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eople in the publishing business work several months ahead of time on multiple issues, so we tend to lose track of which month it is. Maybe that’s why it’s so hard for me to believe that August is already upon us—the traditional end of summer. It often takes a child’s heart to wake us to the moment and make us savor every last bit of fun in the sun. I fondly recall youthful summer nights playing flashlight tag, manhunt and any other variation our dozen neighborhood kids could dream up. We relished days spent climbing trees, riding bikes and catching, counting and examining resident bugs and frogs. Of course, we always crammed in all the swimming we could before the school year started. These days, I still cherish being outside for every waking moment possible. I especially like to relax and listen to nature’s nightly chorus as I scan black velvet skies for shooting stars. I hope you and yours are making the most of summer. This issue comes packed with good information to keep you and your children vibrant, healthy and ready for anything, whatever the season. Lisa Marshall lays a foundation with our feature, “Drug-Free Kids,” on page 20. Here, we take a look at natural alternatives to medications for common kids’ ailments, from bug bites, coughs and congestion to earaches, fever, growing pains and heartburn. Locally, we check in with America’s Compounding Center, in Newton, to learn about alternative treatments for ADHD (page 22). We even serve up natural headache remedies for people of any age, including recommendations by Dr. John Duffy at Waltham Chiropractic, on page 15. Who knew that chiropractic treatment can render so much help in relieving headaches? We’re also excited about the practical and wholesome benefits of hobby farming, from growing your own food and cultivating honey to producing energy onsite. For a taste of the bounty of our local rural lands, Kim Childs takes us to Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, a short drive from the city, in Lincoln. For five decades, this working farm and sanctuary has modeled and taught sustainable living and respect for all of Earth’s creatures while hosting a wealth of family-friendly activities. On August 6, everyone is invited to their free Nature Play Discovery Day. Find details on page 31. Fresh, delicious juices and smoothies are another summertime treat. You’ll want to check out our “Juice Up” story on page 26, with recipes from Cambridge’s Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Cafe, and family wellness coach Nina Manolson of Somerville on page 29. Finally, be sure to visit us at our Boston GreenFest sponsor’s booth the weekend of August 19-20. We would love to meet you! The festival kicks off August 18 at Boston City Hall Plaza with a 5 p.m. concert. Throughout the event, you can enjoy interactive exhibits, workshops and presentations as well as continuous live entertainment on three stages: TimeTunnel, EcoFashion and Family GreenFilmFest. Check out our Calendar on pages 32-37 for more funtastic summer ideas. Feel good ~ Live simply ~ Laugh more,
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newsbriefs Yoga and Pilates in a Peaceful, Natural Setting
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ertified Mind and Body Personal Trainer Debra Bennett is excited to announce that The Harmony Class: Yoga and Pilates will take place in a renovated 1842 barn with wideplank natural-wood floors and skylights. The class is a blending of yoga and Pilates to create strength, flexibility and balance in a natural setting. “Fresh air and light is available on clear, cooler evenings, with air conditioning during the warmer summer weather,” says Bennett. “The space inspires serenity and peace to support you in experiencing deeper levels of harmony, both inside and out.” The classes take place on Pearl Street in Newton Corner on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning August 1. The registration fee is $125 for five classes. Bennett says that the benefits of this class include increased body awareness, all-over muscle tone, core strength and stability, stress reduction and better sleep. “If motivation is tough after a long workday, this space and terrific community energy will make it difficult to even consider skipping your workout,” she adds. “It will be rejuvenating to practice in a cool, quiet room away from the sometimes oppressive summer heat. Small group classes ensure individual attention and modifications to stay safe while achieving great results.” For more information, call 617-794-7123 or visit coreharmony.com. See ad on page 22.
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any people are curious about the healing art of Reiki, says teacher and practitioner Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, but they aren’t ready to spend money on a class or treatment. That’s why Dettling Kalthofer and Arlington Reiki Associates are offering a free introduction to Reiki on Saturday, August 20, and Sunday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. As space is limited, registration is required. “Reiki, which means ‘universal life-force energy,’ is an easy technique to learn for both self-healing and healing others, including pets,” says Dettling Kalthofer. “Reiki can be done professionally or used as a home remedy, and it’s a hands-on healing method for reducing stress.” The free introductions will feature a 20-minute guided relaxation, and Reiki master teachers will be available to answer questions. Participants will also learn the history and philosophy of Reiki, its benefits, and how it fits into a personal wellness program. If participants enroll in the one-day Reiki level-one class later, the two-hour intro session will be applied to the required class hours. Both Dettling Kalthofer and her husband, Denis Dettling Kalthofer, are Reiki masters who have been teaching certification classes for more than 15 years. They also offer bi-monthly Reiki clinics during which visitors can experience a 30-minute treatment for $10. Arlington Reiki Associates is located at 366 Massachusetts Ave., Ste. 304, in Arlington. For more information, call 781-648-9334 or visit ArlingtonReiki.com. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Breast Cancer Screening Without Radiation at Groton Wellness
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he manufacturers of MonaVie juices and energy drinks have developed a new weight-management system called RVL (Reveal). The RVL weight management system is available in chocolate berry and vanilla cream shakes, with snack bars and single-serve packets for keeping up with the program on the go. “There are more than 300 million people in the U.S. and it’s estimated that twothirds of them are overweight,” says MonaVie distributor Dawn McGee. “Obesity can be like a jail for some people, and we want to give them the keys to get out.” The RVL shakes and supplement capsules are gluten-free. McGee says the foods provide macro-, micro-, and phyto-nutrients to deliver a nutritionally dense program, offering the equivalent of 2,500 calories of nutrition in 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day. The shakes include 18 grams of high-quality whey protein and 12 grams of fiber. The supplement capsules feature eight vegetables, green tea extract to help enhance metabolism, bush mango extract to control hunger and Oligonol (lychee and green tea leaf extracts) to help burn belly fat. A three-day RVL trial pack is also available.
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hile mammography tests have been widely used for detecting breast cancer, the Food and Drug Administration approved thermography as a screening tool in 1982. Now Groton Wellness offers breast thermography on the last Tuesday of every month. “Breast tumors take up to 10 years to develop,” says Linda Leland, director of operations at Groton Wellness. “Mammographies may not detect the development as early as thermographic imaging. The earlier a tumor is found, the sooner treatment can begin, and the more successful the outcome is likely to be.” Thermography is based on the principle of temperature variation. It detects the slight increase in heat associated with chemical and blood-vessel activity in pre-cancerous tissue and the areas surrounding a developing breast cancer. Images are captured with ultra-sensitive infrared cameras and analyzed with sophisticated computers that look for minute increases in surface temperature and vascular changes in the breast. “Thermography of the breast is an excellent adjunctive examination,” says Leland. “It shows physiologic changes associated that may indicate tumor proliferation. It’s also comfortable and safe, using neither radiation nor compression.” Groton Wellness is located at 493 Main St. in Groton. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 11.
Better Sitting, Happier Backs Through Chiropractic Rehab
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ost people spend the majority of their days sitting, which is the most problematic position for the spine, says Dr. David Oliver of Newton Wellness Center. “Sitting creates a postural imbalance, which leads to the majority of complaints that people express to chiropractors,” he says. Now, Newton Wellness Center patients can learn some simple exercises and avoid the recurrence of back Dr. David Oliver pain episodes by spending time at the center’s new chiropractic rehab space. Oliver says his goal is to offer his patients more than chiropractic adjustments. With rehab equipment, he can instruct his patients on the proper stabilizing exercises that lead to long-lasting results. “I’m thrilled that my patients are experiencing higher levels of satisfaction with their overall treatment,” says Oliver. “But if we don’t take it one step further and fix the cause of the problem, the symptoms will return.” As each patient is unique, Oliver uses several chiropractic techniques for treatment, including Diversified, Thompson, Activator and Trigger Point therapy. “Our goal is to provide our patients with the best chiropractic care,” he says. “We can give them the long-term results they seek by offering them a complete solution.” Newton Wellness Center is located at 1280 Centre St., Ste. 210, in Newton. For more information, call 617-641-9999 or visit NewtonWellnessCenter.com.
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eanne Benson is a Certified Personal Trainer in Newton who works one-on-one with women to help them prepare for childbirth and improve core strength, cardiovascular health and endurance, and overall fitness. This month, Benson’s company, FitBirth, is offering all moms a free training session that includes a one-hour fitness assessment and an hour of personal training. Benson, who’s Leanne Benson also a birth doula, is very aware of the issues that pregnant women and new moms face when it comes to exercise. “These women are often unsure what exercises are safe and effective for them,” she says. “I take the guesswork out of fitness and provide an individualized program for each mom.” Benson is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has completed special certifications for pre- and post-natal women. She pays special attention to the core, the pelvic floor and upper-body strength. “Many women understand the benefits of exercise, but wonder what they should be doing,” she says. “I sit down with my clients and discuss their needs, their goals and, of course, their budget. The benefits are endless and the rewards are long-lasting.” FitBirth is also offering a Summer Special on 12 training sessions. Call 774262-8538 or email Leanne@FitBirth.com for details.
Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
The FitBirth Studio is located at 697 Washington St. Ste. 202, in Newton. For more information, visit FitBirth.com.
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newsbriefs A New Location for Waltham Chiropractic
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r. Julie Burke of Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is pleased to offer a free network spinal analysis class at 7:30 p.m. on August 9. The class will give participants a basic understanding of how network spinal analysis works to tap the body’s inherent wisdom and healing intelligence. “Network spinal analysis can help you handle stress, improve posture and make you feel better overall,” says Burke. “New patients often find it hard to believe that anything significant could happen with the light touch that’s used in this technique, but one patient was convinced when she returned to her car after the first session, telling me, ‘I had to adjust my rear view mirror because half of it was focused on my back seat!’” To register for the free class and sign up for Dr. Burke’s newsletter, call 617-964-3332 or email Info@WellAdjusted.com. Newton Chiropractic and Wellness also offers nutritional counseling, detox programs and massage therapy. Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is located at 345 Boylston St., Suite 300, in Newton Centre. For more information, call 617-964-3332 or visit WellAdjust ed.com. See ad on page 19.
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r. John Duffy of Waltham Chiropractic has moved his practice to Bacon Street in Waltham, where he provides advanced spinal correction using state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques. “Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists,” says Duffy. “The newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before.” Duffy also teaches his patients special “blueprint” exercises to help strengthen muscles and correct problems. The exercises and stretches can be done at home to improve the effectiveness of spinal-correction treatments. Lifestyle coaching to improve physical well-being is also offered at Waltham Chiropractic. “We often find it helpful to ‘coach’ our patients on certain activities that they should avoid or do differently to keep from aggravating their particular health challenge,” says Duffy. Nutritional counseling and massage therapy round out this holistic approach to wellness. “Chiropractic was founded on the principle that the body functions best without interference, so we seek to uncover the cause and eradicate the interference,” Duffy adds. “The power that made the body will heal the body.” Waltham Chiropractic is located at 136 Bacon St. in Waltham. For more information, call 781-894-4270 or visit WalthamChiropractic.com. See ad on page 23.
Healthworks Foundation is now Healthworks Community Fitness
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ealthworks Foundation is now Healthworks Community Fitness, a name change that reflects its mission to serve the health and fitness needs of women and children in the Boston area, regardless of economic status. The organization currently operates two nonprofit fitness centers in Dorchester. “We have changed our name to avoid the misconception in nonprofit circles that we are a foundation in the position to fund others,” says Executive Director Lauren Broadhurst. “However, we are a nonprofit organization that is actively seeking financial support. Only with contributions from the Boston community we will be able to continue offering and improving our services at our Dorchester centers.” Dedicated to providing health and fitness support to women and children in low-income neighborhoods, Healthworks Community Fitness has been featured on CNN and NPR, and in the July/August issue of Fitness magazine. “With continued support, we’ll continue to provide the highest-quality holistic nutrition, fitness and well-being services, while working directly with community-based resources,” Broadhurst adds. “Our goal is to expand the scope of care to patients, resulting in fitter, healthier, happier and better-educated communities.”
For more information, call 617-825-2800 or visit HealthworksCommunityFitness.org.
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Children need models rather than critics. ~Joseph Joubert
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Drinking Buddies by Tom Sierak
“Painting tomorrow’s memories today.” That’s how Tom Sierak likes to describe his American Realism pastel paintings. He says, “People often talk about the ‘good old days’ and how nice it would be to return to them. I think the times we are living in now are tomorrow’s good old days. Places and things may change around us, but that special bond that exists between children, parents, grandparents and even pets, never does.” The New Englander’s medium of choice is pastels, which maintain their just-painted look indefinitely, unlike oils that can crack and darken over time. “I favor pastels because I’m able to draw and color simultaneously, and I love to draw,” Sierak advises. “I think of my paintings as narratives or stories, and I try to convey a message of warmth and emotion.” Sierak is a graduate of the Vesper George School of Art, in Boston. His paintings are held in numerous collections worldwide, and his work has appeared on numerous covers of Reminisce and Ideals magazines, among other publications. View the artist’s portfolio at TomSierak.com.
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n August 20, Massachusetts will celebrate its first National Honey Bee Day. To honor the occasion, Follow The Honey will open its doors in Harvard Square for a day of honeybee education. The store’s grand opening event includes an evening film screening with Karen Koch, maker of the documentary Follow the Honey: Afghanistan, Bees and the National Guard. “We are incredibly excited to host a terrific lineup of bee speakers,” says proprietor Mary Canning. “It echoes the character of our store, which, at its heart, is all about stories.” Follow The Honey sources its products from apiaries that resist pesticides, beekeepers who pollinate landscapes ravaged by war, groups that provide economic empowerment in developing countries, and bee farms fostering fair trade and human rights. “We’re also collaborating with artisans inspired by the mystical culture of the bee goddess,” Canning adds. “So we have honeyed art and jewelry created by glassblowers, goldsmiths, calligraphers, painters, and, of course, beeswax-candlestick makers.” The store will carry raw local New England wildflower honey and such exotic varietals as Hawaiian hibiscus and Middle Eastern sidr honey. Find Follow the Honey on Facebook to learn more about raw honey’s nutritional benefits, honey-based beauty products and the company’s commitment to raise honeybee awareness. Follow the Honey will be located at 1132 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, beginning August 20. For more information, call 617-686-1469 or visit FollowTheHoney.com.
Compounded Lozenges for Joint and Oral Health
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merica’s Compounding Center, in Newton, is excited to introduce hyaluronic acid lozenges for the treatment of osteoarthritis and mouth ulcers. Hyaluronic acid, a substance found in skeletal muscle and tissue throughout the body, acts as a natural lubricant, especially in the joints. It may also act to regulate the immune system and prevent the release of substances that break down cartilage. Additionally, hyaluronic acid assists in the recovery of open wounds and sores, especially chemotherapy-related mouth ulcers. Hyaluronic acid compounded lozenges allow for rapid absorption directly into the bloodstream. They are also flavored to make them palatable to patients. When used for osteoarthritis, a patient should dissolve one lozenge, dosed at 30 mg, under the tongue at night. When used for mouth sores and chemotherapy related mouth ulcers, the lozenge can be taken up to four times daily. “One patient reports that these lozenges gave him a very convenient way to take the medication once at night, as opposed to taking several doses of pain medication each day,” says Irena Thomas of America’s Compounding Center. “Anyone interested in hyaluronic acid lozenges should first consult with their doctor, as they are available by prescription only and may not be suitable for all patients.” America’s Compounding Center is located at 153 California St. in Newton. For more information, call 617-527-1563 or visit ACCRx.com. See ad on page 17.
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Cambridge Naturals Launches New, Informative Website
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ambridge Naturals, in Porter Square has launched a new website, CambridgeNaturals.com. The new site features monthly sale items, staff picks, a schedule of free chair massages, workshops and special events, health articles and practitioner listings, a blog with doit-yourself wellness advice, a “meet the staff” page and comprehensive product listings. Visitors to the site can also sign up to receive newsletters and email updates on products and health news. A local provider of natural health products for more than three decades, the store has always been owned and operated by Michael Kanter and Elizabeth Stagl, a certified nutritionist. “We love helping our customers and our community with information and awesome customer service for more than 13,000 days, since 1974,” says Stagl. Cambridge Naturals is located at 23 White St. in the Porter Square Shopping Center in Cambridge. For more information, call 617-492-4452 or visit CambridgeNaturals.com.
“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.” ~Albert Einstein
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Are Fit Kids Smarter?
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ow important is it that kids engage in physical activity? Very, according to a recent study published in the journal, Brain Research. Kids that are more physically active tend to have a better-developed brain, which in turn helps them perform better on memory tests. The study involved 49 children, ages 9 and 10, who ran on a treadmill to measure their oxygen intake, a standard measure of fitness. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging data of the children found that the more physically fit kids tended to have a larger hippocampus—about 12 percent bigger, relative to total brain size—than their out-of-shape peers and outperformed them on relational memory tests. The hippocampus is known to be important in learning and memory. The new findings suggest that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an effect on brain development. “We knew that experience and environmental factors and socioeconomic status all impact brain development,” says Art Kramer, the University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director who led the study. “It’s not easy to do something about your economic status, but here’s something that we can do something about.” Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kids Know What’s Fair
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espite what many grown-ups might think, toddlers have a marked sense of fairness. In a recent study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, 3-year-olds shared a small reward with their peer after they worked together to earn it, even in situations where it was easy for one child to keep all the spoils. To learn how youngsters share, the researchers paired children to complete a task for a prize, like gummy bears or colorful stickers, piled on a board with wheels inside a transparent box. If only one child pulled on a rope, the board wouldn’t move, but if both pulled together, they could bring it close enough to reach the prize through windows in the box. Some boxes had only one window, so one child could easily grab the prize and keep it, but the toddlers nearly always shared the reward with their partner. Sometimes, if one child didn’t take their half of the spoils immediately, the other even pointed it out. The insight for all of us: If we cooperate, everyone is better off.
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Meditation Eases Anxiety in Kids Mindfulness meditation is good for kids, too, especially those with high levels of anxiety. Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed 155 boys from two independent United Kingdom schools, before and after a four-week crash course in mindfulness. After the trial period, the 14and 15-year-olds were found to have increased well-being, defined as the combination of feeling good (including positive emotions such as happiness, contentment, interest and affection) and functioning well. Best of all, the youth enjoyed the exercises and said they intended to continue meditation, a good sign that many children would be receptive to this type of therapy.
globalbriefs Age-Appropriate Lessons
The Ocean Project Reaches Out to Teens and Tweens Encouraging children’s appreciation for nature and their concern for the environment must be approached in age-appropriate ways. Some educators and parents with good intentions teach young children by delving into serious environmental issues such as disappearing species, deforestation and climate change before the children possess the cognitive maturity and background knowledge necessary to fully understand the issues. If children learn abstract information before they have a chance to connect with the natural world, they may end up being confused and the message may not yield results. So, The Ocean Project has developed a new section of its website (TheOcean Project.org) with tips and resources for educators working with young children. Research suggests that when children spend time engaged in nature and outdoor activities, they are more likely to become long-term stewards of our planet. Children could, for example, begin connecting with nature by learning about plants and animals in their backyard, exploring a nearby park or visiting a zoo, aquarium or museum. Empathy, followed by exploration, should be the main objectives in establishing a connection between children and their environment. The Ocean Project’s research has shown that youths ages 12 through 17 are a key audience for improving our ocean planet. Not only is this age group more concerned about environmental issues, they are also more willing than many adults to take action to help the environment. They also exert a huge amount of influence within their households, because parents often view their children as more informed about current environmental issues than they are. This forward-looking age group already reports more involvement with ocean and climate conservation activities than any other age group, but their potential for taking action is far from fully realized.
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Animals Help Children Read Roo, a 6-year-old collie certified by Intermountain Therapy Animals as a therapy dog for visits to nursing home residents and hospital patients, works primarily with his handler, Tina Anderson, as a reading education assistance dog (R.E.A.D.) at Graytown Elementary School, in Graytown, Ohio. Children with trouble reading, a learning disability or shyness, or that just feel intimidated by reading in front of a class, like to read with Roo. “It’s a special connection that makes them feel important,” says Anderson. “Dogs have been successful in having a calming effect on adults. Why not use them with children who have reading and social disabilities?” queries Lesley Pulsipher, national R.E.A.D. coordinator, in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Animals are not judgmental, and children feel safe reading to them. In a classroom, a child’s classmates may laugh at them if they mess up.” According to Pulsipher, the program is not just limited to dogs; carefully vetted cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and miniature horses also visit schools and libraries to help foster reading. She observes that, “The program really helps bring kids out of their shell and gives them a boost of self-confidence.” Source: aol.com
Green Dads
Moving Sustainability from Niche to Normal A new dimension of sustainable fathering is emerging among Americans. According to a consumer trend report by EcoFocus Worldwide, Make Way for EcoAware Dads, 65 percent of the nation’s 36 million dads agree that, “When my kids are grown, I want them to remember me as teaching them to be environmentally responsible.” Eco-aware dads want their family’s home and lifestyle to be safe, efficient and responsible, and they see room for improvement: Only 16 percent are very satisfied with how green or eco-friendly their lifestyles are today. “For an eco-aware dad, this is all very integrated and very personal to his role as a father,” explains Lisa Harrison, the research leader for EcoFocus. “For example, while he may have insulated his family’s home for economic reasons first, the secondary benefit is in quality of life, because the home becomes a quieter and more comfortable living space.” More than eight in 10 agree that being eco-friendly is a way to improve quality of life for themselves and their families. Eco-aware dads realize that changes sometimes take big investments of both time and money, and they are concerned about affordability. Still, they see prospects for big payoffs; 83 percent have already changed the way they do things to make choices that are better for the environment.
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REMEDIES NATURAL WAYS TO SPELL RELIEF by Dr. Lauri Grossman
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eadaches can happen at any time. They can interfere with work, school, family time or the simple enjoyment of a sunny day, but anyone tired of this vexing health problem is far from alone. According to the Headache Institute that is affiliated with St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, more people complain about headaches than any other medical ailment. Headaches present themselves in a variety of ways. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, for example, describes vascular migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. The institute cautions that headaches can serve as warning signals of problems that require professional attention. However, when serious conditions have been ruled out, conscientious preventive treatment can be more helpful than the alltoo-common habit of taking multiple doses of aspirin or other tablets. Dr. Roger Morrison, of the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy, further reports that there is good clinical evidence that, for most headaches, taking a single tablet of
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headache medicine such as aspirin or Tylenol can be just as effective as two or more pills. He also states that such over-the-counter medications may be followed by rebound headaches in a never-ending cycle. So, where can we get swift relief that also can improve our health in the long run?
Complementary Treatments: University Health Services at the University of California, in Berkeley, recommends acupuncture and manipulative treatments by a qualified chiropractor, osteopath or massage therapist as an alternative. These treatments help to release stress, balance the body’s energy and regulate disturbances in the nervous system, which can all be contributing factors to headaches. Regular Exercise: The National Headache Foundation recommends regular exercise, such as swimming or vigorous walking, preceded by a good warm-up and followed with ample hydration to stave off head pain. A routine of 20 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, three or more times a week, helps to both relieve stress and balance internal physiology. Good Posture: Pay attention to any tendency to bend over a computer or desk for long periods. Baxter Bell, a medical doctor from Northern California, recommends using yoga to help correct alignment that has gotten out of whack due to inattention to proper posture. He says that regular yoga practice often reduces both the frequency and intensity of migraines. Proper Diet: It’s wise to avoid food additives and to eat meals consisting of whole foods. Eating high-fiber foods and drinking a glass of water every two hours lessens the chance of headache caused by a buildup of toxins in the system. It’s also generally accepted that eating smaller portions throughout the day instead of large meals helps to keep blood sugar steady. Food allergies are a known culprit behind chronic headaches. In one study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, more than 90 percent of patients reported relief from migraine symptoms after eliminating allergenic substances from their diet. The most common offenders are foods with additives or nitrates, red wine, packaged lunch meats, MSG, hard cheeses, chocolate, citrus fruit, tomatoes, eggplant, fried foods and foods that are aged, fermented, or marinated with vinegar.
Natural Supplements: Leading natural health specialists James Balch, a physician, and Mark Stengler, a doctor of naturopathy, agree in recommending two supplements to counter headaches. n Magnesium to lessen migraines and prevent tension headaches, at the rate of 200 milligrams (mg) three times a day. One study of 81 people mentioned in Stengler and Balch’s book, Prescription for Natural Cures, showed that magnesium alone can reduce the frequency of migraines by as much as 41 percent. n Riboflavin to prevent migraines, consuming 400 mg every day for at least three months. A second study in their book reported that at this amount, the number of migraine attacks among the 49 participants decreased by 67 percent, with severity reduced by 68 percent. Applied Homeopathy: Homeopathy can be helpful in treating headaches, especially if individual symptoms are clear (for example, if headaches always occur on the right side at 3 p.m.). Two studies have independently demonstrated homeopathy’s beneficial effects in headache relief, published in the British Homeopathic Journal and Journal of Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis; these provide the basis for Homeopathic Educational Services’ guidance at Homeopathic. com. Individuals may pick the relevant remedy that best matches their symptoms and take a 30C potency (available in most health food stores) dosage four times a day for up to a week. Stop taking the remedy upon improvement, but begin again if symptoms return and consult with a physician. Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices homeopathy in Manhattan. She also serves as chair of the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.
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hiropractic has helped many people who suffer from headaches, especially migraines. Nerves that course through the upper back and neck control blood flow to the brain. When these nerves are irritated through knots and kinks in the upper back and neck, blood flow is inhibited, resulting in headaches. By adjusting the upper back and neck, the blood flow to the brain is greatly improved, and headaches are reduced or eliminated. Chiropractic neurologists have a similar, but different outlook. Noting that everyone has a dominant side of the brain, chiropractic neurologists study this imbalance to treat the patient with headaches and migraines. Typically, the side that is less dominant has a wider pupil, a lower shoulder, higher blood pressure, weaker muscle tone and constriction of the blood vessels in the brain. The walls of these blood vessels have muscular tone and, when they are constricted over long periods of time, lactic acid and other by-products of long-term muscular constriction become toxic, causing increased sensitivity in the brain. By activating the pathways that improve function of the weaker side, a strengthening occurs—one that is palpable from before and after the adjustment. The strengthening effectively lowers blood pressure, improves posture and ultimately relaxes the constricted vessels of the brain. John Duffy, D.C., sees patients and relieves headaches at Waltham Chiropractic, located at 136 Bacon St. in Waltham. For more information, call 781-894-4270 or visit Waltham Chiropractic.com. See ad on page 23.
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similar to those which gyms offer. In the National Multiple Sclerosis Society magazine, Momentum, Amy Paturel, a master of public health, notes that, “Participants use water noodles to gain strength.” Exercises performed in the pool produce marked improvements over those achieved on land. With the effects of gravity countered by water’s natural buoyancy, muscles needed to keep the body upright can take a break in order to isolate others for toning.
Saltwater Pool Therapy
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In Seattle, m’illumino, a movement arts studio, maintains an outdoor in-ground saltwater pool, heated to 96 degrees, that was custom-built for therapy. Owner Bridget Thompson offers Feldenkrais sessions in the water and a specially adapted form of shiatsu. “Being in the pool is like returning to the womb,” she says. “Sounds are muffled, and it’s almost like sensory deprivation, so you’re really able to sense the inner body.”
Solutions for Non-Swimmers
At the Lake
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t’s summertime, and with a cry of, “Last one in’s a rotten egg,” everybody wants to get into the water. Along with the fun, swimming is superb exercise. That’s terrific—if you can swim. But many people never learned to swim, have a limiting disability or are just afraid of deep water.
Aquatic Fitness
Tracy Carlson, director of the New Holland (Pennsylvania) Recreation Center and an Aquatics Exercise Associationcertified aquatic instructor who teaches at indoor and outdoor pools, observes that, “You tend to find an older crowd in their 30s, 40s and up. You don’t find the younger crowd here much, and they are really missing out on the benefits of aquatic fitness.” She explains, “It’s perfect for people who are afraid of the water, because they don’t have to immerse their head or take their feet off the bottom of the pool.” 16
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“As with any weight-loss exercise program, doing aquatic fitness activities at least three days a week is extremely beneficial,” Carlson continues. “It is vertical fitness without the impact on the joints you get with any kind of land training.” “You’ll do weight training in the water; you can do core training; you can do water walking and running. If you have balance issues, the water will hold you up, whereas on land, you are dealing with gravity issues and might fall over.” She notes that hand gloves can create more stability and resistance, making a workout even more interesting.
Pool Therapy
Plastic foam pool noodles are popular because they afford convenient, cheap, flexible fun. They can also be used as resistance devices to create workout moves in water up to your neck that are
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Beach surf is an ideal aquatic playground if you have access, but for many, the closest approximation is a lake. Carlson says, “I think the reason that you don’t see the same types of shallow water activities in a lake is that people can’t see very far below the surface of the water, and the bottom may be uneven, bumpy or rocky.” She cautions, “A lake with a beachfront where the underwater portion is well maintained lends itself to aquatic fitness, but be careful in your choice of location, because of the bottom and balance issues. I recommend that you always wear properly fitted and comfortable water shoes, even in a pool.”
On the River
Many rivers and streams also provide fertile opportunities for a little exercise and therapeutic relaxation. Floating downstream in an inner tube, or “tubing,” on a shallow river can give legs and arms a workout, but as Sherry Green, manager of Ichetucknee Springs State Park, in North Florida, states, “Folks truly enjoy floating down the Ichetuknee; some so much so that they have made it a family tradition. There
aren’t many places that offer the visitor a cool river, a comfortable float and wildlife viewing while conversing with friends and family. Daily distractions are removed while floating the river.� When exercising outdoors in a pool or another body of water, remember to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient pure water, too. Keep a reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen, towel and appropriate footwear handy. For those that first try non-swimming aquatic activities to overcome inexperience or apprehension, the resulting comfortable familiarity will deliver multiple healthy benefits and may even result in a life-changing payoff: swimming lessons. The Mayo Clinic provides an instructional, non-swimming, water exercise slide show online at tinyurl.com/ 42ucg77. Martin Miron is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings, in Naples, FL. Contact him at emem. creative@gmail.com.
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Sollievo Massage and Bodywork: Relief and Relaxation, One Body at a Time by Casey McAnn
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hen Laura Barricelli and Rose Centola, co-owners of Sollievo Massage and Bodywork, opened their doors in 2007, they wanted to do more than simply offer massage therapy in North Cambridge. Sollievo, which means “relief” in Italian, was created to offer healing and comfort to both customers and therapists. As licensed massage therapists (LMTs) themselves, Barricelli and Centola were intentional when designing the facilities. Sollievo’s lobby is decorated in earthy tones, reminiscent of an Italian farmhouse, and the feeling of home and comfort carries into the specially designed treatment rooms. “We wanted to create a space that was rooted and earthy and calming, with therapists who are grounded and well-trained, and who really get the notion of doing good work, which requires a real relationship with the client,” says Barricelli. All massage therapists at Sollievo are LMTs, specifically chosen for their 18
experience and attention to detail. Many of them followed Barricelli from the Muscular Therapy and Cortiva institutes when she transitioned from teaching to private practice. Seeking to take good care of her therapists, Barricelli created spacious treatment rooms. “This is physical work; we really need space to move our bodies so that we have longevity as therapists,” she says. “That
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was part of our plan, as well as subdued lights, and cork floors, which are easier on the therapists’ joints.” Sollievo clients pay according to the time spent on the treatment table and are given additional time for consultation with the therapist. Clients are not charged extra for more intensive treatments such as deep tissue or pre-natal massage. “The therapist will do what is needed for the best treatment,” Centola notes. “Maybe incorporate some craniosacral work, for example, [but] you’ll still pay the basic massage rate.” Clients come to Sollievo with a wide variety of needs, and many have been referred by friends who have found relief and relaxation there. In addition to working with injuries and providing stress and tension relief, Sollievo therapists treat chronic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, post-partum depression, insomnia, migraines, tinnitus and plantar fasciitis. Sometimes Sollievo therapists will
refer clients to the staff acupuncturist to complement their work with an eastern modality. They may also recommend, between treatments, self-care for clients that may include exercises, stretches and simple breathing techniques. Barricelli, Centola and their staff are currently treating a client living with cerebral palsy. The client is documenting her treatment results for doctors and others living with the condition and hopes the results will allow her to avoid spinal surgery. “It’s been fascinating to work with her and see the powerful effects of hands-on work,” Barricelli remarks. “At the end of the treatment, she comes out sitting visibly taller in her wheelchair, with less spasticity in her arms. If, in the end, she doesn’t have to go through surgery, that will be enormous.” Sollievo will be closed the last week of August through Labor Day in order to give staff members time for selfcare and relaxation. Sollievo Massage and Bodywork is located at 2285 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge. For more information, call 617-354-3082 or visit Sollievo.org. See ad on page 34.
A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. ~Patricia Neal
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KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications by Lisa Marshall
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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible. “We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.” Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread. Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors. According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period. 20
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One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent. Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids. “I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.” Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the
middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked. But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection. “Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine. In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.” While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-thecounter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.” Here are some alternatives to try. Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.
Bug Bites For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice. Fever “It’s important to know that
most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths,
cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.
Cough and Congestion Apply an herbal vapor rub
of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on. The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot. Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret
Diarrhea and Constipation “Probiotics are the
most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibiotic-induced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.
Earache Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear. Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.
Growing Pains While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients. Heartburn Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.
Seasonal Allergies One of the most
commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces
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of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.
Sore Throat
Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infectionfighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form. McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.
Teething Pain
Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natural pain killer and antibacterial agent. Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months). Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it. When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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Compounding Pharmacies Offer Alternative ADHD Treatments by Arthur Margolis, R.Ph.
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tandard prescription medications do not always provide adequate relief for many patients, especially those experiencing such complex conditions as Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Compounding pharmacies, which mix personalized medications “from scratch” for patients, offer an advantage in that they can customize medications and offer alternative treatments. According to Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, ADHD may be linked to exposure to mercury and other pollutants and environmental toxins. When glutathione topical cream from a compounding pharmacy is applied to the skin, it assists in the metabolism of toxins and carcinogens, while supporting immune system function. Using this topical dosage form is effective because glutathione cannot be absorbed orally. Another compound that is beneficial for children with ADHD is co-enzyme q10 (co-q10) in lozenge form, which is easily administered to children by placing a lozenge on the tongue to dissolve. Co-q10 is a vitamin that helps with membrane stabilization and the facilitation of metabolic pathways. The lozenges are palatable to children and provide a dosage that is instantly absorbed into the bloodstream. Other dietary supplements that are believed to help patients with ADHD include probiotics and fish oils, because some patients with ADHD have lower serum levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Administration of fish oils will help to increase these levels and allow for greater concentration. Probiotics, which contain “good bacteria” that are naturally found in the lining of the gut, can enhance the function of the immune system and support neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Probiotics are crucial for patients with ADHD, who often present an overgrowth of bad bacteria and insufficient quantities of good bacteria. In addition to compounded medications, there are several alternative remedies that can help to improve the symptoms of ADHD in children. One of the most widely used approaches is a food-sensitivity panel that examines reactions to 110 of the most common food allergens. Results, which are obtained through a send-away blood test, can then be used to structure a specific diet around the patient’s allergens. Arthur Margolis, R.Ph., is president of America’s Compounding Center, located at 153 California St. in Newton. For more information, call 617-527-1563 or visit ACCRx.com. See ad on page 17.
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ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder for kids in the United States, with at least 4.5 million diagnoses among children under age 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Michigan State University (MSU) study now reports that 20 percent are potentially misdiagnosed simply because they are the youngest—and most immature— in their class. Among kindergarteners, the youngest were 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than the oldest children in the same grade. Similarly, when that group of classmates reached the fifth and eighth grades, the youngest were twice as likely to be prescribed stimulants. MSU Economist and researcher Todd Elder puts the cost of the unnecessary medication at $320-500 million a year.
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snapshots Our area is rich with a variety of businesses and individuals who provide natural, healthy living products and services that can help us achieve greater well-being and fulfillment. Here are just a few of the many facilities, practitioners and providers who support Natural Awakenings’ mission to “feel good, live simply and laugh more.”
Amal Niccoli Salon 731 Broadway Somerville 02144 617-666-0722 AmalNiccoliSalon.com
In 1991 Lori Pino called upon her many years of hair styling experience to create Amal Niccoli Salon in Somerville. Since then, Pino has been integrating natural products in the salon. “Our staff genuinely seeks to take care of our clients and give them what they want and need,” she says. “Making people feel better about themselves—there’s nothing better than that.” Pino, who currently studies acupuncture and oriental medicine, hopes to expand her services with these offerings in the future.
Cambridge Health Associates, Inc.
335 Broadway Cambridge 02139 617-354-8360 CambridgeHealthAssociates.com Cambridge Health Associates (CHA) is an association of more than 30 independent holistic practitioners focused on an array of modalities, including acupuncture and Chinese medicine, zero balancing and energy healing, structural bodywork, therapeutic massage, movement education, psychotherapy and counseling, natural vision improvement, naturopathic medicine, fitness, yoga and Pilates. “We offer a warm, welcoming and healing place,” says CHA Co-Director Bill Muellar. “Healing is always a possibility even if a cure is not available. Our practitioners recognize the importance of healing body, mind and spirit, treating each client as an individual.” 24
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Cambridge Natural Medicine
5 Saint Paul St. Cambridge 02139 617-497-9430 CambridgeNaturalMedicine.com Dr. Paul Rajcok has been practicing naturopathy in Cambridge for 14 years. The seeds of his career were planted when Rajcok studied the association between diet and disease at Brown University. Fascinated by statistics on native populations whose disease increased dramatically as their diets became westernized, Rajcok believes that “the human body, given the proper nutrition, can recover from great disability.” Rajcok works with clients to identify the correct course for each individual, as he believes that everyone has genetic predispositions that require unique approaches.
Furnature
86 Coolidge Ave. Watertown 02472 800-326-4895 Furnature.com Third- and fourth-generation furniture makers Fred and Barry Shapiro became pioneers in the organic furniture and bedding industry in the early 1990s, when a client showed up with a specific need. With a compromised immune system, the client had developed chemical sensitivities so severe that she could not tolerate conventional furniture. After several years of extensive research, the first chemical-free sofa was made and Furnature was born. “It’s all about finding solutions that are good for your health,” says Fred Shapiro. “About 80 percent of our business is
working with people who have chemical sensitivities.”
Greener Every Day Consulting
Newton Centre 02459 617-905-6925 GreenerEveryDayConsulting.com Principal and founder Rachel White provides consulting services to educate homeowners about incorporating green products and practices into their home projects. Helping people to make choices that are good for themselves and the environment, White educates clients on the big picture when it comes to green renovations and serves as a branch between designers, builders and homeowners. “Your home should be your haven—a safe haven,” says White, adding that renovations are great opportunities to create safe, non-toxic home environments.
appreciate the process of creativity and the development of their child’s brain without overemphasis on the product,” she says. “Our philosophy is based on believing in a child’s natural creativity and feeding, nurturing and encouraging that creativity.”
Cecile Raynor
Thai Yoga Therapist and Alexander Technique Teacher Chestnut Hill 02467 617-359-7841 AlexanderTec.com
Combining Thai yoga with the Alexander Technique, certified yoga therapist and teacher Cecile Raynor helps clients to “unlearn” harmful, habitual patterns. “People confuse habitual ways with the natural way,” says Raynor. “We all do things with too much tension, and then stretch the tension rather than getting to the source.” Raynor uses the mind/body approach to effortless balance, seeking Healthy Homes Cleaning to help clients become aware of harmGreater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts ful habits in order to ease the body back 781-926-0266 into its natural way. “It’s not what you HealthyHomesCleaning.com do, but how you do it,” she adds. Melissa Kaye knows personally how The Pulse Café people with chemical sensitivities are 195 Elm St. profoundly affected by cleaning prodSomerville 02144 ucts. Kaye, who suffered with sickness 617-625-1730 and seizures in her ultra-clean childThePulseCafe.com hood home, went on to become an expert on avoiding toxins. Eventually, The Pulse Café serves dinner-style, she created her Healthy Homes Cleanall-vegan food, which allows vegans the ing business. Healthy Homes Cleaning freedom to order anything off the menu provides green cleaning services for and gives non-vegans the opportunity to homes and businesses, using all-natural, explore the vegan lifestyle. Incorporatnon-toxic products that are safe for ing eco-friendly sustainable practices people and the environment. “We help by using biodegradable products and people maintain sanity in their homes,” recycling everything possible, The Pulse says Kaye. “Our staff finds joy in helping also prides itself on kindness to the enpeople live green.” vironment, according to front-of-house manager Amanda Scotto. The café also Mucky Kids Art Studio claims to have the best vegan burger in 1776 Massachusetts Ave. the Greater Boston area. It is gluten-free, Cambridge 02140 with more than 20 natural and organic 617-354-0540 ingredients and “a little bit of love.” MuckyKids.com Children at Mucky Kids use non-toxic, recycled materials to develop fine motor skills and observant eyes, says owner Liz Vance. A graphic design artist and former preschool teacher, Vance says her studio is also a place where the parent/child experience is encouraged. “At Mucky Kids, parents can learn to
Rowe Physical Therapy and Associates 1400 Centre St., Ste. 104 Newton Centre 02459 617-244-4462 RowePT.com
When physical therapist Cindy Rowe suffered a life-threatening ruptured
cerebral aneurysm in 1985, her recovery was a slow and painful process. After being introduced to the expertise of Dr. John Upledger, Rowe began a remarkable recovery through holistic healing and craniosacral therapy. Once she was fully recovered, Rowe decided to start her integrative practice in order to help others on a journey of body, mind and spirit healing. “I believe that I was spared for the purpose of helping others,” she says. “I do so with healing hands and a caring heart.”
Vision Educators 335 Broadway Cambridge 02139 617-354-8360 VisionEducators.com
Rosemary Gaddum Gordon has been teaching people to see more comfortably for more than 40 years with Natural Vision Improvement, a holistic approach to vision care. “It’s about being present, listening to your eyes by learning and practicing healthy vision habits,” she says. In private lessons, group classes and workshops, Gaddum Gordon and her Vision Educators teach activities and key habits that help with nearsightedness, farsightedness, middle-age sight, astigmatism, eye fatigue, photosensitivity, vision related headaches, computer related eye strain and eye disease (in cooperation with an ophthalmologist).
Wellness Massage and Skincare 53 Langley Rd., Ste. 240 Newton Centre 02459 617-630-8777 WellnessMassage.com
Using only top-quality natural and organic products, the therapists at Wellness Massage and Skincare, a boutique spa, help to revitalize their clients’ bodies, minds and spirits. Massage-therapy services and styles include deep tissue, warm stone and classic Swedish massage, ashiatsu Oriental bar therapy, Thai massage, Reiki and pre-natal massage. Organic facials, waxing and body wraps are also available. Esthetician and massage therapist Pamela Andrews says, “Our goal is to help relieve stress and improve the quality of our clients’ daily life.”
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Superhero “Alive” Juice:
Easy and Healthful by Heidi Feinstein
Superhero Alive Juice is easy to make at home, and is wonderful when your body needs to fight off infection or recover from exhaustion. The ginger, garlic and apple cider vinegar make it spicy while boosting immunity, along with the carrots and apple. One sip and you’ll be feeling better! 1 inch piece of ginger 1 clove garlic 2 large carrots 1 Granny Smith apple ¼ tsp spirulina 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Dash of cayenne Honey and pure water (to taste) Place all ingredients in a juicer or blender, pulse for a few seconds and enjoy. Heidi Feinstein is the owner of Life Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Café, located at 765 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge and 194 Middle St. in Lowell. For more information, call 617-354-5433 (Cambridge) or 978-453-1311 (Lowell) or visit LifeAlive.com.
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JUICE UP Drink in Nutrients for Energy and Health by Renée Loux
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e all know that eating an ample amount of fruits and vegetables does the body good, but what about drinking them? Juices extracted from whole fresh produce deliver pure liquid nutrition. Each sip proffers clean bio-available fuel, instant energy and cell-quenching hydration. Juicing is an optimal way to add more fruits and vegetables to any diet, particularly for kids that are finicky about food. Stripped of produce fiber, the clarified juice contains all of the plant’s health-promoting compounds in a form that is extremely easy for the body to digest and absorb. Fresh juice can be assimilated in as little as 15 minutes on an empty stomach—a true fast food. An array of fresh juices provides a con-
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centrated source of a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes needed to fortify, protect and nourish the body. Because fresh juice requires very little energy to digest, it allows the body to direct more of its energy into repairing cells and tissues. More, fresh juices work to “speed the recovery from disease, by supporting the body’s own healing activity and cell regeneration,” advises Dr. Gabriel Cousens, a raw food advocate known for treating diabetes through nutrition. Many health practitioners believe that fresh juice also improves digestion by eliminating toxins, while facilitating nutrient uptake. Dr. Joseph Mercola, of the Natural Health Center, explains:
Lemon Ginger Green Beauty Tonic At first sight, this juice appears intensely green, but it’s mild and delicious (in a healthy way). Both cleansing and fortifying, this tonic flushes and hydrates the system to grow beautiful skin, hair and an inner glow. Romaine lettuce is mild and juicy; parsley is rich in antioxidant vitamin C, minerals and chlorophyll; cucumber is full of silica for beautiful skin and hair; celery contains an optimum balance of potassium and sodium to promote nutrient uptake in cells; ginger fires up digestion; and lemon is full of vitamin C and electrolytes to hydrate the body. Some prefer tart, green apples for their bright taste and lower sugar content, although any firm, organic apple is welcome. Yields: 2-4 servings 1 head Romaine lettuce 6 stalks celery 1 cucumber ½ bunch parsley 2 organic green apples 1 lemon 1 inch of fresh ginger 1. Wash all of the produce. Separate the Romaine and cut the bottom stem into pieces that will easily fit through the juicer. Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise. Cut the apples into sections that will fit through the juicer. There is no need to remove seeds if the produce is organic. 2. Juice all ingredients in a vegetable juicer, alternating for easy processing. 3. Drink while the juice is fresh.
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“Most of us have impaired digestion as a result of making less-than-optimal food choices over many years. This limits your body’s ability to absorb all the nutrients from the vegetables. Juicing will help to [in essence] pre-digest them for you, so that you will receive most of the nutrition.” The raw state of fresh fruit and vegetable juice means that all of the nutrients, enzymes and compounds remain intact. This includes watersoluble vitamins such as vitamin C that are easily destroyed by cooking and processing, and essential enzyme proteins that catalyze digestion and the assimilation of nutrients. Leading health authorities further believe that these enzymes also help boost metabolism for healthy weight management and stable energy levels.
Fresh juice is obviously preferred to packaged juice from a taste standpoint, as well. One significant distinction is that commercially prepared juice is heat pasteurized to kill pathogens. As Dr. Andrew Weil remarks, “Unfortunately, while heat treating can help keep store-bought juices safe, it also destroys enzymes, lowers vitamin concentrations and alters the taste—juice becomes blandly sweet, rather than featuring a natural symphony of complex and subtle flavors.” So drink deep and enjoy fresh juices’ bountiful benefits. Renée Loux is a green expert, organic chef, restaurateur and media personality, and the co-founder of Andalou Naturals. She has authored four books, including Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com.
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n When you start juicing, use vegetables that you like, possibly carrots, celery and cucumber. Later, begin incorporating vegetables that are new to you or that you may be less fond of, such as kale and beets. n While sweet fruit juice is a delicious treat, most fruit contains a fair amount of sugar, so use fruit juices sparingly to keep calorie and sugar content in check. Choose fruits that contain a large amount of water, such as watermelon, and fruits that are less sweet, such as pomegranate, for optimum benefits. n Drink juice on an empty stomach for optimum absorption and health benefits.
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n Ginger is a delicious addition to almost any juice and will aid digestion, stimulate circulation and balance blood sugar. Researchers at the
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American Heart Association and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have found that ginger can dramatically affect cardiovascular health, helping to prevent atherosclerosis, lower cholesterol levels and inhibit oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, aka bad cholesterol). n Whenever possible, use organically grown produce to prepare juices and prevent chemical residues from ending up in the drink. If organic produce is not available, peel or thoroughly wash produce using a vegetable brush to remove wax coating and reduce chemical residues. n Drink juice that’s as fresh as possible to retain and obtain the peak of nutritional benefits. If you need to store fresh juice, use a narrownecked glass bottle to reduce its exposure to oxygen, which over time, breaks down delicate, vital nutrients.
Smoothies:
Easy, Kid-Friendly and Nutritious by Nina Manolson
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moothies are a refreshing win-win for both parents and kids in the summer. They taste great and they’re packed with vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and protein. While many stores carry pre-made smoothies, making them at home saves money and adds nutrition. It also presents the perfect opportunity for kids to get involved in making healthy food. Smoothies are a “pack-and-blend” food. Just pack the blender with nutritious and delicious ingredients, press the button and they’re done! As kids become more independent, they can easily make this healthful snack for themselves. Here are four easy ways to make them more nutritious: • Lower the sugar content by leaving out juice. Use water or nutrientdense coconut water instead. • Increase the protein content by blending whole raw almonds, unsweetened almond butter or hemp seeds into the smoothie. Hemp seeds can be found at health-food stores. They’re high in healthful omega oils, protein and fiber, and they blend in easily. • Go green. A handful or two of spinach, or any other mild greens, blends easily in to a fruit smoothie. A half-cup of blueberries blended in will mask the green color, if desired. • Omit dairy. Give smoothies a creamy texture using bananas, hemp seeds
or almond butter instead. Peel ripe bananas and place them in the freezer beforehand so they’re ready as needed. Smoothies can be easily customized to suit individual tastes and dietary needs. Here are two easy and delicious recipes to start with.
Peach & Protein Smoothie 2 peaches 1 banana ¼ cup fresh or frozen mango 1 Tbsp hemp seeds 1 Tbsp almond butter or 8 raw almonds (optional) ½ to ¾ cup water (depending on preferred consistency) Blend and enjoy!
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Power-Packed Smoothie ½ banana ½ cup blueberries ½ cup strawberries ½ cup frozen or fresh mango 1 cup baby spinach 1 to 1½ cups of water (depending on preferred consistency) Blend and enjoy!
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HOBBY FARMING
Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist
Small-scale farming—whether it’s called hobby farming, market gardening, part-time truck farming or homesteading —satisfies many Americans’ yearning to work the land for pleasure, as well as profit. These days, you’re just as likely to find a hobby farm in the city or suburbs as on a country lane.
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nyone serious about growing a large percentage of their own food, raising animals, tending colonies of bees, nurturing an orchard, generating their own renewable energy onsite or managing a timber stand or pond might be considered a hobby farmer. It’s about living close to the land, caring for it and letting it inspire daily life. It also can contribute to the family’s livelihood through sales of products such as honey, fresh produce, eggs or surplus energy. “Living on our farm allows us to engage with the natural world with its seasonal patterns, provides many of our family’s needs in a sustainable way and offers a marvelous foundation for our ho-
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meschooling adventures,” enthuses Heidi Hankley, who lives with her husband and two kids in a straw-clay insulated home with a wood-fired masonry heater. Her husband commutes to his environmental engineering job in Madison, Wisconsin, and helps out after hours. Their seven-acre farm includes a small flock of hens for eggs, three beehives, an organic garden that sends Hankley to the farmers’ market once a week in season, and three acres of tallgrass prairie. “We knew we wouldn’t need to cultivate all of our open land to meet our needs, so instead of leasing it out for more cropping and haying, we decided to restore it to prairie,” she explains. Their set-aside lands earn a per-
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acre payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program. “When the farm is a lifestyle, not a way to earn a living, that’s hobby farming,” write Michael and Audrey Levatino in The Joy of Hobby Farming. They operate the 25-acre Ted’s Last Stand Farm and Gardens, outside Gordonsville, Virginia. “It doesn’t mean one isn’t serious about farming,” says Michael. “We have a thriving, diverse farm business ourselves, but we pay most of our personal expenses via outside employment.” On a residential lot in Santa Monica, California, Lewis Perkins nurtures an abundant orchard of avocados, oranges, guavas and pomegranates as a member of the Home Growers Circle for Forage restaurant, in Los Angeles. Each year, he sells more than 600 pounds of fresh citrus and herbs to Forage. He also harvests his own ginger, pecans, macadamia nuts and bay leaves. When not in the orchard, he works as a certified financial planner. “My garden is so satisfying,” says Perkins, who raises more than 30 fruits on his urban farm. “Sometimes I’ll spend an entire day working in my field, which comprises a 50-by-150-foot city lot.” With enough pasture, livestock can be raised on small land holdings. Backyards work well for hens, while larger lots or a few acres may support goats, sheep, llamas, horses or a cow, depending on local ordinances. “You can raise goats on a very small acreage, but then need to supplement the pasture with hay and grain,” says Diana Kalscheur Murphy, owner of Dreamfarm, a community supported agriculture (CSA) enterprise in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “We have 24 milking goats grazing on about three acres of pasture.” She moves the goats to different pastures in alternating years. Murphy’s goat’s milk cheeses have earned awards, paid the bills and led to making many new friends. Hobby farming, despite its name, demands hard work and often a commitment to re-skilling oneself. It may be necessary to learn the finer points of growing vegetables, pruning an orchard, canning pickles and birthing livestock. “To avoid trouble with the IRS, the most important thing is to show that you are working towards making a profit over several years,” advises Michael Levatino.
Besides registering their business with state and federal agencies, hobby farmers must pay applicable sales taxes, keep a separate business bank account, and maintain records of business expenses and revenues. For hobby farmers, especially those with animals, there is no time off. In cold climates, winter is a time of processing,
planning next year’s gardens or making repairs, while a farm in warmer regions can produce crops or other products year-round. “If everyone’s a part-time farmer, we can collectively go a long way toward living in a more healthy, just and sustainable world,” Levatino observes. “Many people primarily go into hobby farming
so that they can make the jump from being a responsible consumer to a responsible producer.” John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, coauthors of Rural Renaissance, ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity farmstay B&B with their son in Browntown, WI. Connect at InnSerendipity.com.
A Place to Respect All Living Things Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Has Taught Earth-Friendly Living for 56 Years by Kim Childs
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n a hot summer day at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, a refreshing breeze and shade trees cool visitors who have come to walk the trails, pick up produce, and visit the farm animals, birds, and other wildlife who call this place home. Day campers and preschoolers also roam the walkways and classrooms, learning about the natural world and their connection to it. More than 90,000 people come to Drumlin Farm in Lincoln every year, says director Christy Foote-Smith, because it’s much more than a farm. “We’re unique because we combine the farm and the nature elements to help people understand how they fit together in a healthy way,” she says. “How we treat the land has a lot to do with the health of the planet, and how we raise food and choose to buy food has a big impact on the natural environment.” Drumlin Farm offers people the chance to buy meat, eggs, wool, vegetables and fruits from a working farm while learning about sustainable agricultural practices. It also displays and preserves wildlife in natural habitats, and peppers four miles of trails with nature “play stations” for the many kids who come every day. “In the forest discovery trail there’s a giant hawk’s nest with fake eggs that kids can sit in, a burrow they can climb through to pretend they’re a burrowing animal, and a telescope they can look through to see what a hawk would see for lunch in the
trees,” Foote-Smith explains. Educational programs for children and adults are scheduled year-round at Drumlin Farm on topics such as responsible farming, green living, birding, healthy cooking, raising chickens, jamor cheese-making, and understanding bee colonies. There’s also a Conservation Leadership Program for teens, and scores of volunteer opportunities that get people working with the animals and the land. “Our mission is to help people make connections with nature using our farm, our wildlife resources and our beautiful sanctuary,” says Foote-Smith, “and to raise their awareness of the importance of preserving habitats for birds and all living creatures that use them, including people.” The Drumlin farmyard features sheep, goats, cows, chickens, pigs and a pony. Manure from the animals helps to fertilize the 20 acres of farm fields. Educational information and animalrelated quotes are scattered throughout the barn, and a tractor-trailer filled with hay sits outside, ready for hay rides. There’s also a learning garden nearby for teaching about soil cultivation, pollination, composting and growing. Just up from the barn is Bird Hill, currently home to owls, hawks, a turkey vulture, a pheasant and a raven with a personality as big as its wingspan. Other wildlife at Drumlin Farm include deer, foxes, grassland birds and amphibians dwelling in a recently restored vernal pond. Dedicated volunteers might also be
spotted around the grounds, working in the gardens and elsewhere. Gwyn Loud is a Lincoln resident who’s been involved with Drumlin Farm for 40 years as a teacher and, currently, a volunteer. She says she does it because of the important work they are doing here. “It’s got this wonderful combination of the wild nature and the farm animals, and it’s beautiful and peaceful,” says Loud. “You do not have to travel to New Hampshire or Vermont to have a really wonderful experience in nature and learn a lot in the process.” On Saturday, August 6, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary hosts a free Nature Play Discovery Day featuring a hay playground, a nature obstacle course, animal talks, and trail explorations. No registration is required, and many facilities and trails at Drumlin Farm are universally accessible. Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 208 South Great Rd. in Lincoln. For more information, call 781-259-2200 or visit MassAudubon.org/drumlinfarm .
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MONDAY, AUGUST 1 Ron Goldman’s Learning Experience – 10am. A humorous, musical learning experience. Children are encouraged to respond, participate, move, sing, and dance. Humor, learning, and high energy are regularly part of the musical experience. Free. Bergin Park, 80 Haskell St, Cambridge. Rain Site: Fitzgerald Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArtsCouncil.org/ SummerInTheCity. Sunny Side – 2-3pm. Ages 2-6. Students create hot creations inspired by the sun in this 1-hr workshop. We will work in oil pastel and paint. $12. Kidcasso Art Studio, 2 Lake St, Arlington. 617-257-3010. KidcassoArt.com/Courses/ SummerCourses. Noodle Head – 3:15-4:15pm. Calling all little artists. Create a self-portrait using noodles. We will glue and paint our masterpieces. $12. Kidcasso Art Studio, 2 Lake St, Arlington. 617-257-3010. KidcassoArt.com/Courses/SummerCourses.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Reducing Pain – 6-8pm. This seminar is one of a series for Emotional Freedom Technique. EFT teaches freedom from emotions or old programs that aren’t serving us. This is the fourth class of four and focuses on how to reduce pain. $20. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. Canvas Painting Party – 6:30-8pm. Ages 8-13. Join Kidcasso teachers for a Canvas Painting Party. Students will work on an individual canvas painting using a variety of brushes and painting tools. We will mix our own color palettes with acrylic paints and mixing mediums. $25. Kidcasso Art Studio, 2 Lake St., Arlington. 617-257-3010. KidcassoArt.com/Courses. Sunlight Solar Energy – 7pm. Enjoy a free informational session on solar energy. Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St, Natick. 781-373-3263. SunLightSolar.com/Meet-us/Local-Events-MA.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Around the World in Song – 10am. Fun stories, exciting rhythm games and joyous sing-alongs, performed in up to six languages, introduce children to music from around the world in an interactive performance. Free. Greene-Rose Heritage Park, 238 Broadway, Cambridge. Rain Site: Fletcher-Maynard Academy, 225 Windsor St, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArts Council.org/SummerInTheCity. Dancing in the Parks – 6:30-8pm. The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll lives again. Bop ‘til you drop with the Blue Suede Boppers. The music is as vibrant and irresistible as ever. Free. West Newton Common, Elm & Webster sts, Newton. Rain location: Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St, Newton. CI.Newton.MA.US/Parks/ArtsParks/ pdfs/2011Summerpdf.pdf. Grow Native Massachusetts – 7-8:30pm. Native Ferns of New England. Don Lubin, noted fern expert, collector, and educator. Learn about the life cycle of ferns and their evolutionary history,
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spanning 400 million years. From among New England’s 68 native species, will examine 20 of those most commonly found. Includes detailed photographs, techniques for field identification, and a look at the adaptive niche that each species occupies. Free. Main Library, 449 Broadway, Lecture Hall, Cambridge. CambridgeMA.gov/CAC/ Calendar/Calendar.cfm. Screen on the Green: Marmaduke – 7-9pm. Enjoy the movie on a theater-size screen. Jugglers, clowns and magicians will entertain. Free. Donnelly Field, Willow St, Cambridge. Rain site: Frisoli Youth Center, 61 Willow St, Cambridge. 617-349-6200. CambridgeMA.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/Documents/FamilyNights.pdf.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Naturopathic Medicine and You – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Naturopath Joshua Lloyd, ND and learn the philosophy behind disease, health and wellness. Learn the role of natural medicine in the 21st century and become more aware of simple, everyday ways to improve your health and wellness with a natural safe approach. Free. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. Dental Secrets: A Lifetime of Health – 7-9pm. Join Dr. Jean Nordin-Evans for this free informational session. Good oral health is vital to the functioning of the entire body. In fact, we can determine a great deal about your overall health by examining your mouth. One of the most important goals of Holistic Dentistry is to remove any toxicity from the mouth and to use only biocompatible materials. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. Groton Wellness.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Art Printmaking Workshop – 10am-2pm. Spontaneous, fast-paced and fun. Make luminous, multilayered one-of-a-kind prints using concentrated pharmaceutical gelatin as the printing surface. This sensitive, low-tech, non-toxic method requires no press and can render images of great clarity. It is very accessible. No prior printmaking experience needed. $75. Cambridge Community Center, Riverside Gallery, 5 Callender St, Cambridge. 617-894-1295. Tamar Etingen: TamarEtingen@ comcast.net. CambridgeMA.gov/CAC/Calendar/ Calendar.cfm. Native American Summer Festival – 11am-4pm. Celebration of traditional and contemporary cultures of Northeastern Native American peoples. Highlights include: Northeastern Native American cooking demonstrations, music, traditional crafts, carving, weaving, storytelling & children’s activities and Native Contemporary Film. Free. Georges Island. 617-223-8666. BostonHarborIslands.org. Shakespeare on Love & A Shakespearean Cabaret – 3-3:55pm. The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 12-member Young Company college apprentice troupe presents this 55-min piece blending speeches, sonnets, scenes and songs inspired by Shakespeare on the subject of love. Show appropriate for the whole family. Bring a picnic and enjoy a whimsical look at love. Free.
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Boston Common, Parkman Bandstand, Boston. CommShakes.org. Boston Urban Music Festival – 5-7pm. City Hall Plaza comes alive with a variety of show-stopping urban music sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events. Free. City Hall Plaza, Boston. 617-635-3911. CityOfBoston.gov/ Arts.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Medicinal Plant Walk – 1-3pm. Learn to identify healing plants. Look at plants ranging from the familiar: dandelion and plantain, to the less well known: motherwort, burdock, Solomon’s seal, ground ivy and elder. Learn which parts of the plants are used medicinally and how they nourish us and support health. Free/children, $15/adults. Rock Meadow, Belmont. BostonHerbalStudies. com/Classes.shtml Integrative NMT: Pelvis & Lumbar Spine – 9am-5pm. Course focuses on the Neuro-Muscular Therapy techniques in conjunction with the Myofascial Release approach for a more effective and long lasting result. Clear and comprehensive regional anatomy, kinesiology and physiology review, discussion of relevant soft tissue injury pathology and healing as well as demonstration and practice of advanced hands-on skills. $280. Cortiva Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-612-6900. Katie McCarren: KMcarren@Cortiva.com; Holly Fitch: HFitch@Cortiva.com. Cortiva.com. Raindrop Massage & Essential Oil Integration – 9am-6pm. Students will gain knowledge on application and integration of essential oils into their practice. They will observe an entire Raindrop Therapy session which will include an explanation and demonstration of techniques used, followed by questions and answers and then practice giving, receiving and assisting a full Raindrop Therapy session. $170. Cortiva Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-612-6900. Katie McCarren: KMcarren@Cortiva.com; Holly Fitch: HFitch@ Cortiva.com. Cortiva.com. Berklee Jazz on Spectacle – 1-4pm. Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Music’s The Zach Zinger Group. Visitors will be captivated by the sounds of Berklee’s notable up-and-comers playing original music while taking in the sights of Spectacle Island. Free. Spectacle Island. Departs from Long Warf. 617-223-8666. BostonHarborIslands.org/ Park-Calendar.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Zanyacts – 10am. Theater, mime and circus illusions. Become entranced by the magic and comedy of this group while they perform an array of entertaining and theatrical circus illusions and mime. Free. Glacken Field, near 691 Huron Ave, Cambridge. Rain Site: Haggerty School, 110 Cushing St, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArtsCouncil.org/SummerInTheCity. Shamanic Plant Journeying – 6:15-9:30pm. Experience how the physical and spiritual energies of a plant affect all levels of being. Participants meet the physical plant, experience the tincture
and open to the energies of the flower essence. Through drumming and guided meditation, we make contact with plant wisdom for our own personal healing and the healing of the earth. $25. 4 Minebrook Rd, Lincoln. BostonHerbalStudies. com/Classes.shtml Nutritional Weight Loss Program Information Night – 6:30-7:30pm. Our program is a powerful medical weight loss and nutrition program. This program will not only promote weight loss, but also a lifestyle change. Another difference that you will find with this program versus other programs out there is that it helps to promote loss of inches as well as pounds. Free. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. Network Spinal Analysis Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn how to get more out of your adjustments and understand how network works. Get back to basics by emphasizing the inherent wisdom and healing intelligence of the body. Network Spinal Analysis can help you handle stress, improve posture, and make you feel better overall. Free. Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, 345 Boylston St, Ste 300, Newton. 617-964-3332. Rita Clark: RitaC@ WellAdjusted.com. WellAdjusted.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Screen on the Green: Diary of a Whimpy Kid – 7-9pm. Enjoy the movie on a theater-size screen. Jugglers, clowns and magicians will entertain. Free. Sennott Park, Broadway & Norfolk, Cambridge. Rain site: Area IV Youth Center, 243 Harvard St, Cambridge. 617-349-6200. CambridgeMA.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/ Documents/FamilyNights.pdf.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Gaston Bogomolni & Friends – 10am. A Jewish world music adventure. Fasten your seat belts and “fly” around the world as Gaston and his band take you on an energizing and fun-filled adventure around the world. Free. Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St, Cambridge. Rain Site: Tobin School, 197 Vassal Ln, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArtsCouncil.org/SummerInTheCity.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Plays in the Park – 11:45am & 1:30pm. Plays in the Park City Stage Co. presents Tall Tale of a Tally Ship. Cheer for the story of Julie, a woman who disguises herself as a lad and goes to sea during the age of sail. For kids. Free. Georges Island. Rebecca Smelling: 617-223-8108 or RSmerling@ IslandAlliance.org. BostonHarborIslands.org. Matrix Energetics Seminar – Aug 12-15. Experience the science and art of virtual transformation. Matrix Energetics is a teachable healing phenomenon unlike anything you have experienced. Levels 1 & 2 offered. Attend one or both. $355-$575. Boston Marriott Cambridge, Two Cambridge Ctr, 50 Broadway, Cambridge. MatrixEnergetics.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Introduction to Shiatsu – 9am-6pm. Learn the Basic Shiatsu Routine and a select group of Meridians. The key concepts of Shiatsu and Oriental medicine will be explored. Will also be able to integrate the Meridian and general Shiatsu work into your massage sessions. $160. Cortiva Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-612-6900. Katie McCarren: KMcarren@Cortiva.com; Holly Fitch: HFitch@Cortiva.com. Cortiva.com.
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Iris Speed Reading Course – 10am-3pm. After completing the comprehensive course, you will be reading 2-5 times faster with solid comprehension. Learn various tools that can be used in both personal and business reading which can make a significant impact on productivity. $199. Doubletree Hotel, 821 Washington St, Boston. IrisReading.com. Rieki Clinic – 1:30-4:30pm. Reiki is an ancient hands-on energy healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing on all levels. Reiki practitioners participate in giving half hour Reiki treatments. $10/clients, free/Reiki practitioners. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. Ulrike Dettling: Detkal@aol.com. ArlingtonReiki.com. Screen on the Green: Tangled – 7-9pm. Enjoy the movie on a theater-size screen. Jugglers, clowns and magicians will entertain. Free. GreeneRose Heritage Park, Harvard St, Cambridge. Rain site: Area IV Youth Center, 243 Harvard St, Cambridge. 617-349-6200. CambridgeMA.gov/ CityOfCambridge_Content/Documents/Family Nights.pdf.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Puppet Showplace Theatre: The Carrot Salesman – 10am. The original story of a door-to-door carrot salesrabbit who is not very good at his job. But through his efforts to sell carrots to elephants, jellyfish, moles, and robots, he discovers a way to help all of the animals. Free. Cambridge Common Tot Lot, 7 Waterhouse St, Cambridge. Rain Site: 44 Linnaean St, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArtsCouncil.org/SummerInTheCity.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Scrapbooking – 7-8:30pm. A beginner’s lesson led by an experienced scrapbooker. Bring 3-5 pictures to make your first page and everything else supplied. All levels welcome. Expert help, scrapbooking equipment and new ideas available. If already scrapbook, bring supplies and work on current project. Free. Watertown Free Public Library, Lucia Mastrangelo Rm, 123 Main St, Watertown. 617-972-6431. Pauli Stern: PStern@ Watertown-MA.gov. WatertownLib.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Field Walks – 6-7pm. Farmer Greg Maslowe leads a field walk through the growing spaces at Newton Community Farm. See what is growing in the fields from month to month, and learn how the farm is able to grow so much every season without depleting the soil of its nutrients. Topics covered may include organic pest control, plant spacing, rotation, cover crops, mulching, farm history and favorite varieties. $10/Friends of the Farm, $12/ general public. Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St, Newton. 617-916-9655. Newton CommunityFarm.org. Calming Dental Anxiety – 6-8pm. A simple, rapid and effective method of reducing dental anxiety exists and is now available to you. Learn how you can reduce anxiety and have a more healing visit with your dental professionals. Free. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. The Health Wealth Connection– 6:15-8pm. Learn how to create true health and true wealth in your life. Learn the direct link between health and finances. Attend this seminar and learn the steps to change your life forever. Holiday Inn Boxborough, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough. 978-877-6122. Pam Pearson. HealthAndWealthRevolution.com. Jungle Jim & Movie Night – 7pm. Rain Date: Thurs, Aug 25, 7pm. Jungle Jim, a family entertainer and professional balloon artist, puts on an engaging and interactive performance, featuring music and elaborate balloon-making. A movie follows the performance. Free. East Cambridge Savings Bank Parking Lot, 1378 Cambridge St, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. CambridgeArts Council.org/SummerInTheCity.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Rieki I Certification Class – 10am-6pm. Learn the history and philosophy of Reiki, receive the channel opening attunements, learn the hand positions, practice giving a complete Reiki treatment, receive a Reiki treatment, learn how to do self-treatments. Reiki can be used for healing yourself, others, plants, animals, and the Earth. $150. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. Ulrike Dettling: Detkal@aol.com. ArlingtonReiki.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Breast Thermography Appointments – 9am-5pm. Breast Thermography with Anne Barker BSN, RN, LMT, CTT. Breast Cancer Screening without
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radiation. Due to limited availability booking your appointment in advance in highly recommended. Please call us with any questions or concerns. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. Trigger Point Class – 7-8pm. An at-home massage class. Learn how to find and relieve trigger points in the back, neck, shoulders, and extremities. This technique should not be done by yourself, so we ask you to bring a partner in health. 5 couple maximum; RSVP required.. Free. Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, 345 Boylston St, Suite 300, Newton. 617-964-3332. Rita Clark: RitaC@WellAdjusted.com. WellAdjusted.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Summer Nights at the Museum – 5-8pm. Explore the museum during extended hours. Join volunteers in the galleries to gain insight into the exhibits and the science behind the collections. Free/members, $4.50/adults, $3/ages 3-18. The Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge. 617-495-3045. hmnh.Harvard.edu.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Understanding Bioidentical Hormones – 6-8pm. Get an understanding of the hormones, treatments, controversies, risks and benefits of bio-identical hormones. Free. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9910. Groton Wellness.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Wine Tasting – 6:30pm. Enjoy wine and cheese along with a glass blowing demonstration. Wine, cheese, crackers and thin meats will be served in our lounge. Taste a delicious selection of unique wines. $35. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. Reservations required; space limited: 617442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com. Rieki 2 Certification Class – 10am-6pm. Learn how to send long-distance healing to your loved ones, to situation, to the earth. Increase your healing capability and learn mental/emotional healing. Learn three sacred symbols and the healing techniques associates with them. Pre-requiste: Reiki I Certification Training. $300. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. Ulrike Dettling: Detkal@aol.com.
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Park Spark Project – Aug 8-Sept 25. A scientific-art intervention that transforms dog waste into energy. Artist Matthew Mazzotta has installed the first Dog Park Methane Digester in the United States at Pacific Street Park in Cambridge. As dog owners dispose of their pet’s waste in the Park Spark Digester, it creates a steady stream of burnable methane gas that powers an old-fashioned gas-burning lamppost in the park. Pacific Street Park, Cambridge. ParkSparkProject.com. Farmer in Training for Grades 3-5 – Aug 8-12 & 15-19. M-F, 8am-1:30pm. Every day, students will do some light gardening on the farm and learn about plants, chickens, and bunnies through fun hands-on activities. Will also harvest produce straight from the fields and prepare a delicious snack every day from fruits and veggies we harvest right on the farm. Weekly: $135/Friends of the Farm, $150/general public. Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St, Newton. 617-9169655. NewtonCommunityFarm.org. Garden City Rollers Pilot – Aug 1-5. M-F, 8am1:30pm. Connects youth to school and community gardens throughout the city of Newton. Spend one week visiting various garden plots in Newton via bicycle and overseeing the health of several garden plots within a two-mile radius of Newton Community farm. Learn about bike maintenance, sustainable agriculture, and bicycle safety. Weekly: $135/Friends of the Farm, $150/general public. Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St, Newton. 617-916-9655. NewtonCommunity Farm.org. Introduction to Cello, Piano, Violin & Voice – Aug 8-12. M-F, 9am-12:30pm. During this one week program, children ages 5-10 years old will be able to try, hands-on, the cello, violin, piano and voice through a daily rotation of small classes. Instruments provided for all participants. $400. New School of Music, 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. 617-492-8105. CambridgeMusic.org.
PortRDavis Vintage Fair – 2nd & 4th Sun of Aug. Dealers selling vintage and retro clothing, jewelry, furniture, art, books and magazines, kitchen, and other wicked cool stuff. Free. Free parking and “Mad Men” cash bar. Dilboy VFW Hall, 371 Summer St, Somerville. PortRDavisVF@gmail. Facebook: PortRDavis Vintage Fair. Charles Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 20. 10am-3pm. Also Fri, 12-6pm. Everything offer is from New England farms: fresh, organic produce, cut flowers, flower bedding, herb and tomato plants, and baked goods. Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge. Facebook. com/CambridgeFarmersMarkets. SoWa Open Market – Thru Oct 31. 10am-4pm. Features 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers, food trucks and much more. 460 Harrison Ave, Boston. 800-403-8305. SoWaOpen Market.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. 617-4427444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.
Central Square Farmers’ Market –12-6pm. City Parking Lot #5, Bishop Allen Dr & Norfolk St, Cambridge. MassFarmersMarkets.org. Best of Berklee College of Music – Thru Aug 23. 5-7pm. A free Courtyard Series featuring the best of Berklee College of Music. During the concerts, Henrietta’s Table will sell $10 burgers (beef or salmon) and $5 beer and wine. Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge. 617-6615000. RegattabarJazz.com/Courtyard_Series.
Kettlebell 101 – 5:30-6:30pm. With Jay Krawczyk. 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. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. Vitality PersonalFitness.com. Lower Body & Core Training Classes – Thru Sept 12. 7-8pm. Designed for walkers and runners as part of a balanced training program. Includes a combination of yoga, Pilates and traditional training modalities. Open to all. Free for members of Team core harmony who are preparing for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sun, Sept 18. Held at Shiva Shakti Yoga Center, 315 Moody St, 2nd Fl, Waltham. For more info about the Walk & how to register for free training: 617-794-7123 or coreharmony.com/Giving.html. 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. 263 Pearl St, Cambridgeport. 617-459-9817. Watertown HolisticHealth.com.
Get Primal: Fusion Class – 5:30-6:30am. With Jay Krawczyk. Shape up with the seven primal patterns of movement: squat, lunge, push, pull, bend, twist and gait (walk, run or jog). Maximize your workout and capitalize on modern stretching techniques. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. Vitality PersonalFitness.com. Farm Sprouts Story Hour – 10-11am. An hour of fun and exploration in the Learning Garden at Newton Community Farm for children ages preschool to kindergarten. Learn about farm life while reading a story together and then partici-
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pating in a hands-on activity. $5/family. Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St, Newton. 617-916-9655. NewtonCommunityFarm.org. Stretching for Seniors – 10:30-11:30am. With Sylvia Piltch. Increase range of motion with easy stretching set to the rhythm of big band music. Cambridge Public Library, Main, Community Rm, 449 Broadway, Cambridge. 617-349-4032. CambridgeMA.gov/CPL.aspx. Kendall Square Concert Series – Thru Sept. 12-2pm. A series of free outdoor concerts. Listen to some of the area’s most acclaimed musicians on our open air seated plaza. Free. 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge. Performance schedule: KendallSquare.org. Farmers’ Market at Harvard – Thru Oct 25. 12-6pm. Fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, pasta, flowers, dips, nuts, ice cream, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, and more. Harvard University, lawn between the Science Center & Memorial Hall, Cambridge. Dining.Harvard.edu/FLP/Ag_Market.html. Cold Springs Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 25. 1:30-6pm. Farm fresh produce, turkey, beef, fresh fish, cheese, eggs, popovers, baked goods, jams, jellies. There will be flowers, crafters and a local fiddler to entertain. 1200 Beacon St, Newton. Jdore@NewtonMA.gov. CI.Newton.MA.us/ Parks/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket/Farmers Market.htm. Lexington Farmers’ Market – 2-6:30pm. Features locally grown produce, a variety of meats, fish, baked goods and other prepared foods, and artisan’s tent. 1 Fletcher Ave, Lexington. LexingtonFarmersMarket.org. Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8pm. A style that synchronizes breath and movement. Be instructed to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. Learn proper alignment and how to breathe while gaining strength from the inside and out. $14/drop in, $60/5 consecutive classes. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. The Harmony Class: Yoga & Pilates – 7-8:30pm. Taught by Debra Bennett, Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor. A unique blending of yoga and Pilates, creating strength, flexibility and balance within the body while stationary and in motion. Small group classes appropriate for all levels. $25/class; monthly registration only, no drop ins. Newton. More info, contact core harmony: 617-794-7123 or coreharmony.com/ NewtonClasses.html.
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Dirty Water Saloon – 7-10pm. Two-step, West Coast Swing and Line Dancing for GLBT folks, friends and allies. Learn to lead or follow to artists such as Train, Lady Antebellum, and Brad Paisley. Free. The Milky Way, 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain. DirtyWaterSaloon.com.
Gore Place Farm Stand – 7am-7pm, Wed-Sat. Fresh produce; lamb: grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free; eggs: antibiotic and cage free. Located next to the Farmer’s Cottage, Gore Place. GorePlace.org/Farm-Stand.htm. 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. 978-449-9910. GrotonWellness.com. Kripalu Yoga Levels I/II – 10-11:30am. Join Certified Kripalu Yoga teacher Kim Childs for this mid-week class to refresh, relax, and reinvigorate body, mind and spirit. Beginners welcome to this gentle-to-moderate-style Kripalu class covering warm-ups, stretches, postures, breathwork, relaxation and guided meditation. $17/drop in or class card. The Arlington Center, 369 Mass Ave, Arlington. KimChilds.com. Beach and Below – Thru Aug 10. 10:30am & 12:15pm. Exploring the coastline with the New England Aquarium. Discover what lies beneath the water in and around Spectacle Island. Learn about unique species of marine life, take part in a guided beach exploration and examine how our actions can impact Boston Harbor and our world’s oceans. Designed especially for kids. Free. Spectacle Island. 617-222-6999. Departs from Long Warf. BostonHarborIslands.org. Davis Square Farmers’ Market – 12-6pm. Plump tomatoes, sweet corn and juicy peaches are not the only farm goodies you’ll find (in season) at this weekly farmers’ market. All manner of natural foods and product vendors. Day St & Herbert St, Somerville. 781-893-8222. Somerville.Patch.com/ Listings/Davis-Square-Farmers-Market. Arlington Farmers’ Market – 2-6:30pm. Thru late Oct. One of the area’s largest selections of farm fresh produce and locally raised meat, local
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cheese, eggs, fish, honey, maple syrup and flowers as well as wonderful baked goods from local area bakeries and restaurants. Russell Common parking lot in the Arlington Center, behind Park Terrace. FarmersMarketArlington.org. Maum Meditation Introduction Seminar – 7-8pm. Also 3-4pm, Sat. Purpose is to bring people out of the false mind world that they are living in that includes stress, anxiety, loneliness, etc., all sorts of pain and burden. Subtracting all these false mind elements can remove the source of all these disturbances and live much better. Even one’s body will become healthier. Maum Meditation, 50 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. 617-272-6358. Maum.org. Advaita 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 Lane, Waltham. 781-647-0200. AdvaitaMeditation.org.
Gore Place Farm Stand – 7am-7pm. Fresh produce; lamb: grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free; eggs: antibiotic and cage free. Located next to the Farmer’s Cottage, Gore Place. GorePlace. org/Farm-Stand.htm. Adrenaline: Functional Training Class – 9-9:55am. With Jay Krawczyk. A high-energy circuit class using kettlebells, TRX, ropes, balls and bands designed to burn calories and incinerate fat. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. VitalityPersonalFitness. com. Youth Yoga – Thru Aug 18. 10:30am. A gentle beginner yoga class overlooking the spectacular views of the Boston Harbor for ages 8 & up. Geared towards youth and their parents, but all ages welcome. Bring a mat or towel. First come, first serve. Free. Meet at Spectacle Island Visitor Center. Rebecca Smelling: 617-223-8108 or RSmerling@IslandAlliance.org. BostonHarbor Islands.org. Kendall Square Concert Series – Thru Sept. 122pm. See Tues listing. 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge. Performance schedule: KendallSquare.org. Belmont Farmers’ Market – 1:30-7pm. Now featuring local wineries. Fresh, local items directly from local farmers and producers: vegetables, fruit, baked goods, meat, cereals, honey,
jam, eggs, cheese, sauces, plants and more. Cross St & Channing Rd, Belmont. BelmontFarmers Market.org. Collins Tea Time – 3:30-5pm. We provide tea, snacks, and plenty of reading material to browse and borrow. Informal discussions and an invigorating break. Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave, Cambridge. 617-349-4021. CambridgeMA.gov/ CPL.aspx. International Folk Dancing – 8-10:45pm. Programs feature mostly request dancing and limited teaching. Prior international folk dance experience helpful, but many dances can be followed by watching the leaders. $8, $6/FAC members, $5/ students. First Parish of Watertown Church, lower hall, 35 Church St at Summer St, Watertown Sq, Watertown. FACOne.org.
Gore Place Farm Stand – 7am-7pm. Fresh produce; lamb: grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free; eggs: antibiotic and cage free. Located next to the Farmer’s Cottage, Gore Place. GorePlace. org/Farm-Stand.htm. The Family Walking Program – 9:30am. Take a healthy walk through the mall with your kids. Spend time with other parents, discussing various topics, while children make new friends, and learn the benefits of regular exercise. Strollers welcome. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com/Events.html. Free Basic Beading Class – 11:30am. Learn the difference between all the different beads, stringing materials, findings, etc. And of course, learn how to crimp. Free. Life’s A Bead, 404 Trapelo Rd, Belmont. 617-489-7222. LifesABead@ comcast.net. LifesABead.com. Newton Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 7. 12-5pm. Farm fresh produce, turkey, beef, fresh fish, cheese, eggs, popovers, baked goods, jams, jellies. Flowers, crafters and a local fiddler to entertain. American Legion Post 440, 295 California St, Parking Lot. CI.Newton.MA.us/Parks/Special Events/FarmersMarket/FarmersMarket.htm. Charles Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 18. 12-6pm. See Sun listing. Also Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge. Facebook. com/CambridgeFarmersMarkets. Movies at the Hyde Center – 6pm. Newton Highlands Summer Outdoor Concerts and Movies. Hyde Center Playground, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands. HydeCenter.org.
Pizza and Art for Kids – 6-8pm. We’ll feed them and keep them busy with art projects while you relax at one of our neighboring restaurants. 8 yrs or older. $20. Artbeat, 212A Mass Ave, Arlington. 781-646-2200. ArtbeatOnline.com.
Fresh Pond Cambridge Walk from Whole Foods – 11am. 1st Sat. Meet in front of Whole Foods, then walk over to the pond and around the 2.25-mile paved trail. Whole Foods Market, 200 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge.
Glass Beadmaking – 6:30pm. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend three hours 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. DiabloGlass School.com.
Greenway Open Market – Thru Sept 17. 11am5pm. An open air arts and crafts market on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Wharf District Parks, between High St & Atlantic Ave. 617-292-0020. GreenwayOpenMarket.com.
Gore Place Farm Stand – 7am-7pm. Fresh produce; lamb: grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free; eggs: antibiotic and cage free. Located next to the Farmer’s Cottage, Gore Place. GorePlace. org/Farm-Stand.htm. Vital TRX Cross – 9-9:55am. TRX Suspension Training allows you to safely perform hundreds of functional exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries. All levels. High-energy class will get heart pumping by fusing cardio intervals, kettlebells, medicine balls and jump ropes. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. VitalityPersonalFitness.com. Union Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29. 9am-1pm. On the Union Square Plaza, Somerville. UnionSquareMain.org/Food/FarmersMarket. Winchester Farmers’ Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Town Common, Church St & Waterfield Rd, Winchester. WinchesterFarmersMarket.org.
Vital Strength – 12-12:55pm. With Shayleen Pastick. Lifting, dumbbells, kettlebells and cables, pure strength training to build vital muscle mass. Learn variations on movement patterns, progression, and programming in this power-building, body-sculpting class. All levels; beginners encouraged to participate in one-on-one training beforehand to ensure safety, maximize results and increase confidence and fun. Vitality Personal Fitness, 118 Needham St, Newton. 617-620-3585. VitalityPersonalFitness.com. Go Fly a Kite – Thru Aug 27. 1:30-2:30pm. Bring or make your own. Materials provided. First come, first serve. One kite per family. Designed especially for kids. Free. Spectacle Island. Rebecca Smelling: 617-223-8108 or RSmerling@ IslandAlliance.org. BostonHarborIslands.org. Maum Meditation Introduction Seminar – 3-4pm. See Wed listing. Maum Meditation, 50 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. 617-272-6358. Maum.org.
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Broga Yoga – 10-11am. A yoga class geared for men, but open to all. Strong, energetic, and challenging, it uses traditional yoga postures and fitness movements for an amazing workout. Less flexibility intensive than other forms of yoga, broga teaches to men’s natural physical strengths such as upper body and core muscle groups. $10 recommended donation. The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-2079374. BrogaYoga.com.
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Cambridgeport Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29. 10am-2pm. Everything offer is from New England farms: fresh, organic produce, cut flowers, flower bedding, herb and tomato plants, and baked goods. Morse School Parking Lot, Magazine St & Memorial Dr, Cambridge. Facebook. com/CambridgeFarmersMarkets.
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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.
DAVIS SQUARE ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING ARTS Lisa Desrosiers, LAc 617-548-8167 DavisSquareAcupuncture.com
Effective, gentle, compassionate healthcare for optimal health and wellness. Treatment for stress, mood, pain, injuries, headaches, immunity, digestion, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and preventative care.
CHIROPRACTOR NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS 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 19.
WALTHAM CHIROPRACTIC Dr. John C. Duffy, DC 781-894-4270 WalthamChiropractic.com
Activator methods, manual adjustments, massage, exercise therapy, spinolator roller tables, hydro-massage. Applied Kinesiology Testing for nutritional support, pediatric, pregnancy, whiplash, sports injuries. Major health insurances accepted. See ad page 23.
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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 34.
CREATIVITY COACHING THE ARTIST’S WAY Kim Childs 617-640-3813 KimChilds.com
Kim coaches groups and individuals in the life-changing practices and principles of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Group intensives offered each spring and fall. See ad page 9.
dentist 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 page back cover.
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HEALTHY HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION DESIGN Peter Brooks 617-833-0087 P.Brooks@verizon.net EnergyConservationDesign.us
A home consultation will: Reduce your carbon footprint and save energy; Increase comfort and air quality through diagnostic testing, air sealing and insulation.
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 33.
HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH NINA MANOLSON, MA, LMT, CHC
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 27.
HOLISTIC PET CANIS MAJOR HERBALS Nancy Anderson 617-501-9241 Nancy@CanisMajorHerbals.com
Helping to bring dogs back to wellness using medicinal herbalism for health conditions and Tail Hikes for exercise. See Canis MajorHerbals.com for more info. See ad page 35.
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY BODYMIND RESOURCING
Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 393 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org Your symptoms are trying to tell you something… Listen! Your body, emotions and thoughts are constantly interacting and affecting each other. Using my innovative blend of Body-Centered Counseling, Bodywork and Energy Medicine, I will help you discover and release the underlying mind-body patterns that may be interfering with your health and limiting your life. See ad page 36.
INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman & Deborah Grady 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 508-435-4204 Fax: 508-435-5533 MashVet@verizon.net 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 22.
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Providing products and personalized services dedicated to helping you improve your health. Serving New England and 18 countries around the world.
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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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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 36.
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