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This month, we’re taking a closer look at addiction recovery and men’s health. The stats on recovery are concerning. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse reports that more than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 are addicted to alcohol or drugs. Doing the math, that’s 16 percent of the U.S. population. Equally concerning is that traditional recovery methods don’t seem to work for the majority. Statistics show that more than 60 percent of drug addicts returning to use within the first year. New holistic approaches are now being implemented to increase the recovery success rate. No surprise, successful recovery is not just about treating the substance abuse, but diet and lifestyle also play huge roles. Many experts observe that addicts often fail to take care of their basic needs. Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are compounded by the effects of the addiction, which then has a spiral effect leading to worsening mood and emotional state, which then deepens the addictions and makes it harder to break the habits. Successful programs are now starting with changes to diet and nutrition including nutritional supplements to boost mood, along with exercise to provide a new focus and sense of worth. Group walks, hikes and cycle rides are part of these successful treatment programs. If you know somebody struggling (and most of us do), learn more in this month’s feature, Rethinking Recovery. Another area we cover this month in “Yoga for the Bros” is the fact that more men are finally embracing yoga. Which is odd, when you think about it, because looking at it historically, men were originally the primary practitioners of yoga. As the owner of a yoga studio, I’m happy to report that we also see an increase in the numbers of male students of all ages (20s to 70s). The men I speak to after they start practicing are very amazed and appreciative of the changes they feel. They enjoy all aspects including the gain in physical strength and flexibility, the sense of community derived from classes with fellow students and the spiritual calm they discover after practicing just a couple of times per week. If you’re a dude of any age and thought yoga was only for the ladies, give it a fair shot for 30 days and then write me if you don’t feel better! June also brings us the opportunity to honor our fathers. We wish all the fathers in the world a very special day and express gratitude for all that you have taught and provided. I am super excited that my father (with my mother, brother and sister) are all visiting me this month so that I will get to spend Father’s Day with them here. I love you, Pop,
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oin The Oneida Holistic Health Center practitioners for their annual holistic fair on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about various modalities including naturopathy, massage, reflexology, life coaching and more. The fair will offer a drumming circle, water testing by H2O Water, angel card readings and other demonstrations. Authors and artisans will offer spiritual jewelry and insight into their writings. Food will be provided by Urban Gourmet food truck and a dessert food truck. All proceeds and donations gratefully support the Oneida Health Foundation. The Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For more information on the health fair or holistic services, call 860-467-6518 or visit TheOCenter.net. See ads on page 9 and 18.
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oin Colleen Brunetti, integrative nutritionist and health coach, at Yoga Center of Collinsville for a selection of free informative classes that will offer instruction on how to effectively use essential oils. Attendees will explore how and why to use essential oils and to make them a part of a natural daily self-care routine. “Essential oils can help support wellness by helping to manage stress, reducing toxic load and empowering self-care,” states Brunetti. It seems like essential oils are everywhere, in all sorts of products, for all sorts of purposes. The truth is, these powerful solutions come straight from nature and have been used in many cultures for generations. But it’s important to be sure that the oils are pure, high quality, and safe to use in the intended manner. Some sources are unclear about the grade or concentration of particular oils contained in a product. In addition, as these products are not regulated, many tout claims that are unfounded. Education is the key to using essential oils safely and successfully. Brunetti will cover the important details about selecting high quality essential oils and the variety of methods to use these oils effectively. Her goal is to have workshop attendees able to integrate oils as a daily lifestyle tool. The free workshops will include: Getting the Body I Want, Naturally: Essential Oils and the Integrative Approach, offered on Thursday, June 4, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and Introduction to Essential Oils, on Thursday, June 18, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and on Friday, June 19, from 11 to 12:15 p.m. or from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Yoga Center of Collinsville is located at 10 Front St in Collinsville. Register for the workshop at 860-693-9642 or YogaCenterCollinsville.com/workshops. See ad on page 23.
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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period. At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests. Source: Journal of Gerontology
PAIN AND DEPRESSION EBB WITH FLOTATION THERAPY
New research from Sweden has found that flotation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression. Flotation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli. Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment. Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.
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Diet Can Improve Fertility in Men An Avocado a Day Keeps A Bad Cholesterol Away recent study from Harvard Medical School found that men with higher saturated fat diets had lower sperm counts and slower moving sperm, indicating a strong connection between diet and fertility. When it comes to conceiving a baby, diet and lifestyle are just as important for men as for women. For those having difficulty conceiving, consider looking at eating habits and the fat in the diet. Reducing fat can be accomplished by eating less red meat and choosing leaner protein such as fish, skinless chicken and turkey or lean cuts of pork. It helps to avoid fried foods and include more beans, nuts and seeds in the diet. Three servings of low fat or fat free dairy products can also be selected to provide protein, calcium, vitamin D and potassium, all things that help the body function well. Studies have also shown men who had higher amounts of omega 3 fatty acids in their diet had higher sperm counts and healthier sperm. To achieve this, replace saturated fats with healthy fats, roast vegetables in extra-virgin olive oil, add avocado to sandwiches and snack on walnuts or almonds each day. Jane Grant is a registered dietician, a certified health coach, and owner of Grant’s Nutrition and Wellness. For more information, call 860-357-2282. See ad on page 17.
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Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health. Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million. The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land.
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China Reverses Its Recycling Policy Plastic items we carefully separate from the rest of the trash and put in a distinct container may have a dubious fate, according to environmental watchdog Quartz. U.S. recycling companies have largely stayed away from accepting plastic, and most of it has been shipped to China, where it can be processed more cheaply. But China has announced a new Green Fence policy (Tinyurl.com/ChinaGreenFence), prohibiting importation of much of the plastic for recycling that it once received. Plastic categories #3 through #7 (shampoo bottles to butter tubs) may go into domestic landfills again until a solution is found, says David Kaplan, CEO of Maine Plastics, a post-industrial recycler. China controls a large portion of the recycling market, importing about 70 percent of the world’s 500 million tons of electronic waste and 12 million tons of plastic waste each year. These Chinese policy changes will put pressure on Western countries to reconsider their reliance on this formerly cost-effective practice of exporting waste and the necessity for increasing their domestic recycling infrastructure.
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Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse. FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse. “Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.
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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall
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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to in12
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gest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-thanstellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.
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will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up
on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.” Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”
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Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some
alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation. org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps. “The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”
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Don’t Get Ticked Off Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease by Linda Sechrist
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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the diseasetransmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme.org/ index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease. org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org).
The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hamp-
shire and host of Lyme Light Radio. After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection. Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks.
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Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.” The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner. Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine. “He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins. We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris. Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button. As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred. Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.
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Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices by Kathleen Barnes
Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.
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sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men. “Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure
to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women. Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone. Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels. Four ounces of
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shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake. Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish. Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively. Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.” Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production. Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men. Strawberries: Due to their cortisol-lowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic. Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks. “Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”
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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our
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practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”
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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of
his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”
Tips for First-Timers
Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that firsttimers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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regnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. She is filled with joy in nurturing a baby and faces the challenges and excitement of preparing her body and mind for the birth. A woman’s body responds to pregnancy to nourish and grow a fetus. It is natural and organic. There is no changing the effects that pregnancy has on the body. There are, however, many ways to cope with and lessen the severity of the anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes occurring within her body and mind during this time. Pregnant women seek massage for relief from physical discomfort, for relaxation or for renewal of the spirit. Therapeutic massage and bodywork has benefits for women throughout the course of prenatal development, as well as throughout the post-partum and nursing phase for both mother and infant. There are physiological alterations that occur during pregnancy.
Anatomically, carrying a baby changes a woman’s center of gravity. The growing fetus, the placenta, and the increase in water and fat retention naturally require the pregnant mother adjust her posture to maintain balance. As the fetal weight increases, the woman’s abdominal muscles are less able to contract to keep the lower back aligned. In order to maintain postural stability and recover balance, the pelvis tilts and the lumbar region of the spine arches. This can put pressure on the lower back and cause neck strain. Increased hormones such as estrogen and relaxin initiate the remodeling of soft tissues, cartilage and ligaments causing the joints to become more mobile and less stable during pregnancy. The muscles that support the body for pregnancy often tighten up to protect and stabilize the joints, which can cause muscle tension or spasms. There are also enormous demands placed on the circulatory and respiratory
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systems, especially during the third trimester. The mother’s respiratory rate and lung function increase. Her blood volume increases by almost 50% by the end of gestation. (Benjamin, 2010) As the baby grows and presses down into the pelvic bowl, venous flow, which facilitates circulation for the mother, is hampered. Pressure on the veins and lymph system from the additional weight and decreased physical activity may cause swelling of the hands, legs and feet. These structural changes that a woman’s body undergoes during pregnancy increase her risk for musculoskeletal disorders and injuries resulting from adjustments in balance and adaptations in her soft tissues. Musculoskeletal disorders include lower back pain, leg cramps, headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, edema, neck pain, and sacroiliac and hip joint pain. There are physiological, emotional
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and psychological benefits to receiving prenatal and postpartum massage. Therapeutic massage assists in remedying many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy and alleviates muscular stress on weightbearing joints and musculo-fascial structures. It offers a safe, natural, drugfree alternative choice for pain or stress relief. Massage supports good posture, easing the body’s response to the adjusting alignment caused by the baby’s weight. Massage increases muscle tone and flexibility, enhancing the ability to carry extra weight while also relieving aches and pains, leg cramps and muscle spasms. Massage increases blood circulation, which provides more oxygen and nutrients to both mother and fetus. Massage also stimulates the lymph system, thereby increasing immunity and facilitating the removal of toxins and fluid retention. In addition to the physical benefits, prenatal massage provides women with emotional support and nurturing touch. The excitement and joy of pregnancy can also generate mixed feelings of anxiety about the future. Emotional issues may arise over how the pregnancy is proceeding, family relationships, finances and other stressors. Added to these emotional challenges is the potential for anxiety related to the upcoming labor and delivery, as well as the potential for post-partum depression. Therapeutic massage soothes and relaxes the nervous system by releasing endorphins. As a result, the expectant mother may feel more at ease in her ever-changing body and may also sleep more easily and deeply. The sedating effect that massage has on the nervous system prepares the mother-to-be for delivery, promoting relaxation and stress-relief. One study found that pregnant women who received massage over a five-week period had decreased stress-hormone levels. Those mothers also experienced fewer labor complications, their infants had fewer postdelivery problems and fewer infants were born prematurely. (Field, 2001) Comfort for the expecting mother and her growing baby are of the utmost
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importance in consideration of the positioning during massage. Prenatal massage can be performed by having the expectant mother lie either on her side or semi-reclined, propped up with pillows and supported by cushions. Most women can receive massage throughout the term of the pregnancy, although many therapists recommend a written notice from a doctor or midwife before receiving massage therapy. Massage performed during the first trimester is generally up to the woman, her practitioner and the therapist. Because many miscarriages happen in the first trimester, some massage therapists and doctors counsel against first-trimester massage simply to avoid any potential liability issues should a miscarriage occur. Pregnancy massage experts argue that pregnancy massage doesn’t, in itself, cause miscarriage and no research has been done to show a link between a massage and a miscarriage. (Gaither, 2014) Massage may not be advised if the pregnancy is high-risk or conditions such as pre-term labor, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, deep vein
thrombosis or severe edema are present. Post-partum massage is designed to help restore the body to its pre-pregnant condition. It may be given as early as 24 hours after delivery, with permission from a doctor or midwife. Massage during the weeks after delivery helps to restore muscle tone in the abdomen and reposition the pelvis. It also addresses the stress of carrying and caring for a newborn. Plus, it can give a new mom some time to relax and possibly a chance for some much-needed quiet time and rest. In addition to helping the mother, massage is also beneficial to the baby. Infant massage can promote bonding, help alleviate colic and fussiness and contribute to the baby’s overall health. No matter where a woman is in the childbearing year, massage may have many benefits for her and her baby. Colleen Dumas is a licensed massage therapist for The Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For more information, call 860-467-6518 or visit TheOCenter.net. See ad on page 18.
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WEDNESDAYS 12-1pm Meet instructor Cyndi Roberts and tour her private Hartford yoga studio. Learn about therapeutic, gentle, and prenatal yoga customized to your individual needs. Free 1477 Park St, Ste 14, Hartford RSVP Required: 860-517-9322 YogaWithCR.com
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In this advanced yoga workshop, practice jumping through to forward fold and through to a seat. Practice turning yourself upside down, to handstand and an arm balance or two!
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FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Get ready for a healthy summer with this FREE informative class! Learn how essential oils can help support areas including stress management, reducing toxic load, informed self-care, and nutritional balance.
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A NIGHT OF HEALING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 & 17 6:30-9pm
This great night of personal healing will begin with a Drum Circle. Then hands on healing is shared, Reiki, IMT, Beginners & other modalities welcome. $10/ Spirit of the Lotus (BBM Bldg.) 837 Boston Turnpike (RT 44), Bolton RSVP: 860-709-3903 SpiritOfTheLotus.org
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Awakening the Hidden Storyteller: Discovering Your Natural Storytelling Abilities –7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
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The Conduit musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs to guide attendants into a relaxed state.
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GONG MEDITATION CONCERT
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Learn to develop your home yoga practice in your own space with deeply personal inquiry based on self-knowledge, self-help and self-indulgence, all to guide you toward exponential growth.
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Learn to train your brain to improve your response to stressors in life. Don’t accept living with stress and don’t let it become your “normal”.
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OPEN HOUSE AT THE FARM
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Visit out health fair to meet our practitioners and experience and learn about many holistic modalities available to live a healthier, happier life.
Outdoor CT Yoga Fest
(RAIN DATE JULY 18) 9-10:30am
The 60-minute yoga class will be led by yoga instructor, Justine Fuller. All proceeds will benefit OM for Life, a program of CT Challenge that helps improve life for cancer survivors and patients through the gentle exercise, breath, and relaxation afforded by yoga. $10 suggested donation Glastonbury Riverfront Community Lawn Sponsored by Fuller Yoga, Pilates, & Massage and CT Challenge
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What’s the buzz around essential oils? From relaxation to invigoration, from detoxification to sanitization, there are many rolls for essential oils in your daily life. Free Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville
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Professional training program in In-Depth Body Psychotherapy and masters in Pastoral Counseling Program Training. For psychotherapists, pastoral counselors, energy healers, body workers and health professionals. Free Hartford Family Institute 17 S Highland St, West Hartford Register: 860-236-6009
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Information Sessions – 6-7pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Deepen Your Relationships - Spiritual Seminar with Shakti Durga – 7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Coiling Silk Qigong – 1-3:30pm. Exercises gently open and close joints, improve posture and breathing, develop resilience and supple strength. Pilates at LaFazenda, 419 Grant Hill Rd, Tolland, $35. Register by 6/10: 860-742-5892. VIP Dinner - New Story Festival – 6-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Free. Learn.edu/events.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 New Story Festival – 9am-5:30pm. The Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden. 203-874-4252.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Information Sessions – 5-6pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Medicine Cabinet Makeover with Essential Oils – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how pure essential oils can greatly enhance your physical and emotional health - naturally, cost-effectively, and without dangerous side effects. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP, Christine: 917-488-5788.
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Join this celebration of all that makes Collinsville, CT a unique & fun destination. Begin with an outdoor community yoga class and end with a spectacular Water Fire event on the Farmington River. Many family fun activities in between. Collinsville and the Farmington River and Rail Trail For more information visit Facebook.com/CollinsvilleHot
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Instructor: Patricia Overton, B.A., M.A. Member: RMA, IARP
JUNE 27-28 9am-5pm
Learn this non-invasive healing technique used in hundreds of hospitals across the U.S. May be used on self or others. Dr. Oz’s “favorite alternative treatment.” $250 Oure Garden Hebron Register: OureGarden.com 860-617-2140
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Vinyassa Yoga with Alyssa – 6-7pm. Find the connection between movement and breath. Continue your yoga practice. We have mats. All welcome. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. $6. For more info: 860-808-6429.
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Yoga Hikes – Starting 8am. Guided hikes infused with the spirit and practice of yoga. Refresh your senses, restore connection to the natural world, and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath. $30-$40 (student discount available). Locations vary. Register: YogaWithSybil.com.
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markyourcalendar JOY 2015 KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS JULY 7-23 10:30am-11:45am Enriching, empowering, educational, and creativity-boosting experiences for girls and boys ages 6-10. Enjoy poses, games, relaxation, songs, and crafts in a supportive, non-competitive environment. $40/Per child per week, savings for multi-week registration Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 The Power of Story: How Stories Make Us Human – 7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany.203-874-4252.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Coiling Coiling Silk Qigong – 1-3:30pm. Exercises gently open and close joints, improve posture and breathing, develop resilience and supple strength. $35. Spirit Matters at Ravenwood, 199 W Center St, Manchester. Register by 6/24: 860-742-5892.
Restorative Yoga - All Levels – 9:30-10:45am. A luxurious class with passive postures done over props for a meditative practice allowing you to surrender layers of deeply held tension. Perfect for beginner and advanced yogis. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. 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.
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All-Levels Power Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Power vinyasa class in a heated room. Baptiste influenced, strong and challenging with an emphasis on compassion and mindfulness. Get in the flow-meditation in motion. $18/drop-in. Sanctuary Power Yoga, 23 Franklin St, Torrington. 860-496-1500. All Levels Yoga – 9:30 -10:45am. Learn to manage stress, decrease aches/pains, release emotional/physical blocks. Class is personalized to your needs. Here is your chance to feel even better. $12-$15/suggested donation, all welcome regardless of ability to pay. Universalist Church of West Hartford. 433 Fern St, West Hartford. SpadaWellness@gmail.com. Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/ new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. ShopRite - Kristen’s Recipe of the Week – 3-6pm. Learn a healthy recipe and enjoy free samples. Each event will feature in-season produce. Free. ShopRite of Canton, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666. “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. Call to register: 860-467-6518. Tai Chi Class – 6-7pm. Practiced to achieve therapeutic benefits, as well as, to promote balance and to improve flexibility and overall strength. $15. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. 800-990-9332.
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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/ new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
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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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 12-1pm. Learn gentle yet powerful movements that create strength and flexibility without stretching or straining. $13/drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm Street, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. Lessons in the Alexander Technique – 2:15-6pm. The Alexander Technique improves awareness of the tension in your body and helps you release it, resulting in lighter movement and less stress and pain. $45/45-minute lesson. Song-a Day Music Center, 2809 Boston Tpke, Coventry. 860-742-6878. Hyperbaric Oxygen Club Meetings & Mens Group – 3rd Tuesday: 6/16. 7pm. Discover the benefits and effects of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Take a minute off your mile. The men’s awareness group, with discussion and resources, at 8:30pm. Center for Progressive Therapy, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Yin/Yang Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Enjoy the combination of an active (yang) practice along with cooling passive (yin) poses. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Meditation as a Way of Living With Tom Dest – 7-8:30pm. Imagine inner calmness and its effect filtering into every area of your life. Feel a flow of love in everything you do and everywhere you go. $15. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413- 822-8486. Sweat & Surrender Vinyasa Flow – 7:30pm with Kristina Kutsukos. Come breathe, sweat, and surrender in this all levels Vinyasa flow class. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545.
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.
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Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Clinical Nutritionist Meet & Greet – 12-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Meet Cindy Mimo, MS, CCN, and learn how clinical nutrition applies nutrition therapeutically to improve gastrointestinal integrity and reach your individual health and wellness goals. My Life Nutrition, 160 Oak St, Ste 204, Glastonbury. Reservations: 860-888-6467. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 121pm. Come experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. All abilities welcome. All Thursdays except the 1st of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. $5, 1st class free. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Nutritional Recovery – 1:30-2:30pm. An educational support group for people struggling with weight management and/or eating disorders. All are welcome. Free. CCAR Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088. ShopRite - Kristen’s Recipe of the Week – 3-6pm. Learn a healthy recipe and enjoy free samples. Each event will feature in-season produce. Free. ShopRite of Canton, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666. Beginners Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Become aware of your body, mind and breath while exploring movement to create balance and build confidence to attend classes regularly. $20/single, $40/month unlimited. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. Free Sessions - Epiphany – 6-8:30pm. 1st Wednesday of the month. CranioSacral therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology, Reiki, and more. 20-minute sessions are provided to promote relaxation, sense of well-being, and to ease discomfort. Children welcome. Free, donations accepted. 225 Commerce Dr, Canton. Iahp.com/Karen-R-Kramer. Free Seminar - Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Ideal Protein – 6:30-7:30pm. Registered nurse explains how easy it is to lose weight while eating whole foods combined with protein supplements without feeling hungry. Free. Living Healthy Weight Loss Center, 112 S Main St, (Rte 177), Unionville. Reservations: 860-977-9001. Osteotap for Bone Vitality – 7-8pm. Move, breathe, smile, brush, and tap. Manage stress, fortify connective tissues, build bone density and vitality-health benefits proven by NIH research. All abilities welcome. $15. Yoga Room, Malibu Fitness, 15 Executive Dr, Farmington. 860-578-2465. Our Mindful Moves – 7-8pm. Move, breathe, smile, brush, and tap. Manage stress, fortify connective tissues, build bone vitality, gain real health benefits proven by NIH research. All abilities welcome. $15. Yoga Room, Malibu Fitness, 15 Executive Dr, Farmington. 860-578-2465.
thursday Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16/dropin, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 860-757-3339.
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Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Call for an appointment 860-467-6518. Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 121pm. Learn gentle yet powerful movements that create strength and flexibility without stretching or straining. $13/drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm Street, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. Sweat & Surrender Vinyasa Flow – 5pm with Kristina Kutsukos. Come breathe, sweat, and surrender in this all levels Vinyasa flow class. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545. Yin/Yang Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Enjoy the combination of an active (yang) practice along with cooling passive (yin) poses. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Therapeutic Power Yoga with Dr. Tony Aniello, Instructor & PT – 6-7:15pm. A power practice with a therapeutic approach helps to mobilize stagnant energy within the body, open up energy channels and balance the nervous system. $15/drop-in. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Liz Lockwood. Gentle movement and restorative poses ending with a healing visualization. Class runs September and October. $15. Simsbury Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 540 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. For questions and registration: 860-306-1680. H.U.S.H. Holistic Universal Sound Healing – 6:308pm. 2nd Thursday. Restore the inner balance of the body and awaken the spirit with gongs, crystal and brass bowls. $20. Monthly groups in Columbia. For location and reservations, Linda: 860-428-2097. Qigong Group Healing and Silent Meditation – 6:30-8pm. 1st Thursday of the month. All levels of health addressed. No experience necessary. Fee: donation. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Pat for more info if this is 1st attendance: 203-500-6492. 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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/ new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
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First Friday Free – 5/1 & 6/5. New hours: 5-8pm. Join us at Oneida for our monthly event. Free private mini healing sessions, including reiki, reflexology, energy healing, facials or chair massage. Light refreshments. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. CommUnity Siddhanath Yoga & Meditation – 6-7:30pm. With Andrew Burkamp. Come learn chakra meditation and pranic healing techniques from the tradition of Kundalini Kriya yoga. $10/ suggested donation. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545. Reiki Share – 6-8 pm. 1st Friday. Meet other trusted practitioners and make personal and professional connections. Learn new techniques and get inspiration from the way others practice this healing modality. You will have an opportunity to give and receive reiki. All levels and lineages welcome. Free, donations accepted. Hosted by Andrea Frasier, RMT, CCH at Yoga Born, South Windsor. RSVP by Thursday: 843-467-7918. Community Sauna/Sweats with Medicine Horse – 1st Friday: 6/5. 6:30pm. Detoxifying and rejuvenating. Into our sweat house for four rounds of positive intentions, drumming, singing and rhythm play. Bring water, sweat clothing and a contribution to the pot-luck dinner. Center for Progressive Therapy, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Contact Dr. Joe: 860-992-2810. Folk Spirit Song Meetup & Open Mic – starts 6/19. 7-10:30pm. A music invitational to members. First offering is Music Performance in 432 Hz. Songwriter, Mardi Garcia, has stories and ballads. All music styles encouraged, bring a potluck. C4PT.org, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600. H.U.S.H. Holistic Universal Sound Healing – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Friday. Restore the inner balance of the body and awaken the spirit with gongs, crystal and brass bowls. $20. Monthly groups at Unity Church, South Windsor. For location and reservations, Linda: 860-428-2097.
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. $40/30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
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.
Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Thru Oct 17. Over 35 vendors in a quaint country setting. Weekly themes, entertainment and Kids Power of Produce Club. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com.
Community Acupuncture Clinic – 10am-2pm. Provides in-group setting using points below elbows and knees. Effective for pain, stress, chronic illness, medication side effects and more. $20-40/sliding scale, + $10/ fee first visit. Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic. 860-456-6002, option 5.
Gentle Yoga with Holly Prosperi, Instructor, Musician & Vocal Coach – 9-10:15am. In this class you will experience postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body and improve joint health and flexibility. $15/drop-in. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.
ShopRite - Kristen’s Recipe of the Week – 3-6pm. Learn a healthy recipe and enjoy free samples. Each event will feature in-season produce. Free. ShopRite of Canton, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666.
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Tai Chi Class – 9-10am. Standing Qi Gong exercises for beginners flowing into the short form of Yang Style Tai Chi. $15. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. 800-990-9332. Yoga with Taylor – 9-10am. Balance your body, mind and spirit doing yoga with Taylor. All welcome. $6. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Taylor: 860-798-1011. Cat Adoption Open House – 10am-4pm. Protectors of Animals. 144 Main St, East Hartford. POAinc.org. Natural Weight Loss Seminar – 10am-12pm. Learn how tasty and vitamin-packed Aloe Vera drinks and supplements help you to lose and manage weight for a healthy, active life. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171. Chakradance™ Awakening – 10:30am-12pm. Re-balance your energy by dancing with your eyes closed to music that resonates with your energy centers. Exercise, energize and be enlightened. All welcome. $15. C4PT 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Barbara: 860-836-6665. Beginners Yoga – 11am-12pm. Designed for those with no experience. Learn what is positively possible for your body and mind. $20/single, $40/month unlimited. Yoga, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. Improve Posture and Balance with the Alexander Technique – 11am-12pm. Learn to prevent aches and pains by aligning your body naturally. Hands-on guidance from teacher will help you too remove tension and move more freely. $15. Miller - Alexander Technique, Farmington. 860-656-6177.
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Slow Flow (Unheated) Yoga with Meditation – 11:15am-12:15pm. A slower, gentler flow that still incorporates many of the poses from our traditional power class and concludes with a guided meditation. $18/drop-in. Sanctuary Power Yoga, 23 Franklin St, Torrington. 860-496-1500. Community Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Come get your vinyasa on for a great cause. All donations go to our Powerful Woman Scholarship Fund at South Windsor High School. $5/donation. The Yoga Shop, South Windsor. TheYogaShopct.com.
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FOR RENT OFFICE / ROOM AVAILABLE – MARLBOROUGH. Looking for a serene space to host your class or workshop? Oneida Holistic Health Center has two spaces for groups of 8-20. Rates vary from $40-$300. Call 860-467-6518. BEAUTIFUL NEW OFFICE SPACE - WEST HARTFORD CENTER. Looking for holistic practitioners who have their own practice, but who would like to share space with other like-minded professionals. Seeking holistic physician, naturopath, energy healer, nutritionist, coach, cranial sacral therapist, or other healing modality. Includes waiting room, internet access, copier, small break room. Ample parking, building is accessible. Contact: Elliott Strick 860-231-8459, www.elliottstrick.com Email: ElliottStrickLMFT@gmail.com.
JYOTISH (AYURVEDIC / YOGIC ASTROLOGY) AND MANTRA CONSULT - Learn specific mantras to create balance and happiness in your life. Burn through your karmic blocks using specialize mantras scientifically based on your DNA and karma. Purify your difficulties using Yogic Astrology. Gauri was trained in India. Call 860951-5672 or email mantra.meditation108@yahoo.com. SEEKING STUDENTS – Holistic Violin Instructor for all ages 2 years and up. Learn the basics to advanced techniques of the violin in a heart-centered teaching approach. Progress easily to the next level. 860-463-3422. REIKI THERAPYAND INTEGRATIVE ENERGY THERAPY – Offering appointments at my office in Farmington. Call Gina Proia, M.S. at 860-716-5318 or email gina_2uconn@yahoo.com. Visit www.LiveByTheSunFeelByTheMoon.MassagePlanet.com
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Sign Up Today YogaCenterCollinsville.com/balance Located in historic, downtown Collinsville across from LaSalle Market
Yoga differs from many forms of exercise in that it uniquely blends mind and body for lifelong wellness. Yoga as a regular part of your life offers many physical benefits including increased flexibility and balance, improved strength and relief from joint pain. Yoga also incorporates techniques that provide increased mental focus, stress relief, lowered blood pressure and a deeper self-awareness. 10 Front Street, Collinsville, CT 06019
A Collinsville establishment for more than 13 years, the Yoga Center of Collinsville provides classes for both beginner and advanced students. Our beginner classes offer a supportive environment for new students to learn about yoga. All classes offer intimate class sizes taught by certified yoga teachers in our beautiful historic location with ample parking.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH
FELICIA RICKS, NET Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. Glorious Body Serving HartfordWreck? and Beyond BodyGreater a Train Create your Community Resource Guide Listing online at www.NAHRT.com. Is Your 860-463-5134
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BUSINESS COACHING STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
Accredited, non-profit graduate school offering holistic programs in contemporary and emerging fields. 203-874-4252 www.Learn.edu
If you’re struggling with profitability or to balance the needs of your business, we can help! We want to be your sustainable business resource. See ad on page 8.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
TGI offers holistic master’s degrees and certificate programs for adult learners. Programs include Integrative Health and Healing, Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability, Writing and Oral Tradition, Organizational Leadership, Integrative Health Coaching and Medicare PatientAccepted Navigation, and more. See ad on page 19.
CONSTACE JONES, I-ACT, NBCHT
Located in Center for Progressive Therapies 192 Hartford Road, Manchester 860-287-4558 CleanMyColon.com Improving colon health in a nurturing, serene, safe, hygienic and comfortable environment, where your utmost privacy and sense of wellbeing are always my greatest concern. See ad on page 15.
HAIR CARE STUDIO 3 SALON
350 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109 www.studio3-salon.com 860-518-4674 A full-service salon offering certified organic colors and perm processes that provide the ultimate coverage with no corrosive hair damage while improving the work environment by eliminating hazardous fumes. See ad on page 23.
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CULTIVATING CHANGE COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC
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deliciouslearning and nutritious whole foods. sinus problems, & behavioral issues, mind/body and more, approach can help you. Seeour ad unique on pageintegrative 23. You can get yourself and your family on the path to health and well being!
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS & PHYSICAL THERAPY CALL NOW (860)
Restore your health with a customized wellness program to strengthen your immune system. Lose weight, regain energy, improve skin and reduce reliance on prescription medications. See ad on page 3.
HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER FOR PROGRESSIVE THERAPIES
EDUCATION HARTFORD FAMILY INSTITUTE
Center for Psychotherapy and Healing Arts 17 South Highland Street, West Hartford, 06119 203-236-6009 www.hartfordfamilyinstitute.com
34Holistic Jeromehealth Avenue, Suite 305 • Manual Bloomfield, CT 06002 center offering Therapy, Phys(860) Info@IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com ical519-1916 Therapy,• Nutritional Wellness, Natural Health
and Lifestyle Coaching, and natural health Community Education programs. Some insurance billing available. See ads on inside front cover and page 17.
ONEIDA HOLSITIC HEALTH CENTER 16 West Rd, Marlborough 860-467-6518 TheOCenter.net
Using a holistic approach, our community of practitioners addresses your underlying issues that are keeping you from truly thriving and return you to optimum health. See ad on pages 9 and 18.
SPIRIT OF THE LOTUS
860-4709-3903 www.SpiritOfTheLotus.org Robin Barros, IMT-C, CSC-C, CSC-A, CPLC-A, , is guided to help you release physical, mental & spiritual baggage, carried for years, lives or generations. Are you living life to it’s fullest? See ad on page 11.
YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville, CT 06019 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com www.YogaCenterCollinsville.com/HC
192 Hartford Road, Manchester 860-649-9600 C4PT.org
A cutting edge Psycho-therapy & Training Center since 1969. Treatment includes in-depth body emotional work, energy healing, shamanic spiritual healing, illness & trauma work. Training also offered for psychotherapists & healers. See ad on page 22.
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Using a holistic approach, our community of practitioners addresses your underlying issues that are keeping you from truly thriving and return you to optimum health. See ad on page 15.
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860-218-2838 www.AlternativeHealthSpas.info
Proving education, individual, couples, and group therapy to help you and your family address everyday life challenges and restore happiness and balance. Most insurances accepted. See ad on page 16.
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f you suffer fromwith common issues like fatigue, joint aches, more life a simple, guided approach Isurgical headaches, body aches, back & neck problems, posttorecovery, nutrition and weight loss based on allergies trauma, men’s/women’s health,
THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE (TGI)
34 Jerome Avenue, Suite 304 Bloomfield, CT 06002 860-269-6544 StrategicImprovementAssociates.com
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You can accomplish the changes you need for a long, healthy life with the help of our certified health coaches. Three, 50-minute sessions for $125. See ad on page 29
INSPIRATIONAL SHOPS SIXTH SCENTS
51 East Main Street Avon, CT 06001 860-674-8600 Facebook: SixthScents Awaken and discover your sixth sense of intuition at our modern, new age shop. We offer many products and services to help you heal, inspire and rejuvenate. See ad on page 16.
LIFE COACHING ALEXANDRA LOWRY
Certified Life Coach The Wisdom Alliance 860-559-1264 alexandra@thewisdomalliance.com At midlife and feeling stuck and unfulfilled? Together, we’ll shift your learned behaviors and beliefs to achieve deep and lasting change. Call me to explore. See ad on page 11.
TORIN LEE
Oneida Holistic Health Center 16 West Rd, Marlborough 860-467-6518 TheOCenter.net Certified coach and pastoral counselor bringing 20 years of training and business experience to help you grow from where you are and where you’d like to be. See ad on pages 9 and 18.
MASSAGE DOMEGEOS’S MASSAGE & SKIN CARE
45 S Main St #211, West Hartford 860-231-7546 DomegeosMassageAndSkinCare.com Experience bliss! Our staff is dedicated and our services are designed for the relaxation, renewal, and revival of your mind, body, and spirit. See ad on page 7.
WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
NATURAL PRODUCTS DOROTA CHELSTOWSKI
LIVING HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
Distributor of Forever Living Products 860-372-8171 Providing excellent health through natural Aloe Vera drinks and supplements to support healthy GI tract and help with weight loss, arthritis, asthma, and acne.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE JASON BELEJACK, ND
Our mission is to help you live pain free for a vibrant, healthier, happier lifestyle. We specialize in biomechanical orientated massage therapy, relieving muscular pain, stiffness, tension. See ad on page 24.
Lose weight safely with the Ideal Protein weight loss program. Led by a Registered Nurse, you’ll eat a variety of whole foods and Ideal Protein supplements.See ad on page 10.
WELLNESS CENTER THE CONDUIT CENTER
Oneida Holistic Health Center 16 West Rd, Marlborough 860-467-6518 TheOCenter.net
Owen James, Director Manchester/East Hartford 860-888-4314 www.TheConduitCenter.com
Your first visit will be a complete medical history, comprehensive physical exam. Then we’ll discuss your first step towards rediscovering your health! See ad on pages 9 and 18.
NUTRITION
Conduit musicians use gongs, singing bowls and other instruments for effortless relaxation, and personal growth. Sounds deepen other healing practices like yoga and massage therapy. See ad on page 6.
YOGA
GRANT’S NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
CYNDI ROBERTS YOGA
1477 Park Street, Suite 14, Hartford 860-517-9322 www.YogaWithCR.com Cyndi@YogaWithCR.com
Jane Grant, RD CD-N 37 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 860-357-2282 Get serious about your health and talk to a professional. Personalized nutrition counseling helps you make permanent lifestyle changes to lose and maintain your weight. See ad on page 17.
One-on-one yoga instruction for stress relief, chronic pain, healing from injury, and pregnancy in her private studio in West Hartford. Sessions by appointment only. See ad on page 20.
JOURNEY OF YOGA
SHANA GRIFFIN, RDN, CD-N
ShopRite – Joseph Family Markets 46 Kane Street, West Hartford 860-233-1713 Shana.Griffin@wakefern.com ShopRite’s registered dietitian is your resource to answer nutrition questions, provide menu ideas and tips to help your family live healthier. Call today for help. See ad on page 21.
NATURALLY RELAXED, LLC
Denise J. Glabau 35 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 06037 860-402-0613 Naturally-Relaxed.com
112 So. Main St. (Rte.177), Unionville 860-977-9001 www.LivingHealthyWeightLoss.com
730 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, CT 06070 www.JourneyOfYoga.com 860-680-1482 Inspiring health and happiness with every individual who steps through our door by offering Beginner, Hot Power, Vinyasa, Gentle, and Restorative classes throughout the day. See ad on page 20.
YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE
KRISTEN LUDWIG, RD
ShopRite – Joseph Family Markets 110 Albany Tpke, Canton 860-233-1713 Kristen.Ludwig@wakefern.com ShopRite’s registered dietitian is your resource to answer nutrition questions, provide menu ideas and tips to help your family live healthier. Call today for help. See ad on page 21.
10 Front St, Collinsville, CT 06019 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com www.YogaCenterCollinsville.com
Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collinsville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, BellyDance and yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $40 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad on page 29.
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