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e’ve probably all heard, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” I love it when a common saying we may consider a cliché resonates for us with tangible understanding. I know it makes me think, “Darn, I wish I’d have gotten that one sooner!” This inevitably leads me to the recurring gem: “Everything happens just when and how it’s supposed to.” A recent encounter with a local business owner and colleague, who faithfully and authentically lives as the epitome of most Natural Awakenings-friendly values I aspire to, caused me to reflect on her comments about how important it is to meet people where they are on life’s journey. We try to bring an understanding of this to the magazine content each month. While the publishing team holds up some purist ideals, we also try to meet others wherever they might be on their journey in living ever-more healthy, happy and sustainable lifestyles. Each step we take, no matter how small, brings us closer to the next step, and the next, in our eternal quest to live fully sound and vibrant lives. Learning to give ourselves the same breaks we grant to others isn’t always easy. When a friend I hadn’t seen in years asked me if as a Natural Awakenings publisher I live “the” healthy lifestyle, I paused before answering because of incongruent feelings I have about my body not yet reflecting this publicly stated ideal. Had I stayed in that place of self-judgment, it may have led down a rabbit hole of negative thoughts and emotions. Thankfully, I chose the benevolent path of recognizing how far I’ve come and how good it feels to be where I am now. Added to that, I’m excitedly anticipating what lies ahead. Whatever it is… it’s all good in the long run! We hope you’ll do yourself the simple kindness of joining us on Sunday, May 31 at the Natural Awakenings Mind-Body Experiential Event and Expo at Arlington High School from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Together we’ll explore some of the many options available for taking new steps forward in immediately realizing a more peaceful life experience available to harmonize mind, body and spirit. For more information, see the ad on page 3 and take a sneak peek at our program on pages, 16 to 21. It all honors our uniquely individual and collective community experience. Peace,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers ﬁnd cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, ﬁtness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

14 MONITORING AND MAINTAINING LYMPHATIC CIRCULATION 15 FOR HEALTHY BREASTS by Susan Shaw Saari and Matthew Robinson

15 A DAY IN ARLINGTON TO

EXPERIENCE MIND-BODY MEDICINE WITH NATURAL AWAKENINGS by Kim Childs

16 MIND-BODY EXPERIENTIAL EVENT Program Preview

22 RAISING AWARENESS AND SURVIVAL RATES FOR THOSE WITH OVARIAN CANCER by Nadia Neil

24 RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer

by Lisa Marshall

28 EASY KID-PLEASING RECIPES by Clancy Cash Harrison

30 IMPLICATIONS OF A CARBON TAX ON SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW ENGLAND

by Marissa LaFave

32 A HEALTHY YOU & CAROL ALT AIRS WEEKLY ON FOX NEWS by Karina Gordin

33 MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL

Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease by Eric Nelson

34 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY

Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

38 PET VACCINE ALTERNATIVES

Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity by Shawn Messonnier

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newsbriefs Herbal Apprenticeship Program in Framingham Begins

he Boston School of Herbal Studies is offering a new Herbal Apprenticeship Program in Framingham. It meets one weekend a month from May 30 through November, and offers students hands-on experience making tinctures, teas, salves, oils, flower essences, herbal baths and sprays while learning to identify local medicinal plants. “The program includes a focus on the physiology of each body system and the herbs that nourish and support them,” says director Madelon Hope. “Students are also taught how to address common health issues with herbs.” The six-month apprenticeship is a foundational course with an introduction to western herbalism, Chinese medicine and ayurdveda. “Those who would like to continue their studies can attend our second- and third-level trainings in consultations skills, including face, tongue, pulse, nails and sclera assessment,” says Hope. The Boston School of Herbal Studies has been providing herbal education for 15 years. In addition to two Herbal Apprenticeships and the Advanced Herbal Training, the school also offers Aromatherapy Certification courses, and Medicinal Plant Walks that take place on May 24, June 21, July 5 and August 9. For more information, call 781-646-6319 or visit Boston HerbalStudies.com. See ad on page 29 and Resource Guide on page 48.

Join Millions in the March Against Monsanto

illions of people around the world will once again March Against Monsanto, on May 23, calling for a labeling of GMO foods and greater corporate accountability within our food supply. Currently, marches will occur on six continents, in 52 countries, with events in over 400 cities, including here in the Boston area. The Boston event will begin with a gathering at the State House at 12:30 p.m., and the march to Copley Square will start at 1 p.m. Marchers will wind through Boston Common, the Public Garden, then down Newbury Street and back onto Boylston Street. Teach-ins, speeches and performances will be held in Copley Square from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the March Against Monsanto: Rally for World Food Justice - Boston 2015 Facebook event page.

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newsbriefs Spring Water and Indoor Market in Easton

hris Bertarelli, owner of Simpson Spring, the oldest bottling plant in the United States, says there’ll be an indoor market and free tours every Saturday in Easton. “The spring is in the building and dates back to 6000 B.C.,” says Bertarelli. “We offer free tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Most bottled water companies do not use spring water, and we want people to come and visit the source of this amazing resource.” “Saturdays at the Marketplace are always special,” Bertarelli says, “While we are open from 8am to 4pm, we also bring in around 30 additional farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.” Visitors are invited to browse or take in featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers as well. The store features meat, eggs and cheese from local farms six days a week. Location: Simpson Spring, 719 Washington St., Easton. To learn more, call 508-238-4472 or visit SimpsonSpring.com. See ad on page 13 and Resource Guide on page 50.

New Meetup Groups for Spiritual Seekers

Anna Clayton of Aditi Healing Arts announces two new groups for spiritual seekers in the Boston area, the Alternative Healing and Mindfulness Meetup and the Spiritual Singles Social Group. Clayton says she started the groups so that like-minded people could meet each other while exploring, experiencing and practicing techniques and teachings for living more mindfully and authentically. Events include a Poetry Therapy WorkAnna Clayton shop at 7 p.m., May 5, a Group Transformation at 7 p.m., May 7, and a Spiritual Book club that will meet monthly. “Many of the spiritual meetups out there were mainly organized around one kind of meditation or technique,” says Clayton. “I want to help spiritual people find each other and connect, while exploring alternative healing together.” Clayton says the groups can help people access inner wisdom, achieve greater emotional satisfaction and inner peace, and increase their psychic ability. Clayton also plans to host networking events for holistic practitioners, and says that the Spiritual Singles Social Group will include spiritual and cultural events and outings just for fun. For more information, call 617-943-6980 or visit AditiHealing.com. See ads on pages 21and 27, and Resource Guide on page 48. natural awakenings

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Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body). Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine. Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases. Head and Neck Pain Management Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speededup. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.

Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis. Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. IontchevaBarehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore. Ozone Treatment Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects. Perio-Protect Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect methodone of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions. Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of noninjectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption. Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice. Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile call:

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newsbriefs Online Spiritual Radio and Community for Women

imply Grace, LLC, announces the launch of online radio programming for women that’s designed to honor spiritual diversity and foster global kindness and compassion. Simply Grace Radio features weekly live programs, events and continual streaming via the Internet and mobile devices. “Women are longing for sincere, authentic connections with communities that embrace them emotionally and spiritually,” says co-founder Mikki Lessard. “They are looking for support structures and tools to create well-being. Simply Grace Radio can help people to integrate the sacred and secular aspects of life through online meditations, interviews with transformational leaders and universal messages of blessing.” Weekly offerings include Just Breathe, a meditation and mindfulness program on Monday mornings at 10 a.m., and Blessing Circle, a practice of gratitude on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. Awakening Grace airs twice a month, featuring guests that share stories of faith, hope and inspiration. To listen, visit Blog TalkRadio.com/simplygrace. “Simply Grace honors the diversity of faith and experience that is out there,” says Lessard. “We provide our listeners and community with a sacred space of kindness, compassion, love, respect and non-judgment.” For more information, call 413-267-0333 or visit SimplyGrace.me.

Karate Summer Camps at Arlington Martial Arts School

arah Donahue, owner of Sarah’s School of Martial Arts, in Arlington, will host karate summer camps that will run from July 20 to 24 and August 17 to 21. The summer camps consist of obstacle courses, games, karate training, leadership drills, ice cream days and more. “Kids who attend will learn leadership skills, martial arts and bully prevention while having a lot of fun,” says Donahue. “It’s important that children learn necessary life skills, such as how to stand up for themselves or the importance of being a leader. At our camps, we teach kids how to become more selfconfident and ‘seek perfection of character,’ as Master Gichin Funakoshi says.” Location: Sarah’s School of Martial Arts, 1100 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Fl., Arlington. For more information, call 781-6410262 or visit SarahsSchool.com. See ad on page 27 and Resource Guide on page 49.

newsbriefs Holistic Gynecological Services Now Offered at Groton Wellness

rina Serebryakova, a holistic Nurse Practitioner, now offers holistic gynecological services at Groton Wellness, in Groton. Serebryakova, who has more than nine years of experience in holistic gynecology, says she is pleased to offer this comprehensive approach to women seeking integrative health services. “Holistic gynecology differs from typical gynecology in that it combines Western medical techniques with wholeIrina Serebryakova body, natural approaches to make women feel amazing as they journey through life,” says Serebryakova. “Women’s health is a challenging and exciting arena for a practitioner, and I am eager to work with women at Groton Wellness to help them in any way that I can.” Groton Wellness is a holistic dental and medical practice with a therapeutic spa and a café that serves nutritious, wholefood dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms. The center has had great success treating such chronic health issues as Lyme disease, hormonal imbalance, mold and internal toxicity. Location: Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St., Groton. For more information, call 978-842-8026 or visit Groton Wellness.com. See ad on page 26 and Resource Guide on page 47.

Sadhguru to Give Boston Talk on Wisdom, Meditation and Bliss

he Isha Foundation presents a public talk by Sadhguru at 7 p.m., May 8, at the Back Bay Events Center, in Boston. Organizers say the event offers a rare occasion to be in Sadhguru’s presence Sadhguru and explore life’s deepest questions. An author, poet and internationally renowned speaker, Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums, including those held at the United Nations, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the World Economic Forum. Sadhguru is considered a realized yogi and mystic, with the ability to make the ancient yogic sciences relevant to contemporary minds. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system, but offers proven methods for self-transformation.

Location: Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Boston. For more information, call 617-396-4742 or visit IshaUSA. org/Boston. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Herbstalk Returns to the Center for the Arts at the Armory

erbstalk, an annual event devoted to educating people about herbs that can be used in daily life for wellness and preventative care, returns to Somerville from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 6 and 7. The weekend features educational presentations by local herbalists, holistic nutritionists, naturopathic doctors and natural health counselors on a variety of subjects for herbal enthusiasts of all ages. Workshop topics include learning how to craft herbal medicines at home, herbs for specific ailments and issues, urban plant walks and the benefits of aromatherapy and flower essences. Herbstalk also hosts an herbal marketplace, showcasing an array of organic herbal goods, teas, essential oils, natural body care products and live plants. “The purpose of our Herbstalk events is to build and strengthen our community, inspire people about herbalism and connect people, especially city-dwellers, with plants,” says founder Steph Zabel. “It’s for anyone who wants an accessible way to learn about herbalism, and a chance for herbal enthusiasts, students, teachers and practitioners of various backgrounds to come together and share their knowledge.” Zabel says that Herbstalk attendees will gain knowledge that they can put into practice at home to improve their own well-being and that of their families. Location: The Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. For more information, call 617-453-2070 or visit Herbstalk.org. See ad on page 9.

Workshops and Classes on Alexander Technique for Yoga

ecile Raynor, founder and director of Off-the-Mat Yoga, presents a workshop on using Alexander Technique perspectives to build a strong yoga foundation. The workshop, part of a yoga training certification at Akasha, in Jamiaca Plain, takes place on May 24. Raynor says it will help trainees end their certification with a higher level of trust in their teaching ability. “The class will create a level of awareness in new yoga teachers to help them help their future students, and themselves, get the best out of yoga and prevent a great number of avoidable injuries,” says Raynor. “Often, yoga practitioners and teachers feel some straining in their yoga practice or daily movement and don’t seem to be able to avoid it while still challenging themselves. They need to know there is a solution out there that can help them with this.” Raynor is offering another class based on the Alexander Technique, called Yoga Clinic, through Brookline Adult Education and at her own studio. “I’m also excited to be part of the Natural Awakenings Boston Mind/Body Expo on May 31 in Arlington,” she says. “I’ll be presenting the Alexander Technique in an interactive fashion that includes hands-on work.” Location: Akasha, 14 Meehan St., Jamaica Plain. For more information, call 617359-7841 or visit OffTheMatYogaBlog.com or AlexanderTec.com. See Resource Guide on page 50.

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actionalert Support Licensing of Naturopathic Doctors in MA he Massachusetts Society

of Naturopathic Doctors (MSND) introduced legislation last January to license naturopathic doctors in the Bay State. The bill, An Act Establishing a Board of Registration in Naturopathy (HD 1992 /SD 166), is currently assigned to the Joint Committee of Public Health where both co-chairs are cosponsors. This bill has been very close to passing a number of times and many are optimistic that this is the year. To help support this bill, make a donation to the MSND at msnd.org. For more information and to be kept informed or to get involved, contact Amy Rothenberg, ND, president of the MSND at Amy@Nesh.com.

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Meditation Improves Brain Health

arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains. The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

HEART DISEASE DETECTED EARLY WITH BREATH TESTING

esearch published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that breath testing can reveal potential heart disease and artery problems quickly and efficiently. Testing 31 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) together with 34 healthy control subjects, the study found that concentrations of volatile gases such as propanol, ethanol and ammonia were significantly different among the heart disease patients. It also found that the breath can reveal specific details about the heart’s condition. The breath test can be analyzed in fewer than 30 minutes.

Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns

any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy. A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009. Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds. The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant. 12

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Rehabilitating the Digestive System Naturally

anufacturers add preservatives to food products in order to reduce spoilage by killing bacteria and fungus in the container. But that can do the same in the gut, killing good bacteria that help the body absorb nutrients and digest food. Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates also harm the gut, feeding intestinal fungus such as Candida and allowing it to take over. According to Steven Frank, founder of Nature’s Rite, an herbal remedies company, a well-balanced, threepronged approach can rehabilitate the digestive system. The first step is to kill off the bad bacteria and irritating fungus with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that is biocompatible, yet effective. Frank suggests an enhanced aqueous colloid of silver that is optimized to help clear the microbes out of the digestive system. It’s best taken on an empty stomach, dosing two ounces every two hours for two to three days; this prepares the system for enhanced effectiveness of the following treatment. The second step is taking a good probiotic daily for at least one month. Finally, take a combination of herbs to increase mucus to protect the digestive system and reduce histamine sensitivity, allowing the intestines to rebuild a healthy lining. Steven Frank, innovated herbalist, suggests a combination of plantain, licorice, aloe vera, peppermint, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark. When working to heal the body, basic building blocks are required, so it’s critical that those using this approach take 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C, 10,000 international units of vitamin D and a good B-complex daily. For more information, call 888-4654404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 31.

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Tool Pool

Farmers Share Farm Machinery

Dirty Dollars

Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michigan-based Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products. It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.” The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart. The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products.

Instead of buying or renting expensive specialized machinery, farmers in Maine can now join a “lending library” of farm tools on short-term loan by using the Shared-Use Farm Equipment Pool, a partnership between the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are already equipment co-ops and joint machinery ownerships around the country; now the sharing economy being established in urban areas seems to be catching on in rural America, too. For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, twoshank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.” Source: ModernFarmer.com

EPA Blooper

Bee-Toxic Pesticide Approved

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved cyantraniliprole, a new systemic pesticide that is toxic to bees, for agricultural use and has set allowable residue limits on almonds, berries, leafy vegetables and milk. The EPA also approved it as a seed treatment, so it may show up in GMO (genetically modified) seeds in the future. Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats. Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Monitoring and Maintaining Lymphatic Circulation for Healthy Breasts by Susan Shaw Saari and Matthew Robinson

n the paradigm of Chinese Medicine the concept of a balanced river of qi and blood flowing smoothly throughout the body is the image of good health. When any influence, whether internal or external, physical, mental or emotional disturbs this flow, disease may follow. In the Western medical model, the lymphatic system is analogous to a major branch of the river of qi and blood described in Chinese Medicine. As a major component of the body’s immune system, the lymphatic system also plays a major role in the elimination of toxins. In the Chinese model, we can image a river’s flow becoming obstructed resulting in stagnant and polluted water. The same image applies when the circulation of the lymphatic system is compromised. This condition known as “lymphatic congestion” can lead to chronic inflammation, the buildup of toxins within tissues and organs, and may result in the creation of an internal environment ripe for disease. Before, identifying Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, also known as therlymphatic congestion mography, offers a noninvasive and affordable means by with DITI which an individual can safely monitor the state of the lymphatic system in the breast, sternum and axilla. If lymphatic congestion is discovered, proactive measures can be taken to regain optimal breast health. The numerous benefits resulting from healthy lymphatic circulation are both profound and achievable. The lymphatic fluid circulates throughout the body within its own system of vessels. Unlike blood which is propelled by the contraction of the heart, lymph relies on After healthy lifestyle the movement of the body and the contraction of muscles changes, monitoring to circulate. With this in mind it is easy to see how the folwith DITI lowing practices can promote healthy breasts: • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing and underwire bras which impede circulation to and from the breasts. Smoking cigarettes inhibits circulation as well and should be avoided. • One of the major routes by which the lymphatic system eliminates toxins is through the skin when we sweat. Antiperspirants block the sweat glands thereby causing toxins to accumulate in the breasts. This damage is further compounded by the chemicals contained in the products themselves. These products can easily be replaced with natural deodorants. • Some form of exercise is essential to maximize the health promoting benefits of our lymphatic system. Find some physical activities which are enjoyable and keep your body moving. Matthew Robinson, LicAc, MAc, is an acupuncturist specializing in trauma and cancer care. Susan Shaw Saari, LicAc, MAOM, is a certified health educator, acupuncturist and certified clinical thermographer. Their practice, Metrowest Thermal Imaging, is located at 25 Grant St., Waltham, and 364 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury. For more information, call 781-899-2121 or visit MyThermography.com. See ad this page and Resource Guide on page 50.

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A Day in Arlington to Experience Mind-Body Medicine with Natural Awakenings by Kim Childs

atural Awakenings Boston will present a mind-body experiential event and healthy living expo from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 31, at Arlington High School. The day includes a film screening and panel discussion, an afternoon of experiential workshops, and healthy living exhibitors and vendors. The event is the brainchild of publisher Maisie Raftery, who was inspired after seeing the documentary The Connection. “The film portrayed people who were chronically or terminally ill and used different forms of mind-body medicine, in complement to traditional medical care, to help cure themselves,” Raftery recalls. “After the screening, audience members wanted to learn more about the modalities featured in the film and I realized that Natural Awakenings is the perfect conduit to connect people with mind-body practitioners in a more direct way.” That moment led Raftery to create a Mind-Body Connection department in the magazine and, eventually, the expo itself. It begins with a 9 a.m. screening of The Connection, followed by a panel discussion featuring Alice Domar, executive director of the Domar Center for Mind Body Health and Ann Salerno, a patient profiled in

the film, on the applications of mindbody medicine. Afterwards, visitors can attend workshops in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, qigong, tai chi, meditation, Nia, hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), yoga, laughter yoga, Tong Ren, bio-feedback, guided visualization, crossinology, the Alexander Technique, the Relaxation Response and much more. A full list of workshops and exhibitors can be found at Submit. NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com/MindBody-Experiential-Event/WorkshopPresenters-and-Exhibitors. Remember to check back often as new practitioners and businesses are being added daily at the time of this printing. “The day allows people to experience a wide variety of techniques to see what might be a good fit for them without having to make multiple appointments with different practitioners,” says Raftery. “Our hope is that people will make lasting connections with practitioners and experience modalities that can bring about positive change in their lives.” Food at the expo will be on sale from local vendors including, Johnny’s Luncheonette, The Madrona Tree, The Soup Guy, and Boston Juicing. Exhibitors of healthy and green living prod-

ucts and services will also be on hand. Full day tickets include the 9 a.m. screening and panel, while half-day ticketholders have access to afternoon workshops and exhibitors only. Raftery has used such mind-body wellness methods as yoga, meditation and breathwork to reduce stress and heal from back surgery. She says it’s made her a believer. “We have much more control over our own bodies than we think especially when we tap into our internal power and learn to reduce the physical effects of stress with relaxation.” A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Calmer Choice, a universal prevention program committed to teaching young people how to effectively and safely manage stress and resolve conflict so that they live happy, healthy and successful lives. Cost: $30 for full day, $22 for half-day. Purchase at NA-MindBody-Event.Eventbrite.com. Use discount code NABPEACE for $5 off. Location: Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. To learn more, visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston. com/Mind-Body-Experiential-Event or call 617-906-0232. See ad on page 3. natural awakenings

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EVENT PROGRAM PREVIEW A Mind-Body Event Like No Other MAY 31 9am-4:30pm at Arlington High School 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA EXPERIENCE: THE CONNECTION

The feature documentary revealing groundbreaking research by worldleading experts in mind-body medicine and true stories of recovery.

EXPERIENCE: THE PANEL DISCUSSION An opportunity to engage with local experts eager to engage in the conversation.

EXPERIENCE: THE EXPERENTIAL EVENT

A variety of mind-body modalities and techniques offered by local mind-body experts.

EXPERIENCE: THE HEALTHY LIVING EXPO

A host of local healthy living / healthy planet vendors with a mission to help you live a happier, healthier lifestyle.

EVENT SCHEDULE 9-10:15am The Connection Film Screening 10:15 - 11am Panel Discussion 11am Cafeteria and Exhibit Hall Open 11:45am Workshops Begin (6 - 8 sessions per hour) 12pm - Doors Open for Half-Day Participants 11:45am - 12:30pm Workshops: Session 1 12:45-1:30pm Workshops: Session 2 1:45-2:30pm Workshops: Session 3 2:45-3:30pm Workshops: Session 4 3:45-4:30pm Workshops: Session 5

For the most up-to-date list of workshops and exhibitors, check out NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com/Mind-Body-Experiential-Event/ Get your tickets today at na-mind-body-event.evenbrite.com. Make sure you enter NABPEACE for $5 off your ticket!

PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES Alice Domar, Ph.D.

Alice D. Domar, Ph.D. is a pioneer in the application of mind/body medicine to various health conditions. Her research focuses on creating innovative programs to help decrease physical and psychological symptoms associated with stress. She is the executive director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She is a practicing psychologist, specializing in cognitive-behavior therapy with individuals and couples. Dr. Domar has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dateline NBC, CNN, PBS, and the CBS and NBC Evening News, to name a few. She went on tour with Oprah in the spring of 2004 and 2005 with the Lluminari team. She is the author of six books; the most recent co-authored with Dr. Susan Love, is called Live a Little. She is also a featured expert on the online health network ShareCare.com. DomarCenter.com 16

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Ann Salerno, MD

Ann Salerno was 33 years old, had been newly married and was ready to start a family, but after trying for six months to conceive she started to despair. She went to a fertility specialist who told her everything was normal and there was no reason she couldn’t conceive a baby. As a specialist doctor who cares for children with kidney disease she was working with children every day, and with every month that passed and she wasn’t pregnant, her pain grew. About a year into her journey Ann realized her mind was playing a role in her infertility when her pet chickens stopped laying eggs after a coyote killed one of them. Before that, they had laid an egg every day. Gradually, each chicken took a different amount of time to start laying eggs again. “It was really just a wake-up call that this simple animal model of a chicken and how them feeling that there was danger and feeling stressed or saddened by the loss of their friend had affected their fertility and their ability to ovulate.” A specialist in children’s medicine, Ann turned to a mind body program and successfully conceived.

WORKSHOP SUMMARIES: Full-day attendees select up to 5 workshops (half-day up to 4) Active Isolated Stretching: Healing Happens in Motion Stefan Matte •Active Isolated Stretching is suitable for anyone wishing to rid their body of muscular issues, achy joints or wants to improve their posture. If you just want to feel lively and supple, then AIS is a must. TheAISInstitute.com

Alexander Technique: Strain-Free Neck and Back with the Alexander Technique Cecile Raynor •A proven approach to self-care, the Alexander Technique teaches how to unlearn habitual

patterns that cause unnecessary tension in everything we do. It’s used by people of all ages and abilities to enhance the performance of every activity and relieve the pain and stress caused by everyday misuse of the body. AlexanderTec.com

Biofeedback: Gaining Greater Control Over Symptoms Kim Larsson, RN, CS, Ph.D. • Biofeedback is a mind-body intervention that provides information about specific physiological reactions (e.g., muscle tension, temperature, heart rate, respiration, skin conductance, etc.) in response to stress to help you better understand how stress affects your health. Through this therapeutic technique individuals learn self-regulation to gain greater control over their symptoms to improve their health and general well-being. BostonBMed.com

Brain Coaching: From Anxious to Awesome: Mind Hacks to Rein in Your Brain and Unleash Your Life Bambi Thompson, OTR/L • Do you ever wish you had a mute button for your mind or an acceleration switch for your success? Come learn how to rein in your brain so it works FOR you and supports your health, your happiness and your inner peace. Simple tricks can silence your saboteurs, unleash your power and help you get where you want to go with greater ease, grace and vitality. It’s time you became a Mind Whisperer. BambiThompson.com

Breathwork: Retrain Your Breathing with the Buteyko Method Ivan Pardo •A brief overview about breathing retraining, explaining why an optimal oxygenation by reducing hyperventilation, is the key to keep under control illnesses like asthma, sleep apnea, enlarged adenoids, anxiety, and much more, (including better performance in sports) by using the Buteyko Method, a total holistic drug-free therapy that has been proven for more than six decades in Russia and now is very well known in Australia, Great Britain and more Europeans countries. Respiratology.com

Craniosacral Therapy: Its Role in Healing from Trauma Barbara Gosselin • Healing from trauma is often thought of as a mental health issue, but recent research

is showing that it is vital to include the body in order to fully heal. Come learn about how the body responds to and holds onto trauma, and how bodywork is an important part of deep and lasting healing. HolisticHealingPT.com

Crossinology BIT: Release Patterns of Stress Permanently Liz Elia • Discover how Crossinology Brain Integration Technique (BIT) works to release patterns of stress

permanently and easily, enabling you and your children to learn and thrive in any situation. BIT practitioner Liz will demonstrate how this technique pinpoints the source of stress or imbalance in the brain and corrects it within minutes. In addition, Liz will share simple breathing and meditation exercises that you can use on your own to combat stress and focus the mind. WholeMindedHealth.com

Empowerment: Break Through! The Art of Challenging Your “Reality” Kerry Cudmore • Most of us have an idea of what “reality” means to us. What if it’s not the complete truth? What if you are more capable than you imagine and what you perceive as your “reality” is actually limited (and limiting)? In this engaging interactive talk we will do just that—identifying and confronting our limiting beliefs and fears of “reality” by using exploration and demonstrated physical experience to create a complete mind/ body/spirit experience. KerryCudmore.com

Energy-Based Psychotherapy: The Journey from Soul-Loss to Soul-Recovery Grace Ramsey-Coolidge •Sometimes the one missing piece that is blocking the ultimate resolution of one’s ill-

ness or disorder is this little-known trauma structure—soul-loss from a traumatic past-life death. Working with pastlife trauma and lost soul parts lifts people out of ordinary reality, challenging them to hold a larger understanding of healing. While it is widely known that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur at the psychological, mental, emotional and physical levels, many people don’t realize that souls can traumatize too. GrotonWellness.com natural awakenings

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Feldenkrais Method®: Awareness Through Movement® Lauri Weinstein • The Feldenkrais Method, based on the work of the late Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, is a unique system of mind and body re-education that improves both physical and mental functioning through the exploration of specific movements and the use of attention. The FM is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to heal and function with ease or elegance. Lessons are gentle; you can benefit regardless of your age or physical condition. EasyDoesItMovements.com

Guided Visualization: Your Symptoms are Messengers: Discover the Hidden Clues to Deeper Healing Alison Shaw •Instead of fighting to “beat” our symptoms, if we’re willing to stop and listen on a deeper level to our “bodymind”, we can learn what’s needed to heal the root causes of our diseases. Participants will learn how the body-mind connection works and will be led on a guided visualization to explore the messages waiting to be heard within their own bodymind. They’ll receive tools and practices for continued discovery on their own. BodyMindResourcing.org

Hypnotherapy: Hypnosis – The Power To Change Your Life Today Rose Siple •Are you stuck in a rut? Trying to understand this mind-body connection? Intrigued by hypnosis, but a little afraid of it? Allow Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist and Consciousness Transformation Teacher, to explain the power behind hypnosis and why it is one of the most powerful tools for transforming your life today. In a simple, easy-to-understand manner, she will explain your subconscious mind and the role it plays in creating your reality. ThoughtAlchemy.guru

Kinesiology: When Talk Therapy is No Longer Enough Grace Ramsey-Coolidge •Grace Ramsey-Coolidge, LMHC, Holistic, Heart and Energy-Based Psychotherapist, will share her perspective on the obvious advantages of using kinesiology (muscle testing) to find the root cause of issues in moments rather than the “traditional” years of psychotherapy. Grace will weave how the new, exciting fields of neuro-plasticity, epi-genetics, quantum physics and instant healing play into the exciting new way of working with traditional psychological (DSM-V) disorders. GrotonWellness.com

Laughter Yoga: Let’s Laugh Together Deborah Bennett •Want to have fun? Want to be playful? Join us for a new approach to laughter—laughter for

the sake of laughing. We use playful exercises while spontaneously laughing walking around looking at others who are also laughing. Can you believe that sustained laugher, like yoga asanas improves your diaphragmatic breathing while, at the same time, exercising the body and relaxing the mind? Lighten up. Live, laugh and love through laughter. It’s contagious.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: How to Get Started with Mindfulness Sunada Takagi •Mindfulness isn’t just a relaxation technique. It’s a whole different way of being that can have far-reaching effects on overall health. But how does one get started? This workshop is a hands-on introduction to mindfulness. Try it out and see! There will also be information about the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and offered several times a year at The Arlington Center. MindfulPurpose.com

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop Patricia Howard •Join in for a guided meditation session that is aimed at focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness is practice of bringing awareness to your breath as it flows in and out of your body. This is accompanied with coaching on how to recognize your thoughts. The effect is rejuvenation and relaxation. VisionsHealthcare.com

Natural Vision Improvement: Yoga for Better Vision Ree Coleman •Natural Vision Improvement is a powerfully holistic system of self-care for your eyes. Join Ree Coleman for a Kundalini Yoga set to deeply relax your eyes, engage all the muscles of eyes and face for better flexibility, and increase circulation to neck, head and eyes. All these lead to healthier eyes and vision. It’s easy and fun! BetterVision.guru

Neurotherapy: Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD For All Ages Dr. Jolene Ross, Ph.D. •An educational seminar by Dr. Jolene Ross concerning a new, effective, drug-free

and researched method for improving Executive Functioning, ADHD and other neurological disorders. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com

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Nia: A Sensory-Based Movement Practice Alice Heller •Come try out Nia, a holistic fitness class led by Alice Heller. Nia is a fusion of dance, martial

arts and healing art forms set to soul stirring music. Nia stimulates physical emotional and spiritual expression. It is usually done barefoot or with indoor dance shoes if need be. Tailored to embrace all levels of movers. AliceHellerDance.com

Perspective Reboot Strategies: Exceptional Living, Exceptional You... Respond To & Living Life with Love Kristi Borst • Our reality is shaped by the biases and filters WE hold as observers. Together we’ll strip away

some of these layers. Kristi’s Perspective Reboot® strategies shifted her from workaholic to remembering and reconnecting with a gift which allows her to support others’ profound and permanent physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. Come reshape your past, present and future. Together we can unlock your joy, wellness, and peace. Why not be happy and thrive! HealingBoston.us

Psychotherapy: ‘Living Whole’ - ‘Body’ Jane Ayres, MA, LMHC • “Living Whole” by Jane Ayres, MA, LMHC, will discuss the physiology of our mental health—the mineral balance in our body. These toxicities and deficiencies are the underlying cause of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, addictions, etc. These imbalances are easily identified through hair analysis. Detoxifying and rebuilding these minerals will bring us back into balance emotionally, thus avoiding dependence on pharmaceuticals. Awareness will be raised concerning the sources of these mineral imbalances.

Qigong: Natural Healing with Qigong Rui Quinn •Relieve allergy, headache and joint stiffness with qigong. Lower high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes with ancient Chinese mindfulness exercise. Qigong has been shown through scientific studies to improve mobility and balance in people with ALS, Parkinson’s, MS or other movement disorders. You are invited! Experience the healing power of qigong, learning gentle movement with visualization to build up your body’s own energy. ArlingtonQiWellness.com

Self-Hypnosis: Awaken to Bliss – Three Simple Ways to Awaken to Your Spiritual Self Kathryn McGlynn • You are a spiritual being and accessing your Divine Self through self-hypnosis helps you begin to increase your capacity for bliss by developing spiritual qualities in every area of your everyday life. Learn three spiritual virtues and experience a group hypnosis session. Hypnosis.ws

Tai Chi & Chi Gong Meditation Charles DeVirgilio •Zhen Ren Chuan is a martial and healing arts system that offers a complete education in

the study of the human mind and body. It encompasses correct and well balanced exercises, movements and forms that date back hundreds and thousands of years. The core of Zhen Ren Chuan’s movement and philosophy comes from the arts of Baguazhang, Chinese Shaolin/White Crane Gong Fu (Kung Fu), Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qi Gong (Chi Kung). ZhenRenChuan.com

Tong Ren Energy Healing Aimee Poirier •Tong Ren is a powerful healing energy treatment used to help people restore their health. Com-

bining Western medical science with ancient Eastern insights into life force or chi energy, Tong Ren employs the human body’s natural tendency toward harmony with its original healthy universal synchronistic energy patterns. Tong Ren seeks to release physical blockages that cause disease, restoring the body’s natural ability to heal itself, even when illnesses are chronic, debilitating or otherwise untreatable. CollectiveHealingCenter.com

Yoga Therapy Alaine Amaral •Yoga Therapy is the bridge between health care and yoga. It is a highly individualized, self-

empowering process. Our Integrative Yoga Therapist, Alaine Amaral, BFA, RYT, PYT, works with you to activate your body’s natural ability to heal. She does this by employing traditional yoga techniques such as movement, stretching, breathwork, meditation, mantras, etc., and modifying them according to your individual needs and medical conditions.VisionsHealthcare.com

Yuen Method: Intuitively Finding Answers Stephen Dupre •Experience immediate results. Discuss Yuen Method and aspects of the new book Delete

Your Pain and Stress. Stephen will ask for audience volunteers so people can actually experience the real time changes and shift—on-the-spot—rather than just hear a lecture. NowEnergetics.com

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A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Calmer Choice. Our Vision, Calmer Choice envisions a world in which young people lead lives of kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Our Mission - Calmer Choice is a universal prevention program committed to teaching young people how to effectively and safely manage stress and resolve conflict so that they live happy, healthy and successful lives. Our goal is to provide skills that will diminish the risk of violence, substance abuse, and other self-destructive behaviors. Calmer Choice programs bring mindfulness training to schools for children and adolescents incorporating the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of UMASS Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program.

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Raising Awareness and Survival Rates For Those With Ovarian Cancer

Heidi Suskin at 2014 NOCC 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer

28-year-old woman has plenty on her mind—beginning and advancing her career, finding a partner or building a family, and determining her priorities in life. What is not typically on her mind is ovarian cancer. When Heidi Suskin was 28, she was incredibly active, working about 60 hours a week in a Boston public school, taking yoga classes at night and on the weekend, and spending time visiting nearby friends and family. Then, in the span of a month, Suskin started noticing that she was running to the bathroom two or three times more frequently than before. Despite being active and following a healthy diet, she began to feel that her pants and skirts were getting tighter in the waist. At night she felt more and more uncomfortable, to the point where she was losing sleep and feeling short of breath. Eventually, Suskin’s appetite diminished. Clearly, something was wrong. An appointment with her primary care doctor led to an immediate ultrasound, in which Suskin and her doctors discovered a cyst on her ovary that was six inches in diameter. A few days later, she was referred to an OB/GYN for a second ultrasound. It showed that the cyst had grown another inch and a half. Suskin was then referred to a gynecologist/oncologist for an emergency surgery at Brigham

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and Women’s Hospital in Boston. During the five-hour operation, doctors removed the cyst along with one ovary, one fallopian tube, and the appendix. To her surprise, doctors revealed that the cyst they’d removed was cancerous, but it was contained in the ovary that was also removed. Suskin and her loved ones recognize and appreciate how incredibly lucky she was to have been diagnosed and treated for ovarian cancer at the earliest stage possible, stage 1A. Fortunately, she had listened to her body, which was presenting symptoms for this deadly disease. Her doctor determined that surgery was sufficient treatment, and that she would not have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation, allowing for a recovery process of less than three months. Almost two years after her diagnosis, Suskin is doing remarkable well, back to her regular yoga practice, and actively volunteering to support the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) in raising awareness about this disease. Stories like Suskin’s, of women uneducated about ovarian cancer and needing support, is why the NOCC’s MA Chapter exists. Early diagnosis can lead to a survival rate of 92 percent, but only 20 percent of women are diagnosed in the earlier stages like Suskin. Unlike breast cancer, there is no early detection test. When women

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are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in later stages, the survival rate drops drastically to 20 percent. The NOCC has three key initiatives to assist in the battle against this deadly disease: •TEAL (Take Early Action and Live) education and awareness programs •Faces of Hope – a survivorship program that provides up-to-date information, hope and support services to women with ovarian cancer, their families and loved ones •Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer – a signature event that raises awareness, provides education, celebrates survivors, pays tribute to those lost to the disease, and funds research for a cure through a Research IN Action initiative The NOCC’s MA Chapter is hosting the 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer on September 13, at the DCR Mother’s Rest Area and Day Boulevard on Carson Beach, in Boston. To register and participate, visit NOCC.kintera.org/ Massachusetts. To learn more about the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, visit Ovarian.org. See ad on next page. Nadia Neil is manager of the NOCC Massachusetts Chapter, located at 347 Massachusetts Ave., Ste. 3, Arlington. Contact her at 781-643-9800.

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer. by Lisa Marshall

e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

Healthy Breasts, Healthy Body

In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic 24

Doctor Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is

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important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer

clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree. org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

Beautiful Breasts Naturally Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems

almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts. That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast

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lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breast-perking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. 26

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease. But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). “For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring. Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years. I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day). Eat more fiber, especially ﬂax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells. Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath

Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent. Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate welldone hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare. Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight). Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immune-boosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells. De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity. One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member. Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.

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½ ripe organic avocado, mashed with a fork ½ ripe organic banana Pinch of organic cinnamon (optional) Mix ingredients well until smooth and creamy. Add breast milk to thin as needed. For more texture, dice the banana and gently mix into mashed avocado.

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In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Add breast milk to thin as needed.

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2 Tbsp smashed organic sweet potato Dash organic cinnamon Bake sweet potato until its center is soft. Remove flesh from peel. Smashing with a fork, mix in cinnamon. Add breast milk to thin as needed.

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8 raw, soaked almonds 4 large organic strawberries, diced 1 tsp fresh chopped organic herbs (basil, cilantro or mint) Pulse almonds in a blender until finely chopped. Add strawberries and herb of choice. Mix until well blended.

Banana and Coconut Ice Cream 4 frozen organic bananas (without peels) ½ cup unsweetened organic coconut milk 1 tsp organic vanilla extract

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Implications of a Carbon Tax on Small Businesses in New England by Marissa LaFave

usiness owners are already feeling the effects of climate change firsthand, especially in New England where record-breaking snow levels this winter led to significant losses in business. Along with several travel bans and school closings came a 6.2 percent decrease in spending in Boston during January and February, with total stormrelated costs in the Northeast reaching upwards of $1 billion. This winter has reaffirmed the need for widespread climate action, because as global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, storms like these will increase in frequency and intensity, posing catastrophic consequences for small businesses. Scientists agree that a drastic transition away from carbon based fossil fuels and towards clean energy is necessary to avoid extreme weather and other impacts of climate change. There may be no silver bullet to addressing climate change; however, scientists, economists and environmentalists all agree that putting a price on carbon emissions will have a resounding effect. In December 2014, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) conducted a study that analyzed the implications of a carbon tax in Massachusetts. The study found that such a tax would not only be feasible and effective, but also would benefit the state’s overall economy by creating jobs and wealth. Since most of the fossil fuels consumed in Massachusetts come from out of 30

state, an added fee on these fuels would stimulate the growth of the local clean energy industry, an industry that has already created more than 28,000 jobs in Massachusetts since 2010. According to the study, a carbon tax would lead to the creation of 4,000 to 10,000 more jobs by 2030. But what exactly does this mean for small businesses? At first, a carbon tax may simply sound like an added expense. However, if the added price was revenue neutral, all of the money it would raise would be returned to taxpayers through reductions in other taxes and rebates instead of being retained by the government. These reductions and rebates would be calculated proportionally, meaning that the largest polluters that pay the highest taxes would likely pay more than what they would receive in rebates. Likewise, the smallest polluters who pay the lowest taxes would likely pay less than what they would receive in rebates, potentially leading to profit. A study by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources found that more often than not, the latter would be the case. In this way, a carbon tax would disincentivize carbon-emitting activities at all levels, in turn incentivizing carbon-reducing measures, ultimately benefitting the environment. Businesses would be able to reduce their carbon footprints, and therefore their tax expenses, through energy ef-

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ficiency and conservation measures (such as the installation of doublepaned windows and insulation) as well as through the use of renewable energy. Moreover, most carbon-reducing measures also directly save businesses money in the long run. A carbon tax is therefore the most cost-effective way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. So far, 15 regions have proposed or implemented carbon taxes, one of the most significant and successful examples of which is British Columbia’s. Since it was put into effect in 2008, the tax has led to a 16 percent decrease in per-person fuel consumption. Moreover, the tax has benefitted B.C.’s economy. Over the past seven years, B.C. has experienced slightly higher economic growth than the rest of Canada has, while holding the lowest personal income tax rate in Canada and one of the lowest corporate tax rates in North America. B.C.’s carbon tax is thus viewed as a great success and has become a model for Massachusetts to imitate. On April 13, the Climate Action Business Association worked with partner associations to bring the B.C.’s Minister of Environment, Mary Polak, and other important business leaders to visit Boston and speak with business leaders, the Governor and leaders of the State Legislature about the success of B.C.’s carbon tax. Several business owners impacted by B.C.’s tax also came to dis-

cuss their support of it, demonstrating that a carbon tax can not only be beneficial to the environment but can be beneficial to the economy, businesses and individuals as well. Evidence of the effectiveness of putting a price on carbon in Massachusetts is mounting, as is the number of people supporting it. There is currently legislation pending that favors the implementation of a revenue-neutral carbon tax, that if passed, could mark Massachusetts as a pioneer in addressing climate change in the United States. A carbon tax would put Massachusetts on the road toward more effective climate change policy and could further prove what B.C. has already illustrated: environmental impact can be reduced without sacrificing economic growth. By supporting a price on carbon in Massachusetts, small businesses can effectively fight climate change while simultaneously supporting the local economy, job creation and financial sustainability. Marissa LaFave works at the Climate Action Business Association. CABA is a Boston-based business association taking targeted action on climate change. For more information, visit cabaus.org

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A Healthy You & Carol Alt Airs Weekly on Fox News by Karina Gordin

If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased. ~Katharine Hepburn

ith countless health and wellness shows populating network television, navigating the profusion of lifestyle and nutrition perspectives may get overwhelming. So what distinguishes the Fox News 30-minute health and wellness show A Healthy You & Carol Alt. Simply put, the host Carol Alt—a world-renowned supermodel—is a literal model of health, and her show reflects that. In other words, Alt only presents the quality of information she represents and lives by. Likewise, Alt is the engine behind the scenes, proactively selecting guests and determining the direction of the show, and what messages it conveys. A Healthy You & Carol Alt readily showcases guests like Ty Bollinger, who examined the profitability of the “war on cancer” and the suppression of holistic, cost-effective cancer treatment alternatives. Within the same 30-minute time slot, Alt seamlessly fit in Dr. Robert Scott Bell, who investigated an equally contentious issue concerning the hidden history of medicine and health care (medical monopoly) in America. “Food babe” Vani Hari wrapped up the segment by reporting on the major coffeehouse chain Starbucks, questioning the long-term effects of drinking highly caffeinated, acidic and pesticide-riddled beverages, as well as whether the

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brand’s beans are organic as advertised. So, what ultimately distinguishes A Healthy You & Carol Alt from other health and wellness TV programs is the no-holds-barred, cut-and-dry, take-noprisoners approach in every segment. After all, with only a four- to six-minute spotlight on each guest, there’s no skirting around an issue and no room nor time for filler. The fat is trimmed and Alt gets to the meat of every issue, every time. Each episode offers outspoken and refreshing new perspectives and twists on old news, old diets and old habits; after all, Alt only shares the kind of information with her viewers that she applies to her own life and daily routines, no compromise. Each show ends with an installment of “Ask Carol,” in which she divulges her beauty secrets, and answers questions received via Twitter and Facebook. Tune in to A Healthy You & Carol Alt Saturdays at 4 p.m. Karina Gordin is a medical journalist and currently writes for a variety of commercial and peer-reviewed health publications. She recently sat down with Carol Alt to candidly discuss “A Healthy You & Carol Alt,” and consider the progressive messages promoted in the health and wellness TV series. Karina can be reached at Write@Health Wright.org.

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MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease by Eric Nelson

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et down off your cross.” Harsh words, especially coming from a longtime hospital chaplain when the woman she was addressing had just learned she was cancer-free. Regardless, “Within two minutes, she started retelling the story of her diagnosis, surgery and chemo,” recounted Debra Jarvis, affectionately known as “The Irreverent Reverend”, during a TEDMED talk in Washington, D.C. “She was using words like suffering, agony, struggle... and ended with, ‘I felt crucified.’” It was then

that Jarvis asked this woman to do what would likely require more of her than anything she’d done before. Over the years, Jarvis has observed the tendency for us to identify ourselves by our wounds as “survivors” of something that does not and should not define us. “What if people decided to claim their trauma as an experience, instead of taking it on as an identity?” she queries. “Maybe it would be the start of defining ourselves by who we have become and who we are becoming.” As Jarvis well knows, there are,

in her words, “powerful forces” pushing us to do just the opposite. In 2005, she found herself in the same position as her friend, having recovered from cancer and trying to sort out what it all meant. “We don’t all have to start a foundation or write a book,” to claim meaning for ourselves, she says. “Maybe we make one small decision that can bring about a big change.” For some, this has meant exchanging a disease-prone view of themselves for a more inspired outlook. Too often, though, mustering the humility to adopt such a perspective can seem just as difficult as climbing down from whatever tortuous experience we’re clinging to. Yet, it’s essential. As those familiar with the Bible know, a central event of Jesus’ life, his crucifixion, was followed by his even more compelling resurrection, a term that thought leader Mary Baker Eddy describes as “spiritualization of thought; a new and higher idea of immortality, or spiritual existence; material belief yielding to spiritual understanding.” The good news is that such transformation is not exclusive, but available to anyone. Whether it’s at the urging of a chaplain or another counselor or our own divine inspiration that’s encouraging us to move on, we owe it to ourselves to begin discovering who and what we really are. Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Petaluma, CA, who writes on the link between spiritual consciousness and health. Find more articles at norcalcs.org.

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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

abor and delivery is a natural process that can be enjoyed. “It’s not something to be afraid of,” says Mel Campbell, author of The Yoga of Pregnancy. “It’s a wonderful and beautiful experience. We need to remember that the body is designed for giving birth.” Natural childbirth uses few or no artificial medical interventions such as drugs, continuous fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal opening). According to the U.S. Centers Most births for Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent of deliveries were by should be viewed Cesarean section in 2013— as a natural life most performed in situations where a vaginal birth would process instead have posed a relatively low of a potential risk to the health of mother and child. Entirely natural childbirth medical emergency. is now rare here compared with other countries, but that wasn’t ~Abby Epstein, The always the case. Business of Being Born In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. births took place in the home; when more moved to hospitals here in the early 20th century, midwives still typically handled the delivery in other countries, sometimes without a doctor present. In America, obstetrics became a profession and a doctor-attended birth in a hospital was promoted as a safer alternative. By 1938, half of domestic births took place in hospitals, and by 1960 it rose to 97 percent. Currently, midwives attend less than 8 percent of births here, and fewer than 1 percent occur outside a hospital. Natural labor and delivery in a hospital is possible, but, “It’s hard to have an unmedicated birth in many hospitals if you don’t know your rights, understand your physiology and have a doula by your side helping you avoid unnecessary interventions,” says Ina May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key factors to discuss include fetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and the option to eat or drink during labor.

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By 2006 Cesarean delivery was the number one surgical procedure in American hospitals. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Conscious Childbirth Resources The Yoga of Pregnancy Week by Week: Connect With Your Unborn Child through Mind, Body and Breath by Mel Campbell Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Benefits of Home Births

Women choose home births and homey birthing centers because they labor there more comfortably, feel more in control of the process and can more easily avoid interventions. Many moms seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the conventional hospital experience that accompanied their first baby’s arrival. When actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says. When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.

Compassionate Self-Care

“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s

Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein The Business of Being Born a film by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein Mothering Magazine’s Having a Baby, Naturally by Peggy O’Mara

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Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~Leo Buscaglia

innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/ Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthy Planet.com).

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PET VACCINE ALTERNATIVES

Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity by Shawn Messonnier

ith pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations. The point is to immunize only when it’s needed by individual patients while maximizing natural immunity. In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection. So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving. However, unnecessary and multiple simultaneous vaccines can also be life-taking, which doctors rarely mention. The truth is that only minimal vaccines are needed for dogs

and cats over the course of a pet’s life. No pet needs all of the vaccines that are currently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months. Pets do need veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger). A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors.

Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the diseases that are the most lethal to the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well. Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines. This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease. All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime. Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments. This approach of minimal vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age. Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 1 Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels 1-2 – May 1-3. Qigong strengthens joints, muscles, tendons and bones, nourishes internal organs, stimulates circulation of energy in our body and enhances mental clarity. $335-$395. Karme Choling Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet. 802-633-2384. KarmeCholing.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Groton Wellness’ Spring Open House – 11am3pm. A free, family fun day featuring holistic spa treatments, medical demonstrations, educational seminars, clean-food, Farm-to-Table Café samples, special offers and raffle, kid’s activities and petting zoo, bounce house, live music and more. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-615-7157. GrotonWellness.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 SoWa Open Market Opening Day – 10am4pm. Boston’s biggest outdoor art and indie market showcasing artists, artisans and designers in Boston’s South End. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

MONDAY, MAY 4 Wholistic Wellness Program – 6:30-8pm. Also May 11 & 18. Join Groton Wellness’ certified health coaches as they lead you through a simple, effective, 3-wk group wellness program and experience the difference that a whole-body approach to healthy living makes. $99. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-615-7157. For details: GrotonWellness.com

TUESDAY, MAY 5 Mindful and Effective Parenting: The Heat of the Moment at Home – 7-9pm. Through thoughtfully designed exercises, skill-develop-

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Heat of the Moment at Home with Mitch Ablett. May 12: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance with George Mumford. May 19: Mastering the Mind to Enhance Results at Work with Jacqueline Carter.

7-9pm $25/session, $80 for all 4 sessions. Newton South High, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton. For more info & to register: 617-559-6999 or NewtonCommunityEd.org.

ment activities, and group discussion, clinical psychologist Dr. Mitch Abblett will help parents to better understand their own roles in their interactions with their kids. $25. Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton. 617-559-6999. NewtonCommunityEd.org. Poetry Therapy Workshop – 7-9pm. Write healing poetry, no experience necessary. We will be doing several easy poetry therapy exercises; unlock your inner poet. $30. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Level, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 617-943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Free Meditation Session: Isha Kriya – 7-8pm. This gentle, seated meditation offers a simple, but powerful, 15-min yogic practice that aligns your body, mind and inner energies to become meditative effortlessly. Free. Chelmsford Public Library, MacCarthy Rm, 23 Boston Rd, Chelmsford. 617396-4742. IshaUSA.org. Lama Surya Das, Evening Program & Book Launch – 7-8:30pm. Evening program “Renew Your Relationships” and premiere book launch of Make Me One with Everything. With Lama Surya Das. $15. First Parish UU Hall, 40 Church St, Northborough. 508-460-0044. ConfidentDirections.com. Herbal Botany II – 7-9pm. Learn the basics of botany, with specific relevance to identifying and categorizing medicinal plants. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:45-8:45pm. A drugfree approach to cognitive health. Dr. Jolene Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success for children and adults. Free. Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. Group Transformation Event – 7-8:30pm. Powerful, relaxing healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues. Mini-psychic readings, group share. Preregistration required. $30. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Level, Arlington. 617943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Film Showing: Under Our Skin – 10am-12pm. An award-winning documentary, telling a concerning tale of microbes, medicine and money and brings awareness to the Lyme disease healthcare nightmare in the United States. Join Kenyon Keily, Herbalist, as he debuts Under Our Skin. Discussion following. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-615-7157. GrotonWellness.com.

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markyourcalendar Sadhguru in Boston Wisdom, Meditation, Bliss Sadhguru Vasudev, a realized yogi, mystic and internationally renowned thought leader, is coming to Boston for the first time. This is a rare occasion to be in Sadhguru’s presence and explore life’s deepest questions.

Friday, May 8 • 7-9pm $25/general, $100/premium; student discount avail. Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St, Boston. Isha New England Volunteers: 617-396-4742, NewEngland@IshaUSA.org For tickets & details: IshaUSA.org/Boston. Paws at the Beach Pet Festival and Walk – 11am3pm. 2nd annual Paws at the Beach Pet Festival and fundraising walk. Vendors selling crafts, raffles, pet contests, photobooth and more. Free. Craigville Beach, 997 Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville. 50849-4933. ColdNosesFoundation.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Lilac Sunday – 10am-4pm. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a picnic among the glorious lilac blooms. Enjoy family-oriented activities and be sure to bring a tasty brunch or lunch and perhaps a blanket for sitting. Free. Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston. 617-524-1718. Arboretum. Harvard.edu. Awaken the Voice of your Soul Workshop – 2-6pm. Join Bachan Kaur on a journey towards the inner source of love, joy and beauty. Use the tools of kundalini yoga and meditation, mantras, song, vocal and other exercises to connect to our unique soul voice. $35 by May 6, $45 thereafter. Kundalini Yoga Boston, 14 Arrow St, Cambridge. KundaliniYogaBoston.com. Spiritual Healing Book Club: The Power of Now – 3-5pm. Read The Power of Now before the event, and discuss it. Fragrance free. Free. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Level, Arlington. 617-943-6980. Space limited, must RSVP: Anna.EnergyHealer@gmail.com. AditiHealing.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance – 7-9pm. Sports psychologist George Mumford shares mindfulness techniques he’s used with his clients Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to help them deliver their best performance. His strategies can transform the performance of anyone working towards a goal. $25. Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton. 617-559-6999. NewtonCommunityEd.org. The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. The first class in a series of two, this workshop breaks down the basics of Network

Spinal Analysis which is the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-9643332. WellAdjusted.com Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body, and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Space limited. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. Registration required: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Learning to Dance with the Dragonfly: Healing Lessons of Nature Book Talk – 2:30-3pm. Through poems and photographs, a breast cancer survivor shares what she learns by observing nature. This beautiful book will inspire you as spring unfolds. Free. Patient/Family Resource Center, 3rd Fl, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, 1153 Centre St, Boston. 617-983-7371. BrighamAndWomensFaulkner.org. Herbal Spring Cleaning – 7-9pm. Go green this spring. Learn to make your own herbpowered household cleaning products. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 Create an EMF-Free Sleep Sanctuary – 6:308pm. Groton Wellness welcomes Ray Pealer, of EMR Safety Consulting, as he gives an eye-opening presentation on how EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) have a profound effect on our sleep patterns and overall health. He will then share easy, do-it-yourself steps you can take to reduce exposure to EMFs, including ways to create a sleep sanctuary. $7. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-6157157. GrotonWellness.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 Life as Celebration – May 15-17. How can we meet life’s challenges with dignity, wisdom and celebration? Come explore this question in a retreat with meditation master, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. $395-$500. Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet. 802-633-2384. KarmeCholing.org. Fort Point Artwalk – May 15-17. 4-7pm, Fri; 125pm, Sat & Sun. Artists open their studios to the public in this former warehouse district now housing one of New England’s largest art communities. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and more. Free. Fort Pointe area of South Boston Waterfront. Free parking across from 249 A St. Boston. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com. Free Readings – 7-9pm. Also May 21. Discover your Atomic Personality Type and learn how to more fully express your unique spiritual personality gifts in your life, work and relationships. Free. Atomic Messages Foundation, 99 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 3, East Arlington. 781-648-0048. ElementMessages.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Greyhound Friends Meet & Greet – 1-3pm. Meet Stu and his dog Trent who are ambassadors for this nonprofit rescue organization located in Hopkinton dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible, loving homes. Free. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Rte 27 & 30, Wayland. 508-647-6923. EspeciallyForPets.com. Free Readings – 2-4pm. Bring your questions. Discover how the Atomic Messages can answer your questions, and how their spiritual meanings can guide, inspire, and open up new life-paths for you. Free. Atomic Messages Foundation, 99 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 3, East Arlington. 781648-0048. ElementMessages.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Reiki Level 1 Shoden Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with the gentle meditation and healing practice of Reiki. Professional training merging traditional Japanese Reiki teachings with contemporary health needs. CEUs for nurses and massage therapists. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com. The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 12-1pm. The first class in a series of two, this workshop breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis which is the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com. Ride for Free Wellness – 1-4pm. Inspire hope, ignite courage and raise funds for the Free Wellness Project. Groton Wellness and Groton Community Foundation are hosting this family fun event. Participants sign up to ride bikes, scooters, inline skates or horses on the Nashua River Rail Trail and raise as much money as possible to donate to this amazing cause for our community. $10. Legion Hall, 75 Hollis St, Groton. 978-615-7157. GrotonWellness.com. Free Introduction to Reiki – 1:30-4:30pm. Experience a relaxing Reiki energy healing treatment for stress reduction, pain relief and facilitating healing and personal growth. $15/30-mins. Practitioners give and receive treatments for free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 34, Arlington. Pre-registration required: ArlingtonReiki.com. Structured Networking for Holistic Practitioners – 4-6pm. Structured networking for holistic practitioners to connect and learn about each others’ services. Fragrance free. $15. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Level, Arlington. 617-943-6980. Space limited, must RSVP: Anna.EnergyHealer@gmail.com. AditiHealing.com.

MONDAY, MAY 18 Preventing and Managing Cholesterol with Nutrition – 7-8:30pm. Discover methods to balance nutrition to control cholesterol and supplement nutritional deficiencies caused by cholesterol medications. Omar Allibhai, PharmD, will explain what may be going on behind hypercholesterolemia and their respective medications. Space limited. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness,

577 Main St, Waltham. Register: 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 Mastering the Mind to Enhance Results at Work – 7-9pm. Interested in finding more balance, clarity, and focus at work? This interactive and engaging session will include practical exercises, tools, and techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily work. $25. Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton. 617-559-6999. NewtonCommunityEd.org. Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn breathing exercises that will help to release tension and calm your mind. Help enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Herbal Hair Care – 7-9pm. Learn for yourself how easy, inexpensive, and sustainable it is to make your own herb-infused hair care products. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com. Jaguar, Feminine Consciousness & Leadership – 7-9:30pm. Shaman, Native spiritual teacher Ohki Siminé Forest shares teachings on the planetary entrance into the Era of Woman bringing the dawn of unprecedented spiritual revolution. $30 suggested donation. Yoga & Nia for Life, 135 Commonwealth Ave, Concord. 978-633-7388. RedWindCouncils.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 21 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 5:45-7:45pm. A drugfree approach to cognitive health. Dr. Jolene Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success for children and adults. Free. Sharon Public Library, 11 N Main St, Sharon. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. Group Transformation Event – 7-8:30pm. Powerful, relaxing healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues. Mini-psychic readings, group share. $30. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Level, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 617943-6980. AditiHealing.com. Visions Partnering with GreenSchools – 7-8:30pm. Visions HealthCare is proud to host Robin Organ, executive director and founder of GreenSchools to speak about our role in the environment and how to rid our homes of toxins and how educate our children on how to be more mindful of the environment. All members, patients and prospective community members are welcome. The talk will be followed by a Visions information session. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-232-5504. VisionsHealthcare.com Free Readings – 7-9pm. Bring your questions and discover how the Atomic Messages can answer them, and how their spiritual meanings can guide, inspire, and open up new life-paths for you. Free. Atomic Messages Foundation, 99 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 3, East Arlington. 781-648-0048. ElementMessages.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22 The Source School of Tantra Yoga Beginner Weekend Seminar – May 22-24. Learn sacred rituals for sexual healing and awakening to release trauma and numbness held in the body and open to ecstatic orgasmic pleasure. $495. Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 17 Spring St, 2nd Fl, Watertown. 415-244-1652. SourceTantra.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Free Readings – 2-4pm. Discover your Atomic Personality Type and learn how to more fully express your unique spiritual personality gifts in your life, work and relationships. Free. Atomic Messages Foundation, 99 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 3, East Arlington. 781-648-0048. ElementMessages.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 24 Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Learn about the hands-on healing art Reiki, experience 20 mins of guided relaxation and an optional sample treatment. Reiki is used for healing yourself, others, animals and the Earth. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 34, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-6489334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

markyourcalendar LyceumLive Presents HeartMath: The Power of Your Heart HeartMath® Inc. is one of the world’s foremost authorities on stress, heart rate variability, heart coherence and physiology of emotions. Susan J Caron, Registered Nurse/ Licensed HeartMath® Coach, demonstrates easy, practical tools to create positive change in your personal and professional life.

Thursday, May 28 • 6:30-9:30pm $25/adults, $10/students. The Center at Westwoods. $25/adults, $10/students. The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. LyceumLive.com

savethedate 6-Day Women’s Wellness Retreat All-inclusive retreat in an oceanfront, cozy B&B in Plymouth. Shared rooms, individual and group healings included. Receive private massages, Akashic Records, Reiki, spiritual counsel, hypnotherapy, crystal bowl, biofeedback, tarot and more. Enjoy oceanfront yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, skincare, natural vision, nutrition and lectures. Beach walk, relax, journal and flow from one healing to the next.

July 26-31 $2,500 before May 15, $3,000 thereafter. For more info & registration: 617-838-0928 or BetterVision.guru.

Medicinal Plant Walk – 1-3pm. Learn to identify the healing plants in our area. Find out which parts are used medicinally and how the help heal the body. $15. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com. Free Readings – 2-5pm. Bring your questions. Discover how the Atomic Messages can answer your questions, and how their spiritual meanings can guide, inspire, and open up new life-paths for you. Free. Atomic Messages Foundation, 99 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 3, East Arlington. 781648-0048. ElementMessages.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 A New Way to Age – 6pm. Introducing Biote, the most comprehensive Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Program available. If you have been tired, irritable, forgetful, gaining weight, have low libido, then you want to join us for this informational

markyourcalendar Mind-Body Experiential Event

Hosted by Natural Awakenings. Includes a viewing of the feature documentary film, The Connection, which reveals groundbreaking research by the world’s leading experts in mindbody medicine and true stories of recovery. Panel discussion including both a doctor and patient profiled in the film. Workshops to experience a variety of mindbody techniques including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, meditation, massage, qigong, tai chi, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, yoga, laughter yoga, guided imagery, art and music therapy, breath work and more. Also included is a vendor exposition featuring local healthy living businesses and a bodywork oasis.

Sunday, May 31 • 9am-4:30pm Visit NABoston.com for updates and ticketing information. Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington. Mind-body experts interested in interviewing for the opportunity to conduct experiential workshops: 617-906-0232 or Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com. For tickets, visit na-mind-body-event.eventbrite.com.

savethedate Bloom into your Rich Life® Weekend Retreat: Create the Life You Long for and Deserve With Marilyn Taylor and Gail McMeekin. This masterfully-created retreat will revitalize your spirit, spark your creativity with SoulCollage®, and get you laser focused on your dreams and next steps. Your life is rich with potential. Come and get the right catalysts to create your own unique rich life.

June 12-14 $225 by May 15, $249 thereafter. Eastover Retreat Center, Lenox. Info, Gail McMeekin: 617-323-1442, creativesuccess.com. To register: Eastover.com/bloom-rich-life.html.

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session. Free. El Basha, 256 Park Ave, Worcester. Space limited, registration required: 978-2631406. MedicalAestheticsNE.com. Hypnosis for the Creative Spirit Seminar – 6:308pm. Break through limitations and enhance your natural abilities. Hypnosis seminar is designed for anyone in the creative arts, such as dance, art, theater and music. By donation, benefit event. 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. Hypnosis.ws.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Runners’ Injuries – 7-9pm. Learn how to handle common injuries, and prevent their recurrence, with herbal remedies. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 7-9pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Jolene Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success for children and adults. Free. Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 31 Herbal Apprenticeship – 10am-5pm. Weekends thru Nov. Hands-on experience making tinctures, teas, salves and oils. Learn about the body systems and the herbs that nourish and support them. $1,425/7 weekends. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-6466319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

savethedate Herbstalk 2015 A community conference that teaches people about plants. Includes over 30 classes on herbal medicine and holistic health topics, urban plant walks, and herbal vendors from across New England. Join us to learn more about herbs for health and wellness at our vibrant and spirited event.

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Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-504-1714. Zabel.Steph@gmail.com • Herbstalk.org.

savethedate 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Come celebrate survivors, remember those we lost, hear the powerful guest speakers and have fun enjoying the festivities of the day.

Sunday, Sept. 13 • 8am-12pm $40/pre-registered, $50/day of. DCR Mothers Rest & Day Blvd on Carson Beach, 25 William J. Day Blvd, Boston. 781-643-9800. NOCC.Kintera.org/Massachusetts.

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daily Free Basic Yoga, Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation Class – Learn and experience practical tools for managing stress and energy in everyday life. All ages and levels welcome. Dahn Holistic Fitness, 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. For times & availability: 617-3549642. DahnYoga.com. Free Tour of Symphony Hall – Join volunteers on a behind-the-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org. Contemplative Creativity Salon – Thru May 24. 3-6pm. Experience the Mandala, EFT and the Hero’s Story to access and enhance your creativity. $30/session. Center for Discernment & Action, 666 Dorchester Ave, Boston. 617-682-0259. StillHarbor.org. Kids’ Karate – 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs & 9am-1:30pm, Sat. Designed to help students build self-confidence and self-awareness while learning and improving in this traditional martial art. $130. Sarah’s School of Martial Arts, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

sunday Free Meditation Session – 7-8am. 2nd Sun. A simple and powerful process learned in a 1-hr session for health and wellbeing. Requires 12-15 mins each day to potentially transform one’s life. Free. Shri Gurusthan Sai Baba Temple, 107 Otis St, Northborough. 617-396-4742. IshaUSA.org. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

Reiki Clinic – 11am-2pm. Bring your animal to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues from Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. $15/15 mins. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Wayland. 508-647-6923. EspeciallyForPets.com. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Students learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com.

monday Simply Grace Radio: Just Breathe – 10am. A meditative experience and opportunity to be still, grateful and to set heart-centered intentions for the week. Free. Online radio. 413-267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 3rd Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Teen Karate – 7-8pm. Also Sat, 12:30-1:30pm. A traditional Shotokan karate class for teens ages 13-18. Curriculum covers the three aspects of Shotokan karate, kala (forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basics). Build self-confidence, selfawareness and long lasting friendships. All levels welcome. $130. Sarah’s School of Martial Arts, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Nia Somatic Movement Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Dance, stretch, move to soul stirring music with

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Somatic-fitness that’s good for your body and spirit. All levels welcome. Om Namo Studio, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge. 617-620-7654. AliceHellerDance.com.

tuesday Practitioner’s Breakfast – 7:30-9am. 3rd Tues. Enjoy breakfast from Farm to Table Café. All healthcare practitioners are welcome to share breakfast and knowledge. Monthly speakers and presentations. Free. Groton Wellness, 493 Main St, Mill Run Plaza, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org. Natural Healing with Wisdom Qigong – 12:301:30pm. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com. “EasYoga” Class – 6-7:30pm. Also on Thurs. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStreetStation.com.

wednesday Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/ or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org.

Open Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Both beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Light refreshments provided. Donation. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org. Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:308:30pm. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

thursday Gentle Kundalini Yoga with Gong Relaxation – 8:30-10am. Emphasis on breath work, meditation. Students given individual attention with modifications of yoga poses if needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations. $12/drop-in. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands. 617-332-3675. Institute of Contemporary Art Free Thursdays – 5-9pm. Share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists and the creative process. Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston. ICABoston.org. Adult Shotokan – 7-8pm. Also Sat, 7:45-9am. For ages 18+. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate, kala (forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basics). Classes consist of traditional Japanese training which helps mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. $100. Sarah’s School of Martial Arts, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Somerville Road Runners Night 4.13 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race. Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

friday Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Simply Grace Radio: Blessing Circle – 10am. A universal, global, gratitude experience intended to awaken grace, honor sacred experience and offer blessings for the journey. Free. Online radio. 413267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. Group Yoga Therapy – 10-11:30am. A matrix of breathwork, movement, strength building and deep relaxation to restore healing to the body, mind and spirit. $180/8 wks. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431. VisionsHealthCare.com. Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. Free blood pressure screenings on the 1st Fri each month in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Reiki Clinic – 4-7pm. Bring your animal to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues from Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. $15/15 mins. Especially for Pets, 1185 Chestnut St, Newton. 617-964-7387. EspeciallyForPets.com. Second Fridays Free – 5-8pm. Free evening at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum. Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. Last Fri. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com. Reiki Clinic – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. By appt at 7pm, 7:35pm & 8:10pm. Experience a Reiki session. Facilitate healing, promote mindfulness and support personal growth in a comforting and reassuring setting. 30-min time slots available; call to schedule. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

Astronomy After Hours at the Museum of Science – 8:30-10pm. Weather permitting, visit the Gilliland Observatory on the roof of the Museum’s parking garage to view stars, planets, the Moon and other astronomical phenomena. Call to ensure program is running on any given Fri. Museum of Science Boston, Gilliland Observatory, 1 Science Park, Boston. 617-589-0267. MOS.org.

saturday The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am-2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs from 10am-2pm. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Natural Healing with Wisdom Qigong – 11am12pm. Relieve allergy, headache and joint stiffness with qigong which has been shown through scientific studies to improve mobility and balance in people with ALS, Parkinson’s, MS or other movement disorders. Wear light, flexible shoes and comfortable clothing. $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlintonQiWellness.com. Prenatal Yoga Class – 11am-12:30pm. Relax, re-energize, re-vitalize. Gentle stretches to relieve tension. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStreetStation.com. Guardian Angels Cat Rescue – 11:30am-3pm. Looking to add a cat to your family? Join this nonprofit organization formed to rescue the neediest cats and kittens primarily in the Metrowest area. They work with shelter personnel and local veterinarians to identify cats in need and get them ready for their new homes. Adoption fee. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Wayland. 508-647-6923. EspeciallyForPets.com. Glassblowing Sampler – 12-2pm. Every other Sat. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. Enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. Learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

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ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING THE A.I.S. INSTITUTE

103 Morse St, Watertown 1-844-AIS-Today TheAISInstitute.com Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad page 31.

ACTIVE RELAXATION CENTER

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Door F, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com

Acupuncture Facelift / Facial Rejuvenation / Cosmetic Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process. The aim is to diminish wrinkles, muscle tension, as well as systematically remove issues standing between you and the glowing young face you deserve. Traditional Acupuncture also available. See ad page 6.

Experience New England’s only Active Relaxation Center. Raffa Yoga’s Urban Sweat features a Himalayan Salt Grotto, Yellow Turmeric Sauna, Black Charcoal Sauna, Eucalyptus Steam Room, Urban Hamman, Oceanic Dead Sea Salt Relaxation Room. The center also offers yoga, a wide variety of therapeutic treatments and nutrition packages, a breathe boutique and Raffa Raw; our cold-pressed and un-pasteurized, local and organic (when possible) juice bar. See ad page 11.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Kristine Jelstrup, LMT, CBK 126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139 617-833-3407 Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.com CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com Achieve optimal health, physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine works with the innate wisdom of the body to clear nervous system interference, creating a balanced body. See ad page 10.

ACUPUNCTURE

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT

RACHEL FRENCH, MAOM 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

With a master’s degree in acupuncture and a gentle approach to healing, Rachel provides relief for insomnia, pain, indigestion, fatigue, emotional and menstrual concerns, and more. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Effectively using Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for 10 years; expert gynecologist passionate about supporting women to ease transition through all life phases. Accepts most major insurances. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

BODYWORK BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT

RAFFA YOGA’S URBAN SWEAT 19 Sharpe Dr, Cranston, RI 02902 401-463-3335 RaffaYoga.com

PATRICIA JAY, MD

CONNIE A. JACKSON, MD

55 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 132 Great Rd, Ste 201, Stow, MA 01775 617-232-0202 (Brookline) 617-879-0403 (Stow) Connie.A.Jackson.MD@gmail.com ConnieAJacksonMD.com Specializing in Hormonal Imbalance and Individualized Natural Bioidentical Hormone Treatment for irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, irritability, fatigue, poor concentration, poor memory, depression and sleep dis-turbances. Accepting most major insurances.

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

BRAIN TRAINING ADVANCED NEUROTHERAPY, PC Jolene Ross, PhD 781-444-9115 RetrainYourBain.com

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, postconcussion, peak performance and more. See ad page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE Julie Burke, DC 617-964-3332 Info@WellAdjusted.com

We are an integrative holistic center, with a caring team of Network Spinal Analysis chiropractors, massage therapists, Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners and a Wellness Coach. See ad page 6.

ERIC ROSEEN, DC

910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Experienced with athletes; ART & Graston® Certified. Accepts insurance. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

COACHING BRIAN SEAN REID

Life Coach, Personal/Professional Development 401-402-0819 Brian@BrianSeanReid.com BrianSeanReid.com Get the support and tools you need to connect with your true nature, get in line with your personal HorsePower and transport your life and/or business toward what matters to you. Brian’s down-to-Earth and effective no nonsense approach has created a shift for many local and international entrepreneurs, coaches and facilitators through his 1-1 trainings, webinars, seminars and speeches. See ad page 37.

LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH David Scott Bartky “Phone Coaching At Its Best!” 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com

The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, more clients, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about your life. The first session is free

THE MIRACULOUS SPRING Gayle Johnson 774-264-9492 TheMiraculousSpring.com

With Gayle’s 20 years of training and experience in psychology and psycho-spiritual development, she invites you to participate in a journey of great learning and love. Specializing in Calling in “The One,” Conscious Uncoupling, and Career Coaching , Gayle will inspire you with the effectiveness, presence, and insight with which she gets to the true source. Courses are ongoing.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com Need help clarifying and reaching your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psychology Life, Career and Wellness Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more personally rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited 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 ads pages 2 and 28.

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

1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad page 8.

INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 781-329-3800 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad page 45.

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GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ 493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-615-7157 GrotonWellness.com

Groton Wellness is a vibrant center for health and healing consisting of Holistic Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, an Integrative Medical Practice, a pampering and detoxifying Therapeutic Spa, and a clean food, farm-to-table Café—all working together to provide exceptional community health care. We also offer exciting talks, cleanses, classes and events, many of which are free to the community. Groton Wellness uses IV Therapy, Nutrition Management, Herbal Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing, EAV Testing, Integrative Chiropractic, Acupuncture and many other Holistic Therapies to treat patients from head-to-toe. We have enormous success treating chronic health issues such as Lyme disease, cancer, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, mold, internal toxicity and more. See ads pages 2 and 26.

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NEWTON DENTAL WELLNESS 93 Union St, Ste 408 Newton Center, MA 617-244-4997 NewtonDW.com

We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry. We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.

HEAD LICE TREATMENT

THOUGHT ALCHEMY

NITWITS, LLC

All-Natural Lice Removal Salon 617-816-9487 LiceInfo.net Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN BSN MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.

ENERGY HEALING

Therapeutic Energy Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy to awaken you out of your issues and empower you to connect to the Divine within. See ads pages 21 and 27.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING KOKO FITCLUB

39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com

THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad page 29.

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

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad page 14.

World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting. See ad page 36.

GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD

100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

HOME-BASED BUSINESS SUZANNE CAMYRE

978-712-8011 Info@TeamNorthrupNE.com TeamNorthrupNE.com

In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad page 32.

HERBAL STUDIES

ADITI HEALING ARTS

Anna Clayton Anna.EnergyHealer@gmail.com AditiHealing.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

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As your lifestyle advocate, I’ll facilitate your success in building your own health and wellness business so you can take control of your life. See ad page 6.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RACHEL KATZ, MD, RD 100 Second Ave Needham, MA 02494 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

You Matter. We Care. Board Certified Family Medicine Physician practices with the Functional Medicine approach. Accepting new patients for Primary Care or Consultation. Accepts insurance. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC

910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach. Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc. Accepts insurance. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad page 36.

MARTIAL ARTS SSOMA

Sarah’s School Of Martial Arts 1100 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Floor Arlington 781-641-0262 SarahsSchool.com We train our body to be strong, our mind and spirit to be patient, in order to become the best human beings we can be. See ad page 27.

MASSAGE NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com

Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad page 6.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA INTEGR8 HEALTH MASSACHUSETTS

101 Cambridge St, Burlington 781-328-4488 Integr8Mass.com A high-quality, compassionate integrative healthcare practice specializing in medical marijuana and other proven alternative treatments that address a patients entire body, mind and spirit. See ad page 11.

BOSTON BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 1371 Beacon St, Ste 304-305 Brookline, MA 02446 617-232-2435 Ext 0 BostonBMed.com

Boston Behavioral Medicine promotes a holistic view of health using integrative mindbody psychotherapy, stress management, and nutritional services, and strives for the balance of mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being.

NATURAL MEDICINE GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads pages 2 and 28.

NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE ATIR NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE 115 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720 978-263-1080 AtirNaturalNailCare.com

We challenge the nail industry to a higher standard and provide detailed maintenance of your hands and feet in a positive, relaxing and clean atmosphere. See ad page 32.

NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT REE COLEMAN, YOUR BETTER VISION GURU

Ree Coleman, Your Better Vision Guru Serving Greater Boston and New England 617-838-0928 Ree@BetterVision.guru BetterVision.guru In 10 visits I can completely change your relationship with your eyes. Learn techniques to improve your vision and how not to age your eyes with Computer Vision Syndrome through techniques, awareness, diet and relaxation.

ORGANIC MATTRESSES & BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

444 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-431-6167 • 866-380-5892 TheCleanBedroom.com

The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its Wellesley location. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insights to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad page 7.

REFLEXOLOGY INBAR ISRAEL STOLOVICKI 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 393 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad page 25.

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SPRING WATER SIMPSON SPRING MARKETPLACE 719 Washington St, South Easton 508-238-4472 SimpsonSpring.com

Simpson Spring is the oldest independent bottling plant in the United States, providing pure spring water and old-fashioned, hand-mixed soda in a variety of favors, classic and new. Complimentary tours of historic museum, see the Spring, Visit the Alpacas, and fill up with crisp spring water at self serve stations; bring your own containers. Saturday Marketplace educates, entertains and offers 30 food and artisan vendors. See ad on page 13.

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad page 14.

YOGA ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT

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Integrative Yoga Therapy is a highly individualized, self-empowering process that connects healthcare with yoga. Heal from chronic pain or illness. Individual & group offerings. See ad on page 21 and back cover.

CECILE RAYNOR

Certified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist 33A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 617-359-7841 OffTheMatYogaBlog.com Your yoga can release or create tension depending on the quality of your daily movements. Learn to let your postural mechanism work for you and notice excess body tension ease away on-and-off the mat.

GENTLE KUNDALINI YOGA WITH GONG RELAXATION

Marian Reynolds Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Newton Highlands Congregational Church 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA 617-733-2311 MarianaTR@verizon.net Gentle classes with emphasis on meditation and breath work. Students receive individual attention with modifications as needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations.

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