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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 the Bridge community… Life & Behavioral Coach
Hypnotherapy
Elizabeth Hill, MSW, ACC Green Heart Living - Compassionate Coaching for Overwhelmed Professionals, Parents, and Caregivers liz@greenheartliving.com www.greenheartliving.com • 860-913-6918
Carl Brown Hypnosis Licensed Hypnotherapist Easily change limiting beliefs. You can have, be, or do anything you want! www.carlbrownhypnosis.com 860-309-9004
Psychic/Mediumship/Events/Workshops
Reiki/Intuitive Readings
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
Deborah Lyons, RMT Owner/Operator of The Lotus Petal, LLC Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic/Medium, Nutrition Health Coach LotusPetalReiki@gmail.com www.TheLotusPetalReiki.com • 860-335-4060
Spiritual Intuitive, Medium & Psychic Denise Ann Atkinson, Owner of Soul Centered Mediumship. Private and group readings, CT and New York • Reiki Master/Teacher Facebook.com/Deniseaapsychicmedium www.deniseatkinsonmedium.com 860-930-9515
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There is currently a wide variety of services available at The Bridge Healing Arts Center. Please visit our website at www.BridgeHAC.com for a 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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Contents 19 SANJAY GUPTA ON ‘Chasing Life’
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Conversation with Astrologer Dee Randis
22 TRADITIONAL
CHINESE MEDICINE Ancient Medicine, Modern Benefits
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EMOTIONAL TIES
27 WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL Bodywork for Trauma and Grief
30 BACKYARD PIZZA PARTY Grill Scrumptious
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GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Sleep Breathing Disorders Begin with Jaw Alignment
36 VISION QUEST
Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes
DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 14 global briefs 17 health briefs 19 wise words 20 community spotlight 26 practitioner profiles
27 fit body 28 green living 29 inspiration 30 conscious
eating 34 healthy kids 38 calendar 43 resource guide 46 ad index
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Ground Force Medicine Opens New Central CT Location
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uilt around the philosophy that no two people are alike and health and wellness plans ought to be customized to the individual, Ground Force Medicine announced the opening of its new location in Cromwell to serve patients in Central Connecticut and across the state. Founded by Dr. Sara B. Frawley, N.D., a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Ground Force Medicine employs practices in the field Sara B. Frawley of natural medicine to help patients better understand how choices in lifestyle and diet affect short- and long-term health. “As a Naturopathic Doctor, I spend time with patients to help them understand the root causes of medical issues they might be experiencing,” states Frawley. “Together, we both can then develop a longer-term personalized plan and apply the proper tools to maximize health and wellness.” Among the services and regimens offered are botanical medicine, nutritional counseling, homeopathy, Reiki, hydrotherapy, nutrigenetic consultations and physical medicine, along with nutrient, hormone and neurotransmitter testing. The practice also offers information on blood type/genotype diets, which have been associated with weight loss, better digestive function, mental clarity, decreases in inflammation and an increase in overall energy. Ground Force Medicine accepts most in-network insurance plans for ConnectiCare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/Oxford, Aetna, CIGNA and United Medicare. Husky (CT) plans will also cover Naturopathic Medicine treatments for patients under 21. For more information or to make an appointment, call 203-293-7293 or visit DrSaraND.com. Location: 80 Shunpike Rd, Ste 101, Cromwell.
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Global Wellness Day Celebration at ECC
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he Enlightenment Counseling Center (ECC) will celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 8 with a free mini-wellness day, from 10am to 2pm. There will be free sound healing by Kelvin Young, guided meditation by Lora Hobson, chair massages provided by LMT Eileen Dickinson of In Safe Hands LLC, and co-founders of ECC will be providing information about all the clinical services at the ECC. ECC’s hope is that people—clients and community members—will have the opportunity to experience these modalities at no charge and will learn that the health benefits are great enough to continue receiving these services. Crystal bracelets and doTERRA essential oils will be available for purchase at the event, which will be held both indoors and outdoors. The ECC is an integrative and holistic counseling and wellness center aimed at providing holistic treatment to address mental and physical health problems. To RSVP, visit EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Location: The Enlightenment Counseling Center, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 44.
Emotional Empowerment Retreat on Enders Island
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YODestiny is holding an Emotional Empowerment Retreat at Enders Island (off Mystic) on July 6 from 9am until 3pm. Led by Paige Dest, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, this retreat will guide attendees in understanding their emotions as information and how to use this information to develop positive self-talk, improve relationships, make better decisions and bring peace to their busy world. “What you think is where you live, and you have the capability and power to redefine your life, making it a place of inner strength and authenticity,” explains Dest. “Begin your journey into a tranquil state of mind on this quiet, floral island as you learn what emotions are and how they affect your body and mind.” Learn techniques for mindfulness, practices for happiness and emotional intelligence skills necessary to develop increased confidence, more resilience and control in stressful situations, as well as better strategies for dealing with the life around you. The retreat includes lunch; free parking is located right on the island, just off scenic Mystic. Tickets are $115; two or more are $95 each. Seating is limited, so registration and payment are required in advance. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/EmotionalEmpowerment201905. For more information, call 860-550-1844 or email Paige@BYODestiny.com.
The Embodiment of Love Personified Returns to New England
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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, better known as Amma, returns to the Boston area from July 8 to 9, at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough. Everyone is invited to attend and experience her unconditional love in the form of Amma’s emMata Amritanandamayi Devi brace and personal blessing. Amma has hugged more than 38 million people all over the world. “When people come to see me, I understand how much they are suffering,” explains Amma. “When I see them crying, I wipe their tears. My main goal is to console them and help them experience peace and love.” The free programs are at 7:30pm, July 8, and 10am and 7pm, July 9, and include inspirational music, meditation and spiritual discourse. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed 90 minutes before each program. For more information, call 716-226-6223 or visit AmmaNewEngland.org/tour. Cost: Free. Location: Best Western Royal Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd W, Marlborough, MA. See ad, page 21.
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ProNatural Physicians Group Offers Integrative Approach
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ocated in nearby Berlin, ProNatural Physicians Group integrates a number of medical practices and other services at one convenient location. Having many options available “under one roof ” makes it more convenient for the patients to be able to focus on and integrate their treatment plans. The ProNatural Physicians Group offers various modalities, treatment options and a number of practitioners, including Naturopathic Doctors, APRNs, acupuncturists, counseling services, life/ health coaching, massage therapy and homeopathic treatments. ProNatural Physicians Group uses traditional natural therapies, along with advances in modern medicine to design an individualized program for the patient. Integrative medicine is based on a holistic approach to healing. A patient’s complete set of symptoms, lifestyle choices, as well as any emotional, mental and/or environmental components are taken into consideration. ProNatural Physicians Group is dedicated to the education, promotion and support of natural and preventative medicines by offering many treatment options that patients might not otherwise be aware of. The staff enjoys being able to bridge the gap between western medicine and the “alternatives”, while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which to heal, as well as help patients discover and understand why they feel the way they do. Among other programs, ProNatural specializes in Diabetes Reversal clinics, to help the patient become diabetes-free in three months. In conjunction with the doctor, the patient works closely with a Registered Dietician to achieve maximum results. They are also looking to expand the practice in the fall of this year by offering nutrient IVs in their new infusion center.
West Hartford Yoga Offers Free Yoga in the Parks All Summer
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or a third year, West Hartford Yoga (WHY), in cooperation with West Hartford Parks & Pools, is offering free weekly yoga classes at several parks around West Hartford, from June 19 through August 24. Accessible to people of all ages and abilities, there will be four classes available each week throughout West Hartford. WHY in the Parks will consist of free, hour-long classes taught by certified WHY instructors. Each all-levels practice will blend yoga postures, breath work and meditation within a beautiful setting. Bring a yoga mat, towel, water and a friend. 2019 WHY in the Parks Schedule: • Beachland Park: June 23 - August 18, Sunday mornings, 10-11am, 847 South Quaker Ln. • Eisenhower Park: June 19 - August 21, Wednesday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm, 13 Sheep Hill Dr. Green space near the soccer fields along Maiden Ln, closest to the parking lot on Hyde Rd. Overflow parking at Hall High School. • Fernridge Park: June 22 - August 24, Saturdays, 8-9am, 567 Fern St. On the Fern St side of the park, near the tennis courts. Overflow parking on side streets. • Wolcott Park: June 20 - August 22 (no class July 4), Thursdays, 10-11am, 1341 New Britain Ave. West Hartford Yoga offers over 60 weekly classes, including gentle, hot, power, kids, restorative, yin and prenatal yoga. Their website offers information on special $7 classes, free weekly meditation, free Yoga for Cancer and Yoga for Recovery classes and a continually updated listing of workshops, trainings and national teachers.
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Mindfulness Meditation at The Graduate Institute
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im Ruggiero will facilitate mindfulness meditation groups at the Graduate Institute on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45pm, and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8pm, at the Greene Art Gallery in Guilford. The topic-driven sessions include meditation as well as discussions related to mindfulness, such as neuroscience, consciousness, self-care, compassion training, adult development and transformation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. Twenty years ago, Kimberly Ruggiero gave up a career in the pharmaceuticals industry to embark on a deeper, more meaningful path. During a long, painful battle with neurological Lyme disease, she discovered the transformative effects of mindfulness meditation and the connection between mind, body and spirit. Ruggiero has a bachelor’s of science in chemistry. She is currently a professional artist, coach, mindfulness teacher and program coordinator for integrative health and healing at the Graduate Institute, where she received her master’s degree in consciousness studies. The Graduate Institute is a state-accredited graduate school dedicated to promoting an integrative and holistic worldview through the study of health, wellness, education, and personal and professional transformation. To register for Mindful Meditation, call 203-710-5502 or email Ruggiero@learn.edu. For more information on The Graduate Institute, visit Learn.edu.
Free Spring Holistic Fair in Willimantic
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he Bhakti Center CT will host its Spring Holistic Fair on June 8 from 1 to 5pm. The fair will feature vendors offering Ayurveda, yoga, life coaching, shamanic healing, essential oils, Reiki and more. The event is free to the public, with plenty of parking on Riverside Drive. Diana Fuller from Watered Grass podcast will be live streaming from the event. Vendor spots are available at the fair for $30, or free for Bhakti Center CT co-op members. For more information, follow Bhakti Center CT on Facebook. Location: 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. 12 Hartford County Edition
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Dr. Amy Matthews Presents on Emotional Lives of Animals
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he Be In Wellness panel will present Dr. Amy Matthews, VMD, PhD, of All Creatures Holistic Health, to talk about how the emotional lives of our animals affect their medical and behavioral diagnoses, June 1, from 6 to 8pm, at Wu Healing Center, in West Hartford. In the discussion, Matthews will cover some critical basics, such Amy Matthews as some of the major emotional stressors encountered, as well as the importance of really communicating with our pets about events that affect them. In addition, she will review a few cases and how understanding the emotional background helped improve or resolve animals’ issues. Matthews went to the University of Pennsylvania on a full scholarship to pursue the full breadth of Western scientific knowledge and graduated with a VMD as well as a PhD in Immunology. After interning with a specialty clinic for a year, and spending another year in general medicine, she realized she longed for better options to support health and started a journey in holistic healing options that continues today. Matthews is trained in NAET (an allergy treatment that helped resolve her own allergy symptoms), is a veterinary acupuncturist and has advanced chiropractic training. She has done in-depth training in Chinese herbal medicine and Western herbal medicine; specialty acupuncture training with a particular focus on cancer; training on pulse diagnosis; and training in Theta healing, which is an energy technique that has been very beneficial for patients with behavior issues. She was also fortunate to work with holistic veterinary specialists Dr. Angela EricksonGreco at Animal Health Practice and Dr. Allys Maybank at Frontier Wellness Center during her first 10 years in Connecticut. For more information, visit WuHealing.com/new-events. Cost: $15. Location: 45 South Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford.
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Search Engine Company Plants Trees
Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-and-a-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Users can find it at Ecosia.org.
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Clean Water Solution in the Pipeline With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity, finding an environmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria from water that’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a twodimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current eco-unfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.
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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.
Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes. June 2019
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Meditation with Sound Vibration in the Corporate Environment
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ffective stress management programs in the corporate environment not only improve the health and wellness of each individual employee, but the health and wellness of the company as a whole. Stress in any form (physical, mental or emotional) activates the sympathetic nervous system, triggering the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which directly impact blood pressure, immune functions, blood glucose and inflammation. When the nervous system is chronically activated by stress, the excess of circulating hormones creates dysfunctions such as irritability, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety, insomnia and other maladies. For successful companies to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace,
they need to possess a clear vision of their goals as well as the inspiration to be innovative, with both leadership and teamwork focused toward success. The success of any business begins with the individual, as inspiration and innovation are born at the individual level. Every person that realizes there are infinite possibilities around them experiences limitless creativity when not seriously limited by stress. One form of stress management is mindful meditation, based on 2,500-yearold Buddhist principles of being attentive to the “right here, right now” present in order to sense the infinite eternal state of consciousness throughout the whole body and whole being, thus shifting our crazybusy thinking mind into infinite stillness, peace and silence. Gongs, Himalayan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls are powerful methods to shift the mind into stillness and re-
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duce stress. They create an ocean of sound that is profoundly relaxing, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which naturally supports the increase of diseasefighting immune cells to balance the overamped, over-taxed sympathetic nervous system. Water serves to conduct sound waves and the body is largely comprised of water. The vibrations gently reverberate, traveling over, around and through the body to calmly relax and soothe. Sound travels from the outer ear throughout the body via the vagus nerve, impacting brain waves, as well as respiratory and heart rates. Blood pressure drops and breath is restored to its natural rhythm. Gongs and bowls induce a holistic resonance and a spontaneous meditative state in the mind, effortlessly creating a cleansing process for the subconscious mind. As it’s not music that follows a melody, the logical analytical part of the brain can’t figure it out, thus allowing for the mind to completely disengage, empty, and blissfully float into a peaceful, deep, meditative state. There, the turmoil and stresses of everyday life begin to be released, cleared, cleansed and washed away. Sound meditation empowers employees to succeed and lead more balanced, fulfilling and productive lives both at home and in the workplace. Clinical studies have shown an increase in mental clarity, concentration and awareness, enhanced productivity and efficiency, improved communication, confidence, overall health and well-being and reduced stress. Companies benefit from reduced health care costs, decreased absenteeism due to illness, employee loyalty, less personnel turnover and increased employee retention. Priscilla Gale is a Reiki Master/Teacher of three traditions, a certified Medical Intuitive & Spiritual Counselor, an ordained minister in the Universal Brotherhood Movement, a Consciousness Bars practitioner, Reconnective Healing practitioner, crystal singing bowls practitioner and holds a master’s certification in Himalayan singing bowls. Connect at 978-897-8846 or SacredSongReiki@yahoo.com.
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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Western-trained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief practiced there—along with owl cafés and forest bathing. The visit was part of a six-country, immersive journey in some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth—including India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey—to explore ancient traditions and modern practices that lead to a healthy and meaningful life. The result: Chasing Life, a new docuseries that aired in April and May, is now available on demand via cable/ satellite systems, the CNNgo streaming platform and CNN mobile apps.
What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?
On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?
To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?
Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.
What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?
If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,
one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.
What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?
There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.
What is an important takeaway for you from this experience?
There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings. June 2019
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Time For Drastic Cleansing A Conversation with Astrologer Dee Randis
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Certified Astrologer for the past 48 years, Dee Randis has traveled abroad offering astrological readings, lectures and classes in astrology. She continues teaching now on a private basis from her home office in Watertown. Randis has sponsored psychic events in Connecticut and New Hampshire, her second home, and has read for people all over the world by phone and in person. She spoke with Natural Awakenings recently about her beginnings in astrology, as well as the current struggles presenting themselves now, which are likely caused by Pluto’s cycle in Capricorn—a “drastic cleansing”.
Who were your biggest influences and teachers in astrology?
I owe my interest in astrology to my teacher Sharon Thomas King. Although disabled, she supported her children through her classes. Sharon passed away at a very young age and left me with her knowledge and wisdom. Sharon introduced me to Noel Tyl, now one of the 20 Hartford County Edition
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most renowned astrologers in the world, who is my mentor. I owe my success as an astrologer to the teachings in his workshops and his astounding way of interpretation.
Where have you studied, both locally and abroad?
I studied through the NCGR in New York City with Joan Negus, Joanna Shannon and Neil Mickelson. I attended classes given by Robert Hand and then decided to teach on my own. I hosted a local TV show, Mindscapes, for 10 years, and opened the Metaphysical Center in Watertown in 1989. I was one of the first psychics to introduce Metaphysics on the island of St. Martin through “Clear Light Visions”, who selected a group of gifted psychics to travel with them. I was fortunate to have known the right people. Lecturing on the Royal Majesty cruise ship to the island of Bermuda was an opportunity of a lifetime. I read for many very interesting people and found so many that had respect for Metaphysics. In 2012, because of illness, I started to practice out of my home, where I still continue to read, teach and organize psychic and holistic fairs.
What can you tell us about the alignment of the planets right now?
Since the planet Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn in 2008, there has been a drastic cleansing going on with the whole world and everything and everyone living. With some of us, it has occurred already. Others will eventually have their turn. The physical symptoms people are experiencing are Capricorn related. These present mostly muscle, bone, and back problems; they are mostly restrictive illnesses that will force one to slow down and think. This cycle began in 2008 and will end around 2024. The keywords for this Pluto cycle in Capricorn are: change, transition, purging, dying and rebirthing.
How will this ‘drastic cleansing’ affect us all?
Those being affected presently are feeling lots of anxiety, loneliness, depression and physical health issues that are restrictive in nature. People will begin to purge—rid themselves of items they no longer find useful. Closets, attics, cellars and even people in your lives will be weeded out.
Since the planet Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn in 2008, there has been a drastic cleansing going on with the whole world and everything and everyone living. With some of us, it has occurred already. Much chaos will be in the air. People may turn on each other because of different values and, like the volcano of which the planet Pluto has been known, the explosion of truth will be coming out even more than we can imagine. All the evil doings of those that were thought to be hidden will become public knowledge. Highly respected people will be brought to their knees. The cycle has begun already and will continue to increase in intensity, with May 2019 being relevant.
How will this cycle manifest itself in the world at large?
Pain levels are high. Major changes are happening in big business. Much deceptive money handling of others will be discovered, such as financial brokers skimming money out of the client’s interest. Highly positioned people in power in government will be unable to deny dirt that they dragged into their deceptive lifestyle and money they made through young innocent victims. It will be difficult to hide, as this cycle is the volcano spilling all that has been buried for years in order for a new cycle to emerge. Many businesses will fall. One of the major banks will fold or be bought out. Unsolved crimes from the past will now be solved. This is because cleansing is inevitable in this cycle. Even Mother Earth is cleansing, with natural disasters increasing in numbers and intensity.
This year is cyclic for the stock market crash in 1929 as well. The bubble is getting too large. Specific years will be valuable for stock market interest: 194445, 1956-59, 1974-75, 1986-89 and 20192020. These years hold valuable information as to making stock market decisions. There is a return cycle of Saturn, which can bring a down swing to the market.
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What advice can you give for making it through this cycle?
Those that feel free from this cycle need to understand that surprises are not always positive. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, as stated by a very well-known genius. The best advice I can give is this: Know what your values are and do not compromise them. Connect with Dee Randis at 860-274-1690 or MetaphysicalCntr.net. See ad, page 35.
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raditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical system that has been cultivated over the last 2,500 years. Today, in China, TCM is an accepted medical system alongside allopathic or conventional medicine. A hospital in China may have an acupuncture floor, along with other specialty floors such as an oncology floor, where a patient may get acupuncture with their chemotherapy treatment. In the U.S., TCM is gaining acceptance by conventional medical doctors, as well as popularity amongst patients. There is something to be said about a system of medicine that has stood the test of so much time—it must help. Most people in the U.S. know about TCM because of acupuncture, however this is just one of the four major pillars of the system. TCM is a holistic medicine system that uses Chinese dietetics, therapeutic massage (Tui Na), movement therapy such as qigong and tai chi, Chinese herbal medicines and acupuncture. TCM revolves around the concept of qi or chi, which
loosely translates to “life energy” or “vital energy”. Qi courses through a living species via meridians which correspond to specific organs that are responsible for specialized functions. When there is a disruption in the flow of qi, symptoms present. TCM focuses on the whole person—a truly holistic approach. A TCM practitioner will take a patient’s pulse and ask them to stick their tongue out. The pulse is assessed for more than just rate and rhythm, but other factors such as depth, force and location are also taken into consideration when diagnosing a pulse quality. The tongue is analyzed as well, looking at the color, presence of a coat, cracks, scalloped edges and size. These two diagnostic tools help the practitioner diagnose the patient with specific disharmonies. Acupuncture points, as well as herbs, nutrition and unique movement therapies, are chosen based on this diagnosis and applied during a treatment. Diagnosis in TCM is different than western medicine. As an example, consider headaches. This can be a diagnosis in west-
ern medicine, requiring a treatment to reduce the pain. However, in TCM, it is a symptom of an imbalance. One may have headaches due to deficiency of yin, or excess of yang. Or it may be related to kidney or liver organ disharmonies. When these organs are referenced as being out of balance, it does not mean the patient has kidney or liver disease. When TCM treatments are applied to these disharmonies, then the headaches should improve. In fact, very often other symptoms improve too; a complex case of five or more chief complaints may find improvement across all parameters when getting acupuncture. Sleep quality improves, energy improves, digestion normalizes and more. TCM is often referred to as a theory of medicine because modern science has been unable to measure qi. There have been recent studies showing evidence that the muscle fascia network may be related to the meridians; much of TCM focuses on interacting with the fascia (acupuncture, massage, qigong and tai chi). A Harvard scientist recently found that acupuncture affects the muscle and the fascia similarly to a stretch technique, which helps explain why acupuncture, yoga and physical therapy all reduce pain with similar efficacy. Acupuncture is the relatively painless insertion of sterilized, single-use, stainless steel needles into specific points in the body. The needles have various lengths and diameters—all extremely small (~0.20mm diameter). There are more than 400 acupuncture points on the human body, often found in depressions, where the muscle fascia planes overlap. These locations serve as access points to qi in the meridian. The acupuncture needles stimulate the qi at the needle site at various depths, usually never more than one centimeter. This can either tonify the qi for that meridian and organ if deficient, or disperse and move the qi in that meridian if it is stuck. If qi is an energetic principle, and science does not have the proper tools to measure it, it is unfair to discredit it as a therapeutic concept. There are many studies proving the efficacy of acupuncture in treating various conditions, including but not limited to: insomnia, anxiety, low back pain, headaches, osteoarthritic pains, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease and plantar fasciitis. Most major insurance companies will cover acupuncture for certain diagnoses. Imagine if acupuncture was combined with the rest of TCM, such as proper nutrition, herbal medicine, movement therapy and therapeutic massage; the results would probably improve even more significantly. One area of medicine that acupuncture is gaining strong support in is fertility and pregnancy. It can help boost fertility, as well as reduce pain associated with pregnancy, swelling and edema, nausea, vomiting, headaches and even turning a breech position. Dr. Nick Edgerton is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist practicing with Collaborative Natural Health Partners with an interest in functional cardiology, nutrigenomics and gastrointestinal disharmonies. He is accepting new patients at the Manchester, West Hartford and Columbia office locations. Connect at CTNaturalHealth.com. See ad, back cover.
Dr. Ming Wu Receives Formal Apprenticeship Ceremony TCM Legacy Passed Down Through Generations
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hirty years ago, Dr. Wu Mingjie— known in West Hartford as Dr. Ming Wu of Wu Healing Center—was fortunate to apprentice with Professor Xiao Xinhe, one of the earliest five disciples of Professor Deng Tietao, a national master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Wu became the earliest student of Xiao, though they did not have a traditional apprenticeship ceremony. In March 2019, Wu made a special trip from the U.S. to Guangzhou, China where, under the witness of his fellow apprentices of Xiao, and many relatives and friends, Wu received a formal ceremony to acknowledge him as Xiao’s apprentice. Part of Wu’s apprenticeship vow included, “I vow to respect the teacher and the Tao all my life, study all my life, work hard all my life, be heathy all my life, be happy all my life, contribute all my life, save and heal patients all my life.” Xiao practiced, taught and researched TCM throughout his 55 year career, and is still actively teaching and treating patients after retirement. He is a professor at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the founder of the Centennial Project. Xiao’s medical ethics and medical skills benefited from Prof. Deng Tietao’s teachings by precept and example. Deng was one of the first group of Chinese Medicine Masters honored by the Chinese government. He has contributed his whole life’s work and made many great contributions to the recovery and development of TCM culture. Under his unremitting appeal and efforts, in December 1986, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine was formally established, and TCM finally had its own home. Since then, the development of TCM has accelerated. In 2000, when TCM faced the nationwide challenge of lack of enough students, Deng invited famous TCM practitioners to come to Guangdong, and helped them find apprentices to pass down their knowledge and skills. Famous TCM practitioners all over the country are still continuing the tradition of coming to Guangzhou to teach. “A major feature of TCM inheritance is the apprenticeship system,” Xiao said at the ceremony. “Prof. Deng often said to his students, ‘Learn from me and surpass me.’ The goal is that my students will become better doctors than I am.” Wu is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and the only Fengyeng Taoist Chinese Medicine practitioner currently teaching in the U.S. He has studied qigong and tai chi in China and the U.S. for over 40 years, and has been teaching students for more than 26 years. Connect with Dr. Ming Wu at 978-790-8888 or WuHealing.com. Wu Healing Center is located at 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. See ad, page 11. June 2019
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Five Organs’ Emotional Ties by Janice Messino
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ccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine, everything is energy. “Everything that makes up a human being, mind-body-spirit, correlates at an energetic level to something ‘external’ in nature. We can use the vibrational frequency of nature and these principles of natural law to heal and balance our bodies and emotions,” says the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. This energy includes the five primary organs—the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen/ stomach and the lungs—which are an important foundation of Chinese medicine. These organs carry out the essential roles of creation, conversion and direction of the blood and qi (energy). They distribute the qi throughout the body via a refined network of channels. Emotions are said to relate with the following corresponding bodily organs: anger with the liver, happiness with the heart, thoughtfulness with the heart and spleen, fear with the heart and kidneys, surprise 24 Hartford County Edition
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with the heart and gallbladder, and anxiety and sadness with the heart and lungs. Each organ also relates to a season, a taste and an earth element.
The Heart
In the system of ancient Chinese medicine, the five organs operate essentially in mutual dependency, but the heart still retains the prime position as the leader. The season of the heart is summer. The color of blood is another sign of the spirit of the heat of summer. In Chinese medicine, the heart houses the mind, and because of this, emotions particularly affect the heart. Summer is a time of expansion; days are long, and joy (and sometimes overstimulation) comes from the heart. The heart doesn’t like heat, whether it is internal (overexcitement) or external (hot weather). Too much heat expressed as anger or having repressed anger
will damage the heart and spirit. Health awareness involving the heart includes heart palpitations, chest pain, mental confusion and anxiety related to stress. There are physical and emotional changes we can make to protect from possible concerns, such as engaging in activities including: laughter, listening to calming music, meditation with a focus on slow and deep breaths and smiling more. Another thing you can do is to place your hands one on top of the other over your chest area. Make a connection with your heart. Feel it beating. Make small circular motions three times in each direction. Excess heat within the body can be caused by an unbalanced diet, especially too much alcohol, spicy or fried foods. Bitter is the flavor that corresponds to the heart. Bitter foods clear excessive heat. You can support your heart function through diet by including dark leafy greens, parsley and cooling foods like cucumber and watermelon.
The Kidneys
Kidneys store our essence—the most refined substance of our material body. This governs the aspects of reproduction, growth and development. It is said that we inherit part of our essence (pre-birth qi) from our parents. Fear is the emotion associated with the kidney. If you have panic attacks or anxiety, the body may be expressing that kidney energy is low or imbalanced. Other issues related to the kidney include fertility, PMS, menopause problems, low back and knee pain, low energy with declining vitality and other aging issues. To strengthen the kidneys, avoid stress and meditate. According to the National Institutes of Health, the practices of qigong and tai chi can help lower back and knee pain. The taste that relates to the kidneys is salty. Foods that strengthen the kidneys include: bone broth; briny seafood; black colored foods such as black beans, dark colored mushrooms, seaweed and miso; and warm food like soup. There is an acupressure point which stimulates a key point on the kidney chan-
nel. It may be sore when you massage it purposefully, but this means you’re hitting the right spot to stimulate your body’s energy foundation, which will help to relieve symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes, hypertension, insomnia, anxiety and headaches. The location is at the exact center of the bottom of each foot. Starting with your left foot, massage this point decisively using your thumb or even a tennis ball. The season associated with the kidney is winter.
The Liver
Liver is the energy of spring. The energy of the liver spreads out and rises upward to the head, which diffuses and ensures the smooth flow of qi throughout our body, allowing us to store the qi. The liver is the detoxifier for the body. When the liver is disordered, this will cause emotional symptoms. When the qi rises to the head, it can create strong emotions like anger, irritation, headaches, high blood pressure, dizziness, insomnia and poor digestion. The flavor for the liver is sour. Suggestions to clear the liver include dark vinegar to unblock liver qi, and any sour foods such as lemon, dandelions, green and peppermint tea. To promote a healthy liver, try laughter, social interaction and going for slow walks—especially in nature. An acupressure point to press firmly on is located on the palm of the hand, about one inch below the little finger and ring finger point.
The Spleen/Stomach
In contrast to our kidneys’ pre-birth essence, the spleen and stomach are the “root of later heaven”, because of the ability to affect one’s health destiny after birth. The spleen/stomach controls digestion by the transformation of food, by converting food to energy. The spleen/stomach is the cornerstone to our health via thinking and intellect. It is of the earth element and controls digestion. If the spleen/stomach is sluggish, results can be poor memory, poor digestion and food sensitivities. To create a happier spleen, avoid overthinking and worry. To strengthen the spleen/stomach, avoid simple carbohydrates and eat more naturally sweet, yellow and orange foods, such as carrots, whole grains, bananas, yellow squash and raw or cooked fruit. After balancing the spleen there is often less craving of sweets. Acupressure for stomach health starts just below your navel and up to the breastbone. Massage this area gently by placing one hand on top of the other and slowly making five clockwise circles. Reverse direction and make five more circles. You will find this also removes a buildup of gas, speeds digestion and helps with nausea.
The Lungs
The lungs are the place where the body holds despair, and as with any other organ, the energy it holds can be a reason for illness. The lungs house the immune system and are the first
defense of the body. They fight pathogens when they enter the body, govern the qi by virtue of the breath and give circulation and movement to the qi. The close association of qi and breath explains why rhythmic breathing is so beneficial to the lungs. When the lungs are not functioning properly, there is often found depression, low energy and respiratory illnesses. The season of the lungs is autumn. If you tend to catch respiratory illness, it is especially important to take care of this organ. Foods for the lungs involve pungent foods such as garlic, ginger, green onions and button mushrooms. To keep lungs healthy, spend time with friends and family, practice slow rhythmic breathing and learn to let go of emotional and physical things you no longer need. Stretch by raising one hand, palm facing the sky with the other to the earth; stretch as well as is comfortable and hold. Reverse, and do this slowly nine times. This not only strengthens lung energy, but also increases your overall energy levels, giving you extra qi for healing and living. Janice Messino is the owner of Zenpora, Create Health, and has certifications in Integrative Health and Healing, qigong, Therapeutic Recreation, sound healing, therapeutic touch and MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction. She offers classes and individual sessions offering methods of pain reduction and relaxation. Connect at 860-970-7383 or Facebook.com/ZenPora.CT.
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Heartsource Integrative Wellness Donna MacLean Gordon Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington 860-978-2938 MyHeartsourceWellness@gmail.com HeartsourceIntegrative.com
Summary/services offered: 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, Reiki healing and pastoral and spiritual counseling. What drew you to the profession? My interest in TCM began when I studied qigong and tai chi with Dr. Ming Wu at the Wu Healing Center. I also had some health issues at the time that were cured and controlled with TCM modalities. After completing an internship with Dr. Wu, I began my own practice. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My ability to tune into the body to understand the underlying source of dis-ease and dis-harmony are unique to me. I work intuitively and energetically with the body to find blockages within the energy meridian system to bring balance to mind, body and soul. What should someone expect from working with you? Clients can expect a practitioner who will take a careful and detailed assessment of their health concerns. Many different Traditional Chinese and energetic healing modalities may be used as needed. I try to gently guide clients in the journey to wellness through qigong and tai chi movement, diet and positive lifestyle changes. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I believe that our bodies contain valuable wisdom with which to heal themselves. Teaching and guiding clients to learn and heed this innate wisdom is a great honor and privilege.
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Ming Wu, PhD 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Summary/services offered: Dr. Ming Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience treating patients with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). At his West Hartford center, he offers patients a variety of TCM healing modalities such as herbal therapy, Tui Na acupressure, qigong, Tong Ren, quantum energy healing, cupping and tai chi instruction, among others. What drew you to the profession? Dr. Wu is a 20th generation TCM practitioner from China. He has studied TCM since he was 7 years old and began learning the various techniques from his father at an early age. The Fengyang TCM system he practices has been practiced in China for more than 1,700 years. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Dr. Wu embodies the principles he teaches others, leading by example and continually seeking to learn. He says it is a lifetime of learning that allows him to help his patients; he always wants to know what else he can do for them. New services and techniques will always be offered at the center. What should a client or patient expect from working with you? Patients can expect a practitioner who will take a careful and detailed assessment of their health concerns and partner with them on their journey. Different TCM modalities may be used as needed. The path to wellness will likely include qigong and tai chi movement, herbal remedies, as well as diet and positive lifestyle changes. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Dr. Wu loves teaching tai chi and qigong and invites readers to experience these ancient practices with him during one of the weekly classes offered at the center or one of the upcoming workshops.
Cellular Memory and CranioSacral Therapy
WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL Bodywork for Trauma and Grief by Marlaina Donato
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assage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. Bodywork can lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, which in turn helps to balance blood sugar and boost immunity. A surge of the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine is also a natural perk of rubdowns. On the emotional level, massage therapy can offer profound benefits for anyone experiencing acute grief or the effects of a traumatic past. A Swedish study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that bereaved individuals that received 25-minute hand and/or foot massages once a week for eight weeks felt greater comfort and were more capable of coping with stress.
The Body’s Pain Language
When the “fight-or-flight” stress response is activated in the presence of danger or emotional distress, the body has one objective: get us to safety. Yet, many times, the amygdala—the part of the brain that plays a key role in this process—becomes hyper alert and falsely perceives danger when there is none. Trauma becomes hardwired into the nervous system. Pain syndromes and tension are common symptoms. No matter what the pattern for handling trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to repress emotions, and it will create tension in the form of “armoring” to defend against unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological experience. Body tension that results from unresolved trauma will not respond to only releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners.
Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].” The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief. “Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler. “Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”
Healing Frequencies
Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels. Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.” Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says. Marlaina Donato authored Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. June 2019
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Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”
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Wiring for EVs: It’s the Law
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Pre-Wired for the Future
Transportation Drives Urban Planning
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he Congress for the New Urbanism, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy nonprofit, has some decisive views about what makes a walkable community: “complete streets” that are designed for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit. What it doesn’t have is cars—at least not those with tailpipes. City planners are increasingly designing green buildings without parking, and mandating—where it exists—that wiring for zero-emission electric vehicles (EV) is part of the plan. Oslo, Norway, for instance, has become known as the electric car capital of the world, yet it has also replaced considerable on-street parking with bike lanes and sidewalks. Its city center went mostly car-free this year, and according to Fast Company magazine, it’s a huge success: “Parking spots are now bike lanes, transit is fast and easy, and the streets (and local businesses) are full of people.” Until recently, a new apartment building without parking was unthinkable, but architects are now contemplating—and building—just such new construction. A 13,000-square-foot, mixed-use development in Boston is being built with 16 rental units— and no onsite parking. Boston is a transitfriendly city and the complex is just a quarter mile from a Red Line subway stop. The city is 28 Hartford County Edition
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a hub for what the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Institute, a project of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, calls “the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrianoriented, mixed-use communities centered around high-quality train systems.” Also proposed in the city is a five-story, 56-unit apartment building that features a gym, media room, a rack for several dozen bicycles—but no parking. The structure is adjacent to the Red Line, and the plan aligns with efforts by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to reduce—to zero in some cases—the ratio of units to parking spaces. The Boston Redevelopment Authority has expressed concern that the residents of buildings without parking will simply add to congestion on neighborhood streets, but a report by Atlantic Cities (now called CityLab) found that 45 percent of residents in five census tracts around one proposed car-free Boston building didn’t even own cars, so a possible “no cars” covenant could be part of a lease. According to the Smart Growth America report Empty Spaces, most TOD developments build reduced parking lots, yet even those turned out to be too big; on average, its study of five such developments shows they were 58 to 84 percent occupied.
It can be expensive to retrofit buildings with wiring for electric cars, because “trenching” under existing pavement is usually required. A California Air Resources Board report in 2015 put these costs per building at between $3,750 and $6,975, and that’s just for the wiring. Costs are reduced 64 to 75 percent if the buildings are wired when they’re built, according to an Energy Solutions/Pacific Gas and Electric report. California has become the leader in requiring EV prewiring in new construction of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential developments. The state began requiring wiring for Level 2 (240-volt) EV charging in 2015. Chelsea Sexton, a Los Angeles-based electric car advocate and advisor, backs the state law, with caveats. “Where there is parking included,” she says, “most buildings and public lots should be pre-wired for EV charging—while it is the most cost effective to do so and preserves the most flexibility for that property going forward.” It’s not just California. Atlanta passed a city ordinance in 2017 that will require all new residential homes and public parking areas to accommodate EVs. Some 20 percent of the spaces have to be ready to be connected. In Washington state, 5 percent of parking spaces in new construction have to be wired for EVs. In Colorado, which has the goal of nearly a million EVs on state roads by 2030, the cities of Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and Aspen all require new one- and two-family residential construction to be EV-ready. There are also EV-friendly laws in New York City, Hawaii, Oregon and Montgomery County, Maryland. Tom Saxton, the chief science officer of the Plug In America advocacy group, based in Los Angeles, says, “It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now.” Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author and freelance journalist. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
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FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY We Must Face Our Own Story First
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have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.
My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation. I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father? Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered? I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered. In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children. I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together. Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.
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Backyard Pizza Party Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads
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by Claire O’Neil
ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill. Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach, with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.
Great Grilled Breads
“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread. It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain bread, liberally brushed with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates 30 Hartford County Edition
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with long-handled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.” For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough— healthy grain, if preferred—cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side. Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.
Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil.
“Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-and-peel motion is easy once you do it a time or two. Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt. Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.
Pizzeria Recipes Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow. 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)
and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula. Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste. Set aside. Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other. Divide the dough into four portions. On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch-diameter circle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil. Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment
Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta Yields: 8 servings Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza. For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
/8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp) For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste. For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm. Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press. 1
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is so tight that you cannot touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue when your mouth is wide open, you are tongue-tied. The tongue is a unique orthodontic instrument and helps develop the roof of your mouth and the width of your jaws. When you are tongue-tied, proper jaw development doesn’t occur, and the problems start.
What to look for in your child
Dentistry for a Good Night’s Sleep Sleep Breathing Disorders Begin with Jaw Alignment
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by Mark A. Breiner
ou need your sleep! Not getting proper sleep impairs your immune system, is implicated in your being more sensitive to pain and is often an underlying cause of depression. What are some of the things that may prevent you or your child from getting a proper night’s sleep? Activating your brain before bedtime by working on your computer or smartphone can delay the onset of sleep. Sleeping in a room not dark or quiet enough is another problem. One of the hugely overlooked causes of improper sleep is a sleep breathing disorder (SBD). This is a situation where you are not getting enough oxygen, which causes conscious or unconscious arousals from sleep that disrupt your natural sleep cycles. SBD affects both children and adults and numerous studies link SBD to ADD/ ADHD, chronic fatigue, bedwetting, aggression, depression, restless sleep and more.
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refreshed; breathing too loudly while sleeping; grinding or clenching your teeth; or waking up with a headache. Most often, the biggest contributor to SBD is the tongue being too far back in the throat, thereby narrowing the air passage. One of the possible treatments is to use a sleep appliance that pulls the tongue forward. The usual reason that the tongue is back in the throat is that the mouth is too small for the tongue. This restriction of space is due to jaws that are underdeveloped and thus too small both in width and in a front to back direction. Also, the bite is usually over-closed (the chin is too close to the nose). The abnormal jaw relationship often causes temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). In fact, the association between TMD and SBD is found to be extremely common. The lack of proper jaw development starts as a child, often due to extended bottle feeding, pacifier use and poor nutrition. Some other factors are heredity, finger sucking and tongue tie. Tongue tie refers to the band of tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth. When the band
Anything that indicates a lack of space for the tongue is a warning sign that there may be a problem, especially if the symptoms listed above are present. Other important warning signs include: bedwetting, chronic allergies, difficulty in school, nightmares, mouth breathing, daytime drowsiness, snoring, aggression, restless sleep, grinding teeth, talking in sleep, sleep walking, frequent headaches, speech problems and excessive sweating while asleep. Parents should look for: crowding of the baby or permanent teeth; the lower jaw is too far back compared to the upper jaw; and when closed the upper front teeth cover all or most of the lower front teeth. Breathing while sleeping should be very quiet; if it isn’t, this may indicate a problem. Grinding of the teeth in a child will almost always be due to worms or to an SBD problem. If your child has enlarged tonsils, it impinges on the airway and also retards midfacial development. Dry lips due to chronic mouth breathing are another warning sign. Nine out of 10 children exhibit one or more of the above symptoms. If there is a problem, depending on the severity, various treatments are available. However, ultimately the underlying lack of jaw space will need to be addressed by expanding the jaws to allow the tongue to come forward out of the airway. With this goal in mind, the right dentist will offer orthopedic/orthodontic treatment to correct the problem. It is best to begin treatment as early as possible.
Warning signs in adults
If the abnormal jaw development remains uncorrected in childhood, problems will persist and may even become worse as an adult. The SBD may become criti-
cal enough that diseases associated with sleep apnea may manifest. These include hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and acid reflux. In the mouth, look for gum recession, abfraction (ditching of the tooth at the gum line), tongue tie, teeth fracturing and tooth imprints on the sides of the tongue. When you close your mouth, do your upper front teeth close over your bottom front teeth so that you cannot see all or most of your lower front teeth? Are your teeth crowded? Do you grind or clench your
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The Minimalist Family Trading Clutter for Calm by Meredith Montgomery
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hen Denaye Because kids are so much buying things. Their Barahona, more easily stimulated, book New Minimalism: Decluttering and of New they feel the impact of a Design for Sustainable, York City, became a chaotic room even more Intentional Living is a parent, she felt comcall to adopt a more pelled to buy everything than adults. mindful life. Fortin for her son. “We are ~Denaye Barahona says, “You decide first inundated as a culture what you value, how with so many products you want to spend your days, how you for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate want to feel, and then reflect these values what we need; it really wears us down,” in your physical space.” she says. “Minimalism is not about living in a While working on her Ph.D. tiny home and never owning more than in child development, Barahona 100 things; it’s about figuring out what discovered—both in research and brings value and purpose to your life and personal experience—that kids actually letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë thrive with less stuff. And so she began Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: her journey toward minimalism by purgPractical Minimalist Living Strategies to ing toys and clothes, eventually founding Simplify Your Home and Life. SimpleFamilies.com. Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of The Benefits San Francisco, believe time is better Time is precious, especially for parents. spent experiencing life with people than More free time is gained when a toy managing, organizing, cleaning and 34 Hartford County Edition
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collection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids. Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.” Minimalism also arms children with self-reflection tools and introduces them to the process of letting go and donating. “They learn to ask ‘Am I enjoying this? Could I repurpose it?’ while understanding that some things we can mend and enjoy for long periods of time, and other things we outgrow—which we can then give away,” says Fortin.
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Experts agree that in family households, the shift toward minimalism should begin with the adults. “It gives them time to understand how the process feels and models the behavior for their children,” says Fortin. Barahona streamlines her home by focusing on active spaces. “Active items are the things you use regularly, such as your two favorite pairs of jeans—not the 13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active and storage items accumulate in the same space, the need to sort through extra “stuff ” wastes time and energy, she says. “We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already running late and then suddenly
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we’re yelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can prevent these scenarios positively impacts our mood and our ability to be present with our kids.” Although the decluttering process starts with the parents, children should be involved as much as possible, and in a positive light. “Kids don’t like cleaning up, but with ongoing conversations and small consistent shifts, children see how less stuff can lead to more time for enjoyable activities,” says Kim.
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Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scaling back the family calendar and hovering less as a parent. “Family life always seems to speed up, but we can break the cycle of busy by scheduling blank time. Being intentional with time goes hand-in-hand with minimalism,” says Quilici. To stay inspired, find social media pages and websites to follow for ideas. “You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround yourself with inspiration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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Establish rules for what can be stored, where and how much. Childhood keepsakes, artwork, craft supplies and school papers can accumulate quickly. Limit how much can be kept by designating a box for toys or a wall to display art. Digital photos allow the memories to be kept without taking up physical space.
Create a ‘Why’ Statement
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ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common age-related causes of vision loss. However, two specific nutrients— lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention. These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure. Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments. According to the National Eye Institute and the American Optometric Association, lutein and zeaxanthin help absorb damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, as well as blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs.
“Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington, D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments—lutein and zeaxanthin—as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function. As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health. Despite solid scientific evidence con-
firming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of agerelated eye diseases. Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day. Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams. Johnson explains that cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making the carotenoids more bio-available. Plus, because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, lower amounts found in avocadoes (0.4 milligrams in one medium fruit) are better absorbed. Further, simply adding an avocado or oil-based dressing to raw, dark leafy green salads will increase intestinal absorption. The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without raising cholesterol levels. According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.
When it comes to eating for eye health, here’s some more insightful advice:
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Eat the “rainbow”. Choose a variety of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables daily; they are rich in eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. Whole grains, nuts and seeds provide vitamin E, and fatty, cold-water fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan sources of omega-3s include walnuts, ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, or microalgae supplements.
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Become familiar with the best food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin: lpi.OregonState.edu/mic/dietary-factors/ phytochemicals/carotenoids.
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Obtain a physician’s approval before taking eye health supplements, and compare their effectiveness, safety and cost at ConsumerLab.com.
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Stay informed: National Eye Institute, nei.nih.gov; AREDS studies: nei.nih.gov/areds2/patientfaq.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Holistic Methods for Stress Management and Anxiety – 10am-1pm. Learn holistic and natural methods to manage stress and anxiety. $30. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Lynne Hartwell - Psychic Intuitive – 10am-4pm. A born Psychic Intuitive with a strong connection with the Angelic Realm, she channels or interprets their messages for you, helping you better understand current life situations, communicate with animal companions or answer any questions you may have. $25 for 20 minutes. Mondazzi Books, 570 Hayden Station Rd, Windsor. 860-285-0538.
the new Bird Atlas for the state. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org. Angelic Gallery Readings – 6-8pm. Come and get a reading from your own personal angels/ speak with loved ones who have crossed over. $30. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Angelic Readings – With Patricia Spiegel-Rojas Calatayud. Cauldron’s Flame, 37 West Main St, Plainville. 860-845-2656.
Raya Clinic is Honoring Dads – 6/10-6/15. Free acupuncture test to anyone who purchases a gift certificate for a Dad or special man in their life. Raya Clinic, 200 Queen St, Southington. 860-621-2225. Crystal Sound and Vocalization Healing – 7-8pm. With Dr. Debra. Sound and meditative healing using the tone for each chakra, root to crown. Experience the release from your own voice and the vibration of the crystal bowls. $20. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Reiki Meditation – 10am. With Deb Lyons, owner of Lotus Petal and Reiki Master. Meditation focusing on connecting with spiritual guides and archangels. You’ll receive aromatherapy and use certain stones to open chakras. $15. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.
Wonders of Feathers – 11am-3pm. With Kim. Create your own smudge fan or prayer stick. Discuss the metaphysical significance of feathers and the role they can play in our spiritual lives. Make your own Native American inspired ceremonial prayer (Paho) sticks, smudge fans or whatever inspires you. $45. All materials included. $35. Mondazzi Books, 570 Hayden Station Rd, Windsor. 860-285-0538.
Complimentary Posture Screening – 10am-1pm. Visit the Raya Clinic at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club for a complimentary posture screening. 201 Pattonwood Dr, Southington.
Amy Matthews Be In Wellness Talk 2019 – 6-8pm. With Dr. Amy Matthews of All Creatures Holistic Health. Be In Wellness presents this talk about how the emotional lives of our animals affect their medical and behavioral diagnosis. $15. Wu Healing, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford.
Spring Holistic Fair – 1-5pm. Vendors that offer Ayurveda, yoga, life coaching, Shamanic healing, essential oils, Reiki and more. Diana Fuller from Watered Grass podcast will be live streaming from the event. Free. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Rear, Main St, Willimantic. 860-208-9393.
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Gong Experience – 7-8:30pm. With Ed Cleveland, Reiki and Sound Teacher. Sound therapy and gong experience. Bring blankets, pillows, anything else you might need to make it as comfortable as possible.$20. Ten Summit Yoga & Earth Based Wellness, 10 Summit St., East Hampton. 860-681-3981. EdCleveland.net.
Edwin Way Teale’s Birthday and Meet the Caretakers – 1-4pm. Celebrate Edwin Way Teal’s 120th birthday and meet the new Trail Wood Caretakers Paul and Laura Tedeschi. Learn about the Teale legacy and share some birthday cake. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Bird Walk/Breeding Bird Surveys – 6/7 and 6/19. 7am. Observe as many nesting bird species as possible in two hours. Data we collect will go into
Global Wellness Day – 10am-2pm. Free wellness classes and services. Experience sound healing, a guided meditation, chair massage and much more. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.
Author Talk and Book Signing – 1-3pm. Sharon Farber, author of Choosing to Be a Medium, will talk about mediumship, how to become a medium and her book. Free. Bank Square Books, 53 W Main St, Mystic. SharonFarber.net. Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. With Kate G. Yoga nidra is the ultimate in relaxation. Yogic sleep and guided meditation are deeply calming for your soul. Awaken feeling relaxed, present and rejuvenated. $22/pre-reg; $25/walk-in. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com.
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Saturday, July 6 • 9am-3pm This retreat on a quiet, floral island will begin to transform your mindset and bring emotional peace to your busy world. $115 Advanced registration required: http://bit.ly/EmotionalEmpowerment201905 Angell Hall, Enders Island, Mystic BYODestiny.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Planning Your Green Funeral – 6-7pm. Learn what your options are for making a holistic dying plan for you and your loved ones. CT Green Burials will present an overview of what your funeral options are in CT. $10. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com. Small Group Mediumship Demonstration – 7-8:15pm. Sharon Farber will connect with loved ones in spirit for participants. Limited to eight people. 860-989-2358. $15. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. SharonFarber.net.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Father’s Day Family Treasure Hunt – 1-4pm. Find hidden stamp boxes featuring nature facts. Hint sheet provided. Collect them all and get a prize. Family fee: $10/CAS members; $20/nonmembers. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org. Non-Fiction Book Club – 2-4pm. Join us for a lively book discussion led by Jacqueline Jacobsohn. June book selection: Nomadland by Jessica Bruder. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org. Sharon Farber on Mediumship – 7-8:30pm. Discussion on how to become a medium and her book, Choosing to Be a Medium: Experience & Share the Healing Wonder of Spirit Communication. Books available. Free. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Restorative Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. With Kate G. Restorative yoga is deeply relaxing, allowing tight muscles to release during long holds using props for support. $20. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com.
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Angelic Readings – With Patricia Spiegel-Rojas Calatayud. Cauldron’s Flame, 37 West Main St, Plainville. 860-845-2656.
Welcome Summer: Community Meditation – 6-8pm. Meditation and wisdom circle spiritual conversation. $5/donation. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.
Prayer Stick Workshop: Celebrating Ocean’s Gifts – 9-10:30am. With Dr. Debra. Mindfulness Meditation with prayerful intention to create your own prayer stick using elements from the ocean. All supplies included: driftwood, shells, pearls, gemstones, feathers and more. $40. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com. Forage Walk with Qigong Practice – 1-3pm. With Erik Harris of Chi for Healing. Begin with simple qigong exercises. Learn how to identify different wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms. Harvesting techniques will be demonstrated. Wear shoes or hiking boots and comfortable long pants to deter bugs and ticks. $20. Tynan Memorial Park, 129 Higby Rd, Middletown. 860-593-8397. ChiForHealing.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 17 Traditional Usui Reiki 2 Certification with Lineage – 5-9pm. 6/17 & 6/24. You will receive four attunements, in the crown, feet and hands. These attunements will give you three times as much energy as Reiki I class. This class offers plenty of time to practice working with the energy of the symbols, and grid work with crystals. Both classes are required for lineage certification. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Oriental Hatha Change of Season Yoga for Summer – 7-8pm. With Dr. Debra. Meditation, breath work and yoga asanas to address the challenges of seasonal change from spring to summer. Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles will be applied to class. $20/pre-reg; $25/walk-in. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com.
markyourcalendar 13TH OCTAVE LAHOCHI PRACTITIONER TRAINING With Eilis Philpott Thursday to Sunday, June 20-23 Eilis is one of two teachers approved by Linda Dillon and the Council of Love to teach the 13th Octave LaHoChi. 415 Howe Ave, Shelton $500 investment $200 deposit required to register Payment plans available Book early; these trainings always sell out! Visit website for more details or to register. Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com
What’s Your Period Cycle Telling You? – 6:307:30pm. With Dr. Debra. Comprehensive look at hormone cycles, lunar cycles, disruptors of normal cycles, use of plants and herbs to regulate cycles, how to bring on a cycle and more. $15. New England Naturopathic Center, 92 Main St, Cheshire.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 End Of Life Documentation Of Your Wishes – 6-7pm. Learn how to properly document your end of life wishes so that your loved ones will truly be able to honor your soul and heart’s desire at the time of your death. $20; $10/senior or college student. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com. Lecture: Cancer and Chiropractic Care – 6:30pm. Free in-office lecture. Raya Clinic, 200 Queen St, Southington. 860-621-2225. Gong Journey at Indigo Niantic – 7-8:30pm. With Ed Cleveland, Reiki and Sound Teacher. A gong journey is where participants assimilate in a relaxing position so that they can allow the healing sound vibrations of the gong to pass over them bringing a sense of overall peace and ease. 413 Main St, East Lyme. 860-681-3981. EdCleveland.net.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Stock-Up Sale: 2-Ounce Spray Blends – 1-8pm. doTerra has you covered—naturally. We have the supplies and recipes, all we need is you to make and take them home. Prices based on ingredients. RSVP. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Summer Qigong Essence Meditation – 6:308pm. Your journey will begin by applying essential oils. We will then practice simple qigong exercises that will allow for the movement of energy throughout the body. $25. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. Erik@ChiForHealing.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Drum Circle to Usher in the First Day of Summer – Usher in the longest day of the year with local drummers. Bring a drum or borrow one of ours. $10. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Mediumship Development Weekend Retreat – 6/21-6/23. All-inclusive weekend with lecture, guided meditations, hands-on exercises, Q&A and active mediumship for all. Eight to 20 students. $185 + room/board. Guest House Retreat & Conference Center, 318 West Main St, Chester. SharonFarber.net. Introduction to the Angelic Realm – 6-8:30pm. Learn to understand the various paths of the Angelic Realm and connect with your own personal angels. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.
Breathwork For Anahata – 7-8:30pm. With Gina. Heart opening breath work circle. Let go of the physical and connect deeper to your emotions and thoughts through breath and crystal activation. Meditative release of traumas, limiting thoughts and fears. Crystals and gift included. $40. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com. Restorative Yoga and Gong Journey – 7-8:30pm. With Ed Cleveland, Reiki and Sound Teacher. A gong journey is where participants assimilate in a relaxing position so that they can allow the healing sound vibrations of the gong to pass over them bringing a sense of overall peace and ease. Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage, 2450 Main St, Glastonbury. 860-681-3981. EdCleveland.net.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Simsbury Summer Solstice Celebration – 9:3010:45am. Celebrate the longest day of the year with a free yoga session. Beginners, experienced and mature yogis are welcome, because yoga is for every body. We have extra mats if you don’t have your own. Free. Simsbury Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. JourneyOfYoga.com. Create Your Own 8” Summer Solstice Themed Dreamcatcher – 10am-12:30pm. Dreamcatchers filter bad dreams through the web and allow good dreams to pass through the middle. All dreamcatchers are smudged (with spray) before you leave class to cleanse, restore and refresh the energy. All materials included. $35. Mondazzi Books, 570 Hayden Station Rd, Windsor. 860-285-0538. Complimentary Posture Screening – 10am-1pm. Visit the Raya Clinic at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club for a complimentary posture screening. 201 Pattonwood Dr, Southington.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Qigong Class with Salt Therapy – 4:30-5:30pm. This class will be in the salt cavern where we can experience the healing benefits of salt in combination with the Qigong practice. Exercises done in the standing position. Wear comfortable clothing and white socks. $30. The Red Barn. 352 Main St, Durham. 860-593-8397. ChiForHealing.com. Guided Meditation with Crystals, Aromatherapy, Sound Healing and Salt Therapy – 5:30-6:30pm. This holistic meditation uses aromatherapy, crystal healing, sound healing and guided imagery. The journey will be accompanied by a drum, singing bowl and rattle. $30. 352 Main St, Durham. 860-593-8397. ChiForHealing.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Bull Hill Bird Watch/Hike – 8am. Come with us to explore this Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson. We’ll look for birds and hike out to the fabulous scenic vista. $5/CAS members; $10 non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Trail Wood Bird Walk – 8am. Join Andy as he finds various nesting birds at our Teale sanctuary in Hampton. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org. Complimentary Posture Screening – 10am-1pm. Visit the Raya Clinic at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club for a complimentary posture screening. 201 Pattonwood Dr, Southington.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Awakening to Crystals and Their Healing Powers – 6-8pm. $33. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Frog and Toad Calls – 7-8:30pm. Learn to identify who is calling in your backyard and enjoy an evening walk around the pond to hear and identify any frogs or toads. Free/CAS members; $5/nonmembers. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus – 10:30am. With Rev. Carolyn Cocozza-Scotti, Interfaith Ordained Minister and Practitioner from CT Center of Spiritual Living. Learn the secrets to this ancient prayer. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Clean Green Beauty Expo – 12-4pm. Explore healthy beauty options that are non-toxic for you and the environment. Products, services and vendors for hair, skin, nails, veins, teeth, tanning, cosmetics, anti-aging and more. $10/entry. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. TheWellnessCenterCT.com.
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sunday Bhakti Yoga and Japa Meditation – 8:30-10am. Donations gratefully accepted. Bhakti Center CT, 750 R Main, Willimantic. 860-593-5002. Sunday Sadhana – 9-10:15am. This all-levels class combines gentle yoga with mantra, mudra, meditation and shamanism. Each heart-centered class is designed to bring balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit. $15/drop-in. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic. 860-593-5002. Qi & Tea – 10am-12pm. 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. Children’s Yoga – 10am-4pm. Ages 3-11yrs. With Melanie Morales, certified kids yoga instructor. Little ones learn to control big emotions, using breath, stretches, mindfulness and movement. $10. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy – 10-12pm. 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. 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. Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. Free. Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088 or 860-423-9843 for more info. 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.
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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 the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. 860530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.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 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. Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. 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. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
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.org
Tai Chi and Qigong – 11am-12:15pm. Experience the proven benefits of Wu Style Tai Chi and Taoist Neigong practices for health and meditation. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. 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. Ayurveda 101 – 5-6pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com. Ayurveda 102 – 6-7pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.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. Authentic Movement – First, second and third Tuesdays. 6-7:15pm. Authentic Movement is a simple, self-guided moving meditation practice. By nurturing presence in our physical bodies, we open pathways for self-understanding, creative expression and inner peace. $12/drop-in. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic. ScheduleBliss. com/index.php/bhakticenterct. Qigong Class and Tong Ren Class Series – Series: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9. Qigong: 6-7pm. Tong ren: 7-8pm. During the Tong ren class, people will sit and receive energy. After Tong ren, a quick tune-up with Tui Na technique may be performed. Healing tools will be used to assist the healing process. Qigong/$20; Tong ren/$10. The Red Barn, 352 Main St, Durham. 860-593-8397. ChiForHealing.com. 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. Holistic Cancer Support Group – 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. Call Rod Kelly, 860-216-8671 or email Rod@EyeOftheEagle.org. 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. 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. Guided Meditation – First, second and third Tuesdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Discover how the simple practice of deep presence can open us to profound peace, compassion and love within ourselves. Each class will be different as we explore new pathways to Presence through guided meditation. $12/dropin. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic. ScheduleBliss.com/index.php/bhakticenterct.
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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. Wednesday Noon Walks – 12pm. Join us 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. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org. 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. Weight Loss Meetings – 5:30-6:15pm. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Join Dr. Stacey Munro for an informational meeting about effective food-based weight loss and body composition change programs. We will go over program basics, cost and answer questions. All welcome. Please RSVP: 860-758-7808. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic, 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield. Qigong – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578. BridgeHAC.com.
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ongoing events 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. All Levels Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. Yoga is quite simply a moving meditation. Vinyasa is a flowing yoga that connects breath with movement to flow from one pose to the next. $15 per class. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391. 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. Yoga Nidra – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the calming effects of Yoga Nidra. Activate your parasympathetic nervous system and relax your body. $20. Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. 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. Mixed level circle with Sharon Farber 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 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. 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.
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$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. Kids Yoga Summer Program – 1:30-3:30. 6/208/15. Kids ages 4-8 are invited to come explore the world of yoga in a fun and exciting way with a teacher certified in both Art and Yoga. Learn yoga poses and create crafts as well. $20/drop-in; $95/ eight classes. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. JourneyOfYoga.com. Tween Yoga Summer Program – 1:30-3:30pm. 6/20-8/15. Growing up can be overwhelming – figuring out who you are while navigating school, friends and family. Young people, ages 9-12 are invited to come and explore the world of yoga in a fun and exciting way. $20/drop-in; $95/eight classes. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. JourneyOfYoga.com. 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. Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860533-0179. RSVP required: CTNaturalHealth.com. 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. Tai Chi and Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the proven benefits of Wu Style Tai Chi and Taoist Neigong practices for health and meditation. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. 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. 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. 860-558-6146. Self-Care Qigong and Shiatsu – 11:15am-12pm. Class introduces some most profound and easy-
to-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.
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-12pm. 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. 32 Movement Tai Chi Sword with Cynthia – 10am. Laoshi Cynthia will be teaching the 32 movement Tai Chi Sword, which is a competition form she used in the Chengdu, China tournament in 2014. If you have experience with the 24 Yang style, you will be able to learn this sword form. $98/6 classes. $20/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Yoga and Meditation – 10-11:30am. All-level class offers an introduction to the Advanced Yoga Practices to support those interested to establish and/or deepen their meditation and yoga practice and knowledge. Modifications of the postures accommodate every level of practice. Drop-ins welcome. Bhakti Center, 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. YogaPractices.weebly.com. Qigong, All Levels – 11am-12pm. 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.
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ASTROLOGY PETER MARKS
103 Nova Scotia Hill Rd, Watertown 860-274-3663/203-206-9353 Peter_Mrks@yahoo.com As an Astrologer, Medium, Intuitive and Numerologist, I work with your spirit guides and convey messages from them. We are all born with spirit guides, and with assistance we can understand our karmic mission to achieve the ultimate happiness in our lives. See ad, page 15.
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 35.
CHINESE HERBALIST WU HEALING CENTER
Dr. Ming Wu 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 • Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com 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 11.
EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR SOUL HEALING
Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 • Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com The academy hosts many trainings including 13th Octave LaHoChi and A Year of Healing in various locations throughout the U.S. The vision for the Academy for Soul Healing is the integration of many modalities, in their purest form, in order to support the growth and expansion of humanity, individually and on a global scale.
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.
ENERGY HEALING SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC
Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 • Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com Eilis is a master healer and teacher and certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul level healing, which clears any blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential.
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 11.
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.
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; 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 18.
HOLISTIC HEALTH 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.
HOLISTIC STRESS REDUCTION THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC
THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC
We are experienced psychotherapists and practitioners providing integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as a wellness center offering complementary alternative medical services. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind but also the body. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance.
We are experienced psychotherapists and practitioners providing integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as a wellness center offering complementary alternative medical services. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind but also the body. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance.
HOLISTIC & WELLNESS CENTER
MASSAGE & BODYWORK
998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com
RAYA CLINIC
200 Queen St, Southington 860-621-2225 RayaClinic.com Our 30-year-old Wellness Center consists of a team of doctors combining chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, food-sensitivity testing, physical therapy, cold-laser, spinal decompression and neuropathy treatments.
HORMONE SUPPORT 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 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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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com
ABUNDANT HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS Kristina Mozzicato, LMT (#5956), BCTMB, CLt, RMT 2 Forest Park Dr, Farmington 860-778-0315 Info@AbundantHealthCT.com AbundantHealthCT.com
Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness offers therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, Face Toning Massage, the Raindrop Technique and Lypossage, a research-based, non-invasive body contouring treatment that helps with diminishing the look of cellulite. It also improves elasticity and skin tone around the face, neck and upper arms. Lypossage cleanses the body of stagnant lymphatic fluid (lymphedema) while toning muscles and firming sagging tissue.
MEDICAL HYPNOSIS DEBBIE KLEINMAN
Enlightening Minds Hypnosis, LLC 2433 Main St, Ste 6, Rocky Hill 860-302-8590 DebbieKleinman@aol.com EnlighteningMindsHypnosis.com Are you struggling with weight, before or after weight loss surgery? Would you like to stop smoking and relieve your stress? Hypnosis and holistic health counseling with me can help.
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.
NATURE SCHOOL TWO COYOTES WILDERNESS SCHOOL
P.O. Box 711, Monroe TwoCoyotes.org Facebook.com/TwoCoyotes Instagram.com/TwoCoyotes Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a nonprofit nature organization dedicated to creating a healthier, more connected future by connecting people to nature, community and their personal empowerment. We offer yearround, wilderness-based mentorship programs, including summer camps, for all ages. Now enrolling for summer camp programs at Holcomb Farm in Granby.
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. See ad, page 8.
NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC
Vis Wellness Center 1845 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (234)2-ACU-DOC DrNicoleKlughers.com Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com
PRIMARY CARE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS
315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 • CTNaturalHealth.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.
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.
NATURE’S HELPER MEDICAL CLINIC
PSYCHOTHERAPY HEALING SERVICES, LLC
Stacey Munro, ND 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 21.
QUANTUM PSYCHOTHERAPY
Celeste Emelia Mattingly, LCSW 10 Grassmere Ave, Ste 300, West Hartford 860-586-8700 Fax: 860-236-1909 CMattingly100@comcast.net CelestialEmpowerment.com
The Sanctuary for Celestial Empowerment is a safe, uplifting, high-frequency environment for individual psychotherapy, Tachyon Anti-Aging and Reconnective Energy Healings, workshops and more. Distance healings, evenings and some Saturday appointments available. Celeste accepts insurance including Medicare and Husky. See ad, page 14.
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY THE HAPPINESS CLUB
Audrey Carlson 860-841-5894 AudreyBCarlson@cox.net HartfordHappinessClub.com 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.
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers. ~James Thurber
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REFLEXOLOGY
TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING
STEVE M. SYLVESTER, CR 57 Pratt St, Ste 407, Hartford 860-269-7222 ReflexologyWorks.net
HEARTSOURCE INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
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 11.
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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 5.
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