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Cariodontal back cover Center for Alignment of Body & Spirit 11 Cleansing Concepts 12

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My Fruitful Body 10 Namaste Bookshop 41 Nanci Deutsch 26

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Change is Good

Can you believe that it’s November already?

Time is flying by! Before we know it, 2022 will be in the rearview mirror. While autumn’s splendor was magnificent, the leaves are just about gone on most of the trees and we're gearing up for Thanksgiving.

It's a big month for our oldest, who will no longer be a teenager, and college application time for our youngest. It's nice to see routines returning to normal and our boys' lives being as busy as ever. As their lives have shifted and evolved, so has mine. I've gone from being a stay-at-home mom to working part-time again to prepping myself for life as an empty nester. I’m still not sure how I feel about it. But knowing that we can’t go backward in life, accepting life’s next chapter puts me in the right direction.

How do you manage change when you have been doing the same routine for a long time? I’ve been getting up early for years, so that's not an adjustment. However, showing up and delivering is. The need to prove that I still have something to offer weighs heavily on my mind. And the idea of failure is a big blow to the ego. How much do I still have in me to contribute? What is the best way I can be of service? And when I put myself out there, will I be accepted and treated as an equal? Things look and feel differently from when I was a young woman, with less to worry about and more opportunities to take risks. I was footloose and fancy-free, without fear, and ready to take on the world.

But is it fear that I now feel? I’m not entirely sure. Maybe it's anxiety that sails through my system as I'm getting ready to head out the door for my job. When I arrive at work, what seems like scrutiny may just be my imagination. Do my coworkers really care about what I'm doing and how I’m doing it? Maybe because I'm the newbie trying to get the hang of things, I don't immediately convey confidence. It isn't easy to prove to those around you that you are still capable. But do I really have to prove anything? What if I just did my absolute best—whatever that looks like each day—and gave myself the grace of time to gain the confidence I need?

We all go through change—for better or worse. And when everything aligns, there's so much to be thankful for. With that, I will forge ahead and count my lucky stars that the only support that truly matters comes from the three people that mean the most to me—and if they believe in me, then what more do I need?

May you all have a bountiful Thanksgiving filled with laughter, joy and positivity!

Inner Child and Beyond Oracle Card Deck Now Available

Artist Edie Pijpers and author Nina Mongendre are excited to announce the launch of their new Inner Child and Beyond Oracle Card Deck. “This powerful deck invites you on a journey to wholeness by offering a playful—yet deep and thorough—dive into inner child wounds, joys, fears, needs and more,” shares Pijpers. Deck holders are guided and supported each step of the way, with art that speaks to the heart of the inner child, along with a com prehensive guidebook that offers detailed reflections, healing statements, and visualization journeys. “It also includes practical techniques to soothe your nervous system and rewire your brain for resilience and inner

peace,” explains Pijpers, a self-taught artist. “The soulful illustrations capture the essence of this journey igniting the joy, innocence and love that are your birthright.” Mongendre has spent the past 15 years guiding others on releasing what doesn’t serve them in order to reclaim joy and purpose in their lives. “I’ve found that when we heal our relationship with ourselves and with our lineage, we experience nourishing and lasting relationships with oth ers. We created this deck as a com panion for your journey. Its’ never too late to heal how your childhood lives in you.”

“Reclaiming and loving our inner child is key in growing up,” adds Pijpers. “This deck is a pure labor of love. We hope it brings you as much depth and love as it has for us.”

To learn more and purchase your deck, visit InnerChildAndBeyond.com.

Grand Reopening of NYC Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic

Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik an nounces the reopening of the Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, in New York City. After a two-year hiatus, it has re opened under the name Vaidya Center of Integrative Medicine. It is an independent exten sion of his Cross River clinic and the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies, in Fairfield, Connecticut. These clinics offer authentic treatments, therapies and preventives based on the ancient philosophy of Ayurveda. The Vaidya Center’s practitioners are Dr. Thara Kodandaramachandra and Dr. Neha Kaushik. Kodandaramachandra received her bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS) degree at one of the best traditional Ayurvedic facilities in India—Gov ernment Ayurvedic College, in Bangalore—and attended Rāmniranjan Ānandilāl Podar College, in Mumbai, specializing in panchakarma. She is a certified Per fect Health Instructor, offering workshops and lectures in Ayurveda. Neha’s academic degrees—doctor of naturopathic medicine, from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine; master’s in public health in epidemiol ogy, from the University of Alabama; and Ayurvedic degree, from the Institute

for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences—allow her to specialize in chronic and acute illnesses with a focus on autoimmune conditions, in testinal health, the endocrine system and pain management.

Kodandaramachandra and Neha be lieve the doctor-patient relationship is central to healing and are commit ted to this relationship with com passionate care. They invite people to visit them at the Vaidya Center, where the mission is to help patients achieve a successful and balanced path to health and wellness.

Location: Vaidya Center of Integra tive Medicine, 303 Second Ave., Ste. 9, NYC, NY. For more information, call 917-999-6590, email health@vaidyawellness.com or visit VaidyaWellness.com.

Edie Pijpers

Dr. Thara Kodandaramachandra

Dr. Neha Kaushik

Discount for New Life Coaching Clients

Candida R. Diaz, LCSW-R, who specializes in life coaching for highly ambitious women seeking a more positive mindset and better life success, is offering $50 discount for first time clients. “I know so many Natural Awakenings readers are ready to live a life filled with more passion, more self-love, and more happi ness,” she says. “You may have spent years nurturing others and have neglected yourself along the way. Weight gain, low self-confi dence, lack of self-love, toxic relationships, career dissatisfaction, unhealthy habits, low energy—these are just a few of the conse quences that can result from focusing so much on others and forgetting about yourself.”

Diaz believes that everyone deserves a life filled with abundance, excitement and success. “By investing in coaching, you are making a conscious choice to improve your life,” she explains. “Yes, that means that our sessions will be about supporting you. This time, you get to come first. No guilt or shame attached. You’ve always listened to what oth

ers have needed and to what they’ve wanted in life. Now, it’s time to listen to yourself—to what you truly want and need in life.”

According to Diaz, it’s never too late to start making positive changes. “With coaching, you can learn to manage stress better, which will improve your overall health and well ness. And you can learn the tools for creating happier, more successful relationships,” she adds.

For more information and to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, call 917-834-6211, email Cdiaz@faceto facecp.com or visit CandidaRDiaz.com. For discount, use coupon code: 112022. Offer expires December 1, 2022. See ad, page 25.

Candida R. Diaz

Free Natural Awakenings Meditation Group

Mind, Body & Breathe, the first col laborative local Natural Awakenings wellness initiative, begins Novem ber 16. Each 30-minute session, facilitated by Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island co-publisher, Michael Lehrman, will consist of a specific breathing technique in combination with meditation.

sessions will help you take a moment out of your busy day to reconnect with yourself, calm your body and mind, and take a deep breath with fellow Natural Awaken ings readers,” he says.

Lehrman has practiced meditation for 15 years using mantras and mindful ness-based stress reduction (MBSR). “I wanted to create a place to start bringing our community together with no barriers and a safe environment to be together,” he affirms. “I’ve always appreciated the chance to breathe and sit in meditation practice with others benefiting from the shared group dynamic.”

The free sessions are open to all, with no experience and no expec tations necessary, honoring a col lective coming together of Natural Awakenings readers. Participants can choose to be on or off-camera, and the sessions will not be recorded. “Meditation has had such an amazing influence on my life,” shares Leh rman. “Whether it will be your first time meditating, or you’ve been do ing it for years, I look forward to the opportunity to share this beneficial practice with many of you.”

When: November 16, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to register, call 212-726-1420, email publisher@naturalawakeningsny.com

Hope, Healing & Wellness

the Entire Family

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Awaken Fair: Uplifting People for 21 Years

The Awaken Wellness Fair—the area’s favorite body-mind-spirit-green expo—returns to Tarry town on November 20.

Founder and CEO Paula Caracappa says enthusi asm is running high for this big semi-annual event, which gives like-minded people a chance to step away from everyday life and treat themselves to a soothing respite—and some fun.

“At the Awaken Fairs, vendors offer unusual, natural and healthy products and services—whether it’s artwork that inspires, words that uplift, jewelry that adorns or a practice that heals. Our fall event kicks off the holiday season with unique, often handmade, items that enhance everyone’s gift list,” says Caracappa, who adds that vendor spots are still available.

In addition, experts in a variety of fields will be giving free 45-minute talks all day, offering ways to help attend ees awaken to their best life, says Caracappa. Talk titles include “Stop Overworking and Start Overflowing,” “Soul Aligned Success Secrets” and “Angel Healing and Guid ance.” The event will also include intuitive readers and gifted energy healers that offer sessions for a nominal fee. And something new—a séance is planned for this fair.

“Guests always enjoy the reuseable bags and glossy covered booklets given free of charge to at tendees,” adds Caracappa. “Exhib itors fill the goody bag tables with gifts and special offers for guests.”

Location: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For more information, including vendor and speaker opportunities, or to pur chase tickets, call 914-422-1784, email awakenusa@ aol.com or visit AwakenFair.com. See ad, page 45.

New eBook on Pregnancy Nutrition Launched

Angela Houlie, MS, RDN, CDN, is excited to announce the launch of her new eBook

My Fruitful Pregnancy: A Complete and Easy Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition.

Houlie, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of My Fruitful Body Nutrition, says a huge focus of her practice is family nutrition. “As a mom who experienced the benefits of what a nutritious diet can do throughout pregnancy, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with other families and those desiring to become parents,” she explains.

My Fruitful Pregnancy, a concise 75-page book, helps readers gain confidence in their food choices. “The information is presented in a clear, user-friendly way to help you feel confident in achieving your pregnancy goals and outcomes,” says Houlie. Topics include plan ning your pregnancy, calorie intake, macronutrients, building your plate, foods that grow a healthy baby, supplements, recipes and more.

“Having the ‘pregnancy glow’ is great but feeling that glow on the inside is what matters the most,” adds Houlie.

Angela Houlie

“Finding out you are pregnant can be one of the most exciting, yet overwhelming, moments of your life,” shares Houlie. “Whether you’re a veteran mama or this is your first time being pregnant, discerning what to eat is more confusing than ever. During pregnancy, you must eat intentionally and mindfully, and My Fruitful Preg nancy will teach you how to do so.”

My Fruitful Pregnancy: A Complete and Easy Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition is avail able for purchase on Ama zon with direct download to Kindle. For more informa tion, call 516-592-2974 or visit MyFruitfulBody.com. See ad, page 10.

Fruit and Vitamin B6 May Relieve Anxiety and Depression

The best strategy to stay upbeat may be to reach for the fruit bowl, suggests a new study comparing the habits and mental states of 428 people published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Researchers at the UK’s Aston University found that the more often people ate fruit, the lower they scored for depression and the higher for mental well-being. The frequency of fruit consumption seemed to be more important to psycho logical health than the total amount consumed. People that ate savory snacks such as potato chips, which are low in nutrients, were more likely to report more frequent memory lapses and greater levels of anxiety and depression. The researchers found no connection between eating vegetables and psychological health. Nutrients can be lost during cooking. “As we are more likely to eat fruit raw, this could potentially explain its stronger influence on our psychological health,” says lead author Nicola-Jayne Tuck.

In another study, researchers from the UK’s University of Reading gave 478 young adults either high doses of vitamins B6 or B12 or a placebo. After one month, they found that 100 milligrams of the B6 (about 50 times the recom mended daily allowance) significantly boosted gamma aminobutyric acid, which inhibits excitatory impulses in the brain, and reduced self-reported anxiety and depression levels. B12 had no such effects.

Mislabeling Found in Some Immunity Supplements

Immunity supplements may not be all they claim to be, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers conducted liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry tests on 30 of the bestselling, four-star-and-up immunity products on Amazon and found that only 13 contained the exact ingredients listed on their labels. Thirteen were missing some of the listed ingredients and nine contained ingredients not listed on the labels. Missing ingredients were mainly plant extracts such as aloe vera, astragalus, eleuthero, ginger root and slippery elm. Added ingredients included black rice seed in elderberry extracts and pantothenic acid.

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Periodontic Specialists Can Help Improve Whole Body Health

It’s becoming more widely known that periodontal disease—a bacterial infec tion that affects the gums and bones—has been linked to many systemic illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. “There is more and more research that sug gests a relationship between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases of aging,” af firms Dr. Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, owner of Cariodontal in Great Neck and Manhattan Oasis Dentistry in New York City. “Due to this link, there are times when patients with complex cases are being managed by both a den tist and a periodontist.”

According to Richter, periodontic specialists are dentists that specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants. “Periodontists are experts in the treatment of oral inflammation,” he explains. “They often treat more problematic peri odontal cases, such as severe gum disease or complex medical history.”

Richter shares that good health begins in the mouth. “The main way our body gets energy is from the food we eat and the liquids we drink. So, it is not sur

prising that our mouth plays a vital role in our body’s over-all health,” he says. “Caring for your teeth and gums is critical. If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease, I recom mend visiting a board-certified periodontist.”

Dr. Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, is the owner of Cariodontal, located at 310 E. Shore Rd., Ste. 101, Great Neck, NY (516-282-0310 / Cariodontal.com), and Manhattan

Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD

Oasis Dentistry, 525 West End Ave., Ste. 1G, New York, NY (212-8742880 / ManhattanOasisDentistry. com). See ads, pages 31 and back cover.

Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming

A new study led by Lancaster University researchers shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms. Professor Jess Davies, project lead for the Rurban Revolution project that developed this study, says, “Ur ban food growing is often dismissed as something that cannot meaningfully contribute to food security.”

The paper compiled studies on urban agriculture from 53 coun tries to find out which crops grow well in cities, what growing meth ods are most effective and which spaces can be used for growing. It turns out that urban yields for crops like cucumbers, tubers and lettuces can be two to four times higher than conventional farming. Cost efficiency remains an open question and important factor.

Most studies on urban agriculture focus on private and community gardens, parks and field growing operations. This one includes “grey” spaces in cities that are already built, but could be used for growing, such as rooftops and building facades.

Dr. Florian Payen, lead author and researcher from the Lancaster Environment Centre, says, “Surprisingly, there were few differences between overall yields in indoor spaces and outdoor green spaces, but there were clear dif ferences in the suitability of crop types to different gray spaces. You can’t exactly stack up apple trees in a five- or 10-layer-high growth chamber.”

Brett Cotter on Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Trauma

Brett Cotter is an author, founder of Stress Is Gone and a retreat facilitator with more than 20 years of experience helping people heal trauma and overcome stress and anxiety. Cotter recently took time out from his busy schedule to talk with Natural Awakenings.

How did you get into the stress/ anxiety/trauma-relief field?

In 1999, I was 27 years old and seeking new ways to fix my problem with jealously. It ruined relationships repeatedly. One night, three separate sources guided me towards meditation, so I listened to the universe.

the same thing it always does but your body has zero reaction. Once the emo tions are out of the way, I usually coach people to cultivate a new response— sometimes a gentle inner chuckle by imagining a small bowl of salad at their center. Every time they jiggle the bowl, the salad laughs like the plants on the old TV show The Magic Garden That little inner chuckle is followed by unconditional love for yourself and the stressor.

What is the most important thing you’d like to share with our readers?

Brett Cotter

My first solo meditation rocked my world, forever opening my mind—like it was waiting to happen for lifetimes. Then, a highly referred psychic helped me see there’s a divine intelligence all around me. I was captivated by it and wanted to learn how to access it. She referred me to a healer who helped me transcend the fear that was fueling my jealously. He also helped me remember my true strength is in my vulnerability and every answer to every question lives inside me.

The next year, I was volunteering in a Chinese energetic medicine clinic in Ma rina Del Rey, California. One night, there were about 30 people and the group leader couldn’t make it. I was asked to facilitate. Immediately after that session, my colleagues came to me and said they want me to run the group from now on. I was shocked, but took on the responsibility and haven’t looked back since. What has made the biggest shift in your life from stress to happiness?

When I first got into this work, I went gangbusters with healing my own heart. My burning desire was to transform my heart; this was the catalyst that drove me to experience healing in many one-on-one sessions and group workshops with my first teacher. My goal was to return my heart, and my ability to give and receive unconditional love, to the state it was in when I was born. My quest was to heal all the major scars on my heart from this lifetime. At a certain point on that journey, it felt like a critical mass was healed within me—like I turned a corner into a new life and was reconnected to an ocean of innocence, happi ness and spirit.

What factor would you say makes the biggest difference for your clients?

The transformation that happens in our coaching calls and the retreats. People say they experience an emotional heaviness lift off their body that is replaced with a strong sense of self. Their stressors no longer affect them in the same way be cause the trauma the stress triggered is gone. It’s like imaging your stressor doing

Kindness is the key for humanity and unconditional self-love is the door way to living a kind life. Energetically, unconditional love is expansion and our universe is expanding. That’s why love will always prevail; it’s in alignment with the universe, and like a moth to the flame, we all seek it because innately we are one with it. Love helps us remember the divine when we feel lonely, kindness when we get frustrated and safety when we feel afraid.

People will get to experience Cotter and the Stress Is Gone Method at his upcoming transformational weekend retreat—Break Free from Anxiety and Heal Trauma Naturally—in Honor’s Haven, in Ellenville, from December 2 through 4.

For more information, visit StressIsGone.com. See ad, inside back cover.

Your Inspiring Immune System

Submitted by Energy USA, Inc.

Your immune system has been with you since the very beginning. And, like you, it continuously learns how to be better and more efficient. It knows you excep tionally well—it can remember all your previous colds, flus, stomach aches and temperatures. Your immune system never rests. This ever flexible and re sourceful body system is constantly solving problems you don’t even know you have. Most importantly—you can’t survive without it.

Your Body’s Security System

The job demands of the immune system are highly technical and complex. It sends various cell units into action every day with a broad range of weapons. These security system units circulate in your blood system and monitor what’s going on around them. They constantly patrol your bloodstream to ensure hos tile strains of viruses, bacteria or fungi aren’t multiplying in your body. The cell units follow a very strict protocol with high demands—even on your own body’s cells. If any of them don’t work well, they are eliminated.

Immune System Helpers

There’s a civilization of alien organisms in your body; but the immune system won’t attack them because they’re on your side. These organisms are the bac teria living in your large intestine, and the cell units literally depend on them. The bacteria are like sutlers. And like sutlers—those civilian merchants who sold goods from their wagons to the armies of old—so do these bacteria supply your patrolling units with the necessary resources. Your mental health would collapse without them. It’s crucial to care for the bacteria by refraining from antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives, unhealthy food, excessive alcohol use, and stress. On the contrary, you can help them—and yourself too—if you pam per your bacteria in the intestine and supplement their numbers. Probiosan, an Energy USA probiotic supplement, is an ideal solution.

Boost Your Immune System

If you really want to help boost your immune system, increase your intake of vitamins D and C along with immune boosting minerals such as zinc, and herbs

that are well-known for being benefi cial to immunity—including echinacea and common sage. Energy USA has multiple products aimed at offer ing immune system support. When it comes to what’s on your plate, be sure to include plenty of green vege tables. It’s also important to take care of your body, mind and spirit by mak ing time for things that really mat ter—like fitness, meditation, healthy relationships, rest and relaxation, and finding ways to add more happiness into your life. A healthier, happier, more fulfilled you is more likely to have a stronger immune system.

Give Your Immune System a Workout

Your cell units need challenges. They grow stronger as they systematically overcome obstacles, and if they’re idle, they grow lazy and can even run wild and start attacking one an other. A healthy and strong immune system is an immune system that is well-trained. Therefore, it’s crucial for your immune system to encoun ter pathogens regularly. Short-term stress strengthens it. For example, when you run up the stairs fast, jump into cold water, or find yourself in an unknown place.

Energy USA Inc. is the creator of in novative nutraceuticals, therapeutic and care cosmetics, and veterinary products for the body and mind as a whole, using the principles of Tra ditional Chinese Medicine. For more information, visit product.energy. See ad, page 10.

Move Your Business to the Next Level

by Nanci Deutsch

Your heart is calling you to move forward and take steps, but fear may be stopping you from taking those actions. Or you may be taking the actions, but your business is not succeeding in the ways you desire.

Here are three keys to move your business to the next level:

1. Achieve Clarity on your Vision and Goals

Having a clear vision of your business and why you want to create this enter prise can guide you even when you are feeling challenged. Breaking down your goals into daily, weekly and monthly steps can help you organize yourself, so you keep moving forward.

2. Clear the Limiting Beliefs and Emotions Blocking You from Moving Forward

When you are ready to move to another level it’s common for old issues to resurface. Your business can only grow as much as your consciousness does. Who do you need to become to move forward and achieve the next levels of your business? Focus on releasing the limiting beliefs and emotions that keep you from going to your next levels. It’s an essential process to receive accurate impressions and guidance from your intuition.

3. Take Inspired Action by First Tuning into and Listening to Your Intuition. Your intuition can guide you every step of the way to creating a business that you envision and love. Before you can tune in, you need to quiet your mind, ask for guidance, and then allow yourself to receive the answers. This will help you make more aligned business decisions. Tools such as meditation, prayer, yoga and journaling can all be ways to clear your energy so you can connect more deeply to yourself and receive the information that wants to come through. Once you receive the guidance, you can feel more certain about your decisions and the actions that will move you to your next level.

Nanci Deutsch is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified hypnotherapist and an intuitive breakthrough expert. She is the host of a TV show, Inspired & Empowered Living, which streams live every Tuesday at 11 a.m., on W4WN. com and is a podcast on iHeart.com. To receive her Intuitive Decision-Making Meditation, visit InspiredAndEmpoweredLiving.com/meditation. Learn how to better access your intuition and how it can guide you to success by attending the 3 Keys to Move Your Business to the Next Level with the Intuition Busi ness Advantage Masterclass. For more information, call 1-877-HiNanci, email Nanci@NanciDeutsch.com or visit NanciDeutsch.com. See ad, page 26.

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

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Living the Miracle Coaching

Dr. Michael J. Berlin, founder of Living the Miracle Coaching, has more than 30 years of experience working in the alternative health field. In addition to life coaching, he is a renowned educator, Net work Spinal Analysis chiropractor, and trained group facilitator. This highly accomplished healer and communicator has dedicated his life to helping others to live the miracle that they are. “I’ve always felt that life was a miracle. I mar veled at the natural world and the interconnectedness of all people, nature and the universe itself,” he shares. “And so, all my life I’ve wanted to help people live in communion with the love and miracles that I saw within us and all around us.”

Berlin shares that his own personal struggles growing up in a semi-dysfunctional family led him to pursue a degree in psychology. After graduating with honors, he became a holistic practitioner specializing in helping others live happier, healthier, more stress-free lives. “I’ve helped thousands of people over the years,” he says. “Plus, I’m constantly learning and growing in my own skill and ability to live in connection with the love and miracles that I innately know are our birthright. In addition to reading hundreds of spiritual and self-help books and working with teachers and masters, I’ve attended thousands of hours of seminars, retreats, coaching programs, therapy and webinars.”

All of the years spent in deep study has helped Berlin more effectively guide others to completely transform stress, anxiety, conflict and overwhelm into deep inner peace, love, connection and empowered authentic ity—for good. “This all culminated in my discovering the five essential life skills that must be mastered in order to live in empowered communion with yourself and all life, which is the basis of my Living the Miracle Coaching,” he explains.

Berlin’s unique proprietary process teaches these skills in a concise, fun and easy-to-apply way. “My coaching programs come with my digital course that teach these

five sacred life skills. Mostly what I’ve done is synthesized 30 years of painstaking work and explora tion and boiled it down to these essential life skills that must be mastered in order to truly live the miracle that you are—that is, to live your truth, your deepest truth, your true heart and soul, and your soul’s purpose. Also, by learning how to bring things to the light of the truth, my process helps people to re-write their past pain ful experiences and heal all the buried hurt, guilt, anger, shame, loneliness and fear.”

According to Berlin, his process is not informational as much as it is transformational. “This is because it shifts people’s paradigm of how they see themselves in relationship to the people and world around them to one in which they wholly love and forgive themselves, know who they really are, are able to be intimate and speak their passion, and be able to live with authentic empowerment,” he affirms. “There are no tips and tricks; just a simple and profound way to heal the root causes of stress, anxiety, emotional pain and overwhelm to emerge as your true empow ered self and live there forever—no matter what is go ing on in your life.”

In addition to coaching, public speaking and facilitating, Dr. Berlin practices Network Chiropractic, a highly ad vanced neurological and energy work that clears stress and trauma patterns from the body. For more information and to book a free 20-minute consultation, call 516-7803351 or visit www.DrMikeBerlin.com/livingthemiracle. See ad, page 27.

Dr. Michael J. Berlin

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Illness That Doesn’t Exist

What to do when the doctor says you’re not sick—‘It’s all in your head.’

You go to the doctor, who does many tests, but they came back with nothing unusual to report.

“Everything was ruled out,” the doctor says. “There’s nothing wrong with you.”

But you think, It’s just not normal to be this tired!

By now you’re going to bed early almost every night. You sleep eight to 12 hours and still wake up tired, even exhausted.

While almost everyone experiences fatigue from time to time, this is not like anything you’ve experienced before. You have chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that more than 1 million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, and that number is growing. Are you one of them?

The diagnosis: Does this sound like you?

If you’ve felt generally unwell for three months or longer and have at least four of the following eight symptoms, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome:

• weakness and exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after mental or physical activity

• unrefreshing sleep

• substantial impairment of short-term memory or concentration

• muscle pain

• pain in the joints, without swelling or redness

• headaches of a new type, pattern or severity

• tender or swollen armpit and/or neck lymph nodes sore throat

More about the symptoms

In addition to the ones above, here are other common symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome:

• problems focusing (“brain cloudiness” or “brain fog”)

• generalized muscle pain (bromyalgia)

• a feeling of malaise after almost any exertion

• irritable bowel (diarrhea or constipation)

• depression or anxiety

• chills and night sweats

• new food, odor or chemical sensitivities

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What causes chronic fatigue syndrome?

While the CDC and doctors say the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are unknown, alternative physicians have directly linked it to the Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis); the herpes 6 virus; candidiasis; Lyme disease (undiagnosed due to falsenegative tests); and cytomegalovirus.

One or even several of these infections could be causing your illness.

So what’s the answer? How can I fix it?

If you visited “traditional” doctors, they probably offered no real help. Pharmaceutical medicine generally doesn’t make things better, and often makes things worse. Even alternative treatments—oral or IV vitamins, herbs, acupuncture, etc.—tend to help just a little or for just a short time.

But please don’t give up hope. For those of you who are still suffering, the answer is intravenous medical ozone therapy.

You might be surprised to know that this proven and safe, but unusual, medical treatment has been used worldwide in more than 50 countries for 70 years and by more than 45,000 physicians and therapists to successfully treat chronic fatigue syndrome and many other diseases and illnesses.

Medical ozone is a gas that’s made at the time of treatment. (It can’t be stored, bottled or put in capsules). Organizations like the Society for the Advancement of Bioxidative Therapy and the International Association of Ozone in Healthcare and Dentistry are now organizing and teaching U.S. doctors how to use this “miracle medicine” to help sufferers overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and other diseases and conditions that have been virtually untreatable.

You no longer have to suffer from this debilitating illness!

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

Manhattan Acupuncturist KATE MANSFIELD Helps

Clients Become their Best Selves

Kate Mansfield, founder of Kate Man sfield Acupuncture with two locations in Manhattan, didn’t set out to establish a career in the healing arts. However, when this former environmental archi tect, originally from the UK, sought relief from the hectic pace of the architectural world, she found it in practicing—and later teaching—tai chi chuan, an ancient system of movement that promotes better health and well-being. “I loved how tai chi made me feel more bal anced, grounded and better able to deal with stressful situations,” she explains. “What if I could feel like this all the time? Retraining as an acupuncturist offered just that. And, it has not disappointed.”

Mansfield, who established her acu puncture practice in 2017, thoroughly enjoys helping others achieve similar results. Every Kate Mansfield Acupuncture client receives a full hour of undi vided attention and care during their visit—with their initial consultation lasting 90 minutes. “It’s important to be able to have all that time to truly understand what is happening with my client’s health,” says this passionate practitioner, who uses her deep understanding of the Five Element acupuncture system to develop a customized treatment plan for each individual. “I also have a knack for putting even the most needle-phobic people at ease,” she assures. According to Mansfield, people seek acupuncture care for a wide variety of reasons. “In fact, it can sometimes be difficult to know why you might come for a treatment. How can those tiny needles really make a difference in how you feel?” she reflects. “Whatever your reasons for seeking acupuncture, it’s likely that you will sleep better, have more energy, and feel more positive—even if those weren’t things you thought needed improving.”

“One of the things I love most about acupuncture, and in particular Five Element acupuncture, is that it has the potential to help us return to our authentic selves, giving us the strength to deal with life better,” explains Mansfield. “Life can be challenging, and acupuncture can help you be the best version of yourself.”

Mansfield reveals that most acupuncturists practice what is known as TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although she uses the same acupuncture points, Five Element acupuncture utilizes a different method of diagnosing and treat ing disease or imbalance, and the results can be profound and long-lasting. “In Five Element acupuncture, the minimum number of acupuncture points is used for the maximum effect. In addition, needles are inserted, turned and then removed. They’re not left in, and not manipulated,” shares Mansfield. “Having

said that, the first treatment you will receive involves inserting needles very superficially in specific points on your back and leaving them in for 10 to 20 minutes.” Mansfield adds that this provides a means for the body to release ‘aggressive energy.’ “It helps clear anything out of your system that could hinder your recovery. Most people report feeling lighter and sleeping better afterwards.”

Mansfield realizes that signing up for a series of treatments can feel like a big commitment. That’s why she offers free 15-minute, no-obligation consultations to help potential acu puncture patients decide if it is worth investing their time and money in a series of treatments. “I might not be the right solution for your needs, and if that’s the case, I’ll tell you that,” she says. “Where possible, I’ll offer alter native options for seeking support.”

For those who find acupuncture to be the right path, Mansfield offers bespoke treatments based on a com prehensive Five Element diagnosis. “A minimum of three to five treatments is recommended for optimum results. Though, chronic health conditions can sometimes take longer to resolve,” she notes. “Additionally, monthly ‘maintenance’ treatments—to support your ongoing health and well-being— are highly recommended.”

Kate Mansfield loves what she does and thinks others will too. Her fu ture plans include a dream ‘architect designed’ clinic space. “Fortunately, I have the skills to do this, so at some point, it’s going to happen!”

Kate Mansfield is ful ly licensed to prac tice acupuncture in New York State. She currently has clinic spaces in the West Village and Union Square. Locations: Relax, 716 Greenwich St., West Village and Theraspace, 41 Union Square West. For more information, including testimonials and online booking, visit katemansfieldacupuncture.com or call ortext929-277-0760.Seead,page40.

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LEAP FORWARD IN DENTAL HEALING

Replacing Your Natural Teeth When Necessary

Dr. Jeffrey Etess, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and his team at Integrative Dental Specialists of Long Island pride themselves on delivering the attention that his patients deserve, along with the highest level of dental expertise. “We set the highest treatment standard to achieve phenomenal functional and aesthetic

dental results,” assures Dr. Etess. And this is especially true when it comes to dental implants.

According to Dr. Etess, there are more than 100 million people in the U.S. miss ing at least one tooth. “Losing or missing just one tooth has dental consequences— both functionally and aesthetically,” he explains. “Dental implants are the best solution when replacement is necessary. They can help restore your mouth and smile back to looking and functioning naturally so well that no one will even know you were missing any teeth. All that is left is your glowing smile.”

“In addition, replacing missing teeth with dental implants can improve your health by allowing for proper nutrition by eating foods which previously you had to avoid,” assures Dr. Etess. “Dental implants can also balance your facial dimensions and symmetry.”

Far too often, Dr. Etess sees patients that have been told they are not a can didate for implants because they do not have enough bone. “Fortunately, our prac tice has the technology to harvest your own living bone for self-bone grafts along with utilizing Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) from your blood to allow the placement of

correct type of dental implant specifically for you,” he affirms.

Dr. Etess notes that not all dental implants are the same. “There are many different brands, styles, and materials from which they are made, and what is good for one person may not work on another person,” he shares. “We offer our patients the flexibility to make the best dental implant choice for their needs.”

Jeffrey Etess, DMD, NMD, IBDM, graduated in the top 10 percent from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a Certified Endodontic Specialist/Implant Specialty Surgeon with a dual degree in Dentistry and Board Certified in Natu ropathic and Integrative Medicine. Also certified in Biomimetic Cosmetic Dentistry, he has provided a broad array of biologi cal dentistry for his patients for over 25 years.

More info: Email "Dr Jeff": drjeff@idsli.com

Long Island: 516-253-1800 245 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY Manhattan: 212-845-9740 120 E 56th St, New York, NY

STAYING SERENE IN TURBULENT TIMES

HOW TO TURN ANXIETY INTO POSITIVE ACTION

by Ronica O’Hara

In this day and age, we have good reason to toss and turn in our beds at night. As our nation faces climate catastrophes, acrid politics, stubborn inflation, unpredictable virus vari ants and hot-button issues like abortion and guns, there’s good reason our collective anxiety levels are at a high pitch. A recent Yale survey found that 70 percent of Americans report being anxious or depressed about global warming, and a Penn State survey this year found that 84 percent of us say we are “extremely worried” or “very worried” about where the country is headed. Researchers are coining new terms: “polycrisis”, for complex, cascading crises in interacting systems, and “pre-traumatic stress disorder”, when fear of an outcome makes it as good as real to our psyches.

“It’s easy for people to feel overwhelmed now, feeling there are breakdowns and threats on many fronts. People can wonder ‘Where do I even start?’ and feel powerless and hopeless and numb,” says psychiatrist Janet Lewis, M.D., a founder of the nation

wide Climate Psychiatry Alliance and a University of Rochester clinical assistant professor of psychiatry. “We are part of a complex system that is moving into new ways of functioning, but there’s no way of predicting ahead of time exactly what all the features of the new ways of operating will be. That makes it impossible for us to wrap our minds around everything that is happening.”

Still, she adds, “We are also by definition part of the system, and therefore have a responsibility to do what we can. We can’t sit on the sidelines and merely hope that things transform in good direc tions. The situation being so serious also means that what we do now is really important.”

To move from anxiety into effective action, mental health experts advise several strategies: taking a wider perspective, building resilience through self-care and taking individual steps to make a collective difference. As the Dalai Lama encourages, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!”

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Taking a Wider Perspective

News reports almost always sound dire— just like the amygdala of our brains, jour nalists often see their function as focusing on threats to alert us to dangers. “Still, if you take the long view of history, we are much better off than we were 200 years ago or 1,000 years ago, but it took many years to make those changes,” counsels Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and author of the bestselling The Worry Cure and the upcoming If Only.

“We never know if something is hopeless until we have all the data, and we seldom have all the data,” he says. “And when it comes to political emotions, many of the predictions that are made by the ‘talking heads’ in media never come true.”

Leahy counsels patience: “Social change does not come about by one person doing something. That usually comes about by a long process of millions of people changing their attitudes and changing their behav ior. Small efforts can be made on a daily basis that move this slow process forward. We need to take a longer view, rather than expect immediate change.”

In this ongoing process, anxiety has its rightful place. “Anxiety makes us look around, figure out solutions and act. This can absolutely be turned into something positive,” says neuropsychologist Barbara Easterlin, of Jackson, Wyoming, an expert on eco-anxiety who is on the steering committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. “Doing just one thing to help the planet consistently helps defeat anxiety.”

Taking action moves us into our power— as 15-year-old Greta Thunberg demonstrat ed by holding a sign outside the Swedish parliament. Personal actions matter be cause numbers add up. Only 25 percent of individuals in a social group need to make a shift before significant social change fol lows, conclude researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science that analyzed a decade of societal changes in voting, health, technol ogy and finance. Once a group reaches that tipping point, it can trigger a change in the rest of society, says study author Damon Centola, Ph.D., author of Change: How to Make Big Things Happen.

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Resilience with Self-Care

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overload. “We all have a ‘zone of resilience’ or ‘window of tolerance’, outside of which we become more reactive, less able to function effectively. But it is not fixed. We can learn tools to ex pand it and cultivate the capacity to be with more,” says Easterlin.

new programs at the American Psychology Association and the California Institute of Integral Studies to train therapists in treat ing eco-anxiety. For low-cost online support, the Good Grief Net work offers a 10-step, 10-week program to help process personal anxiety and grief about climate change. People are also sitting down to share their distress at climate cafes, small local gatherings springing up across the country and globe, including some online.

can be a part of that process by challenging us to examine “the mental narratives

a climate

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exacerbate distress,”

enough sleep, eating healthy and exercising are also key self-care strategies. When anxiety strikes, psychologists advise shifting attention from the head to the body, using such approach es as mindful breathing, dancing and grounding. Meditation, easily accessed these days through apps like Calm and Headspace, helps us to enter into what religious and spiritual teachings call “the still point within.”

Rather than “doomscrolling” when anxiety mounts, cutting back our media use can significantly lower stress levels, studies show. Wise media strategies include choosing well-established, credible news sources; reading rather than watching the news to lower its emotional impact; limiting news intake to 10 minutes once or twice a day; taking a “news fast” on occasion; and passing up sources that incessantly feed fury.

On the other hand, it’s essential to find sources for hope, an emotion important in recovery from anxiety disorders, according to a study in Behavior Therapy. Googling “good news on climate change” will bring up articles about alternative energy growth, new super-enzymes that eat plastic rubbish and black rhinos com ing back from the brink of extinction. Although dystopic books abound, others offer hope, such as Drawdown, with its sensible, scaled-down strategies to stop global warming by 2050.

Moving into Action

Virtually no one can take on all the problems of the nation and globe at once—and the good news is that unless we hold high public office, we don’t have to. Instead, “In taking action, focus on what you are good at, what your sphere of influence might be,” ad vises Lewis. “What are you most heartbroken over? Get involved in that and allow yourself to feel really good about what you’re doing and other people are doing.”

By narrowing our focus, we can hone in on an issue and figure out our part in its solution. “We need a broad range of collective

action for transformation,” says Davenport. “For climate change, a teacher could bring social-emotional learning to climate educa tion into the classroom or start an after school ‘green club’; an artist could use their creative medium to communicate about climate in a moving way that could engage others; a nurse could create a waste-reduction initiative within a medical setting. These efforts all have ripple effects and help to elevate each other.”

In one recent study, people were found to consume less energy if they believed their neighbors did so and personally cared about conservation. Our neighborhoods are the place to take the small, meaningful steps that address the “crisis of connection” underly ing rancorous national crises, says New York Times columnist David Brooks. He advocates “radical mutuality”, saying, “Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone.” Through simple actions like having casual conversations around town, pitching in to help a family in crisis, bringing a salad to a block party, tutoring a child or holding a civic post, we build the warm relational bonds that strengthen communities. As we meet others that feel as strongly as we do about our issues, our numbers start building and collective action can unfold.

“Independent of political beliefs, many people can find com mon values such as wanting safety for their families, a clean environment with clean waterways and recreation in natural environments,” says Easterlin.

That, in turn, helps lower our distress. A recent Yale study found that eco-anxiety was linked to depression only among stu dents not involved in group activities; those engaged in collective action such as being part of an environmental group, working in a letter-writing campaign or going to events or protests did not spiral downward emotionally. “Personal transformation and social transformation happen simultaneously. When you reach out and build community, you nourish yourself,” Brooks says.

As Thunberg has put it: “When I’m taking action, I don’t feel like I am helpless and that things are hopeless, because then I feel like I’m doing everything I can. And that gives me very much hope, especially to see all the other people all around the world, the activists, who are taking action and who are fighting for their present and for their future.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING

by Ronica O’Hara

It is an all-too-human experience to have anxiety—feeling fear or apprehension about what might happen. A survival mechanism for our species, it can easily get out of hand in times of uncertainty, morphing from a timely signal to a crippling, chronic condition. Happily, mental health professionals have found many useful anti-anxiety strategies to ease us through difficult moments.

Breathe Deeply

“Controlling your breathing is a fantastic hack to help you move out of a

stress/anxiety response state. It’s important to try different breath ing techniques to figure out which ones work for you,” says Krista Jordan, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Austin, Texas. Many options exist such as breathing slowly into the belly; inhaling through the nose for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of seven and exhaling through the mouth for a count of eight; slowing the breath so that the in and out breaths equalize; and placing mindful attention on our breathing until 10 breaths are completed.

Tap with the Fingers

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a five-minute approach using two fingers to tap on specific points of the head and chest in a certain sequence. In one 5,000-person study, 76 percent of participants found anxiety relief after three EFT sessions, while only 51 percent experi enced relief after 15 sessions of cogni tive behavioral therapy.

“EFT sends a calming signal to the brain that reduces your anxiety, which allows for newfound thinking and solutions,” says Colorado Springs therapist Dana C. Avey. Simple instructions can be found online and in YouTube videos.

Write It Off with Journaling

Whether it’s a three-page brain dump in the morning, a frantic scribbling on paper in a stressful moment or a nightly ritual in a bound journal, writing out anxious thoughts helps clarify worries and puts things into perspective, research shows. Seattle spinal surgeon David Hanscom, a chronic pain expert and author of Back in Control, counsels writing down in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language twice a day for 10 to 30 minutes, and then prompt ly tearing it up to let the thoughts go.

Meditate Mindfully

Many soothing types of meditation can be tried out on apps like Calm, Insight Timer and Headspace, but the beststudied approach for anxiety is mind fulness, which involves focusing on the breath and body sensations while letting distracting thoughts float by. A 2017 Aus tralian study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindful meditation can help prevent the mind from wandering and is particularly effective for repetitive, anx ious thoughts. “Just be clear that having a constant stream of thoughts is fine and part of the process. It’s sadly ironic that people turn to meditation to help with anxiety, and then get anxious that they are doing it wrong,” advises Jordan.

Move the Body in Nature

According to the Harvard Health Letter, “Just a single bout of exercise can ease anx iety when it strikes ” Studies have proven the value of everything from aerobics to swimming and yoga, and it’s even better if exercising can be done outdoors, because decades of research have found that being amidst the sights, sounds and scents of natural settings lowers anxiety markers. In a recent study, walking without using a smartphone or another electronic device in urban settings just two hours a week re duced cortisol levels 21 percent in 20 min

utes, “which helps to reduce the medical effects of stress, including chronic inflam mation, GI disorders and heart problems,” says Santa Barbara-based John La Puma, M.D., co-founder of the ChefMD health media brand and creator of MyNatureDose. com, a free, anti-anxiety walking program.

Say a Favorite Prayer

Making a deep spiritual connection—an age-old anxiety solution—can involve pray ing or for example, reading psalms, saying a rosary, chanting a mantra or reading sacred scripture. Eric Almeida, a mental health practitioner in Bernardston, Massachusetts, recommends the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” He says, “It doesn’t matter if you believe in God, the wisdom is use ful nonetheless.”

Chill Out

“Sip cold water, hold ice cubes, take a cold shower, blast the AC in your face. Our body and mind are very connected, so if you can’t cool down your mind, cool down your temperature,” advises San Diegobased marriage and family therapist Sarah O’Leary. Some people find the opposite works: taking a long, hot bath infused with essential oils like bergamot, frankincense and lavender.

Get Rooted

Stand barefoot in grass or dirt while breathing deeply or imagine the roots of trees growing from the soles of the feet deep into the earth. “This helps ‘ground’ you or ‘root’ you, and can help you find steadiness rather than getting lost in anxi ety,” says mindfulness trainer and author Joy Rains of Bethesda, Maryland.

Soothe with Supplements

Boston integrative medicine physician Sarika Arora, M.D., of the Women’s Health Network, recommends vitamins B5, B6 and B12 to improve cellular energy, lower cortisol and restore equilibrium to the nervous system; magnesium to sup port balanced metabolism and increase feelings of calm; L-theanine, found in green tea, to lower stress hormone levels;

eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) to limit excess cortisol; and vitamin E to support hormone production and stress recovery.

Be with the Anxiety

Tyler Read, the San Francisco-based own er of Personal Trainer Pioneer, decided to bite the bullet by using the tools of dialectical behavior therapy to put him self into anxiety-producing public places. “Instead of convincing myself that I was at peace or not nervous, I accepted that I was nervous. I gave myself permission to shake, sweat and feel nauseous; at times, I acknowledged that I felt like I was dying. And by permitting myself to be nervous, the anxiety decreased over time,” he says.

Move to Music

Relaxing music can be as effective as medication in altering brain func tion, research suggests, especially if the rhythm is 60 beats per minute, which encourages the slow brainwaves associ ated with hypnotic or meditative states. Dancing to upbeat music like no one is watching can also chase worries away. Holistic psychotherapist Kellie Kirksey, Ph.D., of Youngstown, Ohio, suggests shaking to a favorite song: “Begin by shaking out the hands while holding the thought, ‘I let go.’ If shaking the hands feels good, add in shaking one leg at a time. Shake the whole body while imagining yourself releasing the tension stored in your muscles.”

Bond with an Animal

Merely petting a dog or cat releases the feelgood bonding hormone oxytocin into our system. “Animals speak to you in a nonverbal communication, so the interac tions require you to be present and to feel. Both allow for a meditative experience that is tremendously impactful for reducing anxiety,” says Shannon Dolan, an Austin, Texas, nutritional therapist and horse own er. “If you don’t have your own pet, look up equine therapy in your area, go to a local dog shelter, spend time with a friend’s dog or travel out to a petting zoo, where you can experience the healing power of animals.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

wise words

Rachel Jones on grief in the healthcare front lines

by Sandra Yeyati

What are the most pressing challenges in these medical settings?

There’s a stigma where it’s considered weak if you need mental health care, even though you work in a stressful environ ment dealing with death and traumatic incidents. Many doctors and nurses don’t access mental health services for fear that when they renew their licenses, they’ll have to reveal that and be further investigated— even in states where that’s not the case.

Another problem is the shortage of doc tors and nurses that we’re experiencing and will be experiencing in the next decade as Baby Boomers age. Many places are shortstaffed, heightening the burden on those that remain, which doesn’t help retain people. Patching things with travel nurses for short-term contracts isn’t sustainable, and we don’t have enough new people coming into the system.

How do these challenges affect patient care?

After earning a journalism degree from Columbia University, Rachel Jones spent four years as a reporter in Caracas, Venezuela, including a year and a half as a correspondent for The Associated Press. Her articles have appeared in Time magazine, The Lancet, The Delacorte Review and Scientific American. In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face in hospital emergency rooms, hospices and other front-line settings.

What are your most surprising findings about healthcare heroes?

That they’re humans, just like the rest of us. They can make mistakes. Their work affects them, and they take it home. We have this impression that they’re emotionally cut off from their work, and this couldn’t be less true. Also, healthcare workers don’t have all the answers. We have this fantasy that if anything goes wrong, we can go to the doctor and have it fixed, but they can’t save everybody. Even the concept of a hero—that they’re go ing to swoop in and save us—does a disservice because it feeds into that false impression.

Medical errors increase when healthcare workers haven’t slept or eaten, which seems to be the standard, especially medical residents who work insane schedules or hospital nurses who don’t have time to take breaks. Also, mental health issues and depression closes them off from colleagues and patients, giving them tunnel vision. Then there are issues such as bullying where because of the toxicity of the work environment, maybe doctors and nurses aren’t sharing information in the way that they should be, and that can have a very detrimental impact on patients.

Why is it important for healthcare workers to remain emotionally connected with patients?

Traditionally, doctors and nurses are taught to keep an emotional distance, but that can cause them to compartmentalize and numb out feelings, which then spreads to their personal lives. They may be less able to engage with loved ones and feel discon

nected from patients so their work isn’t as meaningful. Most healthcare workers care about people. They want to help patients and want to feel connected, so that discon nection is harmful to them and to their patients who don’t feel seen or cared for.

At the opposite end, some healthcare workers take on their patients’ suffering, bringing it home and obsessing about it. The idea is to find a balance—remaining open enough to connect, but not seeing yourself as the sole responsible person for a patient’s recovery. You’re not entirely in control, so realizing there are other forces at play when things go wrong, even if you made a mistake.

What coping strategies can help practitioners?

It’s essential that healthcare administra tions provide space and time off for staff to heal and grieve, encouraging staff to speak with chaplains or therapists—normalizing mental health care—and ensuring that therapy is covered by insurance and widely available in safe and confidential settings.

Jonathan Bartels, a nurse in Virginia, came up with The Medical Pause—a mo ment of silence after a patient dies to honor their life, think about what they meant to you and understand you did everything you could to save their life. Honor walks for organ donors are where everyone lines the hallway and watches as a patient is wheeled into the operating room after they’ve died and are going to have their organs transplanted into others. Stepping back for a brief moment of mindfulness is a powerful way to set down emotions, rather than letting them lodge in your body.

Self-care—things like yoga, exercise, journaling, taking walks—and peer sup port are important, but administrations need to make time for them to happen. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, a project called RISE [Resilience In Stressful Events] allows practitioners to page a peer after a bad outcome. Sometimes, talking to someone like you that has been there themselves can be more helpful than a therapist.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

MAKING FOREVER CHEMICALS GO AWAY

M ANMADE COMPOUNDS POSE LASTING THREAT TO OUR HEALTH

by Sheryl DeVore

Decades ago, environmental groups urged the banning of what are known as forever chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, compromised immune systems and hormonal imbalances, among other health issues. Today, although some of these man-made perand polyfluoro alkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

“These chemicals are everywhere–in products, in our homes, in our drink ing water. They’re even coming down in rain,” says Mike Schade, director of the Mind the Store program of ToxicFree Future (ToxicFreeFuture.org national nonprofit based in Seattle. “This is a growing public health crisis.”

A recent Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) report says that 200 mil lion Americans are likely drinking water contaminated with PFAS, and that these chemicals are even more toxic than once thought. In June, the U.S. Environmen tal Protection Agency (EPA) established new health advisories for these chemicals, warning about the toxicity of even lower amounts in water. The EPA is offering $1

billion in grants initially and $5 billion over time to help remove them from drinking water. Recent research has also shown PFAS detected in sludge used as fertilizer in home gardens. “We need action at all levels of government,” Schade says. “We need states to step up. We need Congress to step up. We need big companies to step up and consumers to take action.”

Origin of PFAS

Since the late 1940s, forever chemi cals have been manufactured for use in products such as nonstick cookware; water proof, water-resistant and stain-resistant textiles; dental floss; and food packaging, such as microwave popcorn bags and fast-food contain ers. Firefighters also use foam that contains the chemicals. “Production and disposal of these chemicals is leading to the contamina tion of drinking water supplies and surface water bodies all across the country,” Schade says. “It’s a huge issue, especially in the Great Lakes.”

“We’re talking about more than 9,000 chemicals,” says Susie Dai, Ph.D., a leading PFAS researcher and an associate professor of plant pathology and microbi ology at Texas A&M University. “Because they contain one of the strongest chemical bonds, the carbon-fluorine bond, they are very stable. That makes it difficult for the chemicals to break down and easy for them to accumulate in the environment.”

Several years ago, chemical companies began manufacturing what they deem are less-toxic PFAS. They’re known as either

short-chain or alternative PFAS, and include chemicals named GenX and PFBS. “The more that scientists study this very large class of chemicals, the more that scientists find the replacement chemicals are likely just as toxic,” Schade says. The EPA June health advisories include these two new PFAS.

Meanwhile, as public concern grows, 11 states have banned PFAS in food packaging, and Congress is considering a similar ban, says Schade. Whole Foods Market has stopped using the chemicals in food packaging, and Keen, an outdoor shoe brand, has phased out use of PFAS in their products.

In February, Toxic-Free Future sent rain jackets, hiking pants, cloth napkins, bedding and other products marked as stain- or water-resistant to independent labs for analysis. “Seventy-two percent of them contained forever chemicals,” Schade says. Some of these products are manufactured by recreational equipment company REI, which Toxic-Free is urging consumers to write to, asking it to end the practice.

In July, Columbia Sportswear received petitions with 48,000 sig natures from the Natural Resources Defense Council and other en vironmental organizations urging the company to eliminate PFAS from its products. Although it has begun taking steps, Columbia has yet to set a timeline or define PFAS sustainability standards.

“We can minimize the threat of PFAS contamination by turning off the tap on their use,” says Paloma Paez-Coombe, an associate of Environment Illinois, which participated in the petition drive. “One of the best ways we can do that is by getting a major brand like Columbia Sportswear to publicly lead the way.”

These actions, however, won’t fix the problem of PFAS already in drinking water. Dai and other researchers have created a new bioremediation technology using plant-based material and fungi that could clean places where forever chemicals have been disposed. She hopes a similar concept can be applied to PFAScontaminated drinking water.

Northwestern University researchers published a paper in Au gust in Science showing PFAS can be destroyed using somewhat harmless chemicals called sodium hydroxide, which is the lye used to make soap, and dimethyl sulfoxide, a medicine for bladder issues. Dai says that before these new approaches, the only way to break down PFAS was to expose them to high temperatures in an incinerator, but that is costly and still introduces harmful chemi cals into the environment.

Meanwhile, the Delaware-based chemical company Chemours, a spinoff of Dupont that manufactures PFAS, has filed a lawsuit against the EPA saying the agency’s most recent health advisory regarding PFAS is based on flawed science. Chemours is the same company that has been ordered to pay a $12 million fine to the state of North Carolina after contaminating waterways with PFAS. Schade surmises, “This is an issue that should be of concern to every American, especially when these chemicals are linked to health problems that are on the rise in our communities.”

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and na ture, as well as health and environmental stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

The Gut-Brain Connection

HOW FOOD AFFECTS OUR MOOD

by Kimberly B. Whittle

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat,” but the connection is more than just physical because food impacts our mood, too. During the last decade, there have been an increasing number of studies exploring what’s called the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

Depression is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwi de. There are long-held views in medicine that depression is caused by imbalances in brain levels of serotonin—the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood and other functions like digestion and sleep. These beliefs resulted in decades of extensive use of antide pressants, most of which boost serotonin in the brain.

However, research by University College London, published in July in the journal Molecular Psychology, found “no consistent evidence of there being an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered sero tonin activity or concentrations.”

Michael Gershon, M.D., a Columbia University professor of pathology and cell biology, and author of The Second Brain, has explained to psychologists that “scientists were shocked to learn” that about 90 percent of serotonin is not created in the brain, but is actu ally produced in the gut and carried from there to the brain, not the other way around. This relationship is called the gut-brain axis.

A recent literature review of 26 studies suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria can disrupt the two-way communication along the gutbrain axis, leading to depression and other psychiatric issues.

Gut Health Equals Mental Health

“Gut health is extremely important for mental health,” says Bhavna Barmi, Ph.D., a senior clinical psychologist, relationship therapist and founder of the New Delhi-based Happiness Studio. “The tradi tional belief that only psychiatry and talk therapy can treat mental health has widened to include lifestyle and food, too.”

“The truth is that our food is the primary contributor of the qual ity and diversity of bacteria in the microbiome,” says Ishi Khosla, a clinical nutritionist and president of the Celiac Society of India. “There is an intricate relationship between the gut and the brain.” Food sensitivities, alcohol and highly processed, refined and sugary foods can lead to a lower diversity of good bacteria and increases in bad bacteria in the gut, which can trigger gut inflammation and unfavorable health conditions.

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Most mood-related disorders start with inflammation of the brain as a response to inflammation in the gut. “Certain foods, like gluten, can cause an inflammatory response in the gut. Over time, sensitivi ties to gluten and other foods can lead to a ‘leaky gut’, an impairment of the gut lining that lets toxins into the bloodstream. Often, if it remains unresolved, it leads to mood-related disorders and other chronic health conditions,” says Khosla.

Clinical nutritionists and other practitioners use biochemical mark ers and food sensitivity tests to help identify food ingredients that trigger inflammation in patients. However, if a leaky gut is present, a food sensitivity test may not be very accurate. As Tom O’Bryan, DC, chief health officer of KnoWEwell, explains in his bestselling book The Autoimmune Fix, “When you have a leaky gut, a practitioner may do a 90-food testing panel that comes back sensitive to 20 or 25 different foods. And then the patient exclaims, ‘Oh my God, that’s everything I eat.’ Well, of course it is, because your immune system is doing what it is supposed to do—protecting you from toxins. Once the inflamma tion in the gut is reduced through the elimination of wheat and other offensive foods, and the implementation of a personalized diet and protocol to heal the gut [takes place], the same food testing panel will correctly identify those few ingredients to permanently avoid.”

Mood-Lifting Foods

Kelly Brogan, M.D., a holistic psychiatrist and author of The New York Times bestsellers A Mind of Your Own and Own Your Self, as well as co-editor of the landmark textbook Integrative Therapies for Depres sion, recommends making three dietary changes to lift mood:

n Eliminate processed foods and food toxins

n Add whole foods, good fats and therapeutic foods

n Add fermented foods

Eating foods that are fresh, whole, simple and organic when available fuels good gut bacteria and eliminates the toxins found in packaged foods such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, preserva tives, dyes, emulsifiers, taste enhancers and sugars that can upset the proper balance in the gut. A powerful mood regulator is the

omega-3 fatty acid found in such cold-water fish as salmon and trout or taken as a dietary supplement. These fatty acids regu late neurotransmission and gene expression, act as antioxidants and have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Good fats from pasture-raised meats, wild fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil and grass-fed ghee also contribute to mood regulation.

“Resetting the gut through good bacteria in probiotics and feeding the good bacteria with prebiotics is a powerful tool to fight mood disorders,” says Khosla. Fermented foods such as sauer kraut, pickles (truly fermented, not just cured in vinegar), kimchi and coconut kefir are natural sources of probiotics. They are deli cious and easy to make at home.

A 2018 University of Toronto study in the World Journal of Psychiatry identified 12 nutrients to prevent and treat depressive disorders and found that the following foods had the highest levels of those beneficial nutrients: bivalves such as oysters and mussels; various sea foods such as octopus, crab and tuna; organ meats; leafy greens; lettuces; fresh herbs; peppers; and cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli.

Choosing what to eat is complex and affected by culture, cost, environment and taste preferences. Dietary changes can be dif ficult and take time, and those suffering from mood swings, de pression or anxiety have additional challenges in making changes. Nutritionists advise starting small by incorporating one or two foods rich in beneficial nutrients and eliminating a highly pro cessed or packaged food or two. Focus on incorporating a rainbow of red, yellow, orange and green foods into meals. “Food therapy to improve mood is inexpensive, free of side effects and can begin to show results within days,” says Khosla.

In view of the gut-brain axis, says Barmi, “It is imperative that from this point on, nutritionists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists work together for holistic care of the client to lead to maximum benefit.”

Kimberly B. Whittle is the CEO of KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub online solution for health and well-being. Visit KnoWEwell.com.

Caregiving Companions

THE MANY BENEFITS OF SERVICE, THERAPY AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS

by Karen Shaw Becker

Animals offer support to humans in innumerable ways, act ing as loyal companions, providing soothing therapy and emotional support, and being attentive service animals for invaluable medical assistance. As animals increasingly take on these roles in public spaces, it is necessary to understand what each category offers and the type of access each is given.

“Some people misrepresent their animals as assistance animals in order to bring them to places where pets are not allowed, to avoid fees or out of a misunderstanding of the animal’s role,” states the American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org). It points out that although service, therapy and emotional support animals are sometimes referred to interchangeably, they are distinct catego ries, each with its own definition.

Assistance Animals

As defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an assistance animal is “any animal that works, provides assistance or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s dis ability.” If certain conditions are met, a person may be entitled to keep an assistance animal in a housing facility that would otherwise prohibit animals.

Service Animals

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 defines a service ani mal as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disabil ity.” Aside from miniature horses, no other species are included.

Service animals perform such tasks as helping with navigation, pulling a wheelchair, assisting during a seizure, providing protec tion or rescue work, alerting a person to allergens and interrupting impulsive or destructive behavior.

Emotional Support Animals

Emotional support animals (ESA), according to the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), can be any species. Both laws require a disability-related need and a recommendation

by a medical or mental health professional. ESAs do not have to be trained to perform a particular task and may be permitted in otherwise banned housing facilities. Some international airlines allow them to travel at no extra cost. As of January 2021, following a U.S. Department of Transportation rule-tightening, virtually no American domestic airline allows ESAs to fly free. (Small dogs can still be flown by passengers paying extra.)

Therapy Animals

According to the ACAA, therapy animals may take part in animalassisted interventions when there’s a “goal-directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process.” Animal-assisted therapy may involve dogs, cats, horses, llamas, pigs and other species, typically in hospitals, schools and rehabilitation centers.

Why They Can Be Controversial

While service animals are highly trained and can even receive certi fications as psychiatric service dogs, ESAs are often pets that help a person to cope with daily life or situations they may otherwise find intolerable, such as being in stores, restaurants, museums and on airline flights and other public transportation.

Controversy has arisen when some people have pushed the line, claiming their pet is necessary for emotional support, but in reality, are just there to enjoy access benefits. Yet, in a survey of more than 500 Americans, both service dogs and emotional sup port dogs were viewed favorably, and most participants reported

feeling that the majority of people with such dogs were not taking advantage of the system.

The Many Benefits

There is seemingly no end to the emotional, physical and mental benefits dogs offer to humans. Regular visits with therapy dogs may improve the well-being of people seeking addiction and mental health treatment. Animal-assisted interventions have been used among Canada’s correctional population, for which mental health, addictions and trauma histories are major concerns.

Research published in the journal Anthrozoös found that animalassisted therapy decreased the need for pain medication in people receiving joint replacement therapy. Studies by the Delta Society suggests holding, stroking or simply seeing an animal may lower blood pressure while lessening feelings of hostility and increasing self-esteem. For children, service dogs can be trained to detect the scent of allergens like peanuts or gluten in food and even provide comfort to them and adult witnesses in courtrooms.

Be aware that out in public, certain rules of etiquette apply. Service dogs, in particular, should never be approached, talked to or touched unless permission is granted by the dog’s handler. And take no of fense if the handler says no. Distracting a working dog can result in potential harm to the handler and may interfere with the dog’s focus and ability to follow potentially life-saving commands or cues.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, has spent her career empowering animal guardians

Gratitude is Good Medicine

by Madiha Saeed

Stress, work and family routines can trap us in a pattern of negative thinking that feeds on itself and creates stress and unhappiness. With our internal and external worlds being bombarded these days with negativity, being optimistic is more impor tant now than ever before.

Gratitude is not just a feel-good word. It is an emotion expressing appreciation for what one has—a universal concept in nearly all of the world’s spiritual traditions. Practicing gratitude daily is proven to have actual physiological consequences. It helps lower inflam matory markers, influences epigenetics, improves the immune system and even helps the heart, adding years to life.

Optimism has been found to correlate positively with life satisfaction and self-esteem.

ing to every cell of the body, as shown by technology that measures changes in heart rhythm variation and coherence.

Our subconscious governs 90 percent of our thoughts and actions. It shapes our every behavior. But the subconscious mind is nothing other than neural pathways that have been established in the brain as a result of past beliefs and conditioning. Our subconscious does no thinking of its own, but rather relies on our perception of the world around us, interpreting verbal and nonverbal cues.

When we consciously turn negativ ity to positivity from the inside-out, the neural pathway associated with negativity will take time to come down fully, so it is critical to practice gratitude regularly. Upon waking in the morning, say 10 things that you are grateful for. Keep a gratitude journal. Put sticky notes all over the house with gratitude messages—on photos, light fixtures, fans, exercise equipment—to cre ate a zone of subliminal positivity.

Remember that our perspective can reflect either our pain or our power. That choice is in our hands. Know what you are grateful for each day.

Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of Holistic

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Tina uses her expertise as a Holistic Health Coach, Professional Life Coach, Life Purpose Coach, and Culinary Nutrition Educator to help women midlife, re set their health and mind set, create balance, and live with purpose and impact. She does this through private coaching, online group coaching pro grams, and retreats.

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Conscious Centers

AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

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Aum Shanti Bookshop is a community-oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance and inspiration on one’s journey. They offer high-vibration, reikicharged and spiritually ener gized items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one-of-a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand-crafted jewelry made with love and empowering energy. Join for tarot, psychic and astrology readings.

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

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Namaste Bookshop and Heal ing Center offers a unique and large selection of East ern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, med itation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.

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As an inclusive spiritual com munity, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to culti vate compassion, wisdom, and peace through spiritual practices born of the great wisdom traditions, sacred service, and joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us online for weekly non denominational services, a virtual sanctuary, and more!

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Holistic Dentistry

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Jonathan Richter DDS, FAGD Specializing in Periodontics and Implantology Periodontal Prosthesis, and Fixed Prosthodontics

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We welcome you to come in for a compre hensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the fol lowing services: holistic dental care, mercu ry-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans available. See ad, back cover.

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Carol Leitner, a marketer and certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, is accepting clients and holistic doctors/practitioners for her November 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.

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So excited to host this special day

Visit our Unique Wellness Vendors, Gifted Healers, and 14 of Long Island’s finest intuitive readers.

Readings are $40 for a fifteen-minute session. We accept cash or Venmo.

Holiday

1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville, NY 11742

Contact Diane Hutnick for

questions: 516-639-6903

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or call 1-877-Hi Nanci or 1-877-446-2624

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~Robert Brault

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advertising opportunities

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business opportunities

BE A PART OF INNOVATIVE HEALING with the Alternative Healing Clinic-Seeking experienced Reiki healers, Estheticians, mas sage 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.

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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 Rosen baum of Rosenbaum Wellness. 914.806.6559

CORTLANDT MANOR/NOW HIRING | Licensed Massage Therapist, Experienced Tarot Reader. Universal Healing Arts, Cort landt 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 re quired, references will be checked.  Resumes may be emailed to brooklynorganickitchen@ gmail.com.

services

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

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vendors

EXHIBITORS, SPEAKERS, INTUITIVE READERS, HEALER SPOTS AVAILABE

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