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28 12 STAYING UPRIGHT IN CHALLENGING TIMES

24 WHOLE-BODY DENTISTRY

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26 THE UPSIDE OF LOCKDOWNS Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

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Dr. David Minkoff and his wife Sue Minkoff, RN, founded LifeWorks Wellness Center, in Clearwater, Florida, in 1997, as a healing haven where people could obtain the best medical care possible in an environment where they would be treated like family. Since then, they have continued to strive to provide the highest-quality natural medicine treatments and services for their clients.

LifeWorks is fast becoming one of the leading alternative medical clinics in the U.S., offering more treatments under one roof than many others, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, ozone therapy, enhanced external counterpulsation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and more. LifeWorks is especially suitable for those with undefined and unresolved underlying health issues, or for anyone just not feeling right. They have been successfully treating patients with a variety of stubborn conditions, including Lyme disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, inflammation, thyroid issues and cardiovascular disease. They conduct research to discover what has changed in the patient’s body and mind, revealing the root causes of health issues, and then treat them naturally with life-enhancing supplements and healing modalities.

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival in the West of Paramahansa Yogananda and his founding of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free global online spiritual gathering, will be presented from August 9 through 15, bringing thousands of seekers together for spiritual renewal and upliftment during these challenging times and an immersion in the yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi), widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West. All sessions will be free, led by SRF monks and nuns, and livestreamed on the organization’s website. This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers through the power of group meditations, united prayer, kirtan and talks on the yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, who through his many books and recordings, has introduced millions to India’s timeless science of the soul. The event, ideal for those that are new to meditation or want to deepen existing practices, is a practical way to explore yoga meditation with one of the oldest and most respected yoga organizations in the country and meditate online in real time with likeminded yogis worldwide.

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Biofeedback for Personal Recovery Lisa Doyle-Mitchell, owner of Blue Star Biofeedback, was diagnosed in 2005 with a serious illness. Her earliest symptoms showed up one morning when she awoke with double vision, a fuzzy brain and a feeling of extreme fatigue. Several tests later, including an MRI, her doctor pointed to four brain lesions and told Doyle-Mitchell she had multiple sclerosis. “From the moment the doctor uttered the diagnosis, and 24hours of a Why is this happening & What to do party in my head, I tapped in & became determined to rise up along with the knowing that I could heal my body by healing my life and letting go of toxic emotions and belief systems that were destroying my health…”I named those lesions who in turn were people in my life that I harbored resentment for and started my own healing journey,” says

the Biofeedback specialist, who is certified by the Natural Therapies Certification Board. Our entire body continually vibrates at a subtle level, moving energy and information through the connective tissues that encase us,” says Doyle-Mitchell. Biofeedback, a mind–body technique in which individuals learn how to modify their physiology for the purpose of improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, it is possible due to the efforts of scientists such as Tesla, Einstein and many others. “We know that the universe is 98% energy and everything found in, above & below it has its own dynamic energy. Doyle-Mitchell is licensed, insured, and trained on the L.I.F.E. System, a non-invasive biofeedback device that 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 the body to return to a state of rest and healing. “Biofeedback was one of the key parts of my personal recovery. It brought a voice to my subconscious relative to the underlying cause and lead me to a breakthrough. Even now, I continue to use biofeedback to maintain my well-being,” says Doyle-Mitchell.

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Golden Dental Wellness Center has always focused on delivering personalized care, but the Long Island practice has taken that promise to the next level with DNA-based treatment. Dr. Linda Golden says this new preventive approach to dental care could have life-changing, or even lifesaving, health benefits.

“We’ve recently partnered with OralDNA to help us get even greater understanding of each patient’s personal needs,” Golden says. “We’re doing this for two key reasons. First, OralDNA helps us identify and tackle oral health concerns like gum disease, tooth loss and dental decay before they arise. Second, the oral-bacteria profile that we are

able to construct using the patient’s genetic information allows us to mitigate or prevent serious total-body conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or strokes.” Collecting the DNA involves a painless, 30-second cheek swab that can be handled during a regular checkup. “That’s all we need to get the process started,” Golden says. “After your DNA is analyzed in the lab, we’ll send you a full report of your dental health and schedule a follow-up if needed.” Despite the simplicity of the process, the information provided from the test can have major health benefits, she says. “We will be able to tell you if you have a propensity toward Porphyromonas gingivalis—gum disease—and treat it accordingly, which will greatly decrease your risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis or having a stroke. New studies have also directly linked this same genetic marker to heart disease in some patients. By knowing that you are predisposed to the condition before it arises, we can help you fight it and maintain your oral and heart health.” Patients who want a personal OralDNA profile made should mention it when they make their next appointment.

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Staying Upright in Challenging Times By Jean McClelland

In 1937, the choreographer Martha Graham was in despair over the Spanish Civil War and the rise of fascism in the world. She wrote to the American composer Henry Cowell, “Whether the desperation lies in Spain, or in a memory in our own hearts, it is the same.” She had channeled her despair into a new work that she called “Immediate Tragedy,” of which she wrote, “I was dedicating myself anew to space, that in spite of violation I was upright and that I was going to stay upright at all costs.” Right now, many of us are feeling despair, and we are finding it ever more difficult to “stay upright.” Hours spent sitting on Zoom, and what seems often to be the absence of hope, conspire against us to pull us down. However, there is something we can do to help ourselves. The first step is to recognize when we are physically (and perhaps mentally) “down” and to acknowledge that we have tools to change that dynamic. It is helpful to remember that the human body was built with gravity in mind. We have antigravity reflexes and muscles that actually use gravity to go up and away from it. Often, though, it can feel like a tug of war. Our natural inclination is to give in to gravity and sink. That’s why we are shorter in the evening than we are in the morning. Sadly, this collapse in the body may lead to fatigue, lack of vitality, joint pain and difficulty breathing. It’s not hard to learn how to be “up”; it just takes a certain awareness. One way that singers, actors and Alexander Technique students have learned to be “up” is to sense the earth rising under their feet to literally “uphold” them. Try it yourself: Imagine that the earth is like an elevator moving up under your feet. When you’re sitting, let the chair uphold you rather than sinking down into it. When you’re walking, let yourself be walked by the earth. It should feel like you’re on a moving

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sidewalk in the airport—something moving you rather than you moving yourself. It’s a great, gliding feeling, almost like you’re walking backward while you’re moving forward. In time you will feel flow and movement throughout all your muscles, like a massage. Your vitality will increase, and your mood—and body—will become lighter. The great psychological benefit of learning how to stimulate “up” is that it helps us become totally present, and we leave behind the worries and doubts that pull us down. We feel alive, buoyant and free. Colors are more vivid, and we become more aware of our surroundings. We are learning how to “stay upright at all costs.”

Jean McClelland is on the faculty of the Columbia University School of the Arts and the New York Open Center, through which she teaches Awakening Your True Voice. For more information and videos, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com. See ad, page 39.

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To enroll, email publisher@na-newyorkcity.com. Zoom details and class materials will be sent to confirmed attendees. For more information on McClelland’s work, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com and see her local insight article on page 12.

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Autoimmune disease diagnoses are skyrocketing. There are so many more people with these issues than ever before, and there are so many possible reasons to consider, such as food quality, preservatives, hormone disruptors in plastics, viruses and other pathogens, and cumulative effects of vaccines. Viruses, in particular, are an important consideration. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a well-known but not widely understood virus that causes many health issues for a vast number of people. While from the viewpoint of a conventional medicine practitioner with little experience in these matters, there might be some controversy, the medical research is quite clear: This virus causes chaos in the body. For many, their first experience with EBV is in their teens or early 20s as “mono” (mononucleosis)—an often debilitating syndrome of extreme fatigue, body aches and brain fog. For some, there are little to no symptoms of EBV initially; perhaps a pinch of fatigue attributed to other factors. For most, this will be their only encounter with EBV. Unfortunately for far too many, EBV will rear its head again many years later and sometimes for many years at a time. The common symptoms of chronic EBV are fatigue, aches and brain fog. Generally these symptoms are not as intense as with mononucleosis. A twist with EBV is that it can cause a wide range of other issues, including potential autoimmune disease, digestive problems, liver dysfunction, lymphatic congestion, thyroid imbalance and even cancer. There is quite a bit of research relating to these issues, and many of the symptoms of these all can be considered similar to autoimmune issues. There is research linking viruses and other parasites to autoimmune disease—that perhaps it isn’t just our immune system going haywire and attacking itself, it is our immune system attacking cells that contain a foreign organism. This is one of the major theories, and we see it work out during treatment in some cases, as these autoimmune cases improve with antiviral therapies.

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The first study, published June 16 in the journal Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, evaluated symptoms in 140 COVID-19 patients. It concluded that “a considerable number” experienced oral and olfactory (taste and smell) disorders, and that “women presented with a different cluster of symptoms than men, which may suggest a new clinical approach to diagnosing COVID-19 disease.” The second study, published June 26 in the journal Evidence-Based Dentistry, studied three confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients displaying dermatological symptoms in the mouth. Two of the patients had oral lesions typical of those seen with herpes simplex, although the patients had no history of that virus. The third patient had lesions on the tongue consistent with a dermatological immune reaction known as erythema multiforme. The study’s authors conclude that there may be a link between novel coronavirus and oral dermatological symptoms, which may be overlooked during diagnostic evaluations.

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Eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate, even five hours later, a new study from the Ohio State University College of Medicine shows. Researchers tested 51 women on computer games that measured attention spans and response times, and then fed them a 930-calorie meal that mimicked the fare of fastfood restaurants. For half the subjects, their meal was cooked in saturated fat, and for the others it was cooked with sunflower oil that is high in unsaturated fat. Five hours later, the women that ate the saturated fat meal had erratic and slower response times on the 10-minute concentration tests and they were less able to maintain their attention. Who is Danny/Shutterstock.com

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The potato, a perennial favorite deemed nutritionally lackluster, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle, reports the journal Nutrients. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University, in Ontario, gave young, healthy women either a placebo or a pudding made with potato protein isolate that doubled the amount of protein the women typically consumed daily. The study found that the potato protein increased the rate at which the women’s muscles produced new protein. “This study provides evidence that the quality of proteins from plants can support muscle,” says Sara Oikawa, lead author of the study. polina tankilevitch/Pexels.com

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Sarah Papworth, a conservation biologist at the University of London, and artist Rory McCann designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support. “Donations are really key to a lot of institutions,” says Diogo Veríssimo, a conservation biologist with the nonprofit San Diego Zoo Global. “Without them, many of the largest conservation organizations would struggle to survive.” It is common knowledge that people favor those they find adorable—tigers over turtles, for instance—but no one knows exactly which physical and nonphysical features motivate donors. From all the different body shapes, sizes, colors, eye positions and furriness, hundreds of past conservation donors ranked the imaginary species. Animals that were larger and more colorful were most likely to solicit donations, as reported in Conservation Letters. But it turns out that cuteness is not the only thing that matters, because the formula doesn’t account for the impact of popular culture. A study in Poland found that proboscis monkeys, once labeled the world’s ugliest primate, received a surge in donations through crowdfunding after starring in popular memes poking fun at their appearance. Maybe there really is no such thing as bad publicity.

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In 2018, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fossils belonged to mineral rights owners, threatening to put a damper on scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists, but the Montana Supreme Court has now decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, thereby restoring ownership of two dinosaurs buried together to the landowners, as had been customary in the past. A year after buying their property, Mary Anne and Lige Murray, along with a private fossil hunter, found an impressive array of specimens, including a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Scientists like David Polly, an Indiana University paleontologist and past president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, had warned that tying fossils to mineral rights would make it harder to get permission to excavate them and put the ownership of fossils already on display into doubt. They also feared that distinctive fossils would be purchased by private collectors, denying access to the public and researchers.

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. A 2019 studypublished in Science News estimates that 1 million species face extinction within decades. The natural world makes the planet livable by cleaning the air, filtering water, cycling carbon dioxide and pollinating crops. To impede biodiversity loss, governments are working to set aside more space for natural habitats. The UN Convention on Biodiversity (Tinyurl.com/Post2020GlobalFramework), which is now under consideration, seeks to designate 30 percent of land and sea as protected by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050 in order to revive ecosystems and safeguard the diversity of species on Earth. Humans have altered more than three-quarters of Earth’s surface, and of the 14 terrestrial biomes, such as tropical rainforest, tundra or desert, eight retain less than 10 percent of undeveloped wilderness, according to a 2016 study in Current Biology. Many species have already vanished.

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When trying to establish colonies in early spring, bees rely on flower pollen as a protein source for raising their young. Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and entomologist at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich, in Switzerland, reported in Science that at least three species of bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little confetti bits out of plant foliage, and that the biting gets more widespread when there’s a pollen shortage. Experiments show that mustard and tomato plants nibbled by Bombus terrestris bees bloomed earlier than unbitten plants by days or weeks. In a caged-bee test, bumblebees trapped with non-blooming plants were more likely to poke holes in foliage after three days without pollen than a bee group buzzing among plentiful flowers. When researchers switched the bees’ situations, those trapped without blooms started nibbling leaves, too. Professor of Biology Dave Goulson, at the University of Sussex, in England, says, “I can imagine that hungry bees unable to find flowers might try biting leaves in desperation.”

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WHOLE-BODY DENTISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes by Linda Sechrist While the majority of individuals may consider oral health as separate from overall health, the mouth and body are very much connected. Until the late 1970s, this was rarely acknowledged outside a circle of dental professionals, physicians and allied researchers involved in organizations such as the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association. Dentists associated with these groups favor the use of preventive measures, a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and biocompatibility testing for all materials used in oral health procedures. Their individualized methodology and systemic health method of addressing the root causes frequently includes nutrition and lifestyle, providing patients with a less-toxic and safe experience for their overall health. An important newcomer to this area is the myofunctional treatment system used in orthodontics for children 5 to 15 years old. Research in this field now points to the real causes for crooked teeth and incorrect jaw development—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits), in addition to allergies, asthma and an open-mouth posture.

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EARLY INTERVENTIONS BEYOND CONVENTIONAL SOLUTIONS Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, co-owner of Groton Wellness, in Groton, Massachusetts, added pediatric orthodontics to her practice after learning about early innovative interventions from her mentor, James Bronson, DDS, of Bronson Family Dentistry, in McLean, Virginia. “Our program for children involves a comprehensive evaluation on the first visit. We look at breathing habits, the way their tongue swallows and the function of the muscles. In medicine, we believe that form follows function; therefore, we observe what muscles around the mouth actually do when the individual swallows. It is really the way you breathe

and swallow, as well as how the muscles work, that plays a significant role in where teeth end up and line up,” explains Nordin, who identifies problems in patients between 2 and 5 years old. “We can start them on a removable Myobrace mouthpiece that can be worn at night and an hour during the day. The mouthpiece begins to change the way the tongue works, waking it up and strengthening it. If a child is born with the physiological problem of a tongue-tie that can’t swallow properly or get up onto the palate, that tongue will never expand the palate like it’s supposed to,” she clarifies. For chronic mouth-breathers, the face grows long and narrow, which in the long term can cause cardiovascular disease. In the short term, it can cause anxiety, because the nitric oxide receptors located in the nose signal arteries and veins to relax. “A cardiologist knows about this phenomenon,” says Nordin, who notes that the dysfunction can be unwound before a child turns 9. While early interceptive myofunctional orthodontic treatment methods such as Myobrace appliances have proven effective for children, there’s also good news for adults that suffer from breathing problems which cause sleep apnea, says Nordin, who employs a myofunctional therapist. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is neuromuscular reeducation of the oral facial muscles via a series of exercises that work with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and other parts of the face. EARLY INTERVENTION AND ROLE MODELING “Parents can begin playing a pivotal role in how their children care for their teeth, as well as how they feel and behave in the dentist’s office, as early as age 1. I encourage every mother to bring their child to an appointment. They can hold the child in their lap so they can watch me caring for mom’s teeth. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Chris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, also suggests early interceptive treatments for young children. “Early treatments with removable appliances which expand the

arch in the roof dome, influence bone growth and make room for incoming teeth can be performed by general dentists,” says Kammer, who notes that a proper diet may help prevent crowding of teeth, as well as malocclusion, or misalignment, of upper and lower teeth.

disseminates infection through the whole body. This is the reason why holistic dentists recommend extractions.” She believes the best research on this was done by Weston Price, a Canadian dentist and pioneering nutritionist.

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To treat gum disease, Amparo David, DMD, owner of Dentistry by Dr. David and the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center of New England, in Bolton, Massachusetts, refers patients to the periodontist she keeps on staff. “I can tell that a patient has internal inflammation by looking at the gums and tongue. Gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature births or lowbirth weight babies,” says David, whose preventive and healing suggestions for healthy gums includes chewable oral probiotics, daily coconut oil pulling, consisting of swishing a tablespoon of oil in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce harmful bacteria there and on the teeth. She also recommends flossing with an electric toothbrush and a Waterpik. “I suggest adding one or two drops of tea tree oil and iodine to the water in the pick,” notes David, who urges patients to eat less sugar and carbohydrates and more vegetables, proteins and fruits.

Doctors practicing functional medicine are more likely to refer patients to biological and holistic dentists. Cardiologists are particularly aware of a 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study in which researchers looked at individuals with gum and heart disease. Individuals that received adequate care for gum disease had 10 to 40 percent lower cardiovascular care costs than those who didn’t get proper oral care. Another study revealed that gum disease increases an individual’s risk of heart disease by approximately 20 percent. Given such evidence, the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between the two diseases. By neglecting important ongoing research regarding new and old dental practices, as well as orthodontics, mainstream media has largely left the public in the dark regarding problems associated with root canals, mercury amalgam fillings and some dental implants. ROOT CANALS, TOOTH EXTRACTIONS AND GUM DISEASE Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, owner of Boston Dental Wellness, in Brookline, Massachusetts, takes a holistic and biological approach to dentistry founded on the philosophy that everything within the whole body is connected. “Teeth are related to organs, tissues and glands along the body’s meridians, energy channels through which the life force flows,” says the integrative periodontist, who prefers extracting teeth when necessary and using zirconium implants rather than performing a root canal. Iontcheva-Barehmi explains, “It’s logical that the connection between the meridians and teeth can indicate an individual’s overall health and wellness. Tooth extractions protect patients from tooth-related disease and systemic infections that can be harmful to overall health. A failing root canal is a chronic abscess around the root of the tooth. It has a direct connection with the bloodstream and nycnaturalawakenings.com

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“We treat gums with ozone after a deep cleaning because it kills bacteria on contact. Patients maintain healthier gums using ozonated oils twice a day and by using a good toothpaste with no glycerine or fluoride,” says David, who notes that temporomandibular mandibular joint (TMJ) problems are tied to sleep disorders. “Many adolescents have TMJ problems, and sometimes experience this after extraction or retraction orthodontics.” Despite the slow trickle of related information to the public and the lack of acknowledgement by the majority of dental professionals, these new philosophies and biological dental protocols are definitely improving overall health and wellness. According to the IAOMT, a dentist that chooses to put biocompatibility testing first can look forward to practicing effective dentistry while knowing that patients are being provided with the safest experience for their overall health.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Several common vegetables are edible from leaf to root, including broccoli, beets, chard and radishes, says Josh Singer, a garden specialist with the U.S. Department of Parks and Recreation, in Washington, D.C., who teaches classes on “alternative edibles” from the garden. “One of my favorite recipes is a hummus made with chard stalks in place of chickpeas. It’s so creamy and delicious.”

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Singer also cites borage, passionflower and squash flowers as favorite floral foods. “Unfortunately, it does mean making a hard choice between having beautiful flowers in your garden and eating them,” he adds. “It can also mean the plant not producing fruit or vegetables, but you can hand-pollinate female flowers in the case of squash and just use the male flowers for cooking. They make delicious fritters.”

Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine cookbook, has one tip for daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) that overagressively multiply: eat them. “Daylilies are nose-to-tail eating: their tender, cooked shoots are as melt-inyour-mouth as leeks, and their firm, underground tubers are delicious snacks, raw or cooked. I like to roast them with olive oil, like mini-home fries,” says the New York City forager, instructor and chef. “Their buds are juicy snacks and their open, fresh flowers are edible—and stunning in a salad— but so are the older, dried flowers, the so-called ‘golden needles’ that one can sometimes find in Chinese stores.” Viljoen cautions that a small percentage of people have a bad reaction to daylilies, and they should be eaten in moderation, especially when trying them for the first time. Lindsay-Jean Hard, a food writer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and author of Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, points out some common fruits with edible greens. Strawberry greens can be used to make a pesto or flavor water. Tomato leaves can flavor a tomato sauce (sparingly, as they pack a strong taste)—a tip found in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. Carrot tops and celery leaves also make great pesto, says Tama Matsuoka Wong, a New Jersey forager, chef and author of Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market. While pea shoots have gotten to be a trendy item on many menus, Wong says they have long been an off-menu item at Chinese restaurants. “You won’t find it on the menu, but Chinese people eat pea shoots instead of beans all winter long, often stir fried with sesame oil, garlic and bamboo shoots.” Many scrappy cooks know to use garden produce that fails to ripen before the season ends or bolts too soon. Singer uses unripe tomatoes to make green tomato chili, muffins and bread, whereas Hard likes working with flowers from bolted herbs and greens, including arugula, basil, chives, chervil, kale, sage, rosemary and others. “I mainly use them as garnishes, but every year, I make a batch of chive blossom vinegar,” she says. Leaving a plant like cilantro to bolt and flower not only feeds pollinators, but also provides free spices at the season’s end, says Singer. Simply let cilantro dry on the stalk, then gather the seed pods for home-harvested coriander seeds. Letting annuals go to seed (and saving the seeds) provides the start for next year’s food plot.

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Rooftop Camping in the City? Here’s a Checklist By Joshua Hodge Urban camping has been popular in New York City for a while now. Experiencing the great outdoors within the urban jungle is an exhilarating and unique experience. Great views of the city and an open setting provide a welcome respite from conventional hangouts.

Get permission. Make sure you’re allowed on the roof! If you plan to camp on a roof or terrace that you have access to, fantastic. Otherwise, ask for permission. Even if you have an apartment in the building, ask first so that there are no misunderstandings or problems later. Get a tent. You’ll need a modern, freestanding tent that doesn’t have to be staked in. A three-to-fourperson tent will be comfortable for two people. If you have more than two people, it might be better to get more tents rather than a larger tent, which can be tough to manage on a rooftop. I’d pick a good-quality waterproof tent. Rain on a rooftop isn’t as big a problem as rain at a campsite—if bad comes to worse, you can simply head home. But why let it be a problem when you have access to good tents? Even if you’re camping on your apartment’s rooftop or terrace, gather everything you might need. Constant runs to the apartment are distracting and suck the fun out of the experience.

Generally, rooftop camping is fairly inexpensive—although there is no dearth of options in the city, and you can get an urban glamping experience for a pile of money. A few years ago, W Hotels offered an outdoor glamping suite in Manhattan. The best-known name for rooftop camping in New York City is Bivouac Project, from artist Thomas Stevenson. Bivouac locations are chosen carefully and usually lie within walking distance of a subway. While there are plenty of commercial options available for urban camping, there’s always room to forge your own way. Rooftop camping is a great introduction for people who are new to camping and setting up shelters. It can be a small, comfortable step for those who want to camp in nature but can’t bring themselves to take the plunge. Before you head to the rooftop, make sure you have the basics covered with this urban camping checklist.

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Bring in comfortable seating like couches, cushions or chairs, as well as air mattresses, sleeping bags, yoga mats and similar items. You can’t have a campfire, but that’s a small price to pay for the experience. Pack some food and a cooler, and consider using an electric barbecue to get your camping experience rolling. As for other food items, it’s better to cook them at home and bring them along. Or order some—you’re in New York City! Plan activities. You’ll need some ways to spend the time, and watching Netflix won’t cut it. Plan for activities like cards, music and board games. If all else fails, there’s always beer and conversation. Enjoy the rooftop experience. Rooftop camping is an excellent way to blow off steam. Enjoying the outdoor experience in an urban setting can feel paradoxical, but it’s delightfully satisfying.

Joshua Hodge is the editor of DeepBlueMountain, a website dedicated to camping resources, tips and reviews.

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Mindful Walking Meditative Steps for Well-Being by Marlaina Donato

A 2016 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that meditative walking for 30 minutes three times a week reduced arterial stiffness and the stress hormone cortisol in a 12-week period. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes also had healthier blood sugar levels. Further, the group that employed mindful walking exhibited significant improvement compared to the control group that engaged in regular, non-meditative walking. MINDFUL ME-TIME Like seated meditation, meditative walking fosters mind-body awareness that can nourish the spirit. “Some of the world’s greatest artists, like Johann Sebastian Bach and William Blake, were well aware of this, and spent much time on long walks exploring their inner worlds,” says Reino Gevers, of Majorca, Spain. The author of Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul, he sees walking meditation as an invitation to tap into the bigger matrix of life. “Deep walking, also pilgrimage walking, is spending time alone in nature to walk off the things that are weighing heavy on your shoulders. These could be hurtful and traumatic events like the loss of a family member, divorce or financial loss. While practicing mindful walking, there is a reconnection to the natural rhythm of life.”

The health benefits of walking, such as stress reduction, improved joint mobility, lower blood pressure and increased oxygen, are well known, but walking or hiking with a meditative focus offers some other unexpected perks. Mindful walking that fosters focus on each step can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Studies from the University of Exeter, in England, reveal that chocolate cravings and consumption are reduced after just a 15-minute walk, and a German study found overweight people that walked briskly for 15 minutes had less desire for sugary snacks.

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Meditative walking calms the amygdala, the portion of the brain that can become hyper-reactive from trauma and keep us in the loop of anxiety. Introduced to meditative walking by a spiritual teacher, Carolyn Sinclair, in Houston, found deep healing from depression after a devastating divorce. “Even though I knew tai chi, qigong and sitting meditation, I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, couldn’t sleep and wasn’t eating,” says Sinclair, who relinquished all medications after six months of taking mindful steps. Today, she blogs at Walking-Meditation. com and attributes her capacity to feel joy and her improved emotional resilience to the practice. “We cannot stay in sitting meditation all day long, and life will always throw us a curve ball,” she says. “Walking meditation allows us to be in the world, but not attached to the chaos and drama. This form of meditation helps train the mind to reside in the present moment during our everyday activities.” RESETTING BODY AND SOUL Going for a mindful walk can cultivate sensory nuance, especially to changing angles of sunlight and the dance of turn-

ing seasons. Psychologist Hugh O’Donovan, in Cork, Ireland, the author of M indful Walking: Walk Your Way to Mental and Physical Well-Being, says, “The body is a powerful instrument of connection. It appears too simple, but this is a necessary aspect of mindful walking for the beginner right through to the more experienced practitioner. It is in this slowing down that you begin to notice.” In 2015, he traversed the entire length of his native country and was reminded, he says, that “In this mindful walking space, the world can come

TIPS ON MEDITATIVE WALKING From Carolyn Sinclair n Set aside a specific amount of time to walk and start with 10- or 15-minute increments. n Wear shoes and set your gaze about 12 to 15 feet angled toward the ground in front of you. Relax. Keep arms and shoulders loose; head and neck in alignment. n Observe the smell of the earth, flowers and trees. Feel the moisture in the air and how it effects your skin; recognize the temperature. Notice how you maintain balance as you walk; how a rock and uneven surfaces feel underfoot. n Notice any tension without trying to change it—just observe and avoid analyzing, comparing or editing. n Experience the sensation of feeling the soles of the feet as each foot touches the ground. One shouldn’t be fooled by its simplicity. The mind will always wander; consequently, it’s not necessary to try to stop the mind from thinking. All that is needed is to bring attention back to feeling the soles of the feet, again and again. They contain energy meridian lines and acupuncture and chakra points that communicate energetically to every cell and every organ of the body. n Avoid headphones or music whenever possible. With mindfulness, you will be tapping into the music of your sole/soul and experience peace and tranquility. n Something miraculous happens when we bring our awareness to the feet. This is one of the deepest secrets of the Buddha. Bring your awareness to the soles of your feet when grocery shopping or when you are standing in line at the bank. Always bring your awareness to the soles of your feet, even when sitting at a desk or waiting in the doctor’s office.

alive at every sensory level. You can see the colors, the textures, the contrasts, the shade, the magic.” Gevers concurs, “There is a major difference in just walking for exercise and deep walking. When you do mindful walking, you open your senses to the world around you. What do you smell, hear and feel?”

that once it becomes a habit, we can bring it everywhere, naturally,” emphasizes Sinclair. O’Donovan, whose mantra is, “Show up, slow down and notice”, inspires us all when he says, “You might think, ‘I’ve seen grass a million times; I know grass,’ but this limits the possibility to know in a deeper way. Grass is not just grass when you walk mindfully.”

BUDDHA STEPS Mindful walking begins with communing with each step, heel-to-toe, on Mother Earth. “The beauty of walking meditation is

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STRONG AND HEALTHY Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

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With American children increasingly afflicted with asthma and allergies, it’s critical to help them build up their natural immunity. Microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert, Ph.D., of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, co-founder of the crowdsourced American Gut Project, advises, “Furry pets, the outdoors, dirt in the backyard, forests—life!” As the co-author of Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System , Gilbert is part of an emerging scientific consensus called the “hygiene hypothesis”, which posits that excessive sterility—being overzealous in protecting our children from germs and other microbes—can dampen the ability of their bodies to fight off allergens and infections. “As a species, we have evolved in a world full of microbes, and our immune systems have developed to cope with that,” he says. “The immune system needs to be used and trained by exposure to the world around it.” From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems.

1 Start off right with natural birth and breastfeeding: One in three babies in the U.S. is born by caesarean section, and about half the time it’s optional rather than necessary— perhaps because parents don’t understand that babies born in this manner have been shown to have altered immune development, reduced gut microbiome diversity and a higher risk of developing allergies, atopy and asthma in the short term, with a longterm risk of obesity, according to a study published in The Lancet. Likewise, breastfeeding protects against the likelihood of viruses, eye and urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, lymphoma, leukemia, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

gens. Through certain strains of probiotics and prebiotics found in whole food, we can help landscape our child’s intestinal microbiome to create a positive effect on their innate and adaptive immune responses,” says Krystal Plonski, a Seattle naturopathic physician with a pediatric focus. 3 Avoid cleaning toxins: The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us reaching for viruszapping bleach disinfectants, but Gilbert advises not to overuse them. Once the viral threat is past, it’s wise to go back immediately to natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda. A 2015 study in Occupational & Environmental Medicine of more than 9,000 children ages 6 to 12 in Spain, Holland and Finland found the incidence of infections such as flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia was more prevalent in homes where bleach was used.

2 Feed them the right foods: Provide lots of antioxidant-rich fruits, veggies and fiber—organic when possible—while avoiding processed foods. “The intestinal lining of the 4 Get them outside around dirt: Whether gastrointestinal tract serves as the body’s toddlers are making mud pies, older kids first line of defense against many patho- are growing gardens or teens are kicking

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up dust on the sports field, childrens’ immune systems thrive when they meet the microbial richness of dirt and the vitamin-D boost of the sunny outdoors. In a study in The New England Journal of Medicine that focused on two technology-free communities, Amish children that lived and worked at old-fashioned family dairy farms had a quarter and a fifth the rate of asthma and allergies, respectively, as Hutterite children that lived off-site from their community’s large industrialized farms. Georgetown University researchers report that sunlight, besides producing vitamin D, energizes infection-fighting T-cells in the skin that play a central role in human immunity.

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5 Get them a pet: The dirt, germs and fur that dogs and cats bring to a house may be just what young immune systems need. Finnish researchers following 397 babies found those that grew up in homes with pets were 44 percent less likely to develop an ear infection and 29 percent less likely to receive antibiotics than pet-free babies. Canadian researchers found that babies from families with pets—70 percent of which were dogs—showed higher levels of two types of microbes linked to lower risks of becoming allergic and obese. They theorize that exposure to dirt and bacteria early in life—for example, in a dog’s fur and on its paws—can create early immunity.

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Healing America Through Social Justice by Sandra Yeyati

DOES THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT FEEL DIFFERENT THAN OTHER MOMENTS IN OUR HISTORY? Yes. This is a transformational moment. So many different types of folks are coming together in large numbers, not just in our country, but across the planet, saying that change has to happen and we have to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination. They want the 21st century to look like the 21st century, and not something from the 1950s or the 1940s or even the 1960s.

HOW CAN WE KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING? By bringing all kinds of different folks together, building authentic coalitions that are rooted in change, harvesting the energy of this moment and making sure that the right types of legislation—whether at the federal, state, county or local level— are reflective of what people are asking for. Then we focus on getting engaged in the civic process—voting. Dr. King said, “I cannot pass legislation to make you love me, but I can pass legislation to stop you from lynching me.” When we fast forward that to today, we can pass legislation that addresses social ills, disparities and other egregious types of behaviors. We can also make sure that our organizations are representative of what America looks like—in our hiring practices and on our boards—and make sure that our philanthropic organizations are moving in the right direction where they are helping to fund and support folks who are doing this transformative work. It really is a holistic set of actions.

HOW DO YOU REMAIN HOPEFUL IN LIGHT OF AMERICA’S TURBULENT HISTORY?

Mustafa Santiago Ali has dedicated his career to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America. For 24 years, he served at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is currently vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. He is a renowned public speaker and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, VICE TV, Black Entertainment Television, Democracy Now! and other networks.

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I see many artists and entertainers who are getting engaged in an effective way, and they have the ability to reach so many folks. Even more critical are the thousands upon thousands of incredible young leaders who are pushing, willing to put their bodies on the line, creating their own organizations and investing their time to make real change happen.

I see people at the local and state level changing laws that have been entrenched for decades. I see organizations that would not normally see themselves in these types of conversations or actions saying, “You are right. I apologize for not being here sooner, but we’re going to do everything we can now to stand in solidarity with this change that’s happening.” My hope is anchored in the fact that people are already doing the work and we’re seeing fruits from the seeds that people planted sometimes hundreds of years ago, but definitely decades ago.

WHAT KIND OF JUSTICE ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? We’re fighting for housing, transportation, economic and public health justice, and of course, the environment.

WHICH VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? I fight for communities of color. I fight for lower-wealth white communities. I fight for indigenous brothers and sisters. And I fight for the planet. I know that disproportionately, these are the communities that are often unseen and unheard, and I know if we can give voice to those communities, then it will benefit everyone. Social justice gives us the opportunity to make America whole—to be stronger and better, as we become anchored in real justice. We have to be focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving.

WHAT IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION? I sat down with President Collin O’Mara to have real conversations about what a 21stcentury organization and their 6 million members would look like. I thought that if I could get 10 or 20 percent of those members to embrace environmental justice and to stand in solidarity with folks, then that could help the movement and make real change happen. The National Wildlife Federation board has just approved a full environmental justice analysis of all of its programs, policies, activities and budgeting decisions. No other organization in our country does that, and it sends a clear message to all the other organizations that are out there that these are the types of things you have to do to be a 21st-century organization.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a freelance writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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HEALING WATERS Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind by Marlaina Donato

study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that immersion in hot water counters low-grade inflammation and increases glucose metabolism in individuals unable to exercise. Hot baths relax muscles by promoting blood circulation through the tissues and prompting the nervous system into a calming parasympathetic mode. Cold-water soaks—preferably in the morning—provide perks that include boosting immunity and increasing depressionzapping endorphins such as dopamine.

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A HANDFUL OF NATURE

Down to our very cells, water is the foundation of life. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bathing in hot mineral springs and cool saltwater was a common ritual for better health, and spaces dedicated to baths were considered sacred. Stepping into a warm tub harkens back to the safety of the womb while offering abundant health benefits. Opting for a bath instead of a shower can not only help minimize headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and chronic pain, but soothe a burnt-out nervous system. It can also enliven stagnant blood and lymphatic fluids, enabling metabolic waste to be carried out of the body through perspiration. “Hydrotherapy is used in many natural health systems for a wide variety of ailments from inflammation to nervous system dysfunction and skin conditions. Whether you have access to a bathtub or not, there are many ways you can apply these traditional practices to your own self-care routine,” says Marlene Adelmann, herbalist and founder of the Herbal Academy, in Bedford, Massachusetts. Whether we step into a full-body tub or a foot basin, water is a balm for the modern spirit bogged down by information overload and world events. “Taking time away in the sanctuary of warm water allows us to slip into a different state of mind and to release the energetic armor we defend ourselves with, as well as recuperate and heal internally,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer magazine, in New Mexico. INSULIN SENSITIVITY, PAIN AND DEPRESSION A good bath can lower chronic systemic inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can also impact how the body uses insulin. A 2018

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The skin is our largest organ, and what we put into the bath affects us from the outside-in. Bentonite clay for detoxing and Dead Sea salts for pain are great choices. Studies going back to the 1990s show significant, lasting effects of Dead Sea salts on those with osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.

Fortifying the bath with Epsom salts, evaporated sea salt or Himalayan pink salt is highly beneficial. “Himalayan salt has 84 valuable trace minerals, including potassium, magnesium and sodium. It draws out toxins, cleanses the skin and helps cleanse the body energetically,” says Hellen Yuan, founder of the bath product company Hellen, in Brooklyn. Adding bundles of fresh or dried herbs or snipping them into sachets can strengthen immune response and provide a welcome antidote to work-related stress. “Aromatic herbs and essential oils are inhaled through our olfactory system and make a beeline to our brains, signaling that it’s time to relax or feel energized,” says Adelmann, who emphasizes practical common sense. “Although flowers and leaves floating in the tub make for lovely social media posts, most household plumbing cannot handle big, bulky plant material. The simplest way to add herbs to a bath is by making a super-concentrated tea.” Hardin concurs, recommending fresh or dried lavender, flowering goldenrod tops, holy basil leaves (tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) or calendula blossoms.

SACRED WATERS Baths are good medicine for both genders. “Men carry so much stress in their bodies and typically hold in a lot of tension. A good bath brew eases the muscles and replenishes the mind and soul,” says Yuan.

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NOURISHING ADDITIONS ADD ZING TO BATH WATERS Organic apple cider vinegar: 1 cup to a bath to balance skin pH levels, combat yeast infections and soothe sunburn Himalayan salt: ½ cup to bath water for acne, eczema and psoriasis Dead Sea salts or sea salt: ½ cup to bath water for psoriasis and arthritis pain Chamomile flowers or organic, dried rose petals: 1 extra-strong cup to bath water for relaxation and better sleep or use herbs gathered in a muslin bag or sock and steep in the bath Ginger: ½ cup shredded fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger powder to bath water for increasing the body’s chi, boosting immunity and relieving pain. Follow-up with a shower to rinse off perspiration (contraindicated in the presence of high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease)

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THE 3 CS OF INTUITION By Nanci Deutsch

you, such as your soul or your Higher Self (a wise, unconditionally loving part of you); you may also connect with your angels and spirit guides. Learning to be grounded, present and in your body, and to feel peaceful in order to receive information, is another important aspect of intuition. When you connect with your angels and guides and the higher aspects of yourself, you can allow the guidance to come to you. There is so much wisdom available to you; your task is to learn to connect and listen. Using your intuition is the best way to make effective decisions.

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THE THIRD C IS COMMUNICATION.

We all have intuition—the ability to see, hear, feel and know beyond the five physical senses. It’s just a matter of recognizing, listening to and then using it. Inspired action refers to the steps we take when we are listening to our intuition and then acting on it. Learning how to contact it and trust ourselves enough to take inspired action is key to creating what we desire.

attached to a specific outcome or expecting a particular answer, it can block you from getting a correct intuitive sense. You may need to clear the emotions, beliefs and subconscious patterns preventing you from obtaining answers.

Use tools such as hypnosis, meditation, emotional release work, Emotional Freedom Technique, writing, yoga or anything else I have developed the 3 Cs of Intuition to help that helps you release tension, stress, emotions and beliefs to clear your energy people access their intuition. and achieve a relaxed, peaceful state. THE FIRST C IS CLEARING. THE SECOND C IS CONNECTION. You need to be in a calm, peaceful space to receive accurate impressions. If you’re upset, Connection is joining with a deeper part of

The Universe and the higher parts of you are always talking to you. Are you listening? You need to recognize your intuition and then listen, so you can use it. Listening is an essential part of working with your intuition, which can guide you every step of the way to create an inspired and empowered life.

NY’s Intuitive Spiritual Guide, Nanci Deutsch, is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified hypnotherapist. She’s also the author of an upcoming book, The Intuition Advantage, and the host of a radio show, Inspired & Empowered Living, which streams live every Tuesday at 11 a.m. on W4HC.com and is a podcast on iHeart.com. To receive a free Intuition Activation meditation and/or updates about her upcoming events, email nanci@nancideutsch. com. She can also be reached at 1-877-HiNancy or NanciDeutsch.com.

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There is an effective way to help prevent and effectively treat coronavirus (COVID-19)! From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City…

What if there was a medicine and a treatment that could help prevent and help treat this viral pandemic? You would have heard about it, right? What if it was now being used in 17 hospitals in Italy and in hospitals in Spain, effectively treating patients with the infection published in the news media in Europe? You would have heard about it, right? Well, guess what? There is such a medicine, called Medical Ozone, and effective treatment, called Intravenous Ozone Therapy, and it has been blacked out by news media here. Why? A wise man will say, “Follow the money trail!” So, why are the government officials that are responsible for protecting us and our health ignoring this information? A wise man will say, “It’s all about power and control!” However, it’s not a conspiracy. The government is just focused on telling us to stay home and trusting in the use of pharmaceuticals, which work poorly, at best, but which pay for advertisements in the news media. It’s not a conspiracy. Medical ozone therapy is not new. We have been using it for 30 years, with more than 350,000 intravenous treatments, in our midtown Manhattan office, proving its safety and effectiveness against a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Ozone is triatomic oxygen (O3), the most powerful oxidant found in nature. Our bodies actually produce ozone, observed in a stunning discovery at Scripps Institute. Ozone therapy utilizes ozone and oxygen as a gas, the mixture being called “medical ozone.” Ozone therapy has been in use since the late 1800s, but is little known here. It is not patentable for profit; thus, corporate interests have no incentive to develop and disseminate it. Long in advance of this pandemic, Dr. Rowen and I wrote and submitted our paper, which went through two peer reviews before being accepted for publication. Unfortunately, as indicated above, the news media and the government officials have ignored it, opting to try experimental pharmaceuticals. You are welcome to get the entire paper on-

Dr. Howard Robins line and offer it to your elected officials and local newspapers. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Rowen and Robins. J Infect Dis Epidemiol 2020, 6:113 DOI: 10.23937/24743658/1510113 Volume 6 | Issue 2 Abstract: Many viruses require reduced sulfhydryl groups for cell fusion and entry. Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of the condition now named coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19), are rich in cysteine, which residues must be intact for viral activity. Sulfhydryl groups are vulnerable to oxidation. Ozone therapy, a very inexpensive and safe modality may safely exploit this critical vulnerability in many viruses, inclusive of SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion: The world already has a most inexpensive, safe, and likely effective remedy for deadly viral diseases, which exploits their redox vulnerability at critical membrane cysteine/ tryptophan fusion sites. Ozone therapy could be easily deployed worldwide, even in very poor countries. Dr. Rowen writes, “Progress in this field is hampered by unwillingness of physicians to look/consider ‘outside the box’ of conventional drug-based medicine, along with possible unjustifiable medicolegal concerns.” When ozone enters the body, it dissolves instantly in the plasma and creates short-lived reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid oxidation products (LOPs) that have the ability to destroy all pathogens, inclusive of viruses. The key thing to remember is Prevention! Most people wait until they are in a crisis situation when there are few to no choices. nycnaturalawakenings.com | Advertorial

There are some things the media is not telling you to do but can boost your immune system and help prevent and help minimize this and any infectious disease. The first is BE WELL-HYDRATED. The human body is 60-70 % water. People need to drink 3 to 4 liters of water a day. All doctors know you can’t have a functional immune system unless you are well-hydrated. The second is TO TAKE VITAMIN C FIVE TO SIX TIMES A DAY. Vitamin C is necessary for every healthy cellular reaction in our body, including to support and active immune system. Take 1,000 to 3,000 mg of high-quality vitamin C every two hours. Last, but very much not least, you MUST take a new, first-of-its-kind “Living, Next Generation of Smart Bacteria” probiotic drink called DOCOTRS BIOME™, available at DoctorsBiome.com (you can use my patient coupon code at checkout—“Howard35”—for a big discount of this somewhat expensive product developed for hospital and doctor use). Why is it so important? Because everyone reading this has had an antibiotic at least once in their lifetime. This has allowed yeast to overgrow in your gut because it killed off all the good bacteria that normally would live in the wall. Now the T-cell portion of your immune system has to chronically fight this weakening, making it unable to fight the viral infections in your body sufficiently. This product is special for many reasons, which is discussed fully on their website. You need to take one 2-ounce shot a day (it’s delicious, so the kids will love it) and strengthen your T-cell system. These three things as a standalone preventive or treatment are what you all need to do before or even after it’s too late. If you have any questions or wish to set up a consultation, feel free to call my office, 212581-0101, to discuss your problem and see if this wonderful treatment is right for you. See ad, page 3.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to COVID-19 By Michael Biamonte Depending on where you live in the United States, the rise in coronavirus cases may or may not affect you. Every news outlet seems to have its own opinion, which leaves everyone feeling conflicted about how to move forward with their lives. Without getting into the politics behind the scenes, the fact remains that the virus is real. And we have to protect ourselves. The good news is that there is a very easily defined at-risk group. Studies have shown that the main people at risk are the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been successfully addressing chronic conditions and the immune system for more than 2,000 years. When the doctors at Wei Laboratories, here in the United States, started testing COVIDinfected patients with their respiratory and immune protocols, the results were incredible. They had a success rate of more than 90 percent treating infected patients directly in Wuhan, China. Their recommendations are below.

For Viral Protection, Golden Flower Herbal Tea Golden Flower, an herbal tea from Wei Labs, helps protect against coronavirus infection two ways. First, the ingredients work together to remove germs from the throat, respiratory tract and heart. Second, they enhance and support the immune system. The all-natural ingredients include Flos Lonicerae, which kills germs immediately in the throat and upper airways; weeping forsythia capsule; dried tangerine peel; milkvetch root, which enhances immune function; and cassia twig.

For Viral Treatment, Silver Flower Formula This formula from Wei Labs addresses individuals with suspected or diagnosed coronavirus who are experiencing mild, moderate or even severe symptoms. It contains 20 all-natural herbal ingredients that have been used in clinical trials all over China, including Wuhan. This formula was given to 214 coronary pneumonia patients, after which 90 percent of them experienced relief from symptoms and tested negative for coronavirus. These products, which are intended to be taken under a doctor’s care, offer a way to stay ahead of coronavirus without exposing yourself to any risky alternatives such as a vaccine, whose long-term side effects will be impossible to determine. Folks, we may never get to the actual truth of the disease. The very thing we need to do to protect ourselves during this crisis is the exact same thing we needed to do before the virus became our problem: We need to take responsibility for our own health. So if you’ve been struggling with any health issues, now is the time to address them. And if you’re healthy, continue taking the proper supplements that will boost your immune defense against the virus. Michael Biamonte, CCN, is founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, located at 2185 34th Ave., Suite 14D, Astoria, NY. To learn more, visit Health-Truth.com/coronavirus-prevention-treatment/. See ad, page 5.

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