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sed for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have recently become popular in the Western world and are recognized for their value in preventing and relieving sinus infections. Typically, a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and purified or distilled water is poured from one nostril through the other to flush out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, points to a powerful new paradigm that helps neti pot users deal even more effectively with infection: a regimen of aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts.

Frank recommends using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for several minutes. “Bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with simple saline flushes,” he explains. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive in the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much. However, colloidal silver disables certain enzymes needed by anaerobic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungus, resulting in their destruction.

And, unlike antibiotics, silver does not allow resistant ‘super bugs’ to develop.”

He also suggests soothing the sinuses with restorative herbal decoctions. Calendula, plantain and aloe contain vital nutrients that soothe and heal, while Echinacea root and grapefruit seed extract offer antimicrobial benefits.

Frank emphasizes the importance of using a neti pot safely and responsibly and warns against table salt, which can irritate nasal membranes, and tap water, which may contain contaminants.

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oming from a creative family where all 7 family members were either drawing, singing, acting, dancing and/or playing a musical instrument, ShalomIsrael was destined for an occupation that enabled her to release her artistic expression. Pursuing a professional dance and art career in NYC, ShalomIsrael knew that she did not want to supplement her income with the cliché artist's-side-hustle job like waitressing or catering. (Of course, at this point, she has done both.) As a result, ShalomIsrael set her mind on a side-hustle that suited her financial and creative goals.

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historic healthcare event, hosted by some of the world’s top health and nutrition experts, will be held January 10 to 12, in New York City, at the Hudson Theatre. When bestselling author and health and wellness adviser Brian Clement, Ph.D., was asked to diagnose the impetus for the seminar, his response was simple: “On the West Coast, people are often given opportunities to attend spectacular educational conferences, but no one does it on the East Coast. So, this will be the first.”

Clement, a naturopathic medical doctor who spearheads the international progressive health movement, notes that Steven Shore founder of The Real Truth About Health, helped hand-pick a panel of speakers known for being ethical, moral and open truth-tellers.

When the people, companies, organizations and institutions that we and our parents before us have trusted our whole lives are not always looking out for us, we need to take back our power. For too many such entities, meeting their own personal or organizational financial goals may be more important than clients’ health. How do we take back that power? Knowledge.

In addition to Clement—who has directed the renowned Hippocrates Health Institute for more than three decades—speakers include Jeffrey Smith; Dr. Richard Oppenlander; Dr. Michael Greger; Devra Davis, Ph.D.; Cherie Soria and Dan Ladermann;

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Topics include the raw food diet, GMO (genetically modified) food labeling, detoxification and myriad harmful environmental and lifestyle impacts related to the immune system, contributing to diabetes, cancer, rheumatologic and gastrointestinal diseases.

The initiation of a healthy lifestyle is often met with firm opposition from mainstream America, Clement explains. There is a belief that when one begins to live a healthy lifestyle, it is an “extreme” or “unnatural” approach to living. Clement quotes internationally renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.: “The culture of society has convinced us that it is extreme to live in a healthy way.”

Reactions to healthy initiatives often prompt excuses such as, “It’s a genetic predisposition for me to be obese or have heart disease.”

Clement’s response to this is emphatic: “For 62 years at Hippocrates, we have worked at changing the course of disease.

We can’t change genes; we aren’t God. What we change is lifestyle, and when we do, we are successful.”

He states, “Every major disease will be addressed at the seminar, and you will be introduced to solutions. The curriculum for this event will be useful throughout one’s lifetime.”

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Ozone

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ffective, widespread treatment of disease is possible through toxin elimination, if only more doctors would fill patients in on the internationally renowned, resultsdriven method that’s capable of doing it.

Oxygen’s reputation precedes it. The human body is largely composed of it, most of our metabolic energy production comes from it, and all our internal processes are regulated by it. In fact, we can’t live without it. When every cell is properly oxygenated, the immune system can function and maintain itself relatively undisturbed. So, it’s clear that oxygen is an integral piece of the wellness puzzle, but what about ozone? Only one little molecule separates it from our beloved oxygen, yet the term is bound to leave many scratching their heads. The medical ozone we speak of is known for ridding the body of toxins, eradicating sickness, and giving hope to those who otherwise would have spent their lives riddled with chronic disease. Together with oxygen, it just may be the disease-fighting superhero you never knew existed.

“Ozone acts like a super antioxidant and is a super detoxifier that selectively, like a claw or glue, attaches to and eliminates all viruses, fungus, yeast and mold, as well as every form of bacteria, toxic metal and pathogen from the body,” explains Dr. Howard Robins, considered the foremost clinical expert in North America on bio-oxidative therapy, who has been administering ozone therapy to patients for more than 22 years. Just like clutter in life leads to diminished performance, the motley build-up of unwanted parasitic organisms in our bodies paves the way for disease or causes it directly.

Since 1990, Robins has administered more than 185,000 safe direct IV ozone therapy and major autohemotherapy treatments. By combining medical-grade O2 (oxygen) and O3 (ozone gas) and safely delivering it into the body, over 45 thousand physicians in over 50 countries across the world have successfully eliminated distressed

patients from diseases like herpes 1, 2 and 6, shingles, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis B and C, HPV, diabetic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy, candidiasis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and even AIDS. Recently, through the targeted use of ozone therapy, Robins was successful in significantly reducing two patients’ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a painful condition (also known as CRPS) that only worsens over time to a tolerable level, which had never been done before.

Despite such a stellar track record, ozone therapy is not usually the treatment of choice for those patients struggling with disease. When they come to Robins for help, it’s usually because every other doctor they have tried has been unable to offer relief. Some other countries legally mandate the use of ozone in all pre-and post-op instances to prevent infection; ours remains relatively in the dark, unaware of the benefits and impressive results of ozone. Would you believe that in Germany if a patient is not given the choice between antibiotics and ozone treatment, his or her doctor could be accused of medical negligence? As a founding member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) and The International Association for Ozone in Healthcare and Dentistry (IAOHD), Robins has lectured around the world on medical ozone’s benefits.

Ozone therapy is remarkably safe when done correctly, but there are side effects—just not the kind you want to avoid. “People fall asleep easier, sleep better, and have more energy,” shares Robins. “Their nails and hair grow longer, stronger and faster. Their complexion is healthier, and their blood circulates better.”

For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581-0101.

Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the use of ozone in North America, with more than 21 years of clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed. natural awakenings

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Edgar Cayce’s ARE Of New York Holistic Healing with the Edgar Cayce Remedies

By Jack Rosen, Edgar Cayce Health Care Educator

Remember, healing—all healing comes from within. Yet there is the healing of the physical, there is the healing of the mental, there is the correct direction from the spirit. Coordinate these and you’ll be whole!

—Cayce Reading 2528-2 In the Edgar Cayce philosphy, the key to healing is to be in harmony spiritually, mentally, physically. Through the use of castor oil and other packs, tonics, herbs, electrical appliances and other natural modalities, we seek to help the body to heal itself. Cayce’s approach to cysts does this primarily with castor oil packs.

A Painful Cyst Disappears My brother-in-law Scott had a cyst on his back which made it painful for him to sit. I found out about it when I picked him up at the airport along with two of his friends who were physicians. He was in a great deal of pain while sitting in the car. They wanted to stop at a drugstore to pick up a scalpel so they could lance the cyst when we got home. I suggested using a castor oil pack instead. In the rearview mirror, I could see the doctors rolling their eyes. Recently, Scott had used the Cayce remedy for sprained ankles successfully, so he trusted my advice. I soaked a piece of gauze in castor oil and placed on the cyst, covered it with clear plastic and put a heating pad on top of it for an hour. When I removed the gauze, the cyst had opened and the pus was released. The pain was gone.

He continued the treatment five days a week for a month. After a month, you couldn’t even see where the cyst had been.

Relief for My Infected Tooth While I was having a root canal, the endodontist discovered a cyst in my infected tooth. He wanted to send me to an oral surgeon to remove the cyst before he could finish the procedure. When I told him I wanted to try an alternative treatment, he looked at me like I was crazy. For one week, I placed a cosmetic pad soaked in castor oil beside the tooth between my cheek and gum. I then placed another soaked pad outside on my cheek, covered it in clear plastic and put a heating pad on top of it for an hour each day. The next week, I placed a castor oil-soaked pad between my cheek and gum for two hours each day. When I returned to the dentist in two weeks, he was able to finish the procedure. He said that as bad as it had looked before, that’s how good it looked now. Yet he never asked me what I had done.

Grapefruit-Sized Ovarian Cyst Gone For ovarian cysts and fibroids, Cayce also advised douching with products frequently mentioned in his readings—Glyco-Thymoline and Atomidine. A friend of mine had an ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit. She placed a castor oil pack over her abdomen and applied a heating pad over it for an hour, four days a week. She also alternated douches that included these two formulas. The first week, she started feeling better. In three months, a sonogram revealed that the cyst was gone.

Cayce Health Care Educator Jack Rosen offers affordable workshops and individual consultations explaining how to use the Cayce remedies and philosophy to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health.

Cayce Remedies & Philosophy— December Workshops: Edgar Cayce on Soul Lessons & Forgiveness, Electrical Healing “Appliances,” Quantum Physics and the New Root Race; plus a “Cayce 101” Introduction. For dates, times or consultations, call 212-691-7690.

The Center also offers: • NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies and books on holistic health.

• Wellness Services including chiropractic, massage, energy healing, psychic readings.

ARE of New York, Inc. • Workshops on Life Purpose/Past Lives, 241 West 30th St. 2nd floor Healing Power of Breath, The Healing (between 7 & 8th Avenue) Angels; monthly Psychic & Healing Fair; New York City, NY 10001 Holiday Crafts & Gifts; a “Soulstice” Celebration with Mama Donna Henes 212-691-7690 and more at www.edgarcaycenyc.org

Information provided from the ARE Center should not be regarded as a guide to self-diagnosis or self-treatment. The cooperation of a qualified health care professional is essential if one wishes to apply any and all of the principles and techniques from the Edgar Cayce readings.

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EDGAR CAYCE

The Father of Holistic Medicine One of History’s Greatest Psychics (1877-1945) Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment of New York City Edgar Cayce who was known as the Sleeping Prophet, gave what was known as “Readings” on thousands of different subjects. He is the most recorded Psychic that ever lived.

New York Times feature circa 1910

He is known for: Health Readings on: • Arthritis • Multiple Sclerosis • Epilepsy • TB • Blindness • Smoking • Diet

Spiritual Readings on: • Auras • Crystals • Atlantis • Psychic Ability • Where we came from and why (past life) • All Religions

Practical Readings for: • Engineers at RCA, IBM, Delco, Goodyear Tire and more • Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla on Electricity (Note: The Tesla Coil was patented under Edgar Cayce’s name)

• Perpetual Motor (energy) • Telecommunications • Air & Space Travel

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The Cayce Biography has sold more than One Million Copies. Our center has classes, workshops, psychic fairs, a bookstore with health care products, chiropractic and massage available as well.

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MEDITATION HELPS HEAL TRAUMATIZED VETERANS

Sprinkle Cinnamon to Avert Alzheimer’s

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innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet.

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease.

The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins.

The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

Cocoa Calms Inflammation

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ew can say no to a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night. “Enjoy!” say Penn State researchers. They have found that a little bit of cocoa may be a powerful diet aid in helping to control inflammation and ameliorate related diseases, including diabetes. Numerous current studies link obesity to inflammation in the body.

Cocoa, although a common ingredient of chocolate, by itself has low-calorie, low-fat and high-fiber content. The researchers fed laboratory mice the human equivalent of 10 tablespoons of cocoa powder—about four or five cups of hot cocoa—along with a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. The control group ate the same diet without the cocoa.

Lead researcher Joshua Lambert, Penn State associate professor of food science, says the study results surprised the team, which did not expect the “dramatic reduction of inflammation and fatty liver disease” associated with obesity. Although the animals lost no weight, the cocoa powder supplement reduced liver triglycerides by 32 percent and plasma insulin levels by 27 percent, indicating it might be a powerful obesity-fighting tool.

But there is a catch: Adding sugar, an inflammatory substance in itself, to healthy cocoa will likely neutralize the benefits. Try stevia as a sweetener instead; it’s been used for decades to lower blood sugar.

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ranscendental Meditation (TM) has a dramatic healing effect on people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can also result in lower blood pressure, according to two new studies.

TM—a technique to avoid distracting thoughts, decrease stress and promote a state of relaxed awareness—reduced PTSD symptoms in combat veterans by as much as 50 percent in just eight weeks, according to a study from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., published in the journal Military Medicine.

The veterans also reported decreased depression and improved quality of life, with a greater ability to come back to their civilian lives after returning from duty.

Vietnam War vets randomly assigned to TM sessions at a Denver Veterans Center also experienced greater reductions in alcohol usage, insomnia and depression than those in conventional counseling.

At the conclusion of a landmark threemonth study, 70 percent of the meditating veterans felt they no longer required the services of the center.

A separate American Heart Association report on the general U.S. population showed that the practice of TM generally reduced systolic blood pressure in subjects by five points and diastolic by three points, enough to put many of them into normal range. Previous clinical trials have shown that lower blood pressure through TM practice is associated with significantly lower rates of death, heart attack and stroke.

TM is usually practiced for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day by sitting comfortably and focusing on an individually selected word or series of words.

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utton-type lithium batteries are all around us, powering remote controls, keyless entry devices for cars, flameless candles, watches, greeting cards and other devices. Parents should be aware that these batteries are attractive to small children and if swallowed, can dissolve and cause serious damage to the esophagus in as little as two hours.

The National Safety Council reports that the number of children swallowing these batteries quadrupled between 2005 and 2010, to 3,400 cases, yet 62 percent of parents are unaware of the danger.

TO GET MORE, GIVE MORE

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iving away money or spending it on others increases the giver’s sense of personal wealth, according to research

by Michael Norton, of Harvard Business School, and co-author Elizabeth Dunn, of the University of British Columbia.

The latest in a series of studies showed that people that support others, from helping with homework to shoveling a neighbor’s driveway, feel that they had more time in general and that giving time away relieved the sense of “not having enough time,” even more than gaining unexpected free time.

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New Sustainable Currency Geared to Stabilize World Economy The Terra, an Internet-based trade reference currency (TRC), has been launched as a global complementary form of money to provide an inflation-resistant international value standard, stabilize the worldwide business cycle and realign stockholders’ interests with long-term sustainability.

From a legal viewpoint, the Terra is standardized “countertrade” (international barter), which is routinely used for more than $1 trillion worth of transactions each year. Countertrade legislation already exists in about 200 countries, including all the major trading nations, so introducing the Terra does not require new intergovernmental agreements.

Financial and currency expert Bernard Lietaer, one of the key architects of the European Currency Unit, the convergence mechanism that led to the Euro, posits the Terra as the first time since gold standard days that such a robust, inflation-resistant international base value has been available. He says, “This supranational complementary currency is uniquely designed, unlike national currencies, to provide a stable international mechanism for contractual and payment purposes worldwide.

This mechanism would automatically work to reverse the boom and busts of the business cycle and stabilize the economy by providing more cash during downturns and cooling off inflationary pressures in the peak of an upturn.”

Perhaps most importantly, it is positioned to resolve the current conflict between short-term financial interest and long-term sustainability. The Terra works in parallel with national currencies.

Source: TerraTRC.org

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Shoe Insert Generates Electricity Two Carnegie Mellon graduates, Matt Stanton and Hahna Alexander, are the founders of SolePower, a company making a shoe insert that stores the power generated by walking and running into a battery that can be instantly accessed via a USB port. Beta testing on the prototype has begun, with release expected next summer.

The insert can be paired with any shoe type and feels like a regular, cushy insole, according to Stanton.

The battery attaches to the ankle or the top of the shoe, and is charged after 2.5 miles of footsteps with enough power to run an iPhone. Runners needing to power heat-producing mittens in the winter could also benefit.

Another application is emergency charging of cell phones and radios during power outages. People in developing nations likewise will have a reliable power source for mobile phones and other essential small electronics.

Source: SolePowerTech.com

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Intuitive Generosity Spontaneity Sparks Altruism

What makes people put “we” ahead of “me”? To find out, a group of Harvard University researchers enrolled thousands of people to play a “public good” game in which subjects were divided into small groups, given some money and the choice to keep it or contribute it to a common pool that would grow and benefit the entire group.

Researchers discovered that those that made their decisions quickly were more likely to contribute to the common good.

Taking it a step further, the researchers applied time pressure to the decision-making process. They then found that those faced with making a quick decision most often chose the “we” option, while those that spent more time deliberating ended up giving less money to the group kitty.

The Massachusetts research team, which tested thousands of online worldwide participants, concluded that spontaneity and intuition guide people into rapid acts of kindness.

Escalating Thirst

Endangered Western Tree Habitats A team of scientists at the University of Grenoble, in France, have isolated ultrasonic pops 100 times faster than what a human can hear in slivers of dead pine wood bathed in a hydrogel to simulate the conditions of a living tree. They exposed the gel to an artificially dry environment and listened for the noises that occurred as air bubbles built up, blocking water uptake, similar to what occurs to trees during drought. As leaves on a tree collect carbon dioxide, they open their pores, a process that leaves them particularly vulnerable to water loss.

Douglas firs and pine trees can repair this damage as frequently as every hour, says Katherine McCulloh, a plant ecophysiologist at Oregon State University. However, the bubbles are deadly for other species.

Today, the typical forest in the often thirsty American West contains an unnaturally high density of 112 to 172 trees per acre. Besides intercepting rain and snow that would otherwise enter the groundwater supply, such an overabundance threatens native species. “Deprived of [the effect of] low-intensity, naturally occurring fires, aspen, lupine, sequoia and fireweed can’t reproduce,” notes Jamie Workman, of the Environmental Defense Fund. “Deer lose edge habitat.

Threatened owls and raptors can’t navigate through increasingly dense thickets.” Workman argues that thinning out small trees is the answer.

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Near Death Experiences Proof of Life after Death

by Linda Sechrist

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he advice that the White Queen gave to young Alice in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass might be some of the best to offer nonbelievers and skeptics that question the credibility of near-death experiences (NDE). When Alice protests, “One can’t believe impossible things,” the White Queen famously retorts, “I daresay you haven’t had much practice. When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

Glimpses of Grace

The majority of physicians and clinical researchers in the medical community continue to consider NDEs as impossible and merely pure fantasies generated by a surge of electrical activity as a dying brain runs out of oxygen. However, according to a Gallup poll, the 8 million Americans whose transcendental NDEs freed their consciousness to leave the body and enter into a wondrous reality that exists completely free of physicality, believe them to be real, meaningful and life-changing experiences.

Recently, the renowned NDE narratives of Anita Moorjani, author of Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer to Near Death, to True Healing, and Dr. Eben Alexander, author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the After16

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I was overwhelmed by the realization that God isn’t a being, but a state of being… and I am that state of being… pure consciousness. ~ Anita Moorjani life, have sparked fresh public interest in NDEs, a word coined by Raymond Moody, Ph.D., in his 1975 classic, Life After Life. Moody, a psychiatrist and professor of philosophy who has spent nearly 50 years investigating what happens when people die, has interviewed thousands of individuals that have personally experienced an NDE.

“Over the past 20 years there have been enormous strides in resuscitation technology. Defibrillators and public access defibrillation programs, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, are major factors that allow modern medicine to bring people back from a state that 100 years ago would have been labeled death,” observes Moody.

Through his research, he has identified numerous common elements that occur in NDEs—an out-of-body experience, the sensation of traveling through a tunnel, encountering a bright light (usually interpreted as God, Jesus or an angel), communicating with deceased relana-newyorkcity.com

tives, feeling emotions such as profound peace, well-being and love, plus a flood of knowledge about life and the nature of the universe. Perhaps the most significant element he reports is the supremely conscious and superbly blissful state that exists beyond both limitations of the senses and intellect and the confines of space and time—the pure conscious form of each one’s truly real Self.

Life as Love

Rushed to the hospital in a coma, Moorjani, whose body had been devoured for four years by cancer of the lymphatic system, describes the real self that she discovered during her NDE. “There I was, without my body or any physical traits, yet my pure essence continued to exist. It was not a reduced element of my whole self; in fact, it felt far greater and more intense and expansive than my physical being.

“I felt eternal, as if I’d always existed and always would, without a beginning or end. I was filled with the knowledge that I was simply magnificent,” explains Moorjani, whose cancer completely disappeared within five weeks after her release from the hospital.

“Not only did I come back with a clean slate, I brought back one of my biggest lessons—to love myself and be an instrument of love. I also returned to life here with a sense of purpose—to fearlessly be as authentically me as I can be. This means,” she clarifies, “that in whatever I do, I am acting from my sense of passion and the sheer joy of doing it.”

During Alexander’s seven-day coma in a hospital, brought about by antibioticresistant E. coli meningitis that attacked his brain, he left his mortal identity behind. “My brain wasn’t working at all,” he relates. “My entire neo-cortex, the part that makes us human, was entirely shut down. I had no language, emotions, logic or memories of who I was. Such an empty slate granted me full access to the true cosmic being that I am, that we all are,” says Alexander. He further recalls that as his NDE unfolded, it occurred to him that he was being granted a grand overview of the invisible side of existence.

He also had a lovely ethereal companion that floated along on a butterfly wing, telepathically teaching him

“We need to accept—at least hypothetically—that the brain itself doesn’t produce consciousness.” ~ Dr. Eben Alexander to accept the universal truth that, “You are eternally loved and cherished, you have nothing to fear, and there is nothing you can do wrong.”

“If I had to boil the whole message down to just one word, it would be Love—the incomprehensibly glorious truth of truths that lives and breathes at the core of everything that exists or will ever exist. No remotely accurate understanding of who we are and what we are can be achieved by anyone who does not know it and embody it in all their actions,” Alexander now understands.

Prior to his life-threatening illness, this neurosurgeon’s sophisticated medical training had led him to dismiss the possibility of NDEs. Today, he works at returning to his NDE state of oneness and unconditional love by using meditation and sacred acoustics, as well as quantum mechanics, to explore the nature of consciousness and higher brain function.

Like Moody, Alexander studies the ancient Greek philosophers Parmenides, Pythagoras and Plato, who took the notion of an afterlife seriously and questioned “what” survives bodily death. Alexander’s consequent nonprofit organization, Eternea, fosters cooperation between science and spirituality by sponsoring research and education about spiritually transformative experiences and holistic consciousness beyond conventional definitions.

“I had to learn a whole lot more about consciousness than I had to know about neuroscience,” quips Alexander, who now believes that the brain blocks access to knowledge of higher worlds. “We need to accept—at least hypothetically—that the brain itself doesn’t produce consciousness. That it is, instead, a kind of reducing valve or filter that dumbs down consciousness for the duration of our human experience.

“Neuroscience can’t give you the first sentence about how the physical brain creates consciousness,” he states, while many are finding how science and spirituality strengthen each other.

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“In touch with our wholeness, illness can’t remain—in ourselves, others or the planet.” ~Anita Moorjani

As described in her book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, she became the witness to her stroke, which initially left her unable to talk, walk, read, write or remember anything prior to that occurrence.

As her left brain shut down, Taylor lost her ability to process all language; with her mind suspended in newfound silence, she experienced an unprecedented sense of deep peace. She also experienced an inability to visually distinguish edges and boundaries between herself and the outer world. Absent conventional orientation, “I could actually see that my skin was not my physical boundary.

“As a result of such a glorious state of blissful realization that I am—as we all are—connected to everything and everyone around us, I no longer see myself as a single, solid entity, separate from other human beings,” advises Taylor. “Although my left mind still thinks of me as a fragile individual, capable of losing my life, my right mind realizes the essence of my being as eternal life.” She now understands that she is part of the cosmic flow of energy, which she characterizes as a tranquil sea of euphoria.

Present Possibility

In The Hidden Face of God: Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth, author Gerald L. Schroeder, Ph.D., suggests that each of us is a part of the universe seeking and finding itself. Could it be that without the mental filter and self-limiting beliefs, we are free to consciously know our higher state of wholeness and the truth of our magnificence?

Upwards of 8 million people that have experienced their own NDE are trending the world toward a tipping point into the comforting awareness that anything is possible.

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INSIGHTS WORTH SHARING

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sked why she energy manifesting “I’ve become focused thought she as cancer, because had cancer, on seeing the perfection of my fears weren’t Anita Moorjani, allowing me to exauthor of Dying to press myself as the life in this moment.”

Be Me, sums up her magnificent force I answer in one word: Fear. “I was killwas meant to be,” advises Moorjani. ing myself, and cancer saved me,” says She hopes that her presentations Moorjani, whose book documents her to medical professionals and public near-death experience (NDE) and the speaking will influence how the health higher realm she encountered when profession views cancer and other her body shut down. Allowed to idendiseases and illnesses. “Treatment tify with her true magnificence, undisneeds to be about more than meditorted by the fear generated by her own cine, because so much of disease has lifelong self-judgment, self-criticism, to do with our emotions,” she imparts, worry and lack of self-forgiveness, she “especially the ones we direct toward returned with a vital, heartfelt message. ourselves.”

“Everyone is an amazing, mag Through this life-enhancing expenificent being, with great capacity for rience, Moorjani came to understand health, happiness and joy. Although why she owes it to herself, everyone we’ve been conditioned to believe that she meets and life itself to always exwe need to pursue success and learn press her own unique essence. “Trying to improve ourselves to be happy, such to be anything or anyone else doesn’t steps are unnecessary, because we make me better—it just deprives me of already are all we are trying to attain,” my true self and keeps me from intershe says. acting authentically with others,” she

“I’d spent a lifetime feeling explains. inadequate, beating myself up for not

Moorjani now knows that all life meeting my own expectations,” she in the universe is one and our core continues. Through the clarity of dwell- is love. “I was overwhelmed by the ing in the NDE realm, she understood realization that God isn’t a being, but that the cancer wasn’t a punishment a state of being… and I am that state of for anything. “It was just my own being… pure consciousness.” na-newyorkcity.com

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Spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal

Humanity’s Eternal Quest Eckhart Tolle on the Kingdom of Heaven Within

by Eric Nelson

Tolle describes as an intense awareness that there is only the present moment, with no more future to escape into mentally. The result is a lot less suffering.

“That is the real spiritual awakening, when something emerges from within you that is deeper than who you thought you were,” says Tolle. “So, the person is still there, but one could almost say that something more powerful shines through the person.”

The good news, according to Tolle, is that in order to experience this awakening, “You don’t have to wait for the diagnosis by the doctor or to be put in prison… nor do you have to do 30,000 hours of meditation or live in an ashram for 20 years. Once you get a glimpse of it, you can invite it into your daily life.”

For a growing number of people, it’s this understanding of the always present “spiritual you” shining through that has led to significant improvements in their lives, not the least of which is better health. This would seem to indicate that these kinds of spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal or elusive, but decidedly practical.

“Spirituality and religion belong in the healing paradigm,” writes Airdre Grant, Ph.D., of Australia’s Southern Cross University, in a study published in the Journal of the Australian Traditionalphoto by David Ellingsen

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o listen to Eckhart Tolle is to be reminded that anything is possible—for anyone.

We’re not talking about living a life of leisure, filled with expensive cars, beach homes and extravagant vacations, but an experience brimming with the kind of spiritual insights that make this life not only worth living, but decidedly more fulfilling.

The problem is that when people hear the words “spiritual insight”, there’s often an assumption that it’s about something too ethereal to be practical or too elusive to be achieved in this lifetime.

This is exactly the point that Tolle, one of the world’s most well-known spiritual teachers and authors, rebuffed during a talk earlier this year at California’s Stanford University.

“Some people awaken spiritually without ever coming into contact with any meditation technique or any spiritual teaching,” he said. “They may awaken simply because they can’t stand the suffering anymore.”

He went on to cite examples of those that have either been told they have a short time to live or have been given an exceptionally long prison sentence. In both cases, any thought of a future has been effectively dashed, forcing these individuals into what

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Medicine Society. “They are determinants of health and they are factors in recovery, well-being and longevity.”

So where do these insights come from? Is it simply a matter of wishful thinking? Or is it perhaps something more reliable, more effective than that?

“Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of heaven is within you,’” observes Tolle, implying that this health-inducing understanding may be a lot closer than we thought. “I think if he lived nowadays, instead of ‘kingdom’, he would have said, ‘dimension’. And ‘heaven’ refers to a sense of vastness or spaciousness. So if we retranslate the words of Jesus into modern terms, [it would be] ‘the dimension of spaciousness is within you.’”

“And then Jesus said—when they asked him, ‘Where is the kingdom of heaven and when is it going to come?’— he said, ‘The kingdom of heaven does not come with signs to be perceived. You cannot say, ah, it’s over there or look, it’s over there, for I tell you the kingdom of heaven is within you.’”

How comforting it is to be reminded that the proverbial “kingdom of heaven” we’ve been hearing about for at least two millennia—this “dimension of spaciousness”, or what might be characterized as the understanding of our true spiritual identity—is “within you.” It’s within us all, here and now.

All that remains is the willingness— and the humility—to put this insight into practice.

Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Los Altos, CA, whose articles on the link between spiritual consciousness and health appear regularly in national online publications. Connect at norcalcs.org.

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The Future of Dentistry is Here Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry is a revolutionary way to approach tooth decay. First, the way to detect decay has been redefined by a new diagnostic laser called the Diagnodent. We shine a light beam on your tooth (no poking with a probe) and can find the beginning stages of decay, long before it will show up on an x-ray. Then, in cases where the decay is just starting, we can use ozone gas alone to sterilize the bacteria and a remineralization agent to help the tooth to actually repair itself, all done without a filling, drilling or any discomfort.

If decay has progressed just past the outer enamel layer of the tooth, then we use a gentle air/water/powder spray called Air Abrasion to remove the decay, instead of a drill.

In nearly all cases, this is easily done without anesthesia (no shots!) because no drilling into the tooth is needed.

Then ozone gas is employed to sterilize the bacteria, a remineralization agent is placed and finally a tooth colored filling is bonded to replace the missing structure.

Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry also uses Ozone gas, Ozonated oil and Ozonated water to wipe out the bacteria in gum disease. By utilizing these three forms of Ozone Therapy, we can heal deep pockets around teeth and also stimulate bone growth. The traditional alternative involves surgery where the gums are cut and sewn to a new position and involves a long and painful healing period.

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Advantages of Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry • No poking with a probe • Can find decay much sooner than traditional methods • Usually no drilling is needed • No injections are needed • Preservation of healthy tooth structure • All bacterial decay is sterilized with ozone • Your tooth actually starts to repair itself • Non surgical approach to gum disease • Preventative treatment of entire mouth

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‘Tis the Season to Be Wise A Prime Time to Rejuvenate and Birth Creativity

by Lane Vail

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or California acupuncturist Daniela Freda, counseling patients that grapple with low energy during winter is routine. “They’re often concerned something is wrong, since our society expects us to feel the same way year-round,” says Freda, who maintains a private practice in San Francisco. “But in fact,” she adds, “everything is right.”

According to a study published in Psychiatry Research, only 4 to 6 percent of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), characterized by a predictable seasonal pattern of major depressive or bipolar disorder.

For the vast majority of the population, a slight seasonal variance in mood and behavior is normal, confirms Kathryn Roecklein, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and prominent SAD researcher at Pennsylvania’s University of Pittsburg.

Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), like Freda, view decreased energy in nature’s wintertime as a reflection of the season’s energy. In this philosophy, rising (yang) and falling (yin) energies cycle as the seasons turn. Winter is governed by quiet, slow, introspective and creative yin energy. As winter yields to spring, the bright, fast, expansive and extroverted yang energy gains momentum to peak in summer.

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“Nature expresses universal energies in a big way,” says research psychologist and mind-body medicine expert Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D., author of The Five Seasons. Who can ignore a blossoming spring or an abundant autumn?

“Those same energetic cycles,” says Cardillo, “are mirrored in the microcosmic human body and human experience.”

Chill Out

Although the December 21 winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, temperatures in most of the U.S. continue to fall through February. Cardillo advises embracing winter’s chill because it diverts our attention from daily activities so that we pause to consider what’s important.

“The effect is similar to splashing cold water on our face,” he remarks.

As the cold draws animals into hibernation and plants into dormancy, it also beckons us to enjoy extra sleep, notes Freda, as we follow the sun’s path: Earlier to bed; later to rise. She encourages her clients to incorporate restorative activities into daily routines.

“Intentionally set aside time to connect with the breath and quiet the mind,” she counsels. Try gentle yoga or t’ai chi, listen to relaxing music, curl up with a cozy book or take nature walks, flush na-newyorkcity.com

with fresh sensory experiences.

Cardillo explains that slowing down naturally creates space for the contemplative and creative qualities of yin energy to rise. Meditating, visualizing and journaling promote access to one’s inner wisdom. “Winter is a perfect time to examine the myriad ideas you’ve dreamt up and assemble them into a new you,” says Cardillo. “Now you are prepared to use the robust energy of spring to scatter those ideas abroad.”

Reflect on Water

In TCM, the element of water, symbolizing focus and purity, is closely associated with winter. Highly adaptable, water can be solid, liquid or formless vapor; it can flow over, under, around or through obstacles with ease; and it can be still and contained. Contemplating the power of water in any of its forms can help synchronize one’s consciousness with the season’s gifts.

“When your mind is unstuck and flowing like water, your dreams start becoming real to you, simply because you’re in the flow, the present moment,” observes Cardillo, who also authored Be Like Water. He suggests looking to water for guidance in creating solutions, sharpening focus or moving effortlessly on to the next step.

Find Balance

Freda points out that within the strong yin energy of winter, “There are yang moments, celebratory moments, to keep us going.” An imbalance can occur when the slowness of winter is completely counteracted by too much high-energy socializing, working or rushing through the day. “An excess of yang during the winter,” counsels Freda, “rather than a glimpse of it, can deplete us,” contributing to stress, fatigue and depression.

Conversely, for those with an already predominantly yin personality (quiet, introverted, low energy) that overindulge in the yin energy of winter, an attempt at restoration and quietude can lead to lethargy and isolation. “I see this clinically,” says Freda. “Instead of embracing a little extra rest and re-

Spring is a time for new beginnings, summer a time for growth, autumn for gathering abundance and winter for introspection. ~Joseph Cardillo laxation, some people become exhausted and lose their motivation altogether.

They become stuck in the yin.”

Cardillo recommends that such individuals engage in mood-brightening outdoor activities to help restore balance. Roecklein agrees, noting that SAD sufferers undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (which emphasizes positive thinking and beneficial behaviors) likewise are encouraged to participate in physical and social activities that bring joy and meaning.

Rituals Reverse Winter’s Blues Unpleasant winter memories can affect one’s emotional experience of the season every year like clockwork, says Dr. John Sharp, a physician, psychiatrist and author of The Emotional Calendar. Fortunately, it is possible to take a personal inventory, be aware of such behaviors, innovate on traditions and create a new experience.

Holistic Psychologist Joseph Cardillo goes further, suggesting that we create a “personal prescription” to mindfully manage difficult emotions during wintertime.

He encourages activating the senses and combining two or more sensory experiences to amplify the effectiveness. Appealing options include: n Light scented candles or diffuse essential oils (citrus brightens; lavender soothes) n Invite bright colors into living spaces (reds excite; greens, blues and whites calm) n Nourish the palate with winter vegetable stews

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

n Create a playlist of soothing nature sounds or uplifting music n Warm up near a cheery fire after spending time in the frosty outdoors

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Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

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I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitterness and resentment they carried.

Be Happy Right Now The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

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eople grow a lot when faced with their own mortality. As a palliative caregiver for many years, I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for personal growth. After wrestling with a variety of intense emotions, every patient I saw found their peace before they departed.

When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged.

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look

back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled.

Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it.

I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

Women also spoke of this regret, but because most were from an older generation, many had not been breadwinners.

I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away. Many deeply regretted not giving important friendships the time and effort that they deserved.

I wish that I had let myself be happier.

Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits.

The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life.

Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.

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irst-aid is the first thing you can do to help an injured animal if you are prepared,” says Dr. Jason Nicholas, owner of The Preventive Vet, in Portland, Oregon. Attention in cases of injury or sudden illness can help a dog or cat stay more comfortable, stop bleeding and provide temporary relief.

A pet first-aid kit can resemble a pantry more than a medicine cabinet. Natural components include:

Cool water. Purified water kept in a spray bottle can cool overheated pets. For the fastest results, spray near the pulse points, the “armpits” and where fur is the thinnest. Further, a vet will assess if clinical hydration is needed beyond

the water bowl.

Saline solution. Versatile saline is available at the vet’s office or any pharmacy, and also easy and inexpensive to make at home. Use it to flush debris from eyes, clean wounds and promote healing from incisions. Two teaspoons of non-iodized salt in four cups of boiled water mimics body fluids. The Ohio State University Medical Center website provides a recipe for normal saline solution at Tinyurl.com/SalineRecipe.

Vinegar. It acts as a drying agent, especially for floppy-eared dogs taking a dip in a pool or natural waterway, which can leave the inner ear moist. “Don’t use vinegar if the skin is red or broken because it will be painful,” says Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of veterinary services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Never use

it more than twice a week.

Honey. Apply this sweet unguent to gums to help counteract low blood sugar and shock, particularly when a diabetic pet’s insulin levels are off.

Maple syrup is a good substitute.

Sugar. Although not recommended in a regular pet diet, sugar can be a topical antibacterial for the short term. Sugar draws water from the wound and dehydrates bacteria, supporting growth of new tissue.

Plain yogurt. Adding this healthy refrigerated topping to dry food will activate a sluggish appetite and supply needed cultures to help balance the digestive system.

Cornstarch. This non-toxic remedy helps stop minor bleeding from cuts, scrapes and pedicure accidents.

Calendula. Also known as pot marigold, calendula cream may be used as an anti-inflammatory. Bug bites, scrapes, sunburn and itching from allergies also benefit from its application.

Aloe. Easily grown in a garden or pot and available in gel form, aloe sooths burns, prevents blisters and speeds healing. It also serves as canine Chapstick.

“Older dogs often have cracked skin on their noses,” notes Benson. “Aloe helps to heal the skin and keeps the dog comfortable.”

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brings stress, and one common solution is Rescue Remedy. To relieve fear or anxiety, rub it onto a paw, nose or ears or add the recommended number of drops to water, a treat or food. It helps dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and even iguanas. Dosage relies on the extent of stress rather than weight or species.

Clean cloths. For bee stings or insect bites on the body, cool compresses can reduce swelling and itching. Wet a washcloth with cold water or for larger welts, wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply for a few minutes at a time. For stings on the face or mouth, it’s best to go to the vet’s office immediately, so that airways don’t swell up and hinder breathing.

Miscellaneous supplies. Keep on hand gauze, tape, small scissors, tweezers (for removing objects from the roof of the mouth or splinters), a small flashlight, clean socks to cover a bandage and disposable gloves to keep human germs out of open wounds. A dog in pain may bite without realizing it. Nicholas recommends a basket muzzle, so the dog can easily breathe and pant.

When a pet eats or drinks non-food items or foods they shouldn’t, such as chocolate, grapes or onions, head to the local vet. Veterinarian Jeff Levy, in New York City, who is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, counsels, “Always keep contact information for your vet, an emergency hospital and animal poison control center handy.” Also, find out where emergency services are located when traveling.

Pets can go into shock just like humans. To prevent or reduce the impact, keep the animal warm and provide a deep massage of the ears, at the base, where ears meet the head. A couple of drops of lavender oil on a collar or bandana will help everyone relax. Do not put essential oils directly on the pet, especially cats, as it can be toxic.

Just like children, pets may have accidents or get sick after office hours. Stay calm, head for the natural pet pantry and then call the family’s holistic veterinarian.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLSandyM@ yahoo.com.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

New Moon Women’s Circle – 6-8pm. Treat yourself to an evening of compassion, connection, and intention. Includes yoga, meditation, EFT, new moon astrology, oracle cards, writing, intention setting/ sharing, and a safe space to cultivate the sacred, all in a cozy candlelit setting. $30/$20 students. Reflections Yoga, 250 W 49th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. For details or to RSVP, call Alison at 805-540-0021 or email Alison.cedulla@gmail.com.

Donation Community Class – 3pm. Here is an opportunity to study with our most talented new teachers at a discounted rate! The classes are Level One and give our budding teachers the experience they need, while providing you with a beautiful yoga experience. Pay what you can! Sonic Yoga, 754 9th Ave (Hell’s Kitchen between 50th and 51st Sts), New York, NY. 212-397-6344 or sonicyoga.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 The Wild Garden Exhibit – 10am-5pm. Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands, and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital, interactive app highlighting historic photos, and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more by calling for more information. Charles A Dana Discovery Center, Central Park, New York, NY. 212-860-1370 or nycgovparks.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 The Mahatma Letters – 6:30-7:30pm. Ed Abdill facilitates this workshop and discussion about the body of work and its importance to the Theosophical teachings on the cosmos and spiritual hierarchy.

This is a members meeting, but non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The New York Theosophical Society, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 212-758-5521 or questbookshop.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Holiday Lighting in Central Park – 5:30-6:30pm.

Celebrate the season at the 17th Annual Holiday Lighting in northern Central Park! Watch the live carving of holiday ice sculptures by Okamoto Studio, sing carols on the Plaza, take your photo with Santa (bring your camera), and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. Event culminates with the lighting of the Dana Discovery Center, and a flotilla of 17 trees on the Harlem Meer. Families only please (no groups).

Charles A Dana Discovery Center, Central Park, New York, NY. 212-310-6642 or nycgovparks.org.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 High Line Holiday Concert – 2-4pm. Sing and march along to your favorite holiday carols! We are delighted to welcome Brooklyn Express Drumline (B.E.D.), the Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Chorus for the second year in a row, as well as the New York City Housing Authority Youth Chorus for this familyfriendly holiday concert. High Line food vendor La Newyorkina will offer hot chocolate and treats for sale. Free, all ages. We will also be collecting unwrapped gift donations for children ages 4-14, part of the High Line Toy Drive. 10th Ave Square on The High Line at W 17th St, Chelsea Market Passage, New York, NY. thehighline.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Fit and Feminine: Silk Moves –1:15-2:15pm. This innovative series combines dance fitness, qi gong, yoga and Russian athletics for upper body and breast tissue health. Improve the look of your shoulders and under arms, free up your posture, release stagnation in the breast tissue! All techniques are easy and fun to do with the help of colorful, playful silks. Expect to challenge your arms and to elongate your body lines. Side effect: moving among colors reduces stress, recharges your mind and rejuvenates your spirit. Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St), New York, NY. nygypsydance@gmail.com or silkmoves.com.

Create a Passion-Filled 2014: Life Coaching and Vision Board Workshop – 2-6 p.m. Are in a rut? Looking to make some changes in your life?

Have some big dreams and want to give them a big energetic push forward? Come to this workshop to experience how vision boarding and life coaching can help you create a personal roadmap to a passionfilled 2014. Enjoy the positive energy that comes from being part of this group of like-minded people. $50. East Midtown, address provided after payment.

Call Lauren Schram at 917-549-7047 or visit connectdotscoaching.com/group-workshops.html.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do – 7pm. Are you dissatisfied with your current job or career path but don’t know how to get where you want to be? Uncover new career possibilities, and take the first step in finding a career that makes you happy. Sharon Good, Certified Life, Career and Creativity Coach. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker – 7pm. No holiday season is complete without experiencing this wonderful tradition! The elaborate stage elements and intricate lighting unleash the viewers’ imagination by providing visual effects that are extraordinarily grand. The most famous example is the one-ton Christmas tree that grows from a height of 12 feet to 40 feet, evoking audible gasps of disbelief from the audience at each performance. David H Koch Theater at Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Ave at 63rd St, New York, NY. 212-870-5500 or nyc-arts.org.

Fit and Feminine: Silk Moves –1:15-2:15pm. This innovative series combines dance fitness, qi gong, yoga and Russian athletics for upper body and breast tissue health. Improve the look of your shoulders and under arms, free up your posture, release stagnation in the breast tissue! All techniques are easy and fun to do with the help of colorful, playful silks. Expect to challenge your arms and to elongate your body lines. Side effect: moving among colors reduces stress, recharges your mind and rejuvenates your spirit. Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St), New York, NY. nygypsydance@gmail.com or silkmoves.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 New York City Lunch Break with Meditation and Yoga – 1-2pm. Join the newest member of our yoga and meditation family, Zita (certified yoga instructor), for a much-needed break in the middle of the day and the middle of the week. Each session includes guided meditation and gentle yoga. No need to change clothes—you can use a floor mat or sit in a chair. Then go back to work relaxed and refreshed.

Next door to Quest Bookshop, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 212-758-5521 or questbookshop.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Trauma Sensitive Yoga and PTSD Support Group for Women – 6-8pm. Carrie Culverhouse’s trauma sensitive yoga and PTSD support group helps women with trauma feel more connected to their bodies and to one another. The class consists of breath work, gentle yoga and invitational language (NO hands-on adjustments). Vira Yoga, 580 Broadway, Suite 205, New York, NY. 347-891-2122 or virayoga.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House Museum – 7:30pm. Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House Museum.

John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum. 29 E 4th St, New York, NY. nycgovparks.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Nature Exploration Walk – 11am. The Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City, and places often off limits to the general public. On this moderate hike, you may explore nature, discover the city’s rich history and diverse culture, or just unplug from the world to clear your head. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and a light snack. Riverside Park, New York, NY. 212-628-2345 or nycgovparks.org.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Various times (11am, 2, 5 and 8pm). There is no better place to be this holiday than at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! It is a one-of-a-kind celebration for sharing with family, friends, and loved ones. The radiant Radio City Music Hall is decked out for the season and the Rockettes shine like never before in a breathtaking new number that transforms the stage into a glistening winter wonderland! Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY. 212-247-4777 or nydailynews.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 PATH Greenmarket – 8am-6pm. The PATH Greenmarket in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District provides families, commuters, and visitors alike with fresh and delicious offerings from Migliorelli Farm and Meredith’s Bread. Nestled among market staples like apples and cider are surprising finds like broccoli, baby Japanese turnips, and various herbs. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations and family-friendly activities! W Broadway between Barclay St and Park Pl, New York, NY. grownyc.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 New Parent Get-Together Drop-In Class: Babies and Your Marriage – 10:30am. Bring your baby and join Sally Tannen, director of 92Y’s Parenting Center, for a lively, weekly get-together to share, learn and make new friends. No registration required, come when you can. 92Y Tribeca (Weill Art Gallery), Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

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Awaken Wellness Fair

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Qigong Fusion – 6:30-7:30pm. Qigong Fusion is the practice of stimulating, circulating and cultivating life energy, with basic standing postures and movements of the limbs, neck and waist. Learn about and practice Qigong and Yoga-like health-promoting ideas for overall wellbeing. By doing Qigong you will gently strengthen your physical body, energy body, focus, and learn about sensing bio-energy: also known as chi, ki (as in Reiki), mana, pana, and/or prana. Inoshi, Instructor. Next door to Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 917-536-6291, questbookshop.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 The Holiday Train Show® – 10am-6pm. The Holiday Train Show® is back with plenty of holiday fun and new surprises for the whole family! Featured this year are more trains than ever before, new holiday adventures for children and new holiday dining experiences inspired by the streets of New York. Enid A Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan HakataKohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan Hakata-Kohler, 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/Share.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Flow Fundamentals – 1pm. Beginner to Advanced Beginner and stepping into the flow. This intelligent, interactive practice is designed to instill newer students with the comfort, strength and knowledge needed to explore their blossoming practice, or to give more experienced students a gentler, more fundamental option with a focus on alignment. You will emerge grounded, open and full of peace. Sonic Yoga, 754 9th Ave (Hell’s Kitchen between 50th and 51st), New York, NY. 212-397-6344. sonicyoga.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 City Hall Park Greenmarket – 8am-4pm. The City Hall Greenmarket brings fresh food from local farms to City Hall Park, at the doorstep of New York’s landmark government seat. In true bipartisan fashion, New Yorkers of all stripes stand side by side to sample tomatoes, grab ripe peaches, and stock up on creamed honey, sheep’s milk cheese, and fresh baked goods.

EBT/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit accepted 8am1:30pm; WIC and Senior FMNP Coupons accepted at individual farm stands. Broadway at Chambers St, New York, NY. grownyc.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Free 30-Minute Meditation – 2pm. Still yourself.

Go within and listen. Thirty minutes of meditation with studio director and guru, Lauren Hanna or senior teachers Jeffrey Duval and Lisa Benner…and it’s FREE! Sonic Yoga, 754 9th Ave (Hell’s Kitchen between 50th and 51st), New York, NY. 212-397-6344, sonicyoga.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Columbia Greenmarket – 8am-5pm. Open yearround on Thursdays and Sundays, this market in front of the Columbia University gates serves a diverse population, including university students, faculty and staff, St Luke’s Hospital staff, visitors and patients and Upper West Side residents. Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit, cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit, vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Broadway between 114th and 116th Sts, New York, NY. grownyc.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Therapeutic Touch Healing Group—10am-12pm.

You are invited to participate in a Therapeutic Touch Group meeting—no RSVP needed—just be there at 10am! We will begin with a group meditation and guided distance healing, to be followed by individual TT treatments for everyone present. We’ll close the meeting before noon with a brief group meditation and some sharing. The treatments are free of charge, but we appreciate modest donations ($3 - $5) at meeting’s end. These donations are given to the New York Theosophical Center for sharing their wonderful space with our group! The New York Theosophical Society, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 212-758-5521, akapainter@mindspring.com (347225-6721 that morning), gaby.solomon@hotmail. com or questbookshop.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Center – 5:45pm. This yummy class is perfect for all levels of students looking for a deep, centering experience. We open with invocation and move on to a gently flowing asana series. The journey then takes us to the mat to dissolve and explore pranayama techniques (cleansing and centering breath exercises), delicious guided meditation and a final deep relaxation. You will walk out the door and levitate down 9th Avenue and all the way home. Sonic Yoga, 754 9th Ave (Hell’s Kitchen between 50th and 51st), New York, NY. 212-397-6344, sonicyoga.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Origami Holiday Tree 2013-2014 – 10am-5:45pm.

An annual tradition, the delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree has graced the holiday season at the Museum for 40 years. The theme of this year’s tree is Wicked, Wild, and Wonderful, honoring the Museum’s new exhibition The Power of Poison. Volunteers begin folding in July to complete hundreds of creations that will be displayed on the tree. During the holiday season, volunteers will be on hand to teach visitors of all ages the art of paper folding. The Grand Gallery (near the 77th St exit on museum 1st floor) at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park W at 79th St, New York, NY. 212-769-5100 or amnh.org.

CAYCE REMEDIES & PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOPS with Jack Rosen.

This Cayce Method Educator teaches affordable workshops on the holistic philosophy of Edgar Cayce, “The Father of Holistic Medicine.” Dec. 2–Soul Lessons & Forgiveness, 7-9 pm; Dec. 7–Cayce Remedies & Philosophy 101, 1-3:30 pm; Dec. 9– Edgar Cayce’s Electrical Healing “Appliances,” 7-9 pm; Dec. 16–Quantum Physics & the New Root Race, 7-9 pm.

DECEMBER 7 & 8 SOUL TRAJECTORY: Explore Your Life Purpose Through Past Life Regression.

With Dr. Eve Bruce and Rob Murphy. Explore the balance between our unique self, our higher soul and the ALL. Learn to access your higher self and your guides as you learn to stay more centered in your purpose, in your relationship to self, to others and to this beautiful Earth. Sat & Sun, 12-6 pm.

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New Year’s Eve Millenium Dance Party – 8pm.

Welcome the New Year in 92Y Tribeca’s magical Buttenwieser Hall, with NYC party hostess Lori Brizzi and a team of fantastic DJs. Start the night with a ballroom mix, then at 10pm, switch to hustle, Latin and west-coast swing! Admission includes light hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening and complimentary champagne at midnight. 92Y Tribeca’s Buttenwieser Hall, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

Explore psychic and intuitive readings, energy and alternative healing in mini-sessions with the Center’s talented practitioners, teachers and friends, $20 each.

Free admission to the Fair! Free mini-workshops during the Fair. 12-6 pm. After the Fair, stay for our Center’s Holiday Party & Sing-Along, 7:30-10 pm.

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DECEMBER 21 THE SUN IS BORN! A Cross-Cultural Celebration of the Winter “Soulstice.”

With Mama Donna Henes, internationally renowned urban shaman. Hear the stories from many traditions about the birth of the sun; light the holiday lights of many cultures including Divali, Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Soyal, and Christmas; share in a solar ceremony of rekindled light and hope. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DECEMBER 22 The Healing Angels Workshop with Rev. Charles Julian, D.C. In 15 years of conducting Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) sessions, Charles has had many angels join with him. Each angel brought a unique gift of healing. We now invite you to meet and work with the healing angels of the energy field and experience their healing gifts. 1-5 pm.

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FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 www.flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs.

MOVEMENT THERAPY THE FELDENKRAIS INSTITUTE OF NY

NATURAL BEAUTY KENZA INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY Khadija Farjy, Founder & CEO New York, NY 10010 646-249-7769 www.kenza-international-beauty.com

Skin and Hair line with Argan Oil and Prickley Pear Seed Oil. Kenza means treasure in Arabic while "be generously beautiful"™ refers to the introduction of a philanthropic element in the purchase of beauty care products. By purchasing our products, we contribute to social change for women in the USA and Morocco. We are proud to support and donate to foundations and to a Women Cooperative in Morocco.

MAURICIO HAIR STUDIO

210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102 New York, NY 10010 maurucio@mauriciohair.com 212-532-3030 • www.MauricioHair.com Mauricio is a cross-cultural hair artist who provides a holistic approach to the beauty industry—one that focuses not only on the physical but also on the overall well-being of his clients, through unique services, truly organic products, a tailored experience and Zen-like environment that all work together to support the mind, body and soul.

Mauricio’s private hair studio mission is to be the first of its kind: an innovative eco-friendly hair studio and ‘inner beauty salon’ that seeks to unlock every guest’s beauty. Natural color services are available for both pregnant and everyday clients.

134 W 26th St, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10001 212-727-1014 www.feldenkraisinstitute.com

The Feldenkrais Method is a powerful resource for improving the physical comfort & wellbeing of people of all ages. With a combination of slow, gentle movements and guided attention, the Feldenkrais Method can bring about dramatic improvements in our body’s muscularskeletal organization. This can quickly reduce pain and tension & increase our ease of movement. It can also improve physical comfort, flexibility, balance, posture & muscular efficiency. The Feldenkrais Institute of NY makes the Feldenkrais Method available 6 days a week, all year round. We offer 14 Feldenkrais exercise classes every week, over 50 workshops each year, & individual treatment sessions with our skilled staff of Practitioners. Mention code: NA1 to receive a 10% discount on all services & programs.

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NATURAL DENTAL DR. VICTOR ZEINES

57 West 57th Street New York City, NY 10019 & Shokan NY 212-813-9461 • www.natdent.com Holistic dentist & author, Dr. Zeines, takes into consideration the whole persons balance of physical, environmental, mental, emotional & spiritual needs so you receive a more complete dental health evaluation & treatment. Dr. Zeines is available for phone consultations.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR SIMPLICITY HEALTH ASSOCIATES Dr Ivy Branin, ND 230 West 13th Street, Suite 1-B New York, NY 10011 646-470-8458 www.simplicityhealthassociates.com

Dr Ivy Branin, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor dedicated to making her patients feel great using natural therapies and methods. Although she sees a wide variety of conditions, her practice focuses on mood and sleep problems, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and women’s health.

NATURAL HEALING ARE OF NEW YORK, INC.

241 West 30th St. 2nd floor New York City, NY 10001 212-691-7690 • www.edgarcaycenyc.org Edgar Cayce' s Association for Research and Enlightenment Center offers affordable workshops and individual consultations 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. See ad, page 11.

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE 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.

OZONE DENTISTRY DR. PETER SILVER

24 East 12th Street, Stuite 305 212-924-6890 • www.JazzDentist.com Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com Located in an easily accessible area

by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry. Ozone is used to kill bacteria in cavities and gum disease, while speeding up the healing of your tissue. Dr. Silver also practices GuiltFree dentistry, where you are never made to feel uncomfortable about the condition of your mouth. If you are anxious about visiting the dentist, Dr. Silver uses laughing gas and does sedation dentistry as well. See ad on page 21 .

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OZONE THERAPY

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DR. HOWARD ROBINS The Healing Center 200 W. 57th St., Suite 807 New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 • DrHowardRobins@gmail.com If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr Robins contact information above. See ad on page 3.

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE REIKI JYOGAN HAKATA-KOHLER Reiki Shihan (Teacher) www.JyoganReiki.com Jyogan@live.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!

Empowering Women One at A Time 888-794-3330 www.SierraBender.com Sierra Bender, a modern day Renaissance woman and leading pioneer in the Women’s Empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship movement for over 25 years. She is the founder of the SBEM Core Institute, Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®(SBEM), Boot Camp for Goddesses® internationally renowned retreat, and author of Goddess to the Core (Llewellyn, 2010). Her charismatic appeal has been featured internationally, in media outlets including Oprah Radio, CBS and Univision TV, in USA Today and other newspapers and magazines throughout Australia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, U.K., Germany and the U.S., as well as in Marie Claire, Shape, Body & Soul, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and Natural Awakenings Magazine.

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