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The older I get, the faster the years fly by, but I am always excited at the prospect of fresh beginnings. They offer pivotal points to pause and reflect upon the choices we have made and determine if we want to continue along that same path or create different opportunities for ourselves. I typically start my New Year off with assorted lofty goals, and then proceed to reset them at various points throughout the year. It’s fun to stand at the precipice of a new year—all that possibility stretched out in front like an empty slate waiting for us to fill up, or not as the case may be.

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2019 is already shaping up to be as crazy as 2018, begging the question, “Is crazy the new normal?” The increase in technology has provided us with the opportunity to be endlessly, incessantly busy. When speaking with people that say how busy they are (myself included), I often wonder, “What is it we are all running around doing? And how much of it is really important or relevant?” At the top of my resolution list is to slow down, be more present and appreciate more moments. This month’s issue is jam packed with tips and information to help you on your path. In our feature article, “Kick-Start Organ Vitality”, I love that author Ronica A. O’Hara doesn’t just tell us what to do but suggests that we assess our body and includes practical tips for what to eat, drink and supplement, and how to move our whole body. I’m adding a few of these to my ever-growing resolution list. It is so exciting to read about the new BioMed Center, right here in downtown Providence. From the patient advocates seated when you first step in that walk you through the process, to the cutting-edge treatments in both medical and dental, a trip to BioMed is like nothing we have ever seen in Rhode Island. We welcome them gratefully. January feels like a natural time to contemplate the state of our personal health and wellness. A new year conjures the innate need to activate change toward a fresh start and new views. Each moment is an opportunity to make a better choice and live a better life. Let’s make 2019 all we can be!

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New Year Vision Workshop at The Woods Yoga

ife Coach Susan De Lorenzo will be hosting an inspiring two-hour New Year Vision Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m., January 12, at The Woods Yoga, in Lincoln. This workshop is designed to motivate participants to create a concrete vision for their lives and learn the steps they can take to bring it to fruition. As a life coach, De Lorenzo helps people identify what no longer serves them and shares the tools needed to sustain belief even when our world doesn’t yet reflect our best life. Bringing a notebook or journal is recommended. DeLorenzo is an author and certified transformational life coach. She specializes in working with surviSusan De Lorenzo vors of cancer, or any adversity, in moving forward with the life of their dreams. Her book, Thank You, Cancer—The Hidden Gems from Adversity, details her own cancer journey and offers help for troubled times. It is due out in 2019. Cost: $30. Location: 1525 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. For more information or to register online, visit TheWoodsYoga.com/events. See ad on page 17.

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ealing Arts, LLC and DiscoverYou Events, LLC are co-hosting the Integrative Mental Health Conference on February 16 and 17, at the Canonicus Conference Center, in Exeter. Patients are increasingly looking for mental healthcare options that go beyond medications and conventional therapy, turning to alternative and complementary medicine. Scientific evidence for the effectiveness of integrative treatment modalities continues to expand and includes research on nutrition, dietary supplements, mind-body interventions, spiritual counseling and plant medicine, in addition to conventional treatments. The Integrative Mental Health Conference will offer a chance for healthcare professionals to learn integrative care techniques and network with like-minded physicians, acupuncturists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors and therapists. Each day includes four workshop sessions. For each session, attendees can Integrative Mental Health choose to attend one of four presentaCONFERENCE tions. Overnight accommodations are MIND-BODY-SPIRIT-COMMUNITY available at Pierce Lodge located at the Meadowood Conference Center. There are 12 comfortable bedrooms, complete with bathroom. The lodge can accommodate up to 44 people in single beds only. Cost: $349 before Jan. 31; $399 after Jan. 31. Location: 54 Exeter Rd., Exeter. For more information, call 401-769-1325 x11, email Susan@DiscoverYouEvents.com or visit DiscoverYouEvents.com. See ad on page 23.

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ime for You Yoga will host a Newcomers’ yoga class from 2 to 3:30 p.m., January 26. Time for You Yoga specializes in Svaroopa yoga, which means “bliss yoga.” It is a slow style of yoga with careful alignment that is customized to each body’s needs. Students learn to release tension and experience a deep relaxation, ease and well-being. The Newcomers’ class focuses on the Magic Four—a sequence of beginning Svaroopa poses that target specific parts of the spine to unravel deep tension. The poses are adapted to each student and use chairs, blocks and blankets for support and propping. The class will end with a guided relaxation. Participants need no yoga mat or prior yoga experience. Class space is limited. Reserve a spot by calling the studio. Please dress comfortably and plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time. Cost: $10. Location: 2155 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. For more information, call Maria Sichel at 401-305-5319 or visit TimeForYouYoga.com. See listing in the Community Resource Guide.

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New Service Begins at Rock Star Reiki

tarting this month, Rock Star Reiki, in East Providence, will offer home cleansing to rid the home of negative/heavy energy. In addition, free crystal healing accompanies any reiki session. Services include reiki and intuitive crystal energy sessions, distance reiki, animal reiki, reiki classes (levels I, II, master/teacher) and crystal energy classes. Reiki practitioner Michele Barchi is passionate about reiki and all it can do for people and animals. Reiki is beneficial for pain management, anxiety and stress relief, and can help when animals are having difficulty with medication, stress from a new move or a new pet/family member. Barchi is passionate about teaching and passing on the ability to channel Life Force Energy. “I fell in love with Reiki from the very first moment I felt it. It has changed my life. I try to be the teacher I always wanted in school.” Cost: Varies with service. For more information, call or text 401314-0680 or visit RockStarReiki.com. Recent promotions are posted on Facebook.com/RockStarReiki. See listing in the Community Resource Guide.

Deadline Approaching for CCRI’s Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Program

he deadline to apply for CCRI’s Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Program is January 30. Massage therapy’s role in integrative health care has become widely accepted in major hospitals and in daily medical practice. A wealth of research has also shown the impact of massage therapy for pain management and relief. The program is designed to increase students’ skills, knowledge and clinical analysis abilities, while also building confidence and assurance that they can provide the care and support needed for a variety of clients. Students in the program can earn 40 continuing education hours in a 10-week internship this spring at Roger Williams Medical Center, in Providence. Additionally, completion of Level 1 Oncology Massage Therapy training automatically provides membership in the Alliance for Clinical Oncology Massage.

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Improving Ocean Health Starts on Land

n December 7, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed, as well as Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director, Janet Coit, gave remarks at the launch event of an innovative multi-year project spearheaded by Clean Ocean Access, a nonprofit organization based on Aquidneck Island. Healthy Soils, Healthy Seas Rhode Island is a two-year-long initiative funded by 11th Hour Racing that aims to inspire long-lasting environmentally responsible behavior by tackling ocean pollution at its root: on land. Plastic makes up 10 to 15 percent of the material entering Rhode Island’s landfill. Organic waste and debris make up another 30 to 35 percent, and the Johnston landfill is expected to reach capacity by 2034, according to a recent report published by RI Resource Recovery Corporation. With the potential to divert nearly 50 percent of the materials entering the landfill, integrated recycling and composting efforts could double the landfill’s lifetime through 2049 and mitigate costly expenses associated with out-of-state tipping fees. By encouraging people to think critically about their waste footprints, Healthy Soils, Healthy Seas RI aims to spark long-lasting behavior change that empowers people to reevaluate the need for low-and no-value materials entering the landfill, or worse, polluting our ocean. For more information visit CleanOceanAccess.org.

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The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself. The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods. Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease. 12

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them. They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

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he American Center for Bioregulatory Medicine and Dentistry (The BioMed Center), in Providence, is the most comprehensive center in North America for bioregulatory medicine and dentistry, offering an individualized approach to attaining optimal health. Its 12,800-square-foot facility provides access to innovative, evidencebased technologies from across the globe. Using non-invasive, leading-edge technology and comprehensive assessment, bioregulatory healthcare is a revolutionary system that explores the root causes of chronic disease and corrects the imbalances that occur at multiple levels—cellular, tissue, organ, energetic or emotional. The center’s unique team of physicians, dentists, therapists and professional staff work with patients to assess, detoxify, nourish and restructure in ways that support the human body’s amazing natural capacity to heal, repair, restore and regenerate. The human body is a complex network of twelve interdependent systems (i.e., digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular). While a patient may be under the care of multiple specialists (i.e., gastroenterologist, urologist, neurologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist), the focus may be on a particular body part and 16

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may not be addressing all the connections between the various systems. After a full day of comprehensive assessments at the BioMed Center, both doctor and patient attain a clearer perception of what is happening throughout the entire body. For example, whole body regulation thermometry is an assessment that takes skin temperature readings at 119 points on the body, before and after stress, to assess circulation patterns and identify areas of vulnerability or dysregulation. Heart rate variability (HRV) measures arterial compliance and elasticity, however, in addition to measuring cardiac risk factors, it also reflects the health of the autonomic nervous system. The harmony and ability of a body and its systems to self-regulate depend on milieu—the environment in which each organ, cell and structure is immersed. Today many human bodies carry a toxic burden that is unprecedented, impairing physiological regulatory mechanisms that govern metabolism, immune response and organ function. BioMed patients may gain insight into their own tissue health and toxicity with a bioimpedance analysis (BIA). A full list of assessment and therapeutic technologies, with descriptions, is available on the center’s website and includes the following:

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Network Spinal Analysis

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ince its inception in 1983 by founder and developer, Dr. Donald Epstein, Network Spinal Analysis (also called Network Chiropractic or Network Care) has evolved from the clinical detection, classification and reduction of the vertebral subluxation (the basis on which traditional chiropractic was formed) to the presentday view as an evidence-based approach to wellness and body awareness. Using the most recent understanding of the nervous system and physics, Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) is a very gentle yet powerful technique that holds the potential of truly transforming a person’s life. Through specific contacts along the spine, patterns of stress that have been locked in the nervous system are released and transformed into fuel for growth. These patterns often go back many years, and as they resolve, people begin to discover their true self. As the body no longer must use energy inefficiently to keep old unhealthy memories and patterns alive, there is now more energy left for healing and living. Dr. Patricia Hogan-Casey, who uses

the Network Chiropractic method at her office in Pawtucket, says she has witnessed profound effects on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels of her patients. She says gentle precise touches to the spine initiate the removal of interference to the nervous system’s tension and function—essentially cueing the brain to develop new strategies to experience greater well-being. This “clearing” of the nervous system often results in the elimination or reduction of pain, increased flexibility, more energy and an overall greater enjoyment of life. NSA is administered in a series of four Levels of Care, each geared at one’s ability to detect and dissipate spinal tension and nervous system interference, and to increased self-awareness and ability to respond to oneself. Helping individuals to develop an increasing number of coordinated spinal oscillators, called Spinal Gateways or Gates, these regions of the spine gently rock in synch with one another and advance the patient’s progression through the NSA care levels. Integrating movement, breathing and the way we hold ourselves, NSA helps

us to be in better touch with our body, and therefore help us to know that we truly can reorganize to heal. According to the Association for Network Care, two unique healing waves develop with this work, which are unique to Network. One is a respiratory wave and the other is a body-mind wave associated with a spontaneous undulation of the spine. Both are associated with spontaneous release of spinal and life tensions, and the use of existing tension as fuel for spinal re-organization and enhanced healing. Because tension in the spinal cord can disrupt the spinal column and cause pain and a general “unwell” feeling, patients in network chiropractic care are usually encouraged to participate in and gain knowledge about their treatment. Network chiropractic doctors are trained to help the patient develop an awareness of his or her spine in relation to the rest of the body. This patient participation often results in greater self-awareness and conscious awakening of the relationships between the body, mind, emotion and expression of the human spirit. Patients report changes in physical well-being, such as reduced pain, fewer cold and flu symptoms, fewer headaches and increased spinal flexibility; changes in stress, including improvement in overall ability to cope with daily problems, family relationships and work; lifestyle changes including regular exercise, meditation or prayer; and overall enjoyment of life. Patients report experiencing decreased moodiness, improved temper, compassion for others, less anxiety and much more. Location: Wholistic Chiropractic Center, 215 Cottage St., Pawtucket. For more information on Network Spinal Analysis, visit AssociationForNetworkCare.com. To contact Dr. Patricia Hogan-Casey, call 401-725-4380 or visit DrPatOnTheBack.com. See ad on page 9.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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New Energy for the New Year by Ronica A. O’Hara

ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine: 20

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-

ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

Try this movement: Shake it. Alter-

nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregu-

lar heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Hot, golden turmeric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix. Supplement with this: Hawthorn

strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

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Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: Vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, short-

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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:

Walking. A mere 20

minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.

Adaptogens. Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress. Turmeric. An antioxidant and antiinflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps

the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows. Sources: Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil (DrWeil. com), American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ScienceDaily.com.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

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signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

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Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

Shore up the Liver

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon

or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Supplement with this: Dandelion tea

helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising,

musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

Brain

Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.

Heart

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-

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versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

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Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

Examine the ingredients in prescriptions and over-the-counter meds to make sure daily intake of acetaminophen doesn’t exceed 3,000 milligrams; accidental overuse is the biggest cause of liver failure in the U.S.

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“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

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palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LABYRINTH

As Within, So Without by Christine McCullough

A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world.

labyrinth is a container in which emotions, insights and awareness are held and alchemically transformed into healing. Healing itself is a moving into an awareness of grace. Nothing is “cured” by this experience, but a process of change does begin. Perhaps we change the way we look at a particular situation in our life. Perhaps we change our relationship to a child, a partner, a co-worker or even ourselves. Perhaps we change our perception of our connection to our world or our connection to the Divine source. Walking a labyrinth begins a process of reacting to the world differently and moving into a conscious state of awareness as to our inward feelings and the way these feelings interact with our outer world. In awareness, as one begins to honor the beauty within the self, one can truly begin the process of creating beauty without. As within, so without. This particular phrase, “As within, so without”, paraphrases the alchemical creed, “As above, so below”, pointing to the interconnectedness of Spirit and matter. Most individuals come to a labyrinth armored from the pains of life. The armor both protects them from continued hurt, but also blinds them to the grace which naturally surrounds them and could be both their comfort and their strength. The left brain, with seemingly logical explanations and excuses, continues to keep them boxed off from connection with the richness of dream, vision and possibility which lies within the right-brain function. Without the balance of the right-brain, imagistic mind with the left-brain, manifesting mind, individuals may experience the world

through the lens of fear and restriction. Both hope and motivation are gone, and they walk through life as through a maze, lost and confused, looking for a way out. The labyrinth can be an invaluable tool within the creative arts to bring individuals out of themselves and into reconnection with their world. It is a gentle, non-threatening way of balancing both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously and effortlessly and has never failed to stimulate reactions that can be expressed through color, form or words. Working with the labyrinth involves rhythmic movement, sound healing, meditation, ritual and art to give people a full expressive experience. Because the experience is primarily self-directed, participants set their own intentions and actively work through the process to come up with their own insights, becoming fully empowered in the process of their healing journey. They own their inspiration and the physical result—the art they create.

As a container for the healing experience, the labyrinth is immensely flexible. The labyrinth can be used: n to celebrate rites of passage n to actively solve problems, inspire and increase awareness n to promote nonviolent interaction n to build community and team cooperation n to explore the grieving process n to balance energies n to explore and heal addictive behaviors as a meditative tool for centering The labyrinth can be used for individuals or groups, elders or children, and can be applied cross culturally, applicable to both secular and spiritual experiences. Brain synchrony is created which encourages artistic expression to flow naturally. Individuals physically, as well as psychically, come into natural balance. From that sublime set point, all answers are available. Christine McCullough is a multi-disciplined holistic counselor in private practice (SoulWisdomHealing.com). She is a trained certified labyrinth facilitator and leads labyrinth walks, assists in the design of labyrinths and has been instrumental in creating labyrinths for use in private homes, churches and spas. She will be facilitating a labyrinth program and walk at the upcoming Integrative Mental Health Conference, February 16-17, at Canonicus Conference Center, in Exeter. See ad on this page.

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ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut. The Gut-Autism important than ever. ~Kenneth A. Bock, Connection “You may have five M.D. Children with ASD frequently kids with ASD that are very experience gut issues such as different in how they present constipation or diarrhea; a review from the and what contributes to the disorder, so International Society for Autism Research one size and one treatment does not fit indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s York, author of Healing the New Childhood GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acEpidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. Allergies. The Groundbreaking Program for Not coincidentally, research is finding the 4-A Disorders. ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it “Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”

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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier. It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier. Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects. “With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock. Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors. Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock. Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced

microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora. Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior. Preconception care. Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis. “Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says. If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag. “Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.” Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results. However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance. “The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month. “We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.” Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption. “The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin. Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male. “Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.” Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.” Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says. In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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he holiday season is over and tropical winter vacations and summer are right around the corner, which also means an obsession with weight and bathing suit season. We dread going into dressing rooms, with unflattering lighting to look at what one more holiday dessert has done to our bodies and our skin. So, what would weight loss for the brain look like? It’s not a suggestion to reduce the number of brain cells we have (although it might be fun), but rather a suggestion to look at how our thoughts weigh us down and stop us from living our lives. Author and speaker, Carolyn Myss, tells us that what we give weight to makes our life wait. The things we fuss and worry about prevent us from doing fun things or having great relationships. Imagine that every negative thought that we had about ourselves or someone else was an unhealthy calorie that we are feeding our brain. Can you imagine how out of shape our thinking would be? Perhaps we tell ourselves that we don’t deserve to be wealthy or have a great relationship. Maybe we’re thinking like a victim and blaming others instead of taking 100 percent responsibility for all our experiences. Maybe we even enjoy “judging” others for sport and waste precious time comparing our life to those around us. These negative thoughts of judgement and put downs wreak havoc on our ability to see life clearly. Possibly we need to go on a mental diet in order to create the lives we want. For example, if we’re too obsessed with fitting into last year’s suit, we might miss out on all the fun times we plan to have with our family this year by the pool. So, what is it that weighs you down? Is it work, home, friendships? We should all go on a mental diet, refusing to give our minds any unhealthy thoughts. Instead, we should feed our minds with uplifting thoughts about what is possible. In this world of infinite possibilities, our life is simply waiting for us to create it through our healthy and positive thoughts. Exercise discipline in one’s thinking, and steadfastly refuse to give weight to anything that makes us wait for our life anymore. Rev. Celeste M. Warner is an executive coach, trainer and senior minister at The Center for Spiritual Living Southern Rhode Island. For more information, visit CenterForSpiritualLivingSouthernRI.com. See ad on page 9.

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mericans are at “The main health conThere are lots tached to their gadcerns include the breaking of solutions for gets, and the tech of DNA [bonds], leaks in reducing your industry is all too happy to the blood-brain barrier and deliver the latest innovations exposure without loss of calcium from cellular to consumers that clamor for membranes,” says Ann Louditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] ise Gittleman, of Post Falls, unlimited mobility. MeanIdaho, author of Zapped: in your house. while, telecom companies Why Your Cell Phone are busy installing fifth-genShouldn’t Be Your Alarm ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Clock and 1,268 Ways to EMF expert designed to take the nation’s Outsmart the Hazards of communications revolution to a new level. Electronic Pollution. We love our smartphones and smart EMFs have cumulative and sometimes homes, and especially the relatively newimperceptible biological effects, Gittleman found freedom from wires and plugs that notes—especially on the brain, heart, skin, once tethered us to our electronics. But lungs and central nervous system. concerns about the price to be paid in inThe World Health Organization has creased health risks from electromagnetic classified radiofrequency radiation (RF), fields (EMFs) generated by those devices a high-frequency EMF associated with has surged with the proliferation of silent, many types of wireless technologies, as a invisible waves of radiation that permeate Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, television, every facet of modern life. GPS and cell towers all emit RF, which has

Create a Safer Haven

With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

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become the eye of a gathering storm regarding 5G as companies prepare to install millions of transmitters on lampposts and utility poles, along with standalone antennas nationwide, sending unprecedented levels of EMF into communities and neighborhoods. “5G is especially hazardous, since the transmitters are placed closer to the populations served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiologist and author of Dirty Electricity: Electrification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMFshielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.” Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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Going green. Certain plants that

absorb radiation and other indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

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ished body provides greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a transfer of electrons

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Manifesting Miracles – 2-5pm. Goal setting with tools to follow through visioning and meditation. Includes a personal life coaching session. Create your own vision board. Parking behind building. $25. Gina Colvario Krupka, 1076 Park Ave, Cranston. 401-580-5800. ConcordiaCSL.com. Stellar Spiritual Circle – 7-9pm. Beginning the new year with our first Stellar Spiritual Circle. Join us to discuss spiritual growth, truths, our life goals, and new intentions for a stellar new year: 2019. $10. Boutique Stellarum, 1251 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-213-5505. BStellarum.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Cayce Search for God Study Group – 7-9pm. This group meets bi-weekly to study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations appreciated. Balance Personal Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Yin yoga – 6-7:30pm. End your week and begin your weekend with this restorative class. Only offered the 1st Friday of the month. Candlelight and music. $15/drop-in. Quonny Yoga, 5662 Post Rd, Rte 1, Charlestown. 401-266-1187. QuonnyYoga.com. Restorative Yoga & Massage – 6-8pm. Therapists from the Bodhi Spa. $35. St Mary’s Church & The Sacred Center, 324 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 860-965-9995. Sacred-Center.org. Yoga Nidra (Friday Night Unwind) – 6:308pm. A meditation technique that provides you with tools to help relax deeply, release stress, increase resiliency, improve relationships and greater overall well-being. $20. The Island Heron, 34 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown. 401-560-0411. IslandHeron.com. iRest Yoga Nidra (Guided Meditation) – 6:458pm. Come experience deep rest and self-inquiry. $20. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Reiki Level I Training – 11am-5pm. Come learn the Usui method of reiki with Master Teacher JoAnn Lemay. Cost of the class includes all needed materials and lunch. $150. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Open House Blue Dragonfly Wellness – 1-5pm. Stop by and meet our practitioners, view our expanded space and new retail store. We are growing to meet your needs. Specials, door prizes and light refreshments. Free admission. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Gong Bath after Yin Yoga Class – 5-7:30pm. Celebrate the New Year with a yin yoga class, followed by a relaxing gong bath, or just join Joy & Shawn for the Gong Bath. $30 for just the gong bath; $45 for both. School of Yoga New Bedford, 628 Pleasant St, 3rd Fl, New Bedford, MA. 508-525-3927. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com. Kripalvandji Mahasamadhi – 5:30-7:30pm. Every year at this time we pause to reflect upon and honor the memory of the man whose practice of love has been a guiding light for Amrit Yoga practitioners: Bapuji. By donation. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Yearly Tarot Readings with Winnie – 12-4pm. Schedule your yearly tarot reading to discover what lies ahead in the coming year. The appointments are blocked at 45 mins. This is fun and informative. $65; call to book time. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com. Quartz-Infused Yoga Flow with Reiki – 6-7:15pm. Practice your yoga with quartz lining all 4 directions of your mat clearing your space, amplifying your energy and bringing positive vibes into 2019. $20. Whispering Path Yoga at Chiropractic Care & Wellness Center, 1563 Fall River Ave. Rte 6 Ste 3, Seekonk, MA. Must register: 508-813-3638 or WhisperingPath.Yoga. Gong Bath – 6:30-7:30pm. With Jess Elliott. Relax comfortably with bolsters and blankets. Advanced registration recommended. $22. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Peace Circle – 6-7pm. Help heal our planet through prayer and love. This is a trans-denominational gathering for peace. All are welcome, come join together in prayer. Free, donation appreciated. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-580-5800. ConcordiaCSL.com. Belly Dance for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Special $5 trial version of our Belly Dance for Beginners course that begins next week. $5. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org. Try It: Intermediate Belly Dance – 7:30-8:30pm. Special $5 version of out Belly Dance course that starts next week. $5. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org.

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Call Ahead TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Crystal Singing Bowls Healing Meditation – 1011am. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Must register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Try It: Steel Pan Ensemble – 6-7pm. Special $5 trial of our Steel Pan Ensemble for Adults course that starts next week. $5. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org. Try It: Latin Percussion Ensemble – 7-8pm. Special $5 trial version of our Latin Percussion Ensemble course that starts next week. Pre-registration required. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Proprioceptive Writing® – 1-3pm. Gain selftrust, clarity and insight in this mindfulness practice. Also held from 6-8pm on Wednesdays of this 5-wk program. $125. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. Be The Change! – 6-7pm. If you want peace, affirm peace. Send healing vibrations of peace in song, meditation, prayer, dialog, visualization. Donation appreciated. Ananda Rhode Island, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org. Meditation: A New Year’s Resolution – 6:307:30pm. Learn a meditation practice that can help facilitate one’s personal transformation and help inspire to bring peace and tranquility in the year to come. Free. Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 35 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett. 401-789-9507. Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Shares are a ways for practitioner to give and receive healing energy to each other. All levels of reiki practitioners are invited to hone their skills and receive healing energy. $5. Bev’s Healing Sanctuary, North Providence. RSVP: 401-231-8222 or BevrReiki@cox.net. Try It: Bollywood/Bhangra Dance – 7:308:30pm. A special $5 version of our Bollywood/ Bhangra dance course that starts next week. Preregistration required. $5. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Shamanic Journey Circle – 1-2:45pm. Journey to a live drum, share insights and lively discussion as we connect with helping spirits to heal, grow and learn. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Reynolds Bldg, Bristol. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

Try It: Beginners Ukulele Ensemble – 6:457:45pm. Special $5. trial version of our Ukulele Ensemble for Adult Beginners Course that starts next week. Pre-registration required. $5. Friends of the Rhody Center, Inc, 410 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-475-5955. TheRhodyCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Free Chakra Workshop – 7-8pm. Come discover the colors within you. Experience a free introduction to our 7-wk chakra series exploring the 7 major energy centers of the body. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com. Dreaming with the Departed – 7-9pm. Join Dream Teacher David Barr and learn how to have your own dream experiences with departed loved ones, both people and pets. Bring a picture or item of your loved one. $25. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-787-8877. BelovedAYogaPractice@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Reiki I Certification with Zandra – 9:30am5pm. You will get attuned to reiki which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy, learn hand placements, and be able to give reiki to yourself and anyone else. $125. Must Register; 50% Deposit. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com. Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki Level II Certification Course – 9:30am-5pm. Learn how to use and draw the 3 Sacred Reiki Symbols + TAM-A-RA-SHA to strengthen the energy and how to send reiki through time and space. $195. Bev’s Healing Sanctuary, North Providence. RSVP: 401-231-8222 or BevReiki@cox.net. MBSR 8-Week Training Program – 12:302:30pm. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at The Center for Mindfulness at the UMass Medical Center and is being offered by Nancy Bennett. $365. Some scholarship available. The Island Heron, 34 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown. 401-560-0411. IslandHeron.com. Feng Shui 101 – 1-3pm. w Karan Phillips Want to learn about feng shui? Black sect feng shui sometimes called the Black Hat or Bagua School is a modern day explanation of feng shui. Make your space welcoming. $35. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. New Year Vision Workshop – 1-3pm. This workshop is designed to motivate the participants to create a concrete vision for their lives and learn the steps they can take to bring it to fruition. $30. Susan DeLorenzo, The Woods Yoga, 1525 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. Register: TheWoodsYoga.com/events. SusanDeLorenzo.com. Prosperity Meditation & Vision Board – 1-4pm. Set your intentions for the new year with a short guided prosperity meditation and a 2.5-hr vision board creation social with light refreshments, all materials provided. $15. Boutique Stellarum, 1251 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-213-5505. BStellarum.com.

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Gong Bath & Drum Healing – 6:30-8pm. Experience sound healing with A. Michelle. The vibrational overtones promote healing, clarity, inspiration and creativity. Bring mat, pillow and blanket. $15. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Integrated Energy Therapy: Basic – 9:30am5pm. Learn and get attuned to Integrated Energy Therapy Basics Level. When you are done with this class you will be able to give yourself and others a basic session. $195; deposit 50% to hold your spot. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com. Reiki 2 Certification with Zandra – 9:30am5pm. Receive additional atttunements, symbols as well as how to perform distant or absentee reiki through space and time, anywhere. You are now considered a practitioner. $150; must register; 50% deposit. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com. Good Vibrations Sound Healing – 4-5:30pm. If you are seeking better health, relaxation, and deeper meditative states, then a Good Vibrations sound healing is for you. $25. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. A Sampling of Kundalini Yoga Methods – 6:308:30pm. Engaging Meditations for Busy Bodies and Distracted Minds. This workshop will provide a sampler of different meditation techniques for those with wandering minds. $25. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 Expressive Arts & Movement Workshop – 6-7:30pm. This group will focus on the use of expressive arts and movement to explore your connection to your authentic self. $25. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6-9pm. This internationally acclaimed course will help deepen our capacity to be more present and work effectively with the stress and challenges in our lives. 8-wk course. $365. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. Exploring Spiritual Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Come explore the wonderful healing energies of Spirit. You can take part in the experience or just sit back and see what you feel. All welcome. Free; donations accepted. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com. The Power of Creativity – 6:30-8:30pm. Live a creative life full of awe. Explore the power of creativity to connect with your creative source, listen to its longing and how to support its full expression. With Katharine Rossi. $25. Fireseed: Center for Transformation, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Basic DNA ThetaHealing Class – 6:30-9:30pm. A 3-day workshop that will teach you ThetaHealing, the energy modality that will change your life. Class continues Sat & Sun from 9am-5:30pm. $450. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose Street, East Providence. Register: 401-480-2626. SpiritualistChurchRI.com. Crystal Singing Bowls Healing Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 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: Center for Transformation, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Book Share – 6:30-7:30pm. Share a book that has felt transformative or meaningful to you and connect with other readers in this engaging group. Cash donation; $10 suggested. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com. Meditation: A New Year’s Resolution – 6:307:30pm. Learn a meditation practice that can help facilitate one’s personal transformation and help inspire to bring peace and tranquility in the year to come. Free. Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Cayce Search for God Study Group – 7-9pm. This group meets bi-weekly to study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations appreciated. Balance Personal Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Drumming Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. Come experience a Shamanic Healing Drum Circle. You will guided in a peaceful meditative drum session which promotes overall healing. Bring rattles or drums if you have. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Introduction to Kriya Yoga – 10:30am-12:30pm. Paramhansa Yogananda introduced kriya yoga to the West in 1920, calling it the “airplane” route to God. Join us for an introduction to this sacred and powerful technique. $20. Ananda Rhode Island, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org. Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join Beverly in a special guided meditation that will incorporated the 12 chakras. Meditation is a great way to quiet the mind, reduce stress, relax and become centered. $10. Bev’s Healing Sanctuary, North Providence. Register: 401-231-8222 or BevReiki@cox.net.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Reiki I Initiation & Certification – 9am-5pm. Embark on your reiki journey with this 1-day retreat focusing on Reiki I initiation and certification. $135. Whispering Path Yoga, at Chiropractic Care & Wellness Center, 1563 Fall River Ave, Rte 6 Ste 3, Seekonk, MA. 508-813-3638. Details: WhisperingPath.Yoga.

Soul Wisdom Tarot comes to Sundance – 12-4pm. Explore your future and empower your life with Soul Wisdom Tarot readings at Sundance Yoga. 30, 45 and 60 min times available. $40-$50-$70. Sundance Yoga Studio, 410 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-398-0786. SoulWisdomTarot.com.

Reiki I Certification Course – 10am-4pm. Learn about reiki history, ethics, hand positions, aura, chakras. Receive a manual, First Degree Usui Reiki attunement and practitioner certificate. 2 student limit. $150. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick. 401-323-7199. LiveItLoveItWellness.com.

RIHHA Meeting – 6:30-9pm. Meeting featuring guest speaker Lillian Poston. This is a very special event you will want to attend. Open to public. Donations accepted. Beyond Basics, 155 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick 02886. 401-885-7600. RIHHA.org.

IET Basic Certification (Level 1) – 11am-7pm. See website for more details. $188. Tracy Calapai, 35 E Avenue, Burrillville. Pre-registration required: TracyCalapai.com.

Qigong Information session – 7-8pm. Learn about qigong’s history, what it is, and how it can help you. Qigong is a great compliment to medical treatments. Also learn a few movements. Free admission. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Crystal Singing Bowls Healing Meditation – 4-5pm. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Cleanse & Renew Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Release what no longer serves you and explore your intentions for the New Year. $20. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com.

Fundraiser for Lucy’s Hearth Women’s shelter – 6-8pm. Partner Yoga,6-7pm; Journey Dance, 7-8pm. Proceeds go to the shelter. Donations gratefully received. The Sacred Center, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 860-965-9995. Sacred-Center.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Crystal Singing Bowls Healing Meditation – 1011am. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 A Night of Insight – 6:30-8:30pm. Join medium Kathy Archambault and learn to tap into your own spiritual energy. A fun way to learn about your innate spiritual gifts. Everyone who comes will get a reading. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Jin Shin Jyutsu: Self-Care Class – 11:30am1pm. Mara Prentice, DC, will teach you Jin Shin Jyutsu, (a Japanese Harmonizing Art) self-care techniques that when used help bring balance, harmony and greater self-awareness. $15. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-787-8877. BelovedAYogaPractice@gmail.com. Create Your Own Vision Board – 6-7:30pm. With Life Coach Susan DeLorenzo. All materials supplied. Bring a picture and clippings that inspire you. $25. Yoga with Brenda, 50 Anne Ln, Pascoag. Register: 401-248-3233 or Facebook.com/ Yogaatthecabin50. SusanDeLorenzo.com. Cleansing & Clearing Yourself/Space – 6:308pm. Unsure how to cleanse yourself or your space? Then this is the class for you. We will go over the basics and practice. It is an interactive class. $25 Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Must register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Ready for Change? Workshop – 6:30-8pm. This workshop will provide an opportunity to explore your relationship with change through discussion, yoga and meditation. $20. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com.

Meditation: A New Year’s Resolution – 2-3pm. Learn a meditation practice that can help facilitate one’s personal transformation and help inspire to bring peace and tranquility in the year to come!. Free. South Kingstown Public Library, 1057 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-789-1555. Introduction to Svaroopa® Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Learn the Magic Four: beginning yoga poses that unravel deep tension. Poses are adapted for each student using props for support. End class with a guided relaxation. $10. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Shamanic Drum Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Drum healing restores balance and bring us into alignment with our true nature through removal of blocks, returning lost power and soul parts. Bring a mat and blanket. With Paul DiSegna and Katharine Rossi. $35. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-787-8877. BelovedAYogaPractice@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

Fourth Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7:30-9pm. Joy and Shawn will immerse you in sound to clear, energize and balance each of your 7 energy centers through the deep vibration and resonance of the gongs and bowls. $25. Dean’s List Academy, 25 Esten Ave, Pawtucket. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Community Reiki: Free Mini-Session – 10:30am-12:30pm. Give reiki a try. Stop in for a 10-15-min session. Call ahead to set up a time. Reiki is a wonderful energy technique to reduce stress, relaxation and more. Free; donations appreciated. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 The 12 Chakra System – 9:30am-4:30pm. The 12-chakra system brings forth the vision of our connection to the entire universe. After a quick review of the 7 chakras, you will begin to focus on the remaining five introduced in the 12 chakra system. $125. Bev’s Healing Sanctuary, North Providence. Register by Jan 14: 401-231-8222 or BevReiki@cox.net. Spiritual Intuitive Development Circle – 10:30am-12:30pm. Have you wanted to develop your mediumship abilities, as well as grow spiritually? This class is for you. Learn about billets, flame cards, psychometry and much more. $25, $100/5. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Reiki II Certification Course – 10am-3pm. Learn reiki II symbols, distance healing, clearing of spaces and crystals. Receive a manual, 2nd Degree Usui Reiki attunement, practitioner certificate. 2 student limit. $250. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick. 401-323-7199. LiveItLoveItWellness.com.

Reiki Level 1 Certification – 11am-7pm. See website for details. Fee includes catered lunch. $200. Tracy Calapai, 35 E Ave, Burrillville. Preregistration required: TracyCalapai.com. Discover your Power Totem – 1-5pm. Urban Shaman, Cris McCullough helps you discover the Compassionate Spirit that wants to protect and guide you on your path. $40. Sundance Yoga Studio, 410 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-398-0786. SoulWisdomTarot.com. Reiki Share – 2-3:30pm. Reiki shares are a way for practitioners to practice on one another and to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Power of Creativity: Dream Talisman – 6:308:30pm. Make a dream talisman as a process of co-creating with spirit to embody the intention and power of your dreams to enhance dream recall, protection, or connect with dreams. With David Barr and Katharine Rossi. $25. Fireseed: Center for Transformation, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 Empath Group – 6-7:30pm. This group will focus on the discovery and development of your empathic self in a welcoming and supportive environment. $20. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com.

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. Teens meet last Sunday of the month. 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. Sundays at Ananda – 10am-12pm. Music, chanting, meditation, uplifting talk, beautiful Festival of Light Ceremony, refreshments, fellowship. Healing Prayer Circle 2nd Sunday monthly. Donation appreciated. Ananda Rhode Island, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org. Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am-12pm. Please join us each Sunday for an inspirational lesson, beautiful music, meditation and fellowship. Unity Healing Service every 1st Sunday of the month. Free. Unity Radiant Light, 155 Douglas Ave, Providence. 401-486-2708. UnityRadiantLight.org.

Cayce Search for God Study Group – 7-9pm. This group meets bi-weekly to study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations appreciated. Balance Personal Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Deep Stretch (for Everyone) – 10:45am-12pm. A fun, laid back stretch class. Develop flexibility, range of motion, alignment, and more. Great for both men and women. Also held Thursdays, 4-5:15pm. With Dr. Wayne Clairborne. $40/5 classes Intro Special. Body Kneads Yoga, 1145 Reservoir Ave, Cranston. 401-632-0878. BodyKneads.Yoga.

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Sunday Celebration Service Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI – 11:30am-12:30pm. Doors open at 11:20am. We are a loving all-inclusive community welcoming people of all faiths, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds from all walks of life. Love offering. Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI, at RI Yoga Center, 99 Fortin Rd, South Kingston. cslsri.com.

Webinar: Autism Spectrum Disorders – 1011am. Holistic Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders; focus on a multi-microbial/multi-system clinical approach and plant-based treatment options. BRMI, Bioregulatory Medicine Institute, 202 Spring St, Marion, MA. 508-748-0816. Register: brmi.online/events.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 IET Intermediate (Level 2) – 11am-7pm. See website for details. Fee includes catered lunch. $222. Tracy Calapai, 35 E Ave, Burrillville. Preregistration required: TracyCalapai.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Integrative Mental Health Conference – Feb 16 & 17. 9am-5pm. This 2-day conference will prepare mental health professionals to advise their patients about integrative methods to enhance mental well-being. $299. DiscoverYou Events, Canonicus Conference Center, Exeter. 401-919-4944. DiscoverYouEvents.com.

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Kundalini Maha Yoga – 1-2:30pm. With Jason Bergman. Yoga with a focus on asana (posture and stretching) pranayama (breathwork) and dhyan (meditation) from an authentic spiritual yoga lineage. $10 suggested minimum donation; give what can. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-464-1634. TheProvidenceInstitute.org. Community Acupuncture – 4-7pm. With Jason Bergman, LAc. Drop-in for a 30-45-min healing treatment for physical, mental and spiritual issues. Pay what can. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-464-1634. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

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Yoga Nidra with Kara – 6-7pm. Experience the many benefits of yoga nidra; conscious deep relaxation. Lay down, rest and be guided to the place between waking n dreaming, rejuvenate for optimal health. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

monday Tai Chi Easy – 6:30-7:30am & 9-10am. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Yoga, Reiki & Salt Therapy – 10-11:30am. Begin with a 45-min yoga practice and then retreat to Saltitude’s Himalayan salt cave for 45 mins of meditation, relaxation, reiki and savasana. $48. Whispering Path Yoga, at Saltitude, 204 Front St, Lincoln. 508-813-3638. Afternoon Ananda Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Welcome our new teacher, David Trauterman. Enjoy a dynamic class of self-discovery through yoga postures, breathing techniques, introspection, relaxation and meditation. $12/drop-in, $8/senior. Ananda Rhode Island, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org. Kripalu Yoga with Susan – 4:15-5:45pm. Enjoy breath work, simple stretches to warm the body and classical yoga poses that tone and strengthen, allowing the body and heart to release and open. Beginners welcome. New students: $50/5, $16/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com. Free Shamanic Guided Meditation – 5:306:30pm. Join Rodney in this Shamanic meditation. You will find this a great way to quiet the mind, relax, and become centered. Free; donations accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com. 7-Week Chakra Series – 7-8:30pm. This series will focus on the 7 major energy centers, or chakras, in the human body and explore how each play a role in the cultivation of overall mind/body wellness. $95. The Holistic Heart, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449. HolisticHeartRI.com. Taoist Qi Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Jason Bergman. Gentle movements and breath work to cultivate qi for health and peace of mind. $10 suggested minimum donation; give what can. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-464-1634. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

tuesday Toes-day Yin Yoga – 2-3:15pm & 5-6:15pm. Stretch for those toes Tuesday. Enjoy restorative yin stretch and rest poses in these 75-min classes. $10/class. Boutique Stellarum, 1251 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-213-5505. BStellarum.com.

Laughter Yoga – 2:45-3:45pm. 1st Sunday. Laughter yoga is fun, easy and really good for you; improves mood, oxygenates the body, releases endorphins. Free; donation appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-464-1634. TheProvidenceInstitute.org. Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. First class $10. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Preregistration necessary: 401-742-8020 or BlissfulMomentYoga.com. Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught while seated, and is fitting for all. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Sisters in Sobriety – 6-7:30pm. Join hands, open hearts, we are here for each other. Maintaining sobriety can be a difficult and lonely journey. Our goal is to enlighten and lift each other up with helpful information and considerate sharing. Free. Cindy Jones, 750 East Ave, 1st Fl, Wing F, Pawtucket. 401-419-4001.

wednesday Meditation with Ann Porto – 8:30-9:30am. Meditation support and practice group. Come learn to tame your mind and reduce stress. Dropin. Donations to Friends of Maiti Nepal to end child sexual slavery. Laughing Elephant Yoga, 4372 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2616. LaughingElephantYoga.com. Gentle Yoga with Reiki – 9:30-10:30am. Come relax your mind, reduce your stress and restore balance to your life. You will feel supported and nourished in this small group class. $15. Whispering Path Yoga, at Chiropractic Care & Wellness Center, 1563 Fall River Ave, Rte 6, Ste 3, Seekonk, MA. 508-813-3638. Must register: WhisperingPath.Yoga. Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 10-11am. Join Rodney in this Shamanic meditation. You will find this a great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Community Acupuncture – 5-8pm. With Jason Bergman, LAc. Drop-in for a 30-45-min healing treatment for physical, mental and spiritual issues. Pay what can. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-464-1634. TheProvidenceInstitute.org. Women’s Wednesday Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Providing a safe space for women to gather together and support one another. This will be a beginner to intermediate class with stretches, flow and balance poses. $5. Boutique Stellarum, 1251 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-213-5505. BStellarum.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. First class $10. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Preregistration necessary: 401-742-8020 or BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Ananta Jyoti Gentle Yoga with Lisa – 3-4pm. Gentle yoga class appropriate for all levels of fitness/experience including beginners. Class also offered Monday, 3pm. $13. Ananta Jyoti Yoga and Reiki, 55 Douglas Pike, Ste 205, USA Karate Studio, Smithfield. 774-987-9007. Register: AnantaJyoti.com.

Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 6:30-7:30pm. Join Rodney in this Shamanic meditation. You will find this a great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Coffee Hour for Veterans (Cana Vets) – 10:30am-12pm. 3rd Thursday. Coffee hour for veterans to share a cup of coffee, a donuts and comradery. Please join us and hear what else we may have to offer. Must be a RI Medical Marijuana patient. Limited seating. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. Register: 401-889-3990. SummitRI.org. Quonny Yoga II – 5:30-7pm. Warm up and get a good night’s sleep after this challenging class. Focus on using the breath to hold longer in hathabased poses. All levels welcome. $15/drop-in. Quonny Yoga, 5662 Post Rd, Rte 1, Charlestown. 401-266-1187. QuonnyYoga.com. Thirsty For Improvement Thursday – 6-8:30pm. 75 min intermediate yoga flow and balances. Afterwards enjoy a Spiritual Social with light healthy refreshments with like-minded people and quench your thirst for improvement. $15. Boutique Stellarum, 1251 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-213-5505. BStellarum.com. Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 6:30-7:30pm. Join Rodney in this Shamanic meditation. You will find this a great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Svaroopa® Yoga with Janice – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a deeply relaxing, slow paced class. Reduce your stress and discover more ease and well-being. Individual attention and propping make this a great class for beginners. New students: $50/5, $21/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

friday Hatha Yoga with Kara – 12-1pm. Hatha yoga class designed for those wanting to practice at lunch. Great for all levels, from those just learning to those who practice yoga. $12. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

saturday Community Tai Chi for East Bay – 9-10am. Every other Saturday. Learn breathing, postures, stretching and healing from a practitioner of Emei and Wudang styles in a relaxed session. Classes include warm-up and discussions on the art of tai chi and Daoist culture. Free. White Monkey Tai-Chi & Qigong, at Bay Spring Community Center, 170 Narragansett St, Barrington. WhiteMonkeyTaiChi@live.com. Family Tai Chi – 9-10am. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Mindful Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. This class will bring in mindfulness through concentration and breathwork while moving through a series of yoga poses. Suitable for all levels. Become aware of mind body. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com. Saturday A.M. Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. Emphasis on mindfulness. Practice yoga postures and flows that will both energize you and bring you to your calm center. We have a peaceful studio and experienced teachers. $12-$13/Flex Pass; $16/ dop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, 2nd Fl of Zen Center, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Svaroopa® Yoga with Suzanne – 9:45-11:15am. Enjoy a deeply relaxing, slow-paced class. Reduce your stress and discover more ease and well-being. Individual attention and propping make this a great class for beginners. New students: $50/5, $21/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com. Kids Glow Yoga 5 + – 11am-12pm. With Ms. Zandra. Great way for kids to exercise and have fun using black lights and glow bracelets. Yoga helps in meditation, strengthening and balancing among others. $15, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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LOVELY, SUNNY SUITE TO SHARE in prime Cranston location. Practice includes holistic MSW’s, body-mind healers. On bus line, handicapped accessible. 2 offices available. Contact Linda at 401-944-3725. OFFICE SPACE at Integrated Medical Weight Loss in East Greenwich, RI. Hundreds of patients seen monthly by MD/Mind-Body Medicine Physician & Nurse Practitioner. Great Location with parking. Beautiful, comfortable space. Flexible Terms. Contact Pam or Jennifer at 401-886-9669. IntegratedMedicalWeightLoss.com

HEAVENLY HUGS

Gladys Ellen, Spiritual Advisor 410 North Broadway, East Providence, RI 401-935-8451 | gladys@heavenly-hugs.com GladysEllen.com Guided by Angels, these non-denominational intuitive sessions are empowering, uplifting, and life changing. Divine Guidance offers insight into life’s challenges and will enhance your spiritual journey. Now is the time to start living your best life. Book Online Anytime.

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CHIROPRACTIC DR. RICHARD PICARD 342 Atwood Avenue Cranston, RI 401-942-6967 DrRichardPicard.com

With 25 years of experience, Dr. Picard has helped thousands of patients recover from various health challenges with chiropractic care. Dr. Picard is unique; he looks at the body from a holistic perspective and focuses on wellness. He provides traditional nutrition and natural medicine to help heal the tissues of the body that are in need of repair. This in combination with chiropractic care creates a dynamic healing response within the body. Don’t deal with your pain and health challenges alone, call someone who cares.

NETWORK SPINAL ANALYSIS

Patricia Hogan-Casey, DC Wholistic Chiropractic Center 215 Cottage St, Pawtucket 401-725-4380 • DrPatOnTheBack.com Dr. Patricia Hogan-Casey, using Network Spinal Analysis, has witnessed profound effects on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels of her patients. The gentle precise touches to the spine initiate the removal of interference to the nervous system’s tension and function—essentially cueing the brain to develop new strategies to experience greater wellbeing. See ad on page 9.

COMMUNICATION CINDY JONES, LMHC

750 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 401-419-4001 CJonesLMHC@aol.com I can help you learn effective communication skills so that your needs are met. I work effectively with a variety of other issues such as anxiety, depression and anger management. Most insurance plans accepted; private pay/sliding scale patients.

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FIRESEED CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION

Katharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street Providence, RI 401-924-0567 • fireseedcenter. com Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access root causes of imbalance and shamanic techniques to connect you to your own power. Depth hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create lasting change. Office and phone sessions available.

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MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST If you love interacting with people and you have an open mind and caring heart, you may be the perfect receptionist for our holistic clinic. Work experience in the field as a medical receptionist and knowledge of Quick Books a plus. Please send your resume and a Two (2)-paragraph statement as to why you would be the perfect candidate. Part time 20-30 hours per week starting at $13 per hour. Please send info to acuwoman@hotmail.com.

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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, reflexology, acupuncture, massage and herbalism. See ad on page 29.

HEALTH FOOD STORE NATURE’S GOODNESS

510 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 401-847-7480 facebook.com/naturesgoodness NaturesGoodnessRI.com Since 1984 we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods including many Gluten Free products, Natural Body Care, Athletic Supplements & Protein Powders, Incense, Smudging Supplies and Candles made with Essential Oils, Natural Pet Care Food & Supplements and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational environment. Open Daily M-F 9:30-6:30, Sat 9:305:30, Sun 11-4. View our web site and Facebook for upcoming events and educational information.

SOUL WISDOM READINGS WITH CHRIS Chris McCullough 204b Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, RI 401-662-6642 crismcholistic@gmail.com SoulWisdomTarot.com

Readings in Person or by phone by appointment. Bring a little magic to your next Home Parties or Fundraiser. Cris is Author of “Holistic Tarot: Soul Wisdom for a New Paradigm”, her integrative approach to reading merges numerology, spiritual astrology and connection with Divine Source to help you solve the problems in your life. Classes in Goddessing, Tarot and Shamanism forming now. Go to SoulWisdomTarot.com or facebook.com/HolisticTarot for the latest news.

HOMEOPATHY VANDANA PITKE

Om Homeopathy, It’s My Health, Cumberland Above All Holistic, Cranston 401-573-3757 • omhomeopathy.com With 12+ yrs experience in classical Homeopathy Vandana Pitke has helped many clients restore and achieve health. Vandana is a certified classical homeopath. She looks at the symptoms from a holistic perspective focusing on mind and body. She also incorporates ayurvedic nutrition and Mudra meditation in her practice, which makes healing faster, better and from within when combined with homeopathy. Go to omhomeopathy.com or join Facebook group My Holistic Health. See ad on page 4.

INTUITIVE TEACHER/COACH TRACY CALAPAI 35 East Ave Harrisville TracyCalapai.com

I am a Psychic, Medium, Spiritual Teacher, Certified Intuitive Life and Business Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Integrated Energy Master Teacher, Magnified Healing Master Teacher, Certified Angel Card Reader, Tarot Reader, Star Rites Teacher, Munay - Ki Teacher, High Priestess, Ordained Minister, Author and Yoga Teacher in Training. I am very passionate about my teachings and services and am known to take it to the next level. See ad on page 37.

LIFE COACH HYPNOSIS TRAINING GREATER RHODE ISLAND HYPNOSIS TRAINING

John Koenig, Certified Instructor 401-374-1890 John.Koenig.Hypnotist@live.com GreaterRhodeIslandHypnosisTraining.com Help people change and earn income as a Certified Hypnotist. 100 Hour National Guild of Hypnotists Certifications Course next class starts February 2019, get on the waiting list today. $400, early enrollment discount. Call today to see if this is the right course for you.

JACKIE VAN DUSEN, CCH

Acorn Cottage Wakefield 401-284-0363 Empowermentace.com

I love Hypnosis and I love helping others gain control of thing that disturb them, emotionally, mentally or physically. Let’s get to work helping you! Contact me today to discuss hypnosis and your concerns.

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.

LIFE DESIGN COACHING WITH SUSAN DE LORENZO 508-736-8844 Susan@SusanDeLorenzo.com SusanDeLorenzo.com

Susan De Lorenzo is an inspirational speaker and life coach who helps clients leverage adversity to create a life they’d love. Author of the upcoming book, Thank You, Cancer and co-host of Life Design Radio with Susan De Lorenzo, please find details and invitations to work with Susan on her website. See ad on page 17.

MEDITATION & CONSULTATION ANN M. PORTO, PSYD, MS, QTTP Blue Dragonfly Wellness Center 6828 Post Rd North Kingston, RI 02852 401-529-2020. BlueDragonflyRI.com SacredSoulJourns.com

Dr Porto, a retired clinical psychologist, artist, teacher, budding spiritual medium, energy medicine and sound healing practitioner has studied and practiced meditation since the late 1970’s. Join her meditation group to learn concentration and insight mediation and deepen your practice. Call for more information.

MEDIUMSHIP JUNE EDWARD

Teacher/Psychic Medium Somerset Mass 508-259-1231 Juneedward.com

MEDIUM AND INTUITIVE PSYCHIC READER

Lisa Ashton, R.N. Readings in person or by phone 204b Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, RI 401-500-1908 LisaAshtonMedium.com NorthernLights.one I specialize in mediumship readings, and connect to your loved ones, family and friends, that have passed. It brings such a sense of closure and peace to know they are safe and they are around you. You have the opportunity to speak to them as well. Meet your own guardian angels and speak to them about your career path, life, love, and future. I also do house harmonizations. Phone reading or in person.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTR THE HOLISTIC HEART

659 Sandy Ln, Warwick RI 401-441-8449 HolisticHeartRI.com A whole-person approach to mental and emotional wellness through a unique combination of Holistic Counseling, Yoga, and Meditation to support mind, body, and spirit.

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

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 ProvidenceWholistic.com Holistic family health care providing diet, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, herbal & homeopathic medicines toward optimizing health and wellness naturally - for all. Naturopathic doctor - Certified Classical Homeopath - Bowen practitioner. See ad on page 27.

DR. M FEIBELMAN, ND

Leaves of Change Natural Medicine at Sage Healing Collaborative 201 Waterman Street East Providence, RI 02914 508-343-0580 LeavesOfChangeMedicine.com

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.

Angel card, Destiny Card, Akashic record readings, energy healing. Connect to loved ones on the other side. I specialize in career and relationship issues, twin flames, clearing past lives, home clearing, working with Angels, Home parties and phone readings available.

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NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING 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 27.

PERIODONTICS PERIODONTICS INC

Scott Fertik DDS John Broderick DMD, MS 167 Gano St Providence, RI PeriodonticsRI.com periodonticsri@cox.net Integrative periodontal care by a compassionate dental team lead by Scott Fertik DDS and John Broderick DMD. The oldest periodontal practice in Rhode Island continues to deliver excellence in implant dentistry and all of your gums’ surgical needs.

PET PSYCHIC BEWITCHED OF SCITUATE 180 183 Danielson Pike Scituate RI 401-300-9109 BewitchedofScituate.com

I’m a psychic medium, pet psychic medium, Reiki Master Teacher, witch and an artist. I use many different healing modalities that I have learned to help people and animals heal. My shop called, Bewitched of Scituate, brings my Salem, MA roots to this beautiful town of Scituate, RI. Come by or call for appointments. Blessed Be.

EARTHWAY STUDIO

Marg Tudino, Reiki Master/ Teacher of the Usui/Tibetan Linage Scituate, RI 401-822-3153 Earth-way-studio.com Marg is a Reiki Master/Teacher sharing the many healing benefits of Reiki since 1998. Whether in a Reiki class or a private session, she creates a loving, nurturing environment for the balancing and healing of body, mind and spirit.

ROCK STAR REIKI

Michele Barchi, Reiki Master/Teacher/ Intuitive Crystal Healer East Providence/Riverside, RI RockStarReiki.com 401-314-0680

BEV’S HEALING SANCTUARY

Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher Usui Reiki Master Teacher North Providence, RI 401-231-8222 • bevreiki@cox.net With 19+ years’ experience Beverly has helped many clients and instructed many students. She offers classes in Reiki Level I through Master Level Certifications and Spiraling. Private sessions in reiki, chakra balancing, distance healing, animal reiki and theta healing. See calendar of events for classes.

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GONGS OF JOY

Joy Quinn Blum 401-258-3952 Joy@GongsOfJoy.com GongsOfJoy.com Sound therapy creates vibrational overtones to help relieve stress, pain, fatigue, fears or phobias, and promote an overall state of peace and deep relaxation. Gongmaster Joy plays gongs at yoga studios, healing centers and other venues. She also offers private gong healing sessions, sound workshops and more. Contact to find out how sacred sound therapy can help you overcome physical challenges and emotional stress.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT

Reiki is a relaxing technique 173 Waterman St, that reduces stress, helps Providence, RI 02906 manage pain, and promotes 401-808-0837 healing. Make your apcatmoskow.massagetherapy. pointment today and leave com feeling like a Rock Star? Over 10,000+ hours of restorative muscular therapy. FREE crystal healing included. Animal Reiki heal“Best of Boston.” Feel better, live happier – Enjoy ing, Reiki / Crystal healing Classes, Angelic Healpain relief, rehab/chronic issues, easier range of moing sessions, Discounts available. tion, 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. WHISPERING PATH YOGA & REIKI Tami Killam Yoga Instructor / Reiki Master 508-813-3638 PAUL SILVIA, Seekonk Office Hours LMT,CFT,COTA/L whisperingpathyoga@gmail.com 6 Wilkins Dr, Suite 203 WhisperingPath.yoga Plainville, MA 02762 508-298-4378 Make your self-care and wellness psilviamuscletherapy.com a priority by scheduling a Reiki Energy Session or One on One I have over 30 years experience as a National Yoga Coaching to relax, restore & Board Certified Massage Therapist. I am also a nourish yourself. Come to a certified personal trainer and licensed as an OcGroup Yoga Class or Workshop cupational Therapy Assistant. As a Third Degree to discover how Reiki & Yoga Reiki Master I will tailor your therapy by combincan touch your life and meet your ing medical and Holistic modalities. wellness needs.

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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.

WEIGHT LOSS INTEGRATED MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS 401-886-9669 1050 Main St #18 East Greenwich RI 02818

We are a weight & wellness practice combining lifestyle medicine (nutrition, physical activity), mind-body medicine, including stress eating and food addiction. Optional prescriptions and Ideal Protein Method. See ad on page 17.

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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 4.

YOGA

714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI 401-524-4766 AnandaRhodeIsland.org

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

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Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com

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