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THE HOLISTIC VALUE OF ALLOPATHIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners. “While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.” While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.” For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 27.
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fine wrinkles and signs of sun damage. Retreatment may be needed after 3 to 6 months for the best effect. A deep peel eliminates wrinkles and may tighten the skin. The effects are often dramatic.
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hemical peels are nothing new. Ancient Egyptians used sour milk (lactic acid) to improve their skin’s appearance. While the technique has come a long way, the chemical peel is still one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the skin. In a chemical peel, an exfoliating solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in. Over the next 1 to 14 days, the skin peels off and new skin begins growing in. Peels can be superficial, medium or deep, depending on the solution, the number of coats applied, and the amount of time they soak in. Deeper peels are more effective but come with higher risks, increased pain and a longer recovery. Superficial peels can be used on all skin types. They are done on an outpatient basis and do not require anesthesia. The skin heals quickly after treatment. It may turn pink, usually with minimal peeling. Medium peels penetrate the skin more deeply, use a stronger solution, and may be done in several steps. They’re usually outpatient procedures involving little pain. The skin takes several days to heal: it turns reddish brown, becomes crusty, and then flakes and peels.
other factors. A small test spot may be peeled to gauge results, and two to three weeks before the peel, you must begin a precise skin-care regimen. A superficial or medium peel takes about 40 minutes. For medium peels, pain relievers and an oral sedative can reduce pain and anxiety, and cool compresses and fans can ease stinging and burning. A deep peel is more painful and complicated than other peels. It should be performed by a specialized surgeon. The results of a chemical peel depend mainly on the depth of the peel. Superficial peels may slightly reduce but do not eliminate sun damage and signs of aging. The results may take a while and be minimal. Repeated peels are often needed to produce the desired effect. Medium peels can be very effective in evening out pigment and reducing
After any peel, closely following the doctor’s post-procedure skin-care regimen will yield faster healing and better results and reduce the risk of complications. Skin type, lifestyle and the doctor’s experience level can also affect results. Of course, aging and sun exposure will continue to affect the skin. There are other options besides chemical peels for improving the skin’s texture and appearance, such as dermabrasion and laser resurfacing. No one option is superior. I’ve found that a combined approach, utilizing multiple procedures at once, achieves the best results. Clients who strictly adhere to my treatment plan before and after the procedure claim that the results are better than what they’ve attained through surgery, with less risk and downtime. FREE CONSULT during month of June 2015 when you mention Natural Awakenings. Dr. Mariana Boneva is founder of Beauty Plus Aesthetics, 353 Lexington Ave. #1603. See ad on page 22.
Deep peels penetrate several layers of skin and cause a second-degree burn. They are used only on the face and only on lighter skin. Skin regrowth takes 10 to 14 days, the skin remains extremely red for 3 to 8 weeks, and complete recovery may take several months. Usually a deep peel can be done only once. A dermatologist can help determine the best peel for you based on your skin type, the areas you want peeled, the desired results, potential risks and natural awakenings
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he traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approach to liver function is based on the principle of qi (“chi”). Qi is what flows through all living things. If there is a smooth or balanced flow of qi through the body, then good health will be evident. Because the liver’s main job is to help keep proper balance in the body, if the liver is not functioning properly, there’s no way the body can maintain that balance. Then the health is in serious trouble. In our chemically polluted world, the liver’s most important function is detoxification. In fact, the liver is the body’s center for detoxification. When pollutants enter the body—and they do— its first line of defense is the liver. The only way to make sure these pollutants never get the chance to attack the other organs and the DNA is to maintain a healthy liver. If the liver is over-worked, or if there are too many pollutants entering the body, the pollutants will cause free-radical formation and severe physiological damage. In addition, the liver plays a part in more than 500 biochemical reactions in the body. So if liver function is compromised, a variety of health problems can arise. Among the reactions and processes that the liver controls is carbohydrate metabolism, which is especially important for maintaining normal glucose levels. Anyone concerned with diabetes knows how critical this is to health. Another crucial process the liver controls is fat metabolism. During this process, the liver breaks down fatty acids (beta oxidation), synthesizing lipoproteins, cholesterol and phospholipids, and pumping fats out of the body. If the liver is not functioning properly, where do you think these fats accumulate? If you guessed the arteries, you are correct. na-newyorkcity.com
Protein metabolism is another function in which the liver is intimately involved. The liver breaks down proteins for energy, removing harmful byproducts like ammonia and eliminating them from the body. It’s interesting that we don’t even give much thought to some of the liver’s essential jobs. The immune system depends on a healthy liver, as do hormone and enzyme production. The liver also stores fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, F and K and minerals like iron and copper. With so much depending on the liver, it’s critical that we give it all the help we can. In 1998, HerbaSway was issued US Patent 5,939,072 for a product that supports and maintains a healthy liver. The study behind the product is interesting; I recommend that you look up the patent to read the results of the study. The product’s name is Daily Detox, formally Liver Enhancer. This TCM formulation, consisting of a number of mushroom extracts and herbs, helps to keep the body in balance. Polysaccharides are its active ingredients that are critical for liver energy. If you are truly concerned about your health, consider the steps you can take to protect your liver. In addition to eliminating as many pollutants from your body as possible, take a liver-enhancing supplement such as a detoxifying product. You’ll be glad you did. Franklin St. John, 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.
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wo-thirds of American men will experience hair loss by age 35, and the resulting damage to their selfesteem can be devastating, socially and professionally. Some causes of hair loss are controllable, like diet, hygiene, stress, inadequate sleep and smoking. But the most common cause is genetics: male pattern baldness. In this case, the sex hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) shrinks the hair follicles, resulting in hair loss. Most prescription and over-thecounter hair-loss treatments are designed to block the enzyme that converts testosterone to the more potent DHT. Fortunately, hair loss can be reversed if its root cause is addressed. There are several ways to block DHT and promote hair growth.
Natural Treatments Saw palmetto helps stop DHT production to prevent hair loss, especially when combined with pumpkinseed oil. This herb is best used topically, in shampoos, oils or conditioners. My top picks are shampoos made by Pura d’or, HairGenesis and Groganics. Or try the following blend of essential oils: ten drops rosemary, ten drops lavender, five drops basil and four drops jojoba. Applying this oil mixture to the scalp helps stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth. Clinical data is limited on these treatments, so consult your primary doctor before using them. Hair Food Like the rest of the body, hair needs nutrition to stay healthy. Choose foods rich in biotin, B vitamins, iron and protein (e.g., eggs, peanuts, almonds, salmon, wheat bread, spinach, lentils, avocados). B vitamins boost production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles. Hair Hygiene Follow these tips to keep hair clean and healthy: 1. Gently massage shampoo into the scalp; then rinse, letting the shampoo flow through and from the hair. 2. Wash oily hair frequently. 3. Use conditioner after shampooing, applying to hair away from the scalp. 4. Let hair air-dry.
5. For sun protection, wear a hat or use a leave-in conditioner containing zinc. 6. Use a brush or wide-toothed comb only when styling the hair. Pharmaceutical Treatments Only two FDA-approved drugs have been clinically proven to treat hair loss: finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine). Sold by prescription, Propecia is the first line of attack for treating malepattern baldness. While it has been shown to lower DHT levels by 60 percent, it also has side effects, particularly erectile dysfunction. Rogaine, an over-the-counter medication, is usually an add-on treatment. While it’s been proven to slow hair loss and regrow some hair, you must keep applying it to maintain results. Also, the problem tends to worsen for a couple of weeks before it gets better. The bottom line is through both prevention and treatment there is something you can do about hair loss. Dr Mahiji is a board certified pharmacist, graduating with a Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health sciences. Dr Mahiji’s goal is to bring awareness of the connection between medications and overall wellness by educating and keeping patients informed about the benefits and potential risk factors of pharmaceuticals and homeopathic products. Dr Mahiji is your next generation contemporary pharmacist connecting pharmaceuticals with overall wellness. For any questions you can email her Drmahiji@gmail.com and follow her on Instagram @Drmahiji.
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
The latest answer! Do you have HPV infection?
the mouth or throat. • Genital warts can be removed with According the U. S. Center for Disease treatments applied by doctors using acid or Control, genital human papillomavirus liquid nitrogen. (HPV) is the most common sexually • Cervical cancer is most treatable when it transmitted infection. There are 40 or more is diagnosed and treated early. Here surgical types of HPV that can infect the genital areas scraping or cryosurgery (freezing) is typically of men and women as well as the throat and used also, unfortunately far to often with remouth! Dr. Howard Robins occurrence. HPV may cause serious health problems, • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) can be treated including genital warts and certain cancers. Most people with surgery or medicines. Curing RRP often requires many who become infected with HPV don’t even know they have treatments or surgeries over a period of years. it!
So how do you get HPV? Anyone who is having or has ever had sex can get HPV. The CDC says that this is true even for people who only have sex with one person in their lifetime! HPV is passed on through genital contact, usually during vaginal and anal sex. What most people don’t know is that HPV may also be passed on during oral sex also. Most important to note is that a pregnant woman with genital HPV can pass the HPV on to her baby during delivery.
What are the risks from HPV? While some infections “may go away”, unfortunately, sometimes, HPV infections can and will persist and may cause a variety of very significant and serious health problems. Health problems that can be caused by HPV include: • pain • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), • Cervical cancer. • Other rare but serious cancers, including genital cancers, and a type of head and neck cancer called oropharyngeal cancer which is in the back of throat, and may extend to the base of the tongue and tonsils.
Is there a test for HPV and how is it treated? HPV tests are available to help screen women aged 30 years and older for cervical cancer. These HPV tests are not used to screen men, children, or women under the age of 30 years. There is no approved HPV test to detect HPV in
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What can be done if the normal treatment fails? There is a safe and proven effective treatment that has been used in Europe for many years and now available here, called Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy (DIV). This treatment destroys the virus wherever it is living, genitally and orally outside or inside the body. Simply, it is the only treatment that does this and with no pain at all! What happens is, medical grade oxygen and ozone gas is safely and painlessly injected by trained professionals into a vein (you can’t get an embolus from oxygen, only from nitrogen gas found in air), the extra ”O” in the ozone molecule acts like a “glue” stealing an electron from anything in our body that it can latch onto. Healthy cells in our body contain natural anti-oxidants that protect them against damage or destruction. Only pathogens like HPV are destroyed anywhere they are living. In addition organic ozonized oils are used either externally and/or internally to safely and painlessly assist and speed up the eradication of this horrible infection. So please don’t wait any longer! It’s absolutely possible to completely eliminate HPV from your body. To learn more about Medical Ozone therapy go to www. ozoneuniversity.com or buy a copy of “Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine” available at www.garynull.com, which has testimonials on it’s many benefits, uses and effectiveness. Source: Dr. Howard Robins. For additional information, call 212-581-0101 or visit OzoneUniversity.com. See ad, page 3.
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Latest Advances in Regenerative Medicine Go Beyond Simply Sugarcoating Your Pain! Larisa N. Likver, MD
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or those suffering from acute or chronic pain, there are few treatments as effective as neural prolotherapy (NPT), a revolutionary advancement in regenerative medicine discovered by New Zealand physician John Lyftogt, MD. This technique is a natural way to treat neuropathic pain—that is, pain due to nerve inflammation—resulting from a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. This natural treatment promotes the healing of injured nerves and the restoration of tissue function. It involves a series of small, precise injections just beneath the skin. The injections deliver medicinal sugars along the pathway of tiny nerves that correspond to the painful region. What is NPT? NPT is also sometimes referred to as neurofascial prolotherapy, subcutaneous prolotherapy or the Lyftogt technique. However, NPT is not the same as traditional prolotherapy. Traditional prolotherapy involves injections administered deep in the affected area to promote the healing and repair of connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. NPT is injected at multiple points just below the surface of the skin to target nerve endings and reduce inflammation. While both treatments promote healing, relieve pain, and restore compromised body function, approaching
pain relief from different angles enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself. How does NPT work? Given the fact that NPT does not target tendons, ligaments or joints, patients often ask why there is a decline in pain levels— sometimes a dramatic decline—after just a few NPT treatments. One working hypothesis is that with NPT injections, sugar helps repair the connective tissue in the nerves under the skin in much the same way that the connective tissue in ligaments and tendons is repaired with standard prolotherapy. These tiny nerves are known to be responsible for painful conditions such as neuralgia or peripheral neuropathic pain. These nerves consist of up to 80 percent connective tissue and are structurally quite similar to tendons and ligaments. There is compelling scientific evidence that the very small nerve fibers that innervate the sheath of a larger nerve known as nervi nervorum are responsible for the inflammation of the connective tissue of the nerve trunk as well as other surrounding tissues. This fact has been known for more than 125 years. This neurogenic inflammation differs from conventional inflammation in that it typically does not respond to cortisone injections or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve). That’s one reason these commonly used drugs have proven to be ineffective for many
painful conditions. There’s also growing awareness that their use is not without serious side effects. Conversely, NPT effectively reverses neurogenic inflammation and alleviates pain without any significant side effects due to its natural components. Patients often note almost immediate pain relief and increased range of motion in the affected areas. Because this treatment is conservative and involves natural elements, it is safe and effective when administered by a properly trained physician. Currently there is only a select number of physicians worldwide who are highly trained and skilled in administering NPT. To learn more about the science of NPT, read the 2011 article on the subject in the Journal of Prolotherapy (JournalOfProlotherapy.com). Larisa N. Likver, MD, CURE PAIN NATURALLY is board-certified in
physical medicineTHE and TRIGGER rehabilitation, credentialed SELF-REJUVENATING by the American Academy OF YOUR of POWER Pain Management, and certified in musculoskeletal OWN BODY! sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She learned the technique of NPT directly from its creator, John Lyftogt, MD, and has offices in 315 Madison Ave, Ste 806, NYC, 212-922-9030 and 8419 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 718-259-0199. See more at DrLikver.com.
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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DONT LET GUM DISEASE KILL YOU! Recently, there have been no shortage of studies proving a direct link between the bacteria in gum disease causing heart disease, as well as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, respiratory disease and chronic inflammation. It is now believed that maintaining good health of your gums, doesn’t just save your teeth, but actually extends your life span.
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Periodontal disease is all about bacteria living under the gum line around the roots of your teeth. The bacteria eats the food that you eat and sends waste products around the gum and destroys first the gum attachment to the teeth, creating deeper pockets around the teeth. A normal space between the gum and the teeth is 3 mm. A pocket with gum disease can be 4,5,6 or 10 mm deep. Eventually the bacteria attacks the bone and the teeth start to get loose. Traditional treatment of gum disease ranges from deep cleaning to periodontal surgery. The surgery involves cutting and repositioning the gum tissue to eliminate the deep pockets. What follows is a long and uncomfortable healing process. Fortunately, for many people there are non surgical options available. It is almost impossible for anyone to keep a deep pocket clean of bacteria. Multiple studies have validated the successful use of ozone to destroy the bacteria deep in the pocket, first as a gas then in
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the form of ozonated oil placed gently under the gums to remain to continue wiping out bacteria and speed up healing. With repeated applications and some fine tuned home care, it is possible to help you shrink those pockets. So, not only do you get rid of the bacteria, but actually change the architecture of your gums so that they don’t shelter bacteria. Sadly, this treatment is not yet widespread and there are fewer than 100 ozone dentists in the entire country. And of those, only a percentage practice Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry (MIOD) where extra measures are taken to preserve healthy gum and tooth structure.
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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall
according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.
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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a halfempty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that 20
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specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, na-newyorkcity.com
Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts
new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”
Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”
Beyond AA
Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps. “The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author
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lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf. ~Rabindranath Tagore
and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the
International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for “we” are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace, harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives. ~Louise L. Hay
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Sweet says the CCF, which is headquartered in Ontario, is the leader in life coach and executive coach certification, with nearly 10,000 graduates around the world, and offering classes in more than 100 cities around the world. “One of the reasons the Certified Coaches Federation has become the most recommended life coach training company in the world today is because of our philosophy and our approach,” he says. The course being offered in New York in September—the CCF’s Two-Day Life Coaching Certification Course—is particularly popular, he says. “We believe the number-one criteria to qualify to become a certified coach is your life— not a long, boring, expensive coach-training course,” he says. “The reason our course is so highly recommended is because it’s simple, to the point and concise. It’s been endorsed by some of the top coaches, performance experts, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, team leaders, and just about any professional you can think of who works with people.” Abe Brown, principal of Calgary-based Momentum Coaching, calls Sweet “one of the most brilliant minds on the planet when
it comes to coaching, entrepreneurship, and building a real-life business that serves real people and organizations.” Life coaches certified by the CCF receive free membership in the CCF’s continuing education program. To ensure that they stay informed and continue to grow their coaching skills, they receive two lessons each month: one on coaching, and one on developing their coaching business. In addition, Sweet hosts a monthly live webinar, the “Next Steps Series,” to give members additional ideas for staying “informed, excited and confident to go out and start coaching.” Every two weeks, the CCF hosts a free, 30-minute “Introduction to Coaching” webinar, in which Sweet reviews the coaching process, discusses some of the more popular areas of coaching, and answers participants’ questions. To sign up for the free “Introduction to Coaching” webinar, or to learn more about the CCF’s life coach training courses, visit CertifiedCoachesFederation.com. Call 866.455.2155 to learn about bonus options for the Natural Awakenings community.
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Yoga for the Bro’s Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness by Meredith Montgomery
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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes. Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.” Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”
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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitnessrelated activity I know of, but the
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tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad
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Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”
Therapeutic Benefits
As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”
Tips for First-Timers
Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with
The United Nations has declared June 21 the International Day of Yoga, co-sponsored by 175 countries including the United States a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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After stays in guesthouses and hotel rooms, a tiny house felt spacious, so I decided to build my own as a home base.
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THE TEENY-TINY VACATION OPTION Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark by Avery Mack
photo courtesy of Pat Capozzi
~Lauren Juliff, professional travel blogger
Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over sterile motel rooms.
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ost of us are oriented to a typical American house averaging 2,300 square feet, making it a childlike hoot to step into the petite footprint of a tiny house one-tenth the size. Vacation rentals of “tinies” are available nationwide in all shapes and styles—including treetop aeries. Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a romantic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction, Oregon. “The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.” In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The eco-friendly, solar-powered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at night and breakfast in the morning. For those that prefer ground-level vacationing, glamorous camping, or glamping, offers an outdoor experience with the
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comforts of home. Yellowstone National Park’s Yellowstone Under Canvas has summer options for every budget through September 7, including an onsite gourmet restaurant. Tipis offer the basics, while a roomier safari tent adds a wood-burning stove with complimentary firewood. A deluxe suite with private bath sleeps a family with king-size and sofa beds. All face majestic views of mountains, water and wildlife. Rustic Karenville, eight miles from Ithaca, New York, isn’t on any map. Owner and builder Karen Thurnheer and her husband, Robert Wesley, live in a 270-square-foot cabin amidst a small village of tinies next to the 9,000-acre Danby State Forest. The little buildings don’t have running water; some have woodstove heat, electricity if the generator’s running and there’s a composting outhouse. “The houses are silly and fun,” she says. “There’s fresh air and at night a million stars.” Sarah and John Murphy welcome na-newyorkcity.com
travelers to enjoy urban life with amenities in the heart of Music City via Nashville’s tiniest guest house. With a complete kitchen and bath, conditioned air and Wi-Fi, its 200 square feet can accommodate four. Rhode Island’s Arcade Providence historic shopping mall took a hit from Internet shopping. Now it’s vibrantly alive as micro-apartments (bedroom, bath and kitchen in 300 square feet) fill the second and third levels, while first-floor stores cater to residents and destination shoppers. The “no vacancy” sign is regularly posted for apartments acting as dorms or pied á terres. On the West coast, near the 150-acre Lily Point Marine Park, in Port Roberts, Washington, a secluded gingerbread cottage affords a gas fireplace, solarium and upstairs deck for viewing wildlife. “It’s relaxing and romantic,” says owner Pat Capozzi. Artsy and trendy, Caravan is the first tiny hotel in the United States. Since 2013, guests have enjoyed a choice of its six tiny houses in Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District. Simple-living students, retirees and even families with small children and pets are embracing the concept longer-term. “The best part,” says Macy Miller, a Boise, Idaho architect who built her own tiny of recycled materials at a cost of $12,000, “is no mortgage.” To avoid local minimum-size zoning requirements, her house is mounted on a flatbed trailer. The 196-square-foot space is also home to her boyfriend James, toddler Hazel, and Denver, a 150-pound great dane. Recently, Miller blogged, “I’m designing what may be the first tiny nursery as we expect baby number two!” As Thurnheer observes, “There are lots of silly people like me who love living tiny.” Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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Free Teleconference – Waking Up in 5D – 8pm.This free phone-in event with Maureen St Germain talks about 5D (fifth dimension) and answers caller questions. Yes, you can wake up in 5D and suddenly have abilities, insights and understanding you did not experience previously. Conference Dial-in information on page 2. This free event precedes the workshop Maureen St Germain will present on June 6 at A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center, New York, NY. edgarcaycenyc.org.
Waking Up in 5D – Waking Up in 5D – 10am-6pm. What is 5D? It’s where humanity is headed. Remember what all the traditional churches have taught is heaven? That’s 5D with one exception—you don’t have to die to get there! Your experiences where everything went well, interactions were harmonious and loving, and all felt blissful and happy—that’s 5D. It’s a vibratory zone that carries with it the God consciousness. This consciousness is available to all, but you must sign up personally for your ascension. Join Maureen St Germain, author of “Waking Up in 5D—A Practical Guide,” on an extraordinary, magical journey where you apply this understanding to consciously choose 5D. See more on page 2. A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center, 241 W 30th St, #102, New York, NY. 212691-7690, maureenstgermain.com or edgarcaycenyc.org.
markyourcalendar FRIDAY, JUNE 5-SUNDAY 7 Basic ThetaHealing® Workshop – 10am-5pm. If you are ready to learn a technique that will re-connect you to the Universe and bring you back to complete wellness, you’ll love our Basic ThetaHealing® workshop. Learn how to easily go into the theta brainwave, connect with All That Is, and do readings and healings. Explore the seven planes of existence and discover how to transform negative belief systems, as well as witness physical healings, from All That Is. This 3-day hands-on workshop certifies you as a ThetaHealer. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register atThetaHealingNYC.com, info@thetahealingnyc.com, or 212-260-5727.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Michael’s Net I: Clearing Technique – 6-9pm. Come and experience healing using Michael’s Net, a technique to clear any foreign electromagnetic field from a person, a thing, a relationship, a business or organization. It is denominational and requires one to be in a sacred and neutral space. Beginners are welcome. $50. CRS (Center for Remembering and Sharing), 123 4th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. 914-850-1202 or bluelotusqigong.com.
Advanced ThetaHealing® Workshop – 10am5pm. The Advanced ThetaHealing® workshop is designed to give you a deeper understanding of ThetaHealing®, including the planes of existence, more clarity in your intuition and connection with Creator, and highly developed skills at doing deep belief work and healings. Learn to clear resentments, rejections and regrets, get hundreds of downloads and much more. Prerequisite: Basic ThetaHealing®. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHealingNYC.com, info@thetahealingnyc.com or 212-260-5727.
MONDAY, JUNE 15WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Game of Life Workshop – 10am-5pm. This ThetaHealing® Class will help you to jumpstart your career and have fun while winning the Game of Life! Hiro Miyazaki crafted this class on real-life testimonials of real-life successes. It gives you the opportunity to remove the beliefs limiting your job performance, and will instill positive feelings that will help you achieve greater success in business and in life. Pre-requisites: Basic ThetaHealing®, Advanced ThetaHealing®. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register by going to ThetaHealingNYC.com, info@thetahealingnyc.com or 212-260-5727
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TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park – 6:30-7:30pm. Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy! The Plaza at 66th St, Riverside Park South, New York, NY. zhen. heinemann@parks.nyc.gov, 311 or nycgovparks.org.
markyourcalendar THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Three Dan Tiens QiGong – 6-9pm. Learn about three energy centers in our being. They play a huge role in our lives and affect our thoughts, feelings, physical health, decision-making, and our outlook on life. All these things can be changed through energy work. Come and experience that for yourself! $50. CRS (Center for Remembering and Sharing), 123 4th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. 914-850-1202 or bluelotusqigong.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 ThetaHealing® Instructors’ Seminars with Vianna Stibal – 10am-5pm. Join the founder of the ThetaHealing® technique in NYC for Basic and Advanced ThetaHealing® Instructors’ Courses. Vianna Stibal is a highly sought-after speaker and teacher, and the author of five Hay House books. Experience this great master’s teaching in person. Pre-requisites: Basic ThetaHealing®, Advanced ThetaHealing®. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. To register for pre-requisites and Vianna’s seminars, go to ThetaHealingNYC.com, info@thetahealingnyc. com, or call 212-260-5727.
FRI-SAT, JUNE 19-20 Dig Deeper Workshop- 5:30-10 pm. The ThetaHealing technique is excellent for getting to the origin of our issues because practitioners are taught an incredible technique called ‘digging’. This approach allows us to discover the elusive and deep subconscious thoughts and beliefs that can block us. The ThetaHealing® technique then uses unconditional love, belief and feeling work to clear the beliefs blocking us. This class trains ThetaHealers at this essential technique, to give you the solid grounding, tips and practice you need so you are confident at digging to find your clients ‘key core beliefs’. Pre-requisite: Basic ThetaHealing. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY. Register at ThetaHealingNYC.com, info@thetahealingnyc.com, or 212-260-5727.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JUNE 21 RHYTHM to a Perfect Weight – 5:30-10pm. This revolutionary class directly addresses beliefs relating to strength, loving your body, and excess weight—why we hold on to it, and how to release it. Learn a brand new way to motivate yourself to exercise and still release weight and build strength, even when you are too busy and/or traveling. Prerequisite: Basic ThetaHealing®. ThetaHealingNYC, 1133 Broadway (at 26th St), New York, NY.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Tai Chi Class – 9-10am. This tai chi class with teacher Steven Asherman is appropriate for all levels and abilities. Drop-ins are welcome. Join us! Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park, New York, NY. sarah.neilson@parks.nyc.gov or nycgovparks.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Clean Green Your Whole Life – 7pm. We hear it all the time! The secret to optimal health, staying slim and disease prevention is to cut out processed foods and eat more greens. However, aside from picking up a pricey green juice several times a week, just how do we make our diets and lives greener in a way that is compatible with our everyday resources and our taste buds? Join chef and health journalist Candice Kumai as she discusses how you can effortlessly live a cleaner and greener lifestyle. Joining her are nutritionist Keri Glassman, green makeup artist Kristen Arnett and celebrity trainer Natalie Uhling, who will discuss the steps you can take to feel and look better now. 92Y Tribeca Classroom, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92y.org.
markyourcalendar FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Michael’s Net II: Clearing Technique – 6-9pm. Come and experience an energy clearing technique using Archangel Michael’s force. This class is devoted to a deeper look at outside forces that affect us, like conscious thought projections, spiritual attachments and any force that might have taken free will away, such as magic. $50. CRS (Center for Remembering and Sharing), 123 4th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. 914-850-1202 or bluelotusqigong.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 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. 212-645-0141, Jyogan@ PureVowReiki.com or KomyoReiki.net.
ongoing SATURDAYS 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. 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.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JULY 26 Awaken Psychic Fair – 10am-5pm. Here you’ll discover scores of the best readers and healers in the tri-state. Admission is absolutely free! Pre-book discount can be found at ppcgroup.fullslate.com or AwakenFair.com (click on “Psychic Fair”). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave (32nd and 33rd), New York, NY. ppcgroup.fullslate.com or AwakenFair.com.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Blue Lotus Qi Gong is dedicated to providing information, practice and Can’t Breathe? experience to people who need physical, emotional, mental/spiri2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 tual healing. Workshops and classes 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Skin Conditions? are offered to heal different aspects Namaste Bookshop and Healing Snoring? of our being through gentle moveCenter offers a unique and large Stressed out? ment and circulation of qi, i.e. energy, sounds, colors selection of Eastern & Western meditations. Qi Gong treatments are philosophy books, tarot cards, and daoist Try crystals, pendulums, calendars, available personally or distantly dealing with foreign energy, blocked qi, trauma etc. Dry Salt Air Therapy wind chimes, incense, greeting
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cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, No Side Effects + Drug Free instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and BREATHE EASY 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. The event One Park Place, Lower Level, NYC 212-725-1138 Learn about health benefits. space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds Level, NYC classes, workshops, and book signings as well as 825 7th Ave, Lower www.BreatheEasyUSA.com | 917-400-7258 212-581-2400 provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners. BreatheEasyUSA.com NY Locations: Manhattan, Dobbs Ferry, Katonah
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.
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Breathe Easy’s Wellness Centers provide adults and children dry salt therapy, a holistic, side-effect and drugfree treatment to help relieve respiratory and skin issues while promoting relaxation. Adults and children who suffer from various respiratory and skin conditions, including allergies, asthma, sinus infections, eczema, psoriasis, colds and flus, have reported that dry salt therapy is a very effective addition to their overall wellness regimens. The treatment also helps decrease stress and snoring and ease sleep apnea. Breathe Easy also has locations in Westchester, NY.
BARBARA DOMINICK, MS, RMT
Energy/Sound Healing Practitioner Manhattan/Bronx locations 718-863-1553 • SanctuaryOfDivineLight.com
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.
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.
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HEALING, FOCUS & WELLNESS 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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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.
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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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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.
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1133 Broadway at 26th Street New York, NY 10010 212.260.5727 • ThetaHealingNYC.com
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
OZONE DENTISTRY
Natural Latex Organic Mattresses
DR. PETER SILVER
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.
24 East 12th St., Suite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.com Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com
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Located in an easily accessible area by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices TheCleanBedroom 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. TM
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OPTIMAL FRUIT & VEGGIE PLUS
OZONE THERAPY
www.M4HF.COM • 646 320-8999
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.
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
REIKI PRACTITIONER MARKO KARVALHO
AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER
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.
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.
310 West 49th St. New York NY 10019 917-721-2725 • marko.karvalho@live.com
SKIN HEALTH
Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd • Fresh Meadows (Queens), NY 11366 718-544-1444 • AmericanStemCellCenter.com
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
Manhattan at 230 5th Ave | 212.889.1091 Greenwich at 79 East Putnam Ave | 203.292.9275 www.thecleanbedroom.com
Patricia Bowden-Luccardi LMT. CNNT. CTT 250 Park Ave. 7th. Flr. 877-315-7226 Ext 411 btiscan.com • medicalthermology.org
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
PRODUCTS
SIERRA BENDER®
HERBASWAY
888-794-3330 • SierraBender.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.
Sierra Bender, a modern day Renaissance woman and leading pioneer in the Women’s Empowerment, leadership movement for over 25 years. She is the founder of the SBEM Core Institute, Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®(SBEM), Boot Camp for Goddesses® internationally renowned retreat, and author of Goddess to the Core. She’s been featured on Oprah Radio, CBS, Univision TV, USA Today, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and other media outlets in Australia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, U.K., Germany and the U.S.
800-672-7322 • Herbasway.com
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