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Founded in 1997 by Beth Leas, the TLC Tribe is Fairfield County’s largest holistic health resource - a vibrant and growing community of over 90 Members, committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities. We offer high quality private sessions, products, workshops, classes and resources designed to help you live life well.

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Looking for a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, free networking events, many affordable marketing opportunities, and FUN? We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, at Valencia Luncheria, 164 Main St, Norwalk, CT, from 8:30 -10:00am.

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PLANTING TREES

More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures

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NURTURING NEST

15 TOP 5 TIPS FOR

LEARNING NEW COMPUTER SKILLS

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THE R IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

18 CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR HEALTH

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The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

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Kids Come Alive Outdoors

24 BREATHE EASY

Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

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The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

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he soil has officially begun to sprout new life and growth, which continues to bring us hope. The rain falls and replenishes life and nourishes the earth.

You can almost feel the hope in the air right now.

Things are looking better and brighter and when the sun shines through, greenery emerges and we are reminded that there are happier and lighter days ahead.

As most of our readers know, April 22 is Earth Day, and while we won’t be celebrating together as we have in the past, the hope this year is that you take the time to set your own intentions about what Earth Day means to you and your loved ones. Create an action plan to honor the Earth. You will find inspiration on ways you can do that in your own home and locally in the pages of Natural Awakenings this month.

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• Learn about the benefits of planting trees on page 12.

• Read the action alert on page 9 to see what you may be able to do to support legislation on making electric vehicles more accessible to consumers in Connecticut.

• Create a nurturing home environment by bringing the outside in on page 14.

• Get to know more on how climate change is affecting our health on page 18.

• Children benefit from getting outside and into the woods; be inspired and take your family on a hike.

Learn more on page 22.

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Sonix Zero Impact Exercise Now at Haute Healing Oasis

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aute Healing Oasis, in Stamford, is now offering Sonix zero impact exercise sessions. Sonix Whole Body Vibration is a revolutionary technology from Korea that can dramatically increase blood flow, cellular energy and lymphatic drainage. Free, 10-minute demo sessions are currently available, and 20-minute Sonix sessions with High Flow Oxygen Therapy can be used with any package or membership.

Standing on the Sonix platform for just 10 minutes is equal to the health benefits one would receive doing 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise. It also removes the same amount of blocked energy as 90 minutes of tai chi or qigong.

Sonix has been shown to increase: nutrient and oxygen delivery, cellular energy, waste removal, muscle conditioning, performance, physical fitness, muscular strength, endurance and energy, vitality and well-being, sleep management, stress reduction and relaxation.

In the words of Plato, “The part can’t be well, unless the whole is well.” These words have held true and remained timeless through the ages. Now more than ever, our health is under attack, and we are becoming more aware that it is all connected—our physical, spiritual, mental and financial stabilities equal our overall health. In order to become who we were destined to be, it is vital to understand balance and how to achieve it.

For more information and to book a free demo session, call 203-595-5304 or visit HauteHealingOasis.com. Location: 792 Pacific St, Stamford.

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Work Out ‘Any Time, Anywhere’ with Elliptica

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ym owners and users know that the elliptical machine is typically the most popular piece of cardio equipment on the floor. Many people also have ellipticals at home—although they’re not always inspired to use them. Elliptica Studios, based in Fairfield County, provides that inspiration. It offers live and ondemand classes for anyone with access to an elliptical machine, either at home or at the gym.

“Our virtual classes can be taken anywhere, at any time, by anybody,” says owner Clair Mason. “We make our classes a total immersive experience while guiding attendees through a strategic and efficient total-body workout.”

Elliptica also offers in-person classes at its physical location, but Mason predicts that virtual workouts are here to stay. “You can squeeze in your workout any time, anywhere,” she says.

“And the elliptical appeals to everybody.”

Elliptica sells elliptical equipment as well as virtual memberships, and for a limited time it’s offering a free month of access to its virtual classes.

Cyrece Lehrman says she’d just started taking in-studio classes when the pandemic hit. She bought a machine and has been taking online classes ever since. “It’s rare to find a workout that anyone can feel comfortable doing,” she says. “When I log in to see a friendly-faced instructor calling out my name, I feel like I’m in the studio live.”

For more information, call 203-858-3319 or visit EllipticaStudios.com.

Location: Sportsplex, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield.

The Angel Cooperative Offers Earth Day, Angel Circle Events

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he Angel Cooperative, a unique lifestyle boutique and workshop space in Ridgefield, is hosting several events this month to celebrate Earth Day and work through healing from the trauma of the last year.

This month’s Angel Circle will focus on Amatiel and Ariel to honor Earth Day, and be held April 8 at 12:30pm and April 12 at 6:45pm. Amatiel holds dominion over the season of spring.

Ariel’s name means “Lioness of God” and governs water and air. Join in a sacred circle that includes: crystals, a guided meditation, a channeled reading for each participant and historical and spiritual information about these angels. Please register, as each circle is limited to 10 participants.

The Angel Cooperative also offers an ongoing free event called “Wisdom and Healing as We Move through COVID: A Healing Experience” with the founder of The Colette Technique, Denise Lamoureux. This month, it will be held on April 9 at 7pm (doors open at 6:45pm). This event focuses on healing from the challenges we have faced this past year and learning how to move forward.

On Earth Day, April 22, Christy Abate, Alison DeNicola and Casey Potetz will host “Ground the Earth, Ground to Your Body” during two time slots: 2 to 4pm or 6 to 8pm. In Chinese Medicine, the Earth Element is all about transformation, courage, holding the body and organs upright, the sense of taste, the body’s muscles, and the color yellow. In Ayurveda, spring healing is all about the remedy to Kapha—earth and water. Earth Day is a great day to honor all of the elements while reconnecting to the elemental parts of ourselves. Attendees will experience community acupuncture, guided meditation, sound bowls, oracle reading and an Earth blessing.

For more information, call 203-431-2959 or visit TheAngelCoop.com.

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onroe’s Salon Aponte celebrated 31 years in business in February of this year. Led by salon owner Nancy Aponte, Salon Aponte has long been an eco-minded beauty leader in the region. The salon’s conversion to more organic and healthy products began as a direct result of Aponte’s personal experience. She remembers the day she realized her occupation could be harming her health. “I was applying color and the ammonia went straight into my lungs,” she recalls. It was awful and I remember thinking, ‘There’s Nancy Aponte and the Salon Aponte Team no way this can be good for me.’”

Her overhaul of the product line was gradual in some respects, starting with the refilling of containers and using low VOC sprays. Over the years, the inventory of healthier products being offered is continually growing, recently expanding to even include organic, pharmaceutical grade CBD products, including gummies for humans as well as for pets. Aponte says the evolution of the salon has allowed her to provide not only a valuable, healthier service for her clients, but also a healthier work environment for the stylists who work there.

“The toxins surrounding us are almost unavoidable. But they’re some things we can do something about. We’re not going to stop coloring our hair, doing our nails and wearing makeup, so the idea is to find new companies doing good things and bring those healthier products to the salon,” explains Aponte. “Our products are cruelty-free and vegan as much as possible. And we research what goes into the products so we can serve the needs of even highly sensitive individuals. I do a lot of research before we take on a product, so I can tell people what we have and don’t have in the products we carry.”

The salon now carries safer hair color options, allowing stylists and clients to be creative and still have great results with all forms of coloring, highlighting and grey coverage. That includes products such as Beautycounter skin care and makeup, a California company known for producing high quality products without the use of more than 1,500 harmful or questionable ingredients (BeautyCounter.com/NancyAponte). “What I always strive to do is provide safer alternatives for beauty and self-care in a friendly and relaxing environment,” Aponte says.

To that end, Aponte has joined forces with RPM (Relief, Protection, Moisture), a line of organic, pharmaceutical-grade CBD oil products, including a thickening shampoo and revitalizing spray that provides the nutrients needed for thicker, fuller hair. Other RPM products are available, ranging from muscle and joint relief cream, treatment and thickening shampoos and conditioners, body lotion, shower gel, lip balm and gummies for relieving anxiety and pain while supporting immune function.

To further help clients stay healthy, Salon Aponte offers the ability to shop online for safer hair care alternatives through their online store, at Shop.SalonInteractive.com/store/ salonaponte. New clients can also expect a goody bag to take home, which includes discount rebooking incentives and other gifts.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 203-261-2838 or visit SalonAponte.com. Location: 838 Main St, Tollgate Plaza, Monroe. See ad, page 11.

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Summer Camps at Two Coyotes Enrolling Now

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wo Coyotes Wilderness School is now enrolling for their 2021 summer camps. Up to nine weeklong day camp sessions will be offered at Sticks & Stones Farm, in Newtown, and Holcomb Farm, in Granby. Each session is led by skilled nature mentors who introduce primitive and naturalist skills by tailoring each camp day to match the natural curiosity of their campers. Two Coyotes has been safely operating in-person programs during the COVID-19 pandemic since last summer. Open enrollment closes on May 1.

Campers may learn anything from how to craft handmade tools and art projects from natural materials, track animals, identify bird language, make friction fires, build forts and shelters and forage for safe wild edibles. Along the way, all campers learn nature-inspired games, songs and have free time to explore streams, mountainsides and other unexpected nature mysteries. Small group size and exceptional adult mentors ensure a high-quality experience filled with memories and new friendships.

For teens, the two-week Mentor-inTraining (MIT) program is designed for those on a leadership path. MITs are teens 14 and older with a desire to dig into how to use their previous wilderness skill experience to mentor youth through nature connection. They also offer Advanced Survival, Scout Tracker and Wildwood Rangers camps. Granby camps mix ages 9 to 15, while Newtown offers these camps in separate age groups for 9 to 12 and 12 to 15.

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More Accessible Sales of Electric Vehicles in CT Connecticut is considering legislation that would permit the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) directly to consumers. Outdated dealer franchise laws have been used as protectionism to prevent Tesla and other new EV manufacturers from opening stores in this state. They are hearing from dealer franchisees who think that direct to consumer sales of EVs by Tesla, Rivian, Lucid and others is going to hurt their business. Those arguments are not supported by industry data collected and reported by states that allowed direct sales. It actually shows that everyone does better when there is more competition.

SB 127 would allow the direct sale of EVs to consumers in Connecticut. This would help us get back on track to meet our state’s EV deployment goals. The bill proposes that manufacturers that produce exclusively electric vehicles and have no existing franchised dealer network be permitted to sell their vehicles directly to the consumer.

Please contact your state legislators by phone and email asking them to support SB 127, now with the Transportation Committee. A list of Transportation Committee members can be found at cga.ct.gov/tra. Find your legislators at cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp.

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THE ANGEL WING, A DIVINE SPIRITUAL CENTER The Angel Wing is available to rent for individual or group sessions, workshops, classes, retreats, or for any therapeutic practice including yoga, meditation, reiki, massage, musical events, and more. Optional rental spaces include a large open room and/or an intimate private room with massage/reiki table.

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n energy worker and Reiki Master Practitioner, Lisa Labozzo, of Healing Hand and Heart, in Stamford, offers intuitive counseling, Reiki, Angel Automatic Writing and spiritual readings, as well as classes and events. Labozzo is passionate about guiding and healing others through her experiences, Lisa Labozzo while bringing peace and love into the world.

“My healing arts journey started shortly after an automobile accident which left me fighting for my life. I was declared clinically dead and remained on life support for many months,” explains Labozzo.

“It was during this time that I opened my mind up to the Divine and welcomed heavenly guidance to ensure my recovery. The world as I knew it pre-accident had shifted and a newfound spirituality emerged. As a result of my miraculous recovery, I’ve been inspired to assist in healing others emotionally, spiritually and physically.”

During those months of healing 13 years ago, Labozzo had experiences of crossing over. As a result, she discovered she was blessed with a gift of healing and insight. In addition to being a well-respected speaker and adjunct practitioner for weekend retreats in Connecticut and New York, she is also an ordained priest in the Order of Melchizedek. Labozzo also teaches Automatic Writing and other energy classes in Houston, Texas.

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Earth Day Community Service with Flanders Nature Center

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landers Nature Center and Land Trust will host an Earth Day community service event for teens and young adults on April 22, starting at 9:30am. Volunteers will work to remove non-native plant species on a Flanders preserved property. Non-native or invasive plants have a negative effect on native plants and wildlife communities. The goal is to reduce, minimize or eliminate the invasive plants, clearing the way for local species to reclaim their territory and creating a healthy environment for the plants and animals that call Connecticut home.

Volunteers are asked to bring lots of water, snacks and lunch.

They should wear closed-toe footwear, long pants and work gloves, and bring shovels and pruning shears/loppers/clippers to this event.

Community service hours can be provided for this event. Meeting location will be sent to those who have signed up to volunteer.

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, call 203-2633711 ext. 14 or email Ana@FlandersNatureCenter.org. Location: 5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury.

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Passport to Health Spring Expo Call for Vendors

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he Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, to be held July 18, from 10am to 5pm, at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton, is currently seeking vendors and speakers for the event. The benefit holistic fair, presented by the Holistic Community Professionals, will feature more than 75 vendors and readers, free raffles all day and a grand prize of a Hilton overnight stay with breakfast for two, as well as a free drum healing closing ceremony.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with vendors and exhibitors as they learn about available resources to help promote healthy living and overall well-being. Visitors will have the chance to gain inspiration by visiting the booths and participating in the scheduled events, which include a keynote speaker and speakers on multiple topics during the day.

Door proceeds will be donated to the CT Children’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens.org) and Hartford Hospitals Integrative Medicine Angie’s Spa fund (AngiesSpa.org). All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to the maximum allowed by the grants for each organization.

Natural Awakenings is proud to be a member of The Holistic Community Professionals and a sponsor of the expo.

Interested vendors can apply online at Tinyurl.com/SpringExpoVendors.

For more information, call Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033, email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com or visit YourHolisticEvents.com.

Location: The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol.

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Spiritual Medium Marisa Delzio Offers Online Readings

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arisa Delzio is an Intuitive and Spiritual Medium based out of Connecticut. Delzio communicates with the Spirit and Divine World to bring loving, guiding and healing messages from the Souls who shine in Heaven. She only receives and communicates messages that come from a place of healing, enlightenment and purpose— Marisa Delzio not of a place that comes from negativity or fear. Due to COVID-19, she is offering virtual readings at this time.

The foundation of Delzio’s work as a Medium is based on the truth that love is everlasting. Join her as she shares insight on how to enlighten the Spirit and bring light to the Soul. “It is never too late to open your heart, your mind and your Soul to the blessing of healing,” says Delzio.

Check out Delzio’s podcast, “What Spirit Says” on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify, and follow her on Instagram: @marisadelziospiritual.

For more information, email MarisaDelzio@gmail.com or visit MarisaDelzio.com.

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More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures Planting more trees can slow down climate change.

Science magazine reports, “The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation.” The Arbor Day celebrations this month make it an apt time for taking actions that benefit both urban areas and open spaces.

More than 166,000 square miles of forest habitat— approximately the size of California—in the tropics and subtropics have been decimated in the last 13 years, and about 2.7 million square miles of forest worldwide remain threatened, according to a recent study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Some major ways to take action include: Avoid buying products linked to deforestation.

Pressure lawmakers to make supply chains sustainable while balancing the need for regulation with the concerns of farmers and businesses. Urge policymakers to enact zero-deforestation policies and bolster the rights and control of forests for local communities and indigenous people, says the WWF. Donate spare change. By joining Plant Your Change for All (PlantYourChange. com), all debit or credit card purchases are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar and the balance applied toward planting trees. Working together with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) (ArborDay.org) and Eden Reforestation Projects, the initiative has already planted more than 3 million trees, offsetting 5 million miles of vehicle carbon emissions.

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Also consider participating in other ADF programs such as the Alliance for Community Trees and NeighborWoods Month.

Support the planting of city trees.

According to a recent study from the U.S. Forest Service reported in Treehugger.com, the nation’s urban canopies, currently home to approximately 5.5 billion trees, provide roughly $18 billion in annual benefits via the removal of pollution from the air, carbon sequestration, reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency in buildings.

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or artist Nick Gustafson, the natural world is a creative catalyst. “Nature is the only thing I’ve ever been interested in painting,” says the Forest Grove, Oregon, artist. “I go hiking nearly every weekend and like to spend time in the wetlands.” He also enjoys wildlife photography, using his photos as inspiration for his canvases.

Gustafson uses a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolors and colored pencils to render whimsically styled, brightly patterned horses, trees, mushrooms, flowers, frogs and insects. He typically photographs his paintings to edit them digitally, amplifying the colors.

The artist’s family, including his five children, is another source of inspiration and support; he and his daughter recently captured first place in the adult and youth categories of a local area chalk art festival.

An artist since childhood, Gustafson studied at the Art Institute of Seattle and Art Institute of Phoenix. His paintings have been exhibited in venues throughout the West. Gustafson has also donated works to some of his favorite wildlife charities, including Save the Frogs! and the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue.

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With ongoing pandemic restrictions, we have more time on our hands, and with this comes a blessed opportunity to catch up with our bliss. Living space should be inspired space.

Creating a haven doesn’t require remodeling the kitchen or buying new furniture, only distilling new joy from the mundane. Adding a luxurious throw to a sofa or putting books to read in a pretty basket by an easy chair invites us to tend to the muchneglected inner life. Putting cut flowers at the bedside or turning a chair toward the sunlight says, “Yes” to life and renewal. Playing uplifting, infectious music on laundry day rouses an element of fun. Practicing easy principles of feng shui—the art of placement—can get previously stagnant energy moving.

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Whether our children must learn remotely, we must work from home, we want to learn about online classes or a myriad of other requirements, many don’t know where to begin.

All of these opportunities and requirements are only helpful if we know how to use a computer, smart phone or tablet. Often, we don’t pursue a solution because we don’t know one exists. We tough it out or we put it off, in the hopes that our wishes and needs to learn more about technology might magically be solved.

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Getting “unstuck” is simply a matter of time and slow, detailed instructions. People are amazed at what they eventually accomplish all on their own—and the emotion is taken out of it completely.

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Fast-forward to a time in the near future when you feel confident and comfortable, and your computer is an ally.

Once you can see it in your head, that’s half the challenge.

Getting “unstuck” is simply a matter of time and slow, detailed instructions. People are amazed at what they eventually accomplish all on their own—and the emotion is taken out of it completely. The only thing one feels in the end is confidence and empowerment—things so many of us seek.

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positive psychology series In this series, we’ll hear from Ann C. Reeves about aspects of Positive Psychology. This month, she continues with the “R” of the Positive Psychology acronym, PERMA-V.

Relationships – the R in Positive Psychology

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ositive Psychology (PP) is the scientific study of optimal human functioning, its research encompassing neurobehavioral, cognitive behavioral and physiological science. The acronym used in PP is PERMA-V. R stands for Relationships, another gateway to achieving wholeness and deep contentment.

According to PP professor Emilia Zhivotovskaya, the foundations for flourishing relationships include: a sense of belonging, capacity for empathy, attunement to the feelings of others, courage to be vulnerable, trust, appreciation of others and authenticity.

Loneliness and experiences of social exclusion are emotionally painful experiences and have been found to be as impactful on health and longevity as smoking. The opposite of loneliness is a sense of belonging.

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Belonging is more than just being with others. It has to do with feeling at home or emotionally connected. This is sometimes easier for extroverts, for whom socialization renews their energy. Introverts, who become exhausted by large social gatherings, need alone time to regenerate their energy. They may achieve a sense of belonging by being with just one or a few persons, and through telephone or video calls, finding an online community or pursuing meaningful volunteer work.

The capacity for empathy involves the senses—one sees, hears and feels another’s pain, serving as a witness without inserting oneself. In this way, we become attuned to the feelings of others, responding without advice, but with gentle questioning or even silence. Empathy implies true interest and

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care with no agenda. It is partly inborn, but also taught by example early in life by parents or other trusted adults. Empathy goes well beyond sympathy, which is feeling sorry for someone without actually putting oneself in someone else’s shoes.

Attunement is bringing two or more things into a harmonious or responsive relationship. When we listen sensitively, watch carefully, and speak more slowly so that each word can have clear meaning, we feel more attuned. Watching a grandparent respond to a baby can be a good example of mirroring, a gateway to attunement. We make “ridiculous” noises and facial expressions and that baby clearly gets what is happening and responds in-kind.

Appreciation of the other promotes relationship. Responding to the good news of others often has a negativity bias. If a friend has received a promotion, it is too easy to say, “But are you sure you have the time for that?” rather than, “Wow, you have worked so hard. Good for you!” Active Constructive responses versus Active Destructive responses can make a huge difference in encouraging closer communication versus driving people emotionally apart.

Brene´ Brown has written extensively about the power of embracing one’s own vulnerability—knowing that this, and the shame underlying it, is a universal experience. She sees vulnerability as a strength that should be embraced rather than a weakness, one that can serve as the cornerstone of confidence. Our lives are about our stories, and there isn’t one life that hasn’t experienced significant pain. Brown has shown that sharing our stories with pride rather than shame leads to a greater sense of connectedness and belonging as we discover we are never alone in such feelings. There are ways to achieve such an important discovery—whether through individual or group therapy, 12-step programs, personal growth groups, books or inspirational TED Talks, such as those written by Brown and others.

Communication between individuals in families and couples can be difficult, especially when different points of view occur. Fundamentals of non-violent communication are useful here. When speaking, thinking and feeling in a way that does

not criticize or blame the other requires stepping back. Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements keeps boundaries clear: “I am feeling angry because…” rather than “Why do you always…?” Listening is also an opportunity to step back—not hearing criticism or blame, but caring how the other is feeling. Listening objectively, even when a situation is charged, can lead to deeper communication.

When two people are able to communicate their observations, feelings, needs or requests from the other with authenticity and active listening without defensiveness, trust develops and problem-solving becomes easier. It can be helpful for the other to repeat what they have heard without editorializing or becoming defensive.

Everyone likes to be listened to.

In addition, it is useful to institute rules of engagement using soft rather than hard approaches, such as, “Can you please say that more gently,” rather than accusing or defending. Five approaches guaranteed to promote harsh startups and preclude effective problem solving are: criticism,

contempt or nonverbal attacks such as eyerolling, defensiveness, stonewalling (withdrawing and refusing to communicate) and responding “Yes, but…”

Learn to gauge how “hot” the situation is and agree to take a break for a while, asking for a hug or stating, “Can I take that back?

I was overreacting.” Make repair attempts through apology and appreciation of the other so you can get to a better place. Saying “I never thought of things that way before” can cool things down. So can humor.

It is always possible to learn and practice new ways of communicating, leading to more flourishing relationships and feelings of belonging.

Ann C. Reeves, Psy.D is a Licensed Psychologist in Wilton. Connect at 203-4516208, AnnReevesPsych@optonline.net or AnnReevesPsychology.com. See ad, page 21.

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This is no time to panic, say climate and public health advocates, but rather a moment for preparation, adaptation and mobilization. Prospects are hopeful as we tackle new realities together and evolve our conversations about climate change so we can build resilient, thriving communities. The good news is that many of the individual and policy changes we need to make are exciting opportunities for positive transformation and justice.

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Health Threats in Our Midst The warming of the planet is becoming more noticeable. “That historic two weeks anywhere in the United States where it’s the heat wave of high summer is now six weeks to two months,” says Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health. “There are parts of the Middle East now where you can’t be outside and meaningfully cool your body during certain parts of the day.”

“With warming, we’re seeing drought, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme precipitation, flooding and sea level rise, all of which have health consequences,” says Surili Patel, director of the Center for Climate, Health and Equity at the American Public Health Association. “With rising temperature and heat waves, we’re seeing heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illnesses. Extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and flooding cause direct injuries, as well as vector-borne illnesses (Lyme disease carried by ticks or dengue fever and malaria by mosquitoes), mold and harmful algal blooms that happen when it’s really hot, but also show up in places that otherwise wouldn’t have because of the combination of heat and flooding.”

Lemery notes that incidences of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases are moving higher in altitude and latitude, affecting historically naive populations that have not had levels of disease immunity, the infrastructure or cultural habits to protect them. “These are huge killers worldwide, and we’re seeing more and more of that,” he says.

“When you have a warmer winter, spring starts earlier, trees bloom early and pollen season starts early too, and longer exposure to pollen increases your risk of having an asthma attack,” says Professor Amir Sapkota at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding that the Northeast is heavily impacted by this phenomenon.

“Here in Colorado, in the summer heat, we have these huge swaths of wildfire

smoke hanging over Denver, and people come in to the emergency department.

Their inhalers aren’t working anymore, and they’re having chest pain and shortness of breath when they’re on oxygen at baseline,” says Lemery. “These are people normally able to walk across a parking lot with their walker and their oxygen, but now they can’t. We see this all summer long, and we admit them for asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath and COPD (i.e., emphysema), but what we don’t write down is that the air quality is the worst it’s been all year, or that it’s the hottest day of the year.”

“Air pollution contributes to climate change, but it also gets into your lungs and irritates them, exacerbating chronic respiratory illnesses, and can even lead to a heart attack,” says Jennifer Roberts, director of the Path of Positive Communities program at EcoAmerica, noting that the biggest culprits are carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, diesel fuels and ground-level ozone, which is created

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The Most Vulnerable Among Us Certain segments of the population are more at risk. “Lower socioeconomic groups are suffering more from extreme heat events.

The urban heat island effect, which unfortunately correlates very well with poorer neighborhoods, means that they’ll have heat waves seven to 10 degrees hotter in their neighborhoods than surrounding places with more green space,” Lemery says. “You see the public health infrastructure less robust to be able to attend to communities of color—like you saw with COVID. There are also physiologic vulnerabilities. Climate change affects the very young, the very old and the very sick much more because of their preexisting vulnerabilities, and then we have geographic vulnerabilities—people who live on the coast without sea walls or in flood plains. As sea level rise proliferates, and that data is really straightforward, they’re going to be going under increased storm surge stress and flat-out flooding.”

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Sapkota advocates for the development of early warning systems so that local health departments can anticipate and adapt to impending extreme weather events, directing resources to the most impacted and vulnerable communities. In some cases, moving people out of flood plains and vulnerable coastal areas through eminent domain might be needed.

Lemery believes that doctors are in a prime position to counsel their patients on preventive measures against climate hazards with “credible messaging repeated over and over again with clarity and no hedging: Wear a mask. Stay indoors during high-heat events. Don’t let children play outdoors when the air quality index is at a dangerous level.”

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There are many ways to mitigate threats. As experts point out, we know what to do, and it’s just a matter of putting our attention and resources on their implementation. “One of the biggest ways is let’s remove the sources of harmful spewing pollution—move away from coal, oil and gas—and invest in clean sources of energy, which will also create jobs in these new industries,” says Patel.

Another big step would be to promote mass transit and active transportation—walking and biking—over individual, gasguzzling vehicles. Patel advocates for local investments in bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage the switch. Both Lemery and Roberts express excitement about clean-running electric cars as potential game-changers in transportation.

Planting trees and vegetable gardens are easy, communitybuilding solutions. “Trees are very beneficial to everything from shade to water filtration to producing oxygen and taking up carbon,” says Roberts, who adds that much can be done to restore and protect streams, ponds and lakes from the ill effects of pollution and development. “You get volunteers to clean up the gunk and increase regulations for developers to keep stuff out of the waterways.”

Eco-Anxiety and Making Positive Change Jessica Schiff, a second-year master of science student at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, struggles with eco-anxiety—the depression, anxiety or dread associated with climate change. She says, “It impacts the decisions I make for my life and the future, just trying to think about overall impacts. Where is my food coming from? Do I want to have kids or adopt? Should I live in the suburbs or the city because of transportation and fossil fuel consumption? This all adds a layer of unease or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes I look at Greta [Thunberg] and how far she’s taken things, and feel guilty about not taking things to such an extreme. Is it hypocritical for me to care about climate change but still eat meat occasionally or take a plane to explore the world?”

Schiff deals with eco-anxiety by taking action. “We’re not going to reverse climate change at this point, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take steps to slow it down or reduce emissions.

There are many small things we can each do, like biking or walking instead of taking a car or bus and reducing our use of plastic.

It’s a process. You can’t do it overnight, but if you make a lot of small changes, and if everybody makes small changes, that has a bigger effect.”

Roberts acknowledges the power of small, individual actions, but stresses that we should not let the big polluters off the hook. “We need to continue to press for policy changes, holding polluters accountable, passing regulations based on protecting human health and climate, requiring cleaner cars and buildings, and more. That’s the only way we will get to the scale of change needed to truly bring global warming to a halt.”

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Hanscom also realized that almost none of the children played outdoors, which “fascinated and scared” her. Nationwide, even before the lockdowns and online schooling brought on by the pandemic, the average child spent seven hours per day looking at screens and only seven minutes per day playing freely outdoors. Recent studies show that today’s children have poorer hand grip strength, slower running speeds and lower cardiovascular fitness levels than previous generations. Meanwhile, a growing body of research finds that spending time in nature makes kids happier, healthier and more functional.

Hanscom’s solution was to establish TimberNook, camps in which children from 18 months to 14 years of age are encouraged to explore natural settings in imaginative, largely unstructured, minimally supervised play. Now in its eighth year, 38 TimberNook-affiliated camps are located in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Australia. Hanscom’s book, Balanced 22

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“Children thrive physically, mentally and emotionally when they are given frequent outdoor play experiences, especially with other children. When children do not get enough of these opportunities, it comes at a great cost to their development,” she says.

Journalist Richard Louv, author of the seminal Last Child in the Woods, agrees.

“The scientists who study the human senses no longer talk about five senses, they list conservatively nine or 10, and some believe that humans have as many as 30 senses,” he says. “Yet today, children and adults who work and learn in a dominating digital environment expend enormous energy blocking out many of the human senses—including ones we don’t even know we have—to focus narrowly on the screen in front of the eyes. That’s the very definition of being less alive. What parent wants his or her child to be less alive? Who among us wants to be less alive?”

That dawning realization is motivating parents and teachers to find ways to get their children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. This often means hitting the local trails and nature preserves, sometimes with binoculars, bug jars, bird and plant guides and a scavenger list in hand. “‘Hiking’ can be a bit of a drag to young children, but ‘exploring’ (while still hiking) helps open their minds to the beauty and wonder of the outdoors,” says Tanya Gray of Woodstock, Georgia, a homeschooling blogger at TwoPineAdventure.com.

To improve kids’ hearing, Lilach Saperstein, an Israeli audiologist who hosts the podcast All About Audiology, asks children to close their eyes and describe only what they hear.

“The wind, the rustle of leaves, a running water stream, crickets, birds, their own breathing, the swish of their sleeve or pant—this is a great way to introduce mindfulness, as well.”

To awaken sight, sound and smell, Boston plein air artist Diana Stelin hands kids paper and art supplies out in nature. “Allowing kids to sit with sounds around them and with smells of various seasons makes them truly feel part of our grand universe. It also allows

their minds to quiet down and reset, making them pay more attention to detail, to their inner landscapes and to people around them.”

To engage the sense of taste, Malorie Thompson, editor of TheVeganInsider.com, takes her children foraging for edible plants on treasure hunts on a trail or around their Northern California neighborhood. She says, “Bonus activity: use the foraged food to make a meal afterward!”

Most of all, nature should be both physical and fun. “Point excitedly at the full moon, shout at it and say hello. Pick up leaves and chestnuts and rocks and create beautiful art together. Stop to smell the twigs and flowers and roll on the grass—who can make it faster down the hill? Make sandcastles and animals. Tie colorful ribbons on tree branches. Look for the shapes of animals in the clouds,” says Milana Perepyolkina, of Salt Lake City, who wrote about forest bathing in Gypsy Energy Secrets.

“The only way to get your children to be excited about nature is for you to be excited about nature first,” she notes.

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Family Time in the Woods Richard Louv, a prominent nature writer and a co-founder of The Children & Nature Network (C&NN), offers 500 ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world in his book Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life. Here are more wise words.

Be a hummingbird parent. One parent says, “In the range from helicopter to neglect—I probably fall a bit more toward helicopter. In fact, I call myself a hummingbird parent. I tend to stay physically distant to let them explore and problem-solve, but zoom in at moments when safety is an issue (which isn’t very often).” Notice that she isn’t hovering over her kids with nature flash cards. She stands back and makes space for independent nature play—albeit not as free as she experienced as a child; this play is important, nonetheless.

Create or join a family nature club. Nature clubs for families are beginning to catch on across the country; some have membership lists of 400-plus families. The idea is that multiple families meet to go for a hike, garden together or even do stream reclamation. We hear from family nature club leaders that when families get together, the kids tend to play more creatively—with other kids or independently—than during singlefamily outings. C&NN’s Nature Clubs for Families offers a free downloadable guide on how to start your own.

Get the safety information you need. Become familiar with good resources for safety tips in the outdoors, including those with information on how to guard against ticks.

Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s cdc.gov. AudubonPortland.org offers tips on living with a variety of urban wildlife.

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s the one in five Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis can miserably testify, the fragrant breezes of spring aren’t much fun when they bring on sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and a runny nose.

The fifth-most common chronic disease in the country, allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever—is aggravated in spring by rising pollen levels, but can occur year-round from exposure to mold, household dust mites, pet dander and vehicular air pollution.

Common remedies like over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants bring their own share of afflictions, including drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and dizziness. “By undertaking natural therapy for allergies, however, one can avoid and mitigate the unpleasant symptoms of allergies with no need for medication,” says Carrie Lam, M.D., an integrative and functional medicine doctor in Tustin, California.

“Instead of loading up on drugs, you can take care of yourself in a more natural way and avoid nasty side effects.” Here are some non-pharmaceutical approaches.

Probiotics: In a 173-person, double-blind study, a probiotic blend of Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterum bifidum G9-1 and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 lowered hay fever symptoms and improved participants’ quality of life during allergy season, report University of Florida researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Read labels to locate these strains in yogurts, kefirs and supplements.)

Sublingual Immunotherapy: To desensitize the body, small amounts of specific allergens in the form of tablets or liquid drops are placed under the tongue, making it a gentler and safer process than allergy shots. Numerous studies have shown it to be safe and efficient in the treatment of respiratory tract allergies, reports JoAnn Yanez, ND, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). After getting a diagnosis and a first dose from a health practitioner, the tablets or drops can be taken at home.

Quercetin: Found naturally in apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, red wine and black tea, this antioxidant inhibits the release of histamine and hampers the IgE antibodies formed during allergic reactions. As a 400-milligram (mg) supplement, it takes about a month to kick in.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): When freeze-dried as an extract or used as a tea, this prickly roadside weed is a nontoxic natural antihistamine. In one study, 58 percent of participants found that 300 mg per day relieved their symptoms.

Omega-3s: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids found in such foods as tuna, salmon, walnuts and flaxseed oil can help reduce symptoms, research suggests. In a Japanese study, eating fish 24

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lowered respiratory symptoms for women, while fast food and sugary drinks worsened respiratory stress.

Nasal Rinse: Using a neti pot with saline solution to rinse allergens out of nasal passages provides quick relief for stuffy, runny, irritated noses. In one study, people using them reported a 64 percent improvement in chronic sinus symptoms and a better quality of life. An ancient Ayurveda technique popularized by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, the pots cost about $20 in pharmacies. Nasal sprays, although easier to use initially, aren’t as effective, studies show.

Unpasteurized Honey: “Local honey contains tiny amounts of pollen from nearby flowers, which can make you less sensitive when you’re exposed to them outdoors,” says chiropractor and nutritionist Josh Axe, Nashville-based author of Ancient Remedies.

A Malaysian study of 40 hay fever sufferers found that high doses of local honey, taken along with an antihistamine, reduced sneezing and nasal decongestion more effectively than the antihistamine alone.

Acupuncture: Based on established research, the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Foundation recommends acupuncture for hay fever patients that want to avoid pharmaceuticals.

Homeopathy: To stimulate the body’s natural healing process, homeopathy uses highly diluted doses of herbs and other substances.

Although it’s best to work with a homeopath, two helpful remedies commonly found in health food stores are Allium cepa 30C, for watery eyes, sneezing and a runny or irritated nose; and Kali bichromicum 30C, for persistent sinus congestion with thick nasal discharge.

Anti-Allergen Cleaning: Simple steps recommended by AANMC to lower airborne allergens include using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in the vacuum cleaner; replacing AC filters frequently; changing out of clothes and showering when coming in from the outdoors to rinse off pollen; leaving shoes outside; changing the air filter in the car; and avoiding toxic inhalants with synthetic ingredients like perfumes, body sprays, scented candles, room sprays, air fresheners and dryer sheets.

Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

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ata May is a 30-inch-tall, blue-andgold macaw. “It’s nice to come home and have a conversation with a snuggly bird,” says Joshua Luther, who took over care of the avian when he was 13 years old and she was 11. Now 17 years later, Kata May holds a commanding presence in Luther’s home in Columbus, Wisconsin. “She’s set up where our dining room should be, so my wife and I can sit and talk or play with her.”

Luther notes that the cherished pet has a bit of a temper and can bend the bars on her $1,000 cage if she’s bored or angry. Considering the bird has a bite force of 1,800 pounds per square inch, it’s sensible to keep her happy, which could be for another 50 years.

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Happy and Healthy Talking birds are delightful. Some mimic human language, others understand word meanings and use them appropriately. “Birds are as intelligent as a young child and as emotionally temperamental as a toddler,” says Mary Miller, who has raised budgies and the small- to medium-sized parrots known as conures at her home in Buffalo and has worked with other birds in rescue facilities.

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Birds follow only dogs and cats as the country’s favorite companion animals, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Lovebirds, budgies and canaries have an average lifespan of eight or more years, but can live to be 20. Typically, larger birds live longer.

Because it’s common for birds to outlive their owners, the Avian Welfare Coalition, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, helps ensure these pets are included in wills and estate planning.

Birds need to chew, and if they play outside their cages, must be kept away from hazardous items. Besides droppings, birds also create dander and dust. “Cleaning her cage and the room is a two-hour project every week,” says Luther.

There’s also the potty mouth. Kata May learned some unsavory phrases from her previous owner. She sometimes screams, “Shut the hell up!” or, “Turn that #@%&ing thing up!” to get the TV at the desired volume.

Babette de Jongh, an animal communicator and romance author in Bay Minette, Alabama, once knew a bird that routinely screamed, “Fire!” resulting in 911 calls.

“Birds can be loud,” says de Jongh. “They generally try to be louder than the ambient noise in the room.”

Luther agrees, saying, “You can hear my bird yell from a city block away.”

Luther agrees that birds don’t just mimic what they hear. “They understand like a 2- to 3-year-old child. When we are cooking dinner, she will ask, ‘For me?’ or, ‘Can I have some?’”

Kata May also articulates her fondness for the pizza delivery person with, “I love you!” Then, “Mmmmmm, thank you,” in anticipation of a treat.

Even without words, birds are excellent companions. “If raised correctly and interacted with on a regular basis, birds can be very affectionate. They are highly intelligent and social animals, so they form deep and lasting bonds with humans,” says de Jongh.

Nutrition is key to a raising a bird. Leslie Moran, a Reno-based holistic animal nutrition and care consultant, is working to end avian malnutrition through the Healthy Bird Project, which conducts nutritional research on exotic species. Traditional grain and seed mixes lack essential nutrients and contribute to unbalanced protein intake for caged and companion birds. Moran’s goal is to move the food industry toward the inclusion of more wholesome choices. “Fresh fruits and vegetables can be purchased at the grocery store, but parrots need specific, high-quality, tropical bird food, which can be hard to find,” says Luther.

Keeping a tropical animal healthy also requires bathing, temperature control, clean air and water, exercise and mental stimulation.

Costs vary. Owning a small parakeet could include the purchase or adoption price ($12 to $65); cage ($30 and up); food; toys; and checkups (typically less than $200 a year). A large macaw might cost $500 to $5,000. Supplies, food and vet care could top $2,000 the first year.

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“We’re so grateful to our customers and community for coming together through many initiatives to make this contribution to the CT Food Bank and make a difference for the many local families it serves,” says a spokesperson at Earth Animal. “Thank you to the Connecticut Food Bank for their wonderful support over 13 years of partnership, and for all they do for children and families in need in Connecticut.”

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Don’t Shop, Adopt Birds are available from breeders and pet stores, but there are many needing adoption. Sanctuaries struggle to care for animals with such long lifespans and complex needs, including diet, space, intellectual stimulation and emotional bonding. Lacking proper care, birds may develop mental illness and pluck out feathers or bite, but happy birds can be snuggly, social and fun.

Rosemary Wellner, of Mountainside, New Jersey, has owned parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds. Currently, she has two parrots, the oldest is 24. “Many people do not understand… but birds feel true attraction for their companions—and who doesn’t want to be loved?” she says.

Julie Peterson is a health and wellness writer. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Universal White Time Gemstone Healing 1 Certification – 4/10-4/11. 9am-6:30pm. UWTGH is unlike any other crystal healing education in the world. It is ground-breaking, and rapidly gaining recognition as a tool for spiritual awakening.

Learn to heal yourself, others, animals and the environment with this rare and ancient knowledge.

All levels of experience are welcome. Braulttree Wellness Center, Higganum. $350. Bradford Tilden, 860-830-5841, Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com.

Virtual: Pranayama (Yogic Breath Work) – 1:303:30pm. Learn several breathing techniques that can assist in purifying the body, breaking through any barriers that may inhibit the mind from settling into silence. Turning breath into sound is a natural progression and powerful way to experience a deep connection with the world around us. Call for limited studio spots. $39. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com.

The S’more the Merrier! – 7-9pm. Today’s marshmallows are made with corn syrup, cornstarch, dextrose, and artificial flavorings. But, marshmallows are one of the oldest desserts with accounts of ancient Egyptians making candies of marsh mallow root and honey. Join us to learn about this complex

markyourcalendar C.G. JUNG AND RELIGION AFTER THE DEATH OF GOD Special Guest Lecture in the ongoing series Is Mysticism Where Science, Art, and Religion Meet?

Wednesday, April 7 • 7pm Royce Froehlich, PhD, MDiv, LCSW, Jungian analyst in private practice in New York City.

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A New Causal Theory of Gravity and Its Implications. With Jan Loeber

Wednesday, April 28 • 7pm We survey work by physicists Bill Stanley and Gary Vezzoli who have developed a new causal theory of gravity that describes the cause of gravity as the effect of pervasive, multidirectional neutrino bombardment on all matter.

Both Sessions Hosted via Zoom

through the Unitarian Church in Westport by Dr. Bart Stuck, Mathematician & Physicist and Rev. Marjorie Partch, Jungian Astrologer & Poet.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 23 13th Octave LaHoChi Training – 4/24: 6:30-9:30pm; 4/24 and 4/25: 10:30am-6pm. LaHoChi is an ancient hands-on healing modality that conducts life/God force and infuses the individual with wholeness, balance, and well-being. Students learn to administer through three hands-on healing sessions how to be a conduit of the 13th Octave LaHoChi healing energies to relieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual pain and blockages. $444; $144/non-refundable deposit. Pay​​ ment plans available. AcademyForSoulHealing.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 Crystals 101 – 10am-1pm. Discover the healing powers of crystals and gemstones. You will learn how to choose the right stones for everyday use and meditation, relaxation and stress reduction. We will also work with Lemurian Seed Crystals to tap into your intuitive potential. No previous experience is required. Crystals and gemstones will be for sale. $75 to @ Bradford-Tilden via Venmo to register.

Avant Garde Holistic Center, 328 E. Main St. Branford. Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 Universal White Time Energy Healing: Level 2 – 5/1 and 5/2. 9am-6:30pm. Prerequisite UWT Energy Healing Level 1. In the second level you are getting an upgrade that stands for 150 hours of healing. It enhances your sensitivity for the energies so that you can learn to feel the results of the different visualization techniques you are learning. $400. Braulttree Wellness Center, Higganum. Bradford Tilden, 860-830-5841, Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com.

Virtual: The Luminous Energy Field – 1:303:30pm. Learn both philosophical knowledge, practical application and personal experience of working with your own energy system. Come explore this ancient system that weaves the sacred with science. No chakra knowledge necessary. Call for limited studio spots. $39. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 Sonic Alchemy – 7-8:30pm. This sound healing meditation concert combines Bradford Tilden’s inspiring piano music, crystal bowls and channeled vocal tones to create a powerful activating, and healing experience. $20/prepay with Venmo: @ronald-smith-419. Payment required to RSVP. $25/cash at door. Livestream access for $4.99. Avant Garde Holistic Center, Branford.

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sunday Online Meditation Practice Session – 10-11am.

While in-person meditation is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering online meditation practice sessions and Dhamma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge.

By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Virtual Live Streaming and On Demand Meditations – 10:30-11:45am. Experience inner peace and lasting happiness by learning to control your mind through the practice of meditation. Classes include guided meditations and practical advice to carry into daily life.

Everyone is welcome, no meditation experience necessary. $5-$12. MeditationInConnecticut.org.

monday Salt Cave of Darien: Salt and Musical Guided Meditation with Christina Connors – 7:308:30pm. Nurture your body and soul in this unique salt therapy and musical guided meditation with healer and recording artist Christina Connors. To learn more, visit ChristinaConnors.com. $40. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667.

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wednesday Salt Cave of Darien: Yin Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm.

Limited to 4 people. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, towel, 2 blocks, if you have them and wear white socks and a mask. Join Jennifer Duncan, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a 90 minute Yin Yoga class. All levels class. You can also enjoy the class from the safety of home while hearing and seeing the peaceful cave. $35/In-person; $17/from home.

Reservations required. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Online Meditation Practice Session – 7-8pm.

While in-person meditation is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering online meditation practice sessions and Dhamma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge.

By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Aleph Talks by Dr Bart Stuck and Rev Marjorie Partch – 7-9pm. An ongoing weekly online lecture series discussing linkages between science and religion through mysticism. Email BartStuck@gmail.com explaining why you wish to participate and will receive remote lecture access information. Offered through the Unitarian Church in Westport CT. No charge. AlephTalks.com.

friday Reiki 1st Degree Workshop: Online or In-Person – 10am-5pm. First Friday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki 1st Level (Western Style). Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing for others. Two manuals and certificate included.

Zoom link will be given with e-mail and payment.

Please call to register. Also held on the first Saturday.

No drop-ins. $135. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.

Virtual: Yoga Dance Party Livestreamed – 8-9:15pm. Fourth Friday. Dance party to shake your soul, move your energy, emotions, and let it all flow. Short yoga warm up and cool down, ending with prayers and blessings for the well-being of all. Please register to get the Zoom link. $10.

Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-7301893. YogaSpace-CT.com/Events.

saturday Saturday Dharma and Morning Meditation – 7:308:15am. Every week we will discuss various works on topics such as self-study, meditation, self-improvement, mindfulness, joy and much more. The discussion will be followed by a 30-minute guided breath-based meditation. Proceeds are donated to our charity of the month. $10/cash. Yoga Culture, 105 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury. 203-730-0250. WeAreYogaCulture.com.

One-Day Meditation Retreat – 9:30am-4pm.

Second Saturday. Limited in-person meditation retreat. The extended practice is meant to deepen self-awareness and a previously established meditation practice is suggested. To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that you abide by guidelines listed on our events page. Must register online. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

In-Person Meditation Practice Session – 10-11:30am.

Limited in-person meditation practice offered on Saturday mornings at the Center in Redding. All levels welcome. If it’s your first time, please let someone know so that we can provide a brief introduction. To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that you abide by guidelines listed on our events page. MUST register online. Donations encouraged. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Reiki Second Degree Workshop: Online or InPerson – 10am-5pm. Fifth Saturday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki Level 2 (Western Style). Learn how to send reiki distance healing, deepen your use of Reiki for yourself and others and more. Two manuals and certificate included. Also held on the last Friday. No drop-ins. $225. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.

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stress reduction, pain relief and overall well-being. They are used in topical, internal CENTERING OUR LIVES and aeromatic applications.

THROUGH TOUCH Improve physically, emotionally and spiritually as Wayne teaches you about the benefits and uses of massage with natural and pure dōTERRA Essential Oils. See ad, page 3.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TAMARA SACHS, MD

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt St, New Milford 860-354-3304 • TSachsMD.com Using Functional Medicine, Dr. Sachs prevents and treats chronic illnesses by addressing their underlying root causes, remaining respectful of the uniqueness, complexity and intuitions that make us human. Trained at Mt. Sinai Medical School and Yale University Hospital in Internal Medicine, in 2003 she opened Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC. She has great success with IBS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune problems, toxicity and more, by creating individualized, realistic and comprehensive personalized wellness plans. She consults in her New Milford, CT office, and also by phone or video using telemedicine.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Optimal Health Medical LLC 111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-348-8805 DrSobo.com Advances in Regenerative Medicine allow Dr. Sobo to offer cutting-edge technologies such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments and adult stem cell therapy. Dr. Sobo’s integrative approach addresses a variety of conditions such as: food allergies, Alzheimer’s/ dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight loss, hormonal health, fibromyalgia, anti-aging medicine, and MTHFR-Genetic Mutation.

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The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. ~Robert Swann

LIFE COACH/HYPNOTIST THEA LITSIOS, CHY

Life Coach, Hypnotist, Teacher of Active Dreaming Remote sessions available TheaLitsios.com • 203-693-1493 Use the power of your whole mind to transform your life: Hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, stress relief, and past life review.

Certified teacher of Active Dream work. Individual dream consultations available, as well as workshops and monthly Dream Groups. See ad, page 3.

MEDITATION CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHT MEDITATION

9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-244-3130 • ReddingMeditation.org We teach and practice Mahasati meditation. Mahasati meditation cultivates self-awareness through attention to the movement of the body and, at more advanced levels, to the movement of the mind. No prior meditating experience is necessary. Ongoing weekly meditation classes, retreats and events.

Please check monthly event calendar or visit ReddingMeditation.org for updated information.

METABOLIC OPTIMIZATION MARVIN P. SCHWEITZER, ND

Wellness Institute 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-847-2788 • DrMarvinSchweitzer.com We help you unleash your own body’s ability to heal. Cutting edge evaluations and 25+ years experience help to determine precisely which individualized therapies – including energy medicine, oxygen therapies, homeopathy, botanicals, nutrition, allergy/toxin testing and treatment are used to nourish, cleanse, balance and repair. We collaborate with you in a caring environment. See ad, page 13.

METAPHYSICAL STORE THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 TheAngelCoop.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube The Angel Cooperative is a unique lifestyle boutique featuring the first and only Shungite room in the USA. Wide selection of crystals, jewelry, candles, essential oils and soaps.

Spiritual gifts, statuary, oracle decks and tarot and home décor. Available in The Shungite Room: readings, Reiki, meditation, sound therapy, energy work and workshops. See ad, page 9.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies 805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111 DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma.

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MARVIN P. SCHWEITZER, ND Wellness Institute 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-847-2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com

We help you unleash your own body’s ability to heal. Cutting edge evaluations and 25+ years experience help to determine precisely which individualized therapies – including energy medicine, oxygen therapies, homeopathy, botanicals, nutrition, allergy/toxin testing and treatment are used to nourish, cleanse, balance and repair. We collaborate with you in a caring environment. See ad, page 13.

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HOLISTIC NEW DAY COUNSELING SERVICES

Jessica Lima, MS, LCSW Holistic Psychotherapy/Coaching 158 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-260-5769 HolisticNewDay@gmail.com Jessica will align with you on your journey to emotional and physical well-being. Combining her traditional psychotherapy background with her certification in integrative healing, she will work with you in exploring a more holistic approach to feelings of anxiety, depression, stress and more.

ROBIN ORDAN, LCSW

Family, Child, Individual and Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-561-8535 • RobinOrdanLCSW.com Robin has more than 18 years of experience working with families and children.

Specializing in divorce, parent/child conflict, grief, attachment/bonding, child development and parenting. See ad, page 11.

NANCY SCHERLONG, LCSW

Coaching/Psychotherapy/Consulting Offices in Danbury and Ridgefield 914-572-3167 WellnessMetaphors.com Manage stress with relaxation techniques. Rediscover your creativity through writing and the expressive arts. Resolve trauma with EMDR, IFS or SE. Or book an experiential workshop! Nancy has over 20 years of experience with children, families, groups, adults and corporate wellness programs.

REIKI GIGI BENANTI, USUI REIKI MASTER Angelic Healing Center 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1150 AngelHealReiki.com

Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. She offers all levels of Reiki training monthly.

All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques including Karuna, Angelic and Jikiden Reiki.

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050 TurningPointReiki.com TurningPointShare.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, Lyme disease and back pain. All Reiki levels taught.

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER EMBODY THE SACRED

Deana Paqua, MA, LMT Ridgefield and New Milford Deana.Paqua@gmail.com EmbodyTheSacred.net Offering classes, training programs, healing sessions and mentoring in cross-cultural energy medicine and contemporary shamanism for healers, spiritual seekers and the energy sensitive. Learn self-healing, self-empowerment and trauma transformation through the sacred.

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.

It’s not. ~Dr. Seuss

SOUND HEALING HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares New Milford • 860-946-9470 BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com HummingbirdSoundYoga.com Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers hummingbird sound yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-for-health meditations, her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING KATIE AUGUSTYN, MA, CPC

Transformation Coach - Shamanic Healer TransformationCenterCT.com 203-820-3800 TransformationCenterCT@gmail.com Katie will assist you in reaching your true potential and heal what has been holding you back. You will experience real selfacceptance and start to live in alignment with who you truly are so you can create a life you love, a life of meaning and purpose. See ad, page 3.

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot 203-856-9566 BethLeas.com TLCTarot.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 20 years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 3.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC Eilis Philpott Fairfield • 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher and certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul-level healing, which clears any blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential.

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WELLNESS CENTER THE ANGEL WING, A DIVINE SPIRITUAL CENTER

Located next door to The Angel Cooperative 49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 • TheAngelCoop.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube The Angel Wing hosts workshops, yoga classes, retreats, energy work sessions, readings, Reiki and guided meditations.

It is available to rent on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Optional rental spaces include a large open room and/or an intimate private room with massage/Reiki table. See ad, page 9.

SALT CAVE OF DARIEN

555 Post Rd, Darien 203-658-7667 Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com SaltCaveofDarien.com

Our wellness destination offers a rich lineup of therapies: community salt cave sessions, special events with local healers, lunchtime meditation class, coffee chatter sessions and weekly yoga and stretch classes.

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SALT OF THE EARTH THERAPEUTIC SPA

787 Main St S, Woodbury 203-586-1172 • NaturalSaltHealing.com Combining an array of natural therapies that have been used since ancient times with today’s technology, Salt of the Earth Spa provides a sanctuary for deep transformation, healing and grounding for mind, body and spirit.

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