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Our March issue focuses on the cost of human wrongs with regard to animal rights and ways in which we can all play a role in the humane treatment and preservation of these precious and innocent creatures. They can teach us so much. For years all of my pet companions were cats—and then, about five years ago, I fell in love with a Blue Mountain Lory (Blueberry), as I was passing through an aviary at a local pet store. I would visit this bird for hours at a time. Before long, I was signing his adoption papers—and we’ve been happily paired ever since. I never considered having a bird as a pet before I met Blueberry. Birds are higher maintenance than cats—sort of like being the mother of a 2-year old who never grows up or moves out. However, I wanted to ensure that this beautiful bird was going to live in a loving home and I knew that I would provide that for him. Sadly, too many birds in captivity either end up being left alone in their cage all day long with little stimulation or interaction with their owners or are passed on from one owner to the next. Blueberry is a very social bird with insatiable curiosity, who refuses to be bored. Therefore, I make sure that he has lots of colorful, interactive toys with bells on them. He loves to lie on his back and juggle a cat ball with his feet while he grooms himself—he’s a great multi-tasker. Toys that require problem solving are of particular interest to him. I hang ropes for him to climb so he gets enough exercise. One of his favorite pastimes is holding onto a long rope with his claws while I swing it back and forth—it’s the next best thing to flying. Animals are very sensitive to human energy—they soak it up like a sponge. Blueberry not only mocks what I say and do (he does a perfect imitation of my sneeze—so cute!), but he also mirrors my mood and stress level as well. When he starts making obnoxious high-pitched squeaky sounds (non-stop) I know that it’s time for me to take a break and calm my own energy. Whenever I meditate or nap in the same room with him (regardless of the time of day), he becomes quiet as a church mouse. He is very responsive to music too (it’s all energy and vibration). He listens attentively to Andrea Bocelli and then, sings his version of opera (well, at least he tries). He enjoys the Rolling Stones too—Who doesn’t? Do you have an out-of-control pet? Be sure to read “When Your Smiling” by local animal Reiki practitioner Michael Sutton, who offers insights on the energy exchange between people and their pets and how it can influence their behavior and overall health. March is a great time for spring-cleaning our bodies by making healthier natural food choices. We have some great reads that we hope will inspire and help you accomplish this with ease and enthusiasm. Happy Spring Equinox! Here’s to warmer days ahead!
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newsbriefs National Women’s Success Summit Comes to CT
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espite desiring business success, networking felt like Sandra Yancey’s nemesis. Yet, in 2000—with limited entrepreneurial experience and working from a room above her garage—she boot-strapped her way to creating eWomenNetwork, one of the largest, most decorated women’s business networking organizations in North America. eWomenNetwork helps women: acquire more clients/customers; market/promote offerings; and, access important resources, influential business leaders, gamechanging ideas and unique opportunities. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Yancey, a best-selling author, CNN American Hero and movie producer, will be in
Connecticut for the sixth annual eWomenNetwork National Women’s Success Summit, an event for women seeking transformative ideas and insightful new ways to enhance and monetize their business. The day’s theme is “Super Size Your Success—Strategies to Go from At-Large to In Charge!” Held at Woodwinds by Chef Silvio (29 Schoolground Road, Branford), doors will open for informal networking at 4 p.m. Cost is $60/person for Network members or $70 for nonmembers (To register: https://events.ewomennetwork.com/ event/details.php?eid=21348). Today, eWomenNetwork is a multi-million dollar enterprise in six countries with 118 chapters that helps thousands of women expand their businesses with the support of a growing community. The organization produces over 1,000 business events each year and has awarded cash grants to 94 non-profits and scholarships to 132 emerging female leaders. Through March 15, the Connecticut Chapter is seeking nominations for an emerging leader, aged 22 to 29, serving those in need. For details and eWomenNetwork information, including membership, contact Anne Garland: 860.575.4970, annegarland@ewomennetwork.com.
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n March 15, Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and Claudia Gabrielle, M.D., will present a food healing science seminar at the New Haven Omni Hotel. In the one-day event, attendees can learn about the physiologic functions of natural foods, herbs, mushrooms and phytochemicals. Jeff Primack has lectured to more than 50,000 live students on the topic of food and healing since 2005. Dr. Gabrielle has teamed up to co-teach the course. You will
The Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS) is housed within WCSU’s Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX). The institute’s mission is to provide the university and the Greater Danbury area with an opportunity to engage in and explore the different aspects of holistic health through programming and instruction. Events for this spring include a weekly meditation, Wellness Wednesday Workshops and more. The HPX department offers two baccalaureate degree programs: Health Education Pre-K–12 and Health Promotion Studies (HPS). The HPS degree has two options – Community Health and Wellness Management – with a Holistic Health option to begin in fall 2015. For additional information, visit WCSU.edu/HPX or call Robyn Housemann at 203-376-5840 or Elaine Generoso at Generoso002@Connect.WCSU.edu. Location: Warner Hall, Midtown Campus, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT.
Jeff Primack and Claudia Gabielle, MD learn which natural foods, herbs and mushrooms can help reverse specific issues as well review scientific studies and anecdotal accounts from Primack’s book readers and students. Using this system of food-based healing, many have been helped to reverse diabetes, overcome and naturally defeat cancer, lower high cholesterol and clear plaque out of the arteries. Digestive problems have also responded well to this program. There are a limited number of seats available. For more information, call 800-298-8970 or visit ConqueringAnyDisease.com. See ad on page 3.
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Connecticut’s Largest Sustainable Food and Agriculture Conference
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ortheast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) welcomes gardeners, food lovers, farmers, families, environmentalists and cooks to its annual celebration of local food, organic farms and all things sustainable at the 33nd Annual Winter Conference on March 7, 2015 (snow date is March 8, 2015). The 2015 winter conference is focused on regenerative, organic agriculture for soil and climate health. To discuss the future of agriculture in the changing climate, CT NOFA welcomes keynote speaker, Dr. Kristine Nichols, chief scientist
at the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Nichols is a leader in the study of soil biology, particularly mycorrhizal fungi. Alphonse Avitabile will also be honored as the CT NOFA Member of The Year. He is an emeritus professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at University of Connecticut’s Waterbury campus, a past president of Connecticut’s Beekeeping Association and co-author of The Beekeepers Handbook. The 2015 Winter Conference will feature workshops for all levels and local food, Connecticut craft and garden tool conference vendors and exhibitors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample from several farm-to-table restaurants in Connecticut for an additional fee of $15. Those interested in being a vendor, sponsor or donor are also encouraged to visit CTNOFA.org or call the office. For more information, to register online for a discount by March 1, and to view a preview of conference workshops, visit CTNOFA.org/WinterConference or call 203-308-2584. Walk-ins registrations can be taken at the door but will not be eligible for discounted registration. Location: Western Connecticut State University, 181 White St., Danbury, CT.
Griffin Hospital Wellness for Life Program Begins
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ue to frequent inclement weather, the start of Griffin Hospital’s new Wellness for Life program has been postponed to March 3. The delay gives more individuals a chance to join this innovative program to help increase vitality. Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.
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Starting March 3, the program offers a comprehensive wellness evaluation with a Lifestyle Medicine physician, custom fitness training, individual nutrition guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health small seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life. “Lifestyle practices can exert an incredibly beneficial effect on health and vitality,” said Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. “I think everyone has the will to be healthy, but few people have the skill set required. This program is a solution to that problem, providing people expert, step by step guidance along the road to better health.” Wellness for Life meets on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion (located in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital) at 350 Seymour Avenue in Derby, Connecticut.
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Yale Study Using Meditation and Yoga for Teens with Chronic Pain
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nvestigators at the Yale School of Medicine are forming a 6-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program for adolescents 12-17 years of age with chronic symptoms (including, but not limited to, fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain, irritable bowel syndrome, joint pain and chronic fatigue). Participants attend weekly classes where meditation and yoga techniques are taught by an experienced instructor. Previous studies have shown improvements with similar programs. Participants will be paid $200 for their time. All study assessments are provided free of charge. The study is led by Dr. Ather Ali, faculty in the Department of Pediatrics and the Yale Stress Center, and Director of Integrative Medicine at Yale. More information about the study can be found at Goo.gl/DnR3X5. For additional information and to see if your child qualifies, contact Theresa Weiss, MPH at 203-737-1391 or Theresa.Weiss@Yale.edu.
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Enrollment Begins for the Institute of Sustainable Nutrition
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he Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) in West Granby, CT is now enrolling students for the 2015/2016 session of its unique, one-year certification program. This experiential and interactive program is held on weekends and is designed to teach participants how to create resilient soil health in their gardens, participate in the food community, and create individual health through enriched lifestyle and nutrition.
An early tuition discount of $1500 is available for students enrolling by March 31. For more information, call 860-764-9070 or visit TIOSN.com. See ad on page 31.
Free Balance Screenings at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford
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hysical Therapy Services of Guilford is offering free 10-minute balance screenings. These one-on-one screenings will be conducted by physical therapists whose assessment will determine the specific areas of the body contributing to the loss of balance. In order to improve or fully restore balance, these areas can then be targeted during future physical therapy if desired. Falls stemming from a loss of balance result in injuries that are one of the most common reasons that individuals over 65 visit their physicians each year. Although there are a wide variety of reasons why an individual may experience a loss of balance, once the root cause is found, improving one’s balance through physical therapy is straightforward. The screenings will take place on: March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 18 from 10 a.m. to noon March 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. To reserve a spot, call 203-315-7727. The screenings will be held at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford, located at 500 East Main St., Suite 310, Branford, CT. See ad on page 14
Students learn about the plant model, conduct soil testing, plant garlic, start seeds and tend crops as they grow. They build and keep a beehive as well as forage for wild food to prepare at the farm. In addition to learning about the cultural and scientific aspects of nutrition, students practice mindful eating and enjoy meals prepared together.
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he Annual Shoreline Eating Disorders Presentation will be held on March 3 at The James Blackstone Library in Branford, Connecticut, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Listen To Me event presents five speakers, each with their own personal story of treatment for eating disorder symptomology includ-
ing: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, emotional eating and exercise abuse. Males and females ages 15 to 60 years old will share their unique story and reflect on their treatment in Connecticutbased centers, including Hartford Hospital’s Institute of Living, Walden Behavioral Care, The Renfrew Center, Center for Discovery, outpatient clinics and offices. The presentation is offered free of cost. For further information contact BlackstoneLibrary.org or GinaYogaCreek@gmail.com. Location: The James Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford, CT.
Northern Connecticut Vegetarian Potluck
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n March 15 starting at 4:30 p.m. in Suffield, Connecticut, Northern Connecticut Vegetarians will have their potluck, which open to the public. The featured presenters are Lisa Robinson-Redd and Jeff Redd. RobinsonRedd will tell guests about the events and people that led them to the vegan lifestyle they now lead, the founding of their B&B, and more about their animal sanctuary and beaver rescue project. The Redds are the founders and owners of the Red Robin Song Vegan Guest House in West Lebanon, New York. It is a vegan bed and breakfast nestled in the hills of the Berkshires.
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Their exclusive grounds are surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest and offer 85 acres of private hiking and snowshoeing trails. They also operate the Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary and Beaver Rescue Center. For the potluck, bring a healthy vegan dish to share with your place setting (plate, cup and utensils), a list of the dish’s ingredients and your recipe. Vegan food has no animal ingredients, including no honey, dairy, eggs, meat or fish. A donation of $8 is requested. Children are free. The Suffield Senior Center at 145 Bridge Street, Suffield, Connecticut, is the location for this event. For more information or reservations, telephone Harry at 860-623-8082 or email Harry at veggyharry@aol.com or see www.northctveg.org.
The Fitness Connection in Killingworth Celebrates 10 Years
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t’s been 10 years since Joey Morman opened the doors to The Fitness Connection; she is celebrating this milestone by giving back to her community. The Fitness Connection is offering a free workshop each month to connect the community with holistic health and wellness experts. The series, which began in February, will take place every month at The Fitness Connection studio at 10 L’Hommedieu Road, Killingworth, Connecticut. Guest speakers will include Morman speaking about fitness and nutrition, a yoga practitioner, an energy medicine practitioner, a massage therapist and more. The focus is on the connection between mind, body and soul for total health. The Fitness Connection offers private and group fitness training and SPIN classes. All workouts are tailored for any age group and fitness level. The studio is open six days a week. With more than 25,000 training hours under her belt and multiple certifications, Morman focuses her coaching on proper movement patterns to combat joint dysfunction. For reservations, call 860-663-0326 or email TheFitnessConnection@comcast.net.
NEWLIFE Expo Graces the Big Apple
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ore than 200 innovative, cutting-edge exhibitors and leading authors and thought leaders in complementary holistic medicine will highlight the annual NEWLIFE Expo 2015, held from 3:30 to 10 p.m., Fri. March 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. March 21 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sun. March 22, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, in Manhattan. The largest holistic health, alternative medicine, anti-aging, metaphysical and spiritual expo in the U.S. for more than 25 years will feature presentations by Dr. Robert Young, author of “the Ph Miracle,” Mas Sajady, 12
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Gail Thackray, Kat James, Sean Morton and over 150 expert holistic practitioners appearing hourly throughout the event. Presented by Mark Becker, regarded by many as a “Renaissance man entrepreneur,” the event also showcases informative booths with product information and samples; mini back massages and palm readings; musical and dance performances; a natural foods dining area; and bookstore. Cost: $20/day at the door; preregistration discounts are available. Location: 401 Seventh Ave. off 33rd St. For more information and a free brochure, to preregister or volunteer at the event, call 516-897-0900 or visit NewLifeExpo.com. See ad, page 39.
CELC prepares for 2015 CANstruction
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onnecticut Experiential Learning Center (CELC) Middle School of Branford is participating in CANstruction, a creative food drive, exhibition and competition charity that started in 1992 and has donated 25 million pounds of food to Food Banks across America. CANstruction teams students with architects to construct large, complex structures completely out of food cans. CELC is working with HH Purdy Architects of Branford, Connecticut, to design and construct a complex, large “cansculpture”
made of approximately 3,000 cans. All of the structures from schools throughout Connecticut will be on display at an event held at the Durham Fairgrounds during the first week of May. After this event, the tens of thousands of food cans are then donated to the Connecticut Food Bank. Financial support from individuals and local organizations is appreciated to help CELC help its CANstruction team purchase the cans needed for this project. All sponsors will be listed on the sign posted at CELC’s display. Donations are tax deductible and can be made payable to the CT Experiential Learning Center, located at 28 School Street, Branford, CT 06405. For more information, contact MandM@CTExperiential.org or call 203-433-4658. See ad on page 11.
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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.
BUGS Linked to Factory Farm Antibiotics
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he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.
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Even Modest Drinking Raises Risk of Heart Disease
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ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease. In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week. They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”
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esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.
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Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.
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Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk)
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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”
MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy
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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.
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Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we 16
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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow
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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”
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“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”
Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn
“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.
Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,
but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures
What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.
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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary
The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they
Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada. “That to me is the ultimate question.” 18
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kill native species,” says cofounder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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tions are invaluable to these nonprofit organizations. They have various ways to accept support, including an “adoption” where children or adults can visit their horse. Here are three local Connecticut rescues that could use support.
H.O.R.S.E. of CT Washington 860-868-1960 HORSEofCT.org
Connecticut to the Rescue: for HORSES by Jennifer McDermott
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he majestic horse, strength and power personified, wins over the hearts of many—whether filling their iconic American role roaming free on the western plains or under saddle performing the precise and graceful “dance” of dressage. How can it be then that approximately 150,000 of these sentient beings will be sent to slaughter facilities across in Mexico and Canada this year alone? This number does not even address the foals being born and considered by-products of various industries, nor does it include the 50,000 American Mustangs in Bureau of Land Management holding facilities. Under the umbrella of the American Horse Council, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UnwantedHorseCoalition. org) was formed in 2005 to educate the private and professional sectors about responsible options available and to support programs that deal with overpopulation. Through the Unwanted Horse Coalition, private owners are given information to make responsible
decisions for their equine friend including basic costs expected, re-homing options and equine retirement. To eliminate backyard breeding, which is a large contributor to the overpopulation, the organization has instituted Operation Gelding; they have gelded 939 stallions in the last four years. It also works with breed and racing associations to create options for horses once their careers are over. In the thoroughbred racing industry, approximately 20,000 foals are born annually with nearly 2,000 starting gates to fill. The Jockey Club of America has initiated the Retirement Checkoff Program, which allows breeders and owners to donate toward aftercare at the time of foal registration. Breed associations ask for monitoring but much slips through the cracks and slaughterhouses don’t discriminate. A University of California, Davis survey discovered that there are 326 501(c)3-registered rescues in the United States. Their maximum capacity is 13,400 horses. Foster homes and dona-
In the 32 years that H.O.R.S.E. of CT has actively been helping unwanted, neglected or abused horses find their forever homes, 700 horses have gone through their gates. The farm runs at capacity with 35 horses cared for by their volunteer staff and President Patty Wahlers. The yearly cost to keep the rescue open is roughly $150,000. H.O.R.S.E. of CT has been active in the rescue of approximately 35 Premarin foals. These foals are a by-product of the pharmaceutical industry in the production of the hormonal replacement drug Premarin, which is made from the urine of pregnant mares. A visit to their website will show some ways you can support their efforts. For the person who wants to take long walks with an equine friend, they have a horse for you. Never been near a horse but would love the experience? They are available to guide you in basic care.
Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary (E.A.R.S.) New Milford 203-733-3576 FoalRescue.com
While researching and filming a piece on the Premarin industry twelve years ago, documentary filmmaker Frank Weller founded E.A.R.S. Four hundred adoptions later, Weller is still working for the foals with a network of volunteers and farms that support E.A.R.S. The network spans as far west as Arizona and includes the entire East Coast. His main focus is raising funds to rescue foals and broodmares from kill auctions, find adopters, and oversee the continued growth of each individual foal. Finding foster homes is key.
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among these gentle giants are available on weekends. CT Draft Rescue’s website will keep you up to date on giving and horses ready for adoption. Even with these efforts, many horses will inhumanely be sent to slaughter. Addressing the front end of this problem and instituting a breeder’s tax and license have been discussed. Addressing the hard decision of responsible euthanasia must be considered. At the very least, this is a humane act in the face of suffering. CT Draft Rescue’s opening quote reflects the heart and soul of every rescue and summarizes what keeps them going: “You can’t change the world by saving one horse, but for that one horse, its world is changed forever.”
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Weller’s current focus is working with farmers/breeders in the nurse mare industry. The nurse mare is not unlike the wet nurse of the 19th century. When the broodmare that still competes needs to get back to work, the nurse mare is brought in. For the nurse mare to stay “in milk” she needs to have recently foaled herself. Her foal then becomes an orphan. E.A.R.S. believes helping these farmers by giving them better options is a win-win for all. To see how you can help or discuss your farm as a possible foster home, please contact Weller. CT Draft Horse Rescue Haddam Neck, Connecticut CTDraftRescue.com Founded by Stacey Golub, DVM, in 2010, CT Draft Rescue’s goal is to rescue, rehab, retrain and rehome draft horses. Currently 12 drafts are under the doctor’s care with a support team of 40 volunteers. It costs roughly $6,000 per month for hay and other expenses. Golub will receive two calls a week needing some type of assistance within the draft community. She also values foster homes to catch overflow in times of need. Golub’s group will be joining the Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding as they have for the past two years with a team from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. All stallions are welcome. Tours of the farm to walk
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Jennifer McDermott’s exploration of horse energy began while rehabilitating horses in Fairfield County over 12 years ago. With her equine Reiki practice and passion for preventative health, she has embraced the three-pronged approach of foundational rehabilitation: nutrition, bodywork and positive reinforcement teaching. She now lives in Guilford and devotes herself to the rehabilitation of the Off the Track Thoroughbred.
horsewellnessandequineprograms J. A. McDermott Horsemanship Jennifer McDermott, RMT 909 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT 203-434-9505 JenniferMcDermott@mac.com Practice/business summary and services offered: J. A. McDermott Horsemanship, LLC I offer clinics and private Equine Behavior Specialist consultations for people Positive Teaching • Positive Relationship • Positive Result who are having problems 203 • 434 • 9505 jennifermcdermott@mac.com with their horses, both mind and body. I address nutrition, bodywork and positive reinforcement teaching (PRT). I teach effective preventive practices that keep the vet at bay. What drew you to this profession? I saw the effects of Reiki on humans and thought, “what about the horse?” Their energy fields are 10 times more sensitive than ours. I moved onto acupressure because it answers Reiki questions. PRT developed because of my work with Off the Track Thoroughbreds. Credentials/Certifications: Reiki master teacher certification. Acupressure II through Tallgrass Institute. Behavioral training with animal behaviorist Casey Sugarman and Anna Twinney. Nutritional training through Dr. Regan Golob and Eleanor Kellon, DVM. What should a client expect from working with you and/or your program? I will happily do energy work and acupressure for your equine but I serve my client better by putting the power of knowledge in their hands since they will be with their horse more than me. Whatever I do is customized to the horse and the human follows. I look to help with equine behavioral problems. I want sustainability so I don’t believe in the band-aid approach. My work with orphan foals and feral colts offered the realization of sound foundational work. What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your work? I want people to walk away from meeting me with the realization that the horse is very different than what they thought. I want them to see the horse as a living, thinking being that makes choices and is always trying to communicate with us. I don’t want them to choose the path of least resistance but the path of partnership.
Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center 45 Gabriel Drive, Naugatuck, CT 203-723-0633 Hiddenacres2@gmail.com HiddenAcrestrc.org Practice/Business Summary or services offered: Promoting healthy minds, bodies and spirits, Hidden Acres provides a range of therapeutic equine-assisted activities for children, adults and professionals including therapeutic riding, equine-facilitated learning, specialty programs and wellness workshops. What first drew you to this profession? Located in Naugatuck, Hidden Acres is a non-profit founded in 2008 by the Simons family. Recognizing the ability of horses to promote wellness and healing, they created a place for others to explore their potential in a supportive environment. Credentials/Certifications: Hidden Acres instructors are certified in therapeutic riding and also bring education and experience in disabilities, human services and social work. What should a client expect from working with you and/or your program? All programs begin with a foundation of empathy and compassion. Sensory and physical gains may be achieved through riding, while experiential learning with the horse on the ground promotes self-awareness and emotional well-being. Are you planning any practice/service enhancements or changes in 2015? Hidden Acres has added a number of new programs for children and adults with special needs and educational offerings such as our April 25th Journey Into Awareness workshop, designed for health and wellness professionals. What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your work? Equine-assisted activities provides a unique way to work towards one’s potential – physically, emotionally or otherwise. It is through partnering with these powerful yet sensitive beings, that life changing results may occur.
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Veterinary Hospice Provides Conscious End-of-Life Care Support and Guidance During Transition by Nicole Miale
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n 1998, Dr. Kathryn Marocchino of Vallejo, CA founded Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets, the nation’s first nonprofit devoted to home care of terminally ill companion animals. This is how the foundation defined animal hospice: “Animal hospice means seeing through the veil and viewing death not as an enemy to be feared but as a doorway to other states of being. Animal hospice means accepting that we have done our best with what we have been given during a specific moment in time but never feeling regret. Animal hospice means being willing to give death a chance without allowing fear, apprehension of our own discomfort to guide our decisions. Animal hospice means accepting death as a moment of grace and coming to realize that we are still learning, every step of the way. Animal hospice means allowing our animals to teach us what they know about death—far more than we can ever hope to know.” For many people, most veterinarians included, this flies in the face of conventional wisdom; if an animal is terminally ill and begins to fail, euthanasia is commonly thought to be the next step. A growing number of determined veterinarians and animal caretakers are working to shift the conventional paradigm toward conscious end-oflife care for companion animals. These individuals are rais-
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ing awareness about the availability of palliative care for dying animals and focusing their practices on end-of-life care to more actively provide supportive care for devoted caretakers and pets during the transitional period. Stamford veterinarian Mary Craig began her mobile veterinary practice Gentle Goodbye three years ago specifically to serve the needs of families and animals nearing the end of the journey together. “Many vets don’t believe in hospice care for pets because they think they should euthanize the animal if suffering is occurring,” she says. “I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive or the same thing.” She refers to the hospice or palliative care phase as the time “when we don’t necessarily have to euthanize, but we have to do something to maintain some quality of life for the animal. In many ways, it’s the gap in time between when the animal is ready and the owner is ready.” The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has issued guidelines on veterinary hospice care, defining it as care “that will allow a terminally ill animal to live comfortably at home or in a facility, and [AVMA] does not believe that such care precludes euthanasia. The comfort of the animal must always be considered when veterinary hospice care is provided. As in the case of human hospice
programs, patients must have a terminal illness with a short life expectancy.” The International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) was founded in 2009 by a small group of veterinarians concerned with the lack of preparation veterinarians are given to deal with death and the dying process. The group’s focus is on educating veterinarians and gathering research to help support the creation of better training in veterinary schools for this subspecialty. The association holds an annual meeting once per year and draws increasing numbers of curious vets each year to discuss end-of-life topics which may not be taken seriously by the majority of the profession. Dale Krier of Creature Comforts Mobile Veterinary Service in Sherman attended the IAAHPC meeting last fall and it was a watershed event for her. She has maintained a successful full-service mobile veterinary practice for 19 years, but is now shifting her focus to specialize in hospice and end-oflife care. “What I’ve realized over time is that while I love working with happy, healthy animals, there are plenty of vets available to take care of them,” she explains. “In general, we as vets have been poorly prepared to help our clients when they get to the later stages and fewer people call when they’re in the palliative phase because they’re unaware that there might be support available. So the call we get is usually when it’s at the end. It’s my goal to help change that and make the last days or weeks better for the animal and the family.” Krier cites the example of a client whose son has Asperger syndrome and was extremely connected to the family dog who was nearing the end of its life. “Every client has unique needs and challenges,” she says. “In this case we had a lot of conversations about all the intricacies of the family dynamic and how to help the son deal with the impending loss. There is a lot of planning and sensitivity to apply in these situations which can be missing in the conventional approach.” Craig points out that many veterinarians already deliver palliative care in a clinic setting, but may call it something different, like geriatric medicine. She and Krier agree many times a client loses touch with their regular vet when the point is reached that there is nothing else curative to be done or when the recommended protocol is not chosen by the client. That’s when a client might think next of euthanasia, unaware that hospice care might represent a viable step in between. “If someone has a cat or dog with cancer and they’ve reached the point where they don’t want to or can no longer do medical intervention, then they take their animal home from the hospital and have lost their connection to the vet and the support staff there,” Krier explains. “There may be many things the client can do for their animal at home, but because nothing is being pursued medically, they lose their guidance and support system.” In this area some of the local veterinarian hospitals are beginning to tap into their colleagues’ expertise; a third of Craig’s patients now come from referrals from other doctors. When she is called in, Craig will conduct a medical assessment and create a care protocol with the family, using subjective measurements on objective scales to
gather data which will be useful in assessing the patient’s state of being. The length of time she works with the family and animal might be brief—days or a few weeks, but the period is emotionally intense for all involved. This is also when ordained animal chaplain Barbara Richards of Paws Prayers n People in Newtown might be found visiting with a family and their animal. “Most of my sessions are with people who know the end is near but need help dealing with that,” Richards explains. “Our connection to the animals and our pets is so deep. The reactions of people and their animals to this time of transition can be very profound. What I do is help to guide them through the process, through prayer, ceremony, energy work, whatever they need.” As Craig notes, the journey for animals has changed significantly over the past few generations; they have come out of the fields and barns as workers and into houses, bedrooms and even under the covers as cherished companions. The deep relationship between many people and their pets now requires an honoring which may be unprecedented in human history. Richards, who is also a certified pet loss grief counselor and Reiki practitioner, focuses her pastoral work on animals; alleviating their suffering and that of people connected to them is her calling. “Much of it is the animals,” Richards says. “Much of it is the relationships we form with them. There is also the fact that we mark the years of our lives by the pets who share them. Honoring those connections and life chapters is very important and necessary in order for there to be closure and peace.” Veterinarian Kristen Klie of Monroe-based Final Journey took a pastoral care and counseling course at a seminary in Hartford which she applies in her veterinary practice providing at-home euthanasia services when the time finally comes. “How different things could be for vets and so many other people if the vets were taught how to really listen and relax with the process.” She sees the change happening in her profession and welcomes it. “As vets, we’re becoming more aware of the need for this. It is important and necessary to provide comfort and more gracefully follow the steps of the death and dying process.” Nicole Miale is Publisher and Executive Editor of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County.
Final Journey, LLC (Pet Euthanasia Service) Kristen Klie, D.V.M. and Associates (203) 645-5570 www.finaljourneyllc.com
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oby is a bad dog! He chews everything in the house, hides behind the couch when you come home and approaches very cautiously even when you try to give him a treat. Any loud noise freaks him out. Taking him to the vet is a nightmare of whining and peeing himself. What’s up with this dog? You saved him from a sure death at the animal shelter and provide the best food. Hundreds of toys have been packed away or thrown out because Toby doesn’t like them. The animal trainers you hired have either given up or told you that Toby was abused as a pup and may never get over it. The vet agrees and suggests a full gamut of anxiety reducing medications. Toby spits out the pills and hides if he sees any movement towards the place where the injections are kept. Whoever said dogs were “man’s best friend” hadn’t met Toby! More stress is on the agenda— especially today. The conference with a very important client took a left turn. 24
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Now the company is scrambling to redo an entire contract to keep from losing this client. Then, there was the drive home through a mix of rain and snow with traffic backed up on I-91 for 45 minutes... Stop! Where do you think Toby is at this point? He is probably cowering behind the sofa. So, it was a very bad day. Your wife and children “get it” but little Toby is trying to figure out what he did wrong. After all, one of his masters—in Toby’s mind the Alpha Male of the pack—is upset. Toby thinks it is his fault or that he is missing something important— that he should be supporting the pack leader in. Thank Goodness Toby didn’t chew a slipper today or commit some other such misbehavior! Minimally he would hear a stern “Bad dog!” Toby is not a bad dog. He is simply reacting to projected negative energy. All companion animals love unconditionally. They don’t care about
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color, religious views or money. They are the embodiment of love. That is why a seemingly aloof cat will become a snuggle bug and stick to a sick caregiver like glue. Animals are emotionally intelligent. They don’t understand the projection of negative energy. Anxiety, anger and any emotion that is not conducive to a peaceful existence within the web of life confuses them and causes them to do all of those bad behaviors that they shouldn’t. So what should a caregiver do? First of all, chill out! Secondly, don’t feel that it is necessary to do much of anything. In all probability your little companion does not need to be fixed or trained. The Buddhists have a word for what animals need. It is METTA or loving-kindness. Take heart. There are many ways available to project the positive energy of loving-kindness. For instance, you could funnel some of that money spent on animal trainers and medications
into having a relaxing massage or maybe take a yoga class. In short, do something to nurture and energize yourself. The projection of positive energy is a natural by-product of feeling good. Try a few simple techniques as outlined in this article. Know this—all people are inherently healers. We are born knowing how to heal ourselves and others. Now is the time to re-connect with what may have been unlearned along the road. For example, a simple 5-minute meditation performed before returning home after a difficult day can turn mayhem into miracles. Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, uses something called the 4, 7, 8 meditation. Clear your mind. Place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Now breathe in to a count of 4 through your nose. Hold that breathe for a count of 7 and exhale through your mouth making an audible sound like the wind to a count of 8. Repeat this 4 times. A nice addition to this exercise is to borrow a quote from “The Wizard of OZ.” Say, “There’s no place like home,” while using guided imagery to see the love and light that you are blessed with. That simple exercise will create “happily ever after’s” because you are emitting positive, loving energy. Another thing you can do is listen to soothing music with your animal friend. There are thousands of musical compositions made specifically to enhance meditation and positive energy flow. The Zen way of approaching the situation is to realize the problem, recognize it for the negativity it is eliciting and simply discard it. The thought process is: “I am feeling angry. Anger is a negative emotion. I release the anger. I am LOVE.” The song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” by Bobby McFerrin contains a great message that would make the entire world a better place if we could put it into practice. Affirmations can help us through many trials and are helpful in negating a multitude of problems. Just as anger can be released by becoming Love, anxiety can be transformed by becoming Peace. A way to honor
all living things is to affirm that you embody the traits of Understanding and Compassion. We should learn to embrace our positive attributes. Most animals are fascinated by watching a person do a breathing exercise like the 4, 7, 8 meditation. They will stop what they are doing and be drawn in by the calming energy. Being honest with your pet is a perfect opportunity to practice another very powerful method of energy exchange. Many animals are understandably frightened when taken to the vet. Instead of the corner and leash or the trap in a carrier approach, try simple honesty by saying something like “Little one, we have to go to the vet today. We are going there to ensure that you are healthy. You know we love you and don’t want anything bad to happen to you. We will be with you the whole time and tell you what the vet is going to do before he or she does anything.” Gently caress your pet and speak softly while employing these talks, assuring them that they will not be alone. This gentle and honest approach will significantly help in reducing their anxiety. So, what have we established? Very simply, “problem” animals can be helped through positive energy exchange. Honesty, meditation, music and unconditional love will enhance the bond that our pets so deeply desire! And don’t forget to smile—because you know what they say.... Michael Sutton is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher currently helping clients in Connecticut. He has performed Reiki with positive results on dogs, cats, squirrels, turtles, chipmunks, birds, mice, horses— and many humans. For appointments, call 203-687-4681.
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reikimasterprofiles Feather’s Touch Reiki Kim Tallcouch, RMT 657 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 203-868-1528 Kim@featherstouchreiki.com FeathersTouchReiki.com Practice/Business Summary or services offered: I am an animal communicator who also offers intuitive Reiki on pets and people. I also provide all levels of Reiki Certification training. I utilize an assortment of shamanic healing practices including Munay Ki healing. What first drew you to this profession? A series of personal losses fueled my quest for spiritual growth and healing knowledge. My respect for and love of animals coupled with intensified learning and understanding, revealed that I could intuitively connect with them.
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Credentials/Certifications: I possess a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and Psychology. I’m a Certified Reiki Master Teacher and can pass the Munay Ki Healing Rites. I’ve participated in a Shamanic apprenticeship as well as numerous Shamanic workshops.
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Practice/Business Summary or services offered: I practice distance Reiki or home visits for animals or individuals. I also offer occasional Usui Reiki attunement classes for those looking to become a Reiki healer. What first drew you to this profession? I am an analytical person by nature and decided to pursue Reiki as a way to keep me connected to my spiritual path. The Reiki principles keep me connected to self: Just for today, do not be angry; Just for today, do not worry; Just for today, be grateful; Just for today, work hard; Just for today, be kind to others. Credentials/Certifications: I am a Usui Reiki Master Teacher. What should a client expect from working with you and/or your program? When I am working with your animals usually you will notice a sense of calm fall over them. They may sleep or just settle into where they are laying or sitting. Are you planning any practice/service enhancements or changes in 2015? I will be expanding into an office space in the Spring of 2015 to better service my human clientele. In addition, I am finishing up my Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Ericksonian Hypnosis certifications and will be expanding my offerings to include Life and Executive coaching. What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your work? Working with animals is a passion of mine. It is possible that while I am working with your animal I will be able to describe what they are feeling based on how it is reflected in my body. That is how I know the healing energy works— when that feeling leaves my body the session is complete.
Practice/Business Summary or services offered: Reiki is a hands-on method for calming. If the individual or animal has experienced anything that they perceive as traumatic, Reiki may help to enhance the movement of life force energy in them to help the individual or animal feel better. What first drew you to this profession? When I began to hear about Reiki, my daughter had issues with her stomach. We went to our first Reiki class together. After we had been at the Reiki class for two hours, my daughter told me that she had experienced a knot in her stomach for a year, and after being at the Reiki class and experiencing Reiki, the knot in her stomach was gone. That was when I knew I had to become a Reiki Master Teacher. Credentials/Certifications: I am a Reiki Master Teacher who has been an affiliate member of the International Center for Reiki Training since 2011. What should a client expect from working with you and/or your program? I have been able to calm an agitated cat and have worked with dogs who were in their final days of life to help calm them during their transition. I have also helped the following clients with Reiki: a pregnant woman who was so stressed before her Reiki treatment that she was going to be placed on medication; a patient who was in the hospital during an illness and a young woman with serious depression. Are you planning any practice/service enhancements or changes in 2015? I plan to continue providing Reiki treatments to help people feel better. This coming spring, I will be offering a Reiki I class where participants will learn to do Reiki on themselves. I will also be offering Reiki II classes where participants will learn to do Reiki on other people. What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your work? Reiki is at the very least calming and may be very helpful in reducing anxiety. Reiki can also clear our thoughts and has helped lessen pain in some people. Reiki goes where it is needed.
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The New Healthy Cuisine Good-to-Go Eats by Judith Fertig
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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her. Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says. From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.
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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.” At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces. The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”
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True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole. Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California. Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.
Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks
A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.
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Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit
out junk food.” Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says. Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating by Lane Vail
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iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.
The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.
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How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that 30
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Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.
How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently?
Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from
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nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.
Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet. My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.
Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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Thyme and Season Natural Market 3040 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 203-407-8128 Grocery.Thyme@gmail.com ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com Practice/business summary and services offered: Full service natural grocery store offering healthier alternatives of almost any food-type (no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives). We concentrate on organic, all-natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, fresh produce, sustainable meat, dairy, wheat, herbs & etc. products, money-saving bulk bins, and a huge selection of approved and verified supplements, beauty and pet products. What is different about the products or services you offer? Our mission is to help customers make the best choices for their health, assured through high quality products combined with superior customer service. Kitchen staff plan menus to accommodate a wide variety of palates and dietary needs. Prepared hot food offerings mean healthy and delicious offerings for anyone coming in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Credentials/Certifications: Our professional chef is trained in Food Service Management and all kitchen staff have extensive experience in preparation of organic and gourmet foods. A full-time Certified Nutrition Counselor is available to assist customers with solutions to health and nutrition questions (complimentary service). Staff have on-going training in food product selection and delivery. Are you planning any practice/service enhancements or changes in 2015? Our prepared meals will soon expand to include family-size portions. We are cutting edge in always having the latest products for better health and nutrition. What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your work? We are an independently owned small business in the heart of Hamden, dedicated to our wide customer base. Our unique and vast selection will always make us worth the trip. Though ‘natural food’ is becoming more widely available, we have unique products not generally found in larger stores. We concentrate on small farms and local producers, as well as new nation-wide trend-setters not generally available in the area. Thyme & Season provides Healthy Eating at its best! natural awakenings
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GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses by Nava Atlas
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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits. Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine. Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.” Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60
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percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.
A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.
RAW KALE SALADS by Nava Atlas
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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging. Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.
Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad
To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.
Mediterranean Kale Salad
To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.
Kale and Avocado Salad
Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.
Asian-Flavored Kale Salad
Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips. All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.
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calendarofevents SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Pet Loss Grief Support Group – 11am. Losing a beloved animal can be extremely tragic and a very emotional time for humans. Susan Wilson has created this support group for those of us who have lost an animal or have one in the process of moving on. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053. Family Drumming Circle w/ Lydia Smith – 2pm-4pm. All ages. Use your drum or one of ours! $15/adult. $10/child. Therapeutic Recreation Center, 19 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge. Pre-registration required. 203-804-5343.
MONDAY, MARCH 2 Experiencing Back Pain? Come in for a FREE Back Consultation w/PT Services of Guilford – Stop back pain NOW! Come visit for a FREE consultation. Find pain relief without medication! PT Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St, Ste 310, Branford. 203-315-7727. Astrological Readings w Lou Valentino – 4pm-7pm. Have you ever wondered what your astrological chart says about your personality, vocation, relationships and future? Lou Valentino has been doing astrology readings for over 20 years; former astrological writer for Wisdom magazine for 8 years. 30-min readings. $1/min. Enchanted,1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Readings w/ Susan Margaret – 11am-3pm. Susan is a medium (messages from those that have crossed over) who has been giving readings for 44 years. She has given readings with the Astrological Society of CT for over 20 yrs. Susan uses classic playing cards, reads palms, and uses basic astrology. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordCT.com.
Change Your Beliefs/Change your Body Description with Tami Reagor – 7pm-8:30pm. Do you count every calorie, workout daily and never lose a pound?—or if you do, you gain it all back? There maybe another reason the weight isn’t coming off. Join us for a night of no judgment where we use ThetaHealing® to start uncovering Subconscious Limiting Beliefs that may be sabotaging your success. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. New Haven Community Circle Dance – 7:30pm9:30pm. Move in the footsteps of our ancestors as we enjoy traditional dances from many cultures, as well as contemporary pieces choreographed in the spirit of ancient folk dance. All dances are taught and no experience is necessary. Suggested donation $8. Friends Meetinghouse, 225 East Grand Ave, New Haven. Information: 203-467-1069.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Nature’s Child: Maple Sugar – 10:30am. “Sinsibucwat” time! The Native Americans celebrated this time of year, when the “sap runs from wood.” Come to the Nature Center to learn more about our sweet trees! $7 per child ($5.00 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). Please pre-register for this class for preschoolers and their adults. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053. Full Worm Moon Hike – 6pm. At the time of this Spring Moon the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear (also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins). Join Rangers Jess and Mike for this evening hike. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. $1. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/ registration: 203-736-1053.
Decorative Chain Making Class at KanduBeads – 5:30pm-7:30pm. Kris Quinn will guide you through different decorative chain making techniques. Learn to use wire to create your own decorative chain! $40. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.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 Ln, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717. EarthDancing.com.
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Young Living Essential Oils – 6pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free zyto machine readings! Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.
Annual Maple Festival – All day. Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast with real maple syrup, sausages, juice, coffee, and tea from 8 am to 10 am. Festival programs run from 10 am to 4 pm. We’ll have a maple bake sale, crafts, live animals, tree-tapping demonstrations, exhibitors, and much more! All proceeds benefit our animal care. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information: 203-736-1053.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 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.
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Reiki I w/Gayle Franceschetti – 9:00am1:00pm. 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.
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Wire Cage Jewelry Class Free at KanduBeads w/ $15 Purchase – 11am-12pm. Wire cages are a fun alternative to wire wrapping. Learn to set stones or beads with no holes in jewelry wire cages to wear as pendants or accessories. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com. Free Reiki Clinic w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 11am-3pm. Enjoy a 10-15 min. session of Reiki and learn about healing energy. Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Info: 203-415-4791. TranquilHealingReiki.com. Readings w/ Susan Margaret – 11am-3pm. Susan is a medium (messages from those that have crossed over) who has been giving readings for 44 years. She has given readings with the Astrological Society of CT for over 20 yrs. Susan uses classic playing cards, reads palms, and uses basic astrology. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordCT.com. Digital Photography Class at KanduBeads – 1pm-3pm. Learn to use light, props and photo magic to create beautiful product photography. Great class especially for Etsy sellers or anyone interested in photography. $35. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 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. $125.00. Hamden. Info/registration: 203-415-4791. Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy w/ Chris Patella, RT, Ed. – 2pm-4pm. Adults/ clinicians. $50. Pre-registration required. Therapeutic Recreation Center, 19 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge. Register/information: 203-804-5343. Restorative Yoga Workshop with Saskia Bergmans-Smith – 2pm-4pm. Relax and retreat from everyday life with a yoga class that uses passive stretching to release tension and nurture the body from the inside out. $27. Pre-Registration Required. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. Registration/information: 203-287-2277 or YourCommunityYoga.com. Vernal Equinox Quartz Crystal Concert/Meditation – 7:30pm. Randeane uses Holographic sound healing to assist in transporting you during this Equinox to healing relaxation, release stress and connecting you to your Higher Self. $15. Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com. Yin Yoga by Candlelight – 7pm-8:30pm. Explore the benefits of Yin for relaxation and energy. Yin postures are held longer up to 3-4 minutes. Time spent in postures is much like time spent in meditation. $10. One World Wellness & Yoga Collective, 967 N. High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 9 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.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Free Yoga Classes for Ages 9-14 at James Blackstone Library in Branford with Jim of Smiling Spirit Yoga – 1pm-2:30pm. Register at CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC). To register call: 203-433-4658 or Email mandm@CTExperiential.org. CTExperiential.org.
Tree of Life Pendant Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Free with $15 purchase. Celebrate Spring with these beautiful wire tree pendants. Easy to make, even more impressive to give as a gift! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
Sound Circle and meditation w/ Beth Patella, Certified Sound Therapist – 2pm-4pm. Adults/ teens. $25. Pre-registration required. Therapeutic Recreation Center, 19 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge. Registration/information: 203-804-5343.
Goddess, Tarot, Rune and 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.
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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 intuitive senses. $33/class and materials. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.
Renew Teaching Assists with Saskia BergmansSmith – 1pm-3pm. As a new or experienced yoga instructor you are regularly faced with the TRUE beginner body. Are the assists you are using not working as you think they should? Come join Saskia to refresh and reset your memory on the power of touch. $30/$25 adv. by March 12. Pre-Registration available, Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. Registration/information: 203-287-2277 or 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. Contact Gayle: 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.
Back to Basics Beekeeping 101 – 2pm. Learn the basics to start your own hive. Take a close-up look at the queen, workers, and drones with bee keeper Dawn Sotir. See it all first hand inside the Nature Center’s observation hive. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Kirtan with Prema Hara – 7pm-9pm. An evening of sacred music with this dynamic duo who truly does practice the heart of kirtan. Come and enjoy the amazing music and vocals of Keshavacharya Das and Kamaniya in this truly enchanted evening! $18/$23. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com.
Communicate with Your Spirit Guides w / Chrystyne and Laurie – 7pm-8:30pm. Communicate with your spirit guides with Trans Mediums Chrystyne McGrath and Laurie Dube. Enjoy a night of learning, questions and answers. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordCT.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Friday Yoga & Fresh Juices – 6:30pm-9pm. Practice an hour of Tao Yoga followed by a juicing workshop with fresh fruits and vegetables. Experience tasty and healthy juices for spring! $10. One World Wellness & Yoga Collective, 967 N. High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.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, MARCH 14 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/ relationships and treating others. Wallingford. $150 Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com. Info Session at The Graduate Institute – 11am-12pm. Learn about the holistic and integrative graduate and certificate programs at The Graduate Institute. The programs are flexible and affordable for adult professionals seeking to make an impact and live the life they always promised themselves (see our ad). Free. RSVP: Learn.edu/events.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Spirit Jam Kirtan w/ Andrew Biagiarelli and Band – 7:30pm. Musical experience based on Kirtan w/ extended atmospheric musical interludes bringing Kirtan to a new level and tapping into Vernal Equinox. $20. Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com. Iyengar Yoga workshop: Inspirations from India – 11am-2pm. Experience the most recent teachings of Geeta Iyengar. All levels welcome. Reservations recommended. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). YogaInMiddletown.com. Reiki II Class with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Increase your knowledge of Reiki and energy. Learn the basic symbols and distant healing. Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. $150.00. Hamden. Information/registration: 203-415-4791. Healthy Living Series – 2pm. Join us for the last of our 3-part healthy living series. Learn about growing healthy food from Jeff Rubelmann, healthy homesteader and certified permaculturist. Will focus on interactions in soil, creating and building rich healthy soil, pH, soil fertilizers, compost teas, 18-day compost method, and worm farms. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.
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. Astrological Readings w Lou Valentino – 4pm-7pm. Have you ever wondered what your astrological chart says about your personality, vocation, relationships and future? Lou Valentino has been doing astrology readings for over 20 years; former astrological writer for Wisdom magazine for 8 years. 30-min readings. $1/min. Enchanted,1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Have a Smoothie at Smoothie King to raise funds for CELC’s CANstruction Project for the Connecticut Food Bank – Enjoy a smoothie and support a great cause! Located at 845 West Main St, Branford. For information visit: CTExperiential.org. Peyote Stitch Class at KanduBeads – 5:30pm7:30pm. (3/17 & 3/24). Two Part Class. Learn the organic art of free form peyote stitch using a variety of different beads and beading thread to create an abstract work of wearable art. $65. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Guided Meditation w/Crystals and EFT w/RMT/ Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm (& Tues 3/24) Engage in [+] Energy insights and create lasting, healthy transformations. $25; 2 at $20/Class. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869 or PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com. Buddha Dharma Discussion with Paul Martinez – 7pm-8pm. Come learn about the historical Buddha Siddartha Gautama. The topic will cover the two Buddhist traditions: Theravada and Mahayana and the basic teachings of Gautama Buddha in a way that they can be applied in everyday life. $5. 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. Celebrate Spring and your visions for 2015. Healing the world one woman at a time. $25. Central Wallingford. Call Susan to reserve space: 203-645-1230.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Fairy Forts and Stone Circles: Irish Mythology, Past and Present – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Drawing on numerous visits to Ireland, Joseph Campbell Foundation and Mythological Round Table of New Haven facilitator Marta Koonz will lead a lively conversation on the ancient legends and modern implications of Ireland’s mythology. Free. However, donations accepted to help support the Joseph Campbell Foundation. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. RSVP: Learn.edu/events.
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Spring Equinox – 6:30pm-8:30pm. $20 Access the new Spring energies that facilitate manifesting opportunities and initiating new endeavors. These energies also facilitate the balance of the masculine and feminine within each of us. 36 Cheshire Road,Wallingford. Call: 203-265-2927 or email: sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net. Learn How to Dowse w/Master Dowser Chrystyne McGrath – 7pm-8:30pm. Learn how to dowse for everyday life and to help you with questions using L-Rods, pendulums, your third eye and your body. Dowse a question, energy (aura), chakras, clear an energy from a house or find a missing object. L-rods included in tuition. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Monthly Forrest Yoga Friday w/Victoria Kourkaki – 6pm-7:30pm. This Intensive class is designed and sequenced with a specific focus area in order to help move your practice to the next level. $19 drop-in or Fresh class card, Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com. Drum Journeys for Women – 7pm. Connecting with your own natural rythym through improvising and letting go into the heartbeat of the soul. Experience the healing energy as we drum in circle and create a high vibration community! Donations welcome. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com. Create a Fairy Garden – 7pm-8:30pm. w/Lisa Morrison. Learn about fairies, trees and the sacred space outside your home. Then, plan an actual fairy garden, using crystals and the tree-inspired symbols of the runes. For all nature lovers, gardeners and fairy folk! $25. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. Register: 203-453-4000.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Spring Equinox Yoga Renewal – 10am-12pm. Invigorate the mind/body/breath connection with a spirited Earth Sky Vinyasa session meant to ground and ignite the fire of creative flow. Honoring the fertile ground outside and in. $20. The Nest 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com. Spring Flower Earring Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Free with $15 purchase. Fun, lightweight spring earrings to match any wardrobe. Learn how to use seed beads to create these adorable earrings. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com. Free Reiki Clinic w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 11am-3pm. Enjoy a 10-15 min. session of Reiki and learn about healing energy. Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Info: 203-415-4791. TranquilHealingReiki.com. Reiki I class w/ Eileen Gorham in Southbury – 1pm-5:30pm. No prior knowledge of Reiki is needed. Eileen Gorham, Reiki Master Teacher, will teach the history of Reiki. Participants will learn how to perform Reiki on one’s self. Pre-Registration required. $150. Must be paid one week prior to class. I Bring the Calm, 203-560-9601. Equinox Abundance Drum Circle – 7:30pm. Special presentation and Drum circle. Drum renewal and abundance w/ Mark Zarrillo as Equinox Portal aligns to Earth. Gloria Amendola presents transformative info on this 8 year wealth consciousness. Move into the Light. $20. Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Annual Gluten Free Day at Thyme & Season – Free samples and tastings of wheatfree and gluten-free foods. Try before you buy! GF Dinners-to-Go, Soups, Sandwiches, Hot Entrees. 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 203-407-8128. ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com. Twitter@ThymeAndSeason. FB: Thyme and Season. Reiki II Cert. w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/ Eves. Receive empowering keys to mentalemotional clarity, balance; support for empathic challenges/relationship healing. Wallingford. $175 Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com. Adult/child CPR, First Aid, AED – 10am-4pm. American Red Cross certification. Adults/teens. $120. Pre-registration required. Therapeutic Recreation Center, 19 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge. Preregistration required: 203- 804-5343. Discover The Akashic Records w/ Rosa Chyan – 1pm-2pm. Come for a peaceful Light meditation and find out what the Akashic Records is! Free. Center for Holistic Practices and Psychotherapy, 963 Queen St, Southington. Registration required. Contact Rosa: 203-228-1777 or Jiayuh33@yahoo.com. YogArt Workshop: Mindful Mandalas – 2pm5pm. Mini-retreat with yoga, mindful tea meditation and group mandala project for balance and harmony. $20. Register in advance. One World Wellness & Yoga Collective, 967 N. High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com.
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Meditation – Meet with Your Loved Ones who are in Spirit w/ Jean Mandeville – 5pm-7pm. Using the Spiritual Response Technique, participants will receive clearing of their chakras and auric field; learn to connect w/ high selfenhancing healing/working w/ spirit and be able to access meeting w/ loved ones who have transitioned over through guided imagery. $25 Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. Gongs and Singing bowls Full Harmonic Sound Immersion – 7pm. Transformational energies during this Equinox bring light to illuminate your Soul’s Purpose as you are surrounded with Gongs, Brass and Crystal Singing Bowls led in Meditation by Priscilla Gale. $15 Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443.
MONDAY, MARCH 23 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. Young Living Essential Oils – 6pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free zyto machine readings! Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Online Info Session at The Graduate Institute – 7pm-8pm. Learn about the holistic and integrative graduate and certificate programs at The Graduate Institute. The programs are flexible and affordable for adult professionals seeking to make an impact and live the life they always promised themselves (see our ad). Free. RSVP: Learn.edu/events.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Info Session at The Graduate Institute – 5pm-6pm. Learn about the holistic and integrative graduate and certificate programs at The Graduate Institute. The programs are flexible and affordable for adult professionals seeking to make an impact and live the life they always promised themselves (see our ad). Free. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. RSVP: Learn.edu/events. How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World: OASIS in the Overwhelm Workshop w/ Millie Grenough – 6pm-8pm. New and experienced participants: Learn new information about the neuroscience of the brain, and learn and practice strategies to enhance their personal health—physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual—and deepen happiness. $40. RSVP: Learn.edu/events. Thinking About Middle School? Informational Meeting – 6:30pm-8pm. CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) provides an ideal setting for the 5th-8th grade student. Find out about (CELC) Middle School. Location: 28 School St, Branford. RSVP: 203-433-3658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org.
Yoga Nidra w/ Karen Gomez – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Are you looking for tools to help you de-stress in daily life?. Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs. In this workshop, you will experience a variety of techniques—including guided imagery and body scanning to aid relaxation. $25. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
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9th US SPIRITIST SYMPOSIUM
THE HEALING ARTS of EMEI QIGONG
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3 Days of comprehensive qigong training for $99
Laboratory
Invisible World
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 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 Ln, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717. EarthDancing.com.
SATURDAY MAY 2
243 Tresser Blvd Stamford, CT
Speakers, workshops and youth activities
Winter Astronomy – 7pm. Did you ever wonder how a star is born? Find out about the life and death of stars and the different types of stars in our universe. Venture outside (weather permitting) to view not only the stars but also Jupiter and its moons. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information: 203-736-1053.
Fee: $30
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Location: Holistic Therapies
Spirit Communications & Manifestations, Art through Mediumship and more.
15 South Elm Street Wallingford, CT 06492
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Seminar taught by Master Patricia Bolger
Where There’s Yang, There’s Yin: A Yin Yoga Workshop – 1pm-4pm. Explore YIN’s quiet power, and some of its unique facets, during this 3-hour empowered exploration. $40 early bird by 3/17. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com. Acupressure Massage – 2pm-5pm. Learn the meridians and pressure points used in acupressure informed by five element theory. Partner work with hands-on practice guided by instructor. $25. Register in advance. One World Wellness & Yoga Collective, 967 N. High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com.
MAY 2, 4 - 9am-5pm MAY 3 - 9am-4pm Group Healing: May 3 at 4:15pm
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Yoga and meditation w/ Shaune McVetty – 2pm-4pm. Adults/teens. $25.Therapeutic Recreation Center, 19 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge. Preregistration required: 203-804-5343.
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.
Intergalactic Meditation Ensemble – 7:30pm. Music for relaxation to transcend space/ time as you are transported to realms beyond in guided meditation under galaxy of stars. Live band with gongs guitars percussion keyboards. $20. Avant Garde, 328 East Main Street, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.
Astrological Readings w Lou Valentino – 4pm-7pm. Have you ever wondered what your astrological chart says about your personality, vocation, relationships and future? Lou Valentino has been doing astrology readings for over 20 years; former astrological writer for Wisdom magazine for 8 years. 30-min readings. $1/min. Enchanted,1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
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sunday 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. New Beginnings in Community – 10am. Spiritually-minded people embracing and honoring all world religions, belief systems, cultures, and traditions come together to share thoughts, experiences, and wisdom in a supportive community environment. Four dedicated Interfaith Ministers offer inspiring messages of compassion, peace, and love every Sunday at Mystics by the Sea, 394 New Haven Ave, Milford. NewBeginninsInCommunity.weebly.com. Readings with Fannie – 11am-3pm. Certified Crystal Healer, Reiki Practitioner and for contacting our Spirit Guides, the Book of Life and Astral Traveling. Assists you in connecting to the deep inner being of your soul. Assists/connects with your higher self and acts as a catalyst to bring forth what is for your highest good (ie. connecting you with a loved one or just clearing your field). Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.
monday Enjoy a $10 discount on all 90-minute services on Monday! – Every Monday is Customer Appreciation Day at Massage Savvy and our current promotion is “75 Gets You 90” which means you can book a service for 90 minutes and only pay for 75 of them! Call: 203-453-8667 or visit: M a s s a g e S a v v y C T. c o m . M a s s a g e S a v v y, 2514 Boston Post Suite 5C, Guilford. Open House and Admission Tours at CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) Middle School – 9:45am-11am. Exceptional academics and real-world learning. Apply now for 2015-16 academic year. To schedule a visit or for more information, call: 203-433-4658 or email: mandm@CTExperiential.org. Pilates/Barre Community Class – 8am. This class is a mix between pilates moves to strengthen core muscles and the Barre technique to sculpt and lean our arms and legs. Discount price of $10.00 cash/ check or $12.00 credit card. Kneading Hands Yoga & Massage, 760 Main St S, Unit F, Southbury. 203267-4417. KneadingHands.net. 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. 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
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Earth Sky Vinyasa – 5:15pm. Balancing grounding awakening presense with fluid expansive flows. A class with challenge inside and out, ample breath work, bandha, and focus. Prana Kriya yoga to generate energy. Drop in or class card. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com. 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. Qigong for Health – 7pm-8pm. 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.
tuesday Reiki Readings Tarot Card Tuesday Event – 9:30am-7:30pm. (Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27). Have a Goddess Tarot Card reading with Chrystyne McGrath. Chrystyne is a Psychic/Trance Medium, Reiki Master and Dowser. She uses the Goddess Tarot Card deck at this event. Limited spaces left, 30 minute reading for $25. Health Options Wellness Center, 133 State St, Guilford. For availability, call 203-415-0704 or email chrystynem@yahoo.com. Slow Flow Yoga – 10am-11am. Join Master Instructor Bob Miller for a guided posture flow that will leave you feeling relaxed and energized. Drop in $15. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd, Madison. Information: 954-647-0612. New Canaan Winter Farmers Market – 11am2pm. (every Tuesday, through March 31 rain or shine). Join us for farm fresh fruits and veggies, as well as locally prepared foods. Free. New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan. For more information, visit NewCanaanFarmersMarket.net. Awareness Through Movement Basics: Feldenkrais 101 – 12pm-1pm. Relearn the simplicity of authentic moving and transcend your personal patterns of limitation. $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 – 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.
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. Recovery Yoga – 7pm-8:30pm. Yoga and Meeting. Discover how a gentle yet exhilarating yoga practice can help focus the mind and lift the heart. And share space with others creating positive change. All Welcome. $5. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com.
wednesday 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. 203-481-8443. 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. Readings and/or Crystal Chakra Balancing w/ Deborah – 12pm-4pm. (& Sat 3/21, 11am-3pm). Reiki Master Teacher, and IET Practitioner. Offers Tarot card or Tea Leaf Readings. Uses Reiki and Crystals to remove unwanted energy, while balancing Chakras. Uses abilities-vibrations of the universe 7 channeling of your life force energies to create a balance between mind, body and spirit. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. 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
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Chakra Flow – 6:45pm. An inner practice filled with self-reflection and intensive yoga aimed at each center being explored. Filling ourselves with inner focus and light getting us to Spring! Drop in or class card. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com.
Feng Shui and 7 Main Chakras w/RMTHolistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn to release, refresh, focus and flow w/ [+] Energy Crystals, EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique and Guided Imagery. $197/4 Classes. For pre-class consult/registration: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.
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Learn to Meditate with Buddhist Teacher Kaitlyn Brayton – 7pm-8pm. By gaining experience with peaceful states of mind in meditation, we can then learn how to recognize the disturbances and replace them with positive states. The Nest, 1008 Main St, Branford. All Welcome and beginners $10. RavensWingYoga.com.
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. 203-878-0681. prisco@priscopr.com, Milfordct.com. Slow Flow Yoga – 10am-11am. Join Master Instructor Bob Miller for a guided posture flow that will leave you feeling relaxed and energized. Drop in $15. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd, Madison. Information: 954-647-0612. Awareness Through Movement: 20 Feldenkrais Themes – 12pm-1pm. In this class we will be exploring 20 ATM lessons throughout the year. Focus is on moving naturally with a sense of ease and playfulness. $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: Back Care and Fundamentals – 5:30pm. Heal the body, quiet the mind, improve mood, find balance and nourish the self. 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.
friday Yoga for Healing – 9:30am. Balancing rest with movement, relaxation and focus. A restorative, gentle yoga class for those who wish to slow down and allow powerful healing energy yoga can provide. Drop ins or cards welcome. Raven’s Wing Yoga, 19 S. Main St, Branford. RavensWingYoga.com. 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 – 11am3pm (& Sat 3/28). 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.
saturday Reiki Practitioner Certifications: with RMT/ Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – Why Reiki? When we awaken mental/emotional/energetic clarity and balance w/the power of love anything is possibleeven with prickly people/challenges/changes. Wallingford. Free. Pre-class consult: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.
Tai Chi in Shelton – 8am. (Every Sat). Tai Chi, the Chinese art of moving meditation and self-defense, employs slow, balanced and relaxed postures. No special equipment or uniform required, just loose comfortable clothing and shoes. All are welcome, regardless of experience to this practice session. New comers welcome! Contact: 860-591-9447 or info@13PostureBoxing.com. Moving from Your Center – 9am. (5 Week Series starting March 7). In this class we will be focusing on movements based on the Feldenkrais Method and Chi Kung exercises that involve moving from the core of our skeleton. $50. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm Street. Wallingford. Call Carol: 203-415-8666. Tao Yoga – 10:30am-11:30am. Beginner-level yoga class unites mind and body through breath awareness and meditation. Build strength and energy to progress toward intermediate-level poses. $42/ month or $120/three months. One World Wellness & Yoga, 967 North High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com. Free Jewelry-Making Classes at KanduBeads in Wallingford w/ $15 Materials Purchase – 11am-12pm. Learn a basic jewelry-making technique every Saturday. See website for more information. KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com. Pre and Postnatal and Women’s Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Prepare for or recover from birth with safe, appropriate practices. Expert instruction. Individual attention. 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. 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.
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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.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING ANNAHAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
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New Year. New Resolution: “I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE HAPPY.” AHBHS helps with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obesity, agarophobia, domestic violence and anger management. Phone, internet, skype and office sessions are available. Most insurance accepted.
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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 profile on page 31.
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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 41.
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DURHAM NATUROPATHIC HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Jason Belejack, N.D. 203-824-7428 DurhamNaturopathichealth.com
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TRANQUIL HEALING REIKI, LLC Anita Jones, RMT 203-415-4791 TranquilHealingReiki.com
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