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ith September being National Yoga Month, it feels fitting to share a bit about how I came to believe in yoga’s benefits so that those that haven’t tried it may be so inspired. My own practice is what committed yogis and yoginis might consider spotty, but for me that’s part of its appeal.

Ultimately, it’s all about your preferred approach and the benefits you gain without attachment to others’ expectations.

Initially dragged to my first class by a lifelong friend, I thought yoga was something for the fit and trim and folks that can walk on hot coals. What I discovered was that a regular practice can benefit everyone, regardless of their shape, size or fitness level.

Lynda Bassett’s “Say Yes to Yoga” article is a good summary of the universal benefits. Linda Sechrist’s Wise Words conversation with Kamini Desai reveals the path to self-mastery that’s ultimately possible by following a yogic lifestyle if you want to take it that far.

Personally, I’ve repeatedly experienced pain relief (my body lets me know when I’ve skipped a class or two), increased flexibility and the peace of mind, body and spirit that comes from connecting more deeply with my inner self. I leave each class feeling refreshed and energized, with a clear mind and seemingly unshakable mental stability.

Residents of Greater Boston are blessed to have a wealth of yoga studios and styles to choose among to find which best suits our personalities, body types and schedules. I encourage you to keep trying them out until you find a teacher and class that rings true. From there you can always add another for a change-up. Visit our website at NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com/MIDS/September-2014/Yoga-Guide for a list of available yoga styles as an aid to exploring the possibilities.

Regular readers may notice Natural Awakenings contributors consistently aim for upbeat and helpful messages. In celebration of Positive Thinking Day on September 13, here’s a list of 10 ways to raise your level of happiness from PositiveThinkingDay.com.

• Read, listen and use affirmations so that you can begin to change

your self-talk.

• Set your intention each morning to have a positive day. Remember that

you choose your attitude.

• Be mindful of and attentive to the present moment.

• Pick something you do frequently (like making a call) and let that be a

reminder to think a positive thought.

• Develop an attitude of gratitude by keeping a gratitude journal.

• Read and watch inspirational and motivational material to lift your mood.

• Surround yourself with positive people that help you stay focused

on the good.

• Be kind to yourself and those around you.

• Have faith and trust that every situation has the seeds for growth

and opportunity.

• Smile when you see others. Smile when talking on the phone.

It’s contagious.

Is a tropical yoga retreat also on your bucket list?

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newsbriefs Yoga Teacher Training and Immersion Programs at Open Doors this Fall

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his fall, Open Doors Yoga Studios, in Weymouth, will hold new teacher training programs and an immersion program for yoga students that do not want a full training but seek to deepen their understanding of yogic philosophy and correct alignment. Programs begin September 1 and October 22.

“Open Doors Yoga Teacher Training has graduated more than 300 yoga instructors in the past 10 years,” says owner Richard Lanza. “In addition, there are many yoga students who want to have a deeper understanding of their yoga practice but don’t wish to enroll in a full teacher training. Our Yoga Immersion Program is for them.”

Lanza recommends that students enroll as soon as possible, noting that the trainings typically fill up months in advance. “Our Yoga Teacher Training is a 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-approved course focusing on anatomy, physiology, development of strong teaching skills, yoga philosophy and history, and personal growth,” he says. “The Yoga Immersion Program will include yogic philosophy and history while also exploring meditation, energy healing and how to deepen a yoga practice.”

Location: Open Doors Yoga Studios, 65 Washington St., Weymouth. For more information and specific dates, times and prices, call 781-843-8224 or visit OpenDoors7.com. See ad on page 20 and Resource Guide on page 42.

Free Skin Care and Wellness Workshop

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tephanie Lyon, a nine-year independent consultant with Arbonne International, will host an introductory skincare and wellness workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., September 18, at Preservation Properties, in Newtonville.

Many people are searching for pure, non-toxic skincare and personal care for their families. Since our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and what goes on it is absorbed in 26 seconds, it is important to use safe personal care and cosmetics.

When desiring real results, especially from anti-aging skincare, Arbonne combines 34 years of science with a philosophy to bring only the purest products to its customers.

This workshop is designed to create awareness and offer simple solutions for the body, inside and out. Arbonne is botanically and Swiss-based, combining the best of science and nature. Organic ingredients are used whenever possible, and product lines contain no parabens, mineral oil or other toxins, and are vegan- and gluten-free. Samples of their flagship line of anti-aging products will be handed out, and questions about simple solutions for the best skin, health, fitness and energy will be answered.

Location: Preservation Properties, 439 Newtonville Ave., Newtonville. Please RSVP to Stephanie Lyon, 617-212-2062 or StephLyon@MyArbonne.com. Free individual consultations are available by appointment. See Resource Guide on page 38.

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newsbriefs Annual Health and Wellness Show Returns to Boxborough

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he annual fall Health and Wellness Show, presented by Events by Walter Perlman, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 27, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 28, at the Holiday Inn Boxborough. More than 55 local health and wellness professionals will be present, offering free screenings and samples, advice on the best health practices and appointment scheduling.

Attendees will meet professionals that specialize in acupuncture, allergies, audiology, chiropractic care, health coaching, holistic dentistry, hospital care, massage, nutrition, Reiki and skin care. Health-related businesses represented will be a compounding pharmacy, health clubs, vitamin and supplement companies, specialty foods, a specialty food processor, specialty mattresses, body wraps and essential oils.

Cost: Free when registering at HealthAndWellnessShow.net.

Regular admission: $5. Location: 242 Adams Pl., Boxborough.

For more information, call 508-460-6656. See ad on page 9.

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newsbriefs Free Talks for those Ending and Seeking Intimate Relationships

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ayle Johnson, Certified Calling in “The One” and Conscious Uncoupling Coach, will offer four free introductory talks on these transformational life experiences at The Empowerment Factory, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Talks for Calling in “The One” will be held September 10 and October 2, while Conscious Uncoupling will be discussed October 1 and 28. All talks begin at 7 p.m.

“Calling in ‘The One’ is a coaching journey that helps us to explore childhood wounds, negative core beliefs and other distortions of reality and replace them with the truth of who we are,” says Johnson. “Conscious Uncoupling supports people in healing the traumatic experiences of breakups and divorce, which are heartbreaking as they shatter lives and tear families apart.”

Johnson, who offers coaching and courses in these processes, says that many people begin to experience amazing shifts in the first weeks. “If one has been dating online, my courses present an exciting alternative, because they release the inner obstacles that have been blocking most people from meeting their great love,” she says. “The Conscious Uncoupling work engages people in a powerful new narrative that leads them forward with strength and possibility, harvesting the gold from previous relationships so that future relationships can thrive.”

Both coaching programs include a free 20-minute consultation in person, by phone or by Skype. A Calling in “The One” seven-week course will be offered at this location beginning in November; dates and cost to be announced.

Cost: Free. Location: The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St., Pawtucket, RI. For more information, call Gayle Johnson at 774-264-9492 or visit TheMiraculousSpring.com. See ad on page 12 and Resource Guide on page 39.

Reflexology Now Available at Visions HealthCare

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isions HealthCare welcomes Inbar Israel Stolovicki, a professional reflexologist, to its team of integrative medicine practitioners. Reflexology, a healing modality that works through contact with the feet, triggers healing in all parts of the body through natural reflexes. Stolovicki uses intricate techniques of alternating pressure, brushing, patting and massaging to release stress and encourage the body to heal itself. Inbar Israel Stolovicki

“This non-invasive treatment is gentle and enjoyable yet effective,” says Stephanie Travers, marketing team leader at Visions HealthCare. “Research shows that reflexology may increase blood flow to specific organs, promote the relaxation response, reduce pain and possibly ease anxiety and depression. It’s also been used as a complement to cancer treatment, easing the discomfort and nausea caused by chemotherapy.”

Appropriate for clients of any age, Travers says that reflexology can also help with headaches and migraines, infertility, stress, digestion issues, hormone concerns and restoring the body’s essential functions of balancing, cleansing and healing.

Location: Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St., Dedham, and 100 Second Ave., Needham. For pricing and appointment availability, call 781-431-1333 or visit VisionsHealthCare.com. See ad on back cover and Resource Guide on page 41.

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October Gathering for Boston-area Eco-Conscious People

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ostonEco, a community group that brings together mission-driven entrepreneurs, healthy living experts, sustainability leaders, natural foodies, green businesses and organizations, and local pioneers and community activists, will host its next event, Healthy Home, Healthy Living, from 6 to 9 p.m., October 1, at District Hall, in Boston’s Innovation District.

The event will include networking and conversations about healthy living and making homes healthier. More information can be found at BostonEco.com, along with an opportunity to sign up for news about BostonEco events and local happenings. Now celebrating its fifth year, BostonEco aims to further healthy, sustainable ideas and initiatives in the Boston area and globally by creating opportunities for eco-minded individuals to connect online and in-person.

“I was inspired to start BostonEco to get the word out about all the new eco programs that were sprouting up around Greater Boston,” says BostonEco founder Janet Morgenstern Passani. “I wanted to connect everyone interested in these things without the structure of a formal educational meeting,” she says.

The BostonEco Twitter (@BostonEco) and Facebook (Facebook.com/BostonEco) pages also feature links to what’s new in the green scene around Boston, including healthy living events and job openings. “It’s a place to be inspired, discover new ideas and find collaborators,” says Passani.

Location: District Hall, 75 Northern Ave., Boston. For more information, call 617549-1716, email Info@BostonEco.com or visit BostonEco.com. See ad on page 7.

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newsbriefs Fall Workshops to Boost Happiness and Creativity

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ertified Positive Psychology Coach Kim Childs will present two intensive workshops in Arlington this fall to help people cultivate more happiness and creative expression in their lives. The first, based on Kim Childs The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, is for anyone who wants to live more fully expressed, whether or not they consider themselves artistic.

“The Artist’s Way recognizes the creative spark in everyone, whether we long to paint, write, make music, design websites or start a small business,” says Childs. “The course is for reclaiming passions, overcoming our resistance and procrastination, and getting into action.” Childs presents an Intro to The Artist’s Way from 2:30 to 4 p.m., September 6, at The Arlington Center.

Childs’ second fall offering, Happy from the Inside Out, is a group coaching program based on research and resources from the growing field of Positive Psychology. “Happiness is a conscious choice and a real practice,” she says. “This nine-week program covers the habits of mind and lifestyle that help us to become happier, no matter what our circumstances are.”

Both courses begin in September in Arlington, and details are found at KimChilds.com/calendar.

Cost: $18. For more information, call 617-640-3813 or visit KimChilds.com.

See Resource Guide on page 39.

There is just one life for each of us: our own. ~Euripides

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Fifth Annual Boston Local Food Festival

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he Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) will present the fifth annual Boston Local Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 14, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, in downtown Boston. The free festival is one the nation’s largest local and sustainable food events.

“Festival goers can learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food, shop the market and eat delicious local food,” says SBN Marketing and Communications Coordinator Taryn Johnson. “They can also participate in fun, educational activities and exhibits, engage with top local chefs and enjoy local music.”

The Boston Local Food Festival showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food producers, fisher folks and organizations that focus on healthy food and fitness from throughout New England. The day includes lively chef and do-ityourself demos, a seafood throwdown competition, diverse performances and a family fun zone. “

Visitors can speak with food growers and learn creative ways to grow sustainable food,” says Johnson.

“They can also take home food from farmers and vendors and enjoy tastings prepared by well-known local chefs and cookbook authors that feature fresh, local fruits, herbs, vegetables, seafood and locally grown meats.”

Themed “Healthy Local Food for All,” the festival is a zero-waste event, diverting more than 91 percent of its waste each year and offsetting 100 percent of its energy use.

Cost: Free. Location: Rose F. Kennedy Greenway, Boston. For more information, call 617-395-0250 or visit SBNMass.org. See ad on page 28. natural awakenings

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Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation.

The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly

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esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo.

Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Conquering Disease With Living Food at Waltham Expo

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he Healthy Living Expo will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., September 13, at the First Parish Unitarian Church, in Waltham.

The event feaDr. Brian Clement tures Dr. Brian Clement, director of the Hippocrates Health Institute, delivering his talk, “Survive or Thrive: Understanding the Nature of Disease and Conquering Disease with Living Food,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Clement, an author and international lecturer will explore the institute’s 50 years of helping people to heal themselves, from its early days in Boston’s Back Bay to its current location in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He’ll also discuss decades of clinical research and human experience on the subjects of disease prevention and life extension.

The event will feature vendors, fresh juice and nutritious snacks, rejuvenating therapies and integrative health practitioners. There will also be a book signing by Clement and the chance to win a Polaris electric bike valued at nearly $2,500. Raffle proceeds benefit Real Kids Real Food, a program to help children learn about fresh foods and healthy habits for life.

Cost: $20 at the door or $15 online. Location: First Parish Unitarian Church, 50 Church St., Waltham. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com/e/survive-orthrive-nature-of-disease-conqueringdisease-with-living-food-tickets11818889617?aff=rss.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Safer Shampoo

Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)

Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

Source: MyGreenApple.org

actionalert Planetary Push

Public Demands Climate Change Solutions

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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done.

Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

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People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

Learn more and sign up at Peoples ClimateMarch.org. Find a partial list of participating organizations at Tinyurl.com/GroupsMarching.

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Groton Wellness Gives Back with Free Holistic Health Care

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roton Wellness, an innovative and integrative health center, has teamed up with the Groton Community Foundation to create the Free Wellness Project for those in need of complimentary medical treatments.

One Saturday afternoon a month, several Groton practitioners voluntarily treat patients that may otherwise be unable to pay for these services.

“It’s really helping a lot of people, because often times they’ve gone through the traditional medical routes and exhausted their resources without finding answers,” says Christine Habermann, director of marketing and events at Groton Wellness. “They come to us and we give them hope and care.”

The 30-minute consultations and 15-minute follow-up appointments may include tests, treatments and a supply of recommended supplements, all at no cost to the patient. Funding for the program comes from an annual spring fundraiser, the Ride for Free Wellness, and from individual and organizational

donations. Earlier this year, the Groton Board of Trade raised more than $6,000 for the Free Wellness Project through an auction.

“The money we’re raising ensures that we can carry on the program,” says Habermann, noting that patients in the Free Wellness Project sign waivers to state that they are unable to pay for treatments. “It’s really important to us that we continue offering this because the community has been so good to us and we want to give back. And it’s open to those in the surrounding communities who need help, not just Groton residents.”

The program is open to both adults and children that come in for acupuncture, chiropractic and functional, naturopathic and herbal medicine. “We’re helping people with such chronic conditions as cancer, Lyme disease, endocrine disorders and illnesses for which people have not been able to find solutions or affordable care,” Habermann says. “Our founder Dr. Jean Nordin-

Evans would also like to add dental consultations in the future.”

Groton Wellness includes a holistic dental practice, functional medical facility, therapeutic spa and an all-natural café. Habermann says that bringing quality health care to those in need reflects the company’s overall purpose and philosophy. “We are interested in health, healing and helping people to be happier no matter what their circumstances,” she says. “And so, while we are a for-profit company, we take very seriously our mission to help others.”

The next Free Wellness Project treatment day is Saturday, September 13, from noon to 4 p.m., and those interested can visit the events page at GrotonWellness.com to register.

Location: Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St. (Rte. 119), Groton.

For more information, call 978-4499919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 11 and Resource Guide on page 40.

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ewton Chiropractic and Wellness is now treating patients from head to toe, as Dr. Julie Burke and her staff add foot screenings, orthotics, shoethotics and sandalthotics to its list of services. The orthotics from Foot Leveler, which Burke and her staff recommend for patients with pronation or flat feet, are custom-built, stabilizing orthotics specially crafted to support all three arches of the feet. Most other orthotics address only the arch on the inside edge of the foot. Customized using a three-dimensional foot scan to fit a specific shoe or sandal, they come in a wide variety of styles and brands for dress, casual and athletics. This customization creates a softer, more flexible and comfortable orthotic.

“It’s always been something I wanted to add, because it’s treating people’s health more comprehensively,” says Burke. Problems in the feet can affect the back, shoulders, neck, hips and knees, says Burke, and structural problems in the spine can affect the gait in the feet.

Newton Chiropractic and Wellness now offers foot scanning to all patients that come for a structural analysis. “The 3D foot scanner tells us if someone is bearing weight on one side of the body or the other,” Burke says. “It can help find small things that could really make a big difference in the long-term health of some-

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one’s back and joints.”

Burke says that about 70 percent of people have pronation, or an inward rolling of the foot while walking or running. When a foot pronates excessively, the foot flattens and the toes turn outward more than normal. The kneecap rotates inward and the pelvis and shoulders shift to compensate for the excessive pronation causing unnecessary postural stress. “It alters the gait and creates a breakdown along the kinetic chain,” she notes. “This can lead to pain because the body’s weight bearing and natural motion have been thrown off, so some joints will be taking on too much of a load.”

Spinal pelvic stabilizers help to provide a balanced symmetrical foundation by preventing excessive pronation. Feet no longer flair excessively. The knees, pelvis and shoulders then return to their normal positions helping provide proper postural alignment. Burke says that many patients report that their quality of life greatly improves after wearing Foot Leveler orthotics.

“Patients who had grown irritable due to pain and limited activities tell me they could feel a difference in their posture within a few hours of wearing the Foot Leveler, and by the second day pain had eased significantly,” she says. “One patient that had tried at least 10 different brands and styles of orthotics before getting scanned for a Foot Leveler told me, ‘I can now walk comfortably every day, and I’m even able to hike in the woods comfortably for the first time in years.’”

Location: Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St., Ste. 250, Newton. For more information or to schedule a free foot scan, call 617964-3332 or visit WellAdjusted.com.

See ad on page 7 and Resource Guide on page 39.

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oren Specific Technique (KST) is a revolutionary approach to the analysis and correction of nervous and energy system blockages and imbalances in the body. This technique is founded on the principle that causes of nerve interference can be physical, emotional or chemical stresses that the body is not able to effectively adapt to. KST does not treat the symptom, but goes deeper to find the root cause of the dysfunction.

When the body is not able to adapt to these life stresses, the body goes into a state of maladaptation and blockages in the nervous system can occur, resulting is body system dysfunction. Diminished health is experienced and is often accompanied by pain because the body is trying to call attention to the problem.

To determine where these body system dysfunctions are located, KST employs an analysis system that uses a binary biofeedback mechanism called the Occipital Drop (OD). With the OD, practitioners are able to tap into the body’s innate wisdom to locate the blockages as well as prioritize which ones should be reduced or eliminated in a way that is most beneficial to the restoration of energetic harmony and increased health.

The correction of the blockages is accomplished through the use of a hand held instrument called an Arthrostim. The Arthrostim delivers a very gentle low force pulse into the nerve without any discomfort to the client. With the neurological and energetic blockages removed, the body

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systems are able to function optimally and good health is restored.

As a natural health care practitioner in Cambridge trained in KST, I believe that practitioners of KST are able to improve the conditions of patients suffering from all kinds of structural issues like back, neck, hip and knee pain; chemical issues like food and environmental allergies, and hormone imbalances; nutritional issues like gastrointestinal distress, acid reflux and constipation; and other common issues like migraine headaches.

Kristine Jelstrup owns Central Square Health and Wellness, 126 Prospect St. #5, Cambridge. Call 617-833-3407 or visit CentralSquareHealthAndWellness. com. See ad on page 8 and Resource Listing on page 38.

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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger.

“Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical.

Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and benatural awakenings

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come more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen.

“There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Mental Health

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Improved Relationships

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner.

“Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts 20

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of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

by Linda Sechrist

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.

Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice

and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow.

Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention.

The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of

mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview. See ad on page 18.

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Busting the Myths About Head Lice

by Berit Pratt

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he words “head lice” can stir fear in parents everywhere. Head lice are misunderstood, yet very successful, human parasites that have been around for thousands of years. They are not a public health crisis, as some would believe, and they do not cause disease.

Common myths about head lice abound, and even pediatricians, school nurses and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) still offer conflicting, outdated information about the diagnosis and treatment of these parasites. The good news is that head lice are manageable and can be safely treated without pesticides. In fact, pesticides are no longer able to effectively kill lice and lice eggs, known as nits. Here are some other myth-busting facts:

Myth: Head lice jump from head to head.

Fact: Head lice have no hind legs and are not able to jump.

Transmission takes place when lice crawl from one warm human scalp to another during direct head-to-head contact.

Myth: Itching is a sign of head lice.

Fact: Most people rarely itch when head lice are present.

When feeding, the lice inject an anesthetic, an anticoagulant and saliva. After two to three months, some people develop an allergic skin reaction to these substances and experience itching, a rash on the back of the neck, or both.

Myth: We need to launder, vacuum and bag up stuffed animals when head lice are present.

Fact: Head lice are not found in bed linens, carpets, clothing or stuffed animals (as are body lice). Because head lice are sensitive to temperature, light and humidity, they avoid inanimate objects, preferring to move directly from one warm human host to the next.

Myth: School lice policies are uniform and effective.

Fact: School lice policies differ widely, from no policy at all to no-nit policies to requiring pesticide treatments. Nonit policies are difficult to enforce, and do not prevent the spread of lice in school-aged children. In fact, the CDC

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reports that both the American Association of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses advocate the discontinuation of no-nit policies.

Myth: Pesticide lice shampoos effectively eradicate

head lice.

Fact: A 2003 study revealed that head lice have developed resistance to the most commonly used pesticide in these shampoos, rendering them ineffective. The nits also remain viable after the use of pesticide shampoos, many of which contain neurotoxins.

Myth: Non-toxic treatments such as olive oil and combing are ineffective.

Fact: Effective head lice treatment involves the mechanical removal of the lice and eggs using a nit comb. Olive oil effectively kills lice and eggs by starving them of oxygen.

Unless every last lice egg is removed from the hair, the head lice colony will begin again. Combing the hair with olive oil or conditioner and a good metal nit comb is an effective, pesticide-free way to eradicate a head lice colony.

Myth: Those with head lice are dirty.

Fact: Head lice thrive in clean hair and spotless homes.

This erroneous stigma comes from confusing head lice with body lice, which did thrive in squalid conditions. In today’s American homes with indoor plumbing, body lice are nonexistent.

Managing lice in families and communities requires accurate information and effective tools. Demystifying the stigma of head lice and learning how to use a good nit comb costs very little and keeps pesticides off kids and out of the environment.

Berit Pratt, RN, BSN, MPH, is founder of NitWits Intelligent Lice Treatment, in Cambridge. For more information, call 617-816-9487 or visit LiceInfo.net. See Resource Guide on page 40.

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.

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Om Sweet Om Sounding the Key Note of the Universe

by Sam Saunders

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.”

The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is well-suited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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Dance Movement Integrates Souls

Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

by Deborah Shouse

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation

“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility.

The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story

about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

“Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories

“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week.

Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote

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social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being

“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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Be Happy Now Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits

by April Thompson

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories— those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes.

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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THE GREAT CLASSROOM PET DEBATE Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts

by Sandra Murphy

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classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to teach?

“A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, Illinois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks.

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including vaccinations and parasite control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital.

Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light.

Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small

fingers when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.)

“Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters— dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.”

Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him.

Our next pets were fish.”

Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm.

“When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says.

There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year.

Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness.

The Humane Society of the United States is not in favor of classroom pets.

To avoid being vulnerable to predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury. In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help.

Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters.

The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (Humane Society.org).

Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how

much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn—and teach.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Grief and Loss Hypnosis Seminar – 6:308pm. Grief is a part of life but it doesn’t have to lead to suffering. Kathryn McGlynn, Hypnotist, facilitates the Grief Resolution Process in this seminar. $10 suggested donation.

The Healing Center at Our Weeping Angel Foundation, 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. YBGlum@juno.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Group Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy – 7-8:30pm. Learn about this new healing modality, choose an issue and experience healing, then share if you choose. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Muscle Testing Basics – 1-5pm. A hands-on class which offers beginner-level instruction in muscle response testing, two-pointing, energy clearing, stress release technique and soul-centered goal setting. $50. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-771-1366. TSBoston.org.

The Artist’s Way: An Introduction – 2:30-4pm.

Join Certified Positive Psychology Coach Kim Childs to reclaim creative dreams via The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. $18.

The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. 617-640-3813. Kim@KimChilds.com.

KimChilds.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Making Goat Milk Soap – 1-3pm. Learn soapmaking. Watch techniques for creating successful goat’s milk soap. Learn the benefits of different ingredients, molds, recipes and tools.

Leave with a sample of soap made that day. $35 plus $10 materials. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-6466319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

Lyme: Treat it Naturally – 6-7pm. Join Groton Wellness’ Naturopathic Doctor, Joshua Lloyd, as he discusses the latest updates regarding Lyme disease, including preventative tips. Learn about effective, natural treatments that you may use alone, or in combination with antibiotics, to help treat Lyme disease. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Rte 119, Groton. 978449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Healthy Bones, Healthy You – 6-7pm. Almost all chronic illnesses take place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves. Join Groton Wellness’ holistic nurse practitioner, Irina Serebryakova, as she discusses how these minerals are the basic currency of exchange for every cell in the body and are essential to keeping bones healthy. $30. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Rte 119, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

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Lyme Disease Practitioner Training – 6:309:30pm. Four sessions; also on Sept 29, Oct 20 & Nov 10. Learn how to use herbs and supplements to address Lyme disease and co-infections, support repair of damage caused by Lyme, restore balance so clients are symptom free and more.

Sponsored by Boston School of Herbal Studies. $395. 4 Minebrook Rd, Lincoln. 781-646-6319.

BostonHerbalStudies.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Commuity HU: Experience the Wisdom and Love of Your Inner World – 7-8pm. People of all faiths and philosophies are cordially invited to join us to sing HU, an ancient name for God. Sung silently or out load, singing or chanting this sacred word can bring benefits such as peace, calmness, solace in difficult times, expansion of awareness, and an experience of divine love. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 508816-1454. ECKInMass.org.

Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm.

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

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Free Talk for Women: The Process of Transformation – 2-3:30pm. An introductory talk to kick off a transformational group for women called The Gathering. Talk demonstrates how fear, negative energy patterns, and self-limiting beliefs can hold us back from living our intended lives.

The Gathering is a women’s group that meets weekly to unravel these hindrances and make room for growth and expression of who you really are.

Free intro. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-232-5431. VisionsHealthCare.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9th Annual Films at the Gate – Sept 12-14.

7-10pm. Watch free movies under the stars at this 3-day martial arts film festival. Festival begins with martial arts and other cultural performances followed by the feature film at 8pm. Free. Location & more info: AsianCDC.org.

Women Only Intimate Puja Circle – 7:30-10pm.

Intimate Puja Circles are the place to learn tantra/ yoga/meditation, experience deep connections, be playful and open your heart with other women. $35. Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 17 Spring St, Watertown. 508-380-9254. Robyn@ SacredTantricFire.com.

about Reiki answered. Pre-registration required; space limited. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

markyourcalendar “Your Golden Harvest” Retreat Generate fresh perspectives and insights from the richness of your life during this day of guided exercises and group sharing to reinspire your dreams.

Sept. 13 • 9:30am-5:30pm $150. The Center at Westwoods 590 Gay St, Westwood. 781-258-4288.

Martha@SevenCentersConsulting.com.

SevenCentersConsulting.com 8th Annual Harvest Festival & Perennial Divide – 10am-2pm. Exchange, donate or simply take home some plants and shop for hard-to-find native plants and fall gardening supplies. Bring plants to swap and containers to carry them home. Enjoy the harvest season with fellow gardeners. City Natives, 30 Edgewater Dr, Mattapan. 617-5427696. BostonNaturals.org.

Yoga Nidra Workshop – 11am-12:30pm.

Instructor Alaine Amaral, BFA, RYT500, introduces yoga nidra which is a combination of relaxation, affirmation, breath work and visualization techniques. It facilitates the integration of body, mind and spirit, is deeply relaxing, and helps you to make meaningful changes in your life.

Suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. Preregistration preferred but not required. $25. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-4311333. VisionsHealthCare.com.

Kundalini Yoga & Healing with the Gong – 1-2:15pm. Instructor Alaine Amaral BFA, RYT500, will guide a gentle kundalini yoga set to balance the nervous system and relax the body; followed by a long, luxurious lay-out. Join us for this very special experience. Pre-registration preferred but not required. $18. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-431-1333.

VisionsHealthCare.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Yoga Poses Revisited for Yoga Teachers – 1-5pm. Deepen your sensory awareness to better perceive and release tension. Discover common movement habits that limit motion range or cause injury for yourself or your students. Registration recommended; space limited. $100. Brighton, 576 Washington St, Brighton. 617-359-7841.

AcornYoga.org.

Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Come and meet the Reiki Master Teachers Ulrike & Denis Dettling Kalthofer. Listen to a lecture about Reiki and its history, experience a 20-min guided imagery and relaxation and get your questions

The Alexander Technique: A Fun & Experiential Intro Workshop – 6-8pm. “97% of people with back pain could benefit by learning the Alexander Technique.”~Jack Stern, Neurosurgeon. Come and explore with Cecile. $60. Brookline Village,

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33A Harvard St, AlexanderTec.com.

Brookline.

617-359-7841.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Reiki Training and Certification Level 1 – 9am-6:30pm. Improve your well-being and promote mindfulness. Learn how to care for others with this gentle transformative practice.

CEUs for Nurses and LMTs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856.

BrennerReikiHealing.com.

Fit Doggie and Me at the 2014 Somerville Dog Festival – 10am-3pm. Join Fit Doggie and Me at the Somerville Dog Festival for a free trial and to discuss fitness for you and your dog.

Free. Trum Field, Somerville. 617-335-4903.

FitDoggieAndMe.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Designing Marketing Flyers for Healing Arts Practices – 7-9pm. Also Oct 21 & Nov 18. Learn how to skillfully create flyers for your business practice. Microsoft Word or similar program used for class. $60/3-class series. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-4548.

TSBoston.org.

Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Dr. Coleman teaches breathing exercises that will help you to release your tension and calm your mind. SomatoRespiratory 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. 617-9643332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6:30-8pm. Intro to an 8-wk structured and supportive environment in which to learn and deeply develop mindfulness techniques as a part of daily living. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-232-5431.

VisionsHealthCare.com.

Free Fundamentals of Meditation Course – Wednesdays thru Oct 15. 7-9:30pm. A 5-wk introductory course that presents basic information and techniques relating to meditation. Can be followed by other ongoing courses related to advaita philosophy and meditation. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham.

781-647-0020. For dates: AdvaitaMeditation.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 9:30-11am. Learn a variety of mindfulness techniques which have positive impact on physical health, mental well-being and overall quality of life. Aimed at becoming more present in the moment and is an interlude to 8-wk course. Free.

Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham.

781-231-5431. VisionsHealthCare.com.

Discover Arbonne Botanical Skin Care and Wellness Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Products that really work but are toxin free. Discover Arbonne Skin Care/Makeup/Essentials Fitness. 2014 Fall/ Holiday products workshop. Free. Preservation Properties, 439 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville.

Please RSVP: 617-212-2062. StephLyon.

MyArbonne.com.

Nutritional Assessment Workshop – 7-9pm.

Gain an understanding of which foods are good for you and which foods are bad for you. Learn how to muscle test for foods using your own energy fields.

Workshop participants will receive 20% off their first office visit. Space limited; please RSVP. Free.

126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge. 617-833-3407.

CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Reiki Clinic – 1:30-4:30pm. Experience 30 mins of stress reduction and relaxation with healing touch by a group of practitioners. $15, free for Reiki Practitioners. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington.

Pre-registration required: 617-835-9963.

ArlingtonReiki.com.

Charles River Cleanup – 2-5pm. Help beautify the Charles River path in Waltham and Watertown and experience new and unique sightings of birds, turtles, fish and other creatures that make the Charles their home. TheCharles.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Aromatherapy Certification Course – 10am5pm. Four classes; also Oct 25, Nov 16 & Dec 14.

A comprehensive course addressing body systems, common ailments and which essential oils are most helpful for each condition. 3 methods of blending are introduced with demonstrations on how to use essential oils in daily life. Learn to make your own cosmetics as well. $400 plus $50 materials. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

Fit Doggie and Me at the Som|Dog Doggy Fun Run & Walk – 12-2pm. Join Fit Doggie and Me at the Som|Dog Doggie Fun Run & Walk.

Mystic River Bend Reservation Park, 61 Lotus St, Medford. 617-335-4903. To register you & your dog to race: RaceMenu.com/Events/42131Doggy-Fun-Run-Walk-5k. FitDoggieAndMe.com.

Reiki Clinic – 1:30-3:15pm. Experience 30 mins of stress-reduction and relaxation with healing touch by a group of practitioners. $15, free for Reiki Practitioners. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington.

Pre-registration required: 617-835-9963.

ArlingtonReiki.com.

The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. This first class in a series of two breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, which is the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. This class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself.

Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332.

WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Group Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy – 7-8:30pm. Learn about this new healing modality, choose an issue for healing, optional group share afterward. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St., Arlington. 617943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Intimate Puja Circle – 7:30-10:30pm. Intimate Puja Circles are the place to be playful with other soulful singles/couples, learn/practice tantra, experience deep connections with those interested in sacred sexuality, expanded orgasm, conscious relationship and spirituality. $35/advance, $50/at door. Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 22 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 508-380-9254. Robyn@ SacredTantricFire.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Buddhist Meditation Retreat – 9am-9pm.

The retreat includes both sitting and walking meditation. Basic instruction/guidance available for newcomers. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-460-6156.

TSBoston.org.

Preserving the Harvest: Dressings and Dips – 9:30-11:30am. Learn to make creative dips and dressings with the herbs and veggies in your garden.

Free. Future Chefs Office and Teaching Kitchen, 560 Albany St, South End, Boston. Pre-registration required: 617-542-7696. BostonNatural.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Saving Seeds – 10am-12pm. Complete the growing season by saving seeds from your most productive plants. Workshop will cover when and how to collect seeds, methods of processing and proper storage conditions. Free. Mattapan Branch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan. Registration required: 617-542-7696. BostonNatural.org.

What’s Cracking? Or Not – 6-7pm. Join Groton Wellness’ Gerry Dembrowski, DC, as he discusses Specialized Kinesiology, a specialty within chiropractic. Learn how this gentle technique can relieve aches and pains, increase vitality and allow your body to heal itself without that awful cracking. $20. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Rte 119, Groton. 978-449-9919.

GrotonWellness.com.

The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 3-4pm. This first class in a series of two breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis which is the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. This class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton.

617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

“GMO: What Do You kNOw?” – 6-9pm. Groton Wellness is hosting a symposium on the dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

Join several leaders in the field opposing GMOs, as they discuss this controversial topic, present information about the dangers of GMOs and show how it is possible to live and prosper with a GMO-free food supply. Free. Newburyport High School, 241 High St, Newburyport. 978-449-9919.

GrotonWellness.com.

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.

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

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

Free Tour of Symphony Hall – Musicians and engineers consider Boston’s Symphony Hall to be the most acoustically perfect concert space in the United States. Join volunteers on a behindthe-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org.

Strengthening and Weight-Loss Classes – 6am.

Small group classes tailored to your needs. We help people that were injured and don’t know where to start. Cost varies. The AIS Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-393-1829. PrimalTribeFitness.com.

sunday SoWa Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26. 10am4pm. A foodie’s delight with 60 mouth-watering stands every week. Find the freshest produce, dairy products, meats and herbs from local farms and shop the many specialty food stands for unusual and creative gourmet products and services. Shop local and support area farmers. Free. SoWa Farmers’ Market, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaSundays. com/FarmersMkt. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

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

SoWa Food Truck Court, 540 Harrison Ave, Boston.

SoWaSundays.com/SoWa-Food-Trucks.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Students learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com.

Sunday Parkland Games – Thru Sept. 3:30-6pm.

Free games on the banks of the Charles River. All activities are free, open to the public and will be located in the parklands on Memorial Dr near the Weeks Footbridge, Cambridge. Yoga is also provided, free of charge, from 5-6pm. TheCharles.org.

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

SelfHealingSolutions.com.

New Moon Contemplative Labyrinth Walk – 7-8pm. Thru Oct on the Sunday nearest the new moon. Come and walk the Growing Center’s labyrinth as a meditative way to connect with grounding earth energy, the cycles of the moon and our own cycles of energy, focus and intention.

Free. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville. TheGrowingCenter.org.

monday Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Also Wed. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/ full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

Yoga for Wellbeing – 2-3pm. Enjoy yoga’s benefits to the mind, heart, body and energy in this class.

Gentle postures, breath, energy-centering practices, compassionate self-awareness and inspiration. Bring own yoga mat, blanket, pillow as desired. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington.

781-648-0101. TSBoston.org.

Gentle Hatha Adaptive Yoga – 3-4:15pm. Also Sat, 9:45-11am. Join Janine Robichar, Groton Wellness’ lead Therapeutic Yoga instructor for a program tailored to your individual needs and for tools to guide you towards better health and wellness. Perfect for anyone suffering from injury or illness as well as those who want to reduce mental and physical stress. $140/4 sessions, $40/ walk-ins. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness. com.

“EasYoga” – 6pm. Relax, re-energize, revitalize.

Walk-ins welcome. Free 1st session. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617923-1440. WellStreetStation.com.

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

TotalWellCoach.com.

Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm.

1st Mon. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience and

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knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198.

UCanBFearFree.com.

Therapeutic Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922.

ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 3rd Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Give enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-6602223. LetsLaughToday.com.

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

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

619-906-4291. RigpaBoston.org.

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

Enjoy breakfast from Farm to Table Café. All healthcare practitioners are welcome to share breakfast and knowledge. Monthly speakers and presentations. Working together to increase the overall wellness of our great community. Free.

Groton Wellness, 493 Main St, Mill Run Plaza, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

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

Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton.

508-497-9730. CedarChiroSports.com.

Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12pm.

Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-523-1749. Kings-Chapel.org.

Group Yoga Therapy – 12:30-2pm. A highly individualized, self-empowering process that combines the healing properties of health care and yoga. $180/8 wks. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-231-5431.

VisionsHealthCare.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 6:15-7:15pm. Beneficial in helping individuals gain more knowledge on how to defend oneself and increase self-discipline. Learn techniques that increase physical fitness and mental

training. Call for pricing. Arlington Dojo, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com.

in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968.

Watertown-Mall.com.

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

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

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

MIT.edu/Museum.

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Stress Relief Self Massage Using MELT Method – 6:15pm. MELT relieves pain and stress, improves function, flexibility, strength, balance, awareness and feels great. Certified instructor, Leah Becker.

Free. Acorn Yoga Studio, 576 Washington St, Brighton. 617-208-8201. AcornYoga.org.

Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Also Mon. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/ full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

Group Yoga Therapy – 12:30-2pm. A highly individualized, self-empowering process that combines the healing properties of healthcare and yoga. A matrix of breathwork, movement, strength building and deep relaxation restore healing in the body, mind and spirit. $180/8 wks. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-2315431. VisionsHealthCare.com.

Better Your Balance – 1-2pm. Pam Reich, PT and Lauri Weinstein, OT teach this dynamic class to improve balance and prevent falls. Traditional therapy is combined with martial arts, Feldenkrais Method® and Listening Fitness™. $100/6-wk series.

Easy Does It Movements, 19 Mystic St, Arlington.

617-875-6041. EasyDoesItMovements.com.

Free Natural Healthcare Acupuncture – 4-6pm. Free for the month of September. Find rest, relaxation and relief with a gentle-styled treatment. A peaceful, healing group room with calm meditative music. Joy Community Acupuncture, 335 Boylston St, Ste J3, Newton. 617-510-0559.

JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com.

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

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

781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.

thursday Gentle Kundalini Yoga with Gong Relaxation – 8:30-10am. Emphasis on breathwork meditation.

Students given individual attention with modifications of yoga poses if needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations. $12. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands. 617-332-3675.

Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. Last Fri. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com. help calm, heal and protect dogs naturally. Check us out at the Kendall Square Farmers’ Market on Thursdays. Kendall Square, 500 Kendall St, Cambridge. K9Aromatherapy.com.

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

Kendall Square Concert Series – Thru Sept.

12-1:30pm. Jazz at 5pm. A free outdoor concert series. Treat your ears to the sounds of the city’s talented music community. Help aspiring vocalists, instrumentalists and writers build their future. Kendall Square Cambridge Center Plaza.

KendallSquare.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Awakening Divine Feminine Energies – 9-10:30am. Raise your vibration with powerful clearings using Violet Flame: Flame of the I AM Presence. Class is guided by the energies of the universe and our collective needs for that day/ week. $15. I AM Healing Sanctuary, 18 Sherwood Cir, Sharon. 781-784-1955. TheSoleWoman.com.

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

Watertown-Mall.com.

K9 Aromatherapy – 10am-2pm. A new line of products made especially for dogs, formulated to

Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. Free blood pressure screenings on the 1st Fri each month

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

BlissHealingArts.com.

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

617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

Free Friday Flicks at the Esplanade – Thru late Sept. At sundown. The perfect way to spend a Friday night in the summer. This series of family movies provides the perfect excuse to grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. 617-787-7200. BostonDiscovery-Guide.com.

saturday Adult Shotokan – 7:45-9am. Introduction to S h o t o k a n K a r a t e . $ 1 0 0 . S S O M A , 11 0 0 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com.

Open Garden – Thru Oct 5. 9am-12pm. Come and enjoy the open garden. Free. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave. TheGrowingCenter.org.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am-12pm.

2nd Sat. Any age and level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Gain enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Free.

Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-6602223. LetsLaughToday.com.

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE ANGELA BELL ACUPUNCTURE 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ste 302 Cambridge, MA 02138 AngelaBellAcupuncture.com

Angela is a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in fertility and pregnancy. She is dedicated to empowering, educating and restoring health to women and their families.

SEETAL CHEEMA, MD

697 Cambridge St, Ste 204, Brighton 2285 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 617-651-3213 Seetal@SeetalCheema.com SeetalCheema.com Seetal Cheema is a boardcertified physician in anesthesia and pain management, offering holistic medical care, including acupuncture and yoga.

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

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

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

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

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

Consumer discounts and consultant options available.

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

With a master’s degree in acupuncture and a gentle approach to healing, Rachel provides relief for insomnia, pain, indigestion, fatigue, emotional and menstrual concerns, etc. See ad on back cover.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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

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Achieve optimal health, physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine works with the innate wisdom of the body to clear nervous system interference, creating a balanced body.

See ad page 8.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT CONNIE A. JACKSON, MD

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

See ad page 19.

PATRICIA JAY, MD

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

Accepts most major insurances.

See ad on back cover.

BODYWORK AIS CLINIC, STEFAN MATTE

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

BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT

393 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 781-507-4226 HolisticHealingPT.com I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization. See ad page 9.

NUANCE BODYWORK

Rezakkah Norins 22 Mount Auburn St, Watertown 02472 617-254-4088 Facebook.com/RezakkahMassage Twenty years of experience with many techniques, Rezakkah offers comprehensive bodywork tailored to each individual’s needs. Specializing in oncology massage and self-care education.

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

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

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

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

Offering a unique sports chiropractic wellness practice with a family-style focus. See ad page 8.

THE MIRACULOUS SPRING

NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE

Gayle Johnson 774-264-9492 TheMiraculousSpring.com

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

With Gayle’s 20 years of training and experience in psycho-spiritual development, she invites you to participate in a journey of great learning, transformation and love. See ad page 12.

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.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

ERIC ROSEEN, DC

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

INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Experienced with athletes; ART & Graston® Certified. Accepts insurance. See ad on back cover.

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 781-329-3800 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad page 15.

COACHING BRIAN REID

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY

Life Coach, Personal/Professional Development 401-402-0819 BrianSeanReid@gmail.com BrianSeanReid.com

JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Brian Reid is an internationally acclaimed life coach with Brenda Lee, a Shire horse. Through his discoveries with Brenda Lee, Brian founded Horses Know The Way Home and developed 13 principles that guide his teachings. See ad page 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 reaching your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psychology Life, Career and Wellness Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more personally rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.

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 2 and 13.

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 25.

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GROTON WELLNESS – MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPA, FARM TO TABLE CAFÉ 493-495 Main St, Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

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

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

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

FENG SHUI THE FENG SHUI CURE

941-720-4480 Seedreamhome@hotmail.com TheFengShuiCure.com Learn online how to transform your home, office or your real estate listings into a magnet for success with live webinars and 21 recorded presentations.

GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD

100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy. See ad on the back cover.

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.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING KOKO FITCLUB

39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting. See ad page 21.

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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 29.

HOME & LIVING AMY C. LUND HANDWEAVER 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 401-816-0000 ACLHandweaver.com

Discover artful living with artisan hand-woven textiles in simple, sophisticated patterns, colors and textures designed for home decor and personal fashion. Distinctive handcrafted rugs, blankets, scarves, shawls, etc. Visit the shop or find her online.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS HEAD LICE TREATMENT NITWITS, LLC

All-Natural Lice Removal Salon 617-816-9487 LiceInfo.net Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon.

Pesticide-free, non-toxic.

Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN BSN MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.

HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com

Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.

COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HERBAL MEDICINE

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 28.

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SUZANNE CAMYRE

978-712-8011 Info@TeamNorthrupNE.com TeamNorthrupNE.com As your lifestyle advocate, I’ll facilitate your success in building your own health and wellness business so you can take control of your life. See ad page 26.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RACHEL KATZ, MD, RD 100 Second Ave Needham, MA 02494 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

You Matter. We Care. Board Certified Family Medicine Physician practices with the Functional Medicine approach.

Accepting new patients for Primary Care or Consultation.

Accepts insurance. See ad on the back cover.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 393 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad page 10.

MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC

910 Washington St (Rte 1A) Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach.

Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc.

Accepts Insurance. See ad on the back cover.

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

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

NATURAL MEDICINE 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 2 and 13.

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

Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages. See ad on back cover.

SENSORY DEPRIVATION

NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT

CRYSTALLINE/AWAKEN

COLEMAN NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT

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

PERSONAL & HOME CARE AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXIC

Boylston 508-612-7488 CrystallineAwaken.co

Escape to what has been named the most magical destination on the planet: Become one with all that is! Floatation, Polarity, Hypnosis. See ad page 10.

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

Ari Chan, Consultant #5390 413-281-0533 AvaAndersonNonToxic.com/AriChan

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

Personal care products and home cleaning without harmful chem icals; 85 products and growing.

We educate the consumers on chemicals to avoid in products.

Contact me for more information.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

ELLEN HELINSKI PT, IMT.C.

Inner Bridges Physical Therapy & Wellness 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ste 302 Cambridge, MA 02138 617-491-7400

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com

Understand what’s happening in your body and get the comprehensive care you need to get better for good. What physical therapy should be. See ad page 22.

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 18.

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WORKSHOPS

WELLNESS CENTER THE SACRED SELF

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

Welcome to The Sacred Self Healing and Wellness Center.

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

LIVE BY NATURE’S DESIGN

Kerry Goyette Support@LiveByNaturesDesign.com LiveByNaturesDesign.com

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

See ad page 28.

YOGA

WELLNESS COACHING ROOM2IMPROVE

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

ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT 910 Washington St Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333 VisionsHealthCare.com

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

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

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.

GENTLE KUNDALINI YOGA WITH GONG RELAXATION

Marian Reynolds Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Newton Highlands Congregational Church 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA 617-733-2311 MarianaTR@verizon.net

Gentle classes with emphasis on meditation and breath work.

Students receive individual attention with modifications as needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations.

OPEN DOORS YOGA STUDIOS

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Richard Lanza 395 Washington St 781-843-8224 OpenDoorsMgr@yahoo.com OpenDoors7.com

We provide the space and opportunity for individuals to transform their lives through greater health and joy for oneself and others. Visit one of our 14 locations in MA. See ad page 20.

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