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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | Rhode Island | October 2020 Issue

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Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

Make Your Own Skincare Products

HOMEMADE COSMETICS

CALM DOWN

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Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

What Not to Put in the Bin

A BETTER BREAKFAST

WISHFUL RECYCLING

TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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MAINTAINING HEALTH THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS

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PANDEMIC PLASTIC Ways to Reduce the Increase in Waste

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publisher’s letter

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Vote Love

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Although Natural Awakenings typically steers away from political activity aside from the occasional Action Alert, the 2020 Election has sparked a deep compulsion within me to speak up regarding this unprecedented event with regard to voting rights and our obligation as Americans to execute on those rights. I am under no illusion that my small but earnest publication holds any sway among the Rhode Island electorate, but I do believe that silence is complicity and every voice matters.

I typically prefer to look on the positive, chalMaureen Cary, Publisher lenging as it can be at times. One of the reasons is my general belief in The Law of Attraction. This fundamental law states that like attracts like. Yet we often find, as much as we dislike somebody, something, or some situation, we get more of it, not less. The reason is, our minds are more focused on the negative—what we don’t want—versus the positive—what we do want. Negative minds attract more negative realities.

Accordingly, my “endorsement” is to ask you to vote for what you want, not what you don’t want. In other words, the state of mind you bring to the polling booth should be one of love, not fear; of hope, not despair; of unity, not division.

Whether you vote in person or by mail, I urge you to take whatever time you need to generate positive feelings and not commit the act of voting with a negative mind. I have been voting by mail for many years as it gives me an opportunity to research lesser known candidates for non-national positions to understand their record.

So, with a month to go before Election Day, I encourage you to start now. Generate positive feelings throughout the month so that, by the time November 3rd rolls around, perhaps we can collectively generate a tidal wave of positivity that drives more positive people to the polls. Remember: Like attracts like. If you spend October criticizing, decrying, screaming, abhorring and hating, what type of voters do you think are going to show up in waves?

One last thought for those of you who believe that you are once again saddled with a choice of the lesser of two evils and that you have to hold your nose while pulling the levers of electoral justice: As a business owner, I know that if I wait for the perfect choice in difficult times, my business will not progress at all because there is no such thing as a perfect decision. Instead of thinking “lesser of two evils”, we should bring positivity to the best opportunity, inclusiveness and the future.

Finally, I encourage you to repeat, like a mantra, to attract what many of us ultimately want on November 3rd—empathy, compassion, community and collaboration. Please repeat them throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. Then, let’s reap what we sow.

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PVD Vegan Restaurant Week Returns The second annual PVD (really all of Rhode Island) Vegan Restaurant Week (VRW) is set to return, running from October 30 through November 8, covering two full weekends.

Created by local vegan community organizers Chris Belanger and Karen Krinsky, of Like No Udder, VRW’s purpose is twofold—creating exciting dining opportunities for everyone while showing the food business that there is a demand for compassionate and healthy dining options here in Rhode Island.

During the inaugural VRW, restaurants reported significant increases in foot traffic, sales and a shift to more vegan items.

Many places even made their vegan specials permanent menu items. “We told participating restaurants that this was their time to make veganism shine and many of them went above and beyond,” said Belanger. He also added, “One addition to VRW we are proud of is Chelo’s; veganism has come a long way when a chain of family restaurants adds a vegan menu.”

Rhode Island has a growing vegan dining scene. Since the last VRW, several new storefronts have opened, including Basil & Bunny (mobile), Sprout & Lentil (Middletown), P.B. Bistro (East Greenwich), Blush Bakeshop (Providence) and Faits Maison (Narragansett).

Of course, the 2020 version may look a little different with more of an emphasis on takeout and social distanced indoor dining. However, special menu items, discounted items and multiple course vegan menus can still be expected. Most menus will be finalized in mid-October.

Reiki with Kids Workshop and Coloring/Activity Manual Rickie Meryl Freedman, a full-time reiki master and teacher who has taught ReikiKids for more than 10 years, has published a Reiki Rickie Shares ReikiKids coloring/activity manual that shares the reiki story in kid-friendly language, allowing them to have an interactive learning experience. The manual is a fun way for families to learn about the benefits of reiki and to help kids learn to live with more compassion, kindness and integrity.

This manual makes an effective template available for a fun and easy way to share reiki with children.

Certified reiki master teachers can now easily establish classes to help kids learn to manage their energy and prepare them to be examples of positive change in the world. Virtual workshops are available to learn how to use the format and materials. Workshop participants receive their own manual and Baby Fluffy Reiki Puppy (part of the story) prior to the class. Discounted supplies are available for conducting future kids’ classes.

For information about workshops or to order a manual, call 717-599-2299, email Rickie@ReikiByRickie.com or visit ReikiByRickie.com.

For an up-to-date list of restaurants and their offerings, visit VegRestaurantWeek.com.

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news briefs

PawsWatch Cats Alive!

Online Auction Set for October 16 PawsWatch will hold the 20th Annual CatsAlive! Auction to benefit efforts to help Rhode Islanders provide spay/neuter and vaccinations for community feral cats. Instead of the usual in-person silent auction at the annual gala, the auction will move online and run from October 16 through November 14.

As always, funds raised from the online auction will help PawsWatch with the cost of the Trap, Neuter, Return, Monitor program, which is the humane, effective approach to stabilize feral cat populations. Feral cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered and vaccinated cat), and then returned to their outdoor home. Socialized cats and kittens are adopted into homes. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered. Funds raised also assist with keeping the Community Cat Center guests healthy, warm and safe until their adoption into a loving, forever home.

For more information and updates about the online auction, visit PawsWatch.org and like us Facebook at PawsWatch or PawsWatch at the Community Cat Center.

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kudos The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) has hired its first executive director, Jeanine Silversmith. Although this is a new position at RIEEA, Jeanine has been with the organization for more than eight years in a variety of roles, including most recently as project manager. Silversmith’s deep knowledge of RIEEA’s goals and programs, as well as her collaborative leadership approach and attention to detail, will help RIEEA continue to build the capacity of the organization and advance its mission and vision.

Silversmith has a background in both formal and informal education, starting her career as a classroom science and math teacher and then managing the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo’s award-winning Girls for Planet Earth program. When she first moved to Rhode Island with her family, she joined as an individual member of RIEEA and served on various committees before taking her first position in 2012.

The RIEEA Board of Directors has Jeanine Silversmith been working towards this goal for several years to help build the capacity of the organization. Silversmith will work closely with the board as well as the membership and greater Rhode Island community, to help the organization meet its strategic goals and vision and to support and promote high-quality environmental education throughout the state.

To learn more about RIEEA, visit rieea.org.

Concordia Center for Spiritual Living has continued to be a beacon in the world during this time of crisis/opportunity, sharing the teachings of Science of Mind and Spirit. Interestingly, the Chinese calligraphy for the word “crisis” is made up of two characters—one for danger, another for opportunity.

With dedication from its leadership council, practitioners, staff, group/team leaders and coordinators, as well as its members, Concordia has thrived over the past six months by offering virtual services to its community, turning crisis into opportunity. Along with a smooth transition to online Sunday celebration services, Concordia started daily Hour of Power meditation/prayer calls, hand-delivered Science of Mind magazines, invited guest speakers and musicians to perform virtually, offered three classes: Prosperity Plus 3, Spiritual Principles and Practices, Meditation Is More Than You Think, began a virtual book study and held the following online workshops and events: Self-care with Ayurvedic, Sunday Night Inspiration Meditation, Love Coaching series, Abraham-Hicks Gatherings, Saturday Morning Conversations and Connections.

The center is poised to expand even further in 2021.

Location: 292 W. Shore Rd., Warwick. For more information, call 401-732-1552 or visit ConcordiaCSL.com. See ad on page 11.

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Social Pests Pests can’t be bothered with social distancing. In fact, many are becoming even more “social” now that so many places are closed and there is less food available for them in restaurants and bars.

They have now gone looking elsewhere for a meal.

The less severe recent winters have also led to large increases in the rodent population and they are getting way too close for comfort. Now is the time to be more diligent about protecting ourselves with non-toxic pesticides and control methods.

Many pests, including fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, are building immunity to the toxic chemicals that are being sprayed almost everywhere. This immunity makes it more important than ever for consumers to stop using chemicals and instead find safer, natural methods to control pests. We can’t keep abusing nature and not expect something bad to happen.

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yoga brief

video conference. Participants will be assisted by a teacher ahead of time to set up for the Zoom class.

Time for You Yoga specializes in Svaroopa yoga. Svaroopa yoga (Swa-roo-pa) means “bliss yoga” and is a customizable style of yoga with careful alignment that is tailored to every body’s needs. It focuses on releasing deep tension along the spine.

As individuals decompress, they get relief from stress and gain greater awareness, along with deep relaxation, a sense of peace and well-being and a quieter mind.

The Newcomers’ classes focus on the Magic Four—a sequence of beginning Svaroopa poses that target specific parts of the spine to unravel tension. The poses are adapted to each student and use chairs, blocks and blankets for support and propping. The classes end with a guided relaxation.

Participants need no yoga mat or prior yoga experience. Class space is limited. Reserve a spot by calling the studio. Participants should dress comfortably and plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the class’ start time. The class is free for students new to the studio.

The classes will be taught by the studio’s instructors: Maria Sichel, Janice O’Brien, and Suzanne Lincoln. They welcome new students to this inspired approach to yoga and offer individualized attention, so the poses effectively ease the body and mind.

Yoga Studio Offers Outdoor and Online Introductory Svaroopa Classes Time for You Yoga, in Cumberland, will host Newcomers’ yoga classes from 1:30 to 3 p.m., October 3, 10 and 17. The introductory classes on October 3 and 10 will be held outdoors and socially distanced; on October 17, class will be held online through a Zoom

Cost: Free for new students. Location: 2155 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. For more information, call Maria Sichel at 401-305-5319 or visit TimeForYouYoga.com. See listing in the Community Resource Guide.

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Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines Cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks, according to a new study in Phytotherapy Research from Iran. Fifty patients with migraines took either three capsules a day of 600 milligrams (about a quarter teaspoon) of cinnamon or a placebo. After two months, those taking cinnamon had significantly reduced severity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes. Most of the world’s cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, produced in Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum iners) is not accepted as a true cinnamon by herbalists.

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Tasty and loaded with vitamins and minerals, avocados are a “healthy fat” that can speed recovery after exercise, reports a new Brazilian study. Researchers gave 12 women either 600 milliliters (mL) of avocado pulp or a placebo in capsules. After waiting an hour, the women ran on a treadmill for half an hour, then recovered for an hour. Metabolic tests of heart rate, heart rate variability and skin conductance indicated those taking the avocado pulp recovered faster than those given a placebo. In another new study, 12 Spanish men were able to do more back squats in weight-lift training an hour after drinking 12 mL of beet root juice compared with a placebo, suggesting the nitrate-rich drink improves muscular endurance.

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With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.” The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects.

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global briefs

Electronic Waste is Out of Control

Stealth Mode

Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research Scientists from Duke University and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have found that the skin of 16 species of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them. As published in Current Biology, Dr. Karen Osborn co-led the research that discovered the extraordinary properties while attempting to photograph specimens. Even using cuttingedge equipment, she could not see any detail. “It didn’t matter how you set up the camera or lighting; [the fish] just sucked up all the light,” she tells BBC Science Focus. The source of the ultra-black color is melamin which is distributed within melanosomes that are densely packed into cells on the fish skin. Because of the unique shape and arrangement of these melanosomes, incoming light is redirected toward another cell to absorb it. In the deep-sea environment in which they live, even the smallest amount of reflected light can attract predators, so this form of camouflage improves their chances of survival. Some scientists believe it is possible to make similar ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.

A partnership formed in 2017 between the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, the International Solid Waste Association and other groups to track the accumulation of electronic debris has reported via the publication Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 that a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030.

E-waste includes battery-powered and plug-in laptop computers, smartphones and televisions. Not only are people using more consumer electronics, they are not doing a good job of recycling them safely. The report found that of the e-waste generated in 2019, only 9.3 million tons, or 17.4 percent, were recycled.

Cadmium and mercury are conspicuous sources of pollution from these devices, as are refrigerant chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons that can leach into the environment.

Plastic waste is another concern.

The report states that e-waste contains so many valuable recoverable metals such as iron, copper and gold that it represents a prime opportunity to reclaim these raw materials instead of mining them anew.

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Falling Fertility Rate Threatens World Stability As reported in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation showed the global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017. The study indicates it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century. As a result, global population may peak at 9.7 billion around 2064 before falling to 8.8 billion by 2100. Some nations will also age dramatically, with as many people becoming senior citizens as those being born. If the fertility rate falls below a ratio of about two to one, then the size of the population starts to fall. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the report states, “Our findings suggest that continued trends in female educational attainment and access to contraception will hasten declines in fertility and slow population growth. A sustained TFR lower than the replacement level in many countries, including China and India, would have economic, social, environmental and geopolitical consequences. Policy options to adapt to continued low fertility while sustaining and enhancing female reproductive health will be crucial in the years to come.”

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moon report

of transformation will depend on the consciousness of our nation.

The Moon is asking each of us to live in gratitude, be kind instead of right, heighten our intuition, make lemonade out of lemons and be the change the world needs to see. Be selective about what type of news you expose yourself to and limit the time invested in it. Instead, focus on family and community and let go of things you have no control over. Immerse yourself in nature, devote 20 minutes per day to meditation, play with your pets, eat clean and green and smile more often.

BY THE LIGHT OF

THE MOON OCTOBER 2020

by Karyn Chabot, M.Ay, LMT, RYT

The Full Moon on October 1, occurs in sidereal Pisces representing water in the form of a thunder cloud in the star of Uttrabhadrapada.

This lunar star will pierce through the darkness of the illusory world, revealing long awaited eternal truths. With Mars retrograde in its own sign of Aries, it’s double trouble, increasing aggression and passion globally and personally. We can choose to use this piercing energy to accomplish great feats, reinvent ourselves, step into our personal power and help right what is wrong. Or we can use this energy to fuel the proverbial fire, stir the pot or pick a fight. This is where astrology and free will merge. We always have choice. We can’t change the wind, but we can change the sails.

Since retrograde Uranus is sitting with Mars, it can bring about unexpected events, intense weather, more fires and technology issues over the next thirty days. There may be something very strange unfolding around the election where folks may be taken by surprise. The Nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu, transit every 18 months and will finally occupy the sidereal signs of Taurus and Scorpio at the end of September.

Ketu is quite happy and exalted in Scorpio, which may bring us divine providence, but only if we can remain detached from specific outcomes, desires and carnal pleasures. In other words, only in the surrender can we reap the fruits of Ketu. This transit affects the most significant houses in the chart of the United States which we call the “spine” of the chart. This alignment means the US will be undergoing massive transformation for at least another 18 months when the Nodes make their next transit. Exactly what type 14

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The New Moon on October 16, will occur in sidereal Virgo within the shining lunar star of Chitra, symbolized by the celestial architect that embodies meticulous precision. This lunar star will bring proclivities for re-organization and structure so we may begin to rebuild our fragmented governmental policies and health care systems while getting closer to a creative, safe cure for COVID-19.

Retrograde Mars castes a glance at the new moon for twoand one-half days in this month, while Saturn is giving Mars the evil eye until December 24. Whenever Mars and Saturn glance at each other in the sky, it can cause friction, aggravation and nastiness. In this case, we may see more fighting overseas, as well as more restlessness in our own neighborhoods. To mitigate the evil eye effect, use a soft gaze at loved ones and strangers. Be more forgiving.

Retrograde Mercury may cause communication breakdowns, so be very mindful when choosing words. When possible, come from “I” statements instead of accusational “you” statements.

Repeat yourself gently to avoid misunderstandings.

New moons always represent new beginnings as well as the closing of chapters in our lives that no longer bring us joy or make any sense. Optimize this time by starting a cleanse and boost your immunity. Virgo will assist with purification rituals and help you stay focused on a new work-out routine, or weekly yoga commitment. Try a green juice fast directly on the day of the new moon to make a statement to yourself that you intend to flush out systemic toxins, reduce caffeine and alcohol and alkalize your blood so you may become the best version of you. Chitra will support a new and meticulous way of eating and a healthy lifestyle by opening new doors for self-care, massage, meditation and more rest so that the body may begin to generate more energy. In turn, this will enable you to help others stay on their game and pay it forward. We are all in this together and it starts with you.

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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Calm Down

TAMING THE FLAMES OF STRESS-RELATED ILLNESS

by Marlaina Donato

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We are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions.

It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together.

Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph.

“Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.”

According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures.

Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

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GUT INSTINCTS Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric

like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

ONE BODY, MANY SELVES Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding.

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nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood.

While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use.

Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction. Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses.

In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders

matory bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mindbody) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots.

“We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body.

Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.”

Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross,

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who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.”

Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it.

Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

INVESTING IN EQUILIBRIUM Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory.

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From Stephanie Mansour: n Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension. n Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress. n Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. n If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside. If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. n Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fueling workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. n When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. n Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.

From Sarah Kate Benjamin: n Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.

From LaStacia Ross: n As an energy exercise, try what I call The Fountain of Light: See and feel white light coming up from the earth and into your feet. Feel it move all the way up through your body, out of your head and back down to your feet to start again, like a fountain. Repeat this many times, feeling the vibrant, white light energy flowing through you.

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Plant Power for Combatting Stress Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches.

It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish.

In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stress-fighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark.

care for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.”

He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.”

Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment.

Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing.

Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.”

Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants

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in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous system-supportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.”

Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.”

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National Chiropractic Health Month The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has designated October as National Chiropractic Health Month to raise public awareness of the importance of musculoskeletal health and the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patientcentered and drug-free approach to health and wellness.

This year’s theme is Active and Adaptive, focusing on helping people adapt to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACA states, “Many people are moving less, and some are experiencing pain as a result.” This year’s focus encourages people to adjust to the challenges of staying fit and pain-free with a smaller lifestyle footprint by becoming more mindful of movement and posture, and by highlighting tips and strategies to help them adapt in healthy ways.

Find a searchable directory of chiropractors at HandsDownBetter.org/find-a-doctor.

Pain Relief with Chiropractic In addition to the traditional chiropractic focus on adjusting the spine to ease joint pain, many doctors today are using a wide array of approaches to ameliorate hip and knee pain, whether the cause is an injury, inflammation, arthritis or another chronic condition.

Determining the cause is the first step, says chiropractor Derrell Blackburn, senior manager of chiropractic relations and training for The Joint Chiropractic, a nationwide chain of 500 clinics. If both hips or knees go bad, he says, it’s probably due to aging.

If the problem involves a hip or knee on one side, “the underlying truth is overuse or compensation,” which can be helped by realigning the sacroiliac joint or pelvic girdle.

Chiropractor Gil Kentof, of the Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck, and Chronic Pain Relief, in Franklin, Tennessee, first recommends that patients with hip pain join a basic yoga class, find a good video or search “hip stretches” online and exercise according to what they research five times a week. “If there is no improvement in three weeks, or if there is more pain while doing the exercises, an examination is in order to determine the origin of the pain and the best treatment option,” he says.

The exam often includes X-rays and sometimes an MRI. Treatment options can include specific chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue laser therapy, stem cell injections into the hip joint and in severe cases, a referral for surgery, but, “Surgery is always a last resort,” he says. For knees, “Good success has been obtained with stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injected into the knee,” he advises. “This procedure is performed by our medical team and is minimally invasive with very little downtime.” He also suggests that knee-pain patients stretch their hamstrings, quadriceps and calves on a regular basis and use a pull-on brace or ice packs for temporary relief.

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A Better Breakfast Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

by April Thompson Breakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table.

Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says.

While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast.

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fast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist.

A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies.

Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later. Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author of vegan, raw-food and keto cookbooks.

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Healthy First Meals Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats These oats are a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s delicious, but good for you, too.

It’s made clean by cooking the apples using coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar and adding cinnamon and nutmeg for spice. Prep the oats by mixing all the ingredients, then make a date caramel sauce that’s healthier than any caramel sauce you can purchase from the grocery store and so luscious that you’ll fall in love with it.

For the Cinnamon Apples:

2 large Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp coconut sugar ⅛ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg

For the Oats:

1½ cups rolled oats 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For the Date Caramel Sauce: 10–12 pitted dried dates ⅛ tsp sea salt ½ cup hot water, divided

To make the cinnamon apples, combine the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are softened, but not mushy.

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A typical breakfast for her now is a chia seed pudding with a nut or coconut milk, berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats. “If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds.

Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some hearthealthy fats. It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit.

Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated. “Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says.

Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day.

These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule. “If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove.

For the oats, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

To make the date caramel sauce, process the dates and sea salt in a food processor until they are finely chopped. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the dates until the mixture becomes smooth and resembles caramel. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

Spoon half of the oat mixture into the bottom of an 8-ounce jar with a lid or a sealable container, then top with the date sauce and apples. Repeat in a second jar with the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate the oats overnight or for at least 4 hours. The oats can be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or heated in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.

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Homemade Cosmetics MAKE YOUR OWN SKINCARE PRODUCTS

by Donna Ouellette Known as the Dirty Dozen within the beauty industry are twelve commonly used ingredients in personal care products made from industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins and hormone disruptors. These can be found in many personal care products from shampoo to lotions. Instead of risking the safety and wellbeing of loved ones, including yourself, try some healthy do-it-yourself recipes for beauty inside and out.

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HONEY FACIAL MASK

Make this DIY face wash for just $2 with allnatural ingredients already in the pantry. It is great for all skin types and nourishing, too.

Raw (unpasteurized) honey is full of antioxidants to help fight wrinkles and aging skin. It is also a natural antibacterial, which helps to prevent and fight acne, a purifier that gently unclogs pores and a moisturizer that draws moisture into the skin, leaving it feeling soft.

Ingredients ¾ cup cooled organic brewed chamomile tea (or filtered or distilled water) ¼ cup liquid castile soap ½ tsp organic almond oil 3-4 drops vitamin E oil optional 8 drops frankincense essential oil 8 drops lavender essential oil Instructions In a 4 to 6 oz. foaming soap bottle, add liquid Castile soap, organic almond oil and vitamin E oil.

Add essential oils as needed.

Fill with chamomile tea or water to the top of the bottle.

Shake well and use as needed.

How to use Shake bottle well.

Wet face with warm water.

Add 2-3 pumps of DIY Face Wash to the palm of your hand and then use both hands to massage onto the face.

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Massage face for about 1 minute.

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Rinse with warm water

Recipes courtesy of Tracey Black, CEO of Don’t Mess With Mama 1. Balancing Honey and Lavender Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey (lots of antioxidants for the skin) with 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

2. Radiant Honey and Lemon Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey with 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off. Be careful to avoid direct sun exposure within 24 hours of using the mask, as lemon oil is photosensitive to the sun.

3. Hydrating Honey and Yogurt Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey, 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt.

Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

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4. Clarifying Honey and Patchouli Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey with 2-3 drops of Patchouli essential oil. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

5. Moisturizing Honey and Avocado Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey and 1/2 ripe avocado. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

6. Nourishing Honey and Oatmeal Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey, 2 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

7. Exfoliating Honey and Oatmeal Facial Mask Mix one tablespoon of raw honey or Manuka honey, 1 tablespoon of uncooked oatmeal (grind in a blender to a powder rather than using whole oats for a finer,

gentler exfoliation). Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

8. Plain Honey Facial Mask Want a super, simple facial mask? Just apply 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey or Manuka honey to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to wipe off.

It’s incredibly moisturizing and balances all skin types.

For those looking for some help, Evolve Nutrition and Vitality, in Johnston, is hosting a DIY class called Making You Beautiful Inside and Out at 11 a.m., October 24. Participants will make-and-take two products and receive a recipe book for making more on their own at home or for gifts. For more details, email Donna.EvolveNutrition@gmail.com.

Donna Oullette is the owner of Evolve Nutrition and Vitality located at 1665 Hartford Ave., Ste. 35, Johnston. For more information, visit Evolve-Nutrition-Vitality.com. See listing in the Community Resource Guide.

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it in,’ it should be, ‘When in doubt, throw it out,’” says David Keeling, president of the

For those that have been putting recyclables in a plastic bag and placing it in a curbside bin, it’s likely going straight into a landfill. That bowling ball, those yard clippings and dirty pizza boxes are contaminating the recycling stream and increasing the cost of recycling programs nationwide at a particularly challenging time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing rise in contaminated items is known in the biz as “wishful recycling”. The current crisis is only making it worse.

In some places, recycling itself is becoming wishful.

As stores and restaurants struggle to survive, local tax revenues have dropped sharply, forcing municipalities to slash budgets. Many small towns and a few big cities have stopped recycling programs altogether. Others have cut back on what they will accept or substituted drop-off bins for curbside pickup. States are pulling back from encouraging bottle-deposit returns. The plastic masks, gloves and wipes mistakenly tossed into recycle bins are endangering waste workers that must remove them. With the coronavirus shown to cling to plastic for three days, many workers around the country have become ill from such exposure.

Meanwhile, waste is mounting. Consumers are now having groceries delivered, picking them up or ordering them online, adding hundreds of millions more plastic bags and cardboard boxes to the waste stream. The Solid Waste Association of North America estimates that U.S. cities saw a 20 percent average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection in March and part of April. And because China stopped accepting 99 percent of the world’s recyclables two years ago, recycling operations are struggling for disposal locations.

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National Recycling Coalition.

The Washington State nonprofit Sustainable Connections estimates that 25 percent of what goes into recycling containers is not recyclable. “Contamination significantly increases the cost to process recyclables and makes it harder for processors to market their products, creating a huge economic challenge,” according to SustainableConnections.org. “We rely on the private sector to take away our waste, and they need to be able to turn a profit in order to run a viable business.”

Unfortunately, “Across the country and within Florida, we are seeing a growing trend on contamination in recycling,” says Travis Barnes, recycling coordinator of Florida’s Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa. The worst offenders, he says, are people that don’t sufficiently clean out mayonnaise or ketchup containers, as well as put plastic bags in the recycling bin that can become entangled in multimillion-dollar equipment, bringing the entire sorting process to a halt.

Beth Porter, climate campaigns director for the nonprofit Green America and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System, says there’s a lot of confusion on what to put in the bin. She points to Michigan, which aims for 30 percent recycling by 2025 and created videos featuring “Recycling Raccoons” that offer instructions on proper sorting. In Washington, D.C., says Porter, “Workers peek in recycling bins and can tag the bin with some specific info telling you not to throw in plastic bags and contaminated stuff,” lowering contamination rates by 30 percent.

“The public demands curbside recycling,” Barnes says. “It is highly ranked as something the public wants,” but people also need to be more aware to make the system more efficient.

Even with the current challenges, environmentalists see recycling as a key strategy for a planet sinking under plastic waste. “As we navigate this new reality together, consumers whose circumstances allow for it should begin to reshape how they think about plastic pollution,” advises the World Economic Forum website weForum.org. “It’s a real and present crisis we can stop in its tracks right now­—if we make choices that lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

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that restaurants omit the plastic utensil sets that are pre-packaged in clear plastic and the condiment pouches. Typically, none of these items are recyclable, yet everyone has reusable utensils at home that are quick and easy to clean, and most people also have recyclable bottles of ketchup and mustard stocked in the refrigerator.

When recyclable bottles become empty, it is necessary to rinse all food residue from inside before placing in the recycling bin. The contaminated recyclables and non-recyclable items that people place in the recycling collection cause problems for operations at the Recycling Center. The center relies on everyone’s efforts to clean and properly identify the containers that can go into the recycling bins.

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PANDEMIC PLASTIC Ways to Reduce the Increase in Waste

by Wendy Fachon The propensity to stay at home over the past six months has brought about an increase in restaurant take-out ordering and online shopping, which has caused a dramatic increase in the use of foam packaging, plastic utensils and single-use condiment packaging, all of which Rhode Island residents are unable to place in the traditional roadside recycling bin. Instead, these items are thrown out for garbage collection and end up in the Central Landfill. With conscious effort, consumers can help reduce this waste.

First of all, foam items can be recycled in non-traditional ways. Since 2015, residents and businesses can bring food-service foam, as well as rigid-packaging foam, to the small-vehicle disposal area at the Central Landfill, in Johnston, to be recycled. This material can be dropped off for free during the facility’s normal business hours, but must be segregated, cleaned, dried and bagged in clear or translucent bags. Food-service foam, such as coffee cups and food trays, tend to stack compactly and can be collected in a single bag overtime. These items must be bagged separately from rigid packaging foam or Styrofoam coolers. It is also important to note that the facility does not accept foam products such as packing peanuts and spongy foam. Many UPS or FedEx stores and gift shops, however, will gladly accept packing peanuts, as well as bubble wrap. This helps improve their bottom lines by reducing their own padding purchases.

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People can also reuse or repurpose plastic items. Plastic take-out containers with snap-on lids can be washed and stowed away, like Tupperware, to use when the need arises to save small portions of leftovers. When it comes to mitigating plastic waste, everyone can help.

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TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

by Marlaina Donato

The flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese martial arts that offers a spectrum of surprising benefits, including healthier soft tissues and bones, as well as improved sleeping.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, when practiced consistently, tai chi supports both upper and lower body strength with effects that are akin to resistance training and brisk walking.

Tai chi helps to fine-tune neurons of the inner ear and encourages muscle and ligament flexibility, resulting in better balance and fewer falls. The practice is highly adaptable and anyone can benefit, even those that are wheelchair-bound or recovering from surgery.

“It appears effortless, with slow and smooth movements, but there is immense power underneath the tranquility,” says Paul Lam, family physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, in Sydney, Australia. “Tai chi has been shown by over 500 medical studies to benefit almost all aspects of health, including mobility, immunity and heart and lung function.” Lam also highlights other related benefits, including lower blood pressure, less arthritis pain and stress relief.

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Research published last year in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that 12 weeks of tai chi practice initiated beneficial changes in the immune system with subsequent improvement of lung function in children ages 6 to 12 with asthma.

A RIVER OF ENERGY While tai chi is a modified martial art with a focus on form, its close relative, qigong, is a mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Both cultivate qi, or life force, that is believed to permeate all natural existence. The concept of qi, yet to be understood scientifically, is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the focus of many studies in China and elsewhere.

“It is believed that qi flows throughout and around the body. If we are healthy, the qi will be moving smoothly and abundantly. If we are not healthy, the qi may be stagnant, excessive or deficient,” says qigong instructor and acupuncturist Jeffrey Chand, in British Columbia, Canada.

Robert Chuckrow, a retired physics professor in Ossining, New York, and the author of Tai Chi Dynamics and The Tai Chi Book, explains, “When muscles are tensed, qi is inhibited. Instead, when

NOURISHING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Tai chi and qigong lower the stress hormone cortisol, improve brain function and have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both approaches are part of many addiction recovery programs to help nourish mind-body connections for better managing stress.

“In my view, both qigong and tai chi are wonderful exercises for the nervous system, which during practice, undergoes intense moment-to-moment receiving, processing and sending of neural electrical information.

This electricity stimulates cells to absorb oxygen and nutrients and expel waste products, and it beneficially helps arrange material within cells,” says Chuckrow.

In essence, it’s all about encouraging calm, something we all need. Chand summarizes its benefits superbly. “It empowers individuals to help themselves. The more stress management tools we have to help ourselves, the better our overall health and quality of life is.”

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muscles are relaxed and the body is open and moves naturally, qi is enhanced. Such cultivation of qi is the main component of qigong. Tai chi actually includes qigong.”

Chuckrow currently has two students that are 100 years old and notes that seniors greatly appreciate and benefit from these arts once they experience the connection between mind and body.

Lee Holden, a qigong master teacher at the Holden QiGong Center, in Santa Cruz, California, emphasizes the consequence of being in perpetual “fight-or-flight” mode from everyday, nonthreatening life stresses. “The waves crashing to the shore, the river flowing down the mountain, demonstrate nature’s boundless energy. We, as human beings, have cut ourselves off from that source of energy. Through qigong practice, we plug back into that natural energy reserve and circulate it through our minds and bodies. Stress, like a kink in the hose, causes a stagnation of qi. Relaxation, like unwinding the kink, gets the qi to flow.”

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Maintaining Health Through Relationships

by Wendy Fachon The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted people’s normal approaches to building and maintaining relationships at a time when relationships are more vital to survival than ever. Kevin Baill, M.D., psychiatrist and medical director of outpatient services at Butler Hospital, in Providence, explains, “We’re going through an abnormally difficult time, and we need to take extra time to attend to our personal health, and that includes maintaining the vitality and health of the connections we have with others.”

The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the world’s longest studies of adult life, reveals that if people had to choose one variable that most influences their health, it would be relationships.

Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist and director of the study, concluded that taking care of one’s personal relationships is indeed a critical form of self-care.

People that are deeply connected to their family, friends, co-workers and certain members of their local community lead healthier, happier and longer lives. Plus, it is not a matter of the number of relationships, but rather it is about the quality of the relationships and the levels of trust and intimacy. It is about building codependent bonds, being able to count on others and being able to be counted on by others.

Pandemic restrictions, such as physical distancing, indoor isolation, maskwearing and group gathering limitations, which have been imposed for churches, weddings, clubs and bars, have challenged long-established forms of social bonding.

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Given the current situation, it is socially unacceptable to touch and shake hands.

Physical contact is taboo. Engagement in team sports with any type of contact has been suspended.

Exercise, however, is an important aspect of self-care. Jogging is safe, walking has numerous health benefits, and outdoors is one of the healthiest places to spend time these days. Masks depend on the setting. Is one walking a crowded street in Newport or along a secluded beach? Baill says, “We need to be more creative and figure out new ways to spend meaningful time together.” While he cites the importance of close proximity, shared experiences, meaningful conversations, eye-to eye contact, facial expression and related biochemical signaling factors that promote the development of supportive relationships, he also recommends prudence. Spending time outdoors with others has a much lower risk for coronavirus transmission than being indoors. Fresh air and more space between people minimizes the risk. This winter, it will be more important than ever to have a warm coat and gloves, so that we can get out and spend time with friends.

Baill describes the web of human relationships in terms of rings. There is the intimate ring of five, typically containing people that live together. There is the 15ring of friends, people that live elsewhere, yet are close enough to share dreams, good news and troubles. Beyond that is the

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Baill points out that in-person interactions are going to be far more effective than online interactions for developing healthy relationships. People that actually do meaningful things together are going to have better relationships. “The people most impacted by the pandemic are adolescents and the elderly,” says Baill. “During the age of adolescence, your friends are the ladder to your development,” he explains. Kids need more experience and bonding and less time in front of a screen. Many parents are navigating this challenge by creating roving pods that meet daily to walk dogs, ride scooters and explore what is happening around their neighborhood.

As for the elderly, especially those in assisted living situations, the stimulus of being with others is what keeps them going.

When visiting hours are restricted, family Facetiming can make all the difference in their world. “This won’t last forever,” says Baill. “Building and maintaining healthy relationships in the time of a pandemic is not exactly elegant and graceful. We are being challenged and changed, and the best we can do for our children is to not be cavalier about the situation and to model responsibility.”

Kevin Baill, M.D., is Chief of Addiction Services and Medical Director of Outpatient Services at Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – Thursdays, Oct 1-Nov 19. 6-9pm. Join Nancy Bennett a Brown University Certified MBSR teacher. This internationally acclaimed course will help deepen our capacity to be more present and work effectively with the stressors and challenges in our lives. $200$350; pay what can. Live on Zoom. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation: 401-849-3200 or InnerlightYoga.com.

Free Outdoor Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 1:30-3pm. Introductory class held outdoors and socially distanced. Will focus on the Magic Four: a sequence of beginning Svaroopa® poses that target specific parts of your spine, to unravel tension. Poses adapted to each student; use chairs, blocks and blankets for support and propping. Ends with a guided relaxation. Space limited. Free for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Register: 401305-5319 or TimeForYouYoga.com.

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Free Online Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 1:30-3pm. Introductory class via Zoom. Be assisted by a teacher ahead of time to set up for a Zoom class. No prior yoga experience needed. Focus on Chair Yoga: a sequence of beginning Svaroopa® poses that target specific parts of your spine, to unravel tension. Poses adapted to each student and use simple household items, i.e. chairs, pillows, towels or blankets, for support and propping. Ends with a guided relaxation. Space limited. Free for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Register: 401-305-5319 or TimeForYouYoga.com.

Marconics Level 1 “No-Touch” Certification Class – Oct 3 & 4. 9am-4:30pm.

Whether you choose to become a healer, or simply use the full spectrum of Marconics Higher Light Frequencies to further your own personal Spiritual growth, you will be forever transformed. Marconics helps people drop the density from their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, by raising their energetic signature so they can thrive in the new energy. Register: MarconicRecalibration.com/marconics_ level_1_registration.html. Waterford, CT.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Free Outdoor Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 1:30-3pm. Introductory class held outdoors and socially distanced. Will focus on the Magic Four: a sequence of beginning Svaroopa® poses that target specific parts of your spine, to unravel tension. Poses adapted to each student; use chairs, blocks and blankets for support and propping. Ends with a guided relaxation. Space limited. Free for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Register: 401305-5319 or TimeForYouYoga.com.

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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. Details: 401-732-1552, Facebook.com/concordiacsl or ConcordiaCSL.com.

Green Tenderfoot Refill Station – 2-6pm.

1st Sunday. Help us reduce our use of plastic and harsh chemicals by switching to reusables and all-natural products. A variety of zero-waste lifestyle products such as bamboo utensils, reusable bags, metal straws, etc, to help you live a more sustainable life.

Tare your jars or leave your extra jars for a friend. Free. Urban Greens Co-Op, 93 Cranston St, Providence. UrbanGreens.com.

MONDAY In Studio and Online Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 10:30am-12pm. Poses target specific parts of your spine to unravel tension.

Poses adapted to each student and use chairs, blocks and blankets for support and propping. Ends with a guided relaxation. No yoga mat needed or prior yoga experience.

Class space in studio limited to 5 students and requires pre-registration. Online classes available at the same time. Free for new students. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Register: 401-305-5319 or TimeForYouYoga.com.

Beginner’s Mind Meditation: Online – 5-5:40pm. This Fall Meditation and Mindfulness for Beginner’s Mind group meets weekly on zoom to practice and learn together. Free.

Register: Nancy@NOWMindfulness.org or InnerlightYoga.com.

Mindfulness & Meditation for MBSR Grads and Others: Online – 5:45-6:45pm. Led by Certified MBSR Teacher, Nancy Bennett, participants will have an opportunity to practice meditation and mindfulness and to discuss and ask questions about their practice. Free.

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Peace Circle – 6-7pm. Help heal our planet through prayer and love. Explore different aspects of peace through music, meditation and poetry, and how to put it into practice within yourself, relationships, community and the world. This is a trans-denominational gathering for peace. All welcome. Facilitator: Gina Colvario-Krupka, Love offering. Via Zoom. RSVP: 401-580-5800 or Ginackri@ hotmail.com. ConcordiaCSL.com.

Self-Care with Reiki: Virtual Class – 7-8pm. After being trained in reiki, it can be easy to fall out of the habit of performing regular self-reiki sessions. Be guided through a self-reiki session by Holy Fire III Reiki Master Teacher, Alyssa Knapp, MS, CEP, TTS. Prior experience with Reiki Level 1 or higher suggested. Receive a confirmation and a separate email with instructions to sign in to Zoom. $5/class; $20/unlimited class pass available (all class types included).

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WEDNESDAY Basic Yoga with Christine – 7-8:15pm. Class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including basic postures, safe alignment, transitions, breath and mindful meditation. Slower-paced class; variety of modifications and options provided to help students find their expression of each pose. $15/class; class passes and discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet.

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Online Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 7-8:30pm. Online class designed to dissolve your stress. You get profound benefits with less effort. Includes a guided awareness, yoga breathing and relaxing poses adapted to your body with gentle alignments. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes.

Register, Time for You Yoga: 401-305-5319 or TimeForYouYoga.com.

THURSDAY Dog Obedience Training – 5:30pm. Learn fun, simple techniques to eliminate unwanted behaviors and create good behavior. With trainer Christina Johnson. $20. Delmyra, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Register: 401-294-3247.

Learn Holistic Tarot – 6-7:30pm. Deepen your innate intuitive skills and explore the interface of tarot, divine numerology and astrology to offer insight and empowerment to others. Each class of this 6-wk series goes in depth to explore the mystery and archetypes of tarot as it answers your questions as to the “how” and “why.” $120/series, $30/class.

Offered on Zoom. SoulWisdomTarot.com.

Adult Virtual Coloring Club for Relaxation – 6:30-8pm. 5th Thursday. Discover the stressrelieving benefits of coloring!. The library will provide soothing music, fun DIY activities and conversation. No registration required. Free.

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Outdoor Chess Club – 6:30-8pm. Join instructor Sam as we learn and play chess.

For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome, and chess boards and pieces provided. Held rain or shine. Free. Washington Park Library, courtyard area, 1316 Broad St, Providence.

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Energy Flow Virtual Class – 7-7:45pm. In this unique class, we integrate therapeutic stretching, mindfulness meditation, and reiki energy therapy for optimal balance of your physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. No experience with reiki or meditation necessary. Receive a confirmation and a separate email with instructions to sign in to Zoom. $5/class, $20/unlimited class pass available (all class types included).

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Gentle Flow with Jaimie – 7-8:15pm. Great for beginners as well as experienced yogis who enjoy moving at a slower pace. Beginning with a short centering while tuning into breath, followed by a gentle yoga sequence.

Focus is on soft transitions and mindful movements within the pose, building strength and presence in the moment. Accompanied by inspiring music and ending with extended relaxation. $15/class; class passes and discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com.

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Sound Healing 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.

SOULSHINE CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALING

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. We offer morning and evening yoga classes, private reiki appointments, children’s classes and more!

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Wellness Center

ELAYNE HEWITT

Master Colorist/Stylist Riverside, RI 401-273-7005 ElayneOrganic@gmail.com A full service green salon that’s Certified Organic for hair color, straightening/ relaxing, permanent wave. No Ammonia, parabens, plastics or Thioglycolates. Call today for an appointment! 50% Off all new clients only.

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.

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 25.

Wig & Wellness

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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.

DONNA OUELLETTE

Evolve Nutrition & Vitality; Wig Boutique, Safe, Toxin-Free Skin Care and Make-up 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!

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

Yoga Therapy GO SLOWLY

Jorge C. Armesto, Ph.D., Ed.M., RYT 845 North Main St., STE 6, Providence, RI 781-724-9007 GoSlowly.com Therapy on the Mat: Change how you relate to body, heart, and mind. Yoga therapy helps you befriend your body, hold difficult experiences with compassion, relieve stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate joy. Dr. Armesto offers individual yoga therapy sessions on a donation basis. Online sessions available. Please visit GoSlowly.com for more information.

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