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letter from publisher I couldn’t help but be reminded of my childhood growing up in the ’60s and ’70s by our Healthy Kids article this month. In “Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make” by Sheila Julson, we’re offering fun, yummy and healthy homemade summer treats to help us beat the heat.

Our neighborhood was teeming with kids both day and night. One childless These are just a few of the slew of neighborhood kids that couple that lived in a cul-de-sac couldn’t could be found hanging out have been better hosts for our daily sumwith the "old people" back in mertime fun. While Dan went to work the day. Yep, that's me in the every weekday like clockwork, sweet high-waters, joyfully ignoand gentle Catherine was quite literally a rant to anything that wasn't focused on FUN! captive audience and unofficial caretaker of all the neighborhood kids.

Always ready with a soaped-up paper towel and a bandage for soothing skinned knees, stubbed toes or the occasional bee sting, Catherine suffered with agoraphobia, the fear of open spaces. For her this meant she would come outside into the top of the driveway and relax in an Adirondack chair or venture into the yard, but not often close to the edge of their property.

All were welcome to sit and chat, play under the massive willow tree or be treated to a garden tour through the extensive rose garden in the backyard to our hearts' content.

Catherine could also always be counted on for a frozen treat on those especially hot summer days. Back then it was an exciting surprise to see what flavor the Kool-Aid ice cubes nestled in a mini-Dixie Cup might be on any given day.

Of course, the recipes you’ll find in our pages this month don’t come with all the processed sugar, so you can feel as great as we did before we knew the long-term consequences of over consumption of sugar. Ignorance was still bliss in our lives back then. At least now that we know better, we can do better if we choose to do so.

Here’s to happy memories of days gone by and to the new ones we get to create on this twisting and turning adventure called life. I hope you have a great and happy memory-making summer!

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Get Nutritional Advice at McArdle Chiropractic and Wellness Center

The office of husband-andwife team, Dr. Catie McArdle and Dr. Robert Sedlor, of McArdle Chiropractic and Wellness Center, in Cranston, Rhode Island, knows that eating a well-balanced diet is critical in living a healthy lifestyle. Yet, sometimes our bodies call for more nutrition than we can get from our food and we must supplement with additional vitamins and minerals. This is where they step in, advising clients on what those nutrients may be, based on symptoms, medical conditions or concerns, and building a personalized plan based on an individual’s nutritional needs and goals.

Along with the natural healing power of chiropractic, a tailored supplementation plan can help heal as well as prevent disease that sets in when nutritionally suppressed.

The center uses Metagenics nutraceutical products that are well-researched and carefully manufactured to deliver the nutritional and functional values that rival those delivered directly through food-based sources.

The team agrees, “Deriving your nutrients from the foods you eat is the preferred way, but Metagenics can fill the gaps and keep you healthy.” The company provides a wide selection of products that contain micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics, antioxidants, flavonoids, and omega-3 fatty acids, targeted to boost immune health and function, and support overall health. Products can be purchased in their office or a practitioner code can be used to order them online for home delivery.

“Everybody is different, and a generalized multi-vitamin should not be able to satisfy everyone’s needs from teenagers to geriatrics. Nutritional counseling ensures individuals they are taking only the nutrients that their body is lacking or that it is calling for,” says McArdle.

Location: 2220 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI. For more information, call 401-383-3400 or visit McArdleChiropractic.com.

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Try Zero-Calorie Cannabis- Infused Seltzers

Stop into Full Harvest Moonz, a recreational cannabis dispensary in Havervill, Massachusetts, to stock up on LEVIA cannabis-infused seltzers for this summer’s barbecues and holiday gatherings.

Cannabis beverages are an increasingly popular option for consumers that are looking for alternatives to other forms of cannabis or drinking alcohol. Delivering a more predictable effect than marijuana edibles without the harmful effects of smoking, weed drinks offer a buzz akin to alcohol without the risk of a hangover the following day.

LEVIA’s products are all crafted with the finest locally sourced buds and simple, all-natural ingredients. Each 12-ounce can of seltzer contains 5mg THC, zero calories and zero sugar. Levia is manufactured with proprietary technology that provides for rapid onset of the effects of THC, usually within 15 to 20 minutes, with the effects lasting for about three hours.

Full Harvest Moonz believes that alignment is key.

From learning about the healing properties of cannabis to finding one’s center in a moment of pure relaxation, clients can expect a well-rounded approach for healing their body, mind and spirit through Full Harvest Moonz’s extensive product offerings. The owners believe in shifting awareness about cannabis through accessibility and education so that all of the benefits of one of the world’s most recognizable plants can be fully realized.

Full Harvest Moonz takes great care in sourcing most of its product locally from small-crafts cultivators. It is open to anyone over 21 years old.

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Welcoming New Massage Therapist to It’s Your Body’s Symphony Rogelio Maldonado (JR), a recent graduate from Bancroft Massage Therapy School, is offering an introductory 90-minute hot stone, deep tissue massage for $99 to any Natural Awakenings reader during the month of July. A licensed therapist registered to practice massage therapy in Rhode Island, Maldonado is looking to build his client base over the next few months at It’s Your Body’s Symphony, in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Rogelio Maldonado Cheryl D’Itri, owner of It’s Your Body’s Symphony where Maldonado interned last year, says, “His specialty is deep tissue massage therapy which helps work out any physical ailments, such as a tight lower back or assisting with a past injury. JR wants to bring people back to their best health.”

Maldonado, who is visually impaired, brings a positive spirit, motivation, drive and enthusiasm to his work. The resiliency he has shown in managing an inherited genetic condition called retinitis pigmentosa, which led to a slow deterioration of his sight beginning in high school, has inspired D’Itri. “Before I will complain, I think of him and redirect my thoughts. JR has overcome many obstacles. Clients have been very receptive to him, and they love his work and professionalism.”

Cost: $99. Location: 14 Hayward St., Cranston, RI. To schedule an appointment, call/text 401-464-6100. For more information, visit ItsYourBodysSymphony.com.

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Join Benjamin Blackett online from 6:30 to 8 p.m., July 6, for TranscenDance, a modality of conscious dance that helps connect the body, mind and spirit in ways that can help heal unconscious pain and/or disconnection. It is a moving meditation, suitable for all levels, that takes the practice of yoga up off the floor and puts it into movement. The practice is about allowing one’s body to move to the music in whatever ways feel safe and good.

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Add a Naturopathic Doctor to Your Healthcare Team

Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

In 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that licensed naturopathic doctors in the Bay State. The Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors (MSND) is thrilled to announce that license applications are now available, and providers have their doors open to offer natural medicine options to people in Massachusetts.

Licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are trained to provide primary care and to diagnose and treat patients of all ages, genders and conditions. During a naturopathic medical visit, a comprehensive biological, psychological and social history is obtained. Physical examination and diagnostic tests may be included for accurate medical diagnosis. Therapeutic interventions may include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine, behavioral medicine, lifestyle recommendations and more. The ultimate goal of naturopathic care is to support the body’s innate capacity to heal by treating the whole person with an individualized plan and teaching the patient how to prevent further illness.

NDs are educated and trained at accredited naturopathic medical colleges. Naturopathic medical education curricula offer a comprehensive, rigorous and well-rounded scientific medical education that is both comparable and complementary to that of medical doctors and doctors of osteopathic medicine. It incorporates a foundation in biomedicine, cutting-edge natural therapies and supervised clinical application of classroom knowledge. Naturopathic doctors demonstrate competence through standardized licensing examination and are required to maintain that competence through ongoing continuing education.

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Summer Brain Training to Improve School Performance

Advanced Neurotherapy, in Needham, Massachusetts, is scheduling brain training sessions over the summer for students that need improvement in areas such as organization, procrastination, attention, memory, focus, stress, test anxiety and more.

Improvements in brain function leads to improved academic performance with less effort and struggle as brainwaves are trained to function optimally. Neurofeedback is research-based corrective care that is safe for students of all ages from preschool to higher education. Neurofeedback teaches the brain how to perform better, is completely painless and easy to do with no unwanted side effects.

Natural brain training helps to improve performance in class, on homework and on exams, leading to better overall grades. Additionally, if a student struggles with a learning disability, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or dyslexia, improvements in symptoms can be observed, directly impacting academic performance. Students that have struggled with obtaining good grades can see progressive improvements with the use of neurofeedback, as the impacts are cumulative.

In the beginning, improvements may be subtle, but increase as a person continues sessions. Therefore, starting neurofeedback early during the summer will be most effective for the upcoming semester, producing the best long-term success. Students, parents and teachers often notice more dramatic and obvious changes as the student continues training.

Location: Advanced Neurotherapy, 145 Rosemary St., Entrance J, Needham, MA. For more information, call 781-444-9115 or visit AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

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Consumer Reports Expands Green Choice Program

Consumer Reports (CR) has launched a new initiative to help consumers live more sustainably and affordably at home and push the government and manufacturers to do more.

The full Consumer Reports Save More, Waste Less guide covers everything from the laundry room to the kitchen to the lawn, as well as tips on how to do dishes and laundry more efficiently, pick appliances that will last, cut back on food waste and more.

CR also announced enhancements to its Green Choice program, which was created two years ago to help consumers identify products that are better for the environment and incentivize businesses to produce sustainable products that are reliable, affordable and accessible. Previously, CR evaluated the sustainability of appliances during in-home use. Now the organization will take a more expansive view and evaluate characteristics related to all three phases of an appliance’s life cycle: manufacture, in-home use and disposal.

CR is also calling on the government to update efficiency standards for many appliances consumers use each day. The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently behind schedule in establishing efficiency for several home appliances, including refrigerators, washers and air conditioners.

By the DOE’s own calculations, these standards not only save consumers billions of dollars annually, but also lower emissions of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk Although most Americans eat only one-third of the recommended amount, nutrient-rich, whole grains already have been shown to play a key role in safeguarding against obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Two new studies establish their positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health, as well. Researchers from Columbia University that followed 4,125 older adults for 25 years found that lower inflammation and fewer cardiovascular incidents were correlated with higher amounts of fiber in the diet— particularly from wheat, barley, oats and other grains—rather than from fruits and vegetables.

And a Chinese study in The Journal of Nutrition Researchers tested the blood of 1,880 people, half of which had nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, to look for markers of whole grain consumption. The subjects that ate more whole grains had a significantly reduced risk of developing the liver disease.

Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, typically involves moving the arms and feet in intricate, slow patterns, but a new study in the American Heart Association journal Stroke found that doing the hand and shoulder movements while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors. Researchers at the Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in China, found that after 12 weeks of performing sitting tai chi, 69 stroke patients had better hand and arm function, better sitting balance, a wider range of shoulder motion, less depression and a better quality of life compared to 65 people in a standard stroke rehab program. More than half of those doing the sitting tai chi continued to practice it after the study ended, with continued improvement.

Don’t Assume Selfies Show True Facial Features The more than 100 million cell phone selfies taken every day have produced an unanticipated outcome: a documented uptick in plastic surgery. Younger women in particular are increasingly showing cosmetic surgeons their selfies to demonstrate why they want to change the size or shape of their nose, but these concerns may be based on a distorted perception because selfies distort facial features, say researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern. In their study involving 30 subjects, they took one photo 12 inches from the face with the arm bent and another at 18 inches with the arm straight. When comparing the 12-inch selfies against a third photo taken five feet away, the researchers found that, on average, the nose appeared over 6 percent longer and the chin seemed 12 percent shorter. This created a distortion total of over 17 percent in the nose-to-chin ratio. Selfies also made the base of the nose appear wider relative to the width of the face. “If young people are using selfies as their only guide, they may be coming to plastic surgeons to fix problems that don’t exist except in the world of social media,” says study leader Bardia Amirlak, M.D.

Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a Chinese pilot study of 116 women undergoing operations for gynecological cancer found that simple strategies dubbed “expressive arts therapy” can help. In the study group, women were encouraged to dance and do handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery. They practiced progressive muscle relaxation and listened to music immediately after the surgery, and on the day before their release, they were invited to write and draw to express their emotions. The researchers found that women in the therapy group experienced significantly less anxiety during their operations than women in a placebo group, although the effects didn’t continue after discharge. Ninety-eight percent of the women found the therapy beneficial.

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Attitudes Changing Toward Animal Rights A new survey by the University of Exeter published in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that children differ dramatically from adults in their moral views on animals. Researchers asked a group of 479 children and adults ages 9 to 11, 18 to 21 and 29 to 59 about the moral status and treatment of farm animals (pigs), pets (dogs) and people. The youngest participants said that farm animals should be treated the same as people and pets, and think eating animals is less morally acceptable than do adults. The two older groups held more traditional views.

The findings suggest that speciesism, the moral imperative that gives different value to different animals, is learned as we become socialized. Dr. Luke McGuire says, “Humans’ relationship with animals is full of ethical double standards. Some animals are beloved household companions while others are kept in factory farms for economic benefit. Dogs are our friends, pigs are food.”

McGuire notes, “If we want people to move towards more plant-based diets for environmental reasons, we have to disrupt the current system somewhere. For example, if children ate more plant-based food in schools, that might be more in line with their moral values, and might reduce the normalisation towards adult values that we identify in this study.”

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Indigenous Efforts Use Hemp to Remove Forever Chemicals From Superfund Site The former Loring Air Force Base, in Limestone, Maine, on the Canadian border, closed in 2007, is now owned by the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. The superfund site is so polluted that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gave it a waiver, deeming it technically impractical to clean, being loaded with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), cancer-causing compounds commonly known as “forever chemicals". PFAS tend to bioaccumulate, building up in soil, water, animals and humans; they can persist for hundreds or thousands of years and have been linked to kidney and testicular cancer, liver damage and suppressed immunity.

In the spring of 2019, the Micmac Nation, nonprofit Upland Grassroots and their research partners began an experiment. Hemp is a good candidate for phytoremediation because it grows fast across much of the country. Its roots are deep and profuse to better absorb pollutants from the soil. By 2020, researchers discovered that the hemp plants were successfully sucking PFAS out of the contaminated soil via phytoremediation and hope that their example may help farmers that have discovered their soil is tainted. Micmac Chief Edward Peter-Paul says, “Anything we can do to contribute to making the environment better, we want to be a part of.”

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Polluted Air Stumps Bees and Butterflies Robbie Girling, an associate professor of agroecology, and other researchers at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology at the University of Reading and the University of Birmingham discovered that air pollutants can confuse pollinators that use odors to navigate and move around and communicate. A study they published in Environmental Pollution shows that ozone and diesel exhaust significantly reduce the presence of pollinators, the number of times pollinators visit plants and how many seeds the plants produce. James Ryalls, one of the authors of the study, says, “Some bugs might get the first sniff when chemical compounds from a flower land on their antennae. They then follow that odor plume like a treasure map back to the plant.”

After feeding, Girling says insects such as honeybees learn which compounds lead to the tastiest flowers and return to them. But ozone and diesel exhaust can muddy those perfumes. “The [pollutants] can degrade the signal that they use, so they might not be able to find the flower anymore. Insects are under a lot of pressure at the moment from human influence, and when you start to push at things from all different directions, at some point, they can’t stand up to it. And they collapse.”

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Earth-Friendly Hiking Hiking in the great outdoors is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable sports on Earth, especially in the summertime, when the weather is temperate and the sun shines upon us. Unfortunately, nature’s charm can quickly fade when we stumble upon empty beverage cans, plastic sandwich bags or even worse, somebody’s still-smoldering cigarette butt, which could so easily become the next uncontrollable wildfire.

As stewards of the environment (and kind human beings), it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few tips for treading lightly on the next hiking trip.

Avoid overcrowded places. The most popular national parks and hiking trails have been hosting a record-breaking number of visitors lately, severely stressing the flora and fauna. Consider exploring less trafficked spots so that these areas can recover.

Stay close to home. Choose a trail close by to cut down on travel-related carbon emissions. For most of us, a beautiful natural setting is usually a short walk or bike ride away.

Use sustainable gear. Wear outdoor gear by eco-friendly brands that strive to lower the carbon footprint in their sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices, such as Patagonia or Merrell.

Don’t litter. Leave no trash on the trail, including biodegradable items or food scraps, which could negatively impact wildlife. Remember to bring a bag on the walk to carry all refuse home— score extra points for picking up items that someone else might have left behind.

Pack responsibly. Limit waste by wrapping homemade snacks and beverages in reusable bags and containers. Bring bamboo utensils.

Bring a reusable water bottle. Single-use water bottles are out. Bring a lightweight, reusable bottle. For longer hikes near fresh water sources, invest in an on-the-go water filter.

Ditch chemical products. Use chemical-free sunscreens and insect repellents to keep toxins out of the environment. This is especially important when taking an outdoor swim.

Don’t take a souvenir. Resist the temptation to handle, move or take home items found on the trail. Rocks, shells, a handful of sand, pinecones, flowers—they’re all integral parts of the ecosystem, serving as food and habitat for wildlife.

Stick to the trail to avoid trampling plants or causing other unintentional damage.

Don’t engage with the animals.

Getting uncomfortably close to touch, photograph or feed wild animals is a big no-no.

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community spotlight

Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island

by Wendy Nadherny Fachon

Every year, hundreds of wild animal babies are taken into the care of the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island, the state’s only fully functional clinic dedicated to the veterinary care and treatment of orphaned and injured wild species native to Rhode Island. Responsible for an entire state’s worth of wildlife, this nonprofit clinic works closely with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM).

The organization began in a two-car garage space 29 years ago and is now situated in a three-story facility. The main clinic is on the lowest level, the lobby and surgery suite are on the second floor with an intern room, and the raptor ward and locked rabies vector ward are on the top floor, along with the veterinarian’s office. In 2021, the clinic treated more than 6,000 animals, including eastern cottontail bunnies, salamanders, bats and songbirds.

Wild animals are state-owned, and the clinic is highly regulated. It requires a full-time veterinarian, licenses for rehabilitators and attentive oversight of medications. While the nonprofit is largely comprised of volunteers, it has many expenses, including the veterinarian’s compensation, antibiotics, formula, food and other supplies, as well as training and licenses for staff and volunteer rehabilitators.

The organization has been running without state funding assistance. Executive Director Kristin Fletcher says, “Regarding funding, we currently operate through private donations, grants and fundraisers, but we are in need of a guaranteed stream of funding to pay a veterinarian. Without a veterinarian, all of our licenses, including that of the facility, are in jeopardy as that is a requirement of the state. We are waiting for the state Finance Committee to bring forth a bill to pay a full-time veterinarian. In the meantime, we nickle and dime to make sure our animals get the best.”

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The youngest baby birds require feedings every 15 minutes, which is why the clinic always needs bird rehabbers. Baby mammals require feeding every couple of hours, depending on age. Patients are maintained in captivity only until they can live independently in the wild.

The public can bring wild animals that need care to the clinic. While the clinic can assist with the rabies vector species (raccoons, woodchucks, foxes, skunks and bats), actual suspected rabies cases should be handled by RIDEM due to the public health issue. People can call the Wildlife Clinic at 401-294-6363 or the RIDEM at 401-222-3070 for assistance.

Baby gifts and donations make it possible to save the several thousand infant and juvenile birds and animals received by the clinic over the course of the spring, summer and fall. The Wildlife Rehabilitators Assocation of Rhode Island (WRARI) posts adorable photos and videos of Wildlife Clinic animal babies on its Facebook page.

Location: 2865 Tower Hill Rd., Saunderstown, RI. For more information, call 401-294-6363, email RIWildlifeRehab@gmail.com or visit RIWildlifeRehab.org.

Writer Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an environmental educator, who hosts the Story Walking Radio Hour on the Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network. Visit Storywalking.com to find and download informative and entertaining environmental podcasts. See ad below.

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The Healthy Food Movement Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

by Bob Benenson

Like so much else on the planet, the two-year coronavirus pandemic turned the health food world upside-down. “I found myself thinking real dystopian and wondering if people would be able to survive if grocery stores crumbled,” recalls Diana Mondragón, of Rockford, Illinois. “That scary thought train reminded me that I want to learn how to be more self-sustainable.”

Her once-occasional drop-bys to farmers markets are now an essential weekly ritual. “I want to support local farmers and food producers to help communities grow stronger and healthier,” she says.

When the long supply chains of the conventional food system became disrupted, many Americans found themselves feeling insecure about food availability for the first time in their lives. The industrialized food system that had operated so efficiently for many generations had relied on long and complicated supply links; when they broke down or became gridlocked, the result was empty supermarket shelves and long waits for home deliveries. Add the economic repercussions 18

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and job losses, and about one in nine households lacked enough nutritious food to sustain a healthy life, report researchers from New York University.

Faced with the system’s shortcomings, a noteworthy outcome has been a surge in demand for healthier food production using sustainable and humane practices. Unable to drop by a nearby grocery store and get whatever they wanted whenever they wanted it, many consumers began buying locally grown produce for both practical and environmental reasons. After two highgrowth decades, farmers markets initially took a hit during pandemic closures, but they have since bounced back with renewed energy. A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Sales of natural and organic products in the U.S. grew by about 10 percent in 2020, the year of the

COVID-19 outbreak, and by another 8 percent in 2021, reports SPINS, a Chicago-based data research firm, in Nutrition Business Journal. Sales growth in that sector was six to seven times larger than for conventional products, which experienced barely any sales growth at all.

Helping spur the trend, cheap food at supermarkets isn’t so cheap anymore, making organic food look better by comparison. The research company Data Weave reported in March that conventional food prices jumped by 11 percent in the previous 12 months of the pandemic, while prices for organic food increased by a relatively modest 2 to 4 percent.

The price pressures on conventional food “will continue to go up rapidly,” says Matt Tortora, co-founder of WhatsGood, a Rhode Island-based food e-commerce company. “The war between Russia and Ukraine is going to exacerbate that issue. And it seems like most of what’s going on in the world is going to affect our global supply chains even further, and in more profound ways than just our gas pump.”

Food-to-Table Creativity

The dominance of supermarkets and big-box stores in the years following World War II greatly diminished supply and demand of farmfresh local food. A back-to-the-future trend that started taking hold a generation ago spurred a five-fold increase in the number of farmers markets across the nation, along with a proliferation of farms selling community supported agriculture subscriptions that delivered weekly batches of fresh produce to members. These increased sales enabled many small farmers to offset the body blow from business lost due to pandemic-related restaurant shutdowns; a number of them thrived, with record sales.

The signs for the 2022 outdoor market season have been encouraging. Green City Market, widely regarded as Chicago’s premier farmers market, reported more than 13,000 visitors in a six-hour span on May 7, even though the weather was

still on the cool side and few spring crops were in season after a chilly and wet April.

At the same time, a previously little-used conduit for local health food sales—e-commerce—shows signs of spurring long-term growth.

Some individual producers nimbly built out their web-based product sales by also providing home delivery, previously a rarity in the local food scene. For example, the e-commerce site Avrom Farm (AvromFarm.com), of Ripon, Wisconsin, sells not only its own products, but also goods from other farmers, and Three Sisters Garden, of Kankakee, Illinois, which raises specialty vegetables, has converted entirely to e-commerce and home delivery.

Taking this concept to the next level is WhatsGood, which in 2014 began providing home delivery and pickup services for farmers markets in several cities. In the pandemic, the company became a lifeline to connect farmers with consumers at a time when stay-at-home orders and social distancing concerns hampered or closed farmers markets.

Late last year, WhatsGood introduced a new business model that bypasses farmers markets to allow consumers to order goods online directly from farmers for home delivery. SourceWhatsGood.com now operates in 21 states. Tortora estimates that demand for local food is about 12 times greater than it was before the pandemic, even as supermarkets again start stocking more faraway-grown, conventional produce.

Even Better for the Planet While the pandemic created a sense of urgency about healthier eating, it also elevated concerns about the health of the living environment. An April 2022 study issued

by New York University’s Stern Center for Sustainable Business found that products specifically marketed as sustainable had a 17 percent share of the market for consumer-packaged goods, up from 13.3 percent in 2015. Nearly half of all products introduced in 2021 touted

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sustainability benefits, up from 28 percent in 2017. Organic food sales in 2021 amounted to $51 billion; 30 years earlier, that market was estimated at a mere $1 billion, says the SPINS report.

Now there is growing support to take stewardship of the land to the next level through regenerative agriculture practices which focus on building and maintaining the health and biological vitality of the nation’s soils, and in some cases, means restoring soils stripped of their vitality by conventional farming practices.

It has been most heavily promoted by the Rodale Institute, based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, which has developed standards for a Regenerative Organic Certified food label.

The sustainability issue resonates deeply with people like Katlin Smith, founder and CEO of Chicago-based Simple Mills, a 10-yearold company that’s widely recognized as the preeminent natural baking mix brand nationally. “I started the company after seeing what a huge impact food has on all of our bodies, and I realized how much we had processed the heck out of our food. And it was really undermining people’s health,” she says.

In the last two years, the company has expanded its focus to work with farmers to improve soil health and biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It recently joined forc-

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es with the frozen smoothie company Daily Harvest and gluten-free frozen pizza maker Capello’s to advance regenerative soil practices in almond growing. “Regenerative agriculture is really just growing food in a way that leans into nature and builds a healthy ecosystem for all who are involved,” says Smith.

Supplying Underserved Communities Local food communities around the country are also playing an increasingly dynamic role in addressing food equity, access and security issues. Less than a decade ago, fewer than half of all farmers markets nationwide accepted federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for purchases. Today, backed by U.S. Department of Agriculture funding, most do, with many markets accepting state-backed debit cards. To further increase access to locally produced food for lower-income families, many states provide matching shopping funds up to a certain limit, as do programs run by nonprofit organizations such as California’s Market Match and Double Up Bucks, run by the Michigan Fair Food Network.

To get healthy produce to people that live in urban “food deserts”, nonprofits are pioneering creative approaches. The Urban Growers

Collective operates eight farms on 11 acres of land on Chicago’s Southside that combine education, training and leadership development with the growth of organic crops, which are then driven in a “Fresh Moves” bus to local community and health centers, and churches. Founded by food justice advocates Laurell Sims and Erika Allen, the Collective worked with a coalition of nonprofits during the pandemic to deliver boxes of free food to households in underserved neighborhoods across the city. The pandemic “forced us to do some of the things we’d been talking about, but said we don’t have time yet. We just dived in,” Sims says.

The dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis drove up local interest in the Collective’s community gardens, with the number of volunteers jumping from 10 to 50.

“It made a lot of people realize this ain’t no joke. People close to us were passing away,” says farm manager Malcolm Evans, who started volunteering for the Collective a decade ago as a teenager growing up in a nearby public housing project.

“People wanted to really know how to grow food. We’ve been doing it for years, trying to bring this to folks’ attention. Everybody needs to understand food and know where it comes from.”

Bob Benenson is publisher and writer of Local Food Forum, a newsletter that covers all aspects of the local food community in the Chicago region. He can be contacted at Bob@LocalFood Forum.com.

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Effects of Trauma During Childhood

by Jolene Ross

As trauma responses are becoming better understood, they have been defined into two distinct types: trauma experienced as an adult, better known as PTSD, and trauma experienced in childhood, recently termed developmental trauma, or complex PTSD (CPTSD) or childhood PTSD. Developmental trauma can affect a person well into adulthood and the sufferer may not even be aware that symptoms stem from traumatic experiences in their childhood. This can be particularly hard to identify in situations where the trauma occurred before the memory has been fully developed; before age 3. In some cases, this can affect people more profoundly than if their memory had been fully developed at the time of the traumatic experience as they can feel the trauma but have difficulty placing why.

Causes of developmental trauma include abuse and neglect, witnessing violence, natural disasters, parental issues such as substance abuse, unaddressed mental health issues, serious illness, death or loss of a loved one, and separation from a parent, parent figure or sibling. Social ostracization and being the victim of bullying can also be causes. Traumatic experiences deeply impact individuals as they can physically change the trajectory of neurological development. Often these traumatic 22

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childhood experiences begin to resurface during or before midlife.

Past and current traumatic memories are stored in the same location of the brain as current memories, allowing them to cause distressing symptoms that affect people in the present. Signs of being affected by developmental trauma include communication difficulty, shame, feelings of powerlessness, lack of grounding, hopelessness, inexplicable fear, emotional control issues, behavioral regulation issues, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty trusting others or being overly trusting, anger, risky and self-destructive behaviors, fatigue, attachment issues, anxiety, depression and trouble with dizziness and coordination.

Memories of trauma are often expressed within the physical body, manifesting in various physiological ways, causing symptoms such as stomach upset and nausea, chest tightness and trouble breathing, muscle tension and armoring, throat constriction and overwhelming fatigue. These physiological responses are triggered when a person is experiencing similar emotions and feelings that were experienced during the initial trauma, creating the potential for further trauma reactions and even mental health episodes and breakdowns.

The Potential for Complex PTSD Resulting from COVID-19

Treatment

As naturally social beings, children have had to work around COVID-19 accommodations while learning how to interact with one another through distanced socialization and play and masks. For many children, not experiencing typical social situations that are crucial for healthy development causes the social skills development to be hindered, possibly putting children at risk for communication issues later in life. These children have also become susceptible to the negative impact of isolation.

Along with a lack of typical socialization and isolation, children are in desperate need of structure and normality, which often was reduced at home during the pandemic as many caregivers were forced to sacrifice structure as homes turned into offices, daycares, restaurants, hospitals and hospice centers, etc. to accommodate all members of the house. Some of the immediate consequences of these difficulties are already being seen through a significant increase in mental health struggles, suicides and suicide attempts in children and teens across the nation.

The goal of treatment for developmental trauma is to move traumatic memories from being stored in the “recent memories” bin to being stored in the “past memories” bin in our brains to reduce or eliminate the distress they cause. It is also essential to help people come out of the state of fight or flight and hypervigilance in which they chronically live.

Three researched and effective treatments for developmental trauma include trauma-informed psychotherapy, neurofeedback and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). When utilizing said treatments or combining multiple forms of treatment, a person can expect to see reductions in physical and emotional symptoms. These therapies can be used in adulthood long after the traumatic event(s) have occurred as well as during childhood soon after the traumatic event(s).

Ideally, when a child has undergone severe trauma, treatment should begin as soon as possible to correct the skewed neurological trajectory. Through these tools, calming the brain, addressing anxiety, improving mood and reducing feelings of shame will prevent and reduce the likelihood that trauma symptoms will arise later in life.

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Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes

When most people didn’t know what a GMO (genetically engineered organism) was 25 years ago, Jeffrey Smith, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, was one of the leaders of a global movement that helped consumers understand the dangers of genetically engineered foods. The success of these efforts prompted significant swaths of the population to reject GM comestibles, leading food manufacturers to develop non-GMO alternatives.

His most recent efforts focus on gene-edited microbes.

Why do you believe that unregulated releases of gene-edited plants, animals or microbes could devastate our planet?

First, GMOs can persist forever in the gene pool. They’re self-propagating.

Second, the most common result of genetic engineering is surprise side effects. Third, gene editing is so inexpensive that virtually every24

thing with DNA can be a target. You can buy a do-it-yourself CRSPR kit online for less than $200. Already, it’s being used in high school biology labs. Nature’s gene pool is up for grabs with no real safety net, and the impact can last for thousands of years from a single release.

What are the world’s most dangerous organisms to gene edit and why?

The microbial ecosystem known as the microbiome. It is a basis for human and environmental health.

Experts say we’ve outsourced about 90 percent of our metabolic and chemical functions to our microbi-

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ome, and imbalances in the microbiome are precursors to about 80 percent of diseases. The microbiome is essential for soil health and health in virtually every ecosystem. If you release a genetically engineered microbe, it might travel around the world, mutate and swap genes with thousands of other microbes. These, in turn, can travel and mutate with unpredicted side effects and changes in function. This can potentially damage or collapse ecosystems around the world.

How can we stop this threat?

We need to disallow any release of genetically engineered microbes through legislation and international treaties. Without such laws, we could see a million GM microbes released in this generation, which could destroy the nature of nature, and all future generations would be forced to grapple with our mistakes.

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gens, even in so-called bio-secure laboratories, because over 1,000 recorded accidents show that bio-security isn’t reliable enough to create and house pathogens which, if released, could lead to another pandemic.

How did you help build a movement that led to widescale rejection of GMOs? I’ve spoken in 45 countries, counseled politicians and leaders, written two books, made five movies, trained 1,500 speakers and helped organize over 10,000 activists in more than a hundred groups. We exposed the dangers of GMOs and the corrupt practices by the biotech industry and regulatory agencies.

Now, 51 percent of Americans and 48 percent of global consumers correctly believe that GMO foods aren’t safe. This was designed to influence purchasing choices to put economic pressure on food companies to remove GMO ingredients. The tipping point of consumer rejection is underway.

How are you mobilizing a movement against GM microbes?

Our choices in supermarkets won’t stop the release of genetically

engineered microbes, so we need to focus on enacting new laws in individual countries and international treaties. But we can’t rely on consistency of government laws.

We need to build a popular movement so that everyone in the world realizes we have now arrived at an inevitable time in human civilization where we can damage the streams of evolution for all time, and that we need to become far more responsible in our relationship with nature.

We need to institutionalize the choices in academia so that everyone growing up, just as they now learn about climate change, also learns about the dangers of genetic technology and what we need to do as a civilization to protect nature’s gene pool forever.

How can people help?

I invite people to visit ProtectNature Now.com, sign up for our newsletter and watch the 16-minute film Don’t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle. We post action alerts for people to reach out to elected officials and local papers, and we’ll have plenty more opportunities for people moving forward, including training programs and a global advocacy network.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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From Haunting to Healing Family Constellation Therapy

by Cileimmar Oliveira Every family is an intimately interrelated group. It is our first group, and the system where we learn rules, behaviors, attitudes and a collective way of seeing. If we allow for the possibility that some unexplained stressors, diseases, misunderstandings and destructive feelings may have links to one’s ancestors—who experienced far worse adversities— then family constellations may prove illuminating.

History ​

Social researcher and therapist Bert Hellinger conceived family constellation therapy while serving for 16 years as a missionary among the Zulu people. During that time, Hellinger observed a ritual of conflict resolution utilized by the tribe. When a community member experienced a difficulty, this was considered a 26

problem for the entire tribe. No issues or pathologies existed in isolation.

Everything, good or bad, was considered a communal responsibility. ​After learning from the Zulu, Hellinger returned home to Germany. He acquired competence in various therapeutic techniques including psychoanalysis, Gestalt, transactional analysis, hypnosis and therapies relating to family systems.

These are foundational to what Hellinger would develop and begin practicing by the mid-1990s as family constellation therapy.

Principles

The scars borne by ancestors that suffered profound trauma—suicide, violent death, incarceration, adoption, miscarriage, abuse, poverty, war, slavery, genocide or violence of any kind—can be passed from

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survivor to their descendants as addiction, depression, isolation, anger, eating disorders or other imbalances that prevent healing.

While creating family constellations, Hellinger established three laws with the power to influence both the individual and the family system.

These laws, or “Orders of Love,” are belonging, hierarchy and balance between giving and receiving. Disregarding these laws may trigger imbalances and traumas unique to the family system. These manifest as financial difficulties, phobias, diseases and even self-destructive tendencies.

Practice

A family constellation typically unfolds as a session among a group of people who are unrelated. The group dynamic is a powerful com-

ponent of the therapy functioning effectively in a therapist-client setting. The person seeking resolution for a problem is called the “seeker.”

The seeker presents an issue that provides the theme for the session.

The facilitator then asks for family background and assigns participants from the group to serve as stand-in family members or representatives.

Family constellation therapy utilizes psychodrama to explore specific issues and barriers. This process allows the seeker to recontextualize themselves within the family system.

Practitioners of family constellation claim that anyone can benefit from exploring family dynamics. The seeker, the representatives and observers all report gaining insight and clarity into the links and patterns within family systems. Transformative results may emerge within weeks or even days after a session.

Participants often describe seeing through a lens that spans generations, illuminating past traumas and providing a narrative which remains inaccessible in family stories.

As the seeker awakens, self-healing may begin. With the process of self-healing, we re-envision our ancestors as helpers; healers instead of haunts. Family constellation honors our ancestors and our families—past, present and future.

Cileimmar Oliveira, M.Ed., CAGS, is the founder of Quantum Healing Universe, a heart-centric healing facility, located at 999 Broadway, Ste. 303, Saugus, MA, that uses a combination of holistic modalities to work with the body’s natural healing capabilities. She is a practicing counselor with special training in family counseling, addiction recovery, anxiety and depression. For more information, call 781-558-1561 or visit Quantum HealingUniverse.com.

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Cool Treats for Hot Days DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

by Sheila Julson Many of us have fond childhood memories of cool confections from the neighborhood ice cream truck on sultry summer days. By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal produce and inventive flavor combinations, while also providing our kids with kitchen fun, healthy fare without unwelcome additives and summertime memories of their own.

“There are plenty of frozen treats from the grocery store that are in the natural or organic categories, but sometimes those still have levels of sweeteners, sugar or other preservatives that we don’t want or need,” says Annie Wegner LeFort, a Milwaukee-based chef and founder of the healthy living business EatMoveMKE. com. She has been making frozen pops for her 13-year-old daughter Vera since she was a toddler.

Anything that is homemade is more economical and has less packaging, Wegner LeFort says. Pop molds can be used over and over, and even cups 28

can be used and reused as molds to reduce waste.

Crafting Cool Treats Making frozen pops can be as easy as mashing fruits and other ingredients in a bowl, pouring the mixture into molds and freezing them. A blender or a food processor can be used to make a smoother mix, with parents supervising younger kids. Older children that know how to use small appliances can safely blend—and clean up— without supervision. Wegner LeFort notes that young kids might enjoy straightforward flavor combinations, but older kids with more developed palates can experiment with herbs or exotic concoctions.

Parents can deftly blend vegetables and herbs into frozen pops and refreshing summer smoothies without being detected by finicky eaters. She recommends adding spinach to fruit blends with berries or dark-colored fruits: “You don’t even really see the greens. They are overtaken by the blue and purple fruits.” Beets or

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beet juice, which is high in iron and vitamins, also add a beautiful color to berry blends. Cooked and mashed sweet potatoes lend a vibrant orange to red and yellow blends made with strawberries or pineapple.

Gwen Eberly, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based chef who teaches cooking to kids and teens through the Zest! cooking school, recalls making healthy, decadent, frozen orange cream pops with her mother and enjoying them on her farmhouse porch on hot summer days. “The original orange cream pops recipe came from a cookbook called More With Less, a compilation of recipes offered by Mennonite women in the 1970s,” Eberly says. She made them with her own children when they were young, and they became a family favorite. Now, as teenagers, they make the treats themselves all year long.

Other simple cool snacks include monkey tails—frozen bananas rolled in melted chocolate. “That’s a simple and healthy treat that can be topped

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with nuts or seeds. If you use dark chocolate, that helps cut down on sugar,” Wegner LeFort advises. Ice cream sandwiches can be made with either store-bought or homemade cookies and ice cream. “Those have endless options for creativity and different flavor combinations.”

Jessi Walter Brelsford, founder and “Chief Bud” at the cooking school Taste Buds Kitchen, based in New York City, recommends putting a fun twist on fruit salad with Rainbow Kabobs, which parents and kids can make together. “Our recipe uses fresh, summer favorites like strawberries, cantaloupe, kiwis and blueberries, but depending on your family’s preferences, you can easily make these with any fruit sturdy enough to go on the skewers,” she says. “Kids love helping out, so get them even more excited to be involved by using cool tools together, like a melon baller or crinkle cutter. It will help them practice fine motor skills and pattern recognition by threading the fruits onto the skewers in specific patterns.”

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ORANGE CREAM POPS YIELD: 8 SERVINGS 1 banana 1 cup vanilla yogurt, whole milk 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 Tbsp honey Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour blended mixture into molds, leaving ½ inch for them to expand.

Freeze until hard, about 4 hours. When ready to eat, run under warm water and remove from the mold.

Variations: omit bananas or substitute milk with full-fat coconut milk.

Recipe courtesy of Gwen Eberly, adapted from More With Less.

VEGAN WATERMELON- BEET POPS YIELD: 6 TO 8 SERVINGS ¾ cup vegan vanilla yogurt ½ cup non-dairy milk 2 heaping cups frozen or fresh watermelon cubes 1 red beet, cooked, peeled and chunked 1 small frozen or fresh banana ½ lemon, juiced

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RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS YIELD: 18 SERVINGS 18 4-inch bamboo knot picks 9 strawberries, cut in half 6 oz cantaloupe, cut into balls or ½-inch cubes 1 banana, cut into half-moons 2 kiwis, cut into half-moons 18 blueberries 18 purple grapes

Add all ingredients to a blender and process on high until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze solid.

Prepare fruit for kabobs. Cut strawberries in half. Cut cantaloupe into ½-inch cubes or use a melon baller to make balls. Cut bananas and kiwis into halfmoons. Leave blueberries and grapes whole.

2 cups mixed berries (frozen or fresh) 1 ripe banana ¾ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 cup milk 1 cup plain yogurt 1 Tbsp honey

Recipe courtesy of Annie Wegner LeFort.

MIXED BERRY POPS YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

Thread fruit pieces onto bamboo knot picks, placing fruit in the rainbow order of color: strawberries, cantaloupe, bananas, kiwis, blueberries and purple grapes. Skewer the grape last, so that it can be used to cover the pointy end of the stick. Put one piece of each fruit on each skewer. Arrange the fruit kabobs decoratively on a serving platter.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste Buds Kitchen.

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour blended mixture into molds, leaving ½ inch for it to expand. Freeze until hard, about 4 hours. When ready to eat, run under warm water and remove from the mold.

Variations: omit bananas or substitute milk with full-fat coconut milk. For smoothies, add 2 cups of ice to the recipe and pour the blended mixture into a glass.

Recipe courtesy of Gwen Eberly.

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Pollinator Haven

Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

by Sandra Yeyati Aimée Code has stopped trying to grow roses in her Eugene, Oregon, backyard, where the ground is too muddy for them to flourish. If we stick to plants that do well in our own region, they’ll be less susceptible to disease and pests, and we won’t need to use dangerous chemicals in our gardens, says the pesticide program director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Code works to preserve invertebrate species that are threatened by habitat loss, climate change and pesticides. “Many of these animals provide valuable services,” she says. “Solitary wasps feed their young certain caterpillars that we consider pests because they eat our crops. Riverbed mussels filter our water. Stone flies help break down organic matter. Bees are effective pollinators, helping to sustain our most nutritious food sources.”

U.S. bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, Code reports. The good news is that a few gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates, while keeping our families (and pets) free from scary chemicals.

Gardening Tips from Aimée Code Create a resilient garden with hardy, native plants that invite both pollinators and natural enemies like solitary wasps, lacewings and hoverflies, which help control pest populations.

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Use restraint when trimming plants or clearing debris.

Many bees create nests inside pithy stems and downed wood or underneath bunch grasses and fallen leaves.

Develop a greater tolerance for weeds, embracing a slightly wilder garden aesthetic. Avoid using herbicides by mulching and manually pulling weeds before they go to seed.

A few pests in the vegetable garden are okay, as long as they don’t harm overall production. Search online for non-chemical solutions by vegetable type and location.

As in farming, try rotating crops or look into companion planting to learn which plants work well together. Ensure the soil has what each plant needs. For example, blueberries require an acidic soil.

Pesticides address the symptom rather than the problem. Killing pests may be a temporary fix, but won’t address the underlying cause, so the problem will likely return. Even so-called “reduced risk” products contain concerning chemicals for pollinators. Always try non-chemical solutions first. For example, instead of applying a fungicide to address powdery mildew, water the affected plant less and prune it to improve air flow.

Eco-Friendly Pest Management According to Ryan Anderson, community integrated pest management manager at the IPM Institute of North America, “Chemicals should only be used in a lawn or

garden as a last resort, and even then, only the least amount of the least harmful product.” For reduced-risk and organic product lists, visit Tinyurl. com/EPAPesticideList and Midwest GrowsGreen.org.

Anderson laments the rampant overuse of noxious products, including glyphosate and 2,4-D, which are classified as probable and possible carcinogens, respectively, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer; commercial fertilizers that lead to nitrogen and phosphorus runoffs, threatening marine wildlife; and pyrethroid insecticides for mosquito control, which kill most insects.

He champions sustainable measures, starting with a reduction of turf grass. “People like sitting on their lawn, but try keeping it as minuscule as possible and plant native plants which require less maintenance,” he says. “Make sure you’re not planting grass where grass doesn’t want to grow.”

Consider an eco-lawn with micro-clover in the mix, Anderson advises. “Clover recycles nitrogen and stays green in drought conditions, so you don’t have to fertilize or water, and you only need to mow eco-lawns once a month.”

system that will out-compete for air, water, nutrients and sunlight.

Aerate the lawn in the fall by removing narrow, three-to-six-inchdeep cores and leaving them on the soil. After a day or two, mow the cores over to return nutrients to the soil.

Spread turf seed over bare-soil areas and over the entire lawn whenever aeration is conducted.

Before or after aerating, spread one-quarter to one-half inch of compost over the lawn to promote a nutrient- and microbiology-rich, spongy soil structure. Visit Composting Council.org for reputable suppliers

and DIY instructions for high-quality compost.

Apply leaf mulch and grass clippings to feed and promote protozoa, bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, inhibit plant pathogens, balance pH and aerate the soil.

Mow less often and as high as possible to minimize stressing the grass plant. Lawns need only a single, oneinch watering per week.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at Sandra Yeyati@gmail.com.

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Trendy or Taboo?

Why Fad Diets Might Not Work

by Tamara Luck

People often wonder why one person feels and looks amazing on a diet while it leaves another person hungry and frustrated. Nutrition is a complex, deeply individualized science that cannot be boiled down to a simple formula. The media tries to claim one specific plan will help everyone look or feel a certain way. Unfortunately, these trendy diets take out the individualization of nutrition.

Here is a breakdown of a few fad diets and why they may or may not work for everyone.

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become incredibly trendy because many find it easy to follow. There are many ways to execute IF, but most popularly, one chooses a fasting window for anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per day.

For example, one could fast from 6 p.m. until noon the following day for an 18-hour fast. There is amazing evidence showing incredible benefits from this eating pattern. Research shows it can help to promote weight loss, improve blood sugar balance, decrease inflammation and increase cellular health. However, in practice, there can be some negative consequences to IF. For example, some menstruating or peri-menopausal women can find that IF will disturb their hormonal imbalance, change their cycle length, or block ovulation. Women’s bodies are primed for reproduction secondary to survival. IF can create an unsafe or stressful status in the body, altering 32

their menstrual cycle. Furthermore, women that already have imbalanced cycles should not attempt IF. Additionally, individuals under increased emotional or physical stress should not practice IF. Just like running a marathon every day would be too stressful for the body, long bouts of fasting can increase stress in the body. Other signs that IF may not be appropriate include lack of hunger/ fullness cues, increased headaches, loss of muscle mass, worsened sleep, increased or existing anxiety, pregnancy, history of eating disorders, or adrenal/cortisol imbalances.

Keto

The keto diet is based on eating primarily fat, some protein and minimal carbohydrates. Like IF, magazine covers frequently have men with six pack abs claiming that the keto diet helped them “get shredded”.

However, a common misconception is that the keto diet should be a forever diet. Biologically speaking, one should not be following the keto diet indefinitely. Individuals following the strict rules of the keto diet often stop because it is unsustainable and then gain weight right back.

The keto diet can be used as a tool once the foundations of a balanced diet and lifestyle are addressed. Start by incorporating healthy fats at each meal and decreasing the amount of added sugar consumed per day. This gentler approach to the keto diet will likely yield longer lasting results.

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Vegan

Viewing the vegan diet from a primarily biological perspective as a dietitian, some individuals do better on a vegan diet than others. This is due in part to our unique genes. For example, when we eat omega-3 fats from vegan sources, we need to process and convert them to the anti-inflammatory form that we tout for heart and brain health. Genetically, some are great at this conversion and others are not. People with anxiety, depression or severe gut bacterial imbalances may struggle with a vegan diet to get the proper amounts of nutrients to eradicate these imbalances. Even carnivores can take vegan principles into consideration, prioritizing fruit and vegetable intake with higherquality meat portions alongside.

The perfect diet does not exist.

Based on genetic factors, lifestyle and other health conditions, individuals should work to find a diet that maximizes their health goals. Most importantly, stay open to adapting eating habits based on different life stages and work with a functional dietitian to help identify personalized nutrition do’s and don’ts.

Tamara Luck, RDN, LDN, is an integrative and functional dietitian in Waltham, MA. She is currently accepting new patients at Johnson Compounding and Wellness for virtual nutrition appointments. Schedule a free, 15-minute introductory call at NaturalCompounder.com/Tamara. See ad on page and Resource Guide on page 21 and Resource Guide on page 34.

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Biomagnetism

Cannabis Dispensary

AYAMAMA

FULL HARVEST MOONZ

Biomagnetic Pair Therapy and Herbalist Sessions with Alida Alidamm82@gmail.com Facebook.com/biomagnetismpairtherapyalida AyaMama.org Biomagnetism is a therapy that helps to restore, maintain and support physical, emotional and mental health. It works by balancing the acid and alkaline levels (pH) of the body, destroying viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi. See ad, page 12.

101 Plaistow Rd, Haverhill, MA 01830 978-702-4160 FullHarvestMoonz.com A woman-owned, adult-use Cannabis Dispensary in Haverhill, MA. At FHM, we use cannabis to clear and raise the vibration of the energy body to bridge wellness from within mentally, emotionally and spiritually. See ad on page 17.

Chiropractic

Brain Training ADVANCED NEUROTHERAPY, PC Jolene Ross, PhD 781-444-9115 RetrainYourBrain.com

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, post-concussion, peak performance and more. See ad, page 11.

RI NEUROFEEDBACK | ZEN BRAIN TRAINING 401-282-0230 RINeurofeedback.com

Most of us don’t realize how much we can benefit from training our brains. Like our bodies, our brains benefit from healthy exertion and positive attention. Many of us suffer from symptoms of brain dysregulation that vary from lethargy to mania, ADD to OCD, depression to anxiety. Training the brain can strengthen its response to these symptoms and provide a clarity, ease and peacefulness that is hard to describe until you experience it. Call today for a free discovery conversation. See ad, page 3.

MCARDLE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Catherine McArdle, DC Robert Sedlor, DC

2220 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921 401-383-3400 McArdleChiropractic.com Family chiropractic practice offering holistic care to patients of all ages. Based on the initial evaluation, patients will be given a treatment plan which addresses ergonomics, exercise, stretching and nutrition in addition to their spinal alignment. See ad on page 19.

Coaching A CREATIVE HEALING PLACE Benjamin B. Blackett 401-855-2008 BBB3pips@gmail.com Facebook.com/BenjaminBBlackett TikTok: @benjaminblackett

Benjamin Blackett is a multi-certified, International Life Mastery Consultant and motivational speaker. He helps people pull their dreams into their lives. His clients experience better health, deeper and more meaningful relationships, more satisfying careers, and expanded time and money freedom. You are invited to get to know him through his livestream “Morning Mindset Book Studies” on his Facebook page, A Creative Healing Place, Mon-Fri, 9:05-9:25am. See ad on page 23.

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LIFE COACH DAVID

David Scott Bartky, Law of Attraction Life Coach 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com Find out how to attract what you want, feel happier, and become the best version of yourself with Law of Attraction coaching. You have the ability; you just have to know how to use it.

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS PRACTITIONER We Breathe Wellness Pavlina Gatikova Walpole MA 508-375-8465 GatikovaP@gmail.com

I support healing in the modality, the Internal Family Systems or Parts Work. Together, we will explore your parts and how they support your system employing the leadership of your Self, or your inner resource. See ad, page 31.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com Need help clarifying and realizing your desires? Asking “What’s next?” or “How do I get started?” Kim is a certified life and career coach specializing in Positive Psychology, creativity, and midlife transitions, to help clients create more personally fulfilling, meaningful and empowered lives. Initial consultations are free.

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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 21.

Compounding & Wellness Pharmacy BIRD’S HILL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

401 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492 781-449-0550 Pharmacist@BirdsHillPharmacy.com BirdsHillPharmacy.com Familyowned and -operated since 1960, we have evolved from a traditional pharmacy to a worldwide compounding and nutritional resource.

Our unique one-on-one patient consultations produce a full understanding of your health needs.

You, your physician, and one of our compounding pharmacists work as partners to ensure that you will receive the best care possible.

JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172 John@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 ad on page 21.

Dentist DENTISTRY BY DR. DAVID Amparo M. David, DMD 563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-2888 BoltonDental.com

We look beyond our patients’ teeth in order to improve both their smiles and their quality of life. Our practice offers full preventive services: biological, holistic, functional dentistry, ozone therapy, reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, dental sleep medicine, implant dentistry, in addition to TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders) therapy. See ad, page 3.

Flotation FLOAT BOSTON

DINNO HEALTH

Acton Pharmacy 563 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01721 978-263-3901 Keyes Drug 2090 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02466 617-244-2794 Theatre Pharmacy 1784 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 781.862.4480 West Concord Pharmacy 1212 Main St, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-3100 DinnoHealth.com

515 Medford St, Somerville, MA 844-443-5628 FloatBoston.com A float tank is a small shallow pool filled with water nearly saturated with Epsom salt. You float completely effortlessly. It’s completely dark and quiet: your own private world. It’s utterly relaxing. See ad, page 10.

For more than a quarter of a century, Dinno Health has been a trusted provider of pharmacy services and is committed to providing the highest quality of individualized care for each customer. At our four independent pharmacies, we offer prescriptions, compounded medications, medical supplies, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and vaccines. See ad, page 9.

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Frenectomy (Tongue/Lip Tie Release) DENTISTRY BY DR. DAVID Martin Kaplan, DDS 563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-2888 BoltonDental.com

Specializing in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Kaplan uses the latest technology available to diagnose and treat infants as well as children and adults. In 2015, he was instrumental in developing the first-in-the-country “Infant Laser Frenectomy” training class through the continuing education department at Tufts Dental School and is an international leader in the field of dental laser surgery. See ad, page 3.

Functional Dietitian ALORA FREDERICK, RDN

Johnson Compounding & Wellness 781-893-3870 x 149 Alora@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com Integrative and Functional Registered Dietitian who strives to motivate individuals on their health journey. Alora loves to help people feel their best and has a special interest in GI health and mental health (depression & anxiety). See ad on page 21.

TAMARA LUCK, RDN, LDN

Johnson Compounding & Wellness 781-893-3870 x 104 Tamara@NaturalCompounder.com Tamara Luck, RDN, LDN, is excited to help you along your wellness journey. She uses a whole body and functional nutrition approach to help you reach your goals related to gut health, anti-inflammatory lifestyles, weight loss and optimizing your overall wellness. See ad on page 21.

Handmade Soaps & Skin Care

Homeopathy VANDANA PITKE

Om Homeopathy, It’s My Health Cumberland, RI 401-573-3757 OmHomeopathy.com

NEW BEDFORD SOAP COMPANY NewBedfordSoapCompany.com

We have been making soap for over 10 yrs and have over 60 blends. We have scrubs, face, hand and foot creams, fragrance stones, along with perfume sticks, lip and cuticle balms. We also have dog shampoo and balms. Open M-F, 11am-4pm and Saturdays, 10am-2pm.

Health Food Store

With 16+ yrs experience in classical homeopathy, Vandana Pitke has helped many clients restore and achieve health. A certified classical homeopath, she looks at the clients from a holistic perspective focusing on mind, body and spirit. She also incorporates many other holistic modalities in her practice, which makes healing faster, better and from within when combined with homeopathy.

Integrative Veterinary Medical Care

NATURE’S GOODNESS

510 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 401-847-7480 Facebook.com/NaturesGoodness NaturesGoodnessRI.com

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON

Since 1984 we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods including many gluten-free products, natural body care, athletic supplements & protein powders, incense, smudging supplies and candles made with essential oils.

Natural pet care food & supplements. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Visit website for more information.

Herbs & Teas SANCTUARY HERBS OF PROVIDENCE 560 Mineral Spring Ave, 2-164 Pawtucket, RI 781-603-4894 SanctuaryHerbs.com

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 27.

Integrative Wellness Center IT’S MY HEALTH

We offer an extraordinary line of herbal and medicinal teas, culinary herbs, tinctures and seasonal herb plants. Our herbs are grown chemical free by RI and MA farmers who we know and trust. See ad, page 23.

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education.

We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 8.

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QUANTUM HEALING UNIVERSE

Cileimmar Oliveira, MEd, CAGS, Founder 999 Broadway, Ste 303, Saugus, MA 781-558-1561 QuantumHealingUniverse@gmail.com QuantumHealingUniverse.com An integrative wellness center (on-site and virtual) for self-care and health practitioners. Biocommunication scanning and treatments, energy work and reiki, chromotherapy, aromatherapy, therapeutic counseling, coaching, Access Bars and Access Energetic Facelift, feng shui and more. See ad on page 11.

Light Therapy HEALING LIGHT JOURNEY By appointment only 401-282-0230 Raff@RINeurofeedback.com HealingLightJourney.com

The healing powers of light & sound are well documented. It is now possible to travel through amazing lightscapes and absorb beautiful sound energies to facilitate beneficial states of trance, healing and even psychedelic experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience something truly out of this world (or your body)! Call today for a free discovery session to determine if this technology is for you.

Massage WEST SHORE WELLNESS

Massage Therapy & Transformational Breath Jane McGinn, LCMT, CTBF 459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889 401-450-4172 WestShoreWellness.com Massage therapy relieves muscle tension, improves sleep, supports feelings of well-being.

Transformational Breath helps to eliminate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious, and access higher levels of awareness. Live more joyfully.

Call today.

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Mind-Body Integration CÉCILE’S WISE WAYS

857-245-9488 Contact@CecileRaynor.com CecileRaynor.com Chronic tension or pain? Joint issues or headaches? Coping with poor posture? Tendency to live in your mind? Using the Alexander Technique, reclaim ease of movement, natural good posture and well-being with Cécile’s Wise Ways.

Mind-Body Medicine BODYMIND REPATTERNING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindRepatterning.com BodymindRepatterning.com An innovative blend of bodycentered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release bodymind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad, page 25.

DELONNAY HOLISTICS

FLIPP SALON APOTHECARY

An integrative medical practice combining naturopathic medicine with an allopathic medical background. Special interest in skin issues, nutrition and supplements, detox and cleanse cures, men’s and women’s health, and mental and emotional challenges.

Currently seeing patients on Zoom and in-office for bodywork.

A small boutique salon promoting a holistic approach to beauty, herbalism, art and music.

Offering a full range of hair services using organic, plantbased products, full apothecary of loose herbs, blends and organic self-care items and accessories. Herbalist on staff. Gallery walls featuring local artisans; all mediums welcome.

Live music in semi-acoustic for Music Nights. We believe that all these mediums are symbiotic in promoting joy and wellness in the individual and the community.

Martine Delonnay, ND 182 Gano St, Providence, RI 774-425-9519 DelonnayHolistics.com

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 ad on page 21.

Naturopathic Medicine

Organic Hair Care

CHRYSANTHI KAZANTZIS, ND, MS

ELAYNE HEWITT

Anasa Personalized Medicine 245 Waterman St., Suite 308 Providence, RI 02906 401-484-1882 AnasaMedicine.com

Owner and founder of Anasa Personalized Medicine, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist and Reiki Master.

Specializing in digestive disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes, Lyme disease and chronic pain.

Addressing these conditions by treating the underlying cause through herbal medicine, supplements, homeopathy, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counseling.

Book an appointment to start your journey to optimal health. See ad on page 8.

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Master Colorist/Stylist Riverside, RI 401-273-7005 ElayneOrganic@gmail.com A full-service green salon that’s Certified Organic for hair color, straightening/relaxing and permanent wave. No ammonia, parabens, plastics or thioglycolates. Call today for an appointment.

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38 Transit St Providence, RI 02903 401-274-1981 FlippSalon.com

Pilates BODY DYNAMICS RI

Peggy Normandin 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 401-333-8550 BodyDynamicsRI@icloud.com BodyDynamicsRI.com We are a small boutique studio specializing in Pilates-based classes for women and men. Our highly trained instructors offer personal attention to our students to help them meet their fitness goals and improve their ability to enjoy activities. Free 30-min. consultation or lesson for new students. See ad, page 21.

Reiki ANGELHAWK REIKI

Janice Sutton, BSRN Deep Breaths Salon & Holistic Self-Empowerment Center 440 Buttonwoods Ave, Warwick, RI 02886 Additional locales 401-298-0306 Stressed? Overwhelmed? In need of a reprieve? Treat yourself to a relaxing reiki treatment.

While you are relaxing, your own body wisdom is kicking in to heal itself on many levels. As a Registered Nurse, I know that stress can and does contribute to many physical as well as emotional ailments. Introductory pricing, $50 first visit.

BOSTON REIKI MASTER

34 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands 617-633-3654 BostonReikiMaster.com Are you stressed from the pressure of your job, home life, kids or an illness? Do you want to feel calm and relaxed?

Experience reiki. Certified Reiki Master/Teacher with over 20 years’ experience in energy medicine providing pure Usui Reiki healing/relaxation sessions.

Shamanic Practitioner

Spa

Tantra/Sacred Sexuality

SPA PAULA B., INC.

SACRED TEMPLE ARTS

150 California St, Ste 504, Newton, MA 877-772-8522 SpaPaulaB.com

off your first service.

Spa Paula B. provides spa services in Newton, MA. Natural, organic and clean skin care products are used in facial treatments and are also available for purchase. Receive 20%

Spiritual Centers

ENERGY-N-ELEMENTS Paul A. DiSegna 401-736-6500 Energy-N-Elements.com

CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GREATER BOSTON

Are you feeling stuck, stressed or disconnected? I will assist you in releasing energy blocks and guide you to experience the comfort and peace that comes with power and soul retrieval. “My intention is to improve my client’s health and well-being.” Call for your appointment today.

Sleep Therapy TMJ & SLEEP THERAPY CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND

340 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155 617-947-2743 Info@CSLBoston.org CSLBoston.org

We are a spiritual family that honors all paths to the Spirit of your understanding and can help you experience a personal relationship with the Inner Divine. All are welcome here. See ad, page 20.

CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING SOUTH COASTAL, MA TEACHING CHAPTER

563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-0865 Info@TMJSleepMa.com TMJSleepMa.com

Our facility addresses the root problem of most people’s sleep issues. Symptoms like facial pain, jaw pain, headaches, ringing in the ears, clenching, grinding and sleep disturbance must be examined thoroughly in order to treat a patient with individualized care.

This usually involves the fabrication of a custom oral appliance. See ad on page 3.

Barbara M. Fuyat 401-793-1753 Barbara@CSLSouthcoast.org CSLSouthcoast.org

We are a warm, welcoming community studying the Science of Mind, a philosophy and a way of life that embraces all spiritual paths, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and ages. We believe we are all connected. It is in this oneness that we come together in nature, celebration, services, classes, workshops to understand our own spiritual magnificence and choose to live in love, peace and equality. Our vision is a world that embraces and empowers each and everyone. Everyone includes you. See ad, page 20.

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Sacha L. Fossa, Masters Health Arts & Sciences, Certified Sex & Tantric Educator, Licensed Erotic Blueprint Coach, Healing Arts Practitioner 978-309-9399 SacredTempleArts.com Ready to have better sex and love your life more, partnered or not? Holistic, cutting-edge sex, intimacy and relationship coaching, energy and bodywork, for your sexual healing and empowerment. In-person and/or virtual sessions and programs.

See ad, page 27.

Wellness Centers IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY 14 Hayward St, Cranston, RI 02910 401-464-6100 ItsYourBodysSymphony.com

Each talented unique therapist at It’s Your Body's Symphony brings varied tools and techniques to help you relax, relieve pain and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. Our clients report feelings of euphoria from their massage sessions. Also offering; reflexology, facials, hot stone treatments, hypnosis, ear coning, lymphatic drainage and counseling. See ad, page 15.

THE IVY DRIP BAR AND WELLNESS CENTER

7 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478 617-221-5070 TheIvyDripBar@gmail.com The Ivy Drip Bar offers IV nutrient infusions and aesthetic treatments. Infusions include “Meyer’s Cocktail,” immunity, inner beauty, hangover, recover and performance. IV therapy helps with dehydration, athletic recovery, immune booster, hangovers and malabsorption ailments. See ad, page 25.

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Wellness Resources

Yoga & Tai Chi

BETH GARDNER

BODY & BRAIN YOGA TAI CHI Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge & Riverwalk 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com

Acton Pharmacy Keyes Drug West Concord Pharmacy BGardner@DinnoHealth.com 508-259-7851 Certified lifestyle educator and the director of health and wellness at Acton Pharmacy, Keyes Drug and West Concord Pharmacy. Beth Gardner works one-on-one with patients to help create ways to improve diet and overall health as a means for disease and illness prevention. See ad, page 9.

See ad, page 10.

Body & Brain provides a unique blend of yoga, tai chi, breathwork and meditation exercises for people of all ages and abilities to reestablish the body’s natural energy flow.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com Private Svaroopa® yoga therapy sessions are tailored to meet your needs. Specially trained in treating pain, including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well-being. Experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased flexibility and a deep sense of peace.

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