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It’s a safe bet that even the most conscientious among us consume more resources than is necessary. My brother-in-law and his wife live on a boat that they built and sailed to New Zealand. The make their own electricity and use very few resources on the scale of what most of us use. I admit, I’m not willing to go that far but I could use less and try to whenever I can. Life has generally been good in America for the past 60 years and we enjoy many privileges. With traditional measures of success still mindlessly based on a perceived, programmed need for more stuff, a big question is: How many things do we really need? When did we become so bourgeois?

It’s easy to see in the last 5 years or so, how “green” is the new cool thing to be.

Everyone and every business seems to be tossing the word around as if it was all something new when in fact, it is been around for a long time and is much more than the latest trend. It’s a necessity. Is it because with the size of our state, it is so easy to spot the Central Landfill (Rhode Island Resource Recovery) that makes us so much more conscious of our waste here? I know that in other states we have traveled that are much bigger than ours (aren’t they all!), there seems to be less emphasis. I drive on Route 295 often, so anytime I have to put something in the trash, I cringe and think of it being piled on top of the mountain that only has so many years left. Every once in a while Bill and I go through a process of looking at our house and closets and garage so see what we don’t really need. I try not to throw anything that might be useable away and have found that Goodwill even uses broken items to educate students in different trades.

It was good to read that the McMansions of the past are giving way to “tiny house” searches in “Sustainable Cityscapes” on page 28. Rhode Island has made great strides in developing friendly neighborhoods with an impressive network that currently offers more than 60 miles of bike paths in all regions of the state. More and more farmers markets are added every year, and even local restaurants are hopping on board with seasonal offerings.

Being aware of the choices we make every day, the purchases big and small can all make a difference. None of us can do this alone, nor are we in it alone. We are all part of a larger global community, working together and each doing our own small part, collectively we can make a difference and turn things around, for the better.

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he hallways and classrooms of the Meadowbrook Waldorf School will again be transformed into a warm and welcoming winter wonderland during its annual Holiday Faire the weekend before Thanksgiving. Moving to Saturday this year, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 22.

The magical Crystal Cave returns with grottoes filled with gnomes and twinkling lights. In a quiet room, marionettes perform traditional fairy tales. The school’s beautifully painted classrooms are equipped with tables of craft materials and volunteers are on hand to help with project ideas. Musicians stroll the halls and pony rides are offered on the forested campus.

Meadowbrook’s Holiday Faire began as a fundraising market place, offering a wide range of high quality children’s items and unique gifts for all ages. It has since grown into a day long celebration of childhood. Waldorf education is known for its developmental approach that allows the innate abilities of the child to unfold naturally through play and exploration. The rigorous academic curriculum is designed to engage the child and stimulate imagination through thoughtful observation of the natural world.

Parent participation is also a hallmark of Waldorf education and the Faire is a creative, community collaboration. As the festive season begins, Holiday Faire gives families from throughout the region an opportunity to experience the spirit of community in a meaningful seasonal celebration.

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aunted Providence, the premier Rhode Island Halloween event for people interested in the paranormal, haunted cities, witchcraft, vampires, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, metaphysics and the occult, or that just love to dress up, will take place October 25, at the Hilton Providence. A V.I.P. event starts Friday night, October 24, with a private tour with the renowned Providence Ghost Tour.

The event includes a Psychic Fair/Paranormal Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. where attendees can enjoy psychic readings, healing treatments and talk with the best paranormal investigators in New England. Guest speakers include Carl Johnson of Beyond the Veil Paranormal, Niels Viggo of NecronomiCon Providence and Lady Tara of Charmed.

Haunted Providence continues when the Witches Masquerade Ball kicks off at 7 p.m. with a reading of Poe’s The Raven by noted paranormal expert and demonologist Carl Johnson. This year’s theme is Elegant Goth, and festivities include passed hors d’oeuvres, cheese stands and cash bar. DJ Handsome Pete and local musical artists, The TropiGals of Chifferobe Events, will provide entertainment.

Wandering psychics will be offering free readings, and a silent auction to benefit Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource will be ongoing throughout the evening.

Prizes for best costume will be awarded in several categories.

Cost: $100 includes admission to Expo and Masquerade Ball. Reader and healer fees are not included in ticket price. Expo only tickets are available for $13. Location: Hilton Providence, 21 Atwells Ave., Providence. For more information, call 401-353-3099 or visit HauntedProvidence.com.

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iane’s Permanent Makeup and Eyelash Extensions, in Warwick, will be offering its eyelashes class from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 26, November 23 and December 14.

In addition, Diane’s offers permanent makeup, including hair stroke eyebrows, eyeliner and lips, eyebrow threading, henna tattoos and sparkle tooth gems.

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Green Community Sandra Glover Cover artist Sandra Glover’s artwork, Green Community, celebrates sustainable communities, this month’s theme.

Her watercolor portrays a healthy, happy town where neighbors garden together, the wind powers homes and businesses and streets are bike-friendly.

A self-taught painter, illustrator and sculptor, Glover lives in Malibu, California, yet the piece was inspired in part by the row houses of Baltimore, where she lived for 10 years. “Living there, I always dreamed of rooftop gardening,” says Glover. “I have always wanted to live in a friendly community like this, where people are out in the streets talking to each other.”

Her love of nature and work as a naturalist and animal shelter volunteer informs and inspires her paintings, which are created at home at her outdoor “studio” or on location in the Santa Monica Mountains that surround her home.

Glover has illustrated numerous books and publications and exhibited at several galleries in the Los Angeles area. Her work also includes natural history exhibits and murals on display in parks in Baltimore and Malibu.

Glover is an active member of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore.

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waken the Possibilities will hold The Prosperous Attractionpreneur, a business retreat for conscious entrepreneurs, from October 26 to 30, at the Newport Beach Hotel and Suites.

Today’s evolving business world finds a growing appreciation for combining heart-centered purpose with practical success and profits.

Entrepreneurs understand the true importance of running their businesses in congruence with mindful, healthy and holistic practices. This new energy is unfolding in a powerful way.

The Prosperous Attractionpreneur business retreat merges mind, body and spirit to teach the newest business alchemy tools and techniques to conscious entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to open their hearts and minds to reach their highest levels of prosperity and fulfillment. Small business owners will see the possibilities to achieve greatness and make a difference while pursuing their passionate life’s work.

Certified success coach, professional speaker and international best-selling author Terry Wildemann teaches a variety of proven business methods including practical Law of Attraction, The Spiritual Boardroom Process and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Intuitive astrologer, certified Infinite Possibilities trainer and co-facilitator Sandy Edwards uses inspired wisdom from Applied Celestial Sciences as she shows how the timeless metaphysical modalities can stimulate creative development, goal planning and effective decision-making for greater ease and joy in business management.

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Exercise Prescription Class Offered in Cumberland

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than Plante, an exercise physiologist and pain management specialist, will offer a five-week exercise prescription class on Thursdays, from October 23 to November 20, at It’s My Health, in Cumberland.

The class is titled ExRx 101: P-Knotting for Pain, Posture and Performance, and will focus on releasing trigger points, opening the joints, increasing range of motion, stabilizing the spine and enhancing posture. Designed for all levels of fitness, the class can be modified to meet individual needs and restrictions.

Cost: $60/$15 drop in single class. Location: 1099 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. For more information call 401-305-3585 or visit Its-My-Health.com. See ad on page 18.

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n appreciation of the support from their loyal customers, Nature’s Goodness will celebrate 30 years in business with a fun-filled day of exciting events, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 25. The anniversary celebration will include a grand prize drawing for a $300 store gift certificate, door prizes, free samples, 20 to 40 percent off all items in the store, a raffle for numerous gift baskets to benefit a local charity, samples of organic and gluten-free foods, education and demonstrations from product specialists, and free neck massages or Reiki from local therapists.

“We are so fortunate to have devoted and long-term employees over the years.

All of our employees are committed to a healthy lifestyle and assisting with customers’ needs,” says Owner Nancy Sheets. “Jann Dean has worked with us for 13 years, Larry McLaughlin for seven years, Donna Levesque for five years and Sandra Bissonnette for three years.”

Nature’s Goodness offers organic foods, the largest selection of vitamins and nutritional supplements, natural body care, quality athletic supplements, natural pet food and pet supplements, and reliable information in a fun and comfortable environment.

Cost: Free. Location: 510 East Main Rd., Middleton. For more information, call 401-847-7480 or visit NaturesGoodnessRI.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Workshops on Using Personal HorsePower to Move Toward What Matters

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rian Sean Reid, a life coach, speaker and author, will present two fall workshops on HorsePower to Transport Your Life Toward What Matters. The workshops take place on September 27 and October 25 at Carolina Equestrian, in Richmond.

Reid says that workshop participants will experience pure HorsePower and learn to connect with their own inner HorsePower to create a life in line with their nature.

“The focus is on moving from where we are to where we want to be,” says Reid. “It’s on the result, the outcome and the ‘next.’ With this focus we can accept who, where and when we are, simply as information that’s needed to accurately begin our forward movement. Everything in life is moving, so the question is: Are you moving toward what matters and how do you get the personal HorsePower you need to get there?”

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iteracy Volunteers of Kent County (LVKC) will hold a new Tutor Training Workshop (TTW) series beginning at 6 p.m., October 2, at the Coventry Town Hall Annex across from the library. The series will total 15 hours in a classroom setting, with the remaining workshop dates to be held on October 9, 23 and 30, with a follow up session on December 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. LVKC trains volunteers to help functionally illiterate adults that are non-readers, or that read at or below the sixth grade level, and/or that have little or no understanding of the English language.

To become a tutor, a volunteer must be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate or have earned a GED, and have successfully completed the tutor training workshop. The series is free; however, there is a $25 materials fee for books and materials.

Prior to taking the Tutor Training Workshop, prospective tutors must take two required free classes on line at proliteracyednet.org. Prospective tutors will be provided with certifications upon completion of these free online classes which they submit with their registration to the TTW. Midway through training, volunteers are matched with students so they may experience the tutoring process and receive guidance as needed. At the conclusion of training, tutors are certified. Tutoring is provided at no cost to students, is confidential, and is usually done on a one-to-one basis.

For more information or to register, call 822-9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org.

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racey LeBeau of In Pure Harmony will present a four-week series, Holistic Tools for Happy Hormones, Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning October 14, at Inspired Living at the Bristol Harbor Inn. According to LeBeau, women are twice as likely as men to take anti-anxiety medication. Busy, over-stressed women often have difficulties getting enough sleep which throws hormones out of balance. As sleep is depleted, energy plummets, weight increases and irritability ensues.

“I was once so overwhelmed, burned out and out of balance I wondered how I would get through every day.

I used wine to sleep at night, caffeine to wake up in the Tracey LeBeau morning and Advil to keep the stress headaches at least subtle enough to function through the fog,” she says. Finding a better way of moving through life, LeBeau will be sharing her Blissful Balance secret, including some of the most effective natural approaches to balancing hormones.

Cost: $149. Location: 259 Thames St., Unit #12, Bristol. For registration information, call 401-527-0281 or email Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

Non-Denominational Church Opens in East Providence

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everend Dorothy Souza, of Positive New Beginnings Holistic & Wellness Center has started the Angelic Spiritualist Temple at her space in East Providence. Designed as an independent, non-denominational, spiritualist church, Sunday services are held from 10 to 11:30 am. With guided mediation, guest speakers or mediums with messages, Angelic Spiritualist Temple offers a safe place of welcome and love for all.

Positive New Beginnings is a spiritual and metaphysical specialty store and is currently adding new products to its online store. Classes of all kinds are frequently offered.

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arot practitioner, Cris McCullough, announces the completion of her new book Holistic Tarot; Soul Map for a New Paradigm. Holistic Tarot integrates the metaphysical art of divination with trending holistic concepts to create a whole systems, new paradigm approach to reading the cards.

McCullough will be offering Part I of a three-part series on Holistic Tarot at the Women’s Well, in Portsmouth, on October 25.

A book for both reader and seeker alike, Holistic Tarot teaches us how to reframe our awareness of the universal forces at work in our lives.

Holistic Tarot helps us discover our personal Soul Map that can lead to an understanding of our life’s unfolding.

McCullough has been a reader and teacher of the craft for 40 years and holds a master’s degree in holistic counseling. The book will be available for sale at The Women’s Well and on-line at CrisMcCullough-Holistic.com and Amazon.com.

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy.

Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens.

Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

Yoga Practice Pumps Up Detoxifying Antioxidants

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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises.

At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent).

Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes.

A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energyefficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating October 6 to 12 as Naturopathic Medicine Week.

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

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puncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success.

“What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,”

Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing Movement Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says.

For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says.

He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions.

“When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.

Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable.

Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices.

“Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell.

Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices.

He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow.

Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/about-us/find-a-diplomate.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Naturopathic Medicine Week

by Dr. Keri Layton

In 2013, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating a week in October as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The designated week this year is October 6 to 12.

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core principle of naturopathic medicine is the healing power of nature, or the vis medicatrix naturae. Naturopaths refer to the inner healing power as the vis, similarly to how acupuncture refers to the qi. Conventional medicine relies on information that can be precisely measured, which is an important way to understand and explore medicine. The vis cannot be precisely measured, but it is an important part of medicine. While conventional medicine does not have a clear place for the vis, it does recognize that stress damages it.

Stress is the black box into which everything from car payments to grief is thrown. It causes hair loss, hypertension, reflux and insomnia. The word “stress” itself can cause stress, reminding us of our shortcomings.

What is stress? Stress can be defined as the difference between the demands on a system, and the ability of the system to meet those demands.

If a person is asked to do extra work, and they feel good, they can meet the demand easily; stress levels are low. If the same amount of work is asked of a person that does not feel good, it will be difficult to meet the demand, and stress will be high.

Redefining stress in this way still finds the second person stressed, but the solution becomes a different one.

Rather than attempting to make the stress go away by numbing it or removing it; the solution is to strengthen the person’s ability to meet demands. Any tool that helps lower stress, strengthens the vis. Even when the person is weak and the stress is high, the vis is present, and can get stronger. This is where naturopathic medicine shines.

Naturopathic doctors spend a lot of time with their patients. A typical first appointment is 60 to 90 minutes long, and each follow-up visit is 30 to 45 minutes long. This allows time to identify the demands placed on a person,

and determine what is truly diminishing the ability to meet those demands. Naturopaths are trained in Western medicine diagnostics, but are also trained in nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, manual medicine and counseling. Chronic disease, which confounds and strains the conventional medical system, responds well to naturopathic medicine because the toolbox available to address complex issues is large.

In 2015, the Rhode Island Association of Naturopathic Physicians (RIANP) will submit a bill to allow naturopathic doctors to become licensed in Rhode Island, bringing the voice of this invaluable perspective to Rhode Island’s dialogue about how to improve the vis of our state’s health and health care system. During Naturopathic Medicine Week, take time to visit the RIANP’s website at RIANP.org and consider joining the effort by donating $15 toward licensing naturopaths in 2015.

Dr. Keri Layton is a naturopath practicing in Rhode Island and president of RIANP.

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

Neat Costumes

Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises

Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing.

Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks.

(Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.”

Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants.

Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah.

“Older kids will love a block party.

Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.”

“Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.”

Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs.

“Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers.

Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

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greenliving 2014 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

by Linda Sechrist

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health & wellness ✔FEBRUARY

rethinking heart health ✔MARCH

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“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

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I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”

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~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

green living ✔ MAY

women’s wellness ✔ JUNE

inspired living ✔ JULY

food watch ✔ AUGUST

transformative education ✔ SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking ✔ OCTOBER

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Energy Engine

Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.

Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has

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required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers.

Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing coun-

tries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises.

Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Economic Engine

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries.

In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says.

“What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New

York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

nia in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025.

Mass transit, biking and ~ Charles Montgomery, walking are often quicker Happy City and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, Upgraded Transportation bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly With America’s roads increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway clogged with pollution-spewing vebike-sharing program addresses affordhicles, urban planners in most larger ability with a $5 annual membership for U.S. cities are overseeing the expanlow-income residents. sion of subway and light rail systems, One common denominator of the revamped street car systems and even new urbanism is an amplification of ferry and water taxi services in some what’s considered to be in the public places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and comstates, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined Califor- munity groups, organizations like

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EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages.

Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area.

Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

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In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

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We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things.

Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities.

Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it.

Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Choose Fast Growing Shade Trees

To derive the benefits of tree plantings as soon as possible, select fast growing species. Here are four varieties that grow quickly in New England:

Plant Trees to Conserve Energy and Save Money

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Properly planted trees placed close to the homes and other buildings can provide significant environmental and financial benefits.

Trees Reduce Energy Costs

While providing shade during hot summer months, deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall to allow the sun’s energy to help warm homes in winter. A few shade trees, carefully chosen and strategically placed around a single-family home, can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 30 percent and can save 20 to 50 percent in heating costs, according to the USDA Forest Service. Meanwhile, Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research, claims if one plants a tree today on the west side of a home, in five years the energy bills should be 3 percent less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12 percent.

Trees Reduce Water Bills

Shade slows water evaporation from thirsty lawns and reduces the need for watering. Most newly planted trees need only 15 gallons of water per week. In addition, trees transpire and add moisture to dry air to help create dew and rain.

Trees Increase Real Estate Values

Landscaping with trees can increase the value of a home up to as much as 15 percent. Trees provide shady cool spaces to play and relax, and they make a property more attractive.

Trees Improve Water and Air Quality

Trees help to mitigate storm water flooding and runoff that carries pollutants to the ocean. They collect rainfall and guide the water down the trunk into the earth. Trees surrounded by mulch act like a sponge to absorb and filter this water naturally, helping to recharge the groundwater supply. Trees also reduce air pollution and carbon gas, while producing oxygen. Trees not only improve the quality of the

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• Red Oak is the fastest growing variety of oak, providing a leafy canopy and a steady supply of acorns for squirrels, deer, turkeys and other wildlife.

• Red Maple adds a burst of color in the fall and can be tapped for syrup. Compared to the Sugar Maple, Red Maple is more resistant to ozone and acid rain, and is less susceptible to insect defoliation. Forest tent caterpillars avoid it altogether. Red Maple will grow to about 40 feet tall.

• American Sycamore is an intriguing hardwood with broad leaves and camouflage-patterned bark that sheds each summer. It may grow as much as six feet per year and reach heights of 70 feet or more.

• Northern Catalpa offers a great canopy of large leaves and large, showy, pleasantly-scented flowers that attract and nourish bees.

Place Trees in Most Advantageous Location

Research forester Geoffrey Donovan and economist David Butry co-authored a report in 2009 titled The Value of Shade: Estimating the Effect of Urban Trees on Summertime Electricity Use. Some of the key findings were: n The placement of a tree is the key to energy savings. The amount of the savings depends on the location of the tree. n Trees planted within 40 feet of the south side or within 60 feet of the west side of the house generate about the same amount of energy savings. This is because of the way shadows fall at different times of the day. n Tree cover on the east side of a house has no effect on electricity use.

Provide Saplings With Proper Care

Local nurseries and online resources offer a wealth of information for choosing and planting saplings. By giving young trees care and attention, a little discipline, and consistent structure in the first five years, damage due to wind, draught and parasites can be prevented.

Early fall is an ideal time to plant trees, because of the cooler temperatures and higher levels of rainfall. Fall is also a good time for individuals to survey their properties and consider planting trees to enhance the neighborhood and contribute to economic and environmental sustainability of the greater community.

For additional resources and information on a Tree Stewards Education course, visit the Rhode Island Tree Council at RITree.org.

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Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from doubleground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and recycled ground wood.

Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies.

William Medeiros, owner of WAM Landscaping in Rhode Island, says mulch is great winter protection in the northeast where winter weather is unpredictable. “Mulch guards against root damage and acts as a soil insulator,” he says. Organic yard materials such as mulched leaves and shredded bark are an easy and all natural way to delay soil from freezing, allowing roots to continue to absorb water. “Once the soil freezes completely the mulch will also act as a barrier from the sun to prevent thawing on an unexpected warm day,” Medeiros explains. “It is important to prevent any new growth that will just result in die off during cold, winter weather.

A two- to three-inch layer of mulch is all that is needed, and should be applied in the fall before the soil cools completely. In early spring when the snow melts away, remove all winter mulch that has not decomposed. Spring mulch can then be applied to provide necessary nutrients.

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.”

This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging.

Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage

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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs.

Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.”

Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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Apples in the Kitchen Creamy Curried Apple Soup

This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days or the puréed soup can be frozen for several months.

Defrost and add diced, raw apples before heating and serving.

(Gala, Jonagold)

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Yields 6 large servings 2 Tbsp mild curry spice mix 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 head broccoli, stems peeled and separated from florets, all chopped roughly 2 medium apples, cored and chopped* 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 3 /4 cup unfiltered apple juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 sprig Thai basil for garnish *During preparation, keep apples in a large bowl of ice water with one Tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning.

Heat a large pot on medium heat.

When pot is warm, add spice mix until aroma is released. Add oil and stir for a minute.

Add onions and half of the apples, stirring the mixture until onions and apples soften. Add broccoli, stock and juice.

Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from heat and use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Return to pot; add vinegar and the rest of apples.

Stir and heat gently before serving.

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Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé

(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Yields 8 servings 3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces 6 eggs 1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 large sage leaves 6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple) 1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk eggs, milk and spices together until some small bubbles form on surface.

Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves.

Allow butter to bubble, not burn.

Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves.

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Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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Grated Apple-Radish Salad with ‘Smoked Caramel’ Dressing (Red Delicious)

Yields 6 servings Dressing Ingredients: 3 Tbsp organic tamari soy sauce 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón) 5 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp maple syrup Whisk ingredients together until combined.

Salad Ingredients: 1 cup cooked red quinoa 2 cups grated apple Grated radish (daikon or red work well) 1 cup chopped chives 1 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) Combine ingredients together until incorporated. Add dressing just before serving and mix to combine.

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment

by Shawn Messonnier

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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no.

As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer.

Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages.

Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited

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and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon.

The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body.

A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved.

The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health.

It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life.

While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission.

The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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ACROSS THE OCEAN STATE

Transform Your Focus and Realize Your Goals with

Running and Yoga

by Bethany Mascena Tracy

R

unning and yoga are complementary approaches to fitness, and when done together, can transform runners’ focus and help them realize fitness goals faster. The discipline and mental strength training that is underlying a yoga practice is critical in unlocking the body’s physical potential. The repetitive nature of running is meditation in motion as well as an expression of the power of movement as practiced in yoga.

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“The practice of yoga has been an essential component of my physical training as a runner,” says Tara Comer, advanced level yoga teacher, U.S.A. triathlon coach and founder of womenRYSE. “Only through my yoga practice have I been able to understand the power and grace of the mind-body connection. Learning to incorporate intention, breath and strength into movement has enhanced my running and my life.”

Running builds cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular fitness. It provides an opportunity to disconnect from inner and outer distractions and reconnect with one’s breath, body and nature. Yoga is a dynamic practice that stretches and strengthens the body and focuses the cluttered mind. The combination of postures, breathwork and meditation can help runners become stronger.

Studies have shown that yoga squashes stress, aids weight loss, eases pain, helps people stick to an exercise routine and even improves running times. “The strength and flexibility you develop on the (yoga) mat—namely in the core, quads, hamstrings and hip flexors—can help you run more efficiently and stay injury-free,” says Adam St. Pierre, a coach, bio-mechanist and exercise physiologist for the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

The combination of running and yoga into the new and innovative womenRYSE program provides an integrated and complete form of fitness. Inspired by the transformative power of her running and yoga programs over the years, Tara Comer founded womenRYSE and began to offer the womenRYSE eight-week beginner program in 2013.

Communities of women gather weekly

Yoga Concepts at Bikram’s Yoga College of India BIKRAM

for eight weeks to practice yoga, participate in coach-led group runs and support one another in a culture of health and wellness. Comer has trained womenRYSE coaches throughout the northeast and as far as California. The next coaches training weekend will be held at All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center in Wakefield, on October 4 and 5. Visit womenRYSE. com to register and learn more.

Bethany Mescana Tracy is co-founder and CEO of womenRYSE. See ad on page 42.

Nationally recognized Senior Bikram Yoga Teachers, Mary Ann and Donna Nassa, lead students in the granddaddy of hot yoga to expand students’ existing practice and enrich their knowledge and abilities. Classically trained since 1984 under the exclusive tutelage of Bikram and Rajashree Choudhury and Emmy Cleaves, students receive individual attention with emphasis on correct form and alignment. Participants sweat their troubles away for 90 minutes in the state-of-the-art far infrared heated studio. The only accredited Bikram School in Rhode Island.

MARY ANN & DONNA NASSA 1150 Pontiac Ave., Rear Unit, Cranston, RI 401-461-8484 • BikramYogaRI.com

If you don’t take care of your body,

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315 main street, wakefield, ri allthatmatters.com • 401.782.2126

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Self-Care is Health Care • Over 70 Classes Weekly Styles & budget options to suit all fitness levels Oct 10: Forrest Yoga Supple Shoulders Secrets to ease shoulder pain Oct 17: Healthy Happy Hour Includes entrance into Urban Sweat, detox and unwind in size heat therapy rooms Introduction to Antigravity Workshop Oct 18-19: Urban Sweat Open House Event Oct 18: Good Vibrations Raffa Yoga Stretch/Live singing bowl performance Oct 19: Rest & Renew Antigravity Workshop Oct 24: Blacklight Friday Night Glow & Flow Oct 25: Shamanic Sound Concert

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200 hr Prana Flow Teacher Training with Coral Brown & Guest Teachers

Starting January 2015 Registration is now open

Ayurveda and Yoga Classes Begin at Bristol Yoga Studio

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eing Ayurveda owner Mary Guerenabarrena, a Savitri Sarasvati Yogini, will be offering her popular Ayurveda and yoga classes beginning October 5, at Bristol Yoga Studio. The workshop style classes will be held at 8 a.m. every other Sunday through January 25.

The classes move beyond traditional yoga asana and bring an Ayurvedic perspective to the practice. Participants will learn techniques to help control the senses and be taught how to adjust their yoga practice for vata season (autumn and winter). Classes will utilize a full range of yogic tools including asana (postures) pranayama (breath) meditation and mantra.

4372 Post Road East Greenwich, RI 02818

401.398.2616

Cost: $15 ($10 students/seniors). Location: 13R State St., Bristol. For more information, visit BeingAyurveda.com (See ad on page 35) or BristolYogaStudio.com.

www.laughingelephantyoga.com

Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.

Home of Sacred Stone 1999 CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED IN: Registered Yoga Teacher Training Registered Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training Licensed Massage Therapy Training

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128 LONG WHARF, NEWPORT, RI 401-845-8950

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running + yoga Register for the coaches training weekend Oct 4 & 5 All That Matters, Wakefield, RI

Yoga for everyone, de-stress • relax • heal n e w s t u d e n t s e n j oy 2 c l a s s e s f o r $ 2 0

FREE tech shirt with registration, when you mention “Natural Awakenings Magazine”

Contact Tara Comer, 500 e-RYT + USAT Coach 401-218-0766 • www.womenRYSE.com

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Cranston body kneads yoga 1145 Reservoir Ave, #200 bodykneadsyoga.com 401-632-0878 Raffa Yoga 19 Sharpe Dr RaffaYoga.com 401-463-3335 Santosha Yoga Studio and Holistic Center 14 Bartlett Ave YogaAtSantosha.com 401-780-9809 Yoga Concepts 1150 Pontiac Ave Rear Unit BikramYogaRI.com 401-461-8484

Cumberland The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley 99 Pound Rd at the Zen Center TheYogaStudioBRV.com 401-658-4802 Time For You Yoga 2155 Diamond Hill Rd TimeForYouYoga.com 401-305-5319

East Greenwich Focus Yoga 63 Cedar Ave FocusYoga.com 401-354-9112 Laughing Elephant Yoga 4372 Post Road LaughingElephantYoga.com 401-398-2616 Over 50 Yoga 58 Main St, 2nd floor HolisticMargarida.com 401-480-5938

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Yoga with Lora 1665 Hartford Ave, 2nd Floor Multiple Locations Yogawithlora.com 401-829-9148

NORTH KINGSTOWN

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Grace Yoga 35 Weaver Rd GraceYoga.org 401-829-9903

PROVIDENCE Ananda Center for Meditation & Yoga 593 Charles St AnandaRhodeIsland.org 401-308-8745

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Warwick Village Wellness Center 422 Post Rd. Lower Level VillageWellnessCenter.com 401-941-2310

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1145 reservoir ave cranston, ri 401.632.0878

Whole of the Moon Yoga Multiple Locations Chris Belanger WholeoftheMoonYoga.com 401-261-7242

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Lincoln Rhode Island Pilates Studio 622 George Washington Hwy, behind the Lincoln Mall RIPilatesStudio.com 401-335-3099

middletown

One Yoga Center 142 A Danielson Pike Youphoria.biz 401-368-YOGA

Aull Pilates & Movement Studio 1077 Aquidneck Ave AullPilates.com 401-619-4977

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The Heart Spot Yoga and Healing Arts 700 Greenville Ave TheHeartSpot.com 401-231-0081

Jen McWalters Pilates and Beyond 1005 Main St, Ste 111 McWaltersPilates.com 401-475-0084

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calendarofevents NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to submit Calendar events or email info@rinaturalawakenings.com for guidelines.

Wednesday, October 1

Sunday, October 5

Conscious Uncoupling – 7-8:30pm. Conscious Uncoupling supports people in healing the traumatic experiences of breakups and divorce. Engaging in powerful new narrative to find thriving relationships.

Free. The Miraculous Spring at The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492.

Community WellCare Day – 12-4pm. Come and explore our different services: astrology, massage, intuitive healing, sound healing, channeled messages, biomat and many more. $20. Heart of Peace Dale, 1070 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-255-7147.

Thursday, October 2 Unleash Your Inner HorsePower – 10am-12pm.

Release the power you need, to move yourself and your business toward what matters while removing the obstacles you put in your way with Keynote Brian Reid at the OSBE. $20. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick.

OceanStateBusinessExpo.com.

Ocean State Business Expo – 12-6pm. Join us for RI’s premiere event dedicated to supporting the growth and development of our business community. Visionary presenters, expert exhibitors and casual networking. Free. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick.

OceanStateBusinessExpo.com.

Let Your Yoga Dance– 7-8pm. With Mary Scannell.

Yoga Dance begins with planned steps, but evolves to freeform movement. Live in the present moment to be mindful and grateful. Boost concentration and fitness. All levels. $14/drop-in, $13/advance. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Calling in the One – 7-8:30pm. This is intended to support you in calling in the love of your life.

Free. The Miraculous Spring at The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492.

Saturday, October 4

markyourcalendar Running + Yoga Training Weekend – Oct 4-5.

8am-5pm. Immerse yourself in a 2-day running + yoga training certification program. Gain a deeper knowledge so that you can motivate and inspire others to achieve their fitness goals and earn income as a running + yoga coach. Free Tshirt with registration when you mention Natural Awakenings. $395. womenRYSE: 401-218-0766.

WomenRyse.com.

Power of Presence Workshop - 1:30-3:30pm. Feeling scattered, stressed, overwhelmed? Take charge of your energy! Discover practical tools and skills to help you be more effective, productive, focused and Joyful!! Suggested Donation $25. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-524-4766.

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Monday, October 6 The Power of Mindful Living – 7:15-8:15pm. Free orientation. Come meet the directors and learn what this dynamic program can do for you. Begins Mondays, Oct 20 from 6-8pm. Free. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Tuesday, October 7 21-Day Detox and Elimination Diet – 7-9pm.

Join Naturopathic Doctor Erica LePore for a 3-wk (3 classes) guided detoxification program to improve health and vitality through a restricted, yet nourishing, whole foods diet plus nutritional supplementation and herbs. Tuition includes printed material, food samplings and recipes. $149. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Wednesday, October 8 Creative Mind & Success Study Group – 10am12pm. 6-wk class. Learn how to tap into your inner sources of creativity to think yourself to success and happiness, growth in business and a successful relationship. It all begins with you. $50/6 classes.

Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-486-9650.

Saturday, October 11 Therapeutic Yoga: Chakra Journey – 1-5pm. First in a 3-part series. Part 2: Oct 23, 7-9pm; Part 3: Nov 9, 12-3pm. Facilitate balance and integration in your body/mind as you learn how to access deeply healing techniques. $95, $85/members. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

Harvest Open House – 2-5pm. The Studio & Gallery will be holding an Open House with other Shops at the Mill Pond. Come celebrate with us with cider and caramels. See what’s new on the looms.

Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-816-0000.

Second Saturday Gong Healing Event – 7-8:30pm.

Joy and A.Michelle play gongs, bowls, drums; Shawn plays crystal bowls; Kim does energy healing. Find relaxation and bliss as the healing sounds relieve your stress. $25/pre-registered, $30/at door.

Providence Power Yoga, 51 Bassett St, Providence.

401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Shamanic Sound Activation with Brandon – 7-9pm. A powerful experience of vibration and sensation invokes a deeply relaxed and meditative state, inviting new awareness and a deep connection to Source. No prior experience required. $25, $20/advance. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Sunday, October 12 Sunday Gong Bath & Discussion Group – 10am1pm. Joy and A.Michelle lead a DVD discussion/ meditation/gong bath. October DVD topic: TBA. Bring a mat/pillow/blanket. $10 donation requested.

Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Tuesday, October 14

Thursday, October 9

Reiki Share – 1-2:30pm. For practitioners of all levels to give and receive Reiki, spend time with talented healers, and honor ourselves with this healing energy. $5 donation. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, Angel Whispers Serenity Space, North Kingstown. To register, Adriene: 401-741-2278.

AngelWhispersRI.com.

The Daily Energy Routine (DER) – 6-7pm. Learn the DER by Donna Eden in Energy Medicine For Women. Get your basic energies flowing in a balanced rhythm in less than 10 minutes/day. Free.

Wildflour Vegan Cafe and Juice Bar, 727 East Ave, Pawtucket. To register: 401-527-0281 or Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

Tarot with Cris at DiMare’s – 4-9pm. Enjoy fine dining while you have your cards read. Preregister for your 15-minute or 1/2-hr appointments by going to DiMare’s on Facebook. $25 and $40 readings. DiMare’s Seafood Restaurant, 2706 So Co Trail, East Greenwich. 401-885-8100.

CrisMcCullough-Holistic.com.

The Bridgewater Triangle Movie – 7-9pm. Interested in paranormal? Attend this special screening of the documentary capturing lots of attention. We will have special guest stars: Andrew Lake and John Brightman. $10/person. Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-692-0107. Rising-Lotus.com.

Friday, October 10 Second Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm.

Feel relaxed and blissful as Joy and A.Michelle surround you with the healing sounds of the gongs, bowls and drums to relieve your stress. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door.

Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

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Why Take Magnesium and Vitamin D? – 6-7pm.

Lecture by Dr. Eva Ligeri (nutritional expert) on why magnesium, vitamin D and fish oils are vital to your health and why almost everyone should be taking these nutrients. Free to attend. Cumberland Family Chiropractic LLC, 2333 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-334-0535.

Entity Possession: Symptoms & Solution – 6:307:30pm. Mary “Divine” will discuss living through Entity Possession in a powerpoint presentation of the history, symptoms and solutions; also conduct a clearing prayer and healing meditation. $10. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

401-432-7195. DivinelyTouched.com.

Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Reconnect with your dreams and awaken to a whole new world. Join us to explore your dreams thru dream re-entry, dream theater and more in a fun, supportive environment. With David Barr and Katharine Rossi. $15. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.

Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Essential Oil Share - 7-9pm. Learn more about how to save time and money creating a healthy, happy, chemical free home with Young Living Essential Oils! Call or email to reserve seating. Free.

360 Face Mind Body, 635 Arnold Rd, Coventry.

Info360@verizon.net. 401-886-1938.

Thursday, October 16

All That Matters’ Yoga Retreat at Providence Zen Center – 7am-6pm. Come together in community to nourish yourself with yoga, meditation, and a delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and restored. $99. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Touch, Caring and Cancer - 10-3pm. Free! Sponsored by The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation & the American Cancer Society. Together learn detailed instructions in safe and simple touch techniques that can help reduce the harsh effects of cancer and cancer treatments including pain, stress/anxiety, fatigue, depression, nausea and disturbing sleep. Lunch included. Pre-registration required. Judy Antonelli, 401-247-2220. Free. A Touch of Health, @ The Villa at St Antoine, 400 Mendon Rd, North Smithfield.

Awakening Through Drum Healing – 10am12pm. Have you had a situation where you haven’t felt the same since? You may have experienced power and/or soul loss. Shamanic Drum Healing returns parts to the self, removes energetic blocks and restores harmony. $35/person; group format.

150 Adirondack Dr, East Greenwich. Info/register: 401-736-6500 or Paul@Energy-N-Elements.com.

Heavenly Hugs Community Reiki Clinic – 5:308:30pm. Open to the public. Healing chairs will be open in a community-style layout. Includes Reiki session, healing attunement, and sacred silence in our peaceful healing space. $20. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

Heavenly-Hugs.com.

Beginner’s Yoga Series II – 6-7:30pm. Each 90-min class will focus on a different group of yoga postures with time for demonstration, clear instruction and students’ questions. Thursdays for 6 wks. $60/6 wks, $16/drop-in. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Thrive Through Cold & Flu Season – 6:307:30pm. Cold and flu season is upon us. You don’t have to be a victim. Find out exactly what your body will need to support you. Not a one size fits all. Our lecture will explain. Free. Natural Health Solutions, 293 Linden St, Fall River, MA. 508-678-1233.

DRBomback.com.

Friday, October 17 Free Friday Chair Massage – 11am-2pm. Stop by for a free 15-min chair massage. 1st come, 1st served. Get the kinks out for the weekend. Never had a massage before? This is a great way to start.

Free. Massage Health & Healing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. 401-437-1652.

MassageHealthHE.com.

Meditation & Movement – 6-8pm. David Beretta will guide gentle, deeply releasing asana (movement) to help quiet the mind and relax the body.

This is the ideal state when meditation happens. $20/pre-register, $25/drop-in. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich. 401-354-9112.

FocusYoga.com.

A Study of Anatomy, Movement and Asana – 6-8pm. With Dr. David Dwyer, chiropractor and All That Matters’ owner and yoga teacher. This is the first workshop in this new series to study the anatomy and physiology of movement. All levels welcome. $39. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Third Friday Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm. Feel your stress melt away as Joy, A.Michelle and Shawn surround you with the healing sounds of gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls and drums. Bring mat/pillow/blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door.

Heart of Peace Dale, 1070 Kingstown Rd, Palisades Mill Complex, Bldg 9, Peace Dale. 401-258-3952.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Saturday, October 18

Fall Scarf Weaving – 10am-4pm. Welcome in the cool weather with a new scarf made with your own hands. Learn a new skill at the same time. Call to sign up now, or for another convenient time. $145.

Amy C. Lund, Handweaver, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-816-0000.

Shamanic Reiki II Certification – 10am-4:30pm.

Reiki II Certification teaches the use of Reiki symbols to amplify your healing ability. Prerequisite Reiki I. Pre-registration required at TheWomensWell.com. $200. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-662-6642.

CrisMcCullough-Holistic.com.

“A Mystical Afair” - 11am-10pm. Gathering of metaphysical healers, readers and over 30 craft vendors. RI BLOOD MOBILE 11am-2pm. Free kids’ craft corner w/donations accepted for Potter Animal League. Free & Open to the Public.

Knights of Columbus, 7 Valley Rd., Middletown. facebook.com/AMysticalAffair.

Remedies for Health Panel Discussion – 4-6pm.

Bulldozer Health Inc. presents a panel discussion with our members and Dr. Clara Lenox, followed by a health and wellness assessment using our 4 remedies to health. $20. Fireseed Center for Transformation, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence.

BulldozerHealth.com.

markyourcalendar Sunday, October 19 Holistic Awareness Day – 10am-5pm. Explore and experience integrative medicine and diverse healing modalities and products. Speakers and exhibitors. Roland Comtois, John LaCross, Kerry Cudmore, Gongs of Joy and more. $7, free/12 & under. RIHHA at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. RIHHA.org.

Monday, October 20 The Power of Mindful Living – 6-8pm. We will teach you skills for effective stress reduction, and more importantly, how you can make those skills second nature in 8 weekly 2-hr sessions on Mondays. $350. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Drumming Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Come join our Drumming Circle as we meditate, journey, and send loving, healing energy out to the world. Bring own drum. Free. Massage Health & Healing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. Please RSVP: 401-437-1652.

Stan@MassageHealthHE.com.

Reiki Healers Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Support for Usui Reiki Practitioners of all levels. Join us for an evening of meditation, conversation and giving/ receiving Reiki. Come relax, renew and energize.

With Gladys Ellen. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

Heavenly-Hugs.com.

Shamanic Drum Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Awaken to your power. Drum healings restore balance by bringing us into alignment with our true nature through power and soul retrievals, removal of energetic blocks. With Paul DiSegna and Katharine Rossi. $35. The Soul Purpose, 1225 GAR Hwy, Swansea, MA. 774-264-1329.

JKReikiHealing@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 21 Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Journey to a live drum as you practice modern applications of this ancient technique. Gain insight and understanding about yourself, the world and your relationships. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.

Katharine@SacredStream.org.

Wednesday, October 22

markyourcalendar Documentary OMG GMO - 12-2pm or 7-9pm.

In recognition of Non-GMO Month, Whole Foods Market is hosting screenings of the documentary GMO OMG. Journey with filmmaker Jeremy Seifert as he travels to Haiti, Paris, Norway and even agri-giant Monsanto in search of answers about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they affect our children, the health of our planet and our freedom of choice. To learn more about the film visit gmofilm.com. To register for free seats for noon, visit gmoomgrhodeislandcollege1.eventbrite.com. For 7pm, gmoomgrhodeislandcollege2.eventbrite.com. Free. Rhode Island College, Clark Science, 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence.

Fall Into Healthy Eating – 6-7pm. Learn the truth about healthy eating and how to find your own personal “sweet spot” using bio-individuality and the rhythm of the Fall season. Free. Dave’s Marketplace, Smithfield Crossings, 371 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. To register: 401-527-0281 or Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

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Meditation as Medication for the Soul – 6-7pm.

Many of us seek better understanding and fuller experiences our lives; to have more satisfaction, enjoyment and inner peace. You have heard that meditation can be helpful. Free. Middletown Public Library. 700 W Main Rd, Middletown. SOS.org.

Wicca 101 – 7-8:30pm. An overview of Wicca including history of Wicca, creating sacred space, ritual tools, Sabbat cycle, ethics, various traditions and finding a coven/group. Taught by Gwion.

Free. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St, Providence.

401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

Thursday, October 23 Healthy Hormones – 6-7pm. Hormones contribute to fatigue, irritability and weight gain. Learn how to find balance for better sleep, more energy and a healthy body. Free. Wildflour Vegan Cafe and Juice Bar, 727 East Ave, Pawtucket. To register: 401-527-0281 or Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

Shamanic Drum Journey Meditation – 6:308:30pm. On this New Moon, come visit the Upper and Lower worlds. Connect with your guides, make peace with all, and plant the seeds that you will manifest over the next moon cycle. With Deborah Faith. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. To register: 401-935-8451 or Heavenly-Hugs.com.

Friday, October 24 Free Community Yoga with Diane Pezza – 6:307:45pm. A basic all-level yoga class suitable for any body at any point in their practice. We offer this class in support of a healthy community. No previous experience required. Free; donations welcome. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Fourth Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7:30-8:45pm.

Feel relaxed and blissful as Joy and A.Michelle surround you with the healing sounds of the gongs, bowls and drums to relieve your stress. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/ at door. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Saturday, October 25 Release Your Inner HorsePower – 9am-3pm.

Discover, harness and release your inner HorsePower and transport your life from where you are today toward where you want to be. Connect with your true nature, in nature. $97. Carolina Equestrian, 61 Pine Hill Rd, Richmond. 401-402-0819.

HorsesKnowTheWayHome.com.

Strengthen Your Core with Bobby – 9:3011:30am. A 2-hr yoga class empowers your core.

Open the body/mind from your center and you will become all that you can be. Release tension and calm the nervous system. All levels. $25, $20/advance.

The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Sunday, October 26

30th Anniversary Celebration – 10am-4pm. $300 Grand Prize drawing, hourly door prizes, free samples, nutritional advice, demonstrations, deep discounts storewide. A fun-filled “Customer Appreciation” day. Free. Nature’s Goodness Natural Food Store, 510 E Main Rd, Middletown. 401-847-7480.

NaturesGoodnessRI.com.

Eyelash Extension Training Class – 11am-7pm.

What is holding you back from earning top dollar as an Eyelash Artist? Lash Artistry is the #1 area in the Beauty Industry. Learn from professional Eyelash experts. With a professional eyelash extension kit and certification upon completion of 2 clients.

Diane’s Permanent Makeup & Eyelashes, 101 W Natick Rd, across from Warwick Mall, Warwick.

401-855-4333. DianesMakeup.com.

Weave a Harvest Pot Holder – 10am-4pm. Learn the art of weaving and make a rag rug or yarn pot holder for your harvest cooking. Relax and get creative at the same time. Call to reserve a spot now. $65. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-816-0000.

Haunted Providence – 10am-12am. Psychic Fair/ Paranormal Expo and Masquerade Ball. VIP tickets include private ghost tour. Tickets available separately for Psychic Fair and Masquerade Ball. $100. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St, Providence. 401-353-3099.

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Peeking Under the Mask with Sara – 2:304:30pm. Uncover your true self beyond roles, masks and responsibilities. Yoga hip openers, forward bends and twists nourish you to new realizations about your true self. All levels. $25. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Usui Reiki II Certification – 9:30am-4:30pm.

Learn to expand your practice of Reiki to another level by sending healing energy through time and space. Attunement, practice and ask questions. Certification allows you to now accept payment. $250, includes course materials, lunch. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, Angel Whispers Serenity Space, North Kingstown. To register, Adriene: 401-741-2278.

AngelWhispersRI.com.

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Holistic Tarot: The Major Arcana – 10:30am4pm. Part I of a 3-part series on how to read Tarot, The Major Arcana explains the meanings and power of the Spiritual Deck of Tarot. Expand your psychic abilities. $100. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-662-6642.

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Mediumship Basic Training Workshop – 9:30am6pm. Workshop explores the different means by which one can receive and transmit information from the spirit world for self healing and to assist others in healing. With Gladys Ellen. $200, includes Certificate. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

Monday, October 27 A Yoga Night Out: Community Yoga and Dinner – 4-7:30pm. With Amy Hagan. Come and spend some time on and off the mat with your yoga friends.

Start with a 4pm all-levels yoga class. Following class, enjoy a walk to Sa-Tang, for a family style vegetarian dinner. $45. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Mediumship Gallery Night with Gladys – 6-8:30pm. Join Gladys Ellen as she delivers healing messages from departed loved ones. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the healing power of mediumship. Register online. $40 (everyone receives a reading). Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

Heavenly-Hugs.com.

Tuesday, October 28 Conscious Uncoupling – 7-8:30pm. Conscious Uncoupling supports people in healing the traumatic experiences of breakups and divorce. Engaging in powerful new narrative to find thriving relationships.

Free. The Miraculous Spring at The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492.

Wednesday, October 29 Happy Holidays Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Workshop will concentrate on putting joy back into our holiday season. You will be given tools to replace guilt, depression, and family tensions. Invite your friends. $25. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, Angel Whispers Serenity Space, North Kingstown. To register, Adriene: 401-741-2278. AngelWhispersRI.com.

Thursday, October 30 Abraham-Hicks Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm.

Every day you activate a vibration in you to which the Law of Attraction responds. Discuss these and more profound ideas about how we create our own reality. $5/drop-in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 The 3rd Annual New England Laughter Yoga Conference – 8:30am-5:30pm. This year’s theme: The Joy of Dance. Enjoy lots of laughter, networking, yoga dance, tribal dance, and be in our Happy video. Continental breakfast included but you must bring a bag lunch. Space limited.

Register now. We want to laugh with you. $45.

The Village at Waterman Lake, 715 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. 401-766-7123. LaughterHours.com.

Sunday, November 2 200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training – 9am-3pm. Next Instructor Training program will run on Sundays beginning Nov 2-June 7 with the final retreat June 10-14. We are a RYS with the Yoga Alliance. $3,000.

The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio: TheHeronStudio.com/Training.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Making The Most Of The Time We Have: Tibetan Teachings on Mind Trainings and Compassion - 1-7:30pm. Lojung, or mind training, is a contemplative tradition that teaches us how to live a life free of regret. Join us as Anyen Rinpoche gives instruction in this practical tradition that helps bring wisdom, compassion and insight into our lives. 2 hr afternoon break. Registration required. $50 - $65. Canonicus Camp and Conference Center, 54 Exeter Rd, Exeter. 401-529-2020.

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ongoingcalendar Sunday Prenatal Yoga – 10-11:30am. A fun and safe yoga class taught by a certified yoga instructor/obstetrician. Come practice with Dr. Wayne and learn how to move and breathe right thru to delivery. Classes as low as $10. Body Kneads Yoga, 1145 Reservoir Ave, 2nd Fl, Cranston. BodyKneadsYoga.com.

Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 Class – 5-6:15pm.

Health benefits from regular yoga classes are enormous, especially for over 50s. You are only as young as your spine, shoulders, hips and hamstrings say you are. Small classes. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

HolisticMargarida.com.

Spiritualist Service – 10-11:30am. Come experience the First Spiritualist Church of RI every Sunday.

Service includes healing, a guided meditation, and our guest medium giving a talk and spirit messages.

Free. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 5:30-7pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8; $20/drop-in.

Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Sunday Service – 10-11:30am. Come join our nondenominational family. Service includes guided meditation, guest speakers or mediums with messages, Reiki and healings. Free membership. Free to attend.

First Angelic Temple at Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195.

AngelicTemple.org.

Personality Types – 6-7pm. Learn about your superstar potential and better empathize with different types of people by studying personality typing systems like archetypes, humours and totems. $15.

Team Awesome RI, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Ste 1215, Pawtucket. 401-285-7307.

TeamAwesomeRI.com.

Sunday Satsangs at Ananda - 10am-12pm. Join us weekly for Meditation, Chanting, Inspiration, Satsang & Veggie Potluck Lunch- Healing Prayer Circle after lunch on 2nd Sun. Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings. Joy!. Dontion. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-524-4766.

AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Unity Radiant Light Book Study Group – 6:308:30pm. Please join us for our book study of the Alchemist. We read and discuss the book together.

Love offering appreciated. Unity Radiant Light at It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

401-486-2708.

Sunday Service – 10:30am-12pm. Sunday service includes inspirational messages, music and fellowship. Free. Unity Radiant Light, 155 Douglas Ave, Providence. 401-486-2708.

Monday Svaroopa Yoga Class with Maria – 11am12:30pm. You don’t have to be good at Svaroopa yoga; it will still be good to you. The poses are absolutely reliable. Svaroopa yoga excels at healing what ails you. With Maria Sichel. New students: $50/5 classes, $19/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

Mindful Mondays – 5-6pm. A new approach to meditation. Come relax, connect, journal. Perfect for anyone that has trouble quieting the mind during traditional meditation. $15. Team Awesome RI, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Ste 1215, Pawtucket. 401-285-7307. TeamAwesomeRI.com.

Breaking Free with Susan Barcelos – 7-8:30pm.

2nd Monday. Break free from old thinking patterns and step into your highest truth with this fun, exploratory class focused on working with Spirit energy. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Yoga/Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. A complete journey into the practice of Amrit yoga, combines 1/2 class of both asana practice and guided relaxation/meditation. Open to all levels of practice. $15 or member.

Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston.

401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Intuitive Healing with Kim Testa – 7-9pm. 3rd Monday. Intuitive Healer Kim Testa will guide you into a state of relaxation, awareness, energetic connection, and openness. Great healing in a brief time. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Tuesday Pilates Mat – 10-11am. Classes offer a full-body workout utilizing all the fundamental movements and basic Pilates exercise principles. $14/drop in; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8; $20/drop-in.

Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

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Vbarre – 5-6:15pm. Designed to tone, trim and transform the body with a fusion of ballet barre, Pilates and resistance training. Class provides calorie-blasting cardio. $14/drop-in; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln.

401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Yoga: Moving into a Restful Evening – 6-7:15pm.

A blend of kripalu, yin, and restorative yoga for all levels. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center in Cumberland. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Holistic Tools for Happy Hormones – 6:308:30pm. 4-week series. Learn to balance your hormones for overcoming weight, mood and sleep related health concerns. $149. In Pure Harmony, Inspired Living at Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St, Unit 12, Bristol. For registration/info: 401-527-0281 or Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

Spirit Drawing – 7-8:30pm. 4th Tuesday. A night of artistic expression and connecting with Spirit. Go within to be inspired by Spirit and create an image to express what you saw or felt. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Providence Laughter Club – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Explore, nourish and share intentional laughter as a means of cultivation wellness, healing, playfulness and connection in ourselves and our communities. Free; donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Wednesday Kripalu Yoga – 9:30-11am. Class offers breath work, simple stretches to warm the body, and classical yoga poses that tone and strengthen, allowing the heart and body to release and open. New students: $50/5 classes, $14/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

Wonder Women – 5:15-6:15pm. For spirited women to come together, explore and celebrate.

Enjoy insightful topics, open-minded conversation, and intuitive exploration. $15. Team Awesome RI, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Ste 1215, Pawtucket. 401-285-7307. TeamAwesomeRI.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8; $20/drop-in.

Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Thursday Kripalu Yoga (Moderate/All Level) – 9:3010:45am. An all-level kripalu yoga class emphasizing tone, balance and strength for graceful aging. Beginners welcome. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Knowing Without Thinking – 5:45-6:45pm. Get clear about what’s true for you without analyzing, judging, complicating or overthinking. Learn to use other types of knowing, like intuition, feeling and observing. $15. Team Awesome RI, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Ste 1215, Pawtucket.

401-285-7307. TeamAwesomeRI.com.

Kripalu Flow/Vinyasa – 6:30-7:45pm. New class.

Come join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center for an energizing kripalu flow including sun salutations. A perfect way to unwind your day. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class with Natalie – 6:30-8pm.

You don’t have to be good at Svaroopa yoga; it will still be good to you. The poses are absolutely reliable. Svaroopa yoga excels at healing what ails you. With Natalie Schiffer. New students: $50/5 classes, $19/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

Meditation – 7-8pm. Meditation is a unique individual practice of stillness and breathing that brings clarity and peace into everyday living. Come and be guided through different styles. Free. North Providence Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. 401-486-9650. bgilfillan1@gmail.com.

Path & Purpose – 7-8pm. Love what you do and do what you love in ways that sustain or improve your lifestyle. Discover, or deepen, your purpose; develop a path that works for you. $15. Team Awesome RI, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Ste 1215, Pawtucket. 401-285-7307. TeamAwesomeRI.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Deepening Somatic Consciousness. Walking meditation in addition to guided experiences working with consciousness in the body, connecting with the Earth and cultivating unconditional presence. $14, $70/prepaid for 6. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Friday BarSculpt – 5:30-6:30pm. A low impact class, utilizing mats, weights, bands and a ballet barre to create a strong toned and graceful body. $14/dropin; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Saturday Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 – 8:45-10am. Health benefits from regular yoga classes are enormous, especially for over 50s. You are only as young as your spine, shoulders, hips and hamstrings say you are. Small classes. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

HolisticMargarida.com.

Ananda Group Meditation - 9am-10:15pm. Start the weekend in the Peace and Joy of guided Meditation & Chanting. Join Kelly & Friends - Meet at: 494 Anaquatucket Rd, N. Kingstown, 401-6677315 All Welcome!. Donation. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-524-4766.

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Kripalu Yoga: All Level – 9:45-11am. A moderately-paced hatha yoga class for all levels including Sun Salutations and deep posture work. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center in Cumberland. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 9:45-11:15am. You don’t have to be good at Svaroopa yoga; it will still be good to you. The poses are absolutely reliable.

Svaroopa yoga excels at healing what ails you.

New students: $50/5 classes, $19/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Yoga Basics – 10-11:30am. Class is appropriate for anyone interested in learning how to practice yoga.

We provide a solid and accessible foundation for beginning students. Classes as low as $10. Body Kneads Yoga, 1145 Reservoir Ave, 2nd Fl, Cranston.

BodyKneadsYoga.com.

Children’s Yoga: Ages 3-5 – 12-12:45pm. Lots of props, music, games, stories, breathing activities, visuals, active and calming poses, and relaxation at the end with optional “muscle squeezes” to finish. $10. Body Kneads Yoga, 1145 Reservoir Ave, 2nd Fl, Cranston. BodyKneadsYoga.com.

Beginning Tai Chi – 12-1pm. In this 12-wk course, learn the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi Form derived from Yang style. Flexible class times include Wednesday, 1pm and Thursday, 7:30 pm. $210/12 wks. The Way Of The Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

Intuitive Healing and Crystal Bowls – 7-8:30pm.

1st Saturday. Join Kim Testa and Shawn Aceto for a mixture of intuitive energy healing and the healing power of crystal bowls. Bring mat, pillows and blanket. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

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Looking for a full-time massage therapist/esthetician or two part-timers to share. Opportunity to be part of a holistic community and build wellness programs. Inn has established bridal business. Call Lisa 401-787-3937.

Large Beautiful OFFICE SPACE in Cranston. Full or part time, perfect for private practice counseling or other wellness practitioner.

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Large sound proofed treatment rooms available at 360 Face Mind Body, a beautiful wellness spa now located in Coventry, just around the corner from the Center of New England. Rent includes, WiFi and utilities. Perfect for acupuncturist, massage therapist, or other wellness practitioner. Must have own insurance. For more information call 401-886-1938.

Office Space East Greenwich. Newly painted holistic office space in East Greenwich which includes parking. Available to rent on Thursdays. Rent due on first of the month. 401-480-5938 .

Professional Rental Space Available. A must see in Johnston. Rent negotiable.

Contact Cheryl @ 486-0033.

Space available for rent at full service salon on the East Side for the holistic minded who appreciate the use of all natural and organic products. Perfect for a Stylist, Esthetician, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist. Call 401-274-1981 for more information.

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holistic counseling & hypnosis

fireseed center for transformation

Katharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street Providence, RI 401-924-0567 • fireseedcenter.com

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 lasting change. Office and phone sessions available.

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Holistic Margarida

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 31.

health coaching & nutritional counseling

Sacred Essentials

Seekonk Ma 508-399-9912 SacredSmokeonline.com

BETTER HEALTH WITH JOY

Sacred Smoke Ear Candles from Sacred Essentials are locally handcrafted and available in 10 herbal varieties.

The longer length of our candles allows for a soothing, balancing and cleansing experience.

Safe, Effective and Gentle. They are available for wholesale and retail purchase at sacredsmokeonline.com “Our customers say Sacred Essentials are their favorite ear candles!”-Chris/the Good Seed Naural Food Market. See ad on page 17.

Esthetician

Offering facials and skin care products that are free of artificial fragrances, preservatives, parabens, sulfates, dyes, fillers and talc. 360 uses product lines with natural plant-based ingredients including Farmaesthetics and Jane Iredale Mineral makeup.

Michelle is certified in Clinical Oncology Esthetics®, so she can provide safe, personalized spa treatments to individuals undergoing cancer treatment and those with health-challenged skin. See ad on page 14.

My Holistic Village

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 10.

The Good Seed

138 Central Ave Seekonk, MA 508-399-7333 GoodSeedMarket.com Celebrating 25 years, offering GlutenFree Foods, Herbs, Homeopathy & Vitamins, Natural Body Care and more.

Our staff is caring, experienced and available to help you find the products and information you need for a happy, healthy life, and a good meal!

See ad on page 30.

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Soul Wisdom Healing @ The Womens Well

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

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To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

Feeling Stuck? I can help. Most of our behavior was learned during the first five years of our lives.

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 30.

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

360 FACE MIND BODY Michelle Maynard 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 401-886-1936 360FaceMindBody.com

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

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holistic medicine Integrative Center for Chronic Diseases Donna Zaken, RN, MSN, APRN 35 South Angell St, Providence, RI 401-585-7877 ChronicDiseases@DonnaZaken.com DonnaZaken.com

interfaith minister INTERFAITH MINISTER Rev. Natalia de Rezendes Slatersville, RI 401-766-8316 nathalia47@aol.com GatheringGuide.com OneVoiceCentral.com

Donna Zaken is a Nurse Practitioner dually trained in Western and Holistic medicine, specializing in Lyme disease. She also excels at treating all symptoms/conditions, and is especially good with difficult-to-diagnose cases. By finding the root cause, healing is facilitated. Her safe and natural approach may eliminate your need for prescription and other medications.

Create the Wedding ceremony of your heart’s desire with Rev. Natalia! Whether it be traditional or nontraditional or an Interfaith marriage. All types of love unions welcomed! Rev. Natalia co-creates ceremonies with you and enhances the beauty of your traditions: weddings, baby christenings and namings, seasonal healing rituals, memorials and funerals.

See ad on page 27.

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life coaching

Positive New Beginnings Holistic & wellness center 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 Readings, Angel &Tarot Cards, Past Lives, Reflexology, 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 25.

home & living Amy C. Lund Handweaver

3964 Main Rd, Tiverton RI 401-816-0000 ACLHandweaver.com

LG COACHING & CONSULTING Lori Giuttari 401-808-0851 LoriGiuttari.com

With over 25 years of coaching and consultingin a variety of organizations – Fortune 500, small business, government, non-profi t, families and individuals – I can help you realize your goals in a complex world. You already know what living your best life looks like! It’s time to learn how to operate from the strength of YOUR internal compass. See ad on page 17.

makeup & beauty Diane's Permanent Makeup & Eyelash Extensions

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

Discover Artful Living with Artisan Hand Woven Textiles in Simple, Sophisticated Patterns, Colors & Textures Designed for Home Decor & Personal Fashion. Elevate your Style and set yourself apart from the crowd with distinctive Handcrafted Table Linens, Rugs, Blankets, Scarves, Shawls and Manetlets. Amy creates from her own inspirations and can customize designs to fit your lifestyle. Great Ideas for Giving or Getting! Visit the shop or find her online. See ad on page 33.

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 your age, give you more confidence and has a 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 14.

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naturopathic physicians

possibilities hypnosis center

John Koenig, Board Certified Hypnotist 110 Jefferson Blvd (Suite B), Warwick, RI 02888 401-374-1890 • Possibilities.nu

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.

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Sheila M. Frodermann, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com Holistic family health care providing diet, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, herbal & homeopathic medicines toward optimizing health and wellness naturally for all. Naturopathic doctor Certified Classical Homeopath Bowen practitioner. See ad on page 23.

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Keri Layton, N.D.

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 401-597-0477 • DrCathyPicard.com 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.

reiki wedding ceremonies weddings with a heart Newport, RI 321-261-1544 WeddingsWithAHeart.com

Don Beach, holistic wedding celebrant, Reiki master, shamanic Reiki drumming practitioner, photographer and photo artist, offers unique Reiki wedding ceremonies and Native American-based ceremony elements (drums and gongs, conch shells, crystals, turtle rattles, talking sticks, guided journeying, power animal spirit guides and more). Affordable specially designed officiant/ photography packages for connection with Mother Earth and the energy of the universe.

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 33.

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 10.

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cathryn moskow, lcmt

120 Wayland Ave, Ste 4B Providence, RI 02906 401-808-0837 catmoskow.massagetherapy.com

A TOUCH OF HEALTH MASSAGE

Judy Antonelli, LMT, NCBTMB Licenses: RI #MT00308 & MA #9906 Over 23 years of experience Oncology Massage Practitioner for The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation 74 Riverside Dr., Riverside, RI 02915 401-247-2220 • Judy@ATouchOfHealthRI.com ATouchOfHealthRI.com Specializing in symptom relief for all life threatening illness including cancer patients, survivors, carepartners/givers. Offering Oncology, Swedish, Therapeutic Touch/Massage, Neuromuscular, Pregnancy/ postpartum, Breath Work, Visualization, BodyMind-Spirit work. Teaches “Touch, Caring and Cancer” Workshops specifically designed with simple instructions for minimizing cancer effects by the use of massage for family and friends. See ad on page 33.

Center for Therapeutic Massage 2431 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-683-9050

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 like finding the owner’s manual.” By appointment.

RI Lic #MT01664.

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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 4.

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 18.

With over 30 years experience in the holistic healthcare industry, my mission is to empower and inspire our clients/students by creating a welcoming environment where they can engage their spirit. We offer a variety of services and classes from.... massage, skincare, Full Wave Breath, Melt Method instruction, BreatheFit or Tai Chi/Quigong. We believe in staying current with our service offering and our educational programs.” Please check out our website for a compete listing and meet our staff. See ad on page 5.

Rive Gauche is the only French Hair salon to offer a professional organic hair color brand: All Nutrient.

While providing the highest quality services, our prices are affordable: natural beauty shouldn’t be pricey. We also retail a professional full line of organic and vegan hair products not available in regular stores. See ad on page 13.

wellness coaching Your Health Potential

2243 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 508-689-4633 Sheryl@YourHealthPotential.com YourHealthPotential.com Focus is on better eating habits and feeling confident in choosing better food. You will gain energy and experience overall happiness in your life while achieving your ideal weight and health goals. See ad on page 15.

yoga body kneads yoga

1145 Reservoir Ave Cranston RI 401-632-0878 bodykneadsyoga.com info@bodykneads yoga.com

NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS Dr. Laura Bomback 293 Linden St Fall River, MA 508-678-1233 DrBomback.com

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.

Awaken your true potential at our Wellness Center and Gift Store. Offering healing services to help attain your mind/body/spirit balance. Meditation Classes, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Aura Photography, Psychic Awareness and Metaphysical Instruction etc… Rising Lotus homemade product line includes oils, herbs and natural remedies. See ad on page 14.

273 Social St Woonsocket, RI 401-765-2480

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com

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

Nicole Lahousse, B Msc. 30 Main St, Woonsocket 401-692-0107 RisingLotus@majikLLC.com rising-lotus.com

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The Life Breath A group of licensed and certified Wellness Center & professional Massage Therapists ofStudio fering many healing modalities for Linda Jaros, LMT, CYT, Holistic physical wellness and well being.

Health Facilitator, Owner Each Therapist has their own personal hands on experience and con378 Main Street tinuing education in the healing arts. Kay Krieger, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Diane Myers and Beverly Peirson welcome you.

401-258-6537 It’s Your Body’s Symphony

Rising Lotus

Dr. Bomback became a chiropractor because she always wanted to be involved in natural healthcare. Chiropractic restored her health to a higher level than it had ever been, reduced her stress and eliminated her neckache and headaches. Dr. Bomback started Natural Health Solutions in 1991 in her hometown. She can help you achieve weight management, a better digestive system, less fatigue and headaches. See ad on page 11.

October’s poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. ~Nova S. Bair

body kneads yoga is a boutiquestyle yoga studio conveniently located in Cranston. Our studio has a warm and inviting feeling that brings a sigh of relaxation as soon as you step through the doors of the studio.

Intimate class settings make us perfect for anyone looking to deepen their practice, and our attention to everybody means you’ll never get lost in the crowd. See ad on page 43.

Grace Yoga

35 Weaver Rd North Kingstown RI 401-829-9903 GraceYoga.org Grace school of yoga is a sacred center for peace and well-being, offering daily classes of all levels in classical yoga, breathing, and meditation. Join our classes any time. See ad on page 43.

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Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com I offer private Svaroopa® 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 flexibility, and a deep sense of peace.

yoga & meditation ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

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ALL THAT MATTERS

315 Main St • Wakefield, RI 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 41.

Living from the inside out... Contact Karen. Yoga & Meditation Teacher & Therapist. Spiritual Companion DreamWeaver. I offer many courses with opportunities for SelfReflection, Deep Understanding and Growth. See ad on page 16.

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Santosha Yoga & Holistic Health Center

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14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston RI 401-780-9809 YogaAtSantosha.com Helping RI integrate body, mind, heart and Spirit for over 8 years has been our intention at Santosha Yoga & Holistic Health Center. We specialize in Amrit yoga but have many different styles that are accessible to all body types and personalities. Offering Yoga Classes & Holistic Health services 7 days a week along with Workshops that will support you in uplifting your soul while healing your body and mind. Call us or bring in this ad for a complementary Wellness Consultation & Yoga Class.

womenRYSE running + yoga programs make becoming fit and active more accessible, more meaningful and more communitycentric. By training runners and yogis as certified RYSE coaches, we deliver a suite of holistic fitness programs in local communities.

The RYSE method incorporates Running, Yoga, Social Connections and Empowerment Practice. womenRYSE’s mission is to empower women through fitness and business. See ad on page 42.

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