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ondering this month’s Women’s Wellness theme prompted me to take a good hard look at some of my own wellness habits. Eeeek… it wasn’t pretty! Hitting spin classes religiously four days a week is good. I’ve also been doing a decent job of eating healthier, organic foods when possible – if you don’t count the weekly ice cream splurge at Tuesday family dinners and the occasional indulgence in yummy dark chocolate. I realized my routine needs some improvements. This inspired me to challenge myself to be a bit bolder this spring. As I write, I’m looking forward to my first-ever rock climbing lesson and have begun piano lessons. After many years of contemplating both, I now see them as nurturing opportunities for self-care. That’s part of the beauty of being human. When we recognize we’ve got some work to do, we get to choose the next move. Whatever that move might be, right, wrong or neutral in the moment, it seems that no matter what, our choices enable us to grow through their lessons and learn to make enabling course corrections. One of my favorite maxims is, “You can’t get it wrong and you never get it done… and it’s okay.” The joy is in the journey. You won’t want to miss this month’s local articles. In “Finding the Root Cause of Thyroid and Other Health Problems,” Nancy Somera spotlights the work of Kristine Jelstrup of Central Square Health and Wellness. Having witnessed Kristine’s work up close and seeing life-changing results in several family members, I highly recommend checking it out. To our collective joyous journey,

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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.

18 FINDING THE ROOT CAUSE OF THYROID AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS

by Nancy Somera

19 UNDERSTANDING AND DIAGNOSING HYPOTHYROIDISM

by Dawna Jones and Gert Walter

20 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

22 HOLISTIC GYNECOLOGY by Irina Serebryakova

23 THE FEMALE HORMONAL SYMPHONY by Gary Kracoff

24 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS

Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

25 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

26 LINDA LIZOTTE ON CHOOSING HEALTHIER SKINCARE PRODUCTS

What Our Skin Absorbs Matters to Our Health by Karina Gordin

28 TIPS FOR THE BEST YARD SALE EVER

How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

32 STRESSED-OUT PETS

Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

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The Clean Bedroom Unveils More Affordable Mattresses

he Clean Bedroom has added a new, more affordable, innerspring mattress line to its product array: the Naturally Organic Classic, Ergo and Luxe models. Each line features organic and natural components and is engineered to provide a healthy night’s sleep on a mattress with a more traditional feel and look than the rest of the company’s offerings. The Naturally Organic brand has been exclusive to The Clean Bedroom for years and has earned a good reputation for comfort, quality and price. This new mattress line offers even more affordability with queen mattresses starting at just $1,999. The Classic features a continuous coil system with organic cotton and organic wool. The Ergo and Luxe feature a pocketed coil system, both with organic cotton. The Ergo contains organic wool as its fire barrier, while the Luxe features horsehair. Stop into one of the company’s sleep showrooms for a test rest on a more affordable Naturally Organic spring mattress. Currently available in The Clean Bedroom showrooms in Greenwich, Connecticut, Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Portland and Kittery, Maine. The line will be available in the New York City showroom soon. For more information, visit TheCleanBedroom.com or nearby showroom located at 444 Washington St., Wellesley. See ad on page 12 and Resource Guide on page 42.

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newsbriefs 4th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum Recap

illed to capacity, Atlantic Wharf’s Fort Point Room set the stage for the Foundation for a Green Future’s 4th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum honoring World Water Day. Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matthew Beaton, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority ExecuWenonah Hauter (left) and tive Director Fred Laskey, Dr. Karen Weber welcomed policymakers, community leaders and water advocates. Representative Chris Walsh moderated a leading-edge panel discussion that responded to a presentation by Bob Zimmerman of Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA). Zimmerman launched an innovative plan that localizes water management, shifting it from large pipelines while utilizing wastewater and food waste to create energy. He suggests the need for area neighborhoods to prepare for changing precipitation events due to climate change that could triple heaviest rains from four inches per hour to 12 inches per hour. In addition, youth leaders spent the morning building a city of the future and learning about green infrastructure under the direction of Green Schools, the Boston Society of Architects and CRWA. Among the panelists were City of Boston’s Chief of Energy, Environment and Open Space Austin Blackmon, Boston Water’s Director of Planning Charlie Jewell, Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representative Carolyn Dykema. Wenonah Hauter, author of Frackopoly and executive director of Food & Water Watch, joined the forum from Washington, D.C. to give her keynote talk, Water and Energy. She taught attendees about the recklessness of fracking and the resulting concerns for our health. Hauter shared that not only does fracking make water dangerous to drink and breathe, but in California food growers are using this highly toxic and radioactive fracked water to water crops for the food we eat. For more information, visit FoundationForAGreenFuture.org.

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Herbstalk Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

he fifth annual Herbstalk, a unique plant education experience featuring hands-on workshops, urban plant walks and a marketplace of herbal vendors, will take place June 4 and 5 at the Somerville Armory. Founder and herbalist Steph Zabel says that Herbstalk aims to build and strengthen the community of herbal practitioners, inspire people about herbalism and connect people with plants. “Herbstalk is a community conference, skill-share and gathering place for a large and diverse group,” says Zabel. “For beginners, it’s a gateway into the herbal world and a place to connect with local herbal and holistic health resources. For herbalists, it’s a way to share and gain new knowledge, promote their business or practice, and become more visible.” The event is open to the public and includes classes for beginners and more advanced herbal students alike on such topics as herbal medicine-making, plant identification, herbal stress relief, aromatherapy, holistic dental care, and herbs for pregnancy, digestive disorders, Lyme’s disease and chronic illness. “Herbal education empowers people to take their health into their own hands and builds a vital connection to the natural world,” says Zabel. “Herbstalk provides people with an opportunity to gain practical herbal knowledge that they can put into practice at home, improving the overall well-being of themselves and their families.” Cost: Free (for marketplace) or $15 per day (pre-sale class tickets). Location: The Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. To learn more, call 617-453-2070 or visit Herbstalk.org. See ad on page 7.

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newsbriefs Free Talk on Tuning up the Female Hormonal Symphony

r. Gary Kracoff, manager of Health and Wellness at Johnson Compounding and Wellness, in Waltham, will present a free talk, The Female Hormonal Symphony, from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 16. Kracoff will discuss ways to identify where hormonal imbalances are, and natural, holistic therapies that can be effective in balancing the body and getting systems back in tune. “I hope to help many women unDr. Gary Kracoff ravel why they do not feel well by understanding what is out of balance and what can be done,” says Kracoff. Kracoff will address the relationship between the adrenal glands, thyroid and female hormones, and how stress, diet, lifestyle and poor sleep can affect hormonal balance. “Women who experience hot flashes, night sweats, sleep issues, irritability, decreased libido, and weight gain, especially around the waistline, need to determine which system is out of tune,” he says. Cost: Free. Location: Johnson Compounding and Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. To learn more and register, call 781893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ads on pages 13 and 29, and Resource Guide on pages 41 and 42.

Workshop to Clear Energy in the Home

aren Parker Piedra, a realtor, reiki practitioner and feng shui healer, will present a workshop on clearing energy in the home environment from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 16, at RE/MAX Leading Edge, in Newtonville. Piedra says that an energetically balanced home helps people and pets to live optimally. “It can lead to clearer minds, improved health, peaceful sleep, better concentration, being able to work more effectively, and better synergy both at home and at work,” she says. “Living in a home without clearing stagnant energy is like wearing the same clothes day after day.” Cost: Free. Location: 294 Walnut St., Newtonville. For more information, call 508-395-6392 or visit KarenPiedra. com or Facebook.com/Karen-Piedra-Your-Local-Real-EstateAgent-132938096780855/. See ad on page 8. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Karen Welling Performs at Somerville’s Porchfest

aren Welling, founder of Welling Coaching, is performing at Somerville’s Porchfest from 2 to 4 p.m., May 21. Welling will sing with the indie rock/jazz band Steve Thomas & Real Incognito, and play piano and sing with Salsa and Brazilian jazz group Mambo Doble. “Porchfest is a truly uplifting community festival, featuring many different kinds of music on people’s porches, in their driveways, and yards,” says Welling. “It’s a lot of fun with a lot of good feelings generated, and I’m so happy to be a part of it again.” The event, which takes place from noon to 6 p.m., is sponsored by the Somerville Arts Council, and other acts range from Bollywood funk to Moroccan, Balkan and American space rock music on porches throughout Somerville. To see the schedule, visit SomervilleArtsCouncil.org. Cost: Free. Location: 25 Henderson St., Somerville. For more information on Welling Coaching, call 617-623-3703 or visit KWelling.com. See ad on page 27 and Resource Guide on page 41.

Adult Charm School Coaching Program Launches

ary O’Sullivan, a speaker, writer, and founder of Encore Executive and Professional Coaching, has created an Adult Charm School coaching program for those that want to learn the words and actions needed to handle Mary O’Sullvan social and professional encounters with charm, grace and class. “With a strong background in industry, education and change management, I have built a career on guiding others out of troubled waters,” says O’Sullivan. “I listen to people’s work, life and relationship challenges and help them sort through what is most important to them. Most significantly, I do this by creating scenarios in which I help to dispel a client’s confusion about what to say and what to do under stress.” O’Sullivan says that her goal as an Adult Charm School coach is to create a trusting partnership with each client, to help them see workable solutions to their problems and make behavior changes. “I challenge people’s belief systems to help them make important life decisions,” she says. “This often entails actually rehearsing the words and actions that will be used to help someone become fully prepared to be charming, confident and poised when faced with a potential landmine.” To learn more about the coaching programs offered, call 401742-1965 or visit EncoreExecutiveCoaching.com.

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newsbriefs Customer Appreciation Day at Johnson Compounding & Wellness

ohnson Compounding & Wellness will hold its popular Customer Appreciation Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7. Representatives from many of their most highly regarded brands will be on hand with free samples and wellness tips. All items (prescriptions excluded) will be discounted 20 percent for this one day only. The event will also include a live band, face painting, more than 15 vendor tables and many raffle prizes. Cost: Free. 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ads on pages 13 and 29, and Resource Guide on pages 41 and 42.

May Coaching Discounts for Natural Awakenings Readers

im Childs, Certified Positive Psychology Coach and owner of Take the Leap Coaching in Arlington, is celebrating her second anniversary by offering Natural Awakenings readers a discount on life or career coaching. “The clients who find me in Natural Awakenings are among my favorites,” says Childs. “They are often holistically minded and open to making the changes needed to create a more authentic and Kim Childs inspired life. I also have a special fondness for the magazine, having been involved since it launched in Boston five years ago.” Throughout May, Childs will offer a 10 percent discount on coaching packages to readers that mention this article. Initial consultations are free and conducted via phone, Skype or in her Arlington office. “I love to help people clarify their deepest needs and desires and identify resources—inner and outer—to take inspired action with accountability and support,” says Childs. “It’s a rare person who can successfully navigate major life changes alone, and coaches are wonderful aides on the journey.” Location: 1025 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. For more information, call 617-640- 3813 or visit KimChilds.com. See Resource Guide on page 41. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Meet and Greet at New Functional Wellness Practice

ith a shortage of wellnessfocused functional medicine providers in the Boston area, Five Journeys is holding a Meet and Greet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., May 18, for individuals to determine whether its approach and providers are a good match. Five Journeys is a health and wellness company founded on the belief that health and vitality are created through five separate journeys: structural, chemical, emotional, energetic and spiritual. Five Journeys offers primary care and gynecology services. All providers are trained in functional medicine, and use the Five Journeys’ approach to healing. It is a membership practice that accepts insurance and is accepting new members. The practitioners at Five Journeys use its own proprietary approach to uncover and treat the causes of discomfort, illness, disease and suffering. “It’s why the visits are longer, and the results are better,” says Five Journeys President Wendie Trubow. Cost: Free. Location: 181 Wells Ave., Ste. 202, Newton. For more information, call 617-934-6400 or visit FiveJourneys.com.

Popular European Feminine Care Product at CVS Pharmacies

ith the addition of the Lubrigyn line of feminine care products at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, American women can now start a new feminine hygiene regimen that “cleans by affinity” and is the most popular choice in Italy. The products, that utilize gentle oils to draw out impurities, can leave users feeling cleaner, fresher and more comfortable and confident instead of the vaginal dryness, irritation and discomfort that conventional soaps and body washes can sometimes cause. Uniderm also attests that Lubrigyn can help prevent or treat vaginal dryness and irritation, especially during menopause and pregnancy, plus enhance the pleasure of intercourse. The combination of hyaluronic acid and elastin provides a deep moisturizing effect for the skin. “While it may seem counterintuitive to use an oil as a cleanser, there is considerable research behind its effectiveness to clean, protect and nourish,” says Silvia Remedi. “Using fine natural oils such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and olive oil is compatible with the skin’s own oils, and leaves the delicate vaginal area nourished, moisturized and balanced.” For more information, call 954-563-6888, email Silvia.Remedi@ Uniderm.it or visit LubrigynUSA.com. See ad on page 10.

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Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed five new publishers to its April training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing new Natural Awakenings editions in Boulder/ Fort Collins, Colorado, and Delaware/ Chester County, Pennsylvania, and taking ownership of existing magazines in Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world. Franchise publishers collectively serve nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by local advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings Mag.com. See ad on page 34. natural awakenings

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

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The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women

ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.”

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globalbriefs Women Power

Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com

Noisy Humans

Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years. View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org

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actionalert Bill for Licensing of Naturopathic Doctors Seeks Public Support

assachusetts Senate Bill 2148 regulating Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) has passed favorably out of the Joint Committee on Public Health this winter. The next stop is the Joint Committee for Health Care Financing. The legislation requires licensure for NDs in Massachusetts by establishing educational and practice standards and a board of registration to regulate the profession. “Licensure ensures high quality naturopathic care by protecting the consumer from unqualified practitioners who claim to be naturopathic doctors,” says Dr. Amy Rothenberg, president of the Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors. “It will improve access to complementary medicine because more qualified natural medicine specialists will be encouraged to practice here.” NDs are general practitioner medical specialists in natural therapies. They treat acute and chronic conditions by employing natural therapies including nutrition, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, and focus on prevention and lifestyle improvements in their therapeutic recommendations. NDs graduate from four-year, residential, graduate-level medical colleges and learn basic and clinical sciences similar to conventional medical doctors. They are currently licensed in 18 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “We want to remind lawmakers that there are many Massachusetts residents, from patients and medical providers to naturopathic doctors, pulling for this legislation,” says Rothenberg.

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Finding the Root Cause of Thyroid and Other Health Problems by Nancy Somera

hrough the use of various applied kinesiology techniques, Kristine Jelstrup, natural healthcare provider and owner of Central Health and Wellness, in Cambridge, is able to uncover underlying thyroid problems, as well as a host of other health issues, by using a combination of Morphogenic Field Technique, Koren Specific Technique and biokinetics to tap into a client’s energy system in order to learn what the client’s symptoms mean. “The brain communicates to the nervous system and this ongoing conversation creates a field of energy,” explains Jelstrup. She says a healthy person will have a strong field of energy. “Through a series of manual tests, including muscle response testing, I can determine if any weak areas exist in a client’s body which tells me that something is going on.” Working as a facilitator of information between clients and their bodies, Jelstrup determines if the problem is a chemical, physical, emotional or spiritual one, or a combination of any of the four. “Even when multiple things are going on, the body prioritizes and tells me what the most important area of concern is,” she says. She then immediately addresses this concern first. As the body begins to trust the process with each subsequent session, Jelstrup

is able to go deeper and more information is released by the body. “Addressing the most critical area first, and immediately treating it, allows for the body’s natural ability to heal itself to take root,” says Jelstrup. “Then, together the client and I uncover how they made themselves sick so we can determine how they can make themselves well again.” One client describes her experience with Jelstrup as, “Kristine has an amazing ability to uncover what is really going on in the body. I was having these odd energy crashes when I was exercising. I was in really good shape,

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had eaten enough and was well-hydrated, so it wasn’t a matter of overdoing it. Kristine discovered that my thyroid was underperforming which was the cause of these sudden losses of energy. She devised a supplement and nutritional regime for me that really worked! I continue to feel great and would recommend Kristine to anyone, particularly someone who’s had mystery ailments that no one else has been able to successfully address.” Jelstrup expresses that a key to what she does is in helping clients rediscover the powerful gift of intuition when it comes to the body. “The real power is in finding a greater sense and awareness of one’s body so we can notice pain and reflect on what we did to cause it,” she explains. Another client confirms this by sharing, “Not only does Kristine help me to feel better but more importantly she empowers me to be a better version of myself.” And this empowerment, Jelstrup says, is what leads to greater health in the long run. Location: Central Square Health and Wellness, 126 Prospect St. #5, Cambridge. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 617-833-3407 or visit CentralSquareHealthAndWellness. com. See ad on page 15, and Resource Guide on page 40.

Understanding and Diagnosing Hypothyroidism by Dawna Jones and Gert Walter

ith up to 40 percent of the adult population hypothyroid, and only 10 percent diagnosed, it is important to understand why so many patients seeking medical attention for weight gain, joint pain, feeling cold all the time, chronically being tired, brain fog, dry skin, hair thinning and loss, constipation and much more, are told that their thyroid is functioning normally. The thyroid gland’s hormone production and control is quite complex, yet often physicians use only the most basic thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test which doesn’t really tell the whole story. TSH is actually a pituitary (in the brain) hormone that controls the thyroid gland. In the late 1960s, TSH was the first lab test to be developed that could detect some forms of hypothyroidism. Today, it is still considered by many doctors to be the gold standard, but it does not detect type II or III hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland itself is near the adam’s apple and makes T4 (thyroxine) which in turn is then converted by enzymes to T3 (triiodothyronine). T3 is the actual active hormone that is responsible for keeping the body’s cells energized and functioning efficiently. Interestingly, people are usually treated with synthetic T4 (synthroid, levothyroxine and others), but T4 is not the active hormone; T3 is. The body doesn’t have any T4 receptors. If the body doesn’t convert T4 to T3 well, or if other steps in the feedback loop are not functioning well, then hypothyroidism will persist. However, the correct answer is not to prescribe T3 alone, as only T4 can

cross into the brain, crossing the blood brain barrier. NatureThroid and Armour Thyroid are two oral pharmaceuticals that contain both T4 and T3 and often do a better job optimizing T3 and making people feel better than just Synthroid. Normally, T4 and T3 affect the number and activity of mitochondria, the intracellular “batteries” that produce chemical energy. More active mitochondria results in more energy. But even in the normal range, there are wide variations in how much energy is produced and in how people feel. Adjusting thyroid hormone levels from the low end of normal to the upper end can make a huge impact on how someone feels about life. Iodine is crucial for the functioning of the thyroid. T3 contains three iodines and T4 contains four. In fact, iodine is important for the production of all hormones and helps protect the breasts, prostate and immune system. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks the thyroid cells. This inflammation often results in an under functioning thyroid gland. Interestingly, 90 percent of people with Hashimoto’s have gluten intolerance. The treatment is the same, with additional adjustment of their diet to minimize gluten. Also iodine and selenium are important. Hypothyroidism worsens heart disease, weakens the immune system, worsens asthma, increases the chance of getting pneumonia and increases obesity. So even when told your thyroid levels are normal, it is important to ask the doctor what was checked. If it was only the TSH, then find a physician who will investigate more thoroughly, and

who is willing to listen to your symptoms. You and your body will thank you by feeling better, and being healthier. Learn more at an informational workshop from 6-8:30 p.m., May 12, at El Basha, 256 Park Ave., Worcester. For more details, call 978-263-1406 or visit MedicalAestheticsNE.com. See ad on page 2. Dr. Gert Walter, M.D., FACEP, is the medical director and co-owner of Medical Aesthetics of New England, PC. 2742A Great Rd., Acton. For more details, call 978-496-3121 or visit Medical AestheticsNE.com. See ad on page 2. Dawna Jones, M.D,. FACOG, is the medical director and owner of Bella Natural Health, 99 Longwater Circle, Ste. 100, Norwell. For appointments, call 781-829-0930 or visit Bella NaturalHealth.com. See ad on page 27, and Resource Guide on page 41.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride

• Fluoridated toothpaste • Unfiltered municipal drinking water

• Teflon pans • Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride

• Virtually all municipal water • Swimming pools, spas • Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria

• Chlorine bleaches and other

conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide • Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” • Soft drinks • Pesticides with methyl bromide • Plastics • Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture • Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson. natural awakenings

May 2016

SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the

market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

Overall Health Check

The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.”

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Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

endar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential?

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the cal-

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormonebinding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND

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May 2016

Holistic Gynecology

A smile is like an instant facelift and an instant mood lift. ~Christie Brinkley

by Irina Serebryakova

superior nutrients and special applicaolistic gynecology is care for women throughout their entire tions are used to boost immunity and lives, incorporating complemenrejuvenate the whole body. tary and integrative medical approaches Fertility evaluations, prevention of that include the body, mind and spirit. miscarriages and natural ovulation enHolistic Gynecology is wellness, educa- hancements with herbs and fertility-ention and prevention beyond gynecology. hancing diets are also incorporated into By integrating traditional western holistic gynecological services. Patients gynecological services such as papare also educated about the side-effects smears, breast exams, laboof conventional birth ratory testing, ultrasound control, learn about nonand prescription medicahormonal alternatives, tions (when necessary) with and are given information a variety of holistic healon sexually transmitted ing arts, herbs, nutritional disease. Further, patients supplements, bio-identical learn about whole-body hormones and nutrition, detoxification and how holistic gynecology is able important it is for improving oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gynecological to use more natural approaches to help treat endoand overall well-being. crine disorders, bone health, Irina Serebryakova weight gain, insomnia, Irina Serebryakova is a osteopenia and depression. holistic nurse practitioner Other conditions frequently treated at Groton Wellness, treating women, include poor memory, anxiety, sexual men and adolescents with a wholepain and dysfunction, irregular periods, body, natural approach. She integrates hot flashes, vaginal dryness, fibrocystic traditional Western medicine with a breasts, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, variety of alternative healing approaches premenstrual syndrome, recurrent bladto treat a wide range of conditions. Groder infections, endometriosis and low ton Wellness is located at 493-495 Main libido. Holistic gynecology includes the St., Mill Run Plaza, Groton. For more use of special blends of essential oils for information, call 978-449-9919 or visit recurrent bacterial and yeast infections GrotonWellness.com. See ad on back as well as abnormal pap-smears. The cover, and Resource Guide on page 41.

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The Female Hormonal Symphony by Gary Kracoff

The female hormonal system can be compared to a symphony orchestra. If one instrument in the orchestra is out of tune, it can negatively affect the quality of the music produced by all of the instruments.

his thought process can be used to help understand the delicate balance of the female hormonal system. The adrenals, thyroid and female hormones all play a beautiful, balanced symphony in a woman’s body. All three of these “instruments” need to be in tune for a feeling of overall well-being. When the adrenals are not balanced, the body may not use the other hormones effectively. The adrenals have two main functions in the body. Feed and breed, and fight or flight. When we are stressed, our adrenals go into a state of fight or flight. This is a normal physiological reaction for survival. We were designed to deal with severe stress for short periods of time (ex. A lion chasing us). During fight or flight, blood is diverted away from the digestive system and the reproductive system, and shunted to the large muscles and brain. When one is relaxed, not stressed, the adrenals have the body shunt blood supply to the digestive system and reproductive organs. This allows us to digest food, eliminate waste and have the reproductive systems working properly. This relaxed feed and breed mode of the adrenals also helps the body get into a good REM (rapid eye movement) sleep cycle. This is important for repairing, rebuilding and restoring the body after a full day of use. The human body cannot be in a state of fight or flight and feed and breed

at the same time. With our current lifestyle, many people are in a stressful, fight or flight mode most of the day. This causes the body to move away from hormone balancing to survival. Many women entering peri-menopause find they move through this period of time pretty smoothly with minimal issues. Other women find they have severe hot flashes, interrupted sleep, mood changes and other hormonal symptoms. The women that are having the higher level symptoms, generally are stressed, or have been under stress for a while. The hot flashes may be caused by an ad-

renal surge, and the adrenals are stressed to begin with. So helping restore normal adrenal balance is necessary to help with the menopausal symptoms. Thyroid issues are also common in women. Many women find they are constantly having their thyroid medication doses raised or lowered, or are told their thyroid hormone levels are “normal”. However, they don’t feel well and have thyroid-like symptoms. The adrenals many times are the cause behind this feeling. When the adrenals are balanced, it can be much easier to get the “good” feeling back. The symphony will finally be in tune. Lifestyle changes, exercise, good quality sleep, healthy relationships, nutritious eating, clean foods and removing stressors when possible will help to get the hormonal symphony back in tune. The underlying theme here needs to be to assess and balance the whole person, not just one part. Keeping all of the parts in tune is the best way to start to have a balanced body, mind and spirit. Try to look at all the parts (instruments) and make sure the whole orchestra is in tune. This will ensure that you are living life to the fullest. Dr. Gary Kracoff is a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness Center, in Waltham. For more information, call 781893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder. com. See ads on pages 13 and 29, and Resource Guide on pages 41 and 42.

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May 2016

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

Food Thought Habits

by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says. 24

seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost

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Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-

ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of

work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

May 2016

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Linda Lizotte on Choosing Healthier Skincare Products What Our Skin Absorbs Matters to Our Health by Karina Gordin

egistered dietitian and entrepreneur Linda Lizotte qualifies the classic adage “You are what you eat” with “You are what you absorb.” In other words, products put on the body, such as cosmetics, are equally consequential as the products put in the body. After all, skin—the body’s largest organ—absorbs and ultimately transports a percentage of cosmetic-based chemicals directly into the bloodstream and vital organs. On account of this mechanism, which bypasses the liver, ingesting chemicals, as well as preservatives and carcinogenic contaminants commonly found in commercial cosmetics, may in fact be safer than rubbing them directly on the skin. From 2003 to 2013, Connecticut native Lizotte conducted more than 350 interviews for her Designs for Health Clinical Rounds weekly podcast. The most current research she found on the hazardous effects of synthetic chemicals in cosmetics led her to launch AMG Naturally, a syntheticfree, plant-sourced skincare line, aimed at spreading health

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awareness and helping those that value their health as much as their skin. A practicing nutritionist for more than 15 years, Lizotte first became interested in the field of diet and nutrition upon studying biochemistry in college—a stepping stone that paved the way for a more advanced study of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplementation. Ultimately, Lizotte recognized that the nutrition we ingest via food and supplements makes us who we are: “It affects our skin, our hair, our complexion, mood, energy and everything in between.” In other words, Lizotte explains that vitamins and minerals make us who we are; a fact that also extends to our skincare habits. Accordingly, “Look at it this way: under the hair is the brain. How important is that organ? The skin has no liver, just lots of pores that absorb the good and bad alike, which get directed to the bloodstream. If we care about our health, we have to care about the products we use to maintain our health,” she asserts. Men and women typically use more than 10 body care products per day, so by simply changing skin care regiments, one’s health can be improved. As a first step, Lizotte advises consumers to study labels on cosmetics and body care products. “We must learn the chemical ingredients that are toxic, hormone-disrupting and cancercausing,” she warns. “These same ingredients are proven to be linked to birth defects, infertility, asthma and breast cancer, as well as more minor conditions like skin irritation, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, and depression. Just to name a few preservatives and carcinogenic compounds to watch out for on cosmetic labels: propylene glycol, parabens, mercury, talc, formaldehyde-releasing ingredients like DMDM Hydantoin, coal tar derivatives, nitrosamines, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine (TEA), color additives and ‘fragrances’.” In addition to emphasizing the long-term effects of topical skincare products, Lizotte also offers more pointed advice to her clients concerning the use of herbs, including the tropical medicinal plant Coleus forskohli, which Lizotte points out has been investigated for fat loss, and demonstrates improvements in lean body mass and weight loss. “I put everyone on a multivitamin with minerals because when you cut calories down to 1,200/day it is difficult to meet the optimal amounts of vitamins and minerals needed for adequate energy levels and fat burning.” Her favorite is L-Carnitine because it shuttles body fat into the mitochondria to be burned as fuel, adding “If we only burn our food for energy, we are not tapping into stored body fat which is the goal of course.” As trends in health and diet evolve,

Lizotte suggests that “alarmingly, we are trending towards increases in cancer, autoimmune disease, gluten intolerance, peanut allergy, asthma and autism.” She reports, “There is evidence that ingredients in the pesticide Roundup are contributing to the increase in gluten sensitivities. Mercury exposure from dental fillings has been linked to gluten issues. There is a connection between BHA in plastic to asthma. “We have to consciously reduce our exposure to chemicals. We want a beautiful lawn, but at what cost? We want beautiful skin, but at what cost to our health?” Karina Gordin, MSc, is a Boston-based writer. Connect at Write@HealthWrite.org.

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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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this? How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future? Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets 28

in the community. On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards. Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, wellplaced signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.” Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important. Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers. The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable. Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

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Show clothing effectively. Hang ers are better than folded piles that get messy. Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts. Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end. Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?” Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs. After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful. Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes. For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com. ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups. Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services. The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs. Vietnam Veterans of America— Pick-ups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org).

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JUNE FOCUS ON HAPPINESS AND ABUNDANCE In Life and Business

petbriefs Boston Bans the Sale of Puppies, Kittens and Rabbits in Pet Stores

n recent months, the 13-member Boston City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that bans the sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits in pet stores. The bill also bans the sale of these animals on public grounds, in parking lots and outdoor markets. The measure was signed into law the same day by Mayor Marty Walsh. Adoptions of animals from shelters and rescue groups hosted in retail settings will still be permitted. The city of Boston joins more than 100 localities nationwide that have passed similar laws restricting the retail sale of pets. Most puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy mills, where dogs are generally kept in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions without adequate veterinary care, food, water or socialization. Puppies born in mills are prone to illnesses that can be life-threatening and expensive to treat, and the unwitting consumers that purchase them are often left heartbroken. By adding the outdoor sales ban, Boston’s new law simultaneously tackles the issues of puppy mill cruelty, unscrupulous “backyard” breeding and shelter overcrowding. Source: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Visit aspca.org.

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og whisperer and canine expert Marie Cargill will present a workshop on the secrets to helping dogs live longer from 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 11, in Boston. The presentation covers such topics as how to prepare the best diet, using herbal medicine and supplements to improve joint mobility, and detoxifying vital organs. Cargill will also discuss Doga, or yoga for your dog, doggie acupuncture and a plethora of nontraditional healing techniques, and whether they’re worth the money and really work to help pets live longer.

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fear-based. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

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Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a

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window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian grey-

Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur

hound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too. Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says. Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl. com/CatVetProtocol.

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New View

“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.” “We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 You are the Light Reiki Relaxation and Healing Level One Training – 12:30-5:30pm. Training involves gentle yogic practices and meditations to open the heart and connect the practitioner with the flow of the universe. Also receive instruction and hands-on learning. $50. Chakra Shuddhi Health and Wellness, 1864 Centre St, Ste B-1, West Roxbury. 617-325-0850. ChakraShuddhi.com. 9th Annual Paws 4 A Cure Charity Walk – 1-4pm. Proceeds of the event will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals to assist families who cannot afford urgently needed treatment for our Paws Recipients. $25. 100 Quannapowitt Pkwy, Wakefield. Paws4ACure.org. The Grandmothers Earth Healing Gathering – 4:30-8pm. We gather and perform (the net of life) meditation, speak on relevant topics and have a pot luck dinner at 6:30pm. Free. MestroWest, Natick. 508-395-6392. GrandmothersSpeak.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Women’s Writing Circle (WWC) – 1-3pm. The Women’s Writing Circle (WWC) uses expressive writing in sacred circle as a way for women to deepen their understanding of themselves and others. Share written stories that honor and support the diverse voices of all women. Free. Suffolk University, 73 Tremont St, 5th Fl, Boston. 802-280-5173. Suffolk.edu/cwhhr. Finding Your Quiet Place: Mindfulness Skills for Children & Families – 7-9pm. Mindfulness authors and clinical social workers, Deborah Sosin and Carla Naumburg, share their experiences teaching parents and children how to use mindfulness to build more harmonious family relationships. $14/advance, $20/door. 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 to help release tension and calm your mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. Please RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 5:45-7:45pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization and task completion are only a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St, Mansfield. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. Spa Detoxification Therapies – 6:30-7:30pm. Featuring Wendy Cox, Certified Dr. Hauschka

Esthetician & Colon Hydrotherapist. Learn about therapies that feel good and boost the immune system, relax the parasympathetic system and detoxify. Will discuss colonics, clay baths, castor oil, lymph drainage, holistic skin care, skin brushing, shower hydrotherapy and body treatments. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

Customer Appreciation Day – 10am-2pm. Representatives from many of our most highly regarded brands will be on hand with free samples and wellness tips. Everything will be 20% off this one-day-only (prescriptions excluded). Live band, face painting, 15+ vendor tables and many raffle prizes. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. Natural Compounder.com.

Making Herbal Medicines: Elixirs – 7-9pm. Elixirs are a blend of herb-infused alcohol and honey. Learn to make and use them for medicine and pleasure. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Energy Healing and Animal Communication Basics Workshop – 1-3pm. Through grounding meditation and kinesiology, learn how to communicate with your subconscious. Learn how to have a better understanding of your animal’s needs. $25/ person. Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St, Boston. 508-494-9303. Eventbrite.com/e/Energy-Healing-Animal-Communication-Basics-WorkshopTickets-24442516224.

THURSDAY, MAY 5

markyourcalendar The Essentials of Energy Medicine Rachel Rice, founder of Five Rhythms Consulting, presents the basics of energy medicine and a handful of easy-to-do techniques to keep your energies humming in this fun, interactive and enormously useful workshop. Potential benefits include increased energy and vitality, better sleep, improved memory, less stress and pain, enhanced inner peace, greater confidence and a strengthened immune system.

Thurs., May 5 • 6:30-8:30pm $25/person, $40/2 people. Uplifting Connections 1355 Pleasant St, Bridgewater. 425-205-1692. LyceumLive.com Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Talk: “Life Works Through Me as God.” Love offering. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, 2nd Fl, Boston. 617-947-2743. CSLBoston.org. Foundations of Sex Magic – 7-9pm. Class will explore sex magic from ancient to modern, western to eastern, for one, for two and more. Will discuss ethics, boundaries and safety, what constitutes sex magic, sex magic roles, safer sex and sex magic, how to keep group sex magic spiritual and focused. $35. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-850-4164. AHealingVibration.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Family Yoga – 9:45-10:45am. Join us for a funfilled, family yoga adventure. We will sing, dance and move all while exploring our body and mind. Welcome children 3+ and families in any type of express. $30/up to a family of 4. Chakra Shuddhi Yoga, 1864 Centre St, Ste B-1, West Roxbury. 617-325-0850. ChakraShuddhi.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Duckling Day Parade – 10am, preregister; 12pm parade begins. Retrace the path taken by Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their flock of ducklings in Robert McCloskey’s book, Make Way for Ducklings. Dress in yellow for extra fun. Free mini-massages for Moms, goodie bags for each child, snacks and entertainment. $35/family before May 6, $40/family day of. Boston Common and the Public Garden. 617-723-8144. Lilac Sunday – 10am-3pm. Mother’s Day event. Enjoy the lilacs in full bloom, family-oriented activities and the only day of the year picnics are allowed. Free. Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Way, Boston. 617-524-1718. Arboretum. Harvard.edu.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Lyme Disease: Natural, Effective Approaches – 6-7pm. Join Herbalist Kenyon Keily as he discusses how important it is to use herbs to minimize Lyme disease’s spirochetes and their accompanying, varied symptoms in each individual. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. Shamanic Plant Journeying – 6:15-9:30pm. Through drumming and guided meditation, we make contact with plant wisdom for our own personal healing and the healing of the Earth. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 4 Minebrook Rd, Lincoln. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com. Growing Up Mindful: Encouraging Compassion and Connection in Children and Teens – 7-9pm. Psychologist Christopher Willard will discuss how the gift of mindful awareness can build resilience in kids and teens and help them cultivate emotional, cognitive and spiritual intelligence. $14/advance, $20/door. Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton. 617-559-6999. NewtonCommunityEd.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Natural Remedies for Your Dog – 6-7:30pm. Led by dog whisperer and canine expert, Marie Cargill. Learn the secrets to helping your dog live longer; everything from how to prepare the best diet to using herbal medicine and supplements to improve joint mobility and detoxify vital organs. Proceeds benefit MSPCA. $10. Marlo Marketing, 38 Chauncy St, 3rd Fl, Boston. 617-375-9700. Herbal Psychological First Aid – 7-9pm. Learn to use herbs for acute relief from anxiety, panic and shock in a first aid situation. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. Common WealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

markyourcalendar Free Fibromyalgia Summit Online Over 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery. Includes interviews from some of the top specialists in Fibromyalgia healing. Early registration for the Summit is open now. There are also opportunities to purchase the Summit for reference along with a host of downloadable healthy living resources from experts around the world. The Summit will feature a comprehensive Wellness Bundle and an action plan to begin healing today.

May 12-14 • 12-8pm Free. FibromyalgiaSummit.com. Waterfall Chat with Dr. Dan – 6-7:30pm. Join Dr. Daniel Cagua-Koo, MD, as he answers oneon-one questions and speaks about environmental toxicity and chronic diseases such as Lyme, diabetes, Parkinson’s and more. Light refreshments served by the waterfall in our Wellness Cafe. All welcome. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. A New Way to Age – 6-8:30pm. If you have been tired, irritable, forgetful, gaining weight or have low libido, join us for this informational session. Limited seating, please RSVP. Free. El Basha, 256 Park Ave, Worcester. 978-263-1406. Medical AestheticsNE.com. Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Topic: “Trusting the Inner Guidance.” Love offering. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, 2nd Fl, Boston. 617-947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Ride for Free Wellness – 9am-12pm. Walk or ride to raise money to support The Free Wellness Project so that people in need can receive much-needed, private healthcare. $10. Legion Hall, 75 Hollis St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. An overview of reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave,

Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com. Cancer is a Doorway for Healing and Transformation – 10am-1pm. Learn how to manage thoughts and discover how the interactions of beliefs and feelings have profound effects on health. Learn powerful methods to move beyond fear. $75. Roots and Wings Healing Arts, 317 N Main St, Natick. Pre-registration required: 978-369-7733. TheHealingBeyondCancer.com. 3rd Annual Family Fun Day – 10am-6pm. A day of music, fun, food and unity, designed to promote unity in the community between neighborhoods. We strive to bring awareness to the businesses and resources available to all community members. $10. Town Field, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester. 617-548-2271. AllDorchesterSports.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Toni Bergins’ JourneyDance Training Module 3: Advanced Facilitation and Workshop Implementation – May 15-20. In the final training, you’ll make your JourneyDance practice and facilitation your own. Step into leadership and present your discoveries and work as a facilitator. Price varies. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Reiki Level 2 (Okuden) Training – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to practice with 3 symbols and mantras, as well as specific healing processes. Level 2 may be a gateway to a professional reiki practice and a way to deepen one’s own self-practice. CEUs for nurses and LMTs. Prerequisite: Reiki Level 1. Comprehensive Course Manual. Inquire about tuition discounts. Re-sit for a reduced fee if already completed. $300. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReiki Healing.org. Revere Beach Kite Festival – 11am. First 300 kids under 12 can build their own kite, or bring own and celebrate spring at America’s oldest public beach. Free. Revere Beach, Revere Beach Blvd, Revere. RevereBeach.com. Medicinal Plant Walk – 1-3pm. Identify healing plants in our area. Learn which parts of the plants are used medicinally and how they nourish us and support health $15. Rock Meadow, Mill St, Belmont. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

MONDAY, MAY 16 The Female Hormonal Symphony – 7-9pm. Dr. Gary Kracoff will lead a discussion about the many ways to identify where the imbalances in your symphony (female hormones, the adrenals and thyroid) are. As well as natural, holistic therapies that can be very effective in balancing the body and getting the systems back in tune. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 Women’s Inner Wisdom Circle – 6:30-8pm. Come join our circle of like-minded women. We all want (and need) to find and express our wisdom within. By sharing in a sacred space where we feel safe, we can tap into, and nourish, our own innerguidance and knowing. $14. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

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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. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. Space limited; register: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Permaculture for Herbalists – 7-9pm. Permaculture and herbalism have a lot in common and a lot to teach each other. Come hear about where they intersect. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-7505274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Food Myths and Marketing Madness: You’re Being Duped – 7pm. Food science is making you sick. Fats do not cause us to be fat, nor do eggs and cholesterol-rich foods cause high cholesterol. $15. Golden Pond, 50 W Main St, Hopkinton. 508-6251807. imhealth.leadpages.co/food-myths. Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Talk: “Guided from Within.” Love offering. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, 2nd Fl, Boston. 617947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Toni Bergins’ JourneyDance Reunion – May 20-22. Ever done JourneyDance? Come back and join us. Relive the joy. Price varies. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Shamanic Healing: Access Your Wellness – 10am-12pm. With Brighid Murphy. Discover a practice that restores power, clears blocks and connects you to your invisible team of help. Free. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-850-4164. AHealingVibration.com. Porchfest – 2-4pm. Karen Welling will be performing at Somerville’s Annual Porchfest. First on back-up vocals with Steve Thomas & Real Incognito, then on piano/vocals with Mambo Doble. Free. Throughout Somerville, 25 Henderson St, Somerville. 617-623-3703. KWelling.com. Chakra Balancing Yoga Workshop – 4-6pm. Lisa Hassett will assess your 7 main chakras with a pendulum to see which need balancing and then we will proceed to work on adjusting them with mudras (hand yoga), asanas (yoga postures), visualization and meditation. $35. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham. Pre-registration required: 508-335-3814. ReikiOfGreater Boston.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 Fast & Furriest 5K – 8am-4pm. This new community event will include a timed 5K fun run, a shorter walk and a “Ducky Dash” kids’ fun run. Each including canines, of course. Free. DCR Baxter Park, Assembly Row, Somerville. 978-6877453 x 6161. MSPCA.org. Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with the gentle mind-body-spirit healing and meditation practice of reiki. Learn what reiki

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS is and isn’t, reiki history and meditations, how to perform hands-on healing of self and others. Comprehensive manual. CEUs for LMTs and nurses. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org. Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. An overview of reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com. Reiki 1 with Malabika Shaw – 10am-2pm. Reiki opens up life force energy channels for healing mind, body and spirit. This ancient art teaches you to relax, center, ground, balance and heal. $120$150 sliding scale. Joy Community Acupuncture, 335 Boylston St, Ste J3, Newton. 617-510-0559. JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:45-8:45pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization and task completion are only a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Botany for Herbalists – 7-9pm. Learn some basic plant ID skills and start to understand the botany of our local medicinal plants. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. Common WealthHerbs.com. The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. This first of two workshop breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. Please RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Talk: “Take Conscious Action.” Love offering. First Unitarian

Church, 66 Marlborough St, 2nd Fl, Boston. 617947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Herbal Apprenticeship – May 28-29. 10am-5pm. Hands-on experience making tinctures, teas, salves and oils. Learn about the body systems and herbs that nourish and support them. Meets one weekend every month from May-Nov. $1,425. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com. 70th Annual Memorial Day Services at Veteran’s Memorial Park – 11am. Observe a ceremony and see the monuments commemorating those who fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Free. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mohawk St, Boston. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

MONDAY, MAY 30 Free Admission at Museum of Fine Arts – 10am4:45pm. Includes special family activities, exhibits, quilt display, Impressionism exhibition and more. Free. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. mfa.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 31 Easy Solutions to Stress-Caused Health Problems – 7:30-8:30pm. The workshop will focus on identifying the different types of stress, their effects on the body and mind, and teaching useful tools that anyone can draw from anytime and anywhere during times of stress. Please RSVP. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

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daily Qunicy Market History Tour – 11am, daily; 6pm, Wed; 2pm, Sat. Learn about Qunicy Market’s central and ever-evolving role in Boston’s history. Meet guide by Pulse Café on South Market St. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 S Market Building, Boston. 617-523-1300. FaneuilHallMarketplace.com. The Emotional Detox – 8-9:30pm. Try a DIY approach to EFT. Teach yourself to tap. Leave behind anxiety and gain clarity and confidence when you tap along with pre-written scripts. $97. Virtual Ecourse. 270-592-0377. ChooseBigChange.com.

sunday Food Addicts in Recovery – 8-9:30am. Are you or someone you know struggling with food? There is a solution. Weekly meetings for a 12-step program for food addiction. Free. Veteran’s Hospital, West Roxbury Campus, 1400 VFW Pkwy, Barsamian Auditorium, 3rd Fl, West Roxbury. 617-610-3748. FoodAddicts.org. Free Community Reiki Circle – 9-11:30am. 1st Sun. Join reiki practitioners who share experiences and collectively create a sacred healing space. Learn about reiki and receive a reiki session. Open to all. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Perfect Voice as Spiritual Path and Tool for Emotional Healing – 9am-12:30pm. 4th Sun. Experience real vocal freedom by learning most important aspects of vocal technique on a foundation of spiritual grace and ego surrender. Guaranteed improvement for beginners and those with vocal problems. $60. 16 Magoun Ave, Medford. 857998-3677. BarryMiracle.wordpress.com. Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets – 10am-1pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Sessions for multiple pets available. $15/15 mins. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Rte 27, Wayland. 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com. 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, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

monday Active Stretching for EveryBODY – 7:308:30am. Also Wed, 6:30-7:30pm & Thurs, 9:30am10:30am. EveryBODY from elite athletes to couch potatoes is welcome. See “classes” on website. $12/drop-in, $100/10 classes with Budget Stretcher Card. STAR Tech Healing and Learning Center, 14 Nason St, Ste 202, Maynard. 978-897-0110. StarTechHealing.com. 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. Kids’ Karate – 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs & 9am1:30pm, Sat. Designed to help students build selfconfidence and self-awareness while learning and improving in this traditional martial art. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can empathize with you and keep you from feeling alone. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Teen Karate – 7-8pm. Every 2 wks on Mon & Wed. Also Sat, 12:30-1:30pm. A traditional Shotokan karate class for teens ages 13-18. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate. Build self-confidence, self-awareness and long-lasting friendships. All levels welcome. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

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Nia-Somatic Fitness Classes – 7:30-8:30pm. Nia technique is a blend of dance martial arts and healing arts set to music to fit your personal experience. All levels welcome. Discount cards available. $15. Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge. 617-620-7654. OmNamoCenter.com.

tuesday 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. Organic Macrobiotic Plant-Based Cooking Classes – 6-9pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Also 1st & 2nd Fri. Learn how to cook organic macrobiotic healing meals and enjoy a 5-course dinner with likeminded souls, recipes and handouts. Beautiful oceanfront setting kitchen to savor the flavors. $80. 25 Surfside Rd, Scituate. 781-626-0000. Register: PauletteGloriaHarwood.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. 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. Pathworking with the Tarot and The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Tarot is a book of knowledge that maps out the powers of your consciousness. Unlock the power within you through the process of meditative pathworkings. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural

Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThrough Spirit.com. Mindful Healing with Lara Wilson – 7:308:30pm. Awaken with simple qigong exercises that promote healing. Transition with easy breathing exercises that can get you through the day. Relax with mindful meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. $10 donation. Chrysalis Meditation Center, 28 Church St, Winchester. 781-729-2000. InsideTheChrysalis.com.

wednesday Come Back to Love Mastery Circle – 12-1pm. 3rd Wed. Learn how Tantra practices positively impact you spiritually and sexually. Create fulfilling, deep, healthy and loving relationships with yourself and others. $47/month. Monthly teleclass online. 508-380-9254. ComeBackToLove.com. Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4pm select Wed. Also 2pm select Sat. Join volunteers on a behindthe-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. 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. Free Introduction to Reiki – Thru June. 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Join reiki master teacher, Janine Gilarde, and learn how to better manage your own stress and pain. Learn what reiki can do for you as well as enjoy a guided meditation and complimentary mini reiki sessions. Free. The Meraki Center, 431 Trapelo Rd, Unit 1, Belmont. Preregister: 617-6125186. Reiki4HealthyLiving.com. Food Addicts in Recovery – 7-8:30pm. 12-step program for food addiction. There is a solution. Weekly meetings open to anyone. Free. Fidelity Place, 25 Medford St, Arlington. 617-610-3748. FoodAddicts.org. Open Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Instruction given to those who need it. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation $10. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org. Pathworking with The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Combine the power of hypnotic trance-journeying and the knowledge of the Tree of Life. Transform your faulty subconscious patterns and conscious thinking. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com. The Runes: A Year & A Day with WrenTek and Jason – 7-10pm. 2nd Wed. Year-long study of runes from a primal internal development point of view that will take your spiritual development and practice to a new level. Must be committed to the whole program. $39/class plus $103/initiation weekend or $604 upfront. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-850-4164. AHealingVibration.com.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7:308:30pm. 1st Wed. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of well-being. Free. Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Public Open Night at the Observatory – 8:30pm, Spring/Summer; 7:30pm, Fall/Winter. 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 Free Night at the ICA – 5-9pm. The 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. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. SRR Thursday Night 4.06 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 Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/ThursdayNight-Race. The Healing Beyond Cancer Free Workshop – 7:30-9pm. 2nd Thurs. A diagnosis of cancer can unleash a flood of fear and anxiety. Discover how the interactions of beliefs and feelings have profound effects on your health. You will shift from dis-ease to ease. Free. Roots and Wings Healing Arts, 317 N Main St, Natick. 978-369-7733. TheHealingBeyondCancer.com. 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 Belmont Youth Running Club – 7-7:30am. The Belmont Youth Running Club promotes fitness and all levels of ability are welcome. Kids ages 8 yrs and up show a passion for running while learning about setting goals. Free. Belmont Reservoir, Ayson Rd & Oakley St, Belmont. 617-438-4467. YourHealthSense.com. Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com.

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. Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. 1st Fri. Free blood pressure screenings in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. #TeamSimeon Pregnancy Loss Work Group – 5pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. A place for families who have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy or after pregnancy to talk, de-stress and release with other families that understand. Free. All Dorchester Sports League Building, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester. 617-407-5347. PropaCityCo.org. Second Fridays – 5-8pm. Free with admission 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. Monthly Community Reiki Clinic – 7-8:45pm. 1st Fri. Make an appointment for a 30-min reiki session. Appointment times are 7-7:30pm, 7:358:05pm & 8:10-8:40pm. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org.

saturday Adult Shotokan – 7:45-9am. Focuses on the 3 main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Traditional Japanese training to help the mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. For adults 18+. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. 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 – 11am12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-6602223. LetsLaughToday.com. Teen Karate – 12:30-1:30pm. Focuses on the three main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Build selfconfidence, self-awareness and long lasting friendships. All levels welcome. For teens 13-18. $130. SSOMA 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Neutrality Night with Stephen Dupre – 8-9:30pm. 4th Sat. Have some fun and learn simple techniques to get neutral to experience real-time energy shifts. First 10 registrants will get issues addressed on the call. Free. Online seminar. 401405-1669. Registration & more info: ThePowerOf Neutrality.com.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 140 Wood Rd, Ste 305, Braintree, MA 02184 781-228-6915 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 18.

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 13 and 29.

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 27.

GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ 493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 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 ad on back page.

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.

ENERGY HEALING DIVINE METHODS

Darlene-Marie Slagle Info@DivineMethods.com DivineMethods.com Divine Methods in Spirituality promotes the mind-body connection through energy healing, using the Melchizedek Method, Usui Reiki and the EFT technique.

HERBAL STUDIES 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 6.

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 22.

HORMONE BALANCING BELLA NATURAL HEALTH Dawna Jones, MD, FACOG 99 Longwater Cir, Ste 100 Norwell, MA 02061 781-829-0930 BellaNaturalHealth.com

Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine. Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad, page 27.

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HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY

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 on page 32.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE KUMAR CONSCIOUS HEALTH Meenakshi Kumar, MD Info@KumarConsciousHealth.com KumarConsciousHealth.com

Functional medicine practice offering Telemedicine appointments in addition to in-office appointments. In addition, services include Reiki, nutritional counseling, allergy testing and treatment for all ages. See ad on page 18.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE

MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 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 8.

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.

PETER HOWE

508-838-1101 Info@PeterHoweHealer.com PeterHoweHealer.com Over 35 years as an alternative health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist. Helps clients identify and eliminate chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, Lyme and myriad other health disorders. See ad, page 6.

Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com

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 7.

KERI LAYTON, ND

Winchester Natural Health Associates 10 Converse Pl, Winchester, MA 01890 781-721-4585 Naturopathic Medicine since 2006. Dr. Layton provide safe, effective complementary and alternative natural therapies to achieve vibrant health in people of all ages.

GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON

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 33.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY SINGING AS SPIRITUAL PATH Barry Harris 857-998-3677 BarryMH2002@yahoo.com

Perfect your singing voice as spiritual path and for emotional healing. Barry studied with Judy Oas, world-famous teacher written up in Opera News for her miraculous results restoring damaged voices, by teaching detailed technique on foundation of spiritual grace/surrender. Free introductory lesson.

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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 13 and 29.

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 on page 12.

REIKI

SPRING WATER

BRENNER REIKI HEALING

SIMPSON SPRING MARKETPLACE

324 Central St, Newton 02466 617-244-8856 Elise@BrennerReikiHealing.org BrennerReikiHealing.org

719 Washington St, South Easton 508-238-4472 SimpsonSpring.com

Providing you with reiki healing sessions, Reiki meditation, and Reiki training to support you in reaching your goals of mind-body-spirit wellness and wholeness. .

REIKI OF GREATER BOSTON

160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham, MA 508-335-3814 ReikiOfGreaterBoston@gmail.com ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com

325 Broadway, Arlington MA 02474 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Arlington 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 617-354-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Cambridge 235 Harvard Ave Brookline, MA 02446 617-264-4851 BodyNBrain.com/Brookline

A Holistic Health Center which incorporates yoga, meditation, tai chi, energy work and workshops for spiritual growth. Body, mind and spirit training for all levels. See ad, page 11.

YOGA

THERMOGRAPHY

Healing for body, mind and spirit. Yoga, reiki, meditation, crystal healing are used to activate your body’s natural healing response.

METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com

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.

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.

SHAMBHALA MEDITAION KARMÊ CHÖLING

Shambhala Meditation Center Barnet, VT 802-633-2384 Registration@KarmeCholing.org KarmeCholing.org

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, page 29.

BODY & BRAIN HEALTH CENTER

WELLNESS CENTER

Nestled in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Karmê Chöling offers contemplative programs to inspire wisdom and compassion in our everyday lives.

A HEALING VIBRATION

Ali Bourgault 978-850-4164 Ali@AHealingVibration.com

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Massage, organic hair salon, Himalayan salt saunas, siddha kundalini healings, meditation, yoga, workshop, coaching, readings, metaphysical retail and more.

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