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Learn How to Optimize Your Health with American Academy of Quantum Medicine (AAQM) Educational Webinars, Seminars, and Newsletters Learn from the world-renowned leader and founder of Quantum Medicine who is a Board Certified Diplomat in Integrative Medicine, Quantum Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition, and Anti-Aging Medicine. Each month, Dr. Yanick publishes two wellness e-mail newsletters and does a FREE webinar for members on a wide range of health topics. Learn more by visiting the non-profit AAQM website at www.aaqm.org
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Introduction to Massage Therapy at Finger Lakes School
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he Finger Lakes School of Massage (FLSM) is celebrating 20 years of massage therapy education. The school’s Ithaca, NY, location opened in 1994, and a Westchester campus was added in 2008. Co-founders Cindy Black and Andrea Butje created FLSM from a passion for massage as a transformative force and the desire to help others create a livelihood out of that passion. On Saturday, April 19, the Westchester FLSM campus is holding an Introduction to Massage Therapy Seminar. The day includes an introductory class and a massage from a current FLSM student, along with the opportunity to learn more about the school’s culture and teaching philosophy. Mindful of its surrounding communities, FLSM takes every opportunity it can to give back. Staff, students and alumni come together regularly to take part in community events throughout the year, including local Relays for Life with the American Cancer Society, The Westchester Food Bank and the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual Westchester run, among others. The Westchester Campus of the Finger Lakes School of Massage is located at 272 N. Bedford Road in Mount Kisco, NY. For more information and to reserve a place in the seminar, call 914.241.7363 or visit FLSM.com. The cost of the seminar is $50. See ad, page
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ecotip Heirloom Home A Fresh Look at Furnishings that Last
Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability. Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, newto-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world.
professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.” Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and smallgroup conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond. Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet.
Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor. Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight Additional sources: GreenPages.org furniture and bare walls at the other,” says and GreenAmerica.org
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estless Legs Syndrome (RSL) can wake both sufferers and their partners at night, and more people suffer than realize it. Even when both continue to doze through a bout of restlessness, it hampers the quality of sleep and can cause them to begin the day fatigued. Some people only notice that a problem exists by its absence―when a vacation or business trip prompts sleeping in separate beds, the calmer partner will enjoy deeper, more restful sleep. Other problems can follow if the syndrome is left untreated. A 2011 study by the Interdisciplinary Pain Centre at University Medical Centre, in Freiburg, Germany, reported that untreated RSL patients exhibited depression, anxiety, compulsivity and other impaired behaviors. With topical application of appropriate herbs, oversensitive nerves in legs can be settled and the muscles can be made less responsive to such stimulation. Cramp bark, St. John’s Wort and wild yam have been used for centuries to relax oversensitive nerves and relieve residual tension in skeletal muscles. Sage also has a history of medicinal use, including modern-day application as an antispasmodic. Rosemary, another essential herb, is used to increase circulation and help flush toxins built up in stagnant muscle fibers. The journal International Clinical Psychopharmacology also recently reported that peppermint and lavender work to naturally relax the body. Combining all of these plants can prove an advantageous herbal treatment for RLS. Place tablespoon of each herb in a cup of in hot (not boiling) water to produce a decoction that can be spread or rolled on the legs. The liquid will be absorbed into the skin within a few minutes and leg restlessness will subside and motion will cease. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit www. mynaturesrite.com. See ad, page 27.
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Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug
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live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment. A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas. The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.
Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs
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n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements. The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage. “The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.
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Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease
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omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver. The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs. Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.
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Trees are Trying Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us
CO2-Correct Food
Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases Experts at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at Aberdeen University, in Scotland, have created a new menu plan that is healthy and nutritious, as well as good for the environment. The researchers compiled a shopping list of 52 foods arranged in categories according to how much climate-changing greenhouse gases are produced to make and transport them (Tinyurl.com/ScottishDiet). They then devised a weekly weight allowance for each food, which when followed, would reduce the use of greenhouse gases by about a third. Surprisingly, the list features foods such as chocolate, ice cream and red meat, but anyone wanting to reduce their carbon footprint must only eat them in relatively tiny quantities. Some food groups, such as dairy products and meat, produce much bigger emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than others because of the way they are manufactured and brought to market. The production of fruit, vegetables and legumes is much less likely to produce such high emissions. Source: Scotsman.com
GMO Go-Ahead
Feds Give Dangerous Green Light The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetically modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide. The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses. Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless. Take action at Tinyurl.com/PushToLabelGMO. Learn more at OrganicConsumers.org.
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Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a report by the nonprofit Solar Foundation research group. At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013. Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels. Solar firms surveyed in the report said that more than 50 percent of their business and homeowner customers turned to solar to save money, while nearly 23 percent said they invested in panels because costs are now comparable with utility rates. The report noted that the cost of solar equipment has fallen about 50 percent since the beginning of 2010, motivating more people to go green.
Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems. In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2. While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.
Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment. The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production. Source: Ecoseed.org
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Green Festival
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s millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Green Festival, America’s largest and longest-running sustainability and green living event, is planning to kick off its biggest year yet. In collaboration with Green America and Global Exchange, Green Festival recently joined forces with Messe Stuttgart, a leading international tradeshow organizer producing Europe’s largest consumer show on sustainability, green products and fair trade. With this new partnership, Green Festival is expanding its reach and its impact to make ‘green’ practical, viable and accessible to everyone by promoting sustainability in everyday life choices and actions. Starting April 26th to 27th, Green Festival New York will bring together some of the world’s most trusted companies, innovative brands, national and local businesses, pioneering thinkers, and conscious consumers in one dynamic marketplace to promote the best in sustainability and green living. With the widest selection of products and services from food, fashion and health to energy, construction and design, Green Festival aims to offer something for everyone. Attendees can shop, enjoy vegan, vegetarian and organic foods, participate in hands-on demos, and learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives. There will be cooking demos, a sustainable wine and beer garden, a unique vegan/vegetarian food court, instructor-led yoga and movement, eco-fashion shows, family-friendly entertainment, and speakers on a wide range of topics from conscious consumption to green business. Green Festival partners and sponsors so far include Ford, Clif® Bar, Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Daiya, Inhabitat, Sierra Club, Yoga Journal, Organic Spa Magazine, Natural Awakenings NYC, Natural Solutions, Greenopia and Vegetarian Times. The
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New York festival is expecting 20,000 attendees and a wide range of more than 170 exhibitors, including Caru Skincare, DF Mavens, Eco-Friendly Printer, Follow Your Heart, HempMed Px, iPlay Babywear, Maple Hill Cremery, Moso Naturals, New Alternative Funds, NYC Daylighting, TumericALIVE, Salazon Chocolates, SmartKlean Laundry Ball, SoloWheel, Sunwarrior, ZipCar, and many more. In addition, this year Green Festival will introduce the first annual “Green Festival Brand Award” to celebrate companies and brands who are transforming the way we live with innovative solutions and the “Super Green Shopper Prize” to recognize the consumers who support them. At Green Festival, we believe everyone can make a difference in being green and even small changes can make a significant impact. Join us at Green Festival New York from April 26 to 27 at Pier 94 (55th St. and West Side Highway) from 10-6pm daily. For more information and tickets, go to www.Greenfestivals.org
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Dr. Corinna Basler is the President of Green Festivals Inc., based in Asheville, North Carolina. As President, Dr. Basler brings over ten years of experience in international corporate business strategy, marketing, branding, communications, and corporate social responsibility. Dr. Corinna Basler holds a Ph.D. in Business Science from the Johannes Gutenberg-University in Mainz (Germany’s Best-Practice University 2002).
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Celebrate Earth Day 2014 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet
Visit EarthDay.org to pledge a personal act of green, find a volunteer opportunity or learn more about the re-greening of urban communities around the world. Help New York City celebrate its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2014 events.
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hether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet. “Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.” More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy. With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme. Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids,
installations, and New York City’s pedestrian plazas, designed to replace urban gridlock with open space. Denver’s low-income South Lincoln neighborhood is also getting a makeover with its green public housing community that boasts a platinum-certified Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design building. Its energy efficiency and water reuse systems are reducing resource consumption by up to 40 percent. Plus, bicycle lanes in roads and expanded access to city bus and tram systems decrease traffic-related pollution.
overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options. U.S. success stories helping to lead the way include Chicago’s Solar Express program, using incentives to drive solar
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Healthy MOUTH Healthy BODY You can brush and floss forever, but you will not get rid of plaque unless you start changing your body’s chemistry.
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holistic dental practice is not just about filling teeth; it’s about integrating the mouth with the rest of the body. For example, if you have gum disease, your chance of having a heart attack or stroke is two-and-a-half times greater than someone who doesn’t. This is because disease-causing bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream, prompting the liver to secrete C-reactive proteins, which cause arterial inflammation. You can brush and floss forever, but you will not get rid of plaque unless you start changing your body’s chemistry. Most people are too acidic. Acidity is one of the main reason we get sick. Your dentist should be helping you modify your diet, which with proper supplementation can change your acid/base balance to a more healthy alkaline state. During a consultation, one of the first things I look for is tightness in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). More than 40 percent of the population has some form of undiagnosed TMJ problem. Kinesiology, a form of energy testing, is a quick, easy way to determine if a problem is present. Headaches, backaches and digestive problems can be the result of TMJ issues. Also, from a dental standpoint, restorations placed without having the TMJ in balance can further exacerbate the problem. Bone loss can be the result of occlusal trauma from this undiagnosed malocclusion. So, how do we test? The patient is instructed to hold his/her arm parallel to the floor at a 90-degree angle to the body. The doctor will apply very slight pressure to the arm while the patient is instructed to keep his/her arm strong. I usually have patients first hold lavender oil in their other hand and gently apply pressure to the outstretched arm; most patients stay strong. A mercury filling capsule is then placed in the patient’s other hand and pressure is applied to the outstretched arm, which always becomes weak. This demonstrates how things that are bad for you will weaken your energy field while things that are good for you will strengthen it.
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So, now we test the mouth. With the patient’s arm held out, I place one finger from my left hand on the TMJ on the right side, and with the patient’s mouth closed, gently apply pressure on the arm that’s held out; the arm stays strong. The patient then opens his/her mouth and the test is done again with the arm getting weak if there is a problem. This is then done on the other side. If there is a problem, an adjustment is done. Usually, patients report their jaw is more relaxed. It is important to note that this should be done in conjunction with an occlusal adjustment. Rebalancing a patient’s bite is very important because TMJ problems often arise from stress or from restorations that were not properly balanced. Tongue assessment is also a must. The tongue is the only internal organ that is visible, and is considered a window to the body’s state of health. A healthy tongue is pink and vibrant looking. I’m sure many of you have had a cold or the flu or have done a detox program. What color does your tongue turn? White. A white tongue is usually associated with the release of toxins. White can also be associated with anemia or weak adrenals. If your tongue is yellow or yellow/ green, it can be due to a weakened liver or gallbladder. If your tongue is gray or grayish brown, it could be intestinal problems. If the tip of your tongue is red that could be the result of a thyroid or heart problem. Many people have different coatings on their tongues because of food-sensitivity problems they are not aware of. Simple blood tests can determine if you have a problem. So, next time you see your dentist, remember: It’s not just filling teeth. For more questions or concerns, please call Dr. Zeines at his office.
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usan has been finding it hard to find a great guy. Now that she finally met one that seems like a man she could get involved with, she has to tell him she has herpes. She already knows that if she doesn’t tell him right away and he finds out later, he might just disappear, leaving her alone and looking again. Justin has no problem attracting beautiful women, but when he has a herpes outbreak he knows it will be the deal breaker. Women are not likely to stay with a man that has it, and he is finally looking to get married and start a family. Janet and her husband want to start their family. Her friend at work just gave birth and her baby was born blind in one eye due to a vaginal herpes outbreak during birth. This scared Janet and got her thinking, “What if this happens to our baby?” All these scenarios are taking place every day. Herpes is probably infecting one out of three or four people, though government figures are about one in six, as most people are not tested or embarrassed to report it.
Getting infected is very easy! No full-blown lesions have to be present, just a small, unnoticed, pink bump on the tongue can transmit the virus. No kissing has to take place. The simple act of sharing a taste of your friend’s dinner could transfer the virus.
What exactly is herpes? Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by both herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and Type 2 (HSV-2). Oral herpes, the visible symptoms of which are often called cold sores or fever blisters, is an infection of the face or mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form of infection. Genital herpes is the second most common form of herpes. However, both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be found both orally and genitally. Herpes viruses cycle between periods of active disease with blisters containing infectious virus particles, which may last two to 21 days and be mildly to severely painful, followed by a period of remission. Genital herpes, however, is often asymptomatic and can be found inside and outside of the vagina, as well as on the penis and around the anus. After the initial infection, the viruses are transported along sensory nerves, where they may reside lifelong—that is unless they are destroyed by medical ozone therapy! Herpes simplex is most easily transmitted by direct contact with a lesion or the body fluid of an infected individual. Oral herpes is easily diagnosed if the patient presents with visible sores or ulcers, though a small pink bump on the tongue may represent an outbreak as well. Genital herpes may be harder to spot, as an outbreak may only be a small pink or brown bump with no other symptoms.
Once infected, the virus will remain in the body for life, unless you do medical ozone therapy to destroy it. It can
be eliminated! Treatments with antivirals can reduce outbreaks and may alleviate the severity of symptomatic episodes but will not get rid of the infection. Medical ozone (a gas) is the only medicine known to destroy and rid the body of this horrible infection. Please don’t believe the commercials on TV saying you can never get rid of it. Though it offers no promises or guarantees, ozone has been used all over the world to treat infections that normally cannot be fixed, i.e., herpes. Medical ozone is a gas that when it enters the body intravenously acts like glue to all viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeast, mold, toxins and harmful free radicals. It destroys or inactivates them so the body can remove them completely. More than 45,000 physicians in over 50 countries have been using ozone therapy for more than 70 years, and reportedly it can successfully and safely treat conditions and diseases such as herpes. So, don’t give up hope and don’t wait! It is absolutely possible to eliminate herpes from your body. To learn more about medical ozone therapy, go to OzoneUniversity.com or buy a copy of Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine, available at GaryNull.com, which has testimonials on its benefits and effectiveness. For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581-0101. Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the use of medical ozone in North America. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 50 percent off initial consult.
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Good Riddance to Bad Vibes
Escaping Electromagnetic Exposure by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos
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e crackle with and counter in-home “Just because energy. Natural electromagnetic activity. electromagnetic “The institute usually finds someone isn’t fields within us regulate that when a patient doesn’t how our bodies work. Plus, respond to treatment by an feeling symptoms we continually encounter energy healer, it’s because from exposure many outside energy fields of the environment. I try to from Wi-Fi, cell phones and neutralize its effect to help to electronic towers, power lines, mithe body regulate properly,” crowave ovens, computers, Traver says. technology, that TVs, security devices and While protection in radar. A growing number highly occupied family doesn’t mean of experts see these surareas is important, providrounding frequencies as an that it’s not having an ing protection in bedrooms increasing danger to our is especially vital, due to well-being. the amount of time we effect on DNA.” Applying modalities spend there for rest and ~ Camilla Rees like acupuncture, Reiki, restoration. Traver’s diagTouch for Health and Eden noses sometimes suggest Energy Medicine can help remediation measures that us maintain a healthy energy balance ininvolve an electrician grounding currents ternally. They work to harmonize the body and adding selective shielding materials to to protect against stress, trauma and block frequencies flowing from electronic associated illness. devices. “Magnetic fields from outside the Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & house are hard to control, but 98 percent Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by of what I find can be fixed,” she advises. the International Institute of Building When Terry Mollner, 69, was having Biology & Ecology to detect, measure trouble sleeping, he contacted Traver, 18
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who receives client referrals from energy healers. “The conclusions were stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes
further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report.
Says Rees, “You can buy a meter, avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.” Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.
Protect Yourself From Cell Phone Radiation
Ways to Reduce Risk Although electromagnetic field (EMF) activity vibrates all around us, there are simple ways to reduce adverse health effects in daily indoor environments.
Computers 4 Hardwire all Internet connections instead of using Wi-Fi. 4 Power a laptop using a three-prong grounded plug and then plug in a separate, hardwired keyboard (this minimizes both the exposure to wireless radiation and the effects from the laptop battery’s magnetic field). 4 Use a grounding mouse pad to minimize effects of the electric field from the computer. 4 Don’t position any laptop or tablet computer on the lap.
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General 4 Don’t live within 1,500 feet of a cell tower. 4 Use battery-powered LCD alarm clocks (not LED), keeping them several feet away from the body. 4 Don’t use an electric blanket. 4 Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.
Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them.
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4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips. 4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers. Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. 4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked. 4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode. 4 Find more helpful information at Tinyurl.com/EMF-ProtectionTips and Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneRadiationDanger. natural awakenings
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hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves.
HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean by Lane Vail
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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability 20
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is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.
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Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health na-newyorkcity.com
Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains. Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germfighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.” Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free. Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.
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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle.
More than 95 percent of “green” products manipulate labels by providing irrelevant information (declaring a product is free of an already illegal chemical), being vague (masking poisons as natural ingredients), outright lying (claiming false endorsements) and other maneuvers. ~ TerraChoice Group
Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color). Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse. Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray. Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil. Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop. Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner. Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
Cloth Tools Replace Paper by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent In the bathroom: Substitute chlorine-laden of the world’s population, use 30 percent disinfecting wipes with homemade reusof the world’s paper, according to the able ones. DIYNatural.com recommends Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion mixing three-quarters of a cup of white pounds of this comes from paper towels, vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and mostly landfilled because grime-soaked 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. paper is non-recyclable. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, Ecological and economical alterseal with a lid and shake, so the solution is natives include cloth dishrags, towels, absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a readynapkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean. washable diapers and menstrual pads. Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry often, hang-drying them thoroughly before Company, in New York City, suggests cusadding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen tomers buy recycled, organic, unbleached and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom cloths and local products when possible. towel load) separately each week. According In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a cotton T-shirts into 10-by-10-inch squares to non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution use regularly with a homemade all-purpose can make a huge difference in getting them cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels clean.” Combine a half-cup of hydrogen with cloth towels for drying hands. peroxide with two to three gallons of water, At the table: Cloth napkins enhance meal- spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness. Calleja also likes using a white vinegar time. Buy or make plain napkins (by and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancy- residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent. patterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.
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Minimally Invasive Ozone Extractions
There are times when a tooth is so badly decayed or damaged that it cannot be saved. That is when we look at wiggling out the tooth. With the proper use of anesthesia and using pain free injection techniques, we are able to make patients profoundly numb so that they do not have any pain. All they feel is pressure. This is not fiction, this is a fact in my office. Ok, now you are thinking that this author has gone mad, how can an extraction be minimally invasive and what does ozone have to do with it? Well if you read on, your valid queries will be answered. Traditional extractions involve using surgical instruments that haven't changed in over 200 years. Without getting graphic, this involves pushing and pulling the tooth until it is loose enough to remove. Sadly, there is usually 22
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a lot of collateral trauma created on the surrounding tissue and bone. Just over 20 years ago, Dr. Richard Golden began to develop a newly designed dental instrument that provides a simple mechanical advantage by employing first-class lever mechanics. Now, a dentist trained in this technique can simply and predictably extract virtually any tooth in any condition, in a few minutes, while preserving the bone and socket. Achieving atraumatic extractions have never been easier for the patient. When you cause so much less trauma removing the tooth, there is little to no discomfort afterwards. Healing is much faster, because there is less to heal. Once the tooth is out, ozone gas is applied to the socket to kill any bacteria and start the healing process. Then we take a resorbable sponge and coat it na-newyorkcity.com
liberally in ozonated oil. This is placed in the socket and left there to help form a blood clot and induce rapid healing. It doesn't taste delicious, but extraction sites treated with the oil, heal two to three times faster than those that aren't. When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, we now have the option of placing Minimally Invasive Ozone Implants. To read more about this and other uses of ozone in dentistry, go to www.TheOzoneDentist.com.
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For over 18 years, Dr. Peter Silver, DDS, has been practicing MIOD in Greenwich Village, near Union Square. MIOD is the use of specialized techniques that allows your teeth and gums to be healed in the most gentle manner possible. Traditional dentistry attacks cavities by removing healthy tooth structure along with the decay. Dr. Silver uses Ozone gas to eliminate the bacteria, leaving your healthy tooth structure unharmed.
In many cases, no drilling or injections are needed, because Dr. Silver uses an air/powder spray to remove the decay that doesn’t cause any discomfort. For more extensive restorations, pain free injections are given and you are profoundly numb so that nothing will bother you. For those with any dental anxiety, we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) which helps you relax in our extra soft chairs. We also offer Relaxation Dentistry (Sleep Dentistry) for those patients who want a completely alternative visit. After wiping out the bacteria, a remineralization solution is placed on the tooth, so it can start healing itself immediately. Then a tooth colored restoration is placed and your tooth is ready for chewing!
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ity kids are often taught that nature is out there beyond the city limits, but one science educator and photographer shows how everyday nature has the power to transform. You can take Molly Steinwald out of the city, but you’ll never get the city out of her. Growing up as a free-school-lunch kid on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, she notes, “I didn’t do the skiing and mountain climbing thing.” Instead, she found solace watching ants parade across the sidewalk or tracing the intricate lines on a leaf. Yet when she graduated from high school, Steinwald traveled as far as she could from those city streets, earning a degree in biology, and then a master’s degree in ecology researching kangaroo rats in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains. Still, the city always tugged at her. “I was really excited about big nature,” Steinwald says. “But I kept coming back to small-scale, mundane nature that I knew as a kid. I felt I needed to get back to help people who never see this stuff.” Today, Steinwald is doing just that. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. researching human interactions with nature in built environments. As director of science education and research at the Phipps Conservatory, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has been charged with reimagining urban environmental education and reaching out to at-risk youth. Her basic assumption is: One doesn’t have to go to a national park, or even a city park, to connect with the natural world. It’s na-newyorkcity.com
crawling past us on the sidewalk or drifting through the air right under our nose. That, she says, is where city kids can forge a lasting connection with nature—if they’re paying attention. As one of the many ways to get kids to tune in, Steinwald directs programs that arm them with digital cameras and challenges them to take pictures of the fragments of nature they find on the streets. The approach is a departure from the belief held by some that “nature” is defined as parks or green spaces—places apart from our everyday lives. Lisa Graumlich, dean of the University of Washington School of the Environment, in Seattle, Washington, says Steinwald is making waves in environmental education circles: “She was an urban kid. She brings the voice of someone from a different economic class to the table.” Graumlich says it makes intuitive sense that connecting with street-level nature will help build a lasting bond with the natural world. The next challenge is figuring out how to provide kids with more of these experiences: “It may be as simple as a mom walking home from the bus stop with bags of groceries and two children in tow, feeling like she has time to look at a sidewalk crack with them.” “A lot of nature in the city is really small,” Steinwald observes. “I want to show these kids that even if their nature is small, it’s still darned good nature.” Greg Hanscom is a senior editor for Grist.org, in Seattle, WA.
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way of customers and the wait staff.” It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert. A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer. Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.
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Good Manners Make a Dog Welcome by Sandra Murphy
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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days. They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners. “Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax. Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.” Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a fourlegged pal has had enough. “Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how 26
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your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.
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Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first. “Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the na-newyorkcity.com
Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.” Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries. In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.
At Work
Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good when he was the only dog at work,” explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.” He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communica-
tion skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week. She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office. “It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at StLSandy@mindspring.com.
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Adult Adaptive Sports – 12-2pm. This is an excellent opportunity for adults and seniors with disabilities to play and learn modified sports. Recreation center membership is required. Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 W 60th St, New York, NY. 212-397-3159 or nycgovparks.org/events.
Garden Walking Tour – 1-2pm. Take a walking tour of the “Park for All Seasons.” In the Heather and Alpine Gardens, discover which plants are in bloom in each of the seasons, even in the dead of winter. Learn about the gardens’ history, future, and secrets from an expert horticulture staff member. Heather Garden, Fort Tryon Park, Cabrini Blvd and Ft WashingtonAve, New York, NY. Info@forttryonparktrust.org or nycgovparks.org/events.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Dawoud Meditation Class – Dawoud is a musician, composer, improviser, writer, and volunteer Islamic/ Sufi Minister for the city’s Department of Corrections. This meditation incorporates live, improvised music and poetry and features a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds and modern and ancient musical forms. Open your spirit to a healing and instructive experience, and discover the value and spiritual benefits of mystic music at this unique and beautiful gathering! Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. 212645-0141 or namastebookshop.com/events.
Dissolving Anger – 7:45-9:15pm. How can this emotion can be transformed into an effective tool for developing a deeper insight into the workings of the mind? Learn about the different forms of anger and techniques for their transformation. The class focuses on some theoretical aspect of yoga psychology followed by practical exercises. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ctr, 243 W 24th St, New York, NY. 212-2554560, sivananda.org or yogacitynyc.com/events.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
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Being Heard and Hearing Others – 7:30pm. Most of us like to think of ourselves as “good” listeners. And many of us are also frustrated or disappointed with how those around us, at work and at home, listen to us. Learn some basic steps to greatly support you in hearing others and being heard. Discover how the key to being heard yourself is to better hear and understand others. The workshop includes exercises and role-playing and applies to both work and home situations. Dian Killian, Ph.D. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 91st St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.
Volunteer with the Garden Crew – 4-6:30pm. The garden crew will be meeting regularly to maintain and revitalize the ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove. As part of the garden crew, you will help redesign and plant garden beds as well as weed, water, and dead-head in existing gardens. If you want to learn more about planting, pruning, weed identification, and other horticultural techniques, join the garden crew in their weekly workdays. Sherman Creek Park, New York, NY. 917-291-6436, volunteer@nyrp.org or nycgovparks. org/events.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Sacred Geometry – Roots and Renaissance of Nature’s Greatest Secret – 7-9:30pm. To those who know how to approach her, Nature will lift her veil, revealing a stunning system of elegant aesthetic delights. The Golden Section appears at the center of it all, and holds everything together. Scott Olsen will demonstrate the beauty, wisdom and pervasiveness of this golden mean in everything from DNA, plants, animals, humans and the solar system, to music, quarks, pyramids and hurricanes. Quest Bookshop Lecture Hall, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 212-758-5521 or questbookshop.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@MargaretWagner. com or 5Rhythms.com.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 12 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@MargaretWagner. com or 5Rhythms.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 14 Adaptive Swim – 1-2pm. Adapted Aquatics exercise offers a complete body workout and ranges from gentle walking in water to high-energy exercise; it helps alleviate pain, improve circulation, and promote healing and muscle development for those suffering from physical ailments resulting from injury, disease, or aging. Recreation Center membership required (call Citywide Aquatics Office at 718-760-6969 ext 0 to register). Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 W 60th St, New York, NY. 212-397-3159 or nycgovparks. org/events.
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markyourcalendar APRIL 26-27 GREEN FESTIVAL New York City Green Festival launches its third year at a new venue, Pier 94. Experience the widest selection of products and services to work green, play green, and live green—from food, fashion and health, to energy, construction and design. Shop in a unique marketplace of more than 300 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic clothing to Fair Trade gifts, beautiful home renovations made from renewable resources, plus vegan and vegetarian offerings based on organic, non-GMO or local, artisanal foods. Tickets are available online now. Early bird tickets are 50% off until March 15th with Code NATAWAK14.
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RE-TRAIN YOUR BRAIN FOR THE LIFE YOU DESERVE Remap Your Directive Brain, Understand The Power of Intention, Utilize The Law of Attraction, & Explore Hypnosis. The easiest way to change your life is to change your mind. Learn how to direct your thought patterns and the science behind positive thinking. Call, email, or visit website to register. 914-672-9741
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FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Dig, Plant, Grow: Wake Up Garden! – 1:30-5:30pm. Rise and Shine, Family Garden! Help get your garden off to a good start by sowing seeds, planting seedlings, spreading compost and digging. Observe the rapid changes and new growth on the shrubs, trees and bulbs in our meadow, and explore germination of seeds up close with microscopes and magnifiers. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com. Introduction to Massage Therapy Seminar – 10am4pm. Explore massage therapy as a career at the Finger
Lakes School of Massage in Mt Kisco. Receive an introduction to foundational elements in a sample class. Receive a massage from current students ($50). To register, call 914-241-7363, ext 14 or visit flsm.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Celebration – 10am-6pm. What better place to celebrate Earth and its gifts than at the Botanical Garden? Join in earth-friendly activities, including learning how to make and maintain a worm compost bin, creating a tiny terrarium to take home, and looking for wildlife like birds, frogs, and turtles. Kids of all ages can learn about earthworms and how they are so vital to healthy, living soil. Explore the newly-planted Mario Batali Kitchen Gardens and enjoy special activities. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 One Night Memory Workshop – 7pm. Do you forget names or lost track of essential information? Boost your recall power by developing memory fitness. Understand how you learn, identify lifestyle factors that hinder memory potential and discover practical tips to rev up your recall power. Margaret C. Sewell, Ph.D. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 8th Annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration – 5-10pm. Come join us in CommUNITY to honor Mother Earth with World Conscious Leaders and Performers. Enjoy sacred ceremonies, music, messages, panels, vegetarian food and more. There will be two exciting evening panels on World Peace and on Mother Earth. Feel connected with our conscious community by experiencing the evening celebrations and following the panels. All welcome! Planet Heart: Awakening Humanity’s Consciousness for a Better Planet! Subud Chelsea Ctr, 230 W 29th St, New York, NY. earthday@wetheworld.org or planetheart.org.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan Hakata-Kohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan HakataKohler, Namaste Bookshop’s resident Reiki Teacher) is open to anyone, even if you have never tried Reiki before! It is in the same style as the share held in Kyoto, Japan at Dai Zen In Temple with Hyakuten Inamoto (Jyogan’s teacher). Everyone will receive group-style Reiki (one person lies on the table as others give Reiki). And, a basic Attunement to the Reiki Energy will be given to all who attend. $20. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141, namastebookshop.com or JyoganReiki.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 28 Moving Gracefully Into Your Next Stage of Life – 7pm. Entering a new stage of life? Feeling lost or scared? Facing a new phase, whether it’s one you’ve chosen or one that’s been thrust upon you, can be unsettling. In this interactive session, learn powerful concepts and steps to help you move through life’s challenges and changes with a clearer sense of direction and greater confidence. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-4155500 or 92ytribeca.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Six Principals Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Nancy Antenucci as she guides you through 6 Principles that provide a strong backbone for any reading, whether using Tarot cards or not. The Six Principles are: Grounding, Intent, Form, Synchronicity, Closure and Integration. You will find some nugget for yourself whether you are brand
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new to Tarot or are a seasoned practitioner. Bring your Tarot deck and participate in a discussion, a short guided visualization and hands-on exercises. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. 212-645-0141 or namastebookshop.com/events.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Central Park Tour: Conservatory Garden – 12-1:15pm. Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Conservatory Garden from Conservancy horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. The route involves a few stairs and takes place rain or shine, except extreme weather conditions. It’s a lovely way to spend a spring afternoon! Conservatory Garden in Central Park, New York, NY. 212-794-6564, tours@ centralparknyc.org or nycgovparks.org/events.
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Located in the heart of Columbus Circle, Eastgate Acupuncture specializes in making alternative healthcare a great experience. With focus in Pain, Injury, Fertility, Chronic Disease and Facial Rejuvenation we have the practitioner that is right for you. Treatment may include any of the following therapies: Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Kyo-Jung, and Herbal Recommendations. Eastgate Acupuncture accepts insurance and will be happy to help you determine if you have acupuncture benefits under your plan.
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241 West 30th St. 2nd floor New York, NY 10001 212-691-7690 • www.edgarcaycenyc.org Edgar Cayce' s Association for Research and Enlightenment Center offers affordable work-shops and individual consulta-tions explaining how to use the Cayce remedies to help bring the body back to its natural state of health. You can find NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies and books on holistic health, and holistic health practitioners, including chiropractic, massage, energy & intuitive healing. There are also frequent workshops on angelic, shamanic, sound & energy healing; pendulum dowsing, akashic records, and dreams.
NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER 2 W 14th St. New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 www.namastebookshop.com
Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. The event space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds classes, workshops, and book signings as well as provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.
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Reflections Center for Conscious Living is an urban oasis nestled among giant financial institutions, Times Square, Broadway theaters and luxury high-rises in Hell’s Kitchen, midtown Manhattan. We welcome and invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party. Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are.
Years ago, founder Billy Merritt suffered a falling out with his health from a head trauma. Consequently, he began having seizures and inhibited blood flow to his arms and hands. His determination to recover naturally led him to further pursue the healing power of nature’s medicinal Superfoods. For 17 years he has worked diligently on precision-tuning his superfood formulas for the health and well-being of people all over the world. S ee ad on page 4.
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PO Box 237047 New York, NY 10023 Jose Mestre, 347-306-0729 Marshall Stackman, 212-600-1992 www.stws.org
STWS is a nonprofit that offers holistic/integrated healing modalities to people affected by 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, the BP oil spill in the Gulf, as well as armed forces personnel and veterans. Over 3000 people have gone through our programs including over 1200 NYC firefighters. SWTS also offers Yoga by Donation classes that are offered on a donation basis to the 9/11 community, all firefighters & their immediate family members, people who have been affected by Sandy military personnel and veterans. More information online.
THE META CENTER
214 W. 29th St., 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 212-736-0999 www.metacenterny.com
Have you wanted to learn the Japanese art of Reiki hands-on healing? Jyogan Hakata-Kohler, also a Buddhist Lay Teacher, studied all 3 initial levels of Reiki while he was living in Japan directly with Buddhist Priest and renown Reiki Teacher Rev. Hyakuten Inamoto. Jyogan teaches and certifies students in all levels of Reiki (Komyo Reiki Kai). You too can practice Reiki as it is taught in Japan! In addition, Jyogan offers a monthly Reiki Share on the 4th Sunday of every month that is open to all even if you have never tried Reiki before (see calendar listing). Reiki Treatments are also offered at Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center (2 West 14th St., 212-645-0141) and other locations around New York City. You will experience and learn Reiki directly from its roots in Kyoto, Japan!
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