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iming of the production of this issue on Inspired Living perfectly aligned with our staff attendance at the 25th Annual Sustainable Business Conference, presented by SBNMass.org, at UMass Boston last month.

What an uplifting opportunity it was to embrace the energy of more than 90 local business leaders that are paving the way to a more sustainable local economy.

The diverse group ranged from leaders of investment companies and MBA candidates to owners of health clubs, a toy store and a bed and breakfast. They all came together inspired by a common cause—to take actions that will better the lives of all citizens of the Commonwealth and throughout New England.

The extraordinary nature of this annual event is clear. These pioneers are working daily within their businesses to bring about positive changes throughout our local economic landscape. They are people unafraid to stand up for good.

Through sharing their stories, needs and news of progress, they are setting wheels in motion to create changes at the grassroots level. These friends and neighbors are proactively expressing their passion for help to measurably improve our daily individual, collective and interconnected lives.

New partnerships and collaborations formed at this year’s event resulted in action plans taking shape in real time. You could virtually feel intended improvements rising on the horizon as mounting enthusiasms propelled the myriad ideas coming forth. Be on the lookout next month for Managing Editor Nancy Somera’s report on initiatives underway by attendees committed to contributing their time, treasure and talent.

I take pleasure in this shiny message of hope, one that firmly believes that anything truly good is possible. Even when we’re not aware of all that’s happening, legions of people here and elsewhere are working tirelessly for the good of all mankind.

I’ve been reflecting on how the value of “going local” is revealed at the most basic level when we consider the dynamics of our own lives. The more time and energy we spend caring for and nurturing ourselves, the better our lives become.

Our relationships improve and we become more compassionate and able to invest energy in helping others. It’s the same for local economies everywhere; when we take care of business at home and within our communities, everything else falls naturally into place.

In honor of Father’s Day, June’s Wise Words department features self-help guru and prolific author Wayne Dyer, who shares some lessons he’s learned along the way, hoping that his experiences can help others navigate their own life experiences. In Linda Sechrist’s interview titled “From ‘Why Me?’ to ‘Thank You!”, Dyer tells of how possibilities expand when we forget about ourselves and instead focus on others. When we consistently ask, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” miracles tend to show up in life.

Wishing you an inspired and miraculous summer!

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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.

19 UNROLL YOUR MAT Taking Yoga Out of the Studio

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20 THE HEALING

POWER OF STORY

How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free

by Judith Fertig

23 AVOIDING SPORTS INJURIES

by Dr. Binh Nguyen

24 HELP FOR COMMON ISSUES CAUSED BY STRESS IN MEN

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26 MUSICIAN WITH A CAUSE

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28 FROM “WHY ME?”

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32 CANINE FITNESS COMPANIONS

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34 PACK YOUR BAGS, FIDO! More Hotels Are Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Pets

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newsbriefs Amma, the Hugging Saint, Returns to the Boston Area Herbal Intensives in the Green Mountains of Vermont this Summer

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linical Herbalist Emily French, owner of Sweetgrass Herbals, will present two, two-day herbal intensives in the Green Mountains of Vermont this summer. The intensives, which take place July 26 and 27 and August 16 and 17, include hands-on medicine making, plant identification and wildcrafting walks, along with information on addressing common health issues with herbs.

“Participants can enjoy delicious, home-cooked food, cozy camping and in-depth study of the uses, preparations and dosages of locally abundant plant medicines,” says French. “Potent medicinal plant allies surround us and, whether you’re focused on preventive care or seeking help for existing health issues, you’ll benefit from knowing which plants to use and how to harvest and prepare them for year-round use.”

As a teacher, French has introduced many students to herbal medicine and the notion of community-based health care. The cost for each intensive, including meals and materials, is $250. Those who register with a friend pay just $225.

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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) returns to the Boston area June 27 to 29, offering free programs and a prayer ceremony for world peace at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough. Everyone is invited to receive a personal blessing at the free programs at 7 p.m., June 27, and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., June 28.

Known in the international media as “the Hugging Saint,” Amma has hugged more than 32 million people around the globe. “When Amma embraces someone, it is a process of purification and inner healing,” says Volunteer Coordinator Vino Gupta. “Spiritual teacher Wayne Dyer calls Amma a living saint who immerses people in a sea of divine love.” Information on Amma’s charities can be found at EmbracingTheWorld.org.

The weekend programs include inspirational music, meditation and spiritual discourse. Devi Bhava, the evening program on June 29, is a celebration devoted to world peace. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed at 8:30 a.m. for morning programs and 5:45 p.m. for evening programs. Devi Bhava tokens are distributed at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free. Location: Best Western Royal Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough. For more information, call 716-226-6223 or visit AmmaNew England.org/tour. See ad on page 3.

Location: Lincoln, VT. For more information and to register, call 413-668-4257, email Emily@ SweetgrassHerbals.com or visit SweetgrassHerbals.com. See ad on page 14.

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newsbriefs The Art of Flow Breaks Code to Intentional Creation

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reddie Zeringue, a transformational coach and facilitator for over 25 years, has announced the release of his long-awaited new book, The Art of Flow, available in print and digital form. Known for helping clients achieve breakthroughs in the areas of health, relationships, prosperity and personal wellbeing, he has distilled vital principles into The Art of Flow, marking a new direction in the transformational field.

Zeringue, publisher of the Northeast Florida edition of Natural Awakenings magazine, says, “The point of the book is to bring people into a state of natural flow, where they are able to create their lives in a very dynamic way that overrides resistance and opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation. The Art of Flow goes beyond The Secret and other books in the field to transform how we see ourselves and each other, objectively analyzing great teachings from a new perspective and embracing the idea that we are ‘divine creators’.”

Universally-applicable and harmonizing with any individual’s personal beliefs or spiritual path, the essentials of the book are practical explanations of concepts we are all familiar with—things we’ve heard so often that we might assume we already know what’s at their core. Zeringue brings them into a new light, illuminating how they work together to dynamically create our lives. The mastery of these principles is profoundly life changing.

The book is available on Amazon.com and ArtOfFlow.com, which features a FREE audio supplement available for download.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist.

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newsbriefs Classes on ADD, Asperger’s and Herbalism Held at Herbstalk

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atja Swift and Ryn Midura, of CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, will be presenting two classes on June 7 at Herbstalk, a community conference intended to inspire and educate diverse people about the craft of herbalism, at Arts at the Armory, in Somerville.

The first is an important class, titled A New Approach for Asperger’s and ADD, and is based on Swift’s article on the topic published in Plant Healer magazine this past winter. In their presentation, Swift and Midura will address ways to make integration and fitting into society easier and more comfortable for people living with these conditions. “Asperger’s and ADD is so wide-reaching in our society, and many people look at the situation as something that needs to be ‘fixed’,” says Swift, “but integration shouldn’t be confused with ‘fixing’.”

The second class, So You Want to be an Herbalist, will focus on options that are available in this country to become educated in herbalism, professions that can be built on that education and how to blend matters of business with integrity in practice. Both classes are appropriate for herbalists of any level or newly interested people.

“In this country there isn’t a clear path to becoming an herbalist,” says Swift. “Whether you want to take care of your family and friends, sell herbal products, become a clinical herbalist, or teach local classes, this class will help you find your way.”

Location: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville.

For more information on Herbstalk, visit Herbstalk.org. Learn more about CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine at CommonwealthHerbs.com. See ad on page 17 and Resouce Guide on page 42.

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newsbriefs Sleepers With Restless Leg Syndrome Needed for Study

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Celebrate at The Sacred Self with Free Services

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he Sacred Self, in Canton, is hosting a one-year anniversary event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7.

The celebration includes free chair massages, intuitive readings and mini-Reiki treatments. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and prizes will be raffled off.

“This event gives people a chance to see what we’re all about,” says owner and Licensed Massage Therapist Jennie Degen. “Those who do not know or understand what massage, Reiki or intuitive readings are will have the opportunity to receive mini-sessions of each.”

Degen says that The Sacred Self focuses on providing the community with holistic and spiritual healing.

The center provides therapeutic treatments for those experiencing pain and discomfort, and readings for those seeking guidance.

“Whether you need treatment for an injury, a relaxing one-hour getaway or spiritual guidance, The Sacred Self strives to be your personal retreat,” says Degen.

Cost: Free. Location: The Sacred Self, 800 Washington St., Canton.

For more information, call 781-8280869 or visit SacredSelf11.com. See ad on page 13 and Resource Guide on page 43.

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his month, Dr. Suzie Bertisch, a clinician-investigator who specializes in sleep issues at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), is enrolling sleepers with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in a research project which will explore the relationship between RLS and heart disease.

“There has been much interest in the findings of recent studies that link Restless Leg Syndrome with increased cardiovascular risk,” says Bertisch. “Our study is evaluating potential physiologic pathways that may link RLS with the development of cardiovascular disease.”

Study participants will gain insight into their own sleep patterns and leg movements, contribute to scientific knowledge and receive compensation for their participation.

Location: Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge.

Interested RLS sleepers can call 617-643-6026 or email LSchoerning@Partners.org for more information about participating in the study. See ad on page 15.

Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy CEU Course at Visions

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isions HealthCare is offering a continuing education course for massage therapists and bodywork professionals to expand their treatment skills and abilities.

The three-day course, An Introduction to Mindfulness in Craniosacral Therapy, takes place June 20 through 22, in Dedham.

Andraly Horn, BCST, LMT, is teaching the course to help bodyworkers and healing professionals learn how to detect and work with Primary Respiration, a therapeutic, tidal-like movement in the fluids of the body as developed by William Sutherland. “Stillness and presence are key ingredients in contacting the subtle fluid tides in the body,” says Horn. “Palpation of the shoulders, pelvis, feet, sacrum and spine will guide us as we begin to synchronize with the fluid body and the natural world.”

Horn will also discuss the history and theory of craniosacral therapy, offering meditations and exercises to help participants begin to feel the effects of primary respiration in and around the body. Massage therapists receive 18 continuing education credits from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The course is limited to 14 professionals on a first come, first served basis.

Cost: $395, early bird $375 by June 6. Location: Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St., Dedham. For more information, call 781-232-5504 or visit VisionsHealthCare.com. See ad back cover.

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Herbstalk Returns for Its Third Year

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erbstalk, a unique plant education experience that encompasses hands-on herbal workshops, urban plant walks and a marketplace of local herbal vendors, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 7 and 8, at Arts at the Armory, in Somerville.

Attendees will have their choice of approximately 40 different classes offered throughout the weekend, with broad topics such as herbal medicine-making, plant identification, herbal stress relief, aromatherapy and using herbs with children.

More specialized classes will be held on subjects such as herbal support for ADD, using herbs with dogs, and gardening with medicinal plants.

For advanced herbalists and practitioners, the event is a way to share and gain new knowledge, promote their business or practice and become more visible to the community at large. Event organizer Steph Zabel says, “We believe that making practical herbal education accessible to the general public is a vital step towards creating healthy individuals, families, communities and ecosystems. Learning about herbal medicines empowers us to take more responsibility for our own health and to build strong connections with the natural world and to the plants that sustain us.�

Cost: Ticket prices vary. Weekend and day passes available. Location: 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. For more information, visit Herbstalk.org. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Citizens Urged to Support Insurance Coverage for Natural Health Care

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assachusetts citizens are urged to support House Bill 1898, also known as the Mehlmauer Bill, which calls for insurance coverage of holistic, homeopathic and naturopathic medicine in the state.

Bill supporters are urging citizens to call their state representatives and senators regarding House Bill 1898, to move it out of the Joint Committee of Public Health. A round table meeting is currently being organized with natural health practitioners and doctors who will come together to support the Mehlmauer Bill, which will enable those seeking holistic and naturopathic treatment to be covered comprehensively by health insurance. Proponents say it could also lead to a State Board for Natural Healthcare in Massachusetts.

For more information, call 508-496-9795 or visit MehlmauerMassachusetts.webs.com.

Conquer Cancer

by Upcycling E-Waste

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elp eliminate cancercausing e-Waste from our water, soil and air by upcycling outdated cell phones, laptops, iPhones/IOS devices, video games and tablets to be refurbished (100 percent guaranteed HIPAA compliant data destruction) and re-sold to support funding for Boston’s DanaFarber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

Visit the Jimmy Fund upcycling page listed below to enter the devices to be donated then mail them with a pre-paid shipping label. You can give individual devices or get your friends, family or business involved in bulk upcycling.

The Jimmy Fund solely supports Dana-Farber, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

To learn more and receive free shipping labels, visit CausesInternational.com/Charity/JimmyFund.

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The Movie Finding Happiness Showing in Somerville

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nanda Boston is pleased to present a public showing of the docudrama, Finding Happiness, at 7 p.m., June 6, at Unity Church, in Somerville. The film follows a fictional investigative reporter, Juliette Palmer, who was sent, not too willingly, to report on a spiritual community in California. With a fair portion of skepticism and a dash of curiosity, she embarks on a professional and personal journey that will open her eyes and change her life.

While Juliette is a fictional character, Ananda is a factual, remarkable place where happiness lives, showing us how we may reawaken it in our own lives, wherever we may be. Finding Happiness was filmed on location at Ananda communities in California, Italy and India.

The viewing will be followed by a Q&A session with a member from the Ananda community.

Cost: $8. Location: 6 William St., Somerville. For more information, call 781-367-6570 or visit AnandaBoston.org. natural awakenings

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dvdnews Groundbreaking Documentary on the Role of Biofilms in Chronic Disease

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. ~Aristotle

Why Am I Still Sick?, The Silent Role of Biofilms in Chronic Disease and the companion film Epiphanies in Microbial Infections are groundbreaking documentaries exploring a new disease model on a scientific and human level. These cutting-edge films present current scientific evidence linking hospital infections, sinusitis, periodontal disease, middle ear infections, tonsillitis, COPD, diabetic foot wounds, osteomyelitis, Lyme disease and cystic fibrosis to the omnipresence of biofilms in human beings.

Expert interviews reveal how biofilms encase bacteria and microbes of many types, exploit the immune system and resist antibiotic treatment, causing chronic diseases that affect more than 17 million people annually and kill as many people as cancer.

“There is no other distillation of high-quality intelligence anywhere on this neglected science,” says Richard Longland, the film’s producer, who was diagnosed with a systemic bacterial infection three years after a 2004 spinal surgery and used both prescriptive and naturopathic agents to rid his body of systemic bacterial biofilms. “It explains why and how microbes are winning the war against us and what we can do to find balance and better health.”

Patient’s stories and striking graphics demonstrate a compelling and obvious message: biofilm infections are a vastly gargantuan problem that has been overlooked by American society, and we as a nation are paying a terrible price.

Although the film paints a grim picture of diagnostics within the American medical system, it also presents solutions through breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics, treatments and biofilm innovations that prevent chronic suffering and save lives and limbs.

To learn more and order the DVD set, visit WhyAmIStillSick.com. See ad on page 7.

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Yummy Berries Cut Heart Attack Risk by a Third

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ating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries a week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack, according to research from the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health.

The berries contain high levels of powerful flavonoids called anthocyanins, which may help dilate arteries, counter buildup of plaque and provide other cardiovascular benefits.

Published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, the study involved 93,600 women ages 25 to 42 that completed questionnaires about their diet every four years for over 16 years. Those that ate the most berries had a 32 percent reduction in heart attack risk compared with those that ate them once a month or less, even if they ate a diet rich in other fruits and vegetables.

“This is the first study to look at the impact of diet in younger and middle-aged women,” remarks the study’s lead author, Aedín Cassidy, Ph.D., head of the university’s nutrition department. “Even at an early age, eating more of these fruits may reduce risk of a heart attack later in life.”

Meditation Reduces the Urge to Light Up

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indfulness meditation training may help people overcome addiction by activating the brain centers involved in self-control and addictive tendencies, suggests research from the psychology departments of Texas Tech University and the University of Oregon.

Scientists led by Yi-Yuan Tang, Ph.D., studied 61 volunteers, including 27 smokers, randomly divided into groups that either received mindfulness meditation training or relaxation training. Two weeks later, after five hours of training, smoking among those in the meditative group decreased by 60 percent, while no significant reduction occurred in the relaxation group.

Brain imaging scans determined that the mindfulness meditation training produced increased activity in the anterior cingulate and the prefrontal cortex; regions associated with self-control. Past research led by Tang showed that smokers and those with other addictions exhibited less activity in these areas than those free of addictions. The current study previously determined that myelin and brain cell matter in these two brain regions increases through mindfulness meditation. natural awakenings

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healthbriefs A GOOD MIDLIFE DIET PROLONGS HEALTH IN LATER YEARS

A Tapping Acupressure Points Heals Trauma in Vets

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motional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may be an effective treatment for veterans that have been diagnosed with clinical posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. EFT involves tapping on acupressure points while focusing on traumatic memories or painful emotions in order to release them.

As part of the Veterans’ Stress Project, an anonymous clinical study comprising more than 2,000 participants, 59 veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to either receive strictly standard care or also experience six, hour-long, EFT sessions.

The psychological distress and PTSD symptoms showed significant reductions among veterans receiving the EFT sessions, with 90 percent matriculating out of the criteria for clinical PTSD. At a six-month follow-up, 80 percent of those participants still had symptoms below the clinical level for PTSD.

According to Deb Tribbey, national coordinator for the Veterans’ Stress Project, PTSD symptoms that can be resolved with the combined therapy include insomnia, anger, grief, hyper-vigilance and pain.

For more information, visit StressProject.org or EFTForVets.com.

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Harvard Medical School study found that how well women age in their 70s is linked to the way they ate earlier in life. Researchers started with 10,670 healthy women in their late 50s and followed them for 15 years. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the results saw fewer chronic diseases among women that followed diets heavy in plant-based foods during midlife; these women were also 34 percent more likely to live past 70. Those that ate most similarly to the Mediterranean diet had even better outcomes—a 46 percent greater likelihood of living past 70 without chronic diseases.

Eleven percent of the subjects qualified as healthy agers, which researchers defined as having no major chronic diseases, physical impairments, mental health problems or trouble with thinking and memory. According to lead author Cecilia Samieri, Ph.D., midlife exposures are thought to be a particularly relevant period because most health conditions develop slowly over many years.

Saw Palmetto Combos Combat Enlarged Prostate

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hree studies published in 2013 support the effectiveness of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract for the treatment of prostate inflammation and other symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly called enlarged prostate. In addition, both lycopene, a dietary carotenoid with strong antioxidant value, and selenium, an essential trace element that promotes an optimal antioxidant/oxidant balance, have been shown to exert beneficial effects in BPH.

Researchers from Italy’s University of Catania studied 168 patients with prostate enlargement among nine urological medical clinics. Those taking a combination of saw palmetto, selenium and lycopene experienced greater reductions of inflammation markers and reduced risk of prostate cancer after three and six months of treatment.

In an Australian study from the University of Queensland’s School of Medicine of patients with BPH, 32 men took an encapsulated formula containing saw palmetto, lycopene and other plant extracts, while 25 men were given a placebo.

After three months of treatment, men receiving the herbal formulation experienced a 36 percent reduction in related symptoms, while the placebo group showed an 8 percent reduction. The herbal supplement group also showed a 15 percent reduction in daytime urination frequency and an almost 40 percent reduction in nighttime urination frequency.

The long-term effectiveness of saw palmetto supplementation was reinforced in a Russian study of 38 patients with early prostate enlargement. After 10 years of receiving 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract per day, researchers found no progression of the condition among the patients.

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Grass Releases Surprising Amounts of CO2

Which emits more of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide: a cornfield or a residential lawn? According to researchers at Elizabethtown College, in Pennsylvania, it’s the grass. David Bowne, an assistant professor of biology, published the study results in the Soil Science Society of America Journal. After measuring carbon dioxide released from each setting, the scientists found that urban areas deemed heat islands may have a smaller overall impact than previously thought, compared with suburban developments.

Previously, the heat island effect has been perceived as a phenomenon that occurs only in cities, where the mass of paved roads, dark roofs and buildings absorb and concentrate heat, making cities much warmer during hot days than other areas.

Both carbon dioxide releases and soil temperature were measurably higher in residential lawns than in croplands and higher temperatures are directly associated with carbon dioxide efflux. Bowne says, “As you increase temperature, you increase biological activity—be it microbial, plant, fungal or animal.” Increased activity leads to more respiration and increased carbon dioxide emissions.

Source: Tinyurl.com/LawnsVersusCorn

Honeybee Hit

Scientists Nab Fungicide as Bee Killer Colony collapse disorder, the mysterious mass die-off of honeybees that pollinate $30 billion worth of crops in the U.S., has been well documented, with toxic insecticides identified as the primary culprits. Now, scientists at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have expanded the identification of components of the toxic brew of pesticides and fungicides contaminating pollen and decimating the bee colonies that collect it to feed their hives.

A study of eight agricultural chemicals associated with increased risk of infection by parasites found that bees that ate pollen contaminated with fungicides were three times as likely to be infected. Widely used fungicides had previously been accepted as harmless for bees because they are designed to kill fungus, not insects.

Dennis vanEngelsdorp, the study’s lead author, states, “There’s growing evidence that fungicides may be affecting the bees on their own, highlighting a need to reassess how we label these agricultural chemicals.” Labels on pesticides warn farmers not to spray when pollinating bees are in the vicinity, but such precautions have not applied to fungicides.

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Nonprofit Works to Lower Student Debt A small nonprofit named Sponsor Change.org, recipient of the nationally recognized Dewey Winburne Community Service Award for “dogooders”, is pioneering a way to help college graduates battle student loan debt by applying their skills on behalf of nonprofit community organizations.

Researchers at ProjectOnStudentDebt. org say seven of 10 college students that graduated in 2013 owed money on a student loan, each averaging nearly $30,000 in debt.

With SponsorChange, graduates with student loan debt sign up to help participating organizations, earning credits while adding work experience and leadership roles to their résumés.

Organization donors sign up to reimburse the workers for their time by helping to pay down their student loans through tax-deductible funding. All see specific results for their contributions to worthy causes.

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Tips to Clean Air Inside a Vehicle We look out for the quality of the air we breathe indoors and out and we aim to drive in the most fuel-conscious manner to keep emissions down. What about the air quality inside our vehicles during necessary hours on the road?

The Ecology Center, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, nonprofit, attests that extreme air temperatures inside cars on especially hot days can potentially increase the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and release chemicals and other ingredients from new-car dashboards, steering wheel columns and seats into the interior air. Some manufacturers are responding by greening their interiors: Toyota is using sugarcane to replace plastic; Ford has turned to soy foam instead of polyurethane foam; and Land Rover is tanning its leather with vegetables, not chromium sulfate.

Carbon monoxide seeping in from engine combustion can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue and even trigger asthma. The potential exists “if there’s a leak in the system between the engine and the rear of the vehicle and there’s even a small hole in the body structure,” advises Tony Molla, a vice president with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “Have the exhaust system inspected by a certified technician to make sure everything is secure and not rusted or leaking.”

Also have the cabin air filter checked. Part of the ventilation system, it helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases in air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems and prevents leaves, bugs and other debris from entering the interior, according to the Car Care Council. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing it every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. (Find a range of educational information at CarCare.org.)

It’s always beneficial to have fresh air entering the vehicle when driving.

Open a window slightly or blow the air conditioning on low in the vent position when not in heavy traffic. “Don’t run it on the recycle or max A/C mode for long periods to make sure you’re getting fresh outside air in and flushing out any contaminants in the cabin air,” adds Molla.

Using sun reflectors and visors helps keep interior temperatures down.

Check local motor vehicle departments for state policies regarding tinted windows, which can reduce heat, glare and UV exposure. It always helps to park in the shade.

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UNROLL THE MAT: Taking Yoga Out of the Studio

by Dr. Seetal Cheema

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oga has become a common practice in today’s society. What sounded foreign and exotic several years ago has now become part of mainstream culture. Many have ventured into yoga studios to discover a beneficial practice for strengthening their bodies and quieting their minds and leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. Scientific research has also shown the benefits of yoga on promoting relaxation and decreasing anxiety, depression and stress. So, in the midst of a busy career and personal life, how do we maintain well-being and a balanced state in our daily routine outside of the 90-minute class?

Observing our breath is a great tool for tapping into our natural rhythm. Belly breathing can be practiced when standing in line at the grocery store or during a work meeting. With hands placed on the belly, feel the belly rise on inhalation and relax on exhalation; observe whether the breath is smooth and regular, or if it’s being held. Slowing down the breath can help to calm the nervous system and allow a more relaxed state for body and mind.

Yoga and wellness education can also be added to the corporate environment. Incorporating simple stretching and breathing exercises into the daily work schedule can provide employees with a healthy, supportive way to de-stress. Start by taking a fiveto 10- minute break in the morning and the afternoon just for de-stress time— not for coffee or catching up with a colleague. Close the office door and practice breathing through the belly or doing some neck stretches. Keep a

small bolster or blanket roll in the office and lay on top of the bolster, placing it under the heart, opening up the chest, for three to five minutes. Another option is to schedule a group yoga activity at the office on a daily or weekly basis. Practicing yoga as a group may enhance overall morale and productivity, as a team that works together also relaxes together.

Outside of the work environment, consider a group yoga class as a relaxing activity for a birthday, bachelorette or wedding party. A yoga class prior to wedding festivities could be a way for guests to unwind and stretch before a night of dancing. It can also help the bride stay in the moment during the festivities, rather than feeling overwhelmed with the excitement.

For those with busy travel schedules, it can feel like there is no time to get to a yoga studio. Buy a thin travel mat that can fit in the suitcase, and unroll it next to the bed in the hotel room. Simply having the mat nearby may provide enough incentive to try doing at least a couple of simple poses before sleep or first thing in the morning upon rising.

Many parents express difficulty in finding time to do yoga while juggling childcare. Try incorporating yoga into family time. Practice chanting “Om” together while on the long car ride, or do some poses together instead of watching TV. Practicing breathing exercises can provide children and adults with a simple tool for facing daily life stressors; when sitting in traffic, preparing homework or a presentation, or planning a holiday event, attention to the breath can release tension in the body and quiet the chattering mind.

Seetal Cheema, M.D., is a boardcertified physician in anesthesia and pain management, offering holistic care, including acupuncture and yoga, in Cambridge and Brighton. For more information, call 617-651-3213 or visit SeetalCheema.com. See Resource Guide on page 40.

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THE HEALING POWER OF STORY

How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free

by Judith Fertig

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fter his deployment in Iraq, U.S. Marine Captain Tyler Boudreau returned home in 2004 with post-traumatic stress syndrome and an emotional war wound that experts now call a “moral injury”. He could only sleep for an hour or two at night. He refused to take showers or leave the house for long periods of time. He and his wife divorced. “My body was home, but my head was still there [in Iraq],” he recounts.

At first, Boudreau tried to make sense of his conflicted feelings by writing fiction. Then he wrote a detailed, nonfiction analysis of his deployment, but that didn’t help, either. In 2009 he wrote a memoir, Packing Inferno: The Unmaking of a Marine, that came closer to conveying his personal truth. “I needed to get back into the story,” he says, so he could pull his life back together in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Like Boudreau, we all have stories—ongoing and ever-changing—that we tell ourselves to make sense of our lives. They can help us heal and powerfully guide us through life, or just as powerfully, hold us back.

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In 1949, Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Campbell published The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which he outlined a master monomyth.

It involves leaving everyday life and answering a call to adventure, getting help from others along the way, facing adversity and returning with a gift, or boon, for ourselves and others. It’s a basic pattern of human existence, with endless variations.

Power to Heal the Body

How does telling our truth help heal our body? Professor James Pennebaker, Ph.D., chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the mindbody benefits of story, which he explores in Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. In the late 1980s, while consulting for the Texas prison system, Pennebaker discovered that when suspects lied while taking polygraph tests, their heart rate rose, but when they confessed the truth, they relaxed.

“Our cells know the truth,” writes microbiologist Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., who also blogs at SondraBarrett.com, in Secrets of Your Cells, “Our physiol-

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ogy responds to what we’re thinking, including what we don’t want people to know.” When we are afraid to tell a story and keep it in, “Our cells broadcast a signal of danger,” she explains.

“Molecules of adrenalin, along with stress hormones, connect with receptors on heart, muscle and lung cells—and in the case of long-term sustained stress, immune cells.”

We experience increased heart rate, tense muscles, shortness of breath and lower immunity when we’re stressed. She notes, “When we release the stories and feelings that torment us, our cells respond with great relief and once again become havens of safety.”

We need to tell our stories even in facing life-threatening illness, and maybe because of it. Dr. Shayna Watson, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, in Canada, encourages physicians to listen to patients. “In the name of efficiency,” she reports in an article in Canadian Family Physician, “it’s easy to block out patients’ stories and deal only with the ‘facts’, to see the chat, the time and the stories as luxuries for when there is a cancellation. The study of narrative tells us, however, that in these easily neglected moments we might find more than we expect; there can be understanding, relationship building and healing—the elements of our common humanity.”

A current problem is but a dot on the entire timeline of a person’s existence. By keeping their larger story in mind, patients can find a wider perspective, with the strength and resolve to heal, while the physician can see the patient as a person, rather than a diagnosis.

Power to Heal Emotions

“Telling your story may be the most powerful medicine on Earth,” says Dr. Lissa Rankin, the author of Mind Over Medicine, who practices integrative medicine in Mill Valley, California. She’s tested the concept firsthand. “So many of us are tormented by the insane idea that we’re separate, disconnected beings, suffering all by our little lonesome selves,” she observes. “That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging, as if I was the only one in the whole wide

world who had lost her mojo and longed to get it back. Then I started telling my story—and voilà! Millions of people responded to tell me how they had once lost theirs and since gotten it back.”

They did it by telling their stories, witnessed with loving attention by others that care. “Each of us is a constantly unfolding narrative, a hero in a novel no one else can write. Yet, so many of us leave our stories untold, our songs unsung,” remarks Rankin. “When this happens, we wind up feeling lonely, listless and out of touch with our life purpose. We are plagued with a chronic sense that something is out of alignment.

We may even wind up feeling unworthy, unloved or sick,” says Rankin, who blogs on related topics at LissaRankin.com.

Power to Heal a Family

Sometimes, writing a new story can help keep families connected. Kansas City, Missouri, author and columnist Deborah Shouse took an unplanned and unwanted, yet ultimately rewarding journey with her mother through Alzheimer’s disease. Shouse discovered that as her mother was losing her memory and identity through dementia, crafting a new narrative helped her family hold it together, a process she details in Love in the Land of Dementia.

“You have to celebrate the person who is still with you,” Shouse says, noting we may discover a different, but still interesting, person that communicates in ways other than talking. She recommends employing a technique she calls The Hero Project, which she developed with her partner, Ron Zoglin. It uses words, photos and craft supplies in what Shouse terms “word-scrapping” to generate and tell a new story that helps keep the personal connection we have with our loved one and make visits more positive. She shares more supportive insights at Deborah ShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Sharing an old story may also provide a rare link to the past for a person with dementia. “Savor and write down the stories you’re told, even if you hear certain ones many times,” Shouse counsels. “By writing down the most oftenrepeated stories, you create a legacy to share with family, friends and other caregivers.” natural awakenings

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Power of the Wrong Story

Our thoughts are a shorthand version of a longer life story, says author Byron Katie, a self-help specialist from Ojai, California, who addresses reader stories via blog posts at ByronKatie.com. Sometimes we tell ourselves the wrong story, one that keeps us from realizing our full potential, while making us miserable at the same time. Examples might include “I will always be overweight,” “My partner doesn’t love me” or “I’m stuck here.”

Katie’s book, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? explores how we often take what happens in our lives, create a story with negative overtones, believe that version of the story and make ourselves unhappy. “The cause of suffering is the thought that we’re believing it,” she says. By questioning our stories, turning them around and crafting new and more truthful ones, we can change our lives.

of story creates wider ripples. She sees it happen every time she performs at festivals and events around the country.

“It is naturally in our DNA to communicate in story form,” she advises. “The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.”

She cites supporting studies conducted by psychologists Marshall Duke, Ph.D., and Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., at the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, in Atlanta, Georgia.

“They found that children—at ages 4, 14, 44 or 104, because we’re all children at heart—are more resilient and happy and rebound faster from stress when they know their family stories.

They know they’re part of something that’s bigger than themselves that people in their family have kept going,” says Weitkamp.

“When people leave a storytelling event, they leave telling stories,” she says with a smile, “and that results in happier and healthier families and communities.”

Humorist, speaker, and professional storyteller Kim Weitkamp, of Christiansburg, Virginia, knows that the power

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1. They possess special knowledge of sports injuries and physical fitness.

2. They’re experts in the function of the body during movement, from everyday activities to high-level athletics.

by Dr. Binh Nguyen

3. They can help to optimize athletic performance by applying an advanced understanding of musculoskeletal function and athletic training.

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he benefits of playing sports are many, including enjoyment and the opportunity to strengthen the heart, joints and bones. Unfortunately, the potential for injury also comes with the territory and, whether sports injuries are severe or mild, they need treatment. Many athletes visit sports chiropractors, not just following an injury, but also as a preventative method. The following tips can help to prevent sports injuries and determine a course of treatment, when necessary.

• Protect – Wear the right type of protective gear from head to toe, even if you are playing a low-impact sport, as the risk of injury is always present. It is always better to be overprotected than under-protected. Depending on the type of sport being played, you might need a helmet, special shoes, elbow and kneepads, wrist braces, goggles, a protective cup and a mouth guard.

• Prepare – Warming up is essential, no matter what kind of shape you are in.

Because many types of sports injuries are soft tissue injuries, or those that affect muscles, tendons and ligaments, spend between 10 and 15 minutes warming up the entire body before each game or practice session. The cool-down is just as important, as it helps to further protect your body and reduce the risk for injury.

• Pace Yourself – If you’re new to the game, pace yourself and start slowly. Be aware of your surroundings and know how to play the game. Take breaks when needed in order to give the body some time to adjust to new physical activity.

• Don’t Ignore Injuries – A common mistake people make when playing sports is to ignore injuries, whether because they desire to keep going, believe that the injury isn’t serious, or think that it will go away on its own. Any type of pain or discomfort, especially a sensation never felt before, warrants a visit to the doctor.

Visiting a sports chiropractor for treatment immediately after an injury can help you return to playing sooner. Avoidance of treatment might cause the condition to worsen, and can even result in permanent damage.

Binh Nguyen, DC, is a certified chiropractic sports physician at Cedar Chiropractic and Sports, 77 W. Main St., Hopkinton. For more information, call 508-4358182 or visit CedarChiroSports.com. See ad on page 39 and Resource Guide on page 40.

4. They offer individualized care that extends beyond spinal adjusting to include treatment of muscles, joints and connective tissues.

5. They focus on total body wellness and reaching optimal functioning in addition to pain reduction.

6. They’re immersed in the latest sports medicine research, trends and treatments.

7. Their style of care can be integrated seamlessly with that of other healthcare practitioners to optimize medical care.

8. They’re skilled sports medicine practitioners and passionate proponents of physical fitness.

9. They help clients to achieve peak performance with a breadth and depth of knowledge and specific training.

10. They comprise the top tier of the chiropractic profession.

*From the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

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Help for Common Issues Caused

by Stress in Men

by Dr. Gary Kracoff

As stress levels are lowered, improvement in sexual response and function, along with better sleeping patterns, can be seen in many men.

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ver the past few years, men have become more proactive than reactive when it comes to their health. Previously, many men would silently suffer or only ask for help when a problem became overwhelming.

Now more men are asking questions and seeking assistance for problems that were left untouched in the past.

Sleep issues are a common problem, and for many people, stress is the underlying cause. We are designed by nature to deal with severe stress for

short periods of time. When we are stressed our adrenals go into overdrive raising the levels of cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This spike in our adrenals is a healthy physiological response designed to keep us from danger and harm.

The problem today is that many people are constantly stressed for long periods of time and the adrenals become overworked. When the adrenals are elevated, normal circadian rhythm can be disturbed, leading to sleep is-

sues and insomnia. Nature has provided us with adaptogenic herbs (herbs that help us get back to balance, back to our baseline) such as rhodiola rosea, which taken when stressed, can help bring the adrenals back to a more normal level.

Stress can lead to another common problem: erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. As stress rises, our body uses more DHEA to make more cortisol to manage the stressful situation. DHEA is also necessary to help make testosterone and other hormones. When stress occurs long term, DHEA is shunted to the adrenals to make cortisol and less is available to make testosterone. When this occurs, decreased libido and erectile issues can occur due to lowering levels of testosterone. This common issue can often be rectified with over-thecounter products.

Another common issue is a decrease in erectile strength. Nitric oxide is needed to increase blood flow to produce a strong erection. Adding the amino acids the body uses to produce nitric oxide can be helpful. L-Arginine and L-Citrulline are the two amino acids that, when taken daily, can increase nitric oxide production which increases blood flow to the penile tissues.

Of course removing the stress is the most important issue to be addressed.

As stress levels are lowered, improvement in sexual response and function, along with better sleeping patterns, can be seen in many men. Adding DHEA in low doses helps replace the DHEA that has been overused by the adrenals, providing DHEA necessary to restore testosterone levels. Men no longer need to quietly suffer; be proactive when these issues arise.

Dr. Gary Kracoff is a naturopathic doctor and registered pharmacist at Johnson Compounding & Wellness Center, 577 Main St., Waltham. He can be reached at 781-893-3870 or Info@ NaturalCompounder.com. For more information, visit NaturalCompounder. com. See ad on pages 2 and 14 and Resouce Guide Listing on page 41.

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JOURNEY TO MATURITY Setbacks Make Boys Into Men

by Nick Clements

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e all know hard-charging young men that have their foot planted firmly on the accelerator. They claim that easing off would damage their career and be an admission of failure. They are wrong.

Those enjoying early successes can grow up overstressed by trying to stay on the fast track at any cost. These alpha boys are doing what they think others want them to do. In many cases, they are influenced by subtle and overt pressures from parents, peers and celebrity lifestyles, as well as advertising and video games.

As a consequence, these men, obsessed with superficial goals, are emotionally stunted, controlling and unable to form long-term relationships. The good news is that if they can recognize these symptoms and want to change, they may be ready to mature into an alpha wolf, a whole different kind of man.

An essential catalyst for this change usually comes from experiencing personal wounding: being overlooked for a promotion, feeling redundant, losing a friend or status or perhaps sacrificing a former identity to parenthood.

Ultimately, the true test is how he faces such failure and deals with his emotions without labeling himself as weak. The hallmark of mature manhood is how a guy acknowledges his diminishment, not how he manages success. When he stops hiding from himself, signs of his emerging as a mature hero, an alpha wolf, will appear.

He’ll recognize that he makes mistakes, absorb and acknowledge his vulnerability, admit he doesn’t know all the answers and become comfortable with this loss of control. These are the lessons a man must learn to become a more realistic, whole and three-dimensional individual. How he reacts to setbacks and takes responsibility for his actions molds character and helps him take his rightful place in society, rather than a false position.

Instead of being obsessed by competing for things and one-upmanship in the material world like an alpha boy, the alpha wolf grows up by adding strong spirituality and compassion to his life skills. He sees the bigger picture, and by viewing people as friends rather than rivals, is better able to forge mature, loving relationships and be a better father.

Our sons need to be exposed to emotionally intelligent role models and discussions of attendant values and traits. It’s not a simple or easy path, but it’s an essential process for boys and men that benefits them and everyone in their lives.

Nick Clements is an inspirational speaker, workshop leader and author of a trilogy of books on male spirituality and rites of passage, including his recent novel, The Alpha Wolf, A Tale About the Modern Male. He also blogs on masculinity at HuffingtonPost.co.uk/nick-clements.

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Musician with a Cause Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind

by Meredith Montgomery

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inger-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers for local environmental nonprofits. “Early on, we recognized that we could not only fill a room, but also raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups we believe in,” says Johnson. Then, as he started playing larger venues, “I realized the power of touring to connect our fans with local nonprofits in every town we played.”

Johnson and his wife, Kim, also founded two environmentally focused charitable foundations, and during the past five years, all of his tour proceeds have been donated to them, in turn going to hundreds of environmental education nonprofits worldwide. The enabling commercial success began in 2001 when his debut album successfully established this Oahu, Hawaiian’s trademark mellow surf-rocker style.

Since then, he’s released five more studio albums, including the most recent, From Here to Now to You.

“While I have so much gratitude for the support our music receives, for me, music has always been a hobby, a side thing. It grew into a way to work in the nonprofit world.

Being engaged in environmental education almost feels like my real job, and the music’s something we’re lucky enough to provide to fund related causes,” says Johnson.

As the size of his audiences grows, so does the size of his potential environmental footprint. On the road, Johnson’s team works with the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance to fuel

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all tour trucks, buses and generators. Comprehensive conservation efforts including refillable water bottle stations, plus organic cotton T-shirts and reusable or biodegradable food service ware are standard at his shows. “We try to be environmentally conscious every step of the way,” says Johnson.

“Our record cases and posters use recycled paper and ecofriendly inks. We record albums in my solar-powered studio.

It’s an ongoing learning process and conversation as we find even better ways to do things.”

Johnson’s team often requests increased recycling efforts and use of energy-efficient light bulbs at venues, advancing long-term eco-changes everywhere they perform. He explains, “Our thinking is that once they change the light bulbs for us, they’re not going to go back to the old light bulbs after we leave. Many venue managers tell us they have stuck with the improvements because they realize that they’re easy to do.”

Marine pollution and single-use plastics are issues high on the musician’s environmental list, but the topic he’s most passionate about is food. In his home state of Hawaii, 90 percent of food is imported. “The idea of supporting your local food system is a big deal in our family and we take that point of view on the road because it’s a vital issue anywhere you go,” he says.

At each tour stop, all of the band’s food is sourced within a specific radius. Johnson also works with radio stations to promote regional farming, helping to build community and fan awareness of the benefits of supporting local farms.

At home, Johnson has solar panels on the roof and drives an electric car. The entire family, including three children, participates in recycling, worm composting and gardening.

“It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says.

The Swiss Family Robinson is one of the family’s favorite books. “We love figuring out ways to apply ideas,” he remarks. “For our first water catchment system, we got 50-gallon drums previously used for oil and vinegar from a bread bakery and attached spigots. The kids were so excited to watch them fill the first time it rained.”

Johnson finds that all of the facets of his life work together. For example, “Music is a social thing for me. I get to share it with people. Surfing is where I find a lot of balance; it’s a more private time. But I also come up with lyrics and musical ideas while I’m surfing.”

Johnson’s approach to inspiring all generations to be conscious of the environment is to focus on the fun, because it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the big picture. Understanding that his own kids are among the future stewards of planet Earth, he works diligently to instill values of creativity and free thinking.

Johnson reflects, “When I look at things that are in the world now that we would have never dreamed possible when we were growing up, I recognize how much can change in one generation. Looking for answers that aren’t there yet—things nobody’s thought of—that’s what’s going to solve problems.”

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You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons

by Linda Sechrist

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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

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key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?”

Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more these miracles show up.

There are 60 chapters in the book.

Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

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I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all.

Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter.

Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent?

I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.”

Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities. ~ Wayne Dyer

Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer?

I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from.

My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit Its AllAboutWe.com for the extended interview.

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anice Zazinski, owner of Beloved Companion Animal Massage and Bodywork, is partnering with Crate Escape, in Belmont, to provide canine massage by appointment.

The customized, one-hour sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m.

“Dogs benefit from massage exactly as people do,” says Zazinski. “It’s great for easing muscular stresses and strains at any age, and older dogs with arthritis or other chronic conditions can gain comfort and mobility from regular massage sessions.”

In addition to supporting muscles and joints, massage has a positive effect on all of a dog’s systems, Zazinski notes. “It benefits digestion, the heart and lungs, the lymphatic system and even the skin and coat,” she says. “And perhaps the best news, for owners in particular, is that a

regularly massaged dog is usually more relaxed around the house. I always say that if dogs could talk they’d beg for a massage.”

Massage has joined the list of wellness modalities that people can use to keep their animal companions vital and healthy when young, and mobile and comfortable as they age. According to a March 2014 report by the American Pet Products Association, a record $56 billion was spent on pets last year, much of it aimed at enhancing wellness through better nutrition, holistic treatments and regular veterinary care.

Location: Crate Escape, 30 Brighton St., Belmont.

For more information, call 617-323-3349 or visit BelovedCompanion.com.

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CANINE FITNESS COMPANIONS

by Mike Harb

Are you getting healthy with your dog or is your dog getting lazy with you?

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t is common for people that want to become healthier to get a dog to motivate them to be more active. Without its owner leading the way, a dog is confined to the home with little space or means for exercise. Most people are more likely to commit to an act when it benefits others, rather than just themselves, so new owners make it a top priority to take their dog for its daily walk because their dog relies on them for exercise.

In theory, dogs are a valid motivator for their owners to exercise more. Unfortunately, reality sets in, even for those who begin with the best of intentions. After a few months of top priority daily walks, the weather gets cold; work gets busy; social and family obligations take precedence. Household chores, cooking, cleaning and caring for kids reduce the number of long walks, and gradually they are replaced entirely with, “Come on Fido. Quickly! Do your business.

Mommy is running late for work.”

As a result, the exact opposite of the intended goal is achieved. The dog is now part of the problem, rather than the solution. In addition to less regular, vigorous exercise for the owner, the dog also becomes lazy and overweight.

Veterinarians everywhere are seeing this unfortunate growing trend. Dr. Catherine Cole of the Arlington Animal Clinic, in Arlington, states, “In 2006, the American Society of Nutrition

published a paper stating that 40 percent of the canine population was overweight or obese. The most recent research shows that the numbers in the U.S. have increased to 54 percent. This increase is very alarming.”

“My vet told me that my dog was overweight,” says Carla Scotto, an Arlington resident and nutritionist, “so I put her on a diet and started running with her. Ashley lost 20 pounds, she doesn’t get sick anymore, and she has her energy back. Now, I have to find ways to burn off her energy and it really does force me to stay active.”

Our modern lifestyles often make us lazy and inactive, and we sometimes drag our dogs down with us into obesity.

Just like humans, dogs need to be active in order to lead healthy and happy lives. It’s time to get off the couch, get our dogs out of the crate and take them for walks. Even better, take them for a run or go on a hike. Play Frisbee or swim together. With so many dog-friendly activities available, there are no more excuses.

Mike Harb is a fitness trainer and owner of Fit Doggie and Me, a workout program for people to do with their dogs. For more information about the program or for private sessions, call 617-335-4903, email Mike@FitDoggieAndMe.com or visit FitDoggieAndMe.com. See ad below.

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PACK YOUR BAGS, FIDO! More Hotels Are Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Pets

by Michael Pallares

Learning never exhausts the mind. ~Leonardo da Vinci

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here are more options than ever for pet lovers that wish to travel with their furry friends. According to a recent American Veterinary Medical Association survey, six out of 10 pet owners regard their animals as family members, so it’s reasonable to expect them to want to bring along every member of their family on vacation.

More hotel chains are putting out the welcome mat for dogs and cats.

Chains including Motel 6, Loews, Residence Inn and Hampton Inn are pet friendly. La Quinta Inns and Kimpton Hotels don’t even charge an extra deposit or room fee to keep travelling pets in the room. Make sure to call the hotel first to inquire about their pet policy before booking a room online.

Recently USA Today published its list of 10 Best Readers’ Choices for PetFriendly Hotels. The hotels were chosen by a panel of experts and then voted

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Vacation Village in the Berkshires, in Hancock (a town known for its yearround outdoor activities), is a local, petfriendly resort. They offer “Clean-Up” pet stations outside of each building and on the Pet Trail. For more details, visit VacationVillageResorts.com.

More pet-friendly vacation spots can be found at PetFriendlyTravel.com, PetsWelcome.com and DogFriendly. com. Bon voyage!

Michael Pallares is a Boston-based real estate agent and pet lover. You can contact him at GoHomeWithMichael. com. See ad on page 31.

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SATURDAY, MAY 31 Fresh Pond Day – 11am-3pm. Cambridge’s annual celebration of community and sustainability at Fresh Pond Reservation, our urban oasis and water source.

Live music, kid games and face painting. Meet and greet tables by city, community and sustainability groups and much more. Park at the Tobin School, 197 Vassal Ln. Free. Cambridge Water Department, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge. 617-349-6489.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Social Justice/Mass Incarceration Working Group – 12-3pm. More and more people are realizing that our system of mass incarceration is a moral, financial and practical failure. Our group is helping build a movement to end it. Please come and join us, help us and learn about our events. $10. First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington.

857-209-1122. AIFFest.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Charles River Herb Walk – 12:15-1:15pm. Over 40 different species of medicinal plants grow along the Charles River between Harvard and Central. Learn to identify and work with these urban herbs. $5. Harvard Weld Boathouse, JFK St at Memorial Dr, Cambridge. 617-750-5274.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Seasonal Stars – 7-9:30pm. Making the best of seasonal produce is easy during the summer months. Learn how to make the most of all those zucchinis, tomatoes, corn and other fresh vegetables that are readily available at all the farmers’ markets and CSA’s throughout the season. $35. Perch at Bedford Common, Herbal Academy of New England, 24 South Rd, Bedford.

Space limited; registration required: 781-5724454. HerbalAcademyOfNE.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Finding Happiness: A Film Screening – 7-9pm.

Includes a Q&A with Asha and the Ananda Community after the movie. This movie follows an investigative reporter sent, not too willingly,

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A remarkable journey to a place where happiness lives. $7. Unity Church, 6 William St, Somerville.

781-367-6570. AnandaBoston.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Herbstalk 2014 – June 7 & 8. 9am-6pm. A community conference to learn about plants.

Includes educational classes on herbal topics, urban plant walks and herbal vendors from across New England. Learn about growing, harvesting and using medicinal plants in your everyday life. $15/day. Free. Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville. 617-453-2070.

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Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Learn about Reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress and facilitating healing for self and others. Sample treatments available. Free.

Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

Path of the Mesa Carrier – June 7 & 8. 10am5pm. A class about shedding your skin, the serpent energy and leaving behind the past as you learn and grow. Shaman Pam Gower of Pennsylvania, a powerful shaman, will be leading this workshop. $375. I AM Healing Sanctuary, 18 Sherwood Cir, Sharon. To reserve a space, Barbara: 781-7841955. TheSoleWoman.com.

1-Year Anniversary Open House – 11am-3pm.

Celebrate our 1-Year Anniversary with us. Enjoy free chair massage and intuitive readings. Enter to win one of our raffle prizes. Free. The Sacred Self, 800 Washington St, Canton. 781-828-0869.

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Cambridge River Festival – 12-6pm. A celebration of the arts, featuring jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities, and over 150 specialty food purveyors and craftfolks and artisans. Free. In the heart of the Central Square Cultural District.

617-349-4380. CambridgeMA.gov.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 The Heart as Mind: Discover the Deep Wisdom & Guidance of the Heart – 7-8pm. Learn to experience your heart’s guidance and discover a

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new way of thinking about the heart by discovering how the ancients understood the heart, how the heart is an energy center, and through scientific discoveries about the heart. Informative and experiential. $15/suggested donation. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617680-1134. TSBoston.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Community Weed-Out: Meadow Patrol – 6-7:30pm. Lend Lusitania Meadow and its wildlife a hand, pulling up whatever salad bowl of weeds we find. No experience necessary; all equipment provided. A water bottle, pants and long sleeves are recommended. Free. For more info: FriendsOfFreshPond@yahoo.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Herb Walk at Hall’s Pond – 5:30-6:30pm.

Identify medicinal plants growing in the Hall’s Pond Sanctuary, founding land for the Mass Audubon Society. $5. Hall’s Pond Sanctuary, Beacon St, near Hawes St T stop, meet at gates by tennis courts, Brookline. 617-750-5274.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Boston Dragon Boat Festival – 9am-5pm.

Cultural performances as well as exciting Dragon Boat races. Charles River, Weeks Foot Bridge, Boston. 781-979-9192. BostonDragonBoat.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Green Product Personal Appointments – 4-8pm.

Experience the difference of using green, cuttingedge, non-toxic Arbonne at a custom skin care or nutrition appointment. Call to arrange time and location. Free. Newton. 617-212-2062. StephLyon.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Intro to Mindfulness in Craniosacral Therapy – June 20-22. 9am-5pm. A continued education course for registered massage therapists. Course focuses on “primary respiration,” a therapeutic, tidal-like movement in the fluids of the body as developed by William Sutherland. $375/before June 6, $395/thereafter. Visions HealthCare,

910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Super Fertile: Supercharge your Fertility the All-Natural Way – 9am-12:30pm. Join me and my favorite fertility specialist for a morning designed specifically to teach you everything you need to know to get pregnant and have a healthy baby! If you have been struggling to conceive, this talk is for you. We will answer all of your questions and you will leave feeling empowered and back in control of your fertility. FREE. Best Western, Hotel Tria - Fresh Pond, 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge. Call 617-512-3193 to reserve your seat today. AngelaBellAcupuncture.com Paws at Silko Adoption Expo – 12-4pm.

Presented by Silko Honda and the APCSM. Adopt, shop, raise awareness. Free. Silko Honda, 1580 New State Hwy, Raynham. 508-880-5500.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Chinatown Main Street Festival – 10am-5pm.

Enjoy colorful Chinese folk dances, Lion dances, martial arts performances, Chinese Opera and vendor booths. This year will also mark the first annual karaoke contest. Harrison Ave & surrounding streets, Chinatown in Downtown Boston. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 Cambridge City Dance Party – 7-11pm. Join thousands of residents and visitors of Cambridge who will gather on Massachusetts Ave, in front of City Hall, for the City’s annual Dance Party. This portion of the street, at the heart of Central Square, will be

closed to traffic. Come and celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening full of music and friends.

Free. 617-349-4301. CambridgeMA.gov.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6:30-8pm. An experiential program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical. Learn a variety of mindfulness techniques which have positive impact on physical health, mental well-being and overall quality of life. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 9:30-11pm. An experiential program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical. Learn a variety of mindfulness techniques which have positive impact on physical health, mental well-being and overall quality of life. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431.

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Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction For Teens – 3-4:30pm.

Visions HealthCare and mindfulness expert, Patricia Howard, are offering a free orientation to stress reduction through mindfulness that will be followed by an 8-wk structured course for teens. This program aims at moving from reacting to responding and will provide life tools into adulthood. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Hands of Light: Barbara Brennan – June 27-29.

A weekend of expansion and community. Listen to your own guidance, open your heart, enjoy practices that will bring you into the experience of embodied essence. $250/before June 6, $275/ thereafter. Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 617-524-7628. BarbaraBrennan.com.

The Heart as Mind: Discover the Deep Wisdom & Guidance of the Heart – 7-8pm. Learn to experience your heart’s guidance and discover a new way of thinking about the heart by discovering how the ancients understood the heart, how the heart is an energy center, and through scientific discoveries about the heart. Informative and experiential. $15/suggested donation. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617680-1134. TSBoston.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Meet Amma, World-Renowned Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian – June 28-29.

Spiritual discourse, inspirational music and meditation, followed by a personal blessing from Amma, known as the “Hugging Saint” by international media. Free. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd W, Marlborough. 716-226-6223. For schedule: AmmaNewEngland.org.

Boston Common Spray Pool Opens – 11am.

Frog Pond turns into a spray pond and becomes the best place to cool off (if 12 or under) in the city. Grand opening celebration features familyfriendly entertainment, music, art, a gala ceremony and the chance to play in the spray. Lifeguard on duty during open hours. Free. Frog Pond at Boston Common. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

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Open Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Join Rigpa Boston’s open meditation sessions whenever you wish. Open to everyone, from beginners to more experienced meditators. Donations accepted.

Rigpa Boston, 24 Crescent St, Ste 308, Waltham.

619-906-4291. RigpaBoston.org.

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Free Basic Yoga, Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation Class – Learn and experience practical tools for managing stress and energy in everyday life. All ages and levels welcome. Dahn Holistic Fitness, 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. For times & availability: 617-354-9642. DahnYoga.com.

CrossTrain Class – 5-6am. A challenging and fun class. Expect a warm up, combined upper and lower body exercises, endurance, strength and stamina development. All levels benefit. $10. Victory Field, 40 Orchard St, Watertown. Inclement weather at Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 17 Sprint St, Watertown. 617-438-4467. YourHealthSense.com.

Practitioner’s Breakfast – 7:30-9am. 3rd Tues.

Enjoy breakfast from Farm to Table Café. All health care practitioners are welcome to share breakfast and knowledge. Monthly speakers and presentations.

Working together to increase the overall wellness of our great community. Free. Groton Wellness, 493 Main St, Mill Run Plaza, Groton. 978-449-9919.

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Nia Body/Mind Fitness Class – 10-11am. A blend of dance martial arts and healing arts set to great soul stirring music. All levels welcome. $15/dropin. New England Tango Society, 620 Cambridge St, 2nd Fl, East Cambridge. 617-620-7654.

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Free Stretching Class – 9-9:30am. Free class for the senior community, conducted by Dr. Binh Nguyen, CCSP, CKTP. Introduction to stretching and resistance band training for muscle strengthening.

Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton.

508-497-9730. CedarChiroSports.com.

Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also Wed & Sat. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function.

Qigong has been conducted for a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, depression, menopause syndrome, headaches, joins stiffness, movement disorders and cancer treatment. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/session. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922.

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Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12pm.

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. 617-523-1749. Kings-Chapel.org.

Free Tour of Symphony Hall – Musicians and engineers consider Boston’s Symphony Hall to be the most acoustically perfect concert space in the United States. 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.

Strengthening and Weight Loss Classes – 6am & 7pm. Small group classes tailored to your needs. We help people that were injured and don’t know where to start. Cost varies. The AIS Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-393-1829. PrimalTribeFitness.com.

sunday SoWa Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26. 10am4pm. A foodie’s delight with 60 mouth-watering stands every week. Find the freshest produce, dairy products, meats and herbs from local farms and shop the many specialty food stands for unusual and creative gourmet products and services. Shop local and support area farmers. Free. SoWa Farmers’ Market, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaSundays. com/FarmersMkt.

Mindfulness Meditation for Professional Women – 12:15-12:30pm. Participate in a telephonic 15min mindfulness meditation led by a woman leader. Free. Register: MindfulnessForWomen.

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SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

Kripalu Yoga – 6pm. Start anytime. Walk-ins welcome. Experience deep relaxation, increased flexibility and renewed energy. Free 1st session; $95/8 sessions, $15/walk-ins. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-9231440. WellStreetStation.com.

SoWa Food Truck Court – Thru Oct 26. 11am4pm. Food truck heaven with 25 food trucks all in one location. Munch on a scrumptious grilled cheese sandwich, have a slice of gourmet pizza, overdose on bacon or eat healthy with rice and veggies.

SoWa Food Truck Court, 540 Harrison Ave, Boston.

SoWaSundays.com/SoWa-Food-Trucks.

Ideal Protein-Free Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn about natural, healthy, medically supervised weight loss with a registered nurse and certified Wellcoach. Free. Ideal Weight-Total Well Coach, 112B Boston Rd, Rte 119, Groton. 617-666-1122.

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Sunday Restorative Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Relax, stretch, de-stress and re-charge your whole system before your work week. Poses supported with blankets and bolsters. Open to everyone. $75/6-wk series, $15/drop-in. The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 617-869-9574.

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Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm.

First Mon. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet.

Learn that you aren’t alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life.

Free. Washington St, Newton. Doreen: 617-8493198. UCanBFearFree.com.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 6:15-7:15pm. Beneficial in helping individuals gain more knowledge on how to defend oneself and increase self-discipline. Learn techniques that increase physical fitness and mental training. Call for pricing. Arlington Dojo, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com.

Reiki Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Reiki sessions on the 2nd Tues of the month on a donations only basis. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington.

617-849-3198. For appt, Kathleen: KWelcome09@ gmail.com. TSBoston.org.

wednesday Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also Mon & Sat. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function.

Qigong has been conducted for a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, depression, menopause syndrome, headaches, joins stiffness, movement disorders and cancer treatment. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/session. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922.

ArlingtonWellness.com.

Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Both beginners and experienced meditators welcome.

Light refreshments provided. Donation. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham.

781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.

thursday Awakening the Divine Feminine – 9-10:30am.

Chi gong movements balance internal and external energies. Come into greater resonance with the Divine Matrix where healing occurs in the body, mind and spirit. Journeys to the initiation sites of Ancient Egypt and Angelic transmissions are part of each class. $15. I AM Healing Sanctuary, 18 Sherwood Cir, Sharon. 781-784-1955. TheSoleWoman.com.

Kendall Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 11am-2pm. Locally grown, healthy and affordable fresh food. Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, fish and flowering plants from nearby farmers. Kendall Square, 500 Kendall St, Cambridge. KendallSquare.org.

Reiki Healing Circle for Women on a Healing Journey with Cancer – 4-6pm. Once a month.

Women trained in Reiki and at various stages in their healing journey come together to support each other.

Uplifting, life affirming and healing. $35. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

Non-Alcoholic, Stress-Dissolving Acupuncture Happy Hour – 5-7:30pm. Experience the stimulation of ear acupoints while relaxing in a chair.

Includes acupuncture, tea and snacks. $20. Market Street Health Center, 214 Market St, Brighton.

617-902-8769.

South Shore Community Meditation – 7-8pm. A bimonthly guided meditation, led by a facilitator.

Bask in the peace that resides within. No experience necessary; all are welcome. Free. South Shore Integrated Health, 208 Broadway, Hanover. 303589-7208. WavesOfIllumination.com.

Sacred Circle Dance – 7-8:30pm. 4th Thurs. An ancient international tradition with simple steps to traditional and newly minted dances. Gather in community and dance in a circle to folk music from around the world. No partner or experience necessary. Free. Follen Unitarian Universalist Church, Anne Smith Room, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington. 781-643-1586.

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

Reiki Clinic – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. Experience a Reiki session at the Brenner Reiki Healing monthly Reiki Clinic. 30-min time slots available; call to schedule. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton.

617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A nontechnical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. HarvardSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA.Harvard.edu.

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

Watertown-Mall.com.

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

Watertown-Mall.com.

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

MIT.edu/Museum.

Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. Last Fri. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

Maynard Sacred Drum Circle – 7pm. 1st Fri. An ancient practice that builds harmony, restores connection with the Earth, and supports group consciousness. Bring own drum or shaker or borrow one of ours. $10-$20 sliding scale. Bliss Healing Arts, 63 Great Rd, Ste 103, Maynard. 508-481-2547.

BlissHealingArts.com.

Garden Center Workshops – 10am-12pm.

Featuring topics that are important to all gardeners, including beginner gardener boot camp, composting, container gardening, challenges of urban gardening and so much more. Free. Pemberton Farms, 2225 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-491-2244. For complete schedule: PembertonMarketplace.com.

Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also Mon & Wed. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function.

Qigong has been conducted for a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, depression, menopause syndrome, headaches, joins stiffness, movement disorders and cancer treatment. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/session. Park Ave Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington. 617-997-9922.

ArlingtonWellness.com.

Guardian Angel Cat Rescue Information Days – 11:30am-3pm. Come in and meet the cats, kittens and volunteers of the Guardian Angels Cat Rescue.

Learn about adoption, volunteering and donation needs. Free. Especially for Pets, 424 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury. 978-443-7682. EspeciallyForPets.com.

Glassblowing Sampler – 12-2pm. Every other Sat. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing.

Enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. Learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. Our experienced teachers will help you make a colorful paperweight for you to exhibit as your trophy. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE SEETAL CHEEMA, MD

697 Cambridge St, Ste 204, Brighton 2285 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, 617-651-3213 Seetal@SeetalCheema.com SeetalCheema.com

ANTI-AGING ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Stephanie Lyon 617-212-2062 StephLyon@MyArbonne.com StephLyon.MyArbonne.com

Anti-aging skin care and nutrition with proven clinical results. Swiss botanical products are vegan, gluten-free, non-toxic.

Consumer discounts and consultant options available.

Seetal Cheema is a boardcertified physician in anesthesia and pain management, offering holistic medical care, including acupuncture and yoga.

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

Acupuncturists at Visions HealthCare are able to provide relief for a variety of concerns including but not limited to insomnia, allergies, digestion, pain, fatigue, etc. See ad on the back cover.

CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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

See ad page 25.

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

Acupuncture Facelift / Facial Rejuvenation / Cosmetic Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process.

The aim is to diminish wrinkles, muscle tension, as well as systematically remove issues standing between you and the glowing young face you deserve. Traditional Acupuncture also available. See ad page 7.

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BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT CONNIE A. JACKSON, MD

55 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 132 Great Rd, Ste 201, Stow, MA 01775 617-232-0202 (Brookline) 617-879-0403 (Stow) Connie.A.Jackson.MD@gmail.com ConnieAJacksonMD.com Specializing in Hormonal Imbalance and Individualized Natural Bioidentical Hormone Treatment for irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, irritability, fatigue, poor concentration, poor memory, depression and sleep disturbances. Accepting most major insurances. See ad page 12.

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PATRICIA JAY, MD

100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Effectively using Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for 10 years; expert gynecologist passionate about supporting women to ease transition through all life phases.

Accepts most major insurances.

See ad on the back cover.

BODYWORK AIS CLINIC, STEFAN MATTE

103 Morse St, Watertown 617-905-3038 • Info@AISInstitute.com AISInstitute.com Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad page 22.

BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT

393 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 781-507-4226 HolisticHealingPT.com I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization. See ad page 13.

CHIROPRACTIC CEDAR CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS Binh Nguyen 508-435-8182 CedarChiroSports.com

A state-of-the-art facility offering highest quality health care and commitment to patients.

Offering a unique sports chiropractic wellness practice with a family-style focus. See ad page 39.

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

We are an integrative holistic center, with a caring team of Network Spinal Analysis chiropractors, massage therapists, Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners and a Wellness Coach. See ad page 7.

ERIC ROSEEN, DC

910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Accepts major health insurances. Weekend and evening hours available. See ad on the back cover.

COACHING BRIAN REID

Life Coach, Personal/Professional Development 401-402-0819 BrianSeanReid@gmail.com BrianSeanReid.com Brian Reid is an internationally acclaimed life coach with Brenda Lee, a Shire horse. Through his discoveries with Brenda Lee, Brian founded Horses Know The Way Home and developed 13 principles that guide his teachings. See ad page 37.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING Kim Childs 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com

Need help clarifying and reaching your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psychology Life and Career Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more personally rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.

GROTON WELLNESS – MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPA, FARM TO TABLE CAFÉ

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

493-495 Main St, Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 781-329-3800 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad page 8.

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS CENTER

The only holistic center of its kind on the East Coast. Groton Wellness synergistically fuses state-of-the-art Biological Dentistry with Integrative Medicine to meet the health needs of the whole person. We are professionals in preventative and functional medicine, general and pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, detoxification, spa therapy, nutrition and a host of complementary therapies.

We work with you to develop a personal, comprehensive plan that achieves wellness and balance from head to toe. This is our mission. See ads pages 2 and 11.

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

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.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.

JCWC is the only sterile and non-sterile PCAB-accredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads pages 2 and 14.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING

DENTIST

KOKO FITCLUB

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

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

39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656; West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting.

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GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD

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

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RICHARD CHEN, MD

910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Board-Certified Family Medicine physician trained in Functional Medicine accepting new patients of all ages for Primary Care or consultation. Accepts most major health insurances. See ad on the back cover.

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

RAJKA MILANOVIC, MD

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 21.

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

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

Family Medicine Physician with 19 years of experience practices with the Functional Medicine approach. Accepting new patients for Primary Care or Consultation.

Accepts insurance. See ad on the back cover.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY BODYMIND RESOURCING

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

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 17.

DAVID DANFORTH, PHD

HOME-BASED BUSINESS SUZANNE CAMYRE

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

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

As your lifestyle advocate, I’ll facilitate your success in building your own health and wellness business so you can take control of your life. See ad page 15.

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Clinical Health Psychologist who works collaboratively with you to overcome anxieties, grief, and the difficulties of health conditions including pain.

Accepts insurance. See ad on the back cover.

DR. MAGDALENA J. FOSSE, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

678 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-642-0263 DrFosse@yahoo.com • DrFosse.com Dr. Magdalena Fosse integrates mind-body, cognitive-behavioral, and existential methods to alleviate symptoms and problems that cause suffering.

Working with individuals and couples, her aim is to create a life for each client that is meaningful and fulfilling.

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

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad page 35.

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.

NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT COLEMAN NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT

Ree Coleman - Certified Vision Teacher Offices in Boston & Newton 617-838-0928 EyesOnYoga.com Achieve vision improvement via exercises, relaxation, science & physiology to create a pathway to sharper, clearer, more balanced vision, reducing dependence on external correction.

SKIN CARE SPRING RAIN FACE & BODY SPA 1345 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451 781-895-0010 SpringRainSpa.com

Our goal is for you to feel beautiful. Our “stop the clock” skincare eliminates wrinkles and heals acne. Also offering Reiki, Cupping, Aromatherapy and Shiatsu to enhance your well-being.

WEBSITE DESIGN THE WISE WOMAN

METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad page 27.

ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT

Phyllis Wilson 781-883-2282 Phyllis@WiseBlueLotus.com WiseBlueLotus.com

Offering website design and business consulting for small businesses and providers in private practice.

910 Washington St Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

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

WELLNESS CENTER CECILE RAYNOR

THE SACRED SELF

Jennie Degen 800 Washington St, Canton 781-828-0869

Welcome to The Sacred Self Healing and Wellness Center.

We are focused on providing the community with holistic and spiritual healing. Massage and Reiki. Intuitive Readings. See ad page 13.

WELLNESS COACHING THERMOGRAPHY

YOGA

ROOM2IMPROVE

Vicki Loberman 617-610-9551 Vicki@Room2Improve.us Room2Improve.us

We partner with clients to identify and overcome barriers to living a healthy lifestyle. Services include wellness coaching, professional organizing, personal training and stress management.

WORKSHOPS LIVE BY NATURE’S DESIGN

Kerry Goyette Support@LiveByNaturesDesign.com LiveByNaturesDesign.com

Providing a wide variety of transformational workshops to raise “health conscious” awareness. Our goal is to help you take an informed, active role in improving your physical, emotional and spiritual health.

See ad page 39.

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

GENTLE YOGA WITH GONG Marian Reynolds 617-733-2311 MarianATR@verizon.net

Enjoy gentle kundalini yoga and meditation with extended, healing gong relaxation.

OPEN DOORS YOGA STUDIOS Richard Lanza 395 Washington St 781-843-8224 OpenDoorsMgr@yahoo.com OpenDoors7.com

We provide the space and opportunity for individuals to transform their lives through greater health and joy for oneself and others. Visit one of our 14 locations in MA.

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