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We’ve both struggled to eat right for our bodies. We also know that as we age and our metabolism slows, certain foods just aren’t right for us anymore. After reading “Befriend our Food,” on page 22, we realized that now is the time to change our habits for life, not just for a year—but we need guidance to get there. We don’t know what the exact plan is yet, but we’re going to find out and make sure we stick to it.

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Contents 12 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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16 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

20 BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

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22 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

24 THE PB&J OF DAILY HEALTH

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Laser Collagen Treatments for Skin Issues

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any people notice signs of aging when skin begins to sag around the face and neck or when darker pigmentation appears. Laser collagen treatments are appropriate for men and women of all skin types and skin tones who wish to achieve dramatic results without painful surgery and lengthy recovery times.

A non-invasive FDA-approved facial rejuvenation option that can produce noticeable results, laser collagen skin treatments effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, dark circles under the eyes, dullness of the skin, and loose skin for a smoother and more youthful appearance.

The process uses an infrared light source-a laser-to tighten skin by heating the natural collagen in the dermis (deep) layer under the skin’s surface, causing the more surface epidermis skin layer to contract and tighten. During a session, the practitioner uses a hand-held laser to apply brief pulses of laser energy to the skin. A continuous burst of cool air from the laser ensures patients’ comfort. Sessions normally last from 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the size and location of the area to be treated. Most situations require two or three treatments about a month apart but additional treatments may be needed depending on the issue being addressed.

The treatments are suitable for all complexions and skin types. Facial skin tightening is noticeable immediately after the treatment and there is no downtime after the procedure.

Laser collagen treatments are safe and effective for restoring a more firm, youthful appearance to skin all over the body. Laser collagen treatment also encourages the growth of new collagen in the treated areas and promotes the absorption of more collagen from surrounding, untreated areas. With the regeneration of natural collagen, patients immediately begin to notice smoother, softer skin and a more youthful appearance. The effects continue to improve over time following laser treatment, as the skin’s natural stores of collagen are gradually replenished.

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ingxing Wang, co-founder of Eastover Estate and Eco-Village, the 600-acre residential retreat sanctuary in the heart of the Berkshires, just returned from Las Vegas, where she attended the A4M conference on anti-aging functional medicine. What she learned about the benefits of monthly fasting convinced her to offer a five-day, nutrient-packed fast as a standard retreat option at Eastover all year round.

“This is the third year I’ve attended A4M, and it’s always packed with new research about cancer, chronic disease and memory loss,” Wang says. “There is a lot of science supporting the self-care practice of taking five days out of a month for a nutritious low-calorie, low-protein, low-fat fast.

More than 20 years of research at USC has shown that such prolonged fasting is superior to calorie restriction, one- or two-day intermittent fasting or skip-a-day fasting.”

In addition to trimming the waistline, this fast activates the body’s regenerative and longevity mechanisms, and it provides excellent nutritional support for chemotherapy patients, Wang says.

During non-fasting days, participants can eat the way they normally do, although Wang strongly suggests incorporating the fast into three months of a six-month plant-based diet.

Eastover will offer the fasting retreat every Sunday through Friday. In addition to enjoying chef-prepared meals that are designed with Chinese medicine and macrobiotic healing principles, participants will learn to replicate those meals at home in order to continue their fasting practice.

They will also learn from a variety of special guests, such as experts in memory loss, macrobiotics, nutrition, qigong and tai chi.

Location: 430 East St., Lenox, MA. For more information, visit Eastover.com.

Correction: In the December issue of Natural Awakenings, a photo accompanying the United Palace news brief (page 8) incorrectly identified guest speaker Swami Shantatmananda as Rev. Arda Itez, cohost of Open Heart Conversations. We regret the error and appreciate the opportunity to correct it.

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he United Palace of Spiritual Arts (UPSA) will debut Chant UP with Gaura Vani, a monthly world music experience of kirtan, at 3 p.m. on February 17.

Kirtan is a musical form of storytelling, shared recitation and call-and-response that pairs mantra and music and creates a soulful experience for the audience, according to UPSA Program Director Arda Itez.

“Chant UP with Gaura Vani is true spiritual artistry. It’s about connecting to the sacred—whatever that means for each of us— through participatory performance art and the ancient practice of communal singing,” Itez says. “It opens the heart and allows a glimpse of the beauty that lies in our human and spiritual connections. Hindu philosopher Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura wrote, ‘The Church of Kirtan invites all classes of people, without distinction to engage in the highest cultivation of the spirit. This church, it appears, will extend all over the world, and take the place of all sectarian institutions which exclude “outsiders” from the precincts of the mosque, church or temple.’ We joyfully extend that invitation to anyone who would like to join us.”

This celebration of music, spirit and community will be led by Gaura Vani, a multi-disciplinary artist (fluent in music, film and visual arts) best known for his mantra music performances, which combine participatory rhythm and song, story and dance.

He has performed in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Location: 4140 Broadway, one block from the A-train at 175th Street. For information and tickets, visit UPSpiritualArts.org.

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lue Rock School, an independent co-educational day school in West Nyack, NY invites parents on January 26, at 10 a.m. to hear how Blue Rock’s creative and experiential learning environment brings learning to life for students in grades kindergarten through eighth.

“Come visit our charming five-acre campus,” says Admissions Director Beverly Stycos, “and see how a Blue Rock education can make a difference for your child.”

Blue Rock School offers small class settings and an interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum that emphasizes the arts, nature and play and encourages creativity, collaboration, depth of learning, critical thinking and confident self-expression.

“As the Lower Hudson Valley’s only progressive, independent day school, Blue Rock is committed to fostering a non-elitist community of students from diverse ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds,” Stycos shares. “We offer a unique discovery-based, test-and-grade-free learning environment which encourages and nurtures children’s natural curiosity and innate love of learning. It is a truly dynamic and joyful learning community.” Space is limited. Please register.

Location: 110 Demarest Mill Rd. (off Germonds Rd.), West Nyack, NY. To register, contact Beverly Stycos at 845-535-3353 or admissions@ bluerockschool.org. For more info, visit BlueRockSchool.org. See ad, page 21.

Program for Women Builds Confidence through Movement

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or women whose poor self-esteem keeps them from reaching their goals, Celeste DeCamps offers simple advice: “If your body believes, your mind will follow.” A professional belly dancer of 25 years, DeCamps teaches women to use movement and postures to become more self-assured and successful.

“If you want to change your attitude for the better, start with your body,” she says. “Our emo- Celeste DeCamps tions are reflected by the way we sit, stand and walk. There are ways to look and feel confident even when our minds tell us the opposite. When we tap into our natural abilities, we can be financially as well as emotionally successful.”

DeCamps helps women reshape their attitudes by engaging in a few simple body movements, such as a “power pose” to build their confidence before an important interview, and postures that will enable them to command a room. The movements she teaches are empowering yet convey women’s innate femininity, grace and creativity.

She also shares breathing techniques for staying calm and overcoming anxiety. Her program is designed to be relatable and interactive, incorporating her personal stories along with interviews with other women who found their confidence through dancing.

“We all get up and move,” she says. “It’s important to feel how our mindset changes when we put our body into different positions.”

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Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules.

Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than one-hundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and significantly lowered their body fat.

“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Happy Hoppers Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return.

“The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

Ancient Canines Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

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SILVER THREAD AND GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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erhaps not coincidentally, genetically engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food supply that year, spawning a GMO food revolution that transcended the age-old debate between pesticides and organics. Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the leading edge of a cultural awakening.

Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sun-drenched beach town of Naples, Florida, Sharon Bruckman—a dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right—was quietly laying the foundation for what would become the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry: Natural Awakenings magazine.

“America’s natural wellness and sustainability movements were in their infancy when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as throughout our precious planet.”

Woven from the threads of grit, inspiration and perhaps serendipity, the magazine was a tapestry of health, healing and mindfulness. Its successful Naples debut was quickly followed by a second edition in Sarasota.

By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, January 2019

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publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakmake the world a better place, a greater force just enings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper THE REAL “NATURAL might step in to enable success beyond anything and stronger personal relationships. Awakenyou imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about AWAKENING” IS ABOUT ings of the mind speak to our desire to learn each of us waking up to who we truly are and the EACH OF US WAKING UP more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities.

TO WHO WE TRULY ARE AND kind of world we can create together.”

Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to

We can’t always be shaded by the trees THE KIND OF WORLD WE develop greater love and compassion for all living that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds BruckCAN CREATE TOGETHER. beings equally and an increasing understanding of man planted have branched across a nation and ~SHARON BRUCKMAN and connection with whatever it is we believe lies borne fruit that will make a difference in countless beyond our small, individual human selves.” lives for many years to come.

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor of Natural Awakenings connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural magazine.

Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw Mission Statement emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute to our magazines. Our publishers are To empower individuals to live a torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mishealthier lifestyle on a healthier planet. sion to facilitate that transformation.”

During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, BruckTo educate communities on the latest in man, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop natural health and sustainability. of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the To connect readers with local wellness imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one commuresources and events, inspiring them to nity, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest lead more balanced lives. expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help

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So how do you get HPV? Anyone that 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. 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 the 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 age 30 years and older for cervical cancer. These HPV tests are not used to screen men, children or women less than age 30. There is no approved HPV test to detect HPV in the mouth or throat.

• Genital warts can be removed by doctors using acid or liquid nitrogen.

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. This treatment destroys the virus wherever it is living, genitally and/or orally, outside and/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 antioxidants 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, visit OzoneUniversity.com or buy a copy of Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine, available at GaryNull.com, which has testimonials on its benefits and effectiveness.

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KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY New Energy for the New Year

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organ-by-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:

Rejuvenate the Heart Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heart-

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beat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Drink this: Hot, golden turmeric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950 seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

Drink this: Green tea is proven to reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental

decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the working-memory part of their brain.

Supplement with this: Ruhoy recommends boswellia, long used in Asian and

African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

Try this movement: Shake it. Alternating slow movements, or even rest with

one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Supplement with this: Hawthorn strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike: Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal.

Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

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Cleanse the Lungs Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that

won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating

apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: A juice combining cilantro, carrot, celery and ginger.

According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: Vitamin D. Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

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Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen

hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon or lime. “The citrate makes

water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Supplement with this: Dandelion tea helps to cleanse and

strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver “The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium

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levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurtbased smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle has been shown in Italian

animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

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Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer.

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FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced

microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora.

Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior.

Preconception care. Research from the University of

Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease.

Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.

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of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary.

“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says.

Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis.

This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a

more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

“Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health—which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies—we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.”

Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

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responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Gender Differences

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast

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in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This— not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies.

We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack.

“Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Meet Jason Trachtenburg Life’s mission: To spread the beneficial impact of self-health / plant-based nutrition by means of music, comedy, theater and personal interactions.

Work: Playwright, songwriter, dog walker, volunteer at the 4th Street Food Co-op.

Proudest achievements: My 25-year marriage to Mother Pigeon (Tina Pina), and our 25-year-old daughter, Rachel. (Also our family band’s debut CD, Vintage Slide Collections From Seattle Vol. 1, which was 79 on the CMJ charts in 2003.)

Expectations for the future: A cleaner city and a cleaner soul.

Favorite app: I have a flip phone, but you can text me any time!

Favorite websites: Progressive Radio Network (prn.fm), WBAI.org, YouTube.

Local causes supported: The 4th Street Food Co-op, Social Tees Animal Rescue, Blue Stockings Books, the Ridgewood Democratic Club, The Indypendent.

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: The mix of accurately researched nutritional information, positive articles, holistic event listings and spiritual growth writings.

Most frequented healthy food restaurant: Bunna Cafe (vegan Ethiopian in Bushwick) and Caravan of Dreams (vegan old-school in the East Village).

How do you invest in your community? I work to make healthy food choices available to everyone in NYC through my volunteer work at the 4th Street Food Co-op (58 East 4th Street, in the East Village). We are open to the public—anyone can shop here—and our produce is 100 percent organic and is the freshest and tastiest in the city. (This is both fact and opinion.) Being healthy can be affordable and fun, and the community that we’ve cultivated will help you along on your journey.

Favorite quote: “The love you take is equal to the love you make.” —The Beatles.

What are you doing to be the change you want to see in the world?

I’m slowing things down a bit these days. I’m taking the time to listen, and upping my game in the performance arts. We can change the world through entertainment—it’s been done! My new musical, Me and Lee (adapted from the book Me and Lee by Judyth Vary Baker), will premiere at 7:30 p.m., January 24, at Dixon Place (161 Christie Street). It’s my contribution to correct the historical inaccuracies concerning the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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The PB&J of Daily Health

By Franklin St. John

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veryone knows that peanut butter and jelly go together, but the same can be said about antioxidants and liver support supplements. That may seem like a strange analogy, but let me explain.

By now the importance of antioxidants to our health is common knowledge.

We must have sufficient antioxidants in our system at all times to combat free radicals and to neutralize any pollutants and foreign chemicals to which we are exposed.

Unfortunately, even though we are aware of the health dangers these intruders present, we often ignore the threat, especially when we do not see any obvious health problems in our bodies.

Let me assure you of one thing: the time to protect your health is when you don’t have any obvious health problems.

Most people begin to panic when there is an evident problem. That’s when they begin to search for answers.

We know that pollutants in the air and water, as well the chemicals to which we are exposed on a daily basis, can and do cause free radicals to form in our bodies. And we know that those free radicals damage our organs and our DNA. The only way that we can fight free radical formation is by taking sufficient antioxidants every day. The most efficient antioxidants are those found in green tea. The EGCG as well as the other polyphenols in green tea have been shown to be among the best antioxidants for neutralizing free radicals.

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they are removed to the liver, the body’s filter, where they are disposed of through our normal disposal system. This works really well when the liver is healthy and not overworked. Unfortunately, with the ever-increasing number of neutralized free radicals that must be removed from the body, the liver in many cases becomes overworked and therefore less efficient at its job.

What does this mean? It means that the neutralized free radicals are reintroduced into our bodies, which can cause additional health problems, including an overloaded, less efficient liver. In other words, the pollutants in our body remain there, which definitely results in impaired overall health.

Almost 20 years ago, HerbaSway introduced a product that was patented for treatment of viral infection of the liver (patent number 5,939,072), based on a

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successful study of its use for Hepatitis B. Originally named Liver Enhancer but now known as HerbaSway Daily Detox, it is a liquid concentrate Traditional Chinese Medicine designed to be taken daily to give the liver the energy and help that it needs to remain strong so that it can do what it was intended to do: remove neutralized free radicals and toxins from our bodies.

Too often the liver cannot handle the huge number of contaminants to which we are exposed. As the patent for HerbaSway Daily Detox explains, the polysaccharides in various mushroom extracts, such as Maitake, Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps, Poria and Hericium, strengthen the liver and give it more energy to work as it’s intended to.

Although all six mushroom extracts are listed in the patent, the first four are the most effective in helping the liver function properly.

The strengthening effect of HerbaSway Daily Detox and the antioxidant boost from HerbaGreen Tea complement each other perfectly—just like peanut butter and jelly.

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 1-800672-7322 or visit HerbaSway.com.

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e are living in unprecedented times of stress, confusion and overwhelm. We all need resources to help navigate these challenging times and make the right decisions for the highest and best long-term good for ourselves, our families and our businesses.

Those resources can be found within each of us if we pause to consider three reliable indicators: the head (intellect), the heart (feelings) and the gut (intuition).

Before proceeding in making an important choice, make a habit of checking these built-in sensors, which can warn us about danger or give us the go-ahead.

Head: Make use of intellect and past

knowledge. All decisions, actions and even non-actions have repercussions. Use the conscious mind to discern questions that need to be answered. For example, is this person telling the truth? What has worked in the past? Have we done our due diligence and homework before making a decision?

Heart: I listen to my heart and ask: Is this

the right direction for me? Do I naturally feel attracted to this? Am I hearing truth?

The internal part of us, the voice inside, tells us when things feel right or wrong.

For example, are we relaxed around the person we are asking the question about,

or do we feel uptight and uncomfortable?

Keep in mind that our bodies do talk to us.

For me personally, if I feel shut down, tight and not good, I know something is not right. However, if I feel open, lighthearted and relaxed, I trust that my heart is telling me that, “All is well.” We have to pay attention to our own internal signals.

Gut: We need to trust our intuition. If it doesn’t feel right, chances are it’s not right for us. What may be right for one person can be wrong for another. Our gut instinct, our inner voice, is always there for us when we take the time to pay attention and listen.

Become conscious, and do not go into the default mode of past decisions or behaviors. Life has changed and requires more awareness of what is truth and what is not, and we need to utilize our senses, not the old programmed beliefs from others. It is our job to use the instincts that we have to help navigate new terrain.

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Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system … ~Jeremy Hyatt, personal trainer

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xercise is often associated with the gym or yoga studio, but structured workouts aren’t the only way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether regulating blood pressure, avoiding obesity or promoting brain health, regular movement throughout the day yields promising benefits. Research shows that small changes in routine tasks—from house cleaning to grocery shopping—can make quick and lasting improvements in overall health.

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Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) burns calories by keeping us moving throughout the day. “In essence, NEAT is how we use our bodies when we’re not doing a specific exercise or sitting still,” says San Diego’s Pete McCall, author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple.

Over time, doing simple things can add up, like getting off the couch to refill a glass of water or shoveling snow from the driveway.

According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, everyday activity outside of traditional exercise might be even more beneficial than an hour at the gym.

“Staying active throughout the day helps regulate hormones like insulin, which help metabolize carbohydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help release free fatty acids for muscle activity. Remaining sedentary for extended peri-

ods can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness.

Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.”

Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect.

A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.

Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders.

“We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City.

For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...”

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period.

Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt.

Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.”

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A Course in Miracles Lecture – 1:30pm. With Jon Mundy, PhD. Jon was introduced to the Course by its scribe Dr Helen Schucman in 1975 and is the author of ten books based on the Course. The topic will be Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) and the Course. The course states that Heaven is our Home and God’s Will for us is perfect happiness. Center for Remembering and Sharing, 123 4th Ave, Manhattan. 212-677-8621.

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Blue June, Reader of Crystals, Tarot Cards and Tea Leaves – 11am-8pm. This highly intuitive reader conveys genuine compassion to her clients while still maintaining a no-nonsense style of council. She has mastered the art of Tea Leaf Reading, teaches two tarot courses, and remains a devoted student of her craft. No subject is off limits as you explore your heart, career or spiritual wellness.

Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 212645-0141. NamasteBookshop.com.

Public Speaking: How to Do It Without Throwing Up – 6pm. With Celeste DeCamps and Michele Marshall. One of the biggest fears people deal with on a regular basis is public speaking. Developing great communication skills is key to being financially as well as emotionally successful. Celeste and Michele, co-founders of Authentic Voices, will help you find your voice and become a great communicator. Meetup.com/Authentic-Voices.

Open Heart Conversations: Tuvan Shamanism – 3pm. With White Shamaness ChokBar. Tap into the power of Mother Earth and explore ancient healing traditions. Discover the transformational power of ancestral wisdom and sacred ceremonies, and explore the rich and beautiful diversity of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Mormonism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American, African Spirituality and more. $6. United Palace, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@UnitedPalace.org. UPSpiritualArts.org.

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Herbal Alternatives to Antibiotics – Jan 9, 16, 23, 8-10pm. With Herbalist Robin Rose Bennett. We face a crisis of antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases due to the overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture. Learn how to use teas, tinctures, topical salves and foods that can be used to prevent and alleviate illness by strengthening our immune systems. Regain and maintain your health! $95/members, $115/ nonmembers. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St, Manhattan. 212-219-2527. OpenCenter.org.

Blue Rock School and Summer Play Camp Winter Information Session & Campus Tour – 10am2pm. Parents interested in K-8 are invited to visit our beautiful, 5-acre campus. Meet our faculty, hear how our vibrant, creative learning environment nurtures children’s natural curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning. At 1pm our camp director provides information on Summer Play Camp’s refreshingly relaxed and creative alternative to summer fun for children 3-11.

Register at 627-0234 or summerplaycamp@bluerockschool.org. RSVP to Admissions Director, Beverly Stycos, at 535-3353 or admissions@bluerockschool. org. Blue Rock School, 110 Demarest Mill Rd, (off Germonds Rd), West Nyack, NY. BlueRockSchool.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Weekly Five-Day Scientific Fasting and Meditation Retreat – Reclaim Clarity and Rebuild Self Immune System – Jan 6-11, Jan 13-18, Jan 20-25.

Can you get dramatic health benefits from a modest adjustment in how you eat? A clinically-proven regimen for 5 days every 4 months says yes. Over 20 years of USC research has shown it to be superior to ongoing calorie restriction, intermittent fasting or extended fasts. Meals are savory, satisfying and you eat as usual the rest of the month. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-264-5139.

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Kirtan: The Music of Spirituality – 8pm. With Charlie Braun. There is a place where melodic and rhythmic music from the West meets the deeply spiritual, meditative mantras of the East. This is where Charlie’s Kirtans have their roots. He brings a world of spontaneous energy and alluring musicality to his Kirtan concert. Together the songs and the mantras and the music create a healing and joyous experience.

Donation only. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Sacred Sound Journey and the Art of the Mandala: Blending Contemplative Practices with Art and Sound – 9:30am-5pm. With Rev Therese Bimka, Amy McTear, Kathryn Costa. Expressive arts are healing, transforming, and an integrative force when navigated skillfully. Experience the power and beauty of sacred sound and vibrational healing and take home 2 different mandalas. One Spirit Learning Alliance, 247 W 36th St, 6th Floor, Manhattan. 212-931-6840. info@OneSpiritInterfaith.org. OneSpiritInterfaith.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Sunday Service: The Tao of New Beginnings – 12pm.

Taoist teachings reflect the laws of nature on how to renew, replenish and grow into a healthy, flourishing human being. Let’s come together and explore. United Palace, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@UnitedPalace.org. UPSpiritualArts.org.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Mindfulness and Nature Winter Renewal Weekend Being in the Wild – Feb 15-17. With Lin Gordon and Lee Steppacher. Every season has its unique gifts. As a season for deep rest and renewal, winter provides us a unique opportunity to step away from our active life and come into deep introspection and regenerate. Spend extended time outdoors and experience beautiful states of joy, peace, wonder, love and connection with oneself, each other and the larger web of life. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-2645139. Eastover.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Chant UP with Gaura Vani – 3-5pm. Join us for a monthly celebration of the ancient, mystical tradition of mantra music. Elevate your spirit and cultivate community through the joyous, sacred sounds of kirtan at the all-inclusive UPSA. It is true spiritual artistry and connects to the sacred through participatory performance art and the ancient practice of communal singing. Raise your voice and vibration! United Palace, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@UnitedPalace.org.

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Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Naturopathic Reset – Feb 25, 8am-Mar 1, 10:30pm.

Spend a week devoted to yourself at this 5-day Naturopathic Yoga Immersion. Stay in an adorablymodernized eco-village in the lushest Jamaican rainforest and enjoy 10 yoga classes, 5 excursions, 5 Naturopathic workshop and treatment sessions and 2 gourmet farm-2-table vegan meals per day.

Facilitated by a talented team of yoga instructors and an American board-certified Naturopathic doctor. The Living Daylights JA, Richmond Hill, Port Antonio, Jamaica. Visit ExperienceAnahata.com to find out how to join this once-in-a-lifetime event!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Eat to Love, A Conversation on Transforming Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Life – 7-8:30pm. With Jenna Hollenstein and Supermodel Emme. Join non-diet dietitian Jenna and body-positive Emme and hear their personal journeys of overcoming disordered eating and negative body image and why it is now more important than ever to make peace with your body. Buddhist philosophy, meditation and a spiritual path are the tools that make this possible. Deepak HomeBase, on the mezz at ABC Home, 888 Broadway, Manhattan. Eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 World Qigong Taichi Day 2019 Weekend Retreat – Apr 26-28. Bring your family and friends and dive into the wisdom of ancient Eastern healing traditions.

With knowledgeable teachers you can discuss and experience practical, modern applications of these healing practices. Presentations, demonstrations and mini-classes will be offered by nationally-recognized leaders of Taichi, Qigong, Chinese Medicine and Eastern philosophy. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-2645139. Eastover.com.

ongoing sunday Introduction to Alexander Technique – 11am and 3pm. Small group instructions of 2-3 students. First class must be taken before other 7 classes, then choose other classes in any order. Learn about your internal, built-in organization that helps you move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com.

Reiki Group Class – 2nd Sun, 3-9pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com.

Reiki Share – 4th Sun, 5:30-8pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com.

tuesday Authentic Voices Meetup – 6-8pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Do you have a presentation to deliver? One of the biggest fears people deal with on a regular basis is public speaking. Celeste DeCamps and Michele Marshall can help you develop great communications skills, which are keys to financial and emotional wellbeing. CelesteDeCamps.com or Meetup.com/Authentic-Voices.

wednesday Jyogan Reiki Treatments – 5-8pm. Jyogan is a Reiki Shihan (master teacher). $25/15-minute sample sessions; $50/30-minutes (front of the body); $100/60-minutes (front/back of the body). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 212-645-1014. info@NamasteBookshop.com. NamasteBookshop.com.

friday T’ai Chi for Better Balance – 11:30am-12:30pm. This class is based on simple Qigong and T’ai Chi movements which have been proven to help balance as we age. It is a good introduction to the T’ai Chi Chih form that we also feature each week. $10/class. Next door to Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, 2nd floor, Manhattan.

Contact Carolyn Perkins at 212-3371-0133 or Quest Bookshop, 212-758-5521. QuestBookshop.com.

Tarot Card Reader Carmen – 5-9pm. Sometimes we have a good idea of what’s happening but want extra confirmation, and other times, we feel confused and unsure regarding a specific situation or event. Carmen gives clarity on how to resolve your situations for the best possible outcome. Aum Shanti Bookshop, 230 E 14th St (between 2nd & 3rd Aves), Manhattan. 212505-2665 or 212-260-2866. AumShantiBookshop.com.

saturday Introduction to Alexander Technique – 10am and 2pm. Learn about your internal, built-in organization that helps you move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com. Think-AT.com

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2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER 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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