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Eastover to Host Medical Qigong Symposium in June

Metaphysical Hypnotherapy Workshops Teach “Power of Positive”

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n February 20, Ralph A. Gonzalez will conduct two sessions of his metaphysical hypnotherapy workshop “The Power of Positive,” in which participants will experience and learn new therapies designed to empower them to live a more fulfilled life. “In this workshop Ralph A. Gonzalez I will take people on an amazing journey,” Gonzalez says. “When we return, they will feel happy, joyous, free and full of positive energy.”

The workshop will cover an explanation of hypnotherapy, metaphysical imagery, handwriting analysis, dream therapy, dynamics of relationships, the Taoist system of healing, toning and many other unique therapies, Gonzalez says. “Participants will experience a metaphysical hypnotic induction,” he says. “A class exercise will be held, and the first person to answer correctly will receive a surprise gift. There will be surprises for all. I encourage people to come experience an amazing journey and be lifted to a higher ground.”

The workshop lasts two and a half hours and will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. February 20 at CRS Center for Remembering and Sharing, Union Square, 123 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Floor. To register, visit RalphAGonzalez.com.

Ralph A. Gonzalez is launching a new Power of Positive handwriting analysis service through which individuals can discover their personality traits and learn how to modify their behavior. Visit RalphAGonzalez.com for details.

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astover, a 600-acre sanctuary and holistic retreat center in Lenox, Massachusetts, will host its first Medical Qigong and Eastern Medicine Symposium June 10-17. Grand Master Junfeng Li, Mantak Chia, Lee Holden, Robert Peng and Michael Winn are among the teachers who will share the ancient techniques of qigong as a highly curative and preventive practice as well as a spiritual practice of awakening.

“The curative aspects of qigong have been highlighted for centuries, but they are just becoming known in western science for applications in treating and preventing various forms of cancer,” says Eastover founder Yingxing Wang. “As a form of meditative movement, qigong has been shown to utilize the plasticity of the brain to rewire neural pathways for happiness and resilience, reduce stress, foster awareness, regulate the nervous system and develop enhanced feelings of well-being.”

Like other meditation techniques, qigong is based on the principle of cultivating focused awareness in the present moment.

Only in this present moment, the great teachers assert, can the state of enlightenment, or oneness, be accessed. As Junfeng Li writes, “Understand your mind and you understand the minds of all.... Go and roam the heavenly palace within.”

Wang says the access point to inner wisdom and deep peace is equally accessible to all, whether they are beginners or have practiced qigong or meditation for decades. “This seven-day symposium will unite science and wisdom with practice and experience, that we may all arrive in the now of each unfolding moment of everyday life,” she says.

Situated adjacent to October Mountain, Eastover is in the cultural hub of the Berkshires, minutes from Tanglewood Music Center and Kriplau Yoga Center. It hosts organized retreats as well as individuals who simply want to rest in its peaceful environment. For more information about the symposium, visit Eastover.com or email events@eastover.com.

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“Fruit & Veggie” Powder Packs Big Nutritional Punch

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hile the USDA recommends that we eat three to five servings of fruit and two to four servings of vegetables daily, studies consistently show that Americans don’t come close to that goal. That’s why Massage for Health and Fitness, a local provider of nutrition-dense foods and supplements as well as on-site massage services, now carries Fruits & Veggies Plus, a 100 percent raw, whole-food fruit and vegetable powder formulated to contain the highest nutrient value possible.

“According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the average American consumes only three servings of fruit and vegetables a day,” says Nigel Hunt, a national certified massage therapist with Massage for Health and Fitness.

“Even more alarming, the USDA reported that over half of all elementary students eat no fruits on any given day, and three out of ten students eat less than one serving of vegetables a day.”

The ingredients in Fruits & Veggies Plus are picked at peak ripeness and immediately freeze-dried to retain all their enzymes, vitamins and minerals, Hunt says. “Whole-food fruits and vegetables contain essentials nutrients, especially antioxidants; that improve our resistance to disease, protect our cells from free radicals and boost our immune system,” he says. “Good nutrition is vital to optimal health and especially important for children and adolescents for healthy growth and development.”

For more information, call 646.320.8999 or visit M4HF.com.

The Clean Bedroom Improves Online Shopping Experience

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n response to an ever-changing marketplace, The Clean Bedroom recently unveiled its plans for 2016, including a newly revamped website. The fresh, clean-looking site (TheCleanBedroom.com) YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO WORRY will be a responsive design to ABOUT WHAT’S IN YOUR MATTRESS EVERY NIGHT WHEN YOU GO TO BED. attract mobile shoppers, and will include a financing program to break purchases up mattresses into smaller, Did you know regular contain toxic flame retardants that are known carcinogens? easier-to-afford installments. Additionally, the shopping will You should.

Our mattresses cart are made with organic cotton, wool, all-natural rubber. No be managed via Magento, an e-commerce platform that has PBDEs. No petrochemicals. We have the certifications to prove it. than anyone powered more Internet Retailer Top 1000 merchants else and which offers lots of bells and whistles forSleep thebetter. shopper, Sleep healthy.

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Online, on the phone, and in each showroom, the company’s trained mattress specialists help match customers with their ideal natural mattress.

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Annon Offers Ecstatic Trance Workshop

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n February 14, Nika Annon, a certified neurolinguistic programming coach, will lead a one-day workshop to teach the ancient art of ecstatic trance. “This safe mind-body journey supports an introspective exploration into your inner wisdom and presence of your spirit,” she says.

Workshop participants will experience trance through the ecstatic body postures of our spiritual ancestors combined with the accompaniment of rhythmic sounds of a rattle to stimulate a waking dream state, Annon says. The goal is to take participants beyond their daily constructs, barriers and filters and move them outside their habitual behavior and thought patterns. “The rattle takes us on into a deeper part of ourselves and allows us to move into a theta brain waves state,” she says.

One of Annon’s teachers, the late linguist and anthropologist Felicitas Goodman, argued that the human body is wired for ecstatic experience—that we need to feel connected to everything around us rather than isolated. “Dr. Goodman taught that ecstatic postures are an entry to alternate realities,” Annon says.

The workshop will be held February 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Balance Arts Center, 34 West 28th Street (between Broadway and 6th), 3rd floor. To register, visit NikaAnnon.com/events.

Get Health Back on Track with Colonics

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fter a winter of “cocooning”—that is, eating too much and moving too little—most of us look forward to spring as an opportunity to detox and get active again. Rachel Mann, a certified colon therapist with 24 years’ experience, says the season always brings an uptick of clients eager to do some personal spring cleaning.

“A colonic is important way to get your health back on track,” she says.

Colon hydrotherapy—the modern version of a technique first used by the ancient Egyptians—allows a small amount of water to flow into the colon, gently stimulating the release of softened waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. “A colonic session helps with headaches, bloating, parasites, candida, constipation, bloating and gas,” Mann says. “A healthy colon produces vitamins B and K and absorbs water. A healthy digestive tract helps support a healthy immune system.”

Mann says that most people find a colonic session comfortable, and that the number of sessions needed depends on the individual.

“Every person’s goals and needs will differ,” she says. “People have their own ongoing cleansing, toning and rebuilding regimens, and I recommend that colonics become part of it for optimum health and well-being.”

Rachel Mann is the owner of Rachel’s Waters of Life, established in 1990. Her offices are located at 1145 Second Ave, #1 (near 59th St.), NY, NY. For more information, call 212.317.0467.

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NEWLIFE EXPO Promotes Enlightenment, Rejuvenation

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EWLIFE EXPO, America’s longest-running expo for enlightenment and rejuvenation, is coming to the Pennsylvania Hotel’s Penn Plaza Pavilion on 7th Avenue March 18-20.

For 25 years, NEWLIFE EXPO has pulled in lecturers and exhibitors from around the country to share information about yoga and meditation, anti-aging techniques, clairvoyance and promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit. According to its organizer, entrepreneur Mark Becker, more than a million Americans have visited the expo seeking to open their minds to new horizons, learn how to look and feel their best, and meet others looking for the same experience.

For $15 a day or $25 for the weekend, expo visitors can enjoy yoga classes, music and free samples and learn from exhibitors and expert speakers. Among the 150-plus experts slated to speak at the expo are Dr. Robert Young, Mas Sajady, Gail Thackray, Judy Satori, Kat James, Stacie Breeze, Sean Morton, Chris Macklin, Antoine Chevalier and Mark Becker.

To preregister and receive discounts, receive a free brochure, or ask about lecturing, exhibiting, advertising or volunteering, call 516.897.0900 or email Mark Becker at mark@newlifemag.com.

For more information, visit NewLifeExpo.com.

Shot of Wheatgrass Packs a Punch

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heatgrass juice is catching on across the United States for its healthful properties—from its vitamins, minerals, enzymes and chlorophyll to its antioxidants and disease-preventing phytochemicals. But Perfect Foods Inc. has kept New Yorkers ahead of the health curve for decades, says Aaron Matsil, marketing coordinator for the longtime NYC business.

“This is not just some short-lived health fad,” he says.

“Perfect Foods has been growing and delivering organic wheatgrass to thousands of New York juice bars and consumers’ homes for over 30 years. The customers keep coming back and spreading the word because this is the real deal.”

Matsil says wheatgrass and other Perfect Foods greens like sunflower, snow pea and buckwheat sprouts are deep green, leafy and extraordinarily nutritious; when added to a regular diet, they help the body repair and heal. “Some say drinking one ounce of wheatgrass is equivalent to eating a two-and-ahalf-pound salad,” he says. “Most people get a daily shot at the local juice bar, but to save money—or just for fun—you can consider juicing or growing wheatgrass right in your kitchen.”

For more information on wheatgrass or Perfect Foods, visit 800Wheatgrass.com or call 800.WHEATGRASS (943-2847).

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

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n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum.

The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe.

The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

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esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes.

“We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology.

The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning.

Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

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Pioneering Aspen Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal.

The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S. Source: ThinkProgress.org

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Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brand-new Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games.

Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels.

All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible.

For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S.

They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education.

The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available.

McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems.

“Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.”

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BREATHE Simple Name Says Volumes about Dry Salt Therapy

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ertified yoga therapist and breathing expert Ellen Patrick and her husband, NYC entrepreneur Gary Patrick, opened their first salt room, Breathe Easy, in Manhattan in January 2014. The fact that in less than two years, they opened three more locations—now simply called Breathe—speaks to the popularity and effectiveness of the natural therapy the couple introduced to the NYC area. NA recently interviewed Ellen to learn about recent developments.

What are your four locations and the dates that each one opened?

We opened our first location at 7th Avenue and 53rd Street within Better Health Chiropractic in January of 2014.

The next location opened in May of 2014 within Oasis Day Spa at Park Avenue and 32nd Street. The next two spots were in Westchester County- Dobbs Ferry and Katonah.

Tell me about your recent rebranding from Breathe Easy to Breathe. What has changed besides the name?

Our strategy behind the recent rebranding was to communicate to the consumer the extraordinary experience they will receive at Breathe. We are about supporting the well-being of our clients in a luxurious and unique environment. A salt room is like nothing they’ve ever seen or experienced before—and we are the only salt rooms in the NYC area. Not only do we offer dry salt therapy for respiratory and skin health, but you’ll also find offerings of meditation, yoga, Reiki, sound baths and more.

How do the salt rooms help with flu and cold season?

Dry salt therapy assists in alleviating the symptoms of many respiratory conditions.

It is particularly effective when dealing with colds and flus. First and foremost, salt’s natural healing qualities are antiinflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. The drying mechanism of salt will clear mucous from the nasal and sinus passages. In addition, the antiviral qualities will help destroy these viruses. Salt’s antibacterial effects prevent a worsening of symptoms into sinusitis, and its anti-inflammatory quality helps prevent these viruses worsen into bronchitis, asthma or pneumonia.

Dry salt therapy is very effective as a preventative against the cold and flu, as it will kill viruses before they become an issue. For this approach, it’s ideal to visit about twice a week. But once the cold and flu are active, daily use of dry salt therapy may significantly shorten the duration and severity of the illness.

This therapy is recommended for everyone who breathes. There are no side effects.

Tell me about other services at Breathe.

Our Park Avenue and Dobbs Ferry locations have salt beds. This method of administering dry salt therapy is a more private experience. Whereas our salt rooms hold approximately eight people, the beds are for those who may need a shorter, more concentrated session. In addition, a salt bed is ideal for those who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Because of the bed’s privacy, a client will feel comfortable taking off a piece of clothing to expose the patch of irritated skin. In a typical salt room session, clients wear their street clothing.

Breathe’s Westchester locations have an adult room and a kids’ room.

Recognizing children’s vulnerability to colds, asthma and other respiratory conditions we created a beach-like environment with salt crystals, pails, shovels and other toys.

What’s your connection with yoga?

Tell me about the yoga classes offered in the salt rooms.

I have been practicing yoga my whole adult life, and in 2000 I became certified to teach yoga. I then studied for 10 years to become a certified yoga therapist. In addition, I owned and directed the Yoga Sanctuary in Mamaroneck for 12 years.

As part of our services at Breathe, I created Salty Yoga, which is a fairly typical yoga class with a focus on the anatomy of breath and how to enhance an individual’s ability to breathe. During this class, salt is being aerated into the room. I use postures to stretch and strengthen the main muscles of respiration. In addition, I use visualization and breathing techniques to increase the lungs’ capacity to inhale and exhale. When clients learn these skills, they can then fully maximize the effects of the dry salt therapy.

We are currently offering Salty Yoga at Park Avenue and Katonah and plan to offer it at our Dobbs Ferry location soon.

Breathe is located at 1 Park Ave. (212-725-1138) and 825 7th Avenue (212-956-5920) in addition to its two locations in Westchester. For more info, visit BreatheSaltRooms.com.

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Yes, I Finally Got Rid of Herpes!

From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City

Imagine…

You’ve got that first date with him/her. You ‘ve got that interview for the new job you so very much need. You’re getting married today.

You’re meeting that new client, the CEO of the biggest account you’ve ever had.

You wake up in the morning with a huge, red, ugly blister on your lip. It’s a Herpes outbreak! It couldn’t have picked a worse time to appear. There is no way to cover it up. You can’t be more embarrassed. Do you cancel? What do you do?

The Problem It’s not complicated. You caught a virus, the Herpes virus, that comes in two varieties, Herpes Type I; Herpes Type II. The CDC says over 50 million Americans have it out of 350 million. It appears that the numbers are really reversed. In truth maybe 50 million don’t, as most people are not blood tested for it.

Stress, any kind of stress may bring on an attack, an outbreak, as your immune system weakens for the moment.

While there are many other types of herpes viruses these are the most severe psycho-socially embarrassing ones, ugly, painful and at times dangerous. Years ago the cold sore, the “canker sore” was for the most part ignored. That’s not the case today.

Relationships have ended or never even started when it’s revealed or found out that one you has Herpes.

While Type I is generally considered oral and Type II genital, it has been proven by testing that you can have either in both locations!

The Truth about how you got it Would you believe that grandma might have given it you? How about your best friend? How is that possible? Isn’t it only sexually transmitted? What you don’t know could get you infected.

In truth, while it often is sexually transmitted it can also be passed on by contact with silverware while dining or even sharing a water bottle at the gym. Unfortunately, it’s simply that easy.

Grandma may have had a little brown or pink “dot” on her tongue one morning when she fed you your oatmeal. Not the fullblown blister that we all know is obviously an outbreak. Tasting it, she found it too hot so she blew on it and tested it again. Finding it was now the right temperature she fed it to you. Unfortunately she just transferred the virus onto the spoon and now to you.

Have you ever shared food in a restaurant with a friend, a family member or on a date with that special someone? The same thing that could have happened with grandma could have 12

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happened then. Ever shared a soft drink with a friend or allowed your date to taste your cocktail?

Most will blame the last person they were intimate with, but unless you had a blood test shortly before being with them proving you were clean, you may have already been infected.

How can it be dangerous?

As scary as this may sound an outbreak on you lips or inside your nose can travel up your face to your eyes and literally blind you. Believe it or not this is not that uncommon.

Besides being painful as it attacks the sensory nerves and putting aside the small scar it can leave (though most lesions fade away), if a woman has it internally it may breakout during birth causing the baby to be born blind.

What can you do to get rid of permanently?

Please don’t believe the drug commercials on television that say it can only be suppressed. Their only interest is to keep you on expensive medication for the rest of your life. They either don’t know about the treatment I am going to share with you or they choose to ignore and suppress its existence.

Intravenous Ozone Therapy uses ozone gas as a medicine effectively destroying, getting rid of these dreaded viruses completely. Over 45,000 physicians have used it safely in over 50 countries for over 70 years, while being suppressed in this country obviously for the financial gain of Big Pharma.

In truth it is a very, very hard virus to kill. The good news is that Ozone used as a medicine intravenously will penetrate its defenses and completely destroy it without the possibility of developing a mutated or resistant strain. It does this safely with virtually NO adverse reactions!

Believe it or not, it is even possible to rid your body of it so completely with Ozone therapy that you will stop manufacturing antibodies for it (the bodies normal defense mechanism), so that you will test negative for it, as if you never had it!

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 24 years of clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed.

Mention Natural Awakenings and get $50 off initial consult.

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Transformation Possible “In the Right Hands”

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here do I begin as a doctor; I needed to do to describe my my part too, cleaning myself experience with from within. That meant Dr. Mariana Boneva? cutting out cheese from my

I was looking for a diet—the cause of those transformation of my skin. terrible breakouts. She taught I’d been having random me that what I was calling breakouts from time to “welts” were actually cystic, time, but then they turned and she gave me a regimen into what looked like welts for cleaning my skin. on my face and neck. My

Her whole approach Tara Bonsignore skin had never been so bad. is organic, and I trusted her I needed professional help. from the get-go. I knew I was

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Clearing my complexion I knew I had come to the right place. She was not a quick process, but Dr. Boneva made me feel at home, comfortable and assured me that my skin was improving not embarrassed (which is how I felt when each week. And that’s what it took in the I looked at my reflection in natural light). beginning: weekly visits consisting of

First Dr. Boneva had a consultation extractions and vibra-dermabrasion. I also with me. It was medical but also personal, followed her daily regimen religiously. I to understand my daily living routines. was determined, and Dr. Boneva became She opened my eyes, educating me about a positive role model. I knew that changes how to achieve healthy skin. I learned were taking place, and I continued to stay that it wasn’t just about what she does the course.

Before long my weekly visits became biweekly, and then monthly. The improvements were drastic, and I began receiving compliments on how clear my skin was.

Dr. Boneva is brilliant. The fact that she loves her work and her patients is obvious in the amount of time and heart she puts into her practice; she’s even developed her own products, which are sourced worldwide from natural ingredients. What I love about Dr. Boneva is that she does not force her treatments on you; you simply want them because of their healing qualities.

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Now Anyone Can Meditate at the Dentist Dr. Peter Silver is very proud to announce that his dental office is the first in New York City to use this all natural relaxation technology.

NuCalm® is a proprietary clinical system that calms the brain within minutes by bringing alert beta brain wave function down to the alpha/theta ranges (deep relaxation). The system is predicated on neuropsychobiology and neurobioinformatics and was developed over eight years by leading neuroscientists.

NuCalm is unique because it creates deep relaxation without using narcotics or controlled substances, causes no significant side effects, and requires no recuperative time or supervision.

NuCalm organically entrains brainwaves to a frequency that promotes relaxation and calm. Beta brain waves (13 Hz-30 Hz per second) are associated with day-to-day wakefulness - mental activity consisting of cognitive, sensory, and motor activities. High beta brain waves (23 Hz-40 Hz per second) are associated with fear and anxiety. NuCalm brings the patient's brain waves from beta or high beta to the alpha and theta ranges (4 Hz-12 Hz per second).

Alpha brain waves are considered the first stage of sleep and are typically associated with relaxation and peacefulness during deep meditation and biofeedback. A person with brain waves in the alpha range is physically unable to be anxious. The patented NuCalm system leverages the synergistic benefits of four sensory applications: 14

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NuCalm Cream

The NuCalm proprietary orthomolecular formula has been developed over several years to maximize the body’s natural relaxation response with NuCalm. The proprietary formula is only available in the NuCalm system and includes structured, nutrient-sourced building blocks that rapidly convert to powerful messengers that interrupt the stress response.

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)

The Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation device produces low amounts of electrical current (close to the cell’s own electrical values - microcurrent is less than 1/10,000th of an Amp). This easy-to-use device has been cleared by the FDA for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Research over the past 50 years indicates an increase in metabolism of neurotransmitters as evidenced by an increase in the metabolites of the neurochemicals.

NuCalm Neuroacoustic

The proprietary neuroacoustic software provided in the NuCalm system uses Frequency-Following-Response (FFR) that initiates a change in brain waves. According to extensive research, a scientifically validated neurophysiologic response is initiated when an auditory pacing signal is presented to the brain. Solace Lifesciences has developed significant advances in na-newyorkcity.com

the design of binaural and monaural beat sound acoustics, which are overlaid with classical music and presented through a stereo headset. The neuroacoustic brain entrainment software moves the patient’s brain waves from the high beta brain wave frequencies associated with anxiety (23 Hz40 Hz) to brain wave frequency patterns of alpha and theta (4 Hz-12 Hz). These brain waves are associated with deep relaxation and calmness.

NuCalm Light-Blocking Eye Mask

NuCalm's light-blocking eye masks are used to block light from the optic nerve resulting in up to a 30% increase in alpha wave production in the occipital cortex of the brain. This helps maintain deep relaxation. Other options are wearing our sunglasses or just closing your eyes.

Some reviews by patients who have tried NuCalm; “Loved it! It really helped me get through a procedure I was nervous about.” – Diana “I can’t believe that was 90 minutes – only felt like it was 30 minutes tops!” – Craig “I can’t really explain it. I just feel really good – thank you.” – Jon Please call 212-924-6890 to reserve your NuCalm appointment.

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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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The Health Benefits of

CHOCOLATE

By Franklin St. John

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ho in their right mind doesn’t like chocolate? I know when I was a child, chocolate candy was my favorite goodie. As I got to adulthood, however, weight control became a concern and general health became important to me. The main problem with chocolate products is that their high level of refined sugar wreaks havoc on our bodies. This same problem exists in sugared sodas, children’s cereals and a host of other products.

Chocolate products do have one beneficial ingredient: cocoa. In fact, studies have shown that pure cocoa has many health benefits. But because it is so bitter, the development of chocolate products relied heavily on sugar to make the cocoa palatable. Not just a little sugar, mind you, but huge quantities.

As a result, more diet-related health problems such as diabetes and obesity began to be evident—and remember that refined sugar actually feeds cancer cells.

There is a way around this problem.

If we could eliminate the sugar from chocolate products, the cocoa could give many benefits to the body.

With this in mind, about 15 years ago, HerbaSway developed a chocolate liquid concentrate without sugar. If not sugar, then what? We developed a proprietary blend of a special stevia extract with a high concentrate of Lo 16

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han quo extract. This combination gives the chocolate liquid concentrate a sweetness that tastes every bit as good as a sugary product, but with no calories.

What could be better? It’s very difficult to convince people in general that the health benefits of a bitter-tasting product are worth the pain of swallowing it. This liquid solves that problem—plus our use of cocoa extract eliminates the fats from cocoa, which makes it possible to have a product with zero calories.

Now that we know there’s a goodtasting, zero-calorie cocoa product available, let’s look at some of the health benefits that cocoa has to offer.

Medical literature abounds with various studies that show how compounds in cocoa help the body stay healthy. In fact, many of the studies show health improvements that are possible even if a person is not healthy. I recommend that you look up cocoa in the literature and read about the studies that show how it can help keep you healthy.

Flavonoids are what give cocoa its health benefits. Included in this class are two primary antioxidants, procyandins and epicatechins. As you well know, antioxidants are very important to your health and wellbeing. So while these two antioxidants are important, when we developed our chocolate product, we wanted to make na-newyorkcity.com

sure that it would have even more and varied antioxidants than straight cocoa has. That is why we added an extract of white tea. This addition gives our chocolate a whole range of polyphenols as protection from free radical damage, but what’s just as important is that it tastes really good.

We’ve all heard the expression that beauty is only skin-deep, but that’s not true.

Beauty starts from the inside and comes directly from antioxidants inside us.

People who are serious about their skin’s health and beauty should consider taking two full droppers of HerbaSway’s Chocolate in a few ounces of regular or seltzer water two or three times a day.

They’ll see noticeable improvement in their skin in a relatively short time. And the men reading this might consider a bottle of HerbaSway’s Chocolate in addition to the regular box of chocolates they’ve picked up for Valentine’s Day. Franklin St. John, doctor of Chinese medicine and founder of HerbaSway Laboratories, was taught traditional Chinese herbal medicine and qigong by a Taoist master from the mountains of China. For more information, visit HerbaSway.com or call 1.800.672.7322.

ROOT CANALS Can Be Quick, Pain-Free

By Reid Winick, DDS

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ecently a new patient of mine, Rose OrrelI, wrote a blog post, “How I Avoided a Root Canal with Natural Dentistry” (RoseNyad.com/ blog/), in which she details her long, tenuous dental history—from her childhood with extractions and braces to her adulthood with failed periodontal surgeries and root canals.

Rose came to Dentistry for Health New York for a second opinion regarding a painful tooth that was slated for yet another root canal by her dentist. After spending time with Rose and listening to all she had been through, including her current complaint, I concluded that the tooth didn’t need a root canal—that the pain was actually being referred by her uneven bite and her facial muscles.

Rose was thrilled. Root canal avoided!

But if you do need a root canal, don’t panic. Our root canal specialist, Dr. Jeff Etess, has developed specific sterilization protocols that enable us to offer a one-day, pain-free procedure with a greatly reduced risk of reinfection.

The root canal has been demonized in the media, so much so that even President Obama, in his first presidential address, called the 2008 banking bailout “about as popular as a root canal.” This is an unfortunate and false misconception of the facts.

To properly diagnose and prepare for a root canal, a digital dental x-ray and sometimes a digital 3D x-ray called Cone Beam Computerized Tomography are needed to determine the issue with the suspect tooth. The CBCT is ideal for pinpointing all critical tooth anatomy so

that every root and nerve canal can be identified and treated properly. Many root canal infections are the result of missed nerves from previous root canals. CBCT technology removes all this guesswork.

It is critical for identifying jaw and sinus infections that are completely undetectable in the standard dental x-ray.

In our office, we use the lowest radiation and most accurate dental imaging devices. You can’t treat what you can’t see; that’s why all root canal procedures are performed under highpower magnification to identify all parts of the root canal system.

Every root canal procedure must be done under a sterile shield called a dental dam or rubber dam. This provides an absolutely clean, aseptic environment in which to perform this sterile procedure. While this is the standard of care and therefore critical for a successful outcome, some dental practices unfortunately skip this step.

In order to achieve the highest possible level of aseptic care, our office uses many different types of disinfecting irrigation solutions to flush out and clean the root canal space. Then we use a specific and proprietarily unique disinfection treatment protocol, Absolute Clean, developed by Dr. Etess.

Here’s how Absolute Clean works:

protocols (which we go well beyond alone), this laser has been shown in clinical studies to provide complete sterilization of the root canal.

• Third, we use ozone sterile water and ozone gas to penetrate the deepest areas of the microscopic dentinal tubules for an added, comprehensive level of disinfection.

In our opinion, there is currently no better way to achieve this comprehensive level of root canal disinfection.

Finally, the root canal system is sealed with the most biocompatible root canal sealer available today: a tissue-friendly, non-inflammatory bioceramic material that ensures that the system stays infection-free and that seals it from any reinfection. Unlike most dental offices, after our root canals we do not use any temporary dental fillings, which leak germs the moment they are placed into the tooth. Instead, we seal our root-canal-treated teeth with state-of-the-art, 100 percent biocompatible, BIS-GMAfree, fluoride-free, mercury-free composite materials.

This comprehensive, pain-free root canal procedure usually takes just one relatively short visit, while other dental offices would require two to four visits. And all our root canals are performed by Dr. Etess, who is the first and only biomimeticly and integrative medicine-trained endodontist who uses the Lutronic laser and ozone disinfection therapies.

• First, while the various cleaning liquids are in the canal, we use highly effective Dr. Reid Winick’s Dentistry for ultrasonics to help them enter into the Health New York is located intricate anatomy of the root canal system. at 120 E. 56th St,12th Floor, • Second, we use the Lutronic Denta2 NYC 10022 and can be CO2 Laser, which sterilizes the root reached at 212-973-9425 canal system with its microprobe. Used with conventional cleaning and shaping Dr. Reid Winick, DDSor DentistryForHealthNY.com.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

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hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks.

Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

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sity Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants.

“Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

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life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles.com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships.

“Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson.

Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among first-time parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says.

Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports.

But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys.

Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor,

Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown.

Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others.

How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother.

“My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White.

With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they

Everyone from

contemporary scientists to an-

cient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is

probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness.

~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project must be proactive to ensure success.

White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think

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about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts.

Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable.

“Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective.

Some adults might never meet faceto-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner

of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!”

Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.”

Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic

couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations.

“My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson.

With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says.

Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time.

Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Effective Listening Practices

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DEEP LISTENING

by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner.

Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift

Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside.

by Kay Lindahl

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erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive.

Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary.

Some would call them miracles.

Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time for reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness. When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred.

Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we natu-

Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption. rally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t. We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?”

Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with. Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy.

Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes.

Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed.

Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is.

Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?”

Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures.

Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

by Linda Sechrist

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he focus of functional medicine— whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

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course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry.

“Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can na-newyorkcity.com

develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is

concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan.

He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Discerning Kindred Spirits

ECO-FRIENDLY DATING Going Online Makes it Easier

by Avery Mack

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mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the 1960s, today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among the factors causing delays, allowing couples to learn what really matters before they walk down the aisle.

“A good partner is someone that encourages you to be your authentic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good relationship even better.”

Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed and divorced singles also find it a good way to ease into a renewed social life. According to a Northwestern University study, typical benefits include access to professional matching, a wider range of singles and better communications with potential partners.

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Dates can still spring from chance meetings, fix-ups by friends and family or workplace encounters, but these generally have the same success rate as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Adding must-have characteristics such as an ecofriendly lifestyle might land an aspirant in the shallow end of the dating pool unless it 24

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Discovering a potential partner via a dedicated online site enables members to refine their list of desired attributes versus deal-breakers, modifying their own profile accordingly. Elements of success stories usually include both prospects keeping an open mind while exploring a mutually compatible dating site. Honest communication is the most vital link in this get-toknow-you venue, but the goal is to meet, not become pen pals.

When interest proceeds beyond onsite messaging, texting may follow, which tends to diminish fears of saying the wrong thing that could delay or prevent a more in-depth reply. Textpert, a free app that crowdsources text messages, comes to the rescue with suggested responses by other members to help anyone encountering writer’s block.

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Long distance isn’t often a deterrent when love is right. A California vegan that spent four years on multiple vegan dating sites found her match thousands of miles away in New York through NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com.

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Not all online relationships are love matches. Sometimes it’s enough to find like-minded people. “Natural AwakeningsSingles.com is a safe place to talk about spiritual awakening without someone looking at you like you have three heads. I’ve met a number of people who speak my language,” says Sharmaine Monteith, a sales manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When people care about the environment, it changes who they are and how they live. My profile maps my beliefs and my heart.”

A University of Chicago study asked 20,000 people that married between 2005 and 2012 how they met. One third said online; half used another kind of dating service. Another telling statistic showed that those that met at work, in a bar or by blind date were 25 percent more likely to divorce.

Researchers think this is because online daters know each other better before meeting.

When folks fudge a bit in their profile, it’s mostly about weight and height.

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“It’s easier to find a vegan date in the produce aisle of the grocery store than at the beach,” advises April Masini, a New York City author of four relationship books and the AskApril.com advice column. “Whether you’re looking in person or online for dates, focus on the areas where you’d naturally find others who are green like you.” Community gardens, river cleanups and Earth Day celebrations spring to mind.

Make a green impression by wearing clothing made of sustainable fabrics and offering a small gift of a fair trade item, organic chocolates or native wildflower bouquet.

The choice of going to a locally sourced restaurant will include an eco-friendly ride to get there.

A 2014 study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 50 percent of Americans over the age of 16 are unmarried—yet most believe marriage is extremely important. With all the people still looking for love, online meet-ups can dramatically improve success.

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004.

Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices.

I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

In my Who’s the Boss? days, Tony Danza and Judith Light were always active and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks.

Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape.

Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week. Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

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How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant?

We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger.

We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together. Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals.

I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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markyourcalendar TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Telekinesis and Meeting Laws of the Universe – We interact with the laws of the Universe, like gravity, time and electricity, every day. In this workshop you will learn how to meet the laws and ask them to bend a bit.

Telekinesis, or moving things with your mind instead of your hands, is simpler than you may think. Rise above your limitations and come play! ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHeaingNYC.com, emailing info@thetahealingnyc. com or calling 212-260-5727.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Healing the Broken Soul and Broken Heart – Many people have been through difficult experiences that have fractured their heart and even their soul.

In this workshop, we will use ThetaHealing to heal our broken hearts and souls with the energy of the Creator of All That Is. This is an intense cleanse that provides a refreshing reboot. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHeaingNYC.com, emailing info@ thetahealingnyc.com or calling 212-260-5727.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Free Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Please join us at ThetaHealingNYC for a free healing circle. You will receive an individual mini-session that releases any belief systems holding you back from manifesting the wellness, prosperity, and healthy relationships you desire, then you will experience the energy of All That Is in a powerful healing circle. We are Master ThetaHealers who are honored to watch lives completely transform with this amazing mind/body healing technique. Please email info@thetahealingnyc.com or call 212-260-5727 to register so we know to expect you. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Ecstatic Trance Workshop – 2-5pm. This is a one day facilitated workshop where you’ll experience trance through Ecstatic Body Postures of our spiritual ancestors, combined with the accompaniment of rhythmic sounds of a rattle to stimulate a waking dream state. Dr. Felicitas Goodman taught that ecstatic postures are an entry to alternate realities. This safe mind-body journey supports an introspective exploration into your inner wisdom and presence of your spirit. Balance Arts Center, 34 W 28th St (between Broadway and 6th), 3rd Floor, New York, NY. 646-526-6515 or balanceartscenter.com/.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 ThetaHealing®NYC Monthly Webinar – 7-8pm.

Join us every month from the comfort of your own home and learn different exercises from the ThetaHealing® modality. Walk into a Theta state, receive downloads and watch demonstrations of how the exercises should be practiced. Discover how to best use ThetaHealing (this month’s topic, ThetaHealing on Children and Animals) from Tara Greenway, a Master ThetaHealer (Certificate of Science and cofounder of ThetaHealingNYC). She will explain how to work with kids that is fun while still going deep, and how to connect with the animals’ higher selves, changing their beliefs and health. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHeaingNYC.com, emailing info@thetahealingnyc.com or calling 212-260-5727.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Metaphysical Hypnotherapy Workshops: The Power of Positive – Session 1 at 11am, Session 2 at 3pm. Ralph A Gonzalez will take you on an amazing 2½ hour journey designed for you to experience and learn new therapies to empower you to live a more fulfilled life. When you “return” you will feel happy, joyous, free and full of positive energy. Expect to receive a hypnotic induction and an explanation of hypnotherapy, metaphysical imagery, handwriting analysis, dream therapy, relationships dynamics and many other unique therapies. Surprises for all!

CRS Center for Remembering and Sharing, Union Square, 123 4th Ave (2nd Floor), New York, NY. Register at RalphAGonzalez.com or Namaste Bookstore, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. RalphAGonzalez.com.

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Master Hwang is a Taoist of the Chuan Zhen School who has devoted his life to researching Taoism and its health benefits. A licensed TCM Practitioner in the state of Texas, he has created the Immortal Cancer Care Foundation and TaiChi People Herb Co. Learn to use Nei Dan Techniques, Chinese Herbal Formulas, and Acupressure Techniques to rid the body of harmful San Shi Lui Ze and restore health to your bodies, as well as Jin, Qi, and Shen to establish a healthy foundation for the patient. CEUs: 35 hours is applied with CA TCM acupuncture board. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com/ shifu-hwang.html.

FRI, APRIL 29-SUN, MAY 1 2016 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Weekend with Master Lee Holden -- This annual event is open to the public, beginning in the earliest time zones of Samoa at 10 am, ending with the final events in the last time zones of Hawaii almost an entire day later. World Tai Chi and Qigong Day’s goals are to: educate about the increasing use of these ancient modalities in business, healthcare, education, penal and drug rehabilitation and provide a global vision of cooperation for health and healing purposes across geopolitical boundaries.

We thank Chinese culture for these gifts and appeal to people worldwide to embrace wisdom from all the cultures of the world. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com/.

WED, MAY 4-FRI MAY 13 Visionary Craniosacral Work® -- Visionary Craniosacral Work® -- Milne Institute C1: Foundations May 4-7/C2: Coupled Holds/Pelvis/Unwinding May 9-13. Learn key principles, open 7 Channels of perception, & practice a VCSW® protocol to deepen your healing work. Contact Sue Walker, 609-468-8233 or bodyzenmassage@gmail.com.

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NEWLIFE Health and Wellness Expo – For over 25 years, this expo has continued to raise awareness to over one million Americans with its lineup of lecturers and exhibitors from around the country on yoga, meditation, anti-aging, clairvoyance and promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit. Join in the fun and begin to open your mind to new horizons, learning how to look and feel at your maximum potential. Meet others who are looking for the same experience as you, all for as little as $15 for the day. To pre-register, receive discounts, a free brochure and avoid lines, or if you are interested in lecturing, exhibiting, advertising, or volunteering, call 516-897-0900 or email mark@newlifemag.com. Pennsylvania Hotel’s Penn Plaza Pavillion, 7th Ave, New York, NY.

2016 Eastover Medical Healing Qigong and Eastern Medicine Symposium – Qigong – The Art and Science of Living (Qi) and Eastern Medicine – The Art of Healing bring you an unprecedented event to heal your souls, connect you to the Universe and listen to your hearts and bodies. With an open mind, we bring you masters of wisdom who will show you that every human being’s life is a song of God, a divine dance of Qi – unique and perfect. You are encouraged to bring your questions to the Masters where you will get answers to help you chip away some of your burdens and live a full, liberated, creative life. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com/.

Using ThetaHealing to Manifest – In this workshop, you will go into the theta brainwave and connect with All That Is in order to focus your energy on creating the future you want. Pinpoint exactly what you want, dream it in intricate detail in theta, and watch it manifest into your life!

ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHeaingNYC.com, emailing info@thetahealingnyc.com or calling 212-260-5727.

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226 E 14th St., New York, NY 10003 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com Aum Namaste Book and Crystal Gallery is a community oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance, and inspiration on one’s journey. They offers “HighVibration”, “Reiki-Charged” and “Spiritually Energized” items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one of a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand crafted jewelry made with Love and empowering energy.

EDGAR CAYCE CENTER

241 West 30th St., 2nd Floor, NYC 10001 212-691-7690 • EdgarCayceNYC.org Holistic health and personal growth resource in midtown Manhattan since 1997. This non-profit Center offers: NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies & books, with affordable instruction on using them to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health.

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 • 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..

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227 E 24th Street, NYC 10010 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com Reflections Center for Conscious Living and Yoga is an East Side urban oasis in Murray Hill/Gramercy, near Gramercy Park’s well-walked paths.

We invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best and most skilled teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party. Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are! We are located steps from the 6 or N/R trains to 23rd St., at 227 E. 24th St. between 2nd & 3rd aves.

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My style is supportive and straightforward with a twist of spirituality to aid you in aligning yourself to your joys and inner peace.

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Reiki and Theta Healing Practitioner 310 West 49th St. NYC 10019 917-721-2725 • marko.karvalho@live.com 90 dollars/90min Reiki Energy is essential to maintain the order of our life, to lead a healthy and happy life, to totally involve in all situations we are in, to obtain knowledge, and finally for expansion of our consciousness. Heal yourself with Reiki treatments and become more connected with the Creator! Some benefits include: stress reduction and relaxation, inner peace and harmony, clearing of emotional imbalances, balancing the chakras and alleviation of physical pain. Try these two incredible techniques and begin a new journey! Marko awaits your call and will gladly help you!

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Dr. Likver is one of the few experts in providing therapies under real-time ultrasound visualization. Ultrasound guidance allows for safe, efficient and precise delivery of a variety of therapies. This precision ensures minimal procedural discomfort and maximum effectiveness. Additionally, musculoskeletal ultrasound enables the doctor to establish a diagnosis and provide treatment the same day in a safe, 100% radiation-free way.

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1146 Second Ave, #1 (near 59th St.) New York NY 212-317-0467 Rachel Mann, Certified Colon Therapist flickr.com/photos/rachel_colon_therapist_nyc RachelWatersOfLifeColonCleansing.net “The answers to many of our medical problems can be found within our own body and our natural environment.

Our body has the unique and remarkable ability to heal itself when nurtured with proper medical care. A doctor’s job is to assist the natural healing process by combining the wisdom of century-old techniques with cutting-edge medical advances.”

—Larisa Likver, M.D.

Clean your System with a high Colonic and feel great! Why should Tel: (212) 922-9030 Tel: (718) 259-0199 you be concerned about your Colon? Colonic helps you with bloating, constipation, candida, headaches, parasites, and back-pain. A healthy colon produces vitamins B and K and a healthy digestive tract helps support a healthy immune system. A session is a comfortable experience.

315 Madison Avenue, Ste 806 (Entrance on 42nd Street) New York, NY 10017 Fax: (212) 922-9032

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8419 Bay Parkway (Between 84th and 85th Streets) Brooklyn, NY 11214 Fax: (718) 256-0109

THETA HEALING NYC

1133 Broadway at 26th Street New York, NY 10010 212.260.5727 • ThetaHealingNYC.com ThetaHealing® is a mind/body technique that creates instantaneous emotional and physical change at the cellular level. We invite you to change your life by experiencing a session or workshop at ThetaHealingNYC, a Manhattan healing center and ThetaHealing school. ThetaHealing pinpoints and changes beliefs holding us back from achieving health, abundance, and relationships. Rediscover your balance and connection to the Universe!

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. REID WINICK, D.D.S.

120 E 56th St, 12th Fl, NYC 10022 212-973-9425 • DentistryForHealthNY.com Dentistry for Health New York is a green and sustainable dental practice designed as a haven for overall wellness, utilizing a whole body program that treats patients as a human ecosystem. Nationwide, patients seek out Dr. Winick's personalized treatment for a 2nd opinion on additional options to save their teeth without painful gum surgery and extractions. Patients report having virtually eliminated the need for periodontal surgery and dental implants, and improved their overall wellness. In addition, Dr. Winick has established a Sleep Disorder Breathing program as a way to help patients eliminate hidden inflammation. Dr. Winick is a national lecturer to medical doctors and other health care providers.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BLUEPRINT HEALING ARTS

Siranush K. Cholakian MD, LAc 64-06 Fitchett St, Rego Park, NY 718-275-4460 • BlueprintHealingArts.com Siranush K. Cholakian, MD is one of the three Board Certified Integrative Medical Doctors in New York State. You will receive unique healing of your physical and mental conditions by gently blending Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Nutrition, Shamanic Healing and Functional Medicine.

MASSAGE FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 • 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.

SKIN HEALTH

NATURAL BEAUTY MAURICIO HAIR STUDIO

210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102, New York, NY 10010 212-532-3030 • MauricioHair.com

DR. MARIANA BONEVA

Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com

Mauricio is a 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 ecofriendly 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.

Beauty Plus Aesthetics emphasizes the uniqueness of each person. 3 main principles govern their approach: Holistic – a person’s body, mind & emotions.

Personalized – treatment plans molded to each client’s lifestyle & body type.

Coherent–interrelated advice & treatments. Dr. Mariana Boneva pioneered the most advanced laser treatments 2D and 3D Skin Rejuvenation in Manhattan. Her goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections, but to create actual improvement in patients’ self image.

ORGANIC BEDROOM

PRODUCTS

THE CLEAN BEDROOM

HERBASWAY

800-672-7322 • Herbasway.com

Brooklyn- 145 Montague St 718.237.1092 Greenwich- 79 East Putnam Ave 203-292-9275 Manhattan- 230 5th Ave, 18th Floor 212-889-1091 WHY AN ORGANIC MATheCleanBedroom.com TTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU Our cotton innerspirng mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides! Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

Organic Innerspring Mattresses

Our cotton innerspring mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides! Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

OZONE DENTISTRY

DR. PETER SILVER

Natural Latex Organic Mattresses

24 East 12th St., Suite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.com Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com FIND A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST

When it comes to latex there’s “natural” and then there’s “all natural”. We sell only “all natural” latex mattresses so you sleep chemical-free. Beware mattress stores online and in your neighborhood selling “natural” or “green” or “sustainable” foam mattresses.

This is “green wash” marketing hype.

ORGANIC MATTRESSES IN THE WORLD

Located in an easily accessible area by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry.

TheCleanBedroom Ozone is used to kill bacteria in cavities and gum disease, while speeding up the healing of your tissue. Dr. Silver also practices Guilt-Free 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.

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The Finest Organic Mattresses & Bedding in the World, all in one place

Manhattan at 230 5th Ave | 212.889.1091 Greenwich at 79 East Putnam Ave | 203.292.9275 www.thecleanbedroom.com

Founded in 1996, HerbaSway Laboratories is located in Wallingford, CT. Our formulas are based on traditional herbal combinations that have been used for thousands of years. Using only the purest ingredients and wild-crafted herbs, in combination with the latest Western scientific research, HerbaSway’s formulas are synergistically blended to produce optimal balance in your body.

OPTIMAL FRUIT & VEGGIE PLUS www.M4HF.COM • 646 320-8999

Optimal Fruit & Veggie Plus is a highly potent antioxidant powder with 24 raw freezed dried fruits and vegetables that are combined with organic juices, herbs and natural flavorings.

Does not contain fillers, synthetic vitamins, inorganic minerals, or processed ingredients, and has an added blend of phytonutrients. One scoop has 6-8 servings of fruits & vegetables and has an ORAC value of 20,000 units. Gluten free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, NON GMO.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTERNATIONAL

Patricia Bowden-Luccardi LMT. CNNT. CTT 250 Park Ave. 7th. Flr. 518-929-7579 btiscan.com • medicalthermology.org

OZONE THERAPY 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.

Thermal imaging is a non-invasive, radiationfree and painless screening test that detects physiological changes in the breast/body that are produced by developing pathology or disease years before a mammogram. A critical difference between thermography and mammography is the ability to detect problems early enough to use preventive measures, rather than detecting disease at a stage where treatment is imminently required.

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