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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. See ad on page 19 and Resource Guide on page 33.
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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.
Location: 101 Plaistow Rd., Haverhill, MA. For more information, call 978-702-4160 or visit FullHarvestMoonz.com. See ad on page 17 and Resource Guide on page 33.
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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 SymRogelio Maldonado phony, in Cranston, Rhode Island. 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. See ad on page 15 and Resource Guide on page 37.
Movement Class to Release and Restore
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.
Cost: $20 or $100 for six classes. Location: online. For tickets, visit Tinyurl.com/3z7syt7v. See ad on page 23 and Resource Guide on page 33.
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Add a Naturopathic Doctor to Your Healthcare Team
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.
For more information and to find the nearest naturopathic doctor, visit msnd.org.
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. See ad below and Resource Guide on page 33.
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.
For more information and to get the report, visit ConsumersReports.org.
