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13 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Finding the Best Option for You by Maggie Rueda
20 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING
Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
24 THE VACCINE PUSH Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice by Linda Sechrist
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They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves
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30 SWIMMING IN NATURE Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans by Lane Vail
32 GREEN ARTS
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34 JOE DISPENZA ON THE 38 POWER OF THOUGHT ALONE TO HEAL by Kathleen Barnes
36 SPEAKING WITH STRANGERS
The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker
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FULLER YOGA OPEN HOUSE
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uller Yoga’s open house on Saturday, September 19, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. will offer several free yoga classes. Attendees can try Heated Power Yoga, All Levels Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Pilates and Fuller Barre. There will also be free massage samples and time for consultations.
Daren Hall, Local Organic Farmer
Learn to Manage an Abundance of Produce
Fuller Yoga, 2450 Main St, Glastonbury. For more information, call 860-430-9642 or visit FullerYoga.com/events.
he Graduate Institute (TGI) is offering Accelerated Admissions Day on August 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its Bethany campus.
George Hall Farm, 180 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury. For information, call 860-6589297 or see GeorgeHallFarm.com. See ad on page 10.
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n August 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., George Hall Farm will host a discussion on how best to manage the abundance of the season. Whether a member of the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program or just managing the bounty of a home garden, everyone is faced with having to manage an overabundance of kale, cucumbers, broccoli and squash. Visit the farm for advice on canning and pickling, tips on where to find recipes and how to keep produce fresh by first using foods that spoil more easily. The discussion will be led by Daren Hall and Hall’s Farm CSA members.
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The event provides an opportunity for prospective students to meet TGI’s administrative staff and faculty, submit admissions materials, complete an on-site interview and receive an admissions decision on the spot. By coming to TGI for only two hours, candidates can accomplish the entire graduate school application process in just a couple of hours and find out if they are on the right track to beginning a Master of Arts or certificate program. The Graduate Institute, established in 1999, is an independent, non-profit institution that offers singular and dynamic graduate programs in contemporary and emerging fields of intellectual and academic study. Register for the Accelerated Admissions Day at Learn.edu/events or call 203-874-4252. Space is limited. See ad on page 17.
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ndrea Frasier, reiki master, is offering reiki certification classes for beginners and for those who are looking to enhance their reiki energy. Classes will be held at Yogaborn in South Windsor. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self improvement that everyone can use. It works in conjunction with all other therapies to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
Andrea Frasier, Reiki Master Teacher
It does not take years to learn and is easily learned by anyone Reiki can be self-administered or used on other, including pets, to improve overall health and enhance the quality of life.“By learning reiki, you will gain a sense of real self purpose and inner clarity that may have eluded you previously,” said Frasier. Andrea Frasier is a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Lightarian Reiki Master and certified crystal healer. Yogaborn, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, YogaBorn.com, 860-432-5678. See event listing on page 42.
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our the Holcomb Farm and meet the staff and students of The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) at their August 17th open house starting at 6pm. The free event will include cooking a dish using wild edibles and a garden tour. Attendees will also learn about the TIOSN one-year certification program.
TIOSN is re-shaping nutrition education by teaching nutrition, soil health, soil re-mineralization, growing food, foraging, cooking, kitchen medicine and overall sustainable health. Students are now being enrolled for 2015-16 programs for “Sustainable Nutrition Certification” and “Remembering Our Roots: Herbal Intensive.” Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby. To RSVP for the open house or for questions, call Joan at 860-764-9070, email Joan@tiosn.com or visit TIOSN.com. See ad on page 11.
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eiki, a powerful complementary therapy utilized in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, is being offered in Hebron. Used for self-care or given to others (animals included), Reiki can not only benefit healthy individuals striving to maintain balance in their lives, but those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, weight issues or pain. Reiki is easy to learn and can be learned by anyone. Reiki I and II classes, for beginners, as well as Advanced and Masters classes, will be led by Pat Overton, B.A., M.A., and three time Reiki Master.
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Natural Food Associates 62nd Annual All-Natural Potluck Picnic
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ulteavo Tea Shop officially opened for business on July 4 in Unionville in the restored brick factory along the river. The store will soon host a grand opening celebration.
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n Sunday, August 23 at 1:30 p.m., the non-profit, all-volunteer, natural health consumer group, Natural Food Associates, will host a free potluck picnic for the public at Marcus Cooke Park Pavilion in Wallingford.
“We have created a destination for visitors and a resource for locals providing them with experience and knowledge in the world of tea,” said owner and trained Tea Sommelier and Tea Blender, Viviana Pinhasi. Culteavo will specialize in premium loose leaf teas along with a variety of tea-infused food, such as fine chocolates and locally baked pastries, as well as gourmet gift baskets and tea accessories.
During the picnic, guest speaker Dr. Yuriy May, Connecticut’s premier holistic dentist and award-winning natural cosmetic dental specialist, will address issues including holistic vs. traditional dentistry, the dangers of amalgam (silver) mercury fillings, the debate around the safety and dangers of root canals, the importance of nutrition/alkaline balance for oral health and applications of natural modalities in holistic dentistry including ozone, homeopathy, essential oils and oil pulling.
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Learn the Basics of Tai Chi by Debbie Marconi
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aster Tai Chi instructor, Dr. Ming Wu, owner of the Wu Healing Center, will lead a workshop on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the West Hartford Town Hall and Conference Center for those interested in exploring and understanding the practice of Tai Chi. Wu is a doctor of Chinese Medicine, a sixth-generation Chinese Herbalist and a Master Tai Chi and Qi Gong practitioner who has been teaching mind-body therapies for more than two decades. During the six-hour workshop, Dr. Wu will break down basic Tai Chi movements into easy-to-understand components and will provide explanation on the health benefits of each. At the end of the day, participants will have learned a short series of movements they can perform themselves. An instructional video to guide individuals through the movements will also be available for purchase. Those interested in continuing to explore Tai Chi are invited to attend weekly classes offered at the Wu Healing Center in West Hartford. Among its many advantages, Tai Chi stretches the body, reduces pain in the back, neck and shoulders and fosters emotional relaxation. Its spiraling and bending movements, as well as its breathing and meditation components, massage the internal organs and release them from damaging constrictions brought about by stress, poor posture
with Dr. Ming Wu and difficult working conditions. It also aids the exchange of gases in the lungs and helps the digestive system to function more effectively. As participants learn to relax physically, they also learn to relax their thoughts and emotions, releasing the stresses brought on by family, relationships and work. Tai Chi serves as a moving meditation by focusing awareness at the center of the body, practitioners become centered and grounded throughout the day. According to experts, it usually takes 30 to 36 classes to learn the basic movements of Tai Chi but individuals often feel the benefits with just the first movements of the form. Regular practice of Tai Chi brings benefits in body, mind and spirit. As physical exercise, Tai Chi strengthens the legs and improves balance, posture and flexibility in the joints. Slow shifting of weight from one foot to another helps the circulation of blood through the body. The quality of relaxation in Tai Chi and the sequence of postures help to regulate the flow of the body’s internal energy, or chi, through the whole body, nourishing the health of the internal organs. West Harford Town Hall and Conference Center, 50 South Main St, West Hartford. Cost: $60. Register at WuHealing.com or call 860-606-0578. See ad on page back cover.
Gong Meditation Announced for the Fall Equinox
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he Yoga Center of Collinsville and The Conduit Center have announced their annual fall Gong Meditation Experience for Sunday, September 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. held in the historic Canton Town Hall Auditorium located at 4 Market St in Collinsville. This performance is designed for meditation and relaxation and to celebrate the Fall Equinox. The Conduit musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs, along with aromatherapy and other tools to guide attendants through a landscape of sound that will help them reach a state of deep relaxation, retune and rebalance. Participants lie down comfortably and are treated not only to the soothing gong orchestration, but also to a multisensory experience including attention to ambiance, lighting, sacred geometry projections, and special guest artists and instruments. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. For more information or to register for the events above, call 860693-9642 or visit YogaCenterCollinsville.com. See ad on page 33. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. For more information, call 860-888-4314 or visit TheConduitCenter.com. See ad on page 31.
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insulin that function as messengers between cells and organs. CARBOHYDRATES such as vegetables, fruit, grains and legumes do the following: • They help to create energy for all tissues and cells. • They’re vital for brain energy and focus, elimination of toxins and supporting muscle action. • They’re significant in the creation of gut bugs or healthy bacteria and ‘emptying the trash’ through elimination.
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by Holly Niles, MS ood is a big part daily life, but how ents (vitamins and minerals) and phytooften do people really think about nutrients (natural colorful pigments). how food impacts the body? While Macronutrients considering the larger view of creating Macronutrients include protein, harmony in the home using nutrition, carbohydrates and fats. it may be helpful to begin with some PROTEIN is in meat, fish, eggs, nuts/ nutrition basics. seeds and legumes and supports many The Body and Food parts of the body: Food travels a long journey through the • It’s needed to maintain the structure digestive system. As it moves, it breaks and shape of cells, including the ordown into units of information that can gans and connective tissue. support or challenge the body. Those units of information are generally placed • It’s a building block of immune system antibodies. into these groups: macronutrients (protein, fats and carbohydrates), micronutri- • It’s important for hormones such as
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A third category of macronutrients is FATS. ‘Good fats’ include olives and olive oil, nuts/seeds, coconut oil and avocado. These are crucial for a healthy body: • Fats are needed for brain power and the nerve system. • ‘Good fats’ reduce inflammation. • Fats are an important part of the cell membrane wall and support communication in the body.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients assist the macronutrients in maintaining wellbeing. For example, vitamins like the B vitamin family help turn the wheel of energy production in cells. Vitamin D helps with bones and blood sugar balance. When looking at biochemical pathways in the body such as carbohydrate metabolism and detoxification, one learns that the co-factors or ‘helpers’ are generally vitamins and minerals. Some of the best sources of vitamins and minerals are vegetables and fruits.
Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients are responsible for the color of vegetables and fruits. Resveratrol in the skin of grapes is an example. This particular phytonutrient is anti-inflammatory. Another example of a phytonutrient is sulfur, found in vegetables like broccoli and onions. Those nutrients support detoxification in the body. Food Affects the Brain and the Emotions. The art of creating harmony with food is in both the sources and combination of foods chosen. The body needs
carbohydrates to create energy. But the source of carbohydrates matters. Simple carbohydrates such as white bread or cereal only create short term energy for the body. They metabolize quickly, causing the blood sugar to spike from high to low. That ride from high to low can create feelings of crankiness, depression or the inability to focus. It may feel like an ‘energy crash.’ When complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and vegetables are combined with protein and healthy fats, it creates an efficient slow burning fuel that provides nutrients and more consistent energy. This is called ‘balanced blood sugar.’ Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the topic of balancing blood sugar in his bestselling book, Blood Sugar Solution. Keeping the blood sugar balanced helps to create more energy in the body and supports brain power and focus. Dr. David Perlmutter wrote a bestselling book titled, Grain Brain. This book references studies from the Mayo Clinic illustrating how a diet with less carbohydrates and more healthy fats
improves brain function. Fat is a longer burning source of energy for the body and strengthens cell membranes to transport nutrients in and out of the cells. Eating a diet of whole real foods with the right combination of macronutrients supports mood, energy and mental performance.
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The most important step in adopting changes at home is getting kids involved with food preparation. Little ones can wash and peel, bigger kids can chop and slice. Show children where food comes from. Visit local gardens or farms so that children feel more connected to their food. Introducing vegetables into the daily diet can sometimes be challenging. Homemade dressings or dips make them tastier for smaller appetites. Another great way to keep kids eating healthier is to simply avoid buying processed foods. Limiting exposure to simple carbohydrates promotes healthier eating by default. Mix whole grain pasta with white pasta, or brown basmati rice with white rice to get more fiber.
Eliminating all sweets is not the answer. Modifying sweeteners by using more natural sweeteners is an option. Making desserts at home allows for the option of lower sugar versions. Some great natural sweeteners include stevia, coconut sugar, palm sugar and raw honey. For some great ‘healthy dessert’ recipes, visit TheSpunkyCoconut.com and read Terry Walter’s book, Clean Food. Experimenting with combining whole real foods and limiting simple carbohydrates supports inner and outer harmony at home. Holly Niles, MS, CNS, LDN, CFSP, is a Clinical Functional Nutritionist with more than 25 years experience in the field of health and wellness and is the Nutrition Director at Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy in Bloomfield. For more information, visit IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com or call 860-519-1916. See ad on page 2.
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Online Parenting Portal Offers Support and Anonymity by Debbie Marconi
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simple Google search returns 102 million results for “parenting advice,” but, research has shown that parents are one of the least supported groups in our society. Even with their closest friends, parents tend to discuss child-rearing issues only at a surface level because they don’t want to face judgment or be the topic of conversation in their social circles. So, as a parent, where can one turn for reliable, affordable advice and still protect anonymity? A new online community hopes to provide the answer by offering research on parenting issues and facilitating interaction with experts, service providers and other parents. Yellowbrick.me relies on academic and medical research experts, businesses and nonprofit organizations that support children, as well as the general community, to provide a single source of information on parenting and a community where parents can seek advice without fear of being criticized or judged.
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Matthew Connell, MBA, EdD, and John Christensen, PhD, co-founded Yellowbrick.me. “We all know raising children can be stressful,” Connell explained. “As parents, we tend to try to shield our children from the stresses we’re facing in other areas of our lives with our finances, our spouse, partner, careers or other familial relationships. But, oftentimes, we struggle in silence trying to figure it out on our own. With Yellowbrick, we provide a forum for researchers and other experts to disseminate research findings and professional knowledge to help parents navigate the challenging times. Members of the Yellowbrick.me community will support each other, learn from each other, and become each other’s ‘wizard’ behind the curtain, lifting one another up and cheering each other on.” “With the launch of this online community, we’re hoping to put it all in one place for parents,” added Connell. The site will contain a social media-style forum where users can post
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questions and topics and invite others to participate; it will offer a directory for businesses that are family friendly, kid friendly or suitable for date nights; and it will provide a searchable database for research and medical papers. In addition, the site will incorporate an element of crowd funding, where the community can participate in raising money for causes they feel strongly about. When the site launches this month, Yellowbrick founders will rely heavily on users to dictate the future direction of the site by providing feedback on the types of resources and services they would like to have. Register to participate at Yellowbrick.me. Visit Yellowbrick.me or email info@Yellowbrick.me for information.
Yoga Teacher Training
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o you are considering deepening your practice or becoming a yoga teacher, but you aren’t sure where to begin. Ten years ago, there were very few options available if a yoga student decided to attend a yoga teacher training. There were only a handful of studios in the Farmington Valley and Hartford area, none of which offered a program to deepen your practice. Today, there are local yoga studios with options, but too many choices can lead to confusion. There are three basic approaches: immersion training, yearlong training with monthly weekend sessions and ongoing programs.
Immersion Training An immersion program generally completes a 200-hour yoga teacher training in two to three weeks. They are sometimes offered in exotic locations such as Costa Rica or India, and are also offered at ashrams (yoga retreat centers). The student usually lives onsite for the duration of the training. Each day begins before breakfast and ends late in the evening. Often the studying continues after the immersion ends as it is next to impossible to get 200 hours
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of study in such a condensed period of time. The upside to an immersion program is that the student can “live and breathe” what they are studying each day, often in an environment that provides healthy food options and daily asana practice. There are several downsides to an immersion program: there is little time to absorb or reflect on what is being learned. Because students are coming from scattered locations and are together only for a few weeks, they seldom stay in touch after training ends. Finally, an immersion is not an option for students who can’t leave their family or work for that length of time.
the weekend so there is little time for anything outside of the training.
Year-Long Training
The investment in a yoga teaching training program is significant both from a financial and time perspective, so choose wisely.
A yearlong training which meets monthly for an entire weekend provides students with the opportunity to absorb and reflect on what they are learning in between each session. They also develop a bond with other students. This group becomes their community. The downside is that students have to commit to one weekend each month, and there is a lot of learning and practice in
Ongoing Programs The last option for a training is an ongoing program which cycles through regular, sometimes weekly, sessions or longer workshops offered several times in a year. This is good for students whose schedules don’t allow them to meet monthly or to go away for a long time. If they miss a session, it will be offered again. The disadvantage is that there is no cohesiveness, either between students or with the various teachers who lead the courses. Many students report that it feels like a self-study program.
Maggie Knoedler Rueda, E-RYT500 and Reiki Master, is the owner of Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, and conducts yoga teacher training programs. For more information, call 860-680-1482 or visit JourneyOfYoga. com. See ad on page 34.
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CRT’s Head Start Programs Giving Children the Edge
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ommunity Renewal Team (CRT) of Hartford and Middlesex counties is one of the largest non-profit providers of human services in Connecticut. CRT offers nearly 60 services, including Meals on Wheels, energy assistance and supportive housing and shelter, but one of the agency’s most sought-after offerings is childcare and early childhood education. Today, CRT’s Head Start program cares for and educates more than 1,100 children across Bloomfield, Bristol, Clinton, East Hartford, Hartford, Middletown, Portland and Windsor. Children range from six weeks to four years of age. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is free of charge for children who qualify. Eligibility is based on a child’s age and household income. Most of the seven-hour-per-day programs are free; other fees are on a sliding scale, based on family size and income. If a parent requires additional childcare hours to meet job responsibilities, CRT works with them. Impressively, 93.7 cents of every dollar CRT receives goes directly into programming. Head Start programs strongly encourage the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teachers, and, as such, these programs build relationships with families that support positive parent-child relationships and family well being. Parents are encouraged to become active volunteers in their child’s classroom and meet weekly with their assigned case manager who assists them during challenging times such as finding and preparing for job interviews. In addition to receiving instruction around the nationally-respected Creative Curriculum, CRT’s Head Start participants enjoy breakfast, lunch and a snack each day. This October, CRT is launching an Early Head Start program in its Hartford and East Hartford locations. The program will accept 80 qualified infants and toddlers who will receive free care for eight hours per day, 52 weeks per year as well as free diapers, formula, baby food, health and developmental screenings. The East Hartford Early Head Start program will serve as a laboratory school in conjunction with Goodwin College for students studying early childhood education and is destined to be a best-practices site for other Early Head Start programs. Immigration status, lack of a birth certificate or social security number are not barriers to enrollment. CRT also works with refugees, homeless families and children in foster care. Contact Community Renewal Team, CRTCT.org, 860-560-5401, ECE@crtct.org or visit one of CRT’s 18 locations.
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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk. “For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.” The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.” The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.
Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation
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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around
the world. The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.” The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers. Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.
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Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health
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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.
The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months. Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract). This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.
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Improve Focus and Memory by Doodling
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nce seen as an activity suggesting boredom has now been shown to be anything but! Research is emerging to acknowledge the broad scope of benefits from adults coloring and doodling. What coloring and doodling does for the brain is akin to mindfulness. It calmly focuses the brain in the present, opening pathways to more creativity and insights by shutting down habitual thinking. This reserves some of the brain’s processing power normally used by mindless thinking, and contrary to what one might think, actually invites more focus, which has a positive impact on memory. What was once punished in the classroom is now being supported by wise CEOs in the boardroom! “Recently, coloring was introduced to a group that I facilitate with wonderful results,” states Alexandra Lowry, life coach. “Done as a group activity, it offers a relaxing and non-threatening way of coming together to share life’s profound questions. A group member introduced coloring to her family after the sudden death of a beloved family member with powerful healing benefits as a way to gather in comfort and conversation.” So, join your kids in coloring and doodling as a beneficial practice that will increase creativity, insights and stress relief into your life. Alexandra Lowry is a Certified Integrative Life Coach and owner of The Wisdom Alliance. For more information, call 860-559-1264 or visit TheWisdomAlliance.com. See ad on page 31.
Produce Produces Heftier Newborns
A Happy Couples Sleep Closer Together
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esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study. The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept back-to-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied. The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.
review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats. After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy. Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.
Sad Music Can Lift Our Mood
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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence. Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.
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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.
Crayon Kicks
Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.” For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.
Diaper Discovery Mushrooms Grow on Disposables
Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them. Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate. The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks. The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed. Source: ScienceDaily.com
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Solar Timeshare
Pistachio Power
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The Nuttiest Biogas Around
Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”. Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country. For more information, visit Yeloha.com/sunhost.
Crab Crisis
Valuable Horseshoe Species Going Extinct The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity. Individuals are able to go without eating for a year. Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs. Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs.
Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel. The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts. “When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.” If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ PistachioPoweredCity.
Source: EndangeredSpeciesInternational.org
Fracking Halt
Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.” The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas. In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.
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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
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for parents, teachers and students around the country. In growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children Establishing Values feel like their parents love Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always them, but don’t necesof Chicken Soup for the told me it was my sarily like them, Martin Soul: Guide to Effective emphasizes finding ways Parenting, believes that school, my choice, to identify with their children learn what we model as important val- my grades, my life. interests. “I love cars, and ues. She tells her daugh- It made me want to my dad used to invite me ters they should treat her on test drives when I was a kid. Both of my parents with dignity and respect take responsibility. took time to connect with both because she’s their mother and, “That’s how ~Casey Martin me, which had a huge you treat people and that’s how I treat impact on our relationship.” them.” Honesty is also a high priority in Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociolotheir household. gist with the University of California Minneapolis college student Casey Greater Good Science Center, recogMartin often joins his father, Kirk, in nizes the importance of talking explicpresenting Calm Parenting workshops itly about values. When we see kids ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.
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doing something we value, ask them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”
Hummingbird Parenting
Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous genera-
tions did. In Last Child in If you can’t explain for kids. Stiffelman says, the Woods, author Rich“Allow them to speak the ard Louv cautions against something to a truth without being corbeing limited by modern rected or shamed. If they 5-year-old, you factors such as restrictive tell you they’d like to do subdivision covenants and don’t really something you don’t apmedia-induced fear. “There understand it; prove of, resist the urge are risks outdoors, but to react with immediate there are huge psychologi- they make you advice and talk to them cal, physical and spiritual think about about their decisionrisks in raising future genmaking process. Be preswhat you know. erations under protective ent enough for them to house arrest,” he says. let them hear themselves ~Armin Brott Louv prefers what’s think out loud.” called a hummingbird ap“Children need proach: “Hummingbird parents don’t affection, attention, acknowledgment hover over their kids with nature flash and unconditional love, not discicards; they stand back and make space pline. When you punish kids, they for exploration and problem solvfeel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I ing through independent play, while got punished, now we’re even,’” says remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at Lefkoe. When they get caught doing a moment’s notice if safety becomes an something they shouldn’t be doing, she issue.” recommends (with children as young as Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s 5) asking them, “What are the consePositive Parenting radio program, requences of your actions? Do you want minds parents to increase opportunities to live with them? Your goal with this for independence as youngsters grow. conversation should be that your child “Test a child’s ability to handle more walks away feeling like they made a freedom by providing the opportunity mistake, but it was a great learning opto prove that they can. If they succeed, portunity.” it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows As kids mature and are faced with them to see for themselves that they’re potentially dangerous scenarios, “You not ready yet.” don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them
Disciplined Communication The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong. Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment. When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention. Parents can serve as a safe haven
thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.
Navigating the Teen Years
The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.” Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”
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Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.
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Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher— to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”
Kids as Teachers
“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold
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We often forget that the work we do as parents is essential both for our children’s well-being and the greater good of the world. ~Christine Carter cess than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation. Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment.
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appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids. Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First. How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are. Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness. Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability. Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side. Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and help-
ing them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t. Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits. Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future suc-
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the development of adverse effects to vaccines. Yet, “There is no available evidence on vaccines’ effectiveness that is placebocontrolled, plus the health effects of vaccines in combination have never been studied, certainly not the 69 total doses of 16 types of vaccines given to children starting 12 hours after birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a member of the by Linda Sechrist National Health Federation board of governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.com. “Vaccine risks for anyone can range from zero to 100 percent, depending upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, environment, age and health at the time of vaccination and the type and number of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe Fisher, president and co-founder of the nonprofit National Vaccine Information Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. “Vaccines are not safe or effective for everyone because we’re not all ront-page headlines about queslegislation is largely due to 169 cases of the same and we don’t all respond the tionable research, corporate mameasles reported between way to pharmaMandatory vaccines same nipulations, purchased politicians, January 4 and April 17, ceutical products,” says medical coverencompassing 20 states pose the latest afFisher. She notes that ups and whistleblower reports have left and the District of Columresponses to infectious Americans feeling hoodwinked and bia, all traced to a traveler front to citizens’ diseases and the risk for skeptical. According to a new Pew Reinfected overseas that then right to informed complications can also search Center study, the public doesn’t visited a California amusevary, depending upon self-government. trust the information they’re fed on ment park. similar factors. issues such as genetically engineered Common sense and Among the most crops and now, mandatory vaccines. independent research counters the stance prominent warnings on vaccine ingredi The current state of distrust of that would rob individuals of their moral ents, concerned doctors, researchers and scientific statistics and their impact on right to conscientious, philosophical and medical whistleblowers cite dangers of our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmak- personal-belief exemption from being the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containers attempting to build consensus for subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in ing preservative used in some vaccines uniform mandatory vaccination intera plethora of published studies further and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum vention. The current rush to pass such identifies genetic factors that could cause gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a
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tween pharmaceutical stronger immune response Vaccines are not and chemical industries against the germ the vaccine and their government introduces into our body. responsible for regulating agencies, Leading books citing the eradication sponsored scientific telling research include of diseases such as propaganda used to Thimerosal: Let the Scisilence critics, and ence Speak, by Robert F. polio and smallpox. large-scale corruption Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What ~U.S. Centers for Disease within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, CDC Documents and Sci- Control database it points out problems ence Reveal, by Dr. Sherri with the National Childhood Vaccine Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by to give drug manufacturers, the governDavid L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film document and physicians protection from mentaries include Shots in the Dark; lawsuits arising from injuries caused by Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace childhood vaccines. Amounts; The Greater Good; and “Since 1988, thousands of chilVaccine Nation. dren and adults in America that have Bought: The Hidden Story Behind suffered brain inflammation and other Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food long-recognized vaccine reactions have resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical managebeen collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are ment by Toni Bark, now an integrative thousands more that have been unable physician. In interviews with practicto secure federal compensation for their ing doctors, research scientists, former vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher. pharmaceutical sales representatives, “At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring be-
of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines. “Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless. The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.” For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull
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KID COOKERY
They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig
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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make
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dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron
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Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Starter Recipes for Kids
Yields: 4 servings
4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours. Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas
Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart
20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
Yields: 8 bars
2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.
Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas
Cheesy Lasagna Rolls
Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota
Nut Butter Granola Bars
Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes. Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.
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Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters
Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth. Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.
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ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
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Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface. Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach. Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed. Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market
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People change over time and so do symbols. A symbol that means one thing in society today can easily change. Very little is truly timeless.
Think Before You Ink
~Gregory Hall removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months. Beyond the likelihood of changing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path. Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether. The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five
How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible by April Thompson
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ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll. “If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited
flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth. Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.
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years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says. Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmateturned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist. While piercings are more reversible than tattoos, they are also more prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.
Healthier Alternatives
The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing. Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first. Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”
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State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent. Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.” A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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he spike in popularity of tattooing that began a couple of decades ago in America and Europe continues to spread worldwide. Those considering getting one will do well to carefully review the options and the health dangers related to traditional tattoos. Tattoo inks contain heavy metals, and red inks often contain mercury. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. Tattoo parlors are regulated by states and municipalities, but the FDA doesn’t require manufacturers to release ink ingredients. The lack of regulation is unsettling, as some 45 million Americans have been inked. Many tattoo ink pigments are industrial-grade colors suitable for printer ink or automobile paint, and the FDA warns that it may possibly cause infections, allergic reactions, keloids (fibrous scar tissue), granulomas (response to inflammation, infection or a foreign substance) and potential
complications connected with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The carrier solution used in tattoo inks also contains harmful substances such as denatured alcohol, methanol, antifreeze, detergents, formaldehyde and other toxic aldehydes. A study in the journal Medicine by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, in Dallas, links commercial tattoos to the spread of hepatitis C. Dr. Robert Haley, a preventative medicine specialist and former U.S. Centers for Disease Control infection control official, comments, “We found that commercially acquired tattoos accounted for more than twice as many hepatitis C infections as injection-drug use. This means it may have been the largest single contributor to the nationwide epidemic of this form of hepatitis.” Anya Vien is the owner of Living Traditionally.com, focusing on naturally healthy and sustainable living. natural awakenings
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Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans
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the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines. Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes. Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm. Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.” Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beachgoers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums. Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones. Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s
Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding. ~Kate Radville moved on. Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are
treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal
flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.” “The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes. “Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California. Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge. Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes. Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.
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For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color. Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts. Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.
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For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes
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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.” Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.
Markers and Crayons
“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.” Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option. Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.
Yarn and Other Fibers
For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy
If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly. Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.
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Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas
without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways. Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive. For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC. In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.
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How did your pivotal healing take place? For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine. Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and
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How does your approach differ from mind over matter? It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.
How does the placebo effect work? Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.
Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?
How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing? Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can
Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.
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to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.
Speaking with Strangers
Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.
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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions
could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke
Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@ gmail.com.
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Everyday Examples
Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen by Sandra Murphy
Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
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In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress. Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s 38
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Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With
Nobody experiences magic unless they believe in it. ~Linda Bender
humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heartcentric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”
Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”
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Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,”
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Tea Tasting – 11am-12pm. Come taste the soothing flavors of different black teas from around the world. Culteavo Tea Shop, 29 Mill St, Unionville. $10/at door, includes $10 credit towards any tin of loose-leafed tea. 860-470-5121.
Spirit of the Lotus (BBM Bldg) 837 Boston Tpke (RT 44), Bolton
$100, $60/Returning SLM students
The Gong Temple’s Harmonic Immersion – 7-9pm. Conduit featured guest gong musicians from abroad. Meditative instrumentation with gongs, handpan, and various singing bowls sculpt a harmonic journeying soundscape. Props for comfort provided. $24/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.
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Join us for this nurturing, playful class, with information and processes that can give you a new way of being and creating in this Universe. $300/For 1st time $150/If retaking
Readings: $25/20 minutes Free parking and entrance
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MONDAY, AUGUST 17
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
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Come for a walk-about to learn about our oneyear certification program. Tour the farm and garden, meet staff, discover wild edibles, prepare a simple dish.
RSVP: 860-764-9070
Readers, refreshments, vendors, massage. Free lectures include: Adam Latin; Palmistry, Chris Chessari; Past Lives, Marie Menut; Vibrational Healing using Singing Bowls, Aaron Weston; Metta Kinesthetics, a Healing Modality.
Sponsored by the Astrological Society of CT Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main St, Wethersfield
Energetic Being Center 3 Bernard Ln, Bloomfield
Holcomb Farm 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby
SUNDAY AUGUST 16 10am-4pm
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Are you contemplating or in the process of divorce and would like some support and counsel? Meet with volunteer professionals who can help with your transition. UCONN – West Hartford 85 Lawler Rd, West Hartford Register: allaboutWIN.com/solutions or call For more info: 860-559-1264
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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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 The Women’s Wisdom Circle – 6:30-8pm. A place to connect in a genuine, supportive environment. This safe and confidential collective is free from judgment or criticism as we explore life’s profound questions. $10 contribution each gathering. Tania Palermo Studio on Main, 264 Main St, Manchester. For more info: Alexandra Lowry of The Wisdom Alliance Location, 860-559-1264
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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
REIKI CERTIFICATIONS
Free Informational Session
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7:30-8:30pm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Learn more about JOY’s 2015-2016 Yoga Teacher Training. Find out about curriculum, cost, and commitment. Be our guest at 6pm Mixed Level Vinyasa prior to session.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Free, Reservation strongly recommended Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Accelerated Admissions Day – 9am-6pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252. The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen perform a meditative landscape of sound using various singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. All props are provided. $22/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314. Presentation Skills: Tapping into Your Potential – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to deliver your message with Power by balancing your heart and mind for a more interactive and engaging presentation. Sponsor: Alliance for Holistic Living; presenter: Noreen Reilly, Trainer/Coach. Free, non-perishable food donation encouraged. The Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland St, East Hartford. 860-871-5467.
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Comprehensive training for teaching multiple skill levels, emphasis on safe proper alignment, power, and longevity. Passionate and dedicated applicants preferred. Discounts on full payment, payment plans available
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Fuller Yoga 2450 Main St, Glastonbury
Level I 11:30-5:30 $130/ by 8/29; $155/after
Level II 11:30-5:30 $175/ by 8/30; $200/after Level I & II (together) $250/ by 8/30; $275/after
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Level III Advanced Reiki Training (ART) 11:30-5:30 $250/ by 9/5; $275/after Plus $20 Workbook fee Learn the ancient healing art of transferring energy through your hands. Support your body’s natural ability to heal, eliminate toxins and help others. Reiki is easily learned by anyone and can improve overall health and accelerate spiritual development. Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) Class also available upon request. Yoga Born 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor (Stop & Shop Plaza) Register: 860-432-5678 or visit YogaBorn.com
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TAI CHI INTRO WORKSHOP
GONG MEDITATION CONCERT
ALL-NATURAL POT-LUCK PICNIC Natural Food Associates
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 1:30pm
Join for lunch and hear Yuriy May, DMD, IAOMT speak on holistic versus traditional dentistry. NFA is a non-profit, educational, natural health group. Free Marcus Cooke Park, Wallingford
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10am-4pm
Instruction from master Tai Chi instructor, Dr. Ming Wu, who will teach basic Tai Chi movements and explain the health benefits of each.
Info: 203-269-9091 or Ctnfa@yahoo.com NaturalDentistryCenter.com
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 5:30-7pm at Canton Town Hall
The Conduit musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs to guide attendants into a relaxed state. $30.60/By 8/27 $34/After
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen perform a meditative landscape of sound using various singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. All props are provided. $22/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Information Sessions: Call In – 10:30-11:30am. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call-in number: 712-432-1690; access code #583832.
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Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 9am-5pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 9am-3pm
NOVEMBER 14-15 9am-5pm $99
GROUP HEALING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 3-4pm $30 Discover the healing power of Wuji Qi used for self-healing and healing others to clear the imbalances that create disease and stress. Unitarian Society of Hartford 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford Register: 860-233-9897x102 or HeyDiana42@gmail.com
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Reiki I & II TRAINING SEPTEMBER 19-20 NOVEMBER 7-8
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.
Astrology Sunday Afternoons with Pat Peabody – Pat provides consultations re: birth, solar return, compatibility, electional, and specific questions. She is also available to provide single, bi or tri wheel charts. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. By Appointment Only Special, $35/for 30 minutes. Appointments: 860-870-8962.
Metabolic Zone Training – 7-8pm. The ultimate fat loss experience. Monitored by individual heart rate; burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and receive the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.
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.
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.
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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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.
9am-6pm $550
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.” Oure Garden Hebron Register: OureGarden.com 860-617-2140
Zumba With Evi – 7:15-8:15pm. Latin inspired cardio-dance workout exercise. Fun and easy to follow. Simple moves to dance; music such as Meringue, Salsa, Bacchante, Reggaeton, Rumba and more. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. $6, $40/10 classes. For more info: 860-690-4858.
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.
Advanced Reiki SEPTEMBER 25 9am-6pm $175
Satsang Meditation – 1st & 3rd Monday. 6:308:30pm. Join our community for a group meditation. We will share a chant, a silent sit, a teaching and a discussion to support awakening consciousness. $15.Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.
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.
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.
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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.
Gentle Yoga for Strength – 10:30-11:45am. Build upper and lower body strength through accessible, gentle yoga poses. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. All-Levels Power Yoga – 6-7pm. 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, 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400, Canton. 860-496-1500.
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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Consortium of Unicorns – 9-10am. This unique Empowerment Group supports women on their quest to reconnect with themselves. Learn what true self worth, self-love looks and feels like. $20. The Beyond Center, 281 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 5G, Vernon. 860-899-4700. 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.
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Total Strength Class – 4:30-5:30pm. 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. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:307:30pm. Come and experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. All abilities welcome. All Wednesdays 5-6pm. 1st class free. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford. For more info, Diana: 860-461-0908. Gentle Yoga for Balance – 6:30-7:45pm. Maintain and increase balance and stability in this gentle yoga class. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Hyperbaric Oxygen Club Meetings & Mens Group – 3rd Tuesday: 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. 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. $10. 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. Tinker Time, With Robin Ritz, Certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach – 8pm. Call in to join group of others using Small Steps and Breaking Blocks. Work on whatever is calling to you; art, crafts, plans, bills, painting, drawing, writing. Free. For event details: 860-450-6164.
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. Metabolic Zone Training – 7:15-8:15am. The ultimate fat loss experience. Monitored by individual heart rate; burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and receive the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. 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.
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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. 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 vitalityhealth 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. The Women’s Wisdom Circle – 8/13 & 8/27. 9-10:30am. A place to connect in a genuine, supportive environment. This safe and confidential collective is free from judgment or criticism as we explore life’s profound questions. $10 contribution each gathering. Tania Palermo Studio on Main, 264 Main St, Manchester. For more info: Alexandra Lowry of The Wisdom Alliance Location, 860-559-1264. 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 – 12-1pm. Learn gentle yet powerful movements that create strength and flexibility without stretching or
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straining. $13/drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm Street, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. The Dietitian’s Produce Pick Recipe Demo – 3-5pm. Do you need new fun and tasty recipes on how to eat more fruits and veggies? Sample Shana’s recipe and pick up more simple recipes. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St. Strength & Structure – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve stress step-by-step in this challenging class. Rob will address your “aches of the day” in a way that benefit everyone in class. $20/single, $40/unlimited month. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. YogaBorn.com. 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. 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. Gentle Yoga for Balance – 6:30-7:45pm. Maintain and increase balance and stability in this gentle yoga class. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. 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.
friday 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. 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 for Strength – 10:30-11:45am. Build upper and lower body strength through accessible, gentle yoga poses. All levels. New students welcome. $18 or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Get Balanced – 11am-12pm. Increase mental clarity, improve agility-dexterity-strength and regain balance. You’ll find yourself craving fewer sweets and keeping your energy level up. $20/single, $40/unlimited month. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. YogaBorn.com. Total Strength Class – 4:30-5:30pm. 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. 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. Positive Energy Music Series – 6-10:30pm. Folk, Spirit Song, World Music with nationally recognized artists. Join us as the birds start the events with their songs, potluck buffet 6pm, open mic 9:15pm. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-916-2775. 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: 6:30pm. 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. 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 Harvest Market & CSA Pick Up at ShopRite of West Hartford! – 7am-12pm. Support local CT farmers and eat more fruits and vegetables this summer. Shana, your ShopRite dietitian will have recipes and nutrition information for you take home. ShopRite of West Hartford. 46 Kane St. Metabolic Zone Training – 7:30-8:30am. The ultimate fat loss experience. Monitored by individual heart rate; burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and receive the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.
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. $10. C4PT 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Registration required: 860-836-6665. Belly Dance – 10:45am-12pm. Connect spirit and body through a sensual movement workout. Fusing yoga-based warm ups, belly dance techniques, and a cool-down meditation. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. 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. 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. Vinyasa for Everybody Yoga – 9-10:15am. A vigorous class weaving yoga philosophy and body alignment through sequences that are designed to engage the entire body and to develop your practice.. $40/30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
classifieds 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. TREATMENT ROOMS FOR RENT - beautiful, fully-furnished, well-equipped, in professional wellness center, high traffic location, downtown Simsbury. Ideal for Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, Esthetician, Naturopathic Physician. 860-217-1171.
HELP WANTED SEEKI MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL – ProNatural Physicians Group is seeking practitioners interested in working at a progressive, integrative medical clinic in central CT. Includes Doctors, APRN’s, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other practitioners who would fit in an integrated medical setting. Must be able to build a practice, take insurances if applicable. Send resumes to: 355 New Britain Rd., Kensington, CT, 860829-0707. Email: ProNaturalPhysicians@comcast.net INSIDE SALES ASSOCIATES WANTED to field phone calls, set up appointments for Natural Awakenings Sales staff and eventually to sell advertising by phone. Must have professional phone voice and good communication skills. Computer knowledge a plus. All leads provided. Work from home, part-time on your own schedule. Fixed fees paid for appointments scheduled, meetings completed plus bonus paid on final sale. Send resume to ads@nahrt.com.
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. 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. 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.
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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 28.
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HAIR CARE STUDIO 3 SALON
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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 33.
LIFE COACHING ALEXANDRA LOWRY
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LIFE COACHING TORIN LEE
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LOCAL FOOD GEORGE HALL FARM
180 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury 860-658-9297 GeorgeHallFarm.com George Hall Farm has been certified organic for 35 years. It offers CSA memberships for weekly produce and also raises organic fruits, herbs, eggs, honey and pork. See ad on page 10.
MASSAGE DOMEGEOS’S MASSAGE & SKIN CARE
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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
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WELLNESS CENTER THE CONDUIT CENTER
Owen James, Director Manchester/East Hartford 860-888-4314 www.TheConduitCenter.com 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 31.
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JOURNEY OF YOGA
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Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collins- ville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, Bel- lyDance and yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $40 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad on pages 3 and 33.
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Learn Tai Chi From a Master If you’ve always been interested in exploring Tai Chi, here is your chance to learn from a sixth generation Tai Chi master.
Saturday, Sept. 12 • 10 am to 4 pm West Hartford Town Hall and Conference Center • 50 South Main Street Tai Chi involves slow, gentle movements, deep breathing and meditation and is the ideal full-body exercise for people of any age or physical ability. The practice tones muscles, trains the major ligaments that serve as the springs of the body, and strengthens biomechanical alignments. This enables the bones and internal organs to withstand the forces of gravity that pull on all the other parts of your anatomy. The movements of Tai Chi continuously massage your internal organs, creating beneficial compressions in the lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen.
• Reduce stress • Improve immune system • Improve strength and balance • Increase stamina and vitality • Reduce pain and stiffness • Improve bone density • Protect against depression, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Register before July 30 and get $10 off the $60 registration fee. Call 860.606.0578 or visit www.WuHealing.com to register.
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