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Cancer Care & Nutritional Support Holistic Medicine at its very best! Look at what the Nutritional Cancer Institute says about Nutrition: The diet is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help the patient feel better and stay stronger. Malnutrition (lack of key nutrients) can result in the patients feeling weak, tired, and unable to resist infections or withstand cancer therapies. • Almost all patients who have widespread cancer will develop anorexia (inability to eat sufficient nutrients). Anorexia is the most common cause of malnutrition in cancer patients. • Nutrition therapy can help cancer patients get the nutrients needed to maintain body weight and strength, prevent body tissue from breaking down, help to rebuild tissue, and fight infection. • Dietary guidelines for cancer patients can be very different from the usual suggestions for healthful eating. • Nutrition recommendations for cancer patients are designed to help the patient cope with the effects of the cancer and its treatments. • Some cancer treatments are more effective if the patient is well nourished and getting enough calories and protein in the diet. • People who eat well during cancer treatment may even be able to handle higher doses of certain treatments. Being wellnourished has been linked to a better prognosis (chance of recovery).

Proven Benefits Of Nutrition Provided By Qualified Health Professionals! • Flaxseed can help some forms of chemotherapy work Food Chem Toxicol 2010

stimulating cancer cells and reduces inflammation in breast cancer. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2010

• Vitamin C used as an intravenous drip may kill cancer cells in advanced cancer. Anticancer Res. 2009

• Healthy bacteria can help kill colon cancer cells better than chemotherapy alone. Nutr Cancer. 2010

• Various natural products, when used correctly, can improve immunity and overall quality of life in late stage cancers including cancer of the bladder, breast, prostate, neuroblastoma, non-small cell lung, colon, mesothelioma, lymphoma, gastric, and osteosarcoma.

• A special form of vitamin D has anticancer effects that include the inhibition of tumor angiogenesis, invasion & metastasis. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2010

Immunol Invest. 2002

• Melatonin may prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) resulting from certain chemotherapy drugs. Clin Med Insights Oncol. 2010

• A special form of vitamin D (1, 25 D3) helps reduce the cancerous effects of estrogen, helps block estrogen from

• Optimal blood levels of vitamin C reduce post-operative complications in those with lung, stomach & esophageal cancer. Vopr Onkol. 1989 • Flaxseed may reduce tumor growth in breast cancer when used with Tamoxifen. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2010

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

20 Breast Health, Toxicity & Early Detection A Conversation with

Dr. Michael Wald by Michael Wald, PhD and Nilay Shan, MD

24 Better Breast Health

Make Prevention a Daily Habit by Beth Davis

26 Be Afraid,

Be Very Afraid... Learn how to Avoid the

Real Goblins by Melinda Hemmelgarn

30 On the Vegan Trail Why People Are Putting

More Plants on Their Plates

by Kristin Ohlson

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38 Iron Out Those

40 Transition Towns

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42 A Conversation with Jim Hightower Acclaimed Columnist,

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letterfrompublisher Welcome to this month’s Healthy Planet edition! The creative process of producing each month’s issue is one of my favorite aspects of my job. This is the time when I get to be totally immersed in our editorial lineup, as both a publisher and just as a student of life. Before going to press I take a moment to visualize the impact and potential that each new issue will have upon the community Carolyn Aversano and the opportunity to connect with and inform thousands of new readers each month. Our feature article, “Be a Climate Hero”, written by 350.org founder, and one of the country’s leading environmentalists of our time, Bill McKibben, presents us with a straight forward State of the Planet that I hope will serve as a call to action to all who pick up this magazine. More importantly McKibben offers a blueprint for what we need to do (to literally save the world). So the potential of this month’s issue feels more powerful and urgent than others, maybe because, as McKibben says, “…If we can’t deal with global warming, nothing else we do will really matter.”

Thanks to all who joined us for last month’s Natural Networking Night and to Annie and Tim at Sticks & Stones Farm in Newtown for hosting us – what a wonderful turnout! Hope to see you this month at Darien Center for Integrative Medicine on the 27th for what promises to be a potentially life changing presentation by Dr. Z – and I don’t use that description lightly. I attended one of his lectures a few months ago, and that really is how I would describe it. See page 16 for details.

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I’m also thrilled to announce our newest program, the Natural Awakenings Network, a Healthy Living/Healthy Planet loyalty program in which members receive discounts on products and services related to natural healthcare, wellness, fitness, and green, sustainable living from participating practitioners and businesses. I truly believe that this program will open many new doors - to natural healthcare in particular, as services are often not covered by health insurance, which is a major obstacle that prevents people from trying them. The Natural Awakenings Network program makes these services more financially accessible for people to not only try them, but to incorporate them into a healthier way of life. Practitioners and businesses interested in participating, call 203.885.4674 for details. See page 11 for more information. I’ll be updating you further as this program rolls out and energizes the wellness revolution in Connecticut and beyond! Enjoy this beautiful month!

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rganic cleaning is different, says Elegant Lifestyle Organic Home Cleaning Service, in using only products that are safe for children, for the rest of the family—especially if they are allergic and have medical conditions—and even safe for pets. To go the extra mile, Elegant Lifestyle, in business for seven years, even uses an Organic Vacuum, which filters dust and cleans with extraordinary thoroughness. The products they use are toxin-free Ines Japa and naturally aromatic, without the usual harsh chemicals and scents, and they do the job very well. No bleach is used. The Elegant Lifestyle team, which provides all tools and cleaning products, is known for being trustworthy, dedicated to customer satisfaction and convenience, and flexible when it comes to accommodating clients. Elegant Lifestyle also serves businesses, and covers Fairfield County. Plus, their pricing is totally competitive with traditional cleaning services using toxic, unhealthy products - so given the choice, “Why wouldn’t you choose the safe alternative? The healthy choice is clear!”, enthuses the company’s owner, Ines Japa. As one customer puts it: “Ines and her team have worked in my home for over two years now. I have had nothing but the most positive experience with them. Ines has incredibly high standards -- not only for the cleanliness of our home, but also for our family’s health. If you are looking for a thorough, reliable, professional cleaning service that prefers non-toxic cleaners, I give Ines the highest recommendation. It also helps that Ines is truly one of the kindest people I know!” -Anthia (Darien) Elegant Lifestyle Organic Home Cleaning Service can be reached at 203.313.5155. Call for a free estimate. See ad pg 32.

Ease your Aches and Pains with Active Release Technique

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r. Erica Sawers, owner of Cardinal Chiropractic in Fairfield, is one of the few chiropractic providers in Fairfield County certified in Active Release Technique. The technique involves stretching and releasing tense muscles that contribute to pain and discomfort and is used by athletes, weekend warriors and anyone with muscle, ligament or tendon injury. Dr. Sawers uses a patient-centered approach by developing a unique treatment plan combining Active Release Technique and other therapies for best outcomes. As a registered dietician she is also able to give recommendations for diet and supplements to optimize healing of injured tissue. Her goal is to decrease the frequency and duration of treatment and to maximize the

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effectiveness of each session. Cardinal Chiropractic is accepting new patients and Dr. Sawers looks forward to helping you feel your best. Most insurance is accepted. Cardinal Chiropractic is located at 1817 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Contact Dr. Sawers at 203.368.9990 or visit CardinalChiropractic.us for more information. See ad pg 22.

A New Website for Anthony William

nthony William is pleased to announce the launch of his new, updated web site, MedicalMedium. net. For over 20 years as a professional Medical Medium, Anthony William has devoted his life to helping people heal and overcome illness and disease. His skilled services are unique and highly valuable for those seeking answers and direction concerning their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.   William’s unprecedented accuracy and success rate have earned him the trust and the love of thousands worldwide. His professionalism and phenomenal source of detailed information has made him a top referral amongst leading national medical doctors, physicians, and other holistic practitioners who need additional insight into their more complicated cases. “When someone comes to me and is truly willing to heal, I will commit my heart, soul, and all of my power, to help lead them out of the darkness of suffering and into the heavenly light of healing,” he says. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l 9 4 1 . 4 2 9 . 8 3 8 4 , e m a i l MedicalMedium@earthlink.net or visit MedicalMedium.net. See ad pg 19.

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New Breast Cancer Screening in Monroe

eralene Valentine, Certified Clinical Thermographer – ThermaMed Imaging – is joing forces with Suzanne Pyle, owner of X to Rays, LLC, in offering Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI). DITI may detect cancerous activity up to 8 years before a mammogram Geralene Valentine will pick up a tumor. Since it takes years for a tumor to develop and grow, the earliest indication of abnormality is critical to allowing for the earliest possible treatment and intervention. DITI is a non-invasive clinical screening test that produces a temperature-sensitive photograph. This technique records heat patterns in the body that are invisible to both x-rays and the human eye. Thermal images may be used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as for monitoring therapy treatment. Breast thermograms are digital infrared scans that reveal heat and vascular patterns of the breast tissue. These patterns change when a breast tumor starts to grow. Breast cancer cells require new blood vessels to feed them nutrients and oxygen. Since thermography can see the blood supply that feeds a tumor in its microscopic infancy, the only way to possibly detect it is to establish a thermographic baseline and monitor it annually. This screening tool does not emit any radiation and is perfectly safe. It’s ideal for women who have implants, a mastectomy, a lumpectomy, or dense or fibrocystic breasts. In addition to thermal imaging, Geralene also works as a holistic practitioner and educator. For over 10 years she’s had a Pranic Healing® practice. In addition she teaches self-healing

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techniques at local senior citizen centers, and she also offers a 200-hour yoga teacher training course. For more information or an appointment call Geralene Valentine at 203.816.1418. Her office is located at 130 Old Newtown Road in Monroe. X to Rays has additional locations throughout Connecticut. Visit XtoRays.com for more information. See ad pg 7.

Mental Health and Relationship Counseling in White Plains and Now NYC

r. Jaz announces the opening of his second Precision Coaching and Counseling office in the Madison Medical Building in Manhattan. The new Murray Hill loLeonard Jazwiecki, cation at 161 aka Dr. Jaz Madison Avenue and 33rd Street is easy to access, and shares the building with noted anti-aging and metabolic syndrome specialist physician Dr. John Salerno. In this new setting, Dr. Jaz can offer his clients mind and body treatments in a balanced and thorough approach to maximize improvement as quickly as possible. The effects of depression, anxiety, stress and panic severely impact quality of life, he notes, limiting wealth building, and harming families, health and relationships. Dr. Jaz, who already has a practice in White Plains, NY can now offer more people the chance to become healthier, happier and more successful individuals while improving their relationships in the process. Dr. Jaz specializes in relieving depression, anxiety, stress and panic. He also helps save relationships and marriages. For a free consultation, call 914.960.2882, email DrJaz@DoctorJaz.com, or visit DoctorJaz.com. See ad pg 11.

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Connecticut Center for Change opens in Ridgefield

he arrival of a new season has brought with it the opening of a new integrative center offering traditional and alternative approaches to personal, emotional, and academic concerns. The CT Center for Change is comprised of an eclectic group of highly trained psychologists, counselors, and alternative healers, practicing the most comprehensive approaches to life’s challenges. They are dedicated to helping their clients integrate mind, body, and spirit as they acquire the tools and skills to realize life goals, maximize health and well-being, and attain peak performance in academics, career, and relationships. A multitude of wellness and educational services are offered at the Connecticut Center for Change, including academic services, ADD/ADHD evaluation and treatment, biofeedback, counseling, EMDR, hypnotherapy, Integrative Energy Therapy (IET), interactive metronome, life coaching, neurofeedback, past life regression, psycho-educational testing, psychotherapy, reiki, shamanic healing, stress management, and trauma resolution. Descriptions of these modalities are located at CTCenterforChange.com. Free Info sessions on various wellness and education topics are routinely offered at the Connecticut Center for Change. The Center also offers a variety of reasonably priced classes and workshops which inspire and empower participants. CT Center for Change is located at 38-B Grove Street in Ridgefield. Visit CTCenterforChange.com or call 203.431.9582 for more information.

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idgefield’s Ayindisa is a business run on fair trade principles that supports artisans worldwide by selling their often ingenious, beautifully crafted, socially responsible, ecofriendly handcrafts. The apparel, jewelry, baskets, handbags, drums, art and fabrics Ayindisa sells are often from recycled materials. There’s jewelry from recycled beads, bowls from reclaimed telephone wire, bowls from recycled magazines, Trashy Totes bags from 100% recycled polyethylene plastic sachets, colorful door mats from recycled flip-flops, metal

sculpture from reclaimed car metal scraps and parts, baskets from recycled bottle caps, and skin care products from 100% natural ingredients with no animal fats or chemicals. In addition to selling their products, Ayindisa assists artisans in obtaining loans and education through various partnerships and business affiliates. The name “Ayindisa,” from the Frafra language of northern Ghana, means “God’s hand is in the work that you do.” It was bestowed upon the store’s founder by artisans from northern Ghana. Ayindisa is located at 18 Prospect Street, Ridgefield. Visit Ayindisa.com, or call 203.894.1115. See ad pg 11.

Natural Networking Night on October 27

oin our growing community committed to holistic wellbeing and eco-friendly living by attending Natural Awakenings’ Natural Networking events, free gatherings hosted monthly by a local business. Meet area practitioners, learn about services and products geared toward living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and make like-minded personal and professional connections. The next Natural Networking event will be held on Wednesday, October 27 at Darien Center for Integrative MediDr. Robert Zembroski cine. Join us for a life-altering discussion

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led by Dr. Robert Zembroski, “Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause, and Thyroid Problems”. Dr. Zembroski is a dynamic and engaging speaker who translates complex medical information into understandable and actionable natural solutions to true health and renewed vitality. “To understand hormonal imbalances, one needs to understand the roles of stress and the nervous system, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid dysfunctions, blood sugar, and the adrenal glands”, says Dr. Z. The cause of hormonal problems may be a combination of several factors, all of which will be explored. Dr. Z will also discuss his evaluation program to determine the true cause/s of your hormonal problems so that appropriate treatment based on individual needs may be chosen. This event is on Wednesday, October 27 from 7 – 9 p.m. Refreshments served. Darien Center for Integrative Medicine is located at 870 Post Rd, Darien.

Next month’s event will be hosted by Move2Wellness wellness center in Ridgefield on Wednesday, November 17 from 7-9 p.m. Join us for a night of healing and thanksgiving as we learn about - and experience - various healing modalities including Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, and more. Guests are asked to bring in a canned goods donation for the benefit of the Dorothy Day Hospitality House soup kitchen in Danbury. To RSVP for either of these events contact 203.885.4674 or Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Space is limited. See ads pg 10 & 16.

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n October 9 Integrated Healthcare Associates and Wellness Center will host an Open House for the public from 1-5 p.m. at 992 High Ridge R o a d , Suite 101 Nichola Bott in Stamford. It’s a great opportunity for people to visit this cutting-edge Stamford health center and learn about the wide range of alternative medical services and self-help tools offered. “People can walk in and try the acu-balance/de-stressing auricular acupuncture therapy at a special price, get massages at special prices, watch yoga demonstrations, try some recipes by our organic chef who will prepare food on site, watch a lot of other demonstrations, and take part in raffles,” says Dr. Nichola Bott, a chiropractic physician and the Center founder. Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, the popular neighborhood holistic food store, will also be participating. Dr. Bott opened her first health clinic in Stamford 16 years ago. She opened her doors at 992 High Ridge Road just two years ago and is currently in the process of expanding the services offered there. Today Integrated Healthcare Associates and Wellness Center is made up of the following healthcare specialists: a chiropractic physician, naturopathic doctor, four massage therapists specializing in multiple massage disciplines, a marriage and family therapist, licensed acupuncturist and three therapeutically-based yoga instructors. For more information call Integrated Healthcare Associates and Wellness Center at 203.321.0000.

Natural Awakenings Launches New Health Network

atural Awakenings Publishing Corp., whose signature Natural Awakenings magazines support sustainable, healthy living, is launching an innovative, cost-saving, green and healthy living network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow members to obtain membership cards that will provide discounts on products and services focused on wellness; green and sustainable living; and natural, healthy lifestyles. NAN’s extensive network in 88 territories across the nation will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, body work and energy work, as well as health and fitness clubs, health food stores, yoga centers, bookstores, line should read "DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND PANIC HURT GO green and sustainable living products, spasThe andtop vegetarian/ healthy restaurants, and much more. Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent on products and services also add: "Offices in White Plains and Manhattan" offered through NAN providers and can choose individual or Are you hurting from family programs. Additional benefits include an annual Natural Is your relationsh Awakenings subscription, a newsletter, access to NAN’s website and provider directory, and free customer service support. “Our DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS Connecticut members will not only benefit from discounts availAND PANIC HURT GOOD PEOPLE able at local practitioners and businesses throughout the state, but also from nationwide discounts as they are travelling or working in other parts of the country”, states Carolyn Aversano, Publisher of Natural Awakenings’ Fairfield County edition. feel measurably better, quicker, with longer lasting results. Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We I treat: DEPRESSION - ANXIETY - STRESS rejoice that the wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled - PANIC - MARRIAGE ISSUES by the kind of people who read our magazines and website. DR. JAZWIECKI, PHD, CPsyD, NLPM Natural Awakenings Network is our next step in helping people Precision Coaching & Counseling • www.doctorjaz.com map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.” Oﬃces in White Plains and Manhattan Practitioners and businesses interested in participating in Natural Awakenings Network, and readers interested in joining as a member, call 203.885.4674 or email Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com for more information.

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Think Beyond Daffodil Bulbs, Says Growing Solutions

rowing Solutions Land Care and Design of Ridgefield has been serving the Greater Fairfield County area by creating and maintaining healthier landscapes since 2002. Co-founder Chris Baliko, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and licensed Arborist, has this to say about planting bulbs for early spring color: “When we think of bulbs, we tend to think of daffodils for their deer and rodent resistance. As lovely as they are, there are other interesting options. Some are: Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), which bloom early – even through snow— are a reminder that spring is on its way. Blue Squill (Scilla siberica) may take a couple of seasons to really take off, but it does well under deciduous trees and looks striking when planted with ‘Tete-a-tete’ daffodils. Glory of Snow (Chionadoxa luciliae) are wonderful planted en-masse; they self sow, and create a dense rug of blue-lavender flowers. Crown imperials (Fritallaria imperialis) are an underused bulb in the landscape, as well as Fritallaria meleagris, which, before it opens, closely resembles a snake’s head. For late spring color, the alliums are showy, with huge flower heads, or there’s Allium ‘Shubertii’ for a wispier look. For a different tulip option, try wild tulips, native to Asia and the Middle East, tending to be more deer resistant than the hybridized cultivars. The many cultivars of daffodils are nice but it is good to know we have other interesting options that the wildlife won’t eat!” Growing Solutions can be reached at 866.476.9765. Visit GrowSo.com. See ad Back Cover.

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oots & Shoots, the Jane Goodall Institute’s global environmental and humanitarian youth program with groups in 120 countries, founded in 1991, is hosting the first annual North America Training Summit for group leaders and service-learning professionals at Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, on October 8-10. Aside from learning about the Roots & Shoots method and receiving the tools and resources to start an R&S group, the Summit will also offer a chance to interact with the renowned primatologist and conservationist, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. Summit participants will attend fun, interactive workshops and network with education and community leaders from the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. On Saturday, October 9, Dr. Goodall will give an evening lecture at WCSU’s O’Neill Center: “Gombe and Beyond: The Next Fifty Years.” The lecture is open to the public and free of charge, however tickets are required. Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Dr. Goodall’s pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior—research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals. Today, the Institute is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. It also is widely recognized for establishing innovative communitycentered conservation and development programs in Africa.

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Second Patch of Plastic Soup Spotted in Atlantic A rising tide of consumer plastics, jettisoned into the oceans via rivers, storm drains, sewage overflows and windstorms, is devastating the environment across the world, says Charles Moore, the ocean researcher credited with discovering a vast, plastics-infested area in the Pacific Ocean in 1997. Now, his Algalita Marine Research Foundation researchers have defined a second vortex of garbage in the Atlantic Ocean. The soup of confetti-like bits of plastics stretches over thousands of square miles of the western North Atlantic, with the densest concentrations between the latitudes of Virginia and Cuba, including the unique Sargasso Sea ecosystem. Sea Education Association (SEA) oceanography faculty member Kara Lavender Law, Ph.D., clarifies: “There’s no large patch, no solid mass of material. If it were an island, we could go get it. But we can’t; it’s a thin soup of plastic fragments.” SEA, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, which has monitored the North Atlantic for 22 years, expects that several such areas exist in the world’s oceans. The plastic soup has essentially become a permanent part of the ecosystem, posing harm to the entire marine food chain. The only remedy is to halt the influx of consumer plastics by producing less of them and recycling them all. Public education is key.

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Spotlight Recognizes Activists Protecting Our Coasts and Oceans

Green Searching

Eco-friendly Manufacturer Turns Trash into Cash TerraCycle’s award-winning entrepreneur, Tom Szaky, is turning conventional manufacturing on its head. The company now up-cycles consumer packaging waste into 186 products, available at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Petco, Home Depot, Walmart and Target. The National Geographic Channel’s Garbage Moguls, which debuted new episodes of the TerraCycle experience this summer, illustrates such transformations as cereal boxes into notebooks, newspapers into pencils, cookie wrappers into kites, and disposable pens into trash cans. Schools and community nonprofits collect the materials for payment through eco-friendly local fundraisers. For more information visit TerraCycle.net.

Gene Escape

Wild Roadside Canola Shows Herbicide Resistance of GM Cousins Across the United States, wild canola grows in asphalt cracks and along roadways; it’s been found that this weedy plant often survives herbicide applications. Scientists at the University of Arkansas recently discovered why: About 83 percent of the weedy canola they tested contained herbicide resistance genes from genetically modified (GM), cultivated canola. Globally, canola can interbreed with 40 different weed species, 25 percent of which are found in the United States. The findings raise questions about the regulation of herbicide- and pesticideresistant weeds and about how these plants might compete with others in the wild. Nature reports that GM crops have spread beyond cultivated land in several countries, including Canada, Japan, the UK and the United States.

The Blue Frontier/Peter Benchley 2010 Hero of the Seas recognition was awarded to Cynthia Sarthou, executive director of the New Orleans-based Gulf Restoration Network (HealthyGulf. org), a frontline group dealing with the environmental effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This year’s winner is just one of 2,000 groups and agencies working on behalf of ocean and coastline conservation. Blue Frontier’s mission is to strengthen and help unify this solution-oriented marine conservation community. “As the Gulf disaster shows, we are all dependent on the ocean for protection, security and sustenance,” remarks David Helvarg, president of the Blue Frontier Campaign (BlueFront.org).

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Two Reports Project Fresh Water Scarcity by 2030 A recent report by the World Economic Forum warns that half the world’s population will be affected by water shortages within 20 years. Unsustainable conditions are headed toward what the researchers term, “water bankruptcy,” that could incite a crisis greater than the current global financial downturn. Crops and people are in danger, as geopolitical conflicts are expected to rise due to dwindling water resources. During the 20th century, world population increased fourfold, but the amount of fresh water that it used increased nine times over. Already, 2.8 billion people live in areas of high water stress, according to the analysis. A concurring UN World Water Development Report adds that shortages are already beginning to constrain economic growth in areas as diverse as California, China, Australia, India and Indonesia. The Associated Press reports that the pivotal Ogallala Aquifer, in America’s Great Plains breadbasket, stretching from South Dakota to North Texas, continues to be drained at alarming rates, while the natural recharge rate is considered negligible.

Media Switch

Digging Up Good News for a Change Even though we hear a lot about what’s going wrong with planet Earth, it’s good to know many things are going right. Good Dirt Radio, a volunteerdriven radio program based in Durango, Colorado, broadcasts inspiring stories about people working hard to bring about positive environmental change. The nonprofit show, founded in 2004 by producer Gary Lewin and co-hosted by Tom Bartels, airs free, five-minute segments about topics as varied as zero waste, do-it-yourself solar, cold frames, fair trade, farmers’ markets and economic sustainability. It reaches 1 to 2 million listeners of 40 radio stations in the U.S. Southwest; others tune in online. Bestselling environmentalist Paul Hawken says, “Their news programs inspire people to make informed choices, and that helps us all.” Listen in at GoodDirtRadio.org.

Guiding Light

South Pole Ozone Hole has Stabilized Ongoing monitoring by the British Antarctic Survey, which alerted the world to the hole in the protective ozone layer over the South Pole in 1985, has concluded that the hole has now stabilized. Thinning of the ozone that surrounds the Earth provided the first clear evidence that man could damage the global environment on a colossal scale. “It also provided the first case of concerted international action to counteract such an effect,” says Richard Stolarski, a research scientist with NASA, who has reviewed the history and science related to the phenomenon. Scientists had discovered that the accumulation of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industrial solvents, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and aerosols were depleting the blanket of ozone that surrounds the Earth. Action by United Nations governments around the world led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, effectively phasing out use of such chemicals. Today, scientists predict that, with continued care, Antarctic ozone levels will return to their 1950s levels by about 2080. 18

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The Wilderness Society Celebrates Nationwide Successes

Fresh from a major achievement in 2009, The Wilderness Society has not been resting on its laurels in this, its 75th year of striving to protect our nation’s public lands. Following last year’s passage of the largest land conservation bill in decades, permanently protecting 4 million acres in 11 states, it’s had more than a dozen wilderness bills in the works this year. Current campaigns tackle global warming, fossil fuel drilling in public lands and re-vegetating unused forest roads, as well as wilderness protection. They’re also initiating job programs to restore forests, rivers and grasslands that native species need to adapt to climate change. Take action at Wilderness.org.

Rainforest Rescue Daily Computer Use Helps the Cause

Using a green search engine for holiday shopping and other online searches can turn daily Internet use into a give-back to nature. Forestle.org is an independent nonprofit that donates all profits from sponsored links to The Nature Conservancy’s Adopt an Acre program (more at Adopt.Nature.org). Together, Forestle home page visitors rescue thousands of square meters of rainforest every day. It has even partnered with Google. natural awakenings

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Breast Health, Toxicity & Early Detection A Conversation with

Dr. Michael Wald of Integrative Medicine and Nutrition in Mount Kisco, NY, a practice he shares with Nilay Shah, MD by Michael Wald, PhD and Nilay Shan, MD

What options do women have for breast screening and an early breast cancer diagnosis? Medically speaking, methods of early detection for breast cancer involve mammography, sonography, sometimes MRI and occasionally thermography. Based on the age of the woman, her family health history and hormonal, nutritional and toxicity testing, her prevention potential is improved significantly. Unfortunately, self-breast examinations have been disproven for early breast cancer detection and may lead to unnecessary and dangerous medical procedures.

What is the relationship between toxicity and breast cancer?

Because the fatty tissue in breasts can store toxins, women should avoid wearing tight fitting bras that compress the lymphatic vessels. These vessels are designed to carry toxins away from the breast tissues. When that function is impaired, those toxins can damage the genetic material in breasts, resulting in genetic “breaks” (DNA breaks); by definition, this is cancer formation. If the body’s immune system fails to recognize these abnormal cells, they grow out of control and tumors form. It is important to know that tumors grow for an average of five years before they are large enough to be detected with mammography or sonography. Thermography, on the other hand, can detect increases in body temperature that may result from new blood vessel growth in the breasts. And the best part is that thermography does not involve the use of radiation.

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According to the recent Federally appointed task force, current guidelines for women ages 50 to 74 with no personal or family history of breast cancer are to receive a mammography every two years. Regular self-breast examinations are not discouraged in these guidelines. The American Cancer Society, however, is sticking with the longstanding recommendation of annual breast mammography for women, starting at age 40. These two groups examined the same scientific criteria and came up with very different guidelines. Some say that the guidelines were reduced to cut down on expenditures and save money in the medical establishment, while others say they were reduced because the older recommendations were dangerous. My experience is that women have always been suspicious of the too frequent recommendation of radiation and crushing mammography. My personal opinion is that breast cancer treatments overall are a medical failure and, scientifically speaking, should be seriously reevaluated or at the very least be combined with natural therapies.

Do you recommend Thermography for Breast Cancer screening?

Thermographic technology has been researched for more than 30 years and has recently been gaining national prominence and more widespread use. It should not, however, be considered an alternative to mammography. As an adjunct screening method, thermography should be included in every woman’s regular breast health regimen. We believe that women of all ages should employ a combination of techniques, including thermography, possibly mammography, and sometimes ultrasound or MRI examinations. Studies

have shown that the earliest detection generally occurs when several techniques are used in combination. Early detection is the best defense against breast cancer. When treated in the earliest stages, a 95% cure rate can be expected. Studies have shown that when thermography was added to a woman’s regular breast health checkups, a 61% increased survival rate was realized. When it is used as part of a multi-modal approach (clinical examination, mammography and thermography) 95% of early stage cancers will be detected. Since 23% of all breast cancers occur in women under the age of 49, we recommend mammography and sonography if indicated, and thermography with nutritional, hormonal and toxicity testing.

What about ultrasound and other tests for breast cancer screening?

Ultrasound is a non-irradiating screening tool for women who are at high risk for breast cancer and unable to tolerate the confinement of MRI. It’s also an alternative for those who do not want to expose themselves to the radiation of mammography, those who have dense breasts or breast implants, women who are pregnant, and those whose biopsy shows an abnormal result. During my 18 years of practice, I have put together a list of recommended evaluations to prevent, monitor and help treat breast cancers and other abnormalities. They include saliva

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Why People Need Germs

arents should ease up on antibacterial soaps and wipes and perhaps allow their little ones a romp or two in the mud—or at least more of an acquaintance with everyday germs, suggests a Northwestern University long-term study. Exposure to germs in childhood, the researchers observe, helps develop the immune system and may help prevent cardiovascular and other diseases in adulthood. Such early exposure, they note, promotes the body’s own ability to regulate inflammation, a root cause associated with many diseases. “Now, for the first time in the history of our species, our bodies are being deprived of exposure to those everyday germs because we live in such a sanitary environment,” explains lead author Thomas McDade, of Northwestern. “Think about the immune system as [one] that needs information from the environment to guide its development and function; if you live in a rich microbial environment, you get exposed to lots of germs, and that helps your immune system develop.”

How Sugar Feeds Cancer

esearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new information about the notion that sugar “feeds” tumors. While it’s accepted that tumor cells use a lot more glucose (a simple sugar) than normal cells, the new study sheds light on how this process takes place and might be stopped. The researchers discovered that during both normal and cancerous cell growth, a cellular process takes place that involves both glucose and glutamine, a common amino acid found in many foods. Glucose and glutamine, both essential for cell growth, were thought to operate independently. This groundbreaking research now shows not only that they are interdependent, but that restricting glutamine works to stop the utilization of glucose. Essentially, if glutamine is absent, the cell is short-circuited, due to a lack of glucose; thus, it suggests a new way to halt the growth of tumor cells. The researchers hope that their findings will lead to more effective cancer treatment therapies.

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HEALTH Make Prevention a Daily Habit by Beth Davis

or some women, the thought of Take Up Tea The National Cancer Institute breast cancer elicits fears related Green tea, the most widely consumed to body image, surgery and beverage in the world, after water, estimates that roughly one-third reportedly contains the highest conmortality. It has likely affected every woman in this country, either through centration of polyphenols, powerful of all cancer deaths may be the trauma of personal experience or antioxidants that help fight off the free through another’s trials. radicals that scientists believe contribdiet-related. To help decrease According to the American Canute to the aging process, as well as the cer Society (ACS), some 207,000 new development of many health proba woman’s risk, The Cancer cases of invasive breast cancer will be lems, including cancer. According to Cure Foundation recommends diagnosed in U.S. women this year. a new study led by Martha Shrubsole, Despite this staggering number, there an assistant professor at Vanderbilt adding foods containing cancer- University School of Medicine in is good news. The ACS also reports that after increasing for more than two Nashville, regular consumption of fighting properties, including fiber, green tea may reduce a woman’s risk decades, the incidence rate of female breast cancer recently has been deseaweed and whole soy products. of breast cancer by as much as 12 creasing, by about 2 percent per year percent. from 1999 to 2006, which may indicate that we are adopting more effective prevention methods. The Power of Produce Here are some natural ways to keep breast tissue healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables. The American Institute of Cancer Research lists the foods most likely to help decrease Get a Move On the risk of breast cancer. Superstar vegetables include all Walk, run, swim or bike—just move. Studies show that cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer. Results of research cauliflower); dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach); carpublished in BMC Cancer found that women in the study rots; and tomatoes. Steam the vegetables or eat them raw to group who engaged in more than seven hours a week of best preserve their cancer-fighting nutrients. Superstar fruits moderate-to-vigorous exercise for the last 10 years were 16 include citrus, berries and cherries. percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who were inactive. The Magic of Mushrooms Embrace Fish Oil Regularly include medicinal mushrooms at mealtime, espeAccording to a recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biocially the Japanese varieties maitake and shiitake. Studies markers & Prevention, women who regularly included a fish have shown that maitake mushrooms, in particular, stimuoil supplement in their diet had a 32 percent reduced risk of late immune function and also inhibit tumor growth. In a breast cancer than those not taking the supplement. study of more than 2,000 Chinese women, those who ate 24

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the most fresh mushrooms (10 grams or more a day) proved about two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer than non-consumers. Limit the Alcohol A study of more than a million women by Oxford University scientists indicates a clear link between drinking even moderate amounts of wine and breast cancer. A Harvard Nurses’ Health study has shown that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20 to 25 percent. Cut the Fat Ann Kulze, a medical doctor and author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, says women should minimize consumption of omega-6 and saturated fats, avoid trans fats, and maximize intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel. Kulze suggests that women consume monounsaturated fats like olive oil, as well as nuts and seeds; the latter also provide selenium, an important mineral in cancer protection, according to the British Journal of Cancer. Cut Chemical Exposure Certain chemicals, many of which are found in plastic, appear to interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and could harm breast tissue. To reduce exposure to chemicals such as Biphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, Marissa Weiss, a physician and president of BreastCancer.org, recommends using products that are made from glass, ceramic or stainless steel, instead.

Avoid Long-Term Hormone Therapy The link between postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT) and breast cancer has long been a subject of debate, and research results have been mixed. According to experts at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, it’s probably safe to take hormones for up to four to five years, although they recommend using the lowest dose possible. Of course, not using PHT to start with is a way to avoid raising this particular risk. Making such conscious daily life choices pays off today and in many tomorrows. Beth Davis is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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ur little ones, masquerading this month as ghosts and goblins, only look scary. What’s really frightening are the toxic chemicals lurking in our families’ food and water. Pregnant women, infants and children are most vulnerable, because expectant, young and growing bodies are less able to break down and excrete toxins. Halloween screams for a list of valid fears, plus strategies to keep our families safe.

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Pesticides: According to Charles Benbrook, Ph.D., chief scientist at the Boulder, Colorado-based Organic Center, more than 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used each year in the United States alone. More than half of the most widely applied pesticides are known endocrine disruptors, compounds that mimic natural hormones and interfere with normal development. At Beyond Pesticides’ annual meeting last spring, Indianapolis-based

neonatologist Dr. Paul Winchester explained how pesticide exposure contributes to birth defects, autism, hyperactivity, diabetes, reduced fertility, obesity and cancer. It’s no wonder that the President’s Cancer Panel Report recommends choosing foods grown or produced without pesticides. Genetically Modified Foods: An estimated 70 percent of common processed foods lining supermarkets shelves, including Halloween candy, contain at least one genetically modified (GM) ingredient. Yet, genetically modified crops and foods (GMOs) have never been tested for long-term safety. Since the introduction of GM crops 13 years ago, Benbrook says pesticide use has increased by more than 300 million pounds. Because GM crops are designed to withstand pesticide spray, over time, weeds and pests naturally develop resistance, requiring more and stronger chemicals. Mercury Rising: Recent U.S. Geological Survey research found mercury contamination in every fish sampled from 291 streams nationwide. More surprising, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) found mercury in assorted products containing high fructose corn syrup, likely the result of the sweetener’s manufacturing process, says Renee Dufault, a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration health officer. David Wallinga, a medical doctor and director of the Food and Health program at IATP, says mercury is a toxic, heavy metal that harms brain development; no exposure level is considered safe. Plastic Poisons: Like pesticides, plastics can release endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) into food and

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Vegan advocates, who include celebrities like Alicia Silverstone, Tobey Maguire and Woody Harrelson, support a robust vegan infrastructure, with new cookbooks and gourmet recipes, hip new restaurants and an explosion of websites and chat rooms devoted to a plant-based lifestyle. Some omnivores doubt that people can be either healthy or satisfied without the nutrients and flavor of animal products. After all, didn’t we evolve from meat eaters? Yes, our hunter-gatherer forbears may have liked meat, explain some experts, but it comprised only a tiny part of their diet—those animals were hard to catch. Instead, early humans subsisted largely on wild vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Milk and cheese didn’t become a diet staple until 10,000 years ago, and then only in Europe. Author Virginia Messina, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in public health, based in Port Townsend, Washington, says her research for the American Dietetic Association confirms that vegetarians overall have lower levels of bad cholesterol, less obesity and a lower incidence of both hypertension and colon cancer than meat-eaters. Vegans have even lower cholesterol and blood pressure than vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy. But eschewing animal products only leads to improved health if people follow some basic guidelines. Vegans must be sure to eat a variety of whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds—good sources of protein—as well as fruits and vegetables. (Messina notes that the average person needs about 55 grams of protein a day, about half that ingested in by Kristin Ohlson a typical America diet.) And, while plant diets are generally ased upon what he observed at a plantation in Hawaii rich in iron, Messina notes that vegans need to make sure that on his first job out of medical school, California physithe iron is well absorbed by eating a diet rich in vitamin C— cian John McDougall has eaten a vegan diet for 35 leafy greens, as well as citrus, peppers, potatoes, melons and years. There, he cared for workers hailing from China, Japan, tomatoes. She reminds vegans to get enough zinc in their diets Korea and the Philippines, and quickly noticed that first-genwith nuts, seeds and seed butters like tahini. Some nutritionists eration immigrants didn’t have the diseases suggest that vegans take a vitamin B12 suppleThe American Institute ment, as well as a calcium supplement. he’d been trained to treat: no heart disease, no diabetes, no cancer, no arthritis. However, Vegans insist that giving up these animal for Cancer Research he saw more evidence of these conditions products doesn’t mean giving up the plearecommends avoiding with each succeeding generation, as the sures of food. Perhaps no vegan chef has processed meat and workers increasingly indulged in standard done more to convince skeptics than Isa American fare. Chandra Moskowitz, with cookbooks like eating no more than “My first-generation patients kept to the Vegan with a Vengeance, Veganomicon, 500 grams (18 ounces) and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. diet they had eaten in their home countries,” of red meat a week, McDougall says. “They lived on rice and (She also founded the Post Punk Kitchen vegetables, with very little meat and no dairy. vegan website with free recipes at theppk. the equivalent of six But, as their kids started to eat burgers and com). Many of her recipes take fewer than 3-ounce servings. shakes, the kids got fatter and sicker.” 45 minutes to prepare, often from inexpen Accounts like this contribute to the fact sive ingredients. “It’s an economical way to that today, as many as 8 million Americans say ~ Elaine Magee, WebMD.com eat,” she says. “It’s the way poor people have that they are vegetarians, according to a 2009 always eaten.” Harris Interactive survey commissioned by The VegetarCertainly, it takes some retrainian Resource Group. Of these, about a third are vegans, ing to adopt a vegan diet. Some who avoid meat, eggs and dairy products, as well as people start by keeping meat meat. Many choose a plant-based diet for better health; portions to three or four others, because they believe it’s more humane and ounces and going meatless environmentally conscious. According to the Natural one day each week, as author Marketing Institute, as many as 30 percent of Americans Michael Pollan recommends. say they are trying to reduce their meat intake. But once people get the hang

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n Raw: consists of only unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above 115° Fahrenheit n Macrobiotic: consumes unprocessed vegan foods and sometimes, fish; generally avoids refined oils, flours and sugars n Fruitarian: eats only plant foods that can be harvested without harming the plant Contributing sources: International Vegetarian Union; Vegetarian.About.com; VeggieVisitors.com natural awakenings

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THE PERILS OF MEAT SUBSTITUTES by Kristin Ohlson When some people decide to give up meat, they still want something that looks, smells and tastes like meat on their plate—and they want its preparation to be as easy as flipping a burger on the grill. Even mainstream supermarkets now offer dozens of protein-rich products to fill this savory niche, usually made from some combination of textured or hydrolyzed soy protein, wheat gluten, grains and tofu. Great idea, right? Not necessarily. It may be convenient to rely on “meat analog” products when first making the transition to a plant-based diet, but a steady diet of them isn’t healthy, say nutritionists, because these products often have similar problems as other highly refined foods. Too many vitamins and minerals are leached away during production; plus, they often contain an unwholesome amount of salt, flavorings, colorings and other chemicals to make them palatable.

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“They’re really not ideal foods, long-term,” states Brendan Brazier, an Ironman triathlete and author of The Thrive Diet and Thrive Fitness. “After the transition is made, I tell people to cut these highly processed things out drastically—even cut them out completely.” Mitzi Dulan agrees. She’s a registered dietitian and team nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals (and formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs) and co-author, with NFLer Tony Gonzalez, of The All-Pro Diet. Dulan tells vegan clients to seek their protein in beans and other legumes, nuts, whole grains and naturally fermented soy foods like tempeh; if they want to buy vegan products, they should make sure they’re made from these whole-food ingredients. Remarks Dulan, “I’d prefer to see people stay away from those fake meats and cheeses.”

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t any given moment, there are a thousand things going wrong in the world. If we were to list just major environmental problems alone we could go on for a long time, citing everything from toxic contaminants in our food to the scarcity of safe drinking water. This past summer, we all stared in horror at the slowly blackening Gulf of Mexico as the Deepwater Horizon oil slick spread on and below the water’s surface. Making such a list is such a depressing exercise that the temptation is to just walk away from the task. We might feel like a surgeon at a wartime field hospital, forced to do major triage. Where do we turn first? 34

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The half-good news is that our planet’s mounting environmental troubles aren’t isolated, individual casualties. If we can figure out what the keystone is, then we can collectively start to work to cure a bunch of the most pressing problems at once. By the same token, if we guess wrong, we can labor for years to correct a particular woe, only to have our hard work overwhelmed by the underlying infection. Based on the scientific evidence, I think it’s pretty clear that the most crucial of all the complex issues we face today revolve around the causeand-effect relationship of burning fossil fuels and the accelerating changes in Earth’s climate. In short: If we can’t

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deal with global warming, nothing else we do will really matter. To put it more positively: If we can remove the needle from our arm that feeds society’s addiction to petroleum products, many of our other troubles would begin to wane.

Signs of the Times Let’s start with the hard stuff: Global warming is the first crisis we’ve ever faced that has the potential to shake our civilization to its core. So far, human beings have burned enough coal, gas and oil to raise the temperature of the planet about one degree Fahrenheit. That’s already been enough to cause all manner of troubles:

n The Arctic icecap is melting, and quickly. By summer’s end in 2007, a record-setting year, the northernmost continent, which moderates air and water temperatures for the whole planet, contained 25 percent less ice than the year before. As of this writing, the 2010 melt was outpacing that of 2007. Scientists now routinely predict it won’t be long before we’ve seen the end of Arctic summer sea ice altogether— that is, the world as viewed from outer space would be without its familiar white top. Worse, it’s not only the Arctic; pretty much every other geographic area that’s frozen is melting as well, perhaps most dangerously in the high-altitude glaciers of the Andes and Himalaya mountains, historically relied upon to send water, respectively, to the South American and Asian continents below. n The Earth’s hydrological cycles are undergoing a dramatic shift. Because warm air holds more water vapor than cold, the general atmosphere is about 5 percent moister than it was 40 years ago. This means more evaporation, hence more drought, in arid areas. But on the rest of a planet, where what goes up must come down—we’re witnessing extraordinary increases in flooding. This year, for example, we’ve seen record (and lethal) rainstorms in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Arkansas, just within the 1.5 percent of the planet’s surface comprised by the continental United States. n Overall, temperatures are rising to near unbearable levels as that single degree average increase on the thermometer reverberates in savage heat waves. This past spring, India experienced weeks of record temperatures that beat anything recorded since the British started measuring them in the early 1800s. Early this summer, seven nations smashed all-time temperature records. In Burma, the mercury set a new all-time record for Southeast Asia, at 118 degrees. In June, Pakistan went on to establish a new benchmark for the highest temperature ever recorded at any time, anywhere in Asia, of 129 degrees. All of this is due to a single degree of global temperature increase. The climatologists have warned us that if the

This year, China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest energy user, a status held for more than a century. Because China gets most of its electricity from coal, it’s also the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases as of 2007, yet the United States remains the world’s biggest oil consumer by a wide margin. We’re also by far the bigger energy consumer per capita, despite an overall 2.5 percent annual improvement in energy efficiency since 2000; the average American burns five times as much energy annually as the average Chinese citizen. ~ International Energy Agency

United States, China and other countries don’t make a super-swift transition from the use of coal and oil, the world’s collective temperature will climb something like five degrees before the century is out. If one degree melts the Arctic icecap, we don’t want to see what five degrees looks like. So, that’s the bad news. Here’s the good news.

Alternate Scenario Let’s imagine we took the most significant step we could to speed the worldwide transition off of fossil fuel. Let’s imagine that the U.S. Congress and the United Nations managed to agree on a national and international scheme to set stiff pricing on coal and oil that accurately reflects the damage these fossil fuels are wreaking in the atmosphere. If that happened, then many other things would follow. The most obvious is that we’d see lots more solar panels and wind turbines. Suddenly, anyone with a spreadsheet would be able to see that it no longer makes sense to invest in a coal-fired power plant. Anyone build-

ing a new apartment complex would immediately understand that it’s in his or her best interest to install solar hot water tubes on the roof. In China, the world leader in total energy use, yet also in renewable energies, 250 million people now get their hot water this way. But, such a simple and effective solution still has to fight against the force of economic gravity there, as elsewhere. As long as coal-fired electricity is absurdly cheap, renewable energy sources will stay marginal. The effects of a widespread switch to clean and renewable energies wouldn’t be confined to the energy sector. Think about farming. We’ve spent half a century building a giant agro-industrial complex that runs entirely on fossil fuel. Yet author Michael Pollan recently calculated that it takes 10 calories of fossil energy to produce one calorie of food. Because that growing complex is a machine, not really a farm, the food it produces is terrible in terms of taste and nutrition, and includes toxic residues from pesticides, herbicides and chemically synthesized fertilizers. The ultimate irony is that we now devote the best farmland on the planet, the American Midwest, to growing highfructose corn syrup. It’s a prime culprit in our country’s diabetes epidemic. The ripple effect goes on and on. On the other hand, consider what would happen if the price of oil went up high enough that this nation could no longer afford to farm in the manner preferred by agribusiness behemoths? What would happen is that we’d need more Americans engaged in healthier farming, with human labor and ingenuity replacing some of the fossil fuel. That would increase yields per acre and also increase the quality of the foods we eat. Research studies reported by Jules Pretty, pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Essex, UK, in his book, Agri-Culture, have proved that small farms around the world are routinely as productive as agro-industrial lands, and that low-input farming, too, can feed the world with a wholesale switchover. Again, this is already starting to happen: Farmers’ markets continue to be the fastest growing part of our

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nation’s food economy; the last agricultural census found that the number of farms in the United States is increasing for the first time in a century-and-a-half. That’s good news and potentially great news, but small farming, co-ops and organic production will remain a small, marginal trend until the price of energy changes. The day that happens is the day that everyone finds their way to a local farmers’ market. Helpful changes roll out, from bus and train commutes replacing cars to the rising popularity of densely inhabited urban blocks, as cul-de-sac suburbia loses its appeal. Local storefronts naturally get the nod over big box chain stores, too, and so on.

The Key to Change How do we make it happen? How do we change the price of energy, which is what almost every observer thinks is the only way we can make a real change in the physics and chemistry of the current global warming phenomenon, and make an effective difference in the short time allowed before the harmful consequences explode exponentially? If only everyday people could do it solely by making personal energy improvements around the house, at work and in their communities—through such steps as switching to more energyefficient light bulbs and riding our bikes to work. Such changes are good to do, of course, and it all helps, but we don’t have a century to turn around our global situation. Which means we also need to engage in… politics. We need to put the pressure on our leaders now to change the price of energy now. Remember—they’re getting plenty of pressure from lobbyists pocketing profits on the other side. Because of government subsidies and cartels, fossil fuel is the most profitable industry humans have ever engaged in; last year, Exxon Mobil Corporation made more money than any company in recorded history. That buys them a lot of power. We won’t be able to outspend them, so we will have to do what people have always done when they have found themselves needing to take charge of their future: We must build 36

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Scientific data shows the ocean becoming more acidic at an unprecedented rate as surface waters continue to absorb approximately a third of manmade atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions. ~ National Research Council, Ocean Acidification, 2010

Global phytoplankton populations have dropped about 40 percent since 1950, and scientists believe that rising sea surface temperatures are to blame. The microscopic plants both form the foundation of the ocean’s food web and gobble up carbon dioxide to produce half of the world’s oxygen output. ~ Dalhousie University, Canada, Nature, 2010

a movement. Politicians won’t change because scientists tell them we have a problem— they’ll change because enough people tell them they have to, or they’ll lose their jobs. Building just this kind of movement is entirely possible.

Citizen Action Plan Two years ago, a few concerned citizens joined me in launching 350.org, a wholly grassroots campaign that takes its name from a wonky scientific data point. NASA scientists led by James Hansen have published reams of data

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showing that, “Any value for carbon in the atmosphere greater than 350 parts per million [ppm] is not compatible with the planet on which civilization developed and to which life on Earth is adapted.” It sounds like an unpromising banner to rally people around—too serious and too depressing, because we’re already well past the 350 mark. The atmosphere is currently at 392 ppm carbon dioxide, which is why the Arctic is melting. So far, we’ve racked up some successes; in October 2009, we held an International Day of Action that created some 5,200 demonstrations in 181 countries. That’s a lot—in fact, CNN called it, “… the most widespread day of political action in the planet’s history.” Online images posted from those events banish wrong preconceptions people might have about who is and is not an environmentalist. Most of the rallies were orchestrated by poor, black, brown, Asian and young people, because that’s what most of the world is made up of. Six weeks later, at the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in

Copenhagen, 117 nations endorsed that 350 target, which was good; except that they were 117 poor and vulnerable nations, not the richest and most addicted to fossil fuels. So, we fight on. This October, we’re holding a 10/10/10 Global Work Party. It’s set to spread around the world, too, with people in thousands of communities doing something practical: putting solar panels on local schools, harvesting community gardens and planting mangroves along rising shorelines. In Auckland, New Zealand, they aim to repair every bicycle in every garage. The intention will be twofold. Point one is that bikes are good. Ditto solar panels. We need both in our communities. Point two acknowledges that we know we can’t solve climate change one bike path at a time. So we’re also intent on sending a strong political message to our leaders:

We the People Can Help Mother Earth Organizing a local action for 10/10/10 doesn’t need to be large or complicated; these acts are about community and solutions and sending a message to the world. Find ideas at 350.org, search People or nearby work parties. We understand that 10/10/10 is one important day of many in a long, universal (and beautiful) fight for a workable planet. Other groups doing great work include: Center for Biological Diversity (BiologicalDiversity.org)

If we can get to work, so can you. Right now. If I can climb up on the roof of the school to hammer in a solar panel, you can climb to the floor of the Senate and hammer out some helpful legislation. It’s time to shame our government and corporate leaders a little, and maybe inspire them, too. This is far from the only people’s campaign swelling around the world. They range from the small and specific (e.g., Project Laundry List, which advocates for right-to-dry laws that would let all Americans hang their laundry on clotheslines) to the far-ranging Green for All, which works for clean energy jobs across the country. This year, the Great Power Race, between campuses in the United States, China and India, will make news via a friendly competition to see who can come up with the most creative sustainability ideas. Then there’s PutSolarOnIt.com, pushing the U.S. president and other world leaders to at least do the symbolic work of sticking panels on the roof of the White House and all of its equivalent buildings around the world. The list goes on. We all need to get to work addressing climate change right where we live, in our communities. We need to build towns and cities that make sense and create jobs for families. We also need to build a world that works, because the best organic gardener on Earth won’t be able to cope with 30 straight days of rain, or a month with no rain at all, without helpful policies. That means resorting to politics, which is another way of saying that we must work together as people for better solutions to climate change than what we have now. It can be beautiful. If you don’t believe me, check out the pictures at 350.org.

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Iron Out Those Soft-Tissue Issues by Sandy Saldano

You exercise, eat right and get plenty of sleep—yet you wake up feeling as stiff as an ironing board. What now? Your muscles, or soft tissue, may be tight and shortened, a condition that causes inflexibility and inflammation that can lead to pain. To ease back stiffness, soft tissue can be “pressed,” in the same way you press your clothes when they are wrinkled. Here are some ways to “iron out” your muscles and relieve stiffness.

as well as gas, bloating and constipation. Many people think they are eating enough healthy food, when in fact their bodies simply can’t digest what’s going into their stomachs. See a digestive health specialist who uses enzyme supplements to improve digestion.

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Press Massage therapy by knowledgeable and experienced licensed massage therapists can target and treat the areas of pain. Lengthening and stretching soft tissue releases tension and causes the pituitary gland to secrete endorphins, the body’s natural tranquilizers. Regular massage calms nerves, improves circulation and flexibility, and enhances emotional well-being. You may want to try several massage therapists to find a good match. Prevention is the best health insurance you can buy. Invest in yourself with these few simple steps, and you’ll iron out stiffness to feel strong, flexible and healthy. Sandy Saldano, a licensed massage therapist for 22 years, is the owner of Therapeutic Kneads, Ltd., Highland Park, IL. Connect at WeKneadYou.com.

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network, led by individuals who are working to transform their own communities. While Berea is seeing its subdivisions expand and farmland disappear, one group of residents is making plans to help their community end its reliance on fossil fuels. Berea locals have a goal they’re calling “50 x 25.” By 2025, they aim by Tara Lohan to have the town using 50 percent less energy, deriving 50 percent of the energy it does use from local sources, procuring 50 percent of its food from More and more neighborhoods are making the transition farms and processors within 100 miles of town, and generating 50 percent of to a climate-friendly community. its gross domestic product from locally owned, independent businesses. he coastal town The Transition Town Berea group Transition Houston, Cities first began comof Lincoln City, holds monthly reskilling workshops to mitting to Kyoto Protocol in Houston, Texas, Oregon, has a lot help locals acquire the know-how to goals in 2005, through to lose if nothing is done is working on a grow their own food, weatherize their the U.S. Conference of about climate change. houses and install solar panels. Their Transition film series Mayors Climate Protection The town sits 11 feet projects help neighbors replant lawns Agreement. Now, more with Rice University than 1,000 cities in the above sea level, and unwith edibles and build raised vegetable checked climate change and a Permablitz United States, the District beds. They’ve also auctioned rain barcould erode its beaches rels painted by local artists and orgaprogram of neighbor- of Columbia and Puerto or flood the town. nized a 100-Mile Potluck to celebrate Rico have signed on. Residents are taking hood permaculture local food and farmers. The community matters into their own climate movement goes workshops. hands. “We could ignore beyond government initia- Building a Future from it, let the federal governtives; it’s a cultural shift the Ground Up ment deal with it,” Mayor Lori Hollinginvolving people from tiny rural towns to The Transition Towns movement in sworth says. “We’re not willing to do major metropolitan areas. the United States is less than two that.” Last year, Lincoln City committed years old, but it came from the seeds to becoming carbon neutral, through The Heart of Climate Action of earlier re-localization efforts and renewable energy, energy efficiency The fast-growing college town of Berea, other community climate groups and and carbon offsets. Kentucky, is one of scores of U.S. comnonprofits. Communities like Lincoln City have munities that have become Transition A lecture on climate change may long been ahead of Congress and the Towns and formed a diffuse, grassroots not appeal to everyone, but advoWhite House on climate commitments.

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Residents of Berea, Kentucky, have a goal of “50 x 25.” By 2025, residents aim to have the town using 50 percent less energy, deriving 50 percent of the energy it uses from local sources, procuring 50 percent of its food from farms and processors within 100 miles of town, and generating 50 percent of its gross domestic product from locally owned, independent businesses. cates find they can interest people in things like gardening, says Richard Olson, director of the Berea College Sustainability and Environmental Studies program. “We talk to them about heirloom seeds and what their grandparents grew and if they’d like to learn canning. We get them involved without even mentioning transition or sustainability.” Interest in climate-readiness is spreading: Austin, Texas, has an ambitious plan to make city facilities, vehicles and all other operations carbonneutral by 2020. Louisville, Colorado, now has a car share program. Charlottesville, Virginia, is creating a trail system for walking and biking to connect schools, parks and other public spaces. Greensburg, Kansas, a city of fewer than 2,000, was leveled by a tornado

in May 2007. Residents have decided to rebuild as green as they can, requiring all city buildings to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED platinum rating for top-level environmentally friendly construction. They’ve also formed the group Greensburg GreenTown to increase public education about green living, make resources available at the library and distribute educational materials through online and telephone classes and events. Green building initiatives also are spreading, thanks in part to Architecture 2030, a nonprofit based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which calls for an immediate 50 percent reduction in fossil fuel consumption in new buildings and renovations, and sets a goal of carbonneutral design by 2030. The U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted the program in 2006. These communities hope they can lead the way toward the big changes we’ll need, both nationally and internationally, to respond to climate change. “Working at the community level to build resilience is the strategy that has the most chance of success,” observes Olson. “It’s not going to take until our grandchildren’s generation to see if we’ve succeeded. I think in 10 years we’ll see if we’re going to have a chance.”

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Essentially, I consider myself a modernday Johnny Appleseed, with a populist viewpoint. I try to inform people, rally them and help them see that they’re not alone, despite the power of the establishment trying to teach them that the corporate way is the only way.

Acclaimed Columnist, Commentator and Populist by Ellen Mahoney

im Hightower, a syndicated columnist and national radio commentator, is the bestselling author of Swim Against the Current and Thieves in High Places. A former Texas agriculture commissioner, he’s spent some 30 years fighting for the rights of consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses and just plain folks. A favorite saying of his is, “The water won’t clear up until we get the hogs out of the creek.” Hightower is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship.

Why do you consider populism the people’s rebellion against the corporate powers-that-be and how do you define it? Populists have historically understood that the real battle in America is not an

ideological fight of conservative versus liberal. Rather, the battle is over money and power, and populists are engaged in a fight against corporatists to create a democratization of both our government and our economy. Too few people control the money and power at the expense of the rest of us. In this country, populism began in Texas in 1877, when farmers, who were going broke because of railroad monopolies, realized they had to do something about it. What began as a farmers’ movement quickly spread throughout the country. The movement later evolved into the People’s Party and had a powerful impact on women’s suffrage, the direct elections of senators, wage and hour laws and the nationalization of railroads and public resources. It was very progressive.

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Why do you say that  politics is more about top versus bottom than right versus left? Right versus left is what we’re told politics is all about—you’re either a conservative or you’re a liberal. But those are tiny little boxes that few Americans fit within, and this ideology is what divides us in this country. Most of us are a mix of both. The real political spectrum is in fact, top to bottom, because that is [the paradigm] where most people live; most folks know they are way down in that top-to-bottom spectrum.

What do you mean when you encourage people to be agitators, much like a metaphor of the way a washing machine agitates the dirt out? First of all, the powers that be try to make the term “agitator” seem pejorative. But, in fact, agitation is what America is all about.

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How can we individually or collectively work to improve the world? First of all, assess your own values and what matters to you. If you think there’s something that strikes you as particularly unfair or not right or that could be done better, then look at that and begin to build on what you really care about. Inform yourself and then look around in your own area. It’s likely there is someone working on the very issue that bothers you. You’ve got to reach out to make those connections through places like your church, local groups and independent bookstores.

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Democracy is not a quick fix; it requires a lot of citizen involvement, and you’ve got to find ways to become a part of that. You can’t do it alone. I often talk about Harrell’s Hardware store, in Austin. They’ll loan you a tool to take home for a project or sell you two nails. Their slogan is, “Together We Can Do It Yourself,” and this is exactly the operating principle of a progressive movement. We can’t do it ourselves—it takes all of us together, as like-minded people of goodwill. The possibility of self-government comes from this. For more information, visit JimHightower.com. Ellen Mahoney teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@infionline.net. natural awakenings

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s exercise reaches beyond the realm of pure athletics to include fitness fans everywhere, people have noticed that their efforts to stay in shape often are thwarted by back pain. That’s why knowledgeable trainers counsel that any well-designed workout must honor the health and mechanics of this important part of the body. Dr. Karen Erickson, a New York City-based chiropractor and spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Association, sees firsthand why alignment is crucial, especially if an individual has a history of back pain. “Good stability and good flexibility are the big factors for keeping the spine healthy,” she says. No matter what exercise modality one chooses to practice, Erickson advises beginning conservatively, as benefits can be achieved without pushing the level of difficulty.

Core Strength Counts Developing muscle strength throughout the torso is key to maintaining the correct spinal curvature for a strong back. In addition to the muscles that directly attach to the spine, the spine is also stabilized by deep stomach strength, strong pelvic floor support and the upper thigh muscles. Pilates is well-known for its focus on such core conditioning. “Pilates uses apparatus expressly designed for working the abdominals and the back,” explains Lolita San Miguel, from her studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. “Most of our work is in the supine or prone positions [lying down], so that the vertical pull from gravity is lessened, and the body can be worked with a more correct alignment, and thus more effectively.” One of a small group of active practitioners who studied with Pilates method founder Joseph Pilates, San Miguel is a living testament to the benefits of the practice. When this 44

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Posture Matters Despite well-meaning parental advice, it turns out that good posture entails more than just pulling our shoulders back. Alignment practices like Restorative Exercise and the Alexander Technique were designed to develop an awareness of full-body mechanics as we go about daily activities. Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt teaches the Alexander Technique in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “The central theme of the technique is the spine, learning how to maintain length through the spine as you move,” she advises. “It is used extensively by actors, dancers, musicians and other high-performance people whose activities depend on postural alignment.”

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In 2008, the Alexander Technique was the subject of a yearlong study published in the British Medical Journal, where it was shown to be effective in relieving low-back pain. The system focuses on both mental and physical aspects of movement, and usually includes passive treatments on the massage table, where the teaching practitioner manipulates the body to help release muscular tension.

Stay Flexible Keeping spinal movements fluid and supple is also essential for keeping the discs of the spine healthy. Tai chi and the related qigong emphasize this kind of mobility. “Many Tai chi students find that they can move some of their vertebrae, but others seem to be stuck, with several vertebrae moving as one,” reports Sound Beach, New York-based Tai chi Master Bob Klein. He explains, “In Tai chi, you become a master of moving the spine so that it almost seems devoid of bones, flowing and turning with ease, in exact coordination with the rest of the body.” Both Tai chi and qigong are gaining popularity among those who are looking to maximize a cardio-style workout, while minimizing impact on their bones and joints. Yoga is a longtime favorite approach to maintaining both stability and flexibility through strong muscles and alignment. Ana Forrest used her hatha yoga practice to recover from an accident that seriously injured all the regions of her spine, and Forrest Yoga was born out of her retraining. “People spend 90 percent of their waking hours in positions that compress the spine—in how they sit, how they stand, even how they do backbends in yoga class,” she observes. “Part of a good yoga practice is to create length in the spine, create a feeling of spaciousness in the body.” While Erickson considers herself a fan of all the exercise modalities listed here, she always emphasizes personal responsibility when it comes to back health. “Never do an exercise that causes you pain,” she offers as a rule of thumb. For long-term

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Lose the high heels. The scientific consensus is that high heels compress and damage the lumbar spine, increasing osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease in the low back. Let the feet point the way. Just like the wheels on a car, feet should point straight ahead when walking. Military or dance training, or an ankle or back injury can sometimes result in a sort of duck walk. Line up the outsides of the feet along the straight edge of a carpet or tile floor and walk along it to practice. Stretch the calves. Tight calves are a major contributor to back pain. The tighter the lower leg, the more one’s gait pattern whips the upper back forward and contributes to curling of the upper spine. Adding a daily calf stretch to any exercise routine helps to better align the spine. Do the twist. Each vertebra in the spine not only bends forward and backward and from side-to-side, it also rotates. Of all these natural motions, the twisting of the torso is the least used in our culture. Incorporating a yoga spinal twist into an exercise routine will gently reintroduce rotation back into our movement repertoire. Get a better butt. The main culprit of low back pain is weak butt muscles. Gluteal muscles not only stabilize the tailbone, they help support the function of the low back muscles. If the glutes are weak, the low back muscles have to work harder than normal, which makes them fatigued and sore. Squats work well to strengthen the butt. Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA (RestorativeExercise.com).

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 More Truth Will Set You Free Workshop 7pm9pm. A transforming workshop, developed by Derek O’Neil. A powerful healing vortex is opened w/ Rev Elka Boren, Shaman & Healer. $30. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk.RSVP: 203.854.5596. Sound Healing and Channeling, Integrating the Shift 7-9:30pm w/ Sandra Sweetman. $35. Pre-Registration. $45 at door. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Support Group: Your Money or Your Life by Dominguez & Robin 10:30am-12pm w/ Kristen Howard. Step 5: Make it visible with a wall chart. Look at progress and the positive effects monthly. Free. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Ancient Hawaiian Wisdom and Channeling 4-6pm w/ Mearah Marqua. $44. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Community Drum Circle 7-9pm. Playing drums in the Stone Barn w/ Ase-AmenRa. Beginner’s welcome. Bring drum. $15 (Seniors & Kids under 12 $5.) Dessert $3 Cash Only. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820. The Four Bitchin’ Babes® in Hormonal Imbalance…a Mood Swinging Musical Revue 8pm. Free wine tasting, massage therapist and jewelry and other fun events in the lobby starting at 7pm. $40. The Ridgefield Playhouse. 80 East Ridge. 203.438.5795.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 Family Karate Night 5:30-6:30pm w/ June Fagan. $20 drop-in fee, Family 4 or more $60. Kindred Spirits. Redding location: 59 Ledgewood Rd. 203.563.9781. Flowing into Yoga 6:45-8pm w/ Lara Azzarito Ward. Also 10/11, 10/18, 10/25. Focusing on rejuvenating the nervous system for optimal

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5Rhythms® Dance Class! Oct 9 - Nov 13 - Dec 4 • 4-5:30pm Using music from around the world, we dance through Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. Open to all ages, sizes and experience. Nu-Yoga Studio, 32-34 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norwalk. Fee: $18 (students, $10)

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Fertile Minds, Fertile Bodies Free talk on the link between stress and infertility. Wed. 10/27 at 7pm 152 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury RSVP required: 203.797.9288 www.fertilityhypnosisct.com

Teacher. Explore how the principles of mind/body unity can deepen ones meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Norwalk. 203.570.2059. Divorce Support Group Time: TBA. Continues every Thursday in October. Explore the legal, financial, emotional and social realities of divorce, and get the support and knowledge needed. Facilitated by psychotherapist, Caroline Temple. Fairfield. Register early: 203.866.9333. An Introduction to Mind-Body Medicine A Lecture/ Workshop Series 6-7:15pm w/ Dr. Paul Epstein, ND. A new subject every Thursday in Oct. Learn to apply the principles of mindbody healing. $30/class or $95/series. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Questions & Answers about Reiki 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Short talk about Reiki w/ Q & A’s. Non-Reiki 7-8:15pm. $5. Short talk w/ Q & A. for Reiki practitioners: 8:159:30pm. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk. Pre-register: 203.852.1150.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 health through postures, relaxation and breathing. Beginners to advanced. $88/8 classes. New Milford High School. Register: 860.354.6241. Bellydance w/ Dahlina 7-8:15pm. Women of all ages can enjoy the beauty and benefits of this timeless dance celebrating feminine power with Middle Eastern and Latin inspired music and movements. $114/8 week session. Fairfield Continuing Ed. 203.255.8376.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Buddhist Chanting 11am-12pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 10/12, 10/19 and 10/26. Free. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Karate for Students 35 and older 6-7pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 10/12, 10/19, 10/26. $20 dropin fee. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Monthly EFT Class w/ Roberta Russell, LMT, RPP 7:30-9pm. 1st Tuesday monthly. Combining body-mind medicine with self-acupressure. $20. Move2Wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Flowing Into Yoga 6:45-8pm w/ Lara Azzarito Ward. Weekly in Oct. this series revitalizes and tones the body while bringing the mind to a calm stillness. $128/9 classes. New Fairfield Consolidated School. $128/9 classes. Register: 860.354.6241. Channeled Messages w/ Nancy Garber 7-9pm. A renowned British medium, twice voted Best Medium in Boston Magazine focuses on providing evidential proof that loved ones exist and remain part of ones life. $45. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

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Metaphysical Movie Night: Sliding Doors 7pm. Movie followed by a metaphysical discussion led by Wendy Ann Hrynewski. Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield. 3 Main St. Norwalk. 203.855.7922.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Talons On the Wind- Story of CT’s Hawk Migration 10:30am-12pm. Learn lots about common backyard hawks followed by a short outdoor walk. Fees: $1-$4. Connecticut Audubon Society Center. 2325 Burr St. Fairfield. Joan: 203.259.6305 ext. 109. Drawing Song Birds with Katie Lee 1-3pm. Learn fundamental bird anatomy and some techniques for quick sketches and note taking will be demonstrated and practiced. Fee: $40-$45. CT Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum. Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.259.0416. Higher Self and Heart-Mind Connection: Introduction to the Fall Course 1-3pm. Dy’Ann Suares presentation includes using and applying the principles of the law of attraction in one’s life. $9. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Zero Point Healing Wand Demonstrations w/ Cris Ann Mulreed 1-3pm. Come any time between

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Reiki 1st Degree Workshop w/Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher Fri Oct 1 or Sat 10/2, Fri Nov 5 or Sat 11/6

Includes newest rediscovered information, 4 meditations, manual and certificate. Learn self-healing or healing for others.

$115. Angelic Healing Center, Norwalk. Must pre-register: 203.852.1150 All levels Reiki taught monthly. Call for dates of Reiki II

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All farmers’ markets feature organic produce, pasture-raised meats, homeade foods and desserts, flowers and local artists. Bethel Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9am-1pm June 19 – October 30 Rt. 6, 67 Stony Hill Rd., across from Stony Hill Inn

New Canaan Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 10am-2pm May 15 – November 20 Old Center School Parking Lot, South Ave. & Maple St.

Bridgeport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2-6pm July 15 – October 28 United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave.

Norwalk Farmers’ Market Fridays, 12-5pm July – October Flax Hill Rd, South Norwalk

Bridgeport - Court House Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 10am-2pm July 6 – October 26 Baldwin Plaza, Corner of Broad St. & Fairfield Ave.

Ridgefield Farmers’ Market Fridays, 2-6pm June 11 – October 88-90 Danbury Rd.

Danbury Farmers’ Market Fridays, 11am-4pm July 9 – October 29 Main St. at Kennedy Park Darien Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 11am-6pm May 12 – December Mechanic St., behind Fire House Fairfield - Brick Walk Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9am-12pm May 29 – October 30 1189 Post Rd. at Brick Walk, behind Trek bike store Fairfield - Greenfield Hills Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 12:30-4pm June 5 – October 30 Greenfield Hills, 1950 Bronson Rd. Georgetown Farmers’ Market Sundays, 10am-2pm May 23 – November 7 4 Old Mill Rd. Greenwich Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm May 15 – November 20 Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 3 off I-95, Arch St. & Horseneck Ln. Monroe Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3-6pm June 25 – October Monroe Town Green, Fan Hill Rd. & Rte. 111

those hours for a personal demo. AMWand reminds the body that it can heal itself. Free. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.854.5596. Dream Workshop 2-4pm w/ Lynette Turner. $25. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Pop Art with Michael Albert 2:30pm. A workshop for families to create pop art collage using cereal boxes. Ages 5 & up with an adult. Westport Library. McManus Room. Free. 203.291.4810. Wildman Steve Brill Wild Food and Ecology Walk 2:30-4:30 pm. Identify and gather seasonal edible woodland harvest. Bring trowel and paper bag. $25/adult, $10/child under 12. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Annie 203.270.8820.

Rowayton Farmers’ Market Fridays, 12-5pm June 4 – October 29 Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Ave. Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market Tuesday, 2-6pm June 22 – October 12 Newtown Middle School, Queen St. Shelton Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 3-6pm & Saturdays, 9am-1pm June 19 – November Corner of Cornell St. & Canal St. Stamford High Ridge Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 10am-4pm May 26 – November 24 High Ridge Shopping Center Stratford Farmers’ Market Mondays, 2-6pm June 28 – October 25 Deluca Field, Main St.

Breathing Clinic with Carol Piro 4-4:30pm: Individual analyses, 5:30-6pm: Group session, 4:30-5:30pm: Learn and practice the mechanics of an Open Breath. $22. Pre-registration required. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Angel Blessing 10:30am-12pm w/ Lisa Jones, a certified Soul Coach and Angel blessings Therapist. Also held 10/24. Lisa channels messages from one’s angels so bring questions. $25. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522. Kombucha Making Workshop 2-3pm. Learn everything you need to know to brew this ancient health elixir. Everyone will receive a free “mushroom” $20 value. Class $20. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

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Westport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10am-2pm May 30 – November 21 26 Imperial Ave., Municipal Parking Lot Westport - Sunday Farmers’ Market Sundays, 11:30am–2:30pm May 30 – November 21 Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd.

Wednesday, October 27 • 7-9pm “Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause & Thyroid Problems” w/Dr. Robert Zembroski. Transform your health & feel 10 years younger. 870 Post Rd, Darien. RSVP: 203.885.4674. Limited Space. Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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Potluck Dinner & Presentation 5pm. Naturalist/ author Wildman. Steve Brill talks about common, organic herbs, greens, berries, roots, nuts, and mushrooms that flourish in local backyards and parks. $15. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.

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Feldenkrais® classes 5:45-6:45pm. Also held 10/19 & 10/26. Lisa Shufro, certified instructor, leads this gentle tune-up for mind and body. Great for flexibility, better posture, and stress relief. $20. Dew Yoga. Stamford. 203.274.5085.

October 26th & 27th Hourly from 10am to 5pm 1st time on the East Coast. Outdoors-600 acre Candlelight Farms. 214 Candlewood Mountain Road. New Milford, CT. 203.733.3576

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17

The Power of E-mail & Social Media Marketing w/ Corissa St. Laurent 8-9:30am. Increase sales, awareness and impact on one’s business or group. Q & A session afterwards. $10. Wilton Library. Register w/ Chamber of Commerce: 203.762.0567.

A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children 2-4pm. Beth Lambert discusses epidemics of autism, ADHD, food allergies, asthma, and other chronic illnesses. Q & A. Free. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 N/A Visual Cues for a FITTER You - FIT Chicks Workshop for Women 6-7pm. Seeing is achieving; create a vision board. Linda Gottlieb, Certified Personal Trainer hosts. Free. Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. 900 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton. 203.877.5270. Lecture and Book Signing on Consciousness Explained Better 7-9pm w/ Dr. Allan Combs. Free. The Gratuate Institue. 203.874.4252.

Releasing headaches, neck and back pain with Alexander Technique 7pm w/ Vincent Fraser, Certified Alexander Teacher. Explores how principles of mind/body unity can release restrictions that cause pain. Greenwich. 203.570.2059. What’s Your Wellness Score? 7pm. Join Dr. Gary Gruber for a workshop on how to take your personal wellness inventory. Free. TLC Center, Norwalk. Reservations and information call 203.853.4852.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Life Coaching classes 10am-3pm. Also on 10/17. Are you ready? You will never be the same again! Sliding scale & work/swap. Sunday morning no charge. Stratford Center. Cynthia Russell PhD. RSVP 203 377-2421. Space is limited. Quantinuum, Ancient Hawaiian Wisdom & Channeling 2:30-4:30pm w/ Mearah Marqua. Learn to shift personal timelines, release outdated collective thought forms, as Mearah channels the codes of light and tools for Awakening. $44. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Yoga for Pain Relief 3-4:30pm. Come and learn gentle yoga poses to alleviate pain and promote health for upper back, neck, shoulders, lower back, hips & knees. $20. Jazzercise Fitness Center. 633 Hope St. Stamford. Pre-registration required: 203.845.8856.

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Author and Raw Food Guru Paul Nison 7pm. Paul Nison was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and discovered the benefits of eating more simply. $15. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.

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Animal Communications Class 3-5pm. Learn how to speak and listen to animals using telepathy. Deepen one’s bond with animals and promote wellness. $30. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. Pre-register by 10/15. 203.403.2522. Guitar Masters: Eric Johnson, Andy McKee and Peppino D’Aogstino 8pm. Three accomplished guitarists take the stage together, each a virtuoso, mix and mingle their guitar genius. $45. The Ridgefield Playhouse. 80 East Ridge. 203.438.5795.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 Author Reading: Healing Houses - My work as a Psychic House Cleaner with Sheldon Norberg 7-9pm. How the energy patterns of previous inhabitants affect the current residents and how to shift these patterns. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Community Drum Circle 7:30pm. Share the passion of rhythm with facilitator Randy Brody. Relieve stress, have fun. Drums provided. $15/$5 seniors and kids under 12. Norfield Grange. 12 Good Hill Rd. Weston. 203.544.7085.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Feldenkrais® classes 5:45 -6:45pm. Also held on 10/26. Lisa Shufro, certified instructor, leads this gentle tune-up for mind and body. Great for flexibility, better posture, and stress relief. $20. Dew Yoga. Stamford. 203.274.5085. Lyme Disease Symposium 7pm. A panel discussion introduced by Director of Community Health Monica Wheeler, with Drs. Adam Breiner & Sin Hang Lee & Yale PhD candidate Abigail Dumes. Westport Library. McManus Room. Free. 203.291.4800. Lyme Disease Support Group 7-8:30pm. Informational, emotional and experiential support to cope with the mind-body distress of chronic illness. Georgetown/Weston. To register call Deni Weber: 203.544.6094.

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A Ray of Hope...An EVENT!

w/ Vanessaa Squeglia, gifted Psychic/Medium

October 23, 2010 • 9am - 5pm This EMPOWERING, experiential event gives you the tools to help create the changes you want in your life. Includes breakfast, lunch & gallery style reading! Register by 10/15 $152.75; $175 thereafter. Terminal 110. 240 Sargent Drive, New Haven.

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to help raise children with awareness and grace. $90/2 sessions. Ridgefield. Pre-registration required: 203.431.7759. Healing Arts 101 Part I Playshop 3-5 pm. Learn techniques to heal oneself & others, minds, bodies & souls. Basic energy techniques and much more. $35. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. Pre-register by 10/20. 203.403.2522.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Gratitude and the Law of Attraction 6:30-8pm w/ Deana Paqua. Practice of gratitude has the power to shift one’s life. Take-home tools to increase one’s gratitude. $45. Take Time Relaxation Center. 130 Greenwood Ave. Bethel. 203.792.2456.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Whitby School Open House 9:30am. 969 Lake Ave. Greenwich. Contact: Nadia 203.869.8464.

On Fertile Ground: Holistic and Traditional Approaches to Infertility 7:30-10am. A breakfast panel discussing possible causes and ways to overcome their fertility challenges. $35 person/$45 person after Oct. 16. Continental Manor. 112 Main St. Norwalk. Call: 203.853.4TLC.

Open House at the Graduate Institute 5pm. Learn about compelling graduate programs focused on creativity, community, and innovation. The Graduate Institute. 203.874.4252. Neurobiology of Wellbeing 7-8:30 pm w/ Lynn Carroll, MA, NCC, LMT. Discussion: basics of the nervous system, how to recognize and release activation and overwhelm in the system. $35. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. Preregister 10/16. 203.403.2522.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 Dr.’s Rick & Karin Dina: A Different Approaches to Raw: Which One is Best for You? 6:30pm. Pros and cons of various approaches to raw food nutrition. Q & A. $15. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. Fairfield. 203.292.8190. Angels Card Reading for your self 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Introduction: Learn techniques to help one to connect with one’s angels. $28. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk. Must pre-register: 203.852.1150.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Get Clean Shaklee Saturday Product Showcase 12:30-3:30pm w/Tony Antolics BSN, RN and guest speakers. See our full page ad in this issue. Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Avenue, 2nd Floor, Shelton, CT 06484. Free. RSVP 203.435.4476 John Randolph Price ~ The 40 Day Prosperity Plan 2-4pm w/ Gloria Amendola. Class offers a clear and powerful plan to change one’s life regarding money, abundance, and prosperity. $25. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Story Telling 7-9pm w/ John O’Hern/Lisa Jacoby. Join this Storytelling Community to listen, be entertained & to share richness of one’s personal story. $10 Adults/$8 Seniors. Sticks & Stones Farm. Newtown. RSVP: Lisa 203.981.7092.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Conscious Parenting Workshop Session I 2-4pm. 2nd class 11/7. Learn practical tools and valuable information using principles of child development

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Wednesday, November 17 • 7-9pm Learn about, and try various Therapeutic Massage modalities, Acupuncture, and Craniosacral Therapy. Thanksgiving Canned goods donation to benefit Danbury shelter. Free. 635 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield RSVP: 203.885.4674. Limited Space. Wellness Center. 702 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton. RSVP: Tracy 203.895.1409. Healthy Pot Luck Supper 6-9pm. Last Thursday monthly. Bring healthy dish to share, a plate, cup, bowl, utensils. Raw foodist’s welcome. No alcohol or smoking. Free. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Annie 203.270.8820.

Twitter - Mary Anne Mendola Franco 8-9:30am. Learn how to Twitter to one’s friends and associates. How to follow businesses, local and world events. Q & A session afterwards. $10. Wilton Library. Register w/ Chamber of Commerce: 203.762.0567.

Chocolate Making & Women’s Health 6:30pm Glen Colello will talk Cacao and demo basic chocolate making techniques followed by Dr.Marina Yanover N.D. on Women’s Health. Free. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.

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Natural Awakenings Natural Networking Night 7-9pm. Join us for an interactive lecture by Dr. Robert Zembroski, “Balancing Hormonens Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause & Thyroid Problems”. If you’re looking to transform your health and feel 10 years younger, you’ll be very glad you came! Free. 870 Post Rd. Darien. RSVP: 203.885.4674.

Mindfulness and Healing: Working with Pain and Difficulty 10am-1pm. Dr. Paul Epstein, ND, explores the teachings of the Buddha and how the mindfulness practice can be integrated into the process of healing. $39. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Health & Wellness Open House 6-8pm. Enjoy an evening of relaxation & refreshments. Complimentary chair massages, posture screenings, CT Fitness Pros, skin care clinics, etc. Family

Conscious Parenting Workshop Session II 2-4pm. Learn practical tools and valuable information using principles of child development to help raise children with awareness and grace. $90/2 sessions. Ridgefield. Pre-registration required: 203.431.7759.

HawkWatch Festival & Green Bazaar October 9 & 10 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Eco-friendly Vendors & Exhibits • Live Birds of Prey Shows: 1 & 3 pm • Pond Searches • Guided Hikes • Games • Great Food On-Site • Nature Gift Shop • Wild Hawk Counting

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sunday Sunday Worship 11am-12:15pm. Doors open at 10:30am for Silent Prayer and Meditation. Worship service integrates music, prayer, healing, meditation, inspiration and Spirit Communication. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615. New Eckankar Class: The Call of Soul 1112:30pm. 3rd Sunday monthly. Book discussion. Learn to go inside oneself because this is the source of all Truth. Newtown. Register: 203.417.8434.

monday Pilates Mat Class 9am w/ Megan Bascom, Instructor. Basic level class focused on the principles of Pilates including alignment, breath, and core strengthening. A great place to start or strengthen technique. $20. Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. RSVP: 203.335.1987. Be Strong, Stretched & Centered Yoga w/ Lara Azzarito Ward 9-10:15am. Also held Fridays. Flowing yoga class brings health and tone to the body. Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39 South. Sherman. 10/$130. $17 drop in. 860.354.8215.

refreshed and renewed.$20. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6. Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

Group Cycling Classes 9:15am. Also on Saturday & Sunday. Various times thru-out the week. Enjoy different instructors for each class. All levels welcome. No-Limit Health & Fitness. 1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. Call for complete scheduling: 203.775.8548. Svaroopa® Stress Relief Yoga 9:30am, 11am & 5:45pm w/ Mazie. Rejuvenating and bliss-filled (yin & yang) asana and pranayama practice unravels tension, increase circulation, flexibility, energy, enhancing immune system. $20. $150/10 classes. Catch Your Breath. Fairfield. 203.255.9111. A Course in Miracles, The Workbook Lessons 10am w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. An opportunity to go deeper into the lessons within a group. All levels welcome. Love offering. Unity of Fairfield. 3 Main St. Norwalk. Above Ford dealership. 203.855.7922. The EDGE Learning System 5 & 6pm. Ages 6-12. Groups enhance the child’s motor, speech, reading, math, social and visual skills improving grades, performance and self esteem. $50. Total Learning and Therapy Center. Trumbull. 203.268.8852. Open Level Vinyasa Yoga w/ Nina 5:15-6:15pm. Also held 8/9, 8/16, 8/23. 4/classes $60. Drop in $17. Maria Fiore Dance Studio. 201 Summer St. Downtown Stamford. Call: 914.393.9221. Intermediate Yoga Class at Nu~Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Also on Wednesdays. Welcome to a yoga class created for intermediate level students. Connect to inner calm and emerge

Meditation Class 6:45-7:30pm. Every Monday evening. Come explore guided meditation methods with a wonderful group of dedicated practitioners. Donation. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364. The Thought Exchange 7pm w/ David Friedman. A support group based on having new thoughts. What if what one’s life just mirrors one’s thoughts? Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. Norwalk. 203.855.7922. Intro to Yoga w/ Barbara 7pm. Learn basic postures to help strengthen the body and relax the mind. 6 classes/$96. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851. Gentle/Intermediate Yoga 7:30pm. Kripalu/ Vinyasa Style. $12/class or 8 classes/$80. Jazzercise Fitness Studio. 633 Hope St. Stamford. 203.845.8856. Introduction to Yoga 7:30-9pm w/ Gloria Owens. Never tried yoga or would like a refresher on the basics! Kripalu-certified teacher Gloria Owens makes learning yoga safe, fun and accessible. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.6220.

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$150/10 classes. Catch Your Breath Yoga Center. Fairfield. RSVP: 203.255.9111.

Sinn. $15. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364.

latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363.

Pilates Plus w/ Sally Grillo 9:30-10:30am. Pilates exercises enhance health, strengthen muscles and create length throughout the body. For all levels with modifications for injuries and limitations. $20. Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Suite 6 Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

Beginners Yoga 7-8:15pm w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RYT. Come explore the magic of a Kripalu Yoga class. Guaranteed to better afterwards. All levels welcome. Drop-Ins encouraged! Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672.

Kripalu Yoga 9:30am. Relax, refresh and renew w/ Kat Barton, 500 hour Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walkins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Iyengar Style Yoga 9:30-10:45am w/ David Schoenberg. Beginners Class (does not mean easy, but accommodating with use of props). Practice asanas and pranayama: develop strength, balance, poise. $15. Redding Meditation Center. 9 Picketts Ridge. Redding. 203.544.1090.

HIV/AIDS Education Support Group 7-8:15pm w/ Rodney Mailloux, MS LADC. For those affected and infected, and any related substance abuse and lifestyle issues. Free. APGD. 30 West St. Danbury. 203.778.2437.

Kid’s Dance Party by Junior Jazzercise 4-4:45 pm. Kids 6-11 experience the joy of physical movement as they dance to specially choreographed age-appropriate routines to today’s most popular music. $79 for 6 weeks. Westover Elementary, Stamford. Call for start date 203.977.5214. Gentle Hatha Yoga w/ Letty 5:45-7pm. All ages & abilities. $20/class. Classes ongoing. Greenwich Senior & Arts Center. 2nd Fl. Meeting Room. 299 Greenwich Ave. 203.862.6750. Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 6pm w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363. Town of Bridgeport Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Bridgeport. Call for Location: 203.536.4695. Town of Fairfield Green Drinks 6-8pm. 1st Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. The Shack. 2070 Post Rd. Fairfield. 203.536.4695. Christian Yoga 6:15-7:30pm w/ Becky Bell. The Saffron & Crimson Studio guides participants through the physical practice of vinyasa (yogaflow) & rooted in the spirituality of a contemplative Christian life. $17. 471 North St. Greenwich. 951.751.4171. Beginners Yoga class at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Uplifting class to learn about yoga, reduce stress and clearing the mind. This class includes postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. Sign up is on-going. $20. Norwalk. Sally: 203.854.6744. Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford. Info: 203.750.0731. Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6-7pm. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fish Church Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Info: 203.550.8811. HEAL Support Circle 6:30-8pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Brookfield Town Hall. For info call 203.305.2137. Qi Gong/Reiki Meetup 6:30-8:30pm. Study alternative healing modalities, concentrating on Reiki, chi gung, meditation and mantra w/ Andy

Acupuncture, Health & Greening The Environment 7-8:30pm weekly talks with acupuncturist Ingri Boe-Wiegaard. Free. Location varies; Wilton, Bethel & Fairfield. Call Ingri for info: 203.259.0166. MMA Classes (Standup Fighting & Grappling) 7:15-8:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Sensei Robert Neal, ranked #1 Masters Level, National Title Holder. $10 per class. No-Limit Health & Fitness. 1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.8548. Reiki Share: Give and Receive Reiki 7:309:30pm w/ USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Jane Russo. All levels of Reiki and beginners are welcome to attend. Cost $10. Jane Russo’s Wellness Room Clinton Ave. Stratford. 203.377.7984. Back Yard Beekeepers 7:30pm. Last Tuesday monthly January-June and September-November. BYBA’s provides its membership with practical info on how to’s of beekeeping. 6:30pm for new beekeepers. Free. Norfield Church. Community Rm. 64 Norfield Rd. Weston. Exchange Reiki/Healing Circle 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays w/Gigi Benanti, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher. Reiki circle for all levels of Reiki Practitioners only. Percentage is given to Charity. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk. Please preregister: 203.852.1150. Tai Chi & Chi Gong 7:30-8:45pm w/ Susan Bradley. Combines Tai Chi form and Chi Gong moves to promote health, strength and tranquility. Susan Bradley is a respected scholar, practitioner and teacher. All levels. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.6220.

A Course in Miracles 10am. Also Thursday at 7pm. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922. Yoga for 50 to Infinity 10:45am. Cost is only $1. Bethel Senior Center. Municipal Center. 1 School St. Bethel. 203.792.3048. Gentle Chair Yoga for Every-Body Class 121pm w/ Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, CIYT. Gentle yoga increases relaxation while decreasing pain and stress. $18 drop-in/$80 for 5 classes. Associated Neurologists of Southern CT. Fairfield. Registration required: 203.333.1133 ext. 152. Weekly Back School 1:30pm w/Dr. Christopher Mascetta. Free. Ridgefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 10 South St., Ste. 205, Ridgefield. RSVP – seating limited: 203.431.1688. Wilton Famers Market 2-6pm. Enjoy an assortment of locally grown fruits, vegetables, free range eggs, homemade jams, herbs, cut flowers, organic teas, and wonderfully scented soaps. Wilton Library. 137 Old Ridgefield Rd. Wilton. 203.762.3950 ext. 213. Girls Get Your Groove On 4–5pm. Improve balance, increase flexibility, enhance cardiovascular endurance through hip-hop, street jam, and funk moves choreographed to today’s hottest music. $79 for 6 weeks. Jazzercise Fitness Center of Stamford, 633 Hope St. Call for start date 203.977.5214.

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Psychic Circle 7:30-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Come play in the psychic world. Enjoy tapping into intuition; connect to guides and deceased loved ones. No experience necessary; everyone can play. $25. Info: Melanie Barnum, CH. 203.451.0914. Hatha Yoga at JCC 8-9pm. A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class. JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722.

wednesday Early Morn Yoga 8-9am w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RTY. Start the day with this motivating Kripalu style class. Mixed level class. Drop-Ins encouraged. Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672. Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 9am w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional

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Town of Norwalk Green Drinks 6pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Fat Cat Pie. 9-11 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.536.4695.

Mindfulness Meditation Group - The Best of Times is Now 7:15-8:45pm. 8/5, 8/19 & 8/26. Sitting practice, instruction, readings, teachings and integration with life. $18. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. Paul Epstein: 203.722.2358.

Middle Eastern Belly Dance 6-7:30pm. Advanced Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad. First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677.

Reiki Share/Energywork Share 7:30-9:30pm. Michelle Lambert (Usui Reiki, Ama Deus Healing Master) facilitates an evening of energy healing. All practitioners of energy work are invited. Beginners welcome. $10. Monroe. Reservations: 203.820.6261.

Town of Stamford Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Stamford Marriott Hotel. 243 Tresser Blvd. 203.536.4695. Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom. Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. Call: 203.426.9448. Reiki Share/Circle 7pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly w/ Hilda Swaby. Reiki for stress reduction and healing, supports changes in one’s world, balances the mind, body & spirit. Bring family and friends. Love Offering. Stamford. Call for directions: 203.554.1238. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation w/ Leesa 7:30pm. A blend of postures, kriyas, pranayama & meditation, which teaches the art of relaxation & self-healing. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851.

thursday Hatha Yoga Class 9:30-11am. Flowing with grace. This class takes a close look at aligning postures therapeutically to serve individual needs. $20. Nu~Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste 6. Norwalk. Contact: Sally Grillo: 203.854.6744. Kickboxing and abdominals at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7pm. This class rocks with skill, alignment and awareness.$20. Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6. Norwalk. Contact Sally: 203.854.6744. Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6:15-7:15pm. Meditation, stretching, twists, inversions to gentle music in candlelight. Great for the stressed professional or mom. First Presbyterian Church, Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Questions: 203.550.8811. Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford. Info: 203.750.0731. A Course in Miracles 7pm. Also Wednesday at 10am. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922. HEAL Support Circle 7-8:45pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Norwalk Library. For info call 203.305.2137.

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What It Is, Tribal Gathering 8-9:30pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A creative expression through drumming, singing, dancing and spoken word. Sliding scale $10-$20. Performance Dance. 12 Fitch St. Norwalk. R.S.V.P. Stephanie: 203.644.7313.

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Healing and Meditation Circle 7:30pm w/ Raffaello MiDeglio, karmic healer. 2nd Friday monthly. Come for a wonderful evening of meditation, prayer, healing and receive a message. $15. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. 203.426.9448.

saturday Monthly Angelic Teleconferences: One hour with the Angels 1st Saturday of the month. First bi-lingual program w/ Ana Mercedes Rueda, facilitator. $20. Info: 203.426.9448. Yoga & Pilates Fusion 8:30am w/ Kat Barton. Class utilizes weights, bands and balls. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Nutritional Evaluation Visits 10am w/ Debi Greco, MD. Free. 31 Hawleyville Rd. Hawleyville/Newtown. Call to schedule appointment: 203.798.8114.

Pilates Mat mixed level 8:30am. A combination of a traditional Pilates mat class and core challenging exercises using physio-ball. Great for anyone from athletes to someone who wants to tone. $20. Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. Call: 203.335.1987.

Be Strong, Stretched & Centered Yoga w/ Lara Azzarito Ward 9-10:15am. Also Mondays. Flowing yoga class brings health and tone to the body. Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39 South. Sherman. No class Aug 6th. 10/$130. $17 drop in. 860.354.8215.

Therapeutic Yoga 8:30-9:45am w/ Carol Shwidock. Carol combines Occupational Therapy knowledge with a passion for yoga in this healing Kripalu style class. All levels welcome. $20 or $180/10 classes. Harmony Yoga. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672.

Gentle Yoga w/ Sally Grillo at Nu~Yoga Studio 10-11:30am. A gentler, slower paced yoga class emphasizing correct alignment, breath awareness and energy flow. All proceeds go to charity! $20. Nu~Yoga, 32-34 Main St. suite 6, Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

Dharma Yoga w/ Yogi Brian 8:30-10:30am. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364.

Hatha Yoga at JCC 11am-12pm. Hatha Yoga is the A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class. JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722. Middle Eastern Belly Dance 11:45am-12:45pm. Beginner Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad. First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677. Drumming Circle 7-8:30pm. 1st Fridays. Drums available or bring one. Suggested Donation $10. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.

Santosha Yoga w/ Julie 9am. Santosha’s signature yoga class takes place outside on landscaped grounds next to a pond. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851. Beach Yoga and Meditation w/ Nina 9:15-10:30am. Begins 8/14. Practicing by the sea is one of the most incredible ways to connect body, mind and soul! Donation appreciated. Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach. To register call: 914.393.9221. Yoga at St. Catherine of Siena 10-11am. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fr O’Connor Center. School bldg. Rm 103. 6 Riverside Ave. Greenwich. Info: 203.550.8811.

Kirtan 7-9pm. 2nd Friday of every month. Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan. Call and reponse chanting. Suggested donation $10. Kids free. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.

Keys to the Kingdom, A Course in Prosperity 11am-1pm w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Recognize, accept and create your own prosperity. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk. For more information: 203.855.7922.

Reiki Circle 7:30pm. 1st Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. Experience Universal Reiki energy in an evening of Reiki’s healing effect. Release all stress and tension, relax muscles and mind and renew soul and spirit. $15. Easton. 203.767.6453.

ReikiShare 11am-1pm. 3rd Saturday monthly. Monthly ReikiShare for non-practitioners and practitioners (all levels). Includes crystal singing bowl meditation. $5. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Jim or Jeannette. Preregistration required: 203.254.3958.

Reiki Drumming Circle 7:30pm. 3rd Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. An evening of integrating sound with Reiki. Sound especially drumming is a wonderful way to promote inner peace while having fun. $15. TLC of Fairfield. 203.767.6453.

Wine Tasting 12:30-8pm. Come to the Saturday Wine Tastings. A variety of organic wines always in stock. Free. New England Wine & Spirits. 590 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.438.6331.

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Recovery is for Everyone 2-3:30pm w/ Paul Bender & Dwight Tate. A new strength based peer led support group for persons living with mental illness. Share the recovery experience. Fairfield Library conference room. 203.218.7233.

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Lin Hourihan HHCP, LMT 1675B Barnum Ave., Stratford 378.4433 380 Boston Post Rd #11, Orange 877.620.2042 Massage-Clinic.com TheMassageClinic@sbcglobal.net Welcome to the place massage therapists love to come to! 7 therapists! Swedish, neuromuscular, pregnancy massage, reflexology, holistic counseling, Shamballa, Ear Coning, The Lebed Method. See ads pg 39.

Robin Ordan, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLMT.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad pg 18.

MEDICAL DOCTOR HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Optimal Health Medical, LLC 203.348.8805 DrSobo.com Medical doctor practicing holistic/ alternative medicine & weight reduction in Stamford, CT. Nutrition, Allergy Desensitization, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement for men and women. See ad pg 43.

Michael E. Doyle, MD

Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905. 203.324.4747 Specializing in Natural and Alter native approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hor monal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 31.

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337 Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology is a fullservice medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. The practice includes two OB/ GYN’s and a naturopathic physician. See ad pg 25.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN Debra Gibson, ND

158 Danbury Road, Suite 8 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443 Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 26.

Gary S. Gruber, ND

Family and Environmental Medicine 68 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.6360 ScienceMeetsNature.com “Where science meets nature with compassion.” Do you struggle with allergies, pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart or circulatory problems? Difficulty losing weight? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or cancer? I have effective therapies for patients just like you. Family and Environmental Medicine for men, women, and children.

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Dr. Neeru N. Kaushik, ND, MS Acup, MS, MA Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, BAMS, ND, MPH, MPA 805 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, 203.331.9111 47 Buttonball Ln, Weston 203.227.7550 AyurvedicInstituteCT.com The unique therapies of Ayurveda: Panchakarma, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, Basti and more, are combined with Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition and Colonic Hydrotherapy to create an individualized treatment program to match your body/metabolic type for optimum healing benefits.

DR. LOUISE NAPOLI, ND

Riverside OB/GYN RiversideOBGYN.com 203.637.3337 HealthInHarmony.net Patient-centered compassionate care utilizing safe, effective therapies. Botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling used to create individualized treatment plans. Women’s health, detoxification programs, cardiovascular, digestive and endocrine disorders, and more. See ad pg 25.

Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203.255.5005 BigAppleHealth.com

Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Natural Face Lift using microcur rent therapy. Specialities include Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Skin Care. Insurance accepted.

Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC Shawn M. Carney, ND 33 Main St, Suite 15, Newtown 1.800.723.2962 NortheastNatMed.com

Integrative naturopathic medicine clinic and therapeutic massage center for the whole family. Services include advanced diagnostic testing, detoxification and weight management programs, personalized nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy, physical medicine and more. Insurance accepted.

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad pg 14.

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Osteopathic Wellness Center, LLC David L Johnston, DO Lisa Preston, DO 158 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.9915 OsteopathicWellness.net

Gentle, Natural, Handson Osteopathic Medical Care for Infants, Children & Adults. Children’s Health and Development, Birth Trauma, M u s c u l o s ke l e t a l Pa i n a n d Injuries, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling, Stress Reduction, Immune Support, Allergies. Most Major Insurances Accepted.

PSYCHOTHERAPY CAROLINE J. TEMPLE, MSW, LCSW Offices in Fairfield and Norwalk 203.866.9333; CTemple38@Yahoo.com MyWiseWoman.com

A Holistic Psychotherapist, Caroline offers a safe, supportive partnership for inner healing and change, tending to the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of women through therapy, coaching, Reiki, and energy

WELLNESS INSTITUTE

Marvin P. Schweitzer, ND 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203.847.2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com

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Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years. Acupuncture, Bio-Identical Hormones, Homeopathy, Chinese/ Western Herbs, Allergy/Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/ Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 17.

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DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County DeniWeber.com 203.544.6094

Within a supportive, empathic relationship Deni guides individuals on their journey of self-discovery integrating psychology, Eastern medicine and spirituality to heal suffering from traumatic stress related to chronic illness, disabilities, abuse & PTSD. See ad pg 9.

Maria C. Castillo, MSW, LCSW

238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203.445.8966 LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com Msisi@AOL.com Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki. Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.

Robin Ordan, LCSW

Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford, CT 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLCSW.com Robin has over 18 years o f e x p e r i e n c e wo r k i n g with families and children. Specializing in Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Grief, Attachment /Bonding, Child Development and Parenting. See ad pg 41.

STACY RAYMOND, Psy.D

Clinical Psychologist for men and women Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4080 DrStacyRaymond.com Dr. Raymond offers traditional and alternative approaches to depression, anxiety and recovery from trauma of any type or severity. Energy psychology techniques (EMDR, HeartMath(R), EFT). Integrated, mind-body-spirit approach to physical and/or emotional illness. Re-establish self-acceptance, inner peace, and wholeness.

REIKI GIGI BENANTI USUI REIKI MASTER Angelic Healing Center 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk, CT 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.

TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC

JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT Reiki Master Ridgefield, CT 203.438.3050 TurningPointReiki.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki and IET sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with Cancer, Lyme disease and Back Pain. All Reiki levels taught.

TAROT Tarot Readings with Ava

Transformative Tarot, Westport, CT 203.454.9939 TransformativeTarot@Earthlink.net Expert phone or in-person readings with Tarot elucidate decisions, career, relationships, new possibilities, lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path. Masterful, transformative. Shamanic energy healing available. Credit cards, Paypal.

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ProMindful is a non-prof it organization offering integrative practices including yoga, meditation, and holistic nutrition services. We work in collaboration with existing teachers and organizations to provide scholarships, lectures, classes, workshops, publications, recordings, and broadcasts.

WORKSHOPS Pymander LLC

37 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850 203.854.5596; Pymander95@Yahoo.com PymanderBooks.com Our center for positive energy is an oasis for wellbeing, inspiration and transformation. Come to our events and browse our spiritual and holistic health books, meditation CDs, jewelry, singing bowls, rocks, crystals, incense, chimes, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Native American sacred items.

THINK BEFORE YOU BUY:

1. Is it recycled or made from sustainable materials? 2. Is it resource saving? 3. Is it vintage or pre-owned? Asking these questions before you buy can help you make a green choice.

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HELP WANTED Marketing/sales person needed for a wholesale green products company in Fairfield, Wilton, and Bethel. Call Ingri: 203.259.1660. MassageTherapist Position Newton, CT- Chiropractic/Acupuncture Office is looking for a massage therapist PT/FT. Open possibilities as an independent or employee. Please email JMPDC@AOL.COM so we can set a time to meet.

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