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hope that you love our feature article this month as much as I do. In “Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves,” writer Judith Fertig offers insights on how parents can help their children grow into confident and capable individuals. It offers a perspective full of reassuring hope that, regardless of what else is happening in the world around us, leaders of following generations are being equipped to succeed. Given encouragement by parents and mentors schooled in conscious living, there are no limits.

One of my favorite success stories is that of Jacob Barnett. At age 2, his parents were told that due to a diagnosis of autism he would likely never speak or read. His mom refused to give up on him, freed him from society’s systems with their limited expectations and encouraged him to follow his own interests. Believing in her child’s potential, she gave him the opportunity to believe in himself. Now 18, Jacob is working on his doctorate in quantum physics. He’s who he is because the hearts of a mother and son knew better than the “experts”.

I’m a bit envious of young people raised with a conscious style of parenting that lovingly keeps kids safe while allowing them enough leeway to make their own choices and mistakes. My siblings and I were raised to be afraid of taking chances. This came with rules like: stay within the lines; danger lurks around every corner; always play it safe; and follow the rules regardless, because adults know what’s best better than kids do.

It wasn’t until I was 40-something and introduced to Landmark Worldwide’s Landmark Forum Course that I gleaned my first glimpse of what it means to be truly independent and accept responsibility for where I am in life. It took time to figure out the how-to and the lessons continue to come. Today I’m grateful for the many twists and turns that have contributed to my ability to live a more empowered life and am convinced that I wouldn’t be writing this letter to you today if I hadn’t risked the changes that that course inspired me to undertake.

Please join me in voicing kudos to parents, teachers and mentors everywhere that are actively encouraging today’s youth to boldly think and act for themselves. You have the world’s future in your hands.

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newsbriefs Monthly Reiki Training Classes Offered at Brenner Reiki Healing

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earn how to care for others with hands-on healing for their mental, emotional and physical health and well-being with Reiki Level 1 Training classes offered monthly on Sundays at Brenner Reiki Healing, in Newton.

Reiki is a gentle healing and meditation practice that is simple to learn and do, yet very powerful in its impact on both the practitioner and the recipient. This class includes learning reiki meditations, how to practice hands-on healing of self and others, the reiki principles, reiki history and how reiki promotes mindfulness and wellness on all levels of being. A comprehensive course manual as well as ongoing support in one’s practice of reiki is provided.

CEUs are available for nurses and licensed massage therapists.

“Students learn the reiki meditations for connecting with our own skillful inner qualities such as stability, mindfulness and calmness, as well as hands-on healing of self and others,” explains owner Elise Brenner. The main concept behind reiki healing is that although the mind and body have excellent natural protection and repair mechanisms, when subjected to chronic stress, these mechanisms cannot cope, resulting in disease and illness.

“Reiki practice brings the body into a state of physiological rest and deep, restorative relaxation, allowing the nervous system to naturally shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic,” says Brenner. “Reiki promotes mindfulness and a breaking free from our habitual reactive emotional ways, ushering in greater ease and wholeness into our lives. This, in turn, affects our physiology.”

Cost: $150. Ask about senior and student discounts. Location: Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St., Auburndale.

For more information, call 617-244-8856 or visit BrennerReikiHealing.org. See Resource Guide on page 42.

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newsbriefs Restorative Autumn Retreats in Vermont’s Green Mountains

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njoy delicious farm-to-table meals, morning stretching and meditation classes, hatha yoga classes, hikes, healthy food prep demonstrations and the latest in selfcare techniques on a four-day and -night retreat, September 14 to 18 or September 21 to 25, at Fox Meadow Retreat, in Wilmington, Vermont.

Host Meredith Musick, an avid healing artist for more than 25 years, says the retreats are designed for individuals to get away from daily distractions and to allow nature to assist in changing their bodies as the seasons do. “By getting back to the land—to nature’s loving arms—and through the power of community, healthy, organic meals, self-care and a reprieve from the fray, this retreat is uniquely designed to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health,” maintains Musick.

While individuals are more connected through WiFi than ever before, many are also less connected to nature. “Our Earth is a precious and powerful being, capable of transforming frequencies and helping us to restore our natural rhythms,” Musick says.

“This retreat is just the place to take a moment for yourself.” Retreat goers can be as active or relaxed, as social or as private as they wish. While “unplugging” is encouraged, Fox Meadow Retreat does have internet, WiFi and cell phone service.

Retreat groups are small, so early booking is advised.

Fox Meadow is also available to outside groups wishing to host their own events. This southern Vermont location is ideally suited for skiers and hikers, leaf watchers and anyone looking to recreate in the Green Mountains.

Cost: $995.50 (double occupancy) early bird; $1095 after August 15. Location: 41 Bossert Rd., Wilmington, VT. For more information, call 239-269-8846 or visit Fox MeadowRetreat.com. See ad on page 8. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Workshop for Reclaiming Creative Dreams and Desires in Arlington

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n September 11, certified life and career coach Kim Childs will present an Introduction to The Artist’s Way from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Arlington Center, in Arlington.

The workshop features experiential exercises from the book, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Kim Childs Julia Cameron, to reconnect people with creative desires and inspire action toward them.

No artistic experience is necessary to attend, and Childs says that her workshops are for anyone who wants to expand or explore their creativity, eliminate unproductive habits and make time for what’s truly fulfilling.

“The Artist’s Way speaks to the creative impulse in everyone, whether we long to write, draw, dance, travel, take photographs or start a business,” says Childs. “People often think that they need to be an artist to do this course, but it’s for anyone who wishes to reclaim passions, overcome self-sabotage and live more fully expressed.”

Cost: $18. Location: The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. To register, call 781-3160282 or visit ArlingtonCenter.org. To learn more about Childs’ coaching services and fall workshops on The Artist’s Way, visit KimChilds.com. See Resource Guide on page 40.

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newsbriefs Course in Homeopathy with New England School of Homeopathy

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ew England School of Homeopathy (NESH) is offering a new 10-weekend course in Amherst, Massachusetts, starting in October. Taught

by Amy Rothenberg, ND, and Paul Herscu, ND, MPH, this course will meet on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday every other month and will finish in April 2018.

The course is designed for experienced homeopaths as well as beginners. It is open to physicians, nurses, therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, osteopaths, veterinarians, all types of medical school students and serious lay people interested in the practice of homeopathy.

Rothenberg and Herscu are well-known authors, lecturers and original thinkers in this field and have taught the art and science of homeopathy to thousands of practitioners in the U.S. and abroad.

Chris Chlebowski, ND, DC, says about the program, “Studying with NESH is the most important thing I have done in medicine, not only in homeopathy, but all of medicine. The training has changed the way I practice and has made me a much better doctor.”

For more information, including cost and scholarship options, call 413-256-5949, email KMcGuire@NESH.com or visit NESH.com/Amherst. See ad on page 5.

Meditation Workshop at Reiki of Greater Boston in Waltham

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isa Hassett, owner of Reiki of Greater Boston, in Waltham, will present a workshop for sampling several styles of meditation from 4 to 6 p.m., August 20. The workshop will cover mindfulness, mantra, sound, guided and walking meditation styles, as well as Reiki-3 Diamonds of Ki and a tea ceremony.

“Many clients and students tell me they’ve tried and tried to meditate but have had no luck,” says Hassett. “I understand totally. It’s difficult to just sit, trying to achieve a blank mind.

There are so many different ways to reach the same end, however, and some of them are really fun and engaging.”

All levels are welcome, and Hassett will provide mats and props. “I hope students will learn to meditate or learn a new meditation method in this workshop,” she says. “It can bring a bit of quiet and calm to our body, mind and life.”

Cost: $35. Location: 160 School St., Ste. 1-1, Waltham. Preregistration is required by calling 508-335-3814 or visiting ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com. See Resource Guide on page 42. natural awakenings

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am Veilleux, an experienced transformational coach using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) and consciousness access techniques, will host a group phone call to reduce stress at 7 p.m., August 30. The Tapping Into Stress Relief breakthrough call will bring everyone on the teleconference line through an anxiety-busting self-help system that allows peace, calm and clarity of thought to prevail.

Once signed up, registrants will receive a training video showing Veilleux teaching the EFT technique. Once on the call, every person will have the opportunity to Tam Veilleux experience a deep shift in their current stress level, and a Q&A session will be held at the end of the call. The combination of EFT tapping and positive affirmations short-circuits emotional blocks, thus restoring the balance essential for optimal health and well-being.

“Public anxiety is at record high levels,” says Veilleux. “Stress and high anxiety are the silent killers that affect everyone. With the self-help protocol of EFT, participants can reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) within minutes while lowering blood pressure and heart rate, too. The technique, once learned, can be carried forward into daily life and used to alleviate emotional pressures and neutralize pain quickly.”

Cost: $20. To register and learn more, call 207-592-0377, email 3Tam@ ChooseBigChange.com or visit ChooseBigChange.com. See Resource Guide on page 40.

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kudos Dr. Margo Roman, DVM at Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton (MASH), has been recognized by the Society for Oxidative and Photonic Medicine Dr. Margo Roman (SOPMED) for years of dedicated service to veterinarians and suffering animals.

The award was given during a Pioneers in Medicine ceremony at the SOPMED Conference in Snowbird, Utah, on June 17.

The three-day event brought together hundreds of national and international medical practitioners for a cutting-edge conference on an array of ozone and photonics medicine topics. In her award acceptance speech, Roman recognized doctors who’ve had to stand up for the health of their patients, and acknowledged that it is very hard to make changes in medicine. Four other progressive medicine professionals were honored for their work combating cancer and other serious medical conditions.

Roman has practiced integrative veterinary medicine for 38 years, using conventional medicine and other modalities such as ozone therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition and hyperbaric oxygen. She’s also provided cancer and immune support, as well as surgery and dental care.

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healthbriefs Rolfing Structural Integration Improves Sitting Posture

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hen sitting, many people believe that pulling their shoulders back, lifting up the chest and tucking in their buttocks to eliminate the curve of the lower back creates a healthy posture. If these actions seem difficult or make us feel uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean we are lazy or weak.

Good posture actually comes naturally from using our body efficiently and allowing its structure to support us, rather than holding ourselves up by means of muscles alone.

When we sit, the position of the pelvis can either make slouching inevitable or attaining a more upright posture easy.

If the buttocks are shifted forward, the back gets rounder, and the added weight compresses the nerves near the tailbone; breathing becomes restricted and the neck and shoulders naturally tense to try to hold us upright. However, by popping out the buttocks and seating the pelvis on the chair so that our weight drops down to the front edges of our “sitting bones”, we can relax our entire body and still remain upright and balanced.

Rolfing Structural Integration practitioners analyze how different positions and tension patterns shift the way our weight is supported, which in turn affects posture.

Rolfers release these constricted areas in the connective tissues (fascia), which can bind us into habitual tension patterns. They also advise clients about the most efficient ways to sit, stand and move to help them achieve the balance, mobility and awareness needed to be able to enjoy a consistently relaxed, upright posture.

Source: Jazmine Fox-Stern is a certified advanced Rolfer in Boston. To schedule a consultation, call 617-308-7104 or visit BostonBodyBalance.com. For more information, visit Rolf.org. See ad on page 24.

Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier.

Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to self-regulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014.

The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect.

According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.”

David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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Circuses Cease Exotic Animal Acts The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos.

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Green Serenity

Sikkim Now a Wholly Organic State Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state. Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost.

Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly.

After the entry of chemical inputs for farmland was restricted and their sale banned, farmers had no option but to go organic.

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Know the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

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varian cancer is currently the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. There is hope, though.

Researchers continue to search for early detection tools and better treatment options for this disease. In the meantime, the best thing to do is become educated about the symptoms.

Many women are not aware that the Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer. In fact, there is no consistently reliable screening test for ovarian cancer. The only tool available for the general public to detect ovarian cancer is awareness of the common signs and symptoms of the disease.

Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, partly due to the fact that the ovaries are deep within the abdominal cavity. The most common signs and symptoms that are described by women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and feeling the need to urinate urgently or often. If a woman experiences one or more of these symptoms for two weeks or longer, she should see her doctor.

The majority of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are over the age of 60. After the age of 65, it may be determined that an annual Pap test is no longer necessary.

Patients often interpret this to mean that they do not need to visit their gynecologist annually. However, there is more to a gynecology appointment than a Pap test, and women should still have an annual pelvic exam.

Learn the symptoms and share with others. With action, there is hope.

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Neurofeedback for All at Advanced Neurotherapy

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ndividuals of all ages was “worse than the visit with Dr. Jolene worst kid on Ritalin” Ross, a licensed psyand urged Ross to get chologist, highly trained her daughter on the neurofeedback therapist drug immediately. and founder and direc“This was not my first tor at Advanced Neuline of defense,” says rotherapy, in Needham Ross. “Instead I took Heights. She has been her to a neurofeedDr. Jolene Ross practicing psychology back practitioner at since 1985, and says “In McLean Hospital and my undergrad neuro course we held saw significant improvement through a sheep’s brain and identified parts of the treatments.” it. There just wasn’t a sufficient under Soon after, the specialist left Mcstanding of the brain at that time.”

Lean Hospital and returned to his home

She has since expanded her knowl- country, and her daughter began to edge by studying with renowned leadregress due to an insufficient number of ers in the field including K.H. Wong, treatment sessions. Taking matters into Ph.D., who was trained by Dr. Frank her own hands, Ross decided to learn Duffy, retired professor at Harvard neurofeedback herself. “Once I got the Medical School and pediatric neuroloequipment delivered, a small bunch of gist at Children’s Hospital Boston; Dr. patients from my practice wanted to try Elkhonon Goldberg, a cognitive neuroas well,” she says. Such began her cascientist, head of Luria Center at NYU reer in neurofeedback. and one of the pioneers of behavioral

Ross is an international public neurology; and Dr. Barry Sterman, the speaker, teacher and co-author of a developer of neurofeedback. chapter in Integrative Psychiatry, by

Ross’ initial experience with Oxford University Press. In 2009, she neurofeedback was for her daughter, spent time in Amman, Jordan, providLee, who had severe ADD. Her secing neurofeedback training to profesond-grade teacher exclaimed that hers sionals that then successfully treated

children and young adults with autism and epilepsy. “It was a wonderful experience,” she says, noting the strong bond, dedication and intimate connection between family members.

Before neurofeedback treatment begins, Ross performs a comprehensive QEEG Brain Map assessment to develop a neurofeedback treatment protocol.

Training sessions at her clinic require sitting quietly in a comfortable chair facing a computer screen. The rest is nearly 100 percent between the brain and the computer. Sensors are placed on the head that safely monitor the brain’s electrical output, the EEG. This information is used by the computer to reward better brainwaves with a sound and a change on the computer screen. Rewarding better brainwaves improves brain function.

“Even kids who cannot sit still or control their bodies can enjoy watching a video while their brains make permanent improvements,” Ross maintains.

She has successfully treated patients with ADHD, amblyopia, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, dementia, depression, fatigue, cerebral palsy, Tourette’s syndrome and more. She is also one of the rare neurotherapists in the area that effectively treats epilepsy.

Neurofeedback is not only for individuals with neurocognitive, neuro-emotional and neuro-developmental disorders. “Peak performance is an important piece of the puzzle,” says Ross.

“Executives, golfers and other athletes, dancers, college students and anyone who wants to enhance performance find that it is extremely helpful.”

Ross works passionately to get to the root of any obstruction keeping an individual’s brain from its highest potential.

Whether for a 7-year-old student struggling with focus, or a 40-year-old CEO seeking to increase company revenue, neurofeedback treatments at Advanced Neurotherapy can assist.

Location: 145 Rosemary St., Needham Heights. For more information, call 781-444-9115 or visit Advanced Neurotherapy.com. See ad on page 12 and Resource Guide on page 40.

Gina Cronin is a writer for Natural Awakenings Magazine.

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it.

“I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up.

That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians.

Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways.

These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused

by Earth’s warming trend.

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and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100.

At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking.

EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired

by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action.

“The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

by Judith Fertig

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they

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need to be happy, productive adults.”

This positive parenting approach— accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba.

“A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

Dreaming Big

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idea that people everywhere have the possibility of achieving success, fulfillment and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well. Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’” That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan.

Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

Emotional Literacy/Healthy Risk-Taking Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social

connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct.

At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

Leadership

Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills.

Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine.

Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ an-

nual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths 14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

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Service to Others

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts.

Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Re-

search by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on

stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

Sustainable Sustenance

Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeen-year-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry. The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S.

Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.”

Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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BOSTON CREATES A Culture Plan for the City of Boston

by Julie Burros

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rts and culture feed the soul.

They are the building blocks of a community, bringing people together while inspiring, teaching, supporting and healing. Most importantly, arts and culture are a critical part of a thriving city.

In a city that is home to more arts and cultural organizations per capita than any other metropolitan area, creativity is part of Boston’s DNA. Yet, when Mayor Walsh took office in 2014, there was no clear roadmap for the role arts and culture would play as the city continued to grow. In the spring of 2015, Mayor Walsh announced Boston would begin a cultural planning process. Known as Boston Creates, the process was designed to create a 10-year plan that would put arts and culture at the very heart of civic life.

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The name Boston Creates pays homage to the reality that so many people in Boston would never call themselves an artist, yet have rich active cultural lives and are deeply engaged in creative expression. From singing in a chorus or playing in a weekend band to making an elaborate costume for Halloween, people in Boston find meaning and connection through the arts.

Throughout the yearlong planning process, people spoke eloquently about their firm belief in the transformative power of the arts. Seniors that engage in memoir writing and poetry workshops—work that keeps them sharp and socially engaged and helps them to express rich inner lives. Youth that find schoolbased art education is what keeps them coming back to school day after day, or those that treasure

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the opportunity to explore creative expression in their out-of-school time and during the summer. In all cases, they are eager for even more.

Boston Creates was fueled by one of the most extensive and thorough community engagement efforts ever undertaken as part of a cultural planning process in an American city. The process was driven by five values: openness and transparency, inclusiveness, creativity, collaboration and most importantly, a steadfast commitment to learning. Efforts were made to reach into every neighborhood and industry and to hear from individuals representing the wide diversity of cultures represented in the city.

Throughout the process, several issues rose to the top. Boston’s arts and culture community is fragmented, by geography, discipline and organization.

There are many barriers to attendance and engagement. People need better ways to access information. Affordable spaces and facilities are challenging to find. Diverse cultural heritages and artistic practices are not supported equitably. And finally, underlying all of these issues is a need for new sustainable sources of revenue.

On June 17, 2016, Mayor Walsh announced the release and early stage implementation efforts of the cultural plan. Well informed by the public and responsive to the needs of the cultural sector and the people of Boston, Boston Creates offers a clear understanding of the needs and challenges of artists and the cultural ecosystem. The plan identifies five strategic goals that, when addressed will enrich and strengthen our city, lead to a more thriving and innovative city—because of a thriving arts scene.

But the city cannot do it alone. To achieve the vision set forth in the plan, it will take a culture shift and collective action. Arts and culture in Boston must belong to all Bostonians. Boston Creates has created the needed roadmap.

City government, residents, arts makers, arts lovers and funders must all take the journey together.

Julie Burros is chief of arts and culture for the city of Boston. Learn more at BostonCreates.org.

Exploring the Mysteries and Mechanics of Creativity

by Karen Welling

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any ordinary pursuits—comforting a disappointed child, making a meal of what’s available or solving a problem at work—all require creativity. It’s common to aspire to be creative; even artists, creative people by nature, want to be more creative or produce a greater volume of work at times. So, though it can vary from person to person, research and experience point to factors that foster creativity.

Michael Hendrix of design firm IDEO, in Cambridge, says of his company, “We encourage people to eat well, get lots of rest, stay happy. Because, as a creative person, that’s when your

best work happens. The tortured artist coming up with a great idea is actually a great myth.”

While talent may be necessary, it’s not sufficient. Many people judge themselves prematurely as having no talent, when taking a class and putting in effort could prove otherwise.

Conversely, others may mistakenly believe they can coast on their talent alone.

Daniel Coyle, author of Talent Code, uncovered three factors that enable exceptional performance in areas such as the arts: deep practice, keeping a successful role model in the forefront

of the mind, and having a good coach.

Deep practice involves putting in the hours as well as making mistakes, noticing them and learning from them. Everyone can find a role model. It may not always be possible to have a coach, but artists of all kinds can create safe situations for having their work critiqued.

Interestingly, many edit themselves before they even get going. Harvard Business School psychologist Teresa Amabile conducted numerous experiments showing that people doing a creative task without knowing their work will be evaluated consistently produce more creative work than those that do know. Debra Russell, a New Jersey business coach and founder of Artist’s EDGE, advised one writer to write 1,000 words per day “badly” to overcome perfectionism. This suggests that while it’s helpful to notice the voices judging our work, we need to figure out how to neutralize them to realize our greatest creativity.

Some people rely on inspiration, others on perspiration, for creating work. Trial and error may illuminate elements likely to create the atmosphere for inspiration. Some prefer quiet; some thrive on noise and bustle. Being outdoors may pique creativity for some; being indoors might be crucial for others. Some need solitude; others find collaboration, or simply being around others working on art, indispensable.

Some students are inspired by their teachers, and vice versa.

For those who don’t rely on inspiration, blocking out time to work is vital. Boston-area composer/singer Steve Thomass would commit to weekly studio time to generate ideas, whether he went in with any or not. Having a dedicated place to work also makes a difference. Setting a clear boundary

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from distractions (phone, TV, pile of laundry, etc.) helps, as does reducing clutter. Practicing tools (such as deep breathing) to calm mind and body is important, as creating is a higher-level brain function. Distractions, including frustrations with art-making, can deplete brain energy that might otherwise forward the creative process.

Psychologist and author Sian Bellock emphasizes that creativity happens when we are not thinking; letting the mind wander away from the problem allows solutions to emerge. Simplifying may also be useful. Victor Wooten, bassist and author, advises musicians to remember that leaving space between notes is as integral to improvising as stringing together lots of notes.

Creativity makes the world go ‘round in art, work, relationships and problem solving. If we heed what research and observation teach us, we’ll flourish in our creative endeavors.

Karen Welling is a life coach, therapist and musician based in Somerville. She specializes in the arts and athletics, combing coaching with techniques such as EFT (acupressure) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people achieve their goals. Connect with her at 617623-3703 or Karen@KWelling.com. See ad on page 12 and Resource Guide on page 40.

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A GOOD FOOD FIGHT Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin

by April Thompson

We as individuals have real agency in helping minimize wasted food in America. ~Jonathan Bloom

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry.

Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change.

University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.”

The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Boston Food Rescues to the Rescue Food For Free has been fighting hunger in the Greater Boston area since 1981.

The company rescues fresh food from wholesale distributors, grocery stores, farms, bakeries and universities that would have otherwise been wasted. The organization collects fruit, vegetables, bread, baked goods, dairy products, prepared foods and frozen meats that feed more than 30,000 people. Food For Free is partnered with 110 food programs in the area, and within a year’s span has distributed 2 million pounds of food and

diverted 1.8 million from landfills. The company offers many opportunities for the community to volunteer and donate to its cause.

To learn more, visit FoodForFree.org.

Bootstrap Compost is a year-round commercial and residential composting and food scrap pickup company.

The organization diverts thousands of pounds of food waste from landfills

weekly. Residential subscribers receive a five-gallon bucket to fill with coffee grounds, egg shells, tea bags, fruit and vegetables. The Bootstrap team picks up weekly or biweekly, drops off a clean bucket and delivers five pounds of soil amendment every four months. The company has many commercial clients as well, including Lush, WeSpire, 3 Little Figs, Amsterdam Falafel, Roost Books + Shambhala Publications and more.

To learn more, visit BootstrapCompost.com.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls is a Boston food rescue nonprofit that picks up fresh food that would have otherwise been wasted from grocery stores, produce wholesalers, farms and farmers markets. Since 2010, the organization has distributed more than 4.2 million pounds of food, which has gone on to feed more than 500,000 people. Founder and Executive Director Ashley Stanley has been named an Emerging Leader and Top 40 Under 40

by Boston Business Journal and serves on the Boston Food Policy Council. She is also a member of TEDWomen and is a TEDx community speaker.

To learn more, visit LovinSpoonfulsInc.org.

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LOW DOSE NALTREXONE

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

by Mohammed Hassoun

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ow Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been the subject of much debate due to its potential in benefiting certain disease states including cancers, immune-related diseases and pain. Originally, Naltrexone at doses of 50 to 300 milligrams daily was studied and FDA-approved to help treat both alcohol and opiate (heroin/morphine) dependence. Naltrexone is classified as an opiate antagonist (blocker) and works by preventing opiates from binding and activating their receptors.

The benefits of LDN came about accidentally through Dr. Ian Zolder’s research on kidney cancer, where he noticed that administering low doses of naltrexone stopped tumor growth. These findings encouraged another researcher, Dr. Bernard Bihari, to investigate the effectiveness of LDN in treating AIDS, and the results showed that LDN seemed to help stop the progress of the

disease. The pioneering work done by both Zolder and Bihari inspired numerous trials to test LDN effectiveness in diseases ranging from solid tumor cancers to immunerelated diseases such as multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and Crohn’s disease, as well as pain management.

The promise that LDN holds for immune-related diseases and cancers is enormous, however the exact mechanism is poorly understood. Some believe that the benefits are due to temporary blockage of endorphins.

Endorphins are protein-like molecules the body releases that give a sense of happiness when people eat ice cream, exercise or have sex. As a result of the blockage, the body is tricked into thinking that it has low levels of endorphins and increases production. The ensuing high level of endorphins is believed to stimulate the immune system and promote T cell production. T cells are part of the body’s natural defense, and the increase is thought to restore the immune balance and significantly reduce disease progress.

Additionally, endorphins assist in the reduction of pain, and a study has concluded that LDN reduces pain associated with fibromyalgia, as well as improves mood and general satisfaction with life.

While the mechanism is yet to be determined, Zolder’s research on multiple resistant breast cancer, has shown LDN can stop breast cancer cells from growing by acting on genes involved in the cell cycle and immune system adjustments. Other researchers have shown that LDN improves the killing ability of chemotherapy agents by increasing the sensitivity of cancer cells to these agents. The data being published is consistently proving that LDN has anti-cancer activity and would be beneficial for a lot of cancer types.

LDN has also been studied extensively in immune-related diseases due to the potential for it to balance or restore the immune system. A 2011 Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine study has shown that LDN appears safe and effective in improving Crohn’s disease symptoms. Numerous other trials demonstrate that LDN, dosed between 3 to 4.5 milligrams taken daily, is a promising treatment for many immune-related diseases such as multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis.

The ability of LDN to affect multiple biological systems has researchers exploring its use in many disease states.

LDN continues to provide hope for patients diagnosed with diseases that have limited treatment options. The most exciting part about LDN is its apparent ability to slow down many immune related diseases and stop the growth or spread of some tumors. In reality, no one knows how LDN works exactly, but the data that is published continues to reassert the notion that LDN is the gift that keeps on giving.

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YOGA IS THE POETRY OF MOVEMENTS

JUST WALK 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics.

Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking.

“Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.”

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Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderate-to-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking.

Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohiobased Walk with a Doc (WalkWithA Doc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide. They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350

The moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. ~Henry David Thoreau chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen.

Walking boosts life performance.

“Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk. org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans.

Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity.

Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A meta-review of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health.

Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says. He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at Walk AndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life.

Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.”

Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Barnet Bain on How Creativity Can Save the World

Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

by Linda Sechrist

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

Why is creativity so vital now?

More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false 28

assurances and guarantees about life—may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with others, using capacities beyond logic and reason.

Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier

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conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

How do male and female energies play into this?

Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

How does chauvinism block creativity?

Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop

the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile call:

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The Garden Cure Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit

by Sandra Murphy

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks.

Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy.

“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel.

“We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a 30

field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door.

Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, co-owner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through the garden.

Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic

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and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion.

He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous.

St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep. He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose.

When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns, because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners.

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE How to Help Injured Animals

by Sandra Murphy

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon. Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

Vulnerable Little Ones

Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

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The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.”

In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving.

A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.”

Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn.

In-between, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis.

“At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.”

A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar.

Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies.

“If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place.

“With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal.

Make yourself look large and yell.”

With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place.

“Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too.

Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.”

Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense.

Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock.

Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children.

if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 HBLU Training Level I – Aug 3-6. 9am-6pm.

Healing from the Body Level Up (28 CEUs), taught

by Judith A. Swack, PhD. Are you an innovator?

Are you a life-long learner? If so, this training is for you. Special one-day add-on: History Trauma: Learn how to heal PTSD on Aug 7. See website for additional details. $900. HBLU, 56 Pickering St, Needham. 781-444-6940. HBLUTraining.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

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August 4 - September 1 $1,760/20 sessions, includes a qEEG map before and after. BrainCore Neurofeedback, 132 Central St, Ste 205 A, Foxboro.

844-272-4666. BrainCoreOfGreaterBoston.com.

Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Topic: Beauty, Nature, Art & Aesthetics. Love offering. 66 Marlborough St, Upstairs Sanctuary, Boston. 617-9472743. CSLBoston.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

markyourcalendar Summer Yoga Retreats for Women The perfect weekend getaway.

Relax, restore and, recharge your mind, body and spirit in a quiet, charmingly rustic setting in scenic Rockport, MA. Includes 4 yoga classes, meditation, nightly campfire, nature walk meditation, art class, 2 nights’ accommodations and delicious meals. Swim at one of the many local beaches. Bring your bike to ride along the shores of Rockport and Gloucester. Curl up with a good book.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation: August 5-7 $399. Nancy 508-990-6795 or Nancy_RealLifeYoga@comcast.net.

Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets in Newton – 4-7pm. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. Pre-registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome based on availability. $15/15 mins. Especially for Pets, 1185 Chestnut St, Newton. More info & to register, Michelle: 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Art on the Bayou – Aug 6-11. 10am-11pm. Weekend-long celebration includes art show, Cajun/ Creole dinner, Zydeco dancing lessons. Slippery Sneakers Band, 8pm. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Level 1 QiGong Immersion and Intensive Week 2 – Aug 7-12. With Lee Holden. This program will not only certify you to teach qigong, but will be a journey into life-force energy (qi), leading to an awakening of the self. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. For pricing: 866-264-5139.

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Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-11pm. An overview of reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Will answer your questions, present the history of reiki and its many everyday uses. Optional sample treatments available during workshop. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-648-9334.

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Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets in Wayland – 11am-2pm. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny from Source Reiki. Pre-registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome based on availability. $15/15 mins, longer sessions or sessions for multiple pets also available. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Rte 27, Wayland. More info & to register: 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com.

5th Annual Boston Seafood Festival – 11am7pm. Family-friendly event with seafood tastings, clam cakes and chef demos, educational events, battle of the shuckers and family fun. $15/adult, $5/kids 6-12, free/5 & under; other options available. Boston Fish Pier. More info: BostonSeafood Festival.org.

Plant Walk, Foraged Foods, Cooking and Tasting – 1-3pm. With Natalie DeNormandie and Karina Hines. Join us for a plant walk in meadows, wetlands and gardens in Lincoln. Learn how to forage, prepare and cook delicious herbs and enjoy the feasting. $25. The Boston School of Herbal Studies, 45 Trapelo Rd, Lincoln. 781-646-6319.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

markyourcalendar Signs from Heaven: A Journey of Hope Join Cindy Barg, grief specialist, to learn death is but the limitation of your sight, your loved ones who have passed are still very much with you. Our loved ones send us signs/messages as a means to communicate and to offer comfort. What you believe about death influences what you believe about life.

Tues., Aug. 9 • 6:30-8:30pm $25. Unity on Cape Cod, 147 Walton Ave, Hyannis. 425-205-1692. LyceumLIVE.com.

Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn breathing exercises to help release tension and calm your mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton.

RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. This first of 2 workshops breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 How To Use Reiki To Heal Your Home – 6:308pm. Learn reiki techniques to heal your home.

Reiki can be used in creative ways on homes you want to sell. Free. RE/MAX Leading Edge, 294 Walnut St, Newtonville. 508-395-6392. Karen Piedra.com.

Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Topic: Eternal Loving Kindness. Love offering. 66 Marlborough St, Upstairs Sanctuary, Boston. 617-947-2743.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Kayaking: Meditation on the Water, Moving Energy in the Body – Aug 12-14. Greg DiLisio and Johnny Snyder bring their popular and seasoned yoga and kayaking program to Eastover.

Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox.

For pricing: 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Reiki Shoden Level I Class – 9am-5pm. Learn traditional Japanese reiki healing as an empowering practice for feeling healthier, more vibrant, content in life. $150. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696.

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Summer Smash Volleyball Tournament – Aug 11-14. 10am-11pm. Play volleyball clothing-free on our sand, beach and hard courts. All skill levels welcome. Food, music, pool, sandy pond, tennis and pickleball courts, hot tub, hiking trails and other facilities. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. embodyFitness Tribe Yoga Workshop – 5-8pm.

A women’s-only workshop filled with yoga, laughs, tears, dreams, fears and a whole lot of support. $35/online preregistration, $45/walk-in. embodyFitness, 18 Adams St, Burlington. 781-9992503. EmbodyFitness.net.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm.

Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Free.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Fisherman’s Fest of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca – Aug 19-21. Feast opens: 6pm, Fri; 12pm, Sat & Sun. Fleet, Louis & North sts, Boston. More info: Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

markyourcalendar Signs from Heaven: A Journey of Hope Join author and grief specialist Cindy Barg to learn death is but the limitation of your sight; your loved ones who have passed are still very much with you. Learn how your loved ones send you signs and messages as a means to communicate with you and to offer you comfort. What you believe about death influences what you believe about life.

Thurs., Aug. 18 • 6:30-8:30pm There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. ~Sophia Loren

$25. Unity on the River, 58 Macy St, Amesbury. 425-205-1692. LyceumLIVE.com.

Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Topic: Emphasize beauty, nature, art and aesthetics. Love offering. 66 Marlborough St, Upstairs Sanctuary, Boston. 617-947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 9th Annual Boston GreenFest – Aug 19-21.

Noon-10pm, Fri & Sat; Noon-6pm, Sun. Huge assortment of exhibits, food, wine and beer garden, performances and presentations about sustainable living. Eco-Themes include water, energy, green

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cities, transportation, health, nutrition and EcoFashion. Free. Boston City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall, Sam Adams Park, 1 City Hall Sq, Boston.

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Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury. 781444-9115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

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Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Topic: Value, caring and sharing. Love offering. 66 Marlborough St, Upstairs Sanctuary, Boston. 617-947-2743.

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Carnivale Rio – Aug 20 & 21. 10am-11pm. Weekend-long Brazilian festival includes Olympics for kids and adults. Authentic dinner, dance lessons.

Live music by Quarteto Nanny e Giovanni. All at this family-friendly nudist camp. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

Complementary & Holistic Therapies Expo – 1-4pm. Connect with local practitioners in acupuncture, oncology massage, nutrition, yoga, skincare, art and music therapy and more. Lectures, demonstrations and support groups. Open to all.

Free. American Legion, 184 Houghton St, Webster.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with reiki. Learn reiki meditations, how to practice hands-on healing of self and others, the reiki principles, reiki history, and how reiki promotes mindfulness and wellness on all levels of your being. Comprehensive course manual. CEUs for nurses & LMTs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org.

Medicinal Plant Walk – 1-3pm. With Patrice Green. Identify healing plants in our area. Learn which parts of the plants are used medicinally and how they nourish us and support health. $15/ adults, free/children. Rock Meadow, Mill St, Belmont. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Introduction to Fertility Awareness – 6:307:30pm. Are you interested in natural birth control or are you trying to or planning to conceive? Learn about the benefits of charting your cycles. Free.

The Democracy Center, 45 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge. 617-899-7624. ACFertilityAwareness.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:45-8:45pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning,

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 St. Anthony’s Feast – Aug 26-28. The largest Italian religious festival in New England. Feasts open: 7pm, Fri; 12pm, Sat & Sun. Parade at 12pm on Sun. Endicott, Thatcher & N Margin sts, Boston.

More info: Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Reiki Okuden Level II Training – Aug 27-28.

9am-4pm. Learn techniques and symbols to deepen your practice, healing ability and apply reiki in new ways. Develop perception abilities and offer distance healing for others. $250. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org.

Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-11pm. An overview of reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Will answer your questions, present the history of reiki and its many everyday uses. Optional sample treatments will be available during the workshop. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-6489334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

Magical Mystery Tour – Aug 27-28. 10am-11pm.

Beach music, progressive dinner, talent show and DJ dance at our family-friendly nudist resort. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Around the World in 80 Minutes – Sept 3-5.

10am-11pm. International scavenger hunt for all ages, dinner and live music by Michael Cleary Band. Food, music, pool, sandy pond, tennis and pickleball courts, hot tub, hiking trails and other facilities. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League, Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com.

Ground and find peace in Vermont during this 4-day, 4-night retreat in southern Vermont’s Green Mountains. Daily yoga and meditation classes, hiking, educational nature talks, selfcare healing techniques. Individual sessions and bodywork available. Organic, healthy meals and double occupancy lodging provided.

12-14 participants makes this an ideal size to deepen your yoga practice while rejuvenating your whole being. Retreat commences with dinner on Wed. and ends after brunch on Sun. Retreat coincides with autumn’s arrival.

Sept. 14, 4pm to Sept. 18, 2pm or Sept. 21, 4pm to Sept. 25, 2pm $995.50 (double occupancy) early bird; $1095 after August 15. Fox Meadow Retreat, 41 Bossert Rd, Wilmington, VT. For more info: Meredith Musick, LMT, E-RYT: 239-269-8846.

FoxMeadowRetreat.com.

savethedate Provincetown Inspiration Weekend 3rd Annual Provincetown Inspiration Weekend. Fill your inner well, lift your spirits, and inspire your heart. Inspiration Weekend is an immersive connected experience using music, lyric, and spoken word for the purpose of personal and spiritual development. This year’s theme is surrendering to our inner wisdom and accepting that the highest and best guidance is within each of us.

Sept. 30, 7:30pm - Oct. 2, 1pm Register today, space limited. $30-$60/day pass, $100/full weekend.

UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial St, Provincetown. More info & to register: InspirationGatherings.org.

savethedate Develop Expertise in Homeopathy The New England School of Homeopathy’s 10-Weekend Course offered in Amherst, MA meets Fri night, Sat & Sun every other month.

Instructors are Amy Rothenberg, ND, and Paul Herscu, ND, MPH. “I can honestly say studying with NESH is the most important thing I have done in medicine, not homeopathy, but all of medicine. Your training has changed the way I practice. You have made me a much better doctor.”

– Chris Chlebowski, ND, DC.

October - April 2018

For more info: 413-256-5949 or NESH.com/Amherst.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events for the September issue must be received by August 10 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com for guidelines and to submit entries. For extended event descriptions and additional listings, visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com.

daily Summer Reiki Healing Sessions – Thru Aug. 10am-7pm. Experience a reiki energy treatment that activates your own healing power and promotes stress reduction and relaxation. Sessions will address any physical, emotional and spiritual issues you are dealing with and can include Crystal Healing and Chakra Balancing. From $60. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham.

58-335-3814. ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com.

Qunicy Market History Tour – 11am, daily; 6pm, Wed; 2pm, Sat. Learn about Qunicy Market’s central and ever-evolving role in Boston’s history. Meet guide by Pulse Café on South Market St. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 S Market Building, Boston.

617-523-1300. FaneuilHallMarketplace.com.

The Emotional Detox – 8-9:30pm. Try a DIY approach to EFT. Teach yourself to tap. Leave behind anxiety and gain clarity and confidence when you tap along with pre-written scripts. $97. Virtual Ecourse. 270-592-0377. ChooseBigChange.com.

Shakespeare on the Common 2016: Love’s Labour’s Lost – Thru Aug 7. 8-10:30pm, Tues-Sat; 7-9:30pm, Sun. Bring a blanket or low folding chair. Bring your own food or purchase from vendors on site. Free. Boston Common, near the Parkman Bandstand, 0 Charles St, Boston. More info: CommShakes.org.

sunday Free Sunday Tai Chi – Thru Sept 4. 9am. Open to all levels. Weather permitting, rain cancels. Free.

Boston Common, across from the movie theater on Tremont St, Boston. 508-245-6397. More info: Meetup.com/Free-Tai-Chi-Classes-Boston.

Free Community Reiki Circle – 9-11:30am. 1st Sun. Join reiki practitioners who share experiences and collectively create a sacred healing space.

Learn about reiki and receive a reiki session. Open to all. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org.

Perfect Voice as Spiritual Path and Tool for Emotional Healing – 9am-12:30pm. 4th Sun. Experience real vocal freedom by learning most important aspects of vocal technique on a foundation of spiritual grace and ego surrender. Guaranteed improvement for beginners and those with vocal problems. $60. 16 Magoun Ave, Medford. 857998-3677. BarryMiracle.wordpress.com.

Classic Yoga Class – Thru Aug 31. 10-11:30am.

Also Fri. No experience required. Small classes, individualized direction and no hot temperatures.

Mats and props provided. First class free. Reiki of Greater Boston, 160 School St, Ste 1-1, Waltham.

508-335-3814. ReikiOfGreaterBoston.com.

SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers,

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collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

Free Sunday Night Movies in Christopher Columbus Park – Thru Aug 16. Start at dark. Movie listings: Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

monday Active Stretching for EveryBODY – 7:308:30am. Also Wed, 6:30-7:30pm & Thurs, 9:30am10:30am. EveryBODY from elite athletes to couch potatoes is welcome. See “classes” on website. $12/drop-in, $100/10 classes with Budget Stretcher Card. STAR Tech Healing and Learning Center, 14 Nason St, Ste 202, Maynard. 978-897-0110.

StarTechHealing.com.

Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm.

1st Mon. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can empathize with you and keep you from feeling alone.

Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198.

UCanBFearFree.com. embodyFitness Yoga Nidra Workshop – Thru Aug 8. 7-8:30pm. Yoga Nidra is a deep meditative and restorative form of yoga. $15/drop-in, $50/4 pack. embodyFitness, 18 Adams St, Burlington.

781-999-2503. EmbodyFitness.net.

Nia-Somatic Fitness Classes – 7:30-8:30pm. Nia technique is a blend of dance martial arts and healing arts set to music to fit your personal experience.

All levels welcome. Discount cards available. $15.

Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge.

617-620-7654. OmNamoCenter.com.

tuesday Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm.

Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of mu-

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sic ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org.

Organic Macrobiotic Plant-Based Cooking Classes – Thru Nov. 6-9pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Also 1st & 2nd Fri. Learn how to cook organic macrobiotic healing meals and enjoy a 5-course dinner with like-minded souls, recipes and handouts. Beautiful oceanfront setting kitchen to savor the flavors. $80.

25 Surfside Rd, Scituate. 781-626-0000. Register: PauletteGloriaHarwood.com.

Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com.

Pathworking with the Tarot and The Tree of Life – Thru Sept 20. 7-9pm. Tarot is a book of knowledge that maps out the powers of your consciousness. Unlock the power within you through the process of meditative pathworkings. $37/ wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574.

HealingThroughSpirit.com.

wednesday Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4pm, select Wed. Also 2pm, select Sat. Join volunteers on a behindthe-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org.

Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Hatch Shell Concert Series – Thru Aug 31. 7pm. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info: LandmarksOrchestra.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery – 7-8:30pm. 12-step program for food addiction. There is a solution.

Weekly meetings open to anyone. Free. Fidelity Place, 25 Medford St, Arlington. 617-610-3748.

FoodAddicts.org.

a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968.

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

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

AdvaitaMeditation.org.

#TeamSimeon Pregnancy Loss Work Group – 5pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. A place for families who have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy or after pregnancy to talk, de-stress and release with other families that understand. Free. All Dorchester Sports League Building, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester. 617-407-5347. PropaCityCo.org.

Pathworking with The Tree of Life – 7-9pm.

Combine the power of hypnotic trance-journeying and the knowledge of the Tree of Life. Transform your faulty subconscious patterns and conscious thinking. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth.

774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com.

Second Fridays – 5-8pm. Free with admission at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month.

Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum.

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

thursday Free Night at the ICA – 5-9pm. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston.

ICABoston.org.

SRR Thursday Night 4.06 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm.

It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race.

The Healing Beyond Cancer Free Workshop – 7:30-9pm. 2nd Thurs. A diagnosis of cancer can unleash a flood of fear and anxiety. Discover how the interactions of beliefs and feelings have profound effects on your health. You will shift from dis-ease to ease. Free. Roots and Wings Healing Arts, 317 N Main St, Natick. 978-369-7733.

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Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs.

A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free.

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

Yoga, Wine and Chocolate – 5:30-7pm. An hour of yoga followed by complimentary yoga, wine and chocolate. $15. embodyFitness 18 Adams St, Burlington. 781-999-2503. EmbodyFitness.net.

Monthly Community Reiki Clinic – 7-8:45pm.

1st Fri. Make an appointment for a 30-min reiki session. Appointment times are 7-7:30pm, 7:358:05pm & 8:10-8:40pm. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856.

BrennerReikiHealing.org.

Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell – Thru Aug 15. 8:15pm. Free. Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston. More info & movie listings: 617-787-7200 or HatchShell.com.

saturday The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am-2pm.

Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com.

Codman Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 10am-3pm. A market promoting healthy eating and providing a day full of fruits, veggies, resources, music and fun for community members.

All vendors and organizations that feel that their service can benefit the community are welcome.

Kid friendly. Free. Codman Commons, Corner of Talbot Ave & Washington St, Dorchester. 617-4075347. CodmanCouncil.wordpress.com.

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Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival – Thru Aug. 5pm, activities start; sundown, movie starts. Free.

Prudential Center, South Garden, 800 Boylston St, Boston. More info & movie listings: Prudential Center.com.

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

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Neutrality Night with Stephen Dupre – Thru Sept 30. 8-9:30pm. 4th Sat. Have some fun and learn simple techniques to get neutral to experience real-time energy shifts. First 10 registrants will get issues addressed on the call. Free. Online seminar. 401-405-1669. Registration & more info: The PowerOfNeutrality.com.

Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on

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

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

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

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

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

SPACE AVAILABLE – Nice, carpeted space with massage table, bathroom and central air, 120-sq ft, off-street parking on Rte 9 in Newton. 617-510-0559. jojonemsie@gmail.com.

WORKSHOP SPACE WANTED T R A D I T I O N A L N AT U R O PAT H / HERBALIST EDUCATOR – Seeks short-term/longer-term space, 3-5 day workshops, encompassing Sat/Sun + weekdays, 9am-5pm, Greater Boston area.

Mary Light, ND, MH, LMT: 734-7697794, NaturopathicSchool@gmail.com, NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

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

ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING THE A.I.S. INSTITUTE

103 Morse St, Watertown 1-844-AIS-Today TheAISInstitute.com Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad, page 4.

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC APPLIED KINESIOLOGY CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT 126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139 617-833-3407 Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.com CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com

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

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

Achieve optimal health physically, emotionally, nutritionally.

Kristine uses a form of muscle response testing to identify and clear nervous system interference, facilitating optimal health.

See ad, page 27.

COACHING MONEY & $UCCESS COACHING

BRAIN TRAINING

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

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

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, postconcussion, peak performance and more. See ad, page 12.

813-966-0164 Healing@ShawnaPelton.com ShawnaPelton.com As a Transformational Coach and Metaphysical Healer, I help people clear energy blocks so to overcome doubts and fears, and evolve their Souls highest potential. See ad, page 22.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

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

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

Coaching for artists, athletes, and everyone else with Karen Welling, musician and former competitive athlete. Together we’ll bolster your strengths and eliminate obstacles. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 12.

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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 29.

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads, pages 6 and 9.

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

1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad, page 29.

HBLU, INC

GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ

Judith A. Swack PhD Needham MA 781.444.6940 info@HBLU.org HBLU.org

493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

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

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

We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry.

We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.

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

HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad, page 5.

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

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad, page 24.

ENERGY HEALING DIVINE METHODS

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

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

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

Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine.

Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad, page 7.

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HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad on page 12.

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

Functional medicine practice offering Telemedicine appointments in addition to in-office appointments. In addition, services include Reiki, nutritional counseling, allergy testing and treatment for all ages. See ad on page 32.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE

MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad, page 5.

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

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

PETER HOWE

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

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON

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

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

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and mod- alities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad, page 33.

MASSAGE NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com

Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad, page 7.

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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE KERI LAYTON, ND

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

GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads, pages 6 and 9.

REIKI BRENNER REIKI HEALING

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

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

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

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REIKI OF GREATER BOSTON

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

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com, MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad, page 8.

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plus: Healing Music Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for Yoga Classes/Equipment & Healing Music

A HEALING VIBRATION

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

BODY & BRAIN HEALTH CENTER

325 Broadway, Arlington MA 02474 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Arlington 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 617-354-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Cambridge 235 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA 02446 617-264-4851 BodyNBrain.com/Brookline A Holistic Health Center which incorporates yoga, meditation, tai chi, energy work and workshops for spiritual growth. Body, mind and spirit training for all levels. See ad, page 29.

YOGA CECILE RAYNOR

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

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The Yoga Issue

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Chiropractic plus: Game Changers

Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for Chiropractors & Community Activists Organizations

Mental Wellness

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plus: Beauty

Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for Mental Health & Beauty

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