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Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after.

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People have even used copper on used within 3 hours In hundreds cold sores and say it can completely after the first sign. of studies, EPA prevent outbreaks.

Even up to 2 New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university The handle is days, if they still researchers have confirmed that viruses curved and finely get the cold it is milder than usual and and bacteria die almost instantly when textured to improve they feel better. touched by copper. contact. It kills germs Users wrote things like, “It stopped That’s why ancient Greeks and picked up on fingers my cold right away,” and “Is it Egyptians used copper to purify water and hands to protect supposed to work that fast?” and heal wounds. They didn’t know you and your family.

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | Rhode Island | March 2020 Issue

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MEATLESS MAKEOVER A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

CBD’s POTENTIAL to Improve Muscle Recovery After Exercise

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COLD-BUSTERS

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Natural Remedies for Kids

CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

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GOODNESS GROWS in Providence Public Schools

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COMPOSTING GROWS in Rhode Island

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THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

publisher’s letter This month, we’ve got lots of exciting news for readers starting with the most obvious change, our new Natural Awakenings layout design. We’ve freshened up our style a bit and hope that you are as thrilled with the results as we are. We would love any feedback on your reading experience.

We’re equally excited to share that the new hyper-local website platform for RINaturalAwakenings.com is officially up and running. You have likely noticed we have been slowly adopting the new website over the past couple of months. One of our favorite features is the online calendar.

Calendar listings are now available in print, as always, and online there is room for more words and pictures to showcase your event! We loved Maureen Cary, Publisher the older calendar entry tool on the old website but we just had to share the capabilities of the new system allowing you to enter the in-print version and the online version for a much wider audience with bells and whistles. As always, we are proud to be able to offer this capability free for our advertisers and the benefit of the readers

To go right along with our new Plant Based Medicine section, writer April Thompson shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet.” A growing number of Americans are moving away from meat and more toward plant-based foods, a development that comes with the promise of glowing health and expanding culinary horizons.

Julie Marshall reveals the healing powers of a popular hemp-based oil in “CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health” and Rhode Island’s own Dr. Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald explain the benefits of CBD as part of an exercise training regimen to allow better muscle healing and strength. It can be quite confusing with all the different types and delivery methods of CBD and often hear folks with concerns that they will get “high” from it, which is not true at all. These are a few of the reasons we started the Plant Medicine section. Each month there is information and resources to guide you on your journey into the garden.

But that’s not all there is to say about how hemp, a crop that was illegal in U.S. soil for about 50 years. Common sense has prevailed and hemp is now reaching for the sun as this no-buzz cousin to marijuana fuels high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers for its use in a host of fiber-based products and its potential to combat climate change. Don’t miss Julie Peterson’s enlightening article, “Hemp Gets Hot: Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet.”

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Classes for the Holistic Treatment of Anxiety

Susan Lataille, Rhys Thomas, Roland Comtois

Healthy Living Expo Promotes Conscious Living Make plans to attend the Healthy Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 22, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Warwick.

The expo’s mission is to promote awareness for healthy and conscious living by creating a nexus between the community and industry professionals, offering positive wellbeing for the mind, pure and clean solutions for the body, as well as sustainable alternatives for the environment.

Featured speakers include Rhys Thomas and Susan Lataille, whose presentations on healing and grief will be included in the expo admission to the first 100 visitors.

Thomas is a visionary author, speaker, trainer and coach in the personal growth and energy medicine field. Learn to hear your soul’s calling through the playing of Rhys’ chakra-toned crystal bowls that vibrationally match each chakra and amplify their voices. Lataille will shed a light on grief as she shares her views, thoughts and experience and offers a new way to look at the process. The audience will leave with a sense of hope, awareness and peace.

Also featured is Roland Comtois, a compelling and inspirational speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his uncanny ability to connect with the spiritual realm. Comtois shares how the audience can access their own intuitive abilities and be open to communications with those who have crossed over. His presentation is limited to 125 guests and costs $25.

Cost: Tickets are $7 in advance; $12 at the door. Location: 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. For more information, visit RIExpo.eventbrite.com. See ad on inside back cover.

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Discover the power of using the breath to calm an overactive nervous system with classes at heal (v.) studio, in East Providence. Classes at the heal (v.) studio were developed to provide a complete holistic healing experience for individuals suffering from anxiety by combining the most effective treatments in the field of psychology with time-honored alternative healing practices. Each 90-minute class will integrate meditation, breath work, mindfulness exercises and yoga practice with traditional psychotherapy techniques. The next eight-week session begins March 29.

“It is a common misconception that anxiety is ‘all in your head’, but your body is just as involved,” explains Sarah R. Memoli, licensed mental health counselor, registered yoga teacher and certified clinical trauma professional. “An inextricable mind-body connection occurs as anxious thoughts activate biochemical/physical reactions (fight-or-flight response) which then further exacerbates psychological distress and worry. Holistic treatment addresses this entire cycle.”

Participants will learn to recognize triggers that create anxiety spirals and release thought patterns that don’t serve them. Classes include a grounding warm-up of stretching and meditation followed by breathwork exercises/pranayama. A 20-minute discussion of therapeutic psychological techniques and classwork is followed by 30 minutes of yoga. Each class closes with a 10-minute meditation and savasana (rest and release). At-home work is given between classes.

Participation allows for the opportunity to unblock and release chronic physical holding of stress and anxiety in the body, gain control over intrusive thoughts and panic attacks, and reprogram negative thoughts that maintain the anxious response. Memoli invites people to “shift from being stuck in your mind to feeling present in the moment and in your body. Realize that it is entirely possible to be a healthier, happier and calmer version of yourself.”

Cost: $25 per class/$195 for eight-week series. Location: 1019 Waterman Ave., East Providence. For more information or to register for classes, visit HolisticTherapyRI.com. See ad on page 11.

Distance Readings Expand Northern Lights Holistic Center’s Reach Northern Lights Holistic Center, in Portsmouth, is expanding out into communities in Eastern Massachusetts and all of Rhode Island with telephone readings and healings. Many of the center’s readers and healers are trained to do telephone sessions with the utmost success and accuracy.

Northern Lights will remain a fullservice walk-in or by appointment brick and mortar center for those that prefer to meet face-to-face with practitioners. Schedule a reiki treatment to help with sleep, pain or anxiety, work with a shaman, or enjoy an integrated energy healing session.

Past life regression is offered and a certified hypnotherapist is available for appointments as well.

The center is currently expanding its practitioner base and welcome those with gifts of their own, even if clearly unidentified to speak with them.

They are hoping to bring a massage therapist, reflexologist, nutritionist and other healers and readers on board.

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Providence Tickets on Sale for Psychic Medium John Edward John Edward, one of the world’s most foremost psychic mediums and the author of eight critically-acclaimed New York Times bestsellers, will bring his fresh, honest and thought-provoking attitude to Providence from 1 to 3 p.m., April 25, at the Providence Marriott Downtown.

Doors open at noon.

As a medium, author and lecturer, he has over the last three decades helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those that have crossed over to the other side. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, Edward’s down-to-earth approach has earned him a vast loyal following.

In 2000, he pioneered the psychic phenomena genre with the television program “Crossing Over with John Edward” on the Syfy network. It was the first television show John Edward syndicated worldwide devoted to psychic mediumship. He followed up this success with another television program, “John Edward Cross Country”, which debuted on the WE network.

Cost: $100-$175. Location: 1 Orms St., Providence. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit JohnEdward.net and Etix.com. See ad on page 3.

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Distributors Wanted for Locally-Owned CBD Business Premium CBD RI, a locally-owned small business offering a unique array of organic CBD products, is searching for new distributors and offering business opportunities to anyone interested. The company is extremely selective in the variety of its products, and the authenticity and effectiveness of its CBD is the main concern.

The most popular products are 24-hour transdermal squares that offer a saturation of the CBD, capturing all of the CBD as opposed to an oral ingestion where the body can only retain about 7 percent of the CBD. These full-spectrum, hempderived squares are a mixture of white willow bark, cat’s claw and CoQ10. The delivery method of these transdermal squares is the key to this unique product.

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Conscious Technologies’ solution is not to shield or block the signal but rather to change the signal. Not all EMF is bad. Our hearts give off EMF and things in nature give off EMF, too. The difference is, man-made EMF from our cellular devices give off a left-handed torsion or information field, and things in nature and our hearts give off a right-handed torsion or information field.

When the Cell Phone Harmonizer by Conscious Technologies is placed on a phone, the spin field of the phone’s EMF is changed from a left-handed torsion to a right-handed torsion field, thus creating a coherent and harmonious signal that is in greater harmony with our body.

Conscious Technologies also sells laptop and tablet trays that do the same thing for people’s laptops and tablets.

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Recharge in Costa Rica Take a trip to Costa Rica with Blue Dragonfly Wellness to nurture the mind, body and spirit from May 17 to 23, and enjoy such activities as yoga, meditation, tai chi, qi gong and Chakradance, while also spending time at the beach and experiencing the healing power of nature.

Featured activities include a private, one-hour session of reiki or acupuncture with Costa Rica’s shaman, Dr. Ruth; walking the largest labyrinth in the world, the only one with two centers, while enjoying a three-course meal by a private chef and a drum circle at the vortex; a tour of the chocolate factory along with a cacao ceremony; and a week-ending celebration sailing the waters while enjoying the sunset view.

Cost: $1900 without airfare, double occupancy. Includes classes, excursions, breakfast and some meals, including welcome dinner. To register or for more information, call 401-741-5055 or email DancingWindsOfColor@gmail.com. See ad on page 7.

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition.

In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention. Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the nonsupplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, full-body UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the lowD group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group. Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure.

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel. On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane.

Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

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In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

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The Full Moon on March 9, 2020 will occur in sidereal Leo in the lunar star of Uttara Phalguni symbolized by a hammock, representing kindness, patronage, bringing community together and helping those in need. This full moon ends Mercury’s journey retrograde. As Mercury stations direct on March 9, things will start to pick up speed. The moon will shine on our next steps forward and Mercury will be the wind beneath our wings. It will bring intense revelations in media, followed by swift repercussions.

There’s never a dull moment when the full moon in Leo shines on Mercury as it stations direct in sidereal Aquarius on the same day. The zodiac sign of Leo can represent leaders, presidents, government and authority. The light of this full moon may shine on the hidden agendas of leaders of countries, state officials, as well as authorities in our work place.

Leo is a fixed fire sign, giving rise to stubbornness and ego, but can also ignite enthusiasm, adventure and passion.

Events that unfold during this time may inspire community to come together in the spirit of unity. If there was something you were wondering about personally or globally or were seeking answers to a conundrum, the time is ripe for solutions to arise now. May the Divine Mother (Moon), shine her light on the dark corners of our world and bring peace to our hearts and minds collectively and personally.

Pisces the lunar star of Uttarabhadrapada, represented by a funeral cot (bed) and symbolic of the renunciation of worldly possessions. This is a time to realize our true essence is stardust and spirit, and we are merely borrowing a physical body in this lifetime to learn more about love and who we truly are. With this awareness, it’s a great time to start a new philanthropic project, job or pioneer something you’ve always dreamed of. If you are not sure what new thing to do, then simply become and embody the change you wish to see in the world.

Pisces is watery, dreamy and expansive, inspiring us to reach our fullest potential individually and globally. Dreams can come true. The moon will be at the same degree as the proverbial serpent in the sky we call the Nodes, specifically Rahu (head) and Ketu (tail). When the Nodes are at the same degree of any planet or star, this can give rise to massive transformation and purification in our lives and in the world. Why not immerse yourself in a green juice, one-day cleanse, try a vegan diet for one week and head to the local yoga studio or gym to take advantage of all the newness that surrounds us? Spring is a great time to remove winter toxins from our body with a therapeutic warm oil massage, then make an appointment for professional colon hydrotherapy and make space in your body for new beginnings. Remember, we are all in this together and all is well in the universe.

The difference between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal zodiac is about 23 degrees. Both systems have value.

Sidereal astrologers believe the qualities of the signs are not related to the seasons, but rather to the specific portions of the ecliptic as measured against the fixed lunar stars.

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CBD’s Potential to Improve

Muscle Recovery After Exercise

by Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald

CBD can be part of an exerciser’s training/exercise regimen to improve muscle inflammation recovery, allowing better muscle healing and strength.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound from the cannabis plant that has achieved great interest for many medical issues. CBD oil can help to relieve health problems such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, seizures and insomnia.

While those seem like potentially huge breakthroughs, CBD is also said to help with smaller stuff, like helping exercisers recover faster from workouts due to its anti-inflammatory properties and aid to improve sleep habits for muscle recovery.

After vigorous activity or exercise, delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is provoked. DOMS is referred by exercise physiologists as a normal gradual increase of discomfort that occurs between 24 and 48 hours after activity. Any workout, especially a vigorous one, causes microscopic damage to the body’s muscles and tissues. It is this inflammation that triggers the body’s repair processes, allowing tissues to grow back stronger and healthier. However, too much inflammation left unchecked can contribute to excessive muscle damage and poor workout results.

As the tearing of the muscles continues, this results with swelling which leads to muscle fatigue. Inflammation is experienced when muscles are damaged. Damaged muscles are difficult to heal until inflammation is improved. Inflammation is also a hallmark of exercise injuries including strains and sprains.

While studies currently debate exactly when exercisers should try to curb inflammation and when they should allow the body to recover on its own, it is suggested that CBD is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. The anti-inflammatory mechanism was demonstrated in a recent review published in Frontiers in Neurology that concluded CBD is an effective way of improving pain and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis since it reduces inflammation.

Interestingly, CBD can be utilized for athletes to prevent fatigue after workouts as an anti-inflammatory and a muscle recovery supplement. Medicating with ibuprofen is common for recuperation, however there are potential severe risks associated with regular NSAID use. Side effects from NSAIDs include stomach pain/heartburn, gastric ulcers, increased tendency to bleed, leg swelling, elevated blood pressure and kidney problems. It may be advisable for people to use a more powerful, less toxic, natural supplement like CBD oil. It is new to our modern culture and further studies on its potency and effects would reinforce its beneficial effects. …continued on page 18 16

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While medical recommendations to improve training recovery include proper diet and adequate sleep with rest days during exercise, another additional option to reduce fatigue after intense training is the use of CBD oil therapy. CBD oil is a naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis sativa that does not induce psychoactive effects, unlike THC, which is the most common misconception and general stigma of any hemp product.

The main function of CBD is the improvement of inflammation demonstrated by the improvement of muscle spasms and pain as well as other medical inflammatory issues. CBD, therefore, can be part of an exerciser’s training/exercise regimen to improve muscle inflammation recovery, allowing better muscle healing and strength.

CBD also helps improve sleep, which is the best time for muscle recovery. Reaching the REM cycle of sleep is crucial to a successful post-workout routine, as it is the sleep stage that provides optimal conditions for muscle building and repair. Also, with better sleep patterns, the body will produce adequate melatonin, a human growth hormone that facilitates muscle healing. Therefore, CBD oil can be utilized as a postworkout supplement to improve muscle recovery and repair due to the mechanism of improved sleep habits.

Most people use protein and nutritional supplements as post-workout meals to restore the lost energy to improve muscle recovery. However, CBD oil has better potential to improve muscle recovery and reduction of fatigue after intense exercise, especially with little to no adverse CBD effect. The reduction of inflammation and improvement of sleep patterns are the principal mechanisms for improved recovery after vigorous exercise.

Beyond CBD oils and tinctures, CBD is also sold in other varieties of intake methods such as infused balms, lotions, capsules and edibles. CBD can be utilized either as oral or topical use for relief of muscle soreness. Even professional athletes can use CBD, as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed it from its prohibited substance list in 2018.

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CBD’s New Frontier Help for Mental Health

by Julie Marshall

It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them. ~Peter Bongiorno

The use of CBD in tinctures, capsules and lotions has grown exponentially, along with the science to prove its efficacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications.

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When Kaye Herbert’s husband brought home a free sample of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Having heard about its calming effects, she gave CBD to her three sons, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made home-schooling difficult due to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I didn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the severity of meltdowns.”

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However, as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity, dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf.

Consumers must become well informed, especially when replacing medications for serious disorders, experts say. But for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD is largely heralded as a safe and natural choice by providers well-versed in CBD, such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

“It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them,” he says.

THE FEEL-GOOD MOLECULE CBD, a compound extracted from the hemp plant, is appealing because it can raise the level of cannabinoids— feel-good molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says.

While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams.

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports.

CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, research-

ers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.”

This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label.

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says.

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The Roots of Good Health Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

by April Thompson

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Whether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap.

Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.”

While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

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be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION MADE EASY While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-inOne Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, PlantBased Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones.

“Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope.

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GETTING SOCIAL Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts.

“Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plantbased eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like 24

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cheese and sour cream or vegan-friendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat whatever they want,” says Webb.

“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

PLANT PREP MADE EASY Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can

reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins.

One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

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MEATLESS MAKEOVER A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

by April Thompson

Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated. ~Ben Pook When contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods.

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“Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillenBeelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.”

The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food

Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron.

Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted

walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory. “I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

Connect with Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington An absolute showstopper and the perfect dish to make for friends on a Sunday afternoon alongside some tasty, roasted vegetables.

Yields: 4 servings 8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later.

Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ tea-

spoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

Turn the baked mushrooms upsidedown to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry. Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides.

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Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together. Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

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COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

by Ronica O’Hara

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1HYDRATION TO FLUSH OUT GERMS:

“If your child doesn’t like drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. A child can also drink coconut water or suck on frozen berries or popsicles.

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HONEY FOR SLEEPLESSNESS AND COUGHS:

Honey can kill both viruses and bacteria, and in a Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

3CHEST RUB TO EASE CONGESTION:

A chest rub can help clear a child’s congestion, but choose natural ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers. Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

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March brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery, and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

The AAP suggests some natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies:

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ESSENTIAL OILS TO FIGHT INFECTION:

A combination of five essential oils—clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves—has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan. “Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of their neck, on their chest and on the soles of their feet.”

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SALTWATER GARGLE FOR A SORE THROAT:

As soon as anyone in her family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela WalkerCraft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida.

“Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

OR UMCKA TO EASE SYMPTOMS: 6ELDERBERRY

A recent meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medicine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms.

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ZINC SULFATE TO SHORTEN A COLD:

If taken within the first 24 hours of symptoms, zinc sulfate tablets or syrup can reduce colds by a day or more, studies suggest.

8WARMING SOCKS TO BOOST IMMUNITY:

This odd-sounding strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek. Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water. Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight. In the morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry.

“Remember, the best remedies for cold and flu are rest and time,” says Tynan. In the meantime, though, steps like these “can help you kick it much faster and reduce some symptoms while you’re doing so.”

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Goodness Grows in Providence Public Schools

by Wendy Fachon Special education students at three Providence public schools are learning

how to grow organic food inside the classroom with a new terraponics system. Terraponics apply the same scientific principles as outdoor gardening, while delivering the benefits of year-round farming, because the process takes place indoors. This health education initiative was formed through a partnership between the Providence District Wellness Committee, Sodexo, the district’s food service company, and EvanLEE Organics, an indoor grow system company that promotes healthy plantbased eating, sustainability and self-reliance.

Sodexo purchased one classroom unit for each of three middle schools, with autistic and special education student populations specifically in mind. School District Wellness Coordinator, Solight Sou, explains, “Our wellness policy strives to promote inclusion and celebrate the diversity of all our students and families, and these carts combine

Student prepares terraponics tray for seed planting accessible nutrition education with hands-on learning aligned to the state’s science standards.”

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more receptiveness to trying salads at lunch.

Students at Nathan Bishop Middle School had fun creatively combining fresh lettuce from their first harvest with corn chips, chili and other lunch plate ingredients.

The system is simple. Students work together to plant and manage mini-farm fields in trays. They do the seeding and watering, and they keep watch as their plants sprout and grow under a specialized lighting system that delivers the ideal spectrum and quantity of light every day. After three weeks, the lettuce is ready to harvest. The students learn how to carefully clip the leaves from the plants, and they fill big salad bowls. Then, they place the trays back onto the rack system, so the same plants can continue to grow more leaves that will be ready to harvest in another seven days. Students learn a lot of exciting things about indoor terraponics, such as its environmental sustainability and its ability to produce commercially viable yields. One grow rack can produce 10 to 20 pounds of produce per month depending on what vegetables are grown and which type of unit is used.

Students can grow leafy greens, rootbearing vegetables and herbs of all varieties.

Working with the soil and a variety of plants, these special students receive a nurturing experience that is healing on a social-emotional level. Some students benefit from the sensory activities, while others build self-confidence.

EvanLEE Organics is the New England distributor for the 24:45 Organics patented technology of growing organic produce indoors.

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Composting Grows in Rhode Island

by Wendy Fachon

When it comes to diverting compostable waste away from the state’s landfill, residents and businesses can do their part by working in partnership with community gardens and local composting services to close the loop. Included among the solutions to the composting problem are backyard composting, residential food scrap drop-off and pick-up programs and large-scale businesses that collect and convert kitchen and yard waste into high quality compost to sell locally for farming and gardening needs.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING This practice requires the combination of brown (carbon-rich) waste and green (nitrogen) waste, generally in a 5:1 proportion, to produce a rich, well-balanced soil. Brown waste includes dead leaves, twigs, shredded cardboard, straw and woodchips. Green waste includes vegetable and fruit peels, cores, scraps, spoiled vegetable and fruit, eggshells, weeds, grass clippings and yard trimmings. Online charts provide C:N ratios for each type of input. While woodchips have a C:N ratio of 500:1, food waste has an average ratio of 15:1. Water and airflow, added during the process of turning the contents, help speed the process along, and there are many different systems for doing this.

The ideal ratio for a fully composted product is 30:1. With time and experience, backyard composters will come to know the proper blend through sight, touch and especially smell. A foul odor is absent from a proper mix.

Residents that lack the time, space or interest in backyard composting have other options. People living in Providence can drop off food waste at composting depots, including Whole Foods Market, Urban Greens Food Co-op, Earth Appliance Organics, in Smith Hill, and Fox Point Community Garden. Residents and businesses can also subscribe to food waste collection services.

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work Rhode Island. Youth Green Team members ride bikes to pick up food scraps from subscribers and carry them to Groundwork’s Ring Street Community Garden on Federal Hill, where the scraps are composted, or to Urban Greens Food Co-op. The number of subscribers has grown from 16 in 2018 to 140 today, and it composts 1,500 pounds per week. Since the program is designed for affordability, its services are provided on a sliding scale.

Having recently received a Department of Environmental Management brownfield cleanup grant, Groundwork is planning to develop an even larger composting operation on a vacant lot on Fuller Street, in Providence, with the intended goal of processing 7 to 11 tons of food scraps per week. Individuals and businesses can support Groundwork’s efforts by donating funding for the project and subscribing to the pick-up service.

RHODESIDE REVIVAL When three URI seniors decided to create a compost club in 2013 to reduce the amount of food waste produced in the school’s dining halls, the curbside composting program known as Rhodeside Revival was created. Five years later, two of the three colleagues, Conor MacManus and Miguel Costa, re-established the idea on a bigger scale, and they now service residential, commercial and institutional customers in more than a dozen Rhode Island communities. A team picks up food scraps by truck and leaves a clean bucket on both a weekly and bi-weekly basis.

These food scraps are revived into high-quality compost at Earth Care Farm, which makes its way to home gardens, schools, farms and parks.

HEALTHY SOILS, HEALTHY SEAS RHODE ISLAND This multi-year composting project is funded by 11th Hour Racing that aims to inspire long-lasting environmentally responsible behavior by tackling ocean pollution at its root: on land. This project brings together composting efforts across the state in partnership with

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by Wendy Fachon n According to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), roughly 32 percent of the state’s municipal solid waste is residential food waste. n A head of lettuce takes 25 years to decompose in a landfill, where it decomposes without oxygen, creating methane, a gas 23 percent stronger than the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. n Integrated recycling and composting efforts could extend Rhode Island landfill’s remaining lifetime from 2034 to 2049. n Food waste is a valuable asset that can be used to improve both climate conditions and the quality of soil for farming, gardening and landscaping. n Buying locally-produced compost eliminates climate effects from emissions and fuel consumption associated with long distance trucking of national brand-name products.

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The three partners serve as the boots-on-the-ground team that manage all commercial and residential food scrap collection with an initial focus on Aquidneck Island. “We have seen substantial growth in program participants over the past year as more and more consumers begin to understand that they can make a difference by separating and repurposing their kitchen scraps,” says Bevan Linsley, ACT’s executive director.

THE COMPOST PLANT Closing the loop in the food system to help grow more local food, the Compost Plant, in Providence, collects food waste from restaurants and other commercial entities and processes it into Rhody Gold™ Original Gold Farm Fresh Compost—an all-natural premium compost made without synthetic fertilizers. This compost is made from a diverse blend of local materials, including food scraps and coffee grounds, mixed animal manures, leaves, sawdust, woodchips and shavings, and by-product from the fishing industry and mushroom

farms. Landscapers, farmers and gardeners can order bulk deliveries or purchase bags of compost and soil products from select Ace Hardware and other local retailers.

EARTH CARE FARM Rhode Island’s oldest operating composter, Earth Care Farm, in Charlestown, was established by Michael Merner in 1977 and is now owned and managed by his daughter Jayne Merner Senecal. Merner is quick to say, “Soil is the foundation of our health and well-being.” His daughter adds, “Many composts are produced only from grass, leaves, brush or even sewage sludge and may contain herbicides and heavy metals. We routinely test our compost to ensure safety and quality.”

Creating compost is both a science and a craft. Earth Care Farm uses a carbon-rich bulking base of leaf and wood chips, received from local landscapers and towns. Then it incorporates nutrient-rich food scraps, seaweed, fish gurry, shellfish, coffee grinds, spent tea leaves and animal manures.

All ingredients are mixed and turned in an aerobically managed compost process over a period of 18 months. One of the resulting products is its Home Compost Inoculent which increases the diversity of beneficial microorganisms. Bagged and bulk-screened compost, raised-bed mix and potting soil can be picked up at the farm during weekday business hours or purchased at one of 25 regional garden centers during the weekend. The farm can also arrange bulk delivery.

In addition to managing Earth Care Farm, Senecal runs another business, Golden Root Gardening, a creative garden design, installation and maintenance company. She also offers monthly, hands-on series of gardening classes, which begin with instruction in home composting, soil preparation and bed making. Senecal will be the opening speaker at Rhode Island’s Composting Conference, taking place March 12, at Rhode Island College.

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COMPOST CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW The 2020 Rhode Island Compost Conference and Trade Show will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 12, in the Donovan Dining Center, at Rhode Island College. The conference is sponsored by the Environment Council of Rhode Island and the RIC Office of Sustainability, and features speakers from the developing composting industry in Rhode Island and from around the country. Registration includes lunch.

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Hemp Gets Hot

Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

by Julie Peterson

Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years. ~Erica Stark

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Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. ~Dustin Enge A crop that was illegal in U.S. soil for more than half a century is now reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC cousin to marijuana, has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers. By 2019, America had become the world’s third-largest producer, behind Canada and China, where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 years.

“It’s the fastest-growing ag industry that we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold.

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to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine.

Hemp does this with a massive root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion.

Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By comparison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the world’s pesticides.

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All parts of the hemp plant are useful in multiple ways, and hemp has applications in textiles, construction, bioremediation, technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking or in body care products.

The stems undergo decortication to separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the short inner fibers (hurd). Hemp hurd makes extremely durable hempcrete for construction, absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or pellets for heating stoves. An exponential rise in the use of hemp is expected because it can replace products made from paper, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels.

“Hemp fiber is going to dominate the market once we get to the full manufacturing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive director of the National Hemp Association, in Washington, D.C.

The first introductions consumers can expect include hemp paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradable hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups. Construction materials and other products are expected to quickly follow.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY The Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical University of Lodz, Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper from wood to making it from hemp. Among the findings: hemp takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur.

Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark.

Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We have

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Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t usually have return value, hemp provides additional revenue streams. But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, education, processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be available soon. Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” says Stark.

The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers.

Neither are warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up and combusts.

Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six acres of hemp.

“I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torching the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres when he knows it will sell.

Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Animal Reiki/Communication Level 2 Certification – 10am-4:30pm. In this level 2 class learn advanced healing techniques, reiki symbols, advanced animal communication as well as methods for distancing healing will be taught. $150 (sliding scale option available). Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence. For inquires if you have not taken level 1: Chloemmoers@gmail.com.

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Pre-registration required. $10. Blackstone Valley Brewing, 403 Park Ave, Woonsocket.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Core Harmonizer Meditation – 5:356:05pm. The Core Harmonizer uses music, nested geometries and specific materials to create a coherent and harmonious environment. The music which comes from an internal speaker located in the base of the unit resonates up through the geometric chamber and out through the top and sides of the Core Harmonizer creating a peaceful environment. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. YMCA, 165 Broad Rock Rd, Wakefield. 401-244-8283.

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Women’s Circle: Celebrating the History of Women – 7:15-8:45pm. March is the month of celebrating women in history. Share your resolutions and/or goals for the coming year.

Start to build a bond with other women and share and support one another. Free, donation accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm. Study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free, donations requested. Balance Personal Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich. Spirit.Of.Joy@verizon.net.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

New Patient Orientation Class – 11:30am 12:30pm. All medical marijuana cardholders are welcome. This class is a great introduction for the newly licensed patient to learn about cannabis strains, modes of delivery, onset and duration and health benefits. Free.

Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. 401-889-3990.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6 3 Day ThetaHealing Basic DNA Seminar – Friday 6-9pm. Saturday & Sunday 9am 5:30pm. The heart of this seminar is the practice of techniques that allow you to change life patterns held in place by core, genetic, historic and soul beliefs, either self inflicted or externally imposed. ThetaHealing we believe you inherit beliefs and emotions from your ancestors. Seminar includes: ThetaHealing® Book and ThetaHealing® Manual. $450. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

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Introduction to IET – 1-2:30pm. Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) sessions use angelic energy to work directly with your body’s cellular memory and energy field to get the “issues out of your tissues” for good. Safely and gently release limiting energy patterns from your past, empower and balance your life in the present, and embody your full potential as you move into your future. $20. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet.

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Intro to Essential Oils – 2-4pm. Elizabeth Derouchers will have her zyto scanner with her and after the class she will be available to do a reading if you would like to stay around. Free/Young Living member, $25/ nonmember. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Fair Play, Feminism – 4-5pm. Learn about how Irish author, activist, playwright and feminist, George Bernard Shaw helped through his works and his position to foster a climate that helped bring in first-wave feminism, women’s right to vote, and, it being okay to be a leading lady on and off stage.

Free. Stillwater Books, 175 Main St, Pawtucket. StillwaterBooksRI.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master Training – Mar 8, 15, 22. 9:30am-4pm. Class includes lecture, discussion, demonstration and adequate practice time. All issues and questions are dealt with openly in a very helpful and informative way. $475. Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-268-7225. IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Usui Reiki Level II Certification Course – 10am-3pm. Learn reiki II symbols, distance healing, clearing of spaces and crystals.

Receive a manual, 2nd Degree Usui reiki attunement, and practitioner certificate. $50 non-refundable deposit required. 2 student limit. $250. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick. 401-323-7199.

LiveItLoveItWellness.com.

Winter Yin – 2-4pm. With Rebecca Polan. Practice breath work, meditation and explore the classic Yin yoga poses, rejuvenating your body and your energy reserves in the process. Bring your journal.

All levels welcome. $25. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerLightYoga.com.

Girls Night Out – 4-6pm. Celebration of women in story and song is being performed on International Women’s Day. Featured performers are Valerie Tutson, Carolyn Martino, Katie Latimer and many others. The Rhode Island Feminist Chorus-Reimagined will sing. $10 suggested donation. Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad St, Providence. More info: 401-398-0502 or GirlsNightOut.site.

Full Worm Moon Sound Bath – 7-8:30pm.

Meditation and sound bath celebrating the full worm moon. This full moon comes as the ground begins to soften and worms arise from the ground, feeding the returning birds. Includes gong, chimes and singing bowls. $20/ advance, $25/door. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Seed Starting Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical how-to guide for starting vegetable and ornamental flower seeds indoors, as well as the materials and proper care you will need to be successful. Includes free seeds, soil, and pots. Presented by Lorraine Lee of the URI Master Gardener Program. Free.

Mount Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Ave, Providence. 401-272-0106. bit.ly/2vAnnd4.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Raw Vegan Pizza Night – 5:30-7pm. Paul tackles making a raw vegan pizza that is gluten free, dairy free and totally delicious utilizing raw, marinated vegetables. Paul will also cook up a tomato sauce and feature three gluten free pasta varieties. $10 with $5 gift card upon arrival. Urban Greens CoOp, 93 Cranston St, Providence. 401-2730362. RSVP: Maggie@UrbanGreens.com.

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Spiritual and Mediumship Development Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Jean Mandeville.

Learn about billets, psychometry, protection and much more. All welcome. $25/class, $100/5 classes (paid upfront). Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register & info: 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Table Tipping – 6:30-8:30pm. Come experience physical mediumship with this unique form of spirit communication. Receive messages from loved ones as the table tips and moves under your fingers. $10. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am4:30pm. Builds on your 200-hr RYT training and teaching experience to deepen your understanding of yoga, cultivate your personal practice and sharpen your teaching skills. Qualifies you to register as a 500 RYT (Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher).

Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-8493200. InnerLightYoga.com.

Sacred Sound Immersion with Sonic Field – 7-9pm. The power of sacred sound effects the mind, body and spirit on a deep, cellular level. The immersive vibrational field created has been experienced by many as a vehicle to moving and releasing energy blocks, quieting the mind, thus promoting feelings of deep peace, clarity and well-being. $35.00.

The Sacred Center, 324 E Main Rd, Middletown. Sacred-Center.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Foot Detox – 10am-6pm. A relaxing way to remove toxins from your body through your feet. Reservations required. Allow a total of 45 to 50 mins. $20 ($10 discount). Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. RSVP: 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Quantum Reiki Level 2 Certification – 10am-6pm. Learn advanced healing techniques, how to call upon different dimensional energy for different purposes, new quantum reiki keys and so much more. Become a Quantum Reiki practitioner and have the ability to do paid sessions professionally and the ability to do personal sessions for any human. $200; sliding scale option available. Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence. MagentaSunHealing.com.

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Introduction to Zentangle – 1-3pm. The zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images using structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. $15/class, $65/5, $120/10.

Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642.

SoulshineRI.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

Qigong Informational – 1-2:30pm. Qigong entails breath work, meditation and movement. It is accessible to everyone, including those that are disabled or bed-ridden.

Some movements may be modified or adjusted as needed and can be done sitting, standing, walking or lying down. Free. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Drumming Circle – 4-5:30pm. There will be drumming and meditation. The vibrations from the drums penetrates the body and helps with healing. You may bring own drum if you like. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Cinder and Mead Basics –6-8pm. Learn the basics of making your own homebrew.

21 and over. Pre-registration required. $10.

Blackstone Valley Brewing, 403 Park Ave, Woonsocket. More info: BlackstoneValleyBrewing.com.

Let the Music Move You – 6:30-8pm. Come have fun, release and let go in this no judgment dance night. Express your inner self and allow your body to move with the music.

Let your free spirit soar. $10. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Polka Dot Powerhouse Dinner Meeting – 6-8pm. Connect with like-minded women looking for a drama-free, pressure-free, comfortable atmosphere. $22. Tavalo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick.

PolkaDotPowerhouse.com/link-tochapters/174-central-ri.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Crystal Singing Bowls Bath – 10-11am. A sound bath of crystal bowls that will bathe you with the vibrational sound waves. Anti-gravity chair (a few) available for those unable to lay down. $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Polka Dot Powerhouse Lunch Meeting – 11:30am-1:30pm. Connect with like-minded women looking for a drama-free, pressurefree, comfortable atmosphere. $22. Tavalo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick. PolkaDotPowerhouse.com/linkto-chapters/174-central-ri.

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Veterans’ Benefits Counseling – 12-1pm.

All medical marijuana cardholders welcome. Free. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 401.889-3990. SummitRI.org.

Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm. Study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations requested. Balance Personal Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich. Spirit.of.Joy@verizon.net.

Transform Your Body Mindset – 7-8pm.

Want more energy and less stress? Tired of so-called selfish guilt? Ready to stop judging, comparing, should-ing on yourself and body? Stop stressing, ignoring, or bypassing your body. Virtual workshop. Free. More info: SoulisticArts.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Intro to Reiki Sessions – 4-7pm. Reiki enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself, promotes relaxation, and helps restore balance to all parts of the body: emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. 15-min sessions with Alicia. $20. Urban Greens Co-Op, 93 Cranston St, Providence. 401-273-0362.

UrbanGreens.com.

Complementary Reiki – 4-7:30pm. Give reiki a try. Stop in for a 10-15-min session. Reiki is a wonderful energy technique to reduce stress, relaxation and more. Donations accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Reserve time: 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Your 20/20 Vision Workshop – 4:305:30pm. Learn 3 tools to help you achieve your goals faster with greater clarity on your goals and dreams. Feel more confident in your ability and much more. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. More info & to register: 401-855-2008.

New Patient Orientation Class – 6-7pm. All medical marijuana cardholders are welcome.

This class is a great introduction for the newly licensed patient to learn about cannabis strains, modes of delivery, onset and duration and health benefits. Free. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. 401-889-3990. SummitRI.org.

Yin Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Also April 17. With Theresa Murphy. Explore the quieter side of movement. $20/advance, $25/door. The Sacred Center, 324 E Main Rd, Middletown.

Sacred-Center.org.

Gong Bath Healing with Sound – 6:308pm. With Joy (Gongs of Joy) and A.Michelle (Drumsinger). Experience the resonant sounds of gongs, singing bowls, drums, flutes and other instruments to bring you to a state of deep relaxation and bliss. $25/pre-registered, $30/door. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

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2nd RIHHA Meeting of 2020 – 6:30-9pm.

Donna will present an overview on energy and energy medicine with a focus on Mahatma Ray-Key Healing and Ascension Technique.

Donations accepted. White Light Book Store 1464 Park Ave, Cranston. RIHHA.org.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Reiki shares are a way for practitioners to practice on one another a to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstow.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Spring Equinox Ceremony – 6:30 – 8:30pm.

Join us in celebration of this year’s Spring Rites as we come together in harmony with one another, Mother Nature and the stars.

Join us in celebration of this year’s Spring Rites as we come together in harmony with one another, Mother Nature and the stars. Weeding the garden of our minds, readying ourselves to catch Spirit’s Vision of Renewal for 2020! Love Offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. concordiacsl.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Crystal Singing Bowls Bath – 7-8pm. A sound bath of crystal bowls that will bathe you with the vibrational sound waves. Anti-gravity chairs (a few) available for those unable to lay down. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Reiki-Infused Spring Yoga – 8:30-10am.

Use different yoga postures and breathing techniques to encourage the physical and mental opening to what Spring has to offer us.

Reiki Master Amanda Kugler will be using the healing techniques of reiki during the class to bring about a more powerful experience. $15/ class, $65/5, $120/10. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Healthy Living Expo – 10am-4pm. Featuring the following keynote presentations: Shining a Light on Grief; Susan Lataille, Signs of Spirit; Roland M. Comtois, Crystal Bowl Healing; Rhys Thomas. Expo admission includes Susan Lataille and Rhys Thomas to the first 100 sign-ups. $25 fee to Attend Roland’s Special Event which includes admission to the expo. $7/ advance, $12/door. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport), 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. Tinyurl.com/rvja5f3.

Usui Reiki Level I Certification Course – 10am-4pm. Learn about reiki history, ethics, hand positions, the aura and the chakras.

Receive a manual, First Degree Usui Reiki attunement and practitioner certificate. A $50 non-refundable deposit required with a 2 student limit. $150. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick.

401-323-7199. LiveItLoveItWellness.com.

Core Harmonizer Meditation – 11am-12pm.

Uses music, nested geometries and specific materials to create a coherent and harmonious environment. The music, which comes from an internal speaker located in the base of the unit, resonates up through the geometric chamber and out through the top and sides of the Core Harmonizer creating a peaceful environment. Donation. Center For Inner Wellness, 26 Main St Ste B, Chester.

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Special Gong Yoga Meditation – 6-7:15pm.

With Joy (Gongs of Joy) and Subhadra Newton. A gong event that will bring you to a state of deep peace, relaxation and healing with the resonance of the gongs, singing bowls, bells, chimes and more. $25. Jala Studio: Yoga & Art, 285 S Main St, Providence. 508-5662524. GongsOfJoy.com. Jala-Studio.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Marion Institute Winter Film Series: Lighting the Path – 6-8:30pm. Over 40 million people currently suffer from one of 85 different autoimmune diseases. Mainstream medicine has no answers, but there is another path. Stories of those who were determined to find solutions and the physicians and scientists who have helped. Free. McBratney Amphitheater at St Luke’s Hospital, 101 Page St, New Bedford. 508-748-0816. MarionInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Psychometry with Astrid – 6:30-8:30pm.

Psychometry is an ability we all have to touch someone’s belongings and read the energy to obtain information about that person. Unlock your true potential as an intuitive being. $20. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Gong Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm.

With Joy (Gongs of Joy) and Subhadra Newton. A gong event that will bring you to a state of deep peace, relaxation and healing with the resonance of the gongs, singing bowls, bells, chimes and more. $25. Urban Greens Co-Op, 93 Cranston St, Providence.

GongsOfJoy.com. UrbanGreens.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Marconics Level 1 Practitioner Certification Training Class – Mar 28 & 29.

9:30am-5pm, Sat; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sun. Begin your journey back to Source.

Whether you decide to become a healer or practice Marconics healing protocols, or simply harness Marconics frequencies to further your own personal Spiritual journey. You will be forever transformed by this class. $450. The Center for Healing Therapies, 83 Boston Post Rd, Waterford.

More info, Julie Oakes: 203-533-9633 or SNETeachers@Marconics.com. Register: Marconics.com/Level_1_Waterford.html.

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Build a Fairy House – 1-4pm. Items are provided to build the houses, but you may bring things that you would like to incorporate. Starts with a short meditation to get in touch with our inner. Registration required. $35. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Some Enchanted Evening – 4pm. Also Mar 29. South County Chamber Singers Spring 2020 concert will feature music of Rodgers and Hammerstein including medleys from The Sound of Music, South Pacific and Oklahoma. Sat: free/dress rehearsal; Sun: $20/ adults, $10/students, free/12 & under. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 383 Old North Rd, Kingston. Facebook.com/ southcountychambersingers Gong Bath & Drum Healing – 6:30-8pm.

With A. Michelle. The vibrational overtones promote healing, clarity, inspiration and creativity. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket (chairs also available). $15. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Complementary Reiki – 10:30am-12:30pm.

Give reiki a try. Stop in for a 10-15-min session. Reiki is a wonderful energy technique to reduce stress, relaxation, and more. Donations accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Reserve time: 401-741-5055.

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Mindfulness with Reiki – 1-2:30pm. Learn 3 different techniques for self healing through using universal life force energy to connect your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body back to source. Includes a copy of the exercises. $20. Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence.

MagentaSunHealing.com.

Reiki Share – 2-4pm. Reiki shares are a way for practitioners to practice on one another a to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

90-Minute Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm.

Restorative yoga is a powerful practice to deeply relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. $18/drop-in, class card can be used. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerLightYoga.com.

Holistic Approach to Anxiety – 6:30 – 8pm.

8 week session using the power of breath to calm an overactive nervous system. Developed to provide a complete holistic healing experience. Visit website for more information and to register. $25/$195 series. heal (v) studio, 1019 Waterman Ave, East Providence. HolisticTherapyRI.com

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ONGOING EVENTS Dates and times may chenge. Please call ahead to confirm.

All ongoing events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to submit listings.

SUNDAY Sunday Celebration Service – 9:3010:30am. Change your thinking and change your life through an hour of uplifting music, affirmative prayer, meditation and an inspiring message. All welcome. Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Spiritualist Service – 10-11:30am. Service includes healing, a guided meditation, and our guest medium giving a talk and spirit messages. Free. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Sunday Gathering – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sunday. Music, chanting, meditation, uplifting talk, beautiful festival of light ceremony, healing prayer circle, potluck lunch, fellowship and joy. Donation appreciated. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Harmony Circle of Spiritualists Service – 10:30am-12pm. 1st Sunday. Enjoy upbeat music, and inspirational reading, and an energy healing, if you choose to participate.

The medium of the day will also be giving readings for a half hour towards the end of service. Free; love offering accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Sunday Celebration Service – 11am12:15pm. At Unity Radiant Light we embody an evolving Christ consciousness. We are here to express the divine in all things and we celebrate this at every Sunday service. Includes an inspirational lesson, beautiful music and wonderful fellowship. Free. Unity Radiant Light, 474 Fruit Hill Ave, North Providence.

401-486-2708. UnityRadiantLight.org.

Sunday Celebration Service Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI – 11:30am12:30pm. Doors open at 11:20am. We are a loving all-inclusive community welcoming people of all faiths, sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds from all walks of life.

Love offering. Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI, S Kingston Office Park, Bldg B Lower, 24 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingston.

508-904-0437. CSLSRI.com.

Healing Circle – 1-2pm. 2nd Sunday. Explore the divine will healing techniques of Paramhansa Yogananda. The circle opens with prayer, short meditation and chanting, creating a space for devotion and deep inner peace. Guided prayers, affirmations, visualizations and healing techniques follow. All welcome. Free. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Peace Circle – 1:05-1:50pm. 4th Sunday.

Prayer, music, chanting, and meditation with the intention of sending the healing vibrations of peace throughout the world.

Donation. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Experience the many benefits of yoga nidra; conscious deep relaxation. Lay down, rest and be guided to the place between waking and dreaming, rejuvenate for optimal health. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

MONDAY Tai Chi Easy – 9-10am. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Hatha Flow – 9:30-10:45am. Also Wednesday. Classes include poses for both stretching and strengthening the body and incorporates breathing and meditative techniques along with flow sequences. $15/class, $65/5 classes, $120/10 classes. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 10:30am12pm. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets and gentle alignments. Find ease in your body and a quieter mind. $55/5 classes for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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Meditation & Book Study – 5-7:15pm.

Starts with a guided meditation to release the stress of the day. Followed by a discussion of Paramhansa Yogananda’s classic book, Autobiography of a Yogi. It is full of depth, gentle humor, lively stores and practical common sense. Donation appreciated.

Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766.

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Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Great for beginners or experienced yogis. Gentle yoga is often considered less intense and is appropriate for those who want a slower paced practice. $15/class, $65/5, $120/10.

Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642.

SoulshineRI.com.

Higher Ground – 6-7pm. A class for practitioners of all kinds to come together to clear, connect and grow together. As practitioners, we are so used to serving others we often neglect ourselves. Refill your own wells and enrich our community of healers. $18. Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-268-7225.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Peace Circle – 6-7pm. 1st Monday. Want to experience greater peace? Explore different aspects of peace through music, meditation and poetry and how to put it into practice within yourself, relationships, community and the world. All welcome. Facilitator: Gina Colvario-Krupka, RScP. Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises. This class will be taught so that it is fitting for all. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Kundalini is a powerful, ancient form of yoga that combines asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) mantra and meditation to promote relaxation, better health and mental functioning, and more. 1st class free (new students only); $15/class. Sundance Massage and Wellness, 410 Main St, East Greenwich. BMYogaRI.com.

Flow Yoga with Justine – 6:30-7:30pm.

Come check out this flow yoga. It is meant for all, beginners to advanced. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Shamanic Meditation – 7-8pm. A 3-part meditation which includes a mini-guided meditation, energy exchange, then a semi-guided meditation journey. A drum is used as part of this meditation. Love donation. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

TUESDAY Introduction to Ashtanga – 7:30-8:30am.

A vigorous, vinyasa practice where students move progressively through a set series of postures. Class guided by the teacher and is meant to serve as an introduction to ashtanga. $16/drop-in; packages available.

Jala Studio: Yoga & Art, 285 S Main St, Providence. 508-566-5824. Jala-Studio.com.

Integrative Stretching – 9:30-10:30am.

Calm your mind and connect with your body with this mindfulness-based therapeutic stretching class led by a Certified Exercise Physiologist. $18. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Mindful Fusion – 9:30-10:30am. Move mindfully through a series of stretches to strengthen your body and focus your mind.

At the end of class, we relax into a gentle meditation. $18. Integrative Wellness RI, 915 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-268-7225.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Ananda Gentle Yoga – 10-11:20am. New to yoga? Been away awhile and want to ease back in? Starting at a later age? Want to go more slowly? Explore your potential in a moderately paced class. Seniors: $8/ drop-in, $35/4 classes; Others: $12/dropin; $40/4 classes. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Wisdom Healing Qigong – 10-11:30am. An ancient and integrated system that combines mindful movements, meditations, sounds and visualizations into a powerful system of healing on all levels of being. $50/4 classes; $15/drop-in. Lifespan Lifestyle Medicine Center, 148 W River St, Providence.

617-921-4832. AwakeningEnerqi@gmail.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. Preregistration necessary. $10/first class, $18.50/ class/8-wk session. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence.

401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Qigong – 6-7pm. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $15/class, $72/6 classes.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-7415055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Evening Flow and Restore – 7-8:15pm.

To find balance in the body, we need both movement and stillness, linking the physical body with the energetic/subtle body. $15/ class, $65/5, $120/10. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

Exploring the Goddesses – 7:15-8:45pm.

4th Tuesday. Learn about the different Goddesses each month. March’s Goddess is Lakshmi. Handouts given. At the beginning of each class a short meditation will be done. $30/class, $150/6 classes (must be pur-

chased at 1st class). Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

WEDNESDAY Mindful Moves – 9:30-10:30am. Move mindfully through a series of stretches to strengthen your body and focus your mind.

At the end of class, we relax into a guided meditation. $18. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Wisdom Healing Qigong – 10:30am-12pm.

An ancient and integrated system that combines mindful movements, meditations, sounds and visualizations into a powerful system of healing on all levels of being. $50/4 classes; $15/drop-in. Little Compton Wellness Center, 115 E Main Rd, Little Compton.

617-921-4832. AwakeningEnerqi@gmail.com.

Green Drinks – 5-8pm. 4th Wednesday.

Drink and talk about the environment, energy, climate change, environmental racism or any topic of your choice. The Burrillville Land Trust encourages all issues about the world in which we live. Free. Bravo Brewery, 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag.

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All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. Also Monday. Come explore the postures with Julie Casey. Each class is uniquely designed for the yogi to become stronger, more flexible and balanced, while practicing being present in the moment. $10 cash. Cosmic Yoga Center, 1145 Reservoir Ave, Cranston.

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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. Preregistration necessary. $10/ first class, $18.50/class/8-wk session.

Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020.

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Beginner Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including basic postures, safe alignment, transitions, breath and mindful meditation. A variety of modifications and options are provided. $15/class, $65/5, $120/10. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet.

401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

Shamanic Meditation – 7-8pm. A 3-part meditation which includes a mini-guided meditation, energy exchange, then a semiguided meditation journey. A drum is used as part of this meditation. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 7-8:30pm.

Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets and gentle alignments.

Find ease in your body and a quieter mind. $55/5 classes for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

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Morning Yoga with Kelly – 9-10am. Also Tuesday & Wednesday. Release stress, relax your body, your mind and awaken the energy within you. An ananda yoga class focusing on postures, breathing, chanting and meditation. $12/drop-in, reduced rate for 5-class card and seniors. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

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Fluid Movement – 9:30-10:30am. Seeking a gentle alternative to exercise? Tired of linear, repetitive motion? Ready to feel more comfortable in your own skin from the inside out?

Fluid movement classes are set to oceanic music with a gentle pace. $10. Soulstice Arts at Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-588-2762. SoulisticArts.com.

Floor-Based Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am.

A slow-paced practice that consists of restorative asanas with a twist of yin. Props are used to support the body in long holds to gently soften and stretch the muscles and fascia. $15/class, $65/5, $120/10. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

All-Levels Hatha – 9:30-10:45am. For all levels of yogis looking to come back to the core of their yoga practice. A slower, more controlled paced type of yoga where pranayama is more prevalent. $15/class, $65/5 classes, $120/10 classes. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642.

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Integrative Stretching – 6-7pm. Calm your mind and connect with your body with this mindfulness-based therapeutic stretching class led by a Certified Exercise Physiologist. $18. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St. 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

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Mindful Mama Class – 10:30-11:30am.

Practice skills to help you as a parent in every stage of life. Learn to attend more fully to the present moment without judgement. Family friendly; children of all ages welcome. $18.

Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. InegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Writing Poetry: An Informal Introduction – 6-8pm. Join us for an informal introduction to writing poetry. This 6-wk overview will cover some of the basics of finding your way into poetry. Different topics each week. Registration recommended. Free. Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St, Providence. Register, Amy Rosa: 401-781-3136. ProvComLib.org.

Community Class – 12-1pm. Experience what Integrative Wellness RI has to offer.

The format rotates between mindfulness meditation, therapeutic stretching, reiki, meditation and functional fitness. Every class is safe for all levels. $5. Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-268-7225. IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Puzzle Time for Adults – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Thursday. Join us for our new monthly puzzle time for adults. The library will provide the puzzles, soothing music and delicious tea.

Drop-in anytime during the hour. No registration required. Free. Washington Park Library, 1216 Broad St, Providence. 401-7813136. ProvComLib.org.

Yoga for Young Athletes – 5-5:45pm. 4-wk series is for athletes from 5th-12th grade who would like to prepare their bodies and minds for peak performance in athletics. $10/class, $32/4wks. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing. 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

Reiki + Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Take a holistic approach to stress reduction, selfhealing and more. Be guided through a deep, relaxing meditation while receiving reiki energy healing from an Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master. Class ends with an oracle card reading. $15. Integrative Wellness RI, 915 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-268-7225. IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

Shamanic Meditation – 7-8pm. A 3-part meditation which includes a mini-guided meditation, energy exchange, then a semiguided meditation journey. A drum is used as part of this meditation. Free though donations accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Svaroopa Yoga with Janice – 7-8:30pm.

Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets and gentle alignments.

Find ease in your body and a quieter mind. $55/5 classes for new students. Time for Your Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Angels of the Month –7:30-9pm. 4th Friday. Learn about the different Angels and or Archangels each month. March’s Archangel is Gabriel. Handouts given. At the beginning of each class a short meditation will be done. $30/class, $150/6 (must purchase at 1st class). Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY Community Yoga – 9-10am. All welcome.

A gentle/moderate level class of yoga, deep relaxation and a short meditation. $5 suggested donation. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

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Svaroopa® Yoga with Suzanne – 9:4511:15am. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets and gentle alignments. Find ease in your body and a quieter mind. $55/5 classes for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Kid’s Glow Yoga – 10-11am. Ages 7-12.

A way for your child to have fun doing yoga with black light, and glow bracelets in a safe environment. Children will learn about meditation and yoga. $15/drop-in, $72/6 wks.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Qigong – 10-11am. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $15/class, $72/6 classes.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Awakening the Chakras – 10:15-11:45am.

In each session we combine music, yoga, guided imagery, and essential oils to support your experience of the conscious energy flow of each chakra for a unique experience into the body’s energy centers. Includes a handout. $30/class. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

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Hatha Flow – 10:30-11:45am. Classes include poses for both stretching and strengthening the body and incorporates breathing and meditative techniques along with flow sequences. $15/class, $65/5 classes, $120/10 classes. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. 401-314-9642. SoulshineRI.com.

Chakradance – 3-4pm. Dance in deep meditation through the chakra system. Listen to the wisdom within. $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Monthly Mind/Body/Soul Recharge – 3-4:30pm. 1st Saturday. A meditation for the mind and body/soul and exchange of energy. $35/advance, $40/door, $120/4 pack ($20 discount). Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Beginner Vinyasa – 4-5:15pm. Learn the foundations of vinyasa, or flow-based yoga, so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore proper alignment and breathing while developing strength, flexibility and balance. $15/class, $65/5 classes, $120/10 classes. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pike, Chepachet.

Ananda Kirtan Chanting – 6-7:30pm. 4th Saturday. The chants of Paramhansa Yoganada and his disciple, Swami Kriyananda, are very magnetic and simple to learn, so you’ll be able to join in easily your first time.

Suggested donation $10. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

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Patricia Hogan-Casey, DC Wholistic Chiropractic Center 215 Cottage St, Pawtucket 401-725-4380 • DrPatOnTheBack.com

The Akashic Records contain the history of your soul, who are now and what you may become in the future. A reading provides information to guide you. Open to your Record keepers to receive information for your highest good.

Animal Wellness CHLOE MOERS

Animal Reiki, Animal Communication 401-556-7199 ChloeMMoers@gmail.com MagentaSunHealing.com Chloe, Quantum Reiki Grand Master and Usui Reiki Master, works with all animals, long distance and in person, to provide pain relief, aid with trauma and help build relationship bonds. She also teaches private and group lessons. Her practice includes mediumship, channeling and past life regression readings.

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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.

BAK 2 BASICS CBD MEDICAL CONSULTANTS

Dr. Thomas Rocco, MD Krystle MacDonald 2845 Post Road, Suite 103, Warwick RI 401 678-6420 BAK2Basicsllc.com BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants are educated medical professionals who strive to educate the proper and safe use of CBD therapy based on each individual’s medical needs. Education on Hemp/CBD products is very important, as they are not all made equally. Call for a free office consultation with Dr. Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald. See ad on page 18.

RENEW FAMILY WELLNESS

Dr. Jesse Steinberg 201 Waterman Ave East Providence, R! 401-284-8278 RenewFamilyWellness.janeapp.com Dr. Jesse is a gentle, holistic Chiropractor with a Reiki Master’s touch.

His passion is helping children and families be their brightest, happiest, healthiest selves. His calling and purpose is to release the interference to the expression of our infinite potential. He serves with Love, Joy, wit and wisdom.

Classes HEAL (V.)

Sarah R. Memoli, LMHC 1019 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI Sarah@HolisticTherapyRI.com HolisticTherapyRI.com Group therapy classes for the holistic treatment of anxiety. Each 90-minute class integrates the practices of breath work, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness with traditional psychotherapy techniques for a complete mind-body healing experience. Sessions run for 8 weeks and will change your experience of living with anxiety.

Depth Hypnosis FIRESEED CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION

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

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

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.

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CONSCIOUS TECHNOLOGIES

Ross Newkirk 401-244-8283 ConsciousTechnologiesLLC.com

Our EMF protection does not block but rather transmutes the EMF signals given off by wireless devices. We developed a composite material with embedded geometries that changes the manmade spinfield from the corrupted left-handed to a harmonious right-handed spin.

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Energy Work ENERGY WORKER AND TEACHER Christal Rae Nichols 401-793-6762 NorthernLights.one

I am a Usui Reiki master teacher, Reiki Drumwave practitioner, and Integrated Energy Therapy master instructor. My intention is to empower and connect people more fully with the Oneness energy and their own inner selves so they can reach their wellness goals.

Let’s release those “issues from your tissues!”

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 13.

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 January 2020, get on the waiting list today. $400, early enrollment discount. Call today to see if this is the right course for you.

Environmental Awareness GREENING THE SPHERE

53 Child Street, Unit 387 Warren, RI 02885 401-465-4249 BitsisShari@gmail.com

We are a nonprofit who provides opportunities for individuals and community organizations to learn about cutting edge ideas in sustainability, biodiversity of species and green community building. GTS uses creative practices to engage the community, young and old, into greater environmental awareness. Email us to be added to our newsletter list.

Holistic Guidance 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.

Interfaith Minister REV. NATALIA DEREZENDES, RSCP

The New Seminary, NYC 2009 401-323-7664 NataliadeRezendes@gmail.com Facebook: Slatersville RI Center for Spiritual Living Teaching Chapter @ OneVoice Slatersvillericsl.com

Visit us at our new website so that you may know of services rendered here in Slatersville .

Toltec Wisdom Teaching, The Four Agreements, CSL course curriculum, virtual and on location, personalized wedding officiant services (trilingual Portuguese, Spanish and English,), small wedding venue, seasonal healing rituals, memorials, funerals, spiritual growth workshops, private spiritual support sessions, Zentangle classes, Vintage Vocal coaching MM NEC ‘78.

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Licensed Naturopathic physicians SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com Over twenty years of private practice experience in holistic natural family healthcare - providing individualized diet, nutrition & lifestyle counseling, homeopathy, and herbal medicines towards optimizing one’s health and wellness. Naturopathic Physician - Classical Homeopath - Bowenwork practitioner. See ad on page 7.

DR. CHRYSANTHI KAZANTZIS (DR. KAZ) ND, MS

At Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 ProvidenceWholistic.com Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist and Reiki practitioner. Specializes in digestive disorders, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, Lyme disease, weight issues and chronic pain.

Addressing these conditions by treating the underlying cause through herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, guided nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Book an appointment to start your journey to optimal health.

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DR. M FEIBELMAN, ND

at Sage Healing Collaborative 201 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 508-343-0580 SageHealingCollaborative. com/practitioners/mfeibelman-nd Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for energy work, counseling, and botanical medicine. Respectfully and compassionately meets you where you are at. Also, offers Craniosacral therapy. Queer and Trans friendly.

Life Coach LIFE DESIGN COACHING WITH SUSAN DE LORENZO

508-736-8844 Susan@SusanDeLorenzo.com SusanDeLorenzo.com

Susan De Lorenzo is an inspirational speaker, author and life coach who specializes in helping people overcome adversity to design a life they love.

Susan is working on her book, From Adversity to Awesome, where she shares tools and mindsets to help others through troubled times and create life anew. Please find details to work with Susan on her website.

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MEDIUM AND INTUITIVE PSYCHIC READER

Lisa Ashton, R.N. The Psychic RN 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.

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 20+ years’ experience Beverly has helped many clients and instructed many students. Classes are offered in Usui Reiki, Holy Fire Reiki II & III, Karuna Reiki®, Levels 1 through Master and Teacher. Private sessions in reiki, chakra balancing, meditation, distance healing, Animal reiki and Theta Healing.

AMY ELIZABETH SCHENCK, RN, HNB-BC

Certified Holistic Nurse & Reiki Master 401-662-6922 AmySchenck@aol.com

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 25.

Organic Salon FLIPP SALON AND APOTHECARY 38 Transit St, Providence 401-274-1981 FlippSalon.com

Offering Organic hair, skincare, & cosmetic services. Fully stocked Apothecary with 2 Herbalists on staff, custom blends available. Reflexology, acupuncture, massages therapy available, connecting art and wellness. See ad on page 13.

Periodontics PERIODONTICS INC

Scott Fertik DDS John Broderick DMD, MS 167 Gano St Providence, RI 401-274-2600 PeriodonticsRI.com Office@PeriodonticsRI.com

I work with kids and adults, and offer wellness appointments and reiki healing. Wellness appointments include a variety of modalities to help you set and achieve goals and live your best life. Distance appointments available.

Shamanic Practitioner ENERGY-N-ELEMENTS

Paul A. DiSegna 401-736-6500 Energy-N-Elements.com

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

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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 JANE MCGINN, LCMT

459 Sandy Lane Warwick, RI 02889 401-450-4172 WestShoreWellness.com Jane is a highly skilled, intuitive massage therapist with 15 years’ experience in the field. She listens well and tailors the massage to your needs, whether it is digging out old knots or using calming techniques to help you feel grounded, restored and at peace.

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CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT

173 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02906 401-808-0837 CatMoskow.MassageTherapy.com Over 10,000+ hours of restorative muscular therapy. “Best of Boston.” Feel better, live happier – Enjoy pain relief, rehab/chronic issues, easier range of motion, age related issues, injury work + “aaaahhh”. Accurate, gentle Deep Tissue blended w/Swedish, Biodynamics + Reiki.

“She’s like finding the owner’s manual.” By appointment. RI Lic #MT01664.

Theta Healing MONIQUE B. LACROIX, LMT

ThetaHealing® Practitioner/Instructor HealingArts11@aol.com ThetaHealing.com/moniquelacroix ThetaHealing Technique is a meditation training technique utilizing a spiritual philosophy for improvement and evolvement of mind, body and spirit. Monique’s divine life purpose is to help bring healing to this world one person at a time. Contact her to set up a ThetaHealing Skype Session. See website for more information and upcoming classes.

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TIME FOR YOU YOGA

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INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS RI

Alyssa Knapp, MS, CEP, TTS Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master Teacher 378 Main St, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich, RI 401-268-7225 IntegrativeWellnessRI@gmail.com IntegrativeWellnessRI.com Are you ready to take a new approach to achieving wellness? Our services integrate physical activity, mindfulness, meditation, and Reiki energy therapy to promote healing in a holistic way. We offer private sessions, group classes, workshops, and certification trainings.

IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 • Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education.

We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 13.

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

DONNA OUELLETTE

Evolve Nutrition & Vitality; Wig Boutique Cranston-Johnston, RI 401-578-5879 Evolve-Nutrition-Vitality.com Certified in Functional Nutrition.

Boutique has a full line of wigs and accessories to help with hair loss, health and wellness products, an 8-wk “Power to Feel your Best” class based on each individual’s needs, essential oils classes and “make and take” essential oil parties. Free consultation by appointment!

I offer private Svaroopa® yoga therapy sessions tailored to meet your needs. I am specially trained in treating pain - including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga Therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well being. My students experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased flexibility, and a deep sense of peace.

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ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

SOULSHINE CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALING

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Kaleena Roch 1020 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI SoulshineRI.com

At Soulshine, we are committed to providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere that allows for exploration of mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to building a community that grows and evolves together. Morning and evening yoga classes, children’s yoga, mindfulness classes, and private reiki appointments. We also offer discounted class rates for those who qualify.

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