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MENTAL WELLNESS Stay Sharp!

Natural Strategies Keep Your Brain Healthy

Earth Medicine

Indigenous Practices Emphasize Balance

Demystifying Addiction Mitigate Common Risk Factors

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Many Paths Many Truths One Bridge BRIDGE HEALING ARTS CENTER Bridge Healing Arts Center is a diverse holistic wellness center, offering the community many choices of complementary and holistic healing modalities, workshops, events, and classes on their journey to wellness.

Meet some of our practitioners…

Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis

Carl Brown Hypnosis Licensed Hypnotherapist - Easily change limiting beliefs.

You can have, be, or do anything you want! www.carlbrownhypnosis.com 860-309-9004

Rev. Rod Kelly Board-Certified Hypnotist Hypnosis & The 5 Steps to Self-Wellness Protocol Rod@rodkelly.net 860-216-8671

Psychic/Mediumship/Events/Workshops

Life & Leadership Coach Elizabeth Hill, MSW, ACC Green Heart Living - Compassionate Coaching for Overwhelmed Executives, Parents, Caregivers liz.greenheartliving@gmail.com www.greenheartliving.net • 860-913-6918

Keiko Broyles, Psychic Spiritual Medium Willows Healing Path, LLC - Owner Tested Member of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics Usui Reiki Master Teacher • keiko@keikomedium.com www.keikomedium.com • 860-280-5548

Reiki/Coaching

Reiki/Intuitive Readings Deborah Lyons, RMT Owner/Operator of The Lotus Petal, LLC Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic/Medium, Nutrition Health Coach • LotusPetalReiki@gmail.com TheLotusPetalReiki.com • 860-335-4060

Leonard Diana An Infinite Abundance, LLC, Reiki Master Teacher Autoimmune Disorders, Tapping into Wealth Coaching, Crystal Healing, AromaTouch Therapy/CPTG Essential Oils www.aninfiniteabundancellc.com • 860-357-5263

Spiritual Intuitive, Medium & Psychic

Stop the Pain Specialist

Denise Ann Atkinson Owner of Soul Centered Mediumship Private and group readings. CT and New York.

Reiki Master/Teacher • www.deniseatkinsonmedium.com Facebook.com/Deniseaapsychicmedium • 860-930-9515

Jacqueline M Kane R.T., LMT, BP, EFT Bowen Therapist, Evolutionary Meditation Facilitator Chronic Physical and Emotional Pain, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Conditions • Jacqueline@jacquelinemkane.com Jacquelinemkane.com • 860-307-0232

Our Village is Growing!

There is currently a wide variety of services available at The Bridge Healing Arts Center.

Some of our practitioners/services are featured above, however please visit our website or call for a more complete list.

If you are a practitioner who is interested to move your practice to the Bridge, please be in touch today! We have limited space available for you to join our growing village!

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Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making

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14 ENLIGHTENMENT

COUNSELING CENTER

Bringing Holistic Practices to Communities in Need

18 FIVE WAYS TO CALM

OVERWHELM TODAY

20 BEFRIENDING FOOD

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Embrace the Psychology of Eating

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22 NATURAL STRATEGIES

FOR STAYING SHARP

How a Healthy Brain Avoids

Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s

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Indigenous Practices Emphasize Balance

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How to Mitigate Common Risk Factors

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Body Wisdom Wellness Opens in Manchester

New Wig Service Offered

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im Patulak, a Licensed Massage Therapist, E-RYT 500 yoga instructor and Reiki Master, is dedicated to helping you heal from the inside out with her new practice, Body Wisdom Wellness. In addition to massage therapy and energy work, she will offer workshops on various wellness related subjects, Reiki certification Kim Patulak classes and quarterly donation-based Reiki Circles to help replenish local food bank supplies. She tailors each wellness session to best suit the client’s needs.

Patulak began her holistic health journey in 2008 after leaving the banking and finance world. Continually learning, she is versed in a wide variety of healing modalities, such as therapeutic massage, Reiki, movement integration, cupping, essential oils and crystal therapies.

Her work as a yoga instructor enables her to give stretching and strengthening exercises to help support the effectiveness and longevity of the session. Wellness is a two-way street and she looks forward to being in partnership with clients to build a strong relationship with health and wellness.

Body Wisdom Wellness is conveniently located at the historic Hilliard Mills in Manchester, within a mile from I-84, I-291, I-384 and the Buckland Hills Mall Area.

anice Webber, LPN and former nurse for Hartford Health Care at Home, has been running her licensed permanent makeup clinic in a private office in South Windsor for a decade. After working with many clients who have experienced hair loss, Webber decided to expand her business.

The Pretty Face Place now includes a wig boutique that offers private and personalJanice Webber ized wig consultations.

“Forty-six million American women are experiencing hair loss, and these numbers keep going up,” says Webber. The American Hair Loss Association recognizes that hair loss in women can be just as devastating as any serious disease.

Webber says not only is there a shortage of wig providers in the region, but also a need for private and personalized wig consultations in an office environment. She will even travel to clients’ homes with a selection of wigs if they are medically unable to visit her office. “Selecting a wig is such a personal and often emotional experience,” she says. “I spend a significant amount of time on wig education to ensure my client is pleased with her selection.”

Today’s wig technology has resulted in the highest quality material. Wigs are lightweight, realistic to sight and touch, have highlights, dark roots, natural hair lines and part lines. Wigs are back in style, so everyone should feel comfortable wearing one.

Whether you are in need of a wig for hair loss or for fashion, Webber’s new wig line is available to help.

For more information, call 860-372-5288 or visit BodyWisdomWellness.co. Location: Hilliard Mills, Manchester.

For more information, call 860-644-0888, visit ThePrettyFacePlace.com.

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Holistic Chamber of Commerce Expands Across Connecticut

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he Holistic Chamber of Commerce, an international organization focused on supporting holistic, complementary, alternative and sustainable professionals, practitioners and businesses, has announced a major expansion in Connecticut. Three new chapters have been formed already in 2019 and more are in the works, says founder Camille Leon.

“Our goal is to have chapters all over the state, from Putnam to Hamden, Manchester to Danbury to Stamford and beyond,” she says. “All of these communities need and want easier access to holistic healing professionals, and a statewide network of chapters and members will make that happen.”

Three Connecticut chapters are planning their first meetings for January.

The Avon chapter has a new President, Cheryl Case of Sharing the Light Wholistic Center in Avon. Updates, when available, will be posted at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Avon.

A launch meeting is planned at Sharing the Light for Wednesday, January 16 from 6:30 to 8pm. For more information, contact Case at 860-936-0012 or Avon@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

A Willimantic chapter is being started by Lisa Day-Lewis. Updates, when available, will be posted at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Willimantic. Day-Lewis can be reached at 860-593-5002 or Willimantic@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

Hamden has a new chapter being started by Lilian Martinez. Details for the January launch meeting are available at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Hamden.

Interested readers can reach Martinez at 203-808-1124 or Hamden@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

If you are interested in starting a chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce in your area, learn more and get started by visiting HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/page/ start-a-chapter. See ad, page 17.

Free Lecture on Detoxing in the New Year

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t happens every year. We over-indulge during the holidays and then make resolutions after the New Year which go unfulfilled. Does this sound like you? Many of us have done this—and still do year after year. What if there is a different way?

On January 9 at 7pm, the Raya Clinic, a chiropractic and wellness center established for 29 years in Southington, will present a free lecture about their detox program. Participants will learn effective strategies to detoxify the body and get back on the road to wellness.

The program helps cleanse the major organ systems—including the liver, which is the body’s major filter for everything consumed. Patients who have gone through the 12-week detox program have lost weight (as much as 75 pounds) and have gained more energy and vitality.

Seating is limited, so please call to RSVP at 860-621-2225. Location: Raya Clinic, 200 Queen St, Southington.

Journey of Yoga Hosts Open House and Plans Lake Como Retreat

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n January 12 from 7am to noon, Journey Massage Therapy Determine and Yoga Teacher Training of Yoga (JOY) will be holding their annual nutrition Offering treatments for food Thai Yoga lifestyle guidelines based on Workshops and Events open house event. Come by for a complimentary sensitivities, digestive problems, Reiki your body’s specific needs.

Classes allergies, fatigue/stress, hormone class, refreshments and camaraderie. Chair masimbalance, thyroid disease, diabetes, sage and Thai Yoga will also be offered.

See website and cardiovascular disease. will be held: Inspiring Health & Happiness The following free forclasses complete • Healing from the inside out 7-7:45am, Morning Flow; 7:30-8:15am, Gentle schedule • Safe and effective natural of Level classesVinyasa; & Yoga; 8-8:45am, Mixed 8:30treatments for adults and children workshops.

9:15am, Gentle Yoga; 9-9:45am, Mixed Level Vinyasa; 9:30-10:15am, Yin Deep Stretch; • Weight loss programs 10-10:45am, Shake Your Soul; 10:30-11:15am, Yoga.

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Interested readers may want to plan ahead for an adventure in September with NaturesHelperMedical.com JOY’s Luscious Lake Como Retreat. Italy’s Lake Como has been described as the most for more information. beautiful place on Earth. From September 15 to 22, join Maggie Durbas, owner of Journey of Yoga, on a weeklong retreat amongst majestic mountains, surrounded by the serenity of Lake Como. You will enjoy yoga, meditation, hiking, relaxation, delicious cuisine and several fun excursions. Accommodations at the Hotel Villa Aurora stand in an enchanting setting between the lake, mountains, woods and flowers.

This special retreat experience is limited to 15 guests. A $300 deposit by January 31 Dr. Stacey Munro will hold your spot (non-refundable after February 15).

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For more information, call 860-680-1482, email Maggie@JourneyOfYoga.com or visit JourneyOfYoga.com. Location: 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. See ad, page 18.

Mind Matters Hypnosis Center Settles in West Hartford

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Lisa Zaccheo

ind Matters Hypnosis Center is making some big changes for the new year. Starting January 1, the Avon and Glastonbury locations are relocating to a West Hartford building filled with like-minded practitioners.

“I think for all of us life has gotten more complex.

Some of the complexity has beauty to it, and some has challenge. My advice to all the clients who come in feeling overwhelmed with the pace and nuttiness is ‘simplify’, so I’m taking my own advice,” says founder Lisa Zaccheo. “All Avon and Glastonbury clients will be seen in West Hartford by either Alicia or Ryan, and Betty and I will continue to see clients in Guilford. For those outside of those geographies, we offer remote ses-

sions via FaceTime or Skype.”

Mind Matters Hypnosis Center’s Ryan Mazurkivich recently spoke at TEDx Hartford. During the talk, he shared a technique that he uses with many of his clients called “reverse the spin”, which helps change the momentum and direction of the energy of anxiety. You can view his talk, along with the other Hartford talks, at TEDxHartford.com.

For more information, visit MindMattersHypnosis.com. Location: 639 Park Rd, West Hartford Center.

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news briefs

Durham Welcomes Soulshine Salt Cavern

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oulshine Salt Cavern is a new salt therapy (halotherapy) business opening this month in Durham. In the cavern, you are in a completely serene environment relaxing on zero gravity chairs, surrounded by blankets and listening to relaxing music.

During a session, micro-particles of salt are inhaled into the lungs, helping to naturally cleanse allergens and certain toxins from your internal lung tissue and skin.

There are many health benefits to having a salt therapy treatment, including help with asthma, allergies, psoriasis, mood enhancement, smoker’s lungs, relaxation, sounder sleep and many more. Each session lasts 45 minutes.

“As the owner of Soulshine Salt Cavern, I believe this is my way of giving back to this community, by providing a healthy alternative to those who suffer from certain ailments or are just looking for a relaxing, yet beneficial experience,” says Lisa Radzunas, LMT, RMT.

The Salt Cavern uses a medical machine to crush the untreated medicinal salt to allow it to float in the air, so you can inhale deeply and feel renewed and relaxed as your session comes to an end. Multiple sessions during a week help many people who suffer with an abundance of allergens in their bodies; cleansing the mind, body and soul, Radzunas says.

For more information, visit TheRedBarninDurham.com, find them on Facebook or email Connect@SoulshineSaltCavern.com.

Location: 352 Main St, Durham.

Collaborative Natural Health Partners Seeks Continuing Education Across Globe

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he doctors at Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Manchester have been busy the past year traveling the world to learn new ways to better serve their patients.

Dr. Tonya Pasternak spent time learning a traditional rainforest herbal medicine therapy called Arvigo. She traveled to Belize to train with Dr. Arvigo herself, gaining firsthand experience with this form of medicine. Arvigo herbs are often used to treat women’s health concerns and can be a beneficial modality to improve immunity, support hormone balance and detoxify.

Dr. Nick Edgerton traveled to India to tour turmeric farms and processing plants to better understand the cultivation process. He brought back knowledge of the best extracts of the herb to use for specific conditions and a great appreciation for the work that goes into creating a quality product.

Dr. Ashley Burkman traveled to Iowa to become certified in the Wahls Protocol, a lifestyle and dietary modification program geared toward those with chronic illness—particularly autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders. Burkman is currently the only doctor in the state of Connecticut to hold this designation.

In addition to keeping busy with continuing education, Collaborative Natural Health Partners added two satellite locations in 2018—one in Stonington and one in West Hartford— in order to be better accessible to patients.

For more information, call 860-533-0179 or visit CTNaturalHealth.com. See ad, back cover.

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Holistic Practitioner Organization Forming

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n exciting new holistic practitioner organization called Holistic Community Professionals is forming, already including members from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Members include hands-on body workers, as well as business owners offering natural and organic products and services. The professional team of holistic complementary and integrative businesses will provide community outreach, education and public events to showcase their industry and specific modalities. Businesses with natural and organic products are encouraged to join.

The group is currently in the process of welcoming new members, as well as planning its fourth Passport to Health and Wellness EXPO, held on Sunday, May 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. The expo offers members and other holistic businesses the opportunity to exhibit and speak on current holistic topics and showcase organic and natural products to the public.

“We are committed to improving the health and wellness of body, mind and spirit of the communities and public we serve,” says Shirley R. Bloethe. “If you would like to be connected with us and hear about the exciting plans to grow public awareness of holistic, green and sustainable businesses, and join forces to promote holistic businesses and provide relevant resources, please contact us.”

To join the Holistic Community Professionals, call 860-989-0033, email ShirleyBloethe@ gmail.com or visit ShirleyBloethe.com. For more information on the Passport to Health and Wellness EXPO, see ad, page 11.

Encounter Butterflies in Winter

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Butterfly Encounter is transforming the Connecticut Science Center into a winter wonderland through the end of January. Warm up inside this tropical experience and enjoy the spirit of the season. The center is introducing two species of magnificent white butterflies: Morpho Polyphemus and Idea leuconoe.

Have the unique experience of seeing 40-50 different free-flying species. New species are added weekly to showcase their diversity.

Get up close with one of only a few varieties of white morphos and discover Idea leuconoe, or Paper Kite. These butterflies are noted for their slow and graceful flight, which gives them the appearance of white handkerchiefs floating gently on the breeze.

This slow flight is their way of advertising the distinctive pattern of their wings, which birds associate with a very unpleasant taste. The chrysalises arrived at Connecticut Science Center at the end of November and began emerging into butterflies early in December.

The exhibit will be open until January 31. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4pm, and 11am to 4pm on weekends and holidays. The last entry is at 3:30pm. Attendees pay general admission prices to visit the center, as well as a separate ticket add-on of $6 for adults, seniors and youth, or $5 for members.

For more information, visit CTScienceCenter.org/Butterfly-Encounter or Facebook.com/ Events/2218936198385396. Location: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford.

Healthy Weight Loss Programs at Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic

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tarting this month, Dr. Stacey Munro, a naturopathic physician, will hold free informational gatherings in Suffield on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, from 5:30 to 6:15pm. These Stacey Munro are opportunities to learn about the popular weight loss and healthy eating programs offered at Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic. Munro has more than 10 years of experience successfully helping people lose weight and feel better.

Two programs will be covered during the sessions. The first is a structured, food-based, physician-monitored weight loss program. This program is recommended for both adult men and women, but not teenagers or children.

The other program is a modified Mediterranean eating plan that anyone can use. Both programs promote weight loss, lower blood sugar and improve cholesterol levels. Meetings are open to anyone. Topics will include information about the programs, costs and time for questions.

Munro specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions.

Following naturopathic philosophy, she looks for the root cause of symptoms and illness rather than just treating symptoms.

Munro prescribes dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, herbs and other natural therapies.

For more information and to reserve a space, call 860-758-7808 or visit NaturesHelperMedical.com. Location: 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield. See ad, page 7.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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ydrotherapy is the use of alternating hot and cold water to alleviate discomfort and promote physical well-being.

This therapy has been used by different cultures throughout history, including in ancient Egyptian and Roman times. It was first documented by Vincent Priessnitz as a medical tool in 1829.

Several studies have shown that hydrotherapy considerably improves pain, joint mobility and muscle strength. A metaanalysis was performed in 2015; 119 articles or studies conducted with hydrotherapy were reviewed. The review concluded there is strong evidence that the use of hydrotherapy is effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee in adults over 50 years old. Other studies have been conducted demonstrating the therapeutic effect on different health conditions.

How does hydrotherapy work? The hot water dilates the blood vessels and increases circulation in the body, allowing enzymes and endorphins (natural analgesics of the body) to work more quickly and effectively. It also stimulates sweating and increases elimination of toxins.

When alternated with cold water, the treatment produces contraction of the blood vessels, reducing inflammation and creating a pumping effect that helps and improves the metabolism of the main organs. The goal of this therapy is to restore the normal flow of blood to the primary organs so they can receive the nutrients needed to stay in optimal condition. Last but not least, hydrotherapy strengthens the immune system through the lymphatic system.

It is important that hydrotherapy be performed by a health professional since the patient should be assessed in order to determine whether this therapy is recommended or is contraindicated. Vital signs should be checked and the patient should be monitored during the therapy for safety. In addition to being safe, hydrotherapy is accessible to all kinds of people anywhere in the world.

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“This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.”

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Being first-generation Colombian with parents with illegal immigration status, there were hard times and stress was a part of our lives. Even with those hardships, we were always taught that happiness came from within and that by focusing on gratefulness and appreciation for what we had, we could change the trajectory of our lives. This empowered me to know that I was not my circumstances and I could create and be whatever I desired to be.

When/how did you recognize the utility of holistic practices in improving mental wellness?

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he Enlightenment Counseling Center was founded in Hartford by Latina and Jamaican female psychotherapists Jenny Alzate and Nicole Archer. Combining their sincere, authentic passion for bringing light to the world with their management backgrounds and clinical experience, they have created an organized, evidence-based, holistic group practice that serves diverse communities. We talked to co-founder Alzate about how the Enlightenment Counseling Center is connecting with many different holistic providers and creating inspiring classes and workshops to continue exposing and educating local communities about holistic practices.

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How did you first “discover” your passion for understanding how the brain works and the implications for overall wellness?

Even though my parents did not have college degrees, they innately had much knowledge about life and spirituality. I discovered my passion for understanding the brain and how it works early on in childhood when my father would teach us about meditation and yoga—that we were not our thoughts, that through imagination and visualization we had the ability to create. This knowledge was imparted to my siblings and me early in life.

Growing up, my parents prioritized nutrition, exercise, education and spirituality as the most important staples in our lives.

They both were very conscious about healthy eating and the mind-body connection. My father practiced meditation and yoga growing up as well. We were exposed to a holistic way of experiencing the human experience. In my late teens, early 20s, I lost the connection to holistic practices and felt the consequences. Weight gain, addiction, depression and anxiety were the manifestations of my lack of self-care.

It became clear as I became an adult that I had to return to holistic practices as a lifestyle forever to be my best self.

Your center works with a wide population with diverse concerns.

Have you observed a great difference in acceptance of holistic approaches to mental health among the various communities/ethnicities that you serve?

Mental health in general is still a taboo in Latino and black communities. Most of our clients are dealing with anxiety and depression. The root cause for most people is trauma. Trauma is a subjective word. Trauma is at the core of our people—just dealing with acculturation issues is traumatic, and all the facets of it. There is so much stress for our families that well-being is not even a perceived option for some people.

After training with Dr. James Gordon, MD, an integrative psychiatrist, I learned that well-being could be achieved

in any environment. As the founder of The Center for Mind Body Medicine, Gordon traveled around the world to countries dealing with wars and genocides and was able to teach all these amazing people about mind-body practices while their worlds outside of them were literally falling apart. The point is that well-being can be achieved internally no matter what is happening on the outside.

Since survival is the goal for most people who leave their countries, there’s minimal focus on mental health and there is shame and powerlessness attached with mental illness. Holistic approaches are even newer concepts for a lot of our people. Latino and black cultures are very much guided by religion. Many of these religions teach that God is outside of you. The empowering message of using holistic practices in your day-to-day life is that you have much more control and power over your well-being then you think; that seems out there for a lot of our community members.

From my 20-year clinical experience working with youths, there is definitely a very different awareness and receptivity compared to the older generations. The kids seem to be more open to understanding mental illness and the importance of receiving mental health support, as well as what self-care means and how to use holistic practices.

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Create general accessibility. Having this wellness center allows our Latino and black clients the opportunity to experience and practice these holistic practices.

Therapists going to the classes with their clients helps ease them into it. Offering free classes is also a key. As a practitioner, being conscious of your clients’ belief systems is very important because we’re not trying to change anyone; we want them to add to their current toolbox. It also comforts clients to find providers who “look” like them and feel they can be related to. As they engage in the treatment process and feel success, they are likely to share their expe-

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Sometimes the modalities we use are “too easy”. People expect these complicated interventions, so when I suggest breathing techniques, shaking or tapping as clinical interventions, people don’t get it—but oh, do they feel it. And generally for other clients, it’s a lack of knowledge and education about these holistic practices.

They are open and excited about learning and engaging, but need information and guidance as to how and why it’s beneficial.

People are used to being told what to do by their doctors or counselors, but we are working under the assumption that your truth is in you. Of course we’re here to guide, but ultimately we work for you and you guide the treatment goals.

Teaching about the universal Law of Attraction and energy work can be hard for clients initially, but we are skilled at connecting all of these modalities to help clients see that they’re always creating, consciously or not, and that we are vibration and energetic beings. With YouTube, Instagram and media in general normalizing meditation and evidence-based models such as MBSR, and hospitals creating integrative care centers on their campuses, people are becoming aware of holistic practices.

When you expanded the practice and created the larger center, what was your vision for the work that would happen there and the practitioners who would join you?

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The vision was that we would be able to provide this holistic approach to more clients at the same time. Not only do my partner and I have this center, but we also have our private practices and children under the age of 5, so we knew we couldn’t do it all. As the referrals continued coming in consistently, we knew it was time.

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How does the current center mesh with your original vision and what changed along the way?

The current center is a calm serene environment including essential oil diffusers throughout the space. The clinicians on our team bring these approaches into their clinical work, whether yoga poses, mindfulness, mind-body medicine or art therapy.

What has morphed is the idea of workshops and classes. Our intake packet has morphed into a deeper holistic assessment. Our services are evolving as we’re bringing in other wellness practices such as acupuncture and hypnotherapy to complement our clinical services. Our catchment area has expanded, as we serve clients from all over the state. As the co-founder, my passion and excitement continues to grow. We are going to be bringing in master’slevel interns to come and learn about integrative clinical care. Our referral sources continue expanding. This is just the beginning.

What is your vision for the next few years for the center?

My partner and I have many ideas to expand and grow. We want to start running groups and classes ourselves, and we want to provide free support groups guided by clients. In fact, this month we’re beginning a free Spanish support group for parents with children who have mental health needs. The first group will be held January 26 at 10am. This will be facilitated in Spanish, and as a bilingual clinician, I will be assisting.

We want to be closer with our practitioners so we are considering new office space to house all of us together. As practitioners, we want to be more connected and eventually have rounds where we discuss cases and all practitioners give input. This is my dream.

We never want to lose our roots of who we are and want to help everyone celebrate their cultures, empower them with knowledge of self-care and how holistic practices allow them to take care of themselves, their families and their neighbors.

For more information about The Enlightenment Counseling Center, email EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com or visit EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Locations: 998 Farmington Ave, Suite 207, West Hartford and 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford.

Three Connecticut chapters are planning meetings for January: Avon Chapter: President, Cheryl Case of Sharing the Light Wholistic Center in Avon For more information, contact Cheryl at 860-936-0012 or Avon@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Avon Willimantic Chapter: President, Lisa Day-Lewis For more information, contact Lisa at 860-593-5002 or Willimantic@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Willimantic Hamden Chapter: President, Lilian Martinez For more information, contact Lilian at 203-808-1124 or Hamden@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

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yourself too. Write down what things need to be done or pull out your to-do list if you have it written already. What is the most important thing that must be done now? Pick the one thing that must be done now and get started on it. Remember, your real priority is life—keeping yourself and others safe and alive. Literally everything else takes second priority.

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Here are five things you can do to calm the tides of overload in the moment.

All of these simple practices bring love and compassion to you in the moment— and begin to instill some basic order to a day that may be feeling very overwhelming and chaotic.

The Clearing Breath. Breathe in your nose to a count of four, hold for a count of four, breathe out your mouth for a count of eight, hold for a count of four. Repeat

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Yoga: Makrasana Pose. To do Makrasana pose (also known as Crocodile), lie down on your stomach on the floor, cross your arms and hold your elbows. Rest your forehead on your forearms. Breathe a balanced breath (breaths in and out are the same length). Stay in the pose for at least one to five minutes.

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I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state. ~Carly Pollack, author of Feed Your Soul

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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance.

“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

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Nutritional Psychologist Marc David, who highlights research on the food/ mind connection in his book The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure.

This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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Advice From Our Experts Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family).

4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect.

4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?

Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag.

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heart rate, such as speed walking, jogging, running, martial arts, swimming, rowing, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, dancing or biking. Engaging in two hours of moderate cardiorespiratory activity per week can help to protect memory and cognition.

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Natural Strategies for Staying Sharp

How a Healthy Brain Avoids Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s

by Nicole Klughers

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rom students to seniors, having a sharp mind is greatly valuable.

Thoughts, experiences and senses drive our mental state in a process called cognition. Our cognition involves memory and learning—allowing for the successful completion of everyday tasks, making decisions and understanding information.

Having minor memory shortfalls that do not significantly impact daily functioning is termed mild cognitive impairment (MCI). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is estimated that up to 20 percent of people over 65 years of age have MCI, and people with MCI are much more likely to develop dementia. Dementia involves serious deviations in memory, personality changes or compromised reasoning which interfere with the ability of an individual to live independently. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and every 65 seconds an American is diagnosed with this disease.

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2017, “Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care”, it was estimated that two out of every three cases of dementia could be prevented through natural health strategies. A natural approach to improve life-long cognitive function involves reducing risk factors and optimizing health through natural medicines and lifestyle adjustments. There are various aspects of our health and wellness which influence the ability to attain and maintain a sharp mind.

Physical Activity

Individuals with high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop dementia than those with normal weight, according to a 2018 Alzheimer’s & Dementia study of 1.3 million individuals. Confirmed by abundant evidence, physical activity improves cognition in people of all ages, increases memory in older adults and results in anti-aging changes to the brain structure.

Cardiorespiratory activity includes any movement that increases breathing and

Sleep is essential for healthy cognitive function. Extensive research published in Sleep journal in 2017 reveals that individuals with trouble sleeping have almost double the risk of cognitive impairment, and estimates that 15 percent of AD may be a result of sleep problems. Identifying and addressing the cause of sleep disturbances is preferable to sleep medications, since the majority of prescription and over-thecounter sleep medicines are associated with increased incidence of dementia.

Between seven and eight hours of nightly sleep has shown to reduce risk of chronic diseases like dementia. Practicing good sleep hygiene is crucial in fulfilling these recommendations. Good sleep hygiene includes having a regular bed time, avoiding eating meals or viewing any screens at least two hours prior to sleep and sleeping in a completely dark room.

For occasional sleeplessness, there are a number of natural remedies which also support healthy mental status. Glycine is a compound with plenty of anti-aging benefits and roles in brain and immune function. Glycine is made in the body, yet intake may also come from food sources or a supplement. Three grams of glycine amino acid supplementation prior to bedtime has been shown to increase sleep quality, as well as memory and daytime alertness.

Studies found honey to have brainprotective and memory supporting properties. One teaspoon of raw honey, before bedtime, can also aid in the production of sleep-assisting hormones such as serotonin and melatonin, and minimize nighttime wake-ups. Melatonin is not only essential for restful sleep, but also has strong protective properties for brain cells. Melatonin supplementation has been found to be especially helpful in those with mild cognitive impairment or AD.

Nutrition

Nutrition is required for everyday bodily functions and research also demonstrates that nutrition is useful in both the treatment and long-term prevention of disease. Although fresh vegetables and fruits are essential to maintain cognitive health, so are healthful dietary fats. Sixty percent of the human brain consists of fat. The type of dietary fat determines the influence on cognitive and overall health.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have shown to have the greatest benefit on cognition. Optimal sources include nuts (almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnut), seeds (chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), olive oil, some fish (anchovies, herring, trout, salmon, sardines) and avocado. According to studies in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, a diet high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats has been found to enhance learning, slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of AD.

Herbal Medicine

Similar to nutrition, herbs have many therapeutic applications.

Herbal medicine can be consumed in the form of teas, pills, liquid extracts or used in cooking. There are a large number of herbal medicines that have been studied for their positive effects on cognitive function. As with all herbal medicines or dietary supplements, consult with your practitioner for safe usage and individualized dosing recommendations.

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is widely known for its stress-relieving properties, yet research in Journal of Dietary Supplements finds ashwagandha also aids memory in those with MCI, increases attention, and enhances the ability to process information. Many studies have shown that Curcuma longa (turmeric) plays a role in the prevention and treatment of AD by enhancing cognition through various cell-protecting, inflammation-reducing and toxin-eliminating properties.

In addition, Bacopa monierri and Ginkgo biloba have been studied for memory boosting benefits. Research reveals Cannabis sativa (hemp) to have extensive brain regenerative properties, contributed to its medicinal parts, including cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids.

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The exposure to environmental toxins is inevitable. Aluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury are some of the most common toxic metals associated with cognitive decline. Long-term exposure to moderate air pollution was found to damage brain structures and impair cognitive function, in a 2012 study in Archives of Internal Medicine.

Utilizing a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration and water purification system can help to reduce exposure to some environmental toxins. Other ways to reduce exposure to environmental toxins include: minimizing dietary intake of high mercury-containing fish (tuna, swordfish, tilefish, mackerel, bluefish, shark), avoiding tobacco use and using glass or stainless-steel cookware instead of aluminum. Testing of toxic metals can be done with urine or hair samples, and a variety of natural therapies exist to support improved elimination of toxins from the body.

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Just like our body, our mind requires proper care for longevity.

There are many aspects of health which influence cognition, some of which were briefly reviewed in this article. Physicians can assist in identifying risk factors for cognitive decline such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism or chronic stress. Naturopathic physicians implement natural therapies and encourage beneficial lifestyle habits, which show promising results in prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.

For more information on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s, visit Alz.org.

Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc is a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, wellness educator and former pharmacist. She offers comprehensive naturopathic care at Vis Wellness Center in Rocky Hill. She utilizes all-natural solutions to restore optimal health and prevent disease. Connect at 234-2-ACU-DOC, Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com, DrNicoleKlughers.com or Facebook. com/DrNicoleKlughers. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 37.

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nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emotional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude.

“Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,” explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

Earth-Based Self-Expression Weaving, scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets and other art projects involving organic or re-usable materials can dem-

onstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize. Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health. Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problem-solving and innovation, as does joining a science or Lego club.

“It doesn’t have to cost a lot of

money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia.

“Go to local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area.

Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

Mindful Investments

Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and

helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.”

Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world.

“Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado.

“Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs.

According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts.

The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity.

Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”

Marlaina Donato is a multimedia artist and freelance writer who authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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EARTH MEDICINE Indigenous Practices Emphasize Balance

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ndigenous wisdom brings forth the view that health comes not only from balance within the body, but balance with the planet as well. “One of the main things that I’ve learned from the Q’ero tribe in the Andes Mountains of Peru is their love and respect for Mother Earth, known as Pachamama,” says Deana Paqua, a shamanic practitioner and faculty member at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.

She describes that one of the foundational teachings of the Andes is ayni, or sacred reciprocity. “If you ask for anything from the creator, the universe, or our ancestors, you must give something first,” Paqua describes. “When you are in a balanced state of giving and receiving with 26 Hartford County Edition

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the earth as well as your community, life is more harmonious.”

Paqua has sat in many despacho ceremonies in her visits to Peru, where the aim was to deeply express thanks while making offerings to Pachamama. This state of openness and gratitude allows one to become a vessel for grace and healing.

During her healing sessions, Paqua draws from Reiki, some of the Andean healing techniques that she has been given permission to share, and wisdom from her teacher, Lama Lobsang Palden of Tibet.

“My underlying philosophy is no matter what a client comes in with— physical pain, emotional distress, spiritual concerns—I help facilitate energy cleansing and empowerment for the

client from spiritual connections with the earth, ancestors, guides and angels,” says Paqua. She may use a portable Andean altar of sacred items, known as a mesa, as well as voice, rattles, drums, stones, the burning of palo santo for cleansing, hands-on healing and more. Key advice that she follows from one of her teachers from the Andes, Don Mariano Quispe Flores, is, “heal yourself and keep your ego out of it.”

Herman Olivera also is a shamanic practitioner and teacher in the Andean and Amazonian traditions. His mission and purpose is to demystify shamanism, making it more accessible so people can integrate it into their daily lives.

“Shamanism isn’t a religion, and even though we work with spirit, it’s not even spirituality. It is survival. That’s all it is,” says Olivera. “One of the key ingredients to leading a balanced life is living with an attitude of gratitude; when you spend time in indigenous communities, you see that they take nothing for granted.”

He keeps his healing sessions as simple and straightforward as possible, using the power of sound with items like sticks, stones, bones, voice, chakapa (rattle made from bundled leaves) and drums to facilitate healing. He also does some body work.

“At the end of the day, all that I’m doing is removing blockages so people can have a steady flow. I help guide the removal of stones so the river of life can flow,” says Olivera. “It is our right as spiritual beings having a human experience to heal ourselves. You don’t have to be initiated into a tribe; we’re all part of a bigger tribe, we are all healers.”

He is extremely passionate about sharing the philosophy that this healing belongs to everyone. Many people have lost their way and don’t trust in their own intuition, Olivera continues. However, once a person is empowered with some simple practices for well-being—be it a single drum for journeying or a couple hours sitting beside the ocean—they can unlock the potential they already have within.

“Looking back it’s very easy to see the difference between modern man and indigenous cultures, and that’s coexistence,” says Olivera. “All was one, all was connected, and day-to-day nature was the key ingredient.”

In gaining a multicultural perspective of health, we come to embrace the natural processes and balances within ourselves and the world around us.

Shaman the Word

Olivera and Paqua refer to themselves as shamanic practitioners, not shamans.

They explain that the Western mind has come to define all spirit medicine as shamanism. Many healers will refer to themselves as shamanic practitioners to be more easily identifiable to their audience.

Olivera and Paqua stress that shamanism is a term that is exclusively derived from the Tongas tribe in Siberia. It is not a term used in the Andes or the Amazon. Indigenous groups across the globe have their own unique titles with which to address their medicine men and women. These men and women often dedicate a solid 10 to 30 or more years to developing this position in their community.

“For people of the West to visit a few times, learn some wisdom that the indigenous people were gracious enough to share, then come back and call themselves a shaman or other sacred title is just disrespectful,” says Paqua.

“If anyone tells you they are a master, or someone hands you a business card that says they are a shaman, say thank you and walk away,” Olivera adds. He explains that it’s not a term of endearment; it’s serious work, not a title to bestow upon oneself as a practitioner.

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ability is hindered to nourish the body in the way that it needs in order to exit the cycle. It is important to complete lab work that tests for nutritional deficiencies and work with a healthcare provider to develop a health plan to get back into balance.

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DEMYSTIFYING ADDICTION How to Mitigate Common Risk Factors

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ddiction is so common in our society that most people have battled it themselves, or have someone close to them who has struggled with it. While addictions to drugs—both prescription and illicit— and alcohol are most commonly talked about, addiction can stretch to anything, including food, exercise, sex, sugar and even technology. Many different things can lead to addictive tendencies that usually appear benign; however, over time, they begin negatively impacting the lives of many around that person.

Here are some common denominators that require attention and evaluation if we want to address recovery, or if we think we might be susceptible to addiction and want to help guard against it.

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Nutrient Deficiencies

Our bodies know when something is missing; they tell us in ways that are both subtle and not. We just have to be better about listening. For instance, when blood sugar drops, we may find ourselves craving something sweet.

Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies mean our bodies are no longer in a state of balance; we begin to experience cravings. The nutrients we may be lacking— from vitamins A to zinc, fatty acids, protein and more—are necessary for the production of important hormones, neurotransmitter functioning and, ultimately, feeling and living well.

Addiction leads us into a vicious cycle where it may have initially resulted from nutrient deficiencies, but then our

At some point in our lives, a curious friend or a skilled massage therapist probably asked us where we might hold tension in our bodies. Another good question to ask is where we feel we are storing our past traumas.

The reality is that our experiences and emotions are key factors when it comes to our tendencies, mindsets and behaviors. Unacknowledged and untreated trauma plays a huge role in addiction. The “self-medicating” term is used for those who deal with difficult emotions or states of being by drinking heavily, overeating, or engaging in patterns of risky behavior to numb pain or fill a void. In the absence of healthy coping mechanisms and trauma processing, many people fall prey to addiction. It’s important to not only recognize the traumas, but to work through them so that they don’t sneakily control us.

Head Injuries

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) sufferers are at a higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. These injuries can disrupt the way the brain normally processes information, weighs risk/ benefit, manages inhibitions and makes decisions.

If a head injury occurs, get checked out immediately, and follow up with a healthcare provider for further tests and monitoring. Past head traumas can leave residual impacts, so it is crucial to keep up with regular checkups. It is also important to let the healthcare provider know of any changes in behaviors, cravings, tendencies and mental processes. And if a head injury is part of the landscape of the addiction, then it

must be taken into account as part of the roadmap for recovery.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is another circumstance that can lead to addiction, especially if opioid painkillers have been prescribed or alcohol is being used to make the pain more bearable. Being in a constant state of pain or discomfort can take a toll on a person. And many of the drugs in question are themselves highly addictive. It can be easy to seek relief in substances or even behaviors that take the pain away in the moment, but then harm us more in the long term.

For those that suffer from chronic pain, it will be useful to work with a healthcare provider to develop strategies and find non-drug therapies and practices to help best manage it. This might include physical therapy, acupuncture, craniosacral and bodywork therapies, meditation, and other alternatives. There

is no reason why we can’t use these therapies in the beginning under the guidance of a healthcare provider while simultaneously digging deeper into the root cause of discomfort.

The reality is that our experiences and emotions are key factors when it comes to our tendencies, mindsets and behaviors. Unacknowledged and untreated trauma plays a huge role in addiction.

Family History

Addiction, like other illnesses, can have a strong genetic component. While there’s nothing we can do about our genetic makeup, we can certainly be aware of risk factors and work to mitigate them. It may mean avoiding the substance or behavior we worry could

trigger an addiction. Maybe it’s opening up to those close to us and ensuring they know which warning signs to watch for, and how to respond if they see them.

When it comes to recovery, it’s important to be aware of not just the genetic, but the social aspects of family history. Were there unhealthy messages we grew up with around drugs, alcohol, food or other things that can be abused and lead to addiction? Do we know our triggers and where they originate? These can be tough, painful questions, but ultimately being aware of where we are and where we’ve been can help us better plan a path forward.

Dr. Nadia Noori, ND, is a Westportbased naturopathic doctor with a general family practice. She also specializes in optimizing brain health with a focus on neurodegenerative and neuropsychological conditions. Connect at 203-916-4600 and ShalvaClinic.org.

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Awaken the Magic Blending Yoga and Tarot Awakens Intuition

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he popularity of yoga has boomed in recent years with many individuals attending all types of yoga and meditation classes and workshops throughout the country. It is not uncommon for class attendees to move into the teaching role and then advance the practice and benefits of yoga for both themselves and their students.

One of the many benefits of yoga practice, whichever method someone may choose to explore, is the ability to calm the mind and to begin the journey of uncovering the inner landscape. This inner plane is the place where we can tap into intuition and the subconscious mind in a meaningful and practical way.

Two seemingly different but complementary holistic practices are yoga and reading the tarot. Tarot is a system of cards, most commonly 78, which represents the archetypes and symbols of an individual’s personal journey. The tarot originated several hundred years ago from an Italian playing card system that was used to give insight and predict future 30 Hartford County Edition

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events. Tarot evolved over time and in the early 20th century, the most popular of our modern tarot decks was born in England. The Rider Waite deck is most likely one whose imagery you have seen or experienced, whether you’ve had a reading or seen tarot cards in books in the movies.

This card deck is iconic; the images are known to many and have become part of our collective consciousness. The archetypes (major arcana) and the suits (wands, swords, cups and pentacles), as well as court cards, offer us access to the many scenarios, potential actions and energies present in our life experiences.

What does this have to do with yoga?

How do yoga and tarot come together?

Interestingly enough, these two different systems of self-exploration make an excellent match. Many of the postures of yoga are representative of the archetypes we find in the tarot. For example, plank pose or four-limbed staff pose connects well to the Emperor card. This energy is dynamic, structured, masculine and connected to the number four, the number of foundation.

The suits of tarot represent the qualities of fire, air, water and earth—just as our yoga practice embodies the five elements. The element of space becomes the container where everything comes together, just like the yoga mat is the space for change and self-knowing. The court cards, which represent people in our lives, become the many faces that we are and have experienced over time.

Guided meditation is also a powerful practice when we use the archetypes for exploration and personal growth. Our imaginations just seem to flow a bit easier when we feel connected through images that are in the collective awareness. It is also a wonderful practice at the end of yoga movement, as the body and thinking mind have had some release and the subconscious mind is encouraged to rise to the surface. Meditating on images from the tarot—such as the High Priestess—can access powerful information about our own intuitive nature. Even for those who are not particularly visual, when space is created, sensations and deeper awareness can arise. This is another wonderful blending of yoga practice and imagery from our modern tarot system.

In this age of change and seeking, we are all being guided to transcend the old patterns and awaken our own inner magic. One might choose to select tarot cards to set intention, meditate on images or use the tarot as an integration practice at the end of a traditional yoga class. Pairing these two popular and experiential systems together can be a powerful way to redirect focus and move ahead with a greater sense of intuition, overall well-being and balance in body, mind and spirit.

Alison DeNicola is a Connecticut-based teacher of yoga, meditation, energy and tarot. She is the author of five inspirational card decks, all published by US Games Systems Inc. She will be teaching a Kripalu weekend workshop, “Awaken Your Inner Magic: Yoga and Tarot”, with author Sasha Graham, in February. Connect with her at AllieDeNicola@gmail.com or AlisonDeNicola.com.

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Wednesday Noon Walks – Noon. Wednesdays in January. Join volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free/CAS members; $3/non-members.

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Part 2 Major Arcana Cards of the Tarot – 6:308:30pm. With Mary Ellen Norton. No experience is needed to look at the wonderful art work and symbolism in a deck of Tarot Cards. Come sit with us as we learn cards 11-22. $25. Mondazzi Book & Bead Warehouse Showroom, 570 Hayden Station Rd, Windsor. 860-285-0538. Mondazzi.com.

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Thursday Morning Tracking Walks – 8:30am.

Thursdays in January. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer.

Free/CAS members; $5/non-members. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org.

Vision Board Workshop – 10am-noon. With Melissa. Vision board workshop focused on planting the seeds of intention for the year ahead. Workshop will begin with a meditation to reflect, connect and get clear about what you would like to create in your life in 2019, then you will put your dreams on paper. No art experience necessary. $25/prepaid.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Owl Walk – 7pm. Join us in search of wintering owls. We’ll attempt to find screech, barred and great-horned owls. Most of the calling is done from the road. Program is cancelled if bad weather. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org.

markyourcalendar EXPLORING YOUR WAY OF BEING Friday, January 11 – Sunday, January 13 6:30pm-11:30am Begin 2019 by nourishing your emotional self in this personal development weekend. Our deeply caring listening community welcomes you to the Farmhouse on Litchfield, CT’s Wisdom House campus. Many options are offered throughout 5 sessions. $195.

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markyourcalendar JOURNEY OF YOGA OPEN HOUSE January 12 • 9am-noon Enjoy free classes from 9am to noon, along with light refreshments and drawings to win yoga related items.

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Acupuncture and Bowen Community Clinic – 9am-1pm. First clinic of 2019. There is a nominal fee of $20 per treatment. Please call to register or for more information. Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center LCC, 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington. 860-665-1254.

Practical Reflexology – 2-4pm. Join Veronica Vaida, certified reflexologist, for this hands-on workshop exploring the history, theory and benefits of this healing art. Leave with knowledge and technique to help others and yourself. $45.

Body Wisdom Wellness, 642 Hilliard St, Ste 1317, Manchester. 860-372-5288.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Film Screening: A Plastic Ocean (2016) – 6:30pm.

Snowdate: 1/22. Writer/director Craig Leeson’s search for the elusive Blue Whale. What he finds instead is a sea of plastic waste. A team of scientists and researchers travel the globe to assess the fragile state of our oceans. Q&A after the film with Sena Wazer, member of the Cetacean Society and ocean advocate. Free. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Journey In Motion – 11am-1pm. Workshop utilizing a combination of yoga and shamanic meditation to redefine our relationships with ourselves.

By listening to our inner wisdom, we’ll learn to locate and release heavy energies, creating space for healing. $10. TriCity Massage and Wellness, 220 Hartford Tpke, Vernon. Tri-CityMassage.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 Intro to Mediumship – 7-8:15pm. With Sharon Farber. What is mediumship and how does it work?

Can one learn to be a medium, and how? Plus more. $15. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-989-2358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Monthly Bird Walk – 1pm. Come out in search of wintering bird species. We will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow-bellied sapsuckers and more. $5/CAS members; $10/nonmembers. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.

Movie I Am By Tom Shadyak – 7-8:30pm. Come and watch the inspiring film I Am. The film relates to human connection, happiness and the human spirit and explores Darwinism, Western mores, loneliness, the economy and the drive to war. Film discussion follows. Free. Sponsored by Alliance for Holistic Living. Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St, Manchester.

Astrology Lecture by Joanne Castro: When Will I Be Loved? – 7-9:30pm. Answers to the questions: When is that window of opportunity for attracting a long-term relationship activated? What are Venus and Mars really up to? Examine charts of weddings and first dates that led to marriage/ long-term relationships. Presented by Astrological Society of Connecticut. $10/non-members. Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St, Wethersfield. MYASC.org/curr-pgm.

Mediumship Demonstration – 7-8:15pm. Sharon Farber will connect with loved ones in spirit for participants. Limited to 10 people. Please register in advance. $15. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860 989-2358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Monthly Tarot Lovers Club: January Topic Exploring Card Symbolisms and Insight – 6:308:30pm. With Mary Ellen Norton. Monthly gathering of tarot enthusiasts. No experience needed.

Every month we will discuss new topics. Bring your cards. We also have 100+ decks to choose from. $25. Mondazzi Book & Bead Warehouse Showroom, 570 Hayden Station Rd, Windsor.

RSVP, 860-285-0538. Mondazzi.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Beginner Mediumship Class – 11am-4pm. With Sharon Farber. Learn what mediumship is and how to do it. No experience needed. Lecture and exercises. Fourteen students maximum. $95. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

markyourcalendar AWAKEN YOUR INNER MAGIC- A YOGA AND TAROT WEEKEND February 22-24 With Alison DeNicola and Sasha Graham at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health • Yoga • Tarot-Intuition • Magic • Exploration • Expansion •Fun • Retreat Sign up at Kripalu.org or call 800-741-8353 January 2019

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calendar of events SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club – 2-4pm.

Lead by avid non-fiction reader and Hampton resident Jacqueline Jacobsohn, this book club will combine lively book discussions and leisurely walks on the trails. First book: Wandering Through Winter by Edwin Way Teale. Free/CAS members; $5/non-members. 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860928-4948. CTAudubon.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Swap, Style, Give – 6-8pm. Bring your clothes and your questions to personal stylist, Dana Pastore.

She’ll show you how to wear those items you just aren’t sure of and you can swap items with the other participants. Leftover items will be donated to My Sister’s Pace in Hartford. $25. Body Wisdom Wellness, 642 Hilliard St, Ste 1317, Manchester.

860-372-5288.

markyourcalendar 13TH OCTAVE LAHOCHI PRACTITIONER TRAINING With Eilis Philpott of Academy of Soul Healing Thursday, March 21 • All Day Friday, March 22 Saturday & Sunday, March 22-24 The Woodbury Wellness and Psychotherapy Center 787 Main St. S, Ste A5, Woodbury ​Investment: $555 Deposit of $100 required for registration Book early as these workshops always sell out!

203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

markyourcalendar LUSCIOUS LAKE COMO RETREAT LEZZENO ON LAKE COMO, ITALY September 15-22 Awaken yourself and live your dream in this magically enchanting gem of the world.

Referred to as the most beautiful place on earth by many (just ask George Clooney), you will be part of an intimate group of 15 guests.

Nestled amongst the majestic mountains surrounded by the serenity of Lake Como, you will enjoy yoga, meditation, hiking, relaxation, along with several excursions.

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sunday Qi & Tea – 10am-noon. First and third Sunday.

Qigong is much more beneficial when practiced in groups. Our mission is to create the qi community and give people from all places an opportunity to learn and share this ancient healing art form. $20/ drop-in. Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy – 10-noon.

Second and fourth Saturday. Chinese calligraphy has 5,000 years of history. It’s one of the most beautiful ancient art forms that has lasted to this day. It’s also known as one of best methods to calm one’s heart and release stress. $20/drop-in.

Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171.

Yin Deep Stretch – 4:15pm. Yin Yoga works on the Yin tissues of the body, known as connective tissues, by gently stretching in a steady, quiet manner. In turn, the body responds by making these tissues a little longer and stronger. For students of all levels. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Qigong - All Levels – 5:30-6:30pm. Deep breathing and flowing movements derived from ancient Chinese healing exercises for increased balance, flexibility, muscle and bone strength, immune function, decreased pain and stiffness. $17 drop-in. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

monday Complete Strength Class – 9:30-10:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

Gentle Yoga for 50-Plus – 9:30am. With Art Rodia, yoga instructor. Created for people 50+ who need a gentle approach to yoga, these classes include breathing, relaxation and restorative postures.

These simple yoga stretches reduce aches and pains and are specifically for the older or extra cautious body. Register online. $10. New Morning Market, 129 Main St North, Woodbury. NewMorn.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. Free. Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088 or 860-423-9843 for more info.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Suzanne Pantano – 10am and 7pm. Bring your own mat, or borrow one from us. Your first visit is free. Small classes of eight. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 1011:15am. Join open play in our creative arts studio.

Non-instructional play will include gross motor equipment like tunnels and balance beams, dress up and art projects. Donation of canned good. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. ImagineStudioCT.com.

Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am.

Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing.

Great for any experience level. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 4:30pmam. $18. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com.

Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted

by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518.

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. First Monday.

Meditation for all. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.

Begin each week with a meditation practice to quiet your mind and let go of all that does not serve.

Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. $10. Sea in t h e S k y H e a l i n g a n d We l l n e s s C e n t e r, Hebron. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

Taoist Neigong and Wu Style Tai Chi – Neigong: 7-8pm, Tai Chi: 8-9pm. Experience the proven health, energetic and spiritual benefits of ancient Taoist Energy Arts for modern times. Instructor with 30 years of experience and multiple certifications. $15/class (series discount, no drop-ins).

Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford.

Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath.

Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday The Graduate Institute – Call to visit us any day of the week to arrange a visit. We offer Master of Arts Degree programs designed for busy people.

Only one weekend a month; 2 years. The Graduate Institute,171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break.

You decide how long. $1/minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518.

Tai Chi and Qigong – 11am-12:15pm. Experience the proven health, energetic and spiritual benefits of ancient Taoist Energy Arts for modern times. Instructor with 30 years of experience and multiple certifications. $15/class (series discount, no drop-ins). Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus mov-

ing through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

Tai Chi for Kids (Ages 6-12) – 4-4:45pm. Learning the Chinese art of Tai Chi is a great way for children to relax, have fun and strengthen body and mind. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Heated Flow with Meditation – 6pm. Build strength and flexibility in this warm and satisfying vinyasa class. Meditation through movement with a heat-building and mindful sequence. Class will close with a guided meditation, helping you connect to yourself. $18/drop in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com.

Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month.

Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 860-302-1609.

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. Call 203-874-4252.

Soul Circle: A Meditation and Journey Group – 6:30-8pm. First Tuesday. Join us for an evening of meditation, journeying, drumming and healing.

Explore power animals and spirit guides, healing light meditations, nature spirit allies and more.

Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. At Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. $20.

860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

Free Spirit Dance – 7:15-8:30pm. A non-judgmental community gathering to explore our unscripted authentic movement as a heart opening meditation amidst a blend of world music. No experience necessary. All Welcome. Donation based. Luna & Lotus, 50 Depot St, Collinsville. 860-803-9947.

markyourcalendar HOLISTIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays • 6:30-8pm Do you offer a healing modality or service which will aid those in recovery from cancer?

If so, please attend and work with us to build CT’s first holistic cancer support group.

BRIDGE Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington For more information, call Rod Kelly at 860-216-8671 or email Rod@EyeOftheEagle.com

Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape.

Great music. Tuesdays are for beginners and Thursdays are advanced classes. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-883-9664.

Meditation as a Way of Living with Tom Dest – 7:30-8:45pm. Promoting access to intention from deep inside and heart to heart communication - soft live music. Contemplation on our eternal nature and keys to peace. $15. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413-822-8486.

wednesday Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning session facilitated by Torin Lee, Life Coach. Learn ways to handle stress, navigate change and make each day count. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by individual heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

Qigong – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.com.

LivFree All Levels Yoga – 6-7pm. With Tracey.

Recharge your batteries midweek in this energetic, then relaxing yoga class. Walk-ins welcome. $10.

TriCity Massage and Wellness, 220 Hartford Tpke, Vernon. Tri-CityMassage.com.

Trance Mediumship Circle – 6-7pm. Some mediumship experience needed, not necessarily trance. Sit to develop trance state. Beginners to trance welcome. $10/donation. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-989-2358.

DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Weight Management Class – 6-7:30pm. Weekly series led by a registered dietitian nutritionist discussing topics such as simple meal planning, what and how much to eat, and the skinny of fats and sugar. Free. ShopRite, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton.

860-693-3666.

Epiphany – 6-8:30pm. Second Wednesday. Experience craniosacral therapy, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture and more. Call for your 30-minute appt during “epiphany”.$20-$40/suggested. 101 River Rd, Canton. 860-693-8040.

Support Group More Better Happy – 7:158:30pm. When people and circumstances are sucking the energy, motivation and life right out of you, come here. You can recharge while getting what you want. Registration required. Free. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Mediumship Development Circle – 7:30-9pm.

With Sharon Farber. Mixed-level circle to develop evidential mediumship. Beginners welcome. Active since May 2012. $10-$15/donation. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Qigong Variation – 8-9pm. Class offers students an opportunity to learn different qigong forms.

Each form will be taught over five to 10 class periods, depending on the length of the form. $20/drop-in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

thursday Tai Chi and Qigong – 11am-12:15pm. Experience the proven health, energetic and spiritual benefits of ancient Taoist Energy Arts for modern times. Instructor with 30 years of experience and multiple certifications. $15/class (series discount, no drop-ins). Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Complete Strength Class – 5:30-6:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Float Yoga and Gong Bath – 8:30-9:30am. With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 10pm night before. $18. Little Bay Annex, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com.

Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16 drop-in, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield.

860-757-3339.

Gentle Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.com.

Qigong, All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness.

In Stafford. Call to register and for directions.

860-970-7383.

Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For an appointment: 860-467-6518.

Tai Chi & Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Heated Flow with Meditation – 6pm. Build strength and flexibility in this warm and satisfying vinyasa class. Meditation through movement with a heat-building and mindful sequence. Class will close with a guided meditation, helping you connect to yourself. $18/drop in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva – 6-7pm.

Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class. All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17. Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424.

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HEALTHY PLANET

2019 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

JAN

Feature: Mental Wellness Plus: Multiculturalism in Health

FEB

Feature: Cardiovascular Health Plus: Socially Conscious Investing

NATURAL FOOD ISSUE Inflammation Overload MAR Feature: Plus: Herbal Wisdom

NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY

APR

Feature: Lyme Disease Plus: Evolving Living Arrangements

WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUE

MAY

Feature: Personal Empowerment Plus: Mysticism and Medicine

Traditional Chinese JUNE Feature: Medicine

Plus: Holistic Vision and Dentistry

LOCAL FOOD ISSUE Urban and Suburban JULY Feature: Agriculture Plus: Natural Beauty

AUG

Feature: Autism Spectrum Plus: Healthy Relationships

VIBRANT AT ANY AGE ISSUE Sound, Music, Yoga and SEPT Features: Dance Therapies Plus: Vibrant at Any Age

OCT

Features: Chiropractic and Orthopedic Care Plus: Healing with Frequencies

BETTER SLEEP ISSUE

NOV

Feature: Hormonal Health Plus: Natural Sleep Solutions and Healthy Home

DEC

Feature: Uplifting Humanity Plus: Earth-Friendly Holidays

DEPARTMENTS HEALTH BRIEFS | GLOBAL BRIEFS ECO TIP | GREEN LIVING HEALING WAYS | FIT BODY CONSCIOUS EATING HEALTHY KIDS | WISE WORDS INSPIRATION | NATURAL PET

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Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860-5330179. Registration required: CTNaturalHealth.com/ Event-Calendar.

Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self.

Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8.

Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600.

Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough.

860-467-6518.

Dragon and Tiger Medical Qigong & Wu Style Tai Chi – Qigong: 7-8pm. Tai Chi: 8-9pm. Experience the proven health, energetic and spiritual benefits of ancient Taoist Energy Arts for modern times. Instructor with 30 years of experience and multiple certifications. $15/class (series discount, no drop-ins). Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

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Intelligent Qigong Level 2 – 10-11:15am. Students continue to study “Lifting Qi Up and Pouring Qi Down” method while learning some basic exercises of Intelligent Qigong Level 2, Xing Shen Zhuang, Physical and Spiritual Stance Method. Intelligent Qigong level 1, prerequisite. $20/drop-in; $75/ monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860558-6146.

Self-Care Qigong and Shiatsu – 11:15am-noon.

Class introduces some most profound and easyto-apply methods from Five Element Meridians originated from Traditional Chinese Medicine and shiatsu massage. $20/drop in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Meditative Coloring – Noon-1pm. Coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages and supplies or you may bring your own. Facilitated by Heidi. $5/suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford.

860-296-2338.

saturday Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am.

Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $50 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Massage Ball Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com.

Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Qigong, All Levels – 11am-noon. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness.

In Stafford. Call to register and for directions.

860-970-7383.

Women’s Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini, Float Yoga and Gong Bath – 11:30am-12:30pm.

With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 9am. $18.

Short Beach Union Church and Little Bay Annex, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com.

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, creativity through techniques and discussion. Choose one or both. $15/one session. $30/both. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St. Branford.

classifieds SPACE FOR RENT FARMINGTON. BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE PRACTITIONER SPACE AVAILABLE by the hour at the Bridge Healing Arts Center. Massage table and consultation chairs are included. $15/per hour. Contact us 860-404-2578.

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AROMATHERAPY

CHINESE HERBALIST

DISALINO ESSENTIAL OILS & FRAGRANCES

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DisaLino Essential Oils & Fragrances is a small family-owned business.

Our essential oils are 100% pure essential oil and our fragrances contain no alcohol. Our cosmetic grade roll-ons are long lasting aromas from paradise. We also provide essential oil accessories such as diffusers and aromatherapy necklaces.

Chinese herbal therapy accounts for the majority of treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience and thousands of years of wisdom. The herbs he prescribes help stimulate the body toward self-healing. See ad, page 16.

140 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury 860-372-6847 Lisa@DisaLino.com DisaLino.com

ASTROLOGY

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com

EDUCATION HARTFORD FAMILY INSTITUTE

DEE RANDIS

Watertown 860-274-1690 MetaphysicalCntr.net Dee Randis is an astrologer and psychic medium with over 40 years of experience specializing in personal and relationship counseling. She provides guidance on business matters, real estate decisions, legal issues, as well as missing persons. She does private parties and organizes well-attended holistic/psychic fairs. See ad, page 24.

AYURVEDA JOURNEY OF YOGA LLC

Margaret Durbas, Owner/Director 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com The sister science of yoga, Ayurveda, is focused on maintaining wellness naturally.

Learn your unique needs to eat the right foods for your physiology, the environment and your digestive system. Plus self-care techniques and lifestyle habits to get and stay healthy. See ad, page 18.

Center for Psychotherapy and Healing Arts 17 South Highland St, West Hartford 203-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

A cutting-edge psychotherapy and training center since 1969. Treatment includes in-depth body emotional work, energy healing, shamanic spiritual healing, illness and trauma work. Training also offered for psychotherapists and healers. See ad, page 16.

EMOTION CODE KEY ENERGY MEDICINE

Margaret Loos 860-386-8330 KeyEnergyMedicine@yahoo.com The Emotion Code is a simple way to get rid of your emotional baggage, helping you feel freer, happier and healthier. As a Certified Emotion Code practitioner, I am trained to discover and release your trapped emotions. The process is noninvasive, safe and requires very little time or effort on your part.

WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 • Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Combining Western medical science with ancient Eastern insights into life force or chi energy, Dr. Wu uses energy healing techniques such as Tong Ren and quantum energy healing. These modalities help patients achieve rapid, safe and natural cure by stimulating the body toward self-healing. See ad, page 16.

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 ACID REFLUX HEALING ACID REFLUX NATURALLY

Susan Berman, Med, CHHC 860-670-4152 Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com HealingAcidReflux.com I work with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux or GERD in order to avoid further damage to their esophagus and prevent esophageal cancer. Find your unique food and lifestyle triggers. I work with groups or 1:1 through a virtual classroom so you can be anywhere and still take the program.

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HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER SEA IN THE SKY, LLC

269 Church St, Ste 3, Hebron 860-530-1552 SeaInTheSkyHealing.com By appointment Experienced practitioners and therapists offering counseling and psychotherapy; Reiki; Celtic Reiki; shamanic healing; sound healing; yoga; massage; acupuncture; spiritual readings; meditation; and a variety of classes and workshops. See ad, page 27.

SHARING THE LIGHT WHOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com Sharing the Light is your premier healing destination specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner certification classes and sessions with Reiki Master Teachers; Crystal Dreaming; singing bowls; John of God Crystal Light Bed; tuning forks; tai chi; yoga; reflexology; drum building; psychic readings; and AngelLinks. Visit website to view our calendar of events that includes programs with full-time and part-time practitioners. See ad, page 15.

HOLISTIC HEALTH GEMSTONE THERAPY INSTITUTE 860-646-3063 Education@GemFormulas.com LearnGem.com

Gemstone Therapy is the ground-breaking energy modality applying specific gemstone tools to initiate and sustain greater health. Local beginner and practitioner classes. See ad, page 8.

LOIS GRASSO AKA MIMI STEVENS Holistic Health Coach, Speaker, Author East Hartford-Glastonbury line 860-796-1480 Lois@LoisGrasso.com LoisGrasso.com

Eliminate painful symptoms and self-sabotage by transforming your breathing, thinking, and eating patterns into powertools. Experience unconditional acceptance and spiritual connection as together we upgrade your subconscious, using Transformational Breathwork, EFT/Tapping, Anger Clearing, Reverse Therapy and superfoods.

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I am a board certified consulting hypnotist and teach others powerful self-healing skills.

I work with clients to help resolve personal and health issues, quickly, easily and permanently using hypnosis and The 5 Steps to Self-Wellness Protocol. Connecting to the Higher-Self is the key to minimize natural reluctance to change. See listing, page 2.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

Visit JudithDreyer.com for podcast listings and related blogs. On Spotify, iTunes, Google Music Play and YouTube: Judith Dreyer: https://goo.gl/hK7HU AtTheGardensGate@gmail.com Podcast, Holistic Nature of Us, takes us into healing our relationships with the natural world. Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN, founder and host, speaks to practitioners, educators, institutes and more all over the country to see what’s trending, what’s relevant and what innovations are happening today to build better bridges of understanding between ourselves and nature.

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MASSAGE & BODYWORK

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ABUNDANT HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in both conventional and natural approaches for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. We combine science with the wisdom of nature to address the causes of disease, not only the symptoms. See ad, back cover.

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MEDICAL HYPNOSIS

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Would you like to stop smoking and relieve your stress? Hypnosis and holistic health counseling with me can help. See ad, page 27.

MEDIUMSHIP KEIKO BROYLES

Willows Healing Path, LLC 860-280-5548 Keiko@KeikoMedium.com KeikoMedium.com I am a Psychic Spiritual Medium and also a certified Usui Reiki Master and teacher. As a natural psychic and Medium, my sincere wish and desire is to promote healings for people in both the physical and spirit worlds. I am a tested member of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics. See listing, page 2.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS

315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 • CTNaturalHealth.com Receive sustainable and natural solutions for health conditions to address the cause of disease, not only the symptoms. We combine science with the wisdom of nature. See ad, back cover.

ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 At ENMC, we specialize in providing gentle, effective treatments for acute and chronic illnesses for pediatrics through geriatrics. The doctors here use nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydro-therapy, acupuncture, Bowen, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Our therapies are effective in treating allergies, digestive issues, muscle aches and pains, tick-borne illnesses, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions.

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Vis Wellness Center 1845 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (234)2-ACU-DOC • DrNicoleKlughers.com Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com Dr. Nicole Klughers offers comprehensive naturopathic care to restore optimal health and prevent disease. Dr. Nicole’s approach addresses the root cause of symptoms with all-natural solutions such as “Food as Medicine” with individualized nutrition, herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more.

In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing to evaluate the status of nutrients, hormones, inflammation, food sensitivities, toxins or digestive function.

STACEY MUNRO, ND

Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic 178 Mountain Road, Suffield 860-758-7808 Info@NaturesHelperMedical.com NaturesHelperMedical.com Dr. Stacey Munro, a Naturopathic Physician, specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions with safe and effective natural treatments.

She looks at the whole patient, rather than individual parts and tries to address the root cause. Treatments include: dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, herbs, and other natural therapies. Many commercial insurance plans accepted. See ad, page 7.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON STUDIO 3 SALON

Anna Pitruzzello 350 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield 860-518-4674 Studio3-Salon.com Studio 3 Salon is committed to a healthier way to look and feel beautiful. Beauty shouldn’t be hazardous to your health so we use exclusively organic hair products with no formaldehyde, no ammonia and no testing on animals. Come experience the difference! See ad, page 15.

Come to Hartford’s Happiness Club monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm, at Town and County Club at 22 Woodland St in Hartford. Happiness is a choice… make it yours.

PRIMARY CARE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in conventional and natural approaches for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. We combine science with the wisdom of nature to address the causes of disease, not only the symptoms. See ad, back cover.

REFLEXOLOGY STEVE M. SYLVESTER, CR 57 Pratt St, Ste 407, Hartford 860-269-7222 ReflexologyWorks.net

Reflexology is comforting, relaxing and rewarding. I have a private, comfortable studio in downtown Hartford where clients can experience this simple but very helpful modality. I have practiced this art form for many years; come enjoy what I have to offer.

TAI CHI/QIGONG WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Tai chi and qigong focus on empowering Chi, enhancing health and healing the mind, body and spirit using diverse bodywork therapies. Develop physical and mental fitness with calmness, balance and awareness. Dr. Wu is now offering regular classes, workshops and retreats for all levels. See ad, page 16.

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Eilis Philpott 40 Livingston St, Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

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Eilis, a certified Rebirther, has completed Rebirthing and Advanced Rebirthing training.

She is a Reiki Master in Usui/ Raku-kei Reiki and Angelic Reiki. She teaches 13th Octave LaHoChi, Angel Light Healing, chakra balancing and other healing techniques. A transformational healing session supports you in healing all aspects of your life.

Thermography is a FDA approved radiation free, no touch screening procedure.

Used as part of a routine health screening program, thermography can increase the chances of detecting breast abnormalities, disease, and cancer up to 10 years earlier than traditional methods. See ad, page 6.

YOGA JOURNEY OF YOGA, LLC

Margaret Durbas, Owner/Director 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING HEARTSOURCE INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS

Inspiring health and happiness with Beginner, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Gentle, Restorative, Meditation, Kid and Family Yoga. New Student Special: $50 for 30 days. Experienced students, deepen your practice or become a teacher with our 200 Hour Yoga Teaching Training. See ad, page 18.

Donna MacLean Gordon BRIDGE Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington 860-978-2938 MyHeartsourceWellness@gmail.com HeartsourceIntegrative.com I specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) healing modalities such as Tui Na acupressure massage, medical qigong therapy, healing teas, Tong Ren healing, cupping, qigong and tai chi instruction, as well as Reiki healing and pastoral and spiritual counseling. I gently guide clients in the journey to wellness using various modalities, diet and positive lifestyle changes.

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YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com YogaCenterCollinsville.com

Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collinsville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, Belly Dance and yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $50 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad, page 23.

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