GOOD SEED

ESTHETICIAN

ness results. See ad on page 27.

HOLISTIC GUIDANCE

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Celebrating 25 years, offering GlutenFree Foods, Herbs, Homeopathy & Vitamins, Natural Body Care and more.

Our staff is caring, experienced and available to need for a happy, healthy life, and a good meal!

See ad on page 25.

NATURE’S GOODNESS 510 East Main Rd Middletown, RI 401-847-7480 NaturesGoodnessRI.com

ASCENSION NXT

1675 Cranston St Cranston RI 401-556-7756 Ascensionnxt.com Ashely and Stephanie both offer Energy Healing. They specialize in Reiki, Goddess Healing, Card Readings and Mediumship Work. Chakra clearing and much more‌Call today to receive 50% off your 1st Healing Session.

See ad on page 15.

DAVINA HOLISTIC CENTER

quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods, Nutritional Products, Body Care, Athletic Supplements, Natural Pet Care and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational environment. We are open daily. Please visit our website for a wealth of information.

HOLISTIC COUNSELING AND HYPNOSIS HOLISTIC MARGARIDA

Margarida Renzi, MA, LCDP, RYT 58 Main St., 2nd floor East Greenwich, RI 401-480-5938 margarida@holisticmargarida.com

Naglaa Gaafar 145 Waterman St, Providence 401-556-3643 Info@DavinaLearning.com

Seeking personal development and spiritual or self awareness? Looking to bring more positive energy into your life? At Davina we assist you on your path. Enjoy Reiki and Tong Ren peaceful experience to promote health and overall wellbeing. Register for self awareness and energy education workshops. Programs suited for individuals, therapists, health professionals, self development coaches.

POSITIVE NEW BEGINNINGS

Feeling Stuck? I can help. Most of our behavior We are born with a couple of fears such as fear of being dropped, but everything else is learned nonsense and it can be unlearned. Hypnotherapy is helpful in overcoming negative patterns in your life, e.g. weight loss, smoking, addiction, anxiety, phobias, and fears. See ad on page 31.

877 Broadway East Providence, RI 401-432-7195 PositiveNewBeginnings.com

Reiki, Meditation, Spiritual Counseling, Law of Attraction Coaching, Angel Therapy, Crystal Healing, Yoga, Massage, Acupuncture, Theta Healing, Psychic ogy, Workshops, Magick Classes, Weddings, Moon Ceremonies, Psychic Parties, gifts, stones, herbs, Room Rentals. Sunday ~ First Spiritualist Church of RI -Come feel the positive vibe! See ad on page 21.

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HYPNOTHERAPY POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS CENTER

John Koenig, Board Certified Hypnotist 110 Jefferson Blvd (Suite B), Warwick, RI 02888 t 1PTTJCJMJUJFT OV

Need to lose weight and keep it off?

Stop smoking? Learn to relax? Make other changes in the way you think, act or feel? Hypnosis can help. You will be amazed at how a few hypnosis sessions can make the impossible, possible. Start by visiting my website. Then call for an appointment or to set up a free introductory consultation.

And start turning possibilities into realities.

MAKEUP AND BEAUTY DIANE'S PERMANENT MAKEUP & EYELASH EXTENSIONS

101 W. Natick Rd., Warwick, RI 401-855-4333 DianesMakeup.com

Permanent makeup artist, Diane Slinko specializes in permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. She works with each client to personalize the colors and shapes to enhance their face. Permanent makeup can take years off natural appearance! We also specialize in natural healthy eyelash extensions to complete the look! The end result... a more beautiful YOU! See ad on page 40.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI t 1SPWJEFODF8IPMJTUJD DPN Holistic family health care providing diet, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, herbal & homeopathic medicines toward optimizing health and wellness naturally for all. Naturopathic doctor -

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER ENERGY-N-ELEMENTS Paul A. DiSegna 401-736-6500 Energy-N-Elements.com

Are you feeling stuck, stressed or disconnected? I will assist you in releasing energy blocks and guide you to experience the comfort and peace that comes with power and soul retrieval. “My intension is to improve my client’s health and well being.� Call for your appointment today. See ad on page 21.

182 Gano St, Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 KLaytonND.com Naturopathic medicine at its beSt Diet and nutrient therapy, herbal medicine, NAET, homeopathy. Safe and effective treatments for men, women and children of all ages.

NATURE CURES NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Dr. Cathy Picard, N.D. 250 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI t %S$BUIZ1JDBSE DPN Whole-person health care for the entire family using safe and effective natural medicines. Meeting your health care needs with homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and biotherapeutic drainage.

Focus includes pediatrics and childhood developmental issues including autism and ADHD.

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Rhode Island Edition

2431 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-683-9050

professional Massage Therapists offering many healing modalities for physical wellness and well being.

Each Therapist has their own personal hands on experience and continuing education in the healing arts.

Kay Krieger, Diane Myers and Beverly Peirson welcome you.

IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY

SOLAR ENERGY US SOLARWORKS, LLC

Pete Fine, President 7 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 508-226-8005 QFUF!VTTPMBSXPSLT DPN t VTTPMBSXPSLT DPN A solar array will lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Solar panels are rated for 25+ years and pay for themselves. We install the highestquality equipment, and want to help you with your solar design and installation.

SOUND HEALING GONGS OF JOY & DRUMSONG

Joy Quinn Blum & A. Michelle 401-258-3952 GongsOfJoy.com Sound therapy is an excellent holistic approach to relieve stress/pain, depression, fatigue, anger/hostility, fears/phobias and more. The vibrational overtones promote an overall state of peace, harmony and deep relaxation. Drumsinger A. Michelle channels Sacred Sound in harmony with a variety of indigenous instruments. Gongmaster Joy, sacred sound healing artist offers gong baths, private gong healing sessions, gong workshops, and other rituals. See ad on page 29.

Bowen practitioner. See ad on page 7.

KERI LAYTON, N.D.

CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE A TOUCH OF HEALTH MASSAGE

Judy Antonelli, LMT, NCBTMB Licenses: RI #MT00308 & MA #9906 Oncology Massage Practitioner at The Miriam Hospital and for The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation 74 Riverside Dr, Riverside, RI 02915 t +VEZ!"5PVDI0G)FBMUI3* DPN ATouchOfHealthRI.com Offering Oncology, Swedish, therapeutic touch/massage, neuromuscular, infant/child, pregnancy/postpartum, breathwork, visualization, body-mind-spirit work. Specializing in symptom relief for cancer patients, survivors, anyone with a life threatening illness, and care-partners/givers.

Teaches “Touch, Caring and Cancer� workshops minimizing cancer effects by the use of massage for family and friends. See ad on page 18.

RINaturalAwakenings.com

2051 Plainfield Pike Johnston, RI 401-464-6100 ItsYourBodysSymphony.comÂ

From the moment you step in...

You feel the difference Offering various therapeutic massage modalities, Reiki, Cupping, Facials. Your table is waiting for you! We are who you have been searching for all this time. See ad on page 47.

JANE MCGINN, BA, LMT

459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 401-450-4172 WestShoreWellness.com Jane’s massage style incorporates relaxing Swedish strokes and deeper pressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tight muscles and bring about a sense of well being mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work has helped those new to massage as well as those familiar with massage, including therapists and practitioners. New clients are encouraged to experience Jane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.

CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT

120 Wayland Ave, Ste 4B Providence, RI 02906 401-808-0837 catmoskow.massagetherapy.com Over 10,000+ hours of restorative muscular therapy. “Best of Boston.� Feel better, live happier – Enjoy pain relief, rehab/chronic issues, easier range of motion, age related issues, injury work + “aaaahhh�. Accurate, gentle Deep Tissue blended w/Swedish, Biodynamics + Reiki. “She’s RI Lic #MT01664.

WELLNESS CENTER IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 20.

RIVE GAUCHE 273 Social St Woonsocket, RI 401-765-2480

Welcome to Rive Gauche, formerly Shear Flair. For many years, we have offered a classy and soothing atmosphere while providing the highest quality services at affordable prices.

Services include hair, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. All ages welcome, refreshments and snacks available. See ad on page 15.

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YOGA AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

.BJO 4U t 8BLFGJFME 3* 401-782-2126 Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, selfdiscovery and the healing arts. See ad on page 45.

SISTERS OF SOLACE

700 American Legion Highway (Rte.177) Westport, MA 508-636-4668 SistersOfSolace.net “The tree of Life for Everyone...Discover Your Tree.�

Yoga,Tai Chi, Spiritual Cirlce,Spiritual book club and Spirit Art Classes. Reiki, Massages, Facials, Waxing and Ear Candling. There’s angel card reading and Tarot and Past life readings. See ad on page 23.

THE WOMEN’S WELL

934 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI Info@TheWomen’sWell.org t 5IF8PNFOT8FMM PSH Earth Medicine | Dance Medicine | Intuitive Bodywork. Nutrition, Herbal Support, Spiritual Fitness, Yoga & Dance, Massage Therapy, Doula Services, Wholistic Counseling, Shamanic Journeywork, Energy work, Spiritual Tarot, Numerology, Angel Therapy. Loft space is available for classes, workshops, trainings, and conferences.

WELLNESS COACHING YOUR HEALTH POTENTIAL

2243 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 508-689-4633 SSheryl@YourHealthPotential.com YourHealthPotential.com

SANTOSHA YOGA &Â HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston RI 401-780-9809 YogaAtSantosha.com Helping you integrate body, mind, heart and Spirit is our intention at Santosha Yoga & Holistic Health Center. Accessible to all body types and personalities we offer Yoga Classes, Workshops and Holistic Health Services that will support you in Uplifting your soul and healing your body and mind. Call us for a Complementary Wellness Consultation & Yoga class.

YOGA AND MEDITATION ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

593 Charles St, Providence, RI 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton, RI 401-308-8745 AnandaRhodeIsland.org Find joy, love, and peace with Ananda through ancient and effective techniques of meditation, spiritually oriented Hatha Yoga, kirtan, Kriya Yoga and more. Deepen your own spiritual journey in the company of friends who support your inner growth. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and was founded by Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS Tune into Your Body’s Intelligence and Take Charge of Your Life

Focus is on better eating habits and food. You will gain energy and experience overall happiness in your life while achieving your ideal weight and health goals. See ad on page 23.

YOGA TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RIÂ 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com I offer private SvaroopaÂŽ yoga therapy sessions tailored to meet your needs. I am specially trained in treating pain - including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga Therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well being. My students experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased

SANCTUARY SADHANA

Karen Moore Holliday, M.A. Westport MA 774-644-9977 girijasings@yahoo.com Living from the inside out... Contact Karen. Yoga & Meditation Teacher & Therapist. Spiritual Companion DreamWeaver. I oftion, Deep Understanding and Growth. See ad on page 11.

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