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ne Spirit Learning Alliance is now accepting applications for its heartcentered, experiential programs starting this September that allow participants to open their minds and hearts to a deep level of experience and inner wisdom that will inform and guide them throughout life. The organization offers two core programs: Interfaith Seminary and Interspiritual Counseling, as well as weekend and evening classes. “Many people in our society seek a more Rev. Diane Berke meaningful life. However, for many of us, traditional religious expressions and structures have failed to keep pace with a more modern relationship to spiritual life,” says Rev. Diane Berke, founder and director of One Spirit Learning Alliance. “Some of us seek an authentic spiritual experience that invites us to be wiser and more compassionate and support the natural growth of our soul; we seek to make peace with ourselves and to have healthy, authentic relationships in our personal and professional lives.” One Spirit Learning Alliance recognizes that all authentic spiritual traditions, at their core, are committed to the common values of peace, respect, wisdom, compassionate service and love for all creation. According to One Spirit, interspirituality expresses deep, universal truths about the human condition, but not as a one-size-fits-all endeavor. It aims to provide clear understanding and direct experience of those truths. Location: 247 W. 36th St., sixth floor, New York, NY. For more information, call 212-931-6840, ext. 51 or visit OneSpiritInterfaith.org/awakenings. See ad, page 10.
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mericans tend to avoid speaking or even thinking about death, and that lack of communication makes the natural processes of dying and grieving far more difficult for everyone involved. The International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), which advocates a new approach to support the dying and their families, will offer end-of-life doula training to the public September 18-20 in Secaucus, NJ. “When a person receives a terminal diagnosis, everyone tries to hide the truth beneath a cloak of hope,” says INELDA President Henry Fersko-Weiss. “The collective fear is so strong, the defenses so well maintained, that even in the face of obvious disease progression and functional decline, people continue to cling to denial. They focus on symptom management, staying positive, and a heroic attempt to keep life ‘normal.’” Avoiding the underlying truth leads to superficial, blunted interactions between dying people and their loved ones, Fersko-Weiss says. Opportunities to explore the meaning of a life go unaddressed, emotions go unexpressed, and wishes go unfulfilled. “Dying becomes an unrelenting downward spiral of anxiety and exhaustion,” he says. “In the end, the experience leaves the family broken and suffering.” End-of-life doulas are trained to help dying people and their loved ones create life legacies, incorporate the sacred into their experience and use guided imagery, ritual, touch and music to bring deeper meaning and greater comfort to the dying process, Fersko-Weiss says. INELDA teaches and certifies people to become doulas to the dying, and it helps hospices create doula programs based on this new model of care. To learn more or register for training, visit INELDA.org.
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Tri-State’s Largest Gathering of Readers, Healers
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he biggest gathering of psychics and healers in the tri-state area will take place in New York City on July 26, when the Awaken Psychic Fair is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hotel Pennsylvania. With scores of professional readers and healers, the event offers every visitor the opportunity to make a unique connection with the “beyond.” It’s the mission of psychic readers to bring enlightenment to such issues as relationships (especially love relationships), career, life purpose, health and finances; it’s the mission of psychic healers to use energy to relieve various ills—physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. Some practitioners offer both reading and healing in a single session. Recently, New York Magazine ran an article on psychics, saying, “Believe this: New Yorkers will stop at nothing to get the latest information. Which is one reason why this city is the medium capital of the world … psychics rival trainers and nannies as city dwellers’ indispensable support staff. In the secular culture of the city, they’re as close as some of us get to spiritual.” The Awaken Psychic Fair will be held in the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave. between 33rd and 32nd Streets. Admission is free at Eventbrite.com; type “Awaken Psychic Fair” in the search bar. Sessions with participating psychics can be prebooked online at a discount at PPCGroup.fullslate.com/. Readings are for entertainment purposes only. For more information, visit AwakenFair.com and click on “Psychic Fair” at the top of the page. See ad on inside front cover.
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fter six years of renovation and upgrades to its infrastructure, Eastover Estate and Retreat—a 600-acre sanctuary in the cultural hub of the Berkshires—has opened as a residential holistic retreat center. Minutes from Tanglewood, Kripalu and many other cultural venues, Eastover features a sun-drenched café, juice bar, library, porch and terrace, as well as meeting rooms and both rustic and luxury bedrooms. “Eastwood is an ideal location for teachers, groups, organizations and companies seeking retreat and training,” says founder Yingxing Wang. “The estate is dedicated to facilitate retreat and training groups, and so it has spacious program studio facilities, including a commercial kitchens for cooking classes. It was also designed with a wide range of overnight accommodations to fit everyone’s budget, from rustic to contemporary to luxurious.” Eastover is unaffiliated with any specific spiritual tradition, Wang says. “The center’s eclectic, open-hearted receptivity aims to support the continuing emergence of holistic and ecological ideas capable of renewing our culture and leading the way to a sustainable planet,” she says. Within walking distance of the mansion is the newly renovated, multipurpose entertainment venue known as Tally Ho, which for decades has been an iconic gathering place for people from the Berkshires and beyond. With more than 9,000 square feet suitable for gatherings, Wang says, Tally Ho offers the largest indoor space in Berkshire County. Wang likes to refer to Eastwood as “six hundred acres of silence.” Cradled by the Houstonic River and October Mountain, the grounds are a mix of lawns, courtyards, meadows, gardens, forests, woodland trails and panoramic views of Mount Greylock. “The site creates a sense of expansiveness and a feeling of serenity where people can meet outside the bustle of everyday life,” she says.
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I NG ETN EET IGC SRO L AU T ITO NES D This July Personalized Optimized Health Arrives
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he software company Integrated Genetic Solutions (IGS) is launching a medical platform that will enable doctors to fully see the best way to optimize the health of each patient. “Running a few blood tests has never before provided so many answers,” says Jon Orban, of IGS. “Personalized medicine is about optimizing each individual’s unique body chemistry. IGS can measure body chemistry using genetic information obtained via lab certified bloodwork.” This gives doctors the power to medically treat any imbalances through a personalized program of tailored pharmaceuticals, supplements, vitamins, electrolytes and nutraceuticals, adds Orban. “The IGS program allows the physician to prescribe exactly what is needed for each individual patient’s needs; the physician can then work with a compounding pharmacy to create the exact product for the patient,” explains Orban. “No two formulations are exact, which makes this true personalized medicine. When your formulation is determined by the physician it is sent to a compounding pharmacy where your vitamins and medicines are compounded specifically for your needs.” To learn more about the latest in personalized medicine, attend one of the following meetings being hosted by area doctors that utilize the IGS software: Maximum Life Wellness, 287 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, on July 25 at 10 a.m.; the Salerno Center, 12 East 52nd St., New York City, on July 21 at noon; or Integrative Cardiology and Medicine, 515 Madison Ave., 6th Fl., New York City, on July 15 at 7 p.m. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Kristen by calling 516-721-0082. See ad on page 25. 12
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The Underused Powerhouse in Breast Cancer Prevention
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n the largest review of research into the connection between lifestyle and breast Fibrocystic breast 6 months of cancer, the American Institute of Cancer nutritional changes Research estimated that about 40 percent of US breast cancer cases could be prevented if people made wiser lifestyle choices. Preventing breast cancer is far more important and powerful than simply trying to detect a tumor after it has already formed. Our breasts might be likened to canaries in a coalmine, as they reflect the environmental poisons that define the toxic times we live in. The Breast Cancer Fund, a 501(c)(3) that works to identify and eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer, makes a persuasive case that the industrialized world’s increasing reliance on various chemicals is linked to the current incidence of breast cancer. Thermography, an underutilized, radiation-free breast health and cancer screening, can inform a woman about the health of her breasts and visually show the environmental toxic load they carry. The most promising aspect of thermography is its ability to spot anomalies years before mammography can. This early detection affords women the opportunity to view precancerous changes to breast tissue before a tumor forms. Mammographic cancer screening should not be misconstrued as a form of cancer prevention. Thermography is true prevention. Patricia Bowden-Luccardi is a certified thermography technician and whole health educator with Breast Thermography International. For more information, visit BTIScan.com or MedicalThermography.org. Contact her at 518.929.7579.
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ina Brezini—a life coach, spiritual guide and energy healer—will lead an eight-day Circling and Yoga Retreat in Ubud, Bali, September 6-13. Known as “the island of the gods,” Bali is considered one of the world’s most powerful energetic centers, Brezini says. “When you’re in a place of higher vibrations, the process of transformation accelerates and generates lasting changes,” she says. Circling—also called “guided self-inquiry,” “relational yoga” or “interpersonal meditation”—has a profound impact that must be experienced to be understood, Brezini says. “Circling is a life-changing modality through which you can discover and explore your true self, and then live and communicate from it,” she says. “The process is gentle, yet it goes deep. Although every circle is different, there are skills we learn and practice together to train our muscles of awareness and presence, our ability to stay in the moment and in connection.” Brezini says she and her circling counterpart, Alita Watson, facilitate the process by taking participants to their edge and helping them expand their comfort zones. Brezini, who has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology and has integrated various coaching techniques into her private practice, says that since discovering circling, she has seen more healing in one weekend of circling than in an entire year of therapy. “This is one of the few modalities that is easy to integrate into daily life,” she says. “It shows a different way to be with each other. It simply builds on love.” Registration deadline is August 4 for the Bali Circling and Yoga retreat. Space is limited, and participants are mindfully selected. For more information and registration, visit CirclingNewYork.com or CirclingAdventures.com, or call Gina Brezini at 212.724.4061 or Alita Watson at 612.600.4405. See ad, back cover. na-newyorkcity.com
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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers. The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night. After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.
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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day. Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plantbased diet. This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge. “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.” Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings. 14
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Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/GM/GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere. These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself. At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses. Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass. The Scotts MiracleGro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass. In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising. Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitaminenhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020. Sign concerned-citizen petitions at Tinyurl.com/Credo-No-GMO-Trees and Tinyurl.com/Care2-No-GMO-Grass.
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Fungi Clean Up Toxic Wastes For waterways, soil or even radioactively contaminated areas, the powerful use of mycelium to sequester contaminants is receiving significant attention. Leading American mycologist Paul Stamets, the pioneering founder of Fungi Perfecti, has been working for years with mycore mediation, using mycelium to clean up waste sites. He holds nine patents on the antiviral, pesticidal and remediative properties of mushroom mycelia. Stamets even has an eight-step plan for cleaning up radioactive poisoning and thinks fungi could remediate radiation at the melted reactor sites in Fukushima, Japan. The Ocean Blue Project (OceanBlueProject.org), based in Corvallis, Texas, uses locally grown oyster mushroom spores lodged in a coffee grounds mixture. Then they create a “bunker spawn” that’s put into a river to restore polluted aquatic habitat. As the mushrooms grow, they break down toxins and remove pollutants from the river. Mycore mediation also helps with weed control. Source: Permaculture.co.uk na-newyorkcity.com
Protests Needed Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/ seedybusiness.pdf). It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, companysponsored science and public relations spin. Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible. Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.
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hen organic mattress and bedding retailer The Clean Bedroom opened their first showroom in Kittery, Maine in 2008 after 4 years of online sales, co-founder Christine Chamberlin knew it was destined to become something bigger. “We always expected it wouldn’t be small,” she says now, seven showrooms later. “My husband [company co-founder Theodore Duquette] said then, “when mothers find out what’s in a regular mattress, they are going to be replacing every mattress in their home.” When The Clean Bedroom opened that first showroom in Maine, they were the only one in the area offering sustainable, organic mattresses and bedding constructed of renewable, natural materials. Now the competition has increased, but Chamberlin welcomes the challenge and differentiates the company by offering customers unparalleled education about products being sold. The company’s focus for the past eleven years has been on educating consumers so they can make informed purchase decisions about buying a mattress or other bedding items. Training for new and longtime team members is an ongoing process and staff is so engaged that they have brought original ideas to manufacturers which later turned out to be good sellers. “We are focused on innovating at every level,” 16
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Chamberlin says. That focus becomes more important as larger manufacturers attempt to jump on the health-conscious bandwagon. Green-washing – the practice of marketing a product as organic or “natural” even when the definition applies only in the broadest sense – is now common in the bedding industry and it outrages Chamberlin. “There is no regulation,” she explains. “So a company can call its product natural even if only 3 percent of it is plant-based. The public is really being duped because they are paying more for something they think is better, but it’s not.” Now The Clean Bedroom is taking their passion for clean living into the rest of the home, specifically the dining and living rooms. The Austin, Texas showroom was reopened in April as The Clean Bedroom & Home after a short closure, complete with new furniture offerings as well as a fresh look and feel. This showroom launch is testing the next concept in growth for the company, Chamberlin says, and if all goes as planned the home decor will be rolled out in some other showrooms. Chamberlin is excited about being able to offer their core customers additional wares and options. “Our core customer is a family with young children and we are a destination store people will travel to for an hour or more,” she says. na-newyorkcity.com
“People come in from the suburbs to shop at our stores because our products appeal to a specific kind of buyer. To be able to offer them furniture for the home makes us more attractive and makes their trip that much more worthwhile.” Expanding to include living and dining room furniture presented a challenge initially because it turned out there were few manufacturers who could meet their stringent requirements for organic and sustainably sourced goods without toxic flame retardants. After a lot of research, they found a European manufacturer with history and more than 300 stores throughout Europe. It’s a collaboration Chamberlin feels good about. “I want to be able to continue debunking the myths about natural and organic products,” she says. “Expanding beyond the sleep shops gives us a chance to give our customers even more options to keep their families safe and healthy.” The Clean Bedroom has eight showrooms across the country. The local showrooms are located in Manhattan at 230 5th Ave, 18th Floor, 212-889-109 and Brooklyn at 145 Montague St, 718.237.1092 For more information, call 866-380-5892 or visit TheCleanBedroom.com. See ad, page 11.
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ince summer is officially here and we all want to be outdoors, it is important to remember the risks associated with overexposure to the sun and take some daily precautions to minimize those risks. The risks are well known. They range from the superficial (brown spots, red or scaly spots, dryness and wrinkles) to the dangerous (skin cancer). But how do we avoid them? That’s the tricky part. Sometimes a day at the beach can turn out to be more sunburned than sandfilled. If your skin doesn’t produce an adequate amount of the protective melanin pigment, the sun’s ultraviolet rays will kill your superficial skin cells. Even a mild sunburn with a little redness completely destroys the top layer of the epidermis. Despite the risks of sun exposure, many people get lazy when it comes to protecting their skin—or they just can’t resist the myth that a tan makes them look healthier. In search of “safe” tanning, some people resort to tanning booths or beds, convinced that the UVA radiation in these
machines is the non-burning type. In fact, UVA rays penetrate the skin even more deeply than UVB rays, and so overexposure to them is even more dangerous when it comes to the risk of cancer. About one million Americans were diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in 2005. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the disease makes up one in three cancers diagnosed in this country. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. As the sun’s rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., try to stay indoors during this time frame—or if you must be outside, cover up and wear sunscreen. It’s proven that hats and clothing made of dark, tightly woven materials absorb ultraviolet light better than cotton fabrics in lighter shades. Dry fabrics offer more protection than wet ones. Make it a habit to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that contains zinc oxide and is chemical-free and natural. (Use waterproof sunscreen if you’ll
be swimming.) Be sure to spread it on thick, applying it 20 to 30 minutes before exposure to allow your skin to properly absorb it—and reapplying it often if you are sweating or getting wet. If you have a fair complexion, consider applying sunscreen before you go to bed. This will allow it to be thoroughly absorbed into the superficial skin layer. Then, the next day, apply the usual coat a half hour before you leave home. Don’t forget to use lip balm with an SPF of 15 and to moisturize around your eyes. Finally, make sure that you take in an ample amount of vitamin D, either through supplements or by incorporating it into your diet. It has also been suggested that drinking green tea can prevent sun damage. It’s never too late to begin a new chapter in your skin-care routine. Now is the time to protect yourself from the sun so you can avoid wrinkles and spots and maintain beautiful, glowing skin. FREE CONSULT during month of July 2015 when you mention Natural Awakenings. Dr. Mariana Boneva is founder of Beauty Plus Aesthetics, 353 Lexington Ave. #1603. She is offering free consultations during the month of July 2015 for readers who mention Natural Awakenings. For more info, visit BeautyPlusAesthetics.com or call 212.371.6097.
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The Miracle Medicine From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City
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shingles, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, ffective, widespread treatment of disease rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis B and C, HPV, is possible through toxin elimination, if diabetic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy, only more doctors would fill patients in candidiasis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue on the internationally renowned, results-driven syndrome, macular degeneration, glaucoma, method that’s capable of doing it. and even AIDS. Recently, through the targeted Oxygen’s reputation precedes it. The use of ozone therapy, Robins was successful human body is largely composed of it, most of in significantly reducing two patients’ Reflex our metabolic energy production comes from Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a painful it, and all our internal processes are regulated Dr. Howard Robins condition (also known as CRPS) that only by it. In fact, we can’t live without it. When worsens over time to a tolerable level, which every cell is properly oxygenated, the immune system can had never been done before. function and maintain itself relatively undisturbed. So, Despite such a stellar track record, ozone therapy it’s clear that oxygen is an integral piece of the wellness is not usually the treatment of choice for those patients puzzle, but what about ozone? Only one little molecule struggling with disease. When they come to Robins for separates it from our beloved oxygen, yet the term is help, it’s usually because every other doctor they have bound to leave many scratching their heads. The medical tried has been unable to offer relief. Some other countries ozone we speak of is known for ridding the body of legally mandate the use of ozone in all pre-and post-op toxins, eradicating sickness, and giving hope to those who instances to prevent infection; ours remains relatively in otherwise would have spent their lives riddled with chronic the dark, unaware of the benefits and impressive results disease. Together with oxygen, it just may be the diseaseof ozone. Would you believe that in Germany if a patient fighting superhero you never knew existed. is not given the choice between antibiotics and ozone “Ozone acts like a super antioxidant and is a super treatment, his or her doctor could be accused of medical detoxifier that selectively, like a claw or glue, attaches to negligence? As a founding member of the American and eliminates all viruses, fungus, yeast and mold, as well Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) and The International as every form of bacteria, toxic metal and pathogen from Association for Ozone in Healthcare and Dentistry the body,” explains Dr. Howard Robins, considered the (IAOHD), Robins has lectured around the world on foremost clinical expert in North America on bio-oxidative medical ozone’s benefits. therapy, who has been administering ozone therapy to Ozone therapy is remarkably safe when done patients for more than 22 years. Just like clutter in life correctly, but there are side effects—just not the kind you leads to diminished performance, the motley build-up of want to avoid. “People fall asleep easier, sleep better, unwanted parasitic organisms in our bodies paves the way and have more energy,” shares Robins. “Their nails and for disease or causes it directly. hair grow longer, stronger and faster. Their complexion is Since 1990, Robins has administered more than healthier, and their blood circulates better.” 185,000 safe direct IV ozone therapy and major autohemotherapy treatments. By combining medical-grade For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581O2 (oxygen) and O3 (ozone gas) and safely delivering 0101. Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the it into the body, over 45 thousand physicians in over 50 use of ozone in North America, with more than 21 years of countries across the world have successfully eliminated clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed. distressed patients from diseases like herpes 1, 2 and 6,
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)—a highly sophisticated, nonsurgical treatment for osteoarthritis and soft tissue injuries—has revolutionized the field of regenerative medicine. PRP speeds the healing of injured tissues by combining cutting-edge medical technology with the body’s innate ability to heal itself. By treating injured tissue before the damage progresses, it can greatly reduce the need for surgery. Just about a decade ago, PRP treatment was accessible only to professional athletes and celebrities who can’t afford significant downtime after an injury. Elite athletes who have used this procedure include Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal and Kobe Bryant. Luckily, with recent developments in the technology, PRP therapy is no longer reserved for professional athletes—regular people can now be helped by this therapy, too. PRP therapy relieves pain without the risks of surgery, general anesthesia, and a hospital stay and without a prolonged recovery time. It represents a major breakthrough in the treatment of medical conditions such as musculoskeletal problems, and it is quickly becoming one of the hottest topics in regenerative medicine.
inflammatory response, which initiates the healing cascade: improved blood flow, new cell growth and tissue regeneration. Because the blood used in the procedure is the patient’s own, there is no risk of rejection or of contracting any bloodtransmitted diseases.
How PRP heals Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentrated substance made from our own blood. It contains several different growth factors that stimulate the healing of soft tissue and joint cartilage in our bodies. When PRP is injected into a compromised area, it triggers a slight
Frequency of treatments Treatments are usually four to six weeks apart, and three or more injections might be needed to begin seeing results. However, a large number of people gain considerable to complete relief after the first or second injection.
How PRP is made To prepare the PRP, a sample of blood is drawn from the patient’s arm. The blood is placed into a centrifuge, a special device that rapidly spins the blood. The centrifuge separates the blood into three layers: blood cells, platelets and plasma. The entire layer of platelets and part of the plasma are combined in a syringe, creating a substance with a platelets concentration above the patient’s baseline level. This new mixture is the ready-to-use PRP. A typical session A PRP treatment typically takes a couple of hours, including preparation and recovery time. To maximize the benefit of the treatment, the PRP is injected into the compromised area under ultrasound guidance, which ensures its precise delivery. Most people return to their jobs or usual activities right after the procedure.
What to expect afterward PRP therapy does not itself require much of a recovery period, as drawing and administering the injections are minimally invasive and do not require anesthesia or downtime. However, some downtime and activity restrictions will likely be necessary to achieve the tissue regeneration you are attempting to attain with the help of PRP therapy. You might also experience some discomfort for a couple of days due to a mild inflammatory response triggered by PRP administration. Potential benefits of PRP Most people with musculoskeletal pain or injuries experience significant improvements in symptoms as well as a remarkable return of function. In fact, many people experience complete resolution of their pain. Successful PRP therapy may eliminate the need for long-term pain medication, prolonged courses of physical therapy or more risky treatments such as surgery. Larisa N. Likver, MD, is board-certified in physical medicine THE and TRIGGER rehabilitation, credentialed SELF-REJUVENATING by the American Academy of Pain Management, and POWER OF YOUR certified in musculoskeletal OWN BODY! sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She has offices located at 315 Madison Ave, Ste 806, NYC, 212-922-9030 and 8419 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 718259-0199. See more at DrLikver.com.
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Dr. LARISA LIKVER is a Board Certified Physiatrist with over 20 years of medical experience in pain management and rehabilitation. She specializes in non-surgical alternatives for the treatment of different types of muscular-skeletal problems such as pain in the back, knees, shoulders, elbows, hip, wrists, hands, fingers, ankles, feet and toes; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); post-herpetic neuralgia; neuropathic pain; and peripheral neuropathy. Always striving for the best possible result, Dr. Likver takes a holistic approach and successfully combines the most effective treatments both conventional and alternative medicine has to offer. Specifically, Dr. Likver unlocks natural healing processes with Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP); Prolotherapy (Reconstructive Injection Therapy); Prolozone; Neural Prolotherapy (NPT); as well as other methods. 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. “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.
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Minimally Invasive Ozone Implants A dental implant is an artificial root that is placed in the bone to replace missing teeth or stabilize a denture. What is an implant and who needs them? There are many reasons to have a dental implant placed. Replacing missing teeth is very important to maintain the ability to properly chew your food and not have all your biting on just one side of your mouth. For wearers of dentures, having a loose denture is a nightmare. Using dental implants to stabilize the denture can completely change how you eat and smile.
as one piece so that no extra visit is necessary. At the same visit that we place the implant, we can also place the finished restoration, the crown.
The advantages of minimally invasive ozone implants • Fewer visits to the dentist
Traditional Implants Traditional implants are placed by cutting a flap of gum to expose the bone, then drilling a hole 5-6 mm wide (about the size of a No. 2 pencil). The implant is placed into the bone and the area is left alone to heal for about 2-3 months. At the second visit, a small amount of gum is removed to uncover the implant and place a healing cap onto it. Then an abutment can be placed which connects the implant from below the gum to a visible above the gum structure upon which a crown (cap) can be fabricated.
Minimally Invasive Ozone Implants
most cases can be done in two visits
• Less invasive surgery no cutting of the gum versus cutting it twice - A 2 mm hole in the bone instead of a 5-6 mm hole - Use of ozone to kill bacteria and speed up the healing process - Little to no discomfort after the procedure
• Lower cost due to fewer visits and fewer parts • Can fit into places traditional implants will not go
Because of its smaller size, these can fit into smaller spaces
Minimally invasive ozone implants are very different from the traditional implants. At the initial visit we take an impression of the area that is going to have the implant. There is no need to cut a flap of gum, a tiny hole is made through the gum and a very small hole is made in the bone (2 mm). The area is then treated with ozone gas to kill any bacteria and speed up the healing process. Then a very small implant is placed gently into the bone using ozonated oil to create a bacteria free area and allow for much faster healing. This mini implant has the abutment attached to it 20
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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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Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash
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their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers. Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle.
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What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so
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Most Health Issues Are Stress Related By Steven Giron, PhD
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hile stress is the numberone reported struggle for most people, stress is not inherently bad. In fact, it’s necessary to human survival. When certain structures in the brain (the amygdala and hypothalamus) perceive a threat to survival, they signal the adrenal glands to send cortisol and epinephrine to the cells. That’s the “fight-or-flight” response. But non-life-threatening situations are still perceived by the lower, reptilian brain as dangerous, triggering the stress response even to imaginary threats. Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvardeducated physician, spent a decade
researching and treating patients with hormone imbalances, working with more than 22,000 clients to restore their hormonal balance, energy, focus and health. She discovered that the unhealthy production of cortisol is at the root of nearly every hormone and health issue. Of her 22,000 clients, she says, 91 percent of them had a cortisol imbalance. “All hormonal problems lead back to cortisol,” she says. Persistent elevated cortisol levels—a common symptom of constant perceived stress—results in real problems, from weight gain, depression and a decreased libido to gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disease.
Fortunately, the solutions to manage stress in transformative ways are also real. When cortisol is in the “Goldilocks zone”—just right—we feel happier, resilient and energetic and experience healthier weight, sleep and sex drive. With practice, we can regulate our perception of stress, calm the hormonal fury and help our body return to balance. The Higher Brain Living® system has been shown to be a quick, sustainable way to significantly turn down the stress response. Clients report living in the “Goldilocks zone” and thriving, not just surviving. Not necessary Dr. Steven Giron is an advanced Higher Brain Living facilitator at the Healing Arts Center, Upper East Side, Manhattan, 420 E. 81st St., Ste. 1. For more information, visit HigherBrainLiving.com. To try an online workshop, visit HBLStevenGiron.com.
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Lowering Body’s Acidity Reaps Health Benefits By Anamaria Pontes
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ooks like an apple a day can also keep the dentist away. Apples are alkaline-forming foods—something most Americans need more of to achieve better health. Dr. Lewis Gross, the director at Holistic Dentists at Tribeca and a pioneer in alternative and integrative dentistry, focuses on providing dental care that benefits overall health. He routinely tests his patients’ saliva to gauge the pH of their blood (the two pH levels are generally similar). He’s noticed that most of his patients have acidic saliva—consistent with the consumption of acid-forming foods such as refined sugar and white flour, alcohol and red meat; and with lifestyle
factors like stress, negativity, tobacco use and overmedication. Americans aiming for better dental and overall health need to eat more alkaline-forming foods, which also provide more tooth-forming minerals. If the blood is too alkaline, however, other illnesses can arise. The key is balance. With that goal in mind, Dr. Gross invited me to join his integrated practice to provide counseling on how to heal and prevent cavities with nutrition. I also provide nutrition counseling related to periodontal disease, heavy-metal detox and an alkaline-forming diet. So what are alkaline- and acid-
forming foods? Alkaline-forming foods, like limes, can be acidic in nature but alkaline after digestion. On the other hand, acid-forming foods, like red meat, can be alkaline in nature but acidic after digestion. Some symptoms of a slightly acidic body are constant fatigue or frequent sighing, becoming winded easily, and muscle pain or cramping after walking short distances. You can also determine acidity by measuring the pH of your saliva using test strips. (Test two hours after eating,
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and don’t rinse your mouth.) A normal pH is 6.5-7.0. A pH consistently at or below 6.5 can indicate a slightly acidic body. A pH consistently above 7.0 can be slightly alkaline. To correct slight acidity, aim for a diet of 75 percent alkaline-forming and 25 percent acid-forming foods. Remember that stress, negativity and tobacco use increase acidity, while physical activity, breathing exercises, meditation and positivity can bring pH back into balance. Nutritional counseling is just one of Holistic Dentists’ less invasive, integrative approaches to dentistry, which also include mercury- and BPAfree procedures and modalities such as craniosacral therapy. To schedule a free saliva pH test, call 212.732.2200. Anamaria Pontes is a registered dietician, nutritionist and Ayurveda therapist at Tribeca Center for Integrative Holistic Dentistry, 17 Park Place. For more information, visit Holistic-Dentists.com.
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Our food choices also affect the way in which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”
VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig
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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness— became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier, 26
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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.
Exciting Developments
A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. na-newyorkcity.com
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New Fourth of July Barbecue
A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plant-based Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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TUESDAY, JULY 6
Emotional Intelligence and the Teachings of the Dalai Lama – 8pm. As the Dalai Lama celebrates his 80th birthday, join writer Dan Goleman (in conversation with Dan Harris) as he discusses his new book “A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World”. After the conversation, we will sing ‘happy birthday” and join in the world celebrations on this special day. 92Y Tribeca Buttenwieser Hall, New York, NY. 212415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.
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ThetaHealing® Plant Seminar – 10am-5pm. This seminar is dedicated to the secret, intuitive world of plants, trees and elementals and is an in-depth discovery of how to communicate with the plant kingdom of the Second Plane of Existence. The Second Plane of Existence teaches us to be in harmony with the plants, trees and elementals. Within this harmony, we learn the first lesson of how plants use light-energy to heal. Learn how to heal a plant and how to permit the plant kingdom to heal you! Also learn what plant essences bring into our bodies. Prerequisites: Basic and Advanced ThetaHealing. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. To register, visit ThetaHealingNYC.com, email info@thetahealingnyc. com or call 212-260-5727.
SAT, JULY 10 - SUN, JULY 11 ThetaHealing® Animal Seminar – 10am-5pm. This is the definitive seminar on healing animals! The most dominant animal throughout the world is the human species, but are we so different from other animals? What is in your DNA that is working for you instinctually? Go on a journey with the ThetaHealing Technique and explore animal instincts that are within the human body. Learn how to heal our brothers and sisters from the animal kingdom and get a deeper understanding of the inner world inside the divine human body. Pre-requisites: Basic and Advanced ThetaHealing. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by visiting ThetaHealingNYC. com, emailing info@thetahealingnyc.com or call 212-260-5727.
WED, JULY 15- THURS, JULY 16
One Spirit Learning Alliance’s Educational & Professional Training – 7-9pm. Live Your Soul’s Full Potential! FREE information sessions @ ONE SPIRIT! As a leader in Interspiritual Education, One Spirit Learning Alliance’s educational and professional training programs offer you a place and community to explore and gain understanding of your unique place in the world, a new way to create the life you most deeply desire, and the skills and presence to humbly be of service. Wednesday – Seminary, Thursday – Interspiritual Counseling. One Spirit Learning Alliance, 247 W 36th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY. Onespiritinterfaith.org or 212-931-6840 x 51.
Integrated Genetic Solutions’ Lab Analysis Software – 7pm. Integrated Genetic Solutions’ software offers a new tool for determining your optimal health. This lab analysis software is now available and allows physicians to truly be able to offer personalized health care. Learn more. 12 E 52nd St, 4th Floor, New York, NY. RSVP to Kristen, 516-721-0082.
THURS, JULY 23 - SUN, JULY 26
Real Food and Strength – Are you ready to jettison the inertia, clutter and confusion and create more meals of which you are proud? Learn how to create beautiful, vibrant and delicious morsels that lead to greater satiation, flourishing health and a lustrous glow. Through a combination of lectures, Q&Asessions and cooking together, we will evolve and refine your personal best vibrant diet. Food is what fuels our hearts and minds to aspire, inspire, achieve, and fulfill our indispensable roles in life. It’s important to think more deeply about what is fueling the machine, and to know what works best over the long term. Cooking diva Amy Jo Gengler. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com/amy-jo-gengler.html.
SATURDAY, JULY 25 Integrated Genetic Solutions’ Lab Analysis Software – 10am. Integrated Genetic Solutions’ software offers a new tool for determining your optimal health. This lab analysis software is now available and allows physicians to truly be able to offer personalized health care. Learn all about the latest in personal medicine from Dr. Zhicheng Lu and Dr. Tsehwa Yao. Maximum Life Wellness, 287 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NJ. RSVP to Kristen: 516-721-0082.
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SUNDAY, JULY 26
Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan Hakata-Kohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan HakataKohler, Namaste Bookshop’s resident Reiki Teacher) is open to anyone, even if you have never tried Reiki before! It is in the same style as the share held in Kyoto, Japan at Dai Zen In Temple with Hyakuten Inamoto (Jyogan’s teacher). Everyone will receive group-style Reiki (one person lies on the table as others give Reiki). And, a basic Attunement to the Reiki Energy will be given to all who attend. $25. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-6450141, Jyogan@PureVowReiki.com or KomyoReiki.net.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY JULY 25-26 AND AUGUST 1-2 Intuition2 Workshop – 10am-5pm. Would you like to learn how to open up your intuitive abilities and learn to be empowered instead of overwhelmed by them? Would you like to learn how to influence the world in the highest and best way instead of feeling powerless to others and life circumstances? Then join us for Intuition2 and multiply your insight abilities and power. Learn how to see the world in terms of energy that you have the power to shift, how our belief systems bring all kinds of circumstances into our life, and how to change your own belief systems. Receive “downloads” that improve how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Learn a quick and easy meditation technique that you can do in 5 minutes to connect you to your inner peace and ultimate wisdom. Meet your power animal and your spirit guides, learn to use crystals, learn to heal a broken soul, and do some fun exercises that show you how strong and powerful your own intuition is, and how you can use it to change your life and your world. The class is four full days over two weekends and is for adults and teenagers ages 16 and over. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by calling 212-260-5727, emailing info@thetahealingnyc.com or visiting ThetaHealingNYC.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
The Awaken Psychic Fair – 10am-5pm. This is the biggest gathering of the best psychics and the most gifted healers in the tri-state area! If you are like many New Yorkers who are seeking spiritual support from individuals who have a special connection to something “beyond,” you won’t want to miss this event. Among a multitude of professional readers and healers, you are sure to find the person who is right for you to make that unique connection. Admission is free at Eventbrite.com (put “Awaken Psychic Fair” in search box). Discounted sessions may be pre-booked online at ppcgroup.fullslate. com. Hotel Pennsylvania Gold Ballroom, 401 7th Ave (between 32nd and 33rd), New York, NY. AwakenFair.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
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. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway, Suite 1107, New York, NY. To register, email info@thetahealingnyc.com, visit thetahealingny.com or call 212-260-5727.
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savethedate AUGUST 6-13 Internal Alignment Awareness (IAA™) and Meeks Moves for Better Bone Health – From the very beginning of our lives, we develop patterns of habitual movement that lead to greater ease and efficiency. However, as we grow older, these patterns can lead to greater dis-ease, less efficiency, increased risk of injury and dependence rather than independence. In this seminar you will learn how to determine and then change lifetime patterns; practical, personal solutions to improve movement in daily life and decrease the possibility of injury and dependence. Sara Meeks and Penny Shure. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com.
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SEPTEMBER 6-13
5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.
Bali Magic Yoga & Circling Retreat—Create a New Reality – Gina Brezini, life coach, spiritual guide and energy healer, has created an 8-day retreat in Ubud, Bali. Bali is known as “The Island of the Gods” and this magnificent land is acknowledged as one of the most powerful energetic centers. When in a place of higher vibrations, the process of transformation accelerates and generates lasting changes. It is possible to discover and explore your true self and then live and communicate from it. The process is gentle, yet goes deep, and is one of the few modalities that is easy to integrate into daily life. Deadline to register is Aug 4, space is limited & participants are mindfully selected. Call Gina Brezini 212-724-4061 or Alita Watson 612-600-4405. circlingadventures.com.
Reiki Treatment Sessions at The Motherhand Society – 3-9pm. Jyogan Hakata-Kohler offers Reiki treatment sessions by appointment for $25. Appointments can be made by calling 917-507-0715. The Motherhand Society, 51 W 14th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. KomyoReiki.net.
SELECT SATURDAYS Monthly Qigong and Qigong Healing – You are your best healer! Come learn how each of us is born with the innate gift to heal ourselves. In this class you will experience simple and profound ways to awaken your body’s innate healing ability while deepening your capacity to relax and enjoy your life more completely. Participants will leave with a renewed and empowered sense of health and well-being. Qigong is an ancient form of meditative movement that is over 5,000 years old, and in China is one of the secrets to living a long and healthy life. All are welcome; no experience is required and no special requirements or age limits—just a willingness to open your mind and learn. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com.
WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS Relax and Rejuvenate Retreat – Minimum stay 2 days. Get away from it all and find it all! Morning yoga practice, outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, foraging and more—all against the backdrop of Mt Greylock, October Mountain and the Appalachian Trail. Take a cooking class or spend quiet moments doing Chinese ink brush grinding or in the Japanese and herb gardens. Enjoy delicious natural cuisine and end your day relaxing in the hot tub in the cool, crisp Berkshire evening air as you look at the panoramic mountain views, all on our 600-acre sanctuary. Your time may be as structured or unstructured as you choose. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-2645139 or eastover.com.
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SEPTEMBER 11-13 Esoteric Qigong and Group Healing – This 2-day intensive practice is designed to deepen the spiritual insightfulness of each student in the same way Robert was trained privately by his Master Xiao Yao in China. The weekend is open to everyone from beginners to advanced students and is a golden opportunity to expand and deepen your understanding of Qigong and take your spiritual practice to new levels of awareness. Master Robert Peng. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox MA. 866-264-5139 or eastover.com.
SEPTEMBER 18-20 End of Life Doula Training – Sept 18, 6-10pm; Sept 19, 9am-7pm; Sept 20, 9am-5pm. The International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) is offering end-of-life doula training. A new approach to support the dying and their families is emerging: one that uses a new type of caregiver called an “end-of-life doula.” These doulas help a dying person and loved ones create life legacies, incorporate the sacred into their experience, use guided imagery, ritual, touch, and music to bring deeper meaning and greater comfort to the dying process. Attendance is mandatory for all days. Secaucus, NJ. Purchase tickets at inelda.org.
SEPTEMBER 19-20 Become a Certified Life Coach or Executive Coach – Our 2-day intensive course will teach you everything you need to know to succeed! Only Certified Coaches Federation™ graduates earn the esteemed Certified Life Coach Practitioner™ designations. All Certified Coaches Federation graduates also receive admission (at no additional cost) to our 1-year CCF Continuing Education Program. See more page 27.
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866-455-2155 CertifiedCoachesFederation.com With nearly 10,000 graduates around the world, and courses offered in over 100 cities, we are the leader in Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification. The two words used most often when describing our courses are brilliance and simplicity. The Certified Coaches Federation offers a succinct course that gets to the heart of the coaching process and has removed any non-essential components in the process of helping our clients achieve their goals.
YAMITKAYA COACHING
225 Central Park West New York NY, 10024 347-423-0098 • yamit@yamitkaya.com Yamit is a certified life coach and yoga teacher who empowers women to connect with their authentic selves and guides them to live their lives from a place of deep love and trust. She uses mindfulness-based skills such as yoga, guided meditation, breath-work and visualization to aid clients in developing deeper body awareness and to attune to their intuition. Yamit is deeply committed to helping women embody their greatest passions and live with intention and joy! She currently works with women 1-1 and also in groups. Workshops soon to come.
CONSCIOUSNESS, HEALING, GIFT AND EVENT CENTERS AUM (OM) NAMASTE BOOK & CRYSTAL GALLERY
226 E 14th St., New York, NY 10003 212-260-2866 • AumNamasteBookshop.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 “High-Vibration”, “ReikiCharged” 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.
GETAWAYS & RETREATS CIRCLING ADVENTURES
Gina Brezini & Alita Watson, NY 10024 212-724-4061 • gina@circlingNY.com circlingadventures.com
FLOWLIFE NYC HOLISTIC LOUNGE
58 Orchard Street (between Grand and Hester) New York, NY 10002 917-517-0715 • www.facebook.com/flowlifenyc FlowLifeNYC.com Flowlife nyc Holistic Lounge is a sanctuary for the Mind, Body and Soul, located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. We offer Kabbalistic Jewelry, King Solomon Seals (exclusively) from Israel, a variety of incense, smudges and candles, and many gifts for the soul. Services include Intuitive/Card Readings, Reiki sessions, Law of Attraction, Healing and Meditation Seminars. Consciousness is everything.
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.. The event space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds classes, workshops, and book signings as well as provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.
NEW YORK OPEN CENTER
22 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integrity, concentrating in five major areas: Contemplative and Spiritual Traditions; Health and Wellness; Psychology; Society and Ecology; and Creativity and the Arts. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compassionate dying, socially responsible investing, humanity's impact on the earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts and what we can learn from world cultures.
REFLECTIONS CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING
227 E 24th Street, NYC 10010 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com
Circling Adventures offers retreats in some of the most energetically powerful places in the world. Authentic Relating and Circling weave the basic canvas for these transformational adventures. They provide tools you can easily integrate into everyday life. You’ll experience your edge and expand your comfort zone. You will train your “muscles” of awareness and presence, improving your ability to stay in connection.
EASTOVER ESTATE AND RETREAT 430 East St, Box 2282, Lenox, MA 01240 866-264-5139 • Eastover.com
Eastover is a 600-Acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in Berkshire Lenox, MA, A dedicated facilitator of Holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock.
HEALING, FOCUS & WELLNESS DAVID BARTKY
Certified Law Of Attraction Life Coach 973-444-7301 • LifeCoachDavid.com The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, less stress, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about your life! The first session is free.
BLUE LOTUS QI GONG
914-850-1202 • BlueLotusQiGong.com Blue Lotus Qi Gong is dedicated to providing information, practice and experience to people who need physical, emotional, mental/spiritual healing. Workshops and classes are offered to heal different aspects of our being through gentle movement and circulation of qi, i.e. energy, sounds, colors and daoist meditations. Qi Gong treatments are available personally or distantly dealing with foreign energy, blocked qi, trauma etc.
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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BARBARA DOMINICK, MS, RMT
Energy/Sound Healing Practitioner Manhattan/Bronx locations 718-863-1553 • SanctuaryOfDivineLight.com Through the audible frequencies of Light Language and hands-on energy healing, multiple levels of your being are realigned to their natural rhythms. This facilitates your body’s innate ability to heal itself. The energies stay with you long after your session is over with benefits that include: unblocked energies; pain relief; restful sleep, opened heart center; alignment with higher self; emergence of spiritual gifts, and much more. My commitment is to be a loving conduit for your healing to occur! Call for a free 15 min. consultation.
DR. STEVEN GIRON, PH.D.
Healing Arts Center Upper East Side, Manhattan 420 East 81st Street, Suite 1, New York, 10028 612-483 2994 • HBLStevenGiron.com SteveG@iAmHigherBrainLiving.com Unleash the full potential of your brain! Your higher brain gives you consciousness and clarity, yet it’s vastly under-utilized! The Higher Brain Living protocol of gentle touch sends energy from the body to the higher brain. You awaken to a new reality, free from stress and anxiety, that’s even more real than your current reality.
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DR. LARISA LIKVER, MD
315 Madison Avenue, Ste 806, New York, NY 10017 212-922-9030 8419 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214 718-259-0199 • DrLikver.com Suffering from musculoskeletal pain? Want to avoid risky and painful surgery? Natural, non-surgical treatments do exist! Get back to living a pain free life by treating the root cause of your musculoskeletal problems instead of just masking the pain. Board Certified Physiatrist Dr. Larisa Likver specializes in alternative, non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal pain and is an expert in various innovative therapies that can help you get back to living your life the way you remember.
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Dr. LARISA LIKVER is a Board Certified Physiatrist with over 20 years of medical experience in pain management and rehabilitation. She specializes in non-surgical alternatives for the treatment of different types of muscular-skeletal problems such as pain in the back, knees, shoulders, elbows, hip, wrists, hands, fingers, ankles, feet and toes; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); post-herpetic neuralgia; neuropathic pain; and peripheral neuropathy. Always striving for the best possible result, Dr. Likver takes a holistic approach and successfully combines the most effective treatments both conventional and alternative medicine has to offer. Specifically, Dr. Likver unlocks natural healing processes with Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP); Prolotherapy (Reconstructive Injection Therapy); Prolozone; Neural Prolotherapy (NPT); as well as other methods. 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.
INFINITY FLOAT AT Q FLATIRON
224 5th Ave, 3rd floor, NYC 10001 212-213-8520 • QFlatiron.com/infinityfloat/ “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.
Infinity Float is the premier luxury Float Suite for the "Sensory Deprivation Experience. "Floating is a method of attaining the [ MANHATTAN BROOKLYN ] deepest rest that humankind has www.drlikver.com Tel: (212) 922-9030 Tel: (718) 259-0199 ever experienced -drlikver@gmail.com your awareness and focus will shift inward and help you to experience the most incredible form of stress relief and detoxification available. Floating can help to relieve pain, treat anxiety, reduce jet lag, improve concentration and creativity and much more. 8419 Bay Parkway (Between 84th and 85th Streets) Brooklyn, NY 11214
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RACHEL’S WATERS OF LIFE
1145 Second Ave, #1 (near 59th St.) New York NY 212-317-0467 Rachel Mann, Certified Colon Therapist flickr.com/photos/rachel_colon_therapist_nyc/ Clean your System with a high Colonic and feel great! Why should 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. Schedule yours today 212-317-0467.
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!
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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY TRIBECA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTS 17 Park Place, NYC 10007 212 732 2200 • Holistic-dentists.com
Dr. Lewis Gross has over 31 years’ experience providing holistic dentistry to adults and children with his staff of dental specialists and integrative practitioners. We offer less invasive and more natural solutions for patients who have difficult dental issues as well as those patients who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility, offers among other things, Laser Dentistry, metal free implants, non-invasive oral cancer screening, ozone, and alternatives to surgery and root canal. The office is convenient to most public transportation and open Monday-Saturday from 8:30-7:30.
HOLISTIC HOSPICE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL END OF LIFE DOULA ASSOCIATION (INELDA) 201-419-2845 • inelda.org
INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association) is a nonprofit for the advancement of compassionate end-of-life care for the dying and support of their families through certified EOL doula training. INELDA teaches and certifies people to become doulas to the dying and assists hospices in creating doula programs based on the INELDA model. INEDLA is committed to fostering the highest quality of care in the final days of life by setting the standard for the EOL doula profession. www.inelda.org
MASSAGE BELLANINA FACELIFT MASSAGE 1410 Broadway, NYC 10018 646-320- 8999 • m4hf.com
Our signature massage for rejuvenating maturing skin. This treatment lifts, tones, and firms facial muscles through a series of specialized massage strokes leaving a glowing look for days. Regular and frequent treatments over time help your muscles to be firmer and tighter. We include a massage to the feet, shoulders, neck and scalp in this ultra-luxurious treatment. Series is recommended for best results. Series of 6, 10, 15, 20.
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.
NATURAL BEAUTY MAURICIO HAIR STUDIO
210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102, New York, NY 10010 212-532-3030 • MauricioHair.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 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.
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24 East 12th St., Suite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.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 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.
VILLAGE OBSTETRICS, LLC
1225 Park Avenue, (North Location) Ste 1D New York, NY 10128 101 W 12th St (South Location) New York, NY 10011 212-741-2229 • info@villageob.com VillageObstetrics.com Village Obstetrics™ minimally invasive practice offers a rare blend of highly sophisticated medical care and the personal touch of a small private practice and two physicians, Dr. Jaqueline Worth & Dr. George Mussalli. The philosophy of Village Obstetrics™ is one of deep respect for the natural process of pregnancy and birth. Yet as expert doctors we recognize that at times carefully selected treatments are needed. We call our approach “minimally invasive obstetrics”.
ORGANIC BEDROOM THE CLEAN BEDROOM
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.
Natural Latex Organic Mattresses 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
OPTIMAL FRUIT & VEGGIE PLUS www.M4HF.COM • 646 320-8999
OZONE THERAPY DR. HOWARD ROBINS The Healing Center 200 W. 57th St., Suite 807, New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 • DrHowardRobins@gmail.com
OBSTETRICS
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.
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.
REIKI PRACTITIONER
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.
STEM CELL THERAPY AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER
MARKO KARVALHO
Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd • Fresh Meadows (Queens), NY 11366 718-544-1444 • AmericanStemCellCenter.com
310 West 49th St. New York NY 10019 917-721-2725 • marko.karvalho@live.com 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. With Reiki treatments you will be able not only to heal yourself, but to be more connected with cosmic energy. Some benefits include: stress reduction and relaxation, inner peace and harmony, clearing of emotional imbalances, balancing the chakras and alleviation of physical pain. Discover your inner truth and create a balanced life. Call or email for consultation.
SKIN HEALTH
Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting edge treatment for neurological and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments & more. In a few hour in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or allergic reaction. Call for a 15 minute free consult.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS
DR. MARIANA BONEVA
BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTERNATIONAL
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.
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.
Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com
Patricia Bowden-Luccardi LMT. CNNT. CTT 250 Park Ave. 7th. Flr. 877-315-7226 Ext 411 btiscan.com • medicalthermology.org
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