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his is such a great time of year, for so many reasons. We’ve spent the last few days picking strawberries from our garden; the raspberries are not far behind. Bill has been working diligently getting the vegetable garden growing, having started the plants from seeds back in April, waiting for the weather to be just right to put them in the ground. The lettuce will be ready soon, and I can’t wait to have real tomatoes again, and more zucchini than I know what to do with. It’s been a long winter! With the pleasant days finally upon us, check out page 23 for some ideas of outdoor spaces to visit in Rhode Island this summer. These six spots will make you feel like you have traveled to a far off land, all in a day trip. Rhode Island has so much to offer and Bill and I often comment that many people don’t appreciate what’s in their back yard and tend to go thousands of miles when they might have a great experience waiting for them at home. We hope to see you out visiting places in our great little state. On the topic of our editorial focus I’ll admit, I tend to be a bit of a picky eater and it has not gotten any better as time has gone on. Now, in addition to my specific taste bud and texture issues I take into account not just what I eat but where it came from. It can be a challenge for me to be comfortable with a meal but still, I am blessed to be as healthy as I am with a diagnosis of MS. There has been considerable buzz lately that it’s not my imagination. Foods that are overly processed and full of sugar, with GMO’s and pesticides have been tied to auto-immune diseases. Some practitioners have recently even argued they may be the very cause of these diseases so that eating right can be as close to a cure as you can get. I’ll keep claiming my food democracy as long as there is hope I’ll keep feeling good. Education is key to a healthier lifestyle. In this issue you’ll find articles illustrating the gathering momentum of America’s food revolution. Melinda Hemmelgarn cites the urgent need for transparency in our food supply in “Food Democracy: By the People, For the People and Toward a Stronger Nation” (page 26). Judith Fertig’s “Veggie Nation Revolution” (page 30) highlights the benefits of consuming more plant-based foods in our diet. On page 34, Jeffrey Smith, author of Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives, warns of the dangers from the GMOs present in most of our food supply. To good eats benefiting people and the planet, Maureen Cary, Publisher

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OVEvolution, a free event created by Bethany Vendituoli, LICSW, will take place from 11a.m. to 1p.m., August 8, at Positive New Beginnings, in Providence. Vendituoli is passionate about creating a world where people choose to live from their hearts, allowing themselves and others to be who they are through love. The event will include a panel discussion of adults and children to help attendees open their hearts to a new way of living. Panelists include Roland Comtois, an internationally known spiritual medium, inspirational speaker, radio host and author; Colleen Kelley, a local artist; and Aes Sidhe Shaman, who has travelled the world teaching how to connect to spirit through stories and art. Local children of various ages are invited to share their thoughts about love. Shawn Aceto, founder of Heart of Peacedale and gifted intuitive healer and empath, will play ceremonial signing bowls. Following the panel discussion, light refreshments will be served while attendees engage in further discussion about the infinite possibilities of love. Cost: Free. Location: 877 Broadway, East Providence. For more information, call 401-680-3555. Sunday Celebration Service 9:15—10:30 am

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iane’s Permanent Makeup and Eyelash Extensions has added a new service, eyebrow extensions. The process is similar to eyelash extensions, which give users longer, thicker eyelashes without using mascara. Owner Diane Slinko is also offering an eyelash extension training class from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 19. The class comes with a professional eyelash extension training kit that students may keep and use. Upon completion and approval by the trainer, students receive an official certificate designating them as a certified technician. Slinko understands the connection between feeling good, looking good and needing to save time and money while living a busy lifestyle. Her nurturing nature has made it easy for her to connect with women on a personal level. She specializes in permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and lips using organic dyes. “Permanent makeup can take years off your age, give you more confidence and has a natural appearance,” she says. “Natural, healthy eyelash extensions will complete the look. The end result is a more beautiful you.” Location: 101 West Natick Rd., Warwick. For more information, call 401855-4333 or visit . See ad on page 4.

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lipp Hair Salon, in Providence, has sponsored an urban development called Parcel Medicinal Herb Farm & Apothecary, so that owner Jo-Anna Cassino can grow her own herbs for the salon apothecary. The farm sits on a quarter of an acre in the heart of Providence, and is an Herbal Community Supported Apothecary (Herbal CSA). This will supply Flipp with all the necessary herbs for a full apothecary in the form of teas, a wide variety of skin care, therapeutics and cosmetics, and other goods. Interested individuals can become an Herbal CSA shareholder, and will receive a new collection of herbal medicines each season. The plant remedies are created specifically to address the needs of each season, similar to eating seasonal produce. Shareholders receive fresh/dried herbs and a recipe to make their own herbal medicines. On pick-up days a workshop is offered by farming herbalist Jessyloo Rodrigues on making DIY herbal medicines. Location: Flipp Hair Salon, 38 Transit St., Providence. For more information, call 401-274-1981 or visit FlippSalon.com. See ad on this page.

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Life Enhancement Center Offers Spiritual Events and Services

n the second Friday of each month, Glen Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, a place for likeminded individuals to gather in a safe, loving atmosphere where they are free to experience, share and express spiritual information and consciousness, will show a different spiritual movie followed by an in depth discussion of its messages. Showing at 7 p.m., July 10, will be The Shift with Wayne Dyer. On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month the center offers Guided Meditation and Mini-Life classes at 7 p.m. These begin with a mini-life class that touches on a real-life topic providing practical life tools followed by a guided meditation to relax and rejuvenate. Beginning on July 16, an ongoing book workshop series will get underway with The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on the first, third and fifth (when applicable) Thursdays, and a portion of the book will be read and discussed at each one. In addition, a variety of sound healings, spiritual reading events, health-related classes, motivational workshops and miscellaneous events will take place throughout each month based on the idea that happiness and fulfillment is attainable by anyone provided they are willing to put the energy toward achieving it. Location: 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. For more information, call 401-380-6707 or visit Life-Enhancement-Services.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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ifeWork Community is motivational training that provides the tools, structure and support to make visions real. Led by personal and entrepreneurial mentor, author and speaker, Dr. Kate Siner, participants take part in six, day-long Saturday experiential workshops. The program begins August 8 from 9a.m. - 6p.m. Other dates are October 3, December 5, February 7, April 2 and June 11 for full day workshops. Topics include How to Create More Clarity, Inspiration, Love, Dr. Kate Siner Connection, Empowerment, Abundance and Fulfillment. LifeWork Community is designed for people who want to create positive change in the world, starting with themselves. It is a supportive community of like-minded people that are called to a new path, a new way to live, work and breathe together on the planet. The training includes writing, expression and group reflection; coaching with Siner; a variety of modalities for multi-dimensional exploration lead by Siner and guest experts; yoga, breathing, movement and meditation; Core Energetics to transform stuck emotional energy; shamanic journeying to access healing power; Shadow Work to learn to live with more joy; expressive arts to tap into creativity; intuitive development; and monthly group coaching sessions and peer community support. “I built the LifeWork Community to be a program that can consistently and affordably help people continue to do their work,” says Siner. “For about the same cost of therapy every other week, people can participate in a dynamic, growing community, gain powerful insights and get essential tools.” For more information, visit KateSiner.com. See ad on page 15.

Integrative Center for Chronic Diseases Adds New Modality to Diagnose Root Cause of Symptoms

onna Zaken, integrative nurse practitioner and owner of the Integrative Center for Chronic Diseases, in Providence, recently returned from training in NET mind/body, which is a modality that utilizes kinesiology to find stressors in the body that cause physical illness, or prevent someone from regaining their health. According to Zaken, NET mind/body can be used to diagnose difficult underlying causes of disease. Donna Zaken She says, “Our bodies will heal themselves when the stressors are removed and the organ systems are properly supported.” Zaken is excited about being able to help patients in a new way, by integrating this modality into her current practices. “It can relieve pain and other symptoms by uncovering the root cause of the symptom,” she says. Using this method she has been able to relieve patients’ chronic pain and desensitize people that have food sensitivities. “Many foods are nourishing to our bodies. When we develop sensitivities to these foods, it means something is out of balance in the body, which needs to be corrected, so the body can once again assimilate food as nourishment,” Zaken says. A wellness questionnaire on the resource page at DonnaZaken.com will help individuals determine if NET mind/body can help them. Location: 35 South Angell St., Providence. For more information, call 401-585-7877 or visit DonnaZaken.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, better known as Amma, returns to the Boston area on July 9 and 10, offering free programs at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on both days along with a prayer ceremony for world peace. Everyone is invited to attend and receive a personal blessing and hug from Amma at the event, which takes place at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough. “Amma has hugged more than 33 million people worldwide, and many who’ve received her embrace express feeling unconditional love and total acceptance for the first time,” says Vino Gupta, publicity coordinator for the event. “Amma has also provided humanitarian aid and disaster relief for every major global disaster over the last 10 years, including the recent Nepal earthquake.” More information on Amma’s charities can be found at EmbracingTheWorld.org. Last year, Amma joined Pope Francis at the Vatican for a ceremonial signing of a declaration against human trafficking and slavery. “The human mind has created many divisions in the name of religion, caste, language and national boundaries,” Amma stated at the ceremony. “Let us try to create a bridge of all-encompassing pure love to break down these self-created walls.” The free programs in Marlborough include inspirational music, meditation and spiritual discourse. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed 90 minutes before each program. Cost: Free. Location: Best Western Royal Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough. For more information, call 716-226-6223 or visit AmmaNewEngland. org/tour. See ad on page 11.

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CRI’s Center for Workforce and Community Education will offer Hospital-based Massage Therapy Training for all licensed massage therapists in New England this fall. The 10-week internship with an NCBTMB-approved provider will take place on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from September 16 to November 18, and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 17 to November 19, at Roger Williams Medical Center, in Providence. The same training will also take place Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, from September 15 to November 17, at Saint Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, Massachusetts. The academic curriculum is designed to enhance student’s skills and knowledge and provide them with a firm foundation in the modality of oncology massage therapy in a hospital-based environment. Lectures and reading materials have been carefully chosen, but classroom involvement is only a small part of the learning experience. Working with and observing oncology patients, students will develop their own personal insight and awareness of the various medical pathways designed for the treatment of cancer and its residual side effects. Registration is currently underway. Download the application form at ccri. edu/cwce/career/massage/oncology_registrationinfo.html. Continuing education credits are available. Cost: $595, plus a $25 application fee. For more information, visit the Center for Workforce and Community Education, ccri.edu/cwce, or the Rehabilitative Health Department, ccri.edu/massagetherapy. See ad on page 19.

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Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people. The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65. The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”

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Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life. The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years. The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

Mindfulness Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure

esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among AfricanAmericans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods. Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

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No Worries: Cats Naturally Eat Less in Summer

study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride. The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels were intermediate in the spring and fall. Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep warm when out and about.”

Stress Ramps Up Inflammation

esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews. Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images. While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts. CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

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Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. Rhode Island residents can support local sustainable fishing practices by participating in one of several nearby CSF programs such as South Shore Seafood Exchange (Sossexi.org), Brown Family Seafood (BrownFamilySeafood.com), Walrus and Carpenter Oysters (WalrusAndCarpenterOysters.com), Ocean State Fresh (OceanStateFresh.com) and The Local Catch (TheLocalCatch.com).

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Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size. Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.” The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health. Source: Tinyurl.com/LowesHelpsBees

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India’s Renowned Humanitarian to Visit Boston by Faith Pomeroy-Ward

Spiritual leader, humanitarian and visionary Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known to millions around the world simply as “Amma”, will host four free public programs at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 9 and 10.

mma travels throughout the world, guiding people to emotional fulfillment as well as offering insights and solutions to global issues such as environmental pollution, the mistreatment of women and religious disharmony. She inspires those she meets to make more space in their hearts for others and dedicate time to social service. Amma’s teachings are universal. Whenever she is asked about her religion, she replies, “My religion is love.” Amma does not ask anyone to believe in God or to change their faith, but only to inquire into their own real nature and to believe in themselves. Amma’s dedication to uplifting others has culminated in a vast network of charitable projects in India and around the world, under the global banner of Embracing the World. For this work, Amma has been honored with a number of international awards including the prestigious Gandhi-King Award for Non-Violence (2002), the James Parks Morton Interfaith Award (2006), and the Cinema Verite Award (2007) for humanitarian and human rights work. In December 2014,

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Amma joined Pope Francis and 10 other global spiritual leaders from a range of faiths to sign the Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery. More recently, after the Nepal earthquake, Embracing the World representatives were on site the day after the disaster, working hard to provide immediate relief and evaluate options for longer-term aid. In fact, one of the most remarkable things about the Embracing the World initiatives is the long-term solutions provided for disaster-struck zones. Embracing the World is often one of the first organizations to supply vital aid, and one of the last to leave. At the center of Amma’s life is her darshan: the tender, caring embrace that has been sought out by millions. It is in this intimate manner—a heartfelt hug—that she receives one and all, listens to their problems and gives them the inspiration and knowledge to uplift themselves and, ultimately, others. Those that attend one of Amma’s free programs notice that people come to Amma from all religions and all walks of life. Some have been walking the spiritual path for decades, others have never picked up a spiritual book in their lives. Some come because they are suffering mentally, physically or materially, and they hope Amma can help them. Some are simply curious. Perhaps they have seen Amma in a newspaper or on TV, and they want to see for themselves what Amma is all about. Regardless of why they have come, many describe experiencing a feeling of radiant and unconditional love in Amma’s presence. Some are moved to tears and feel a cleansing of old wounds; others experience profound peace and even joy. Regardless of people’s different backgrounds or cultures, the experiences of the heart reveals how we are all seeking love and a direct experience of our own true nature. The stories of people who have met Amma are incredibly powerful, and provide an insight into the way in which Amma is able to deeply affect so many people and open so many hearts: “I felt overwhelmed to realize what a great saint Amma was. She sat there, hour after hour, sweetly hugging everyone with the same love and compassion, without stopping for even a few minutes. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I understood that to really know God, one had to be able to love everyone like that, and it was not as easy as described in books.” – Berta Petasny, Buenos Aires, Argentina “When I approached Amma to receive her darshan (hug), I felt her look penetrate my entire being. As if I could not hide any feelings or thoughts from her. Amma embraced me and I felt so deeply loved.” – Maria Isabel Harker, Bogota, Columbia. “Meeting Amma has changed my life immensely. Over time I understood that it is the small, small stones…of rage, guilt, longing, pain, nostalgia…that form the great wall in our hearts that imprison the inner child. We trip over these stones every day in our ignorance. The greatest blessing we receive from Amma is that she offers to take these stones from us.” – Cristina Rodriguez, Barcelona, Spain. Amma’s message of love and compassion resonates powerfully in today’s world, and Amma’s record of tireless service—or compassion in action—inspires volunteers all

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ADVENTURES IN NATURE Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks by Harriet Shugarman

ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer.

Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.” Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recre-

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ation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.

What to Do Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature.

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Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera. If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-americancampout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park. Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you). Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate. Audubon.org).

Six Ocean State Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Aquidneck Land Trust property provides a window into the past, showing what pre-colonial coastal forests looked like.

A peaceful place is a sacred space. In Rhode Island, we respect and protect these areas for future generations to enjoy.

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Clay Head Preserve, Block Island A beautiful get-away located in the northeast part of the island off Corn Neck Road, this 150-acre preserve traverses some of the most spectacular scenery on the eastern seaboard. Protected by conservation easements, it is one of the best places to observe migratory songbirds in North America in the fall.

Oakland Woods, Portsmouth Ancient trees create a sacred environment in Rhode Island’s only old growth forest. Some trees on this 20-acre patch of land are close to 300 years in age. These woods are dominated by American beech, white oak and yellow birch. Located at the bottom of Carriage Drive off Union Street, this

A short hike uphill from Middlebridge Road leads to a vantage point overlooking treetops along the West Passage of the Narragansett Bay. Sitting quietly in Indianstyle, one can imagine the sacred tribal ceremonies once held upon this mount.

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The rocky shoreline on the southern tip of Conanicut Island is one of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coast. Visitors can wander among the crystal clear tidepools or find a secluded place to sit and enjoy the mesmerizing rhythm of the waves washing in and out from the ocean.

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Beavertail State Park, Jamestown

Swan Point Cemetery, Providence In the northeast corner of Providence off Blackstone Boulevard is a tranquil, meticulously maintained, 200-acre garden cemetery. Atop steep banks and deep ravines leading down to the Seekonk River are peaceful vistas of the surrounding countryside. Swan Point’s expansive grounds make up the largest green space in the city of Providence.

Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park, Providence This neoclassical outdoor edifice in front of Cunliff Lake is a serene place to stop and rest while strolling through this beautiful urban park. It is a wonderful place to lay out a mat and practice yoga.

Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com. natural awakenings

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This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”

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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

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“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating. “Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves,

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the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

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After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.”

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

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munity of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced

that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take

that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

PlantPure Nation Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings. 2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.

1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla. Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil).

Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste. Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish.

Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks.

Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat.

Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Southwestern Bean Salad Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes

Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like. 1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion

Thai Tofu Wraps Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

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Caribbean Quinoa Bowl Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes

½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise. Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa.

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Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed. Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately. Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry by Avery Mack

mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012— an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a

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community burden.” Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the

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Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit. The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food. While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year. The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes. The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger. org). Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist

effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA

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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

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or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David Takemoto-Weerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests

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keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them. Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

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Food Supplies Increasingly Under Siege Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/ GM/GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere. These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself. At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses. Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass. In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising. Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitamin-enhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020. Sign concerned-citizen petitions at Tinyurl.com/Credo-No-GMO-Trees and Tinyurl.com/Care2-No-GMO-Grass.

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Fungi Clean Up Toxic Wastes For waterways, soil or even radioactively contaminated areas, the powerful use of mycelium to sequester contaminants is receiving significant attention. Leading American mycologist Paul Stamets, the pioneering founder of Fungi Perfecti, has been working for years with mycore mediation, using mycelium to clean up waste sites. He holds nine patents on the antiviral, pesticidal and remediative properties of mushroom mycelia. Stamets even has an eight-step plan for cleaning up radioactive poisoning and thinks fungi could remediate radiation at the melted reactor sites in Fukushima, Japan. The Ocean Blue Project (OceanBlueProject.org), based in Corvallis, Texas, uses locally grown oyster mushroom spores lodged in a coffee grounds mixture. Then they create a “bunker spawn” that’s put into a river to restore polluted aquatic habitat. As the mushrooms grow, they break down toxins and remove pollutants from the river. Mycore mediation also helps with weed control. Source: Permaculture.co.uk

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Sun-Fueled Energy Booms in Pioneer States Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal. In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.

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Wednesday, July 1 Full Moon Yoga on the Beach – 7:45-8:45pm. Join Coral for full moon yoga on the beach at the South Kingstown Town Beach in Matunuck. Bring a beach towel and bug spray, and dress with layers. $18. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Sunday, July 5 Reiki Share – 1-3:30pm. Please join us as we come together to share and practice being with the power of Reiki. Reiki shares are the best way to connect with other people that are practitioners. Optional donation. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Reynolds School, Bristol. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

markyourcalendar Tuesday, July 7 Out of the Box Networking Social – 5-7:30pm. Join us for this month’s special event celebrating WRIK Entertainment’s 35th and DiscoverYou Events’ 5th Anniversaries. Help us celebrate. Light appetizers and drinks. Free. WRIK Entertainment, 69 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield. 401-769-1325. OutOfTheBoxNetworking.com.

Friday, July 10 Spiritual Cinema – 7-9pm. Spiritual movie will be The Shift with Wayne Dyer. After the movie a facilitated discussion will occur to gain clarity on messages and how to implement the ideas into our lives. $10/person. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707. Life-Enhancement-Services.com.

Saturday, July 11 The Art and Science of Self-Care – 9am-4pm. With Priti Robyn Ross. Come learn about the sacred art of self-care and dive into the source of what truly sustains you. It’s not only about feeling good, it’s about a lifestyle of healthy choices that nourish the very core of who you are. $99. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com. Learn to Read Tarot – 10am-2pm. Learn to read tarot for yourself and others by using your own intuition and by learning the meanings of the various cards. Deck required. $100/church members, $125/nonmembers. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. For more info: SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

markyourcalendar Open Condo Viewing – 12-3pm. Modern 2,100-sq-ft condo, to lease or buy. Will divide. Open 1 floor, 6 offices, 3 bathrooms, reception, waiting room, 2 storage areas, some furniture and office equipment included, air conditioned, near public transportation and 95. Building environment healthy with skylight, high ceilings and plant solarium. Come and take a look, or call for more information. Free. The Writers Circle, 1087 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-9766. TheWritersCircle@aol.com.

Sunday, July 12 Sunny Sunday Class – 8:30-10am. Expand the heart with love and allow your heart to shine. This class uses the Yoga Wall for opening the shoulders, deepening standing poses and backbends. With Jude Monteserrato. $18. Live Purna Yoga, 240 Columbia St, Wakefield. 401-439-5260. JudePurnaYoga.com. Sunday Morning Gong Meditation Group – 10am-1pm. Group viewing of a DVD on a topic about health and/or spirituality, followed by discussion, then meditation and ending with a relaxing gong bath. Bring a mat/pillow/blanket. $10 donation requested. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com. Intro to Vedic Bodymask Therapy – 12-6pm. Using powdered herbs, clay, salt, sugar or herbal paste applied to the body, can help detoxify and rejuvenate the body. 6 CEs. $155. SAMA, Middletown. 877-832-1372. Karyn@SacredStoneHealing.com. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

Monday, July 13 Journey Into Knowing – 7-8:30pm. 5-week powerful journey process to gain knowledge about your relationship to an issue, how it operates in your life as well as steps for transformation and healing. With Katharine Rossi. $65. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Tuesday, July 14 Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Reconnect with your dreams and awaken to a whole new world. Join us to explore your dreams through 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. FireseedCenter.com.

Friday, July 17 Gong Bath: Healing with Sound – 6:30-8pm. Come lie on the floor or sit in a chair and relax to the resonant vibrations of the gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, drums, flutes and other sound healing instruments. $20/pre-registered, $30/at door. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-3585. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com. Awakening to Drum Healing – 7-9pm. Experience the power of drum healing: align with your true nature through power and soul retrievals that occur in the process. With Katherine Rossi and Paul DiSegna. $35. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Saturday, July 18 Lose Your Sweet Tooth Hypnosis Group – 1011am. Switch off your sugar trigger and transform your relationship with sweets at a visceral level. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938. Self-Compassion Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Are you feeling exhausted? Taken advantage of? Burned out? Learn how to self-care and to set healthy boundaries to bring about the happiness you deserve with Glenn Ambrose. $50/person, $80/2 people. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707. Life-Enhancement-Services.com.

Sunday, July 19 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. Register: 401-855-4333. DianesMakeup.com.

Monday, July 20 Building Yogis: Kids’ Yoga Camp – July 20-23. 9am-12pm. With Laura. $35/class, $120/series. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, lower level, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Tuesday, July 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, your relationships and the world. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com. Gentle Yoga with Drum Song – 7:15-8:30pm. Spend time with Manuela Birner and Dave Curry as they lead you through a gentle yoga class accompanied by soothing meditative rhythms and sounds. No prior yoga experience. $20/prepaid $25/at door. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, lower level, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

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Amazing Art from Beachcombing Finds – 10am12pm. Bring in all those wonder things you have found on the beach and create your own work of art. You may end up with a whimsical sea serpent from driftwood. With Colleen Kelley. $15. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Reynolds School, Bristol. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Fearless Painting – Thursdays, July 30-Aug 20. 6:30-8:30pm. Come play and give yourself the opportunity to create art. This is a 4-week teen/adult class is led by Colleen Kelley. $80 plus materials list. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Reynolds School, Bristol. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Shamanic Journeying – 6:30-8pm. Enter the place where creative inspiration springs forth to gain insight, healing and knowledge in deeply profound ways. Learn applications and expand your practice. With Katharine Rossi. $15. Beloved: a yoga practice, 235 High St, Reyonlds School, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-924-0567. Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Friday, July 24 Fourth Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7:30-9pm. 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. 401-722-9876. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Saturday, July 25 Full Spectrum Class – 8:30-10am. The Full Spectrum Class attends to the full body with the use of the Yoga Wall. This practice may include standing poses, inversions, twists, backbends or forward bends. With Jude Monteserrato. $18. Live Purna Yoga, 240 Columbia St, Wakefield. 401-439-5260. JudePurnaYoga.com. Balance Your Chakras Hypnosis Group – 1011am. We are all energy. Align your 7 chakras for greater physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938. Intuitive Flow Movement & Chocolate – 12-4pm. Sisters of all ages, come, gather. Play. Move. Rest. Meditate. Dance. Receive the sacred plant medicine, cacao, with sacred movement to deepen into body intuition. $45. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683. TheWomensWell.com. A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream – 5-11pm. A summer celebration with tarot readers, mediums, energy workers and a variety of vendors offering jewelry, crystals, handcrafted items. Light refreshments and cash bar. Free admission. Elks Club, 141 Pelham Rd, Newport. A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream@ facebook.

Friday, July 31 Full Moon Gong Bath on the Beach – 7:308:45pm. Join gongmaster and sacred tone artist Stephanie Marisca, along with Cathy Cesario, for this special Summer Gong Bath on South Kingstown Town Beach. Bring yoga mat or towel, bug spray and wear layered clothing. $25/pre-registration, $30/at beach. All That Matters, at South Kingstown Beach, Matunuck. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, August 1 Hypnosis Group: Banish Dieting – 10-11am. Achieve your intuitive weight. Rewire your brain’s food reward pathways with hypnosis. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

SATUDARY, AUGUST 8 LOVEvolution – 11am-1pm. Explore the infinite possibilities of love with a panel discussion from Roland Comtois, Colleen Kelley and local children as they open our hearts to a new way of living. Free. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. OurLovevolution.com.

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markyourcalendar Learn to Heal Your Pets – Sept 12 & 13. 8:30am6pm. Attention all energy healers interested in healing animals. Learn Archangel Michael’s powerful Star Healing Intergalactic Energy™ system since 2011 for Small Animals with Kelly Hampton. $575, $550 before Aug 1. Herbs and Angels, 1989 A Plainfield Pike, Johnston. Registration required: 401-383-2344. HerbsAndAngels.com. Shirodhara Therapy – Sept 12 & 13. 12-6pm. Learn how to stream warm oil over the crown chakra, magnifying the senses, dispersing negative electrical impulses from stress, reversing imbalances such as insomnia and depression and rejuvenating the face. CEs available. With Karyn Chabot. $275. SAMA, Middletown. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

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Fourth Saturday Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm. Joy (Gongs of Joy) & A.Michelle (Drumsinger) will lull you into a state of complete relaxation with the resonant sounds of the gongs, singing bowls, drums and flutes. $20/pre-registered, $30/at door. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, Providence. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Leadership Training for Holistic & Integrative Caregivers – 9am-5pm. Two full-day retreats, Sept 20 and Nov 15, 9am-5pm and 8 evening classes, 6-9pm, Sept 24-Nov 12. Engage with experts from academia, hospital-based care, medical research, social entrepreneurship and public health. Registration deadline Aug 13. Community College of Rhode Island, The Shepard Building, 80 Washington St, Providence. More info & to apply: ccri.edu/cwce/holistic.

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Breathing into It All: Sacred Circle – 12-3pm. Use the power of conscious, connected breathing to still the mind, clear emotions, deeply relax and connect; heal the planet and yourself opening the breath in sacred circle. $40. Ferncrest Center for Yoga and Health, 90 Warwick Ave, Cranston. 603-562-7525. BreathGuides@yahoo.com.

classifieds FOR RENT 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. 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.

help wanted Acupuncturist to work Tuesday & Friday evenings, Wednesday and Saturdays and other potential days at our holistic health center. Must be comfortable with TCM style acupuncture, Chinese herbs and managing 1 -3 patents simultaneously. Show up, treat patients and get paid. Send resume and availability to Nicole Vanasse at: nikki@holistichealthri.com. DISTRIBUTORS – Become an Acaiberri distributor. Health and nutrition interests preferred, but not required. Selling is also a plus. Potential distributors can contact Angelo at 401-497-0740, or email acaiberri@cox.net. Visit acaiberri.com for more information.

Opportunities Achieve your ideal weight without dieting. Free Consultation - Limited Time. Viny Derrico, Health Coach KEY2HEALING.INFO. viny.d3rrico@gmail.com. Distribution Site – Offer your patrons the opportunity to pick up their monthly copy of Natural Awakenings magazine at your business location, and promote your events for free with 2 calendars listings a month. Contact Classifieds@RINaturalAwakenings.com.

REIKI TREATMENTS Inner Love and Light is offering Reiki treatments in a beautiful tranquil setting in Warwick, Rhode Island. Please contact Nicole at 914-216-8660, Nicole@InnerLoveAndLight.com, InnerLoveAndLight.com. Private Reiki and Meditation Offerings. Ohm My Goodness offers private sessions in a tranquil setting, using organic essential oils and crystals from around the world. Contact Melanie at 401-569-6699.

Intro to Shiatsu – Sept 26 & 27. 12-6pm. Like acupuncture (without needles), shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is believed to result from imbalances in the natural flow of energy through the body. 12 CEs. $275. SAMA, Middletown. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

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ongoingcalendar Sunday Celebration of Life Service – 9:15-10:30am. Come celebrate your spiritual magnificence with inspirational music, affirmative prayer, meditation, lessons in the Science of Mind. Children’s program and child care. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552. ConcordiaCSL.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. Sunday Service – 10-11:30am. Come join our non-denominational 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. Open Meditation – 10am-12pm. Weekly open sitting meditation with beginning chants, then sitting and walking meditation. Drop-in any time during session. Instruction offered at 10am. All are welcome. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence. Shambhala.org.

Monday Anusara-Inspired Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Felicity Kelly, RYT. Enjoy some flowing and some holding of postures using principles of alignment to strengthen and realign the body. Use breath work and relaxation to complete the class. New students: $50/5 classes; $15/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

Heart of Recovery – 5:30-6:30pm. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation and 12 Step meeting and discussion. All recovery and meditation traditions, and beginners, are welcome to share experience, strength, hope. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence. Shambhala.org. Beginner Amrit Yoga – 5:45-7:15pm. Tuesday & Wednesday, 7:30-8:45pm options also. Introduction to a practice to gain a greater awareness of mind, body and spirit through quieting the mind while finding alignment. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. 21 Days of Mindfulness – 6-7pm. Learn simple, powerful mindfulness skills to cultivate peace and wellbeing right in the midst of everyday life. Bring an open attitude and a sincere desire. Meets 4 Mondays. $80 or $185 with Unlimited Yoga. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com. Intuitive Flow Movement for Women – 6-7:15pm. A movement meditation practice for women, drawing upon the ancient wisdom of dance medicine, yoga, spiritual fitness, self massage and sacred feminine embodiment. $15 or class card. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683. TheWomensWell.com. Group Manifestation for You & Earth – 7-9:30pm. Join us each week as we visualize, play and develop scripts filled with positive emotions in order to group manifest for each other and the planet. Guided meditation format. With Shari Bitsis. $15. Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. 401-465-4249. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

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A Course in Miracles Book Study Group – 9:3011:45am. Gather at Concordia Center or a call-in number will be provided for those who cannot travel. Phone in advance for assistance. All are welcome. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552. ConcordiaCSL.com.

Pilates Mat – 10-11am. Pilates mat classes offer a full body workout utilizing all the fundamental movements and basic Pilates exercise principles. We offer group mat class for beginners. $16/class, packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-355-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 11am12:30pm. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. Lose tension and stress; gain relaxation and peace. This less active, compassionate style of yoga is adaptable to your body. Get profound benefits with minimal effort. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

Prenatal Yoga – 3:30-4:45pm. With Jessica. Prenatal yoga offers special meditations, assisted yoga postures and lots of mommy-to-be TLC. All stages of pregnancy, modifications given as needed. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Kripalu Yoga in Cumberland – 4:15-5:45pm. With Paula Levesque, RYT. Experience 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.

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Wednesday Meditation with Ann Porto – 8:30-9:30am. Meditation support and practice group. Come learn to tame your mind and reduce stress. Drop-in. Donations to: Friends of Maiti Nepal to end child sexual slavery. Laughing Elephant Yoga, 4372 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2616. LaughingElephantYoga.com. Grace Yoga Basics Course – 9-10:30am. A beautiful, instructive 6-week cycle of classes that covers basics: postures, breathwork and mantra. Each week focuses on a different class of posture or theme. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org. Morning Meditation in Warren – 10:30-12:30am. Mindfulness focus with hour discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. With Shari Bitsis. $10/class, $30/4 classes. Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. Please RSVP: 401-465-4249 or ShariBitsis@gmail.com. Qigong with Master Wu, Wen-Ching – 11:45am12:45pm. Coauthor of Qigong Empowerment. Join Master Wu for the daytime summer session of qigong. Relax and learn how to strengthen and balance your energy to attain better health. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com. Kripalu Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Traditional yoga; learn to quiet the mind while relaxing the body, creating a union between them. Yoga cultivates awareness, balance and benefits for the mind, body and spirit. With Chris. $12/pre-paid, $14/drop-in. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, lower level, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5:45-7pm. 6-week summer series. With Tanya. $75/series, $15/drop-in. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, lower level, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com. Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 7-8:30pm. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. Lose tension and stress; gain relaxation and peace. This less active, compassionate style of yoga is adaptable to your body. Get profound benefits with minimal effort. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. Wunda Chair – 7:30-8pm. The chair class utilizes our six Peak Pilates MVe chairs to offer a challenging workout. The chair challenges all of the Pilates essentials. $16/class; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-355-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

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Kripalu Yoga: Cumberland (All Level) – 6-7:15pm. “Moving into a Restful Evening” Yoga for body, mind and soul. Join us for yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Beginners welcome. $15/drop-in, $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Kripalu Yoga: Cumberland (Moderate) – 9:3010:45am. Focusing on strength and balance for graceful aging. Kripalu yoga takes you, body, mind and soul, where you need to go. Beginners welcome. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Meditation Night in Warren – 7-9pm. Mindfulness focus with hour discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. With Shari Bitsis. $10/class, $30/4 classes. Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. Please RSVP: 401-465-4249 or ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Beginner Spin – 5:15-6pm. This indoor cycling class provides a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout for all levels of fitness. Limited space. $16/class. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-355-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

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Amrit Level 1 Sequence with Jagdish – 5:457:15pm. For students familiar with the basics and ready to delve into a more physical and meditative practice, the level 1 sequence delivers the opportunity to experience sadhana. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Grace Yoga Level 2 – 6-7:30pm. Deepen your practice and raise your consciousness through meditative vinyasa and breathwork. Grace Yoga offers a complete practice for self-development and peace. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org. Restorative Yoga: Cumberland – 6:30-7:45pm. A yoga that calms and balances the nervous system. Especially good for stress/healing from illness. Call ahead as class size is limited for individual attention. $15. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Thru Aug 27. 6:30-8:30pm. With Erin Sharaf. Eight classes, plus a Day of Mindfulness, August 16, 10am-3pm. Powerful course created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn encourages you to actively participate in your health and wellbeing. $365. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com. Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. Meditation equals health of body and mind. Explore a variety of meditation styles from mindfulness to guided imagery. Come relax and open yourself up to inner peace. Free. North Providence Library, Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. 401-353-5600. nplib.com.

Guided Meditation & Mini-Life Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Mini-Life Class touching on a real-life topic giving tools to enhance our daily lives followed by a guided meditation to relax and rejuvenate. $10/person. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707. Life-Enhancement-Services.com.

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“The Untethered Soul” Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Begins July 16. Held 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday. We’ll read a chapter of Michael Singer’s book then discuss understanding and practical applications for the material. $10/person. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707. Life-Enhancement-Services.com.

Barre & Sculpt – 9-10am. Low-impact class, utilizing mats, weights, bands and a ballet barre to create a strong toned and graceful body. $16/class, packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-355-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Friday Gentle Get Up & Go – 7-8:15am. Awaken your senses, your body and your mind safely and with awareness. Some gentle stretching opens the way to a practice of yoga poses to build strength and flexibility. $15/drop-in. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Traditional yoga learn to quiet the mind while relaxing the body, creating a union between them. Yoga cultivates awareness, balance and benefits for the mind, body and spirit. With Carla. $12/pre-paid, $14/drop-in. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, lower level, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 9:3011am. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. Lose tension and stress; gain relaxation and peace. This less active, compassionate style of yoga is adaptable to your body. Get profound benefits with minimal effort. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

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.

Grace Restorative Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Imagine emptying yourself of fatigue and refueling yourself with the Life Force. Enter a calm, abiding equanimity. Feel like yourself again. Restorative is for all. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Yoga on Easton’s Beach – 8:30-9:30am. Join us for yoga on the beach, in front of the Pavilion on First Beach to awaken body, mind and spirit amidst sea, sky and sand. All levels. Also Tuesdays, 7-8pm. $15/drop-in; $50/5. Easton’s Beach, Newport. InnerlightYoga.com.

Grace Yoga Beginner’s Class – 9-10:30am. Join our beautiful community and study the intelligent system of yoga in a friendly, safe, joyful environment. You are welcome here. No one is left behind. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org. Kripalu Yoga: Cumberland (All Level) – 9:4511am. A yoga that’s satisfying to the body, mind and soul. Beginners welcome. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Grace $5 Community Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. This class is for everyone: the community is you. Please join us every Saturday morning for a refreshing, easeful yoga practice in a warm, safe environment. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org. Tai Chi Beginning Form – 12-1pm. Learn the 24 Posture beginning form this summer. Evidence supports the health related benefits of a tai chi practice. Flexible class times also include Wednesday, 1-2pm. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

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communityresourceguide addiction specialist / holistic counselor Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center

Glenn Ambrose 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd. Coventry, RI 401-380-6707 GAmbrose.LES@gmail.com Life-Enhancement-Services.com

Addiction takes many forms including alcohol/drugs, eating-disorders, shopping & relationships to name a few. Whatever the addiction is, recovery and adjusting to a life of balance, peace and happiness requires help. As a certified coach with 12 years experience in addiction and guiding clients to health, I’m confident that if you’re open to change I can help you achieve it.

angel intuitive medium Heavenly Hugs Holistic Healing Center

Gladys Ellen, RMT 917 Warwick Avenue, 2nd Floor Warwick, RI 401-935-8451 gladys@Heavenly-Hugs.com Heavenly-Hugs.com

Traditionally heralded as God’s messengers, Angels have come to represent protection and spiritual guidance. These non-denominational intuitive readings are both empowering and uplifting. During an hour session, one may receive divine guidance about their life from the Archangels or the Dearly Departed to bring forth inner peace and spiritual growth. Sessions are digitally recorded and includes CD. See ad on page 10.

ANIMAL INTUITIVE AR Healing

Ashley Rodzen 401-919-1127 ARHealing.Net Ashley@ARHealing.net Ashley of AR Healing gives animals a voice. In an animal communication session, your pets allow Ashley to feel their emotions and physical sensations, and hear their thoughts. Ashley can also tap into where problematic behaviors stem from and uses intuitive healing as a means to heal you and your pets. See ad on page 37.

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attorney - family & divorce law Attorney Matthew P. Gabrilowitz 1150 New London Ave Cranston, RI 401-737-6800 mp.gabrilowitz@verzon.net GabrilowitzLaw.com

Marriage in Transition? Need to break from disorder? Empower yourself. If yours is a marriage in name only and you’re ready for positive change and growth call or email Attorney Matthew P. Gabrilowitz. See ad on page 21.

Seaside Academy For Massage & Ayurveda (S.A.M.A.)   Karyn Chabot, D.Ay., LMT Newport, RI   401-845-8950   Karyn@sacredstonehealing.com   Samaseasidewellness.com With a master’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and training in medical Vedic astrology, I offer consultations, education and holistic self-care programs personally designed to help you achieve a life of balance. According to the science of Ayurveda, the human body, given the right support, has an inherent capacity to heal itself. It is considered 1 of the top 3 medical systems in the world listed by the World Health Organization. See ad on page 10.

bio-identical hormone replacement Premier Compounding Center, LLC

137 Chase Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-293-3999 Renerxcnn@cox.net Are you suffering from Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety, Fatigue, Depression, Low Energy, Low Libido, PMS, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Focus and Memory Loss? We will work with your doctor, For Men and Women. Consultations available Monday through Friday 10am5pm with Rene StLaurent Rph/certified clinical nutritionist and hormone consultant. Let our staff help you find a physician educated in the field of BHRT

chiropractic Dr. Richard Picard

342 Atwood Avenue Cranston, RI 401-942-6967 NutritionalHealthNow.com With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Picard has helped thousands of patients recover from health challenges. He provides traditional nutrition and natural medicine approaches for people who aren’t getting the results they need and seem to be stuck with health issues. Please visit our website or call us for more information.

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

Planning & communication are at the heart of your professional path – it can build strong trust or erode it quickly. Together, we will assess your vision, focus on your strengths, and create a confident foundation for living YOUR life, YOUR way! See ad on page 4.

DEPTH 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.

Esthetician 360 FACE MIND BODY Michelle Maynard 635 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 401-886-1938 360FaceMindBody.com

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 9.

Fresh Face Skincare Center @ Avalon

Debby Votta 1221 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 401-944-4601 • FreshFaceSkinCare.net Results driven. Specializing in alternative nonsurgical procedures for anti-aging, acne, sensitivity and rosacea. Achieved by using state of the art skin care machines combined with top of the line skin care products from the USA, Canada and Paris. Call for your complimentary 20-minute skin care analysis to see what we can do to get you on your way to healthy, youthful and glowing skin that you will love and that will warrant compliments. I look forward to meeting you!

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Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash

their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers. Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle.

What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so

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hair salon Flipp Hair Salon and Reflexology Center

38 Transit St Providence 401-274-1981 • FlippSalon.com Positive space aiming to interconnect art, wellness and all things beautiful to the eye and to the soul. Offering hair, makeup,refexology,acupuncture,ma ssage and herbalism. See ad on page 10.

health coaching & nutritional counseling BETTER HEALTH WITH JOY

Joy Quinn Blum, M.A., M.Div., H.C. 401-258-3952 • BetterHealthWithJoy.com 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 39.

holistic guidance My Holistic Village MyHolisticVillage.com:

Resources for holistic daily living! Search the Chamber of Commerce Directory for holistic practitioners and merchants. Browse the Library articles and audios. Bookmark the Calendar for “must see” holistic events and more! Join today. It’s free. Own a business? Join the National Holistic Chamber of Commerce™ at MyHolisticVillage.com.

Soul Wisdom Healing @ The Womens Well

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

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

holistic medicine Integrative Center for Chronic Diseases

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

For 28 years we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods, Nutritional Products, Body Care, Athletic Supplements, Natural Pet Care and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational environment. We are open daily. Please visit our website for a wealth of information.

Donna Zaken, RN, MSN, APRN 35 South Angell St, Providence, RI 401-585-7877 ChronicDiseases@DonnaZaken.com DonnaZaken.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.

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holistic wellness center 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 Angelic Spiritualist Temple -Come feel the positive vibe! See ad on page 37.

hypnotherapy NEWPORT CENTER FOR HYPNOTHERAPY AND HYPNOSIS TRAINING Suzi Nance 123 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840 401-835-1736 NewportCenterForHypnotherapy.com Ready for change? Let 2015 be the year. Using the power of your subconscious hypnosis can make it happen. Schedule sessions to get healthy, quit smoking, de-stress, rid yourself of limiting thoughts, fears, phobias, or find your inner strength, passion or motivation. We offer a 6-wk group “Get Fit” program.

Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist ThoughtAlchemy.guru 774-991-0574 info@thoughtalchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the trans-formative healing process of hypnotherapy! Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad on page 8.

hypnotherapy & life coaching 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. And start turning possibilities into realities.

interfaith minister INTERFAITH MINISTER

Rev. Natalia de Rezendes Slatersville, RI 401-766-8316 • nathalia47@aol.com GatheringGuide.com • OneVoiceCentral.com Create the Wedding ceremony of your heart’s desire with Rev. Natalia! Whether it be traditional or non-traditional 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.

makeup & beauty Diane's Permanent Makeup & Eyelash Extensions

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

Permanent makeup artist, Diane Slinko specializes in permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. She works with each client to personalize the colors and shapes to enhance their face. Permanent makeup can take years off 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 4.

massage therapist & yoga instructor Renee S. Katz, MT, CYI

404 B Main Street Wakefield, RI 401-864-0947 reneek730@yahoo.com lightworksmassageandyoga.com With over 28 years of experience in the alternative health industry, Renee offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Rossiter and Reiki sessions to reduce pain, increase mobility and balance energy. Yoga classes are taught in an intimate and nurturing studio. The classes offered are Mixed Level, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. See schedule online and in brochure.

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

office space The Meadows Office Park

1130 Ten Rod Rd North Kingstown 401-885-3950 MoranProperties.com

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 11.

The Meadows Office Park offers value priced custom office space. Our team evaluates specific needs of our clients and helps build businesses by being flexible, service oriented and keeping clients financially comfortable. Please call 885-3950 for info on available office space. See ad on page 21.

personal development

Keri Layton, N.D.

154 Waterman St, Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com

Stewart Campbell, BA, M-NCLS®,

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.

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Dr. Marcy Feibelman, MD 28 Cemetery St Providence, RI 508-343-0580 Marcy@LeavesOfChangeMedicine.com LeavesOfChangeMedicine.com

Trainer-NCLS®(New Code Linguistic Strategies®), NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapy, Coaching, Counselling CEO Lucidity Communications 35 South Angel Street, Providence, RI 401-862-6082 LucidityCommunications.com

Are you Stuck? Find Yourself doing the same things over and over again? THEN MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE NOW! Remove Blockages, Old patterns of Behavior, Phobias, Bad Habits. Get out of the rut! NCLS® gets to the root cause, not just the symptoms! Get the results YOU want, NOW!

Sherry Kachanis LLC

Holistic Medicine and individual patient care. Safe and effective natural solutions including nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy and hydrotherapy. Supporting you on your journey to health.

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.

Sherry Kachanis 35 South Angell Street, Providence, RI 401-749-9640 SherryKachanis.com

Problems? Ready for change? Allow yourself to quickly resolve problems and develop strategies that allow you to live the life you desire by uncovering subconscious blocks that hold you back. Through New Code Linguistic Strategies® - NCLS®, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki, Sherry inspires, educates and empowers you to make the choice to make change.

reiki AMANDA DE REZENDES, RMT

Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Teacher North Smithfield, RI 508-612-7083 MoveYourEnergy.com

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I teach all levels of Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki classes. Private and small group instruction is an option if you don’t see a particular class offered. Reiki is a simple way to reduce stress and facilitate growth, healing, and empowerment.

NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Dr. Laura Bomback 293 Linden St, Fall River, MA 508-678-1233 DrBomback.com Our mission at Natural Health Solutions is to improve the health of our community by providing natural options for most health issues and guidance toward the understanding that real solutions can be achieved with real nutrition. I have been helping people for close to 25 years achieve a higher level of health through both nutrition and chiropractic. See ad on page 25.

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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 4.

weight loss Shayna Bronsky, Psy.D Integrative Psychological Healing 1845 Post Road Warwick, RI 401-633-4347

Did you know 75% of obesity is due to Emotional Eating and 98% of people who lose weight do not keep it off? With over 20 years of experience as a weight loss coach and 15 as a holistic health psychologist, I have assisted hundreds of clients reach and maintain their weight loss goals. Let me help you improve your health and cope more effectively with stress.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

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.

sound healing NATALIE SCHIFFER, CSYT 700

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 39.

wellness center IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 37.

Cumberland & Narragansett, RI 401-578-9182 Natalie@YourInnerBliss.com YourInnerBliss.com

Over 10 years of experience in Svaroopa® yoga, offering small, personal classes with qualified, hands-on teaching. Receive the individualized support you need. Specially trained to work with you privately in yoga therapy sessions to help alleviate pain and injury in an organic, lasting way. Find yin, yang, restorative benefits and more in every Svaroopa® yoga class/session. Supporting you where you are and bringing you where you want to be.

therapeutic massage Jane McGinn, BA, LMT

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

cathryn moskow, lcmt

120 Wayland Ave, Ste 6 Providence, RI 02906 401-808-0837 catmoskow.massagetherapy.com Over 10,000+ hours of restorative muscular therapy. “Best of Boston.” Feel better, live happier – Enjoy pain relief, rehab/ chronic issues, easier range of motion, age related issues, injury work + “aaaahhh”. Accurate, gentle Deep Tissue blended w/Swedish, Biodynamics + Reiki. “She’s like finding the owner’s manual.” By appointment. RI Lic #MT01664.

yoga body kneads yoga

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

yoga & holistic health center 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 43.

yoga & meditation ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton, RI 401-308-8745 AnandaRhodeIsland.org

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 42.

Find joy, love, and peace with Ananda through ancient and effective techniques of meditation, spiritually oriented Hatha Yoga, kirtan, Kriya Yoga and more. Deepen your own spiritual journey in the company of friends who support your inner growth. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and was founded by Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.

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