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ll of us are subjected to mainstream media’s daily barrage of bias and sensationalism and we are happy to tackle the topic in this month’s feature article, “Real News that Matters: Independent Media Tells Us the Truth.” Writer Linda Sechrist explains why we need independent media outlets that break through corporate agendas and “invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action.” We are pleased to count Natural Awakenings among the groundswell of independent media seeking to celebrate the good in the world, explore constructive solutions to crises and add value to the personal lives of viewers, listeners and readers. Such outlets are succeeding as businesses because people like you daily prove that the growing holistically oriented community here and abroad is a market worth reaching. As proof, Natural Awakenings currently publishes in 97 communities like ours reaching more than 4 million readers, and will soon welcome our first international edition in the Dominican Republic. Independent media are all about providing relevant, quality content reported with a conscience. Thank you for keeping independents like us alive and thriving. Please continue to vote with your purchases from the advertisers that make it possible for us to bring more in-depth, thought-provoking reporting to the discussion. Let publishers and editors know what you’re thinking and join us in celebrating and supporting the growing list of responsible media serving a better vision of what’s possible for our world. I was deeply touched and grateful to hear this story from a reader at Herbstalk last month. Natalia Karoway, owner of Sweet & Sacred, had a vendor table next to ours and when I introduced myself and the magazine she responded, “Oh, I know all about Natural Awakenings. If it weren’t for your magazine, I probably wouldn’t be here today.” She explained how while she was reading a copy she saw an ad offering herbal apprenticeships that resonated with her. She promptly called, enrolled and upon completion started her own business. She added that she’d never been so happy to have picked up a magazine. Her story is one of countless tales of how supporters of independent media often choose to shift the direction of their lives to enlarge the place of their tent and benefit others. I’m no exception. I’d been reading the Rhode Island edition of Natural Awakenings for a year before I realized it was one of a larger franchise family of magazines. Then a perfect storm of life events in 2010 called me to launch the Boston edition, and my life changed for the better in countless ways. If you’d like to share a story about how you’ve been touched by our advertisers or something you’ve read in these pages, please email me at Publisher@NABoston.com. Our team would love to hear from you and may even share your story in an upcoming issue. To a sunny, joy-filled and peaceful 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.

17 HEALING FROM

LYME DISEASE WITH PETER HOWE

18 REAL NEWS

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Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist

20 PROMOTING HEALTH

THROUGH NUDISIM

by Ronna E. Krozy and Nancy Greenhouse

22 HEALING FROM THE BODY LEVEL UP

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Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

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Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul

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Summer Brain Training Program for Better School Performance

ianne Kosto, owner and founder of Braincore of Greater Boston, in Foxboro, announces a summer program to boost brainpower before the next school year. The program involves daily brain training, Monday through Friday, for four weeks beginning August 4. The deadline to enroll is July 20. “Our brains have the potential to perform at an extremely high level, but to reach this peak condition the brain must be trained and strengthened in a purposeful way,” says Kosto. “This is a chance for people to benefit from life-changing, state-of-the-art technology in a fun, relaxed environment.” Neurofeedback, which is closely related to biofeedback, focuses on analyzing the pathway of neural signals to identify signs of irregular brain function. “Once our specialists have pinpointed the exact dysfunction occurring within the brain using a specialized QEEG BrainMap, they can begin developing a customized program aimed at correcting it,” says Kosto. One client reports his child went from getting C’s and D’s to earning all A’s and B’s within two months. Cost: Free 30-minute phone consultation; $1,760 for 20 neurofeedback sessions and a QEEG BrainMap. Location: 132 Central St., Ste. 205A, Foxboro. For more information or to register, call 844-272-4666, email Info@BrainCore OfGreaterBoston.com or visit Brain CoreOfGreaterBoston.com. See Resource Guide on page 40.

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newsbriefs Nubian Heritage Offers New Organic Skincare Options

ubian Heritage’s line of luxurious bath, body and hair products— made from traditional recipes with authentic certified organic and natural ingredients for smoother, revitalized skin—has now been expanded, with a special discount available on the entire line this month. The African Black Soap Collection is made with palm ash, tamarind extract and plantain peel, and has been used in Africa for centuries to minimize the appearance of skin blemishes and other skin ailments. The deep nourishing formula helps in exfoliation and hydration revealing radiant and healthy looking skin. Other products made by the company, part of Sundial Brands, include the Indian Hemp and Haitian Vetiver collection that uses naturally anti-inflammatory hemp seed oil; the Coconut and Papaya Collection; plus bar soaps, body washes and lotions, hand creams, organic-infused Shea butter, aluminum-free deodorant, sugar body scrub, massage oil and bath bombs. Shea butter, an ingredient in all of the products, is obtained from cooperatives in Ghana that help develop self-sustaining businesses there. For more information or to order products, call 631-842-8800, email HMerritt@SundialBrands.com or visit NubianHeritage. com. See ad for special discount, page 2.

Author Laurie McCammon Speaks In Amesbury

aurie McCammon, author of the newly published book Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, will conduct a transformational evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., July 21, at Unity on the River, in Amesbury. McCammon encourages people to believe that they are already “enough”, Laurie McCammon a lesson that will help to unlock the power to transform many areas of their life simultaneously. She says, “Only when we believe we are enough will we allow ourselves to have enough of what we really need. “In the cultural story in which we live, individuals are told that they are never enough. They think they must repeatedly alter or improve themselves in order to be deserving of the happiness, acceptance, security and meaning they desire.” McCammon asks, “What if this message is all wrong?” Cost: $25. Location: Unity on the River, 58 Macy St. (Rte. 110), Amesbury Plaza, Amesbury. For more information, call Rose Tenaglia Dunn, founder of LyceumLIVE, at 425-205-1692 or visit LyceumLIVE.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Natural Awakenings Launches Upgraded Website

atural Awakenings Boston will be upgrading its website to a new responsive platform, allowing site visitors to more easily view content on all devices, including mobile phones and tablets. The launch will take place in the latter half of this month. “We are excited for our magazine readers to be able to more easily access our articles, briefs, calendar and other digital editorial offerings each month,” says publisher Maisie Raftery. “As more people reach for their phones and tablets for their daily news and updates, the new responsive platform will make it easier for people to navigate our site regardless of what device they are using.” Visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com.

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newsbriefs Healing Trauma and Installing Boundaries Workshop Offered in Needham

udith A. Swack, Ph.D., will be conducting Healing From the Bottom Level Up (HBLU) Level I training from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 3 to 6, in Needham. In this four-day experiential workJudith Swack shop, participants will acquire protocols, skills and interventions to clear blocks in clients caused by trauma, phobias, limiting beliefs, negative emotions, etc., in order to move forward in any area of life. The results-oriented approach allows each individual to solve problems that are rooted in the unconscious mind and body. The techniques learned take just minutes and the results last. Professionals who have benefited from this workshop include psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, acupuncturists, chiropractic and naturopathic doctors, educators, coaches, physicians, nurses, massage therapists, body workers and parents. CEUs and/or CNEs can be earned, but participants must pass a post-workshop test by 80 percent or more, fully attend the activity and complete an evaluation form. Swack, the developer of HBLU, is a biomedical scientist, teacher and healer. During the past 25 years, she has synthesized biomedical research with research from other non-medical systems. The results: an innovative and powerful methodology that consistently produces transformative results. Swack has published in professional journals and presented her work at conferences and on national television. Cost: $900. Register by July 8 for early bird discount. Location: 56 Pickering St., Needham. For questions about the bring-a-friend discount or more information, call Karen at 781-444-6940, email Karen@HBLU.org or visit HBLUTraining.com. See ad on page 2 and Resource Guide on page 41. natural awakenings

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Boston GreenFest Returns to City Hall Plaza

he ninth annual Boston GreenFest returns to City Hall Plaza from August 19 to 21 for a free, end-of-summer event that connects people with nature in Boston’s urban setting. GreenFest features interactive exhibits, eco-solutions, health and wellness offerings, a multicultural outlook and a spirit of celebration. “This event is all about being sustainable, healthy and helping to heal the planet so we can heal too,” says Executive Director Karen Weber. “We have many great events and exhibits, including a healthy new cleaning product made from salt, vinegar and water that is stronger than bleach. We also feature fitness offerings, healthy foods, alternative medicine and forums on Water and Resiliency and Our Energy Future.” The three-day festival takes place at City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall and Sam Adams Park, in Boston, and includes music and dance performances from more than 20 countries, new innovations by entrepreneurs, robots and green tech, Zumba and BollyX, eco-fashion shows featuring models in up-cycled fashion, a community-wide art piece, award-winning documentaries, electric cars, and bikes that generate enough electricity to run a whole house. There’s also a wide selection of international cuisines, locally crafted ice cream and a wine and beer garden. Cost: Free. Location: One City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall and Sam Adams Park, Boston. To learn more and to volunteer, call 617-477-4840 or visit Boston GreenFest.org.

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newsbriefs Annual SpiritFest and Yoga at Nantasket Beach

ealthy Living Magazine will present its fourth annual Hull SpiritFest at Nantasket Beach Resort from 4 to 10 p.m., July 14. SpiritFest offers visitors yoga on the beach and spiritual healing indoors. “This event is to help people get where they want to be spiritually,” says publisher and event organizer Candita Mamet. “As the Buddha was quoted to say, ‘What you think you become, what you feel you attract, and what you imagine you create.’” Admission to the marketplace is free and features more than 25 vendors with natural products, healing jewelry, sacred clothing, reiki, massage and more. “The event also features many of the South Shore’s finest readers, including: Lori Doupe Sheridan, Liam Glavin, Doreen Tripp, Emma Phaneuf, Michelle Levangie Gilmore, Jill Jardine, Leslie Irene Kane, Michelle Kundzicz, Nancy Smith, GailHicks, Laura Joseph and Patti Sheets,” says Mamet. “Readers are offering 20-minute readings for $40.” Yoga will be offered simultaneously on the beach across from the resort, and classes will be taught by popular South Shore instructors Jacqui Bonwell, Paulette Gloria Harwood and Kerry Anne McCarthy. The cost for yoga sessions will be $20. Cost: $20-$40. Location: Nantasket Beach Resort, 45 Hull Shore Dr., Hull. For more information, call 508-615-9805 or visit MyHealthyLivingMag.com.

Expanded Services for Transformation at Thought Alchemy Center

ose Siple, hypnotherapist and founder of Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, in Rehoboth, now offers greater processes, tools and classes for personal transformation, healing and growth. Siple has merged her hypnotherapy services with the spiritual and personal transformation offerings of Healing Through Spirit to offer ongoing hypnotherapy and coaching programs for individuals and small groups. Spiritual transformation classes for beginners and advanced spiritual seekers are also offered, and students and clients can participate in person or online. All programs and Rose Siple classes are recorded, enabling participants to review materials for deeper understanding and absorption. “Thought transformation is at the core of all change, personal and spiritual,” says Siple. “Thought Alchemy’s Center is the ongoing unfolding of my mission to help and serve as many people as possible who are in need of deep transformational change in response to the perceived chaos of our rapidly changing world.” Siple says she offers affordable fees for the wide range of services offered, including alternative therapies and past re-patterning. Location: Rehoboth and online. For more information, call 774-991-0574 or visit ThoughtAlchemy.guru. See ad on page 15 and Resource Guide on page 42.

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Increasing Movement and Flexibility as We Age

hildren move with the freedom to jump up or roll around without fear of injury, movements taking them in many directionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;up, down, around and even upside-down. Youth has a feel of fluidity and juicy resiliency. Older men and women tend to shuffle, the head tilted down and forward, and the eyes focused downward toward the ground because they are fearful of falling. The rib cage is stooped forward and a rhythm of cautionary movement propels the person in one direction only. Rolfing Structural Integration practitioners look at the movements people make and restrictions in the body that may create the feel and look of aging, which has more to do with how the body breaks down and can still be changed, rather than the number of years lived. The fascia connective tissues respond to injuries and repetitive emotional and physical postures over the years by tightening, twisting and changing shape, which ends up restricting the easy movements we equate with youth and agility. Posture is not something to be forced into place. Rolfing practitioners know how to work holistically with the fascia throughout the entire body in a sequential method to bring back naturally youthful mobility and movements. Source: Valerie Berg, certified advanced Rolfer and member of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration faculty in Boulder, CO. For more information on Rolfing, call the Rolf Institute at 303-449-5903 or visit Rolf.org. See ad on page 3.

Osteopathy Alleviates Low Back Pain

ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research. A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria. The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree. Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.â&#x20AC;? 12

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Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging

new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/ zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other redto-yellow foods.

Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday Items

esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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globalbriefs GMO-Free Pioneer

New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to nonGMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMO-free grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.” Source: Tinyurl.com/NonGMOGrainTerminal

Low-Cost Largesse

Nonprofit Grocery Sells Good Food at Low Prices The biggest challenge to healthy eating in poor neighborhoods isn’t always access to healthy food; it’s whether people can afford to buy it. A year ago, Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, opened Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery in Boston, to take action. It gathers nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted and then sells it at low prices. After learning about food insecurity in the U.S. and that approximately 40 percent of the food we grow is thrown out, Rauch decided to address both problems by offering this new option for people that don’t want handouts. The store now has 5,000 members and hundreds of daily customers, with plans to expand to new locations. “The challenge we have in America is that the food system is designed from the farm on up to create calories that are cheap and nutrients that are expensive,” he says. “People on the lowest economic rung get squeezed the hardest.” Rauch partners with vendors to get excess food, such as fruit just slightly too ripe to make it through the standard supermarket system, that chefs turn into ready-to-eat meals like prepared salads and soups, or entrées that can cost less than $2. For more information, visit DailyTable.org. 14

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Recycling Nutrients

Animal Droppings Help Forests Absorb CO2

A paper published in Forest Ecosystems concludes that frugivores, large, fruit-eating animals like toucans, tapirs, curassows and spider monkeys, help to keep the woods healthy by eating fruits and spreading seeds. As traps for carbon and an effective defense against global warming, forests collectively absorb up to 30 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions and store more than 1,600 gigatons of carbon in the soil. “You have a lot of large birds that play a fundamental role for large trees,” says study author Mauro Galetti. “They increase the likelihood that seeds will turn into actual photosynthesizing plants.” However, big, tropical birds are constantly under threat of hunting, poaching and habitat loss; the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List notes that 14 of the world’s 16 toucan species, for instance, are decreasing in population. The study found that without the help of high-capacity frugivores, there would be no way for larger seeds to grow into the towering trees that store carbon best. Scientists now want to research individual species to calculate how much each animal’s services are worth in terms of battling climate change. Putting a dollar amount on a species, say Galetti, could be the only way to persuade governments to protect it. Find the study at Tinyurl.com/Forest CarbonReport.

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Mayor Marty Walsh in Bejing

Boston to Host 2017 Climate Leaders Summit Secretary of State John Kerry announced last month at the U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit, held in Bejing, that Boston will host the third annual summit next summer. “Boston has long been a leader on climate action,” says Kerry. “When nearly 200 nations adopted a global climate change agreement in Paris last December, we knew that success would depend on commitment on the local level.” That commitment includes Climate Ready Boston, an initiative led by the city of Boston in partnership with the Green Ribbon Commission to develop resilient solutions which will prepare the city of Boston for climate change, and the effects of rising sea levels, volatile storms, extreme temperatures and more intense rain and snow. Resilient solutions for buildings, infrastructure, environmental systems and residents will ensure Boston continues to prosper in the face of long-term climate uncertainties. Mayor Marty Walsh, who also attended this year’s summit, represents North American cities on the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Steering Committee alongside Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles. C40 is a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change, and supports cities to collaborate effectively and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change. “There is no more pressing, or defining, global challenge than climate change,” Walsh says. “We know we must be making investments now to create a more sustainable future for the world we share.” Source: Greenovate Boston. Visit GreenovateBoston.org to download free Greenovate guides for work, home and the community. natural awakenings

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ecotip Eco-Beach Blast

Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney

When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.

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Healing From Lyme Disease with Peter Howe

yme disease can be mysterious, often thought to be a threat only to those that live out in the countryside. The truth is, ticks and other insects such as mosquitoes, mites, fleas and biting flies which carry the same or similar pathogens, are globally endemic. They are everywhere and are carried by most animals, birds, rodents and even humans. The medical community typically treats with high doses of antibiotics with varying results, but Peter Howe, an alternative health practitioner and certified neuromuscular therapist, uses a multi-dimensional approach that is customized and unique to each individual. It is a far more comprehensive and effective method to focus on the treatment of Lyme and its co infections. “What has been imagined as a tick-borne disease is now realized as a multi-dimensional issue in the alternative world of health,” he says. “Its ability to reside deep into the mitochondria of the cell—the energy center which holds one’s life source, or DNA—and morph or clone with other cells is what challenges the body’s ability to create a strategic defense against the ever morphing bacteria.” Not only can Lyme present itself as a rash and fever, but it can cross the blood-brain barrier to present itself as memory loss, Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression, ADHD and other neurological symptoms. “There have been cases reported that after years of Parkinson’s, or Alzheimer’s, retesting has discovered Lyme was the cause,” reports Howe.

Other Lyme-associated symptoms include arthritis, digestive disorders, specific joint disorders, chlamydia and fibromyalgia, among others. Howe’s comprehensive approach challenges the view that “once you have Lyme, you have it for life.” Through years of experience, he has created a protocol for Lyme that reduces or even eliminates related symptoms. His plan includes: • Biocommunication Diagnostics – Using the body’s natural energetic field, a communication link is established between the patient and the computer via the ZYTO hand cradle. Through this connection, ZYTO sends stimuli and then scans and records the body’s response. This conversation is called biocommunication, and it provides insights into health and wellness. This important tool allows Howe to identify the major stressors in the body, including which bacteria are stressing the body the most. It also allows him to create an energetic remedy to stimulate the body’s immune response both for detoxification and nourishment, thus building a stronger defense and stimulating healthier cell regeneration. • NanoVi Pro – This is an FDA-registered device used to enhance overall well-being. Cellular functions within the body depend on signaling between molecules

within cells and among neighboring cells. The body’s ability to produce these signals is essential to health, vitality and performance. If there is a deficiency, or if an extra boost is needed, precise bio-identical signaling obtained through NanoVi Pro technology is used to augment the body’s natural signaling capability. • Neuromuscular Therapy – This therapy helps to relieve aches and postural distortions that may have taken place while inflicted. Stretching and other movements also aid in rehabilitation. • Emotional, herbal and nutritional support – All are offered as aids for recovery and ongoing health. While recovery does take time, steps can be taken to end suffering from Lyme disease and reclaim one’s health and vitality. For a consultation with Peter Howe, call 508-838-1101. For more information, visit PeterHoweHealer.com. See ad on page 27 and Resource Guide on page 42. Half-Price ZYTO Scan Special During July and August, receive a ZYTO scan for half price ($75). Energetic remedy bottles are also available for $25. Call Peter Howe at 508-838-1101. PeterHoweHealer.com

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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist

n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

Mainstream Media’s True Colors

Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of 18

New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.

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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author, and founder and CEO of The UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Independent Voices

Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news

and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

Success Stories

With Fran Korten at its helm, the ad-free, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of

We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator seeing the world, help people see a different path to success and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinventing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their

unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” (Meet Laurie McCammon at her speaking engagement, July 21. See NewsBrief on page 7 for details). Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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they do not measure up. In fact, girls as young as 7 years old have been reported as being dissatisfied with how they look or with particular parts of their body. Anorexia, bulimia and steroid usage remain significant public health problems, while consumers spend billions of dollars for services that alter the body, and products to lose weight or guarantee a more youthful appearance. Nudism, on the other hand, promotes the acceptance of every person, irrespective of size, shape or body condition. Nudism is considered the great equalizer, because uncovering the body removes the symbols of status and allows you to discard labels, titles and uniforms.

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Promoting Health Through Nudism by Ronna E. Krozy and Nancy Greenhouse

Nudism allows individuals to live a life of freedom and self-acceptance in a safe, natural and healthy environment for all, among a community of caring friends.

udism, also known as naturism, is both a philosophy and a lifestyle. It’s a way of life that promotes the enjoyment of daily activities free of clothing, in a non-sexual social setting such as a camp, resort, club or beach. People who enjoy social nudism reflect a cross-section of society—professional, political, academic, spiritual and creative. Backed by several research studies, nudists cite many physical and psychological health benefits, especially for women and children. These benefits 20

include body acceptance, self-image and personal confidence; freedom from shame; a sense of liberation, relaxation and peace; a realistic view of the diversity of bodies, rather than magazine-altered supermodels; the realization that nudity and sex are not synonymous; and acceptance based on the individual’s self, not on looks. Our society tends to dictate that the ideal woman is young, busty, slim and provocative; the ideal man is tall, muscular, athletic and “well-endowed”. As a result, many individuals feel that

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As at any camp or resort, typical activities include tennis, yoga, swimming, hiking, biking, volleyball, gardening, community dinners, dances, live music, wine-tastings and socializing by a campfire with friends. The only difference is one’s right to do it clothes-free. Many naturist groups tend to be socially conscious, and fundraise for charities and volunteer in their communities (while dressed). For example, Solair Recreation League in Woodstock, Connecticut—one of the oldest family nudist resorts and campgrounds in the U.S.—installed solar panels to heat its swimming pool, dramatically reducing fossil fuel use and carbon emissions while saving thousands of dollars for members and guests.

Behavioral Standards

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) is the national organization that maintains a stringent behavioral code for individuals and clubs holding AANR membership. Safety and security of members and guests, especially women and children, are key priorities. While most naturist camps and resorts require positive identification from all visitors, including Sex Offender Registry Information and Criminal Offender Record Information checks, as well as personal interviews, visitors shouldn’t be intimidated—club staff and members are ambassadors, aiming to make each visit as comfortable as possible while

looking out for the safety and privacy of every member and guest. Additionally, at every club or resort, guests will find specific rules against any public behavior that is sexual in nature or uncomfortable for others—not much different than rules applied in neighborhood parks. One such strict rule: no photography of any sort is allowed. Persons not adhering to these rules are asked to leave immediately and are not allowed to return. Other AANR-affiliated clubs may also be alerted and the offender’s name placed on a watch list.

Finding Clubs or Resorts

Hundreds of AANR-affiliated clubs and resorts, including Solair Recreation League, can be found with a quick internet search. In addition to the friendly and stress-free atmosphere that visitors experience, Solair is particularly aware of the apprehension many women feel on their first visit to a naturist resort. In response, it has formed a chapter of Women in Nude Recreation, and any woman visiting for the first time, without a male companion, is entitled to a free visit.

An Important Message

Nudism allows individuals to become their own image maker. As one Solair member describes, “As a woman who has always been ‘of size,’ becoming a nudist was the first time I could truly and thoroughly accept myself and feel comfortable in my own skin.” Another states that nudism created a sense of spiritual connection to the earth. Many visitors say they wish they had learned about nudism when they were younger and that their children were given the opportunity to experience nudism growing up. In fact, research shows children that are raised with nudism are confident, at ease with themselves and more accepting of differences. These are characteristics that build good citizens and democratic leaders. “Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime” is Solair’s motto. Anyone that discovers nudism will wholeheartedly understand this sentiment.

Greenhouse has created development programs for numerous Boston-area nonprofit organizations. Both are longtime members of the American Association for Nude Recreation and Solair Recreation League, in Woodstock, Connecticut. For more information, call 860-928-9174. See ad below.

Ronna E. Krozy, EdD, RN, is a retired professor of nursing and health education in Massachusetts. Nancy

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Healing From the Body Level Up Dr. Judith Swack’s Powerful Mind/Body/Spirit Healing Methodology by Nancy Somera

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ven as a child, Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., possessed a Cancer Institute and working toward her Ph.D. in bioscientist’s mind, always wanting to know, “What, why chemistry at George Washington University. Although she and how?” Early on, she decided to be a medical docconsidered herself a biomedical scientist first, she nonethetor when she grew up. After studying pre-med in college, less found a small office and began seeing clients. Referrals her professors told her that with her gift of a research mind, followed as her clients got positive results. she should become a biomedical scientist rather than In 1985, she moved to Boston for post-doctoral trainan M.D. So, after she was denied admittance to medical ing in immunology. When her research grant wasn’t reschool, she secured a position as a biochemical technician newed, she took a job at a medical diagnostics company, and fell in love with doing research. This set her on an got married and had a baby, all the while seeing clients in alternate path that would eventually pilot the inception of the evenings and on weekends. When her baby was born Healing from the Body Level Up (HBLU), an innovative, she realized that she couldn’t do it all, quit her laboratory rapid and powerful mind/body/spirit healing methodology. job, and opened her mind-body healing practice full time. HBLU integrates biomedical science, psychology, “Looking back,” she said, “I realized that it took being hit hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programover the head several times with a two-byming (NLP), applied kinesiology, four to realize that mind/body/spirit healing “HBLU helps people get spirituality and energy psychology was my true calling.” unstuck and eliminate techniques with original research With her scientific skill and talent in struggle by teaching the on the structure of complex damage research, Swack developed a mind-body conscious mind how to patterns. “The HBLU philosophy is healing methodology that would eventually that we all have a soul in a body, and become HBLU. “I started out curing phocommunicate with the the reason that we are in a body is unconscious mind, body and bias and traumas. As more people came to to do our soul mission and live a full me with other problems, I discovered ways soul to find and clear the life,” says Swack, who is also a bioto help them, too,” she states, having since patterns that block them so mapped patterns for binge-eating, post-trauchemist, immunologist, master NLP that they can live happy, practitioner and leader in the field matic stress syndrome (PTSD), dysfunctional of energy psychology. “If we are not family systems, addictions and other self-sabrewarding lives.” getting results in some area of our life otaging behaviors that are the result of unthere must be something blocking us,” she explains. wanted, interference patterns from life experience (includ This reasoning prompted Swack more than 30 years ing past life and ancestral patterns), personality structure ago to dig deeper into why she kept attracting and dating (using the Enneagram model of personality), and external emotionally unavailable men. In a self-help workshop she interference (including supernatural patterns and cultural discovered the unconscious mind. She says, “I realized and religious brainwashing). that my problems were in my unconscious mind, not my “HBLU helps people get unstuck and eliminate strugintellect. In order to have better control over my life, I had gle by teaching the conscious mind how to communicate to learn how to communicate with and heal other levels of with the unconscious mind, body and soul to find and my being that my rational mind had no control over.” clear the patterns that block them so that they can live hap So, she took NLP practitioner training. Recognizing py, rewarding lives,” she explains. her innate talent, fellow classmates approached her about Swack says one of the reasons HBLU is so effective is working with them outside the class. By this time, Swack because the client’s deepest wisdom guides the healing, was doing research in DNA replication at the National setting priorities so the mind and body can collaborate and

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work together in alignment to heal. She stresses, “I’m not going to teach you to cope; we are going to clear the unwanted patterns, so you can heal.” Most people begin to feel better after five to six sessions, but it typically takes eight to 12 sessions to achieve a specific goal or completely resolve a particular problem. HBLU is complementary with many types of medical and psychotherapeutic treatments, including medication. In fact, clients’ bodies can be tested to determine what and how much medication is right for them, and many doctors have respectfully collaborated with Swack to get the right medications and dosages for individuals. Even in people with genetic problems such as high blood pressure or depression that are compounded by stress, Swack maintains, “I frequently find that with HBLU, they are able to decrease their dose or switch to a milder medication.” Having spent years developing the work with her clients and colleagues, “HBLU is now a robust, reproducible, and extensive body of work,” she says. Swack is now focused on making it readily available to all mental health and healing professionals. An upcoming HBLU Level I Training will take place from August 3 to 6, in Needham. Early bird discount rates apply until July 8. Visit HBLUTraining.com for more information and to register. Healing From The Body Level Up, Inc. is located at 56 Pickering St., Needham. For private sessions or to register for trainings, call 800-310-6549, email Info@HBLU.org or visit HBLU.org. See ad on page 2 and Resource Guide on page 41. Nancy Somera is managing editor for the Boston and Rhode Island editions of Natural Awakenings.

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SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots

“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of 24

produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wake-up call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating Change

For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new be-

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ginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

Future Femme Power

Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics. Today’s number of U.S. certified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Or-

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ganic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from.

In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Viroqua, Wisconsin. “We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild.com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington, For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in natural awakenings

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ere’s something to add to our to-do list: nothing. Americans today work more hours than ever before, foregoing hard-earned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physically exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose. Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs

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sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on

an external goal,” remarks Immordino-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests

finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy

tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite piecissued 28 recalls, some for multiple es appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential presAnother easy favorite is filling ence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, an ice cube tray two-thirds full with mold, dangerous levels of cumuGreek-style or traditional plain yogurt latively harmful propylene glycol, mixed with diced strawberries or inadequate thiamine, elevated levels whole blueberries and of vitamin D, off odors Use the freshest freeze overnight. For or labeling problems cats, omit the fruit and (Tinyurl.com/PetFood ingredients, organic instead add bits of merManufacturerRecalls). and non-GMO (no cury-free water-packed In response, homemade treats have grown in genetic modification) tuna or salmon as a special treat. Add fresh popularity to ensure where possible; tuna or dried catnip to catch that pets enjoy safe and healthy snacks. or salmon in a pouch Kitty’s attention. “Once when fixing “Most summer is safer than BPAdinner, I dropped a fruits work naturally to piece of frozen yellow cool the body,” advises canned fish. squash and the dogs Cathy Alinovi, co-audove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washthor of Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook burn, in Azle, Texas, of her Chihuaof Nutritious Homemade Meals for Cats and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. huas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the floor; Nora showed her game face and “Healthful treats, made from the best won the Squash War.” ingredients, are a good way to take a “Obesity is the number one break from summer heat.” nutritional disease affecting our pets, She suggests taking a refreshing so summertime activities that avoid look at low-calorie fruits and veggies overheating are vital for overall health,” such as stuffed celery used in creative, 30

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says Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical—not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles 4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix fruit with water and molasses. Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Mango Sorbet 2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime ½ cup unsweetened almond milk Add all ingredients to a blender and purée. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley 32

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Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners. 2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice

Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix. Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Plum and Apple Coolers One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog. (10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed. Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl. Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford natural awakenings

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FRIDAY, JULY 1 Beginner Meditation Retreat: Techniques I-III – This is a series of contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition. $760-$940. Karme Choling Meditation Retreat Center, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet. 802633-2384. KarmeCholing.org. Boston Harbourfest – July 1-4. Various activities and events to celebrate Independence Day throughout the city. Many are free. More info: BostonDiscovery-Guide.com/Boston-HarbourFest.html.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Boston Pops July 4th Concert – 5pm, oval opens; 8:30pm concert begins. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info: HatchShell.com.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Boston Pops July 4th Concert – 9am, oval opens; 8:30pm concert beings. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info: HatchShell.com. 4th of July Fireworks – 10:30-11pm. Follows the Pops Concert. Free. Charles River, between the Longfellow & Massachusetts Ave bridges. HatchShell.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Practical Herbs for Diabetes – 7-9pm. Insulin resistance, the primary underlying imbalance behind Type 2 Diabetes, can be potently mitigated by dietary strategies and herbal remedies. Learn how to get started. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 7 Free First Acupuncture Treatment – July 7-9. For first-time patients. Acupuncture is quickly becoming an every man’s pain reliever as community acupuncture clinics make the practice more affordable and accessible. An ancient tonic in the busy, stressful modern world. Free. Joy Community Acupuncture, 335 Boylston St, Ste J3, Newton. 617-510-0559. JoyCommunityAcupucture.com.

Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. For pricing: 866-2645139. Eastover.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with reiki. Learn reiki meditations, how to practice hands-on healing of self and others, the reiki principles, reiki history and how reiki promotes mindfulness and wellness on all levels of your being. Comprehensive course manual. CEUs for nurses & LMTs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. Brenner ReikiHealing.org.

markyourcalendar Summer Yoga Retreats for Women The perfect weekend getaway. Relax, restore and, recharge your mind, body and spirit in a quiet, charmingly rustic setting in scenic Rockport, MA. Includes 4 yoga classes, meditation, nightly campfire, nature walk meditation, art class, aromatherapy class (July only), 2 nights’ accommodations and delicious meals. Swim at one of the many local beaches. Bring your bike to ride along the shores of Rockport and Gloucester. Curl up with a good book.

Reiki Clinic – 1:30-4:30pm. A community service project of Arlington Reiki Associates where clients can receive a 30-min reiki treatment by a team of practitioners for only $15. Reiki practitioners volunteer at the clinics and receive a free treatment from their teammates. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required, Jean Conners: 617-8359963. ArlingtonReiki.com.

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Portuguese Navy Tall Ship Sagres Tours – July 11-13. 10:30am-10pm; Mon & Tues; 10:30am4:30pm, Wed. Free. Fan Pier Marina, 1 Marina Park Dr, Ste 1, Boston. More info: SailBoston.com. Healing With Essential Oils – 6:30-8pm. Essential oils can offer extraordinary health benefits and are frequently used to support the immune system, help with relaxation and sleep, balance emotions, relieve stress, ease muscle pain and more. Learn what they are, oil safety, the importance of choosing a pure, high-quality brand and common methods of use for 1st aid. $15. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Reiki Shoden Level I Class – 9am-5:30pm. Learn the complete system of traditional Japanese reiki healing as an empowering practice for everyday health and happiness and to express your full human potential. $150. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org.

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Medical Qigong Certification Program – Experience medical qigong from healthcare professionals who have successfully integrated Eastern wisdom with Western science in hospitals, healthcare settings and in the community. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. For pricing: 866-2645139. Eastover.com.

Lyme Disease: Natural, Effective Approaches – 6-7pm. Lyme disease is ever changing, manifesting itself differently in each individual. Left untreated, it can become chronic and debilitating. Join Groton Wellness’ lead herbalist, Kenyon Keily, as he discusses how important it is to use herbs to minimize Lyme disease’s spirochetes and their accompanying, varied symptoms in each individual. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

The Meditating Brain – With Steven Leonard and Andrew Heusser, PhD. Meditation is more than just relaxation or focus. Meditation is cultivating particular types of consciousness that are flowing rather than fixed. Eastover Estate and

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Shamanic Plant Journeying – 6:15-9:30pm. With Tommy Priester. Through drumming and guided meditation we make contact with plant wisdom for our own personal healing and the healing of the earth. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 4 Minebrook Rd, Lincoln. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

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Tues., July 12 • 6:30-8:30pm $25. Unity on Cape Cod 147 Walton Ave, Hyannis. 425-205-1692. Rose@LyceumLive.com. LyceumLive.com. Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:45-8:45pm. A drugfree approach to cognitive health. Dr. Jolene Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion are a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle. 781-444-9115. Advanced Neurotherapy.com. Flirting & the Psychology of Instant Attraction – 7-9pm. Whether you’re single or just coming out of a relationship, it is always fun to learn or refresh, those flirting skills. Learn the difference between flirting and seduction, what is sexy and how to connect easily and follow up. Also learn a simple technique for eliminating the fear of rejection that works in just minutes. $37. Newton Community Education, Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St, Newtonville. 617-559-6999. Newton CommunityEd.org. Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn breathing exercises to help release tension and calm your mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

Mount Auburn Club, 57 Coolidge Ave, Watertown. Registration required: 617-393-0004. More info: MountAuburnClub.com. Garden Mixology – 6-8pm. Learn how to craft 3 unique cocktails using local spirits while enjoying appetizers from local caterers and restaurants, all while in a unique urban garden setting. Catering provided by Charlton Becker Catering and Rumson’s Rum is our featured distiller. $40. Symphony Road Garden, 56-72 Symphony Rd, Boston. 617395-0250. SBNMass.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Sneaker Streaker Color Run – 10am. Clothing-optional 5K fun run. Get doused with color powder while you compete for overall winner and age-category awards. Registration fee entitles you to enjoy our pool, sandy pond, tennis and pickleball courts, hot tub, hiking trails and other facilities. $35/advance registration, $25/student. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. Alice’s Wonderland with Mad Hatter Ball – 10am-11pm. Weekend-long celebration at this family-friendly nudist camp includes building a house of cards, croquet, Tea Party Social and Mad Hatter Ball. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-11pm. An overview of an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Will answer your questions, present the history of reiki and its many everyday uses. Optional sample treatments may be available. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Reiki Level 2 (Okuden) Training – 9am-6:30pm. Discover deeper teachings and practices within the system of reiki. Learn to practice with 3 symbols and mantras, as well as specific healing processes. CEUs for Nurses & LMTs. Prerequisite: Reiki Level 1 Training. $300. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. More info: BrennerReikiHealing.org. Medicinal Plant Walk with Patrice Green – 1-3pm. Identify healing plants in our area. Learn which parts of the plants are used medicinally and how they nourish us and support health. $15/ adults, free/children. Rock Meadow, Mill St, Belmont. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

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Herbal Smoking Blends – 7-9pm. Learn about the history of smoking, its physiological effects, herbal interactions with both cannabis and tobacco, as well as some favorite smoking herbs, blends and methods. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Women’s Inner-Wisdom Circle – 6:30-8pm. Come join our circle of like-minded women; we all want (and need) to find and express our wisdom within. By sharing in a sacred space where we feel safe, we can tap into, and nourish, our own, inner-guidance and knowing. $14. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-4499919. GrotonWellness.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Workout Design & Menu Planning Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Learn from experts how to design a personalized circuit workout, and create a realistic, balanced meal plan to compliment it. $15.

Relationships, Dating & Marriage – 7-9pm. Also July 26. Whether you’ve just entered the dating scene or you’re in a bump in the road in a relationship or marriage, come learn 7 secrets to having a successful relationship. Our instructor

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will reveal how to start and/or maintain an intimate and healthy connection. $61. Newton High School North, 457 Walnut St, Newtonville. 617-559-6999. NewtonCommunityEd.org. Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. Space limited; register: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Alternative Approaches to Multiple Sclerosis – 7-9pm. Multiple sclerosis is a scary diagnosis, but it doesn’t have to stop you from living an active, healthy life. Learn how an herbalist does it. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. Common WealthHerbs.com. The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. The first of two workshops will break down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Waltham. RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Women of Fire – July 21-24. Empowerment adventure for women of spirit. Overcome blocks to living your passion. Ziplines, rafting, hiking and firewalking empower you to take your next leap joyously. $675. Shelburne Falls, MA. Location given upon registration: 941-718-1955. Karina BHeart.com.

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Thurs., July 21 • 6:30-8:30pm $25. Unity on the River 58 Macy St, Amesbury. 425-205-1692. Rose@LyceumLive.com. LyceumLive.com. Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:45-8:45pm. A drugfree approach to cognitive health. Dr. Jolene Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion are only a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield. 781-444-9115. Advanced Neurotherapy.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23 Happening Holidays – 10am-11pm. More than Christmas in July. Celebrate every holiday in one weekend at our family-friendly nudist camp. Activities for the whole family. Pool, sandy pond, tennis and pickleball courts, hot tub, hiking trails and more. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. Restorative Yoga Workshop – 4-6pm. Gentle, relaxing yoga poses will be held for 5-10 mins each with the addition of supportive props like blankets, blocks, bolsters, eye pillows. This along with deep, purposeful breathing will soothe the nervous system that is constantly in “fight or flight” mode in this hyper-vigilant society we live in. All levels welcome. Mats & props provided. $35. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham. Pre-registration required: 508-335-3814. Reiki OfGreaterBoston.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Extraordinary Power, Extraordinary Life – 6:30-8pm. With Rhys Thomas, founder of The Rhys Thomas Institute of Energy Medicine. Come and fully experience who you are at the deepest level, uncover the biggest vow you took against your own extraordinary power and understand your life purpose with clarity. $7. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. Herbal Fermented Foods – 7-9pm. Fermented foods are fantastic, but they’re even better when you incorporate medicinal herbs. It’s not hard,

learn how in this class. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

ACIM TALKS – Talks based on A Course in Miracles streaming live every Wednesday night with ongoing access if you can’t listen live. Hosted by Marianne Williamson. Marianne.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Hops & Husks with Brew Fest – 10am-11pm. A corny weekend. Beer bash, corn fest, comedy night (age 21+). Plus family activities. Pool, sandy pond, tennis and pickleball courts, hot tub, hiking trail and more. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Art on the Bayou – 10am-11pm. Weekend-long celebration includes art show, Cajun/Creole dinner, Zydeco dancing lessons. Slippery Sneakers Band, 8pm. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

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savethedate Ground and Find Peace in Vermont Yoga Retreat Ground and find peace in Vermont during this 4-day, 4-night retreat in southern Vermont’s Green Mountains. Daily yoga and meditation classes, hiking, educational nature talks, selfcare healing techniques. Individual sessions and bodywork available. Organic, healthy meals and double occupancy lodging provided. 12-14 participants makes this an ideal size to deepen your yoga practice while rejuvenating your whole being. Retreat commences with dinner on Wed. and ends after brunch on Sun. Retreat coincides with autumn’s arrival.

Sept. 14, 4pm to Sept. 18, 2pm or Sept. 21, 4pm to Sept. 25, 2pm $1,295. Early Bird Special: Save $100 if you register by Aug. 10. Fox Meadow Retreat, 41 Bossert Rd, Wilmington, VT. For more info: Meredith Musick, LMT, E-RYT: 239-269-8846. FoxMeadowRetreat.com.

QI-KAYAKING BEYOND FORM – Destress on the water and go where the breeze takes you in the Berkshires. With Greg DiLisio and Johnny Snyder. Various dates. 413-8543049. MyCenteredHeart.com/Schedule. Register: Eastover.com/Retreats-Workshops.html.

NATURAL AWAKENINGS SINGLES READY TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE? – Dip into our pool of conscious, awake singles and meet someone that you would have never met without us! Free to join. NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com.

SELF-STUDY A COURSE IN MIRACLES – A unique, universal, self-study, spiritual thought system that teaches that the way to love and inner peace is through forgiveness. ACIM.org.

SPACE AVAILABLE TWO ROOMS/OFFICES FOR RENT – Approximately 200-square feet. Perfect for massage therapist. One with bathroom, one shared hallway bathroom. In Arlington center near bus access and parking in municipal lot. 781-648-9867. FPasciuto@gmail.com.

WORKSHOP SPACE WANTED T R A D I T I O N A L N AT U R O PAT H / HERBALIST EDUCATOR – Seeks short-term/longer-term space, 3-5 day workshops, encompassing Sat/Sun + weekdays, 9am-5pm, Greater Boston area. Mary Light, ND, MH, LMT: 734-7697794, NaturopathicSchool@gmail.com, NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

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daily Summer Reiki Healing Sessions – Thru Aug. 10am-7pm. Experience a reiki energy treatment that activates your own healing power and promotes stress reduction and relaxation. Sessions will address any physical, emotional and spiritual issues you are dealing with and can include Crystal Healing and Chakra Balancing. From $60. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham. 58-335-3814. ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com. Qunicy Market History Tour – 11am, daily; 6pm, Wed; 2pm, Sat. Learn about Qunicy Market’s central and ever-evolving role in Boston’s history. Meet guide by Pulse Café on South Market St. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 S Market Building, Boston. 617-523-1300. FaneuilHallMarketplace.com. The Emotional Detox – 8-9:30pm. Try a DIY approach to EFT. Teach yourself to tap. Leave behind anxiety and gain clarity and confidence when you tap along with pre-written scripts. $97. Virtual Ecourse. 270-592-0377. ChooseBigChange.com. Shakespeare on the Common 2016: Love’s Labour’s Lost – July 20-Aug 7. 8-10:30pm, TueSat; 7-9:30pm, Sun. Bring a blanket or low folding chair. Bring your own food or purchase from vendors on site. Free. Boston Common, near the Parkman Bandstand, 0 Charles St, Boston. More info: CommShakes.org.

sunday Free Community Reiki Circle – 9-11:30am. 1st Sun. Join reiki practitioners who share experiences and collectively create a sacred healing space. Learn about reiki and receive a reiki session. Open to all. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Perfect Voice as Spiritual Path and Tool for Emotional Healing – 9am-12:30pm. 4th Sun. Experience real vocal freedom by learning most important aspects of vocal technique on a foundation of spiritual grace and ego surrender. Guaranteed improvement for beginners and those with vocal problems. $60. 16 Magoun Ave, Medford. 857-9983677. BarryMiracle.wordpress.com. Classic Yoga Class – 10-11:30am. Also Fri. No experience required. Small classes, individualized direction and no hot temperatures. Mats and props provided. First class free. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham. 508-335-3814. ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com. Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets – 10am1pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki.

Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Sessions for multiple pets available. $15/15 mins. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Rte 27, Wayland. 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

monday Active Stretching for EveryBODY – 7:308:30am. Also Wed, 6:30-7:30pm & Thurs, 9:3010:30am. EveryBODY from elite athletes to couch potatoes is welcome. See “classes” on website. $12/drop-in, $100/10 classes with Budget Stretcher Card. STAR Tech Healing and Learning Center, 14 Nason St, Ste 202, Maynard. 978-8970110. StarTechHealing.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can empathize with you and keep you from feeling alone. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Nia-Somatic Fitness Classes – 7:30-8:30pm. Nia technique is a blend of dance martial arts and healing arts set to music to fit your personal experience. All levels welcome. Discount cards

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available. $15. Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge. 617-620-7654. OmNamoCenter.com.

tuesday Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org. Organic Macrobiotic Plant-Based Cooking Classes – 6-9pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Also 1st & 2nd Fri. Learn how to cook organic macrobiotic healing meals and enjoy a 5-course dinner with like-minded souls, recipes and handouts. Beautiful oceanfront setting kitchen to savor the flavors. $80. 25 Surfside Rd, Scituate. 781-626-0000. Register: PauletteGloriaHarwood.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Pathworking with the Tarot and The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Tarot is a book of knowledge that maps out the powers of your consciousness. Unlock the power within you through the process of meditative pathworkings. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161

Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. HealingThroughSpirit.com.

774-991-0574.

Mindful Healing with Lara Wilson – Thru July. 7:30-8:30pm. Awaken with simple qigong exercises that promote healing. Transition with easy breathing exercises that can get you through the day. Relax with mindful meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. $10 donation. Chrysalis Meditation Center, 28 Church St, Winchester. 781729-2000. InsideTheChrysalis.com.

wednesday Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4pm select Wed. Also 2pm select Sat. Join volunteers on a behindthe-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org. Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org. Boston Landmarks Orchestra Hatch Shell Concert Series – July 13-Aug 31. 7pm. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info: LandmarksOrchestra.org. Food Addicts in Recovery – 7-8:30pm. 12-step program for food addiction. There is a solution. Weekly meetings open to anyone. Free. Fidelity Place, 25 Medford St, Arlington. 617-610-3748. FoodAddicts.org.

Public Open Night at the Observatory – 8:30pm, Spring/Summer; 7:30pm, Fall/Winter. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

thursday Free Night at the ICA – 5-9pm. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston. ICABoston.org. SRR Thursday Night 4.06 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race. The Healing Beyond Cancer Free Workshop – 7:30-9pm. 2nd Thurs. A diagnosis of cancer can unleash a flood of fear and anxiety. Discover how the interactions of beliefs and feelings have profound effects on your health. You will shift from dis-ease to ease. Free. Roots and Wings Healing Arts, 317 N Main St, Natick. 978-3697733. TheHealingBeyondCancer.com. Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

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Open Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Instruction given to those who need it. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation $10. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.

Belmont Youth Running Club – 7-7:30am. The Belmont Youth Running Club promotes fitness and all levels of ability are welcome. Kids ages 8 yrs and up show a passion for running while learning about setting goals. Free. Belmont Reservoir, Ayson Rd & Oakley St, Belmont. 617-438-4467. YourHealthSense.com.

Pathworking with The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Combine the power of hypnotic trance-journeying and the knowledge of the Tree of Life. Transform your faulty subconscious patterns and conscious thinking. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com.

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.

The Runes: A Year & A Day with WrenTek and Jason – 7-10pm. 2nd Wed. Year-long study of runes from a primal internal development point of view that will take your spiritual development and practice to a new level. Must be committed to the whole program. $39/class plus $103/initiation weekend or $604 upfront. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-850-4164. AHealingVibration.com.

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

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7:308:30pm. 1st Wed. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of well-being. Free. Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com.

#TeamSimeon Pregnancy Loss Work Group – 5pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. A place for families who have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy or after pregnancy to talk, de-stress and release with other families that understand. Free. All Dorchester Sports League Building, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester. 617-407-5347. PropaCityCo.org. Second Fridays – 5-8pm. Free with admission at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum.

Yoga, Wine and Chocolate – 5:30-7pm. An hour of yoga followed by complimentary yoga, wine and chocolate. $15. embodyFitness 18 Adams St, Burlington. 781-999-2503. EmbodyFitness.net. Monthly Community Reiki Clinic – 7-8:45pm. 1st Fri. Make an appointment for a 30-min reiki session. Appointment times are 7-7:30pm, 7:358:05pm & 8:10-8:40pm. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org. Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell – Thru Aug 15. 8:15pm. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info & movie listings: 617-787-7200 or HatchShell.com.

saturday Yoga in the Park Worcester – Thru July. 10-11am. Free yoga and a fun event. Relax. Stretch. Learn. Smile. A wonderful summer activity. Free. Worcester Oval Commons, 455 Main St, behind City Hall, Worcester. 58-299-7905. IvyChild.org. The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com. Codman Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 10am-3pm. A market promoting healthy eating and providing a day full of fruits, veggies, resources, music and fun for community members. All vendors and organizations that feel that their service can benefit the community are welcome. Kid friendly. Free. Codman Commons, Corner of Talbot Ave & Washington St, Dorchester. 617-4075347. CodmanCouncil.wordpress.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival – Thru Aug. 5pm, activities start; sundown, movie starts. Free. Prudential Center, South Garden, 800 Boylston St, Boston. More info & movie listings: PrudentialCenter.com. Neutrality Night with Stephen Dupre – 8-9:30pm. 4th Sat. Have some fun and learn simple techniques to get neutral to experience real-time energy shifts. First 10 registrants will get issues addressed on the call. Free. Online seminar. 401-405-1669. Registration & more info: ThePowerOfNeutrality.com.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. ~George S. Patton

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ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING THE A.I.S. INSTITUTE

103 Morse St, Watertown 1-844-AIS-Today TheAISInstitute.com

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

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, postconcussion, peak performance and more. See ad, page 7.

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 10. .

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT 126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139 617-833-3407 Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.com CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com Achieve optimal health physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine uses a form of muscle response testing to identify and clear nervous system interference, facilitating optimal health. See ad, page 11.

BRAINCORE NEUROFEEDBACK 132 Central St, Ste 205A, Foxboro 844-272-4666 BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com

We offer state-ofthe-art brain training technology. Drug-free, non-invasive treatment. Emphasis on quality care with flexible payment options. Scholarships available. Call today to schedule a free consultation.

Virtual Coaching & Workshops 207-592-0377 Tam@ChooseBigChange.com

Tired of being sad, stressed and broke and ready for a rich, rewarding life? Learn #The MoneyFix for personal power and bigger paydays.

813-966-0164 Healing@ShawnaPelton.com ShawnaPelton.com As a Transformational Coach and Metaphysical Healer, I help people clear energy blocks so to overcome doubts and fears, and evolve their Souls highest potential. See ad, page 9.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

CHIROPRACTIC

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

MICHELE LOWENTHAL 781 413-7055 BackPainCounseling.com

Mind-body mental health counselor specializing in eliminating chronic pain. Repressed emotions create pain. No exercise or medication needed. Based on Dr. John Sarno’s work. Skype sessions available.

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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.

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com Need help clarifying and manifesting your desires? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really, really want?” Kim is a certified life and career coach specializing in Positive Psychology, creativity, and spiritual living to help clients create more joyful and fulfilling lives. Consultations are free via phone/Skype or in person.

WELLING COACHING Karen Welling 617-623-3703 Karen@KWelling.com KWelling.com

Coaching for artists, athletes, and everyone else with Karen Welling, musician and former competitive athlete. Together we’ll bolster your strengths and eliminate obstacles. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 32.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 150 Wood Rd, Ste 403, Braintree, MA 02184 781-228-6915 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad, page 32.

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads, pages 6 and 13.

DENTIST

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

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

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

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

ENERGY HEALING DIVINE METHODS

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

Judith A. Swack PhD Needham MA 781.444.6940 info@HBLU.org HBLU.org Healing from the Body Level Up (HBLU™) is a uniquely powerful mind/body/spirit healing methodology that creates rapid, lasting core-level change—even when other therapies have failed—by simultaneously clearing mental, emotional, physical and spiritual blocks to happiness, health and success. 15-min free consultation. Professional training available. See ad, page 2.

HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad, page 6.

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

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad, page 21.

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

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 23.

HBLU, INC

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyer

Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine. Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad, page 8.

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HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad on page 15.

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

Functional medicine practice offering Telemedicine appointments in addition to in-office appointments. In addition, services include Reiki, nutritional counseling, allergy testing and treatment for all ages. See ad on page 23.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE

MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad, page 33.

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

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

PETER HOWE

508-838-1101 Info@PeterHoweHealer.com PeterHoweHealer.com

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON

Over 35 years as an alternative health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist. Helps clients identify and eliminate chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, Lyme and myriad other health disorders. See ad, page 27.

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 33.

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.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE KERI LAYTON, ND

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

GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads, pages 6 and 13.

REIKI BRENNER REIKI HEALING

324 Central St, Newton 02466 617-244-8856 Elise@BrennerReikiHealing.org BrennerReikiHealing.org Providing you with reiki healing sessions, Reiki meditation, and Reiki training to support you in reaching your goals of mind-body-spirit wellness and wholeness.

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

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

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REIKI OF GREATER BOSTON

160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham, MA 508-335-3814 ReikiOfGreaterBoston@gmail.com ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com Healing for body, mind and spirit. Yoga, reiki, meditation, crystal healing are used to activate your body’s natural healing response.

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com, MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad, page 28.

WELLNESS CENTER A HEALING VIBRATION

Ali Bourgault 978-850-4164 Ali@AHealingVibration.com Massage, organic hair salon, Himalayan salt saunas, siddha kundalini healings, meditation, yoga, workshop, coaching, readings, metaphysical retail and more.

BODY & BRAIN HEALTH CENTER

325 Broadway, Arlington MA 02474 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Arlington 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 617-354-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Cambridge 235 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA 02446 617-264-4851 BodyNBrain.com/Brookline A Holistic Health Center which incorporates yoga, meditation, tai chi, energy work and workshops for spiritual growth. Body, mind and spirit training for all levels. See ad, page 15.

YOGA CECILE RAYNOR

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

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