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EFFECTS INSIDE Embrace Heat, Salt & Vibration to Relieve Toxic Overload

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he unfolding power, breadth, and depth of expertise and energy in Fairfield County are immense. Every contribution, large or small, helps us all to grow, evolve, transform and heal. Thank you for your participation in the amazing Natural Awakenings’ community.”

Those words appeared in my first publisher’s letter, in the July 2013 issue of Natural Awakenings. This month marks an anniversary for me; what a terrific five years it has been and how quickly that time has passed! I had little sense when I wrote those sentences how true my words were, how much power was in our area waiting to be untapped and shared. I am Nicole Miale profoundly grateful for the opportunity to experience the truth of my words and feel the community’s overwhelmingly positive response to the changes we’ve made to the magazine over the years. We’re proud of the leadership position we have in the community and we wear the mantle with a sense of responsibility. True leadership is not about ego or power but rather about co-creation and collaboration for the higher common good. For it is together we succeed or fail, ultimately, as human beings sharing a collective conscious experience.

Never has it been more important for people to engage, question and reach up and out as we have done and will continue to do. To that end, Natural Awakenings never stops pushing our areas of inquiry and actively keeps the magazine as accessible as possible.

New and exciting partnerships are in the works which will expand Natural Awakenings’ reach and presence even further. One of these collaborations is ready to be unveiled; I’m excited to announce that this year Natural Awakenings will be the Passport to Life sponsor for the 7th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018, the largest health and wellness event held in the state. Check out page 10 for more information on this partnership, which will come to fruition in October of this year during the two-day event at Chelsea Piers in Stamford. If you haven’t been to the expo yet, mark your calendar because it is something not to be missed.

“As I write the first of many letters to my new community, I am humbled and inspired by the power of this publication and honored its stewardship has come to me.”

Five years later, I feel the same way. I look forward to continuing to serve, connect, and empower the residents of Fairfield and Litchfield Counties as you strive for the best life experience you can have. Thank you for the things you have already done to make this community resource stronger, whether it has been support through advertising, an article contribution, agreeing to be a distributor or being one of our active and engaged readers (we love to meet and hear from you!). Thank you for the things you are going to do in coming days to make your life and your community better, more compassionate and more authentic. I appreciate each one of you and acknowledge the tremendous human beings you are.

With love and light,

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Learn About the Ketogenic Diet

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o you suffer from blood sugar dysregulation or diabetes?

Have you hit a standstill in your weight-loss goals? The ketogenic diet may be for you. On July 12 at 6:30pm, join Shalva Clinic director Ellen Lewis, a naturopathic physician, and Neil Carcusa, a nutritional consultant, for a power hour where they will explore the ins and outs of the ketogenic diet. Discussion will include how to incorporate a ketogenic lifestyle as well as sample meal plans.

Shalva Clinic, LLC is a full-service naturopathic clinic offering a wide range of services. All of its naturopathic doctors are licensed, fully trained as primary care physicians, and utilize a combination of natural therapies such as physical medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counseling and integrative nutrition.

For more information, call 203-916-4600 or visit ShalvaClinic.org/ Calendar/Free-Event-the-Ketogenic-Diet-Simplified. Location: Shalva Clinic Westport, 8 Lincoln St, Westport. See ad, back cover.

New Earth Workshop at Angel Cooperative

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he Angel Cooperative in Ridgefield will host a workshop with Carol Essig on July 7 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Come learn where we’ve been, where we are now and where we are going as a collective consciousness in order to accomplish what humanity has been trying to achieve for over 2,000 years: the New Earth. We will explore the elements involved with the process of ascension that we are all experiencing. We will discuss changes of the physical realm and our energetic fields. Practical suggestions for expanding your consciousness, and raising your vibration and frequencies will be discussed.

Carol Essig of The Magenta Way is a sound healer and spiritual counselor based in Ridgefield. The Angel Cooperative is an inspirational shop, offering gifts, home décor and spiritual items as well as the area’s only shungite room. Partners Laura Ancona and Christy Kinsman created a store to embody positive energy and include merchandise and community events that reflect that mission.

For more information, call 203-431-2959, or visit TheAngelCoop.com or Facebook.com/Events/635349870140678. Location: 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 58.

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Mock Stock Tribute Band: Two Festivals, Two Nights

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he Mock Stock Tribute Band Festival returns to Danbury’s Ives Concert Park for two nights of music on July 20 and 21 from 5 to 10:30pm.

The event kicks off Friday night with a night of music in dedication to Prince and his musical influences. Everyday People opens up the festival in tribute to Sly and the Family Stone. Get ready for some great guitar playing as Kiss the Sky performs the best of Jimi Hendrix. The night ends in tribute to Prince with a performance by Dean Ford and the Beautiful Ones. There will be a special Purple Experience meet and greet with Dean Ford that includes reserved center stage seating, an event lanyard, food and drink, and a photo opportunity with Dean Ford.

On Saturday night, the music gets rocking as Mock Stock Metal takes center stage with the sights and sounds of Hallway to Hell and saluting the music of AC/DC. All the way from Ohio, The Four Horsemen will electrify the stage in tribute to Metallica.

The night closes out in the jungle with Get Your Guns playing the rocking tunes of Guns N’ Roses.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. The Purple Experience VIP Party is $50 (advance sales only). The event is general admission, and will be held rain or shine. Children 12 and under are free.

For tickets and information, visit MockStockTributeFest.com.

Location: Ives Concert Park, Danbury.

Rooftop Drum Circle in New Milford

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n July 21 from 1 to 2pm, come to a rooftop drum circle in New Milford, presented

by Bearclaw's Academy of Music LLC. This familyfriendly event is open to all members of the community and welcomes children as young as 8 to participate with their parents.

Community members are invited to bring their own drums or drums can be provided (indicate if needed when registering).

The circle is limited to 12 participants. The rain date for the event is August 4 at 1pm.

Bearclaw's Academy of Music is located in New Milford and offers private one-on-one instruction for instruments and voice, as well as music therapy, master classes and workshops, and After Dark Music Showcase.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/RooftopDrumCircleNM. Location: Reis Learning Center LLC, 65 Bank St, New Milford.

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Certification Courses in Ayurveda Enrolling for Fall

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r. Somesh Kaushik of Cross River, New York will begin offering certification courses in Ayurveda starting in September.

Certification will be awarded by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) certification board and include certificates in Ayurvedic health counselor (CAHC) and Ayurvedic practitioner (CAP).

A CAHC is trained to focus on preventive health care as well as health promotion, Somesh Kaushik with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic medical science principles and practices. Completion of the intense, in-depth CAHC program will constitute eligibility for the CAP program.

The Ayurveda curriculum will consist of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study and case reports. Travel to India to participate in health clinics will be part of the clinical practicum. NAMA certification includes four areas of concentration: foundations of Ayurveda (history and philosophy); concepts of Ayurveda; skills and competencies; and recommendations, treatment and other interventions.

“This program is for those who would like to deepen their knowledge of health for their own and their family’s well-being, and for those who wish to pursue Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system, as a profession,” Kaushik says.

Kaushik has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 35 years. He received his training as an Ayurvedic physician with a bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery at Kurukshetra University, India, and as a naturopathic doctor at the University of Bridgeport. He also holds master’s degrees in public health and public administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the Graduate Institute, University of Bridgeport and National University of Natural Medicine, and has lectured about Ayurveda throughout the U.S. The application deadline is August 24. For more information, call 646-670-6725 or email DrKaushik@DrKaushik.com. Location: Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Route 35, Cross River, New York. See ad, page 5.

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oin the final running of the Sandy Hook 5K on July 21. Staggered children’s fun runs start at 8:15am while the 5K starts at 9am. All of the race proceeds will be donated to charities chosen by those who lost loved ones at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

The theme of the Sandy Hook 5K is “Love Runs Through.” Love runs through everything being done to prepare for this event, and through every step taken to reach the event goals. The goal is to present a world-class, one-of-a-kind family event filled with love, whether you are running in Newtown, volunteering, fundraising, or running virtually worldwide.

Check the official race website at 5kRunforSHF.org for the latest news and information. Please note all registrations are final.

To register, visit RunSignup.com/ SandyHook5K. For more information, email VolunteerSH5K@gmail.com to volunteer, SponsorSH5K@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities, SandyHook5KReg@ gmail.com for registration questions and VirtualSH5K@gmail.com for questions regarding the virtual race. Location: Fairfield Hills Campus, Newtown.

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Natural Awakenings Expands Partnership with Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo

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he Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley edition of Natural Awakenings will be the new Passport For Life sponsor of the 7th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018 presented by WABC-TV. The event will again be held at Chelsea Piers Connecticut, a sports complex in Stamford on October 20 (10am-4pm) and October 21 (11am to 4pm).

As the Passport for Life sponsor of the area’s largest health and wellness expo, Natural Awakenings will publish the eight-page Passport For Life event program in its October issue. The handy supplement will identify all participating sponsors and exhibitors, and enable attendees to collect stamps after visiting the exhibits. Those who visit a minimum of 40 exhibits and have their passport stamped by each exhibitor will receive a complimentary day pass to Chelsea Piers Connecticut.

“We are thrilled to offer this important supplement in our October issue for Expo 2018, and play a larger sponsorship role for this terrific SPONSORED BY event that is so closely aligned to Natural Awakenings’ mission of providing readers with options to achieve a healthier and more balanced life,” says Nicole Miale, publisher of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley, CT and Natural Awakenings of Greater Hartford, CT. This year’s expo will be filled with many exciting attractions and exhibitors that encompass a wide variety of health and wellness issues for all ages. Created to fuel mind, body and soul, Expo 2018, the largest health and wellness expo in Connecticut, will feature health education by Stamford Health; fun activities for children; and the latest information, products and services from over 100 exhibitors. Attendees can take part in Dance It Out with Billy Blanks Jr, as seen on ABC-TV’s Shark Tank, learn scuba with Capt. Sam’s Scuba School, and taste foods from healthy food and beverage exhibitors at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone. You can also attend classes and presentations at a new, centrally located Demonstration Zone. The public can purchase raffle tickets for $5 and bring nonperishable food to support The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Raffle prizes will be announced throughout the weekend. Admission and parking are free.

In addition to Stamford Health and WABC-TV, sponsors include Grade A ShopRite, EBMAS CT Martial Arts, Sacred Heart University, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors and others. Media sponsors are Hearst Media Services/The Advocate, Jen Danzi, Natural Awakenings Magazine (Passport For Life Sponsor), Natural Nutmeg Magazine, News 12 CT, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, Star 99.9 and 99.5 Fox. The event is created and produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich -based event marketing company.

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For more information, and exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, call 203-531-3047; visit HWS-Expos.com; or follow on Twitter @HWS_Expos, Instagram @HWS_Expos, Facebook.com/HWS.Expos and YouTube @ Stamford Health Expo (Youtu.be/vVi9FTDYdwc).

Location: 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford. See ad, page 34.

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Grand Opening of Bugs & Blades

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ugs & Blades is a new natural tick, bug and poison ivy control service based in Weston. They are celebrating their grand opening by offering 25 percent off to new customers and no-obligation price comparisons.

Local founders Tom O’Carmody and Chris Zinkel decided to start Bugs & Blades after both contracted Lyme disease and realized there was a gap in the industry. They use a natural—kid and pet safe—and effective line of non-toxic products.

Their attention to detail during application ensures all areas are covered. One of the founders is present at every job, guaranteeing work quality and consistent faces on the premises.

The bulk of the business is focused now on seasonal tick control, but will soon shift to event and party spraying since outdoor graduation, wedding and backyard party season is here. Bugs & Blades applies an odorless product 8-12 hours prior to your event, eliminating biting insects and any need for smelly bug sprays.

Bugs & Blades offers streamlined pricing by offering one price for any option. Clients can choose the right solution based upon need and not price.

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Special Needs Summer Music Program in Watertown

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onnecticut Music Therapy will host a summer session of Musical Connections, an exciting two-week summer program filled with music-centered activities specifically designed for children and young adults with special needs.

Led by board certified music therapists, participants will spend their mornings engaged in music making, instrument play, creative movement and dancing, song writing, singing, arts and crafts and much more.

The purpose of this program is to promote social skills, verbal and nonverbal communication and creative expression, and to develop new friendships in an open, energetic and supportive environment. There are programs for two age groups: ages 5 to 11 and ages 12 to 18. The program will be held Mondays through Thursdays, August 6 to 16, from 9am to noon.

Connecticut Music Therapy Services is based in Watertown with a secondary office in Fairfield, but their skilled team of music therapists travels all over the state to work with clients of all ages.

To register for summer session, contact Kelsy Gati at 203-770-9187 or Kelsy@CTMusicTherapy.com. For more information, visit CTMusicTherapy.com.

Location: 51 Depot St, Ste 214, Watertown.

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oin Jessica Hunter of Hunter Healing Hands on July 13 from 7:30 to 10pm for a sacred shamanic ceremony for healing and honoring the victims, perpetrators, and the land connected with the Pequot War. This ceremony is being held on the anniversary of the "Great Swamp Fight," one of the largest and most impactful Native American battles in the history of New England. The battle finally ended in Fairfield (Southport) on July 13, 1637. The purpose with this ceremony is to honor the natives who sacrificed their lives and their land. This event will include shamanic healing work for all victims, perpetrators and the land, including healing for our own ancestral ties to these entanglements.

All welcome to attend, no experience necessary. Space is limited; those aged 18 and up welcome to attend. The first part of this evening will begin at Hunter Healing Hands in Bridgeport, and then continue at various land locations connected to the Pequot War to leave offerings for the remainder of the evening.

Exchange is $40 with pre-registration. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Disclaimer: Note that this event is not associated with or sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation or any of its affiliates.

For more information or to register, call Jessica Hunter at 203-916-8381 or email at HunterHealingHands@hotmail.com.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to support this ceremony, contact Jessica. See ad, page 9.

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Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study.

The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

Bee Venom Is Powerful Lyme Disease Remedy Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin. The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

Pesticides Lower Birth Weights The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavy-pesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Loving It

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth.

Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

Algae Alchemy

Dutch Turn Seaweed into 3-D Household Items

Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells.

The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen— clean air.”

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Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups. A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos. The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions. They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Mastering Yoga

The yoga community in Fairfield County and the Housatonic Valley has never been more vibrant! This section provides connections to studios and teachers in the area, as well as helpful editorial to support your efforts to improve your practice.

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alt of the Earth Healing Arts Sanctuary has joined forces with Empower Thru Music of NYC to offer Extraordinary Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Classes for Teens and Adults, beginning July 8. Classes will meet on Sundays from 2 to 4pm for 12-to 18-year-olds, and from 4:30 to 6:30pm for adults. The cost is $15 per person per class.

Proven to raise test scores, improve focus, lower stress, and teach self-calming and coping skills, yoga, meditation and mindfulness are for students of all ages. Teens are natural yogis; they take instantly to the combination of physical exercise, fun and challenge.

It doesn’t matter how “athletic” or “non-athletic” they are.

The instructor, Lino Caminha, has invested over 10 years in kundalini yoga, white tantric yoga, mind and meditation, vitality and stress, lifecycles and lifestyles, and conscious communication. He is CPR- and AED-certified with a bachelor of science in psychology.

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njoy Community Wellness is Stamford’s newest wellness and yoga center, established

by Stamford resident Robyn Whittingham. Located in Springdale, the center places a strong focus on soundness of both body and mind. Enjoy Community Wellness offers mainstream and individualized yoga classes, dance and healthy movement programs, and lively educational wellness seminars. Enjoy also offers “sound body, sound mind” events, including community and private acupuncture, Ayurvedic counseling and meditation sessions, all with licensed practitioners.

Whittingham’s vision is to bring health and wellness activities to local communities, knowing that “one size does not fit all.” Her philosophy is focused on offering something for everybody.

Those who are curious about yoga but not ready to take the plunge can try slow flow or “Feed Your Soul” classes. More experienced practitioners can get their heart rates going with a variety of vinyasa and yoga fusion classes. Try a dance lesson on Thursdays with Maria, or a Runner’s Yoga or other specialty class. Engage and attend one of the community workshops to dive deeper into your personal life journey. A full roster of classes and workshops starts in July.

A special 30-day/$30 offer makes it easy to give Enjoy Community Wellness a try. Whittingham is open to joint ventures or projects with other like-minded studios and practitioners.

For more information, email Robyn@EnjoyCommunityWellness.com or visit EnjoyCommunityWellness.com.

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Organic Farmers:

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

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Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert

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knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time,

industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

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significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for health-

promoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health.

A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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FAIRFIELD AMBLER FARM, WILTON AmblerFarm.org

Community farm, educational programs, garlic, herbs, maple products, salad greens, vegetables Farm Stand: June-October; Saturday, 9am-2pm Farmers Market: Wilton

BELTA’S FARM, WESTPORT 203-454-2293 • BeltasFarm.org

Eggs, flowers, garlic, jams/preserves,salad greens/ microgreens, vegetables

BUTTERNUT GARDENS, SOUTHPORT 203-257-4597 • ButternutGardens.com

Fairfield County’s only cut flower farm provides customers the chance to reconnect with seasonal flowers and support local agriculture as they choose from hundreds of varieties for sale right on the farm, at nearby retail stores and for weddings and events in Fairfield County

DANCING DOG FARM, RIDGEFIELD 914-629-3549

Dancing Dog Farm practices organic and biological farming. Through biological farming, Dancing Dog focuses on soil health; good food comes from healthy plants, which can only stem from healthy soil

DIRT RD FARM, WESTON

203-216-0661 • DirtRdFarm.com Maple syrup, vegetables, fruit, herbs for private events created by Phoebe Cole-Smith, chef/farmer

FARMING 101, NEWTOWN

203-304-1451 • 101BrushyHill.com Wholesale Products Available Farmers Market: Greenwich

FIRST ACRE, LLC, STRATFORD 203-491-0505 • FirstAcreCSA.com

Eggs, flowers, garlic, herbs, melons, salad greens/ microgreens, vegetables Farm Stand: Sandy Hook, Saturdays CSA: Mid-June-October, 20 weeks, weekly or bi-weekly

GILBERTIE’S HERBS & GARDEN CENTER, WESTPORT

Baked goods, berries, cheese, CSA, educational programs, eggs, flowers, fruit, garden supplies, garlic, greenhouse, herbs, honey, preserves, milk, maple products, medicinal plants, melons, mushrooms, perennials, poultry, prepared foods, pumpkins, greens, seed, cosmetics, straw, transplants, vegetables

HORSESHOE FARM, RIDGEFIELD

203-943-6928 • HorseshoeFarmCT.com Vegetables, eggs, honey, maple syrup, flowers, mushrooms

JONES FAMILY FARMS & WINERY, SHELTON 203-929-8425 • JonesFamilyFarms.com

PYO strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees at our seven generation farm. Visit our winery for tastings or sign up for food and cooking classes at the Harvest Kitchen. Located on 400 acres in the White Hills of Shelton. Open seasonally; visit website for complete details

LACHAT TOWN FARM AT THE JULIANA LACHAT PRESERVE, WESTON 203-227-6580 • LachatTownFarm.org

Community farm, educational programs, garlic, herbs, flowers, greenhouse, children’s nature programs in July (see website), children’s garden in construction this summer, music events, art workshops, nature walks, 20 acres, tours of the 1770 restored farmhouse in the Juliana Lachat Preserve Farmers Market: last Friday of the month, June-October

LAUREL GLEN FARM, SHELTON

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Largest herb plant grower on the East Coast, providing certified organic products all over the northeast and offering free lectures and classes on the importance of growing organically

Asparagus, vegetables, herbs, melons, pumpkins, cut flowers CSA: Spring, summer and fall Farm Stand: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm

GRANT FARM, FAIRFIELD 203-259-8568

Berries, flowers, fruit, garlic, greenhouse, herbs, melons, perennials, vegetables, wholesale Farm Stand: Friday and Saturday, 11am-3pm

MILLSTONE FARM, WILTON

203-834-2605 Facebook.com/MillstoneFarmWilton

Baked goods, flowers, garlic, greenhouse, herbs, jams/ preserves, lavender items, transplants, vegetables Farmers Markets: Monroe

Educational programs, eggs, garlic, gourds, greenhouse, herbs, honey, jams/preserves, lamb, maple products, pork, poultry, prepared foods, salad greens, sheep, tours, vegetables, wholesale, wool/ yarn/fleece, Shetland wool blankets CSA: Contact via email - not open to public; by appointment only

HENNY PENNY FARM, RIDGEFIELD

MISCHA BROOK FARM, TRUMBULL

Educational programs, lamb, livestock, sheep, tours, wool/yarn/fleece, chicken/goat/rabbit meat

Local farm stand that sells soap, candles, flowers, honey and other products that are handmade

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SEPE FARM LLC, SANDY HOOK

USDA-certified organic fruit, vegetables, cut flowers; pasture-raised lamb and pork; tours and workshops; spring, summer, fall and winter shares; wholesale Farm Stand: daily 10am-5pm (winter), 11am-6pm (summer)

Specializing in consultation for anyone interested in raising sheep or lamb. Sheep, llama and alpaca shearing services provided. Over 40 years experience. Superior fleeces for hand spinners. “Connecticut Blanket” and sheepskins also available

GUY’S ECO-GARDEN, SHELTON

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SHAGGY COOS FARM, EASTON 203-331-3306 • ShaggyCoos.Farm

Family-run farm located in the heart of Easton.

All livestock is raised humanely without the use of any antibiotics or hormones

SIMPAUG FARMS, RIDGEFIELD 203-431-7166 • SimpaugFarms.com

Vegetable CSA with several pickup locations in Fairfield and Hartford Counties, Fairfield and Ellington. Farmers markets, restaurant/retail wholesale delivery, sustainable farming practices

SLEEPY CAT FARM, GREENWICH 203-485-9666 • SleepyCatFarm.com

Sleepy Cat Farm Foundation is a 14-acre privately owned garden open to the public for group tours and classes. Our goal is to promote horticulture within the local community. We have a small 12-member vegetable and fruit share CSA: 12-member, May-November, $650/year

SPECKLED ROOSTER FARM, WESTPORT 860-748-5548 SpeckledRoosterFarm.com

Eggs, farm stand, poultry, salad greens/microgreens, vegetables, wholesale CSA: Join our email list for weekly produce, ordering and pick-up info. Two pick-up days a week, year-round

SPORT HILL FARM, LLC, EASTON

WAKEMAN TOWN FARM, WESTPORT

203-557-9195 • WakemanTownFarm.org Apprenticeships, community farm, educational programs, vegetables Farm Stand: May-October, days and hours vary.

Please check our website CSA: We support local farms as a CSA pick-up location

WARRUP’S FARM, WEST REDDING

203-938-9403 • WarrupsFarm.com Christmas trees, educational programs, garlic, gourds, hay rides, maple products, pumpkins, winter squash; maple syrup demos 1st three weekends in March, noon-5pm; PYO pumpkins and hayrides weekends in October and Columbus Day, 10am-5pm; group visits Tuesday-Friday by reservation Farm Stand: Mid-August to end of October, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm Farmers Market: Lachat, Weston

WELLS HILL FARM, WESTON 917-602-1383 • WellsHillFarm.org

Compost/mulch, educational programs, eggs, firewood/forest products, flowers, fruit, garlic, greenhouse, herbs, melons, perennials, salad greens/microgreens, sheep, tours, wool/yarn/ fleece; nonprofit fundraising events host; school tours, children’s events (by appointment) CSA: We donate CSA shares to various nonprofits to assist with their fundraising efforts

203-268-3137 • SportHillFarm.com

Crop cash program, summer farm camp, education events; wholesale available. Proud to be the 2017 “Farmer of the Year” recipient in the Farmers’ Almanac CSA: 20 weeks; visit our website Farm Stand: Easton, May-mid December; closed Monday; see website Farmers Market: Westport, summer and winter

LITCHFIELD ADAMAH FARM AT ISABELLA FREEDMAN JEWISH RETREAT CENTER, FALLS VILLAGE 860-824-3003, ext 3 Ed Programming: Adamah.org

West Hartford CSA: WHCSA.Adamah.org Falls Village CSA: FVCSA.Adamah.org Apprenticeships, berries, ed programs, flowers, garlic, greenhouse, herbs, jams/ preserves, livestock (goats), melons, perennials, pickles, prepared foods, pumpkins, salad greens, soaps/ cosmetics, tours, vegetables Farm Store/Gift Shop

ARETHUSA FARM, LITCHFIELD 860-567-8270 • ArethusaFarm.com

We grow a full line of heirloom vegetables and unusual flowers for bouquets; we specialize in heirloom tomatoes and salad greens, cooking greens and beans. We also have a line of dairy products, including ice cream. Wholesale products available Farm Stand: 10am-6pm most days

ARETHUSA FARM DAIRY, BANTAM 860-361-6600 • ArethusaFarm.com

Located in the rolling pastures of the Litchfield Hills, Arethusa Farm has a proud tradition of raising award winning purebred Jersey, Holstein and Brown Swiss cows. We pride ourselves on providing the absolute highest level of care for our animals and creating all-natural, farm-fresh dairy goods with a truly exceptional taste

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BUCK MOUNTAIN HERBS CORNWALL COOP FARM MARKET, CORNWALL BRIDGE 860-671-1545 or 860-672-6552 BuckMountainHerbs.com CornwallCoopFarmarket.com

Herb farm in Cornwall growing 70 plus varieties of culinary, medicinal and pollinator herbs for sale as plants. The Cornwall Cooperative Farm Market includes baked goods, beef, berries, catering, dairy, eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic, gourds, herbs, lamb, maple products, medicinal plants, perennials, pork, pumpkins, greens, cosmetics, vegetables, wool/yarn/fleece Farm Stand: By appointment only April-September Farmers Market: Cornwall Co-Op

CAMPS RD FARM, KENT

860-338-8550 • CampsRdFarm.com Eggs, flowers, herbs, hops, pork, poultry, salad greens/microgreens, tours, vegetables Farm Stand: Thurusday and Friday, 2-7pm; Saturday, noon-5pm CSA: Chicken CSA, $500, 20 chickens over 20 weeks; 1/2 pig shares, $400 + processing fees Farmers Market: New Milford, summer and winter

CRICKET HILL GARDEN, THOMASTON

860-283-1042 • TreePeony.com Fruit trees, mushrooms, peony plants Farm Stand: April-June, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am- 4pm; by appointment rest of the year

DE HOEK FARM, NEW MILFORD 203-501-8586 Facebook.com/DeHoekFarm

De Hoek Farm offers pasture-raised Black Angus beef. Our animals are hormone-free and antibiotic free and are sensitively processed in our onsite USDA-certified abattoir, a minimal stress environment that promotes tenderness and quality

EVERGREEN BERRY FARM, LLC, WATERTOWN

860-274-0825 • EvergreenBerryFarm.com Blueberries, pick-your-own July-mid August; call

THE FARM WOODBURY, WOODBURY TheFarmWoodbury.com

Old-fashioned values with cutting-edge technology give a new farm experience like no other. Let our young farming family provide your family with non-GMO products we too put on our tables and in our gardens CSA: See website for details

FINNEGAN’S FARM, WEST, NEW MILFORD 203-496-6122

Vegetables, fruit, yurt camping, wholesale; check us out on Instagram Farm Stand: 10am-5pm, June-October on a selfserve honor system Farmers Market: Washington Depot

SHILOH RUN FARM, HARWINTON 860-987-2750 • ShilohRunFarm.com

Vegetables, goat milk, honey, eggs, wholesale CSA: 20-week vegetable and herb

SLOANE FARM, LLC, WASHINGTON FORT HILL FARM, NEW MILFORD 860-350-3158 • FortHillFarm.com

Apprentice/internships, berries, flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs, melons, salad greens, spring transplants, vegetables, wholesale Farm Stand: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-6:30pm; PYO: 2-7pm; check website Farmers Market: New Milford, Westport, summer and winter; Black Rock CSA: 300 Harvest Card shares, May-November, see website

HEDGELAWN FARM, WASHINGTON 917-613-9883 • HedgelawnFarm.com

Berries, fruit, garlic, grapes, melons, salad greens, vegetables, wholesale Farm Stand: Call, email or check Facebook page for availability and hours

MAPLE VIEW FARM, HARWINTON

860-485-0815 • MapleViewFarmCT.com Berries, eggs, fruit, garlic, greenhouse, hay, melons, vegetables CSA: See website for details Farm Stand: June-November Farmers Markets: Collinsville, Litchfield Indoor, Torrington

MAYWOOD FARM, BRIDGEWATER 860-354-4104 • MaywoodGardens.com

Eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic, gourds, grapes, greenhouse, hay, herbs, honey, hops, jams/preserves, mushrooms, maple products, pumpkins, salad greens/microgreens, vegetables

SloaneFarm.com

Provides strawberries, strawberry syrup, prepared salads, vegetables to stores in Litchfield County Farmers Market: Washington Depot, August through October

SUN ONE ORGANIC FARM, LLC, BETHLEHEM 203-266-7973 • SunOneOrganic.com

Apprenticeships, berries, flowers, garlic, herbs, microgreens, salad greens, vegetables, wholesale CSA: 18 weeks, beginning mid-June-October, $400 to $540 per share

SUN RISE SUN SET FARM, BETHLEHEM 203-266-7467

Asparagus, garlic, leeks, melons, onions, pumpkins, salad greens, shallots, vegetables Farmers Market: Southbury

SUNSHINE ACRES, GOSHEN 203-554-3524

Compost/mulch, eggs, flowers, gourds, herbs, medicinal plants, melons, perennials, cosmetics, alpaca yarn

TRUELOVE FARMS, MORRIS

203-217-6234 • TrueloveFarms.org A small, sustainable farm focused on using natural, grass-based practices to ethically raise pork, beef, eggs and poultry. We use no growth hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics used and all our animals are brought up on pasture for a better quality of life and a higher quality product

THE VILLAGE FARM, GAYLORDSVILLE

860-354-7008 GaylordsvilleVillageFarm.com Baked goods, bedding plants, berries, candles, Christmas trees, eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic, gourds, herbs, preserves, maple products, melons, perennials, pumpkins, salad greens, soaps/ cosmetics, vegetables Farm Stand: 24 hours/honor system Farmers Market: Kent; Happy Acres Farm, Sherman

WILD CARROT FARM, LLC, BANTAM 860-977-6948 • WildCarrotFarm.com

Berries, educational programs, flowers, fruit, ginger, greenhouse, herbs, melons, pumpkins, salad greens, transplants, vegetables CSA: Late April-December. Four share levels: $100, $200, $400, $600; fresh produce and vegetables, flower and herb Farmers Markets: Collinsville, Litchfield

WRIGHT FARM LLC, GOSHEN

860-491-9868 • WrightFarmOrganic.com Vegetables, fruits, artisan bakery, eggs CSA: Full or half vegetable, fruit and bakery available

ZELDA’S VEGETABLES, TERRYVILLE 860-585-5978

Flowers, garlic, herbs, honey, perennials, raspberries, salad greens, vegetables, specialty tomatoes (various varieties both heirloom and hybrid) Farm Stand: 7 days/week, self-serve, June/JulySeptember

Adapted from CT NOFA’s Farm and Food Guide 2018. Visit CTNOFA.org for a more complete list with additional information about each farm.

MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM, KENT

860-927-1856 • MountainViewFarmKent.com Berries, eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs, jams/ preserves, maple syrup, pickled products, pork, salad greens, transplants, vegetables, wholesale Farm Stand: at farm, open in season Farmers Markets: Kent, New Milford

PERCY THOMSON MEADOWS, LLC, BETHLEHEM

203-598-9701 • PercyThomsonMeadows.com Grass-fed and finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and poultry, vegetables, free-range eggs, wholesale CSA: Send payment for amount you would like to spend over 27-week season and we discount based on the date we receive your application

RIVERBANK FARM, ROXBURY

860-350-3276 • RiverbankFarm.com Apprenticeships, flowers, garlic, greenhouse, salad greens, transplants, vegetables and vegetarian prepared foods. Retail, restaurant, wholesale Farmers Markets: Westport, Darien, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, New Canaan, New Milford, New Haven Edgewood Park; Westport and Wooster Square winter markets

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Ayurveda for Modern Health

Ancient Wisdom Emphasizes Natural Rhythms

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by Danielle Sullo

epending on natural constitution, life circumstances, lifestyle choices and habits, the path to health and balance for one person is certainly not the way for all. The ancient holistic health system of Ayurveda was initially designed to help humans achieve balance, wellness and vitality through lifestyle and a regular connection with nature. With increasing validation from current research and modern science coupled with this timeless approach to health, Ayurveda is as relevant today as it was in India at its inception more than 5,000 years ago.

Jessica Serra, Ayurvedic Counselor and owner of Prima Wellness (PrimaWellness.com) in Watertown, explains that each person achieves not only balance, but wellness, through aligning individual biorhythms with those of one’s own ecology and environment. “In Ayurveda, balance involves psychological, physical and spiritual elements,” she explains. “It means cultivating body tissues, the proper elimination of waste, encouraging proper use of the five senses and nurturing a happy soul.”

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ity Wellness (AyurBeautyAndLifestyle.com), describes the system as “the art of living”, and our guide to food and lifestyle management. Ayurveda translates literally as “life knowledge”, and is known as the science of life. Daptardar describes the timeless relevance of Ayurveda in terms of the alchemical connection of the human body and nature. “Ayurveda is made up of five elements: fire, water, earth, air and space (ether). Our body is made up of the same five elements,” she explains. Each person is made up of a particular combination of these five elements, and in Ayurveda, this is described as a person’s individual constitution, or dosha.

The three doshas and their corresponding elements are Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (earth and water).

Supporting the Doshas

Each person has a dominant dosha which needs a regular “tune-up” through the use of particular herbs, lifestyle, yoga and meditation. In addition to our personal dosha, the seasons have corresponding doshas as well: Vata (late fall into late winter), Kapha (late winter into late spring) and Pitta (early summer into late fall). Daptardar

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says, “We have to be mindful of our dosha and the seasons or the dosha energy can build up and put us out of balance.”

Neeru Kaushik, a naturopathic physician and Ayurvedic practitioner at Fairfield’s Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies (AyurvedicInstituteCT.com), says food and earth are the basis of treatments.

Kaushik explains, “Let the body come into balance, and the body will heal itself with the help of nutrition and herbs.” In Ayurveda, it is the synergy of the dosha, ecology and the circadian rhythms where the power of healing and balancing potential resides.

For instance, Margaret Durbas, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the founder of Journey of Yoga (JourneyOfYoga.com) in Simsbury, says that since Vata is responsible for all moving energy in the body, during late fall into early winter, people who are predominantly Vata need to focus on becoming more grounded and centered, which is the opposite of Vata energy. If not, all the built up Vata energy due to the Vata dosha and its respective season may result in a scattered and unstable state of being.

She goes on to say that similar buildups can occur with Kapha and Pitta during their corresponding seasons, and they too need to work on bringing balance by offsetting the energy of their dosha. This can typically be achieved through a regimen of herbs, food and lifestyle modifications.

Food and Lifestyle are the Pillars

The Ayurvedic paradigm calls us to consciously evaluate the very two factors that serve as the most consistent access points to our health: food and lifestyle choices.

It is in this complementary union that Ayurveda honors both the art and science of humanity and holds an important key to wellness, healing and longevity.

Ayurveda is sometimes described as the “sister science to yoga,” but Lisa DayLewis, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the owner of Ahimsa Ayurveda (AhimsaAyurvedaUS.com) in Storrs, clarifies.

“Yoga is a part of Ayurveda and Ayurveda is the all-encompassing guide or the how to live A-Z”, she explains. Before her awareness of Ayurveda, it was the spiritual experience of Bhakti yoga that strongly appealed to

Day-Lewis. After experiencing the transformative power of yoga, she was drawn further into the spiritual richness of Ayurvedic life.

She wanted more tools to learn how to become and stay healthy and engage in life the way she wanted. Ayurveda answered her call.

It is in the powerful work with biorhythms that Ayurveda’s balancing potential energy becomes realized. In deeply honoring the spiritual richness of life, Ayurveda also honors the healing process in the very foundation of our constitution: energy. DayLewis is excited for this time in history because “Ayurveda is catching.” As people are introduced to yoga, they are concurrently engaging in their own Ayurvedic beginning, which can just expand and deepen with awareness and knowledge.

Marma Techniques for Self-Care

Tanvi Gandhi is the owner of Shiva-Shakti Acupuncture and Ayurveda (DrTanviGandhi. com), and practices in Stamford and Fairfield.

She trained in Ayurvedic marmic theory and pranic healing. She says working with Ayurvedic marma—energy points where prana (life force) flows—is healing the vital force through these points in the body. She began her training as a Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncturist, then integrated marma. She describes marma as a “full healing modality that first incorporates guided meditation to connect to the marma channels or points, which can then be activated in the body using acupuncture.”

Gandhi emphasizes the focus on selfcare techniques in her work, which she says is always empowering since clients can do marmic meditation on their own. “The selfcare techniques,” she says, “promote vitality and longevity.” Marma points channel the energy from the spine, meet at the vortex of the chakras, and flow energy into the organs.

She says this works with the subtle energy of the chakras and channels. When meditation first activates the energy that may have remained otherwise stagnant, the healing is integrated and even more transformative.

With modern conveniences and the world at our fingertips, it is possible to live each day without even stepping outside.

Ayurveda calls us to stop and ask, “Is this truly living?” Despite much advancement since the dawn of man, our basic constitution still consists of the same matter, the same five elements that we share with the rest of nature: earth, fire, water, air and ether. We transcend just living and begin thriving when we acknowledge that we have all we need to live conscious, fulfilling lives through coming into relationship with these elements and the biorhythms that surround us. The wisdom of Ayurveda calls us to stop chasing the balance, and provides us with ways to finally achieve it.

Danielle Sullo is an educator, therapeutic writing facilitator and contributor to Natural Awakenings in Connecticut. Connect with her at DSulloNWH@gmail.com.

LOCAL RESOURCES JAYA DAPTARDAR, BAMS, MHA Pryority Wellness New Canaan, Weston AyurBeautyAndLifestyle.com LISA DAY-LEWIS Ahimsa Ayurveda Storrs AhimsaAyurvedaUS.com MARGARET DURBAS Journey of Yoga Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com

TANVI GANDHI, ND, LAC Shiva-Shakti Acupuncture and Ayurveda Fairfield at Barefoot Living Arts Stamford at Enjoy Community Wellness DrTanviGandhi.com NEERU N. KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies Fairfield • AyurvedicInstituteCT.com JESSICA SERRA Prima Wellness Watertown, Southington PrimaWellness.com

Day by the Dosha Circadian Rhythms in Ayurveda

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yurveda tells us that doshas have their own signature times of day that repeat every 12 hours, helping us to align our daily activities with the energy of that particular time frame, explains Margaret Durbas of Journey of Yoga in Simsbury.

Vata time is from 2am to 6am, and early morning is the best time to rise to meditate, reflect, set intention and perform calming and grounding activities.

From 6am to 10am is Kapha time, and even though this is a time when we may feel sluggish—especially if we sleep late—the best way to mitigate the effects of Kapha is to exercise and move.

Pitta hours are from 10am to 2pm—when the sun is strongest—and so is our agni, or digestive power and inner drive. At this time during the day, we should eat our biggest and most nutritious meal to utilize this powerful energy for digestion.

We move back into Vata hours from 2pm to 6pm. To balance Vata we are called to perform activities of stillness and intellectual, creative pursuit.

The digestive power or agni is less strong now, so supper at 6pm should be light and easily digestible. Kapha time from 6pm to 10pm grounds us and naturally calls us to prepare for sleep which is why we may doze on the couch when watching television.

If we go to bed by about 10pm, when we enter Pitta evening hours (10pm to 2am), this is the time when the body is most actively restoring itself by detoxifying and cleansing the organs and tissues.

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Putting Out the Fire Reducing Chronic Inflammation

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by Kristin Pomeroy

nflammation causes more than just discomfort; it is the root of almost all disease here in the U.S. and many other countries as they become increasingly westernized. Multiple studies have now shown that arthritis, cancer, IBS, heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease are all linked to chronic inflammation in the body. That means if you can get to the root of the inflammation and stop it in its tracks, you can keep it from wreaking more havoc in your body.

Inflammation serves a useful purpose in healing our bodies. We want white blood cells rushing to the site when we

scrape our knee, and a fever in response to a virus invading our body is a good thing.

However, when dietary choices, underlying infection or high daily stress levels cause the inflammatory response to be turned on constantly, chronic inflammation takes hold, resulting in autoimmune disorders and disease.

The first step in calming chronic inflammation is to start with the removal of things that create inflammation in the first place. The standard American diet (SAD) is full of processed foods that have little or no true nutritional value and plenty of inflammation inducing ingredients. Once

you remove these, you will begin to notice more energy, improved sleep, less cravings and increased physical comfort.

What Needs To Be Removed?

Three of the Biggest Offenders

SUGAR. This is number one, and unfortunately found in almost every processed food. According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, “Sugar produces more symptoms than is required in order to be considered an addictive substance…

In both animals and humans, the evidence shows substantial parallels between drugs of abuse and sugar from the standpoint of neurochemistry as well as behavior.” This means we need to be vigilant in our efforts to reduce sugar because we are fighting against an addictive substance.

A healthy body can handle up to 25 grams of added sugar a day for women and 37 grams for men in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and keep inflammation away. To put this into perspective, blended coffee drinks at popular coffee chains contain between 75 and 176 grams of added sugar. That is three to seven times more than an entire day should include.

Our bodies are not designed to take in and process this amount of added sugar, especially when separated from the fiber and other vital nutrients found in natural whole foods. For example, the natural sugars in an organic apple will provide sat-

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isfying sweetness while mixed with plenty of water, fiber and natural vitamins and minerals. Tropical fruits (bananas, mangoes, pineapples) should be limited to once a week since they have a much higher level of fructose than other types of fruit. Read labels carefully and stick to whole foods as much as possible.

TRANS FATS. These are listed on food labels as “partially hydrogenated oils”.

There is no safe amount of trans fat, so don’t worry about how many grams you can have per day, just avoid them as much as possible. They are found in processed foods, baked goods, fried foods, creamers, premade cookie dough and more to promote longer shelf life. Read labels carefully to be sure you are not ingesting these. According to The Harvard School of Public Health, which published a review of multiple well-controlled studies and randomized trials, it has been found that trans fatty acids cause systematic inflammation, as well as a multitude of other risk factors for chronic diseases.

The first step in calming chronic inflammation is to start with the removal of things that create inflammation in the first place.

DAIRY. Dairy is one of the primary inflammatory foods for most people, although many are unaware they even have a sensitivity to it. More than half the population is unable to produce the enzymes required to break down lactose.

Many people are so used to feeling tired or putting up with acne, headaches and sinus issues that they do not correlate these to the inflammatory process caused by dairy.

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Add These to Help Reduce Inflammation

Five Favorite Anti-inflammatory Foods GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES. We’ve all heard this one and it is tried and true.

No matter what diet plan you may try, it includes green leafy vegetables. That is because they are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Antioxidants are very important for inflammation reduction. Some antioxidants prevent oxidation of our cells and others are scavengers that go out and clean up cells that have already been damaged, keeping inflammation down. The fiber content in green leafy veggies regulates healthy digestion and weight management, which also helps keep inflammation at bay.

BROCCOLI. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain high levels of flavonoids, sulforaphane and many other beneficial compounds, which give them their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

BLUEBERRIES. They are full of anthocyanins, which are amazing antioxidants, and quercetin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory. As an added bonus, quercetin has been shown to protect against oxidative stress in the brain, which in turn slows agerelated memory and motor decline.

BONE BROTH. If you haven’t tried this one yet, it is highly recommended. Bone broth contains glucosamine and chondroitin in a form that is very easy for the body to absorb, soothing achy joints and reducing inflammation. It also contains important minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which also reduce inflammation when they are combined.

GREEN TEA. Some of the many benefits of drinking green tea include weight management and prevention of cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s. These are not the only amazing things green tea can do. It is also an extremely powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory due to its high polyphenol content.

More Tips For Reducing Inflammation DE-STRESS. Take time throughout the day to re-center and let go of stress. Continuous mental, physical and emotional stress raises cortisol levels, which causes low level chronic inflammation. Take a short walk outside, listen to calming music, snuggle a pet—do anything that will help you reconnect with what is real, here and now rather than the worry-wheel that may be in your head.

GET THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP. Studies are showing that too much or too

little sleep can contribute to inflammation.

About seven to eight hours is the amount that most adults need. Fewer than seven or more than eight hours have been associated with increased levels of C-reactive proteins (the level of these proteins rise in response to inflammation).

MOVE YOUR BODY. If you are feeling achy, this may sound counterintuitive, but movement is essential to reducing inflammation. Exercise increases blood flow and pumps lymph to allow accumulated toxins to leave the body more efficiently. Walking and basic stretching are great inflammation reducers.

By incorporating inflammationreducing foods, removing inflammatory substances and giving your body the rest and movement it needs, you can begin to experience new levels of well-being to help you live your most vibrant life.

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Diet, Disease and Our Children The Gut Microbiome May Determine Health

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e hear more and more about the importance of our microbiota, particularly our gut flora, in relation to health. This is with good reason, approximately 80 percent of our immunity comes from our gut. Immunity is our body’s defense mechanism against infection or a foreign substance.

Many factors impact our gut microbiome and it begins at birth if not sooner. A child’s type of birth—C-section or vaginal birth—and whether a baby is breastfed or formula-fed, alters the gut flora early on.

The microbiome is further influenced by our environment, our long-term diet, stress and the drugs we take (including antibiotics). Diseases start in the gut and the integrity of our microbiome sets the potential for long-term conditions such as allergies and autoimmune diseases. If our gut is not healthy, we are not healthy. Many diseases and conditions start to manifest early in childhood but too often these symptoms go undiagnosed until later in life when it has progressed to a chronic condition due to long-term inflammation.

Food is digested in the gut and the micronutrients get absorbed into the blood. When inflammation is present, the intestinal walls become more permeable and larger food proteins pass through the intestinal lining. The body responds by

making antibodies that attack not only the foreign invaders, but certain tissues of the body with similar protein patterns leading to allergies and autoimmune disease.

Foods considered to be highly inflammatory are staples in our children’s diets.

These include dairy, gluten, soy, corn and sugar. Peanuts contain naturally occurring molds that can trigger an immune response causing inflammation. It is no wonder why there has been a rise in the number of kids with food allergies. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are under-diagnosed because often when a child comes in with vague complaints—such as stomach aches, eczema, headaches or diarrhea—food is not considered to be a trigger unless in the case of an allergic reaction.

Diabetes, obesity, food allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease are much more prevalent in children today. One of the greatest impacts on our health is the deviation from the foods that our ancestors ate. Our ancestors ate with the seasons and consumed foods that were unprocessed and natural, whole foods from the earth. Today, we tend to rely heavily on processed food and snacks to get us through our day. Our children are fed sugar-laden foods that also contain many food additives and colors, dyes, and preservatives. These unhealthy foods feed the bad bacteria in the gut and

cause an overgrowth of harmful bacteria.

Some of the effects are headaches, stomach aches, brain fog, sluggishness and cravings.

When a child complains of daily stomach aches, frequent headaches, rashes or constipation, diet should be at the top of the list for possible cause. Keeping a food journal can be beneficial in determining food sensitivities. Parents often believe these conditions are hereditary while allopathic practitioners tend to treat the condition without determining the root cause.

Optimal health can only be achieved when the root cause is identified and addressed.

It is true that our genetic makeup sets the foundation for our health; however, the determining factor of whether a gene is turned on or off is a direct correlation to what we put inside our bodies. The foods we feed our children early influence their food preferences and health. Hence, genetics “load the gun” while the environment ultimately pulls the “trigger”.

We can help children keep their microbiota intact by: • having a vaginal birth when the conditions are favorable to help the baby’s gut to be colonized by the mother’s microbiome • breastfeeding to pass on antibodies • exercising • staying well hydrated and rested • eating whole foods • avoiding processed foods, sugar and sugary drinks • limiting stress • working with an integrative practitioner who understands the correlation between food and disease.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The saying is appropriate.

We need to be proactive when it comes to our child’s health.

Cindy Wechsler, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner practicing at Fairfield Family Health, focuses on integrative and holistic medicine. She specializes in the natural treatment of common childhood conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, food sensitivities, behavioral issues and headaches. She teaches infant massage and offers lactation counseling. Connect at 203254-9957 and FFH.com/Cindy-Wechsler.

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KELLY NOONAN-GORES ON HOW WE SHAPE OUR HEALTH

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fter Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan-Gores spent 20 years in front of the camera as an actress, she turned her talents to producing award-winning films like Tooken, Beneath and Take a Seat. She considers her latest, the documentary HEAL (HealDocumentary.com), to be her ultimate achievement. “I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death,” says Noonan-Gores.

When she was prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux at age 28, NoonanGores decided she was too young and otherwise healthy to become dependent on it. By taking an integrative nutrition course, she realized the possibilities of alternative healing methods, catalyzing an ongoing exploration into optimizing life and health through the powers of mind, body and spirit. “We are not the passive victims of faulty genes; our lifestyle choices, thoughts, and beliefs shape our health,” says Noonan-Gores, a longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation.

HEAL features uplifting interviews with the scientists, visionaries and healers that inspired her, including Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson and patients diagnosed with diverse ailments that sought different healing modalities to take their health into their own hands.

What are some common elements in the stories of patients featured in HEAL? One common thread revolves around our subconscious programming. From the time we’re born, we are downloading “programs” or belief systems from society, parents, teachers and whoever and whatever else is in our environment. Many have learned through their own healing journeys of negative belief systems running their lives; each one had to become aware of these beliefs in order to change.

Another is that when events are too painful, we consciously suppress or unconsciously repress them, and that trauma stays in our cells and might manifest in disease. To move that stuck energy, we must heal that emotional trauma to allow physical ailments to transform.

A third theme is understanding how stress affects our lives and immune systems, and doing things to manage or

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mitigate it through tools like meditation or breath work. Some of the patients worked with spiritual psychologists using Emotional Freedom Techniques to release past stress held in their body, shifting beliefs to a trusting, non-victim place.

Dietary shifts also made a difference. In acute healing, we realize the effect of different foods which can reduce or exacerbate inflammation.

Which messages in how the body and mind collaborate to promote healing are audiences keying in on?

Visualization is a powerful and widespread tool in healing; we can use imagination to reframe and tell a different story. Research has shown that visualizations can affect brain chemistry and lessen side effects.

The mind is conditioned to go to the worst-case scenario; we can instead retrain it to focus on the best-case scenario, and what we want to happen, increasing the likelihood it will occur.

What role do faith and belief systems play in the healing journey?

It all comes down to what we believe. If you believe in and expect an effect, like what we see with a placebo, the brain will create and release natural chemicals that might be prompted by a targeted drug. Believing you are a victim of genes and circumstance induces stress, whereas having faith in a loving universe produces greater ease.

How do emotions influence health and healing?

Gregg Braden and Joe Dispenza, interviewed in HEAL, discuss how rage, jealousy, trauma and fear put the body in a stress response and create inflammation and other detrimental effects.

But love, kindness, joy, gratitude and compassion release healing hormones and neurochemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. It’s empowering to know that when negative emotions arise, you can become aware of and release them, then pivot to focus on gratitude or do something that cultivates joy. It’s a moment-by-moment choice.

Healthy people require a healthy planet; how can we apply these same principles to bring our world back into balance?

The more conscious we become, the more we treat ourselves, others and our Earth with compassion. As more people awaken and demand a different response, the paradigm will shift. Health care will have to change as we apply the power in our hearts and minds. Our bodies are a microcosm of the universe; the planet can heal itself and thrive as we remove the toxins and become fully aware of what we are putting in the air, water and soil.

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Bring Ocean Effects Inside

Embrace Heat, Salt & Vibration to Relieve Toxic Overload

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ore than 80 million individuals in the U.S. are estimated to be suffering from the uncomfortable symptoms or serious disability caused by autoimmune disease. While the specific presentation may vary widely, the biochemical process linking all these people can be described as a runaway immune response. This occurs when systemic inflammation from chronic stress and toxin overload results in the body attacking its own tissues.

Detoxification has many meanings in this context. It means supporting the body’s detoxification pathways by getting plenty of the vitamins and nutrients needed by the liver (where most detoxification occurs) and staying hydrated. It may mean handson techniques such as massage, lymphatic drainage and others, which help the body to break up congested tissue to improve circulation and the body’s natural elimination routes. It also means doing activities to make us sweat, such as exercising or using an infrared sauna. A regular detoxification program to combat modern-day life’s toxins will improve mental, physical and emotional health, no matter what condition someone is in when they begin.

A plethora of practitioners are available to offer expert guidance about the most appropriate food or supplementbased internal cleanse for individual needs, schedules and patience level. Then consider augmenting the internal detox process by using widely available external modalities, such as salt, heat, vibration, and others.

When it comes to reducing the toxic burden on the body, there are two primary goals: prevention and detoxification. Prevention can be achieved by eating organic foods, minimizing use of plastic and other toxic petrochemicals, filtering air and water, and using toxin-free body products.

While that is the ideal, supporting and actively engaging in regular detoxification practices is now recognized as equally important; it’s simply not possible to live in a toxin-free bubble.

Heat is known to increase circulation while triggering the body to get rid of toxins through the sweating process. During a sauna treatment, the sweating is more intense, which can diminish the amount of detoxification time needed. In our area, infrared sauna can be found at a growing number of places such as Stamford’s Haute Healing Oasis and Soul Synergy Wellness, Darien’s Inner Light, Monroe’s Muktinath Holistic Center, Fairfield’s Whole Body Medicine and Salt of the Earth Sanctuary in Woodbury, among others.

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Far infrared (FIR) saunas are used at temperatures between 100 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit, which are lower than that found with traditional saunas.

FIR saunas heat the body more directly, allowing for deeper tissue penetration. These will cause a mild increase in core body temperature, which is analogous to a slight fever, the body’s natural mechanism for destroying bacteria and viruses. Research indicates that regular FIR use increases microcirculation, enabling blood to flow more easily throughout the body. This, in turn, removes toxins faster and brings oxygen to joints and extremities, speeding healing of sore joints and damaged tissues.

Sauna detoxification programs are planned according to each individual’s state of health, tolerance and availability. The program will also vary based on whether an infrared or traditional sauna is being used. Consult with a qualified practitioner before undertaking a sauna detoxification program, or be sure to follow an expertdesigned program that may include nutritional and supplement support.

The efficacy of a sauna detoxification program can be enhanced in some simple ways. For example, exercising for a short time or getting a light massage before a sauna session can increase blood circulation; this serves to bring more toxins to the surface for disposal through the sweating process. Increasing doses of vitamin B3—also known as niacin—promotes microcirculation while digestive enzymes can aid in breaking up “trapped” toxins in tissue that the body would otherwise have trouble accessing to clean up.

While most of us are good candidates for sauna detoxification, a medical doctor, naturopath or nurse practitioner should be consulted for those with serious autoimmune conditions or on multiple medications, as well as those who are chemically sensitive.

The sauna protocol can be adapted for children but their detoxification protocol should be supervised by medical personnel.

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Building on the efficacy of infrared heat, the BioMat is a mat that uses a combination of far infrared rays, negative ion therapy and amethyst crystals to increase circulation, raise the body temperature and stimulate the sweating process to boost the immune system. In addition to increasingly common use in hospitals and health clinics, the BioMat—an FDA-registered Class II medical device—is available for home use and can be found in many area businesses, including Valley Spirit in Washington Depot, Salt of the Earth in Woodbury, Yoga For Everybody in Fairfield and Presence of Wellness in Monroe. Whether used at a facility or at home, a session lying down on the mat may last from 15 to 60 minutes.

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Frequency

A new class of medical applications based on frequency waves is emerging in the healthcare field. Two available modalities in our area are Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and Bio-Electromagnetic Energy Regulation device (BEMER). Both of these approaches are designed to improve circulation based on the understanding that the body is fundamentally electrical in nature. Each uses a patented series of signals and currents to affect tissues and blood supply, which in turn reduces inflammation and pain and ultimately improves the body’s ability to heal itself.

Originating in Germany, BEMER is used by many well-known individuals and sports teams and has received an endorsement from NASA. BEMER is registered as a Class 1 medical device by the FDA, and has been extensively studied and tested.

In the local area, BEMER experiences are currently offered in Stamford at the New England Center for Chronic Pain, Haute Healing Oasis and Soul Synergy Wellness, among others.

FSM is available at New Canaan Chiropractic in New Canaan and at Enlightenment Center with Sarah Rotella in Ridgefield, as well as at the office of Tamara Sachs, MD in New Milford.

Vibration Therapy

Norwalk’s Kure Spa—the first Vibrosaun-authorized clinic in the U.S.—offers the Vibrosaun machine, which combines dry sauna heat and a padded vibrating bed. The bed, used for decades in Australia and Europe, has been shown to help with weight loss, chronic pain, detoxification, and a myriad of other conditions including sports injuries and insomnia. The heat and vibrations from the machine dilate blood vessels, relax muscles and increase pulse rates and blood flow. By increasing functioning of the kidneys and lymphatic system, the machine is useful in helping with toxin removal, such as lactic and uric acids.

People on blood thinners should consult with a doctor before using the Vibrosaun.

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Remedy Bodyworks and Soul Synergy Wellness in Stamford each offer alternative vibration technology experiences for stimulation of the body’s circulatory and lymphatic systems.

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Used for thousands of years as a natural and powerful health therapy, salt can be particularly helpful with respiratory detoxification and overall health. Floatation centers—such as Westport’s iFloat, Trumbull and New Haven’s PuREST, Surrender to the Float in Guilford and Harwinton’s A Healing Trail—use up to 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt in their float tanks. The salt, a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, is mixed with a warm solution of water to produce a high buoyancy effect. Soaking in a bath enriched with Epsom salt has been shown to increase magnesium and sulfate levels in the body. Magnesium can help with reducing inflammation, improving both muscle and nerve function, and preventing artery hardening. The sulfates found in Epsom salt also assist with flushing out toxins and heavy metals. Research has shown floating to have significant effects on pain and discomfort associated with autoimmune conditions and Lyme Disease.

If the sensory deprivation experience of floating seems like it may be too intense an experience, try simply soaking in a bath tub with a generous scoop of Himalayan salt dissolved in it. Add some coconut oil to the bathwater for a more indulgent experience that will leave the skin looking and feeling terrific. The use of certain essential oils in a soaking bath may intensify the cleansing effects for the body and its systems. However, use them judiciously as some combinations may be overwhelming to a system already set on overload.

Himalayan rock salt is used in another form of salt therapy that has been found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Salt caves—such as Saltana Cave in Ridgefield, Salt Cave of Darien, and Newtown Salt Spa and Salt of the Earth Sanctuary in Woodbury—offer their clients the healing benefits of rock salt rich in trace elements and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, bromine, copper, selenium and iron. Modeled after salt caves in Eastern Europe, the indoor salt room experience combines speleotherapy—the use of salt cave and mine microclimates to treat diseases—and halotherapy. The latter utilizes a salt vaporizer to push dry aerosol salt vapor into the air to help with various respiratory and skin issues, allergies and other conditions. A session in a salt cave involves relaxing in a gravity chair with feet up while breathing in the healing, detoxifying salt air.

Other detoxification therapies for consideration include massage, lymphatic drainage and ionic foot baths.

If underlying autoimmune conditions exist, it is best to consult with a health practitioner to ensure that the selected program is the most appropriate.

Ariana Rawls Fine is editor of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley, CT. She resides in Stratford with her family.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

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Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first

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The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

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To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@WakeHealth.edu.

For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and

author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in nonaddictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabisIndustry.org/state-marijuanapolicies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all.

By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflamma-

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles

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with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

Oxygen is Key

The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value

rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

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reeks, streams and rivers flow into ponds, lakes and oceans, carrying pollution. Keeping large bodies of water clean starts with local waterways.

As awareness of this need rises, some rivers in Africa, India, New Zealand and elsewhere are being protected and recognized as living entities, with rights, values

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The Fox River Cleanup Project, a multiyear effort covering 13 miles that began in 2009, reduces the health and environmental risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the sediment.

Lake Winnebago, source of the lower Fox River, is currently stewarded under the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan.

Recent meetings have sought citizen input for updates in managing sturgeon stock.

In Athens County, Ohio, Michelle Shively, in Trimble, is Sunday Creek’s watershed coordinator. “Every minute, 850 to 1,000 gallons of polluted water from an underground mine pool flows into the creek, turning the water orange from iron waste. Once the iron is removed, you need to do something with it,” she says.

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Throughout history, river dams have been built to provide power or irrigation, prevent flooding and provide municipal water needs. Of approximately 80,000 three-foot-tall or higher U.S. dams, only about 2,500 produce hydropower. Removal of old dams no longer serving their original function can restore entire watershed ecosystems, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, add jobs, improve water quality, reinstate natural sediment and nutrient flow, and save taxpayer dollars.

Water is life, and clean water means health. ~Audrey Hepburn Built in 1929 and abandoned after World War II, demolition of an Eklutna River dam, in Alaska, began in 2016. Curtis McQueen, an Eklutna tribal leader and CEO of Eklutna Inc., which now owns the dam, reported that 300,000 cubic yards of sediment had amassed there, along with junked cars, TVs and other trash.

The tribe is the first in the nation to be involved in such a massive project, intended to restore its historic salmon population.

In 2017, dams were removed in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. A map at Tinyurl.com/DamRemovals shows dams taken down since 1916.

“The good news is that in meetings like the St. Louis River Summit, in Superior, Wisconsin, in March, clean water wasn’t viewed only in a strictly scientific sense, but added the human factor to produce more diverse solutions,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., the Monterey Bay, California, author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. “The bad news is that most projects are funded, directly or indirectly, by the federal government. Cuts add challenges and stress to looking for solutions.”

Cities like Pittsburgh, Superior and Duluth are among many that are protecting, restoring and rejuvenating riverfronts with increased public access, thus rekindling residents’ love for and recognition of the mental and physical benefits provided by their waterways.

“We’re in a period of big ideas,” says Nichols. Two can be easily implemented. First, he explains, don’t build right on the water; instead, sit in the “second row”. Second, gain perspective by experiencing changes in waterways.

“One way to do this is to spend an hour a day, or even an hour a week, in, on or near the water. Take someone new with you each time,” suggests Nichols. “You’ll see how best to value, promote and defend our right to clean water.”

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more interested in creative play than in making things grow.

Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors

interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says.

This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

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Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers.

“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles.

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Curious children love getting a closeup look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says.

Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool.

Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult.

Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions.

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Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

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As we race toward a future full of high-tech, labgrown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population.

“Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

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when overeating is the norm. On the flip side, rapid weight loss can also lead to inflammation, so it is best to go slow when changing a feeding routine.

Adding good gut bacteria, such as prebiotics and probiotics, helps keep bad bacteria at bay, thereby reducing inflammation.

This is particularly important if a pet is on antibiotics.

Note that a gluten- or grain-free diet in and of itself may not be a good change depending on the particulars. Sometimes these foods are actually higher in carbohydrates because sugars are added for taste and will boost the carbohydrates in any given food.

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Diet as a Healing Tool How Inflammatory Foods Affect Pets

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ust like inflammatory foods can wreak havoc with chronic medical conditions in people, the same goes for pets. Inflammation is a natural response to an injury, virus, bacteria or irritant to the body. It’s the body’s way to help heal an area by increasing blood flow to the area. The symptoms of inflammation include heat, redness, pain and, of course, swelling. When inflammation becomes chronic—which can happen when diets are high in inflammatory foods—it leads to many illnesses including, but not limited to, inflammatory bowel disease, heart conditions, joint pain, autoimmune disease, gum disease, diabetes, psoriasis, kidney failure and even cancer. Chronic inflammation puts undue stress on the body. In simpler terms, it wears down the body, putting it at risk for chronic medical conditions.

One way to help reduce risk is to avoid foods that contribute to inflammation responses. Common culprits are highly processed meats, such as in those found in deli meats and hot dogs. Other common inflammatory foods are poor quality proteins found in cheaper pet foods, potatoes, pasta, white rice, dairy, omega 6 oils, carbohydrates, sugars, processed grains and fruits.

There are foods to add to a pet’s diet that may reduce inflammation, such as cloves, ginger, rosemary, turmeric, paprika, omega 3 oils, berries, leafy greens and vegetables. Foods with a high moisture content, such as a raw diet and canned, are preferred. While honey is mildly inflammatory, the benefits can outweigh the risks depending on the pet and situation.

Feeding habits also play a pivotal role. When pets overeat, cells become stressed, which leads to inflammation, especially

Hunter’s story is example of the changing effect of food as told by his owner, Paul Gallant of Paul’s Custom Pet Food in New Milford.

“It began in 2010 when Hunter’s groomer discovered a lump the size of a walnut below his jaw. It was biopsied and we learned it was malignant: Hunter had cancer. Our traditional veterinarian recommended we see a veterinary oncologist right away. We were informed that his cancer was aggressive, and he had six months to live. Our options were surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. At the time, Hunter was just over three years old.

“After much discussion, we decided not to take the recommended action. We shared the news with friends and family. One friend insisted we see Dr. Hannah Wells, a former chief of staff and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at Health & Wellness Animal Hospital (HealthandWellnessAnimalHosp.com) in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.

“Dr. Wells studied Hunter’s history, biopsy results, oncology report, and conducted a thorough examination of him, including analysis of his chi. She explained that as a young and energetic Golden Retriever, he ran hot, and that the tumor and cancer were also hot. She indicated he would need cool foods and herbs to fight the cancer. She asked if we were willing to switch him from processed to whole foods.

“Dr. Wells prescribed a mix of Chinese herbal medicines and a recipe for Hunter. She explained the differences between cool foods and hot foods; the importance of whole, chemical- and processed-free pet food; and the fundamental way that food interacts with each pet’s unique body.

“Eight years later, Hunter is as energetic as a puppy. Although the basic recipe for his diet remains the same, we have made adjustments along the way pursuant to Hunter’s changing dietary needs and as he has aged. Despite a little white around his nose and eyes, Hunter shows no signs of slowing down. And the lump below his jaw is gone,” his owner concluded.

Chronic inflammation causes pain as well as contributes to life-threatening medical conditions in humans as well as pets. As fantastical as it may seem, a change in diet can possibly eliminate or reduce that risk for our pets.

Mary Oquendo is a Reiki master, advanced crystal master and certified master tech pet first aid instructor. She is the owner of Pawsitive Education and Spirited Dog Productions. She can be reached at PawsitiveEd.com. See ad, page 47.

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GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor.

They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on

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something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause

of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO.

Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

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Eco-art creatively highlights environmental sustainability issues and sparks possible solutions.

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“It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,” says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebastian 50

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In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

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of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.”

Although fairy houses are trendy now, the Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope. Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist. He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?”

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Young Naturists Weekend and Third Annual Solair Brewfest – 7/5: 3pm – 7/7: 6pm. Fun, games, and competition. All-day activities include pool, sandy pond, paddleboards, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails, pizza party, social hour and more. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. 860-928-9174. SolairRL.com.

Sound Healing – 7-8pm. Relax, receive and bliss out to divine instruments, voice and ancient healing mantras. $30. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Life After Death and Ghost Stories with Berta Prevosti – 7-9pm. Gain a greater understanding of who we truly are as spiritual beings, and what happens to our physical and ethereal bodies after we have left them. $30. The Jiiva Center, 2900 Main St, Ste 1A, Stratford. 203-345-7747. Support@ JiivaCenter.com. JiivaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Reiki 1st Degree Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti. Learn Western style from an experienced Reiki Master (21 years). Includes latest info. Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and

markyourcalendar HONORING THE PEQUOTS Friday, July 13 • 7:30-10pm Please join us for this sacred shamanic ceremony to honor the local Pequot Tribe, and join in a circle of healing for all ancestral ties of all the victims, perpetrators, and land spirits, connected to this war. All welcome to attend, no experience necessary. The first part of this ceremony will begin at Hunter Healing Hands, and continues to various land locations connected to the Pequot War. Disclaimer: This event is not associated with or sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation or any of its affiliates.

Exchange: $40 with pre-registration.

All of the proceeds will be donated to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Space is limited. For those aged 18 and up.

Registration: Contact Jessica at 203-916-8381 or e-mail at HunterHealingHands@hotmail.com.

HunterHealingHands.com

healing for others. 2 manuals and certificate. $125.

Angelic Healing Center for Reiki, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@ snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

Awaken Viveka – 1:30-3:30pm. Piercing maya, lifting veils know the real truth learn and experience life-changing techniques to go beyond what appears to be the issue and find your deepest truth. $40. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Paranormal Reveal – 2-7pm. Also on 7/22 and 8/18. Learn the findings of Connecticut Ghost Investigations’ 5-hour paranormal investigation at the farmhouse. Talk and house tour, highlighting the areas they’ll be discussing. Limited to 20 participants. $25.

1770 Grounded Goodwife Farmhouse, call for address in Woodbury. 203-942-0774. GroundedGoodwife@ yahoo.com. GroundedGoodwife.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Energy Clearing Techniques – 6:30-9pm. Learn many different techniques for clearing/removal of old and stagnant energies from your own aura and from your environment. Utilization of the proper techniques of energy clearing can have a direct impact on your overall physical, emotional, and spiritual health. $30. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@ gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 The Ketogenic Diet Simplified – 6:30-7:30pm.

With Dr. Ellen Lewis, Naturopathic Physician, and Neil Carcusa, Nutritional Consultant, for a power hour where they will explore the ins and outs of the ketogenic diet. Discussion will include how to incorporate a ketogenic lifestyle as well sample meal plans. Free. Shalva Clinic, 8 Lincoln St, Westport. 203-916-4600. Info@ShalvaClinic.org.

ShalvaClinic.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Jingle Bell Rock & Christmas in July – 7/13: 3pm – 7/15: 6pm. Turkey shoot, crafts, snow/sandman contest. Great Hill Mountain Band 8pm. All-day activities include pool, sandy pond, paddleboards, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails, 3pm social, and cafe. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. 860-9289174. SolairRL.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Abundance, Joy and Flow: Living like Lakshmi – 10am-3pm. Techniques and powerful experiences to tune into and lift your highest potential. Preregistration for this workshop allows you to download 3 items at no charge. Use all 3 items each day to help prepare for the workshop and then continue the practices for 40 days. $40/class only; $55/with downloads. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Health Fair – Free massage, blood-pressure check, samples, natural beauty and crafts, and more. Allday activities include pool, sandy pond, paddleboards, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails, and cafe. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. 860-9289174. SolairRL.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 Energy Rejuvenation: The Base/Root – 7-8:30pm.

In this sacred process, you have the opportunity to transform yourself on all levels of your being. A combination of powerful energy healing techniques are combined with the science of sound and light to create the perfect synthesis of healing. $30.

Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Gala Night of Mediumship and Healing – 7-9pm.

Choose from two 1-hour sessions. Come experience all Spiritualism has to offer. Receive a mini tarot reading, mini-mediumship reading and spiritual healing from our mediums and healers. Only 30 spots available. Once registered, purchase tickets at Albertson Memorial Church or online. $30/advance.

Albertson Memorial Church, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615. My10Cats@ optonline.net. AlbertsonChurch.org.

markyourcalendar ALBERTSON MEMORIAL CHURCH UPCOMING JULY EVENTS Spiritual/Psychic Fair Saturday, July 7 and August 4 • 11am-4pm • $35+ Gala Night of Mediumship and Healing Thursday, July 19 • 7-9pm • $30 • RSVP Community Drum Healing Circle with Oscar Recalde Saturday, July 21 • 4-6pm • $15 Opening Doors to Dimensional Doorways with Ben Davis Sunday, July 22 • 1-3pm • $35 Practical Spirituality – How to Maintain a Spiritual Connection Despite Having a Hectic Life with Rev. Jordan Taylor Sunday, July 29 • 1-3pm $30/$40 non-members

ONGOING EVENTS: Sunday Service • 11am-12:30pm Beginner Psychic & Mediumship Class with Bobby Kitsios Wednesdays • 7-9pm • $20 Cancelled Services & Events will be posted on our website.

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calendar of events FRIDAY, JULY 20 Rocks and Stones – 7-9pm. Learn about the rocks we see in our adventures outside every day from walks in the woods; along our beaches, lakes and rivers; and on our sidewalks. Looking at how rocks and stones have been used throughout ancient times to how they are still used today. Then work with the rocks and stones making a grid or connecting with them. $25. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Key West Duval Street Parade – All-day activities plus dancing with acclaimed Shaded Soul Band, 8pm. Pool, sandy pond, paddleboards, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails, 3pm social, and cafe. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. 860-9289174. SolairRL.com.

Shamanism 101 – 10am-1pm. What is Shamanism?

Learn how Shamanism was a part of the original cultures for the past 30,000-40,000 years. Shamanism is still practiced in many remote regions worldwide.

See how it is applied to life today. Also learn how to perform your own shamanic journey into the other worlds. $35. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Paranormal Reveal – 2-7pm. Also on 8/18. Learn the findings of Connecticut Ghost Investigations’ 5-hour paranormal investigation at the farmhouse. Talk and house tour, highlighting the areas they›ll be discussing. Limited to 20 participants. $25. 1770 Grounded Goodwife Farmhouse, call for address in Woodbury. 203-942-0774. GroundedGoodwife@ yahoo.com. GroundedGoodwife.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 Reiki Second Degree – 10am-5:30pm. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (21 years). Learn to send distance Reiki healing, deepen use of Reiki for others and yourself. Two powerful energy connections from my short Japanese/Usa Linage. Two manuals and certificate. $215. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

Full Moon Series: Christianity and the Moon – 7-9pm. With Kate Noonan Glaser. Monthly full moon gathering. Explore a different culture, faith or tradition and their teachings on the Moon and night skies, or their relationship to the particular moon of the month. Different teacher each month. $20. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Reiki Second Degree Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (21 years).

Learn to send distance Reiki healing, deepen use of Reiki for others and yourself. Two powerful energy connections from my short Japanese/Usa Lineage.

Two manuals and certificate. $215. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

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ongoing events Welcome to the Jungle: Floatopia Raft Regatta – Live Reptile Show. Themed dinner 6pm with Tarzan and Jane costume DJ dance 8pm. All-day activities include pool, sandy pond, paddleboards, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails, 3pm social, and cafe. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. 860-9289174. SolairRL.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Intro to the Akashic Records: Deepen Your Meditation to Access – 11am–12:30pm. Learn what the Akashic records are, how to access them, how they can provide you with important self-knowledge and participate in a guided meditation. Blue Lotus tea and journal will be provided. $35. The Angel Cooperative, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield.

703-975-0897. Mary@YourStellarSelf.com.

TheShungiteRoomAtTheAngelCoop.as.me.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Find Me in the Herb Garden! Herbal Lore Scavenger Hunt – 6-8:30pm. My blossoms, steeped in water or wine, were said to ease gout, strengthen the memory and soothe inflamed eyes. These remedies, called golden water, were so highly valued that they were stored in gold or silver vessels. Who am I? Learn the answer at our scavenger hunt. $32. 1770 Grounded Goodwife Farmhouse, Register for address in Woodbury. 203-942-0774. GroundedGoodwife@ yahoo.com. GroundedGoodwife.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Yoga On The Ball and Wall – 1:30-3:30pm. With Karen Pierce and teacher trainees. Advanced studies workshop. Qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit. Highly effective self-care tools for pain relief and improved performance using a Fitness ball, tennis balls and the wall to unravel patterns of pain and dysfunction. Please bring your own stability ball. $39. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Info@YogaSpace-CT. com. Yogaspace-CT.com/Events.

markyourcalendar NEW AGE & CRAFTS EXPO Sunday, November 4 • 10am-5pm Come Experience a Day of Spiritual & Creative Enlightenment Intuitive Readers, Aura Photos & Crystals, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Healings, Handcrafted Jewelry, Soaps, Oils, Guided Meditations, Spiritual Art, 2 Rooms of Dynamic Speakers, and much more!

Wyndham Southbury 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury $6 Admission $1 off with this coupon VENDOR SPACE STILL AVAILABLE 203-733-6560 • Cryours87@yahoo.com

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sunday Tal Fusion: Sunday Sweat – 9:15-10am. With Tal Fagin. Get your heart pumping and blood flowing with this eclectic, spirited, high energy class. Class is 50 minutes in length, so get ready to get in high gear. $18/class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ValleySpiritCoop.com.

ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 9:3010:45am. Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.

Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

markyourcalendar CERTIFICATION COURSES IN AYURVEDA with Dr. Somesh Kaushik Starting in September The curriculum will consist of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study and case reports. Travel to India will be part of the clinical practicum.

Application deadline is August 24.

For more information, call 646-670-6725 or email DrKaushik@DrKaushik.com

markyourcalendar SÉANCES WITH UK PHYSICAL MEDIUM, WARREN CAYLOR Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18 7pm (doors locked at 6:30 pm) Are you interested in Physical Phenomena?

A séance with Warren Caylor is like no other séance you have experienced. During the session, Warren will be in a cabinet with arms taped to a chair and his mouth gagged. Participants will witness levitation of objects, ectoplasm, direct voice, teleportation of objects and materialization of objects. Don’t be afraid of the dark as this is a fun and engaging event. Every night brings something different as we sing, laugh and are entertained by Warren’s Spirit Team. $100 per person (cash or check only) Space is limited for each session so register today!

The Healing in Harmony Center in Glastonbury To register, call Priscilla Bengtson at 860-430-9801 Email Attend@HealinginHarmonyCenter.com or visit HealingInHarmonyCenter.com.

Satsang Meditation – 9:30-11am. Satsangs are wonderful spiritual and community gatherings of like-minded people. Satsangs with Shanti Mission Healers are filled with music, mantra, meditation, spiritual instruction/discourse and spiritual blessings to help you reset, recharge and get ready for the week ahead. By donation. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@ gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

New Beginnings in Community Sunday Service – 10am. Join this group of spiritually-minded people embracing and honoring all world religions, belief systems, cultures and traditions. Come together to share thoughts, experiences and wisdom in a supportive environment. Free. Mystics By The Sea, 394 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-980-6272.

NewBeginningsInCommunity.Weebly.com.

Family Meditation Program – 10-11:30am.

Second and fourth Sunday. Ages 4-13. While the adults are meditating in the main building, young people can connect with others in their age-group, learn about mindfulness, compassion toward self and others. 203-244-3130. MMKeeler@gmail.com.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, and discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Celebration Service – 10:30am-noon. With Rev. Shawn Moninger. Inspiring message supports your spiritual unfoldment with thought provoking, soul -healing topics and uplifting music. By donation.

Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl, Norwalk.

203-855-7922. Office@UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

Sunday Morning Meditation – 11-11:45am.

Experience stillness and peace, establish a regular practice, reduce stress and tension, and enhance health and well-being. Meditation class for beginners and experienced meditators. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.

Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Sunday Albertson Memorial Church Service – 11am-12:30pm. Join us for inspirational sermons, meditation, energy healing and messages from Spirit. By donation. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615. Info@AlbertsonChurch.org.

AlbertsonChurch.org.

Monthly Mystical Market – 11am-4pm. Third Sunday. Psychics, mediums, intuitives, CT artisans, vendors and holistic practitioners. Free admission, vendors prices vary. The Ruby Tree, 670 Main St S, Woodbury. 203-586-1655. Christina@ TheRubyTreeCT.com. TheRubyTreeCT.com.

Ignite your Spirit Healing Clinic – 11:45am-2pm.

Second Sunday. Muktinath healing clinics are a great way to try out or receive ongoing assistance with anything life throws your way. Must register in advance. $20/suggested contribution. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-5185808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com. Muktinath HolisticCenter.com.

Reiki Healing Clinic – 11:45am -2pm. First Sunday.

Experience the beneficial effects of relaxation and feeling of peace from Reiki healing. Reiki strengthens and balances the body, mind and spirit. Must register in advance. $20/suggested contribution.

Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe.

203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Karma Community Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Fourth Sunday. Our monthly donation-based class. Bring a non-perishable food donation, and enjoy an hour for your mind, body and spirit. The Ruby Tree, Sherman Village, 670 Main St S, Woodbury.

203-586-1655. Christina@TheRubyTreeCT.com.

TheRubyTreeCT.com.

monday Releasing The Heart Qigong – 9:15-10:15am.

Monday and Friday. Practicing Releasing the Heart has the power to bring about peace by removing distinctions between people, and reducing conflicts and quarrels. It is a uniquely carefree and vigorous form. $25. Barefoot Living Arts, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Bldg V, Fairfield. BarefootLivingArts.org.

Yoga All Levels – 10-11am. With Caroline. Class given according to whatever level of student happens to show up. All levels welcome. The class is hatha flow based with elements of relaxation, meditation, breath work, strength and flow. $18/ class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ValleySpiritCoop.com.

ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Mid-day Meditation – 2-2:45pm. Monday-Friday.

Come re-center in a group setting and cultivate peace during your busy day. Every weekday at 2pm, join us for a free meditation session. Stay as long as you are able, the option to leave as needed is always available. Free. Barefoot Living Arts, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Sportsplex at Fairfield Building V, Fairfield.

BarefootLivingArts.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness, simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, and discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Reiki Share – 7:30-9:30pm. Fourth Monday. With JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT. Practice Reiki in a small group setting. Share experiences and help each other develop in a safe, fun environment while providing a wonderful, relaxing, rejuvenating experience. $20. Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center, 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointReiki.com.

tuesday Slow Yoga – 10-11am. With Lella Ilyinsky. Class is set to a slower pace, and may include elements of restorative yoga, yin yoga and foundational flow sequences, depending on the needs of the class. Beginners welcome. $18/class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ ValleySpiritCoop.com. ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 12:30-2pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness, simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, and discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

Reiki Share – 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of the month. With June and Tracy. Come join our circle of practitioners for sharing and caring and healing. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Please RSVP. $20/drop-in. Kindred Spirits, 197 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-938-3690.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Second Tuesday. Practice and enhance your Reiki healing and grow your intuition. All will receive healing time and practice time. You must have completed at minimum Reiki Level I in order to fully participate. $15/suggested contribution. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Reiki Healing Shares—7:30-9:30pm. First and third Tuesdays. With Gigi Benanti, Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher. For Reiki practitioners only. Includes short instruction and discussion. Must RSVP. $20.

Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk.

203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net.

AngelHealReiki.com.

wednesday Mat Pilates – 9-10am. With Suzette Caldwell. Classic mat Pilates work out, vigorous class but open to all levels. You set the challenge bar for your workout. $18/class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ValleySpiritCoop.com.

ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Midweek Retreat – 3-4:30pm. With Dr. Tanvi Gandhi. This sacred time will consist of intention setting with a small tea ceremony, followed by breath work, and a combination of acupuncture and meditation.

You will leave with insight on your experience and a self-care tip for the week. $30/drop-in; $150/series.

Barefoot Living Arts, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Bldg V, Fairfield. BarefootLivingArts.org.

Tai Chi Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. With June Fagan, Tai Chi Instructor. A slow movement meditation for all levels of fitness. Known to reduce stress, increase focus and balance and improve self and well-being. $25/drop-in; $85/1 class per week; $150/unlimited classes month. Kindred Spirits, 1197 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-938-3690.

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ongoing events Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 6:45-8pm.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/ level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class.

Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@ gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness. simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, and discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Meditation that often includes chanting, music and requires your active participation. All faiths and cultures are welcomed.

By donation. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Holistic Moms Network Fairfield County, CT Chapter – 7:30pm. Second Wednesday. Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, 156 East Ave, Norwalk. Home.Homewebs.com/ HMNFairfieldCtyCT. Learn to Love Yourself – 7:30-9:30pm. Second Wednesday. With Ginny Brown and Ellen Kratka. Little-known spiritual truths applied to everyday life. Let go of negative judgment and unconditionally accept yourself. $40. By phone or internet. 203-263-2643. E.Kratka@sbcglobal.net.

Results-BeyondBelief.com.

Turning Point S.H.A.R.E. Divorce Group – 7:30-9:30pm. Third Wednesdays. Offering support, healing, advocacy, resources and education for women in the process of, or recently divorced. $20, $150/10-session card. Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center, 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointShare.com.

thursday Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:3010:30am. With Leesa Sklover, PhD, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All welcome. Register for first class. $15 per class/monthly discount. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford.

917-860-0488. DrSklover@gmail.com. LoveLifeProductions.net.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 9:30-11am. Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness.

Simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. By donation. Redding Center for Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Healing Gong – 10:30-11:30am. Healing Gong, a form of Sheng Zhen, is a restorative medical qigong that blends an ancient tradition with gentle, meditative movements performed seated on a chair.

Healing Gong is an integration of healing traditions, using the power of nature to heal oneself. $25. Barefoot Living Arts, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Bldg V, Fairfield.

BarefootLivingArts.org.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 6:45-8pm.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/ level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class.

Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@ gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. First Thursday. All welcome. Share and experience Reiki. Please join us while we enjoy a peaceful, powerful night of healing. Hosted by Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. $20. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, Norwalk.

203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net.

AngelHealReiki.com, UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

Mindful Movie Nights – 7:15-9:30pm. Fourth Thursday. Inspiring movies, documentaries, Ted Talks, new ideas, conversation and more. $9. Yoga Space, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-809-4409. VeronicaMarr4@gmail.com. YogaSpace-CT.com/Events.

friday Releasing The Heart Qigong – 9:15-10:15am.

Monday and Friday. Practicing Releasing the Heart has the power to bring about peace by removing distinctions between people, and reducing conflicts and quarrels. It is a uniquely carefree and vigorous form. $25. Barefoot Living Arts, 85 Mill Plain Rd, Bldg V, Fairfield. BarefootLivingArts.org.

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Reiki Share – 9:30-11:30am. First Friday. With JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT. Practice Reiki in a small group setting. Share experiences and help each other develop in a safe, fun environment while providing a wonderful, relaxing, rejuvenating experience. $20.

Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointReiki.com.

The Monroe Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Shop at a seasonal farmers’ market that offers fresh, Connecticut Grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, seafood, eggs and more. Free weekly entertainment and activities for children and families.

Free. Monroe Town Green, 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe.

203-452-2800. Info@MonroeFarmersMarket.org.

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Discussion with The Higher Realms – 7-9:30pm.

Last Friday. Bring your heartfelt questions and receive the wisdom of The Ascended Masters and The Divine Feminine specifically for you as channeled by Ginny Brown. $45. Address provided upon registration. HeartAndHealing@hotmail.com.

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saturday Find Your Edge Yoga – 9-10am. With Pauline Koinis. For yoga practitioners. A chance for yoginis and yogis alike to get a Saturday morning groove on; where laughter, challenge and heart all meet on the mat. $18/class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ValleySpiritCoop. com. ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 9:3010:45am. Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.

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Yoga Advanced Studies 2018 with Karen Pierce – 1:30-3:30pm. First Saturday. Ongoing training for students who want to expand their practice.

Different topic each month. $39/single session; $339/10 sessions. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Info@YogaSpace-CT.com.

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See Me As I Am: Meditation and Float Yoga Class (2-3pm) and Women’s Spiritual Wellness Collaboratory (3-4pm) – Experience deep peace in a gentle water-themed yoga and meditation class.

Followed by a women’s group focusing on empowerment, spiritual fitness and creativity through techniques and discussion. Choose one or both. $15/ one session. $30/both. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford.

Monthly Healing Circle – 4-5:30pm. First Sunday.

With Susan Gagliardo, LPN, RM. Whether you are in need of healing or a healer wishing to share your gifts for the highest good of others, this group is for you. Everyone is welcome but you must pre-register.

Free; $10/suggested donation. Acupuncture Works, 132A St, Rte 37, New Fairfield. 845-494-0090. Reiki4Wellness@aol.com. AcupunctureFeelsGood.com.

Open Mic Night – 7-9pm, 3rd Saturday. Bring music printed out in your key and Kenneth Gartman will accompany you at the piano for your moment at the microphone. Comedians, poets, writers and musicians welcomed as well. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl, Norwalk. 203-855-7922. Office@ UnityCenterNorwalk.org. UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

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Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness, simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, and discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

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Spondylitis Support Group – 11am-12:30pm.

Last Saturday. Led by Dr. Andrew Cummins, naturopathic physician. Having lived with the chronic inflammatory disease Ankylosing Spondylitis for the last 18 years, Cummins understands what living with chronic pain and limited mobility is all about. Group provides education, empowerment, understanding and support. Free. Shalva Clinic, 8 Lincoln St, 1st Fl, Westport. 203-916-4600.

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Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Fair – 11am-4pm.

First Saturday. Would you like a second opinion on your life issues, or a personal message from a departed loved one? Are you curious about your purpose in this life, or seeking a bit more direction and focus? Come join us. Please check website for monthly updates. $35+. Albertson Memorial Church, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich.

203-637-4615. Info@AlbertsonChurch.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE KURT BEIL, ND, LAC, MPH

72 North St, Ste 100A, Danbury 914-362-8315 DrKurt@earthlink.net HudsonValleyNaturalHealth.com Naturopathic and Chinese medicine for acute and chronic disease, including acupuncture, botanical medicine, cupping, moxa, homeopathy, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, mind-body medicine, ecotherapy and functional lab testing. Helpful for muscle/ joint pain and headaches, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, mental health, boosting immune function, balancing hormones, tobacco addiction, and stress reduction. See ad, page 35.

INGRI BOE-WIEGAARD, LAC Fairfield, Wilton, Bethel 203-259-1660 CTAcupuncture.com 25-year full-time practice

Ingri’s treatments help alleviate pain, depression, neck and back, anxiety, headaches, stress, allergies, asthma, arthritis, digestive, menstrual, infertility, smoking, and weight-loss issues.

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JAMPA STEWART, MSOM, LAC Board Certified Acupuncturist Valley Spirit Wellness 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot 860-619-2788 ValleySpiritCoop.com

Concierge care for those suffering from pain, internal disorders, menstrual issues and menopause, infertility, depression and anxiety, insomnia, addiction, fatigue, tune-ups and more. Facial rejuvenation/ cosmetic acupuncture also offered. See ad, page 4.

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APOTHECARY CENTRE FOR NATURAL HEALING 35 Wall St, Norwalk 203-857-0202 CentreHealingCT.com

Modern-day apothecary offering tinctures, teas, essential oils, and professional supplements. Services include custom herbal compounding. Our wellness boutique features items for wellness, beauty and home, as well as artisanal items including jewelry, healing crystals and ceremonial items for sacred ritual.

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

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The NeuroEdge Brain Performance Center Full Color Division of Whole-Body MedicineOne Color 501 Kings Hwy E, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 • TheNeuroEdge.com The NeuroEdge is dedicated to keeping your brain sharp and high-functioning. We treat head injuries and brain traumas—such as concussion and stroke—as well as help athletes, students and businesspeople improve their performance. Learn and view our cutting-edge neurotherapies at TheNeuroEdge.com. See ad, page 2.

ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, EDD, LPC, BCN, LLC

898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield Offices in Ridgefield and Newtown 203-438-4848 Info@DrRoseann.com • DrRoseann.com Advanced Bio-Regulation (BRT) is a unique approach to health and wellness that uses Biofeedback and PEMF-based Electromagnetic Technology to help the body better self-regulate, adapt and heal naturally. It is used for chronic pain, depression, anxiety, hormonal issues, Lyme, etc. See ad, page 40.

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CHIROPRACTIC PETER BRAGLIA, DC

True Health Family Chiropractic 7365 Main St, Stratford 203-923-8633 TrueHealthCT.com As a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Dr. Braglia has received advanced training in Pediatric Adjusting and Prenatal Care, including the Webster Technique. We are proud to serve patients from all over Fairfield and New Haven Counties with our unique and gentle approach to health care.

COLONICS

ALBA THERMAL IMAGING LLC Safe, painless early detection 71 East Ave, Ste D, Norwalk 203-856-1421 AlbaThermalImaging.com

Thermography can detect breast disease at its earliest stages and monitor and assess pain in any part of the body.

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WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE LLC

501 Kings Hwy E, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Breast cancer screening with medical-grade thermography is safe and noninvasive. We are pleased to have ThermaScan, the world’s premier source for the analysis and reporting of medical thermology, available at our health center. Early detection matters. See ad, page 2.

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CHINESE MEDICINE ACUBLEND PLLC

Dr. Sian James, DAc, LAc, LMT, RYT Offices in Fairfield County 203-524-1584 AcuBlend.com AcuBlend will serve your healthcare needs by Blending The Art & Science Of Wellness. Offering Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tui Na, Massage Therapy, Movement Therapies, Herbal Medicine and much more! See ad, page 8.

COLONICS

914-921-LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust.

The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care.

Serving the tri-state area since 1993.

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE LLC

501 Kings Hwy E, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Good health depends as much upon how well we eliminate wastes from our bodies as it does upon how well we eat. Our physiciansupervised colonics promote relief from a variety of disturbances by gently cleansing the colon and opening our body’s natural detoxification pathways. See ad, page 2.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY/ ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE VINCENT FRASER, CST, CAT, SEP Craniosacral Therapy, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing Greenwich and Norwalk 203-570-2059 Vincent@VincentFraser.com

Vincent offers paths to wholeness which lead to resolving pain and trauma, ease of movement in one’s body and life, and a fuller conscious embodiment.

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EDUCATION INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH STUDIES

Western Connecticut State University Christel Autuori, RDH, RYT, MA, Director 181 White St, Danbury 203-837-8559 WCSU.edu/IHHS The mission of the IHHS is to provide the University and Greater Danbury area with an opportunity to engage in and explore different aspects of holistic and integrative health through programming and instruction. Programs include Wellness Wednesday lunchtime workshops, monthly meditation program, lecture series, health wellness and fitness fair.

WORKSPACE EDUCATION 16 Trowbridge Dr, Bethel 203-409-2028 WorkspaceEducation.org

Workspace Education is a vibrant community of parents, K-12 students, educators and professionals. With an authentic culture and the freedom to design custom educations, Workspace delivers not only on the foundational literacies, but also enables students to pursue their passions.

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ENERGY HEALING BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot 203-856-9566 BethLeas.com TLCTarot.com If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 20 years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 39.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC Eilis Philpott 40 Livingston St, Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a certified Rebirther having completed Rebirthing and Advanced Rebirthing training. She is a certified Soul Language practitioner and is certified in Akashic Field therapy. She is a Reiki Master in Usui/Raku-kei Reiki and Angelic Reiki. She is an approved teacher for 13th Octave LaHoChi. A transformational healing session supports you in healing all aspects of your life. See ad, page 12.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TAMARA SACHS, MD

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt St, New Milford 860-354-3304 TSachsMD.com Using Functional Medicine, Dr. Sachs prevents and treats chronic illnesses by addressing their underlying root causes, remaining respectful of the uniqueness, complexity and intuitions that make us human.

Trained at Mt. Sinai Medical School and Yale University Hospital in Internal Medicine, in 2003 she opened Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC. She has great success with IBS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune problems, toxicity and more, by creating individualized, realistic and comprehensive Personalized Wellness Plans. She consults in her New Milford, CT office, and also by phone or video using telemedicine.

HEALING CENTER THE RUBY TREE

Metaphysical Shop and Healing Space Sherman Village, 670 Main St S, Woodbury 203-586-1655 TheRubyTreeCT.com Rocks and crystals, magical objects, singing bowls, herbal candles and more.

Local artisans, an array of holistic practitioners, a monthly Mystical Market fair, regularly scheduled psychics/ mediums/intuitives, yoga, meditation, and workshops galore—all to enhance the health of your mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 42.

HEALTH COACH MARY GILBERTSON WELLNESS Mary Gilbertson, MS, BSN, CHHC Licensed RN, Nutritionist and Certified Health Coach 500 Purdy Hill Rd, Ste 2, Monroe 203-521-4733 MaryGilbertsonWellness@gmail.com MaryGilbertsonWellness.co

Using the concept of “Food as Medicine” to create your customized nutrition and lifestyle plan for whole living.

Working one-on-one, in groups and in corporations to develop customized healthy lifestyle plans. Works with patients on metabolism and weight loss, detoxification, gut health, cancers, inflammatory conditions and stress management.

HEALTHY EATING CHEF ELIANA GRUBEL, CHC

Licensed and Insured In-home Cooking Services 203-559-8946 • CleanFood4UrType.com As a Board-Certified Health Coach by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and member of the Unites States Personal Chef Association, Eliana’s passion is her clients’ success. She has been serving CT for over 15 years, and is now offering new services including short-term detoxes, meals to freeze, dinner parties, cooking classes, personalized coaching programs and seminars. See ad, page 8.

HOLISTIC DENTIST DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 914-214-9678 • HolisticDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 7.

WHOLE BODY DENTISTRY

Mark A Breiner, DDS 501 Kings Hwy East, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-0300 • WholeBodyDentistry.com Mark Breiner, DDS, is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. His patients have found solutions to baffling, unresolved and seemingly unrelated dentalrelated health problems. He is the author of the award-winning book, Whole-Body Dentistry. See ad, page 2.

HYPNOSIS HEALING TREE WISDOM

Thea Litsios, CHy Locations in Norwalk and Stratford 203-693-1493 • HealingTreeWisdom.com Use the power of your whole mind to transform your life: Hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, stress relief, and past life review. Certified teacher of Active Dream work.

Individual dream consultations available, as well as workshops and monthly Dream Groups. See ad, page 43.

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HYPNOSIS MIND-BODY TRANSFORMATION Diane Bahr-Groth, CHy, TFTdx 1177 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-595-0110 MindBodyTransformation.com

Fast, effective methods for weight, stress, fear, pain, smoking, etc.

Certified Hypnotherapist, Thought Field Therapy, Time Line Therapy, NLP and Complementary Medical Hypnosis, since 1989. See ads, pages 15 and 27.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN HENRY C. SOBO, MD

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

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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.

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WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE LLC Adam Breiner, ND, Director David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN David Johnston, DO Elena Sokolova, MD, ND 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com

Using state-of-the-art science combined with holistic medicine, our caring integrative physicians correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. We treat many conditions including Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, immune disorders, allergies, thyroid conditions, pain, neurological conditions, stroke, concussion, ADD/ADHD, depression, insomnia and more. We offer hyperbaric oxygen, neurofeedback and neurotherapies, osteopathic medicine, functional medicine, IV nutrient and chelation therapy, energetic medicine, homeopathy, Japanese Reiki, nutrition, colonics and detoxification, enhanced brain, athletic, scholastic performance, and more.

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INSPIRATIONAL BOUTIQUE THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

Purveyors of Positivity 51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Route 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 • TheAngelCoop.com A unique lifestyle boutique featuring the first Shungite room in the U.S., The Angel Cooperative has products and experiences designed to care for your body and soul while also offering beautiful and healing goods for the home.

We offer a regular schedule of workshops, meditations, classes, and other holistic and spiritual events.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD 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

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We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy.

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LYME DISEASE HEALING JUSTIN SPELLER, CHP, CST Source Energy Healing 617-435-7798 HowtoHealMyLyme@gmail.com HowtoHealMyLyme.com

I am creator of a unique Lyme Disease healing protocol. I specialize in working with clients on inner growth work and soul-centered transformation.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY SARAH ROTELLA

Enlightenment Center, Integrative Wellness Therapies 100 Danbury Rd, Ste 102, Ridgefield Additional location in Greenwich 203-525-5830 S.Light@mac.com • SenLightenment.com Advanced manual lymphatic drainage therapy is applying specific techniques to support, pre and post operative surgical procedures, detoxification, the immune system, neuro fascial release, the glymphatic system and the brain. This is supportive of both neural and cognitive functioning.

MASSAGE AND BODYWORK JIIVA YOGA, REIKI AND MASSAGE CENTER

2900 Main St, Ste 1A, Stratford 203-345-7747 JiivaCenter.com We offer Traditional, Thai Massage and Prenatal massage. At Jiiva Massage, our goal is to provide our clients with a variety of experienced therapists and modalities to choose from. Our hope is to provide you with an assortment of different techniques so you can find what works best for your individual needs. See ad, page 16.

ROBIN ORDAN, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-561-8535 RobinOrdanLMT.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, pregnancy, trigger point, injuries and infant/child massage instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad, page 38.

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MEDITATION CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHT MEDITATION 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-244-3130 ReddingMeditation.org

We teach and practice Mahasati meditation.

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

VALLEY SPIRIT WELLNESS

6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot 860-619-2788 ValleySpiritCoop.com Meditation can be easier to master than you think. Taoist, Buddhist and generic meditation. Beginners and experienced practitioners both welcome. See ad, page 4.

MIND BODY CONSULTING MINDBODY MASTERY Nicole Fevrier Davis 646-739-7879 MindBodyMastery.org

Nicole Fevrier Davis adeptly and professionally combines the science of wellness with the language of our souls to attain successful outcomes. Nicole’s personal training unlocks body wisdom and speaks to her clients’ needs on several levels. See ad, page 36.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN ADAM BREINER, ND

Whole-Body Medicine LLC 501 Kings Hwy E, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Dr. Adam Breiner has helped patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions—including stroke, concussions, TBIs, ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety—as well as seeing patients for enhanced sports, scholastic and workplace performance. His center was the first facility in the country to offer the powerful combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurofeedback. Dr. Breiner also has natural and cutting-edge approaches for the treatment of Lyme disease. See ad, page 2.

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 includesupplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 5.

NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Lisa Singley, ND, MS 2103 Main St, Ste 2, Stratford 203-874-4333 Info@NHAWC.com • NHAWC.com We use advanced diagnostic testing with safe, effective, all-natural healing modalities and treatment options to treat acute and chronic conditions; restore balance; and treat the mind, body and spirit. Specialists in endocrine disorders, digestive issues, pain management and chronic fatigue. We offer comprehensive solutions to prevent illness and maintain optimal health for body, mind and spirit.

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

Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years.

Acupuncture, bioidentical hormones, homeopathy, Chinese/Western herbs, allergy/ toxin testing, oxygen therapy, Meridian stress assessment, nutrition/enzyme therapies. See ad, page 11.

SHALVA CLINIC LLC

Ellen M Lewis, ND, Director 8 Lincoln St, Westport 203-916-4600 ShalvaClinic.org Dr. Lewis offers comprehensive holistic care for women including well-women exams, fertility, thyroid and menopause support. She also has a special interest in pediatrics and utilizes a variety of natural modalities when working with patients with ADD/ADHD, autism, allergies, eczema and asthma. Treatments include herbal medicine, functional medicine, biotherapeutic drainage, homeopathy and more.

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The NeuroEdge Brain Performance Center Division of Whole-Body Medicine Full ColorHighway E, Ste 108, Fairfield One Color 501 Kings 203-371-8258 TheNeuroEdge.com The NeuroEdge is dedicated to keeping your brain sharp and high-functioning. We treat head injuries and brain traumas such as concussion and stroke as well as help athletes, students and businesspeople improve their performance. Learn and view our cutting-edge neurotherapies at TheNeuroEdge.com. See ad, page 2.

ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, EDD, LPC, BCN, LLC

898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield Offices in Ridgefield and Newtown 203-438-4848 Info@DrRoseann.com • DrRoseann.com We work with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families around a variety of issues with non-medication therapies. We provide brain-based treatments like neurofeedback, biofeedback, EFT, hypnosis, meditation, etc.

Our staff provides non-judgmental support to help alleviate stress and promote wellness. See ad, page 40.

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN DAVID L. JOHNSTON, DO 158 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-438-9915 OsteopathicWellness.net

Dr. Johnston has been providing gentle, holistic, hands-on osteopathic manual treatment and nutrition for over 20 years.

Excellent for newborns, birth trauma, concussions, headaches, sports injuries, neck and back pain, digestive issues, brain support, stress, fibromyalgia, detoxification and weight loss, specialized bloodwork. See ad, page 33.

ORGANIC SALON ECO CHIC SALON SPA & BLOW DRY BAR 16 Center St, Wilton 203-966-5655 EcoChicSalonCT.com

Eco Chic Salon Spa & Blow Dry Bar is committed to the healthy way of life so many people strive for each and every day. Mindful stylists are dedicated to the use of environmentally friendly products, including Eco Chic branded products, and alternative hair services with less toxic variations from the typical salon experience. Be well. Be beautiful. See ad, page 31.

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PSYCHOLOGIST BEING CENTERED: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, PLLC Fairfield 203-614-1089 Info@Being-Centered.com Being-Centered.com

Dr. Teresa Reyes Castillo and Dr. Anna Huff are two licensed psychologists aimed at helping others find their truth and the courage to follow their path. Their psychodynamic approach helps individuals to find a deeper meaning within their lives. See ad, page 27.

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ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, EDD, LPC, BCN, LLC 898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield Offices in Ridgefield and Newtown 203-438-4848 Info@DrRoseann.com DrRoseann.com

Our highly trained and experienced therapists utilize a variety of brain-based tools and techniques that allow the CNS to calm down so one can address their issues without heightened anxiety. We specialize in pediatrics, parenting and supporting individuals with chronic issues. See ad, page 40.

ROBIN ORDAN, LCSW Family, Child, Individual and Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-561-8535 RobinOrdanLCSW.com

Robin has more than 18 years of experience working with families and children.

Specializing in divorce, parent/child conflict, grief, attachment/bonding, child development and parenting.

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NANCY SCHERLONG, LCSW

Coaching/Psychotherapy/Consulting Offices in Danbury and Ridgefield 914-572-3167 WellnessMetaphors.com Manage stress with relaxation techniques. Re-discover 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.

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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.

JIIVA YOGA, REIKI AND MASSAGE CENTER

2900 Main St, Ste 1A, Stratford 203-345-7747 JiivaCenter.com Berta Prevosti is a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and has been practicing Reiki for over 20 years. We also have several experienced Reiki Masters and practitioners. We offer private Reiki sessions for physical and emotional pain. We also have ongoing Reiki classes that are taught in the traditional Usui method by Berta. See ad, page 16.

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

TAI CHI/QIGONG MINDFUL HEART TAI CHI Linda Dohanos Linda@mhtaichi.com MHTaiChi.com

With more than 20 years of experience teaching tai chi and qigong, I have developed a gentle, therapeutic exercise program for homebound seniors and seniors in rehabilitation. I teach to all levels and ages in a class setting as well. I also offer Reiki sessions.

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JAMPA STEWART, MSOM, LAc Board Certified Acupuncturist Valley Spirit Wellness 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot 860-619-2788 ValleySpiritCoop.com

Develop physical and mental fitness and find a new harmony of the mind, body and spirit using ancient Chinese arts.

Starting with basic movements, warm-up techniques and breathing exercises, you will learn a set of flowing natural movements done slowly with calmness, balance and awareness.

Weekly classes, weekend workshops and retreats.

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