Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island October 2022

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32 wise words

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The message of hope delivered to us this month in, “Doing Good for the World: A Conscious Ownership of Earth,” by Courtney V. Lindop, is a refreshing reminder that there are still many opportunities for us humans to do our part in healing Mother Earth. More than that is the implication of similar opportunities for personal healing.

The conscious healing of one's self, in turn, supports the healing of those around us with ripple effects that expand naturally to our planet. I’ve long soothed personal pains, be it a feeling of being wronged by another, or even through witnessing the atrocities in our world which continue to this day, with the belief that “hurt people, hurt people.”

I’m so grateful to be a part of the Natural Awakenings family of communities around the country that work hard to bring solutions forward which can help others heal on any level desired. The articles and advertisers we bring forward each month share one intrinsically critical value and that is a genuine desire to help others improve quality of life no matter where one is beginning.

Locally this month, in addition to Courtney’s contribution from Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, we hear from Amparo David, the founder and owner of Dentistry by Dr. David and the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of New England. Amparo helps educate us on choosing the right products for holistic oral hygiene.

Alora Frederick of Johnson Compounding and Wellness, enlightens us on some of the interrelated systems within the body and the massively complex systems that work together to help or to harm depending on what we provide the body nutritionally.

This month’s Business Spotlight features a team of healers that have dedicated their lives to helping others through touch. Don’t miss this special feature on It’s Your Body’s Symphony, where the healing hands are eager to support you with a variety of healing modalities.

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This edition will feature busi ness profiles, directory listings and educational articles to teach our health-conscious readers about the benefits of various nat ural health modalities, sustainable practices and more. Consumers trust Natural Awakenings informa tion and its featured advertisers because it offers leading-edge content on natural health and green living. This directory is a must for businesses offering healthy and/or sustainable prod ucts and services.

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Pilates Workshop to Heal Hearts and Hips

Join Amy Aleksiewicz from 6 to 7:30 p.m., October 14, at Body Dynamics Pilates Studio, in Cumber land, Rhode Island, for Healing Hearts & Hips, an evening of nurturing and release using breath work along with a combination of dynamic and supported postures.

This is a wonderful workshop, especially for those that sit all day at work or commute a long distance each day. Participants will create space in the heart and hips, let go of tension and stagnant energy and leave the workshop feeling relaxed, healthy and renewed.

Body Dynamics Pilates Studio has been teach ing contemporary Pilates classes and other Pilates-based classes in small groups of men and women of all ages for 18 years. Private and semi-private lessons on the Pilates equipment are also offered as well as TRX workouts.

Cost: $25 for studio members/$30 for non-members. Location: 1099 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI. For more information, call 401-333-8550 or visit BodyDynamicsRI.com. See ad below.

15th Annual Natural Living Expo Returns to Marlborough

The much-awaited Natural Living Expo alternative health event, which attracts a wide variety of exhibitors and speakers, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., No vember 12, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., November 13, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, in Marlborough.

In 2021, the event drew more than 4,000 attend ees looking for the best holistic healthcare information, practitioners and products. Presented by Spirit of Change, a New England free holis tic magazine, the Natural Living Expo provides a unique opportunity to connect in person with alternative health and nutrition experts, healing schools and organizations, wellness products, premium natural beauty care lines and transformational and spiritual offerings.

“This is the only venue in New England with access to so many unique and high-quality natural healing exhibitors from around the country,” says event founder and producer, Michella Brudner. “If you are interest ed in alternative medicine, especially to keep your immune system strong in the face of COVID-19 and flus, the Natural Living Expo is the place to start your learning or expand on it.”

Cost: $25 at the door; $21 in advance. Kids under 12 are free. Free re-admission on Sunday with a wristband. Onsite parking is free. Location: 181 Boston Post Rd.W, Marlborough, MA. For more information, visit NaturalExpo.org.

Freedom from Chronic Tension or Pain

Cecile Raynor, founder of Cecile’s Wise Ways, is holding a free online event, called Freedom from Chronic Tension or Pain, at noon, October 8. This event will reveal three unique pathways to reduce, eliminate or prevent common chronic tension or pain that often comes from miscon ceptions around movement and posture. It also will serve as an introduction to her upcoming seven-week, live course beginning October 13 entitled Activate Your Body Intelligence.

Many people suffer unnecessarily from chronic tension or pain and have lost touch with the integrated functioning of their body. These events are informative and kinesthetic in nature. They include basic movements that are part of everyday life and that everyone can do. Learning how body parts can work together harmoniously can reduce, eliminate or prevent the unnecessary aches and pain that many people suffer. This work helps people more deeply connect their mind, body, heart and soul to promote increased well-being and peace of mind.

Cost: Webinar is free. For course cost options, attend the online event or visit CecileRaynor.com after the webinar. For more information, call 857-245-9488, or visit Courses.CecileRaynor. com/online-event. See Resource Guide on page 36.

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Cumberland Yoga Studio Offers Free Yoga for Stress Relief Class

Time for You Yoga is hosting a free Yoga for Stress Relief Class from 2 to 3:30 p.m., October 9, at its studio in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Discover how easy it is to reduce stress with Svaroopa yoga, a user-friendly, slower-paced yoga practice. Every pose is customized to individual needs, making this both accessible and beneficial.

The class will be taught by Swami Shrutananda, a yoga monk serving as a teacher trainer for Svaroopa yoga teachers as well as teaching yoga meditation and classes herself. She has studied and taught Svaroopa yoga for more than 27 years with its founding teacher Swami Nirmalananda. She says, “I love to share the mystical teachings of yoga with others who wish to delve deeper.”

Learn about the differences between treating the symptoms of stress and reducing one’s stress level through yoga. A few easy yoga poses will be tried; no previous yoga experience is required, and mats are not needed. Dress comfortably and plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Cost: Free. Location: 2155 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI. Reserve a spot by calling the studio at 401-305-5319. For more information, visit TimeForYouYoga.com. See Resource Guide on page 38.

Healing in Paradise

Terry Sutton, founder of Ocean Dreams Can cer Healing Center, will conduct a Healing and Wellness Retreat in Paradise from December 5 through 9, in Islamorada, Florida. The retreat gives patients with cancer and other diseases, along with their caregivers, the chance to ex perience hope, healing, education and relief from day-to-day stress and learn to improve the quality of their lives together.

The beautiful Florida Keys offer clean air, blue skies and water, warm temperatures and all the health-healing ingredients of paradise. During this five-day, all-inclusive retreat, guests can explore healing modalities that complement their current medical protocol and dis cover how to treat the entire mind, body and spirit through breathing techniques, nutrition, drinking filtered water, stretching, joint manipu lation, massage, acupuncture, music therapy, reiki, grounding, reflex ology, meditation, herbal medicine and more. They can also play in the water, go fishing or relax in the sun.

Cost: $850 to $2,850. Location: Ragged Edge Resort & Marina, 243 Trea sure Harbor Dr., Islamorada, FL. For more information, call 305-3939921, email odchc2019@gmail.com or visit OceanDreamsHealing.org.

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Women Share Stories of Grief

In her new book Shining a Light on Grief: Real Women Sharing Real Stories of Loss and Love, grief coach Susan Lataille has collected stories from 11 wom en that each have a unique perspective and story to tell. Through these moving and inspiring stories of loss, the reader will come to better understand these disorienting, heartbreaking, yet natural moments in these women’s lives.

Through her own grief following the loss of her son Nathan in 2017, Lataille discovered that when someone is available to listen, the consequences for both can be gen uinely useful, healing and profound. The stories will provide hope and inspiration to those living alongside grief, and they are a reminder that we are never alone when we face the tragic loss of a loved one.

Contributing writers include Diane M. Caine, Wendy Juergens, Lisa Medley, Elizabeth Phinney, Joanne Sapers, Carleen DeSisto, Catherine DeOrsey, Patrice McKinley, Carrie Beers and Barbara Barry.

Cost: Paperback $20/e-Book $7.99. Available through select bookstores and gift shops, major online retailers and through the publisher at StillwaterPress.com. Hand-signed copies are available from the authors when purchased at ShiningALightOnGrief.com.

Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

The critical importance of simple lifestyle strategies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent endeavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European countries, international researchers found that 2,000 Interna tional Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.

Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Dry skin can afflict people at any age, particularly those living in dry climates, and it is commonplace in older people due to the natural loss of oil glands. Japanese researchers have found a pos sible solution: a probiotic originally fermented from a Southeast Asian rice-and-fish dish that boosts skin moisture within weeks. In a double-blind study, they tested 80 middle-aged adults with a supplement of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotics for 12 weeks. They found the supplement significant ly increased skin water content and reduced transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, place bo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur marathoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordy ceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.

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Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species numbers 147,517 species, including 41,459 that are threatened with extinction. The latest update adds the migratory monarch butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch but terfly (Danaus plexippus). In the past decade, the native population has shrunk by between 22 percent and 72 percent during winter migrations from Mexico and California to summer breeding grounds throughout the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation for agriculture and urban development. Pesticides and herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, and temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before milk weed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies.

Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reducing pesticide and protecting the overwintering sites. IUCN Direc tor General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed, protected and conserved areas alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn, conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”

Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, low-power, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water. As published in the journal Chemical Engineering, a research team led by Professor Ali Miserez, of the Nanyang Technological University (Sin gapore) School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, and visiting Professor Raffaele Mezzenga, from the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, discovered that proteins derived from the byproducts of peanut or sunflower oil production can effectively attract heavy metal ions. They demonstrated that the process of attraction called adsorption is able to purify contaminated water to a degree that meets international drinking standards.

Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent a large group of water pollutants that can accumulate in the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases. Current technologies to remove them are energy-in tensive, requiring power to operate, or are highly selective in what they filter. Our protein-based membranes are ... viable for use throughout the world, and especially in less-developed coun tries.” They are exploring commercial applications with the water filtration company BluAct.

International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals

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Research underscores the importance of large mammals as ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and se questering carbon. Now scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild. According to a study published in the journal Ecography, reintroducing just 20 large mammal species—13 herbivores and seven predators—can help in crease biodiversity around the world and mitigate climate change. Some candidates for rewilding are brown bears, bison, wild horses, jaguars, reindeer, Eurasian beavers, elk, moose, wolverines, tigers and hippopotami. Large herbivores and predators continue to suffer alarming losses, and researchers estimate that almost two-thirds of the world’s large car nivores are threatened with extinction. Only 6 percent or less of 730 ecoregions retain the large mammal communities that were dominant 500 years ago.

In the paper, a global team of researchers led by the U.N. Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre and the U.S. nonprofit RESOLVE point out that the rewilding of large mammals is an essential, but often omitted component of restoration efforts, and should become a global priority in the decade ahead. Restoring intact communities of large mammals won’t be easy. Populations have feared large wild animals, especially predators, often undertaking popular measures to minimize their numbers or eliminate them completely.

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The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotion ally helpful.

They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

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Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bring ing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.

Benefits of Houseplants

They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ide al air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releas ing CO2, except for orchids, succu lents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene,

trichloroethylene, ammonia and formal dehyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chem ical cleaners and craft supplies.

They humidify the indoor envi ronment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmo sphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and

Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are per fectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

Maintenance Tips

Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant kill ers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.

Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

It’s Your Body’s Symphony

A woman-owned business, It’s Your Body’s Symphony, in Cranston, has been offering professional massage therapy and related services for more than 25 years. New clients will feel instant tranquility from the moment they enter the reception area. Skilled in the art of feng shui, owner Cheryl D’Itri has created six unique treatment rooms and infused them with posi tive, soothing energy to support and enhance the healing experience. The soft lighting, warm blankets, gentle music and well-curated décor create the perfect setting for comfort and relaxation. The therapists, with their years of training, knowledge, experi ence and compassion, do the rest.

D’Itri is a board-certified li censed massage therapist, reflexol ogist and esthetician. She attended Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, and actively takes ad vanced classes to expand her mas saging techniques. She takes great pride in her team of therapists—reiki master and teacher Arthur Plitt and massage therapists Stephanie Lom bardi, Augie DeSousa and Rogelio

Maldonado, who goes by JR and joined the team this past year. The others have been part of the team for more than 10 years. While each in dividual therapist has his or her own styles, approaches and techniques, they are all in-tuned and attuned to wards addressing their client’s needs and relieving their discomforts.

Services include deep tissue/ sports massage, Swedish massage, heated stone therapy, CBD oil mas sage, cupping, reflexology and fa cials. Treatments are individualized for each client. Clients are required to fill out a medical history form and discuss any discomforts with the therapist before starting the first session. The massage therapy ses sion begins when the therapist lays healing hands upon the client’s body. Clients will always receive their full one-hour or 90-minute session, and the therapist will use whatever techniques and tools are needed to provide the client with relief.

The therapists at It’s Your Body’s Symphony pride themselves on their work, their profession and their busi

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ness ethics. D’Itri’s words are always warm and welcoming: “It’s all about you; we never judge; we welcome all sizes and shapes,” she says. “We want our clients to be comfortable. We have clients who come to all of us, depending on their timeframe and on which therapist has an open ing at that time. Of course, we also honor clients with specific requests, too. Our table is waiting just for you!”

For clients who missed their It’s Your Body’s Symphony sessions during COVID-19, D’Itri has relo cated her business to a wonderful new space at 14 Hayward Street. Her wellness center is now located di agonally across from Cranston East High School in a tall brown profes sional building.

Location: 14 Hayward St., Cranston, RI. Park and enter at the side entrance. Appointments are required. Text or call Cheryl at 401 464-6100. For more information, visit ItsYourBodys Symphony.com. See ad on page 11 and Resource Guide on pages 36 & 38.

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Sustainable Sanctuaries

Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

by Sandra Yeyati

Nothing underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanc tuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families re configured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertain ment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construc tion and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Interna tional Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate

structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive indus try with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and build ings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renew able energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with

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similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an ex

are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

Eco-Responsible Materials

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bi sphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a build ing product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

isting house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transition ing to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modi fied by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glassto-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED light ing, which will save money and energy.”

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

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“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material re moved from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an eco logical and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friend ly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the con struction materials, Languell advis es. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing be cause they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furniture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-du ty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each lev el, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for fur nishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to

protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equip ment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compo sitions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in Cal ifornia, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate tech nologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

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

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Sustainable Home Products

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Conservative Dentistry

Why Less Is More in Tooth Repair

by Linda Sechrist

Whether dentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that precedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bod ies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.

Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupunc turist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a poten tial problem with one of her teeth via a preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screening. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about con servative dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.

Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal under neath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing elec trical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by stress or certain movements.

Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of met al in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can manifest in numer ous ways, and suggests that the patient read Grube’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person. “Both biological and conserva tive dentistry deal with biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves various types of direct and indirect restorations of the individual teeth.

who have existing allergies, because their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their con dition,” she says.

Conservative dentistry involves removing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restor ative process. By conserving natu ral enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoid ed. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Dental practices that utilize mercu ry-free and mercury-safe dentistry, the impact of dental conditions, devices and treatments on oral and systemic health, including the biocompatibility of dental materials and techniques.

biological, biomimetic or conserva tive dentistry, and they didn’t have the superior materials that we have today,” says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continuing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that traditional approaches require unnecessary removal of tooth struc ture and fail to replicate the proper ties of natural teeth, leading to major complications including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

A type of tooth-conserving dentistry, treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion; eliminates cutting teeth down for crowns and destructive root canal treatment.

person’s health.”

According to studies reported in Science Direct, which offers the latest peer-reviewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challenges of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materi als, efficiently preserves this natu ral tooth structure, particularly when combined with early detection.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

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Holistic Oral Hygiene

Choosing the Right Products

by Amparo David

Overall health starts in the oral cavity, so a clean mouth is a top priority. Hundreds of species of bacteria live and thrive in the mouth, specifically the gum tissue. Some species of bacteria are more destructive than others. If harmful bacteria overpopu late the mouth, it leads to the destruction of the gums and bone that support the teeth.

Utilizing oral hygiene products to keep the bacteria population at a minimum is par amount. There are various oral rinses, tooth pastes, and other hygiene aids to choose from, but it’s important to choose the right products for greater health.

It is recommended to brush twice a day, every day, which means exposing the body to a clean toothpaste is important. There are numerous toothpastes that commonly con tain fluoride, sweeteners and preservatives that will overburden the body. Toothpastes that contain the mineral hydroxyapatite are a good option as a large majority of tooth and bone structure are made up of calci um phosphate. The hydroxyapatite mineral supports this natural structure, reducing the chances of dental cavities from forming.

Like toothpaste, floss will often contain similar ingredients that should be avoid ed. Water flossing is an excellent addition to the flossing routine as its mechanism to clean is simply a steady stream of distilled water. This water can be treated with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria hiding under the gum line. Tea tree oil nat urally with reduce inflammation, making it a great product to use to treat bleeding gums. Soaking dental floss in tea tree oil prior to use will get the product underneath the gum line and encourage growth of firm, pink gums.

When choosing an oral rinse to add to

the hygiene routine, the same judgment from above can be used. A simple, natural oral rinse containing essen tial oils like clove, peppermint or tea tree oil is a good option. A more simplified mechanism of rinsing can be used as well. Saltwater rinses will cleanse the mouth and encourage gum tissue healing. Baking soda water can also be used periodically to neutralize the pH of the mouth and discourage acidity, as bacteria will flourish in an acidic environment. Oil pulling is another favorable form of rinsing. Coconut oil has been shown to excrete toxins from not only the mouth, but from the entire body. Swishing with the oil for several minutes is necessary to allow for proper cleansing.

Finding a proper oral hygiene homecare routine can take time to put together. Every mouth and body are different. Maintaining a healthy level of vitamins, espe cially vitamin A, C and E, and minerals is directly related to the health of the oral cavity. Maintaining heart health

and a stable blood pressure is another basic building block of a healthy mouth. If these levels are not suffi cient, it can present as inflamed gum tissue, unexplained bleeding or, in severe cases, periodontal disease. So, establishing basic health parameters is necessary when choosing an oral home care regimen.

By keeping all aspects of overall health in check, optimal oral health will be achieved and vice versa. If the bacteria levels in the mouth are kept as low as possible with good oral hygiene habits, it is certain the rest of the body will respond positively.

Dr. Amparo M. David, DMD, has her own practice, Dentistry by Dr. David, located at 563 Main St., Bolton,MA, where she practices general and cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, as well as assisting patients with sleep apnea. For more in formation, call 978-779-2888 or visit BoltonDental.com See ad on page 21 and Resource Guide on page 35.

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The Human Body

A Galaxy of Interrelated Organ Systems

by Alora Frederick

Earth is part of the solar system within the Milky Way galaxy. It’s common knowledge that each planet influ ences the others creating planetary harmony within the galaxy. Similarly, each human could be described as an individual galaxy consisting of inter-related organ systems. The human body has 11 systems that in fluence each other to create health and vitality. These systems include the cardiovascular, digestive, endo crine, immune, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal and urinary system.

Some of the organ systems have such an intimate relationship that hy bridized words are used to describe the union of these two systems. For example, the word enteroendocrine describes the interplay between the intestinal tract (entero) and hormones (endocrine). Enteroendocrine cells are sprinkled throughout the intesti nal tract and secrete a myriad of hor mones in response to various stimuli derived from food consumption, such as the byproducts of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Nearly 100 million of these cells are regenerated every day.

Of the hormones released into the intestinal tract, some travel on to the pancreas to enhance insulin release,

which will then go on to control blood sugar levels. Alterations in enteroen docrine cells is associated with blood sugar dysregulation seen in insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Other hormones released after a meal will induce satiety in the central nervous system. The feeling of satiety creates an inner calm and sense of safety for the nervous system, which may support lower levels of anxiety. This is partially why anxiety can be exac erbated when breakfast is skipped or too many hours have passed between meals during the day.

Beyond anxiety, other elements of the digestive system influence mental health. The gut-brain axis is a term coined to describe the two-way com munication between the brain and the gut. What happens within the gut, also referred to as the microbiome, will directly influence the brain and, therefore, mental health. Individuals affected by depression are shown to have a higher prevalence of digestive and intestinal issues. Inflammation in the gut and inadequate levels of certain bacterial strains are two po tential intestinal issues that influence depression. A fiber-rich, anti-inflam matory diet is the first aid to support intestinal health and consequently

mental health.

Farther north in the digestive tract away from the intestines and into the stomach lies a surprising factor in cardiovascular health: stomach acid. Stomach acid is commonly vilified and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which stop stomach acid production, are one of the most commonly pre scribed drugs. However, stomach acid is a vital component that affects many aspects of human health. In re gard to cardiovascular health, betaine hydrochloride (HCL), or stomach acid, has the ability to break down homocysteine, which is associated with an increased risk for cardiovas cular disease. Some studies have shown that betaine HCl supplemen tation significantly lowers plasma levels of homocysteine. Supplemen tation of betaine HCl should be moni tored by a health professional, espe cially if there is a history of acid reflux or stomach ulcers, or with the use of PPIs. If HCl supplementation is not a possibility, there are other strategies for increased HCl production. These include zinc intake via beef, nuts, seeds, beans, oysters, etc., ginger intake, sufficient protein intake, thoroughly chewed food and limited intake of refined carbohydrates.

The organ systems are either sub tly connected or overtly connected like a cascade of falling dominoes. The connections are often facilitated by cofactors or “helper molecules” that assist with biochemical process es that are imperative, not only for survival but for vitality and health. These “helper molecules” are ac quired from nutrient-dense foods. Often the first domino is related to nutrition and the digestive system, which is why nutrient-dense foods should be prioritized with an imbal ance in any one of the organ systems.

Alora Frederick, RDN, LDN, is an integrative and functional dietitian in Waltham, MA. She is currently accepting new patients at Johnson Compounding and Wellness for virtual nutrition appointments. Schedule a free, 15-minute introductory call at NaturalCompounder.com/Alora See ad on page 7 and Resource Guide on page 35.

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Doing Good for the World

A Conscious Ownership of Earth

by Courtney V. Lindop

While many yearn for a healthier Earth, the state of the world has become painful to face, and people have become numb to it or turned a blind eye for the sake of self-pro tection. Some have lost hope that there is enough time to turn the tide or doubt that it’s even possible. But hope is the very ingredient missing from all the statistics, calculations and discoveries from the scientific world and at the core of a concept known as Earth Management

Earth Management is about making a connection between hu man consciousness and the health of the Earth. Collective conscious ness has the power to make or break our society and save or de stroy our planet. The key is for each of us to have a sense of responsi bility and a conscious ownership concerning the Earth. True peace can arise from an awakening of true human value.

There is a philosophy in the Ko rean tradition called Hongik Ingan. It

speaks to a universal benefit for all of humanity. A Hongik Ingan is simply a person who lives for the good of all. It’s one who has awakened to the fact that healing themselves is helping others, which in turn is helping the planet. The only way to truly create a healthy planet, starts and ends with this principle and absolute knowing that a human’s true nature is not sep arate from that of the Earth. There is a connectedness to everything, and somewhere beyond the stress and desire for relief and comfort is the Hongik instinct—a wanting to do something good for the world.

When that spark is reignited, a certain lightness arises, and con sciousness rooted in perpetual numbness and loneliness begins to dissolve as connection arises. This follows the principle that the stron ger energy in a situation generally overrides the weaker, such that if one stressed person walks into a group of bright individuals, it’s likely that person’s mood will improve. Thus, it

follows that if an increasing number of individuals can spark the spirit of Hongik Ingan within themselves, that shift has the power to enable a shift in humanity as a collective

We as humans have lost the knowing and sense that everything is connected. We can see how this has dissolved our humanity, leading us to act out of survival instincts only, creating hate, pain and destruction. The kind, loving, courageous best parts of our human character have been dispelled largely from our col lective narrative. But there is hope in Earth Management, which holds the vision of coexistence for the health of humanity and the Earth, together. This begins with healing of the indi vidual and reconnecting to the sense of one’s true nature. Essentially, the energy and state of consciousness of an individual has a direct impact on families and communities, creating a ripple effect out into nature and all of humanity.

If the individual focuses on de

veloping sensitivity, harmony, dili gence and productivity with empathy and integrity, then the collective can work together to find the solutions to the problems the Earth faces to day. Earth Management represents the responsibility of the individual to manage and take care of themselves and others. When like-minded in

dividuals share the same concern and earnest desire to move towards peace, coexistence can be cultivated and the hope for a harmonious future and a healthy planet can emerge.

To learn more about Earth Manage ment, visit YouTube.com/c/ EarthManagementTV

Courtney V. Lindop is a content creator for Earth Management TV on YouTube and a Body & Brain Yoga tai chi instruc tor. She helps others use simple mind/ body exercises to facilitate feelings of connection and emotional healing techniques to restore inner power and confidence. See ad on page 14 and Re source Guide on page 38.

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Fall Beets

Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

by April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-to-grow, multi-sea son vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thin-sliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.

“Beets have been a staple ingredient on our vegetarian menus for genera tions. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moose wood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The quintessential vegetar ian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.

“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutri tionist and food blogger at Wheatless Kitchen. “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Penn sylvania, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain antioxi

dants and anti-inflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quick-pickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy superfood boost,” she says.

Her go-to applications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and over night oats swirled with beet powder.

If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins

A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.

Like spinach, chard and other vegetables in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.

Connect with Washington, D.C., free lance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Beet, Greens and Goat Cheese Linguine

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves

¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold

1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

2 large garlic cloves

¾ tsp sea salt

10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine

2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled aluminum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.

In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain anything that it may be splattered onto.)

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if desired. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cooking technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boiling water, cov er with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)

While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to me dium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired, and serve.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

Beet Chips with Sea Salt and Smoked Paprika

1 Tbsp sea salt

¼ tsp smoked paprika

4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil

Aluminum foil

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, 18-by-13-by1-inch baking pans with aluminum foil.

Combine sea salt and pa prika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline.

Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.

Recipe by Reynolds Wrap

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Reducing Radiation Risks

Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

by Carrie Jackson

the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and ener gy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

We are tied to our devices, contin ually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromag netic fields (EMFs) and radiofre quency radiation (RF). According to the American Academy of Envi ronmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, im mune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramat ically increased over the past few years, especially in homes con taining cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF,

whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause dam age to cells, and even comes from appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [vol tage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevat ed oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not counteracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago.

Jacobs, who does private house inspections in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has in creased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of high-frequen cy voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wireless devices and systems, alternating current (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electricity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were clas sified as a possible human carcin ogen in 2001 due to evidence of in creased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warn ing signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symp toms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea

and hyperactivity, especially in chil dren,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, unexplained nightmares and nose bleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to less en the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a battery-operated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to elimi nate Wi-Fi completely in the house.

If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possi ble and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dim mer switches helps, but not all elec tricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF exposure. “The wireless industry and the gov ernment agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not

reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contrib utor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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wise words Nadine Clopton

on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

by Kirby Baldwin

O ering

chiropractic care with a holistic approach

During the last century, the rise of chemical-based agriculture has severely changed the way food is produced, and we have failed to rec ognize its unintended consequenc es. Research has revealed that if we continue on this path, our soil will give out and we will be unable to feed our children and grandchildren within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there is still time and positive transformation is possible through regenerative or ganic agriculture, which has its roots in Indigenous, traditional, ecological knowledge.

For more than 70 years, the Rodale Institute has been on the leading edge of the movement to promote a better, natural and more responsible way of modern farming by conducting re search into the cultivation of healthy,

living soils. Today, Nadine Clopton is advancing its related efforts through regenerative health care.

Clopton has been an NGO youth representative to the United Nations for more than six years, was the first young person to serve as a director on the board, and is now serving as an elected vice president of the Global NGO Executive Committee. In her role as program manager with Rodale Institute, Clopton combines her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosys tem. Learning about food as medicine was transformative in her own health journey with chronic illnesses, and she hopes that others are also able to experience the transformative sense of well-being and connection that comes through such a lifestyle practice.

We look forward to joining you on your path to a healthy lifestyle!

Regenerative health care carries po tent “medicine” for a lot of the things that are ailing us in this country: the epidemic of chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global food insecurity and ecological health. We believe that healing our soil is a prerequisite for healing ourselves. Regenerative health care draws the link between agriculture and health care because we need those two systems to talk with one another, and the answers are right beneath our feet.

agriculture and health care, and invite doctors and farmers to be part of the cycle of health care: thinking about the health of our soil and the health and the nutrient density of what’s on our plates.

What is next in your plans for the future of regenerative health care?

get their hands in the soil. There’s no better way to learn about the real fundamental difference between conventional and regenerative or ganic agriculture than by picking up a scoop of soil in our conventional model and picking up a scoop of soil in our regenerative organic model.

The best thing we can do is take those three things out of a silo and look at them as part of a complex, interconnected web. In Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working farm at the hospital and much of the produce grown there ends up on the patient’s plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [commu nity-supported agriculture] share that the hospital employees can take home. At Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that bridge between

The heart and soul of what I’m work ing on right now centers around con necting health care and agriculture with Rodale Institute’s first-ever Re generative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors, nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly correlated to human health and how food is medicine.

We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician Project and bringing together some incredible luminaries like Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shetreat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our knowledge, this is the first-ever medical conference to be taking place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them

Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible, in-person ex periences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of a healed system.

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Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and al lows natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our food and our soil.

Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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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 Sales@NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com to request our media kit.

Biomagnetism

AYAMAMA

Biomagnetic Pair Therapy and Herbalist Sessions with Alida

Alidamm82@gmail.com

Facebook.com/biomagnetismpairtherapyalida AyaMama.org

Biomagnetism is a therapy that helps to restore, maintain and support physical, emotional and mental health. It works by balancing the acid and alkaline levels (pH) of the body, destroying viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi. See ad, page 25.

Brain Training

RI NEUROFEEDBACK | ZEN BRAIN

TRAINING

401-282-0230

RINeurofeedback.com

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

Cannabis Dispensary

FULL HARVEST MOONZ

101 Plaistow Rd, Haverhill, MA 01830 978-702-4160

FullHarvestMoonz.com

A woman-owned, adult-use Cannabis Dispensary in Haverhill, MA. At FHM, we use cannabis to clear and raise the vibration of the energy body to bridge wellness from within mentally, emotionally and spiritually. See ad on page 25.

Chiropractic

MCARDLE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Catherine McArdle, DC Robert Sedlor, DC 2220 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921 401-383-3400 McArdleChiropractic.com

Family chiropractic practice of fering holistic care to patients of all ages. Based on the initial evaluation, patients will be given a treatment plan which addresses ergonomics, exercise, stretching and nutrition in addition to their spinal alignment. See ad, page 32.

Coaching

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

Benjamin Blackett is a multi-cer tified, International Life Mastery Consultant and motivational speaker. He helps people pull their dreams into their lives. His clients experience better health, deeper and more meaningful relationships, more satisfying careers, and expanded time and money freedom. You are invited to get to know him through his livestream “Morning Mindset Book Studies” on his Facebook page, A Creative Healing Place, Mon-Fri, 9:05-9:25am. See ad, page 33.

LIFE COACH DAVID

David Scott Bartky, Law of Attraction Life Coach 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com

Find out how to attract what you want, feel happier, and become the best version of yourself with Law of Attraction coaching. You have the ability; you just have to know how to use it.

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS PRACTITIONER

We Breathe Wellness Pavlina Gatikova Walpole MA 508-375-8465

GatikovaP@gmail.com

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

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813

Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com

Need help clarifying and realiz ing your desires? Asking “What’s next?” or “How do I get started?” Kim is a certified life and career coach specializing in Positive Psychology, creativity, and midlife transitions, to help clients create more personally fulfilling, meaningful and empowered lives. Ini tial consultations are free.

Colon Hydrotherapy

INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo

150 Wood Rd, Ste 403, Braintree, MA 02184 781-228-6915

Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com

Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad, page 29.

Compounding & Wellness Pharmacy

BIRD’S HILL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

401 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492 781-449-0550

Pharmacist@BirdsHillPharmacy.com BirdsHillPharmacy.com

Familyowned and -operated since 1960, we have evolved from a traditional pharmacy to a worldwide compounding and nutritional resource. Our unique one-on-one patient consultations pro duce a full understanding of your health needs. You, your physician, and one of our compounding pharmacists work as partners to ensure that you will receive the best care possible.

DINNO HEALTH

Acton Pharmacy

563 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01721 978-263-3901

Keyes Drug 2090 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02466 617-244-2794

Theatre Pharmacy 1784 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 781.862.4480

West Concord Pharmacy 1212 Main St, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-3100 DinnoHealth.com

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

JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172

John@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com

JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compound ing service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ad on page 7.

Dentist

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

BoltonDental.com

We look beyond our patients’ teeth in order to improve both their smiles and their quality of life. Our practice offers full preventive services: biological, holistic, functional dentistry, ozone therapy, reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, dental sleep medicine, implant dentistry, in addition to TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders) therapy. See ad, page 21.

Flotation

FLOAT BOSTON

515 Medford St, Somerville, MA 844-443-5628

FloatBoston.com

A float tank is a small shallow pool filled with water nearly saturated with Epsom salt. You float com pletely effortlessly. It’s completely dark and

quiet: your own private world. It’s utterly relax ing. See ad, page 33.

Frenectomy (Tongue/Lip Tie Release)

DENTISTRY BY DR. DAVID Martin Kaplan, DDS

563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-2888

BoltonDental.com

Specializing in pediatric dentist ry, Dr. Kaplan uses the latest technology available to diagnose and treat infants as well as chil dren and adults. In 2015, he was instrumental in developing the first-in-the-country “Infant Laser Frenectomy” training class through the continuing educa tion department at Tufts Dental School and is an international leader in the field of dental laser surgery. See ad, page 21.

Functional Dietitian

ALORA FREDERICK, RDN Johnson Compounding & Wellness 781-893-3870 x 149

Alora@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com

Integrative and Functional Registered Dietitian who strives to motivate individuals on their health journey. Alora loves to help people feel their best and has a special interest in GI health and mental health (depression & anxiety). See ad on page 7.

Handmade Soaps & Skin Care

NEW BEDFORD SOAP COMPANY NewBedfordSoapCompany.com

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

Health Food Store

NATURE’S GOODNESS 510 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 401-847-7480

Facebook.com/NaturesGoodness NaturesGoodnessRI.com

Since 1984 we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods including many gluten-free products, natural body care, athletic supple ments & protein powders, incense, smudging supplies and candles made with essential oils. Natural pet care food & supplements. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Visit website for more information.

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Herbs & Teas

SANCTUARY HERBS OF PROVIDENCE

560 Mineral Spring Ave, 2-164, Pawtucket, RI 781-603-4894

SanctuaryHerbs.com

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

Homeopathy

VANDANA PITKE

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

OmHomeopathy.com

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

Integrative Veterinary Medical Care

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, chiroprac tic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad, page 19.

Integrative Wellness Center

IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com

We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 8.

QUANTUM HEALING UNIVERSE

Cileimmar Oliveira, MEd, CAGS, Founder 999 Broadway, Ste 303, Saugus, MA 781-558-1561

QuantumHealingUniverse@gmail.com

QuantumHealingUniverse.com

An integrative wellness center (on-site and virtual) for self-care and health practitioners. Biocommunication scanning and treatments, energy work and reiki, chromotherapy, aromather apy, therapeutic counseling, coaching, Access Bars and Access Energetic Facelift, feng shui and more. See ad on page 24.

Light Therapy

HEALING LIGHT JOURNEY

By appointment only 401-282-0230

Raff@RINeurofeedback.com HealingLightJourney.com

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

Massage

IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY 14 Hayward St, Cranston, RI 02910 401-464-6100

ItsYourBodysSymphony.com

Massage helps with anxiety, stress, injuries and improves circula tion, while relaxing the heart rate and soothing the nervous system. Offering deep tissue/ sports massage, Swedish massage, heated stone therapy, CBD oil mas sage, cupping and reflexology. One-hour and 90-minute individualized sessions available. You owe it to yourself! Text 401-464-6100 for appointment. See ad, page 11.

WEST SHORE WELLNESS

Massage Therapy

& Transformational Breath

Jane McGinn, LCMT, CTBF 459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889 401-450-4172

WestShoreWellness.com

Massage therapy relieves muscle tension, improves sleep, supports feelings of well-being. Transfor mational Breath helps to elimi nate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious, and ac cess higher levels of awareness. Live more joyfully. Call today.

Mind-Body Integration

CÉCILE’S WISE WAYS 857-245-9488 Contact@CecileRaynor.com CecileRaynor.com

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

Naturopathic Medicine

ANASA PERSONALIZED MEDICINE Chrysanthi Kazantzis, ND, MS 245 Waterman St., Suite 308 Providence, RI 02906 401-484-1882 AnasaMedicine.com

Owner and founder of Anasa Personalized Medicine, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist and Reiki Master. Specializing in digestive disor ders, thyroid disorders, diabetes, Lyme disease and chronic pain. Addressing these conditions by treating the underlying cause through herbal medicine, supplements, homeopa thy, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Book an appointment to start your journey to opti mal health. See ad on page 8.

BALANCE NATURAL MEDICINE

Dr. Abby Egginton

Arlington, Lexington & online appts

BalanceNaturopathic.com

Dr. Abby partners with her pa tients to find personalized health solutions for lasting wellness. She specializes in women’s and LGBTQ health, oncology, mental health and pediatrics. Call or text to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 12.

DELONNAY HOLISTICS

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

DelonnayHolistics.com

An integrative medical practice combining naturopathic medi cine with an allopathic medical background. Special interest in skin issues, nutrition and supple ments, detox and cleanse cures, men’s and women’s health, and mental and emotional challenges. Currently seeing patients on Zoom and in-office for bodywork.

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 individu als to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medi cations to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional sup plements, natural products and homeopathic reme dies to aid in faster healing and recovery. See ad on page 7.

Organic Hair Care

ELAYNE HEWITT

Master Colorist/Stylist

Riverside, RI 401-273-7005

ElayneOrganic@gmail.com

A full-service green salon that’s Certified Organic for hair color, straightening/relaxing and permanent wave. No ammonia, parabens, plastics or thioglyco lates. Call today for an appointment. See ad, page 8.

FLIPP SALON APOTHECARY

38 Transit St

Providence, RI 02903 401-274-1981

FlippSalon.com

A small boutique salon promoting a holistic approach to beauty, herbalism, art and music. Offering a full range of hair services using organic, plant-based products, full apothecary of loose herbs, blends and organic self-care items and accessories. Herbalist on staff. Gallery walls featuring local artisans; all mediums welcome. Live music in semi-acoustic for Music Nights. We believe that all these mediums are symbiotic in promoting joy and wellness in the individual and the community.

Pilates

BODY DYNAMICS RI

Peggy Normandin

1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 401-333-8550

BodyDynamicsRI@icloud.com BodyDynamicsRI.com

We are a small boutique studio specializing in Pilates-based classes for women and men. Our highly trained instructors offer personal attention to our students to help them meet their fitness goals and improve their ability to enjoy activities. Free 30-min. consultation or lesson for new students. See ad, page 8.

Reiki

BOSTON REIKI MASTER 34 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands 617-633-3654 BostonReikiMaster.com

Are you stressed from the pressure of your job, home life, kids or an illness? Do you want to feel calm and relaxed?

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

Sleep Therapy

TMJ & SLEEP THERAPY CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND 563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-0865

Info@TMJSleepMa.com TMJSleepMa.com

Our facility addresses the root problem of most people’s sleep issues. Symptoms like facial pain, jaw pain, headaches, ringing in the ears, clenching, grinding and sleep disturbance must be examined thoroughly in order to treat a patient with individualized care. This usually involves the fabrication of a custom oral appliance. See ad on page 21.

Spiritual Centers

CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GREATER BOSTON 340 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155 617-947-2743

Info@CSLBoston.org CSLBoston.org

We are a spiritual family that honors all paths to the Spirit of your understand ing and can help you experience a personal relationship with the Inner Divine. All are welcome here. See ad, page 23.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Please visit our website, NA-GBRI.com/calendar for calendar listings and special events. Be sure to confirm events with the event host prior to the scheduled date of the event.

Submit events at: NA-GBRI.com/events/new

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CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING SOUTH COASTAL,

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Barbara M. Fuyat 401-793-1753

Barbara@CSLSouthcoast.org CSLSouthcoast.org

We are a warm, welcoming commu nity studying the Science of Mind, a philosophy and a way of life that embraces all spiritual paths, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and ages. We believe we are all connected. It is in this oneness that we come together in nature, celebration, services, classes, workshops to understand our own spiritual magnificence and choose to live in love, peace and equality. Our vision is a world that embraces and empowers each and everyone. Everyone includes you. See ad, page 23.

Spiritual Gifts

SPIRITUAL CARE PACKAGE

Angela Craig 401-413-9462

Angel3Craig@gmail.com

SpiritualCarePackage.net

The Spiritual Care Package offers tools to assist yourself or a loved one through the process of grieving. The healing energy of these carefully chosen items will help you move from “grief to grace.”

Tantra/Sacred Sexuality

SACRED TEMPLE ARTS

Sacha L. Fossa, Masters Health Arts & Sciences, Certified Sex & Tantric Educator, Licensed Erotic Blueprint Coach, Healing Arts Practitioner 978-309-9399

SacredTempleArts.com

Ready to have better sex and love your life more, partnered or not? Holistic, cutting-edge sex, intimacy and relationship coaching, energy and bodywork, for your sexual healing and empowerment. In-person and/or virtual sessions and programs. See ad, page 31.

Wellness Centers

IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY

14 Hayward St, Cranston, RI 02910 401-464-6100

ItsYourBodysSymphony.com

Each talented unique therapist at It’s Your Body's Symphony brings varied tools and tech niques to help you relax, relieve pain and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. Our clients report feelings of euphoria from their massage sessions. Also offering; reflexology, facials, hot stone treatments, hypnosis, ear coning, lymphatic drainage and counseling. See ad, page 11.

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THE IVY DRIP BAR AND WELLNESS CENTER

7 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478 617-221-5070

TheIvyDripBar@gmail.com

The Ivy Drip Bar offers IV nutrient infusions and aesthetic treat ments. Infusions include “Meyer’s Cocktail,” immunity, inner beauty, hangover, recover and performance. IV therapy helps with dehydration, athletic recovery, immune booster, hangovers and malabsorption ailments. See ad, page 10.

Wellness Resources

BETH GARDNER

Acton Pharmacy

Keyes Drug

West Concord Pharmacy BGardner@DinnoHealth.com 508-259-7851

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

Yoga & Tai Chi

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

BodyNBrain.com

Body & Brain provides a unique blend of yoga, tai chi, breathwork and meditation exercises for people of all ages and abilities to reestablish the body’s natural energy flow. See ad, page 14.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI  02864 401-305-5319

Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com

TimeForYouYoga.com

Private Svaroopa® yoga therapy sessions are tailored to meet your needs. Specially trained in treating pain, including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well-being. Experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased flexibility and a deep sense of peace.

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