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It’s here—December. At every turn, holiday decorations and uplifting music tell us it’s the season of joy and celebration. But for some, it’s an unbearably challenging time of the year. How can we be sensitive to our fellow kind without losing our own sense of enjoyment and delight?

In the embodiment of giving, some choose to volunteer at various shelters to serve holiday meals to those in need or adopt a family to shower gifts upon. Others visit a senior center with a therapy animal or donate to a food bank—all ways to demonstrate the human force generated by an open heart.

Yet, there are others with plenty of food in the cupboards and wanting for nothing who have a different kind of need this time of year when memories come flooding in, reminding them of the heart-breaking loss of a loved one. What can we give them to help fill the void? We can be present, approachable and ready to lend an ear, a shoulder, or, most of all—our time. If they accept, find the time to be with this person to lend emotional support. Let them grieve in front of you, and if you have had a similar loss, commiserate together in twofold support.

Most importantly, don’t let this person be alone. The holidays can be so isolating that the echo of silence consumes and depletes the life force from our veins. Arrange a flexible time to carve out time in your day to focus solely on this person, showing them how much they matter. Slow down the pace of the holiday rush by connecting personally and find out what is needed most to help get through the holiday hubbub, together.

Apart from experiencing our losses this year, Michael and I know many others who have lost loved ones. If being together physically isn’t possible, set up a Zoom, have a drink in hand and play music in the background. Talk about lost loved ones and honor their memory with a toast. Be reminded that, if they were still here, they would want us to love one another, cherish our time together and keep living every day like it’s our last.

From our house to yours, may you find peace around every corner, love for friends and family, and exhilaration in every breath you take as you wake up to a new day.

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Keep Calm During the Holiday Season

Energy, an online platform carrying innovative nutraceuticals, therapeutic and care cosmetics, and veterinary products, is offer ing 25 percent off membership, just in time to support our bodies during the busy holiday season.

At Energy, they believe that the body has the ability to deal with imbalances of all kinds all by itself. Just as the immune system constantly heals and protects us, our autonomic nervous system works for our psychological balance and mental well-being. The sympathetic and parasympathetic are two major antagonistic ner vous systems that work like yin and yang. The sympathetic stimu lates, incites, speeds up, and the parasympathetic calms, slows down and relaxes. The coming holiday season makes our sympathetic nervous system very active, so we should seek to support our parasympathetic system to stay in balance.

To do this, eat a good diet, exercise, limit exposure to overloading information and cultivate friendly relationships. Capture a moment every day for mindful ness activities. It is also vital to make sleep a priority as the brain and body need this valued time for the restoration process. A simple yoga trick that can help people regenerate from holiday stress is to breathe out consciously longer.

Breathe Deeply at Free Group Meditation

Join Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island Co-Publisher Mi chael Lehrman from 6 to 6:30 p.m., December 14, for this month’s free Mind, Body & Breathe virtual group meditation. Lehrman has practiced meditation for 15 years using man tras and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and created the Mind, Body & Breathe collective to share what he has learned with Natural Awakenings readers. “I’ve always appreciated the chance to breathe and sit in meditation prac tice with others benefiting from the shared group dynamic.”

Lehrman will facilitate the ses sion which will consist of specific breathing techniques, including box breathing, 4-7-8 counts and rhythm breathing, in combination with this month’s meditation that uses the

Herbs are also well known as stress fighters such as magnolia, lavender or kudzu root. Look for products and supplements that include them to keep calm during the holidays.

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body as an anchor point utilizing breath, a body scan and sounds.

“These 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.

No experience and no expectations necessary; participants can choose on or off-camera, and the sessions will not be recorded. Afterwards, participants can stay on for an open discussion to learn more about meditation and to connect with other Natural Awakenings readers.

Cost: Free. Location: Google Meets. For more information and to register, call 212-726-1420 or email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY. com. See ad, page 45.

Marconics In-Person Certified Practitioner Training

Marconics Master Teacher Robin Landau is holding several upcoming Marconics work shops for like-minded seekers to explore the deeper truths of humanity’s origins and their role in the shifting galactic paradigm.

The first is a two-day, Level I Marconics No-Touch workshop from January 7 to 8, in Long Beach, New York. The No-Touch healing protocol is the evolution of energy healing, raising one’s vibrational frequency to trigger profound spontaneous healing. The goal of a No-Touch session is to raise one’s frequency so high that an opportunity to connect to higher dimensional aspects of Self is made available.

“We are now at a choice point and our claim for soul sovereignty is at stake, but how can we make a choice in a free will society if we don’t even know what the options are?” asks Landau. Marconics is an option that places ascension over evolution. “To achieve as cension in this lifetime and resonate energetically to higher realms of experi

ence, enough DNA strands need to activate according to our individual vibrational frequency. We also need to shed the density of all karmic imprints and we must meet a cer tain level of spiritual maturity,” she explains. Marconics is here to assist individuals in their ascension.

Other classes include Level I, II and III Intensives which can be taken as a series or separately. These will be held January 21 to 25, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; February 18 to 22, in Sugarloaf, New York; and March 29 to April 2, in Lake Worth, Florida.

For more information, call Robin Landau at 516-369-3653, email RobinJoyLandau@gmail.com or visit Marconics.com. See ads, pages 22 and 45.

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Monika Harczuk

Pilates and Yoga Instructor

Monika Harczuk is a Pilates instructor with more than 17 years of teaching experience, certified in the classical Romana’s Pilates method. She also is an Iyengar yoga teacher. She specializes in mindful movement and is particularly passionate about back care having recovered from a bad back accident herself.

Born in Gdańsk, Poland, Harczuk moved to Berlin, Germany, when she was 6. She had no idea how her life would turn out when she grew up, but she knew that she wanted to be independent and improve her quality of life. As a child and teenager, Harczuk was rather sedentary and not at all athletic. In her early 20s, she signed up for a step class at a gym; the music was pumping, and she could feel the physical move ment uplifting her and her mood. A few years later, she discov ered Brooke Siler’s Pilates book and was influenced by seeing another tall woman like herself being strong and graceful as a Pilates teacher in New York. This gave her the confidence to follow the same path.

Harczuk has worked for the best studios and teachers in New York City, and she has successfully run her own business since 2009. She considers herself fortunate to share the wholesome practices that connect her with her body, mind and breath with her students. “Watching my Pilates and yoga students get stronger with time always feels exciting,” she says, also stating that it is rewarding “when students have a certain discomfort or physical issue and feel better right after the session.”

Harczuk also hosts week-long retreats at different destina tions worldwide. Her retreats offer a mix of different holistic modalities and techniques in one vacation. “I love seeing the participants laughing, having a good time and seeing their bodies and minds relax and awaken over a week,” she says. Bringing positivity, creativity and enthusiasm to everything she does, Harczuk helps people find their equilibrium and access their physical power and mental clarity so they can live their life to its fullest potential.

For more information, call 917-3793439, email MonikaHarczuk@gmail. com or visit MonikaHarczuk.com.

Monika Harczuk, Retreat Director

Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance specifically, a serotonin deficiency has been popular and influ ential since the 1960s, leading to the wide use of antidepressants. A recent multi-institution study led by the University of Read ing, in the UK, and pub lished in Molecular Psychiatry has debunked this theory. The researchers did a systematic review of studies on the topic and found no convincing evidence of an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations. The serotonin theory of depres sion has historically provided convincing justification for the use of antidepressants and may discourage people from discontinuing treatment, potentially leading to life long dependence on such drugs.

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Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativ ity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. But in the digital age, with immedi ate and satisfying input at a finger’s tap, it is possible to be “solitude deprived,” says Cal Newport, a computer science professor at George town University and author of Digital Minimalism. In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, psychologists asked a group of more than 250 univer sity students to sit and wait in a quiet room without doing anything. Researchers found that the students underappreciated their enjoyment and engagement of “just thinking” and instead favored technology-driven distrac tions like internet news-checking. The results suggest an inherent difficulty in accurately assessing how engaging just thinking can be, and may explain why people prefer keeping themselves busy rather than taking a moment for reflection and imagination in their daily lives.

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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

As electric vehicle (EV) owners learn how to install home chargers, find public charging stations and avoid range anxiety, the demand for power could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night, according to one Stanford Uni versity study. Unlike filling a car with gasoline, charging an electric car takes time. The fastest chargers on the market today can reach 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes, but many are slower, taking between two and 22 hours to comple tion. Thus, around 80 percent of EV charging occurs over night at home when the driver doesn’t need the car.

That charging pattern challenges the way electricity is generated and distributed. The largest need overall is in the evening from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. Photovoltaic panels produce energy during the middle of the day, so the highest electricity demand comes when solar is dormant.

“Once 30 or 40 percent of cars are EVs, it’s going to start significantly impacting what we do with the grid,” says Ram Rajagopal, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and one of the study’s authors. One solution is for more EV owners to shift to daytime charging at work or public charging stations.

World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has de termined that one pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has labeled it as one of several long-lived, synthetic, fluorine-containing chemicals released by heavy industry, chemical manufacturers, semiconduc tor manufacturers and electric utilities, noting that once released, they are “essentially, permanent additions to the atmosphere.”

Duke Energy reported leaking nearly 11 metric tons of it into the atmosphere from its electric substations in North and South Carolina in 2020, according to mandatory EPA reporting. Their greenhouse gas equivalency calculator states those emissions amount to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 59,000 automobiles.

The 88 utilities that participate in the EPA emissions reduction program, nearly half of the U.S. electric grid, are looking for ways to completely eliminate sulfur hexafluo ride emissions. Unless they succeed, emissions will likely increase along with growth of the electric grid, which must increase to two to five times its current level by midcentury if the country is to meet its net-zero emissions targets.

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Our Mindful Body

the alexander technique

by Jean McClelland

More than 100 years ago, an Australian actor, Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869 -1955), was in the midst of a successful career as a Shakespearean recitalist when he suffered recurring bouts of hoarseness. Doctors prescribed a “rest cure” which seemed to help, but as soon as Alexander went back to performing, he quickly lost his voice. Doctors were perplexed by his condition but felt they had nothing more to offer him.

Alexander, never one to hold back his opinions, told his physicians that there must be something he was doing while he was performing that was causing his issues. His physicians agreed with his theory but admitted that they had no idea what that might be. With a doggedness that defines both genius and creative and scientific process, Alexander set out to observe his habits around the use of his voice.

He worked with himself for more than10 years, and what he discovered has be come known as the Alexander Technique. Alexander observed that when he was about to recite, he instinctively (and rather noisily) sucked in air, arched his chest and went into what we have come to know as a startle pattern or flight or fight. He then noticed that he did the same thing before most of his other activities, even the most mundane and mindless.

We all share this tendency to react impetuously and to jump and grab onto ourselves. We live in a fast-paced world that leaves us little time to mindfully observe how we use ourselves in our activities. It is no wonder that actors, musicians and athletes seek out lessons in the Alexander Technique. Their craft demands a well-coordinated body that is fluid and free. Many other people take lessons in the technique to improve their breath ing, back and neck pain and to achieve an overall state of well-being.

For a very effective at-home lesson, start by noticing how often you jump to do some thing. Notice what happens when the phone rings. Does tension arise inside the body?

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For most people it does. The next time the phone rings, notice if the instinct is to jump to answer it, but then wait and let it ring one or two more times and then mindfully answer it. While on the phone, place a hand on the back of your neck and notice if you feel your neck grab before you speak. This is what Alexander discovered in himself, and it is a universal habit.

The Alexander Technique is called a mind-body discipline because we physi cally and mentally sense how we react to a stimulus by jumping and grabbing. When we notice how we react, we can change. There is power in noticing our habits with out judgment. When we bring awareness to them, they shift, and we find our path to integration and wholeness.

Jean McClelland, MAmSAT, is a senior teacher of the Alexander Technique and teaches voice and Alexander Technique in the MFA acting program at Columbia University. For more information, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com.

Jean is a member of the faculty of the the Graduate School of the Arts at Columbia University and one of fewer than a dozen people personally chosen by Carl Stough to teach his principles of breathing coordination.

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UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY TO DENTAL HEALING

According to Dr. Jeffrey Etess, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and his team at Integra tive Dental Specialists of Long Island, the best way to save a tooth is for the dentist to understand what has happened to the tooth. Teeth are alive; they are a complex neurovascular bundle surrounded by a tubular fluid communi cation network. The term “drill and fill” is outdated as there are consequences to

drilling teeth. It is extremely important for your dentist to fully understand not only the mechanical part of repairing teeth, but the biological living part of the tooth. Without respect for the biology, the tooth will not comply with the dental therapy. Keeping teeth alive should be your dentist’s primary focus.

Besides tooth decay, there are several ways teeth can be damaged, like blunt trauma, wear and tear and periodontal disease. Dr. Etess and his team respect your biology. Dr. Etess can be thought of more as a dental architect. He understands how all the parts go together safely and effectively and, by doing so, can help restore your mouth and smile back to looking and functioning naturally.

By utilizing today’s state of the art dental technologies and advanced dental procedures, what once was a “no” is now an obvious “yes” for dental treatment. For example, some patients couldn’t have dental implants because they didn’t have enough bone. “Fortu nately, our practice has the technology

to harvest your own living bone for selfbone grafts along with utilizing Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) from your blood to allow the placement of the correct type of dental implant specifically for you,” Dr. Etess affirms.

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Your first acupuncture appointment involves a traditional diagnosis or TD. Kate will ask you questions about your general health, lifestyle, habits, etc. to understand how to best support you and to develop a treatment plan specific to you. Also, at this first appointment you will receive a generic treatment to release any ‘toxic qi’ that your body has held onto that may prevent you from getting well. People often report feeling lighter and sleeping better after this.

If you are seeking acupuncture to help resolve health issues, it is a good idea to commit to a few consecutive treatments initially because the effects of acupuncture are accumulative. It can take several sessions for issues to resolve, and longer for chronic com plaints. The aim is always to get you to a place where your body can maintain balance without the need for acupuncture; how ever monthly sessions are the best way to keep you well, not just physically but in spirit also. Imagine having a way to get more energy or motivation to deal with a particular project, help you worry less and feel more joyful.

To support Natural Awakenings readers in staying healthy during the holiday season, Kate has two exclusive offers: $89 for the first TD appointment lasting 90-minutes (usually $170); $195 for a treatment package of three, 60-minute sessions (saving over $160).

Locations: Relax, 716 Greenwich St., West Village and Theraspace, 41 Union Square West. For more information or to book an appointment, call or text 929-277-0760 or visit KateMansfield Acupuncture.com. See ad, page 17.

The holiday season can place additional demands on us and if we push on without paying attention to our health and wellbeing, we can be more susceptible to getting sick. Acupuncture can help alleviate stress, strengthen your immune system, and improve sleep and energy levels, so you can do and cope with more during busy periods.

Five Element Acupuncture follows nature’s ‘laws’ to re-establish and/or maintain balance. What happens in nature also happens in us because we are part of nature. For example, during winter, nature rests and we must too. So, increased activity needs to be balanced with more ‘yin’ restorative time—being with friends and family, curling up on the sofa and watching a good movie, resting. Sometimes we need a little help to stay balanced because we don’t get enough ‘yin time’, and acupuncture is great for this.

We are used to going to the doctor when we are sick, but acu puncture has traditionally been used as a tool for staying well. In ancient China, people would pay their acupuncturist to keep them healthy and if they got sick, the acupuncturist would not get paid!

Acupuncturist Kate Mansfield says, “Physical issues can be a sign that our mental and emotional health needs support, and our mental and emotional well-being can be affected when we suffer from physical pain and discomfort. By paying attention to what we are feeling, we can catch things before they really make us sick.”

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“I always look forward to acupunc ture treatments with Kate. She is caring, supportive, and she really takes her time to understand what is at the root of whatever is bothering me, what is needed to strengthen my body and spirit.”

“It is always a pleasure to see Kate. Each session is bespoke to me and relevant to my life in real time. I leave feeling aligned and energized— more ready to take on the world. Thank you Kate.”

“Not only is she helping remedy my anxiety, insom nia and other issues, but I always leave her sessions feeling positive. She has helped my energy level and outlook on life enormously. I cannot recommend her enough.”

One of the first and most important things we can do to protect our health is to reduce our exposure to electro magnetic fields (EMFs) by taking the protective measures necessary to keep our body and our immune system healthy and strong. The PolarAid disc, which contains the Lakhovsky coil configuration, is a protection device worn on the body that strengthens the body’s ability to withstand EMFs. In 1925, scien tist Georges Lakhovsky showed that oscillator circuits consist ing of single-turn loop antennas or multi-turn spirals had great healing abilities upon not only plants, but also on animals and humans as well.

There are hundreds of gadgets that can be bought claiming to provide protection against EMFs, but a vast majority of them do nothing. PolarAid, on the other hand, offers an easy and quick way to increase the flow of vital energy into the body, enhancing cell vibration and supporting and strengthening one’s health. It is one of the most potent EMF protection personal tools that should be integrated into everyone’s health product arsenal.

In the spirit of compassion and sharing, PolarAid Health is of fering free shipping on all U.S. and Canada orders for the month of December. The PolarAid device is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone seeking greater overall health and well-being.

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RESVERATROL Protects Against Aging and More

by Franklin St. John

Resveratrol, the key component of red wine, has been identi fied as an antioxidant which has been linked specifically to anti-aging and many health success stories. This natural polyphenol has been detected in more than 70 plant species, espe cially in grapes’ skin and seeds. This would explain why the French, who drink red wine with every meal, have lower rates of heart disease compared to Americans, despite both population’s regular consumption of red meat as well as rich desserts in their diets.

Apart from its cardioprotective effects, resveratrol also exerts anticarcinogenic, antiviral, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol and other antioxidants protect our cells from damage by wrapping around the cell, acting as an extra layer of pro tection, preventing compounds floating around in our bloodstream from attacking and damaging that cell. This makes resveratrol an

ally to the body in its constant war against free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules in the body that can damage DNA in cells. In turn, this can increase the risk for disease.

Resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory properties help with brain and heart inflammation, too. Resveratrol helps expand the artery walls, allowing the blood to flow more easily. This means that there is less chance for platelets to accumulate on the arterial walls and cause a stoppage of blood flow and a possible heart attack. More so, its characteristic of making the arterial walls more flex ible can affect the blood flow to the brain, helping cut the risk of stroke, and its neuroprotective qualities help preserve memory and brain function.

Resveratrol also exhibits antitumor activity and is considered a potential candidate for prevention and treatment of several types of cancer. Its anticancer properties have been confirmed by many studies, which show that resveratrol is able to inhibit all three cancer stages: initiation, promotion and progression.

It should be noted that most of the research done on resveratrol has been in animal and test tube studies using very high amounts. Of the human studies conducted, most have used the supplement form of resveratrol, which is in a concentrated form higher than you would get through food. Still, there may be benefit to taking a supplement and including foods high in resveratrol in one’s diet, but be sure to discuss the idea of supplementation with a health care provider first.

HerbaSway, a line of herbal liquid concentrates based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, developed a resve ratrol compound made from extracts of giant knotweed and the skin and seeds from grapes. Because these extracts are in concen trated form, they contain a level of resveratrol that far exceeds that found in red wine. One serving from a 60-serving bottle of HerbaS way Resveratrol delivers the heart-health ben efits of more than a bottle of red wine. Liquid concentrates are better absorbed into the bloodstream as well as easier and more enjoyable to take every day, making them an excellent form for a supplement.

Dr. Franklin St. John is the founder of HerbaSway. To learn more about HerbaSway’s formulas that are synergistically blended to produce optimal balance in the body, visit HerbaSway.com. See ad, page 19.

The Mouth-Body Connection

Teeth are precious organs, therefore it’s important to understand the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and the direct correlation between chronic systemic diseases and the condition of one’s mouth. What happens in the mouth, happens in the body.

Similar to a blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from toxins in the blood, there is a barrier between the gums and teeth and the rest of the body. More than half the population has some form of gum disease resulting in inflamma tion and infection which slowly breaks down this barrier, triggering disease and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Some of these systemic conditions include diabetes, autoimmune diseases, lung disease, cardiovascular dis ease, and more recently Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It can even affect pregnancy. Treatments such as prescription drugs and chemotherapy can also increase susceptibility to periodontal inflammatory disease. Awareness of these inter relationships can help determine better treatment and prevention.

One of the best practices for prevention is to brush after meals and floss. If it isn’t possible to brush between meals, functional medicine physician, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, suggests dry brushing or chewing gum for about five minutes. The saliva production that occurs after gum chewing promotes remineralization, which is the process of replacing minerals in the teeth. Cavities form when a tooth loses minerals faster than it replaces those minerals. And of course, see a dentist regularly to catch oral disease in its earliest phases.

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Transforming Our World

WORKING TOGETHER FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE

by Linda Sechrist

With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is challenging to remain centered and not feel over whelmed. Every shocking headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Reducing, compartmentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”

Drawing from her background in education and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when all our institutions charged with cultivating consciousness— schools, families, religious institutions and organizations—are set in the 19th and 20th centuries? Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures we need to be successful in such a complex world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”

The paradigm shift envisioned by Golden offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection, such as sociocracy (a self-governance system based

on the equality of its mem bers); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and ana lyzes relationships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natu ral ecosystems as a whole); circle methods (thinking things through as a group); and Indigenous wisdom (fo cusing on the interconnected ness of all things).

All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conversations and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.

A Beloved Community

Co-Creating

an Island of Sanity Through Collaboration

Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and expe riencing the growing realities of global warming, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are embracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.

Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challenges in a more conscious, intentional and strategic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilita tion course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contribution, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.

Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheatley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “Warriors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent generosity, creativity, compassion and need for community. Known as a big-systems thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded

that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Ques tions that encourage collective learning became integral to creat ing cohesiveness in St. Petersburg this year.

Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems thinking” has helped St. Peters burg participants understand that living systems begin as net works, shift to intentional communities of practice and evolve into powerful systems capable of influence. Also instructive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants recognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.

“The city leaders felt conversations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighborhoods. Another $25,000 was granted by the Com munity Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Churches, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connection Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighborhoods, spreading the skills in creating participatory democracy. Participants will host conversations in their own neighborhoods,” says St. Petersburg resident Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners and a longtime catalyst for applying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.

“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversational leadership offers citizens the opportunity to experience a sense of oneness and connectedness. We’ve explored what happens when we share feelings of care, compassion and appreciation toward a beloved community,” says Kleitsch. “We found that group resonance, profound personal involvement and deeply engrossing, interactive conversation sup ports a City of Compassion and an International City of Peace, which St. Petersburg was chosen to be. I want to be sure that people understand that we do not have answers. Together, we are exploring pathways and listening for the answers to emerge.”

Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida activists—including partici pants from St. Petersburg— have been holding weekly online Zoom conversations that matter. In 2021, they were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra

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Course, which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestselling author Fritjof Capra

“What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system connecting to itself and be coming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learning together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honoring Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capitalism and many more subjects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a self-selected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”

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Argerie Vasilakes, who is re searching outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our relationships with nature that native peoples have never forgotten—humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To me, human organizations, com munities, families and govern ments are also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”

Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighborhoods, group conversations organized around questions specifically crafted for the context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning conversations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening and paying attention to themes, patterns and insights, partici pants begin to sense a connec tion to the larger whole.”

According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster critical connections. She believes it is not necessary to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kin dred spirits. Through these re lationships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Wheatley sometimes opens her interviews with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flowing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to re spond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of transformation. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

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Some of us were taught when we were young by our par ents and others that to receive love, we had to give people what they wanted. If they got what they wanted, then they would be happy with us and give us love, praise and closeness. Conversely, if we did anything that displeased our parents or others, then they would generally get angry and/or withdraw their love and attention. This led to a cycle of self-neglect as we looked to others for clues on how to please and appease them.

The problem with this learned behavior is that when we abandon ourselves, we never learn how to authentically be ourselves and/or authentically receive others to create deep joy, fulfillment and connection with others. Deep inside, a feeling of fear grows until we mostly live in a state of fear, subconsciously knowing that we are faking our way through a life we don’t recognize and without the joyful and fulfilling relationships that we want. We eventually manage our inner sadness with addic tive and/or controlling behaviors.

We adopt controlling behaviors because we don’t trust our selves, others or life to create the intimate and fulfilling life we want. We control by being aggressive/in-charge, being too pas sive, controlling conversations, having to be “right” and being

secretive and/or judgmental. We find ourselves overeating and/ or addicted to substances or relationships, sex, phones/comput ers, TV, working out, success and more, all to help us try to find some pleasure to balance out our inward feelings of loss.

But we can choose to live from a state of love and trust rather than a state of fear and mistrust. It is possible to find freedom while learning to transform pain and stress into deep inner peace, connection and courageous authenticity. When we learn to live from our authentic, eternal self and connect to our in nate wisdom, we can discover and love who we uniquely are. Freeing ourselves from the past and honoring our authentic talents, values and abilities will allow us to create the intimate and exciting life that we have always dreamed of.

Dr. Mike Berlin is the creator of the Living the Miracle coaching program. Join the Facebook group for valuable discussions and free videos at Facebook.com/groups/262492902312224. For more information, visit www.DrMikeBerlin.com/ LivingtheMiracle.

Reasons to Consider Life Coaching Instead of Therapy

by Candida R. Diaz

While therapy and coaching can overlap in some ways, they are two very dif ferent approaches for meeting someone's needs. Therapy focuses on mental health treatment, while coaching, on the other hand, is more wellness cen tered. Neither is better than the other; it’s merely a personal preference and requires a clear understanding of the desired outcome.

Therapy is an excellent option for individuals seeking help managing mental health struggles like depression, anxiety or PTSD. When a person comes in for therapy, it’s often because their symptoms have exceeded what is typical. An example might be someone crying uncontrollably more days than not or having ongoing panic attacks that interfere with their daily functioning. These symptoms require more of a clinical approach to resolve them.

Coaching, however, falls under the scope of health and wellness and is for everyone and anyone. In coaching sessions, indi viduals are generally functioning well and ready to tackle specific goals in their life. Typical coaching clients are well enough emotionally to put their attention and energy toward goal creation in areas such as self-growth, family, performance, career, relationships and more.

Consider these five reasons for work ing with a life coach when therapy is not needed:

1. Extra support, direction or accountabil ity is needed while working toward an important life goal.

2. You find yourself on a self-growth path.

3. A short-term approach is needed to help reach a specific goal.

4. There is a desire to move out of the past and a readiness to work towards creating change.

5. There is an understanding that coach ing is both an emotional and financial investment in one’s overall wellness, and you’re ready and able to commit.

Candida R. Diaz is a board-certified coach, specializing in wellness and relationships. For more information, visit CandidaRDiaz.com or FaceToFaceCounseling.

HERPES: CAN IT BE CURED?

Imagine . . . You’ve got that first date with him or her. You’ve got an interview for that new job you so very much need. You’re getting married today. You’re meeting that new client, the CEO of the biggest account you’ve ever had.

And you wake up in the morning with a huge, red, ugly blister on your lip.

It’s a herpes outbreak—it couldn’t have picked a worse time to appear. There’s no way to cover it up. You couldn’t be more embarrassed. Do you cancel? What do you do? The problem isn’t complicated.

You caught a virus, the herpes virus, which comes in two varieties, Herpes Type I and Herpes Type II. The CDC says that more than 50 million out of 350 million Americans have it. But it appears that those numbers are really reversed. In truth maybe only 50 million Americans don’t have it, as most people aren’t blood-tested for it. Stress of any kind may bring on an attack or outbreak, as your immune system weakens for the moment.

While there are many other types of herpes viruses, these two—Types I and II—are the most psycho-socially embarrassing ones. They’re ugly, painful and at times dangerous. Years ago we generally ignored cold sores (or “canker sores”). That’s not the case today. Relationships have ended, or never even started, when it’s revealed or discovered that someone has herpes. While Type I is generally considered oral and Type II genital, it has been proven by testing that you can have either in both locations.

Here’s the truth about how you got it.

Believe it or not, Grandma might have given you herpes. Or it might have been your best friend.

Wait, you think. How is that possible? Isn’t herpes sexually transmitted? What you don’t know could get you infected.

In truth, while herpes often is sexually transmitted, it can also be passed on by contact with silverware while dining or even sharing a water bottle at the gym. It’s that easy.

One morning years ago, when she fed you your oatmeal, Grandma may have had a little brown or pink dot on her tongue—not the full-blown blister that we all recognize as an outbreak. She tested it, found it too hot, blew on it and tested it again before feeding it to you. Unfortunately, she transferred the virus to you too.

Have you ever shared food in a restaurant with a friend, a family member or that special someone? Ever shared a soft drink with a friend or allowed your date to taste your cocktail? The same thing that could have happened with Grandma could have happened

then. If you’re diagnosed with herpes, you may be inclined to blame the last person you were intimate with, but unless you had a blood test proving you were herpes-free right before you were with that person, you may have already been infected.

Herpes

can be dangerous.

As scary as this may sound, an outbreak on your lips or inside your nose can travel up your face to your eyes and literally blind you. Believe it or not, this is not an uncommon situation.

Besides being painful, as it attacks the sensory nerves, and putting aside the small scar a lesion can leave (though most lesions fade away), herpes poses a specific danger during pregnancy. If a woman has it internally, it may break out during birth, causing the baby to be born blind.

How

can you get rid of herpes permanently?

Please don’t believe the TV commercials that say herpes can only be suppressed. The drug manufacturers’ only interest is to keep you on expensive medication for the rest of your life. Either they don’t know about the treatment I’m going to share with you, or they’ve chosen to ignore and suppress its existence.

Intravenous ozone therapy uses ozone gas as a medicine, effectively destroying these dreaded viruses completely. Over the past 70 years, some 45,000 physicians in more than 50 countries have safely used it for this purpose, although its use has been suppressed in this country—obviously for the financial gain of Big Pharma.

In truth, herpes is a very, very hard virus to kill. The good news is that ozone used as a medicine intravenously will penetrate its defenses and completely eradicate it without the possibility of a mutated or resistant strain developing. It does this safely, with virtually no adverse reactions.

Believe it or not, it’s even possible to rid your body of herpes so completely with ozone therapy that you will stop manufacturing antibodies for it (the body’s normal defense mechanism). You will test negative for it, as if you never had it. Cured!

More information about this amazing, safe and effective treatment is available at OzoneWithoutBorders.ngo, on my website OzoneDoctor.net, and on my radio show, “Functional Medicine with Dr. Robins,” which is archived but live each week on VoiceAmerica.com’s Health and Wellness channel. Questions? Call my office at 212-581-0101.

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PICKLEBALL IS BOOMING

GET INTO A PICKLE FOR HOLIDAY FITNESS

by Jyl Steinback

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Forget the gherkins and dills this holiday season; there’s another pickle in town. This one offers a great way to get in shape, increase happiness and bond with family and friends. It’s pickleball: a simple-to-learn sport that requires less run ning than tennis and can be played both indoors and outdoors. Players use oversized ping pong-style paddles to hit a wiffle ball over a low net on a badminton-sized court.

The Economist, and other media, say pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport. While seniors are particularly drawn to it, it is also catching on with all ages. “The fastpaced games make it easier for kids to stay engaged, as well as socialize with their peers,” says Sarah Ansboury, director of pickleball at Palmetto Dunes, in South Carolina. “Many families do pickleball events for holidays and reunions. Pickleball enables people of all ages to participate.”

According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), there are 4.8 million pickleball players in America, with 51 percent between 6 and 34 years of age. At the end of 2021, there were 9,524 pickleball courts across the U.S.

In 2020, Mecklenburg County, in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, opened the eightcourt John Stevens Pickleball Center, the eighth facility in the county where citizens can play the game. Since 2014, the number of public and private courts in the same region has soared from two to more than 100.

The SFIA says growth is happening across the country, with participation spiking 40 percent during the pandemic. In Florida, St. Lucie County unveiled four new courts at its Lakewood Regional Park in September. Even bars are getting into the act, such as Dale Z’s, in Milwaukee, which christened its pickleball court in the same month.

Being a super athlete is not a prereq uisite for playing the game, according to Mac McCullough, a pickleballer in Scotts dale, Arizona. “I used to play other sports, but running and tennis got harder on my knees,” he says. “Pickleball has a lower net and a smaller court, so you aren’t running as much. Still, it gives you a good workout and it’s easier on your joints.”

A 2016 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise c onfirms that pickleball provides a good workout. According to the researchers, average heart rate and peak heart rate were higher during pickleball than when walking. Participants burned 40 percent more calories in 30 minutes of the sport than in 30 minutes of walking. Additionally, the study concludes, “Pickleball is more enjoyable than walking at a self-selected speed.”

Dr. Dennis Pena, a podiatrist from Phoenix, says the game has improved his hand-eye coordination. “The more I play pickleball, the better my balance, coordi nation and movement get,” he says. “It’s a good cardio workout, and I just feel better overall when I play regularly.”

A study from Western State Colorado University indicates that pickleball fosters many health benefits over a wide range of ages. The study followed 15 people between 40 to 85 that played for an hour three times

per week. All participants showed im provement in cardio fitness, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Research has confirmed that exercise boosts endorphins, which reduces stress and improves overall sense of well-being. A 2018 study from a group of researchers in the U.S. and South Korea showed that pick leball can help stave off depression, too. It reported that although depression rates are increasing in the U.S., people involved in “serious leisure” such as pickleball are less prone to depression.

It’s not just older people that can ben efit from the recreational activity. Teen obesity rates have skyrocketed nation wide, much of it due to a lack of exercise. Pickleball could help combat this. It is fun, easy to learn, boosts cardio fitness and can be played just about anywhere. Some colleges are now even offering pick leball scholarships.

Holly Fitzgerald, a physical therapist from Woburn, Massachusetts, gives this ad vice on how to get ready to play the game:

Squats with body mass can help develop and stretch quadriceps and hamstrings, en abling the ability to compress leg muscles swiftly and consistently. This will help reduce gravitational pull to address the pickleball as it comes at us.

Large arm circles will stretch muscles and prepare them for the considerable movements that occur when striking a ball.

Exercises that develop the core, such as core twisting, are also beneficial.

Places2Play.org provides a search engine to help find a court anywhere in America. Pick leball is a great way to get family and friends together over the holidays and beyond. It is fun, helps nurture relationships and it is a lot healthier than grazing on holiday leftovers while scanning social media.

Jyl Steinback is the executive director of Shape Up US, creator of the Hip Hope Healthy Heart Program for Children, an author and a recipient of a Community Leadership Award from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Reach her at Jyl@ShapeUpUS.org.

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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.

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A Holiday Waistline Saving Home-made Recipe

by Dr. Heather Shea

Stress can arise around the holidays, even when we are looking forward to our favorite seasonal activities and adventures with friends and family. Despite our best planning, holiday celebrations can bring on anxiety and exhaustion due to the extra shopping, cooking, childcare and hosting. As result, we often turn to food, or stress eat ing, even when we’re not hungry. Then, after the New Year, if we are brave enough to step on the scale, we are faced with the inevitable—extra pounds and more stress.

During the holidays, we tend to eat for fun, to quell fear or for comfort and distrac tion—or because everyone else is eating—rather than eating to fuel our bodies. In its simplest sense: we eat to feed our emotions, positive and negative ones alike. When the joy is flowing at a holiday get-together, it can be hard to resist the tempting buffet table. We also might find ourselves downing snacks to hide our feelings when we’re angry or annoyed, and we can’t speak up to maintain the fragile family peace. Or we fill our plates when we are lonely, tired or just plain bored. Hunger, actual physical hunger, is not what drives our eating.

Signs of Stress Eating

Pay attention while eating and make note of any of the following which often accompany emotional eating:

• Doing other activities such as shopping, wrapping, cooking, driving or doing laundry

• Munching at night when alone or watching TV

• Because a friend or loved one made a special treat just for you

• You are happy

• You are not happy

•

A sugar or salt craving screams, “Eat now!”

• It’s wonder-full: I wonder what we are having for dinner? I wonder if pump kin spice mocha caramel marshmal low peppermint will be on the menu?

• You are already full

HOME for the Holidays

Consider a new HOME (Health, Opportu nity, Mindfulness, Eating) for the Holidays recipe for healthy eating this season:

Health: Remember to take care of oneself. Self-care is not selfish. Sleep, exercise and laugh. Practice kindness and gratitude. Take bubble baths, listen to music or engage in whatever leads to relaxation.

Opportunity: Focus on what’s im portant. It’s easy to run around and forget what is of most value in this moment. Put aside the phone and social media addiction and be present to what really matters.

Mindfulness: The book Meditating in a New York Minute: Super Calm For The Super Busy is recommended for anyone that feels a minute is all the time they seem to have. Take a walk, have a cup of coffee, or just take a few deep mindful breaths when riding up the elevator.

Eat. Eat regular meals. Fill up with true nourishment to keep the motor running. Eat for fuel instead of fear. Eat quality not quantity. Or indulge in that glorious one indulgence and avoid one more—one glass of eggnog or one piece of pumpkin pie.

During the holiday hecticness, remem ber to breathe and practice self-care. Light the lights, connect with Spirit and cel ebrate the pleasure of being home for the holidays.

Dr. Heather Shea is a leadership and life coach and certified weight-loss hypno therapist. For more informa tion, email Heather@ EverydayKnowings.com or visit EverydayKnowings.com. See ad, page 43.

Good Vibrations

THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND

by Gayatri Bhaumik

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For centuries, humans have employed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zith ers to treat illness and vibrations to allevi ate mental disorders. Even today, military battalions play music to boost morale.

“Research shows that vibrations are the lan guage of the body,” says Kyle Godfrey-Ryan, the founder of TUNE, a New York-based tech system designed to recalibrate the nervous system with sounds. “When we work with sound, we’re working with vibra tions that can rebalance the nervous system and flood the body with endorphins.”

According to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a healing practitioner at The Copper Vessel, in Los Angeles, “Sound vibrations work on a cellular level to recalibrate the body. Sound shifts vibrations in the body, both through entrainment—a process by which the vibrations of one object transform to match the higher vibration of another ob ject—and by stimulating electric signals in the brain that support healing frequencies.”

Studies suggest that sound vibrations can unlock energy blockages, release tension and create calm and focus. For this reason, sound healing is frequently prescribed to manage conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some practitioners also report anecdotal meta bolic improvements, from lower blood pressure and decreased cholesterol levels to improved sleep.

TUNE has worked with the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic to gain scientific backing for the brand’ s devices. “Our technology reduces stress by 54 percent in 15 minutes,” Godfrey-Ryan claims. “It also has a massive impact on

the circadian rhythm, so we’re able to prove better sleep quality, improved metabolism and reduced stress and anxiety.”

Sound healing can take many forms, and each type has specific applications. For example, Schieffelin explains, “Gongs and Ti betan bowls are very clearing and grounding, while crystal singing bowls feel more uplifting and elevating.” It is up to the individual to find a style that works for them and their intended results.

Singing Bowls

Originating in 12th-century Tibet, these metal bowls come in dif ferent sizes, each producing a specific sound vibration that is said to work on a particular part of the brain or body. Several-sized bowls often are used together to create a holistic healing approach. They can be placed directly on parts of the body to stimulate circulation and relax muscles. Singing bowls made of pure crystal quartz are popular for their pure sounds, and are believed to offer stress reduction, chakra balancing and mental clarity.

Gongs

Used in healing since about 4,000 B.C., gong baths, which combine dif ferent tones and melodies to fashion multifaceted vibrations, may positively influence the mind and body by stimulating the vagus nerve. Godfrey-Ryan advises, “Gongs are amazing for trauma release, but gong work is very heavy, so if you’ve never played with sound before, this will be really intense.”

Vocal Toning

Numerous cultures— from ancient Egyptians to Tibetan throat sing ers—have their distinct forms of vocal toning. Hindu mantras can be especially powerful for some people because they harness the energy of specific words and intonations. Among practitioners, seven distinct tones have been linked to specific parts of the body. It is believed that these vibrations can balance the body’s cells and open energetic healing, leading to targeted benefits.

Tuning Forks

While musicians use these devices to ensure that their instruments are set to the correct pitch, they also can be held next to specific parts of the body by individuals seeking healing vibrations, emo tional balance and pain relief. “Tuning forks are fun because you can have a very strong somatic reaction within a few seconds— they’re very powerful,” notes Godfrey-Ryan.

Solfeggio Frequencies

Solfeggio frequencies are musi cal tunes or sound patterns designed to stimulate the brain by syncing brain waves to specific healing fre quencies. Each of the seven most popular solfeggio frequencies sets out to target a certain purpose, from improving relationships and awakening intuition to navigating change and letting go of fear.

Binaural Beats

Binaural beats are soundscapes that create a gap between different frequencies. For example, the tune might have a tone of 210 Hertz (Hz) in the left ear and 200 Hz in the right ear, producing an illu sory tone of 10 Hz, also known as a binaural beat. Brainwaves are thought to automatically align themselves with this auditory tone, which may be useful for improving focus and reducing stress.

Sound healing is finding a permanent place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its rewards. While there are myriad ways to use sound vibrations for healing purposes, it is up to each individual to find the style that resonates with them and achieves the improvements they seek. With regular practice, they may even find relief that is cumulative and long-lasting.

Gayatri Bhaumik is a professional writer and editor. For more information, visit GayatriBhaumik.com.

Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries

by Sandra Yeyati

mind-boggling. Everything has a cause. We just aren’t asking the right questions.

From your studies, who beats the odds and why?

I broke down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases: nutrition, healing the immune system, healing the stress response and healing identity and beliefs.

Can you describe key elements of the first pillar—nutrition?

Board-certified psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger is an assistant professor at Harvard Medi cal School and medical director of McLean Southeast Adult Psychiatry and Com munity Affairs at McLean Hospital, near Boston. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. For almost two decades, Rediger has studied spontaneous healing, pioneering the use of scientific tools like CT scans and lab tests, as well as personal interviews, to investigate surprising recoveries from incurable diseases. His findings are documented in his bestseller Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, and have been discussed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, a TEDx talk and numerous public engagements.

How do you define spontaneous healing?

Science calls these events spontaneous remissions, and doctors are taught they have no medi cal or scientific value. On the spiritual side, they’re called miracles. These terms haven’t been examined with the tools of science. The word spontaneous in this context means without cause. Most doctors see inexplicable healings. To assume that there’s no cause for remission is

People who got better when they weren’t supposed to seemed to have a common understanding of nutrition that centered around whole, plant-based foods and the elimination of processed foods and sugar. In Western countries, we’re taught that most people suffer from over-nutrition and obesity, rather that malnutrition. I believe we have massive malnutrition because of processed foods. When sugar crystals coarse through the bloodstream at high levels—as we see in U.S. diets—it causes little cuts which immune cells repair over and over, creating scab upon scab until you end up with atherosclerosis.

What about the next pillar— healing the immune system?

We need to honor the science of both Louis Pasteur, who proved that germs exist and play a role in disease, and Claude Bernard, who explained that if we take care of the inner terrain (what we now call the micro biome) we won’t get sick. We’re continu ally surrounded by millions of pathogens,

bacteria, viruses—inside and outside of our bodies—that become invaders when some thing breaks down in our terrain. We over use medicines, many of which suppress the immune system. So, we need to emphasize the magnificent 30-year research about the microbiome and take care of our bodies to avoid leaky gut and other conditions that act as entrance points for disease.

What about the pillar related to stress?

Most of the people I studied learned to eliminate certain stresses so they could maximize the quality of their remaining time. This led to healing. We have to widen our window of tolerance for stress so it doesn’t keep us in fight, flight, freeze or fawn, and to differentiate between “chal lenge stress” and “toxic stress”. Running a marathon can be a challenge stress that helps you reach your higher self, expand your understanding of what you can achieve and prompt a repair response for muscles. But if every day you’re told you don’t matter or are unappreciated at work, that toxic stress can wear down your un derstanding of your value.

The deep chasm we’ve created between mind and body doesn’t exist. Doctors are taught to find symptoms, make a diagno sis and start a medication. But whether a patient comes in for back pain, a heart at tack or an autoimmune flare-up, it’s critical to ask them what has been stressful lately and try to get the story of the illness. Usu ally, that will prompt a cathartic recount of stresses that relate to what’s going on physically. Helping people understand the deeper story of their illness and find a path to healing around that can be life-saving.

Gabor Mate says, “If you don’t know how to say no, your body will eventually say no for you.” Our hospitals are full of people who spent their entire lives taking care of everyone else and being conflict-avoidant. The body keeps the score and tells the story. We can learn to listen to what our bodies are telling us about honoring the dignity and value that we bring into the world; set up a life and boundaries that support that; and educate therapists and the public about what trauma is and how to recover from it.

Can you explain the fourth pillar—healing identity and beliefs?

This is the big one, which people said was the reason they were grateful for their illnesses. When people are diagnosed with an incurable illness, although they’re terrified, many (more than you would think) are also relieved. They’ll say, “If I only have six months to live, then I don’t have to take over the family business like dad’s pressuring me to do.” That prepa ration to die often becomes a doorway into a different life. When you decide to focus on what you need and want, that death of the false self allows the birth of a more authentic self that becomes its own journey to healing.

How does spirituality affect healing?

Spirituality has to do with how we feel about who we are, how we experience our value in the world and what kind of universe we live in. Is the universe friendly and caring or unfriendly and uncaring? If we experience ourselves and others as human beings who have value and bring beauty into the world, that’s very different from feeling alone, defec tive or not good enough. How a person feels at a deep, conscious or unconscious level about themselves and the universe is a massive factor in terms of their vitality and health.

What can people learn from your research?

Take compassionate and firm charge of your minds, bodies and life. Doctors teach patients to be passive recipients of care, but the possibilities of healing come from with in. It’s not about taking a medication as much as understanding our value, assert ively taking steps to create a community of people who care about us and developing a path towards healing that’s rooted in an understanding of our deeper story.

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

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.

The Best Gift of All

TEACHING CHILDREN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

by Madiha Saeed

Teaching children the value of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it is good for our kids, too. Studies have shown that acts of altruism can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, reduce de pression and lower stress levels. Selfless contributions also can foster a sense of belonging, whether they are donating material things, sharing their time or freely conveying love and kindness. A magnanimous child is repaid with benefits that nourish the body and soul.

Empathy and Mirror Neurons

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings. Known as cognitive empathy, it involves understanding another person’s emotions on an intellectual level, taking into consideration their situation and anticipating

how they might react.

Since the 1990s, scientists have been researching mirror neurons which respond to actions that we observe in the same way as when we actually perform those actions ourselves. These neurons play a consider able role in the development of speech, language, learning, emotional intelligence, empathy and understanding, so children need to see and receive acts of giving and love to become givers themselves.

Giving Heals

With mental health conditions in children on the rise, charitable behavior can improve their mental well-being and help them secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. “I think helping our kids experience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture generosity in them,” says Lara Aknin, an assistant professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, in Canada. “It sets off this positive cycle. Giving makes people happy and hap piness promotes giving.”

Functional MRIs of people that donate to charities have shown that the act of giving stimulates reward centers of the brain where endorphins are released. These hormones lower cortisol, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve

Volunteering

Volunteering makes an immeasurable dif ference in the lives of others and creates a sense of purpose in the person doing it. Sci ence has shown that engaging in volunteer work can decrease depression, reduce stress, increase longevity and help the person stay mentally and physically active. Volunteers get to meet others, develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with those that have similar goals and interests. There are many opportunities for children and parents to volunteer through school, religious and nonprofit organizations.

Random Acts of Kindness and Generosity

Random acts of kindness and generosity include smiling, holding the door open for someone and reaching out to loved ones. Include a child in these activities and encourage them to do the same. “When you see your children being generous, point it out and praise them,” recommends The Center for Parenting Education. “Help them put into words the positive feelings they may have as they help others.”

digestion, clear out toxins, help the immune system fight infections and renew energy to repair cells and fight cancer. Other benefits include lower inflammation overall, im proved sleep, decreased feelings of restlessness and reduc tions in chronic pain.

Giving and Social Support

In a 2020 study reported in JAMA Network, researchers found that young adults ages 19 to 20 that perceived higher levels of social support—the feeling that there is someone they can depend on for help should they need it—were less likely to report depressive and anxiety symptoms or suicidal ideation one year later. The study also found that even in cases where people previously experienced mental health problems, social support was beneficial for mental health later on.

Love and secure attachments, such as those experienced through acts of giving, strengthen the body; help regulate emotions, attention and behavior; mitigate the effects of stress; and promote lifelong, healthy development.

The most important ingredient to develop a child with a healthy brain and body is love. Children need positive experiences for pathways in their brain and body to work. Developing empathy for themselves and others increases emo tional strength and self-regulation. Improve the life of a child—physi cally, emotionally and spiritually—by teaching them the simple of act of giving.

Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of educa tion for KnoWEwell.com.

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To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING

THE GIFT OF GIVING

As we indulge in magnificent feasts and open gifts in cozy living rooms, let’s pause to express gratitude for all that we have and look for ways to help those less fortunate. The holiday season is the time for giving. One of the best ways to get into the spirit is by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals. Here are a few ideas.

ADOPT A FAMILY

Find a nearby impoverished fam ily that could use a houseful of gifts, including toys, blankets and warm clothes, then do a little shopping and make their holiday dreams come true. Local social service agencies can help identify the lucky family.

HANDMADE HOLIDAY CARDS

Spend an afternoon making holiday greeting cards to warm the hearts of lonely seniors, U.S. armed service members and children in hospitals battling serious illnesses. This is a great activity to do with kids—teach ing them important lessons about kindness and generosity. For cardmaking ideas and distribution help: RedCross.org, LoveForOurElders.org, CardsForHospitalizedKids.com and ColorASmile.org.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Nothing is sadder than a child without at least one holiday gift. Fortunately, several organizations and thousands of generous people do their very best to fill those empty little hands with merriment. Here are a few places that need donations of time, money and gifts: ToysForTots.org, Samaritans Purse.org, SalvationArmyUSA.org and OperationHelpAHero.org.

MAKE A BLANKET

Some kids could really use the cozy warmth and comfort of their very own security binky. Here are two organi zations that provide blanket-making ideas and instructions, and also help facilitate their collection and distribu tion: ProjectLinus.org and BinkyPa trol.org. This is a wonderful group project for families or classrooms.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Food insecurity is a serious problem in this country, and lowincome families that rely on government assistance and food banks for everyday nutrition will likely not have the wherewithal for a holiday feast. Here’s where our help comes in. The fol lowing organizations either serve free holiday meals or give away food baskets: local churches, temples and mosques; MealsOnWheels America.org; neighborhood food pantries and soup kitch ens; and SalvationArmyUSA.org.

CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESS AND TROUBLED FAMILIES

Here are a few charities that accept monetary donations and sweat equity to aid children battling serious diseases or troubled family situations: StJude.org, OneSimpleWish. org, Wish.org and Prison Fellowship.org.

HELP FOR NEGLECTED PETS AND IMPERILED WILDLIFE

These organizations accept donations of money and time: the American So ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (aspca.org); National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org); Best Friends Animal Society (BestFriends.org); Friends of Animals (FriendsOfAnimals.org); Animal Welfare Institute (awionline.org); Alley Cat Allies (AlleyCat.org); Jane Goodall Insti tute (JaneGoodall. org); and The Humane Society of the United States (Humane Society.org).

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Acupuncture

KATE MANSFIELD ACUPUNCTURE

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Alexander Technique

JEAN MCCLELLAND, MMUS., MAMSAT

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Private lessons and work shops: voice, breathing and Alexander Technique. Jean McClelland has more than 40 years’ experience as a performer and teacher. She has helped thousands of students free their bodies, strengthen their breathing, and uncover the natural beauty of their voices. See ad, page 14.

Chiropractors

ATLAS ORTHOGONAL CHIROPRACTIC

Paul V. Scarborough, DC, BCAO 77 Pond Field Rd., 1F-2A 914-704-3005

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Dr. Paul Scarborough has relocated to Bronxville, NY from his NYC location to continue practicing Atlas Orthogonal, a subspecialty in Chiropractic. Specific xrays are taken utilizing state of the art equipment, treatment is admin istered with the Atlas Orthogonal Percus sion adjusting instrument, secondary treatments are incorporated as needed. See ad, page 29.

CENTER FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Dr. Gina Marino Wantagh 516-221-3500 Align-Me.com

Dr. Marino utilizes a combi nation of gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments, Reiki and bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your system, re store flexibility and ensure optimum vitality. See ad, page 10.

Clinincal Nutrition

THE BIAMONTE CENTER FOR CLINICAL NUTRITION

Michael Biamonte, CCN 2185 34th Ave, Suite 14D Astoria, NY 11106 347-523-4703 NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com

Michael Biamonte has been in practice for over 30 years, is the author of “The Candida Chronicles” and is a World Recognized Candida elimina tion expert. His office has proprietary software devel oped for NASA that helps identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies. Offering both online and In-Person appointments.

Coaching

CANDIDA R DIAZ 917-834-6211

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Candida R Diaz is a licensed psychotherapist turned Life Coach specializing in work ing with women who, over the years, have neglected themselves and who are now ready to put them selves first. She coaches women eager to invest in themselves and looking for higher self-worth, increased self-confi dence, and a solid mindset to accomplish their goals in life. See ad, page 26.

LIVING THE MIRACLE

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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxiety? My unique proprietary method will help you break free into deep inner peace, purpose, and passion…forever. Find out how you can release your true inner self and transform stress and conflict once and for all. Call now for a free consultation. See ad, page 15.

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Are you a woman coach, healer, therapist, or entrepre neur who is ready to move your business to the next level, but you are lacking the confidence, or not sure what is keeping you from growing your business, or you are feeling blocked by limiting beliefs and emotions? Then reach out and connect with Nanci.

Nanci Deutsch has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years and is a Cer tified Intuitive Energy Coach. She uniquely combines her counseling, coaching and intui tive abilities to transform women’s personal and professional lives. She leads groups and training programs that help women take their business to the next levels of intuition, income, and impact.

TINA STINSON WELLNESS

Tina Marie Stinson

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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.

Compound Pharmacy

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Here’s why you’ll want to use the Chemist Shop Pharmacy: Qual ity Ingredients and Excellent Personalized care. Whether in-person or on the phone, you’ll receive excellent care every time from highly trained pharmacists. We mix compounds in-house from only the high est quality ingredients for personalized medicine. See ad, page 8.

Conscious Centers

AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

230 E 14th St, NYC 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com

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

2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141

NamasteBookshop.com

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.

Kindness is like snow; it beautifies everything it covers.

~Kahlil Gibran

UNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS 4140 Broadway, NYC 212-568-6700 • UPSpiritualArts.org

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!

Health Food Store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

8 Locations in Manhattan WholeFoodsMarket.com

Whole Foods Market is an Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. We support lo cal communities & agriculture, practice and advance environmental stewardship, sup port & rewards team member excellence, and encourage and educate on all aspects of healthy living. See ad, page 43.

Herbal Remedies

HERBASWAY 800-672-7322 • HerbaSway.com

Founded in 1996, HerbaS way Laboratories is locat ed in Wallingford, CT. Our formulas are based on traditional herbal combinations that have been used for thousands of years.  Using only the purest ingredients and wild-crafted herbs, in combination with the latest Western scientific research, HerbaSway’s formulas are synergistically blended to produce opti mal balance in your body. See ad, page 19.

Holistic Dentistry

CARIODONTAL

A Place for Dental Wellness

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

310 E Shore Rd, Great Neck • 516-282-0310

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.

EDWARD J DEGEL, DDS

92-42 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, NY 718-429-6867

Holistic dentistry for the entire family. Initial exam and exray $99. Safe removal of mercury fillings with oxygen and lower level lasers. We also offer metal-free crowns and bridges.

GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS

444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com

A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of our dental wellness center is a whole-body approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relation ship with. The practice incorporates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad, page 2.

HOLISTIC DENTAL & WELLNESS CENTER

1692 Newbridge Rd. N. Bellmore, NY 516-221-7447 Holisticdds.com

Offering a full range of dental services, treating adults and children with an integrative and systemic philosophy. Dr. Rizvi earned her DDS from NYU and completed residen cies in general dentistry at both the Kings County Hospi tal Center and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. See ad, page 29.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SPECIALISTS

Long Island: 245 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY • 516-253-1800

Manhattan: 120 E. 56th St. • 212-845-9740 drjeff@idsli.com IntegrativeDentalNY.com

Dr. Jeff created Integrative Dental Specialist to provide the best comprehensive den tal care today. There is always an emphasis on biocompati ble and holistic dentistry to create a natural and beautiful smile you can be proud of. Dr. Jeff has achieved a highly professional, re laxed, caring, and pain-free environment for his patients, with sedation dentistry available if required. See ad, page 15.

Holistic Dentistry

NATURE’S DENTAL

50 Broadway, Greenlawn • NY 11740 631-316-1816 • NaturesDental.net

What is made by nature is always going to be better than what is artificially made. This is why at Nature’s Den tal the conservation of your natural tooth structure— the Biomimetic approach to dentistry—is at the core of our minimally in vasive practice philosophy. See ad, page 5.

TRIBECA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTS

17 Park Place, NYC 212-732-2200 • Holistic-Dentists.com

Dr. Lewis Gross has more than 31 years’ experience providing holistic dentistry to adults and children with his staff of dental specialists and integrative practitioners. Of fering less invasive and more natural solutions for patients with difficult dental issues and those who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, stateof-the-art facility, offers among other things, laser dentistry, metal-free implants, non-in vasive oral cancer screening, ozone and al ternatives to surgery and root canal.

Holistic Health Center

CLEANSING CONCEPTS

353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603 New York, NY • 212-256-0032

269 East Main St, Suite F1 Smithtown, NY • 631-656-6313 825 East Gate Blvd. Garden City, NY • 516-640-5322

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Our services include Colon Cleansing, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, BELD Lymphatic Drain age, 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 12.

Learning Center Online

THE OPEN CENTER OpenCenter.org

The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integri ty, concentrating in five major areas: contemplative and spiri tual traditions; health and wellness; psy chology; society and ecology; and creativ ity and the arts. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compas sionate dying, socially responsible invest ing, humanity’s impact on the Earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts, and what we can learn from world cultures.

Marconics

MARCONICS

Robin Landau, Master Teacher 516-369-3653

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Marconics is a full-spec trum 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 22.

Metaphysical Services

DR. SWAMPROOT, CLAIRVOYANTINTUITIVE MYSTIC 888 219-Lift (4694)

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Bring your problems: past, present, and future - Offering: in-depth readings, Spiritual guidance, dream interpreta tions, neutralization of adver saries, blossoming true love into your life’s path, ghost eradication, purification & renewing of your Aura - Spirit - Soul for the attainment of transcendental and incandescent peace. Consult confidentially with a distinguished spiritual master today.

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 In stagram 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

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Utilizing Naturopathic Medi cine 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 13.

POLLACK WELLNESS INSTITUTE

66 Commack Rd, Commack NY 631-462-0801

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Dr. David L Pollack special izes in functional nutrition which is the science of help ing repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery. Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; con ventional 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 dis orders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad, page 4.

Online Retail

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Sacred Space 69 (SS69) is Gen-X Owned. Filipina Owned. We are Wellness Enthusiasts and Light Workers. SS69 sells a vari ety of offerings from crys tals and bracelets; to a wide array of tarot card decks, space sprays, handmade candles, and soaps that help with holistic healing. Journey with Us, as we welcome YOU to our Tribe. See ad, page 26.

Ozone Therapy

DR. HOWARD ROBINS

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

If you have a disease or condi tion that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suf fered 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 & 27.

Pyschotherapy

PRESENT CENTERED THERAPIES

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Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoana lyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic coun selor 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.

Spiritual Counseling

DR. HEATHER SHEA

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YOLA'S CHILD

Rev. Nancy Dominique Dessables, LMSW Glen Oaks, NY 516-703-4616 • yolaschild.com

Spiritual Counseling (SC) is a gentle, caring, therapeutic approach that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but rather about honoring what spirituality means to you. SC can help you cultivate a deeper sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, and heal from life's inevitable traumas and setbacks. Schedule a 40-minute pro-bono session with me today. Together we will develop a fee structure that works for you.

Wellness Products / Dietary Supplements

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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 consulta tions at product.energy. See ad, page 23.

Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

ANXIETY & TRAUMA RECOVERY RETREAT

Break Free from Anxiety Reconnect to Joy!

Brett Cotter, founder of Stress is Gone

December 2-4

At Honor’s Haven, Catskills, NY

To learn more or register, contact Brett@StressIsGone.org or call 833.867.3529

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JUMPSTART YOUR HOLISTIC PRACTICE / BUSINESS

Carol Leitner, MBA.

Fridays, December 9 & 16 noon - 1pm

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

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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.

Wednesday, December 14 6:00-6:30pm

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

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:

LEVEL I

MARCONICS 'NO-TOUCH'

January 7-8 Long Beach, NY

LEVELS I - III INTENSIVES*

MARCONICS 'NO-TOUCH', 'INTEGRATED CHAKRA UNIFICATION' & 'QUANTUM RECALIBRATION'

January 21-25 • Bethlehem, PA February 18-22 • Sugarloaf NY March 29 - April 2 • Lake Worth, FL *Classes may be taken separately

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Come with Me Into the Jungle BACK TO OUR ROOTS RETREAT

Monika Harzcuk, Retreat Director

A 6-night wellness retreat with pilates, yoga, and meditationin the Maya Riviera Quintana Roo Coast, Mexico, Starts as low as $1,250 and includes accommodations, meals, and all wellness programs (regularly up to $2,650) March 5-11, 2023

To learn more or register, go to MonikaHarczuk.com/mexico-retreats

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The Healing Center

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advertising opportunities

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business opportunities

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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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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 edi tion of Natural Awakenings magazine. Please email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com. to learn more.