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ow lucky we are! Despite daily challenges and worldly difficulties, we are ongoing recipients of a great gift. The beauty, inspiration and peace generated by the lakes, forests and streams of Central New York and the Finger Lakes Region run through our veins and provide not only a context, but for many a significant aspect of who we are. It is a precious place where we come together as families and as a community with a sense of belonging and connection. Hometown people are generously passing along this legacy to us, as we will for generations to come. Seneca Falls may or may not have been the inspiration for the town of Bedford Falls in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, but there is no doubt that it is the site of a seismic shift in American life, public policy and the worldview of millions. Here, ideas and convictions about women’s rights and freedoms led to decisions and actions so powerful that subsequent generations consider Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other local leaders to be role models for the ages. Yet these early suffragette heroines considered themselves ordinary citizens and neighbors of their day doing their part in what had to be done. Can our potential be any less? Each of us has experienced peak performances in our life, but is this something that strikes us coincidentally from the grace of Providence or is it a result of a series of choices we make, borne out of intention and inspired by Providence? More to the point, how can we more consistently live up to the highest reaches of our being? In the coming months, local and national contributors will explore significant awakenings, from the everyday to the esoteric. We will investigate how each of us can experience the world a little more “here and now”, rather than “here and someplace else”. Being a little more present in each moment allows us to see and feel more deliberately, to good result. We come to recognize that our best effort is always available, ready to be lifted off the mental shelf where we’ve stashed it, when compelling circumstances call forth our attention, participation and leadership. Our May issue widely interprets the theme of Women’s Wellness, exploring the lives of everyday people of influence and impact whose legacy is yet to be written. We interview Linda Hafner to understand how her ordinary small family business has grown into something extraordinary. Dr. Judith Orloff shares insights on the importance of listening to our inner wisdom. Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian counsel women that are experiencing hormonal transitions and need natural help to cool down and reestablish calm. Wynnie Stein and Ithaca’s Moosewood Restaurant even ante up a recipe called, Hot Flash Cooler. Each stage of our life awakens new possibilities and we can all rejoice in our own springtime renewal. Perhaps we should spend more time with flowers, consider a larger garden, or plant our first. Eating more food that comes directly from the earth is simply healthier; my friend, Linda Quinn, taught me that when she was promoting New York State apples. Locally grown produce is ripe with potential. Yes, the best is yet to come.
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newsbriefs Jewish Community Mother’s Day at Mirbeau Inn & Spa irbeau Inn & Spa, known Center of Syracuse M AAA Four Diamond Celebrates 150 Years ratingforanditslineup of public well-
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he Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Syracuse will realize a significant milestone on June 6: 150 years of service to Central New York. The second-oldest JCC in North America will proudly honor its rich heritage in the community with a celebratory event and annual meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. at Traditions at the Links, in East Syracuse. Gala chair Michelle Baum and committee members Amy Sumida and Jo David say, “We encourage the entire community to attend and lend their support to this 150-year achievement and fundraising evening, which is important to the future of the organization. We are planning a spectacular evening which features a fabulous meal and an open bar, as well as surprises that will be informative and entertaining.”
ness workshops on everything from diet and exercise to antiaging tips, is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12. Available seatings are at 11 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 1:30 and 3 p.m. A special Mother Glows Best treatment is available from May 1 to 31. Located in the village of Skaneateles, in central New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country, Mirbeau is approximately 20 miles southwest of Syracuse. The luxuriously appointed facility features Old World French Country architecture and colorful, Monet-inspired gardens. Location: 851 W. Genessee St. For more information, call 877-647-2328 or visit Mirbeau.com.
Event location: 5900 N. Burdick St. JCC location: 5655 Thompson Rd., Dewitt. To inquire about sponsorship, purchasing a table or for more information, contact Nancy Kasow at 315445-2360, ext. 112 or email NKasow@ jccsyr.org. Also visit jccsyr.org. See ads, pages 7 and 14.
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eventspotlights Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign by linda Sechrist
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three rows of white and two ince January, leaders of rows of purple beads made the Onondaga Nation, from quahog clamshells. One part of the Haudenosaunee purple row represents the (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Haudenosaunee in their caNeighbors of the Onondaga noes, and the other represents Nation (NOON) have been the Europeans in their ships, carrying on a statewide each carrying their way of life, educational campaign comculture and government— memorating the 400-year Onondaga chief thus, the Two Row Wampum. anniversary of the Two Row Jake Edwards “In the Two Row, we Wampum treaty signed holding the Two agreed that we will travel between the Haudenosaunee Row Wampum belt the river of life together, and Dutch settlers in 1613. side-by-side,” explains Jake Edwards, “This Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign, which continues throughout of the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs. “One line represents a canoe 2013, is to remind people of the imcarrying our laws, culture, language, portance of the agreements,” says Oren Lyons, faithkeeper of the Onondaga Na- government and way of life; the other line represents the same for those who tion’s Turtle Clan, who has represented have come to this land. We will not the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in try to steer each other’s boat, but will world councils at the United Nations and other locations. travel side-by-side, linked by peace and friendship, and forever respecting the The Two Row Wampum belt has natural laws of our Mother Earth.” The campaign, which includes an epic 13-day canoe trip on the Hudson River scheduled to begin July 28 at Albany and end August 9 in New York City, is devoted to reviewing the mutual commitment of the treaty with a statewide education and advocacy campaign coordinated by NOON and the Onondaga Nation. It offers New Yorkers the opportunity to hear directly from the Native American Nations in their midst about the history of the treaty agreements that today shape relations between New York State, the federal government and native nations. At the core of these agreements is a shared responsibility to protect the Earth upon which all life depends. “What we hope to achieve in this journey is to educate the people so that they do their part individually, and as peoples, to protect Mother Earth and all the waters that flow for future generations,” says Edwards. Everyone is invited to support the campaign and to join the kickoff festival for the canoe trip. For an event schedule and more information, visit HonorTheTwoRow.org.
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Women Transcending Boundaries Sycamore Hill Garden Tour
Women Transcending Boundaries at Hendricks Chapel (2007 event)
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ollowing the aftermath of coordinated terrorists attacks on 9/11, the media reported harassment of Muslims in Central New York, as well as throughout the U.S. Concerned about threats to Muslim women that wear the hijab headscarf, Betsy Wiggins and Danya Wellmon met to discuss projects that would nurture mutual respect and understanding through education and service, possibly including local literacy projects. The conversation expanded to their circle of Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Jewish women friends that also wanted to help. The group evolved and expanded until the equalitarian community Women Transcending Boundaries (WTB), developed. Today, more than 500 women are involved. Representing faiths and philosophies that include Bahá’í, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, Wiccan, atheist and agnostic, the women focus on interfaith education and community building; support international, national and local literacy projects; and work with the refugee resettlement community in the greater Syracuse region. On May 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., WTB is hosting a garden tour at Sycamore Hill Gardens, 30-plus acres of parklike gardens in Marcellus. The public is invited to bring a blanket, picnic lunch and bottle of wine. Parking is free. Cost: $5 pre-event (available until May 12 – contact Betsy Wiggins at 315-4461694); $10 day of event. Location: 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike. For driving directions, visit SycamoreHillGardens.com. For more information, visit WTB.org.
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Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
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hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging. Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decision-making process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans. To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential? Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”
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aking a brisk walk or bike ride may stave off cognitive decline better than reaching for the daily crossword puzzle, says a new study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reviewed the medical records of more than 600 Scots born in 1936 that were given MRI scans at age 73. “People in their 70s that participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those that were less physically active,” says study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D. Surprisingly, the study showed that participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities, such as visiting family and friends, reading or even learning a new language, did little to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain. Study participants will undergo a second MRI scan at age 76, and researchers plan to compare the two scans to see if the links between exercise and better brain health hold up.
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ne of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may respond positively to a simple, no-cost measure. Health researchers at Penn State report that menopausal women that exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity. In this first-time study of objective versus subjective, or self-reported, hot flashes, the Pennsylvania researchers studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days.
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esearchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in New York, suggest that primary care practitioners can improve their communications skills and quality of care via training in mindfulness meditation. A majority of the doctors participating in a recent study reported experiencing an improved capacity to listen more attentively and respond more effectively to others, and do it in a more non-judgmental frame of mind. The scientists found that both doctors and their patients believed the quality of care improved following the training. Source: Academic Medicine
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ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19thcentury French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May. Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming. Source: FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov
More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds
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njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend. When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone”, ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts that enjoyed a good night’s sleep.
Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women
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regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk that participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothersto-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Honoring Veterans
Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work Colin and Karen Archipley, owners of Archi’s Acres, in Escondido, California, daily honor contributions by America’s armed forces by helping combat vets return home to a fresh start doing meaningful work through their Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT) program. Established in 2007, they can now list 160 ongoing agribusinesses nationwide led by program graduates. “This instills confidence in the veterans as together, we tap into their abilities to adapt and overcome, to take on a challenge and to know themselves and seek improvement,” says Colin, who served with the Marine Corps. This year, the couple is expanding the program by launching 10 one-acre certified-organic hydroponic greenhouses as incubators sparking future VSAT-graduate businesses. For more information, call 800-933-5234, email Karen@ArchisAcres.com or visit ArchisAcres.com.
Natural Aids
Antibiotic-Free Meats are on the Rise Although sales of antibiotic-free meat comprise a tiny fraction of the total market, retailers like Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe’s cannot get enough antibioticfree meat to meet the demand, according to a New York Times report. In a Consumer Reports National Research Center telephone survey, more than 60 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay at least five cents a pound more for meat raised without antibiotics. For three years, Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, an organic meat processing company near Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, has been feeding his chickens a specially milled diet laced with oregano oil and a touch of cinnamon as a method to fight off bacterial diseases that plague meat and poultry producers without resorting to antibiotics, which some experts say can be detrimental to the humans that eat the meat. Noodles & Company, a fast-growing chain of more than 300 restaurants, has added antibiotic-free pork to the ingredients customers can add to their pastas. It ensured a year’s supply in advance by committing to receiving cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand. Dan Fogarty, executive vice president, remarks, “We’re deliberately voting with our pocketbooks.”
Veggie Power
Food Revolution Day is May 17 Food Revolution Day, a collaborative effort between the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation in the United States, the Better Food Foundation in the UK and The Good Foundation in Australia, aims to get people around the world talking about real food and food education. Last year, the global day of action encompassed more than 1,000 events and dinner parties among families and friends, school associates, work colleagues and community neighbors in 664 cities in 62 countries. To get involved, visit FoodRevolutionDay.com. 10
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Decisions, Decisions
Breaking Glass Ceilings Benefits the Bottom Line Women’s ability to make fair decisions amidst multiple and competing interests tend to make them better corporate leaders, researchers have found. A survey of more than 600 board directors showed that women are more likely to consider the rights of others and apply a cooperative approach to decisionmaking, which can result in better performance for their companies. The study, recently published in the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, was conducted by Chris Bart, Ph.D., a professor of strategic market leadership at Canada’s DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, and Gregory McQueen, senior associate dean at A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, in Mesa, Arizona. Male directors, which made up 75 percent of survey participants, prefer to make decisions using rules, regulations and traditional ways of doing business or getting along. Meanwhile, female directors are less curtailed by these parameters and are more likely to try new and unconventional business methods. “We’ve known for some time that companies that have more women on their boards have better results,” explains Bart. “Our findings show that having women on the board is no longer just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do.” Yet women still only comprise approximately 9 percent of corporate board memberships worldwide.
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huck Hafner’s Farmers Market & Garden Center is one of the industry’s premier garden centers in the country. Chuck’s wife, Linda, is the author of Simple, Fresh & Healthy: A Collection of Seasonal Recipes.
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such as flowers and nursery stock. We continued to operate the farm and grow our own produce, and we expanded the business with numerous retail additions and greenhouses. Along the way, we diversified by growing our Linda and Chuck Hafner own annual and Explain your perennial flowers growth process—from a two-car and adding an extensive wholesale and garage to a highly successful farm retail nursery business. Chuck also startand garden center. ed a 250-acre tree farm, where there Our garden center on Buckley Road has are now more than 100,000 evergreen its true origin with the family of my hus- trees destined for Christmas tree stands. band, Chuck. My father-in-law George In late 2008, we relocated to our and his brother, Jake, came to the U.S. present state-of-the-art, 65,000-squarefrom Stuttgart, Germany, in 1908. They foot garden center on Buckley Road. farmed and sold their fresh produce at Chuck, Jess—who is a big part of our a roadside stand on Taft Road in front business—and I realized several years of their houses, at the Regional Marearlier that we were outgrowing our Taft ket and to local grocery stores. When Road location and needed to move. It Taft Road was widened, their family took four years of planning, town meethome was moved around the corner to ings and reviewing construction options Buckley Road. The two-car garage that until we had our grand opening to George and Chuck show off our seven built as their farm greenhouse-type stand remained structures, which and was used for were fabricated in six years. This was Holland, shipped the original Chuck to the U.S. and Hafner’s Farmers constructed onsite. Market. Even after 30 1975 was a big years, we’re still year for us. We had known as the garJess, the first of our den center with the three children, and ice cream stand— built a larger farm maybe because we market adjacent to still have one run the original one, by Chuck’s nephew, which we transas well as an onsite formed into Chuck restaurant. Our cusHafner’s Soft Ice tomers often grab a Cream. As our procup of coffee and a duce business grew, muffin while they we added items stroll through our
nursery beds and greenhouses, where there are thousands of hanging baskets and bedding plants in vibrant colors. What do you feel is the secret to your success? We consistently give our customer’s unsurpassed quality and value for their money. Chuck has always worked hard and been at the center seven days a week from morning until night. We’re hands-on and have overseen our business to make sure that it is well run. Additionally, our staff of experienced horticulturists can answer any question a gardener might have. We’re conscientious about the quality of our plants, which sets us apart from the big box stores. Our plants are thoughtfully displayed in blocks of color. What inspired you to write a cookbook? When I married Chuck in 1971, I was a home economics teacher with a love for cooking. Throughout the years while I helped Chuck with the produce stand, I prepared our family dinners with whatever came in fresh each day. I believe that gathering around the table at the end of the day is a no-fail formula for a thriving family. Meal preparation has changed drastically since the 1970s. People are now generally pressed for time and have few family sit-down meals. My cookbook, which is full of simple recipes, also has a section that provides complete instructions for planning and planting a six-by-10-foot garden, which is a duplication of the one we have at the center. The book is intended to show people that cooking delicious meals can be easy and healthier for them. It’s also intended to show that a $35 garden plot, which can produce $400 worth of fresh produce, is not only the most economical answer, but also the safest. When you grow your own food, which is a great family activity and good for the environment, you know where it came from. Location: 7265 Buckley Rd., North Syracuse. For more information, call 315458-2231 or visit ChuckHafner.com. See ad, page 25. natural awakenings
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istening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.
“Something feels wrong in my body.” Listening to our body’s subtle
signals is a critical part of exercising an intuitive sense. The body is a powerful intuitive communicator, delivering early warning signs when anything feels off, weak or just not right, so that we can address it sooner, rather than later.
“I’m in danger.” Social conditioning has helped to create unconscious beliefs that can cause flawed first impressions and ill-advised snap decisions; it’s vital that we check our subjective feelings against mental rationalizations. If some person or situation feels untrustworthy, pause to pay attention, even if the feeling might later be proved inaccurate.
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“I know how to do this.” When
tempted to overthink something we know how to do, try a little therapeutic distraction, such as saying the alphabet backwards when a yoga teacher leads the class into a dreaded handstand. Briefly engaging the mind with something other than the task at hand can leave our instincts free to do their job and enjoy the fulfillment that diligent practice has made possible.
“This is it!” Most people have a great “I just knew it was right” story. It might be about the time they first spotted their sweetheart or crossed the threshold of their new house. When intuition signals that we’ve found something or someone truly right for us, the choice often becomes easy. It feels healthy and good, without resistance or conflict. Using our instincts helps lead us to smart choices that improve our quality of life. Judith Orloff, M.D., is the author of the international bestseller Second Sight, upon which these tips are based. An assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles, Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cuttingedge knowledge of intuition and energy medicine. For more inspiration, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.
therapyspotlight Healing Landscapes and Chiropractic Care by Donna Coty, DC
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o improve patient care today, innovative healthcare facilities are gradually beginning to utilize therapeutic landscapes such as at the restorative garden at the Cayuga Medical Center, in Ithaca, and the Alzheimer’s garden Nature is but another at Cherry Ridge Assisted Living name for health. Center, in Webster. Quantitative ~ Henry David Thoreau and sometimes qualitative research is used to design such environments that facilitate health and improve outcomes. Although the majority of modern medical practices continue to support the conventional “cure over care” paradigm, many types of healthcare practitioners, such as chiropractors and psychologists, are embracing changes that recognize the important role of landscaping on our mental, emotional and physical health, as well as its overall influence on the quality of life. For decades, psychologists have been exploring nature’s impact on people’s mental functioning, social relationships and psychological well-being. At the forefront of research on restorative environments are Rachel Kaplan, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and the Samuel T. Dana professor of environment and behavior in the School of Natural Resources of the University of Michigan (U-M), in Ann Arbor, and her husband, Stephen Kaplan, a professor in the departments of psychology and computer science and engineering at U-M. The Kaplans’ research provides information on how a “healing garden” can be restorative and have a positive effect on patients, visitors and staff. Additionally, according to numerous studies conducted by researchers at the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, concentration and memory, happiness, overall mood, accelerated healing and improved compassion are all positive effects that plants exert on human beings. The combination of a chiropractic holistic hands-on approach and the positive effect of a healing garden are beneficial to individuals in many ways. According to the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, human touch is an essential aspect of human health. Without it, human beings fail to thrive. Our skin, the body’s largest organ, sends messages through its many layers to millions of receptors that deliver the sensation to nerve fibers throughout the body. Such bodily functions as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and stress levels are all positively affected by the amazing power of touch. Donna Coty is a doctor of chiropractic at Lafayette Chiropractic Center, located at 2471 U.S. 11, in LaFayette. Contact her at 315-677-0107. See ad, page 5. natural awakenings
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o secure optimum “Eighty percent and enabling the digestive process and organs like the performance, of cancer cases liver and kidney to rest and maximize lifesreset—aids in maintaining, pan and maintain the are caused by restoring and optimizing warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers environmental and health. Whether seeking a drafollow the regular mainfood carcinogens.” matic cleanup and clearing tenance needs recomout or a simple tune-up, a mended in the owner’s ~ National Cancer manual. Similarly, many Institute and the National natural, detoxifying cleanse health practitioners, Institute of Environmental eliminates accumulations integrative physicians of unwanted substances. Health Sciences and chiropractors sugDoctor of Chiropractic gest that periodically cleansing the and Nutritionist Linda Berry, of Albany, body’s inside works—flushing toxins California, and Brenda Watson, ReNew
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Life founder and a certified nutritional consultant from Clearwater, Florida, are recognized authorities on the subject. Berry’s Internal Cleansing and Watson’s series of six books on digestive health that began with Renew Your Life stress that the process may be both a missing link in Western nutrition and a key to returning Americans to health. They both believe that specific medical concerns—including allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders and body pains—are directly related to toxicity, which responds well to gentle detoxification. Their suggestions for reducing the overload based on 60 years of combined experience include eliminating pro-inflammatory processed foods, alcohol, coffee, refined sugars and bad fats; increasing daily intake of healthy, organic, fiber-rich foods; and gently cleansing at least twice a year, using a natural approach.
How to Begin
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the onset of spring and fall suggest appropriate times for internal cleansing. Although strictly protein drink fasts are not encouraged, a minimum of 20 grams of high-quality protein should be consumed daily. Read labels and pick a sugarless protein powder. A simple one-day, weekend or seven-day cleanse for experienced or inexperienced individuals begins every morning with a total body dry skin brushing prior to showering, and then drinking a minimum of 10, eight-ounce glasses of water throughout the day. This includes a tasty green juice drink,
followed by an eight-ounce glass of water for breakfast, lunch and a healthy afternoon snack. Watson’s favorite green cleansing recipe consists of liquefying one-and-a-half cucumbers, two stalks of celery, half a Granny Smith apple, a handful of spinach or any other type of green vegetable, a few sprigs of parsley and a tiny piece of lemon. Then, an hour after breakfast and lunch, sip a cup of herbal tea, take two or three capsules of spirulina and two capsules of omega-3. For dinner, liquefy one teaspoon of red miso paste in eight
Umeboshi Tea Umeboshi plums, termed “the king of alkaline foods”, are a species of apricots from Japan. A pickled fruit, they have a sour and salty flavor. Drinking umeboshi tea alkalizes the blood and works to relieve fatigue, nausea and indigestion while restoring energy.
ounces of hot water and add five sprigs of wakame seaweed. “To fight hunger during the day, drink more water with lemon or ginger, warm herbal tea or green juices,” advises Watson. To increase fiber intake, Berry suggests placing ingredients in a VitaMix or the more affordable NutriBullet, which pulverizes everything added, even whole flax seeds. Juicers, which are harder to clean after using, separate the liquid from the fibrous pulp, which human intestines need to create at least two daily bowel movements. Add oat or rice bran, citrus pectin or other natural fibers as a bulk agent. A natural, non-chlorinated water enema using simple home apparatus available at local stores can also be incorporated into the regimen, as necessary, “An enema [initially] affects only the intestine’s lower third, so hold in the room-temperature water for five to 15 minutes, if possible,” suggests Berry.
What to Avoid
Safe, over-the-counter solutions for co-
lon cleansing generally promote colon health and can nicely supplement a fast. Avoid products that contain senna leaf and cascara sagrada, which are potent laxatives. Watson and Berry don’t recommend rigid “crash and burn” cleanses, such as those consisting solely of protein drinks or raw juices or lemon juice and water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. “It’s better to cleanse gently with fresh green juices with meals consisting of brown rice and either raw, lightly steamed or roasted vegetables,” counsels Watson. “Any detox program, if followed by eating whatever you want, not only doesn’t work, it has consequences,” adds Berry, who strongly advises easing back into a sensible diet after a cleanse. She notes that one client became ill from breaking her detox with a meal of barbeque ribs and beer. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. She writes on why we are better together at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
Makes 1 cup. Drink one a day for one month. 1 umeboshi plum, rinse 1 cup purified water 1 /2 tsp Japanese kuzu powder 2 or 3 drops tamari or gluten-free tamari 1. Remove seed from the plum. Cut remaining plum into small pieces or mash. 2. Place plum pieces, water and kuzu in a small sauce pan. Stir or whisk to dissolve the powder. It will look like milk with pink bumps. 3. Stir while heating at medium temperature for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid turns clear and appears a little thicker. Turn off heat. 4. Add tamari drops and stir gently. Drink while hot. Source: Recipe courtesy of Brenda Watson. natural awakenings
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Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How by Kathleen Barnes
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ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years. Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully. “Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical codirector of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, California. “Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health. It’s all about your lifestyle.”
Rules to Live By
Whether the goal is disease prevention, retaining a sharp mind, weight control, balancing hormones, maintaining good posture or supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years: Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day. 16
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Greet the sun. Exposing bare skin to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight. Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates, processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat. Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age. Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darkerskinned people that need greater sun exposure to manufacture it. Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles, it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Prevent Dementia
Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman. Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.” Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact. “It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges Doctor of Osteopathy Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.” “Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health. “People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.
terranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay. Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of potassium to your supplement regimen every day.” To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal. (Also see Tinyurl.com/ GlycationExplained.) Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project
strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction. Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).
Weight Control
A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under). Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also
Prevent Disease
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notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends strength training to improve muscle strength and mass. Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, Utah, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.
Good Posture
“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet. Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and
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the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith. Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.
Healthy Skin
“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed. Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nu-
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trition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise. Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupressure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow. It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum. “Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.” Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Rhonda Shute’s Career Switch Touches Multiple Lives
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hirteen years in the airline industry left I attend women’s boot camp at Strength in Rhonda Shute disenchanted and weary Motion, which has improved my strength and from the high level of stress that her job endurance,” she says. as a reservation agent generated on a daily ba Shute notes that today, massage is recogsis. “The general public is likely to describe a nized for its ability to relieve such conditions career in the airline industry as glamorous and as back pain, muscle tension and stiffness fun, when in fact, the majority of the people and tension-related headaches. It can also who are already in the travel industry describe improve lymph flow and reduce blood presit in terms of drama and stress,” says Shute, a sure, anxiety and stress, among other benefits. licensed massage therapist with an office at “When the people who knew me as a reserParker Chiropractic, in Syracuse. vation agent see the change in me and my When the airline company she worked for overall attitude, they often ask me if I wish Rhonda Shute notes announced that it was closing its reservation that I had found this career when I graduthat today, massage center in Syracuse because of huge financial ated from high school. Although it may have losses tied to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Shute been a good move then, I don’t think I could is recognized for its was offered the opportunity to either transfer have been as empathetic with my clients that ability to relieve such talk about how unhappy they are with their out of state to another center or take a furlough. She chose the latter, and within three months conditions as back pain, stressful jobs. The high levels of stress that I was enrolled in massage school. “I worked experienced help me to relate to their specific muscle tension and with another reservation agent who was very needs,” remarks Shute, who is part of an intestiffness and tension- grated team approach to patient-centered care happy with her part-time career as a massage therapist. Not only did she resolve my back at Parker Chiropractic. “One of the reasons related headaches. problem with several massages and a referral that I enjoy being part of an integrated apIt can also improve to a chiropractor for several treatments, she proach is because I believe that it is important was ultimately the catalyst for my change in lymph flow and reduce and beneficial to work hand-in-hand with a careers,” notes Shute, who completed massage client’s medical practitioner.” blood pressure, anxiety Shute is considering certification in Acschool and was licensed and ready to open her own office a year after her furlough. tive Release Technique, or ART, a soft-tissue and stress, among Shute recalls that the salary and benefits technique used to treat acute and chronic other benefits. made it challenging for her to walk away from problems relating to muscles, tendons, the travel industry. “In retrospect, despite the initial financial ligaments, fascia and nerves. The technique, well known struggle to get my massage business off the ground, I know throughout the world of Ironman triathlons and endurance that it was the best thing I ever did for myself and my children, sports, would be another useful tool in her work with collewho I did not want to pull out of their school district in order giate and semi-pro athletes. “I have the strength in my hands to move several states away. Additionally, that decision, which and upper body to do deep tissue work on the members of I made a little more than 10 years ago, has proved to be the the Syracuse University athletic teams and Syracuse Chiefs best thing for my parents, who are now in their late 80s. The (baseball team),” she says. flexibility that I have with my working time allows me to assist When working with individuals that are uncomfortable them,” explains Shute, who has trained in various modalities, with hands-on work, Shute finds her Reiki training helpincluding myofascial release and Reiki, a form of energy work. ful. “One of my clients, a young girl who had been abused, The life transition proved particularly beneficial, and was initially only comfortable with Reiki,” Shute advises. Shute made many healthy choices as a result of this new “Eventually, we moved to hands-on. Today she is a massage direction in her life. “My eating habits as a reservation agent therapist, which I feel speaks loudly for the healing power of weren’t very healthy, and I didn’t make time for a lot of physitouch, which is at the foundation of every massage.” cal activity. Now I eat well and run regularly—I have completed several half-marathons, one marathon and will run the Location: 888 E. Brighton Ave. For more information or to Marine Corps Marathon this fall, at age 50. I have also particimake an appointment, call Rhonda Shute at 315-857-3144. pated in sprint triathlons and the Syracuse Mountain Goat, and See ad, inside front cover. natural awakenings
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the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably find a lot of opened space if you can get through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”
I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value. Morgenstern recommends using
tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”
Clutter-Taming Tips Save Time, Money and Sanity by April Thompson
Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine to purge.
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e’re hardwired to be hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things. The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, author of Clutter Clearing Choices. Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City. She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental. “Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room to move forward,” advises the author of Shed your Stuff, Change your Life. “Ask yourself, what am I clearing space for—more family time, a social life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch. Following are common clutter-based roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.
I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start. Tako encourages clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments. Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with
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I might need this someday. Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.” Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?” I don’t have time to declutter now. Morgenstern acknowledges most people are “time-starved”, and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money because, “You end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute. For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash. I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back. Los Angeles organizer and blogger John
Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services. Trosko also suggests making a list before shopping and steering clear of megastores to keep impulse spending in check. Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discarding something every time we purchase a new item. Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.” To find a nearby professional organizer, contact the National Association of Professional Organizers at napo.net.
Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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ou’ve done the hard work of decluttering. Now what? In the past, options were limited to a garage sale or local landfill. Today, we have countless ways to give new life to old things, whether selling them online, donating to charities for a tax deduction, supplying needed materials to schools or returning items to the manufacturers for recycling. Here are some more ideas.
Books: Consider joining the free PaperbackBookSwap.com. Each book mailed between members earns a credit redeemable for other books posted on the site. Or, donate books at BetterWorldBooks.com to help fund world literacy. Clothing: Tried-and-true organizations like The Salvation Army, Planet Aid and Dress for Success always welcome clothing donations, while public and private clothes swaps present a fun, social way to thin out closets and
code to find local retailers that e-cycle. Sell working electronics through eBay. com or IOffer.com. Even small items like old phone chargers often sell easily online.
acquire some signature pieces. Attendees bring a minimum number of items that are arranged by organizers by type and size. Then, when the signal is given, participants excitedly rush to try on new-to-them pieces that catch their eye. Meetup.com lists local community swaps; make it a party theme and invite friends.
Electronics: Most communities hold
spring e-waste drives to collect old electronics for responsible disposal and sponsor year-round drop-off sites. Otherwise, search GreenerGadgets.org by zip
Eyeglasses: Millions of pairs of eyeglasses are discarded annually while millions of people in developing countries need vision correction. Donate old prescription or out-ofstyle specs to a nonprofit like One Sight (OneSight.org) or New Eyes (NewEyesForTheNeedy.org) that will refurbish and send them to healthcare missions around the world. Odds and Ends: What about that
never-used yogurt maker or crimping iron? Local chapters of The Freecycle Network (Freecycle.org) participating in this 9-million-member virtual community facilitate posting any item, large or small, to give away to neighboring members that agree to pick it up at the donor’s door.
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Hot Flash Cooler consciouseating From the cookbook, Moosewood Restaurant – New Classics This refreshing drink was first concocted by the bar staff of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, to cool the brows of the Moosewood women, especially those in mid-life. Here’s how members of the collective describe the recipe: “Soy milk combined with fruit juices is a great way to add phytoestrogens to the diet and is very beneficial to women’s health. Even with this amusing title, many of the restaurant’s male customers order the Hot Flash Cooler because it is so thirst-quenching and delicious. Hey, some guys get hot flashes, too, and most get hot under the collar at least once in a while. So here is how to chill.”
Hot Flash Cooler
Yields 1 serving, about 11/2 cups (12 oz) Prep time: 2 minutes /4 cup chilled peach juice* /4 cup chilled soy milk** 1 /4 to 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 /4 to 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp sugar Chilled sparking water A few ice cubes 3 1
*Most bottled peach juices are blended, usually with white grape juice. Moosewood uses After the Fall brand peach juice. **If using vanilla-flavored soy milk, omit the vanilla extract and omit or reduce the sugar.
In a chilled, 12-oz glass, stir together the peach juice, soy milk, lemon juice, vanilla and sugar. Slowly stir in sparkling water until glass is almost filled. Add the ice, close eyes and sip away. Nutrition information, per 12-oz serving: 147 calories, 2g protein, 1.1g fat, 33.4g carbohydrates, 0.1g saturated fatty acids, 0mg cholesterol, 42.7mg sodium, 1.8g total dietary fiber. Recipe courtesy of The Moosewood Collective. 22
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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian
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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms. Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current bio-identical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances. Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help. An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted
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side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.
Pomegranate
The resemblance of the inner topography of a pomegranate to an ovary is more than poetic homage. Pre-Renaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation. Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on pomegranates by Japanese scientists revealed that the seeds and fleshy capsules within which they are suspended, called arils, contain estrogens structurally similar to those found in mammals. Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bioidentical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.
Broccoli
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, collard and mustard
greens and the root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science. Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.
Flax
Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable. As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabo-
lites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydroxyestrone. It contains a fiber, lignan, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogen-dominant conditions from puberty to menopause). These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogensensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate. Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.
Cumin
Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice—has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine. Japanese scientists demonstrated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus. Imagine the potent hormone-balancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day. Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.
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Bicycling is fun, safe and easier and faster than any other mode of transportation. It saves me money, makes me healthy and above all else, brings me joy every day. ~ Elly Blue
A Passion for Pedaling Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green by Debra Melani
Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling healthcare costs to deepening carbon footprints. Yet, the main reason many bicyclists love going for a spin is that it yields a greater sense of well-being and contributes to a healthier, more rewarding life.
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know it sounds crazy to say that bicycling is a silver bullet for all of these things, but I think it is,” says Elly Blue, 34, author of the recently released book, Everyday Bicycling: How to Ride a Bike for Transportation. Blue’s life was transformed when she made a bicycle part of her daily world; so much so that she now dedicates her writing career largely to the subject.
“Bicycling is just so much more rewarding than driving,” remarks Tammy Strobel, 34, who gained national attention with her husband when they simplified their lives by building a 128-square-foot house. Cycling to work and to run errands was “a huge” piece of their transformation, even after the couple hauled their tiny abode from Portland, Oregon, (where Blue also resides) to a cattle ranch in California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans that generally bike to work grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2008, a statistic that doesn’t surprise Blue. She first tried bike commuting after growing weary of relying on the bus system. “I got hooked on just how good it felt. It’s like flying.” Blue soon found that cycling was also a faster way to commute, restoring control of her schedule, reducing stress and boosting her happiness. Strobel, who adds that enjoying nature and increasing daily exercise are also cycling benefits, says it’s bolstered 24
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her happiness and quality of life. “I don’t have to spend time going to the gym,” explains the freelance writer and photographer. “I’m getting my exercise on my bike. I feel healthier and in better shape now.” Several studies show dramatic health benefits for bike commuters. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported that when University of Copenhagen researchers analyzed mortality from all causes in 13,445 women and 17,441 men, they found that non-bike commuters, even those otherwise physically active, had a 39 percent higher mortality rate during the 14-year study period than those that biked to work. In another study, researchers followed 67,143 women in Shanghai (of whom more than 75 percent cycled) and found those that used bikes had a 20 to 50 percent lower risk of earlier mortality than their non-regularly exercising counterparts. They also boasted reduced rates of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (American Journal of Epidemiology). Studies published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health further found that countries with higher numbers of biking or walking commuters have lower obesity rates. Cycling boons transcend health benefits, expanding social circles for example, Blue and Strobel agree. “I was introduced to a whole new community,” Strobel recalls of her time in Portland with new cycling friends that she joined for group rides and camping trips. Blue suggests finding fellow cyclists by seeking riding groups online or participating in charity rides. She observes that cycling can instill a greater sense of community, because it’s easier to stop and interact with others. Cycling also makes people greener and leaner. It reduces gas and car maintenance costs, while keeping polluting vehicles off the road, observes Strobel, who cleared college and other debt by making her life transformation. “There are just so many benefits to bicycling, and they are all really big things that contribute to the quality of life,” advises Strobel. “It feels so good to be on my bike and just slow down. In my old life, I was moving at such a fast pace that I didn’t even notice the change of seasons. With cycling, you notice everything.” For biking and other life-simplifying tips, follow both women on their blogs: Blue at TakingTheLane.com/blog and Strobel at RowdyKittens.com/archives. Find equipment specifically designed for women by industry pioneer Georgena Terry at TerryBicycles.com. Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.
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Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong by Meredith Montgomery
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or many, the strong mother-daughter bond seems to suddenly unravel when adolescence appears. “Parenting is exasperating and wears you out,” sighs Heather Thomas, of Houston, Texas, a mother of three, including 16-year-old Mary Meghan. Mothers can gain some comfort in the biological reasons for the onset of emotionally charged arguments and repeated curfew violations. It begins with changes in the brain caused by an increase in the hormones that stimulate girls’ ovaries, and by age 10 or 11, the hormones become elevated to levels comparable to those of postmenopausal women. Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, points out that in addition to experiencing mood swings and temperature changes similar to those of menopausal women, girls’ rising estrogen, unbalanced by progesterone, may likewise produce brain irritability. “It’s no wonder girls are both cuddling with and screaming at you in the same day,” she points out. Nurse Practitioner Sil Reynolds, who co-authored Mothering & Daughtering with her daughter Eliza, gently reminds mothers, “The mother-adolescent daughter relationship is asymmetrical. Mothers are responsible for being the adult in the relationship as their daughters grow up. Understanding this can be a relief to both of you.” Part of the responsibility of being an adult is to provide a safe psychological and emotional environment for children without taking things personally. The frontal cortex responsible for making decisions is still developing in the adolescent brain. Weathering mood swings and reactive outbursts, mothers can learn to remain steady, understanding that teens are not capable of giving back equally because their minds have not yet fully matured. “That’s how teens learn to return to a calm place, by seeing our mom remain steady through our storms,” Eliza observes.
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Northrup believes that a daughter’s peers play a large role in her successfully navigating the teen years, but emphasizes that, “A mother’s influence wins. Be consistent in your loving and clear about rules and boundaries, while encouraging a sense of their own worth and autonomy.” Teenagers are anxious to grow up and do their own 26
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“Actively engaging with my mom has enabled me to balance my independence with a dependable bond, which helps me grow into my true self. Plus, it allows my mom to know the real me.” ~ Eliza Reynolds thing, but until they have internalized safe and reasonable boundaries, they need someone else to establish them. Northrup reports how teen clients that were given too much freedom… “come in aching for boundaries and feel that their parents don’t care about them. It is the parents’ job to create healthy, though not rigid, boundaries.” What has worked for Heather is to casually join Mary Meghan in her room with an intention to be present and actively listen to her. “I say something simple like, ‘I have missed you,’ and then allow her to open up to me without being critical or judgmental,” she explains. “Sometimes we listen to music or look at outfits in magazines together.” “Girls know when you’re paying attention, and your tone and body language speak louder than words,” confirms Eliza. She also notes that, “How was your day?” doesn’t work as well as the more specific, “How did your test go?” As with any relationship, there are occasional conflicts and misunderstandings, but there’s always potential for repair. Eliza and Sil encourage mothers and daughters to reconnect through the repair process; with heartfelt restoration, the bond grows stronger.
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Everyone benefits from regularly scheduled quality time together. Sil advises, “For households with siblings, this can mean 10 one-on-one minutes a day for each kid. When both parents aren’t under the same roof, technology can help—face time is better than texting, whether it’s through a screen or not.” Some mother-daughter teams enjoy taking dance classes together, having movie dates or pairing up as volunteers. At their weekend workshops, the Reynolds engage in projects and conversations about what it means to invite spirituality and a sense of sacredness into one’s life. Sil sees firsthand how many mothers and daughters are “hungry for spiritual depth.” Heather’s family makes dinners, school vacations and church activities a priority, including a youth program. She says, “Through our church, we are blessed to have caring, Christian adults we trust to help guide and raise our kids and help formulate their morals. It’s a place where it’s okay to question beliefs and share differing viewpoints.” Many moms seek better bonds with their daughters than what they experienced as teens. Heather notes, “I only see my mother a couple times a year, and when I do, I give her an extra hug and apologize [both jokingly and seriously] for my own teen years. Now, having teen girls of my own, I get how hard it is, and I tell her that every time I see her.” For more information and tools, visit MotheringAndDaughtering.com. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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SATURDAY, MAY 4 Tibetan Service – 10-11am. Meditation centered on the Heart Sutra. Newcomers should arrive at 9:45am for instruction. 266 W Seneca Tpk, Syracuse. 315492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Splash and Dash – 2:30-5pm. Youths 5-12 years old swim as many lengths as they can in 5-10 minutes and then run as many laps as can in 10 minutes. Swim time is dependent on age and swimming ability. Entry includes a T-shirt for all participants. $10. 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca. Register at the Welcome Center: 607-257-0101. Glacier Gala – 6-9pm. A unique way to experience the Museum of the Earth and be the first to see the new exhibit. Tickets to the event help support the Museum’s ongoing effort to provide science education. Enjoy appetizers in addition to both live and silent auction as well as the exhibit. $50. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. Info, Ingrid Zabel: 607-273-6623 x11.
SUNDAY, MAY 5 25th Annual Tri for the Y – 6:45am. Triathlon event featuring 400 yards of swimming, 15 miles biking, and running 4.2 miles. Participation in the event helps strengthen the Y and its ability to give back to the community. $40/members, $50/nonmembers, $60/Teams. 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca. Register: IthacaYMCA.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Quantum-Touch 2: Healing Without Touch – 7-8:15pm. In his latest book, Quantum-Touch 2, The New Human, Richard Gordon reveals methods for healing physical and emotional challenges without touch. Possessed by everyone, theses abilities are typically dormant from lack of use. Skeptics and the curious alike are welcome to learn more about energy healing in this interactive and educational evening. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.
SATURDAY, MAY 11 Glacier Family Day – 10am-1pm. A day for the whole family at the Museum’s new glacier exhibit.
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ing the number of people who can perform this life-saving skill. $50. 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse. Space limited; register: 315-448-5847. Energy Kinesiology and Emotional Well-Being – 7-8:15pm. Emotion is energy in motion, which is deeply tied to attitudes, feelings, beliefs and greater physical health. In this class, Martin Kelly-Smyth will share techniques that can re-balance our emotional bodies and shift our state of awareness and well-being. Martin is an Energy Kinesiologist with a successful practice using Applied Physiology, PKP, Touch for Health and Wellness Kinesiology techniques. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.
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Visitors will feel as if they are immersed in an ice cave as they learn all about glaciers: their characteristics, locations around the world, connections with climate and impact on animals and humans. $8. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. 607-273-6623.
TUESDAY, MAY 14 Crouse Connects – 6:30-8pm. The launching of a series of open conversations with community members. The first course program, “A Healthcare Partnership: Patients and Hospitals Working Together to Inform, Engage, Empower,” will be led by Chief Medical Officer Ron Stahl, MD, and Chief Quality Officer Derrick Suehs. Free. Marley Education Center, 765 Irving Ave, Syracuse. Register: 315-472-2464. Vegan Italian Cooking – 7-8:30pm. Experience the cuisine and flavor of Italy, vegan style. Learn to cook vegan lasagna and other Italian delights, including a dairy-free Tiramisu. Anita Cascarino Devine, a vegan chef, will teach this class and provide samples of the food she prepares. Class size limited to 15 participants. $8/members, $10/nonmembers. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 CPR Certification Course – 6-9:30pm. St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center is offering this course in response to popular demand, as well as to support the American Heart Association’s goal of increas-
Mindful Living & Stress Reduction Program – Thursdays, May 16-Jun 6. 6:30-8pm. 4-wk course. Teaches meditation practices to increase awareness of the present moment and ability to deal with stress, as well as heightening creativity and problemsolving. $200. Marley Education Center, 765 Irving Ave, Syracuse. Register by May 9: 315-470-8076 or PaulineC@frontiernet.net.
SATURDAY, MAY 18 TACNY Junior Cafe Scientifique – 9:30-11am. Ivan V. Korendovych, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University will give a presentation entitled: The Chemistry of Color: An Exploration of Paints from Art Forensics to Cosmetics. Includes light breakfast and free admission to the MOST Museum’s interactive exhibits. All ages welcome but geared toward middle school and older. Free. 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse. Reservations: JrCafe@Tacny.org. Community Day – 10am-5pm. Enjoy the wonders of the Museum of the Earth all day at no charge. Explore the new, permanent glacier exhibit now open to the public. Climb through the ice caves and learn all about the glaciers and the impact climate has on them. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. 607-273-6623.
SUNDAY, MAY 19 Sycamore Hill Garden Tour – 1-4pm. One of the most beautiful gardens in Central New York, Sycamore Hill Gardens will open for a tour to benefit Women Transcending Boundaries. Nestled in the rolling countryside of Central New York’s Finger Lakes Region, it is 30-plus acres of great character, charm, and interest. $5 by May 12, $10 day of. 2130 Old Seneca Tpk, Marcellus. Directions: SycamoreHillGardens.com.
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TUESDAY, MAY 21 Mandala Day Chanting – 7-9pm. The celebration of ancestral teachers and celebration of the interconnection of all beings. An hour of chanting followed by light refreshments afterward. Free. 266 W Seneca Tpk, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Building on a Century of Excellence – 8am-4pm. Shaping the future of nursing with evidence-based practice, an all-day conference with nationally known nursing leader and educator, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk. Workshops, poster presentations and more. $100, $50/students. The Oncenter, 800 S State St, Syracuse. Register: 315-470-7481 or Crouse.org/Nursing100. Food Combining: The Foundation for Healthy Digestion – 5:30-7pm. Amanda Lewis, licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, will cover what food groups combine well, which to avoid, ideal sequencing and specific dietary plans to meet the needs of individual body types and health conditions. Afterwards, she will lead a tour through GreenStar, highlighting the various foods mentioned in the class, as well as supplements that can encourage the body toward more optimal digestive processes. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.
MONDAY, MAY 27 Memorial Day Benefit for LaFayette Outreach – 8am-12pm. The Columbian Presbyterian Church in LaFayette will be hosting an outreach that will consist of a silent auction, bake sale, plant sale, “Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes,” and free Kid’s Craft Area. New activities will be included for this year’s event. Church grounds at the corner of Rtes 11 & 20, LaFayette. For more info or to help out: 315-677-3293 or Cpresbyt@twcny.rr.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Hip Dips – 5-6pm. Mariah Rose Dahl will help kids work in small groups to create yummy fruit and veggie dips. Each group will prepare a different dip and then share them with the larger group. A variety of fruits and vegetables will be used for this healthy snack, and kids will get to take the recipes home to share with their families. Class size limited to 15 participants; ideal for ages 7-9. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.
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ACUPUNCTURE ABIGAIL RICHARDSON, MS, L.Ac, Dipl, OM
55 Port Watson St, Cortland • 607-753-1228 AbigailRichardsonl.AC@gmail.com InvigorationsWellness.com SouthsideAcupuncture-Ithaca.com Offering acupuncture, Tui Na, and Chinese Herbal Medicine services in Cortland at Invigorations Wellness Center and in Ithaca at Southside Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.
BODYWORK & THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE DOT EDWARDS, LMT
888 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse 315-857-3144 Sedona82563@aol.com ParkerChiro.com Rhonda graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage and is certified in Myofascial Release (John F. Barnes approach), Thai Massage and pre-natal/postpartum massage (MotherMassage Technique). Additionally, Rhonda works with local sports teams in collaboration with Dr. Parker offering Sports Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Reiki and PreNatal Massage. See ad, inside front cover.
CHIROPRACTOR DR. DONNA COTY, DC
55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 DRosieEdwards@yahoo.com InvigorationsWellness.com
2471 Rte 11, LaFayette 315-677-0107
Comprehensive bodywork includes massage therapy, Reiki, integrated energy therapy and vortexhealing (Divine Energy Healing). Massage can improve circulation, lessen inflammation and swelling, increase range of motion and strengthen the immune system, plus can help relieve mental and physical fatigue.
JANET HANNA, LMT, NCBTMB 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 InvigorationsWellness.com
NYS licensed and nationally certified with 20 years of experience as a massage practitioner. Integrative approach to bodywork sessions will assist clients in achieving pain relief and greater mobility. Attaining and maintaining balance (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) can bring about the highest form of healing. Offering a nurturing and supportive atmosphere that gently encourages clients to find the balance they already possess within.
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A holistic professional, providing compassionate and caring chiropractic treatments for the entire family with treatments addressing headaches, neck and shoulder pain, overuse injuries, and low back and sciatic pain. A heated hydrotherapy massage table is available after your adjustment to relax and reduce stress. Office hours include every other Saturday and evenings. See ad, page 5.
DR. BARRETT PARKER, DC, CCSP 888 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse 315-498-6888 ParkerChiro.com
Dr. Parker is the Syracuse University Athletics sports chiropractor and the Syracuse C h i e f s B a s e b a l l Te a m Chiropractor. Parker Chiropractic is a family practice specializing in spine, sports and other musculoskeletal conditions including: disc herniations, joint dysfunction, traumatic injury, chronic pain syndromes, tension and migraine headaches, soft tissue injuries, such as sprain/strain injury, nerve entrapments, scar tissue formation and repetitive strain disorders. See ad, inside front cover.
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CLEANING PRODUCTS GREENING ONONDAGA DISTRIBUTORS Ralph Sardo, Director 7007 S Salina St, Nedrow 315-378-0313 GreeningOnondaga.com
Help keep the Earth clean with environmentally friendly cleaning products. These commercial and industrial cleaning products and solutions are effective and cost competitive. We distribute Ecologic Solutions plant-based products, ensuring safety for the human body and Mother Earth. Committed towards sustainability in all facets of operations. See ad, inside front cover.
COMMUNITY CENTERS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) OF SYRACUSE 5655 Thompson Rd, DeWitt 315-445-2360 Jccsyr.org
Providing high-quality programs and services to both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals and families in Central New York including childcare for infants though Pre-K, Summer Camp for infants through teens, SPOT Teen Center, Adult and Senior Programming, and one of the largest Kosher hot meal programs for senior citizens. See ads, pages 7 and 14.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SIDELLO ASSOCIATES
Michael A. Sidello, President 110 Highbridge St, Ste 3, Fayetteville 315-637-3535 • SidelloAssociates.com Over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Offering a holistic approach to financial planning including investment, insurance and employee benefits’ services. S ecurities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. See ad, page 15.
GARDEN CENTER CHUCK HAFNER’S FARMERS MARKET & GARDEN CENTER 7265 Buckley Rd, N Syracuse 315-458-2231 ChuckHafner.com
Providing customers with a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience while maintaining superior levels of quality, selection and service. Delivering fresh and quality produce, plants and gardening equipment for over 75 years. Hafner’s nursery features 7 acres of walkways filled with nursery stock and variety. See ad, page 25.
HEALTH & FITNESS YMCA OF GREATER SYRACUSE 340 Montgomery St, Syracuse 315-474-6851 • Ycny.org
Strengthening the community by empowering the young, the YMCA is devoted to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility. With a diverse organization of men, women and children with a shared commitment, the Y hopes to achieve their goals—one person, one family, one team at a time. If you are hoping to bring out your potential, they are there to help you on your way. See ad, page 13.
AUBURN YMCA
27 William St, Auburn 315-253-5304 AuburnYmca.org
CORTLAND COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 22 Tompkins St, Cortland 607-756-2893 CortlandYmca.org
EAST AREA FAMILY YMCA
200 Towne Dr, Fayetteville 315-637-2025 YmcaOfGreaterSyracuse.org/EastArea
MANLIUS YMCA
140 W Seneca St, Manlius 315-692-4777 Ycny.org/Manlius See ad, page 13.
NORTH AREA FAMILY YMCA 4775 Wetzel Rd, Liverpool 315-451-2562 Ycny.org/NorthArea
ONEIDA FAMILY YMCA 701 Seneca St, Oneida 315-363-7788 YmcaTriValley.org
OSWEGO YMCA
249 W 1st St, Oswego 315-343-1981 OswegoYmca.org
SKANEATELES YMCA & COMMUNITY CENTER
97 State St, Skaneateles 315-685-2266 AuburnYmca.org/Skaneateles
SOUTHWEST YMCA
4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 315-498-2699 Ycny.org/Southwest See ad, page 13.
YMCA ARMORY
265 W 1st St, Oswego 315-342-6082 OswegoYmca.org
YMCA OF ITHACA & TOMPKINS COUNTY 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca 607-257-0101 IthacaYmca.com
HEALTH FOOD STORE GREENSTAR NATURAL FOOD MARKET 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca 607-273-9392 GreenStar.coop
Focused on healthy foods, local producers and independently owned companies, GreenStar is a company that values its members as they influence what is carried and how business is done. Special requests, purchases, feedback and product guidelines are shaped by the needs of shoppers. See ad, page 23.
GREENSTAR OASIS COOPERATIVE MARKET 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca 607-273-8213 • GreenStar.coop
The Oasis is a cozy market located in the Dewitt Mall, offering groceries, vitamins and hot meals. Physical store improvements, thoughtful offerings and great customer service are reasons GreenStar Oasis is thriving in a competitive market. See ad, page 23.
HOME WATER PURIFICATION SHUTE’S WATER SYSTEMS 5684 US Rte 20, LaFayette 315-677-5552 ShutesWaterSystems.com
Enjoy great-tasting, healthy water anytime with Shute’s home water purification systems. Family-owned and operated, providing quality water systems in Central New York for over 50 years. Shute’s offers water softeners, salt-free softeners, chemical-free removal of iron, sulphur & bacteria, water purification and water storage systems at competitive prices. Free water analysis. See ad, page 17.
HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER CROUSE HOSPITAL
736 Irving Ave, Syracuse 315-470-7582 Crouse.org A private, not-for-profit hospital, Crouse Hospital is Central New York’s largest provider of maternity care services. Two surgery centers near the main hospital complex provide one of the longestrunning and largest ambulatory surgery programs in the U.S. Other specialties include cardiac care, surgical services, orthopedics, stroke care, oncology and the region’s only hospital-based chemical dependency treatment services. The hospital also operates the Crouse College of Nursing, providing critical nursing education to more than 280 students annually. See ad, page 9.
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301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse 315-448-5111 • Sjhsyr.org
In addition to providing general medical and surgical care, St. Joseph’s offers several specialty services, including hemodialysis, maternity services, a separate birth center, emergency care, intensive care, wound care, dental services, suicide prevention and certified home health care. Satellite facilities include two ambulatory surgery centers, family and maternal child/clinics, a dental clinic, psychiatric services center, The Wellness Place, Regional Dialysis neighborhood dialysis centers and a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center. See ad, page 6.
NATURAL DENTISTRY MCgrAtH DEntAl CAring
Michael B. McGrath, DDS Velasko Professional Park, Syracuse 315-478-5719 McGrathDental.com A different form of dentistry is at McGrath Dental Caring with a team that listens to concerns in order to best fit the care and treatment plans to the individual. Non-metal, mercury-free dentistry is offered in a relaxed and safe environment. Reactivity testing is available to assist patients when selecting dental materials. See ad, page 13.
NONPROFIT intErFAitH WorkS
3049 E Genesee St, Syracuse 315-449-3552 InterfaithWorksCNY.org/Blog InterFaith Works of Central New York, through education, service and dialogue, affirms the dignity of each person and every faith community and works to create relationships and understanding among us.
WoMEn trAnSCEnDing BounDAriES 305 Carlton Dr, Syracuse 315-446-1694 WTB.org
An egalitarian community of women from many faith and cultural traditions. Nurturing mutual respect and understanding through programs, events and social interaction by sharing information about diverse beliefs, customs and practices. By working together to address common concerns in this post-9/11 world, the intent is to share personal and collective experiences with the wider community, to educate, and to serve.
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Dr. Viencek is a chiropractor, certified nutrition specialist and educator in women’s health, hormonal balance and detoxification for over 20 years, providing objective tests for functional imbalances. Integrative treatment options will increase vitality and general health long before the onset of disease.
Offering full- and part-time massage therapy training for students wishing to transform their lives and of those they touch through traditional and innovative therapies. Programs are designed to give hands-on training, technical skills and practical clinic experience needed to pursue a rewarding career helping others. See ad, page 18.
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POOLS & SPAS royAl FiBErglASS PoolS 513 New York 281, Tully 315-696-8600 RoyalFiberglassPoolsOfNY.com
Royal Fiberglass Pools of New York is a family-run business that has been installing pools for over 30 years. Fiberglass pools provide better value than vinyl because of their low maintenance and longlasting benefits. The company has a wide variety of hot tubs, stoves and fireplaces. Royal Fiberglass Pools of New York is focused on a seamless process, from your initial consultation to your first swimming experience in your new pool or spa. See ad, back cover.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS lErnEr CEntEr
426 Eggers Hall, Syracuse 315-443-4526 LernerCenter.Syr.edu The Lerner Center applies the best practices of social marketing and science to create public health programs that are motivating and sustainable. The Center is a laboratory for the development of strategies that can be replicated in community and national prevention programs. Partnerships with citizens, students, researchers and public health professionals identify needs, develop programming and deploy collaborative initiatives. See ad, page 5.
RESTAURANTS MooSEWooD rEStAurAnt 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca 607-273-9610 MoosewoodCooks.com
Known for their vegetarian dishes and cookbooks, Moosewood Restaurant had its roots in local produce and continues to provide fresh, healthy and quality meals. Built from a genuine love of cooking and spurred on by adventurous taste buds, the menu changes every day to cover a vast assortment of ethnic recipes. The diversity of menus has evolved to include vegan and gluten-free options.
very time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. ~H.G. Wells
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