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Immunity Boost Stock Your Food Pharmacy

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Worldly Cuisine Five Delicious Ethnic Traditions

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he words “healthy food” may elicit groans or a grumble from some because there has been a pervasive storyline that if something is healthy, it must not taste very good. That is so far from the truth! The more I learn about food and nutrition—real nutrition, not the kind pushed by lobbyists via the ADA food pyramid—the more excited I get about the topic. I’ve been happily surprised to learn how much I love some items now acknowledged to be among the healthiest of foods. Spicy ethnic cuisine, plant-based meals and generous use of garlic and ginger have been some of my favorite discoveries; Nicole Miale these feature prominently in this issue. Whether you’ve been eating and cooking mindfully for years—or have just realized that milk does not in fact “do a body good” unless you’re a baby cow—we hope you’ll find something inspirational, educational and delicious in this month’s pages. A food issue wouldn’t be much without some great recipes to make at home, so we squeezed in a bunch! From a simple concoction that boosts digestion to ethnic main dishes using different spices, we hope you enjoy trying something new. Please share the successful recipes you try with your friends and family. Traditions change only when they are forced to by the people who dare. We can effect change on the food culture in this nation through the choices we make and sharing them with others. Buy organic and local when possible. Use health-promoting spices and herbs. Support your health and well-being with the organic food pharmacy stocked in your own kitchen rather than pills found in a bathroom medicine cabinet. I’m working on implementing these principles more fully in my life…I like the results I feel. If after reading this month’s articles you would like still more on the topics, there are several terrific food-related events happening this month in Connecticut. See page 6 for details on the CT-NOFA Annual Winter Conference, OrganiConn 2018, taking place on March 10 in Danbury, and a workshop March 24 at Holcomb Farm in West Granby where world-renowned researchers will present about the impact of glyphosate on soil, food and health. Our food supply is in jeopardy; the people organizing, presenting and attending these events may be a last line of defense. Please consider becoming a part of the healthier food movement in ways that make sense for you. Wishing you many enjoyable meals supportive of your vibrant well-being… With love and light,

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Applying Centuries of Wisdom to Modern Life

14 GOING BEYOND

VITAMIN C

Supercharge Immunity with a Food Pharmacy

16 DETOXIFICATION

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HEALTHIEST CUISINES What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating

22 SPICE UP

HEALTHY COOKING

Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs

24 WE ARE WHAT

WE EAT

The Impact of Glyphosate

25 FRUGAL FOODIE

Practical Uses for Aging Produce

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 11 global briefs 12 health briefs 13 community

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Soil, Plant and Health Effects of Glyphosate

n March 24 from 1 to 5pm, The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) is grateful for the unique opportunity to bring two world-class research scientists to the community to present information about the effects of Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate. Dr. Don M. Huber is a professor emeritus of plant pathology for Purdue University Don Huber and Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a research scientist for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They will present information about the effects of glyphosate on soil, plant and human health. Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world. Countries worldwide are discussing its detrimental effects on the environment and human health. Many nations have already banned or limited its use in agriculture. Stephanie Seneff The event will take place at Holcomb Farm in West Granby; a Q&A session will follow the presentations. The fee per person is $15. TIOSN would like to extend a special invitation to farmers. Farmers that register in advance may attend this presentation at no cost. To register, call 860-764-9070 or visit TIOSN.com. Location: Holcomb Farm, North Barn Pavilion, 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby. See ad, page 8.

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OrganiConn 2018: Organic Farming, Gardening, Food and Advocacy

onnecticut Northeast Farming Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (CT NOFA) 36th Annual Winter Conference, OrganiConn, presented in cooperation with Western Connecticut State University and its Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies, will take place on March 10 from 8am to 5pm. Farmers, landscapers, organic food vendors and connoisseurs, gardeners, advocates, families and community leaders are invited to attend the conference in Danbury to learn more about innovative organic food practices, share ideas and network with others striving to have an organic impact locally and nationally. More than 40 farm, garden, food and advocacy workshops will be offered at the event (CTNOFA.org/WinterConference). Dave Chapman, a founding member of the Vermont Organic Farmers and a greenhouse vegetable farmer specializing in tomatoes, will be the keynote speaker. The Winter Conference lunch menu, prepared by local restaurants and available as an add-on during registration, is carefully designed to include most dietary needs or preferences. Workshops include Composting 101: Garden Quality Compost in 6 Weeks; Lessons from Working with Forests; Trees and Beautiful Wood; Pollinators and Pesticides: An Update; Lactofermentation; The Medicinal Uses of Common Garden Plants, Herbs and Wild Weeds; Winemaking At Home; Soil Fertility; and more. The event sponsors are Farm Credit East, Connecticut Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service, New England Farmers Union, Valley Community Foundation and others. Natural Awakenings is proud to be a media sponsor for the event. For more information, visit Organiconn.squarespace.com. Location: Western CT State University, WCSU Midtown Campus, 181 White St, Berkshire Hall, Danbury.

Travel the Earth Chakras

very living being has energy centers known as chakras. Mother Earth is no exception; our planet has chakras that span the globe. A new venture, Earth Chakra Tours, has now launched and is designing opportunities for spiritual beings like you to travel to these earth chakra sites. Imagine a vacation filled with worldly adventures, divinely inspired ceremonies and a delightful collection of likeminded co-creators—your soul family. Robin Clare and Tor Webster have designed seven such adventures to sacred sites across the globe, with trips commencing in 2019 and ending in 2022. The earth chakra sites that will be visited are: 1st Chakra - U.S., 2nd Chakra - Peru & Bolivia, 3rd Chakra - Australia, 4th Chakra - England, 5th Chakra - Egypt & Israel, 6th Chakra - Scotland, 7th Chakra - Tibet. Clare and Webster are experienced spiritual teachers and sacred travel guides, ensuring that each precious journey is filled with spiritual teachings, sacred ceremonies, superb scenery and like-minded spiritual seekers. They have planned each trip to be rich in adventure, culture, education, spiritual growth and rest and rejuvenation. Hotels will be comfortable and include Wi-Fi to check in at home. Restaurants are health-oriented and provide a cultural experience. Best of all, you will participate in ceremonies that enhance our planet and all inhabitants. Registration for each trip begins 12 months in advance of the trip date. For more information, call 860-232-3331 or visit EarthChakra.tours.

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Hartford’s Divinely Fit Summit 2018

he Divinely Fit Summit 2018 will take place in Hartford on March 10 from 8am to 3:30pm, aiming to help attendees achieve a new outlook on their personal, spiritual, mental and physical fitness, says organizer Karla C. Medina, BBA, MPP, owner of Sudor Taino Group Fitness. The Summit is all about bringing people of all shapes and sizes together to build a healthier community by offering Medina’s truth and life’s work as a template. She is a passionate Latina entrepreneur and renowned fitness guru who is highly respected for her no-nonsense and innovative approach to fitness, business and life. “It doesn’t matter whether you are new to working out, a fitness enthusiast, a fitness instructor, an athlete or somewhere in between—this is simply an opportunity for everyone to grow organically, individually and collectively,” says Medina. The day will be filled with interactive lectures, informative demos, energetic workouts, goody bags, a healthy lunch, giveaways, vendors that contribute to your overall well-being and chances to win many prizes—from a 3-credit college course to sneakers and a one-year membership to Sudor Taino Group Fitness Studio. Register at SudorTaino.com/divinely-fit-summit. Location: The Learning Corridor, Theater of Performing Arts, 385 Washington St, Hartford.

National Leader to Teach Holistic Stress Management

rian Luke Seaward, PhD, nationally acclaimed author and speaker as well as a favorite presenter at The Graduate Institute, will host an upcoming Holistic Stress Management Instructor Workshop, April 12 through 15, at the Doubletree Hotel in Windsor Locks. This certification workshop is designed to train health educators with an interest and background in stress management to teach, Brian Luke Seaward direct or facilitate quality presentations/ workshops at their worksite. The focus of this workshop is holistic—honoring the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions for optimal well-being. “There is no shortage of stress these days—from screen addictions to the economy and political headlines, not to mention the opioid epidemic,” says Seaward. The World Heath Organization cites stress as “a global epidemic.” In light of recent events, from international terrorism, school shootings, genetic cloning, increases in chronic diseases and everything in between, the words “change” and “stress” are becoming synonymous. It is no secret that people’s coping skills for change are underdeveloped and certainly underutilized. This acclaimed workshop offers participants a comprehensive set of tools and resources to teach/instruct/facilitate workshops, retreats and presentations on a score of health-related topics. The workshop will offer 11 Core/14 Resource credits through the ICF, as well as 54 professional contact hours (CNEs) for nurses and 54 Contact hours for professionals in the Recovery Movement through NAADAC. To register, visit tinyurl.com/BLSWorkshop. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 16 Ella T. Grasso Tpke, Windsor Locks.

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Year of Reiki Program Offered in Manchester

T Local Holistic Chamber Chapters Expanding

he Connecticut chapters of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) are growing rapidly and seeking new members among holistic practitioners, holistic-minded businesses and green/ sustainable businesses. National and local benefits are available to members, including promotional opportunities to help grow your business. In addition, members receive discounted rates to exhibit, speak or read at the upcoming Passport to Wellness Expo in April. There are still a few exhibitor and speaking slots available at the event, expected to draw approximately 700 attendees from the northeast, but those interested are encouraged to inquire soon. Other local northeast member benefits include: biannual Passport to Wellness Expo exclusive rates; regional breakfast meetings with HCC members and guests; discounted group advertising options in holistic publications monthly/quarterly; fun with fellow members with local activities; and enjoying the increased awareness of holistic businesses by the general public. Speakers and local trainings are available to all members, along with connections to membership in all states. National benefits are listed at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com. More to come, and suggestions are always welcome. For more information, contact Shirley Bloethe, President of New Haven & Shoreline Chapter, at 860-989-0033 or Whitney Christina, President of Avon/Hartford Metro Chapter, at 860-830-1180. Visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com. See ads, pages 2 and 22.

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he Ed Cleveland Reiki & Sound Therapy Training Center in Manchester is now offering a Year of Reiki program, an extensive offering of trainings to earn certification as Reiki Master, in addition to workshops, practical exercises, private sessions, Reiki shares and support along the journey. Imagine yourself living a life free of limitations that is full of opportunities, while bringing you an overflowing of abundance, healing and well-being in the art of Usui Reiki. This powerful program, led by Reiki Master and sound healer Ed Cleveland, will help you complete your study and certification through to Reiki Master, while allowing you to create a strong base to support and harness these energies in unlocking your true potential. Dedicating your time to the study of Reiki for a full year will help dissolve the limiting thought patterns that have been holding you back. An individual Year in Reiki can start at any time, as Cleveland has scheduled a rotation of classes throughout the year. Classes will be held the second Tuesday of each month from 10am to 1pm or 6 to 9pm, and the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm, unless otherwise noted. Private sessions will be scheduled by you independent of these class times. This comprehensive Reiki offering fully complements any previous classes, drills or meditations you’ve attended, providing you a steady pace in which to receive and process the large amount of information you will learn and experience. Learn the use of many tools of the trade including crystals, basic sound instruments, mindfulness and meditation studies and more. For a limited time, with a $150 nonrefundable deposit and an autopay of $120 a month, you will receive your complete training for $1,590 (a $2,500 value). Register online with The Ed Cleveland Reiki Sound Therapy Training Center at EdCleveland.net or for more information, call 860-681-3981. Location: 264 Main St, Manchester. See listing, page 2.

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hysical Medium Warren Caylor returns to The Healing in Harmony Center, in Glastonbury, for two Séances on March 23 and 24, each at 7pm. Physical Mediumship, in deep trance state, shows us the possibilities of what spirits can do, independent of the medium’s physical participation. A séance with Caylor is like no other séance you have experienced. During the session, he will be in a cabinet (enclosed space) Warren Caylor with arms and legs taped to a chair and his mouth gagged. Participants, sitting in darkness, will witness levitation of objects, ectoplasm, direct voice (voices occurring in the room without the physical interaction of the medium), teleportation of objects and apports (objects appearing without physical contact). Objects will have glow-in-the-dark tape on them so audience members can see them. The audience is the energy generator as Caylor’s guides orchestrate the event. Meet Luther, Yellow Feather, Tommy, Jessica, Winston Churchill and more. Every night brings something different as the group will sing, laugh and be entertained by the spirit team. Sessions limited to 20 people. Cost is $100, cash or check. For more information and to register, call 860-430-9801 or email Attend@HealingInHarmonyCenter.com. Location: Healing in Harmony Center, 80 Eastern Blvd, Glastonbury.

Universal White Time Gemstone Healing

niversal White Time (UWT) is a special healing modality that has only recently been made available to humanity. Bradford Tilden is currently one of a handful of people in the world certified to present it, which he’ll do on May 12, 19 and 26, from 1 to 5pm, at Unicorn Bradford Tilden Meadow Farm in Suffield. Tilden will teach attendees to heal people, animals and the environment with this rare and ancient knowledge on how to combine crystals and gemstones for healing and spiritual enrichment. No experience is necessary. A lifelong crystal and music healer, Tilden’s knowledge and music have helped more than 6,000 people across the world. Tilden uses crystals to achieve healing results, and sings with an emotional influence to help you achieve life-altering experiences. He also offers private sessions at Unicorn Meadow Farm. To register or for more information, call 860-668-6424 or visit UnicornMeadowFarm.com/bradford-tilden. Class is limited to 8 students. Cost: $350. Location: Unicorn Meadow Farm, 1349 Spruce St, Suffield. See listing, page 2.

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Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.

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Sweet Potato Project Encourages Enterprise

The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, self-sufficient players in today’s expanding global economy. Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.”

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Uncontrolled Lice Threaten Fish Industry

A surge in parasitic sea lice that attach themselves to and feed on salmon, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables, is disrupting salmon farms in the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile. Wholesale prices for the species have already increased 50 percent over last year, leading to higher consumer prices for everything from salmon fillets and steaks to more expensive lox on bagels. Scientists and fish farmers are working on new ways to control the pests. Fish Farmer magazine states that losses by the global aquaculture industry could be as high as $1 billion annually. The only hope is to develop new methods to control the spread of the lice, which are naturally present in the wild, but thrive in the tightly packed ocean pens used for fish farming.

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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.

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Gooseberries are Good for the Gut Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omeprazole, an over-the-counter remedy; and the third Phyllanthus emblica Linn, an ayurvedic treatment for gastrointestinal issues also known as Indian gooseberry. The research found the herbal treatment resulted in less pain, vomiting, sleep loss and other issues. Participants’ intestinal walls also showed signs of significant healing. The researchers concluded, “Findings indicate that the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits has gastroprotective effects in humans that justify its traditional use.”

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Wu Healing Center Applying Centuries of Wisdom to Modern Life by Nicole Miale

ing Wu, a 20th generation practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been teaching for almost three decades, but it is his love of learning that exemplifies his approach to life and infuses his mission to improve the well-being of all people. He has a PhD in Chinese medicine, is an AOBTA certified practitioner, and a licensed massage therapist (LMT). He has studied Chinese medicine since he was 7 years old and began studying tai chi, qigong, Tui Na massage and herbal medicine at an early age with his father. He became a certified tai chi master and Qigong master at age 23 and is the 20th generation practitioner of the Fengyang TCM system, which has been passed down to him with wisdom gained over 1,730 years. “I am always learning,” Wu explains. “I’m teaching now, yes, but it is a lifetime of learning that allows me to help my patients. I always want to know what else I can do and can help them to do.” Wu offers a wide variety of healing practices and treatments at his center in West Hartford (he has another in May-

nard, Massachusetts), but his real love is teaching tai chi and qigong. He offers weekly classes for students of varying levels and says the value of the ancient practices cannot be emphasized enough in our current times. “Too much external focus is damaging,” he says. “People are just not going inside. They don’t know how; they weren’t taught. But they have to go inside in order to connect with the universe and start to feel better about themselves. That is where the physical health can begin.” He says the intentional and deliberate movements of both disciplines are an excellent vehicle for people who want to slow down and learn to “go in” but don’t know how. A form of moving meditation, these practices can serve as a bridge for people who may be intimidated by the idea of sitting in meditation because it is too abrupt a change from their usual frenetic pace. “TCM practitioners must always practice tai chi and qigong because if they don’t know how to find stillness and create qi [life force], then they’ll just be treating symptoms. They won’t know how to really

help their patients if they can’t do it for themselves first,” Wu explains. The physical benefits of tai chi and qigong are well-documented as well, including improvement of balance, bone and soft tissue (muscle and tendon) strength, and mental clarity, pain reduction, normalization of blood pressure and improvement of gastrointestinal disorders. Wu is passionate about addressing the disconnect between food and health in the U.S. He came to this country from China in 1989 and was struck immediately by the difference in the food culture between the two nations. “I came from the countryside in China,” he says. “We grew rice, we grew tangerines that we used to eat and ferment the rinds for use in healing teas. In this country we need more understanding of where food and health come from.”

…the number one medicinal food item is ginger root. That philosophy is an underpinning of TCM and a huge part of Wu’s work with his patients. He brews custom teas and herbal tinctures for patients to suit individual needs and treat specific conditions. He says the number one medicinal food item is ginger root. “It is good for everybody,” he explains. “It helps digestion, especially because it is a warming spice. In this country a lot of the foods are cold, the stomachs are cold; they need warming. That’s why there is so much acid reflux. Ginger—only organic—is the best thing for that.” Wu Healing Center will hold two full-day workshops in March: the first on March 10 is a Tui Na Acupressure 9 Lines Workshop; the second is the next day, March 11 for a Tui Na for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Workshop. Both are from 10am to 6pm. To register, call 978-790-8888, email Center@WuHealing.com or visit WuHealing.com. Visit the calendar for information about weekly classes. Location: 45 S Main St, West Hartford. See ad, page 7. Nicole Miale is Publisher of Natural Awakenings Greater Hartford and Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley, CT. Connect at Publisher@NAHRT.com. March 2018

Going Beyond Vitamin C

Supercharge Immunity with a Food Pharmacy

by Kristin Pomeroy

t this time of year we seem to hover between flu and allergy season, so it’s an important opportunity to take ownership of our own health and well-being. We all know the basics when it comes to avoiding colds and flu, “Wash your hands”, “Don’t stay up too late or you’ll get sick”, “Take your vitamins”. Sometimes even when we think we’re doing everything right, we still wake up with that telltale tickle in the throat or stuffy nose, sure signs that something unwanted may be brewing. Armed with the right tools—particularly a few incredible superfoods and botanicals that keep the immune system functioning at its very best—you can support your immune system and stay healthy. These same tools will help you heal faster if you do fall victim to one of the many bugs being passed around this time of year. Your body can do miraculous things; once in a while it might just need a little boost.

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These are great foods to keep on hand at all times. Incorporate them into your daily diet wherever you can to keep your immunity up. Garlic: For centuries, garlic has been used for its antimicrobial properties. Allicin, along with a few other sulfur compounds in fresh, raw garlic are responsible for its antimicrobial effects. Studies show that these compounds are effective against salmonella, staph, influenza and rhinovirus. Consider dicing up some garlic and throwing it into apple cider vinegar and avocado oil for a warming, immune boosting salad dressing, or blend it (high speed blender is best) with raw honey, ginger and apple cider vinegar for a “firey” cider shot. This will really clear out the sinuses and get your blood moving. Tip: Liquid chlorophyll is a great way to reduce garlic breath from the inside, and can easily be found at most health food stores. Best ways to consume: Fresh, raw, chopped or diced. 14

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Ginger: Ginger is extremely warming and creates heat in the body, encouraging blood circulation. It contains chemicals called sesquiterpenes, which have antibacterial and antiviral properties. In a 2013 study, ginger was found to be effective in blocking viral attachment in the respiratory system. Ginger not only helps with respiratory issues, it is also very effective for digestive upset. Hot ginger tea is a soothing way to keep your body healthy, and if you find yourself with a cold, it will help break up mucus in the throat and sinuses. Best ways to consume: Fresh, raw ginger, shredded or chopped. Add to salads, smoothies or cover with boiling water to create a warming, spicy tea. Raw Honey: Honey has been used for thousands of years by many different cultures for its medicinal properties. Its antibacterial and antiviral properties make it a fantastic preventative for colds and flu. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, local raw honey can help reduce their severity. Raw honey is the best form since it has not been heated, which destroys most of the medicinal properties. If you find yourself feeling under the weather, honey can help sooth a sore throat and calm a cough. In a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, honey was even shown to be more effective than Dextromethorphan (an over-thecounter cough suppressant) for children’s coughs. Best ways to consume: Straight out of the jar with a clean spoon, 1 teaspoon at a time for sore throat and cough, or in tea for soothing comfort. Precautions: Honey should never be given to children under 1 year old.

Botanicals

These add extra “oomph” for those times you need to amp up your protective barrier. Elderberry: Elderberries are an excellent immune booster. They contain anthocyanidins, compounds that have immune stimulating effects. According to a study in the Journal of International Medical Research, if elderberry extract is taken within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms, the duration of symptoms is reduced by up to four days. Elderberries must be cooked in order to extract the potent beneficial compounds. Eating raw elderberries is not recommended and can cause nausea. The good news is, elderberry syrups and extracts are easily found at most health food stores. Best ways to consume: Elderberry extract, syrup or lozenges. Echinacea: Native Americans used Echinacea for more than 400 years as a general cure-all. This lovely flower has been found to elevate interferon levels, which helps our bodies fight viruses, and stimulate white blood cells so they can be more effective in fighting infections. In 2007, researchers from The University of Connecticut published an analysis of 14 different studies on echinacea’s effectiveness. They found that echinacea reduced the chance of catching the common cold by 58 percent and shortened the length of colds by 2 to 4 days. Echinacea tea is a soothing way

to enjoy this powerhouse botanical. Best ways to consume: Tea, capsules or tinctures. Precautions: Follow the dosage on the packaging. Too much at once can cause nausea and using for too long a period of time can create immunity. Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus has the amazing ability to open up the sinuses when you’re feeling “stuffed up” and can even help with asthma. It works by dilating the blood vessels in the respiratory system, which opens up airways, stimulates the removal of mucus and relieves coughing. Best ways to use: Put 2 drops of eucalyptus oil into a bowl of hot water and lean over the bowl, gently breathing in the vapors for 2 to 3 minutes. Another idea is to diffuse 5 drops of eucalyptus oil in a cool water oil diffuser. Precautions: Eucalyptus should not be used for children under 3 years old. Oil of Oregano: Many experts recommend keeping this amazing oil on hand as part of your natural healing toolkit. Oregano oil contains two powerful compounds called carvacrol and thymol. Studies have shown both of these compounds to have strong antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s like taking a broad spectrum antibiotic able to fight multiple types of dangerous pathogens, without destroying good gut flora or creating antibiotic resistance. Oil of oregano capsules and tinctures can be found in most health food stores and many naturopathic doctors’ offices. Best ways to consume: Capsules, tinctures or extracts. Precautions: Follow the label instructions for proper dosage; should not be used during pregnancy.

to distribute pathogens. Since most of us touch our faces unconsciously an average of five times per day, washing our hands will go a very long way to preventing those pathogens from going any farther. Eat your veggies. Remember to take in plenty of greens no matter the time of year. Poor food choices can affect gut health and since your immune system only has so much bandwidth, you don’t want to waste any of it on helping your gut heal from poor food choices. Get plenty of sleep. Our immune cells use our sleep time as their active time so the less sleep you have, the less responsive your immune system will be able to be. Gargle. Gargling with salt water is a great way to kill bad bacteria in the back of the throat. This can prevent respiratory infections and sooth sore throats.

Kristin Pomeroy is a Wellness and Success Coach and owner of The Vibrant Living Project. She holds certifications in Plant Based Nutrition and Clinical Aromatherapy. She is also a Certified Raw Food Trainer, Certified Success Principles Trainer and holds a master’s in Education. Based in Simsbury, Pomeroy offers workshops and one-on-one coaching to help clients create success in all areas of life with well-being as the foundation. Connect at TheVibrantLivingProject@gmail.com.

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t this time of year many of us and our families are still plagued with the typical winter immune issues like colds, stomach bugs and the flu. Here is a fantastic immune-boosting and digestion-supporting recipe using ginger, lemon and turmeric. Follow the directions below and once you have the concentrate, it will stay fresh left in the fridge for over a week in a covered jar. Just one tablespoon per day in your water bottle or in a “ginger/lemon/turmeric tea” will leave you feeling refreshed and also more resilient. Ingredients 1 whole lemon 1 whole, large ginger 1 piece of turmeric root Nut bag Directions • Squeeze 1 whole lemon into a blender. • Peel and chop up whole, large ginger and add to blender. Make sure you chop it into smaller chunks if you don’t have a high powered blender. • Peel and chop 1 piece of turmeric root and add to blender. • Purée. You’ll need to use blender stopper if you have one, to help push ginger and turmeric down into blade. • Pour mixture into nut bag over bowl. (You can find nut bags at Whole Foods Market or through Amazon.com.) • Squeeze juice through nut bag into bowl and then pour juice into container. • Store juice in airtight container in fridge. • Discard ginger/turmeric fiber (or store in freezer in chunks to use in cooking.) • Add 1-2 Tbsp to a glass of water or make into tea with 1 tsp of honey. Ayelet Connell, PhD, PT, IMT, C is President and owner of Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy, in Bloomfield, a wellness center offering physical therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture and nutritional wellness. Connell is a natural health expert and has written and published many articles on the subject. See ad, page 12.

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The World’s Healthiest Cuisines What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating

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mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish super-sized into a whole meal. “We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You. Here are five popular—and healthy—world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.

Traditional Japanese

Ingredients. The dietary benefits of green tea, fermented soy and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake are well documented. Add dried seaweed to this list. Beyond sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S. Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishokudogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.” 18

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Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plantbased dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast. South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish. Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer. One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and gluten-free dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”

Garden-to-Table Italian

Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s.

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Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume. A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo. One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eat-a-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.

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Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients. That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.” Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise attained from gardening. “We have a good work ethic in our family,” remarks Bone, who lives in New York City and Crawford, Colorado. “We are of the mentality that physical work is satisfying, even when it is hard.” From her father’s family, Bone has learned to break a meal into small courses and to eat heavier during the day and lighter at night because this helps maintain a healthy weight, according to many studies including one published in the UK journal Diabetologia. One Great Dish: Dress up pasta with a seasonal vegetable sauce, such as caponata, an eggplant and tomato mixture, or include primavera via spring vegetables and basil, or arrabbiata, featuring tomatoes and red pepper flakes.

Lebanese

Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheese-making,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen. “Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer cherries and berries in her Lebanese-inspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country. Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood. “We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”

Vietnamese

Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots.

Practice. The preferred style of Vietnamese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves. One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California. Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen.com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-ityourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says. “At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/Viet-ChineseHotPotRecipe. French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together. Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes. Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Eat-a-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup

Yields: 4 servings

Smoky Yellow Split Peas (Tamatar Chana Dal) This vegan and gluten-free recipe traces its roots to Southeast India, where roasting spices to yield nutty-hot flavors creates a layered experience. Yields: 6 cups 1 cup yellow split peas 1 lb potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 to 4 dried red cayenne chiles (like chile de arbol), stems discarded 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium-size tomato, cored and diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1½ tsp coarse kosher or sea salt Measure the peas into a medium-size saucepan. Cover with water and rinse the grains by rubbing them in-between fingertips. Drain and repeat three to four times until the water, upon rinsing the peas, remains fairly clear. Measure and pour 4 cups of water into the pan and bring it to a boil over mediumhigh heat. When some foam arises, scoop it out and discard it. Add the potatoes and turmeric to the peas, stirring once or twice. Lower the heat to 20

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medium-low and cover the pan. Stew the mélange, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, but still firm-looking and the potatoes are cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. While the peas and potatoes cook, preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan feels hot (a palm held close to the bottom usually feels the heat within 2 to 4 minutes), sprinkle in the chiles, coriander and cumin.

1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp peeled and julienned ginger 3 scallions, both green and white parts, cut into thin disks 4¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth ¼ cup sake 1 Tbsp instant wakame sea vegetable, soaked in cold water for 2 minutes and drained 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet Tamari to taste Ground white pepper to taste In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until it’s hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the white part of the scallions, reserving the green part, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Toast the spices, shaking the pan very frequently, until the chiles blacken and smell smoky-hot and the seeds turn reddish brown and smell strongly aromatic (nutty with citrus undertones), 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the chicken broth and sake, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add the wakame and the sesame seeds. Season the soup with a few drops of tamari and ground white pepper, and add the green part of the scallions.

Transfer this spice blend to a blender jar and plunk in the tomato. Purée, scraping the insides of the jar as needed, to make a smooth, reddish brown paste with a smoky aroma. Once the peas are cooked, scrape the spicy, well-seasoned tomato paste into the pan. Stir in the cilantro and salt. Set the heat to medium-high and vigorously boil the dal, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to mingle and the sauce to slightly thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. For a thicker sauce, mash some of the peas and potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.

After a few strong stirs, serve piping hot in individual bowls.

Recipe courtesy of Raghavan Iyer (RaghavanIyer.com).

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Recipe of Hiroko Shimbo from The Japanese Kitchen; permission from Quarto Publishing Group USA.

photos by Stephen Blancett

This soup satisfies a body’s call for a dish rich in minerals and vitamins.

Cherries with Parsley, Walnuts and Pomegranate Vinaigrette This salad combines fresh summer fruits from the U.S. and Lebanon. Pomegranate molasses is a bottled condiment available at Middle Eastern markets and specialized grocers. Yields: 8 servings 1 qt sweet cherries, pitted and halved ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 2 tsp pomegranate molasses Juice of ½ lemon 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Pinch kosher salt

Pasta with Caponata Try adding a sliced avocado or a can of tuna fish packed in olive oil. Yields: 4 servings Caponata: 2 Tbsp olive oil ¾ lb eggplant, peeled and diced (about 2 cups) 1 celery rib (about ½ cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped (about ½ cup) 2 Tbsp capers packed in vinegar 2 Tbsp wine vinegar 2 tsp natural sugar, optional 1 Tbsp pine nuts Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Pasta: ¾ lb farfalle or penne pasta 1 can tuna packed in olive oil, drained (optional) 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp julienned fresh basil leaves For the caponata, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant and cook over medium-high heat, for 15 minutes, until lightly browned, mixing often.

Remove the eggplant with a slotted spoon and add the onions and celery to the skillet. Lower the heat and sauté, stirring occasionally. When the celery is tender, in about 10 minutes, add the tomatoes. Cover and continue to cook, mixing the vegetables together, for 10 minutes more. Add the eggplant. Drain the capers and soak them in cold water for 15 minutes. Rinse and blot on a paper towel. In a small pan, heat the vinegar and natural sugar together. As soon as the mixture boils, add desired amount of capers and pine nuts, then salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1 minute, and then add to the eggplant mixture. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.

In a decorative small salad bowl, combine the cherries, walnuts and parsley. In a small prep bowl, whisk the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until it emulsifies. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and serve immediately, or later, at room temperature. Recipe courtesy of Maureen Abood (MaureenAbood.com).

Transfer to a large serving bowl. The dish is best at room temperature, but can be cold. For the pasta, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, drain and pour over the caponata. Add the tuna if desired. Toss gently and garnish with the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Recipe courtesy of Eugenia Bone (Kitchen Ecosystem.com). March 2018

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs by Amber Lanier Nagle

pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties. From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo. 22

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“Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd. com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflam-

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Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)

“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research

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matory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

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Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots, berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried.

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~McCormick Science Institute noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.

Paprika (Capsicum annuum)

A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses. Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group. The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.” Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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Avoiding Glyphosate

We Are What We Eat

The Impact of Glyphosate

by Joan Palmer

lyphosate is the active ingredient in the Roundup herbicide produced and sold by Monsanto. It is typically used to kill weeds and is used on genetically modified organisms (GMO) that are modified to resist the killing effects of this chemical. This modification is done by mechanically inserting genes into plants’ DNA so they are able to resist dying from this herbicide. Genetically modifying is an artificial process that can only happen in a laboratory and would never happen in nature on its own. Since we are still discovering how genes work, we do not yet know the long-term effects of this process on our health and that of the environment. Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world with the U.S. using 25 percent of it, making us the world’s largest user. Traces of this are now found in human and animal urine samples, and in the blood of pregnant women around the world. We are exposed through the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. Originally patented as an antibiotic, glyphosate disrupts the shikimate pathway in biological systems. While humans don’t directly use a shikimate pathway, the bacteria in our soil and bodies do. Minerals are digested by the soil biology, making them available to the plant through the root system. Healthy plants provide us with nutrient-rich food. When the shikimate pathway in biology is disrupted by glyphosate, life becomes mineral-deficient, susceptible to disease and a factor in long-term health issues. The chemical also chelates minerals, meaning it binds with them and makes them unavailable. Without certain minerals, plants and humans are unable to make compounds necessary for good health. Mineral deficiencies make us susceptible to health problems of all kinds. Glyphosate’s antibacterial and chelating properties affect the soil bacteria and the plants that are grown in this soil. Further up the chain, it influences the health of those that eat these plants. Now it is being linked to many serious health issues, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. More research is still being done and publicized; an educated and empowered populace may be our best and only hope to change regulations and practices which may be harmful in so many ways. 24

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Be Empowered In Your Backyard

rowing our own food using sustainable regenerative practices reduces our carbon footprint. It is also a satisfying and clean way to supplement what we eat. Studies show working in healthy soil helps build our gut bacteria. One of the bacteria found in soil actually activates serotonin in the body, making us feel happier. Here are some ways to avoid potentially harmful chemicals like glyphosate and help the environment at the same time: • Support local farmers that practice growing food sustainably and without chemicals. This also reduces our carbon footprint, stimulates the local economy and sends a message about keeping our community clean. • Eat and drink organic produce and beverages. This will reduce your level of exposure. • Avoid eating foods known to be genetically modified to withstand glyphosate. Soy, corn, canola, alfalfa, cotton, sorghum and their derivatives have higher levels of contamination. • Consume more sulfur-containing foods. These have compounds that help eliminate glyphosate and other toxins through the detoxification process. These include cruciferous vegetables—such as broccoli, cabbage, bok choy and Brussel sprouts—and alliums, including garlic, onions and leeks. • Ingesting fermented foods helps populate the healthy bacteria in our guts while keeping less desirable strains in check. • Eating wild foods and herbs grown in our own backyards is helpful—provided that we don’t spray chemicals there. Many of these foods are mineral-rich and are known to support the kidneys and liver, both big players in the detoxification process. These include stinging nettles, burdock, chickweed, wild onions, ramps and, ironically, dandelions. • Dandelions seem to be the bane of homeowners and businesses seeking the perfect lawn; but all parts of this prolific plant are edible and able to help rid the body of glyphosate. Rather than viewing this weed as a nuisance that requires battle, see it as the sunny, powerful plant that it is. To learn more about glyphosate and how it affects soil, plant and human health, come to Holcomb Farm on March 24 to hear two experts talk about these topics (TIOSN.com). Meet other concerned people, bring questions and join the discussion. Joan Palmer is the director of The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition. Connect at Joan@TIOSN.com. See ad, page 8.

Dietitian and nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl. com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.

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Fruit Snippets Stray grapes, a half-finished peach, overripe bananas, wrinkly berries and the core of a pineapple can all go in the freezer, and then into a smoothie.

Leftover Wine

FRUGAL FOODIE Practical Uses for Aging Produce

by Judith Fertig

hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut. “In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.” U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.”

To save money and also live better, here are just some of many easy ways to use up every bit of fresh produce we buy.

Asparagus Ends

Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus the cream—that her family loves (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).

Broccoli, Swiss Chard and Spinach Stems

Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.

Carrot and Beet Tops

Very fine carrot tops can be used like parsley. With a food processor or high-speed blender, transform them into a favorite pesto or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered

Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.

Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/HomemadeCitrusCleaners.

Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/how-to-makeperfect-vegetable-stock-for). At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge—carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.” A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). March 2018

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15

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THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Community Acupuncture – 3/1 and 3/15. 6-7pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Citizen Science Volunteer Wildlife Tracking & Monitoring – 9am-3pm. Woodstock. Search for and document track/sign of large mammals such as fisher, river otter, black bear and bobcat. Volunteers monitor study sites on a quarterly basis. Attend training hikes that suit your schedule. Training fee per hike: $50 CAS members; $60 non-members. Registration required. 860-928-4948. PaulaCoughlin@charter.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Nature Photography Contest Opening Reception & Exhibit – 2-4pm. at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/ Pomfret-Home. Sacred Heart Sisterhood Circle – 2-4pm. A time for women to relax, connect, learn and share. Each gathering includes meditation, sound healing, inspired readings, tools for emotional healing and sharing. RSVP required. $20. 475 Buckland Rd, 2nd Floor, South Windsor. 860-457-1060.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Hypnosis for Insomnia – 3/6 and 3/13. 6-7:30pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Woodcock Watches – 3/7, 5:15pm; 3/17, 6:15pm; 3/28, 6:45pm. See woodcock performing their mating display. As long as the weather and temperature are okay, we should hear and see them in action. $5/CAS members; $10.non-members. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Free admission. 860-928-4948.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Gluten, Dairy & Soy Free on a Budget – 6-7:30pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Citizen Science Volunteer Wildlife Tracking & Monitoring – 9am-3pm. Willington. Search for and document track/sign of large mammals such as fisher, river otter, black bear and bobcat. Volunteers monitor study sites on a quarterly basis. Attend training hikes that suit your schedule. Training fee per hike: $50 CAS members; $60 non-members. Registration required. 860-928-4948. PaulaCoughlin@charter.net.

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markyourcalendar DIVINELY FIT SUMMIT 2018 March 10 • 8am-3:30pm Achieve a new outlook on personal, spiritual, mental and physical fitness! The Summit brings people of all shapes and sizes together to build a healthier community. Interactive lectures, informative demos, energetic workouts, goody bags, a healthy lunch, giveaways, vendors and chances to win many prizes. The Learning Corridor Theater of Performing Arts 385 Washington St, Hartford Register at SudorTaino.com/divinely-fit-summit.

markyourcalendar ARM BALANCES AND INVERSIONS Saturday, March 10 • 11am-1pm In this workshop, learn several tools needed to develop a safe and confident inversion practice with a focus on alignment and safety. The class will start with a short warm-up sequence and strength building poses specifically designed for arm balance and inversion stability. You will then learn some of the most popular arm balances and inversions such as crow pose, side crow, handstand and forearm stand. This workshop is for all levels, so just show up with a willingness to try and be playful. $30 per person, JOY monthly members receive 10% discount. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 Register JourneyOfYoga.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Restorative Yoga & Singing Bowl – 4-6pm. Learn to relax. $25/in advance; $30/day of. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Hypnosis for Insomnia – 3/6 and 3/13. 6-7:30pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Free Picky Eaters Club – 11am-noon. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

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Community Acupuncture – 3/1 and 3/15. 6-7pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar. Crafting Healthy Teas – 7-8pm. With Gayle Nogas, owner of Gayle’s Thyme Herbal Apothecary. Learn to create healthful teas using garden and wild herbs that are valued for their medicinal, aromatic and savory qualities. Enjoy a tea tasting. Free. Sponsored by Alliance for Holistic Living. Hosted at South Windsor Public Library (Community Room), 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Yoga Basics – 7:30-8:45pm. This class promotes balance, flexibility, strength and stress release. Great for all levels. $15/drop-in per class. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Free Gut Health: Foodmaps 101 – Noon1pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

markyourcalendar YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FREE MEET-AND-GREET WITH MAGGIE Wednesday, March 21 • 7:30-8:30pm Join Maggie to learn more about our 20182019 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, and 100-Hour Deepen Your Practice Training. You’ll get all the details and answers to all of your questions. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 • Register JourneyOfYoga.com

markyourcalendar SÉANCES WITH UK PHYSICAL MEDIUM, WARREN CAYLOR Friday, March 23 or Saturday, March 24 7pm (doors locked at 6:30 pm) Warren will be in a cabinet (enclosed space) with arms taped to a chair and his mouth gagged. Participants will witness levitation of objects, ectoplasm, direct voice, teleportation of objects and materialization of objects. Don’t be afraid of the dark as this is a fun and engaging event with Warren’s Spirit Team. Every night brings something different. Space is limited for each session so register today! $100 per person (cash or check only) The Healing in Harmony Center in Glastonbury To register, call Priscilla Bengtson at 860-430-9801, email Attend@HealinginHarmonyCenter.com or visit HealingInHarmonyCenter.com.

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Simple Techniques To Reduce Anxiety and Create Inner Peace – 6-7:30pm. Release patterns of self-criticism, judgment and sabotage. Let go of anxiety, negative mind-chatter and overwhelm. Embrace awareness, inner peace and calmness. Women only. $20. RSVP needed. Bookclub, 869 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor. 860-432-7411.

Cooking For One – 6-7pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Gluten & Dairy Free Spring Brunch – 6-7:30pm. More information online. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Community Classroom, 315 E Center St, Manchester. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

markyourcalendar THE EFFECTS OF GLYPHOSATE ON SOIL, PLANT AND HUMAN HEALTH March 24 • 1-5pm The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) brings two world-class research scientists to present information about the effects of Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate. Dr. Don M. Huber is a professor emeritus of plant pathology for Purdue University and Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a research scientist for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Q&A session will follow the presentations. The fee per person is $15. Farmers who register in advance may attend at no cost. To register, call 860-764-9070 or visit TIOSN.com. Holcomb Farm, North Barn Pavilion, 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Inquiry Dyad Meditation – 12:30-5:30pm. Clear your mind and remove long held obstacles and barriers to peace and self-realization through inquiry and communication. $39/pre-registration; $49/ day of. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

markyourcalendar RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH CRYSTAL HEALING WITH DARLENE AND YAHEL Experience the unique healing power of natural crystals. Darlene and Yahel will lead you into a state of total relaxation where you can restore and rejuvenate your energy centers. Access your own healing power in a safe and supported space where you can let everyday stress, anxiety and tension melt away. Crystals will be applied to your energy centers and will follow with guided imagery to cleanse your energy, release the unwanted and restart your mind, body and spirit. You’ll leave feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated, carrying your own healing crystal with you.

markyourcalendar 13TH OCTAVE LAHOCHI PRACTITIONER TRAINING WITH DR. EILIS PHILPOTT Soul Healing Journey, LLC Thursday, June 21 • 6:30-10pm Friday, June 22 • 10am-5pm Saturday, June 23 • 10am-5pm Sunday, June 24 • 10am-5pm Eilis is one of two teachers approved by Linda Dillon and the Council of Love to teach the 13th Octave LaHoChi. This magnificent gift is the anchoring of our divinity in physicality, as we move from ascension process to creation. The 13th Octave LaHoChi is the next step in energy healing – a quantum leap available now to the healers and people of Nova Earth. $500, including all materials $100 deposit required to register Payment plans available Sharing the Light Wholistic Center, LLC 395 West Avon Rd, Avon Registration required 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com/practitioner-training

The cost of this workshop is $30 per person, with an additional $10 cash due at the door to cover the cost of the crystal. JOY monthly members discount applies to registration fee only. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 Register JourneyOfYoga.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Tap Into Your Best Life, Women’s Inspirational Network Brunch – 10am-1pm. Free event. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Waterbury. Creach. win@gmail.com. Facebook.com/WinForWomen.

MONDAY, MARCH 26 Film Series in Partnership with the Town of Pomfret Green Team: Merchants of Doubt (2014) – 6:30pm. The story of how a cadre of influential scientists have clouded public understanding of scientific facts to advance a political and economic agenda. Snow date: 3/27. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Free admission. 860-928-4948.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program – 8am-noon. Tuesdays 3/27-5/29. Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (10, four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Free admission. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/ Pomfret-Home.

markyourcalendar UNIVERSAL WHITE TIME GEMSTONE HEALING Saturday May 12, 19, 26 • 1-5pm UWT is a special healing modality only recently made available to humanity. Bradford Tilden is one of only a handful of people in the world certified to present it. Learn to heal people, animals and the environment with rare and ancient knowledge on how to combine crystals and gemstones for healing! No experience is necessary. $350 (Class is limited to 8 students)

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,

‘What are you doing for others?’ ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Unicorn Meadow Farm 1349 Spruce Street, Suffield To register: 860-668-6424 UnicornMeadowFarm.com/bradford-tilden

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Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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

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The Graduate Institute – Call to visit us any day of the week to arrange a visit. We offer Master of Arts Degree programs designed for busy people. Only one weekend a month; 2 years. The Graduate Institute,171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

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.

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.

Support Group More Better Happy – 7:158:30pm. When people and circumstances are sucking the energy, motivation and life right out of you, come here. You can recharge while getting what you want. Advance sign-up required. No cost. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Astrology with Pat Peabody – Afternoons by appointment. See website for details. $35. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-989-1238. Community Yoga – 3-4pm. Community Yoga is taught by JOY Yoga Teacher Trainees, or brand new teachers. Style and content vary from class to class and are always appropriate for all levels. $10. Proceeds to benefit JOY’s outreach program. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860680-1482. Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171. Qigong - All Levels – 5:30-6:30pm. Deep breathing and flowing movements derived from ancient Chinese healing exercises for increased balance, flexibility, muscle and bone strength, immune function, decreased pain and stiffness. $17 drop-in. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Early Morning Bird Walks – 8am. Join Andy in search of various bird species. We have access to over 1,650 acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars or a spotting scope. Free/CAS members; $5/non-members. Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Free admission. 860-928-4948.

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

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

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

Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month. Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/ receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 860-302-1609.

Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 1011:15am. Join open play in our creative arts studio. Non-instructional play will include gross motor equipment like tunnels and balance beams, dress up and art projects. Donation of canned good. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. ImagineStudioCT.com. Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. Meditation for all. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Begin each week with a meditation practice to quiet your mind and let go of all that does not serve. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. $10. Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

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Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252. Soul Circle: A Meditation and Journey Group – 6:30-8pm. First Tuesday. Join us for an evening of meditation, journeying, drumming and healing. Explore power animals and spirit guides, healing light meditations, nature spirit allies and more. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. At Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. $20. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape. Great music. Tuesdays are for beginners and Thursdays are advanced classes. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-883-9664.

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Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Wednesday Noon Walks –Noon. Join our volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free/ CAS members; $3/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret. 860928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret. Chair Yoga – 2-3pm. Chair yoga allows individuals of all physical abilities to enjoy the benefits of yoga. Class features traditional yoga postures and techniques. Chair yoga is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. Facilitated by Michele. $5/suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338. Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by individual heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Weight Management Class – 6-7:30pm. Weekly series led by a registered dietitian nutritionist discussing topics such as simple meal planning, what and how much to eat, and the skinny of fats and sugar. Free. ShopRite, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666. Support Group More Better Happy – 7:158:30pm. When people and circumstances are sucking the energy, motivation and life right out of you, come here. You can recharge while getting what you want. Registration required. Free. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

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

Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16 drop-in, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 860-757-3339. Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:3010:30am. With Leesa Sklover, Ph.D, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All welcome. Register for first class. $15 per class/monthly discount. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford. 917-860-0488. DrSklover@gmail.com. LoveLifeProductions.net. Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For an appointment: 860-467-6518. Tai Chi & Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class. All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17. Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424. Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860533-0179. Registration required: CTNaturalHealth. com/Event-Calendar.

Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self. Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600. Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. 860-467-6518. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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Meditative Coloring – noon-1pm. Coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages and supplies or you may bring your own. Facilitated by Heidi. $5/suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

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and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $50 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com. 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. Community Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Community Yoga is taught by JOY Yoga Teacher Trainees, or brand new teachers. Style and content vary from class to class and are always appropriate for all levels. $10. Proceeds to benefit JOY’s outreach program. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. See Me As I Am: Meditation and Float Yoga Class (2-3pm) and Women’s Spiritual Wellness Collaboratory (3-4pm) – Experience deep peace in a gentle water themed yoga and meditation class Followed by a women’s group focusing on empowerment, spiritual fitness, creativity through techniques and discussion. Choose one or both. $15/ one session. $30/both. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St. Branford.

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