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Today 40 million people in the United States are age 65 and older. The rapid rise in America’s aging population is expected to continue, and according to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, it is estimated that, when the trend peaks in 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65. I will be one of them. Americans are living longer than ever before, thanks to advances in health care and the influences of improved lifestyle practices. However, increases in life span can also mean more time living with illness and disability, which can present overwhelming challenges for those who are caregivers, many of whom are family members. In our September Conscious Caretaking edition, we reach out to the millions of family caregivers, who are challenged daily, as they endure the emotional and physical stress of juggling work, family responsibilities and the caregiver role... finding little or no time for themselves. Our feature article: “Conscious Caregiving: Nurture Yourself While Helping Another,” offers insights, support and resources for family caregivers, and also suggests ways we can reach out to those we know who are caregivers. Simple gestures such as treating them to a massage, taking them to a movie or scheduling a walk together can significantly boost their morale and help them feel nurtured and cared for. Here in Connecticut, Hamden resident Patricia Vener-Saavedra, who has experienced, first hand the challenges of being a caregiver for her elderly mother with dementia for eight years, is now offering her services as a Dementia Care Consultant (see news brief on page 6 and ad on page 43). Help is available. You are not alone! As in every issue, we offer a rich array of information, services, products, classes and events, all focusing on wellness of mind, body and spirit. Be sure to read about the benefits of yoga in our Fit Body and Wise Words department articles and take advantage of the yoga classes being offered locally in celebration of National Yoga Month!
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newsbriefs New Help Resource for Local Dementia Caregivers
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aring for a loved one with dementia can be a role with myriad unexpected challenges and debilitating stress, and many family caregivers feel isolated and overwhelmed. There is help and information available, but they don’t know
her creativity as an artist to help other families find the answers and assistance they need to be effective caregivers, whether they live in the area or are distant caregivers for someone in the New Haven area. For more information, call 203-288-2613, email Patricia@DementiaCareConsultant.net or visit DementiaCareConsultant.net. See ad page 43.
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where or how to access it. This lack has lead Patricia VenerSaavedra to introduce a new kind of service to New Haven county: dementia care consulting. As a dementia care consultant, she draws upon eight years of experience as the primary family caregiver for her mother, her experience as a researcher in astrophysics and
n Emei Qigong seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 19, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 20, taught by Master Patricia Bolger, a certified teacher. A Group Healing will be held at 4:15 p.m., October 19. Emei Qigong is known in China as a natural energy healthcare system for balancing qi, aiding healing and the prevention of disease. Intention of practice marks the difference from one qigong style to another. Emei Qigong’s focus is on healing oneself utilizing the Wuji Gong form, sacred healing sounds, mantra, meditation and techniques for balancing the emotions and overactive mind. The five causes of illness will be addressed. Cost for the seminar is $60 (three days). Cost of the Group Healing is $30 and may be attended separately. Location: Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S. Elm St., Wallingford, CT. To register, call 203-500-6492 or email pbolger@emeiqigongchan.com. See ad page 3.
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Introduction to Equine-Facilitated Learning and Therapy
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he nonprofit Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center, in Naugatuck, is holding one-day interactive workshop from10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 28, for health and counseling professionals to gain an understanding of how the bond between horse and human facilitates self-awareness and healing.
with human beings. Healthy relationships with horses have been shown to create limbic rewiring in the brain, reducing symptoms of anxiety and trauma. Workshop cost is $125. Location: 45 Gabriel Dr., Naugatuck. For more information, call 203-516-8380, email HiddenAcres2@gmail.com or visit hiddenacrestrc.org. Read more about Equine Facilitated Learning and the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) at pathintl.org. See ad page 23.
K-9 Karnival in Milford Highlights Responsible Dog Ownership
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he Trap Falls Kennel Club will host their popular AKCÂŽ Responsible Dog Ownership Day event, K-9 Karnival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 27, at Eisenhower Park, in Milford Connecticut. With dozens of breeds of dogs from mini-poodles to St. Bernards, this fun family-oriented event demonstrates how people can create a bond and relationship with their dog by providing proper training, health
The workshop is facilitated by Branwen O’Shea-Refai, LCSW, and Jeanna Pellino, a certified PATH therapeutic riding instructor and equine specialist in mental health. Participants will engage in ground exercises with Hidden Acres therapy horses that focus on developing personal insight, mindfulness, communication and life skills. No prior experience with horses needed. Equine-facilitated learning (EFL) is a quickly growing field due to the effectiveness of horses in emotionally partnering
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care and nutrition. Breeders and trainers will be on hand to answer questions from health care to dog training. There will be food, vendors and raffles, and the K-9 Karnival will feature rally, obedience and agility demonstrations. Police dogs will also get a workout. Attendees can learn if their dog possesses impeccable manners by taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC), thereby earning a CGC title. A low-cost micro-chipping clinic will be available, as well as contests like Best Dressed, Best Trick and Best Kisser. Admission is free, but donations for a local shelter earn a free raffle ticket. Location: Eisenhower Park, Milford, CT. All dogs must be on leashes. For more information, visit TrapFalls.org.
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naika Ocasio a licensed massage therapist and owner of The Serene Spot therapeutic massage and body work, has moved from her Whitney Avenue location to 832 State Street, in New Haven. Ocasio’s approach to massage is therapeutic in nature. At The Serene Spot, clients experience a customized session designed to help them relax and improve their range of motion, flexibility and circulation. Ocasio is a graduate of Branford Hall Career Institute and received an Excellence Award for Massage Therapy. She completed her clinical hours in an externship at Smilow Cancer Hospital under the supervision of Gisela Boxleitner, founder of the Complementary Services at Smilow-Yale New Haven Hospital, working on Cancer patients both inpatients and outpatients. For more information call 203-400-1293, email Info@TheSereneSpot.com or visit TheSereneSpot.com. See ad page 25.
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olleen Morgan will conduct a Cranial Temple Activation™ Level One Certification Class from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 4 and 5 at The Spirit of Light, in Wallingford, Connecticut. Cranial Temple Activation (CTA) is a one-time activation that can be supported with a few simple tools in order to maintain a vibration at the highest frequency possible. Morgan states, “Whether you are a practitioner looking to expand your skills or practice, or someone who is looking for realignment within yourself in order to tap into or reawaken your innate wisdom and life purpose, CTA is a powerful means in which to achieve this. The activation process is easy and comfortable. The entire session takes about an hour.” Morgan is a metaphysician, spiritual psychology practitioner and advanced energy healer. She has studied the human energy field for many years and is known, nationally and internationally, as an expert in the pineal gland activation process. She has performed hundreds of activations of this modality in the U.S. and has certified more than 400 practitioners worldwide. Cost is $425, with $375 early bird registration through Sept. 19. For registration and location, call 203-641-3371, email Colleen@TheSpiritofLight.org or visit TheSpiritofLight.org. See ad page 38.
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Feeling Good workshop, led by Carol Meade from noon to 4 p.m., November 2, features meditation, movement and music, which are are known tools to help quiet the mind and raise vibration, often leading to feelings of well-being. Meade has been working as a licensed massage therapist for 22 years and teaching classes in the Feldenkrais® Method for more than 13 years. In this workshop, participants will be led through a variety of movement and meditation exercises accompanied by music, to get to that good-feeling place. BYO mat and supports, as most of the exercises will be done lying on the floor. Cost is $100. Location: Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S. Elm St., Wallingford, CT. To register (required), call 203-415-8666, email Info@Massage2Movement.com or visit Massage2Movement.com. See ad page 19.
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he 11th annual Naturopathic Gathering: Sowing Seeds, Remaining Rooted, will take place from October 10 to 12 in Bridgeport. The Naturopathic Gathering is a student-driven national conference to learn more of the philosophy behind naturopathic medicine from the elder doctors of the profession. The conference is geared toward naturopathic medical students and doctors, but all are welcome. The purpose is to bring senior members of the naturopathic profession together for a conversation with new generations about vitalistic medicine in practice and theory. As the late Bill Mitchell, ND, said, “This is not just another conference. This is a celebration of our medicine!” Inquire about CEU credits. Location: University of Bridgeport John J. Cox Student Center, 244 University Ave., Bridgeport, CT. For more information, visit NaturopathicGathering.org. See ad page 39.
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Help make Milford the Healthiest City this September! Event combines the 4th Annual ‘Step by Step to a Healthier Milford’ six-week walking program, with a new fitness challenge called ‘Gym Runny.’ Take on the challenge of 7 Fitness Stations over a 1-2 mile course and possibly win! Time is not a factor, but you might just have the winning ‘gin rummy’ hand! The ‘Step by Step Program’ is open to anyone – any age – in the Milford community – participate with friends, family, co-workers. ‘Gym Runny’: children under 16 can attend, but not participate in the Fitness Challenge. waiver must be signed to participate in either or both events No Animals Allowed
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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.
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ccording to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops. After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep. Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, natural herbal solutions can work to increase the pertinent brain signal that maintains continuous breathing without the breakdowns that necessitate rapid inhalation. According to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, ingesting herbs like lobelia, thyme and camp bark can intensify the signal from the brain to the diaphragm, increase the gas-transfer efficiency of the lungs and relax some of the skeletal muscles that can obstruct the propagation of the signal. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad page 11.
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Radioactive Sea
Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.
Apple Corps
Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future. Source: MyGreenApple.org
For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.
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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit) 14
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U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of AgriBiotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.” Source: USA Today
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Major University Offers Integrative Medicine Certificate The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine. Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.
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Apple Crunch
Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees. Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries. Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability.
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Greenland a Big Contributor to Sea Level Rise New research by University of California-Irvine and NASA glaciologists published in Nature Geoscience shows that Greenland is more vulnerable to warm ocean waters from climate change than previously thought. Newly discovered deep valleys stretch for dozens of miles under the Greenland ice sheet in bedrock well below sea level. As subtropical Atlantic waters hit the fronts of hundreds of glaciers, their edges will erode much further than had been assumed and release far greater amounts of water. Ice melt from the subcontinent has already accelerated as warmer marine currents have migrated north, although older models predicted that once higher ground was reached in a few years, the ocean-induced melting would halt, Greenland’s frozen mass would stop shrinking and its effect on higher sea waters would be curtailed.
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to lift your hearts and help raise money for the Branford Compassion Club to help save the lives of countless felines. Avant Garde will donate 10 percent of all boutique sales the night of the event to the Compassion Club. The boutique features unique meaningful gifts, jewelry, home décor, fair trade and ecofriendly items. The mission of the club is to provide for the feeding, shelter and care of homeless, abandoned and feral cats; to educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter population control, responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals; and to establish an ongoing community network to achieve these goals. A $20 donation is requested, and all proceeds will be donated to the Compassion Club. Location: 328 E. Main St., Branford, CT. For more information and reservations, call 203-481-8443, email avantgardect13@yahoo.com or visit TheBranfordCompassionClub.org. See ad page 7. natural awakenings
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to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.
Redefine Assistance
Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse
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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.
Reframe Care
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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought
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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”
Ask for Help
“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August,
founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.
Nurture through Nourishment
More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix
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n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage. of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.
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Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. natural awakenings
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when she drifts According to Make a list of favorite off to sleep. She a study by Mayo ways to relax and renew also writes out her Clinic Physician James Levine, during short respites, such intention for the day, envisioning Ph.D., in Scottsdale, as reading, listening to positive outcomes. Arizona, “Sitting She might affirm: is the new smokmusic, stepping outside, “I am going to ing.” Researchers sipping coffee with friends have a grace-filled have linked sitting day. Things will go for long periods of or taking a hot shower, smoothly.” time with a number and refer to it often. Denholm of health concerns centers herself by that include obesity, petting her cats. Some caregivers chant metabolic syndrome and increased or practice meditation or mindful risks of death from cardiovascular breathing, while others might take a disease and cancer. The solution is to walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church. move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break Notice Blessings La Bey discovered that her journey as every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so setting goals and minimizing sitting. much,” she relates. “I learned compas “Schedule exercise and respite sion and unconditional love on multibreaks and make them as inviolate as a ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, doctor’s visit,” advises Schall. instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough Commune with Spirit times, I experienced an engaged, poiAugust suggests establishing a twofold gnant and rich connection with consciousness-raising ritual to welcome my parents.” and appreciate life. Begin each day by For Denholm, treasured gifts inshowing gratitude for being alive and cluded strengthening her communicaend it focused on forgiveness and gratition with her husband and working as tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, a team. you notice more things to be grateful “Allowing yourself to reach out for for,” says August. assistance and make time for respite La Bey concurs, and writes down will deeply enrich your caregiving exat least five things she is grateful for perience,” concludes Schall. every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in little moments and signs of hope, the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at way she held hands and smiled.” This DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com. puts her in an upbeat frame of mind
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Om Sweet Om
Sounding the Key Note of the Universe by Sam Saunders
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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.
Why do we chant it?
Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful. Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.
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and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.
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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress
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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.
Build Relationship with Breath
Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest 22
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Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.
Cultivate Sensory Awareness
Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.
Practice Moments of Quiet
Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.
Send Well Wishes
The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’” Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.
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about families or feature animals the loved one likes. “Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”
Musical Connections Trigger Happiness
Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.” Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.
Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia. Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact. “We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.” She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, invit-
ing the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.
Brushing Watercolor Memories
“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.” Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete con-
trol over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.” For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.
Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being
“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss. Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life
Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist
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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.
What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra 26
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that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.
What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of
them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.
How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.
How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.
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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”
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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”
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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.
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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.
Spirituality and Connectedness
“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.
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control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital. Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light. Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers
when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.) “Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters—dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.” Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic
reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him. Our next pets were fish.” Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says. There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness. The Humane Society of the United States
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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa
Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.
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leaves and aromatic e are now Indian dishes offer seeds from the pea seeing 20 tantalizing options in family have become percent non-Indian customers a vegetable-rich diet. common American crops. Tindura, a gourd in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, used in curry, and daikon, often eaten raw in salads or seasoned as stuffing in branch of Patel Brothers, the largest flatbread, are relatively new here. Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usu “By eating a larger variety of ally, new customers come in with an vegetables, consumers benefit from an Indian recipe and we help them find increased array of vital nutrients and spethe ingredients.” cialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Indian Veggies Hubbs, a practitioner at NW NaturoVegetarianism has been a way of life in pathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He India for millennia. Some Indian vegetaadvises against overcooking vegetables to bles may already seem familiar; winter maintain their nutritional qualities. melon, or white pumpkin, for example, Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is is a squash that cooks and tastes like its probably one of the most underappreciorange counterpart. Eggplants native to ated Western foods, yet studies on mice India are egg-shaped and smaller than sponsored by the Garvan Institute of the American variety; they cook in less Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia, time and have a less bitter taste. and the Chinese government show that Other popular Indian vegetables, it contains four compounds that are efsuch as okra seedpods (eaten as a curfective in reducing blood glucose levels ried entrée or side dish and also used in diabetic patients. to thicken stews and soups), fenugreek
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Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.
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Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for
EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to add-
ing spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.
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Spicy Indian Family Recipes 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish
Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced
Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.
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2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish
Bitter Gourd 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 bitter gourds 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely 2 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp turmeric Sea salt to taste Wash and trim bitter gourd ends. 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients. Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil. Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces. Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness). Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd. Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt. Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 20-day Early Morning Yoga Challenge! – 6:30am7:30am. (Mon through Fri, 9/3 - 9/30). We set intentions and cheer each other on. Attend all 20 classes and receive “valuable prizes!” $125 + tax. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com. Group Past Life Regression – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Discover reasons for current fears, recurring dreams or personality tendencies. Attendees explore past lives, learn reasons for repeat patterns or why they were born to a certain family. $20. Wallingford. Gayle: 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Cranial Sacral Issues and “Getting Your Head on Straight” at Thyme and Season – 7pm. Free Health Talk Dr. James Sensenig ND. Coupon to all. Thyme and Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 1 mile south Sleeping Giant/QU; 1.5 mile north Hamden Town Hall. 203-407-8128 Ext 2. ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.
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Finding Gratitude in Heart of Hearts w/Shari Friedrichsen, Master Teacher from the Himalayan Institute – 12:30pm-5pm. Increasing the ability to feel and express gratitude replenishes us, our families and the world. $100/$80 adv.+ tax. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 The Inspired Teacher w/Shari Friedrichsen, Master Teacher from the Himalayan Institute – 12:30pm-5pm. See students in a new way. Learn. Be inspired. Be nourished by your practice and your teaching. $100/$80 adv.+ tax. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com. Practicing Peace—with Jerry Silbert, M.D. – 1pm-5pm. This program presents practical tools for practicing peace–ways we can increase our mindfulness, kindness and compassion. Guided practices for mindfulness, meditation, compassion and loving-kindness introduced. Free. Preregister/info: 203-245-0401 Ext. 114 or visit: MercyByTheSea.org. Reiki I Class with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Learn about Reiki energy, its history and how to use it for yourself and others. Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. Hamden. $125. Info/Registration: 203-415-4791.
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MOVIE “Journey of the Universe” – 7pm. Cosmos, Earth and Human transformation. Origins of life to present issues. The universe evolution like you have never seen before and roles we play in this process. Meditation will follow movie. $5 donation. Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. 203-481-8443.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Free Manual Therapy Therapeutic Consultation – Had physical therapy w/o relief? Try manual therapy, hands-on treatment. 40 minutes one-on-one w/staff. Feel better. Experience the difference! Call for FREE consultation. PT Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St, Ste 310. Branford. 203-315-7727. Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8pm. Delve within to enhance your ability to tap into divine energy. Join the unconditional loving energy of this open and evolving group lead by spirit. $15. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net. Qigong for Health – 7pm-8pm. Learn an easy practice to connect the mind and body, invigorate the internal energy, and relieve stress with focused intention. 4-week series. $55. Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health, 35 Boston St, Guilford. Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts. 860-301-6433. tmiarts.com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Angelspeake™ Class w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ask empowering questions, awaken to signs, and receive loving messages/guidance from angels, guides, loved ones. Develop spiritual senses. $33/class and materials. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.
Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Align w/new energies of full moon. Opportunities for allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. Tap into this vast pool of energy. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. Sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net. Return2Love.net.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Infertility Talk at Thyme & Season – 7pm. Free Health Talk. Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, ND. Coupon to all. Thyme and Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 1 mile south Sleeping Giant/QU; ¼ m north of end of Rt 40 connector from I-91 exit 10. 203-407-8128 Ext 2. ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Gong Meditation Concert by The Conduit Center – 7pm. They are coming back for another amazing concert. Come let the gongs and singing bowls help you reach a state of deep relaxation and take you on a sound journey to help you retune and rebalance. Pre-registration is suggested. $25 in advance. $30 at the door. For info: BreathingRoomCT.com. Sound Healing Experience – 7pm-8pm. Come feel the penetrating power of vibration! Using Tibetan bowls, drums, and her training as a healer, Branwen will create a safe resonant heart space for you to relax into your true being. $15. 41 Village Lane, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717. EarthDancing.com. Holographic Sound Healing w/Randeane Tetu – 7:30pm-8:30pm. Vibrational sound assists the body’s natural healing ability, nourishes emotional self and nurtures the soul’s highest purpose. Release old patterning/balance energy/stimulate healing. $15. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Meditation as Medication w/Saskia Bergmans Smitt – 8:30-9:30am. (6-week series). Simple meditation techniques to manage your stress and anxiety triggers, to calm and control your mind, and to make you more empowered in your life. $72. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com. Reiki I Certification w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/ Eves. Provides empowering foundation for selfhealing, support for personal challenges/goals and treating others w/balance and love. Wallingford. $150. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com. FREE Yoga All Weekend! – 9am-6pm. (Sat, Sept. 13 & Sun, Sept.14). This is the chance to try out Breathing Room’s teachers and classes all weekend long...for FREE! With over 10 classes to choose from you’re sure to find a class and teaching style that suits you! Offers a mix of classes to explore and have FUN! For info: BreathingRoomCT.com. Chelation – 9:30am-1pm. “Hands on” energy technique used to charge, clear, and balance the human energy field or aura. Reiki I & II or other healing modality required. $175. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. More info, call Gayle: 203-265-2927.
Wire Wrapping Crystals Jewelry Class at KanduBeads Free with $15 materials purchase! – 11am-12pm. Join us for a fun class on wrapping healing crystals in wire to wear as jewelry! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com. Goddess, Tarot, Rune & Past Life Readings w/ Lisa Morrison – 12pm-4pm. Lisa believes that readings should be a balance of humor, healing and inspiration. Her goal is to help restore balance and encourage wholeness of self. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 FREE Yoga All Weekend! – 9am-6pm. (Sat, Sept. 13 & Sun, Sept.14). This is the chance to try out Breathing Room’s teachers and classes all weekend long...for FREE! With over 10 classes to choose from you’re sure to find a class and teaching style that suits you! Offers a mix of classes to explore & have FUN! For info: BreathingRoomCT.com.
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Dr. Matthew Robinson: Celiac & Gluten-Free Eating & Gluten Free Shopping until 9pm.
Sat, Sept 6 & 20 11am-3pm FREE Reiki Massage
Themed Hike: Goldenrod Jungle – 1pm. For all nature enthusiasts! Enjoy a walk through the park’s fields and vast Goldenrod Jungle. You’ll be amazed at the diversity of insects, spiders, and birds that depend on this unique habitat for survival. Free guided hikes every Sunday at 1pm. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053. Harvest Festival at Thyme and Season – 1pm-5pm. Local products and local vendors are featured. 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 1 mile south Sleeping Giant/QU; 1.5 miles north of Hamden Town Hall; ¼ mile north of end of Rt 40 connector from I-91 exit 10. Info, call: 203-407-8128 Ext 2. ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com. Just and Holy Food Conference – 1pm-6pm. (Registration 12:30pm) The moral and theological imperative for food policy, security, and justice. Workshops on topics of food justice, faith-based community gardening, food policy, and sustainable food businesses. Local, organic, and kosher food reception. Common Ground High School, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven. Suggested Donation: $20. Details/tickets: http://bit.ly/justandholyfood. Reiki II Class with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Increase your Reiki knowledge and energy. Learn the basic symbols and distant healing. Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. Hamden. $150. Info/Registration: 203-415-4791. Homeopathy: NOT a ‘Take This for That’ Medicine – 3pm-5pm. Homeopathy encompasses mind, body and spirit. Dr. White at Natural Family Health will help you to learn when overthe-counter remedies might not be the best choice! $25; 2/ $30! 2 Broadway, Hamden. 203-281-5900. NaturalFamilyHealth.net. Autumn Equinox Quartz Crystal Bowl Meditation / Concert w/Randeane – 7pm. Early seating 7:30 event. Quiet mind chatter, de-stress and connect to well being under an illuminated celestial ceiling. $15 Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 PT Services of Guilford Offers Free Hand Pain Screening – Hands always aching? Want to find relief without injections or medications? Come in for a FREE hand pain screening. Feel better! 500 East Main St. Ste. 310. Branford. 203-315-7727.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Always FREE Nutrition Counseling with
Certified Nutrition Counselor: Linda Myers M-F 9-5 Thyme & Season Natural Market 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Rt. 10. Mt. Carmel section of Hamden. 1 mile south of Sleeping Giant/Quin. Univ; 1/4 mile north of end of Rt. 40 connector from I-91 exit 10; 1.5 miles north of Hamden Town Hall.
Tai Chi Chuan – 7:35pm-8:35pm. Beginner class starting. Learn a series of relaxed movements to help you focus the mind, reduce stress, strengthen the body, and improve balance and overall wellbeing. 10 weeks. $150. North Haven/Hamden. Info: Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts, 860-301-6433. Tmiarts.com. Fun Fall Earrings Class at KanduBeads Free with 15$ Materials purchase – 11am-12pm. Join us for a fun class on creating festive, fall themed earrings perfect for your next party or as a teacher gift! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St. Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
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calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Alternative Health and Wellness Fair – 6:30pm. Take control of your health naturally. A lecture series featuring Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Aromatherapy for home and family wellness. Free. Tranquility Mind and Body Wellness Spa, 88 Noble Ave, Milford. 203-877-7115. TranquilWellnessSpa.com. Meditation and Feng Shui for the Chakras w/ RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm8:30pm (& Tues, 9/23). Engage w/[+]Energy insights/skills/habits for lasting, healthy transformation. Create more love for self/those around you. $25; 2@$20/Class. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869 or PersonalHarmonyAndHealth.com. Fall Abundance w Susane Grasso – 7pm-8:30pm. The Fall Equinox ushers in a time of Harvest and “I have abundance in my life” is a key phrase for the season. Learn how to mix Color magic, Chakra balancing and Theta thinking to make abundance a reality. $25. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. A Circle of Women – 7pm-9pm. Join in sacred space to discover and strengthen your authentic self, celebrate “womens’ ways,” live in rhythm with the seasons. Autumn Equinox! Healing the world one woman at a time. $25. Central Wallingford. Call Susan to reserve space: 203-645-1230.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Natural Family Health’s Free OPEN HOUSE Celebration at NEW Location – 5pm-7pm. Dr. Leigh White and Krista Polinsky, EMP, CFSP announce their new location at 2 Broadway in Hamden! Light refreshments, cool drinks, and stimulating conversation in a beautiful, river side setting. 203-281-5900. NaturalFamilyHealth.net.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Intro to the Tarot w/Lisa Morrison – 7pm-9p.m. Begin reading the Tarot for yourself and your friends without a book! Learn how to develop your interpretive and intuitive skills in fun and creative ways in this intro workshop. $25. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 The Humble Bee Honey Company – Humble Bee’s owner, beekeeper Catherine Wolko, has nearly 50 hives and has created a line of skin care products made from her bees’ honey and other natural ingredients. This program is geared to families and children. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053. Reiki II Cert. w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/Eves. Receive empowering keys to mental-emotional clarity and balance and love that transcend time and space w/support for empathic challenges. Wallingford. $175. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com. Reiki Level I Workshop – 9am-3pm. Hosted by Reiki Master Eileen Carino, RN-BC and Joanne Halstead, RN. Teaches basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. Loca-
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tion: Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St, Derby. $125. Includes certificate and Reiki book. Registration deadline: Sept 15. Info/registration, call Tricia Brister: 203-732-7555. Abundance/Manifestation – 9:30am-1pm. (Sept 20 & Oct 18). Includes companion book. Learn how to focus your intent to create abundance in all its forms. Discover the keys to open your gates to allow and accept that which is rightfully yours. $127/series. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. Contact Gayle: 203-265-2927. Nature Journaling – 9:30am-3:30pm. Join artist, illustrator/amateur naturalist Jan Blencowe on a 1-day journey following the path of nature to the Divine presence. Learn basic drawing skills and a few watercolor techniques. Write reflections/ journal notes for personal, spiritual growth and reflection. $25 + $35 materials fee paid to presenter. Pre-register/info: 203-245-0401 Ext. 114 or visit: MercyByTheSea.org. Beaded Vines Seed Bead Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Learn to use tiny seed beads to create a cute, wearable vine themed jewelry piece. Free with $15 materials purchase! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com. Free Reiki Massage at Thyme & Season – 11am3pm. Tranquil Healing Reiki provided by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones. Enjoy a 10-15 min. session of Reiki and learn about healing energy. First and 3rd Saturday of Every Month! Free. No reservation. Thyme and Season Natural Market, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden, (1 mile south of Sleeping Giant/QU; 1.5 mile north of Hamden Town Hall). 203-415-4791. Intro to Photography at KanduBeads – 2pm4pm. Learn the basics of using your digital camera to create stunning images of your jewelry to sell! Or just come learn how to use your digital camera! $25. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Murray lender 5K Bagel Run – 9:30am. (8:45am Kids Run). USATF certified 5K course winding through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of Woodbridge. Fundraiser for the JCC Fitness Center. Early registration: $20. Day-of registration: $25. Kids Run: $5. JCC, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge. Info/registration: Susand@jccnh.org. Active.com. Reiki III Class (Advanced Reiki Training) with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Deepen your Reiki knowledge. Learn meditations and techniques for enhancing Reiki energy. Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. Hamden. $250. Info/registration: 203-415-4791. GONGS, Himalayan & Quartz Singing Bowls Meditation / Concert – 7pm. Float blissfully into meditative state, induce alpha and theta brain wave and boost immune system while immersing yourself in full harmomics of gongs and bowls. $15 Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Free Shoulder Consultation at PT Services of Guilford – Why suffer with shoulder pain when something can be done about it? Come see staff for a FREE shoulder consultation. Find pain relief without medication! PT Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St, Ste 310. Branford. 203-315-7727. Fall Equinox w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm8:30pm. Tap into autumn’s new energies-facilitate purifying one’s life, planting new seeds and endeavors, develop new values and make new decisions and goals. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-2652927. Sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net. Return2Love.net.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Sound Healing Experience – 7pm-8pm. Come feel the penetrating power of vibration! Using Tibetan bowls, drums, and her training as a healer, Branwen will create a safe resonant heart space for you to relax into your true being. $15. 41 Village Lane, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717. EarthDancing.com.
markyourcalendar Cranial Temple ActivationTM (CTA) Level One Certification Class
OCT 4-5 10am-5pm
Join Colleen Morgan, Metaphysical Teacher and Originator of the Cranial Temple ActivationTM for a Level I Cert. Class. CTA is a powerful energy modality that is grounded in the body using the Pineal Gland to engage the spirit.
Awaken to the L.I.G.H.T! Earlybird: $375 before Sept 19 Register with friend save $25 each.
Wallingford, CT
Contact:
Colleen@thespiritoflight.org
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Reiki III ART Cert. w/RMT Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days or Eves. Promote/Deepen personal and client lasting, healthy transformations. Advanced Techniques w/ Crystal/Stone healing and manifesting grids. $200. Wallingford. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-9133869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.
Reiki I w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm (Sept 30 & Oct 7). Reiki is the science and art of activating, directing and applying natural, universal life energy, to promote energy balancing, healing and wholeness. Materials/certificate included. $125. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.
Chakra Bracelets Class at KanduBeads – 11am12pm. Come make healing Chakra bracelets with natural crystals and stones to suit your personality and taste! Free with $15 materials purchase! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Kirtan to Benefit Compassion Club – 7pm. Relax, rejoice and help a local charity save the lives of countless felines. N.Y.C. Kirtan Band MA KIRTAN comes to Avant Garde in Branford using powerful meditation with music and chant to lift your spirit under a celestial ceiling. $20 donation. RSVP: 203-481-8443.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Free Foot Screening at PT Services of Guilford – Call today to find out more about Anodyne Therapy for foot pain. Increase circulation, reduce pain and stiffness. Feel better! PT Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St, Ste 310. Branford. 203-315-7727.
Gluten Free Health Talk: Gluten Free Eating, plus Gluten Free Shopping ‘til 9pm at Thyme and Season – 7pm. Free Health Talk: Dr. Matthew Robinson, ND. Coupon to all. Thyme and Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 1 mile south Sleeping Giant/QU. 203-407-8128 Ext 2. ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Reiki Level II Workshop – 9am-3pm. Practitioners are given the ability to perform emotional healing, learn three of the four Usui Reiki sacred symbols and enhance healing abilities. Reiki Level I certification and minimum of 6 months Reiki practice required. $100 (plus $25 book fee for participants). Registration deadline: Sept. 29. Info/registration, call Tricia Brister: 203-732-7555.
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THE HEALING ARTS OF EMEI QIGONG LEVEL I
11th Annual NATUROPATHIC GATHERING
OCTOBER 18-20 9am - 5pm $60
Sowing Seeds. Remaining Rooted Celebrating Naturopathic Medicine!
P O W E R
The CorePower Seminar for your
OCTOBER 10
Three days of qigong training including forms, meditation and theory for balancing and healing the body, mind and spirit.
6pm - 9pm
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OCTOBER 11
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Holistic Therapies Classroom
8am - 3:30pm
October 12
organization
15 South Elm Street Wallingford, CT
Contact Pat
for Information/Registration:
203-500-6492 EmeiQigongChan.com
8am-12am
University of Bridgeport
John J. Cox Student Center 244 University Ave. Bridgeport, CT
A conference for naturopathic medical students and doctors and interested members of the community
C o r e Po w e r Wo r k s h o p . c o m
UB is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this event
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Sunday Morning Yoga – 8am-9am. This Kripalu based practice will stretch and tone muscles, relieve stress and anxiety. Class geared toward all levels, modifications always given. Hour-long class will leave attendees feeling restored and replenished. IFoundFitness, 190 Main St, Deep River. Info: 860-961-4507.
CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford accepting applications for 5th-8th grade students – Dynamic middle school offers small classes that combine exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences. Register now for 2014-15 academic year. Call: 203-433-4658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org.
Readings w/Julie – 11am-3pm. (9/14 & 9/28). Intuitive clairvoyant in practice for 5 yrs, Julie assists through divination of animal totems, meditation and ancient tarot w/messages of the past to bring clarity/vision to the future. $1/minute. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordct.com.
The Graduate Institute: Fall Accelerated Admissions events – For dates or to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor, call: 203-874-4252 or email: admissions@learn.edu.
Prenatal Yoga 6 week Series with Kami Mikelis – 12pm-1pm. (9/28-11/ 2). Prepare your body and mind for labor and delivery with prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga can also help you meet and bond with other pregnant women. $80. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.
monday CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford accepting applications for 5th-8th grade students – Dynamic middle school offers small classes that combine exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences. Register now for 2014-15 academic year. 203-433-4658 or mandm@CTExperiential.org.
Intuitive Readings w/Susan Margaret – 11am3pm. Susan is a psychic medium who uses classic playing cards and palmistry to give you a general reading and answer any questions you may have. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilford.com. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 12p. Learn how to move with ease and grace. All levels welcome! $13 drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com. Itsy-Bitsy Yoga 6 Week Series w/Shaun English – 12pm-1pm. (9/9-10/21. No class on 10/14). These classes will enhance your physical and mental wellbeing while you bond with your baby. Baby must be pre-crawling. $99. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.
Moderate Yoga – 8:45am-9:45am. A Kripalu inspired class that unites breath with movement. This is a well-rounded class that both tones and stretches the body. IFoundFitness, 190 Main St, Deep River. Info: 860-961-4507.
Seymour Farmers Market – 12pm-6pm. (May 13th through November 18). Farm fresh veggies, fruits, live plants, meat, baked goods, prepared foods, and more. At the Community Center on Pine Street in Seymour. For nformation contact: gazybrothersfarm@sbcglobal.net or visit: GazyBrothersFarm.net.
Yoga with Marlene – 10:30am/7:15pm (classes also offered Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Wed. 6:30pm, Thurs.10am/6:30pm, & Fri. 9:30am). Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk, Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360.
Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3:45pm4:45pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Middlesex Hosp. Ctr. for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine, Madison. Details: 203-457-1656.
Iyengar Yoga: Fundamentals and Level I – 6pm-7:15pm. Align and awaken yourself as you deepen your understanding of yoga. Individual attention given. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). Yogainmiddletown.com.
Gentle Stretch – 6:15-7:15pm. Stretch, strengthen and relax the body and mind in a class designed for students of all levels. You will gain flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Patricia’s School of Dance, Commerce Park, 202 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford. Wallingfordyogi@gmail.com.
Qigong for Health – 7pm-8 pm. Learn a practice that invigorates the internal energy, relieves stress, tones and stretches the muscles and connects the mind and body. $15/class. Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts. Location: Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health, 35 Boston St, Guilford. Info: 860-301-6433. tmiarts.com.
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Free Reiki Sessions: The Universal Reiki Plan – 7:30pm-8:30pm (& 8:30pm-9:30pm Thurs.). Reiki teachers Jeannette and Jim of ReikiOvertones and students offer free Reiki sessions. Appt. only. Love offering appreciated. 95 Harris St, Fairfield. Details: Jim and Jeannette 203-254-3958. info@ReikiOvertones.com.
wednesday CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford accepting applications for 5th-8th grade students – Dynamic middle school offers small classes that combine exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences. Register now for 2014-15 academic year. Call: 203-433-4658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org. Wellness Wednesdays – Pamper your self with a SPA AROMATHERAPY FACIAL with Alberto ($50). Also shop our eco-friendly, fair trade boutique. Receive 10% off with this ad. Avant Garde Holistic Center Salon Spa Boutique (Body Mind & Soul Experience), 328 E Main St, Branford. 203481-8443. AvantGardeCT.com. Moderate Yoga – 8:45am-9:45am & 6:15pm7:15pm (follows 5:30-6pm spin class). A Kripalu inspired class that unites breath with movement. This is a well-rounded class that both tones and stretches the body. IFoundFitness, 190 Main St, Deep River. Info: 860-961-4507. Rainbow Plaza Farmers Market – 11am-3pm. (May 14 through November 19). Farm fresh veggies, fruits, live plants, meat, baked goods, prepared foods, and more. 205 Main St, Norwalk. Info: gazybrothersfarm@sbcglobal.net. GazyBrothersFarm.net. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 12pm1pm. Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Weekly Wednesday Library Yoga Classes at New Haven Free Public Library – 1pm-2pm. $5, payable to instructor. Bring your own mat. Various instructors. 133 Elm St, New Haven. 203-946-7091. Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm7pm. Classes taught by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Will emphasize the breath with flowing movement. $10/session. Walk-ins welcome. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek. Contact Gina: 203-710-6665.
Yoga with Marlene – 6:30pm (classes also offered Mon. 10:30am/7:15pm, Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Thurs.10am/6:30pm, & Fri. 9:30am). Yoga classes Free weekly Tuesday Meditation classes – for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere 6:30pm-7:30pm. Open to all and fully accessible. with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Instruction provided for beginners. No reservations Walk, Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360. necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Program offered in cooperation with New Haven Shambhala Center. Develop Your Intuition 5 Classes w/Gayle FranNew Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm St, New ceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. (Sept 10 & 24; Oct 1, 15 & 22). Tap onto your innate ability of “knowHaven. 203-946-8130 x200. ing.” Through meditation, sharing and experiential exercises master techniques of accessing creativity & intuition. Series $97. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net. Return2Love.net.
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Soul of Happiness Club – 7pm-9pm (second Wednesday of every month). June discussion: “Be happy now, today.” For information and location call Juliette: 203-305-8091 or email juliette@juliettestorch.com.
thursday CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford accepting applications for 5th-8th grade students – Dynamic middle school offers small classes that combine exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences. Register now for 2014-15 academic year. Call: 203-433-4658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org. The Milford Chamber’s ‘Health & Wellness Council’ – 8:30am-9:30am. (2nd Thurs. monthly). Group is comprised of businesses in the health and wellness industry. 5 Broad St, Milford. 203-8780681. prisco@priscopr.com, Milfordct.com. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 12p. Learn how to move with ease and grace. All levels welcome! $13 drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com. Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3pm-4pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Middlesex Hosp. Ctr. for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine. Middletown. Details: 203-457-1656. Iyengar Yoga – 5:30pm: Back Care and Fundamentals. Align and awaken yourself as you deepen your understanding of yoga. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). Yogainmiddletown.com. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:30pm7:30pm. (Every Thurs. except the 1st Thurs. of month). Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Qigong Group Healing & Silent Meditation – 6:30pm-8pm (1st Thurs. 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 information if this is 1st attendance: 203-500-6492. Introduction to Iyengar Yoga – 7pm-8:15pm. (6-week session: 9/18-10/23). Align and awaken yourself as you deepen your understanding of yoga. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). Yogainmiddletown.com. Feng Shui and 7 Main Chakras w/RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm (9/4; 9/11; 9/18 & 9/25). Learn to stimulate focus and flow to release, refresh, balance w/[+] Energy Crystals, EFT and Guided Imagery. $197/4 Class Series. Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyAndHealth.com.
Healthy Start Breastfeeding Class - 7pm-9pm. Taught by Miriam Giskin, Certified Lactation Counselor. Breastfeeding instruction prior to baby’s arrival helps ensure success. Learn benefits; safe breast milk storage; formula preparation and handling. 203-288-8285. feedyourbaby@aol.com.
New Canaan Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. (May 17 through November 22). Fresh veggies, fruits, meat, milk and dairy products, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, and more. Old Center School Parking Lot, Corner of South Avenue, Maple Street, and Main Street, New Canaan. NewCanaanFarmersMarket.net.
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Free Jewelry-Making Classes at KanduBeads with $15 Materials Purchase – 11am-12pm. Spend $15 on beads or beading materials every Saturday and join us for a free class on creating hand made jewelry with what you buy! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford accepting applications for 5th-8th grade students – Dynamic middle school offers small classes that combine exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences. Register now for 2014-15 academic year. Call: 203-433-4658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org. Yoga with Marlene – 9:30am (classes also offered Mon. 10:30am/7:15pm, Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Wed. 6:30pm, & Thurs.10am/6:30pm). Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk, Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360. Intuitive Readings w/Susane Grasso – 11am-3pm. (Fridays & Sat 9/20). Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and Clairvoyant Susane sees auras/mirrors of soul/ emotions and physical being. Now also a certified Doreen Virtue Angel Reader. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordct.com. Thyme and Season at Hamden Farmer’s Market – 11am–3pm. (Every Friday). Hamden Town Center Park, by Miller Library. Visit the store at 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 1.5 mile north of Town Hall, for complimentary nutrition counseling, breakfast lunch and dinners-to-go, and full range of organic and gluten-free groceries. Teen Yoga with Kami Mikelis – 4:45pm-5:45pm. 6-week series (9/12-10/17). This intro to yoga class is designed to inspire and empower the student through self expression and a sense of belonging. $72. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.
Pre and Postnatal and Women’s Yoga – 11am12:30pm. (8-week enrollment: 9/6-10/25 or drop in). Prepare or recover from birth with safe, appropriate practices. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown. 438 Main St. 860-347-YOGA (9642). Yogainmiddletown.com. ReikiShare: The Universal Reiki Plan – 11am1:30pm. Pre-register to share Reiki and join in a FREE workshop to make it a Reiki day! The 3rd Sat. of every month. Free (“love offering”). Bloodroot Rest. 85 Ferris St, Bridgeport. Reservation only. Jim or Jeannette: 203-254-3958. info@ReikiOvertones.com. Pilates – 1pm-2pm. w/Certified Pilates Instructor. Pilates exercises develop strength, flexibility and breath control as they address both spinal mobility and stability. Beginners welcome. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). Yogainmiddletown.com. Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm7pm. Classes taught by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Will emphasize the breath with flowing movement. $10/session. Walk-ins welcome. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek. Contact Gina: 203-710-6665.
Whole Body Tuneup Series w/Brooke Thomas – 6:30pm-8pm. (9/5-9/26). Take a journey through your entire physical landscape. Learn how to use movement exercise and self-massage to create a body you can live and play in. $68. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.
saturday Reiki Practitioner Certifications: wRMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – Why Reiki? When we awaken mental/emotional/energetic clarity and balance w/the power of love anything is possible-even with prickly p e o p l e / c h a l l e n g e s/ c h a n g e s. Wallingford. Free. Preclass consult: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyAndHealth.com. Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market – 9am-1pm. (every Sat. through Oct. 11th). CT-grown and made fresh produce; grass-fed beef; baked goods; handmade soaps; plants; hand-crafted jewelry; live entertainment; special events for kids and more. Location: parking lot at 58 River St, Downtown Milford. Info: 203-530-0103. info@downtownmilfordct.org.
Try to be a rainbow
in someone’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou
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ALS SUPPORT THE ALS ASSOCIATION CONNECTICUT CHAPTER – Leading the fight to treat & cure ALS through research & advocacy while empowering people w/Lou Gehrig’s Disease & their families to live fuller lives w/compassionate care & support. 4 Oxford Road, Unit D4. Milford. 203-874-5050. WebCT.alsa.org.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BHcare – A state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities. It provides comprehensive behavioral health, prevention & domestic violence services to improve the lives & health of individuals, families & communities. 203-736-2601. bhcare.org. CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S CONSORTIUM – Aim: ensure the behavioral health system responds to the needs of women & the people & organizations that affect them. Eliminate discrimination/promote excellence in care for women through educ., training, advocacy & policy dev. 203-909-6888, Womensconsortium.org.
FAMILY FUN DAY MILFORD FUN AND FIT DAY – Sunday, Sept. 7, 8am-12pm. Eisenhower Park, Milford. Two events in one: 4th Annual Step by Step to a Healthier Milford, a 6 week walking campaign, and 1st Annual Gym Rummy, a fitness challenge. 203-878-0681. MilfordFunandFitDay.com.
HEALTH, EXERCISE & WELL-BEING THE ANSWER IS YES, WALKING WORKS! – Get motivated today by joining a diverse membership of women walkers. Find a walking partner near you. WomenWalking.net. PartnershipInCommunity.
HELP WANTED PRACTITIONERS AND HAIR STYLISTS – Be part of a team of like minded professionals in shoreline’s only salon, spa & holistic center. Career opportunity to rent space or be employed in an environment of peace & positive energy. Many perks! 203-481-8443 AvantGardect.com.
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HYPNOSIS/ LIFE COACHING HYPNOSIS THERAPY CENTER – Providing the help you need to Relax & Resolve: stress, anger, anxiety, emotional issues, bad habits or the past. Life Coaching for personal & professional development. Psychic Readings for insights or Music Therapy to re-balance the mind & body. Madison. 203-245-6927.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING ANNAHAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – Provides treatment for depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, Obesity, spiritual counseling and anger management for adults and children. Call now to schedule an appointment. 203-606-2071. You have the right to be HAPPY. CounselingwithAnnaMartin.com.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE AMITY – Dynamic, integrative practice expanding, currently ND, LMT, Bowen Reiki. Looking for like-minded practitioners. Newly renovated well lit w/ground level entrance, views of West Rock. Easy access to Routes 15, 69, 63 Whalley Ave. Searching for Integrative Medicine, NP, CNM, DO, PA or MSW, etc. Please contact clinic director Dr. Lou Cofrancesco. drlou@cofrancescochiropractic.com.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST PAIN RELIEF
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2014 JANUARY
health & wellness
plus: health coaches FEBRUARY
rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH
food & garden
plus: gluten-free foods APRIL
green living
plus: healthy home MAY
women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE
inspired living
plus: men’s wellness JULY
food watch
plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST
transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER
conscious caretaking plus: yoga
LOOKING FOR A MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR PAIN RELIEF? Call Mary Ann Indorf PT, MS, Ed.D. Onetime offer at first visit of $25 deducted from Initial Evaluation. Offer good until 12/31/14. Indorf Physical Therapy, LLC. 203-631-5713. drmaindorf@att.net.
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WARDROBE SHAKEUP
personal empowerment
ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW LOOK? Learn to choose which clothes enliven you. Feel more confident and powerful knowing your colors and style match the impression you want to make. Clear the clutter and learn to shop with ease. Call for an exploratory meeting with Joan Gilbert of Color Essence. 828-551-0420.
CORRECTION The full article: “Schools that Rock: Innovators Blaze Creative Paths” was not printed in our August edition. To view the full article, please go to: NaturalNewHaven.com/schools.pdf. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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DECEMBER
awakening humanity plus: holiday themes
communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide visit our website NaturalNewHaven.com and click our Advertise menu. ALLERGY ADVANCED ALLERGY RELIEF
Anne Mitchell, ND North Haven and West Hartford Offices 203-239-3400 aarct.com Do you have asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, excema or other allergy symptoms? Are you careful about what you eat because of food allergies or intolerances? At Advanced Allergy Relief, we offer a safe, rapid elimination of allergic reactions. No medication, No Needles, Child friendly, Effective.
Shoreline Natural Health Care, LLC
Specializing in Advanced Allergy Therapeutics Betty Brainerd, ND Guilford, CT 203-738-0020 DrBrainerd.com Are you suffering from allergies or sensitivites? Would you like to live life without medications or the need to avoid certain foods, animals, or other offending substances? We can help you. Our Advanced Allergy Therapeutics results in elimination of allergic reactions. Noninvasive, no needles, safe for all ages.
ALTERNATIVE HEALING ARTS PERSONALHARMONYANDHEALTH.COM Wallingford, CT 203-913-3869
Improve your quality of life w/ empowering guidance & support. Move to the Heart of Healing w/ Diane Esposito, RMT/Holistic Coach/author of Play, Heal, Love! The Art of Creating Healthy Relationships. Be inspired; create habits & boundaries that heal w/in-person or phone Readings, Reiki, Reflexology, EFT, Angelspeake, Meditation. See ad on page 31.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY Kevin Healy, DC
Madison, CT 203-245-9317 kevinhealy@sbcglobal.net DrHealMe.com Applied Kinesiology is neurological evaluation to find dysfunction. It addresses problems instead of chasing pains. Dr. Healy tests if a therapy benefits the dysfunction and finds immediate answers about which result in the most improvement. Chiropractic, craniosacral, myofascial, and acupressure are among the therapies Dr. Healy uses. No single cure exists since disease (which includes a state of dysfunction) typically involves many areas of the body. The goal of any therapy-physical, chemical, or emotional-is to improve function, and a combination of therapies has the best results. See ad on page 10.
DEMENTIA CARE CONSULTANT PATRICIA VENER-SAAVEDRA
Hamden, CT 203-288-2613 Patricia@DementiaCareConsultant.net DementiaCareConsultant.net
Benefit from Patricia’s 8 years of experience and education caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s dementia. Her personalized programs and practical advice help families make informed decisions for their loved one’s care. Avoid panic driven reactions that lead to ill-advised decisions, stress, and caregiver burnout.
EDUCATION CONNECTICUT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER 28 School Street Branford, CT 06405 203-433-4658 mandm@CTExperiential.org http://CTEXperiential.org
CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford is a dynamic middle school program that provides small classes and combines exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences to fit the academic, social, and emotional needs of the 5th–8th grade student. Contact us to schedule a visit or for more information at: mandm@CTExperiential.org or call 203-433-4658. See ad on page 20.
THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE (TGI)
Accredited, Non-profit Graduate School offering holistic programs in contemporary and emerging fields 203-874-4252 Learn.edu The Graduate Institute offers holistic master’s degrees and certificate programs for adult learners. Programs include Integrative Health and Healing, Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability, Writing and Oral Tradition, Organizational Leadership, Integrative Health Coaching and Patient Navigation, and more. See ad on page 9.
HEALTH COACHING HOLISTICALLY WELL
Gina Ledwith 7 Orchard Park Road, Unit 5 Madison, CT 06443 203-278-2195 HolisticallyWell.com Ready to be free of dieting restrictions and deprivation? Gina will show you how to easily lose weight with a whole foods approach that will leave you feeling satisfied and amazing! She specializes in weight loss, digestive health and healing with food. Change your life! Call today for a free session! See ad on page 31.
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HOLISTIC THERAPIST
HEALTH FOOD
EARTH DANCE
thyme and season natural market
3040 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 203-407-8128 Our 17th year! Open 7 days : M-F 8:00-7:30; Sat 9-7; Sun 10-6 ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com One of the largest selections of natural, organic, non-GMO, glutenfree & vegan foods in the area - local produce, organic & free-range meats / poultry, local artisan cheese, sustainable fish, organic baby food, quality pet food & remedies, safe cleaning & paper products, fair trade chocolate & coffee. Vitamin, mineral, herb and whole food supplements, homeopathic & ayurvedic remedies and a Certified Nutrition Counselor to assist you; Health Talks by health profs Thurs eves Spring & Fall. Pick up a healthy hot breakfast or lunch MonSat: 4 entrees & 6 soups plus salads, sandwiches, a sushi, & wraps. A dedicated helpful staff. Now body mind offering Dinners-to-Go. See ad on page 25.
Branwen OShea-Refai, LCSW Bethany, CT 203-393-1717 EarthDancing.com Branwen, a LCSW, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Healing Touch Practioner, and Intuitive has 17 years experience as a holistic counselor. Utilizing Yoga, Talk Therapy, Sound Healing, Meditation, and Energetic Wellness. Treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, pain, and stress in children and adults.
HOLISTIC CENTER AVANT GARDE
328 East Main Street Branford, CT 203-481-8443 AvantGardeCT.com
B o d y, m i n d & soul experience to PAMPER honor all aspects & SHOP of one’s being, in soul RESTORE experience a Mediterranean HEMORRHOID TREATMENT retreat ambience. Ayurveda; Reiki; Hypnotherapy; Psychic Medium; Shamanic Practices; Sacred A LIFE CENTER Geometry; Heartmath; Kirtan; Yoga; Meditations; 2 Broadway, North Haven, CT Crystal Bowl Healing; Harmonic Gong Immersion; 203-239-3400 & Inspirational Movies. Fair trade, eco-friendly, info@thelifecenterofct.com metaphysical, jewelry, gifts, hand-made crystals, TheLifeCenterofct.com décor, natural hair/skincare. Hair artistry, color, hilite, curly hair experts, spa facials, microderms GOT HEMORRHOIDS? Now & massage. See ad on page 7. there is an easy non-surgical treatment that eliminates HYPNOSIS/REIKI bleeding, pain, and swelling of hemorrhoids. It is quick, painless, and effective. There is not need CONNECTICUT HYPNOSIS to suffer any longer. Covered by Heidi Vollmer, M.Ed, CH most insurance. Call The Life center for RELIEF. Southbury, CT 203-733-1805 See ad on page 13. SALON • SPA • BOUTIQUE • HOLISTIC CENTER 328 East Main Street, Branford
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HOLISTIC DENTIST MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT
5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203-371-0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer. His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold worldwide. See ad on page 27.
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We use hypnosis, NLP, past life regression and Reiki to help you with weight loss, freedom from smoking and stress reduction. Now taking the first step toward a healthy life is effortless with our free initial screening and affordable payment plans designed to fit any budget. Ask us how to become a hypnotist yourself.
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JOANN DUNSING
Consulting Hypnotist 57 Plains Road, Milford, CT 203-907-7710 JoannDunsing@gmail.com JoannDunsing.com In the relaxed state of hypnosis the critical conscious mind quiets down and the subconscious mind becomes highly alert. The mind is open and ready to receive selfempowering suggestions. This is where unhealthy core beliefs can become as a distant memory and new beliefs take hold to change your life. When nothing else has worked, why not Consider Hypnosis even now? See ad on page 23.
LACTATION COUNSELING FEED YOUR BABY
Miriam Giskin, CLC North Haven, CT 203-288-8285 feedyourbaby@aol.com Miriam Giskin, Certified Lactation Counselor, provides breastfeeding instruction to help ensure success. Learn benefits of breastfeeding, safe milk storage, safe formula preparation. Participants’ questions addressed. Expectant parents, nursing moms & anyone considering or interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Call or email for info/registration.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Shoreline Natural Health Care, LLC Betty Brainerd, ND Guilford, CT 203-738-0020 DrBrainerd.com
Effective treatment of chronic Lyme disease, digestive issues, arthritis, diabetes, fatigue, weight gain, PMS/menopause, etc. Personalized care may include detection of healthcompromising factors, diet/lifestyle counseling, detox, far infrared sauna, herbal/nutritional supplements, homeopathy & acupuncture. Also: advanced allergy detection/treatment for the whole family (no needles).
WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC
Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared P h o t o t h e r a p y, F u n c t i o n a l Medicine, Herbal Medicine, H o m e o p a t h y, H o r m o n a l Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad on page 27.
NUTRITION DR. ROBERT SKARZYNSKI, DC 63 Church Street Guilford, CT 203-453-0232 Skarzynski@sbcglobal.net
Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill or non-optimum health. Causes include foods, metals, chemicals, immune challenges, allergies, and more. The doctor works one on one to make meaningful and educated changes as needed in the patient’s diet. The majority of supplements used are organic whole food. The system determines when supplements are needed or no longer needed. Results have been outstanding!
linda myers
Certified Nutrition Counselor, FiFHi Thyme and Season Natural Market 3040 Whitney Avenue Hamden (Rt. 10, Mt Carmel) CT 06518 203-407-8128 Ext. 2 Supplements.Thyme@gmail.com ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com Complimentary Counseling Mon. through Fri. 9am – 4:30pm. Nutrition plus vitamin, mineral, herb and whole food supplements, homeopathic & ayurvedic remedies. Our Wellness Outreach Lecture Program is now in its 32nd series, offered free, most Thursday evenings each Spring and Fall. Call for possible participation; check website for schedule. See ad on page 25.
ORGANIC HAIR SALON ORGANIC HAIR SALON
INTUITIVE BUSINESS COACH JULIETTE STORCH
203-305-8091 Juliette@juliettestorch.com JulietteStorch.com Juliette works with entrepreneurs, change-makers, and mavericks who want to thrive and manifest abundance on their LifesPath. What do they have in common? They are all successful, all visionaries, all have a driving sense of purpose, and all have been stuck. She has over twenty-five years of success in intuitive business coaching, business building, brandraising, fundraising and breakthroughs. Her exclusive clients know they are meant for something more, know they are meant to catapult themselves and their businesses to higher peaks, broader landscapes and deeper oceans. Juliette’s work is deep and powerful. See ad on page 6.
WEIGHT LOSS
Everlastings, by Arlene Bouley The Carriage House At The Gate House West 2614 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 203-458-1298 EverlastingsSalon.com
A LIFE CENTER
Everlastings is a full-service hair salon & spa whose passion & mission is to provide healthier, more natural organic alternatives to salon services. All products are chemical-free. You will leave feeling fulfilled, refreshed and cared for. See ad on page 20.
Jenna Henderson, ND 2 Broadway, North Haven, CT 1007 Farmington Ave, Suite 7A, West Hartford, CT 203-239-3400 info@thelifecenterofct.com TheLifeCenterofct.com Get off the dieting merry-goround and FINALLY achieve your ideal weight. We offer a medically supervised weight loss program with whole foods, individualized nutrition, emotional eating support, meal planning and weight loss coaching. MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED See ad on page 13.
YOGA RAVEN’S WING YOGA
19 South Main St. Branford, CT 203-488-9642 RavensWingYoga.com Rooted in the sacred teachings of yoga, Raven’s Wing is an inviting & safe place for all who desire positive change. Gentle, beginner, moderate and vigorous classes offered, as well as monthly workshops, kirtan and seasonal celebrations. Ayurveda and private instruction also offered. See ad on page 10.
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Calling All Holistic/Green Businesses! Interested in becoming
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MEET OUR NAN PROVIDERS in New Haven and Middlesex Counties
AMSTON
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A PLACE OF HEALING
CT FARM FRESH EXPRESS, LLC
Kelly Ann Matuskiewicz 203-747-8444 KellyAnnCory.com
ANSONIA MY HEALTH 1ST URGENT CARE
203-751-9875 MyHealth1stUrgentCare.com
BETHANY S.M. Cooper Photographic Artist 203-393-9545 SMCooper.com
DURHAM CASHMAN NUTRITION
Natalie Cashman 860-398-4621 CashmanNutrition.com
DURHAM NATUROPATHIC HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
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MASSAGE SAVVY
860-873-8760 CTFFE.com
203-453-8667 MassageSavvyCT.com
EAST HAVEN
HAMDEN
ATLAS CHIROPRACTIC
COLOR ESSENCE
Adam Church, D.C. 203-466-1111 Dr.Church.com
EMPOWER MASSAGE
Christopher Chialastri, LMT#005812 Home Visits for Massage Therapy 203-430-3163 EmpowerMassage.abmp.com
ESSEX DOROTHY MARTIN-NEVILLE, PhD Psychotherapy-Adults in Transition Emotional & Spiritual Aspects in Health Care 860-461-7569 DrDorothyct.com
Jason Belejack, N.D. 203-824-7428 DurhamNaturopathichealth.com
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Joan S. Gilbert 828-551-0420 JoanSusan.star@gmail.com
DENNY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE Eileen Denny, D.C. 203-407-8468 DennyWellness.com
JUNE CAN CHANNEL
June Can, Reiki Master Practitioner International Channel & Medium 203-230-1197 http://junecanchannel.blogspot.com
TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE
Marni Esposito 203-430-1009 YouCanLiveHealthyNow.tsfl.com
HAMDEN continued TRANQUIL HEALING REIKI, LLC Anita Jones, RMT 203-415-4791 TranquilHealingReiki.com
MADISON COASTAL CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS
WALLINGFORD
PATTY SCHEIN
Holistic Counseling 203-878-3140 PattyScheinLMFT.com
PERSONAL HARMONY AND HEALTH, LLC
ROI MARKETING OF NEW ENGLAND Bob Kademian 866-306-9799 Bob@BizCoachBob.com
WATERBURY CHASE PARKWAY PODIATRIC GROUP, LLC
TINA KADISH
Keith Mirante, D.C. 203-245-8217 DrMirante.com
Life and Health Mentor 203-610-7477 LifeisIdeal.com
MIDDLEFIELD
NEW HAVEN
MARY ELLEN MONEYMAKER HYPNOTIST
THE SERENE SPOT
Sports Medicine Dr. Joel Segalman, M.D. 203-270-6724 DrSegalman.com
WEB-BASED BUSINESSES
860-349-7039 SolutionsByHypnosis.com
Anaika Ocasio 203-400-1293 TheSereneSpot.com
MIDDLETOWN
NORTH HAVEN
CONNECTICUT YOGA CENTER
ADVANCED PHYSICAL MEDICINE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER
860-986-2017 CTYogaCenter.com
YOGA IN MIDDLETOWN 860-347-YOGA (9642) YogainMiddletown.com
MILFORD HEALTHY FOODS PLUS Natural/Organic Foods/Gluten-Free Vitamins/Supplements/Beauty Aids 203-882-9011
IMPRESSIONS SERVICES Raymond Daneault 800-217-1963 ImpressionsClean.com
JOANN DUNSING HYPNOSIS Joann Dunsing 203-907-7710 JoannDunsing.com
LYNN LYONS
Wt. Release/Loss/HypnoBirthing 203-415-8567 LynnALyons.com
MY HEALTH 1ST URGENT CARE
203-693-3676 MyHealth1stUrgentCare.com
MARCY DOLAN, N.D.
Milford, CT 475-282-4112 DoctorDolan@hotmail.com
GREEN & GLOBAL MEDIA, LLC KellyAnn Carpenter 203-533-9823 GreenandGlobalMedia.com
Candice Pollack, D.C. 203-691-5581 Apmct.com
INNER HARMONY HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Leigh White, N.D. 203-980-0465 NaturalFamilyHealth.net
STEAMATIC OF CT Vincent Farricielli 203-985-8000 SteamaticCT.com
ORANGE ADVANCED SPINE & SPORT David Durso, D.C. 203-553-9300 AdvancedSpineAndSport.com
PORTLAND STAIRWAY 2 HEAVEN Holistic Center
LGN CONSULTING Lisa Nastu 203-301-4109 LGNConsulting.com
LIFETIME HEALTH
Karen Obier, Reflexologist 203-645-2188 InnerHarmonyHolisticWellness.abmp.com
NATURAL FAMILY HEALTH
Diane Esposito, RMT/Holistic Coach 203-913-3869 PersonalHarmonyAndHealth.com
Venice Walters 203-507-0889 YORHealth.com/LifetimeHealth1
SUCCESS MARKETING, LLC Michael Guerin 888-542-2936 BestWebPresence.com
ZAHAVAH RAW BEAUTY
Aadil Al-Alim & Faith Bredwood 203-389-0089 Zahavah.co
WOODBRIDGE THRIVE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS Katey Hauser, D.C. 203-387-5015
WOODBURY ALISON BIRKS, MS, RH (AHG), CNS New Morning Market 203-263-4868 NewMorn.com
860-770-2126 Stairway2Heaven.net
TRUMBULL SERENITY BODY WELLNESS Rosa Cervoni, LMT #003111 Reflexologist/Reiki Practitioner 203-929-1002 SerenityBodyWellness.com
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