October 2022 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties CT

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This month, we’re highlighting the “Healthy Planet” portion of the Natural Awakenings motto. In “Sustainable Sanctuaries”, on page 22, learn about how our homes can be made to better coexist with our environment, while protecting us and keeping us as healthy as possible.

Whether you are building a new house, looking to move or doing small improvements here and there in your home, this article has great informa tion about the best practices for living sustainably. I encourage you all to try something new at home or in your office that moves even one small step toward sustainability.

When was the last time you had a beet? Our Conscious Eating article dives into the health and flavor benefits of adding more beets into our diets. Brighten up your plate by trying out one of the several recipes on page 28.

Halloween is always a fun time of year, but have you also considered the happiness and health of your pets during this sweet holiday? Read some quick and important tips for keeping pets safe this month, on page 32.

As always, you can visit Natural Awakenings of Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties online at eNaturalAwakenings.com. We have exclusive online content—plus a local business directory where you can find somethign you might be inter ested in learning more about or add your business for free!

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Group Coaching: Six Stepping Stones to the Career of Your Dreams

Thea Litsios, a Certified Career Coach, is hosting a six-week group coaching program that will start you on your journey to creating the career you have been longing for. Gain clarity, in sight and confidence. Learn how to tap into your intuition to discover a career that gives you joy and fulfilment. Then get clear on what steps you need to take to create that dream career. This will be an online class with a small, supportive group, starting October 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other dates for the course: October 26, November 2, 7, 16 and 30.

The program will cover the following topics:

• Week 1 – Career Assessment. Get a clear view of where you are now. What works and what doesn’t work?

• Week 2 – Soul Search. Become curious about the internal whispers of your soul. Tap into intuition to find out the deepest wishes of your soul.

• Week 3 – Career Vision 2.0. Begin to build your Career Vision 2.0 from what you discovered in week 1 and 2.

• Week 4 – Map to the Future. Create a map to the new vision of your soul-centered career.

• Week 5 – Clearing Obstacles. Uncover and clear obstacles and limiting beliefs that are blocking your new career from manifesting.

• Week 6 – Implementation. With all that you have learned, create a plan to implement the actions necessary to create your dream career.

For more information and to register, call 203-693-1493 or visit TheaLitsios.com/programs. Cost: $497. See ad, back cover.

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Andrew Medana Gabbard

Paintings that tell a story of simpler times in bygone days aptly describes the work of artist Medana Gabbard. This self-taught American folk art painter relies primarily on oils and acrylics and fondly speaks of her cover image, Andrew: “It’s a proud, early morning rooster I named after my father-inlaw, posing with bright autumn pumpkins.”

The opportunity to tell a story is what she enjoys most about the artistic process. Her penchant for vibrant color in general, and the large orange winter squash in particular, is evident. “I put pumpkins in almost every one of my paintings,” she says.

Gabbard’s inspiration comes from all folk artists, past and present. She was greatly influenced by her father, Edward Galda, and brother, Ed Galda, both of whom she deems accomplished artists. “In such a family,” she notes, “my favorite childhood Christmas gifts were always coloring books and crayons.”

The artist was raised in the desert of Arizona and now splits her time between her home studio there and her studio-gal lery in Brandon, Vermont. The Vermont landscape and simple way of life she enjoys there is another popular theme in her art. “People are surprised when they learn I’m not a Vermont native,” she says.

View the artist’s portfolio at MedanaGabbard.com.

Passport to Health & Wellness Expo Features Holistic Community

The Passport to Health & Wellness Expo will be held October 16, from 10am to 4pm, at The Bristol Double Tree by Hilton. The benefit ho listic fair, presented by the Holistic Com munity Professionals, will feature speakers on the half hour and a keynote speaker with more than 75 vendors and readers, free raffles all day and a grand prize of a Hilton overnight stay with breakfast for two, as well as a free Sound Healing clos ing ceremony on the patio.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with vendors and exhibitors as they learn about available resources to help promote healthy living and overall well-being. Visitors will have the chance to gain inspiration by visiting the booths and participating in the scheduled events.

The Passport to Health & Wellness Expo is a free event, and any door proceeds will be donated to the CT Children’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens.org) and Hartford Hospitals Integrative Medicine Debbie Bator Memorial Fund. All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to the maximum allowed by the grants for each organization.

Natural Awakenings is proud to be a mem ber of The Holistic Community Professionals and a sponsor of the expo. Interested vendors can apply online at Tinyurl.com/FallVendors.

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

Location: The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 27.

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First prize of 'Exposures' Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio juried photo show 2022, held in July was won by Ridgefield resident Chloe O'Neil for 'The Empress'. Michael Yurgeles was the juror.

Chloe O’Neil and Bobbi Soares with “The Empress” To learn more about Gallery 25 visit Gallery25ct.com.

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Opportunities Abound for Holistic Practitioners at Awaken Fair

There will be plenty of opportunities for holistic practitioners to build (or rebuild) their businesses at the Awaken Fair on November 20 at the Sleepy Hol low Hotel and Conference Center, in Tarrytown.

“Here is the premier chance for tri-state holistic businesses to connect with hundreds and hundreds of eager, interested people, looking for the natural, the innovative, the true path to a good life,” says Paula Caracappa, founder and CEO of the recurring mind, body, spirit well ness event. “With a 20-year-plus reputation for providing businesses a viable platform for presenting their product or services to a truly focused audience, the Awaken Fair is a professional, supportive environment for businesses to connect with their perfect clients.”

Practitioners can choose from a variety of exhibitor categories to best grow their businesses, whether as a vendor, speaker, reader or healer—or a combination, explains Caracappa. “Each opportunity is rich with possibilities to grow a successful business.”

She is anticipating a large turnout for the fair. “Everyone can feel the energies ramping up so much this fall,” says Caracappa. “More and more people are awakening to seek a different and better life—they are searching for answers. It’s going to be a powerful fall.”

Location: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For tickets and more information, including vendor and speaker opportunities, call 914-422-1784 or visit AwakenFair.com.

Guided Meditation and Energy Healing with Diane Nicosia

Experience

Guided Meditation/Energy Healing led by certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Wellness Coach Diane Nicosia, who will help participants become the most vibrant, healthy and radiant version of themselves. She will host sessions at Salt Cave of Darien on October 18, and at Imagine Yoga on October 25.

Over the course of the events, Nicosia will lead partici pants through a detailed exploration of the seven chakras (energy centers), each associated with a different part of the body, color, crystal and purpose. Angel Cards will be drawn for each participant as a tool to inspire introspection. Nico sia intends to combine the energy flow of chakra meditation with exercises meant to strengthen one’s self-image and bring goals into focus. She hopes to empower participants to develop their own practices at home.

Nicosia is a certified Reiki Practitioner and Wellness Coach who bridges spirituality with practicality.

Locations: Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien; Imagine Yoga, 10 Roberts Ln, Ridge field. For more information and to register, visit SaltCaveofDarien.com or ImagineYoga. space. See ad, back cover.

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5X Collagen Peptide Serum is Available at Hilda Demirjian

Hilda Demirjian, founder of Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center, in White Plains, says she is pleased to announce the release of Maja Gold Collagen Peptide 5X Treatment, the latest product in her botanically derived, all-natural, cruelty-free skin care line.

“Your skin will love this new, revolutionary collagen peptide 5X product. It delivers five times more collagen and peptide to skin,” says Demirjian, who has been creating research-based skin care products with 100 percent botanical ingredients, including fruit stem cells, since 1996.

The product combines the luxury of precious metals, platinum and gold, with the efficacy of peptides, says Demirjian. “These extremely effective anti-aging peptides act as collagen boosters by affixing to platinum and gold carrier particles to create a unique delivery system,” she explains. “Peptide conjugation is a giant step forward in traditional free-peptide technology because it offers better performance, higher stability.”

For maximum results, Demirjian highly recommends that this product be used after application of her Collagen-Elastin Gel with Apple Stem Cells.

The product’s key ingredients include: Centella asiatica (gotu kola) extract—antioxidant; Calendula officinalis (calendula) extract— hydrating, moisturizing; Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) extract—antioxidant, cell renewal; Arnica montana (arnica) extract— anti-inflammatory, soothing; and Ananas sativus (pineapple extract)—natural alpha hydroxy acid content, cell renewal, moisturizing.

Available at Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center, 34 S. Broadway, Ste. 607, White Plains, NY, and on Amazon. For more information, call 914-374-1756 or visit HildaDemirjianLaser.com. See ad, page 15.

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Save the Sequoias

The U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect giant sequoias from wild fires; almost 20 percent of the ancient trees have been destroyed by wildfire in the last two years. They will thin the forest in and around sequoia groves by removing brush and smaller trees from 13,000 acres of national forest to protect 12 giant sequoia groves this summer and conduct prescribed burns using the agency’s emergency authority under the National Environmental Policy Act. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore says, “Without urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias.”

Giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years and are found only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The trees are adapted to fire with thick, spongy bark, and the heat releases seeds from their cones, allowing young trees to take root in areas cleared by fire. A policy to put out wildfires as quickly as possible has created unnaturally dense forests and al lowed brush and dead wood to accumulate. Climate change has led to hotter temperatures, severe drought, a year-round fire season and the proliferation of bark beetles that have killed the drought-weakened trees. Bigger, hotter fires are more likely to reach giant sequoias’ crowns, killing them.

Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

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

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12 Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties eNaturalAwakenings.com MEDICINE f o r L i v i n g Personalized, Precision Healthcare, Using DNA Technology Dr. Alicia McKelvey 203-405-1464 Cornerstone Professional Park 51 Sherman Hill Road Building A, Suite 104C Woodbury, CT 06798www.medicineforlivingct.com Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent a large group of water pollutants that can accumu late in the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases. Current tech nologies to remove them are energy-intensive, requiring power to operate, or are highly selective in what they filter. Our protein-based membranes are ... viable for use throughout the world, and especially in less-developed countries.” They are exploring commercial applications with the water filtration company BluAct.

The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

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

Benefits of Houseplants

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

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichlo roethylene, ammonia and formalde hyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.

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

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery

led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emo tionally helpful.

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

Pet-Friendly Varietals

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

Maintenance Tips

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

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

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The Angel Cooperative Celebrates

Years

InOctober 2017, friends and business partners Christy Abate and Laura Ancona opened The Angel Co operative, a metaphysi cal store with the first and only Shungite Room in the U.S. In the following years, the duo expanded to include The Angel Wing, a divine spiritual center. The Angel Wing offers yoga, workshops, sound healing, retreats, certification classes, energy work, reiki, meditation, acupuncture, massage, kirtan and more.

“Our customers have been some of our greatest teachers. We have been open to exploring customer requests and those searches have broadened our product mix of crystals, divination tools and spiritual home décor and boutique items,” says Ancona.

In addition to the wide selection of crystals, tarot/oracle decks, clothing and jewelry, customers can schedule readings in the Shun gite Room. The Angel Cooperative hosts myriad expert readers specializing in mediumship, angelic, psychic, akashic and tarot/ oracle. Customers can refer to the robust website for descriptions about the readers and types of readings and energy work available.

“Each of our readers, energy workers, workshop presenters and members of our Retail Angel Team brings a magic and warmth to our sacred space,” comments Abate. “We are in gratitude for their expertise, love and integrity. Our staff and practitioners recognize it is an honor to hold space for our community.”

As the earth and its inhabitants are the ushering in the Age

of Aquarius, The Angel Cooperative has carefully curated some exciting upcoming events. On October 13, multidimensional light language channel JJ Brighton will host a Galactic Starseed Workshop, Lisa Alexander returns with private sound healing sessions and a Tuning Fork Workshop on October 22 and 23, and twin flame ascension expert Dr. Harmony will offer Twin Fame Readings and a Twin Flame Workshop on November 3 and 4. Angel Reader Julie Rosenshein is offering Angel Akashic Readings and Angelspeake Workshops on October 13 and November 12. Celebrate World Singing Day on Octo ber 15 with Sita’s Light (kirtan and more). October ends with award-winning author, teacher and healer, Alison DeNicola, lead ing a Violet Flame Activation Workshop, and sound healer Jen Ripa teaching a Gong Certification Class.

In addition to these special guests, The Angel Cooperative hosts regular monthly events such as Angel Circles, Moon Circles, Ascended Masters Circle, Women’s Circle, Tarot Circle, Gong Baths, Mindful Sundays, community acupuncture with sound heal

ing, guided meditation, workshops and certification courses. In October, Maria Davis is teaching Reiki I and Reiki II and Christy Abate and Annalisa Breisler are teaching Crystal Healing Certification (open to individuals and practitioners).

“This is an exciting time for us. We are grateful for our Angel Team, practitioners and customers. A very special thank you to our store manager Kailey Fellows and a special recognition to Gillian Stone, who has been a member of our Retail Angel Team since we opened in October of 2017,” comments Abate and Ancona.

The Angel Cooperative is open every day (except major holidays). The store is stocked for the fall season with beautiful

boutique items, divinely inspired crystals, new tarot/oracle decks and spiritual jewelry. “Look for expanded holiday hours in December,” says Abate. “We had many requests last year for extended hours throughout December so we will have lon ger hours to accommodate our customers.”

When the shop and spiritual center are closed, you can still connect via social media and their website. Abate posts regularly on Instagram, and her series “Magical Mondays” and “Crystals with Christy” can be found on their Instagram channel (@shungiteroom) and YouTube.

Connect at 203-431-2959 or TheAngelCoop. com. Location: 51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield. See ad, page 17.

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Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc

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Astrological Energy for October

by Alexa Lane

Sun is in the sign of Libra. On October 23, the Sun will enter Scorpio. This month, Mars in Gemini is square Neptune in Pisces. The energetic pattern may create tension regarding having the courage to express and commit to spiritual ideals. Individuals are encouraged to adhere to their spiritual beliefs, express themselves truthfully and remain open-minded to the spiritual views of others.

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Venus in Libra is trine Saturn in Aquarius. Venus inspires harmonious relationships. The trine with Saturn enhances the development of serious, loving relationships that honor individuality and personal truth.

Libra Season

Libra is a cardinal air sign ruled by the planet Venus. It inspires peace, loving relationships, a love of arts and a strong sense of aesthetics. Libra helps the nervous system maintain equilibrium. It seeks harmony and can see the beauty in polarity and paradox.

At the heart of Libra is love. The cultivation of loving relation ships and soulful friendships are Libra’s domain. Furthermore, loving energy soothes the soul and helps restore balance. Libra energy calls individuals to take a deep breath and move into love.

Embodying this loving energy can create synchronistic experiences that attract soul friends and lovers. On an intimate level, Libra stimulates a desire for long-term committed relationships. In traditional terms, it is the idea of marriage and rela tionships built on equality, values, love, trust and an ever-evolving healing union.

To activate Libra energy, relax and enjoy artistic outlets. Listen to music. Dance like no one is watching. Look at a beautiful sunset or a painting and let the beauty of the image inspire the relaxation response. Enjoy a loving experience with a close friend.

Full Moon in Aries

On October 9, a Full Moon occurs at 16 degrees and 32 minutes in the fire sign Aries at 4:54 p.m., EDT. Aries energy is courageous, seeks adventure and provides the strength to face stress or fear. It ignites the fierceness to stand up for what you believe in and walk “the Warrior’s path.”

During this Full Moon, the Moon is

opposing Venus in Libra. The energy inspires creating balance and cooperation between individual needs and the needs of loved ones. It’s a time to forgive and let love flow. On each Full Moon, let go of the past and practice gratitude.

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Scorpio

On October 25, a New Moon, Partial Solar Eclipse, occurs at 2 degrees and zero

minutes in the water sign Scorpio at 6:48 a.m., EDT. The Eclipse can intensify the energy of Scorpio and inspire new begin nings. It is a powerful time to set inten tions and take action toward goals.

The Scorpionic energy of this New Moon motivates individuals to face personal truths and heal psychological wounds. It also sparks interest in heal ing issues regarding intimacy. Venus in Scorpio is conjunct the Moon, making it an excellent time to practice Tantra and Pranayama (breathing exercises) within relationships. These practices can help couples relax, create intimate healing experiences, release stuck energy and inspire transformation and spiritual alignment.

Alexa Lane is a best-selling author and leads yoga, Reiki and meditation train ing programs. Readers can personalize the themes above by finding the signs and points on their Astrological natal charts. Connect at AlexaLane.com.

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THE DIRTY TRUTH

by Jessica Chichester

“Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop.” ~ Rumi

Weare entering the ending of another “new normal” year, that has been as shaky to some like dead October leaves falling. It is more crucial than ever to connect with our trunk—the core of our nature and belief systems. How do we connect when the ground feels like quicksand?

It is first important to look at the facts. We as a collective, have been starved and stripped from a load of healthy nutrients that create a vibrant ecosystem in body and mind. And now it’s been almost three years and many are just coming up for air, waking up to the truth of our health—that the body, mind and spirit are one, and we have been slighted and lied to. This realiza tion and the trauma experienced from years of fight-or-flight has cost many their peace.

We were told that we are free and then we were put against the wall and told

that if we didn’t give in, we would lose our jobs, our houses, our lives. Many did. Many didn’t. Many lives have been lost, many questions unanswered. Cover your face, stare into the TV….it’ll be ok, they say, as the world crumbles…or that’s what they just decide to show us, knowing fear blocks every decision making, love pro moting, neural pathway in the mind. Stay frozen and don’t breathe.

In the darkest hour, there is always a light and in this case we must pivot focus and be peaceful on purpose. How do we do this? Look to nature, for she will tell us the answers we’re looking for and that answer is peace.

We are in fact a YOU-niverse inside this Universe. Our bodies, being 70 percent water, are made from the same elements that make up the composition of dirt. From dust we came and from dust we will return.

But how do we get there when the aver

age American spends over 93 percent of their life indoors—starved from the lack of sun gazing—from imbalanced circadian rhythms and with all the electronics and negative EMFs blocking our own bio rhythm. It’s no wonder we feel static noise and anxiety. We must be aware and protect our homes, our schools, our sanctuaries, because this overexposure to blue light and harmful frequencies breaks down our DNA and cellular function. This is why the services offered at wellness centers are more crucial than ever to help detoxify and rebalance your body.

We long for the dirt. Our bodies want to feel the frequency of the Earth—nature—as we are a microcosm of it. Sadly, even our farming soil has been stripped of minerals and nutrients. We are left with imbalances and deficiencies that lead to an exposed im mune system, deteriorating gut health and buildup of heavy metal and toxins in our

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bodies, as every cell cries out for simple life-giving nutrients. Good food, pure water, clean air and sunlight.

We have a lot to learn from the Earth. Did you know that trees feed each other nutrients, regardless of the type? No judgment. No bias. One needs help, and the others send it a supply of nutrients via the Wi-Fi network of roots. We are trees. We are kind. There’s just been so much noise that so many feel “self” has been lost.

How do we get back to our roots? As basic as it sounds, we have to carve out time to shut down and get back to nature. Find time for yourself for positive change, schedule time each week to detoxify every area of life—body, mind and spirit.

Connect with nature, find your healing nutrients. Surrender into intentional living. Focus on personal growth and what’s working, while shedding leaves and patterns that no longer serve

you. Develop routines of self-care that are enjoyable, attainable and affordable. Your healing oasis might be the city park or beach that you haven’t been to in years, or a new wellness center that you have been meaning to check out. Now is the time to get dirty and explore, finding the new, healthier and vibrant you.

Jessica Chichester has been in the health, wellness and spiritual science field for over 25 years. She has been a Kundalini, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga and intuitive fitness coach for over 20 years, and specializes in NLP, Dream Linguistics, self-hypnosis, DNA ac tivation and more. She combines the power of breath work and visualization to get clients to their goals at Haute Healing Oasis, in Stamford. Connect at 203-595-5304, Info@HauteSauna.com and HauteHealingOasis.com. See ad, page 9.

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How To Say Goodbye

When Children Are Ready to Leave the Nest

by Liz Jorgensen

Myyoungest daughter, Sarah, and I were arguing in the car (or more accurately she was telling me how wrong I was about many pieces of pre-college advice I was offering, unsolic ited, of course) when she put one of her playlists on the radio, blasting. The second song to play was “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens, and I felt a twinge of the sadness I had been feeling the last few weeks antici pating her launch to college.

Unexpectedly, she started to sing the son’s part of the song, which is a duet between a father and son: “How can I try to explain? When I do he turns away again. It’s always been the same old story…” and she squeezed the top of my hand. With a little teariness, I sang the father’s part by heart, and we had one of those eternal moments of connection around one of my favorite songs—one that I didn’t even know she loved.

In case there is a stray reader who isn’t remembering the lyrics (Cat was big in the late ‘70s after all), a father begs his child to take his time growing up, to live slowly,

to be careful, and the son answers with an intense desire to leave home quickly and find his own way. “…From the moment I could talk, I was ordered to listen. Now there’s a way, and I know that I have to go away. I know I have to go.”

The great poignancy of the song is that Cat sings both the father’s wise words and pain at his son leaving and the son’s eager desire to leave home and find his own way with equal compassion and understanding. It is, after all, the greatest irony of raising a child that getting “fired” is a sign that we have succeeded, that our beloved child will be fine without us.

Listening and singing along, I remem bered the lesson that I have learned and relearned about 1,000 times in letting go of our older kids. Sarah will need to learn her own lessons from her young adult life experiences, just as I did, no matter how hard I try to gently (or not so subtly) send her warnings, advice or “suggestions”. She will have to say, “No, thank you,” in order to eventually own her growth and choices.

And yet, it is sad. I never had enough time to do all the things I wanted to do with her, all the crafts we could have done, all the pictures I meant to take and frame, the fact that I talked when I should have been quiet, and I was quiet when I might have said the right thing, that I was jealous when her friends and school connections knew much more than I did about her daily life, and I just plain wasn’t ready to hug her goodbye on a hot day in Vermont.

It was too soon, this college business. It was supposed to take so much longer, and involve so many deep discussions. And yet, it was the same with our older three children. The time for them to not need me as much came much too soon, and it still surprised me even though I not only knew this was coming, but I spend a great deal of my professional life helping others adjust to the same realities.

To those who may have said goodbye recently, please know that the connection with your child is always there, and will deepen, although in a different way. If you can walk the difficult line between being present and letting go, your child will still need you, and always love you.

It is so hard, so unnerving to realize our children have their own paths and we can not follow them there. As my four chil dren are all “grown and flown” now, I am humbled by the role of luck and circum stance in their safety so far. I have watched them in pain and suffering, I have watched them experience joys and triumphs that had absolutely nothing to do with me.

Your job is not over, but the land scape and many of the rules have forever changed. COVID-19 will pass and another set of circumstances will replace this cur rent crisis and still, the pain of letting them go is the same. I wish the comfort of know ing that if your child is excited to leave for college, you have done a wonderful job, and I hope you can remember my words on the long, tearful drive home.

Liz Jorgensen, director of Insight Counsel ing, has over 30 years of experience with adult and adolescent psychotherapy and counseling. Connect at 203-431-9726, Info@ InsightCounselingLLC.com or InsightCoun selingLLC.com. See ad, page 19.

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The Joy of Movement

DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

by Marlaina Donato

it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovascular system and improve overall joint func tion. By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary. “You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instructors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

Whether

Brainy Benefits

Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cognitive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Spanish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improve ment in working memory scores, reported Univer sity of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has been shown in a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to lower anxiety and stress levels more effectively than mindful ness meditation.

Individual Moves

Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship pas sengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor. “We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin American, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the Southport, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and

waltz, then progress to Latin American, cha-cha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his basal metabolic rate of 60— common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of dancing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longevity-promoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line dancing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its country-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contem porary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating or partnering,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology—and the joy of dance!”

For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advanc ing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and chacha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approaching dance with uncertainty and apprehension, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Nothing underscored the im portance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrange ments to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activ ity in the construction and interior design industries.

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

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a

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

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

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Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

important imperative. The simplest modi fications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as tradi tional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting droughttolerant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

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

Eco-Responsible Materials

Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impact ful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to im prove efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

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

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly

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

“Consumers should demand transpar ency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply

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is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t— not so much. A lot of what we’re support ing is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

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

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

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furni ture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson

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

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or re claimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

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

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a

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

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

THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIERS AND WEBSITES

n LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRON MENTAL DESIGN (LEED) (usgbc.org) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.

n SUSTAINABLE FURNISHINGS COUNCIL (SustainableFurnishings.org) champions wood from sustainable forests and elimination of toxins in furniture; links to eco-responsible vendors.

n ENERGY STAR (EnergyStar.gov) certifies products and offers guidance for efficient home solutions by U.S. regions and climates.

n THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (AsthmaAndAllergyFriendly.com) certifies asthma- and allergy-friendly options for insulation, air filters, flooring and paint.

n HOMEFREE (HomeFree.HealthyBuilding.net) showcases less toxic options for flooring, paint, drywall, countertops, cabinetry, doors, insulation, sealants and more.

n WATERSENSE (epa.gov/watersense) offers guid ance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for water conservation and water-saving products.

n UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY (ul.com) certi fies safe and environmentally sound solutions in renewable energy, building materials, consumer electronics and home goods.

n INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE (Living-Future.org) accredits industry pros and certifies buildings that positively impact human and natural health.

Reducing Radiation Risks

WAYS TO LESSEN ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

by Carrie Jackson

We are tied to our devices, con tinually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF).

According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically in creased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause damage to cells, and even comes from ap pliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not coun teracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago

Jacobs, who does private house in spections in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of highfrequency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wire less devices and systems, alternating cur

rent (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electric ity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritabil ity and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sen sitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other com mon symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in children,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a batteryoperated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi com pletely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possible and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-fre quency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and

have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restric tions on overall EMF exposure. “The wire less industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

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

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

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Fall Beets

VERSATILE LEAF-TO-ROOT EATS

by April Thompson

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

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

“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenixbased holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen.

“Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Penn sylvania, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called beta lains, which contain antioxidants and antiinflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

Versatility is one of the beet’s star quali ties. The root vegetable can be quickpickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dieti tian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy super food boost,” she says. Her go-to applica tions for beet powder include a beet and

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.

rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder. If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.

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

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BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE LINGUINE

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves

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

1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

2 large garlic cloves

¾ tsp sea salt

10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine

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

¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

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KALE AND BEET SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

YIELD: 2 SERVINGS

BEET CHIPS WITH SEA SALT AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

1 Tbsp sea salt

¼ tsp smoked paprika

4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil

Aluminum foil

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, 18-by13-by-1-inch baking pans with aluminum foil. Combine sea salt and paprika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.

Recipe by Reynolds Wrap

FOR THE SALAD:

1 bunch kale

3-4 medium beets

⅓ cup roasted walnuts, chopped ½ cup goat cheese

Pinch of salt

1-2 pinches of microgreens

FOR THE BEETS:

FOR THE DRESSING:

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Add beets to a full pot of water and bring to a boil, cooking them until they are fork tender. Remove beets from stove and drain into a colander. Run cold water over them to cool slightly. Remove the skins with a paring knife and/or fingers. Slice into quarters.

FOR THE DRESSING:

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.

FOR THE SALAD:

Combine kale, beets, walnuts and 2 Tbsp dressing in a bowl and mix. Add a pinch or two of microgreens. Add the goat cheese by breaking it into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt and serve.

Note: Store any extra dressing in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Use within 7 days.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden

BEET HUMMUS

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

2 roasted beets, small 1 15-oz can chickpeas

1 large lemon, zested

½ large lemon,  juiced

1 pinch salt and black pepper

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp tahini

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Peel and dice beets into cubes and roast in the oven at 350 ° F for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, place them in blender or food processor and blend until only small bits remain. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water. This dish will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden

Photo courtesy of Renolds Wrap

Photo courtesy of Michelle Demuth-Bibb

Photo courtesy of Michelle Demuth-Bibb

Nature’s Virus Killer

Copper can stop a virus before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast. Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

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“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

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Infected wounds

Styes Ringworm

Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

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Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

The Monthly Naturally Healthy Pet Section Starts Here!

News, articles, resources, events— all dedicated exclusively to happy, naturally healthy living for our furred, feathered and scaled animal companions. To contribute, email Editorial@eNaturalAwakenings.com.

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A Happy Halloween for Pets

NINE WAYS TO KEEP A DOG OR CAT SAFE

by Karen Shaw Becker

Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s important to take precautions to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1. Here are some potential hazards to avoid.

CHOCOLATE

All chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs, and the darker it is, the more toxic. It contains a caffeine-like stimulant that when ingested by a pet, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, racing pulse and sei zures. Make sure all family members and guests, including children, understand the importance of keeping chocolate away from the dog or cat.

SUGAR-FREE GOODIES CONTAINING XYLITOL

This is a popular sugar substitute added to an increasing number of consumer products, including sugar-free candy, gum, mints and baked goods.

A small amount of xylitol can cause a rapid and dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs, as well as acute liver failure. Xylitol’s

effect on cats is unknown, but keep it far away from the kitties, as well.

RAISINS AND TRAIL MIX

Instead of candy, some well-meaning people hand out tiny boxes of raisins or small bags of trail mix containing raisins and/or chocolate candy such as M&Ms. Unfortunately, raisins are toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause kidney failure even in very small amounts. Chocolate-covered raisins pose a double-barrelled risk.

CANDY WRAPPERS

Halloween candy isn’t the only health threat for dogs and cats. Empty candy wrappers smell like what was in them, enticing a pet. The ingestion of foil and cellophane wrappers can cause a lifethreatening bowel obstruction. It’s very important to stress to children, in partic ular, the need to keep all candy wrappers out of the reach of pets.

CANDLES AND GLOW STICKS

Candles, including the small ones inside Jack-o’-lanterns, are fire hazards. Make sure they are well beyond a pet’s reach, so that a kitty doesn’t wander across a table or shelf decorated with lit candles or a dog doesn’t get too frisky with a carved pump kin with a candle inside. Glow sticks and jewelry have become very popular, and pets (especially cats) have been known to chew on them. The substance that creates the glow is phenol, which can leak out and burn a pet’s fur and tongue. Choking on small pieces is another hazard.

SCARY HUMAN COSTUMES

Some pets can become very fearful or aggressive at the sight of certain Halloween costumes, including those that may resemble a dog or cat. In such instances, take precautions to keep both a pet and trick-or-treaters safe.

ELABORATE PET COSTUMES

Even if a pet isn’t costume-averse (many dogs and most cats are), make sure whatever is put on her is lightweight to avoid overheating, doesn’t confine or restrain their movement in any way and is free of any adornments they might be tempted to chew off and swallow. If they are frightened or an noyed by the puppy princess gown or the Grumpy Cat mask, be a pal and don’t force the issue. Let them enjoy the holiday, too.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS AND OTHER VISITORS

If lots of costumed kids or adults show up at the house on Halloween, be aware that a constantly ringing doorbell, knocks and strangers at the door and a general mood of excitement can create an overstimulating environ ment for a pet. Some pets become anxious, fearful and aggressive when their normally quiet, predictable evening is anything but. If a pet tends to find commotion at the front door or visitors stressful, it’s best to secure them in a quiet, safe spot before the action starts.

OPEN DOORS

Animal shelters and rescue organizations typically experience an increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing the front door for trick-or-treaters, coupled with the event’s high level of excitement, can create an opportunity for a frightened or adventurous pet to run off. Make sure a pet’s ID tag and/or microchip database informa tion, if applicable, are up to date and take precautions to prevent them from slipping out the door and into the night.

Common sense and a little preparation will ensure a four-legged family member is none the worse for wear the next morning.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and improve well-being of their animals.

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HAUTE HEALING OASIS: FALL OPEN HOUSE

October 9

2-5pm

Join us as we open our doors for residents, neighbors, new and current members as we share our newest updates and latest devices we’ve added to our facility.

Our lovely staff and owners Jessica and Peter will be providing tours, offering new members the opportunity to get your questions answered and test out a few devices.

New and current members are welcome.

Free Haute Healing Oasis 792 Pacific St, Stamford 203-595-5304 • HauteHealingOasis.com

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PASSPORT TO HEALTH & WELLNESS STATEWIDE BENEFIT HOLISTIC EXPO Presented by Holistic Community Professionals

October 16 • 10am - 4pm

Free Admission. Donations Accepted 75+ Exhibitors and Speakers!

All door donations to benefit: Hartford Hospital’s Integrative Medicine, Angie’s Spa and CT Children’s Medical Center.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol, 42 Century Dr, Bristol • 860-589-7766

Contact: Shirley R. Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com

Vendors apply at: YourHolisticEvents.com

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SIX STEPPING STONES TO THE CAREER OF YOUR DREAMS

Online Group Coaching Program

Begins October 19 • 11:30 - 1pm

This six-week group coaching program will start you on your journey to creating the career you have been longing for. Gain clarity, insight and confidence. Learn how to tap into your intuition to discover a career that gives you joy and fulfilment. Then get clear on what steps you need to take to create that dream career. This program will be online.

For questions call 203-693-1493

For more information and to register go to TheaLitsios.com/programs

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NOTE TO OUR READERS: All events were accurate at press time; we suggest confirming these details with the hosts before attending. Please check eNaturalAwakenings.com to enter your events or find others.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

What’s Your Dosha? Introduction to Ayurveda with Karen Pierce – 1:30-3:30pm. You will learn about your unique constitution (dosha), how it af fects your health, and practical tools to create more balance and harmony in your life. No experience necessary. $39 (special offer: bring a friend for free). Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Lemurian Crystal Healing Workshop – 6:30-9pm Explore how crystals and gemstones can promote a balanced healthier lifestyle, naturally and sustain ably. $40 Walk-ins: $50 Eventbrite: Tinyurl.com/ LemurianCrystalOct2022. Intuition and Hand, 2010 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill. Contact Lynn to reg ister: 203-707-0067 IntuitionAtHand@gmail.com

Harmony in Harbor Point Fall Series – 6-7pm. Harmony Yoga will teach 3 Intro to Harmony Yoga Classes at Haute Healing Oasis Spa. Come learn gentle yoga poses, chi gong and simple breathing techniques to decrease stress and increase the joy in your mind and body. $25/per class. Haute Heal ing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Getting In Touch with Your Intuition - Free On line Workshop– 11am-12:30pm. With Thea Litsios. Free online workshop for those who are interested in working with their intuition. Introductory workshop that will be interactive and fun. Free. bit.ly/YourIntuition-Online.

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PLANT MEDICINE TOUR IN ECUADOR

October 23 - 29

Do you want to experience authentic plant medicines? Travel to the Highlands of Ecuador for a six day, all inclusive (airfare not included), spiritual journey into self, emo tional healing, and plant medicines. Guided by experienced Amazonian plant medicine healers, under medical supervision, your once in a lifetime journey awaits you. Don’t wait!

Start your healing journey today…

Limited Spots Availbale. Reserve yours today. $3450. On Sale For Limited Time: $2950

Must be paid by Monday, October 3.

For more information: 203-595-5304, HauteHealingOasis.com/plant-medicine

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Universal White Time Energy Healing Level 3 – 9am-6:30pm. 10/7-10/9. The first step in the Higher School of Knowledge whereby the student enters a greater potential for spiritual development. Prerequiste: Level 2. Contact Bradford: 860-8305841; Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. $830. Braulttree Wellness Center, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste 9A, Higganum. 860-344-9573. Tinyurl.com/ UWTHL3-2022.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Haute Healing Oasis: Fall Open House – 2-5pm. Join us as we open our doors for residents, neigh bors, new and current members as we share our newest updates and latest devices we’ve added to our facility. New and current members are welcome. Free. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Using Your Intuition to Find your Dream Ca reer – 11am-12:30pm. With Thea Litsios. This free online-workshop will give you some great ideas about how to tap into your intuition to discover that dream career that is calling you. Free. bit.ly/ Intuition-Dream-Career.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

Reiki and Guided Meditation – 1-2pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us to rebalance, release and restore with a Holy Fire meditation and shared Reiki. Sign up by 11am on 10/22 for logon link. Free. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

Bowls

Jewelry, Soaps,

Reiki Circle

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Rooms of Dynamic Speakers

Wyndham Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury

$6 Admission

$1 off with

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Harmony in Harbor Point Fall Series – 6-7pm. Harmony Yoga will teach 3 Intro to Harmony Yoga Classes at Haute Healing Oasis Spa. Come learn gentle yoga poses, chi gong and simple breathing techniques to decrease stress and increase the joy in your mind and body. $25/per class. Haute Heal ing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304.

Holy Fire Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us to release, rebalance and restore with a Holy Fire meditation and shared Reik. Sign up by 5pm on the 10/13 for logon link. Free. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

Using Your Intuition to Make Important Deci sions – 11am-12:30pm. With Thea Litsios. Learn how to tap into the deepest part of you to get guid ance about making those decision, your intuition. This free online-workshop will teach you ways to use your intuition to make important deci sions. Free. bit.ly/Intuition-Important-Decisions.

Sound Healing Workshop at New Milford Senior Center – 1-2pm. With Bobbi Soares, yoga/vocal yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Those interested should call the senior center directly at 860-3556075 to register. Call for more information. New Milford Senior Center, 40 Main St, New Milford. AgeWellCT.org/newmilford.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

Holy Fire Reiki 1 Certification Training – 10am5pm. In person with Gail Christie, Holy Fire Usui, Karuna and World Peace Reiki Master. Learn the techniques for releasing stress, balancing your own energy and sharing Reiki with others. Attunement to Reiki 1 energy, an ICRT manual, course materi als and certificate included. $200. Joyful Living Reiki, 55 Three Lakes Dr, Stamford. 203-979-0918. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Guided Meditation and Energy Healing – 6:307:45pm. Guided Meditation/Energy Healing with a practical twist lead by certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Wellness Coach Diane Nicosia. $65. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Road, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Universal White Time Gemstone Healing 1 –9am-6:30pm. 10/22-10/23. Learn to heal yourself, others, animals and the environment with this rare and ancient knowledge. All levels welcome. Contact: Bradford 860-830-5841, Info@Crystal MusicHealing.com. $480 includes the basic stone kit. The Center For Higher Living, 130 Webster Square Rd, Berlin. 860-707-6210. Tinyurl.com/ UWTGemstoneOct2022.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Guided Meditation & Energy Healing – 6:457:45pm. Guided meditation and energy healing with certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Intuitive Coach Diane Nicosia. Diane will lead participants through the exploration and opening of the seven energy centers, or Chakras. $25 or Imagine Yoga Package. Imagine Yoga, 10 Roberts Ln, Ridgefield. 203-770-8938. ImagineYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

CPR Training for Anyone – 1:30-3:30pm. With Karen Pierce. This class is for anyone new to CPR or who needs training to re-new their certification. Please note if you want at CPR Certificate there is an extra cost through AHA. $39 per person (Special offer bring a friend for free). Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Harmony in Harbor Point Fall Series – 10-11am. Harmony Yoga will teach 3 Intro to Harmony Yoga Classes at Haute Healing Oasis Spa. Come learn gentle yoga poses, chi gong and simple breathing techniques to decrease stress and increase the joy in your mind and body. $25/per class. Haute Heal ing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304.

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ALBERTSON MEMORIAL CHURCH

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Spiritual Mediumship Via Zoom October 17, 24 & November 1, 7 & 14th 7-9pm • $100 for complete series Space is limited–Register by 10/8/22

Past Lives Message Circle with James Luse October 19 • 7-9pm • $30

AWAKEN

The Challenges and Rewards of Medium ship with Rev. Elaine Hager, NST October 30 • 1-3pm • $20

Understanding Your Spirit Band with Rev. Lorraine Radice November 13 • 1-3pm • $20

ONGOING EVENTS

Weekly Service Every Sunday • 11am-12pm

Children’s Lyceum • Third Sunday • 10-10:45am

Spiritual Healing Service • Third Thursday • 7-8

To register contact: AlbertsonPCC@gmail.com Cancelled events will be posted on our website Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave Old Greenwich, CT • 203-637-4615

Email: Info@AlbertsonChurch.org Website: AlbertsonChurch.org

ongoing events sunday

Online Meditation Practice Session – 10-11am. Online meditation practice sessions and Dharma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

The 24th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire –10:30am-6pm. 10/1, 10/2, 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, 10/15, 10/16. $15/16+; $10/ages 7-15; Free/ages 0-6. Lebanon Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road, Lebanon. 860-478-5954. CTFaire.com.

monday

Listen to the Who’s Dat Phat Girl Podcast – 10am. A New Podcast About 100 Pound Weight Loss and 100% Health Gain from Actor/Comedian Brooke Hoover. Now available on all podcast streaming sites. Video version available on Hoover’s YouTube channel. Downloadable transcripts available. New episodes released Monday mornings. No charge. BrookeHoover.com/podcast.

tuesday

White Time Healing Circle – 6-8:30pm. Second Tuesday. New day, new location. All are welcome to participate in this round-robin style healing circle featuring White Time Energy and Gemstone healing. Facilitated by Bradford Tilden. RSVP Bradford 860830-5841. $30 cash. 2 for $20 if you bring a friend. The Center For Higher Living, 130 Webster Square Rd, Ber lin. 860-707-6210. TheCenterForHigherLiving.com.

wednesday

Online Meditation Practice Session – 7-8pm. Online meditation practice sessions and Dharma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Mysticism: Where Science, Art and Religion Meet –7-8:30pm. What is the purpose of life? Our intent is to address these issues through lectures, readings and guided group discussions. We will present ancient concepts, cutting-edge theories, speculations, assertions, data, and most of all, thought-provoking ideas for discussion. Free. Aleph Talks, 606 Post Rd East, Ste 667, Westport. AlephTalks.com.

thursday

Sound Yoga (Online) – 11am-12pm. With Bar bara Soares, yoga/vocal yoga teacher and Reiki Master will help students explore the power of sound to relax, inspire, and listen deeply. Learn and practice humming, deep listening, and medicine melodies to improve wellness and reduce stress. Students should bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. $50/5 sessions. Tinyurl.com/ SoundYogaBobbi.

ongoing events

friday

Reiki 1st Degree Workshop: Online or In-Person – 10am-5pm. First Friday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki 1st Level (Western Style). Learn how to use Reiki for healing. Two manuals and certificate included. Zoom link will be given with e-mail and payment. Please call to register. Also held on the first Saturday. No drop-ins. $135. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.

saturday

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

One-Day Meditation Retreat – 9:30am-4pm. Second Saturday. Limited in-person meditation retreat. The extended practice is meant to deepen self-awareness and a previously established meditation practice is sug gested. Must register online. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

In-Person Meditation Practice Session – 10-11:30am. Limited in-person meditation practice. All levels wel come. If it’s your first time, please let someone know so that we can provide a brief introduction. Must register online. Donations encouraged. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

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

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AMPCOIL CENTER

AMPCOIL

Freddie Kimmel, Product Expert 95 Cross Hwy, Redding 833-267-2645

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Extraordinary Wellness!

AmpCoil is an extraordinary system that delivers sound frequencies through PEMF to harmonize, balance, and support you on your journey to wellness. 90% of AmpCoil’s most active users reported that AmpCoil has been instrumental to their personal wellness, and over 55% reported that they experience relief from symptoms related to Lyme or other chronic conditions.

AYURVEDA

NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies

805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111

DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 14.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY

SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300 INM.Center

Women’s Health: hormonal balancing, breast cancer prevention. Breast and full body thermography screening. Screening and treatment of chronic inflammation using medical infrared thermography (MIT). Safe, painless and non-invasive, thermography can detect early changes in breast tissue up to eight years before a mammogram. FDA-registered, our high-definition camera is the most advanced in the region.

CAREER COACH / HYPNOTIST

THEA LITSIOS

Certified Career Coach Hypnotist, & Teacher of Active Dreaming TheaLitsios.com 203-693-1493

I help you clear away subconscious blocks and use intuition to discover your unique gifts. My clients create a meaningful career of their dreams that is Soul Centered. When you are ready to have a career that lights you up, call for a free 60-minute consultation. 12+ years experience helping clients connect to their soul. See ad, back cover.

CHINESE MEDICINE

ACUBLEND PLLC

Dr. Sian James, DACM, LAc, LMT, RYT Locations in Stamford, Westport & Fairfield 203-987-6585 AcuBlend.com

AcuBlend will serve your healthcare needs by blending the art and science of wellness, offering acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tui Na, massage therapy, movement therapies, herbal medicine and much more. See ad, page 14.

DENTISTRY

DR. CHRISTINE SKORDELES

Hygiene Centers of America 5 Edgewood Ave, Greenwich 203-661-1113

Info@DrSkordeles.com DrSkordeles.com

Dr. Christine Skordeles launched her office as a Cosmetic Digital Technology Dentist for the past 20 plus years in Midtown Manhattan and is now open in Greenwich.

Dr. Skordeles has a commitment to new research, which is constantly evolving and changing dentistry. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. See ad, page 7.

EDUCATION

EMBODY THE SACRED

Deana Paqua, MA, LMT Ridgefield and New Milford Deana.Paqua@gmail.com EmbodyTheSacred.net

Offering classes, training programs, healing sessions and mentoring in cross-cultural energy medicine and contemporary shamanism for healers, spiritual seekers and the energy sensitive. Learn self-healing, self-empowerment and trauma transformation through the sacred.

ENERGY HEALING

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot Virtual and In-Person Sessions 203-856-9566 BethLeas.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, back cover.

ESSENTIAL OILS

WAYNE LEISS, LMT, CAO

20 Fifth Ave, Apt A, Danbury 203-994-1207

Wayne@WayneLeiss.com WayneLeiss.com

Essential oils address stress reduction, support the natural functioning of body systems and can enhance overall well-being. They are used in topical, internal and aromatic applications. Improve physically, emotionally and spiritually as Wayne teaches you about the benefits and uses of massage with natural and pure dōTERRA Essential Oils.

HEALING SPA

REVIVE SALT THERAPY & WELLNESS

374 New Haven Ave, Milford 203-283-5968

Hello@ReviveSaltTherapy.com ReviveSaltTherapy.com

A Holistic Healing Spa for Body, Mind, and Soul. We offer Halotherapy/ Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Quantum Healing, Massage Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga, and Wellness plus a Crystal Shop. We offer unique and potent products and services to accelerate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. See ad, back cover.

HOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

DOMENICK J MASIELLO, DO, DHT, C-SPOMM

90 Grove St, Ste 206, Ridgefield 212-688-4818

Contact@DrMasiello.com DrMasiello.com

Dr. Masiello is a classical homeopath and a cranial osteopath. Dr. Masiello provides in-person visits for patients in the NYC metro area and multiple counties in southeastern NY and southwestern CT. He also provides telemedicine services.

He is board certified in Homeopathy and Osteopathic Manipulation. He treats adults and children of all ages.

HOLISTIC NETWORKING

HOLISTIC COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS

Shirley R. Bloethe, Executive Director 860-255-8844

HCPinc.ORG@gmail.com HolisticCommunityProfessionals.org

Holistic Community Professionals is an organization of holistic practitioners and businesses focused on improving health and wellness with products and services throughout New England. We also connect consumers with a wide variety of modalities, holistic products, and services as well as offering two EXPOs a year at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. See website for details. See ad, page 16.

INTEGRATIVE NATURAL MEDICINE

SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300 INM.Center

Using naturopathic and Chinese medical principles, we get to the source of your health concerns. Diagnostic methods include functional testing such as advanced bloodwork analysis, cardiovascular testing, hormone evaluation and thermography. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most insurance accepted.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY

EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD

Dr. Jason Grygier

Dr. Diana Ngo Dr. Justin Rapp Dr. Sonia Singh Dr. Magy Tepliz

Locations: 6515 Main St, Trumbull • 203-374-2020 444 Westport Ave, Norwalk • 203-840-1991 2600 Post Rd, Southport • 203-255-4005 1425 Bedford St, 1M, Stamford • 203-357-0204

CTEyecareAssociates.com

We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today.

LIFE & BUSINESS COACH

JENN T PETERSON

Rising Starr Horse Rescue, Wilton Virtual & In-Person 917-340-1328

Hello@JennTPeterson.com JennTPeterson.com

Life & Business Coach With Horses & Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher. I help life coaches & energy healers gain clarity, increase confidence, breakthrough fears to market & sell your services, connect with ideal clients & make money. 15+ years creating Rising Stars. Virtual & In Person. See ad, back cover.

MUCH

@Natural_Awakenings_Fairfield

MEDITATION

CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHT MEDITATION

9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-244-3130 ReddingMeditation.org

We teach and practice Mahasati meditation. Mahasati meditation cultivates selfawareness through attention to the movement of the body and, at more advanced levels, to the movement of the mind. No prior meditating experience is necessary. Ongoing weekly meditation classes, retreats and events. Please check monthly event calendar or visit ReddingMeditation.org for updated information.

METAPHYSICAL ARTIST

HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com

HummingbirdSoundYoga.com

Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a metaphysical artist, photographer and musician available for performances, concerts and ceremonies. Bobbi’s band Hummingbird and Friends is well- known for their eclectic blend of chants, jazz, blues, reggae and country. As a solo performer/ poet & singer, her influences include John Cage, Sun Ra & Laurie Anderson. Her artwork can be viewed at Gallery 25 in New Milford and online. She studied improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, vocal yoga with Heather Lyle, and sound healing with Silvia Nakkach, John Beaulieu and Don Conreaux See ad, page 10.

METAPHYSICAL STORE

THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

The Angel Cooperative is a unique lifestyle boutique featuring the first and only Shungite Room in the USA. Wide selection of crystals, jewelry, candles, essential oils, divination tools, spiritual gifts, statuary, oracle decks and tarot and home décor. Available in The Shungite Room: readings, Reiki, meditation, sound therapy, energy work, workshops, and

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

HEALTHFUL HARMONY

Dr. Amy Wiesner

91 East Ave, Second Floor, Norwalk 203-962-5887 • DrAmyWiesner@gmail.com HealthfulHarmony.com

Dr. Wiesner, practicing for almost 20 years, uses acupuncture, lifestyle medicine, nutritional supplementation and homeopathy to help her patients achieve health and well-being. Infertility, Diabetes, Stress, Pain, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Allergies, Headaches, Cardiovascular Disease, Lyme Disease, Menstrual Disorders, other imbalances.

NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies 805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111

DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 14.

NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC

Vis Wellness Center

Rocky Hill & TeleMedicine Statewide (234) 2-ACU-DOC • DrNicoleKlughers.com Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com

Dr. Nicole Klughers offers comprehensive naturopathic care to restore optimal health and prevent disease. Dr. Nicole’s “health detective” approach identifies the root cause of symptoms and provides all-natural solutions such as personalized nutrition (food as medicine), herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more. In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing of vitamins/ minerals, hormones, advanced cardiovascular markers, inflammation, food sensitivities, gut/ microbiome and more. See ad, page 16.

NUTRITION

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

29 King St, 2nd Fl, Chappaqua NY 10514 914-552-1442 • Info@BloodDetective.com

DrMichaelWald.com

#BloodDetective

Dr Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consult help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 5.

NANCY S. SCHERLONG, LCSW, PTR, CM

Coaching/Psychotherapy/Consulting Offices in Norwalk and Ridgefield 914-572-3167

WellnessMetaphors.com

Manage stress with relaxation techniques. Rediscover your creativity through writing and the expressive arts. Resolve trauma with EMDR, IFS or SE. Or book an experiential workshop! Nancy has over 20 years of experience with children, families, groups, adults and corporate wellness programs. See ad, page 25.

REIKI

GIGI BENANTI, USUI REIKI MASTER

Angelic Healing Center

7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1150

AngelHealReiki.com

Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. She offers all levels of Reiki training monthly. All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques including Karuna, Angelic and Jikiden Reiki.

JOYFUL LIVING REIKI LLC

Gail Christie, Holy Fire Reiki Master Stamford, CT and Mt Kisco, NY 203-979-0918

JoyfulLivingReiki.com

Gail will help you get in touch with your energy and bring balance to your life with Holy Fire Reiki. She offers gently powerful Holy Fire healing sessions, Reiki-infused meditations and Usui/Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki certification classes. See ad, back cover.

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT

100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050

TurningPointReiki.com

JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, back pain, Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. All Reiki levels taught.

THE SHUNGITE ROOM

THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

The Angel Cooperative

51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

The first and only Shungite Room in the USA. Shungite is the only natural material known to contain fullerenes, a naturally occurring antioxidant. Shungite is believed to have active metaphysical properties with strong healing powers. The Shungite Room hosts readings, Reiki, meditation, sound therapy, energy work, workshops, and special events. The public is welcome to enjoy the room at no charge when the room is not in use. See ad, page 17.

SOUND HEALING

HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares

Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com

HummingbirdSoundYoga.com

Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-forhealth meditations, her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 10.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING

KATIE AUGUSTYN, MA, CPC Transformation Coach Shamanic Healer TransformationCenterCT.com 203-820-3800

TransformationCenterCT@gmail.com

Katie will assist you in reaching your true potential and heal what has been holding you back. You will experience real self-acceptance and start to live in alignment with who you truly are so you can create a life you love, a life of meaning and purpose. See ad, back cover.

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot

Virtual and In-Person Sessions 203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, back cover.

UNIVERSAL WHITE TIME, CRYSTAL & SOUND HEALING

CRYSTAL MUSIC HEALING

Bradford Tilden, MM, CMT, UWT

Remote: Phone or Zoom 860-830-5841 • Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com CrystalMusicHealing.com

My goal is to empower you to develop spiritually and professionally. I offer UWT energy and gemstone healing with guided visualization for spiritual healing and self-actualization, and transformational voice activation coaching sessions. I teach certification classes in Universal White Time (UWT), Lemurian Intuitive (LSINH), Crystal, and Sound Healing. I use these techniques, and more to help you to obtain authentic expression, empowerment, and transformation. You can purchase personally attuned crystals and gemstones through me. My clients and students gain a renewed clarity and a sense of purpose as they perceive their truth and remove blockages that distort their perception. Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation. See ad, page 16.

WELLNESS CENTER

THE ANGEL WING, A DIVINE SPIRITUAL CENTER

Located next door to The Angel Cooperative 49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

The Angel Wing is next door to The Angel Cooperative. It has a large yoga room and private treatment room.

The Angel Wing hosts workshops, retreats, readings, energy work sessions, Reiki and Reiki Certification classes, massage, sound and gong baths, guided meditations, acupuncture, and yoga classes and yoga teacher training. It is also available to rent on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Optional rental spaces include a large open room and/or an intimate private room with massage/Reiki table. See ad, page 17.

Autumn is the time of year when Mother Nature says, “Look how easy, how healthy and how beautiful letting go can be.

~Toni Sorenson

HAUTE HEALING OASIS

Jessica & Peter Chichester

792 Pacific St, Stamford 203-595-5304

Info@HauteHealingOasis.com HauteHealingOasis.com

HHO is your feel great place! A 3500 square foot wellness spa and healing center featuring over a dozen wellness services in a caring feng shui inspired atmosphere. If you need relaxation, detoxification, body contouring or rehabilitation services, then you should check them out. See ad, page 9.

SALT CAVE OF DARIEN

555 Post Rd, Darien 203-658-7667

Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com SaltCaveofDarien.com

Our wellness destination offers an oasis of peace, calm and serenity. Whether you want to release stress, address a health challenge, or gather with friends and family, the Cave is inviting, warm and soothing. Check out our website for the many different ways to experience the benefits of our healing salt! See ad, back cover.

YOGA

HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com HummingbirdSoundYoga.com Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 10.

203 TLC

203TLC is a community of accredited health and wellness providers offering a wide variety of services and products. Founded in 1997 by Beth Leas, the TLC Tribe is Fairfield County’s largest holistic health resource - a vibrant and growing community of over 90 Members, committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities.

We offer high quality private sessions, products, workshops, classes and resources designed to help you live life well.

VISIT US: www.203TLC.com • www.TribeTLC.com • FB: Tribe TLC • 203-856-9566

Breathwork & Spiritual Healing/Coaching

Alexia Clonda, The Mind & Breathing Edge

ThetaHealing & Mindset Coach. Helping women create healthy relationships and clear negative thought patterns. 20+ years experience. Virtual & In Person • 607-319-9161 mindbreathingedge@gmail.com ThetaHealing.com/alexiaclonda

Energy Healing/Meditation/Tarot

Beth Leas

25+ Years Experience

Private Sessions, Workshops, Events

In-person or by phone bethleas.com 203-856-9566

Life & Business Coach

Jenn T Peterson, Wilton, CT

Life & Business Coach with Horses and Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher. I help you release fear to market & sell your services. Virtual & In-Person. Hello@JennTPeterson.com 917-340-1328

Salt Cave

Salt Cave of Darien

Salt therapy, massage, meditation, yoga & more!

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

Career Coach/Hypnotist

Thea Litsios, Certified Career Coach & Hypnotist. Assisting you in creating your dream career. Learn how to use your intuition to guide you on your career path. thealitsios.com • 203-693-1493

Essential Oils

Wayne Leiss, LMT, CAO Adventures in Connection. dōTERRA Essential Oils, Symphony of the Cells™ Applications and Massage Therapy

20 Fifth Ave, Apt A, Danbury Wayne@WayneLeiss.com WayneLeiss.com • 203-994-1207

Life Coach

Diane Nicosia, MBA, ibalanceLLC

Certified Coach & Reiki Master Teacher. Move forward toward your personal & business goals. In person or Zoom. NicosiaDiane@gmail.com ibalanceuthrive.com 203-858-5848

Transformation Coaching/Healing

Katie Augustyn, MA, CPC

Transformation Coach, Shamanic Practitioner, Spiritual Evolution Trainer, Energy Healer, TV Host TransformationCenterCT.com 203-820-3800

Energy Healing

Gail Christie, Joyful Living Reiki Holy Fire Reiki Master, Private Reiki sessions, Reiki-infused meditations & Reiki certification classes Online, Stamford, CT, and Mt Kisco, NY • JoyfulLivingReiki.com 203-979-0918

Holistic Healing Spa

Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness

Halotherapy/Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Quantum Healing, Massage Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga, Wellness + Crystal Shop. revivesalttherapy.com

374 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 203-283-5968

Lyme Disease Healing

Gregg Kirk, Lyme Recovery Clinic & Detox Center Heal from chronic illness through all-natural herbal treatments, intensive detox, cleanses & energy healing.

528 Post Rd, Darien Gregg.Kirk@gmail.com 203-858-9725

Monthly Networking Breakfast!

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Valencia Luncheria, 164 Main St, Norwalk, CT, from 8:30 -10:00a.m. Come the first time as Beth’s guest! Please RSVP to Beth Leas at: 203-856-9566 (call/text) or TLCBethLeas@ gmail.com so she can reserve your place.