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Retreat Center Raffles $1,500 Visit for Two to Healing Symposium
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astover, a 600-acre sanctuary and holistic retreat center in Lenox, Massachusetts, will host a Medical Healing Qi Gong and Eastern Medicine Symposium June 10 to 17. To celebrate this first-ever event, Eastover will raffle off a $1,500 package for two, good for two nights’ room and board plus two days’ admission to the symposium. Visit Eastover.com to sign up for the drawing. Grand Master Junfeng Li, Mantak Chia, Roger Jahnke, Lee Holden, Robert Peng, Lonny Jarrett and Michael Winn are among the teachers who will share the ancient techniques of qi gong and tai chi as curative and preventive practices as well as spiritual practices of awakening. “The curative aspects of qi gong and tai chi have been highlighted for centuries, but they are just becoming known in western science for applications in treating and preventing various forms of cancer,” says Eastover founder Yingxing Wang. “As a form of meditative movement, qi gong has been shown to utilize the plasticity of the brain to rewire neural pathways for happiness and resilience, reduce stress, foster awareness, regulate the nervous system and develop enhanced feelings of well-being.” Qi gong is based on the principle of cultivating focused awareness in the present moment as a path to enlightenment. Wang says the access point to enlightenment is equally accessible to all. “This seven-day symposium will unite science and wisdom with practice and experience, that we may all arrive in the now of each unfolding moment of everyday life,” she says. Situated adjacent to October Mountain, Eastover is in the cultural hub of the Berkshires, minutes from Tanglewood Music Center and Kriplau Yoga Center. It hosts organized retreats as well as individual visitors. For more information about the symposium, visit Eastover.com or email Events@Eastover.com. Call 866-264-5139 with the promo code NANYC to get $50 off. TCM and Acupuncturists can receive 50 PDA points.
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cean Land Trust, Inc., is offering property for home building in The Waverly, a new Earth-friendly, sustainable alternative to the more traditional high-impact coastal developments, in Machipongo, along Virginia’s scenic Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The 23 separate land parcels, ranging from three to 22 acres, are especially well suited for family compounds, organic farms and horses. The land is on high ground, well protected from coastal storms and flooding, has rich fertile farming soils and an aquifer with abundant pure water. Amenities include paved roads, utilities, common areas, private beach, community boat dock and launch ramp. Wineries, food co-ops, organic farms and several miles of riding trails are all located nearby. The property provides an “ideal warm growing climate with the Gulf Stream just offshore,” says Ben Benson of Ocean Land Trust. He added that The Waverly is ideal for people that want to “enjoy their land for vacations now (as camping and RVs are allowed) and then retirement later.” Parcel costs: $60,000 to $98,000. Location: 10359 Church Neck Rd. For more information, call 757-442-2171, email OceanLandTrust@yahoo.com or visit WaverlyLots.com. 8
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as this ever happened to you? One morning when you’ve barely squeezed into jeans that fit you perfectly a year ago, you discover that weight has crept up on you. You become Marina Shevel anxious, try different “do-or-die” diets, but they just don’t work. Very often, this is the sign of an imbalanced thyroid condition, even if the blood test looks “normal”. Since our digestive, endocrine and immune systems depend on the state of our thyroid, the truth is when our thyroid isn’t in balance, neither are we.But the good news is that you don’t need to “diet” to increase your energy and weight loss. By discovering foods which are right for your condition and how they can sustain your physical and emotional wellbeing, you can begin to experience a newfound sense of balance. As a certified integrative nutrition health coach specializing in thyroid problems, Marina Shevel guides and supports her clients in making the right improvements in the easiest possible way. She is also a hypothyroid patient and never recommends anything that she hasn’t done herself.Anyone looking for stable and long-standing results can get started now with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. Marina Shevel, H.H.C., AADP has offices in Manhattan & Brooklyn. For more information and gratis consultation, call 917-750-0142 or visit InspiredNHealthy.com.
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Tarot Certification Course at Aum Shanti Bookshop
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ave you ever been interested in divination? Have you ever thought about doing it professionally? Do friends comment on how strong your intuition is? Would you like to learn a tool that will help you navigate life’s rough waters? Tarot may be the ticket. J. Sol J. Sol has been involved with the Tarot since a teenager and practicing professionally for 10 years. He has partnered with Rakesh Samani, a pillar and legend in the metaphysical community, to present a six-session Tarot certification course at Aum Shanti Bookshop. Sessions take place 3 to 4:30 p.m., June 4 and 11, July 9 and 16 and August 6 and 13. Topics covered include how the Tarot works, how it’s organized, a bit of history, and how it can be used in your daily and professional life. Sessions include: 1. Intro to Tarot; 2. The World of the Cups; 3. The World of the Pentacles; 4. The World of the Wands; 5. The World of the Swords; 6. The Major Arcana. Interwoven throughout the course will be professional tips on how to grow a business, how to divine for others, and tools to help overcome the crippling stumbling block all psychics face—self-doubt. Cost: $250/six-week series. Location: 226 E. 14th St., NY. For more information and registration, call 212-260-2866 or visit AumShantiBookshop.com.
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ritten by certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, David Scott Bartky, this 21-Day Self-Guided Coaching Program easily downloads to any computer. Designed for those wanting to improve their lives by understanding how to use the Law of Attraction in a real, easy-tounderstand way, it is expressly for: Those who currently don’t have the financial resources to work privately with Life Coach David but want to find out how the Law of Attraction is responding to them and what to do so that it works favorably; Those who are curious about the Law of Attraction and how to get it to work but don’t have the time to schedule weekly coaching sessions; Those who have already worked with Life Coach Bartky and want David Bartky a reminder of the processes while learning some new processes that will help even more; Anyone who is hearing impaired. When the processes and techniques in this program are followed, by the time Day 21 is reached, the user will not only have a greater understanding on how to attract what they want in all areas of their life, they will know how to deliberately keep attracting what they want for the rest of their life. Course: $49.95. To get started visit lifecoachdavid.com and click on “DIY Coaching Program” tab. Email Life Coach David with any questions at info@lifecoachdavid.com.
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5 Tips to Manifest Your Ideal Relationship By Madeline Sanchez, CRC, CSC, M.A.Ed Reiki Practitioner & Certified Crystal Healer trying to manifest Inhealthy and loving
relationships, we tend to focus on outside factors. The focus should really be “How can I show up for myself today in an authentic and compassionate way which will attract more greatness into my life?” Here are my 5 tips to manifest your ideal partner: 1. Be in a committed relationship with yourself first. Want yourself first and recognize you are already the perfect version of yourself. 2. The F-Bomb. Forgive those who have hurt you, forgive yourself for hurting others and forgive yourself for hurting yourself. Fully releasing yourself from these blocks and replacing them with love and light. You must be clear on this message by expressing your forgiveness out loud for the Universe to hear. 3. Show up for yourself authentically and compassionately every day. When we are transparent about who we are, the signals we energetically put out into the Universe are clear, eliminating mixed signals of what we want to attract. 4. Gratitude truly is the best attitude. Make gratitude part of your morning routine; opening up the gates for the Universe to give you more of what you want. 5. Think. Believe. Commit. Be clear about your intention and dedicate time to it every day through meditation or creative visualization techniques. Madeline brings practicality to dating with spirituality and a new age mindset. Her purpose is to assist modern single women in manifesting exactly what they want starting from their core. See Madeline in our directory on page 30.
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Author Brenda Cobb Keynotes NAVEL Expo
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s with one out of two people living in the U.S., cancer found its way to the door of Brenda Cobb. Her story is not much different than that of the many thousands who will be Brenda Cobb blindsided by the heart-breaking diagnosis this year, although the actions she took in response were, let’s just say, unconventional. Today, Cobb is not only cancer-free, she is the author of 10 books on natural healing, including the transformational Living Foods Lifestyle, and founder of the Living Foods Institute, a sanctuary in Atlanta, Georgia, that has, for many years, been a life-saving oasis for people with every kind of ‘incurable’ condition from obesity and cancer to asthma and diabetes. Cobb has spent a large portion of her time educating anyone who will listen on the healing power of “living” food. Basing her work on that of Dr. Ann Wigmore, founder of the original Hippocrates Health Institute, Cobb teaches preparation of fermented, sprouted and enzyme-rich food to create the perfect ecosystem for healing. At the upcoming NAVEL Expos, Cobb keynotes with “Cancer and Chronic Disease Vs. The Living Food Lifestyle”, heading up an impressive speaker roster of over 70 healers from around the nation. Cost: $20. Locations: May 14: Sheraton Times Square, 811 7th Ave. 53rd St. May 15: LI Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd. For details, visit NAVELExpo.com.
Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn
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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.
Home at Last
by Sarada Chiruvolu A new meditation primer perfecty suited for twenty-first century seekers. Home at Last
takes the reader on a profound journey on the road toward enlightenment based on author’s direct experience. It is about one woman’s journey from a career track in the pharmaceutical industry to spiritual awakening. Sarada writes about how anyone can reach that ultimate state of union with all of life; how an enlightened consciousness navigates our given life thereafter; that union is the purpose and the ultimate goal of human existence. Home at Last takes the reader, step-bystep, into an extraordinary journey of Homecoming.
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The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women
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ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.”
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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-anda-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of wellbeing died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent lower incidence of earlier mortality. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.
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recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.
Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections
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ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.
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Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.
In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system.
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Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org
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CANDIDIASIS The “Great Impersonator” From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City
The Problem They come in each day all with different health complaints and suffering in their own special way. No two are exactly the same. Most have been suffering for years and have tried everything, almost everything, that is, to get well. While many treatments and medicines have offered hope and have helped, at least for a while, they finally fail to stop the never-ending discomfort, pain and suffering. Each doctor has told them that they have this or that condition or disease. They show the entire range of classic symptoms of it, don’t they? Then why didn’t their treatments work? The answer is that the true underlying cause was missed or ignored. Ignored because it wasn’t recognized as the real “felon,” the real reason for their/your problem.
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causing a wide variety of symptoms often leading to a misdiagnosis. What’s worse is that while most doctors know the condition exists, they “don’t see the forest because there are too many trees in the way”! They either don’t believe or don’t recognize the relationship between your health problems and the yeast overgrowth. The symptoms, conditions and illnesses are so varied that it’s hard to believe that this one cause could be the problem. Believe it or not, this is just a partial list of symptoms that have been associated with this horrible illness (found on numerous anti-candidiasis websites):
Constant tiredness, excessive fatigue and exhaustion Foggy brain/trouble concentrating/ cognitive impairment Anxiety/depression The Cause Mood swings/irritability Since the first time you had even one Poor memory dose of antibiotics as a child or eaten red meat or chicken that wasn’t organic Learning difficulties (most contain traces or more of various Hyperactivity antibiotics), your good, healthy bacteria Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (probiotics) in your intestine were killed Anger outbursts Irritability along with the harmful bacteria that Headaches needed to be destroyed. This allowed Intense cravings for sugars, sweets and yeast, the different types of candida breads (carbohydrates in general) (also known as monilia), to overgrow Abdominal gas and bloating, stomach in your intestinal wall as well as bad pain, digestive problems bacteria to move in and inhabit your Acid reflux intestinal wall, continually secreting Headaches/migraines toxins into your system. Cravings for alcohol Skin problems (skin infections, eczema, The Results So, what real difference does this make? psoriasis, acne, itchy skin) Vaginitis Well, after years of research, scientists Rectal itching have discovered that by allowing the Diarrhea/constipation yeast(s) to overgrow, your immune Sinus inflammation system and body becomes weakened. Pre-menstrual syndrome Weakened to different degrees and in Hormonal problems different ways, as each of us is unique, 14
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Low sex drive Inability to become pregnant Dizziness Persistent cough Muscle weakness Sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals Thrush Athlete’s foot/fungus nails Sore throat Chronic pain in muscles/joint pain Herpes outbreaks Environmental allergies It’s hard to believe that this one problem can cause all these different health issues. Regardless, do you suffer from one or more of these symptoms or know someone who does? Please don’t give up hope (though you may already have), read on.
The Answer Finally, the answer to this persistent health dilemma consists of a necessary combination of three things: temporary dietary change (anti-candida diet); special probiotics (the kind that adhere to the intestinal wall); and most importantly, Intravenous Ozone Therapy. Without all three, failure to get well may be the result as it has with most people.
Dr. Howard Robins, with more than 22 years of clinical experience using medical ozone therapy and over 185,000 treatments performed, is considered by many to be one of the world’s foremost clinical experts on its use. He is also available and willing to answer your questions about it. He can be reached at his Manhattan office by calling 212-581-0101.
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sessions close together, once a week, along with—not coincidentally—an elimination diet without dairy, processed food, meat, sugar and gluten.
The Surprising Benefit of Colonics GREAT SKIN
ately we’ve been hearing from more and more women that their glowing skin isn’t just about the radiance-boosting skin-care serums they’re slathering on—it’s the result of paying attention to a rather different organ. We’re talking about colonics—and the intestines. Practitioners and devotees of colonics believe that regular sessions with the hose can clear up acne, psoriasis and eczema, and even a single session can give an immediate glow to the skin. Dr. Mariana Boneva, founder of Beauty Plus Aesthetics and a pioneer in advanced laser skin treatments, says colonics are a perfect complement to the broad menu of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures her Manhattan practice offers. Beauty Plus uses the Colenz colon cleansing system, and Boneva likens the effects of a Colenz session to that of a great cardio workout—glowing skin and a feeling of lightness or even euphoria. Boneva took a few minutes with us to explain the unexpected benefits of colon cleansing. What’s the connection between the intestines and the skin? Any fecal matter in the body is toxic. It’s like a bag of trash in the summer that’s starting to ferment. That happens in the intestines, and then the toxins sink through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. And from there, the skin is the largest organ of elimination. So if you are at all toxic, it’s going to show up there. I always say to my clients that there is no clear and beautiful skin without a clean colon. What happens in the colon is directly seen in the skin. So when I see a person with chronic acne, to me they are pooping through their skin. That may sound harsh, but when I put it that way to my clients, it gives them a wake-up call. I tell them that what’s going on inside will show on the outside— that the skin is the organ that we can see that tells us if we are internally fit. So I tell them to pay attention, as it can save them from longstanding issues later on.
How many sessions does it take to see results? Generally healthy clients with decent skin and good natural elimination can see a glow after one session, but clearing up a chronic condition like acne, eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis takes more of an investment. And just as the skin is the first place trouble can appear, it’s also one of the first places for improvement. When you detox, the first place you’ll see the results is on the skin. Your skin tone improves, and it emits a glow, a vibrant quality. It motivates you to take better care of yourself. And maybe hit the hose in addition to the beauty counter. Is your practice devoted entirely to colon hydrotherapy? No, but Colenz sessions are a major part of my anti-aging, anti-acne and other treatment programs. That’s why I opened another room for colon hydrotherapy in my practice four years ago. What’s the recommended schedule for Colenz sessions? It depends on your lifestyle, diet, health condition, age, and other factors. If it’s your first time, I recommend at least four
Some people worry colonics can wash the good bacteria from their intestinal system, or that they’ll get addicted to it. What has your experience been with your clients? It definitely doesn’t cause addiction. A probiotic has to be taken to balance the bacterial flora in the colon. The famous gastrointestinal surgeon Hiromi Shinya, who has operated on more then 300,000 patients, claims that those who do regular colonics show up for their colonoscopies with healthier and much better-looking intestines than people who rely on natural elimination only. He’s convinced after his long years of practice that those people have prevented colon cancer and many other chronic conditions. I recommend colonics not just to my clients with skin problems, but to everyone who cares how they look and feel, and for how long. And springtime is the best season to refresh and clean the internal body. $50 Off CONSULTATION during the month of May 2016 when you mention Natural Awakenings. Dr. Boneva’s office is located at 353 Lexington Ave. For more info visit BeautyPlusAesthetics.com or call 212-371-6097.
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How to Look Younger, Sexier and Make More Money
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ccording to different university studies, having whiter teeth make you look younger (since teeth tend to yellow as you age), sexier (people are attracted to a white smile) and wealthier (one study found women earning more when they had whiter teeth). Whitening teeth involves a form of peroxide that can come in different strengths, usually lower levels in over the counter products and higher strengths at the dental office. It can be applied as a strip, a gel or liquid. The outer layer of your teeth, enamel, can stain easily and the underlying layer is very porous and make of tiny tubules of dentin that can suck up stain like a straw. Any food or beverage that would stain a white sheet will stain your teeth. The peroxide foams into the dentin and washes out the stain. If you are considering whitening, it really makes sense to consult with your dentist first. People with sensitive teeth or gums are not candidates for this procedure until the sensitivity is brought under control. Attempting to whiten sensitive teeth even with over the counter methods can cause severe pain and damage the nerves of the teeth and the gums. Also, teeth that already have crowns, bonding or veneers are not going to get any whiter. Finally, if you have teeth that are stained due to tetracycline, you need to see a dentist especially trained in dealing with this situation, such as my office. 16
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When you go to your dentist, there are usually two options for treatment. We can make a set of take home custom trays that you wear with gel for one hour a day for 3-4 days. The other option is the in office whitening, where you come in and read or nap for about 90 minutes while we apply a much stronger gel to your teeth and use Ozone gas to activate the gel. The Ozone gas increases the ability of gel to whiten your teeth, unlike bleaching lights which have been shown to have no effect on whitening. How long does whitening last? It all depends on what you eat and drink. People who enjoy red wine and other colorful food may find that in 4-6 months, their teeth have darkened a bit. In my office, you can have a set of take home custom trays made to do 1-2 hour touch up whitening once to twice a year, or as needed. What can you try at home? There are some people with slightly yellow teeth that respond well to over the counter products. Our favorites are Crest White Strips and The Rembrandt 2 hour whitening system. Other products such as whitening toothpastes and rinses may help as well. Another option is to dip a wet toothbrush in baking soda, but not more than once a week, since it is abrasive. Another home remedy is this all natural recipe: 2 Tbspn baking soda na-newyorkcity.com
1 Tbsp dried finely ground sage ½ Tbsp sea salt 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil A sprinkle of Xylitol for sweetness (optional) Place in a small resealable container. After brushing with your regular toothpaste, brush with this for 1 minute, then rinse. Finally, you should be aware that certain foods help clean your teeth. Celery, carrots and apples have a lot of cellulose which scrubs stain right off the teeth. Greens, such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce help form a film over the teeth so that food pigments can’t stain them. Your teeth can have a base shade of white, yellow, grey or brown. How to whiten each shade to a lovely shade of white requires experience and knowledge of all the different whitening techniques available. While there are many pop up whitening salons that just offer whitening and cleanings, I do not suggest you seek treatment there. They are not whitening specialists and could damage your teeth. Instead, see your trusted dentist for recommendations and advice.
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For over 18 years Dr. Silver has been practicing minimally invasive dentistry in New York utilizing 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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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall
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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra 18
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pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”
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women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.
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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E.
For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.
“Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”
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Make Time for Intimacy
Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The SexStarved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex.
Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormonebinding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies
Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND
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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes
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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames. After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 20
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percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.
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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a na-newyorkcity.com
group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”
Sources of Iodine
It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the
Nine in 10 North Americans may be iodine deficient.
n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners
~ Dr. Robert Thompson optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.
Thyroid Toxins to Avoid
Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants
Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken
Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.
Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water
Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. ~Albert Camus
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Bromine
A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid
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Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.
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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
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Green Tea by Franklin St. John
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t’s no longer a secret. It has become a well-established fact that green tea is good for your health. Twenty years ago, I went to China and obtained the rights to a traditional Chinese formula that was primarily green tea, but with other herbs to balance the yin and yang. This is very important—a balanced formula will help maintain the body’s yin/yang balance. A balanced body is required for good health. The high level of antioxidants from the herbs in the formula may very well be what gives this formula its balance. It is only recently that the health care community began advertising on national television, stressing the importance of antioxidants. It’s great to realize that the message from the supplement industry about antioxidants is finally getting the exposure that the public needs. It’s frightening to see the problems that legal drugs can cause. Watch the next TV ad marketing drugs and you will hear of the myriad side effects which could wreak havoc if these drugs are introduced into our bodies. What I’m stressing is when you keep your body in proper balance, you may not need drugs in the attempt to regain your good health—it will not go out of balance in the first place. Let’s go back to green tea. There has 22
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been so much written about what the components in green tea can do for your health. Most prevalent is the fact that free radicals are efficiently neutralized by these compounds, especially epigallocatechin gallate, which is much easier to remember as EGCG. It is the most studied polyphenol and perhaps the most powerful of all antioxidants. Comparison studies have shown that polyphenols are close to 40 times more effective than Vitamins C and E. Also of importance is that the polyphenols in green tea help maintain a strong immune system. Green tea may help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol and triglycerides. I believe that everyone understands this fact, and that controlling this buildup can help maintain good arterial health and a healthy cardiovascular system. How does green tea do this? Again, the polyphenols stop free radicals from accumulating in the arteries. I don’t understand why everyone waits until there is a serious problem before they start thinking about ways to improve their health. There are many supplements available to help maintain good health. Green tea is only one of them, but one I consider the most important and most helpful. na-newyorkcity.com
Another area that green tea can be beneficial is weight control. If you get in the habit of having green tea either immediately before or after your meal, you can get a handle on maintaining or even losing weight. How is this so? Again, the polyphenols in the green tea actually block the carbohydrates from converting to fat and allow them to pass through to the colon and ultimately out of the body. Just this simple change in your lifestyle can be a boon in the quest to control weight. We have established that it is important that you maintain a high level of antioxidants in your body. That’s why HerbaSway introduced HerbaGreen Tea more than 20 years ago. By the way, HerbaGreen Tea is a liquid concentrate and that is the most efficient way your body can assimilate this high level of antioxidants. 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, call 1-800-672-7322 or visit HerbaSway.com. See ad page 21
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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss
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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.
Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.
Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose
and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.
How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.
Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes
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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow
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have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in
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response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.”
She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so
those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how.
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Talking to Animals Intuitively Workshop –1-3pm. People have special bonds with animals whose eyes and hearts speak to us. Join psychic Joan Carra as she talks and listens to your pets, even those who have passed on (not necessary to bring a photo of your pet). Her intuitive work is recognized in six books and she has been interviewed in several area publications, including The Daily News, in which she predicted the terrible floods of Hurricane Sandy in New York City. She is available for readings every Wednesday at Aum Shanti from 12:00 to 4:30. RSVP required. Aum Shanti Bookshop, 226 E 14th St, New York, NY. 212-260-2866 or AumShantiBookshop.com.
Embodied Mindfulness: Thriving in Life and Work – 9am-5pm. Cutting-edge perspectives and experiences to access the wisdom in the body, the full functioning of the mind, and the empowered state that ensues when integrated and aligned. $295 (lunch included). Studio 450, 450 W 31st St, 12th Floor, New York, NY. Info/register: Eileenfisherlearninglab.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 6 The Power of Purpose in Life and Work – 9am5pm. With Marcelo Cardoso and Eileen Fisher. Inquiry, exercises, personal reflection, case studies, and discussions on purpose and how it shapes us personally and professionally. $295 includes lunch. Sun West Studio, 450 W 31st St, 10th Floor, New York, NY. Info/register: Eileenfisherlearninglab.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 Chakra Healing and Meditation Workshop with India Expert Smita Jayakar – 10:30am-4:30pm. Learn about the chakra system and techniques to tune into and open up the seven energy centers of the subtle body for a vibrant and balanced mind, body and soul. Includes detailed instruction in the chakras, introduction to hand and foot chakras, exercises for all chakras, grounding of the root chakra, aura shielding and practice in hands-on healing and offering gratitude. Receive written certification and learn techniques for practicing at home. Presented by Transcend Horizons with local nonprofit Exhale to Inhale, the $150 cost includes lunch and tea. 286 5th Ave, New York, NY. RSVP by April 26 at Transcend. events. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kotian at Nandita@transcend.events or 203-979-5499.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Introduction to Kabbalah and Mysticism – 1-5pm. Join Kabbalist and teacher Dainichi Lazuli as he guides you on your understanding of Kabbalah. The class’s purpose is to connect all to the mysteries and to see its beauty and mission to connect mankind with God. Unanswered questions sought within churches or institutions will be discussed and will explain aspects of astrology, numerology, physics coexistence and quantum mechanics. All faiths, nationalities and genders are welcome with open arms. $40, RSVP required. Presented by Aum Shanti Bookshop and Crystal Gallery at The Center for Sharing and Remembering, 123 4th Ave (between 12th and 13th Sts), New York, NY. 212-260-2866 or AumShantiBookshop.com.
SAT, MAY 14-SUN MAY 15 Leadership Embodiment: Grace Under Pressure – 9:30am-5:30pm. Learn tools and practices for becoming a skillful listener, a powerful advocate, and an inspirational leader. With Wendy Palmer. $495 (includes lunch). Eileen Fisher Learning Lab, 50 S Buckhout St, Irvington, NY. Info/register: Eileenfisherlearninglab.com
SAT, MAY 14 AND SUN, MAY 15 N.A.V.E.L. Expo – Thousands of people are blindsided each year by the heartbreaking diagnosis of cancer! Brenda Cobb, a keynote speaker at this expo, was one of those people, although the actions she took were unconventional, to say the least. Today, she is not only cancer-free, she is the author of 10 books on natural healing, including the transformational “Living Foods Lifestyle” and founder of the Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, Georgia (a life-saving oasis for every kind of “incurable” condition). Cobb teaches preparation of fermented, sprouted and enzyme-rich foods to create the perfect ecosystem for healing. Speaker rosters include over 70 healers. NAVELExpo.com. See back cover for details.
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The Power at the Center: An In-Depth Yoga Retreat – 9:30am-5:30pm. Discover the potent tools of yoga (on and off the mat) to live with greater aliveness and purpose. No prior yoga experience required. $145. Eileen Fisher Learning Lab, 50 S Buckhout St, Irvington, NY. Info/register: Eileenfisherlearninglab.com.
Kayaking: Meditation on the Water, Moving Energy in the Body with Greg Dilisio and Johnny Snyder – Greg DiLisio and Johnny Snyder bring their popular and seasoned Yoga and Kayaking program to Eastover which features 600 acres of unspoiled natural beauty and inspiring views. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139 or Eastover.com.
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226 E 14th St., New York, NY 10003 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com Aum Namaste Book and Crystal Gallery is a community oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance, and inspiration on one’s journey. They offers “HighVibration”, “Reiki-Charged” and “Spiritually Energized” items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one of a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand crafted jewelry made with Love and empowering energy.
EDGAR CAYCE CENTER
241 West 30th St., 2nd Floor, NYC 10001 212-691-7690 • EdgarCayceNYC.org Holistic health and personal growth resource in midtown Manhattan since 1997. This non-profit Center offers: NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies & books, with affordable instruction on using them to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health.
NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER
2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. 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.
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227 E 24th Street, NYC 10010 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com Reflections Center for Conscious Living and Yoga is an East Side urban oasis in Murray Hill/Gramercy, near Gramercy Park’s well-walked paths. We invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best and most skilled teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party. Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are! We are located steps from the 6 or N/R trains to 23rd St., at 227 E. 24th St. between 2nd & 3rd aves.
GETAWAYS & RETREATS 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.
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646-632-5181 Think-AT.com Think AT is a new small business located in Battery Park city, dedicated to teaching Alexander Technique, mainly through individual lessons. The name is inspired by the focus of Alexander Technique on "thinking," which affects the way we live, including how we move whether with patterns of tension or ease. Teachers at Think AT have expertise with more than 12 years of training.
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120 E 56th St, 12th Fl, NYC 10022 212-973-9425 • DentistryForHealthNY.com Dentistry for Health New York is a green and sustainable dental practice designed as a haven for overall wellness, utilizing a whole body program that treats patients as a human ecosystem. Nationwide, patients seek out Dr. Winick's personalized treatment for a 2nd opinion on additional options to save their teeth without painful gum surgery and extractions. Patients report having virtually eliminated the need for periodontal surgery and dental implants, and improved their overall wellness. In addition, Dr. Winick has established a Sleep Disorder Breathing program as a way to help patients eliminate hidden inflammation. Dr. Winick is a national lecturer to medical doctors and other health care providers.
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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 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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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.
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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.
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Greenwich- 79 East Putnam Ave 203-292-9275 Manhattan- 230 5th Ave, 18th Floor 212-889-1091 Siranush K. Cholakian, MD is one WHY AN ORGANIC TTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU of the three Board Certified MATheCleanBedroom.com Integrative Medical Doctors in Our cotton innerspirng matNew York State. You will receive tresses are made with organic unique healing of your physical cotton batting and organic wool and mental conditions by gently — free from chemicals and blending Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, pesticides! Great for those who Aromatherapy, Nutrition, Shamanic Healing and are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit Functional Medicine. for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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