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UNCONVENTIONAL COOLING THE NEW FOOD GARDENS INFLAMMATION REVOLUTION No Space?

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Changing the Way America Eats

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18 Community spotlight

Phyllis Wilson: The Wise Woman for Small Businesses

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by Kim Childs

20 CHANGING THE

WAY AMERICA EATS

Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

24 UNCONVENTIONAL GARDENS

No Space? No Problem.

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

26 green roofs benefit 20 Property owners and the planet

by Jennifer Lawrence

27 feeding the soil

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by Mike Murray

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28 cooling Chronic inflammation

Dietary Solutions Counter Disease

by Linda Sechrist

29 detoxification strategies

To Reduce Inflammation

by Joshua Lloyd

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n reviewing this issue, the Peace Signs popping up here and there grabbed my attention and got me thinking about the dynamic of peace. My generation grew up with this familiar symbol through the 1960s and 70s, one now making a comeback as a mainstream presence. When I see this reminder, I feel better.

Whenever I contemplate peace, my heart instantly feels lighter.

We are seeing Peace Signs everywhere these days, on bumper stickers, tee shirts, posters, handcrafted artwork and in gift shops around the world. I wonder how many of us have been taking this symbol for granted, maybe for a very long time? We recognize it as something we believe in and that makes us feel good; we certainly want to experience more peace in our world. But how many of us consciously focus on experiencing peace deep inside and daily express it to everyone around us?

In thinking about how I can capture, hold onto and embody a more constant sense of peace, I found that seeing the symbol serves a dual purpose for me. Within these pages, it gently reminds me of loved ones, especially those who have passed. Recently, I’ve realized how feeling peaceful is critical to my personal growth. I love that I know what it is to experience occasional pockets of pure blissful being. Attaining that state more often, stringing such moments together as a conscious state of abiding in peace – has become part of my spiritual mission.

Peace has many faces and entry points. This month, Mike Murray, owner of Organic Soil Solutions, in Woburn, teaches us more about working in peace with nature as he explains the soil food web and the complexities of the delicate ecosystem beneath our feet (page 27). Doctor of Naturopathy Joshua Lloyd, of Groton Wellness Center, reminds us how balancing our lives with satisfying rest, movement and relationships helps to reduce levels of inflammation, also contributing to greater soul-satisfying peace (page 29).

Here’s to loving, living, being peace,

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newsbriefs Blog Features Tips for Greener Home Cleaning

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reen Homes Carpet Cleaning, in Franklin, has launched a new blog on its website that features do-it-yourself green carpet-cleaning tips, general green-cleaning ideas and professional carpet-cleaning secrets. The blog also offers advice for those seeking to hire professional carpet cleaners. Updates are added each week at GreenHomesCarpetCleaning.com/blog.html.

“Our blog is a great resource for somebody wanting to maintain their own carpets or figure out the best way to have them done professionally,” says Jonathan Kava, owner of Green Homes Carpet Cleaning. “Those looking to clean dirty carpets or eliminate toxic chemicals from the home will find many valuable resources here.”

Green Homes Carpet Cleaning performs environmentally friendly, non-toxic, commercial and residential carpet cleaning in southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. It cleans wall-to-wall carpets, braided and handmade wool rugs and Persian, Berber and Oriental rugs. Tile- and grout-cleaning services also are available.

For more information, call 774-571-1973 or visit GreenHomesCarpetCleaning.com.

New Massage Therapist at Newton Wellness Center

assage therapist Lisa Scriven Torres has joined the team at Newton Wellness Center, bringing more than 15 years of experience in a career that has taken her from sports to the spa. Torres has trained in a number of modalities, including sports, deep-tissue, neuromuscular, trigger-point and relaxation massage. Her clients range from triathletes to overstressed business professionals and stay-at-home parents.

“That is what I love about this job; every day is different and every experience is rewarding,” says Torres. “My clients and I both get something out of our sessions.”

Dr. David Oliver says Torres gives his patients “top-notch care” that complements his chiropractic services. “It was really important for me to find a massage therapist like Lisa,” says Oliver. “It’s been wonderful hearing directly from my patients how much they benefit from and love her treatments, which go hand-in-hand with chiropractic.”

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Newton Wellness Center is located at 1280 Centre St., Ste. 210, Newton. For more information, call 617-641-9999 or visit NewtonWellnessCenter.com. See ad on page 11. natural awakenings

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Andrew Barton & Ali Weinberg

Engin Wellness Coaching Offered at Rowe PT

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ngin Coaching, Inc., has teamed up with Rowe Physical Therapy, in Newton Center, to offer individual- and group-wellness coaching at Rowe’s integrative therapy clinic.

Engin helps people make positive changes in their health behaviors and habits by creating personalized plans that include specific goals and the creative strategies to meet them. “Our collaboration with Rowe allows people to use the wellness coaching services at an affordable price, especially if they opt for the group-coaching clinics,” says Engin Coaching President and Certified Well-Coach Andrew Barton. “People can work on their own self-care and health at a reputable facility that prides itself on integrative and holistic therapy.”

The group-wellness coaching clinics at Rowe consist of two sessions; those who want more attention can sign up for one-on-one coaching. A typical wellness program consists of a 90-minute planning session to create a vision and set weekly and three-month behavioral goals. “We want to help people get clear about what is motivating them to achieve their vision and goals, and use those motivators and strengths to help visions become reality,” says Barton.

For more information, call 617823-0464 or visit EnginCoach.com.

Rowe Physical Therapy is located at 1400 Centre St., Ste. 104, in Newton Center. See ad on page 21.

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Thermographic Breast Cancer Screening at Groton Wellness

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n March 17 and March 27, Groton Wellness Center will offer thermography for breast cancer screening. Thermography is a technique that physicians have been using since 1956 to screen for breast cancer, says Amy Ashman, marketing coordinator at Groton Wellness Center. In 1982, the FDA approved breast thermography as an adjunctive, diagnostic, screening procedure. “With 97-percent accuracy, thermography identifies cancer up to eight to 10 years earlier than a mammogram,” says Ashman. “It’s a safe, non-invasive and pain-free way to image the body and screen for cancer without emitting radiation.”

Groton Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art holistic dental care, integrative medicine and wellness therapies. Its spa services include acupuncture, massage, colon hydrotherapy and lymphatic drainage. Yoga and other classes also are offered at Groton Wellness, and visitors can enjoy healthful entrees, soups and beverages in the bistro.

Groton Wellness Center is located at Mill Run Plaza, 495 Main St., Groton. For more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 21.

Team Fitness Program Taking Off at Newton Chiropractic and Wellness

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ulie Burke, DC, of Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, announces the launch of Team Adrenaline, a program that combines fitness training with nutritional information to help participants with physical conditioning and optimal wellness. “Team Adrenaline is held exclusively outdoors in a private group setting, using no equipment, machines or devices,” says Burke. “It will improve muscular and cardiovascular endurance, power, flexibility, balance and mental strength.”

Burke says the program constantly changes workouts to “trick” the body into delivering optimal results, while Team Motivators boost confidence and inclusiveness. “No one ever feels left behind on Team Adrenaline, and participants are often amazed by what they can accomplish in the positive energy of the group,” says Burke, adding that both seasoned athletes and beginners are welcome to join.

Nutrition specialists will provide weekly information on how to fuel the body and reach wellness goals, offering customized meal plans, ideal fitness programs, dining out guides, “print-‘n’-go” shopping lists, and tools and tracking for diabetics. The spring workout schedule and locations are featured at WellAdjusted.com.

Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is located at 345 Boylston St., Ste. 300, Newton Centre. For more information, call 617-964-3332 or visit WellAdjusted. com. See ad on page 3.

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newsbriefs Jill’s List Partners with Massachusetts Chiropractic Society

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embers of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society (MCS) now receive free directory listings on Jill’s List (JillsList.com), a Boston-based company that allows patients to connect with credentialed providers of conventional, integrative, complementary and alternative medicine.

“Our partnership with the MCS is important to the growth of Jill’s List,” says founder Jill Shah. “This potentially adds 700 new chiropractors to our directory, so health consumers using the list will have a better chance of finding the right practitioners.”

Dr. Scott Darragh, a vice president with MCS, says his organization aims to list all of its members. “It’s a great way for us to collaborate with other practitioners, help patients get the right information about their overall health and even work with other doctors to complement our patients’ overall well-being,” says Darragh.

Shah says that more health consumers are making decisions about their own care these days and paying out-of-pocket for many services. “We’ve created a place online where they and their doctors can find health practitioners who treat the whole person,” she says. “Consumers can share reviews and treatment recommendations, book appointments online, and learn about the latest health-care research.”

For more information, visit JillsList.com or MassChiro.org. See ad on page 25.

Open House for Prospective Skin-Care Students

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he Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, in Woburn, will host an open house for prospective students from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 18. Visitors will receive a complimentary gift card for a free facial at the institute’s student clinic. Those unable to attend on April 18 may call 781935-3344, ext. 228, to schedule a private tour and learn more about the skin-care education programs offered this year.

“Skin-care specialist will be the eighth fastest-growing job by 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,” says Christina White, director of marketing at the Catherine Hinds Institute. “If you’ve ever enjoyed a facial or spa body treatment and thought you might also enjoy a career in the skincare/ esthetics industry, please visit our open house to tour the facility and talk with our instructors and staff.”

The Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics offers full- and part-time schedules and five accredited skin-care programs. Classes begin on April 25, and financial aid is available to those who qualify.

The Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is located at 300 Wildwood Ave., Woburn. For more information, call 781-935-3344 or visit CatherineHinds.edu.

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newsbriefs Rootdown Hydroponics Serves Indoor Gardeners

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Health and Wellness Show Comes to Needham on April 1

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rom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 1, the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center will sponsor a Health and Wellness Show at the Sheraton Needham Hotel. Coordinator Walter Perlman says visitors can learn about leading local health and wellness businesses and receive free health screenings throughout the day. “More than 45 health and wellness professionals will be on hand that day,” says Perlman. “That includes chiropractors, eye doctors, skin-care specialists, nutritionists, holistic dentists and pharmacists, acupuncturists and orthopedic specialists.”

Visitors to the Health and Wellness Show also can sample nutritious specialty foods and learn about vitamin supplements, Lasik eye procedures, local health clubs and personal trainers, health travel companies, breast diagnostics, weight loss, air and water purification, natural skin care, facial surgery and holistic veterinary care. Admission is $5 at the door or free for those who register at HealthAndWellnessShow.net/register.

The Sheraton Needham Hotel is located at 100 Cabot St., Needham. For more information, call 508-460-6656 or visit HealthAndWellnessShow.net.

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ootdown Hydroponics Indoor Garden Center, which specializes in hydroponics systems, indoor plant lighting, soils, fertilizers and organic gardening supplies, has opened in Medford. Hydroponic gardening uses a nutrient solution instead of soil to maximize yields, minimize pests, and conserve water and nutrients. “There are many ways to grow hydroponically and many systems require very little space,” says Rootdown Hydroponics Owner Sabrina Cushing. “We also specialize in organic growing methods and have a full line of organic, non-GMO and heirloom seeds to help gardeners get off to the right start.”

Cushing says that, while many people wait for spring to start their gardens, several varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers should be started now to ensure maturity and a good harvest later. “Most plants can be grown to full maturity inside using the correct lighting,” she says. The staff members at Rootdown Hydroponics Indoor Garden Center will advise customers on the best methods for building indoor gardens of any size. “I managed two indoor garden centers in Colorado for five years before coming back to Boston,” says Cushing. “I love talking about gardening projects of all kinds.”

Rootdown Hydroponics Indoor Garden Center is located at 236 Mystic Ave., Medford. For more information, call 781-874-1693 or visit RootDownHydro.com.

Day of Women’s Empowerment at Simmons College

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immons College, in Boston, is hosting a Day of Empowerment with author and yoga teacher Sierra Bender from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 24. The program is designed for women of college age and older that wish to recognize and rejoice in their feminine power using Bender’s “4 Body Fit” approach to holistic well-being. This approach builds a foundation of stamina, strength and suppleness on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

“I want people to release the outdated notion that success and power for a woman means walking in a man’s shoes,” says Bender. “I’m teaching women how to break through the masculine/feminine divide to redefine fitness, beauty and power.”

Bender is also a yoga therapist and creator of the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method and internationally renowned Boot Camp for Goddesses retreats. She will sign copies of her book, Goddess to the Core, at Simmons after the event.

The cost of the event is $26.50 for Simmons students, $43 for other college students and $100 for the general public. For registration information, visit bit.ly/ DayOfEmpowerment.

The Day of Empowerment with Sierra Bender will be held in Simmons’ Alumnae Hall at 255 Brookline Ave., Boston. See ad on page 15.

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newsbriefs Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science Lecture and Workshop

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he Center at Westwoods will present a lecture on the Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 23.

It will be followed by a weekend workshop on March 24 and 25. Patricia Howard, of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, will present the Patricia Howard lecture and workshop.

Howard says that participants will get a chance to experience their own innate healing abilities and learn about the levels of their own human-energy fields.

“It is very empowering to understand who we are on an energetic level,” says Howard. “We mostly feel our energy when we are charged up in fear and reactivity, but this workshop will give people a chance to explore their energy from a place of fullness and bliss.”

Howard adds that many beliefs and coping mechanisms get settled into a person’s energy field by the age of 7. “We become so familiar with them that we think it’s who we are,” she says. “It is truly who we are not, and the Brennan healing model allows us to transform our pain into the gifts we long to offer the world.”

To learn more about the lecture and workshop, visit CenterAtWestwoods. com/calendars/special-events-calendar/.

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newsbriefs An Introduction to Ayurveda in Weymouth

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anchakarma specialist Kris Quinones, LMT, and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant Erin Casperson will present a workshop on the ancient science of Ayurveda from from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 17 at Open Doors Yoga Studio, in Weymouth. The workshop will provide a solid foundation in doshic theory and Samkhya philosophy, while exploring how Ayurveda and yoga work together. Quinones and Casperson will lead participants in various pranayama techniques and demonstrate the classic Ayurveda massage technique of Kris Quinones Abhyanga.

Quinones says that while the course content is complementary to the practice of yoga, the workshop is open to anyone who is interested in Ayurveda. “This ancient Indian system is becoming more popular and recognized in the United States,” she says. “Our workshop offers a nice introduction for those who want to learn more about Ayurveda and discover how the sister sciences of yoga and Ayurveda complement each other.”

The workshop fee is $100; call 781-850-5132 to register.

Open Doors Yoga Studio is located at 65 Washington St., Weymouth. For more information, call 617-331-6303 or visit KQBodywork.com.

Mass Mobile Massage Can Make House Calls All Year for Less

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ass Mobile Massage has created a $79-a-month Wellness Membership for clients who want monthly massages at home all year long. Additional 60-minute massages on this plan are $65 each. Clients who book massages without a membership will pay higher rates. Mass Mobile Massage provides highquality massage therapy at home, in the office or at other sites, given by a large staff of licensed and insured massage therapists. Both table- and chair-massage services are available. Styles range from deep-tissue and Swedish massage to reflexology, shiatsu and massage for cancer patients.

“Affordable, quality massage can only make people more healthy and happy,” says Amy Burgos of Mass Mobile Massage. “Our clients don’t have to deal with traffic or waiting rooms, and they save time on traveling. It’s also great for those with kids at home.”

Burgos notes that clients should state any gender preferences when booking the massage therapist’s visit.

For more information, call 617-444-9019 or visit MassMobileMassage.com.

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healthbriefs

High Fiber Trumps Low Fat

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hen food shopping, concentrate on fiber content, rather than just the amount of fat, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. New Michigan State University (MSU) research suggests that foods high in fiber—but not necessarily low in saturated fats or cholesterol— are tied to lowering the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes in teens; it’s a generation noted to be at high risk for developing chronic disease, due in part to the popularity of processed foods with this age group. The researchers found that due to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, the teens’ total dietary fiber intake was about 13 grams a day, well below the recommended 26 grams and 38 grams for female and male adolescents, respectively.

“Our study reinforced the current dietary recommendations for fiber intake by including a variety of plant-based foods,” says lead author Joseph Carlson, a registered dietician and associate professor at MSU. “It may be better to focus on including these foods than to focus, as is commonly done, on excluding foods high in saturated fat.”

Teens are not the only ones that benefit from a fiber-rich diet. A recent report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that adult women and men that eat at least 26 grams and 30 grams of fiber a day, respectively, had a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

Does Our Food Control Our Genes?

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he old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be literally true. Based on findings from a groundbreaking study by researchers at Nanjing University, in China, the connection between our food’s biochemistry and our own may be more intimate than we imagined.

The researchers discovered that tiny RNAs (a mirror-image form of DNA), or microRNAs, usually found in plants, were circulating in human blood; one of the most common sources was rice, a staple of their native subjects’ diets. After conducting tests with mice, they found that microRNAs were capable of altering cell function and directly manipulating the expression of genes.

The study results, published in the journal Cell Research, suggest that the human body is a highly integrated ecosystem and suggest that genetic changes in one species may trigger alterations in another.

Kudos for BacteriaBusting Coriander

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il derived from the aromatic coriander plant—one of the 20 most popular essential oils worldwide—has applications beyond aromatherapy as a food additive and is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. Coriander oil’s reputed health benefits include relieving pain, easing cramps and convulsions, aiding digestion, curing nausea and fighting fungal infections.

Now, researchers from the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal, have specifically found that the oil is highly effective in killing bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella enterica, Bacillus cereus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Thus, coriander oil may be useful in preventing and treating foodborne illnesses. “Coriander oil could also become a natural alternative to common antibiotics,” says study leader Dr. Fernanda Domingues.

Source: Society for General Microbiology

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Little Thumbs

Gardening Helps Children Grow Gardening provides many varieties of engagement for children: designing, planting and maintaining a garden patch; harvesting, preparing and sharing food; working cooperatively in groups; learning about science and nutrition; and creating art and stories inspired by their garden experiences.

When third, fourth and fifth grade students participating in a one-year gardening program were surveyed for life skills, they showed significant increases in self-understanding, interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work in groups, compared with nonparticipating students. Qualitative surveys of 52 second and third grade students working in a community garden classroom program in San Antonio, Texas, further revealed the children were likely to have more positive bonding experiences with their parents and other adults.

A study of children with learning disabilities that engaged in gardening measured increases in nonverbal communication skills, awareness levels of the advantages of order, understanding of how to participate in a cooperative effort, and the ability to form positive relationships with adults. Juvenile offenders that gardened showed improved self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and attitudes towards school. Overall, gardening has been recognized by many studies as a therapeutic healing activity that can positively impact mental health and well-being.

Source: University of Colorado-Denver; Health Sciences Center

Freeing Minds

Yoga Mitigates Prison Recidivism Overcrowding is a serious issue in American prisons partly because the rate of recidivism (return) is high. A 1994 study showed that 67.5 percent of the 300,000 adult prisoners released in 15 states were re-arrested within three years.

James Fox, founder of the nonprofit Prison Yoga Project (PrisonYoga.com) believes that part of the problem is that the U.S. prison system overly emphasizes punishment during incarceration and that programs such as yoga classes might lower the rate of recidivism. He is an advocate for restorative justice and has worked with prisoners for 10 years.

The theory is that yoga and meditation help prison inmates develop important emotional and social skills, including impulse control and willpower, and thus reduce tendencies toward antisocial and criminal behaviors. Fox observes how anyone that adheres to the practice can develop mindfulness, patience, diligence and self-motivation.

The Prison Yoga Project provides training for yoga teachers that want to work in prisons. Fox also would like to maintain a scholarship fund to help former inmates do teacher training, so they can make a career out of the practice.

Source: Dowser.org

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Recycled Shelters

Nigeria Makes Houses from Plastic Bottles Citizens of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, can now live “inside� the plastic water bottles that previously littered their roads, canals and gutters, thanks to a project initiated by the Kaduna-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) Developmental Association for Renewable Energies, with help from foreign experts from African Community Trust, a London-based NGO. The prototype 624-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow looks like an ordinary home, but it is made from capped, sand-filled plastic bottles. The bottles are stacked into layers and bonded together by mud and cement, with an intricate network of strings holding each bottle by its neck, providing extra support to the structure. Once approved, the country will start construction to alleviate a current deficit of 16 million housing units.

Source: PhysOrg.com

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ecotip Cold Comfort

Big Boosts in Fridge Efficiency Refrigerator manufacturers are making huge strides in creating more energy-efficient products, and with recent improvements in standards, upcoming designs will use a fifth of the energy that household refrigerators required 40 years ago. That will save the average owner about $150 over a typical 12-year product lifetime.

Government analysts note that side-by-side refrigerators might be more convenient than traditional top-and-bottom models, but they offer less usable space and use more electricity—50 to 150 more kilowatthours (kWh) per year, about 20 percent of the unit’s total energy consumption. An icemaker and door-accessed ice and water service can each add another 10 to 15 percent to overall refrigerator energy consumption.

Top Ten USA, the leading source of independent information about the energy efficiency of common products, identifies and publicizes the most efficient products on the market, so that when consumers are able to find the most energy- and money-saving models to buy, manufacturers are encouraged to make products even more energy-efficient.

The nonprofit uses comprehensive information from Energy Star, the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The California Energy Commission and professional and manufacturing trade publications to evaluate and determine the most energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers in the United States. They recently tested three size categories: medium (14 to 18 cubic feet); large (18 to 22 cubic feet) and extra-large (22 cubic feet and up). To compare the top 10 most efficient medium refrigerator models, visit Tinyurl.com/7wm6cub.

Energy Star, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, calculates that by upgrading to Energy Star appliances, Americans saved enough energy in 2010 alone to avoid creating greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 33 million cars, while saving nearly $18 billion on their utility bills.

Source: NRDC.org

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communityspotlight Phyllis Wilson:

The Wise Woman for Small Businesses

by Kim Childs

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hyllis Wilson began her professional career as a tutor for high school students. While earning her master’s degree in education, Wilson worked part time at a yoga studio, where she helped the owners with web design, marketing materials and client-management systems. Soon she was doing the same for a local acupuncturist, and a new career was born. Now Wilson is celebrating two years at the helm of Wise Woman Small Business Services, a business that grew organically from her natural skills and her passion for working with holistic health practitioners.

Wilson told Natural Awakenings that she still feels like an educator.

appointments. I try to make sure their clients have easy access to the practitioners and use technology to do that.

How did you build your skills in these areas?

By being a longtime client in the holistic health world, really. I ask, “How do I want to interact with these practitioners? How do I want to receive information from them and how do I want to be treated when I call their office with a question?” I also use my knowledge of how these practitioners think and operate and what their capacities are. I’m not offering anyone a cookiecutter solution. My strength lies in building relationships and my goal is to improve the relationships these practitioners have with their clients.

What would you say that you’re teaching now?

I’m teaching people how to create a successful and happy business life. My specialty is working with Can you cite a client success individuals in private practice story? and small businesses with one or I work with an acupuncturist who two practitioners. My clients are has a few events each month. He in this work because they want would just send out emails about to heal and help people, and them and never know who was my job is to help them put all of going to show up. I set him up the pieces together so they can Phyllis Wilson with an event marketing service smoothly sail down their path. that allows people to register and That means helping them with pay for his workshops online and in advance. This helps good communications and client relations so that people’s him to be more present for the clients who show up for his access to them is easy and effortless and the practitioners workshops. He’s organized and ready to step right into the can focus on doing the work they love. I’ve worked with role of teacher instead of having to run credit cards and acupuncturists, massage therapists, yoga teachers, life wonder who’s coming. coaches and holistic physical therapists.

How do you help holistic practitioners distinguish themselves in the marketplace?

I help them design websites and logos to create an effective image on the web and in print, or to refresh their existing brand or logo. I assist with the caretaking of their business and clientele, so word-of-mouth marketing is what I end up improving for them. I also help with things like email campaigns, social media presence and the systems they have in place for keeping track of clients and booking 18

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How important is the use of social media among your clients?

It’s vitally important because of the word-of-mouth marketing that it provides. That being said, not every social media venue is right for everyone. For example, hardly any of the practitioners I work with right now are using Twitter because most of their clients are not on Twitter. Facebook works great for most of them, however, because so many of their clients are using it. Having a LinkedIn profile may or

may not benefit my clients, but I do encourage them to get their own clients to post testimonials on places like Yelp, for instance.

Where does the name “Wise Woman” come from?

When I was asking myself what I really wanted to do with my life in terms of work, what came to me was that I wanted to be like the wise woman of the village. I’m one of those people who’s always getting asked for advice on a number of issues. So now I get to be a wise woman for the modern village, and I love my clients. They are so inspirational to me.

For more information about Wise Woman Small Business Services, call Phyllis Wilson at 781-883-2282 or visit WiseBlueLotus.com. See ad on page 25.

Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body).

Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration.

Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine.

Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases.

Head and Neck Pain Management Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speededup. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.

Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis.

Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. IontchevaBarehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore.

Ozone Treatment Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.

Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects.

Perio-Protect Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect methodone of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions.

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of noninjectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption.

Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice.

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Changing the Way America Eats Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.”

Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011.

What’s driving the surge? Incentives include our appreciation of scrumptious seasonal flavor, a comforting sense of community and the reassurance of knowing exactly where our food comes from and who—often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it.

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Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth.

Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers.

Regional food systems also support the biological diversity that is vital to sustainability. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, “different varieties of the same species,” have “statistically different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of healthprotecting compounds.

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Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand long-distance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun.

Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth.

Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.

Farmers’ Job Market

With 57 being the current average age of American farmers, and more than a quarter 65 or older, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recognizes the desperate need for more young farmers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalition recently surveyed 1,000 beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career. The Women, Food and Agriculture Network has identified access to health care as the main challenge facing females that want to farm.

While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky, physically demanding job. Despite the challenges, farmers say they love their work because they enjoy being outside, working with their hands, producing

high-quality food and being their own boss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.

Sticker Price versus Hidden Costs

To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.”

Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.”

One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste.

Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills.

Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.

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Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods.

Farm to Hospital: As director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, Vermont, Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the power to influence the economic security and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent of the food served at her hospital from farms located within a day’s drive. In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff.

The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite Vermont’s short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits.

For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.”

Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years.

DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health.

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says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.”

Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals.

Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste.

Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond.

For example, farmers grow crops during the winter in solarpowered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs.

Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive.

In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youth-based program that encourages

colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.

Hands in the Dirt

Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose HaydenSmith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California– Davis, points out that home, school, community and workplace victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables.

In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth (FoodSleuth@gmail.com), is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

How to Grow and Find Local Food Find a farmers’ market in Massachusettes massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_Main. aspx Find a farmers’ market ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets In season in the region; local harvest calendars and markets FieldToPlate.com/guide.php Locate sustainably grown food nearby LocalHarvest.org Food gardening tips KitchenGardeners.org natural awakenings

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Rooftop Raised-Beds

Urban farmers in the United States are now transforming an increasingly significant portion of the country’s millions of acres of flat rooftops. Launched in 2010, New York’s Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm operation (BrooklynGrangeFarm. com), totaling nearly an acre atop a mid-rise warehouse, is among the largest of its kind. Sometimes called “vertigo farming”, because the farmers overlook an urban skyline, these enterprises re-green the landscape, wisely manage rainwater and rebuild affordable local fresh food systems.

The Grange grows produce in seven-inch-deep beds using a growing medium made from compost and small, porous stones and annually produces 40 cultivars of organic tomatoes, salad greens, peppers, Swiss chard, beets and carrots. Food is sometimes transported to market via bicycles.

Window Gardens

Windowfarm co-founders Rebecca Bray and Britta Riley (Windowfarms.org/story) help homeowners grow some of their own food in window spaces year-round. Their research-and-develop-it-yourself hydroponic system project facilitates plant cultivation without soil, using nutrient-infused water pumped through a series of growing containers.

To date, more than 20,000 people have downloaded plans for their own Windowfarm.

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Alleyway Wonders

In the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, flowers, ferns and ivy gardens have replaced concrete alleyways thanks to Podmajersky, a local real estate development firm. The lush gardens provide a tranquil sanctuary from city bustle and an aesthetically pleasing and inspiring surrounding for the Chicago Arts District, home to 1,500 artists and other creative entrepreneurs.

In Monroe, Wisconsin, one resident turned a humble downtown alley into a welcoming nature-scape. Taking advantage of the “heat-island effect” generated in paved urban areas from hard-surface buildings and a nearby parking lot, as well as a southern exposure, his Midwest gardens even include cacti.

GARDENS No Space? No Problem.

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or everyone that feels surrounded by a concrete jungle occasionally relieved by a pocket park, green strip or landscaped median, the concept of finding a place to grow their own food may seem like a fantasy. Fortunately, backyard, rooftop and community gardens are good ideas that are coming on strong. Around the country, productive green spaces are replacing paved lots and lawns with edible perennials and seasonal crops that enable folks to eat better and fresher, while reducing the family food bill.

“Food plants can be grown anywhere, including on a high-rise balcony, miles from the nearest farm,” says David Tracey, author of Urban Agriculture: Ideas and Designs for the New Food Revolution. “You just need to meet the plant’s basic requirements for sunlight, water and a few nutrients.

Cities are great places to grow specific kinds of food; they tend to have plenty of niche areas such as empty lots, rooftops and the ends of streets that new urban gardeners are using for growing fresh crops like salad greens and tomatoes.”

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Go Fish

Aquaponics is a well-organized way to sustainably raise fish and fresh produce together. “It mimics natural recirculation of resources in wetlands in a constructed dual-use ecosystem; the only inputs are fish feed and a small amount of power,” explains Sylvia Bernstein, author of Aquaponic Gardening and founder of TheAquaponicSource.com. “Because an aquaponic system can be set up anywhere, including warehouses, parking lots and exhausted fields, it is ideally suited to help localize food production and provide an alternative to clearing more land to feed our future.”

Patio Paradise

“When your space is limited, you start to think creatively about how to best use it,” notes Tracey. “Consider all three dimensions of a balcony or other narrow areas to maximize

growing potential. Climbing vines such as grapes and berries, hanging pots with tomatoes and nasturtium, and fruit trees in half-barrels are great ways to grow more food in a small space. The crops don’t know they’re in a pot.”

Herbs also love containers. Some plants, like tomatoes, can even be grown upside-down to more efficiently use limited space.

Vacant Lots

“Community gardens are an excellent solution for those with the garden itch and no good land to scratch,” advises Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International (Kitchen Gardeners.org), a nonprofit community of 20,000 members that has been cultivating change since 2008. Community gardens have taken over empty city lots, church lawns and schoolyards that are collectively farmed for food, relaxation or social camaraderie. Cogardening a neighbor’s lot and sharing the harvest is another option.

cost of transporting produce hundreds or thousands of miles.

Americans growing their own food isn’t a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. As University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith confirms, “During the peak year for Victory Gardens, 1943, some government estimates indicated that up to 40 percent of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front were produced in school, home, community and workplace gardens.”

“One of the first steps in bringing healthy foods to the forefront of society is bringing them to the front

and center of our living spaces,” concludes Doiron. “Growing food in small spaces is all about doing what you can with what you have. It’s a matter of changing our notion of potential food-producing landscapes.” It does wonders for people’s connection to nature, too.

John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist are coauthors of Farmstead Chef (Farmstead Chef.com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance. Their award-winning Inn Serendipity B&B (InnSerendipity.com) operates completely on renewable energy.

Eating the Lawn

“There are no beauty contests in the plant world, but, if there were, a productive, ever-changing patch of diverse vegetables would beat out a monoculture of turf grass any time,” says Doiron, smiling. Put into food production, America’s 25 million acres of lawns could go a long way toward reducing the environmental

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Green Roofs Benefit Property Owners and the Planet

by Jennifer Lawrence

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green roof is a vegetated roof that is partially or completely covered with plants. The vegetation is planted over a waterproofing membrane, with additional insulation and drainage layers. Green roofs afford cost-saving and environmental benefits in many areas: they provide increased insulation, extend the life of the roof, increase property values and create natural habitats. They also boost the efficiency of rooftop solar and HVAC systems and reduce air, water and noise pollution.

The two major types of green roofs are extensive and intensive.

Extensive green roof systems are the thinnest, supporting only the toughest plant species. These systems, ranging in depth from three to six inches, do not have irrigation and are good for growing succulents, such as sedums.

Roofs need to support a minimum of 20 pounds per square foot to accommodate them. Intensive green roof systems are thicker and offer greater growing opportunities. They also require more maintenance and can take up to a year to become fully established. Intensive systems typically range from six inches to one foot in depth and feature two layers of media, one for drainage and one for growth. Both layers support more extensive root systems.

Germans have been building green roofs for more than 50 years.

The United States has begun to explore this technology and a number

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of American cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, are developing programs to motivate and regulate the green roof industry. The Boston area features green roofs at such institutions as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Numerous private residences and commercial buildings in the area are also adding them. A strong motivating factor is the desire to manage stormwater runoff, which will become more and more necessary as the climate changes.

Green roofs can reduce annual stormwater runoff by 50 to 90 percent according to research conducted at Penn State University. A 10-year study comparing stormwater runoff between

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a vegetated roof and traditional asphalt roof in the Boston area found that the vegetated roof retained roughly 50 percent more stormwater runoff than the asphalt roof.

Vegetated green roofs can be constructed between April and October in New England. The cost to the average homeowner can vary greatly depending on the intricacy of the roof desired, but is generally in the range of $20 and up per square foot.

Jennifer Lawrence works at Apex Green Roofs, Inc., located at 170 School Street in Somerville. For more information, call 617-629-2739 or visit ApexGreen Roofs.com. See ad on this page.

Feeding the Soil that Feeds Plants

by Mike Murray

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oil teems with a diverse community of microscopic organisms known as the soil food web. In a healthy ecosystem, one teaspoon of soil contains up to a billion individual organisms, performing tasks that support both plants and the species that depend on them. As these organisms eat, grow and move through the soil, they foster clean air, healthy plants, and clean, moderate water flow.

It’s important to nourish and protect the soil food web, which includes a range of creatures from one-celled bacteria and fungi, to earthworms, insects, and plants. These organisms transform nitrogen and nutrients from organic matter, making them available to plants. The plants, in turn, release food into the soil to attract the beneficial bacteria and fungi that coat their roots, prevent disease, and cycle nutrients. The soil food web decomposes toxins, manure and organic matter while aerating the soil and improving water retention.

The most active time for the soil food web in New England is late spring, when temperature and moisture levels increase activity. Some species of organisms are active in the winter,

however, especially in the water melting underneath the snow. Other species thrive in drier conditions.

Activities such as irrigation, pesticide use and soil turnover change the complexity and structure of the soil food web. Every chemical based pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, and fertilizer can harm or kill some of the beneficial life that exists in the soil.

Construction and years of neglect can also leave soil severely depleted of necessary organisms.

The best way to begin a lawn or garden improvement program is with a soil analysis that measures the chemical and physical characteristics of the soil. Test results reveal the pH levels and amount of organic matter in the soil. Testing also measures calcium, potassium, magnesium, and the ability of the soil to hold nutrients. Soil analysis can be repeated to measure progress as the food web is replenished with such substances as organic fertilizers and compost tea, a promising new technology that involves extracting organisms from high quality, tested compost during a 24-hour brewing process.

Nothing improves soil like

compost. It’s full of the life and organic matter that make for a thriving, healthy soil environment. Compost should come from a reputable dealer and have no offensive odor or weed seeds. Just a ¼- to ½-inch-layer spread over a lawn or garden makes a huge difference in repopulating the busy community of organisms that call the soil their home.

Mike Murray is the owner of Organic Soil Solutions in Woburn. For more information call 781-937-9992 or visit OrganicSoilSolutions.com. See ad on page 19.

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COOLING CHRONIC

INFLAMMATION Dietary Solutions Counter Disease

by Linda Sechrist

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t’s important to note that wounds and infections would never heal without the presence of acute inflammation, the body’s normal biological response to harmful pathogens, damaged cells and irritants. Although this protective measure to initiate the body’s natural healing response is often misrepresented as being synonymous with infection, it is not; even when the inflammation is caused by infection.

Dr. Vijay Jain, an expert in ayurvedic medicine, explains how the system normally works: “An infection brings about an acute inflammatory response and also summons the aid of immune system cells such as lymphocytes—thymus cells (T cells), bursa-derived cells (B cells) and natural killer (NK) cells—as well as monocytes (a type of white blood cell).

These then migrate through the bloodstream to eliminate specific pathogens or pathogen-infected cells.”

In contrast, chronic inflammation occurs when the immune response stays activated, rather than naturally abating, and the body’s defense system consequently turns against itself. Today, a number of leading physician scientists

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including Jain are drawing attention to an epidemic of cases of such chronic inflammation.

With 35 years of experience in general surgery and 15 years of focused study in integrative medicine, Jain bases his concern on extensive study and research. He currently serves as the medical director of Amrit Ayurveda for Total Well Being, at the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida.

Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., author of Inflammation Nation, and professor of physiology and pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, is on the same wavelength. Trained as a physician and specialist in infectious disease and inflammation at Harvard Medical School, Chilton’s 20 years of research have likewise led him, along with pioneers like Dr. Andrew Weil, to conclude that chronic, systemic inflammation is the root cause of many diseases.

The condition has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, allergies, arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s and cancer. Further-

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more, in 2000, The New England Journal of Medicine published several studies showing that blood indicators of inflammation (such as homocysteine, fibrinogen and C-reactive protein) are strong predictive factors for a heart attack.

These experts all point to the standard American diet as a primary culprit for setting chronic inflammation in motion, and cite an anti-inflammatory diet as helpful in counteracting the problem.

Kathy Bero, founder of at NuGensis Farm, Inc., in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, attests that an anti-inflammatory diet containing many angiogenesis-inhibiting foods was a major factor in the remission of three aggressive forms of cancer that threatened her life six years ago. “Many of the diseases linked to chronic systemic inflammation also share a dependence on inappropriate blood vessel growth, which either nourishes the disease or hinders the body’s fight against it,” Bero explains. “Angiogenesis-inhibiting foods are known to assist the body in controlling the healthy growth of blood vessels.”

The nonprofit NuGenesis Farm supports 35 acres dedicated to growing anti-inflammatory and angiogenesis-balancing foods with the strongest disease prevention properties, using sustainable organic agriculture practices. It offers a “food as medicine” model for global communities seeking alternative methods for naturally preventing disease.

An anti-inflammatory diet recommended by family physician and nutritionist Ann Kulze, author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, includes colorful, fresh fruits; green, leafy vegetables; low-glycemic foods such as whole grains, sweet potatoes and winter squashes; fruits such as berries, cherries, apples and pears; high-quality protein in omega-3-rich fish such as wild salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel; seeds and nuts such as walnuts; and green tea. It also calls for the vegetable-based protein found in soy foods, beans, lentils and other legumes.

Ginger and turmeric, dried or fresh, rank among recommended spices.

In addition to maintaining a healthy and correct balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, an anti-inflammatory diet eliminates consumption of margarine, vegetable shortening and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, all of which promote inflammation.

“Anti-aging researchers believe that chronic inflammation shortens our lifespan,” remarks Jain, who recom-

mends a prophylactic diet specific to the constitutional makeup of any of the three ayurvedic doshas—vata, pitta or kapha—as well as the annual panchakarma detoxification program. He further emphasizes that food should be freshly prepared with fresh ingredients and loving intention.

“Proper economic studies would increase our understanding of the true cost benefit of growing food for the purpose of disease prevention,” says Bero. “Many believe that incorporating anti-inflammatory and angiogenesis-inhibiting foods into our daily diet will not only improve both overall health and the outcome of treatment, it will also go a long way in reducing immediate and long-term health care costs.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

Detoxification Strategies to Reduce Inflammation

by Joshua Lloyd, ND

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here are many ways to reduce inflammation in the body, including proper rest, anti-inflammatory foods, adequate movement, healthy relationships, herbs and nutritional supplements. Detoxification strategies are another important part of this process, as they help to lower the toxic load that most people bear each day.

High toxicity is a trigger for the body’s inflammatory response.

The body has six primary pathways of detoxification: the liver, colon, kidneys, lungs, lymph, and skin. Programs providing the most anti-inflammatory support address the importance of each of these systems. Here are three of the most effective detoxification strategies: 1) Clay Baths While inflammation leads to the destruction of tissues, clay baths help to stop this destruction. A research group in Turkey found significant reductions in pain intensity, arthritis severity index scores and pain reliever consumption among those who partook of clay continued on page 31 natural awakenings

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bath therapy. The researchers further remarked that clay bath treatments showed beneficial effects on cartilage stability and inflammatory reactions.

This therapy has the added benefit of being very relaxing, thereby reducing the stress response associated with inflammation.

2) Far Infrared Sauna Research shows that Far Infrared Sauna treatments can decrease the pain, stiffness, and fatigue associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Americans suffer from RA at a rate 15 times higher than Norwegians, who’ve been enjoying saunas for centuries.

The Journal of the American Medical Association states that, “Regular use of a sauna may impact a similar stress on the cardiovascular system as running, and its regular use may be as effective [at] burning calories.” This is a great option for people whose inflammation prevents them from performing regular exercise.

3) Glutathione People suffering from inflammatory symptoms in the digestive system and lungs have been shown to have deficiencies of glutathione in the inflamed areas of their bodies. Known as “The Mother of All Antioxidants,” this unique molecule allows the processing of free radicals, heavy metals, and other substances that lead to chronic, inflammatory, and degenerative diseases. Glutathione can be taken in and easily absorbed liposomal form. Intravenous options also exist and allow for higher doses.

A comprehensive plan to decrease inflammation should include at least one of these detoxification strategies.

As always, it’s best to consult with a qualified practitioner in order to choose the detoxification and antiinflammatory options that will work best for you.

Joshua Lloyd is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Groton Wellness Center, located at Mill Run Plaza, 495 Main Street, in Groton. For more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 21. natural awakenings

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FRIDAY, MARCH 2 New England Tai Chi Conference – Mar 2-4. Sponsored by Tai Chi & Qi Gong Healing Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting health and improving quality of life.

Learn to identify and strengthen internal energy, or Chi. $225/full conference fee, including lunch on Sat. The Langham Boston Hotel, 250 Franklin St, Boston. 508-380-0499. For more info: TQHI.org.

Katie McNally & Eric McDonald – 8-10pm.

Enjoy music infused with influences from two diverse and educated musical backgrounds, where carefully arranged traditional pieces seamlessly give way to original compositions. $12/suggested donation. Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St, Jamaica Plain. 413-658-4585. Sites.Google.com/ Site/NotlobMusic.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Free Introduction To Reiki – 10am-12pm.

Meet the Reiki master teachers Ulrike and Denis Dettling Kalthofer. Listen to a lecture about Reiki and its history, experience a 20-min guided imagery and relaxation, and get questions about Reiki answered. Pre-registration required; space limited. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334.

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8th Annual Health & Wellness Expo – 10am3pm. A unique opportunity to speak directly to providers about how their products or services can save time, money or stress. Exhibitors include hospitals, health insurance providers, massage and body work, yoga, senior services, health and fitness and more. Free. Northshore Mall, 210 Andover St, Peabody. 978-744-0004. SalemChamber.org/Health-Wellness-Expo-42.html.

Reiki I Certification Class – 10am-6pm. Learn a complete method of accessing healing energy including the hand positions and the channel opening attunements. Practice giving a complete Reiki treatment and receive one. $150. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

YogaWrite – 2-4:30pm. Join Kripalu yoga teacher and creativity coach Kim Childs and Write It Like It Is facilitator Deborah Sosin for a workshop designed to the body’s wisdom inspire self-expression. Includes classic yoga postures and writing exercises. $35. The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. 617-640-3813.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6 The Classic Smokey Eye – 10am-3pm. A workshop focused on the application and process of how to create a smokey eye, including a lecture and demonstration with hands-on practice. $75. Catherine Hinds Company, 300 Wildwood Ave, Woburn. 781-404-1518 x 243.

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Mercury Toxicity and Detoxification – 3:155:15pm. Learn how mercury toxicity affects health, why mercury affects some individuals more than others, how to live mercury free, and the mercury detox process. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

Spring Cleanse – 7pm. A five-week program to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The cleanse is a tool to restore, rebalance and heal the body. Cost includes sessions, cleanse materials, recipes and cooking instruction. $295. Nourish to Flourish, 16 Russell St, Arlington. 781-316-2701.

MyNourishToFlourish.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Bicycles Battling Cancer Information Session – 6:30-8pm. Learn about an endurance cycling event to be held in June in central Massachusetts.

Session will allow attendees to meet with bike experts while networking in a social atmosphere with food and beverages. Free. Wheelworks, 480 Trapelo Rd, Belmont. 508-270-4665.

BicyclesBattlingCancer.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Cooking Class – 6-8pm. Yogurt, Kefir and homemade kombucha. Food will be sampled and recipes will be handed out. $25. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsboro. 978-587-7324. For details: TheJoySource.com.

Reiki 2 Certification Class – 10am-6pm.

Learn how to send long-distance healing to your loved ones, to situation and to the earth. Obtain increased healing capability and learn mental and emotional healing with three sacred symbols and their associated healing techniques. Pre-requisite: Reiki I Certification Training. $300. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

Insulin Resistance: Under Control, Naturally – 1-5pm. Insulin resistance is endemic in society today and is at the root of many of the health problems plaguing the modern world. Come and learn how to get your metabolism under control. $75. CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline. 617-750-5274.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Pizza & Bowling for a Cause – 5-11pm. The more flatbread eaten, the more money raised to support the Mystic River Watershed Association in the effort to protect and restore the Mystic River Watershed. Eat-in or take-out and a portion of the cost will be donated. Enjoy bowling at 2 lanes from 5-9pm. Free. Flatbread Pizza Somerville, 45 Day St, Somerville. 781-316-3438.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Herbal First Aid – 6:30-9:30pm. Learn how to respond to everyday ailments and injuries in a simple, natural way, including dealing with bites, stings, cuts, bruises and injuries with herbal sprays, salves, tinctures and oils. Gain information on how to make your own herbal first-aid kit. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319.

BostonHerbalStudies.com.

Stop Saying, “God, It’s Not Working” – Mar 9 & 10. 7-9pm, Fri; 10:30am-4pm, Sat. Come and let Vincent Genna show you what’s not working, why it’s not working, how to get it working and the real secret, bottom line miracle answer that will allow you to fulfill dreams and create the life you want. $25-$180. Heaven On Earth, 270 Washington St, Pembroke. 781-857-1444. For more info: CreateHeaven.com.

Children with Special Needs Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Free workshop, for parents and teachers, on Brain Mapping and drug-free approaches for the treatment of ADD, Autism and other special needs. Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St, Hingham. 781-444-9115.

RetrainYourBrain.com.

The Biology of Animal Communication – 7:309pm. Examine the biological basis for intuition and the emphatic state which allows one to find out what animals are thinking, feeling and sharing. $10. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155. TSBoston.org.

Alternative Medicine For Hospice – 11am-1pm.

Join Teleosis core faculty member Loretta Butehorn as she teaches about alternative medicine in hospice care. RSVP only. Free. Stewart Health Care, Waltham. For more info, Dr. Butehorn: 617529-2806. LButehornPHD@gmail.com.

Using Alternative Medicine In Substance Abuse Treatment – 8-5pm. Come hear Teleosis core faculty member Loretta Butehorn speak at the Harvard Addiction Conference. $275/general, $375/physicians. For more info, Dr. Butehorn: 617-529-2806. LButehornPHD@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10 A Woman’s Weekend of Rest and Renewal – Mar 10-11. A weekend to do whatever replenishes your spirit, relaxes your body, and refuels your soul. Choose from a variety of workshops to learn how to achieve ultimate relaxation, rejuvenation and renewal. $250. Stonehedge Inn and Spa, 160

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Introduction to Ayurveda – 9am-5pm. Gain a firm understanding of Samkhya Philosophy and Doshic Theory. Delve deeper into the nuances of Vata, Pitta and Kapha while exploring the context of Ayurveda. Learn daily and seasonal routines. $100. Open Doors Yoga Studio, 65 Washington St, Weymouth. 781-850-5132.

It’s A Hip Joint – 2-4pm. Practice poses to stabilize, open and balance the pelvic girdle. The hips are the center of our universe. $25. Art and Soul, 91 Hampshire St, Cambridge. 781-6414159. AnnieHoffmanYoga.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Homeopathic Cell Salts – 7-9pm. A free public lecture. Cell salts or mineral salts are homeopathic remedies made from the minerals essential to life and vitality which have been widely used by families in Europe since the late 1800s. Free.

Boston College, Boston. HomeCollaborative.org.

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Herbal Medicine Apprenticeship Program – A complete course in practical herbal medicine for beginning to intermediate students. Meets one weekend a month, March through November. Learn to care for yourself, family, and friends with natural medicines, and gain a solid foundation for further training as a professional clinical herbalist. $1,300/130 hrs of instruction and all materials.

CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274.

CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Natural Therapies For Lyme Disease – 7-9pm.

Class to discuss Stephen Buhner’s herbal protocol for Lyme, the modifications to that protocol as detailed by Tim Scott, as well as flower essence protocols developed by Delta Gardens. Other topics include dietary guidelines for recovery and preventative protocols. $25.

CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline. 617-750-5274.

CommonWealthHerbs.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Backyard Chicken Keeping – 1:30-3:30pm.

Hear speaker and longtime chicken keeper, Joan Teebagy, who has taught backyard chickens classes both in Belmont and at Codman Community Farm. Learn how to raise chickens and keep them safe and healthy. Free. Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont.

BelmontFarmersMarket.org.

Community Seed Swap – 3:45-4:45pm. Bring extra vegetable, flower or fruit seeds to swap for different seeds. Meet fellow gardeners just in time for spring. Free. Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont. BelmontFarmersMarket.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

Children with Special Needs Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Free workshop, for parents and teachers, on Brain Mapping and drug-free approaches for the treatment of ADD, Autism and other special needs. Bedford Town Center, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford. 781-444-9115.

RetrainYourBrain.com.

Work Of 1000 Film and Discussion – 7-9pm.

A documentary film examining the human side of acclaimed environmental pioneer Marion Stoddart. Hear about her journey in cleaning up the Nashua River. $10/suggested donation.

Capitol Theater, 204 Mass Ave, Arlington. 781316-3438. MysticRiver.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Anatomy of The Human Energy Field – 7-9pm.

Understand the different energy levels within the Auric/Human Energy Field. $20. The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 617-5247628. CenterAtWestwoods.com.

Cooking Lighter For Spring – 11am-1:30pm.

Cooking class including five seasonal and organic recipes, information about the health benefits of these foods and techniques used, and lots of connection and nourishment. Space limited. $65.

Nourish to Flourish, 16 Russell St, Arlington.

781-316-2701. MyNourishToFlourish.com.

The Evolution of Mary Magdalene – 7:30-9pm.

A presentation piecing together fragments from the biblical New Testament, the Nag Hammadi texts and the Golden Legend, weaving together a rich and mysterious tapestry. Pre-registration required. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155. TSBoston.org.

Chakra Healing with Herbs – 6:30-9:30pm.

Experience a powerful new way to heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually with chakra balancing, medicinal plants and flower essences. Learn how to perceive the different chakras and bring them back into alignment, gaining the tools to do chakra work on yourself. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319.

BostonHerbalStudies.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science – Mar 24-25. 9am-4pm. An enlightening system of energy work that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological processes touching every aspect of life. Learn techniques for yourself and others. $275. The Center a Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood.

617-524-7628. CenterAtWestwoods.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Breast Thermography Appointments – 9am5pm. Breast Thermography with Anne Barker BSN, RN, LMT, CTT. Breast Cancer Screening without radiation. Due to limited availability booking your appointment in advance in highly recommended. Please call with any questions or concerns. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919.

GrotonWellness.com.

Homeopathic Tissue Salts – 6-7:30pm. Learn from Teleosis teacher Tanya Renner and Teleosis alumni Kit Reno. Free. A-Market Whole Foods, 125 Loring St, Manchester, NH. For more info: 603-668-8445 or HomeoCollaborative.org.

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Alternative Medicine For Hospice – 11am1pm. Join Teleosis core faculty member Loretta Butehorn as she teaches about alternative medicine in hospice care. RSVP only. Free.

Stewart Health Care, Waltham. For more info, Dr. Butehorn: 617-529-2806. LButehornPHD@gmail. com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Healthy Gums and Teeth – 6:30-9:30pm.

Learn natural ways to prevent and address dental problems without painful, costly procedures.

A workshop discussion on herbal approaches to preventing cavities, reducing plaque, and preventing gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Learn how to minimize existing periodontal problems. $25. 4 Minebrook Rd, Lincoln. 781646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

with the support of others and to come to an understanding of our habits. $20/applied to the cost of the program. Visions Medical Center, 170 Worcester St, St 200, Wellesley. 781-431-1333.

VisionsMedical.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 The Work of Byron Katie – 7-9pm. The work is a simple, yet powerful method of uncovering the stressful thoughts that lead to suffering. Find a new freedom and happiness. Come with an open mind and desire to know the truth. $10.

Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington.

617-926-4155. TSBoston.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Day of Mindfulness – 1-5:30pm. Learn and practice various mindfulness techniques that will teach you to gain discernment and insight into what it happening both externally and internally in each moment. $60, $50/registered by Mar 20.

Visions Medical Center, 170 Worcester St, St 200, Wellesley. 781-431-1333. VisionsMedical.com.

As The Spine Turns – 4-6pm. Early spring is the perfect time to practice twists. These poses help with digestion by cleansing and rinsing the organic body. $25. Inner Space, 17 Station Rd, Brookline.

781-643-4159. AnnieHoffmanYoga.com.

The Gathering Women’s Group – 7-9pm. An introductory evening for more information about this transformational group for women called The Gathering. A place and time to be with ourselves

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Life in the Extreme Deep Exhibit – Thru June.

9am-5pm. A photographic exhibit which showcases stunning deep-sea photographs by scientists. $9/seniors, $7/students, $6/ages 3-18, free/under 3. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge. 617-495-3045. HMNH.Harvard. edu.

The Glass Flowers – Thru Mar. 9am-5pm. The Ware Collection of glass models of plants. Amazingly realistic models of plant species painstakingly crafted in glass from 1886-1936 by father and son German glass artists, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka. Free with museum admission. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge. 617495-3045. HMNH.Harvard.edu.

Bring A Buddy Massage – Mon-Thurs thru Mar 22. 1:45pm, 3pm or 4:15pm. Bring a buddy to the afternoon clinic and both receive massages. $40/2 massages. Cortiva Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-668-2000. Cortiva.com.

Yoga with Jennifer Krier – Thru Apr 1. 9:3011am. Slow flow Vinyasa class designed in the elemental yoga tradition. Focuses on developing and using core awareness and strength, increasing flexibility to deepen mind-body connection. All levels welcome. $150/10 wks, $80/5 wks, $17/ class. Every Body Pilates, 50 Leonard St, Ste 2A, Belmont. 617-484-3311. EveryBodyPilates.com.

Boston/SOWA Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am3pm. Grass-fed meats, cheese, root vegetables, greenhouse fare, farm-fresh eggs, seeds and starter plants and much more. 485 Harrison Ave, Boston.

800-403-8305. SowaOpenMarket.com.

Yoga Class – 11am-12:15pm. Join a great group for an all level yoga class in a cozy and spiritual studio. $17. Pipal Leaf Yoga, 945 Great Plain Ave, Needham. CBeingYoga.com.

Glassblowing Family Experience – 1-2pm. Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration with the family. A truly unique experience. $15/person. Make pendants for only $10 more per person. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444.

DiabloGlassSchool.com.

Healing Based On The Kabbalah – 1-4pm.

Every other Sun starting Mar 11. Learn about the historical origin and evolution of Kabbalah and its healing attributes. Practice Kabbalistic meditations, breathing techniques and hand and body positions. $25/session. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155.

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Community Acupuncture – Thru Dec 31. Also Wed & Fri. By appointment. Affordable care for a healthy community. Acupuncture in a shared space, rather than private rooms enabling lower cost. Fees based on sliding scale system with the patient deciding what they are comfortable paying based on the sliding scale. Green Tea Yoga, 10 Colonial Rd, Salem. 781-269-2287. NSCAcupuncture.com.

Men’s Redcord Class – 6:30-7am. A double suspension training system using the instability of the cords to condition the entire body. A great and intense workout. $20/drop-in, $90/5 classes, $170/10 classes. Every Body Pilates, 50 Leonard St, Ste 2A, Belmont. 617-484-3311. EveryBody Pilates.com.

Vital Strength – 7-7:55am. Also Wed, 7-8am & Fri, 5-6pm. Olympic lifting, dumbbells, kettlebells and cables. Pure strength training to build vital muscle mass. $20/first class. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585.

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Gentle Therapeutic Yoga – 12:30pm. Be immersed in healing, community and ease with the Anusara principles of alignment. Free. Steeped in Grace, 223 Concord Ave, Cambridge. SteepedIn Grace.com.

Core Fundamentals – 12:30-1:30pm. Also Wed, 12:30-1:30pm. Learn how to effectively use free weights, your body weight, resistance tubing and cable exercises to unleash your body’s natural confidence and power. $20/first class. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585.

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MoneyMoves TeleConnections – 8-9pm. 2nd Mon. Discussions which will delve deeply into many facets of financial fitness from a practical as well as reflective perspective encouraging growth in money-savviness and self-awareness. Free. For details: GayleColman.com.

Get Primal – 5:30-6:30am. Shape up with the seven primal patterns of movement: squat, lunge, push, pull, bend, twist, and gait. This 8-exercise functional circuit will bolster your fitness and is a great addition to any athlete’s workout routine. $20/first class. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. Vitality PersonalFitness.com.

Yoga Flow Anusara Style – 9:30-11am. Using the Anusara-inspired method, Diana Cullum-Dugan leads a class through yoga poses that open the heart. Explore a deeper experience by way of balanced energy and optimal alignment. $18/drop-in, $14/student/senior. Samadhi Integral Yoga Center, 796 Beacon St, Newton. 617-393-2200. NamasteNutrition.net.

Kettlebell 101 – 2-3pm. Learn how to use the latest workout rage. Learn the proper technique for kettlebell exercises such as the Turkish get up, the swing, the clean, the windmill, the clean and press, the snatch and more. $20/first class. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617620-3585. VitalityPersonalFitness.com.

Reiki Healing Circle for Women on a Healing Journey with Cancer – 2-4pm. Once a month.

Women trained in Reiki and at various stages in their healing journey come together to support each other. Uplifting, life affirming and healing. $35. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki. com.

Corpbasics’s Perfect Lines – 6:45-7:15pm. A class for conditioning and stretching and interval training isolating the thighs, hips, glutes and core. $100/10 classes, $60/5 classes, $15/drop-in.

Corpbasics Fitness & Training Club, 73 Bow St, Somerville. 617-628-8400. CorpBasics.com.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Also Sat, 8-9am. A complete physical conditioner, a healthy and regenerative exercise, a way to longevity, a self-defense art and a philosophical way of life that brings harmony and balance. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. Groton Wellness.com.

Revolution Rising Radio Show – 7-8pm. A fun and entertaining internet radio show which focuses on cutting-edge health topics such as nutrition, alternative medicine, vaccination and spirituality. Free.

WNTN Radio, 143 Rumford Ave, Newton. 617-7801754. VaccineFree.org or JamieMurphy.net.

Zumba Toning – 6:30-7:30pm. Benefit mentally, emotionally and physically from the dance workout that has caused such a sensation all over the world. $100/10 classes, $12/walk-in. Corpbasics Fitness & Training Club, 73 Bow St, Somerville.

617-968-1695. ShapeUpPersonalTraining.com.

Jam’n Cardio Kix – 7:15-8:15pm. A martial art fitness class that puts several musical patterns together in to routines performed continuously to develop cardiovascular fitness, agility and quickness. $100/10 classes, $60/5 classes, $15/drop-in.

Corpbasics Fitness & Training Club, 73 Bow St, Somerville. 617-628-8400. CorpBasics.com.

Wellness Coaching Clinic – 6:30-8pm. A strength-based coaching approach to help build a personal wellness plan, including specific goals and creative strategies to overcome the obstacles to living a healthy lifestyle. Session 1 on Tue, session 2 on Wed. $65/two sessions. Rowe Physical Therapy, 1400 Centre St, St 104, Newton Center.

617-823-0464. EnginCoach.com.

Hatha Yoga at Gallery 263 – 7:15-8:30pm. Increase flexibility, strength and balance. Relax and recharge mind and spirit. Intelligent sequencing and attention to alignment which will challenge all levels. Emphasizes correct alignment within a flowing sequence that will leave you feeling strengthened and energized. $10. 263 Pearl St,

Zumba Dance Yourself Fit – 7-8pm. Also Wed. A fitness program that combines high energy and motivating music with fun, effective and easy-tofollow moves. Open to all fitness levels. $12/dropin, $90/10 classes. Waltham Zumba, 8 Common St, Waltham. 978-761-2769. WalthamZumba.com.

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Nia with Maria Skinner – 8-9am. Nia is the first cardio workout to combine martial arts, dance, and healing arts. An evolutionary approach to fitness and self-healing in a body. An acclaimed practice for over 25 years which is based on the science of the body. A fun, creative pathway to health and wellbeing, regardless of age or physical condition. $16/drop-in, $60/5 consecutive classes. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Both beginners and experienced meditators welcome; instruction provided for those who need it. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation $15. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020.

AdvaitaMeditation.org.

Women’s Self-Care Working Group – 7-9pm. 1st Wed. An exploration of how to nurture and nourish yourself, and fit it into the schedule. Includes time for sharing with the group as well as time for instruction and practical application. $25/suggested fee. CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline. 617-750-5274.

CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Introduction to Meditation Course – Thru Mar 21. 7-9:30pm. A 5-wk introductory course presenting basic information and techniques relating to meditation. Can be followed by another course focusing on mantra meditation. $120. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham.

781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.

Dance Freedom – 7:30-10:30pm. The oldest continually running weekly barefoot dance in the world. Live DJ music, a great workout, lots of fun and lots of interesting people to meet. Recharge and renew in a joyous, positive, drug and alcohol free environment. $10-$20 sliding scale. First Congregational Church, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA. 617-312-3039. DanceFreedom.com.

Online Radio Meditation Music and Yoga Chats – 9-10pm. New, free meditation music radio show online streaming at WGSO.com. 504-235-1558.

WGSO.com.

Vital TRX Cross – 6-6:55am. Also Sat, 9-9:55am.

A revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise, which allows you to safely perform hundreds of functional exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries. $20/first class. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. Vitality PersonalFitness.com.

Anusara Inspired Yoga – Thru Sept 13. 9:3011am. Explore Anusara’s Universal Principles of Alignment to awaken, align, and move into an uplifted state of being. See rates on website. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 796 Beacon St, Newton Center.

617-243-0034. SteepedInGrace.com.

Boston/Prudential Center Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru April. 11am-5pm. Inside the Prudential Center Mall, Belvedere Arcade near the post office. 800 Boylston St, Boston.

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Hatha Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Suitable for all levels; beginners welcome. Bring a towel and water and a mat if have one. Mats available for use if needed. $15/drop-in, $104/8 wks. A Pilates Fitness and Yoga Studio, 681 Main St, Ste 339, Waltham. 617-7508599. PilatesMassachusetts.com.

Somerville Road Runners Night 4.13 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be snowing. It may be raining. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/ThursdayNight-Race.

Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs.

A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free.

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

The Family Walking Program – 9:30am. Take a healthy walk through the mall in a safe, climate controlled environment for both parent and child.

Spend time with other parents while your children make new friends and learn the benefits of regular exercise. Meet near Carter’s. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. WatertownMall.com.

Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent and child related topics such as: nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com.

Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. Free blood pressure screenings on the 1st Fri each month in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Water town-Mall.com.

Free Basic Beading Class – 11:30am-12:30pm. A great opportunity to get started in beading. Learn the difference between different beads, stringing materials and findings. Free. Life’s A Bead, 404 Trapelo Rd, Belmont. 617-489-7222. LifesABead.com.

Free Rolfing Sessions for Veterans – Thru Apr 13.

3-8pm. 2nd Fri. A hands-on participatory approach to rebalancing the body which is helpful for healing from physical and psychological trauma. By appointment only. Free. Boston Body Balance, 2557 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-308-7104.

BostonBodyBalance.com.

Second Fridays Free – 5-8pm. Free evening at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927.

MIT.edu/Museum.

Jam’n Java Open Mic and Coffeehouse – 6:309pm. 1st Fri. Sign up to play, or come and listen to talented local performers. Free. Jam’n Java, 594 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. ArlOpenMic.word press.com.

Friday Night Cooking Series – 6:30-9:30pm. Join us for a night of conversation, anecdotes and fun, and a detailed cooking demonstration. See website for specifics by week. $61. Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 56 Brattle St, Cambridge. CCAE.org.

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Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston.

617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

Saturday Morning Yoga – 7-8:30am. Gentle beginner-level yoga class held in a sunlit room in a lovely historic house led by trained instructor, Keith Herndon. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. Advaita Meditation.org.

Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45am. Stop by for a slow paced, conscious flow through a morning yoga series. Afterwards, walk around the studio to see the events and offerings within this community. $18.

Samadhi Integral Studio, 796 Beacon St, Newton Centre. CBeingYoga.com.

Natick Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Mar. 9am-1pm. MetroWest Medical Center, 67 Union St, Natick. 508-653-6596. FarmFresh.org.

Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru May. 9:30am-2:30pm. Designed to increase access to healthy and local foods during the winter months. Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-718-2191.

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Broga II Power – 10-10:45am. High energy, Broga flow class. Good for those ready for a great workout. Familiarity with Broga or yoga recommended, but not required. $100/10 classes, $15/drop-in. The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-207-9374.

BrogaYoga.com.

Cambridge Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru April. 10am-2pm. Offering fresh fruits and vegetables and other local goodies all winter long.

Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender St, Cambridge. 617-547-6811. CambridgeWinter FarmersMarket.weebly.com.

Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Mar 10. 10am-2pm. Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Rd, Rte 20, Wayland. 508-358-2283 x 336. FarmFresh.org.

Zumba – 11am-12pm. Benefit mentally, emotionally and physically from the dance workout that has caused such a sensation all over the world. $100/10 classes, $12/walk-in. Corpbasics Fitness & Training Club, 73 Bow St, Somerville. 617968-1695. ShapeUpPersonalTraining.com.

Broga I Chill – 12-12:45pm. Energetic, fun, challenging, but set to a chill, accessible pace. Perfect for Broga or yoga newbies or those interested in focusing on fundamentals. $100/10 classes, $15/drop-in. The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-207-9374.

BrogaYoga.com.

Taiji Movement and Push Hands – 12-2pm.

Heal the body, calm the mind and develop ability.

This class surveys joint opening, loosening, standing, form and push hands. Dress in non-restrictive, modest clothing. Free. Forth Presbyterian Church, 340 Dorchester St, Boston. 617-268-1281. 4thBoston.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE TOGETHER

2464 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 420 Cambridge, 02140 617-499-9993 AcupunctureTogether.com Affordable acupuncture, excellent care. Dozens of conditions treated safely and effectively in a comfortable community room. Sliding scale for everyone. $35-55 first visit, $20-40 follow-up.

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE

150 California St, Newton MA 02458 617-558-1788 NESA.edu NESA is the first school of acupuncture in the U.S. and provides a rigorous acupuncture education along with affordable health care to the community. See ad page 7.

BRAINWAVE OPTIMIZATION BOSTON BRAIN WORKS

978-854-5214 Info@BostonBrainWorks.com BostonBrainWorks.com Our clients understand that their brain controls their life. A balanced brain allows them to experience liberating self-regulation. Love life again. Join us. See ad page 15.

BUSINESS MENTORING

WISE WOMAN SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES Phyllis Wilson 781-883-2282 WiseBlueLotus@gmail.com WiseBlueLotus.com

Successful relationships create successful businesses. Offering client communications, web and creative services, and organizational strategies for holistic health and personal growth practitioners. See ad page 25.

compounding & wellness pharmacy JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS CENTER Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com

JCWC is the only sterile and non-sterile PCAB-accredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ad page 9.

creativity coaching THE ARTIST’S WAY

chiropract0r

Kim Childs 617-640-3813 KimChilds.com

NEWTON WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Oliver, DC 1280 Centre St, Ste 210, Newton Centre 617-641-9999 NewtonWellnessCenter.com Specializing in spinal manipulation, trigger point therapy and chiropractic rehab; providing our patients with long-term results. Therapeutic massage also available. All major insurances accepted. See ad page 11.

Kim coaches groups and individuals in the life-changing practices and principles of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.

Spring groups begin the week of March 5.

dentist DR. IVETA IONTCHEVA-BAREHMI DMD, MS, D.SC.

NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS

1842 Beacon St, Ste 302, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com

Julie Burke, DC 617-964-3332 Info@WellAdjusted.com

We are an integrative holistic wellness center. Our caring team consists of chiropractors specializing in Network Spinal Analysis, massage therapists and Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners.

See ad page 3.

Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad page 19.

PAM PEARSON

978-877-6122 Pam@WealthyHealthyWomen.com WealthyHealthyWomen.com Build your own health and wellness business. As a successful entrepreneur, I’ll teach you how to manifest success and achieve your personal and professional dreams. See ad page 17.

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GROTON WELLNESS – MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPA, BISTRO 493-495 Main St Groton, Ma 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

Our specialization, healthfocused dentistry, enables us to consider you, our patient, as a whole person, not merely a “dental case.” Therefore, we have the unique opportunity to evaluate every patient, and develop every treatment, procedure and protocol, from an individualized holistic standpoint. We will make recommendations to improve not only your dental health, but your overall health as well. See ad page 21.

JOSEPH MANISCALCO, DDS

19 Chestnut St, Arlington, MA 02474 781-643-2344 Fax: 781-641-3483 SmileFxr10@gmail.com JosephManiscalcoDDS.com Our practice centers on your comfort, your convenience, and on dental excellence, always. We believe everything we do here should enhance your lifestyle and your health. See ad back cover.

DOG WALKING CANIS MAJOR DOG WALKING Nancy Anderson 617-501-9241 Canis_major@mac.com CanismajorHerbals.wordpress.com

As a wellness service of Canis major Herbals, we now offer dog walking in the Davis Sq, Somerville area. Visit CanismajorHerbals.com.

Experienced. Responsible.

Insured.

HERBS COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HERBAL MEDICINE Katja Swift & Ryn Midura 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline, MA 617-750-5274 CommonWealthHerbs.com

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad page 27.

holistic bodywork BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT

393 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 781-507-4226 HolisticHealingPT.com I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization. See ad page 31.

GREEN HOMES CARPET CLEANING Jonathan Kava 774-571-1973 GreenHomesCarpetCleaning.com

A Green America Gold Certified Business. We clean your home or small business without hazardous chemicals, fumes or hassle. Call us for first rate carpet, furniture or ceramic floor tile cleaning.

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126 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 781-412-4325 SacredCircleHealing.com Experience a deep sense of Self and true healing from the heart.

Daniel offers Reiki and Infant Massage classes, Crystal Healing, Reiki treatments, and massage.

SOLLIEVO MASSAGE & BODYWORK 2285 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140 617-354-3082 Sollievo.org

A therapeutic massage and acupuncture practice specializing in chronic pain, injuries and stress reduction. We are a group of seasoned therapists with combined expertise in various bodywork treatments and approaches. Visit our website for pricing and promotions. Blue Cross & Aetna discounts available. See ad page 29.

holistic health coach NINA MANOLSON, MA, LMT, CHC

MIND & BODY STRESS MANAGEMENT

Cecile Raynor Certified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist 617-359-7841 AlexanderTec.com Learn to relieve body tension and manage the stress in your life. Improve your posture without any holding. Learn mind/body tools for personal growth. See ad page 33.

MYERS BODYWORK

GREEN CARPET CLEANING

DANIEL SHARP

Lexington, MA 781-862-8000 Tamar@MyersBodywork.com MyersBodywork.com Tamar Myers, in practice since 1992, offers comprehensive bodywork. Her expertise in a wide variety of modalities allows her to design sessions unique to each individual’s needs.

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Certified Health Coach Smokin’ Hot Mom Mentor & Family Wellness Expert 617-771-5121 Nina@SmokinHotMom.com Nina@HealthyYummyKids.com

Nina helps busy moms prioritize themselves so that they look and feel their very best. She also teaches families how to make the shift to healthier eating habits.

Free get-acquainted session available. See ad page 23.

IMMUNIZATION COUNSELING VACCINE FREE

Jamie Murphy 617-780-1754 VaccineFree.org • JamieMurphy.net We are a nonprofit dedicated to educating parents about the dangers of vaccines. Services include: personalized counseling, research, consulting and public speaking. Listen to Revolution Rising (Internet radio) every Monday evening at 7pm with host Jamie Murphy. Guest interviews, alternative medicine topics. Go to WNTN.com, click on “Listen Live.”

integrative therapy BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 393 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad page 29.

integrative veterinary medical care MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad page 31.

music lessons IN HOME MUSIC LESSONS Johan Narsjo 617-968-3646 Narsjo@hotmail.com InHomeMusicLessons.org JohanNarsjo.com

Guitar, Bass and Piano lessons for all levels and ages. Study in your home with an experienced teacher. Personalized lesson plans with a focus on creative expression utilizing a variety of contemporary and traditional techniques.

Learn how to maximize the practice time available to you by finding the perfect balance.

nutritional supplements MONA VIE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR Dawn McGee 781-308-3071 TheMVAcai.com

Providing products and personalized services dedicated to helping you improve your health. Serving New England and 18 countries around the world.

CHRISTABETH INGOLD, RP, CHC 369 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 CBIngold@hotmail.com SoulfullyNourishing.com

Experience the healing energy Reiki offers physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Christabeth also offers holistic health coaching, guiding you on a wellness journey exploring your relationship with life and food.

ROLFING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BOSTON BODY BALANCE

physical therapy

Jazmine Fox-Stern 617-308-7104 BostonBodyBalance.com

CAMBRIDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE 1000A Cambridge St. Cambridge, 02141 617-492-6600 CambridgePTSportsMed.com

Specializing in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and treatment of sports, dance and work injuries. We also treat computer/musician overuse injuries, carpal tunnel, and injuries from motor vehicle accidents. See ad page 19.

ROWE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Rolfing Structural Integration is a hands-on, participatory approach to rebalancing the body.

Reduce aches, pains, and injuries. Increase energy and grace.

Improve athletic performance.

SKIN CARE CATHERINE HINDS INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS

1400 Centre St, Ste 104, Newton Centre 617-244-4462 RowePT.com

Rowe Physical Therapy is a team of competent PTs and OTs with many years of expertise in Manual Therapy.

As holistic practitioners, they treat body, mind and spirit. See ad page 21.

300 Wildwood Ave, Woburn, MA 01801 781-935-3344 CatherineHinds.edu

We offer the finest education and training in skin care and spa therapy as well as affordable skin-care treatments to the public. See ad page 2.

REIKI KATE GENOVESE RN/ REIKI PRACTITIONER-MASTER 781-883-4711 KGeno67176@aol.com Woburn-Reiki.com

Kate Genovese has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years and is a Reiki Master.

Reiki is a gentle form of handson healing that benefits people of any age. Sessions available in the comfort of your home or at Kate’s office. See ad page 17.

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