Natural Awakenings NYC - Long Island, June 2023

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Leadership Skills for Dads

Benefits of Good Posture

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How on earth can it possibly be June already? Every time I blink, we're into the next month. A moment ago we’re celebrating Mother’s Day and now we’re filled with anticipation for summer, Father's Day, and the end of another school year for the boys.

I don’t know about you, but in our world this month is going to be jam-packed! Our youngest is graduating from high school, and our oldest just got his dream summer job. As parents, Michael and I are proud of their accomplishments while grappling with our soonto-be empty nest. I know the show must go on, and we must parent through it all, but this will shock our nervous systems.

Do we ever really adjust to the absence of our children's presence? While I suppose I’ve gotten used to our oldest not being in the house, I wouldn't say I like it. In fact, it’s quite the contrary. I love nothing more than having my family near me. I’m happiest when the house is whole and our quad is complete.

Michael just moved his father closer to us from another state. I must say, my father-inlaw was really courageous. He wasn't sure he was ready or even willing to come cross country, but he pushed through any resistance and said yes to starting over again at an advanced age. It was a big move filled with many emotions. I can imagine it was scary at times, but he overcame his fears and envisioned a brighter future for himself and his son, and his grandsons. And we’re delighted that he’s here with us now.

Michael, of course, is relieved to have his dad nearby to spend these twilight years together. Michael hasn't spent Father's Day with his dad in many years, and this will be the first time three generations will be together as one. In a sense, his father left his empty nest to build a new one with a different feeling, one filled with family that he could not see living so far away. After the death of Michael's mom, I'm sure his dad was left with a sense of uncertainty.

The good news is that his father has adjusted nicely and has made new friends, is involved in activities, and gets to see us regularly. This breathes new life into an aging soul.

If we're all lucky enough to have the nest rebuilt again with future generations, it's never really empty. Life runs in circles, and as long as the door can open, the rooms will be filled with laughter and love once again.

Happy Father's Day to All!

Cyrece

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Have Your Own Spirituality Retreat without Leaving the City

Spirituality

Week, a city-wide festival to nourish the spiritual needs of New Yorkers and its visitors, is taking place June 2 to 11 across more than 100 spiritual centers, studios, parks and independent venues in the five boroughs of New York City. The festival contains hundreds of events hosted by everyone from emerging practitioners to major spiritual centers. Thousands will experience a deeper sense of belonging, spiritual connection, holistic practices, boundless possibilities, and breakthrough moments to support all aspects of life.

Spirituality Week and its partners will offer an eclectic array of immersive experiences focused on spiritual exploration through workshops, individual sessions, luminary keynotes, celebratory performances, and intimate dinners on a free and paid basis. “This festival will be the first of its kind by allowing you to have your own spiritual retreat without leaving the city,” assures Spirituality Week co-founders, Ross Guttler and Peter Corbett. “After the last few years, we know how much you want to be with your friends and community while continuing your spiritual journey. So, for an entire week, we encourage you to come Practice, Together.”

The pair believe spiritual practices are the medicine of our time, always have been, and they always will be. “Yet the fractured nature of our spiritual ecosystem prohibits the kind of vibrancy that’s possible when it’s deeply interconnected. That’s where we come in,” explains Corbett. “By creating a community-driven festival platform, we’re able to be inclusive of divergent practices, practitioners and centers. We seek to convene, commune and curate rather than command and control the program.”

“Now I want to gather as many people as possible and evangelize for these ancient and modern practices of self-care and actualization, translating the esoteric into the understandable, and making it accessible to all of New York City,” adds Guttler, who notes the Los Angeles edition is planned for late 2023. “And in 2024/2025, New York and Los

Angeles will continue to refine and grow in their second and third years, while we add another U.S. city and several international locations.”

For more information, visit Spirituality Week.org and Instagram/spirituality_week. See calendar listing, page 45.

Natural Awakenings Free Virtual Group Meditation

Thismonth’s Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island virtual community meditation group takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, via Google Meets.

Mind-Body-Breath, the first collaborative local Natural Awakenings wellness initiative, began in November of 2022 and has been gaining traction ever since. This free reader’s group begins with an open forum for attendees to briefly share thoughts on mindfulness and stress reduction, followed by 20 minutes of meditation facilitated by Natural Awakenings NYC-Long Island Co-Publisher Michael Lehrman.

“I got the exquisite opportunity to experience Michael’s April meditation class, and it was beyond relaxing,” shares Natural Awakenings NYC-Long Island Editor, Erin Lehn. “Michael is a great facilitator with such a soothing and kind voice. As he guided the meditation, I could feel my stress melt away as I relaxed in my chair. At some point, I even drifted off, which is really unusual for me. But something about Michael’s voice, tone and cadence induced a state of deep relaxation. I highly recommend taking the time out of your busy day to gift yourself this experience.”

Lehrman says he’s grateful to have this opportunity to spend quality time with Natural Awakenings readers in such a peaceful setting.

Prior experience is unnecessary; participants can choose on or off-camera, and the sessions are not recorded.

Cost: Free. Location: Google Meets. For more information and to register, call 212-7261420 or email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com. See calendar listing, page 45.

Psychic Medium Joan Carra

Returns to New York City

Acclaimed

Psychic Medium

Joan Carra is excited to announce she will be teaching two classes at Balance Arts Center in New York City during Spirituality Week taking place June 2 to 11. Her first class, “Living Your Life Intuitively” is being held on June 8. During her second class “A Celebration of Life” on Sunday, June 11, she will demonstrate her mediumship skills. With 30 years of experience, Carra brings her unique intuitive gifts by reading from only a half a deck of playing cards, which she explains is less abstract than Tarot interpretations. She also reads palms, practices numerology, and connects to spirit. Her work has been featured in numerous books, magazines and newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, The NY Daily News and AM NY Metro. She is also a contributing writer and editor to the series Harmony in Chakras. Additionally, Carra is a practitioner and teacher at the Edgar Cayce Center. She is available for card and palm readings, numerology and handwriting analysis at major corporate events and private parties in Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut.

Cost: $50 per class; space limited. Location: Balance Arts Center, 151 W. 30th St., 3rd floor, NYC. For more information and to book a workshop, reading or party, call 203-531-6387, email psychicjoan@yahoo.com or visit psychicjoancarra.net. See calendar listing, page 45. For more information on Spirituality Week, see page 8.

Spark Everlasting Intimacy this Summer

Therapeutic Kink Practitioner and Intimacy Coach

Lucia Gabriela, founder of TantriKink, is excited to announce several upcoming conscious intimacy events being held in July. “Be ready to explore tantra and conscious kink/BDSM solo or with your partner,” invites Gabriela.

The first event, “Sensual Embodiment: A Tantric Journey for Women” is being held July 3 at Midnight Wellness in Centerport, NY. The next workshop, “Tantra Lab: Connection Games” which is geared toward singles and couples, is being held July 5 at Earth Temple in Port Jefferson, NY. On July 6 couples are invited to Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center in Lindenhurst, NY, for “The Art of Ecstatic Intimacy: A Tantric Date for Couples.” Lastly, singles and couples are invited to “Kink/BDSM Workshop: Dark Eros Initiation” taking place July 7 at Earth Temple in Port Jefferson, NY.

As a tantra facilitator, Gabriela specializes and works with individuals whose journey is to liberate themselves from emotional and sexual traumas. She helps them reclaim their creative power, body, voice, sensuality and sexuality and welcome pleasure into their lives, creations and relationships. “Imagine deeper intimacy in your life and relationships this summer. Imagine connecting with your body, heart, and soul in a new and fresh way that fulfills your needs and desires,” she invites readers to envision. “Imagine connecting with your partner and exploring new ways to ignite the fire in your intimate life.”

For more information and to purchase event tickets, email support@luciagabriela.com or tickets visit SacredLoveTemple.com.

Our entire body continually vibrates at a subtle level, moving energy and information through our connective tissues.

The L.I.F. e . Sy ST em scans nearly 7,000 energy patterns. By identifying which energy vibrations are out of balance, the system can put them back into harmonic balance, allowing your body to return to a state of rest and healing.

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Connect with Deceased Loved Ones

“Have you checked in with the dead recently?” asks Medium Gail, a trained spiritualist who aims to bring forth bits of evidence voiced from the other side to reassure her clients that their loved one is alive and well in spirit.

According to Medium Gail, every medium works differently, and every spirit communicates in its own way. “Some souls chatter on about the work they did in life or their former hobbies, while others like to tell you what they’re doing in their new home. Sometimes they offer apologies and other times they offer advice,” she explains. “Spirits can speak in words, or they may prefer to send pictures. While typically a parent, a grandparent, or an old friend shows up, a communicator can easily be your dead neighbor, teacher or co-worker.”

Medium Gail studied mediumship intensively for three years, absorbing the time-honored methods offered by the spiritualist church while further developing her skills in small groups under the tutelage of well-respected teaching mediums. “A reading from a medium can be instructive, healing or simply entertaining. It can be happy or sad, methodical or a bit zany,” she affirms. “However, one thing is constant, a medium reading is often enlightening in its own small way. If you’re feeling

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In-person Sessions with Renowned Energy Healer Bill Flanigan

by Erin Lehn

Celebrated reiki practitioner and energy healer, Bill Flanigan, will be available for in-person sessions in Newark, June 16-20 and 24-27; Brooklyn, July 5-8 and 11-13; and Philadelphia, July 19-22 and 28-30.

Flanigan, a personable, passionate practitioner who has been offering energy work for more than two decades, is excited for the opportunity. “With my distance healing practice, people from New York and New Jersey were already the two most common requesting treatments,” he says. “So, now I’m very excited to work with people from this part of the country in person and am looking forward to having client interactions again and hearing about their session experiences in real time.”

After receiving his reiki attunement in 1995, Flanigan began exclusively using reiki to treat his ailing partner’s stomach and feet. After his partner passed in 2000, Flanigan only dabbled in energy work as his attention was focused elsewhere.

However, in 2010, Flanigan received a message that he would soon be experiencing a spiritual transformation. A year later, he suddenly found himself starting on that path. “I began feeling incredibly drawn to spending time in nature in a way that I hadn’t before,” he shares. Much of that time was spent cultivating a sacred relationship with the flora and fauna in Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado. “I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the beginning of a three-year sabbatical where I’d be spending about 30 to 40 hours per week in direct spiritual practice with Mother Nature, connecting with all of the elements.”

Flanigan says his explorations of the natural world were immensely grounding. “I connected with plants and trees in a whole new way,” he recalls. “It was truly awe-inspiring. Getting the chance to connect with a plant or a tree and opening to it and honoring it in a way that it was not accustomed to felt really magical.”

It was around the 22nd month of his deep study with nature when Flanigan realized he was meant to offer this energy healing to others. “It felt like I’d been given a very special gift. I just knew that when I put my hands on someone again, it would be with a whole new level of healing,” he says.

At first, Flanigan admits he wasn’t sure if he was worthy of the gift. He still had to process some old conditioning that wasn’t serving him. “I’m gay. I grew up in the South where I was fed messages that God didn’t love gays,” he explains, “and while I’d outgrown that programming, there were some residuals of unworthiness that had to be gently tended to.”

With mindfulness, courage and self-compassion, Flanigan came into full acceptance of

his energy channeling gift. Additionally, he recognized that his being openly gay was also a gift. “A person who fully embodies all the parts that make up their unique self is empowering,” he states. There is no bigger gift to ourselves and the world than coming into alignment with who we are. Because when we do, we give others the permission to do the same.”

In 2013, equipped with a newfound passion, Flanigan began working with clients again and he’s been on a roll ever since. “I regularly witness profound physical, spiritual and emotional healings,” he says. “Whether it’s a body healing, breaking through an emotional blockage, or even connecting with spirit guides or a loved one who has passed, each session provides exactly what a person needs.”

Flanigan affirms that his heart-led services are offered on a donation basis, which says a lot about his generosity of spirit. “Since I see this as a gift, I’d like to give the gift away to whomever needs it, wherever they are, and for whatever reason,” he says.

For those skeptical of the energetic realms, Flanigan has hundreds of clients that can attest to the power of his healing work. “So many things happen in these sessions that are outside of logical explanation,” he shares. “The more we allow for anything to arise, the more magical the sessions can become.”

Flanigan would like to remind everyone that they’re spiritual beings having a human experience. “It’s not the other way around,” he says. “Sometimes the greatest gift a person gets from one of my sessions is the re-sparking of that part of themselves. It’s definitely one of the most rewarding aspects about what I do.”

Cost: Free. Love offerings are greatly appreciated. Location: All sessions held at a private residence. Clients will get an automated email 24 hours before their appointment with the exact address. Also available for distance healings. To sign up for a session, call 770-990-9191 or visit DistanceHealer. me. See ad, page 29.

Bill Flanigan

Just a Little Bloated?

by Christine Tucker

Hormonal Imbalance

David Pollack, DC, says he regularly hears his patients talk about feeling bloated. “It’s a very common health complaint,” he affirms. “Some are completely frustrated with it. Others dismiss the mild bloating they have as no big deal.”

However, Pollack asserts that bloating is a big deal. “Whatever the reason for the bloating, it’s an indicator that their function is compromised,” he explains. “If they’re bloated, they’re inflamed. And we know that inflammation is the root cause of most health problems and diseases.”

According to Pollack, most bloating is rooted in our digestion, but in some cases, hormonal imbalance is the cause. “These two categories actually comprise dozens of potential functional imbalances,” he says.

Digestive Issues

Virtually any part of our digestive tract can cause bloating. “The stomach lining may be compromised from stress or poor diet. The gallbladder could have diminished output due to bile that’s become thick and sludge-like; this sludge can back up into the pancreatic duct and lower pancreatic enzyme output. The small intestine may have SIBO—which is small intestine bacterial overgrowth—or some excess fungal growth, such as candida.”

Since approximately 70 percent of immune-system and neurotransmitter production occurs in the small intestine, any imbalance in those functions can cause bloating. “In regard to the large intestine, any constipation, loose stools or other abnormality may cause bloating as well,” says Pollack.

From a non-digestive perspective, many types of hormone imbalance can cause bloating. That includes thyroid imbalance; both hypo- and hyperthyroid can affect digestive function. “The adrenal system, which manages our steroid hormones, such as cortisol and the precursors to testosterone and estrogen, can have a massive impact on bloating and digestion,” Pollack explains. “Certainly, women already know their reproductive hormones have a massive effect on digestion and bloating, but men, too, are affected by gonadal hormone balance.”

There are many other associations between physiological function— both digestive and non-digestive— and bloating. “In all cases, the bloating can be improved, and often it can be eliminated,” assures Pollack. “Generally, a combination approach of functional medicine techniques, such as enzyme and herbal care, along with dietary modification, acupuncture and even bodywork can help alleviate and many times resolve these health issues, whether they are subtle or extreme.”

Dr. David L. Pollack is the founder of Pollack Wellness Institute, located at 66 Commack Rd., #204, Commack, NY. For appointments or information, call 631-462-0801, email davidpollackdc.com or visit PollackWellness.com.

Dr. David Pollack

Simple Tips for Better Gut Health

by Caryn Willens

There are many variables that contribute to digestive disorders and their accompanying symptoms. Thankfully, there are many practices we can implement in our daily lives to alleviate, and oftentimes eliminate them. Below are a few things to keep in mind.

Chew your food: How we chew our food can either create digestive ease or distress. Due to our modern, fast-paced lives, many of us tend to eat in a rush. However, good digestion begins in the mouth so it’s imperative for us to slow down and savor what we’re eating. Our digestive tracts will thank us.

Resolve structural issues: Many people experience jaw joint problems. Some of the symptoms include clicking/popping of the joint, tightness in the muscles of the face, and fatigue or achiness in the head, neck or shoulders. Taking care of structural issues with a massage, chiropractic adjustment or Craniosacral Therapy can help ease digestion.

Remain hydrated: The digestive system needs pure, clean water to process food properly. Flavored drinks don’t count; they must be digested before water is extracted. The recommended amount is half your body weight in ounces per day. More might be necessary during strenuous activity and extreme climate conditions.

Eat real food: The foods we eat are important as well. Our bodies recognize what to do with real food. Processed foods, fast foods, refined foods, and food sensitivities, however, can all put a strain on the digestive process. If it comes in a box, has an unpronounceable ingredient list, or causes any kind of digestive discomfort, refrain from eating it.

Reduce stress: Reducing daily stressors in life is critical for healthy digestion. The short story is that during stress, the digestive system shuts down. When this happens, food can sit in the gut, ferment (aka rot), and cause those uncomfortable symptoms we all dread.

To minimize digestive distress, consider all of the above and remember to chew carefully, eat slowly, manage stress, be mindful of your body’s response after eating, stretch, exercise, meditate and deep breathe.

Caryn Willens, ND, RDH, CYT, is the founder of Wellness Inspirations. For more information, call 608-738-5221 or visit wellnessinspirations.online.

Summertime Blues

by Dr. Jillian Finker

While many of us are excited that summer has finally arrived and look forward to savoring the season, countless others equally dread the onset of summertime. This is because symptoms like joint pain, anxiety, hot flashes and night sweats are often aggravated during hot and humid weather. Thankfully, there are many things we can do to reduce these symptoms and help make the heat more manageable.

n Carry a fan, place a cold washcloth on your neck, or spray yourself often with water.

n Stay hydrated by drinking at least 64 ounces of pure water daily.

n Eat small, lighter meals with more raw vegetables to help keep your body cool.

n Maintain your electrolyte balance with healthy foods that are high in potassium such as avocados, celery and leafy greens.

n If tolerable, keep the air conditioning a few degrees higher than normal to make indoor and outdoor transitions easier.

However, the best thing we can do is treat the underlying conditions that cause heat intolerance in the first place. There are so many ways we can support the body in healing joint pain, alleviating anxiety, and balancing hormones.

With natural medicine, we can determine what is causing the symptoms in the first place such as adrenal dysfunction, blood sugar dysregulation, and autoimmune issues. After discovering the cause, we can then heal the body through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplementation in order to go from having the summertime blues to once again enjoying all that summer has to offer.

Dr. Jillian Finker, ND, CNS and author of It's About Wellness, Naturally, is the founder of Finker Wellness, located at 2308 Bellmore Ave. in Bellmore, NY. For more information, call 516-765-3272 or visit DrFinker.com.

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A new study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that short bursts of intense movement are associated with a lower risk of premature death. The UK researchers analyzed data from about 25,000 non-exercisers with an average age of 62 that wore movement tracking devices on their wrists.

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Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) refers to short, sporadic bursts of exertion done as part of daily living, such as walking very fast while commuting to work or climbing stairs. The scientists found that compared to participants that engaged in no VILPA, those that did just one to two minutes of VILPA three to four times daily exhibited a 38 to 40 percent lower risk of death over the course of seven years. They also noted that just a few minutes of VILPA throughout the day reduced cardiovascular disease-related mortality by up to 49 percent.

Similar results were obtained when they analyzed vigorous physical activity in roughly 62,000 participants that exercised regularly. VILPA in nonexercisers appears to elicit similar effects to vigorous physical activity in exercisers, suggesting that VILPA may be a suitable physical activity target, especially in people not able or willing to exercise on a regular basis.

Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health. The three-period, randomized, controlledfeeding study involved 54 obese or overweight adults aged 30 to 75 with at least one other risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as elevated glucose or triglycerides.

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Participants consumed the same average American diet for four weeks, along with one of three daily doses of spices and herbs—0.5 grams, 3.3 grams or 6.6 grams—which included cinnamon, ginger, cumin, turmeric, rosemary, oregano, basil and thyme. Fecal samples were collected at the start of the study and the end of each diet period.

Researchers determined that consuming 3.3 or 6.6 grams of herbs and spices per day increased levels of the Ruminococcaceae bacteria, a major player in the maintenance of gut health. The highest levels of this beneficial bacteria were observed among those that consumed the highest levels of herbs and spices. The scientists recommend further investigation to identify the metabolic implications of their findings.

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Low Vitamin D

Linked to Risk of Death

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine determined that vitamin D deficiency increases mortality risk. The findings were based on a survey of the vitamin D levels and genetic data of more than 300,000 people aged 37 to 73 that participated in the UK Biobank, a large-scale cohort study that began in 2006. Almost 19,000 deaths from all causes, as well as from specific causes such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory illnesses, were recorded through 2020.

Researchers discovered that the risk of death decreased steeply with increasing concentrations of vitamin D, until reaching 50 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L). The odds of death from all causes were estimated to increase by 25 percent for participants with vitamin D levels of 25 nmol/L, compared to those with 50 nmol/L.

New Insights on Water Consumption Requirements

We have been conditioned to believe that eight glasses of water are required each day, but new research published in Science found that daily water needs vary based on numerous factors. Researchers studied 5,604 people aged 8 to 96 from 23 countries, measuring their water turnover—the amount of water lost and replaced each day. They found that for most healthy adults, drinking eight cups of water a day is unnecessary because water needs vary depending on age, sex, body size, physical activity level, athletic status, pregnancy, socioeconomic status and environmental characteristics such as latitude, altitude, air temperature and humidity. People that lived in less developed countries had higher water turnover than people from developed countries. While hydration should be prioritized, most people that pay attention to their bodies and drink when thirsty are likely drinking enough water.

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Harmonizing Male Hormones for Optimal Health

It is scientifically proven that the periodically recurring hormonal cycle in men is related to fluctuations in the level of male sex hormones—especially testosterone, the most important male sex hormone. It may be accompanied by mood swings, sexual function disorders, and other health problems.

Testosterone, which is formed in the testicles, is responsible for the development of the male sex, body and facial hair, sexuality, libido, and depth of voice, along with an increase of muscle mass. It also helps balance the mood and improves memory and concentration.

In recent years, scientific studies have shown that its level fluctuates in relatively regular short- and long-term cycles. It manifests outwardly as states of frustration or fluctuating moods.

A lack of testosterone can cause a gradual loss of muscle mass, hair loss, skin atrophy, excessive fat deposition in the body, osteoporosis and anemia. Additionally, mental and physical performance may worsen.

Thankfully, there are natural ways to combat these symptoms. For instance, carefully chosen herbal drops can be of great benefit as they may harmonize the cardiovascular and nervous system. Herbal drops can also help detoxify the entire organism and offer support for proper functioning of the male glands and male fertility.

Crucial support also comes from minerals. The most optimal absorbable form can be found in a colloidal solution. Minerals are necessary for the correct course of biochemical events in the body, for the creation of enzymes, hormone regulation and detoxification, tissue and muscle regeneration, in addition to sperm production.

Blending the right herbs with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise, can help any man maintain his healthy, active and powerful self.

Eva Giannone represent Energy USA, a global company that offers all-natural herbal drops and creams, vitamins, minerals and other herbal supplements to help balance the body and mind. For more information on products and membership, call 917-400-3194 or visit Product.Energy.

Overcoming the Pain of Genital and Oral Herpes and Shingles

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

Did You Have Chickenpox or a “Cold Sore”?

Most everyone answers “yes” to this question. If you answered yes, then you have a herpes infection. Both types of viral infections are easily transferred by contact with someone that has a current outbreak. You likely may have both!

Herpes zoster (HZ), commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a limited area on one side of the body, often in a stripe. The initial infection causes the illness chickenpox, which usually occurs in children and young adults. Once the chickenpox is gone, the virus is not eliminated from the body and can go on to cause shingles. HZ is not the same disease as herpes simplex type 1 and 2, despite the similar name, though both HZ and herpes simplex belong to the same viral family.

HZ becomes dormant in some of our nerve cells without causing any symptoms. Many years after a chickenpox infection, the virus may break out of nerve cells and cause a viral infection of the skin in the area around the nerve. The virus may spread from one nerve to another causing a painful rash. Although the rash usually heals within two to four weeks, most people experience nerve pain for months or years, a condition called “postherpetic neuralgia.” In the past, outbreaks usually occurred in the elderly, but now it is common for anyone at any age that is under great stress or has a compromised immune system.

Herpes simplex 1 and 2 cause the oral or genital forms of what we commonly simply call “herpes.” It also spreads in a way similar to the HZ virus. Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by both herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. Oral herpes, the visible symptoms of which are often called “cold sores” or “fever blisters,” is an infection of the face or mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form and genital herpes is the second most common form of infection.

However, both types can be found both orally and genitally! Recurrent outbreaks may occur from time to time, especially in times of stress, using alcohol, or when eating foods high in a protein called L-arginine, found commonly in nuts and chocolate, among other foods.

It Can Be Eliminated!

Treatments with antivirals can reduce outbreaks and may alleviate the severity of symptomatic episodes but will not get rid of the infection. Medical ozone is the only medicine known to destroy and rid the body of this horrible infection.

Please don’t believe the commercials on television saying you can never get rid of it. Though with no promises or guarantees, medical ozone has been used all over the world to treat infections that normally cannot be fixed, i.e., herpes in all its forms. Medical ozone is a gas that when it enters the body intravenously acts like “glue” to all viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeast and mold. It destroys or inactivates them so the body can remove them completely.

Most importantly, medical ozone does it without harmful adverse reactions or side effects so typical with pharmaceuticals. In more than 50 countries, over 45,000 physicians have been using it worldwide for over 70 years to successfully and safely treat diseases such as herpes.

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Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels

New research published in the journal Nature has found dramatic changes in the composition of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean since 2007 caused by climate change. Norwegian Polar Institute researchers have monitored sea ice thickness in the Fraim Strait (a sea channel connecting the Arctic Ocean and the Nordic Seas that runs between Greenland and the Norwegian archipelago) for the past three decades. In 2007, a “regime shift” was noted in Arctic sea ice composition, from thicker and deformed to thinner and more uniform ice cover.

Researchers found that the amount of thick and deformed ice had dropped by half, and they believe the thinning may be irreversible. They link the ice thinning to a rise in Arctic surface temperatures, more energy absorption because of a reduction in reflected light off the sea ice and warmer ocean water. Younger, thinner ice could result in a loss of habitat for Arctic creatures, as thicker, ridged sea ice can be a haven to hide from predators. There are also consequences for humans. Thinner, more level ice is less challenging for ship navigation and, along with less ice and shorter ice seasons, may permit an increase in Arctic maritime traffic.

Microplastics Released by Tea Bags

Most mesh tea bags are made of 20 to 30 percent plastic, which can release microplastics and nanoplastics, causing harmful effects for both human health and the environment. In a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, researchers found that one standard tea bag made with plastic released 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into a cup of tea. The particles in the tea matched the nylon and polyethylene terephthalate in the original tea bag.

Safer alternatives include steeping loose teas with a stainless steel or silicone tea strainer, or purchasing tea from brands that offer plastic-free teabags. Organic teas may still have plastic in the tea bag, as the packaging is not overseen by organic-certifying organizations.

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Artificial Intelligence That Can See With the Mind’s Eye

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Stanford

University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to decode human brain scans and determine what a person is picturing in their mind.

Participants underwent brain scans using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine while looking at more than 1,000 pictures, such as a red firetruck, a gray building and a giraffe eating leaves. This fMRI data was processed by an AI model for roughly 20 hours per patient, as it trained to associate certain brain patterns with the different images.

To test the learning capabilities of the AI model, the subjects were then shown new images while undergoing fMRI. Upon reviewing the brain waves, the AI system generated a shorthand description of each person’s brain state and sketched its best-guess facsimile of the image the participant saw The AI-generated image matched the attributes (color, shape and other details) and semantic meaning of the original image approximately 84 percent of the time. Researchers believe that in a decade the technology could be used on anyone, anywhere.

Plastic Rocks Found on Remote Brazilian Island

Brazilian researchers have discovered rocks formed from plastic debris in the permanently preserved area of Trindade Island, approximately 680 miles off the coast of Brazil. The island is a remote refuge for green turtles, which come by the thousands every year to lay their eggs. The only human inhabitants of the island are members of the Brazilian navy.

The team of researchers ran chemical tests on the rocks, called plasticglomerates, and determined that they were formed when fishing nets were dragged by the current and accumulated on the beach. It is believed that the nets melt when the temperature rises and they become embedded with the sedimentary granules and other debris on the beach.

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Awakening Your True Voice

by Jean McClelland

A baby cries and we are riveted by its urgency. Children play and laugh and we stand in awe at their spontaneity and the richness of their imaginations. We resonate with their joy and yearn for when we, too, experienced such openness. Even a young child’s gibberish is filled with inflection and color which communicates eloquently. What has happened to make so many of us self-conscious about creative self-expression and embarrassed by the sound of our own voice? Why is it a baby can bellow for hours and never get hoarse, but we feel strain and vocal fatigue after a few hours of teaching or even after a long chat? Why is it our voices tend to disappear when we have to express ourselves in a meeting or in front of a group? Perhaps the real answer lies in understanding what has disconnected our voice from who we really are.

When a baby cries or a child laughs, their bodies are totally involved. Emotion flows through their muscles and is reflected on their faces. This exquisite mind/ body coordination is the result of perfectly timed communication from the brain and spinal cord to nerve endings in the muscles responsible for breathing and sound. This process is fueled by “impulse” (chi) which physiologically can be described as a powerful but mostly unconscious desire to express. We hear impulse in the roar of a lion, the cry of a dog for its master, and we experience it in the raging of King Lear. Bringing impulse into our consciousness is part of our journey in finding our authentic voice. Another part is recognizing when we push our voices to make sound and letting go of that, and still another part is understanding how our body was designed to breathe. Voice is produced when a steady flow of breath—fueled by impulse—vibrates the vocal cords. Remember our little baby? What makes its cry so robust is its perfect coordination between

the deep abdominal muscles and the respiratory muscles. Most of us tend to lose this coordination by the time we are three or four, but we can regain it.

The search for one’s true voice is a deeply intuitive process of rediscovery. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to let go of preconceptions about how our true voice should sound and just allow it to emerge. To free our voice from life’s constraints may make us feel somewhat vulnerable, though at the same time it can be liberating. We must approach our work with a sense of curiosity and discovery and Zen-like patience. Then this wonderful freeing process will cease to be a mystery and never be lost.

Jean McClelland is on the faculty of the Graduate Program in Acting at Columbia University and a guest lecturer in the music department at William Paterson University. She is an AmSAT certified senior teacher of the Alexander Technique and studied with Carl Stough at his Institute for Breathing Coordination. She is one of fewer than a dozen people worldwide personally selected by Stough to teach his work. In addition, she has performed extensively in musical theater and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. She teaches in-person and virtual private lessons and group classes. For more information, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com.

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WHAT EVERY MAN WANTS

SEXUAL VITALITY AT EVERY AGE

by Carrie Jackson

For men, sexual health is a key, but often overlooked, component of overall wellness. A man in optimal physical shape is able to fully enjoy and participate in sexual activity with an active libido and the ability to sustain an erection. Poor sexual health can lead to depression, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and other troublesome symptoms and conditions. Fortunately, male sexual function is better understood medically than ever before, and it is more common for men to talk

with their doctors and other professionals about topics that seemed taboo not that long ago. New technology is making it easier to diagnose and treat common problems, and it is widely understood that physical, neurological, hormonal, interpersonal and mental factors all play into sexual wellness. By taking a proactive and holistic approach to their overall wellness, men can enjoy a robust sex drive and performance long into their later years.

Maintaining Libido and Energy

Eric Plasker, a licensed chiropractor and author of The 100 Year Lifestyle, attests that sexual health does not have to decline with age, and men can proactively counter that myth with mindful lifestyle choices. “If you’re aging in a healthy manner, your libido does not have to decline. By taking part in activities you find fulfilling and nurturing your mind, body and spirit, your sexual energy can stay naturally high,” Plasker explains.

He recommends that people take an energy inventory to assess which activities and lifestyle choices are serving them. “Make a list of all the things you do that help you gain energy and those that drain your energy. This includes the food you eat, hobbies, habits, even people you spend time with. Then see how you can turn the drainers into gainers. For example, if driving in traffic makes you angry, put on relaxing music and do deep breathing exercises to shift yourself into a more positive state. These shifts will make you more energetic, stronger, more passionate and present with your partners, and you’ll have more energy to be sexual and loving,” he says.

Sexual health depends on a healthy nervous system, and maintaining a balanced flow of hormones and neurotransmitters is essential for proper neurological function. According to Plasker, disease, inactivity and inflammation—especially in the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints—can cause a communication breakdown.

“Blockages in the nervous system flow can cause disruption to the sexual organs and lead to a compromised libido,” he explains. “Chiropractic adjustments, combined with regular exercise, will help raise cortisol, reduce stress and open up these pathways in the body. I recommend that patients find an activity they enjoy, such as swimming or tennis, so it becomes an enjoyable part of their routine,” Plasker says.

Optimizing Hormones

According to Tracy Gapin, a board-certified urologist in Sarasota, Florida, strong sexual health and desire is a window to overall health. He helps patients reach their sexual potential with a combination of science-based medicine and holistic practices. “The body is one connected system, and great sexual function is an indication that your body is optimized,” he advises.

While testosterone is widely known to affect sex drive, Gapin looks at the interplay of a variety of other hormones, too. Hormone optimization, testosterone therapy and peptide therapy, which utilizes the body’s own amino acids to increase hormone levels, are non-invasive outpatient tools that men can use to analyze and optimize their sex drive.

“The body produces over 50 hormones, which all contribute to regulating biological processes,” he explains. “Low testosterone can lead to weight gain, anxiety, erectile dysfunction and other serious health issues, including diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Men want to optimize their thyroid and DHT [dihydrotestosterone] levels, both of which can lower the sex drive when compromised. Vitamin D

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Gapin stresses that it is more important to think about “optimal” levels of hormones instead of “normal” ranges and encourages patients to move beyond the basic blood tests to assess their health. “Besides sex drive, testosterone also affects cardiovascular health, muscle and bone strength, fat mass, cognitive health and even longevity, so it’s important to be aware of your own levels,” he says. “Every man is different, and the range in which you feel and perform your best is what’s right for you. With medical advice constantly changing, it can be a challenge to keep track of all the recommended tests. DNA testing, epigenetic age assessments, advanced lipid panels, inflammation markers and thyroid testing can all give insight to how the body is functioning as a whole.”

Treating Prostate Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It is, in fact, the most common cancer among American men. Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in non-Hispanic Black men. About six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men that are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40.

Gapin asserts that preventative and proactive lifestyle choices can drastically reduce the risk. “New, non-invasive MRI treatments are making it easier to detect and diagnose cancer earlier by highlighting suspicious areas in the prostate and targeting them for biopsy,” he explains, adding that men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatment options.

“Traditionally, patients would have the prostate removed and undergo radiation. However, these procedures come with a list of disturbing side effects. A newer,

FDA-approved treatment called highintensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive procedure that eradicates prostate cancer,” Gapin notes. “HIFU is an outpatient procedure with excellent oncologic outcomes, minimal side effects and quick recovery times.”

Incorporating Lifestyle Solutions

As an osteopathic doctor and integrative medicine practitioner at the Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tarin Forbes looks at the root causes of disease and dysfunction. She, too, considers sexual health an integral component of overall wellness and gives patients the tools to achieve their desired sexual potential. “While every person is different, optimal sexual health usually means that men wake up with a morning erection, desire intercourse on a daily basis and can reach an erection without stimulation or genital contact,” she remarks.

Making mindful choices that prioritize nutrition will naturally improve sexual health. “Nourish yourself with a whole food, plant-based diet rich in nutrients, including nitrate-rich foods and foods rich in vitamin C and folate, which boost nitric oxide, the main compound that increases blood flow,” Forbes says. “Beans, citrus fruits, beets, celery, cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens boost nitric oxide or its bioavailability to improve blood flow. While getting nutrition from food is ideal, supplements such as zinc, magnesium, vitamin D and boron can help regulate sex hormones. Avoid certain medications, including over-the-counter medicine such as NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs] like Advil, acid blockers and even mouthwash, which blocks nitric oxide.”

Forbes also recommends engaging in high-intensity exercises and weight resistance that help increase testosterone and blood flow to the penis. Reducing environmental toxins is another important step, she notes, as plastics, pesticides and other chemicals can rob men of their testosterone, which not only affects blood flow but also libido.

Forbes cautions that while erectile

dysfunction drugs work in the short-term, they can produce unwanted consequences. “Viagra does work to help men achieve an erection by stimulating blood flow to the penis. However, it can cause troublesome side effects including headaches, vision problems and nasal congestion. Nonpharmaceutical alternatives can provide good results without undesirable repercussions. Low-intensity shock wave therapy, a non-invasive outpatient procedure, uses targeted sound waves to improve blood flow to the penis and can be done once or in a series of treatments. Platelet-rich plasma injections use the patient’s own plasma to stimulate new tissue growth in the penis, which can lead to larger and more frequent erections,” she explains.

Forbes says that by having an open dialogue with their medical professionals and exploring holistic treatments, men at any age can feel sexier and more energetic than ever. “Talk about your concerns with your doctor, who may offer referrals to other specialists until the issue is solved. A physical therapist can teach men to strengthen their pelvic floor with Kegels and other exercises. Sexual therapists help men work through mental and psychological issues, which can be as debilitating as physical ones. A psychologist can offer tools for managing depression and anxiety, both of which can contribute to sexual dysfunction, including low libido and performance anxiety,” she says, noting that if a man does not feel comfortable talking with their doctor, it may be time to find a new one.

Many factors contribute to sexual health, and every man’s needs and desires are different. By addressing physical, hormonal, neurological and mental wellness with a combination of conventional and holistic treatments, men can experience sexual performance and enjoyment at any age. “There’s more awareness than ever before about sexual health, and men don’t have to compromise this integral part of their overall wellness,” says Forbes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

We Have a Choice

TWO PATHS OF EVOLUTION

by Robin Landau

There are divergent paths of evolution; one is an authentic God-realized ascension, the other is a technological path to a transhuman agenda.

Not everyone is choosing a God-realized ascension path into 5D and there are a multitude of reasons why—including free will and soul contracts. However, there is also the matter that inorganic frequencies are being used to deliberately interfere with activations of dormant DNA and many Lightworkers are not aware of this.

These DNA activations are necessary if we are to be a vibrational match to the higher dimensional bandwidths they want to align with (a Jacob’s Ladder style of ascension). Activating this spiritual DNA assists in healing the harmonic templates that make up the emotional and mental etheric bodies. As each layer is healed, we are then able to climb another rung on the ascension ladder. These harmonic templates have been damaged and contain distortions (implants and reversed programs), density (low fear-based emotions) and karma (memories we’ve accumulated through each reincarnation cycle that we’ve attached emotion to) and all requires healing. The human experience on the karma wheel has completed and much of the human collective is shifting—by choice—into a hybrid cyborg era, through a merger of man and AI in the transhuman agenda. This is a different form of evolution and is not the same as authentic God-realized ascension.

Marconics is an Ascension Energy Healing modality that accelerates the process of clearing karma and releasing density deemed necessary to meet the requirements of organic ascension.

Marconics practitioners are the shepherds of the ascension for those who are able to make it to the next level.

Through an attunement of a Marconics ‘Quantum Recalibration,’ we can harness divinely directed energy from the cosmos, targeted to release humans from the density, enslavement and fear of their karmic creations and bring them into physical merger with multiple levels of higher consciousness, in the shift to becoming fully integrated, multidimensional, sovereign beings.

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Converting Food to Energy

LEARNING HOW METABOLISM WORKS

by Linda Sechrist

Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong. We may feel lethargic and weak, our brains may get foggy or we may start putting on weight around the belly, with blood pressure, blood glucose and triglyceride levels on the rise. In most cases, modifying our diet is the most powerful way to regain vitality and get those biomarkers back on track.

“Metabolic imbalance occurs when the body stores fat but can’t access it or burn it as efficiently,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician and author of The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat and Lose Weight Naturally. “In one year, our bodies manage about 1 million calories in and out. We never get exactly what we need on any day, so we must be able to store and release energy in a healthy fashion. However, people get better at storing and poorer at releasing. This is a big part of gradual weight gain and accompanying fatigue.”

Christianson describes good metabolic health as having steady energy levels and maintaining a good body weight. “When there’s too little energy available and the body can’t make energy that well, I see symptoms of metabolic imbalance as mental fatigue and poor memory, less muscular endurance, less recovery from exercise, weight gain and resistance to weight loss,” he explains. “If not addressed, metabolic imbalance can develop into obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, insulin resistance, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.”

According to Christianson, certain lifestyle choices can throw our metabolism out of balance, including the overconsumption of carbohydrates, processed foods and caffeine; frequent snacking and late-night meals; and poor sleep routines. Too much stress creates a hormonal cascade that promotes storing fat instead of using it.

James Forleo, a doctor of chiropractic and author of Health Is Simple, Disease Is Complicated, recommends the elimination of certain foods that wreak havoc on our metabolism: “The inflammatory agents in much of the food consumed in the Standard American Diet—high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders of metabolic health.”

Correcting Liver Function

“The key mechanism to correct and maintain metabolic health is helping the liver to function well. Once corrected, it is not difficult to maintain metabolic health if people eat reasonably healthy,” Christianson advises. “The liver is the main site for storing the body’s fuel. It does this in the forms of glycogen and triglycerides. When things go wrong, there’s too much of one relative to the other. We need some glycogen, which comes from carbohydrates, to burn triglycerides— kind of like how you need kindling to burn a log. The problem is triglyceride buildup in the liver.”

Fixing the liver is the central focus of Christianson’s 28-day metabolism reset. “To correct a fatty liver, you need adequate protein and adequate nutrients, but a low enough amount of total carbohydrates and healthy fats,” he says. “You also need adequate levels of glucose, a simple carbohydrate that we get from the food we eat. My metabolism reset guides you in eating less refined and processed foods, and more real, nutritious food; pairing carbohydrates with protein; exercising; managing stress levels; and avoiding sugar.”

Personalized Diet Plan and Nutritional Coaching

Metabolic Balance, a German-based company with certified nutrition coaches around the globe, helps people optimize their health with personalized diet plans and follow-up coaching sessions. “The program was created by Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine, whose research revealed that every human body can produce all the hormones and enzymes it needs for healthy metabolism. We need to give it the necessary nutrients with the right food, which is precisely what Metabolic Balance does,” says Sylvia Egel, CEO and director of coaching and education.

“Based on an individual’s personal medical history and blood levels, we determine what substances the body lacks to produce all the enzymes and hormones necessary for their bodily functions,” she

explains. “The personal roadmap recommends the right combination of foods to keep the various bodily functions in balance. The foods aren’t based on their caloric content, but rather on their essential components such as vitamins, minerals and trace elements, and the relationship between carbohydrates, fats and proteins.”

According to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, participation in the Metabolic Balance

program led to long-term health improvements due to a high degree of adherence by the participants. According to the researchers, “The emphasis of any dietary program should be set on both the aspect of nutrition as well as the aspect of motivation.”

Linda Sechrist has been a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings publications for 20 years.

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Straighten Up and Feel Right

TIPS FOR GOOD POSTURE AND A HEALTHY SPINE

by Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

from side to side as well as up and down. The thoracic spine stabilizes the rib cage, which protects the vital organs. The lumbar spine consists of thicker, more robust vertebrae, as they are the main load bearers and enable us to rotate our bodies and bend forward and to the side.

Muscle tightness or joint immobility can shift the spine out of its ideal positioning, causing postural dysfunction. A recent study published in the journal Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science estimates that 66 percent of the population is living with forward head posture (FHP), a cervical spine dysfunction that occurs when the head moves forward in front of the body. FHP can lead to headaches, migraines and jaw pain. Thoracic kyphosis, a rounded upper back, reportedly impacts 20 to 50 percent of the population and impairs numerous functions, including digestion and breathing. The lumbar spine is at particularly high risk for joint disease as both lumbar muscle strength and pelvic mobility decrease in sedentary individuals. Low back and pelvic immobility are contributing factors for the estimated 103 million individuals worldwide that live with lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that may cause pain or numbness in the legs.

Three-Step Process to Take Control of Our Posture

STEP ONE: IDENTIFICATION

Standing up straight is not just something our parents remind us to do, it also happens to be good for our health.

Posture describes the position of the body in space, but the realities of how we stand and move in day-to-day life are much more complex. Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility. Awareness of the body’s proper static and dynamic position is essential to maintaining a healthy spine.

The Spine and Its Role in Posture

The body’s main support system is the spine, which consists of three sections. The cervical spine supports the weight of the head and connects it to the shoulders, enabling us to turn our heads

In her book Rethink Your Position, biomechanist Katy Bowman recommends that we pay attention to a few common signals the body sends out to alert us to an imbalanced weight distribution, including aches in the feet or low back and tension of the shoulders or neck. “Good alignment isn’t about any one fixed position, but a healthy range of positions,” she says. “By focusing less on memorizing postures and more on learning about load on parts of the body, you can optimize your positioning for many different activities.”

Bowman recommends a quick and easy way to self-assess if a postural imbalance is present and, if so, to identify where the imbalance begins: “The body’s joints stack in a vertical line. You can use a plumb line to indicate where your parts are supposed to be. If you take a string with a weight at the end and drop it down from your shoulder, it should line up with the hip, knee and ankle on the way down.”

STEP TWO: CORRECTION

Dr. Krista Burns, co-author of The Posture Principles and founder of the American Posture Institute, recommends a twominute exercise routine, performed while standing against a wall, that addresses each segment of the spine. Repeat each exercise five times.

1. Neck retraction: Push the head forward away from the wall as far as possible, then pull it back so the base of the skull contacts the wall. Keep the eyes parallel to the horizon, rather than looking up toward the sky.

2. Posture angel: Stand with the back against the wall, elbows bent and tucked in close to the waist. Keeping the back of the hands against the wall, reach up as far as possible then slowly lower back to starting position. This movement, which is like making a snow angel while standing, should be felt between the shoulder blades when performed correctly.

3. Pelvic tilt: Arch the back so there is a small space between the wall and the lower spine, then tuck in the tail, flattening the spine against the wall and closing that

space. This exercise helps initiate move ment into the lower joints.

STEP THREE: MAINTENANCE

The key to maintaining a healthy posture is frequent movement, which can include an hourly stretch break or a bi-hourly range-of-motion routine to move muscles and joints throughout the day. To make postural exercises a habit, physical thera pist and integrative health coach Margie Bissinger recommends pairing an exercise routine with something that is already done multiple times a day–for example, mealtime. “People are busy, so it is hard to always dedicate that mental space to aware ness of their head or back position,” she states. “When they pair it with something they’re routinely doing, it becomes a habit, and that is when the mental load of the task starts to go away.”

Cristina Parker holds a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a researcher, health content writer, educator and clinician specializing in neurologic disorders, limb-loss rehabilitation and adaptive sports techniques.

Keeping Eyes Sharp

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO VISION HEALTH

by Carrie Jackson

As the windows to the world, our eyes are sensory organs that work overtime. They allow us to take in light, see what is before us and send information for the brain to process. While regular eye exams are important, preventative and proactive maintenance is key to achieving healthy vision.

Dr. Marc Grossman co-founded NaturalEyeCare.com to educate professionals and the public about complementary eye care, which can supplement traditional methods. As both a licensed optometrist and acupuncturist, he believes that the health of the eye depends on the well-being of a person’s entire body. “I treat the person behind the eye, not just the condition. When a patient comes in with glaucoma or a cataract, I look at their history and lifestyle choices to see what could be contributing to it,” he says.

Proper nutrition is crucial for proper eye function. Grossman recommends what he calls a “vision diet” based on the Mediterranean diet, which cuts down on sugar and prioritizes organic, low-

alkaline foods, leafy greens and fresh juices. “Carotenoids, found in red or yellow fruits and vegetables, are vital antioxidants for eye health. They include lutein, the yellow pigment in the macula that protects against certain eye diseases, and zeaxanthin, which helps avoid macular degeneration. These nutrients also absorb harmful blue light and are anti-inflammatory. The presence of free radicals and lack of antioxidants in the eyes is directly related to the incidence of many types of eye disease, including macular degeneration. Consuming antioxidants from food is ideal and can be enhanced with supplements such as CoQ10, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and curcumin,” Grossman explains.

“Regular aerobic activity combined with meditation or another mindfulness practice is ideal to maintain and even improve vision,” he says. “Thirty minutes of brisk walking or another activity you enjoy four days a week can reduce the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and other common eye conditions. Qigong,

mindful breathing and yoga help the whole body reset and are low-impact ways to improve circulation.”

Proactively retraining the brain can substantially reduce vision dysfunction. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneer in neuro-optometry, helps adults and children unlock their highest potential by remediating visual developmental delays that impact reading and learning, honing visual skills to elevate sports performance and reorganizing the “visual brain” after head injuries.

“We need to look at eyesight and vision as separate entities. While eyesight is the ability to simply see things like letters on a chart, vision is how your brain derives meaning from the world around us and directs the appropriate action,” explains the Maryland-based optometrist.

Through individualized vision therapy, Appelbaum’s patients learn how to train their eyes, brain and body to work together more efficiently. “Most functional vision problems are actu ally brain problems, and vision therapy teaches you how to use your eyes to retrain your brain. Through a series of exercises, we enhance skills like movement control and visualization,” he explains. The first step is a thorough evaluation, and then, if indicated, personalized treat ment is prescribed with doctor-supervised sessions in the office that are reinforced with exercises at home.

Appelbaum also helps professional and amateur athletes more accurately connect to their sport through vision. “From an early age we’re told to ‘keep your eye on the ball,’ but not taught how to do that,” Appelbaum asserts. “Sports vision therapy trains athletes to optimize critical components in their visual processing and reaction. We work with baseball and basketball players, gymnasts, skiers, even fencers who learn to coordinate and visualize the op timal movement in relation to their environment, equipment and teammates. With repeated exercises and self-correction, athletes learn to enhance visual reaction time, depth perception, visuospa tial knowledge and hand-eye coordination."

Monitoring screen time is vital to resting overworked eyes. “As a direct result of excessive screen time, we’re seeing a dramatic in crease of nearsightedness in young children, as well as headaches, fatigue, eyestrain and motion sensitivity,” Appelbaum says. “I en courage patients to follow the 20/20/20 rule and take a minimum of a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something at least 20 feet away. This allows both the brain and eyes to disengage from the near visual stress and relax. In general, looking at larger screens that are further away will also lessen the strain.”

Taking a holistic approach to overall health and wellness will not only preserve but can also enhance our ability to see. “People should discuss visual issues and symptoms with their doctor and seek out functional vision testing, as vision could be the limit ing factor in a number of conditions,” Appelbaum advises. “With mindful visual training and healthy lifestyle choices, we can maxi mize our vision and our life’s potential.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to JacksonWrites.com.

Mental Heath Concerns for Men

by Nancy Smith Seigle

“Man up!”

Hopefully, we’re moving far away from this particular parlance while raising up our young boys in today’s culture.

This catch phrase is just one of the many ways we socialized males in our society and reinforced—over too many generations—the expectation that men, in order to be manly and strong, must deny their emotions.

And, that could be why, even now, men are less likely to realize they might be dealing with depression and anxiety … and less likely to seek treatment.

Those that do recognize the symptoms are often too reluctant to ask for help. Admitting vulnerability goes very much against the traditional masculine, tough and stoic image many men still identify with and embrace—an image, unfortunately, propagated through social media and other marketing outlets.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, the reasons any person might experience symptoms of depression and anxiety include adverse childhood experiences; a tendency toward neuroticism or responding negatively to stressful events; or a genetic link to a first-degree relative with similar mental health issues.

Leading research suggests women are one-and-a-half to three times more likely than men to be treated for depression and anxiety. Under-diagnosed men, however, that push aside depressive and anxious thoughts and feelings rather than consciously face them, can help explain that gap.

Men also have a greater tendency to manifest depressive and anxious symptoms highly differently:

• Emotional symptoms in men are typically anger, irritability and restlessness.

• Physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and chest tightness, low testosterone, erectile and other sexual dysfunction issues, and digestive issues can also be present.

• Cognitive symptoms can include obsessive-compulsive thought patterns, memory problems, racing thoughts and difficulty concentrating.

• Behavior symptoms, like excessive alcohol and drug use, risky behavior and suicide completion are seen more often exhibited in depressed and anxious men than women.

Research also shows the suicide rate among males is approximately four times higher than the rate among females. While men make up about half of the population, they complete nearly 80 percent of the suicides.

Further, many studies and surveys over the past several decades show men of all ages and ethnicities are less likely than women to seek help. This unwillingness can harm men’s own mental and physical health and can make life more difficult for those friends and family members who love them.

Eating healthy, trying natural remedies and supplements, practicing meditation, getting regular exercise, improving sleep and finding ways to reduce stress where possible can all go a long way in helping with mild depression and anxiety.

If we think a male friend or loved one may need professional treatment, try showing support by starting a conversation. Just as a broken leg or bad cut cannot heal on its own, a mental health crisis needs immediate attention.

True healing happens only when the men in our lives—our fathers, brothers, sons, cousins, nephews and friends—are free to be vulnerable, to have the courage to seek help and the insight to understand, and to grow into the fine, strong role models we all need to thrive in this life, together.

Nancy Smith Seigle, writer, content creator, storyteller, and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings SJ magazine. Connect at nancysmithseigle@gmail.com.

Define Values

Conscious Fatherhood

BUILDING A BETTER FAMILY

by Julie Peterson

Some dads believe they need to work long hours so that they can purchase better things and go on fancier vacations, but research shows that, outside of escaping poverty, money doesn’t buy happiness. Even for children, it’s not about stuff or destinations; it’s about time spent together. Fortunately, there are men teaching men to embrace the fatherhood role and take action in ways that matter most.

“All men desire to be loved, valued, needed and respected, and to know they are leaving a mark on this world. Many men look for this fulfillment in career and hobbies, but this can be found by embracing their role as fathers,” says Ned Schaut, the Hawaii-based author of The Adventure of Fatherhood. He notes that the way fathers choose to live and perform their parental roles can affect a family for generations.

Learning what fatherhood entails isn’t easy for men that grew up without involved

dads, which may leave them doubting that they have what it takes to lead their families. “There are endless resources to help us in our businesses or careers, but our society doesn’t get behind the message that strong families matter, that present, engaged fathers matter,” says Chris Smith, founder of Campfire Effect, a coaching business for entrepreneurs in Arizona. “In business, we apply principles around values, culture, leadership and growth, and then we go home and don’t apply these same principles.”

The lack of fatherhood guidance led Smith to develop Family Brand, an eight-week program designed to strengthen familial bonds and create an intentional family culture. Part of the process involves parents and their kids understanding who they are and defining their values. The family joins together to come up with a series of statements to hang on the wall as a reminder of their identity and purpose.

SMITH FAMILY BRAND STATEMENTS

n We believe you can be who you want to be.

n Smiths can talk about anything without judgment.

n Smiths are kindhearted.

n Smiths are creators.

n Smiths do hard things.

n Smiths are healthy and active.

n Smiths love and support one another.

Schaut offers a similar lesson plan called Family Core Values, which prompts families to decide where and how to spend their time and money, and to identify what they do and do not want. “It helps us make decisions or have conversations about who we are and how we want to treat others,” he says.

A mission statement hangs on the wall at the home of Ben Greenfield, the Washington-based author of Boundless Parenting: Tools, Tactics and Habits of Great Parents. “It’s a collection of the family values, what the family stands for and holds dear, and what the parents want to pass on to their children,” he explains.

These kinds of value statements help promote positive energy in the home. “If the language spoken at home is limiting and negative, those words become energy that create more of that. We need to use language that is about confidence, kindheartedness and teamwork,” says Smith.

Balance Priorities

According to Schaut, “There will not be an equal balance of time in all categories of

Photo courtesy of Chris Smith

life.” Fathers need to understand what mat ters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

For Smith, his family comes first, and he makes sure that his business revolves around the home. “We always prioritize family, even if that comes at the price of career,” he says.

Greenfield stacks his priorities in this order: faith first, followed by his relation ship with his spouse, family, health and business. His time is meticulously sched uled so that he can dedicate quality time to all of his priorities. He regularly involves his kids in his spiritual practice and exer cise routines to set an example and instill positive habits.

Time dedicated to each child is a priority in strong families. Each of Greenfield’s kids has monthly one-on-one dates with Mom and with Dad, two-on-one quality time every Sunday and daily check-ins every morning and during family dinners. “We’ve noticed that our kids will open up and talk to us during a one-on-one,” Smith asserts.

Discipline With Love

Smith suggests reimagining the way dads approach discipline. “If you tell your kid, ‘What you did was bad,’ it’s hard for them to hear what you say next, because you are attacking them. If we talk about working or not working, you can say, ‘That really doesn’t work and here’s why.’ Kids are then more open to hearing and learning,” he explains.

Discipline needs to be thoughtfully appropriate for each child and each situation. “You have to know and be in tune with your kid,” says Schaut. “When you discipline them, it must come from love and you responding as a dad to the situation, not reacting.”

But talking will never overcome modeling. “What they see you doing is more important than the advice you give them,” says Greenfield. “At the end of the day, kids just want to be seen and loved and heard.”

Julie Peterson writes on health, wellness and environmental topics. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Batool F. Rizvi, D.D.S., P.C. strives to keep her patients smiling from the inside out. She believes in a holistic approach to health care. Her gentle touch, excellent listening skills and thorough explanations keep her patients educated, happy and healthy.

Dr. Rizvi offers her Dental services with an integrative and systemic philosophy in mind. She is one of the few doctors placing metal-free Zirconia Implants, and safely removing mercury fillings using the Huggins Protocol.

Dr. Rizvi offers a full range of Dental services, treating both adults and children. In association with Dr. Norman Bressack, Dr. Rizvi provides all of Dr. Bressack’s services as well as:

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Dr. Bressack’s mission is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, compassionate, and holistic way possible. Most importantly, he wants his patients to feel warm, welcome and happier when they leave than when they came in.

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LIVING HEALTHY TO 100 AND BEYOND

by Sandra Yeyati

Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, bestselling author, speaker, educator and advocate in the field of functional medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, founder and senior advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and board president for clinical affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy change, and hosts The Doctor’s Farmacy, a podcast with more than 150 million downloads. Hyman is a regular contributor to CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The View, Fox and CNN. His latest book, Young Forever: The Secrets to LivingYourLongest,HealthiestLife, champions the latest science on healthy aging.

Photo by Masha Maltsava

How is the emerging science on longevity changing the way we view aging?

Many things we’ve come to accept as a normal part of getting older are not. Decrepitude, frailty, disease, diabetes, cancers, dementia—these are optional. We can’t change chronological aging, but we can slow and reverse biological aging by influencing the hallmarks of aging, which are these underlying processes that go awry as we get older.

What are the hallmarks of aging?

In my book I wrote about 10 hallmarks of aging, which are all part of one ecosystem of problems. They’re not separate; they influence each other; and they’re dynamic. It’s things like inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA damage, zombie cells, shortened telomeres, microbiome changes and epigenetic changes, which are changes in how our genes are expressed. They’re all important, but the most important hallmark of aging is called deregulated nutrient sensing, which means how our body interacts with food and how that influences us for good or bad. Problems with nutrient sensing affect almost all the other hallmarks and make them worse.

How can we address deregulated nutrient sensing?

We have built-in longevity pathways and over 3,000 survival genes, and we can activate this innate healing intelligence at any time. A major way to influence four of these pathways is through food. I call them longevity switches, which we need to learn how to regulate to make our health span equal our lifespan.

The first one is activated by too much sugar and starch, which drives too much insulin signaling, causing diabetes, prediabetes, cancer, dementia, heart disease or obesity. When insulin is over-expressed, it causes weight gain, fat storage, inflammation and lots of other problems.

The next one is mTOR [mammalian target of rapamycin], a pathway that makes new proteins and builds muscle, but gets overstimulated because of our constant

eating and snacking and eating before bed. mTOR needs to be inhibited periodically by intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating to allow autophagy to happen, which is like a recycling and repair crew that comes in at night and cleans up all the damaged proteins.

The other two pathways, sirtuins and AMPK [adenosine monophosphateactivated protein kinase], sense a lack of nutrients and switch on survival pathways. If we’re constantly eating sugar and starch, then AMPK and sirtuins are overstimulated, and they’re not given a break to activate these pathways.

What is the role of exercise in longevity?

If it were a pill, exercise would basically fix everything. It’s probably the most potent intervention there is, other than calorie restriction or fasting, and it works on many of the longevity pathways. The most important type of exercise is resistance training as you get older, because you need to build muscle. Without muscle, you become frail and dysfunctional.

Exercise influences our DNA stability; lengthens telomeres; preserves the genome; affects the proteins; regulates mTOR, AMPK and sirtuins; preserves mitochondrial function; prevents zombie cells; helps with stem cells; reduces inflammation, cardiovascular risk and diabetes; and it’s also really important for becoming insulin sensitive.

What is hormesis and how can it help with healthy aging?

Hormesis is the idea that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. The concept is not new. We know that exercise, for example, is a stress on the body, but it actually makes you rebound stronger. When you lift weights or you run, it’s a stress, but you’re getting thinner and stronger. There are other forms of hormesis that activate longevity pathways. Hot sauna therapy reduces your risk of cardiovascular mortality by 50 percent. Cold immersion therapy has many benefits, like increasing dopamine, activating brown fat and regulating metabolism. Fasting is a kind of hormesis,

and longer fasts—for a day, three days, a week—are very powerful.

What role does finding community have in this quest for longevity?

The science is pretty clear that the body has innate systems that can be regulated by our thoughts. We now understand the mechanisms by which our social relationships and connections can influence our gene expression and everything from inflammation to insulin resistance to everything else, so building connection with others and building relationships and community is very important.

What longevity

strategies do you implement on a typical day?

A lot of this is just habit development and routine. This morning I worked out with my resistance bands for half an hour, took a steam shower and an ice bath, then had a longevity shake with goat whey, creatine, urolithin A and adaptogenic mushrooms. Then I took a walking meeting for an hourand-a-half outside while I was on a call. Tonight, I plan to spend time with friends. I eat pretty simply most of the time. Last night, I had lamb chops, sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, artichokes (which are a great prebiotic food) and some broccoli with lemon, garlic and olive oil. I take my supplements as well. So it’s very simple, very easy.

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THE BENEFITS OF Chair Yoga

by Dana Costantino

There are many forms of yoga. As the popularity of practicing yoga continues to grow each year, so does the curiosity surrounding what it means to do yoga and what skills are required to have a successful practice. So often it is assumed that there needs to be a level of flexibility required to start a practice, or that one must be within a certain age group, or any number of other pre-conceived notions, but this is not the case.

A practice that is gaining much momentum and is seeing a rise in practice is chair yoga. Chair yoga is something for everyone at every level. On top of that, it can be quite fun. The health benefits can be on par with traditional forms of yoga and is a great choice for those who experience physical limitations such as multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disease. It is also something that can be done while on a plane, at the office, watching TV, and so on.

All that is needed for chair yoga is a comfortable chair or seat. When starting, it’s important to align the posture to ensure a nice and stable straight back. Be careful not to slouch. Some poses to get started are forward bends of the torso as well as a modified cat/cow pose.

Some of the most beneficial results of chair yoga include creating a moving meditation which leads to the promotion of relaxation, reduction of stress, and aids in improved mental clarity. Chair yoga is a great mood booster. Those who practice it will see their confidence rise. It has also been shown to relieve anxiety and depression.

Now that we’ve covered the many benefits of chair yoga, the only thing left to do is find the perfect chair!

Dana Costantino is wellness director for Natural Awakenings New York and certified to teach yoga, meditation and aromatherapy. Reach her at Dana@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com.

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2 Bridge Ave, Ste 316, Red Bank, NJ • 732-741-2444

CleansingConceptsworld.com

Our services include Colon Cleansing, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, BELD Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic Cupping, Infrared Sauna & Wellness Cocoon, FIT Body weight loss wraps, and Ear Candling. We also created our own line of digestive care products, including Detox Clay and Essential 4 Digestion Kit, that can be delivered right to your doorstep. See ad, page 17.

Marconics

MARCONICS

Robin Landau, Master Teacher

516-369-3653

robinjoylandau@gmail.com Marconics.com

Marconics is a full-spectrum multidimensional Ascension Energy Healing modality. Handed down by Spirit for the evolution of humanity, Marconics brings healing to the subtle and multidimensional body templates, harmonizing ego and Spirit and balancing the ascending physical, mental and emotional bodies. If you’re on a spiritual healing and evolution path or interested in becoming a Marconics practitioner, visit our website. See ad, page 18.

Meditation

EMBRACE THE MIND

212-726-1420

publisher@naturalawakeningsny.com

A 30-minute meditation session, facilitated by Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island co-publisher, Michael Lehrman, will consist of a specific breathing technique in combination with meditation. The free sessions are open to all, with no experience and no expectations necessary, honoring a collective coming together of Natural Awakenings readers. Via Google Meets, participants can choose on or off-camera, and the sessions will not be recorded. See calendar listing, page 45.

Nature & Hiking

MRNATURALNYC

Roger Dubin

917-699-6492

mrnaturalnyc@gmail.com

Instagram @MrNaturalNYC

My mission is to connect people with the beauty and health benefits of hiking and nature. I share this on my Instagram and practice it by supervising over 60 miles of trails in Harriman State Park and being a hike leader and naturalist for the Nature Place Day Camp. I am also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings where I help people and businesses further healthy living on a healthy planet. Email me for hiking tips and route suggestions. Find Hikes: www.NYNJTC.org. Expose your kids to Nature: www.thenatureplace.com

Naturopathic Medicine

FINKER WELLNESS

Bellmore

516-765-3272 • DrFinker.com

Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personalized health care solutions for her patients. See ad, page 15.

POLLACK WELLNESS INSTITUTE

66 Commack Rd, Commack NY 631-462-0801 • PollackWellness.com

Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery. Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad, page 13.

Nutrition & Digestion

MY FRUITFUL BODY

516-592-2974

angela@myfruitfulbody.com

MyFruitfulBody.com

Angela Houlie offers nutrition counseling services for individuals, families, children and teens. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders, maternal and prenatal care, picky eaters, and general nutrition. All services offered via telehealth. See ad, page 25.

Ozone Therapy

DR. HOWARD ROBINS

The Healing Center 200 W 57th St, Ste 807, NYC 212-581-0101 • drhowardrobins@gmail.com OzoneDoctor.net

If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr. Robins today. See ads, pages 3 & 19.

Pyschotherapy

PRESENT CENTERED THERAPIES

Michael Mongno, MFT, Ph.D, LP Upper West Side • 212-799-0001 drmongno@presentcenteredtherapies.com PresentCenteredTherapies.com

Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic counselor based in Manhattan. Committed to creating a real difference in the world, his “Real change in real time” describes the dynamic, effective synthesis of personal growth and spiritual transformation.

Psychic

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS & CLASSES

516-423-1794 • tori@toriquisling.com

ToriQuisling.com

Tori Quisling, Clairvoyant & RTT Therapist offers readings and transformational programs. Over 36 years of experience, trained and worked for the Berkeley Psychic Institute, Tori assists you in deep spiritual answers, past lives, relationships and energy balance. See ad, page 21.

Spiritual Counseling

DR. HEATHER SHEA

Everyday Knowings

EverydayKnowings.com

heather@everydayknowings.com

Live a life full of purpose, passion, and potential. You already know what you want, right? To lose weight, get a new job, have great relationships, have exciting travel, or perhaps a dream home. But how? Explore options with a stress-free free consultation.

Trauma Recovery Coach

BRETT COTTER

brett@stressisgone.com

StressIsGone.com

Stress is Gone services include 1-on-1 coaching, meditation classes, workshops and retreats. Membership products include online courses, mobile apps, workbooks and instructional guides. Stress is Gone members are empowered with increased awareness and the tools to release tension, anxiety and stress. The program offers individuals, families, schools and businesses year-round relief that works.

Wellness Products / Dietary Supplements

ENERGY USA INC

917-400-3194

info@product.energy

Product.Energy

Worldwide manufacturer and seller of herbal drops, herbal creams, and vitamins based on the principles of TCM. Our products may serve as prevention, support, replenishment, and relief for many common illnesses and harmonize body and mind—online orders and consultations at product.energy. See ad, page 18.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

SPIRITUALITY WEEK

Have Your Own Spirituality Retreat without Leaving the City

June 2 - 11

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MARCONICS In-Person Certified Practitioner Training

Immerse yourself in the energies of Ascension with like-minded seekers as you explore the deeper truths of humanity’s origins and your role in the shifting galactic paradigm.

Upcoming Workshops:

LEVELS I - III INTENSIVES* MARCONICS 'NO-TOUCH', 'INTEGRATED CHAKRA UNIFICATION' & 'QUANTUM RECALIBRATION'

June 3-7 • Edison, NJ

July 13-17 • Cortlandt Manor, NY

August 5-9 • Chester/ Sugarloaf. NY

September 9-10/ 15-17 • Long Beach, NY

October 21-25 • Allentown, PA

November 17-21 • Naples, FL

December 1-5 • Long Beach, NY

*Classes may be taken separately

Robin Landau, Marconics Master Teacher 516-369-3653

RobinJoyLandau@gmail.com

www.MARCONICS.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

PSYCHIC MEDIUM JOAN CARRA

Returns to New York City

Acclaimed Psychic Medium Joan Carra is teaching two upcoming classes

June 8: “Living Your Life Intuitively”

June 11: “A Celebration of Life”

Cost: $50 per class; space limited. Location: Balance Arts Center, 151 W. 30th St., 3rd floor, NYC.

Joan Carra has more than 30 years of experience. She is a practitioner and teacher at the Edgar Cayce Center.

Offerings Include: card reading, palm reading, numerology, spirit connections, handwriting analysis Her work has been featured in numerous books, magazines and newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, The NY Daily News and AM NY Metro.

Available for card and palm readings, numerology and handwriting analysis at major corporate events and private parties in Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut.

For more information and to book a workshop, reading or party, call 203-5316387, email psychicjoan@yahoo.com or visit PSYCHICJOANCARRA.NET

See news brief, page 9.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FREE LIVE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

Hosted by Energy USA

Saturday, June 3 · 10am / Zoom

Get Your Body Ready for the Summer with Energy Herbal Supplements

• why is it necessary to prepare for your time off?

• what organs are related to the summer and what does it mean for our body – physical and mental balance?

• what Energy products can support your organism the best before your vacation?

Saturday, June 24 · 10am / Zoom

Get your Holistic First Aid Kit Ready for the Summer

• what are the ultimate travel essentials for your summer vacation?

• immunity support, disinfection, inflammation, minor wounds, digestions issues, pre- and post-sun exposure care

To register and receive Zoom link, email info@product.energy or follow us on social media.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

OVERCOMING TRAUMA & ANXIETY

5 Day Retreat at the Omega Institute

150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY

Break free from trauma and reconnect to your source of joy with Brett Cotter, founder of the Stress Is Gone.

June 11–16

Release old wounds, break free from the past, and reconnect to your source of joy in this 5-day retreat at the beautiful Omega Institute with Brett Cotter, founder of the Stress Is Gone. Through music, movement, meditation, group sessions, one-on-one coaching, Brett guides you through releasing old layers of pain to bring peace to your past.

To register visit: EOmega.org/workshops/overcomingtrauma-tension-anxiety

For more information on the Stress is Gone Method visit STRESSISGONE.ORG

This city-wide festival to nourish the spiritual needs of New Yorkers and its visitors, will take place across more than 100 spiritual centers, studios, parks and independent venues in the five boroughs of New York City.

Hundreds of events hosted by everyone from emerging practitioners to major spiritual centers. Experience a deeper sense of belonging, spiritual connection, holistic practices, boundless possibilities, and breakthrough moments to support all aspects of life.

See news brief page 8 for more details.

SpiritualityWeek.org

Instagram/spirituality_week

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MIND • BODY • BREATH FREE Natural Awakenings Meditation Group

Hosted by Michael Lehrman Co-Publisher, Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island

The free sessions are open to ALL, with no experience and no expectations necessary, honoring a collective coming together of Natural Awakenings readers.

Tuesday, June 20

6:00-6:30pm / Google Meets

To learn more or register, contact publisher@naturalawakeningsny.com or call: 212-726-1420

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JUMPSTART YOUR HOLISTIC PRACTICE / BUSINESS

Carol Leitner, MBA.

Thursdays, June 15 & 29 noon - 1pm

Carol Leitner, a marketer and certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, is accepting clients and holistic doctors/practitioners for her June program. Included is business and holistic/spiritual coaching by Carol and her team of experts on effective marketing and use of social media (Facebook and Linkedin); networking that works; creating alternative income streams; raising the emotional temperature of potential clients; showing your value and charging appropriately, etc.

Leitner will market a networking event for the client, who will then present services and products there. The client will also have the opportunity to have an article published in Natural Awakenings magazine.

Info: Call 516-242-8270, email carolleitner1@gmail.com

Classified rates are $1 per word, per month. To place a listing, email content to Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com.

advertising opportunities

GROW YOUR BUSINESS | Connect your healthy, green and peaceful living business to Natural Awakenings' readers. Contact us to learn about marketing and advertising opportunities: 212-726-1420 or Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsNY.com.

business opportunities

BE A NATURAL AWAKENINGS PUBLISHER | 2023 could be your year to live your passion and be your own boss. If you share our passion for a healthy lifestyle, healthy planet and seek a creative homebased career with flexibility, consider being the next publisher for the WestchesterPutnam-Dutchess edition. Visit WakeUp Naturally.com/franchise to learn more.

BE A PART OF INNOVATIVE HEALING with the Alternative Healing Clinic-Seeking experienced Reiki healers, Estheticians, massage therapists, and Reflexologists to join our dynamic team of practitioners in Mahopac, NY, right off the Taconic Pkwy. Flexible hours and friendly atmosphere. Immediate start. Please email your resume and references to info@ alternativehealingclinic.com.

help wanted

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGWORK FROM HOPE FT/PT | Turn your passion for wellness into a paycheck! Be at the intersection of the booming natural health field and work from home and in an e-commerce industry. Contact Cindy Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Wellness. 914.806.6559

CORTLANDT MANOR/NOW HIRING

| Licensed Massage Therapist, Experienced Tarot Reader. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor, Call Shima at 914-737-4325

PART TIME/ FULL TIME servers, baristas and kitchen staff.  Brooklyn Organic Kitchen is looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!  Previous restaurant experience is required, references will be checked.  Resumes may be emailed to brooklynorganickitchen@ gmail.com.

services

CLARITY READINGS TO REGULATE YOUR REALITY! | Sugar Coating/Judgement Free Zone Specializing In Diving Deep Into Mental Energy Descriptive & Detail Oriented Use Of Imagery & Sensory Gifts Forte In Career/ Relationships/ Life Questions Must be at a stage of acceptance to consult with Lisa Anderson. 323-484-1601. shopkrisallis@ gmail.com. krisallis.com/clarity-readings

EVIDENTIAL MEDIUM GAIL | 20-30 min. reading, $40. Time to check in with the other side. A medium blends natural ability with training to connect to your loved ones in spirit. My goal is to bring evidence that your loved one is well on the other side through evidence, shared memories, and small talk. MediumGail.com.

wanted

NATURAL AWAKENINGS READERS | We want to spotlight one of you in the next edition. To learn more, please email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com.

NYC FITNESS PRACTITIONERS | We want to spotlight one of you in the next edition of Natural Awakenings magazine. Please email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com. to learn more.

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