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A HEALTHY HEART Ayurveda and Balance

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THE DANGERS OF CHOLESTEROL MEDICATIONS

Why You Should Use Caution

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Ardor Laser and Skin Care Opens on the East Side in Midtown

Ardor Laser and Skin Care recently opened on the East Side, offering natural-looking enhancements for younger and aging adults. Founder Tasha Thompson-Phillips, a registered nurse with more than 20 years’ experience, is trained in several advanced skincare treatments, including Aerolase laser technology, to provide noninvasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery.

“Our mission is to provide the highest-quality care that makes our clients feel warm, welcome, comfortable and secure,” Thompson-Phillips says. “Many skin products nowadays are filled with chemicals that don’t actually help you. Quality should never be a compromise. Whatever your skincare need, we have a treatment, with products and services you can trust.”

Among the treatments offered at Ardor are Aerolase Neo and Aerolase Era—the most modern laser technologies, Thompson-Phillips says—which can improve the skin by alleviating wrinkles, fine lines, acne, psoriasis, rosacea and similar issues.

Aerolase technology can also be used for hair removal.

Ardor’s injectable therapies include Botox, Xeomin, Juvéderm and Revanesse, which are designed to smooth and fill facial lines for a fresher, more refined appearance.

Its facials include an anti-aging treatment, a vitamin C treatment and its most comprehensive treatment, the Red Carpet— all designed to minimize the appearance of fine lines, dull skin and dark circles.

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Longtime Ayurvedic Physician to Offer Workshops in Midtown In February, Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik will host oneand two-day versions of his workshop Ayurveda: A Modern Approach with Ancient Healing Wisdom, at Balance Arts Center, in Midtown Manhattan.

Kaushik has more than 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician.

He recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, for research and teaching.

“Ayurveda, which is rooted in ancient books of wisdom, the Vedas, is commonly referred to as the ‘mother of all sciences,’” Kaushik says. “It is deeply spiritual and epitomizes a true bodymind approach to health and wellness.”

His one-day workshop, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 8, will cover the origin, philosophy and history of Ayurveda, and how it can integrate with current (including Western) health and medical systems. Participants will learn how their constitution influences their health, how to determine if they are out of balance, and simple ways to achieve balance and harmony through diet, exercise, meditation and lifestyle changes.

The two-day version adds a second session on February 9, also from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Building on the previous day’s lessons, Kaushik will delve more deeply into the doshas that govern the body systems. He will discuss the Ayurvedic approach to specific health conditions, with a focus on proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients, improving the immune system, food combining and dietary tips, and the importance of a seasonal detoxification regimen.

Cost: $115/$215.

Location: 151 W. 30th St., 3rd Floor. To register, call 646-670-6725. See ad, page 31.

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Kanes Bring ‘Magical Relationships’ Seminar to Hell’s Kitchen Just in time for Valentine’s Day, awardwinning authors and relationship experts Ariel and Shya Kane are coming to Manhattan to offer a love-themed seminar, Magical Relationships, at the Skyline Hotel, in Hell’s Kitchen.

Scheduled for February 10, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., the seminar is designed to help anyone find or strengthen a romantic relationship.

The Kanes will offer real, practical ways to create harmony and happiness, whether participants are single or divorced, dating or married.

The Kanes have been happily married for more than 35 years.

Through their seminars, books and podcasts, they have garnered an audience of millions worldwide. Their work has been touted by self-help experts such as Maryel McKinley, Ph.D., who’s said, “Years of therapy cannot touch what the Kanes can do in minutes.”

Special Incentives to Show Love for the Trails in February The New York–New Jersey Trail Conference is celebrating Valentine’s Day by asking trail lovers to keep the mountains close to their heart with an exclusive, limited-edition T-shirt—a gift to anyone who becomes a Trail Conference member in February.

Also, an anonymous couple who love each other and the trails will match February donations to the Trail Conference by Natural Awakenings readers.

The Trail Conference is a volunteer-powered organization that builds, maintains and protects public trails. Together with its partner organizations, it strives to ensure that the trails and natural areas in the New York–New Jersey area remain sustainable and publicly accessible for generations to come.

Every month, the Trail Conference hosts guided hikes and trail runs. This month’s free events include a guided hike on February 28 at Teatown Lake Reservation, in Ossining, New York, and a trail run on February 8 in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

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• Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, which counteracts harmful electromagnetic “smog” • Negative ion therapy, which helps detoxify the body, cleanse the mind and improve overall well-being Launched in 2013, HealthyLine offers the world’s widest selection of high-quality far-infrared heating mats, which are popular with chiropractors, physical therapists, medical practitioners, aestheticians, reiki masters and other wellness professionals, as well as individuals who buy them for home use. Its showroom includes a separate spa area where visitors can book heat therapy sessions featuring soothing music, essential oils, and pre- and post-treatment detox beverages.

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HealthyLine is inviting you to drop by its Midtown showroom to try a complimentary session on one of its heated gemstone therapy mats—and to take some healing energy home with you. For a limited time, everyone who walks into HealthyLine will receive a free energy bracelet valued at $40, no purchase necessary.

Walk in the Door to Receive a Free Energy Bracelet “We offer complimentary 20-minute heat therapy sessions to first-time visitors, because there’s nothing like experiencing a HealthyLine mat, especially if you’re stressed out or in pain,” says Lindsay Griesbach, director of brand development and strategic partnerships. “But right now, while supplies last, every visitor will also receieve an energy bracelet. It incorporates the magnetic therapies and negative ion technology used in our mats, to keep the healing benefits going.”

Each bracelet contains a neodymium magnet and germanium powder. Magnetic therapy is commonly used to ease chronic pain and promote wound healing. Germanium powder, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is used for pain relief and detoxification.

How HealthyLine Mats Heal In its showroom, HealthyLine sells more than 100 models of heating mats and devices and has some available for guests to try. An expert associate can help them find a mat to address their medical or health needs, such as muscle or joint pain, fatigue, inflammation, poor circulation, excessive toxins or negative energy.

Each mat incorporates one or more of the following therapeutic technologies: • Hot gemstone therapy, which relaxes the muscles, relieves stress and physical tension, and emits far infrared rays and negative ions • Far infrared therapy, which penetrates body tissues to temporarily decrease pain, inflammation and stiffness and boost circulation

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Berkshirestock Festival 2 Features Monsters of Classic Rock Berkshirestock Festival 2, a classic rock festival, is set for July 25-26 at Eastover Estate & Eco Village in Lenox, Massachusetts. Part of the ticket sales will fund local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.

Presented by Cloud 10 Studios, Berkshirestock will showcase many monsters of classic rock and acts inspired by them, including Quiet Riot; Blackfoot; Molly Hatchet; In the End: The Linkin Park Experience; Powerman 5000; Saliva; Tantric; Saving Able; Trapt; Unlocking the Truth; Ashenmoon; Inverter; Bullet to the Heart; Disquiet; and Motley 2, among others.

One- and two-day tickets are available. The two-day ticket includes camping.

Half of Cloud 10 Studios’ proceeds from ticket sales will go to organizations within Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts that are helping fight the opioid epidemic by providing beds, housing and free treatment for people who suffer from mental health issues and addiction.

Location: 430 East St., Lenox, MA. For more information, visit Eastover.com. See ad, page 7.

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A Healthy Heart with Ayurveda It’s All About Balance

by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Ayurveda, which originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, is thought to be the oldest healing system. Rooted in ancient books of wisdom, the Vedas, Ayurveda is deeply spiritual and epitomizes a true body-mind approach to health and wellness. Given this holistic philosophy, the Ayurvedic view of the optimal functioning of every part of the body considers its relationship to every other part of the body, as well as the individual’s environment and lifestyle.

The heart has two aspects in Ayurveda: the physical (as a pumping mechanism) and the emotional (as a seat of joy, sorrow, etc.). Both aspects affect and are affected by every other part of the body. The heart is the center of prana, our life force, and is considered an energetic station where diverse pathways—physical and emotional—intersect.

According to Ayurveda, the heart is intricately connected to every cell and tissue in the body. No other organ shares this complete integration.

Ayurveda explains that there are several energy channels present in the body. Three of them are rooted in the heart, and they affect myriad functions: the mind, responsible for thinking, feeling, memory and communication; the respiratory system, responsible for circulation and life force energy as well as its connection to emotions and the higher self; and the lymph and plasma system, responsible for delivering nourishment to every cell and tissue. Therefore heart health is of utmost importance to overall body function.

DOSHAS AND ENERGY CHANNELS Maintaining health, according to Ayurveda, requires keeping the body in balance physically, emotionally and spiritually. As we are all composed of the five natural elements of space, air, water, fire and earth, in combinations that Ayurveda calls doshas, maintaining their balance is critical. All three doshas—Vata (space/air); Pitta (fire/water); and Kapha (earth/water)—dwell in the heart. Their balance is primary to the health of the rest of the body.

Among other things, Vata governs circulation and respiration; Pitta governs metabolism, absorption and emotions; and Kapha governs the immune system. As the seat of these three doshas is in the gastrointestinal tract, diet and digestion play a pivotal role in their balance and, in turn, heart and whole-body health.

Another critical connection to the heart are the energy channels that run through the spine and control the flow of prana. Because these energy channels depend upon the breath, Ayurvedic breath exercises are an important part of cleansing, calming and supporting heart health. The lunar left channel (feminine) and solar right channel (masculine) are balanced with alternate-nostril breathing. The center channel is balanced with both-nostril breathing. nycnaturalawakenings.com

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TOXINS Keeping the doshas in balance, and the heart healthy, involves reducing physical and emotional toxins that interfere with a free flow of energy. Improper diet, poor eating habits or digestive issues result in accumulated toxins that clog arteries. Exposure to pollutants and harmful lifestyle habits create free radicals that that impair heart function. Stress, worry, anxiety, anger, fear, jealousy, frustration, resentment and negative thinking aggravate the system.

Tension constricts and stagnates. Over time, the accumulated effect creates physical and emotional damage.

The most significant way to counteract that damage is with a proper diet that improves digestion and absorption, creating a feeling of well-being and dispelling negativity. In Ayurveda, doshas are also present in the food we eat, and so a balanced diet includes foods that match the individual’s dosha profile.

In general, choose a diet of fresh-cooked foods (not canned or processed); fresh fruits and vegetables; spices that aid digestion, such as ginger; turmeric for its antioxidant properties; garlic for immunity and blood flow; and black pepper to improve the flow of oxygen to the brain. Make sure to increase your fiber intake; use whole grains and healthy fats, such as olive oil and ghee; and drink liquids that are warm or room temperature, not cold, to aid digestion.

THE AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE Ayurveda and Western modalities agree that stress reduction techniques (moderate exercise, meditation, massage, soothing music, sufficient sleep, daily routines and regular meals) offer positive effects physically and emotionally. Ayurveda adds to those effects with a personalized nutrition and lifestyle program, herbal remedies or homeopathy, vitamin and mineral supplements, and a detox or cleansing program. Breathing techniques, yoga exercises and mantras might also be included.

For heart health, Ayurveda looks at the whole person—body, mind and spirit. In Ayurveda these are inseparable. When we are in balance, our outlook is in sync with life, the environment and the well-ordered universe. Furthermore, if our heart is healthy, both physically and emotionally, we start embodying overall health.

Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician and the owner of Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, located at 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY. For more info, call 914.875.9088 during business hours Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; email drkaushik@drkaushik. com; or visit DrKaushik.com. See ad pg. 31.

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Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery Researchers from Cameroon’s University of Buea studied the properties of nine local vegetables and found that celery, Apium graveolens, had some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Also scoring high in nutritional and antifungal value were the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, African or bush mango, sometimes used in the U.S. in weightloss products.

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Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress.

The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”

Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, affects one in five people over the course of a lifetime, causing itchy, red, swollen and cracked skin, especially on the arms, hands and feet. Genetics, immune system dysfunction and environmental exposure, including to chemicals, are some causes, and treatment usually involves moisturizers and corticosteroid creams. Research from China’s Chongqing Medical University reviewed clinical research on treating eczema with vitamins and found 10 studies totaling 456 patients. Their study concluded that supplementing with vitamin D3 significantly reduced symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema, and that a vitamin B12 cream was also effective in soothing symptoms, as was vitamin E supplementation. A combination of 600 IU of vitamin E and 1,600 IU of D3 scored highest in a study included by the researchers, lowering symptoms overall by 64 percent in 60 days.

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People suffering from acute pain often turn to addictive opioid treatments, but research from the University of Utah School of Social Work published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine concluded that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids. Reviewing 60 randomized, controlled, published clinical trials with more than 6,400 participants, researchers found that meditation/mindfulness, therapeutic suggestion and cognitive behavioral therapy all significantly reduced pain severity along with opioid use and misuse. Hypnosis also helped lower pain. Mindbody therapies proved effective at reducing short-term, acute pain from medical procedures, as well as chronic pain. Lead author and Associate Dean for Research Eric Garland pointed out that 82,000 Americans are projected to die from opioid overdoses in the next five years and noted, “If all of us—doctors, nurses, social workers, policymakers, insurance companies and patients—use this evidence as we make decisions, we can help stem the tide of the opioid epidemic.”

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Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.

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Alaska Battles Air Pollution

Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and wood-burning devices.

These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska.

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After 20 years of headaches, I woke up with no pain!

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

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assiel: How do you feel today, the day after your full mouth reconstruction surgery?

Martha: I feel 100 percent better, after 20 years of headaches and doctors and just thinking that I was going crazy. I woke up this morning and I have no pain; it’s amazing.

Massiel: How many doctors have you seen regarding the same issues, your headaches and the pain?

Martha: Well, this whole process started about 20 years ago. I’d go to an ENT [ear, nose, throat doctor], I’d go to my regular doctor, and if I had a sinus infection where I couldn’t breathe and had an excruciating headache, then they’d prescribe some antibiotics and it’d get a little better and I’d go about my business. Then, about six weeks later, I’d have to go back and get more antibiotics because it would recur. Finally, I went to a doctor who ended up giving me prednisone. All this time, I am having oral care; I’m going to my dentist every six months; I’m checking my dental records, so it’s not like I was negligent in my dental health.

Then about six months ago, I started having excruciating headaches that would take over my left eye and come up over the left top of my head, down left throat side, down into my left shoulder and upper torso. I even thought I had a brain tumor.

So, I went to my regular doctor and all my scans, including CT, blood tests, you name it, came back normal because I’m basically a healthy person. But I insisted on a referral to an ENT doctor and at that time he did a CT scan on me and said, “Well, you have a slightly deviated septum but it shouldn’t be causing the problems that you have; there are no polyps, you look good to me!”

So, then I went to my eye doctor and she said, “On your left eye, does anyone in your family have glaucoma?” to which I replied no. She said, “Well you’re showing signs of degradation in your left optic nerve.” So that scares me. Not only am I going to lose my sight, but I have these tremendous headaches that just won’t go away.

Next, I go to a neurologist and he does some tests and says, “You’re fine, I don’t know what’s wrong with you. It must all be in your head.” I then saw my dentist as I was having severe pain with several teeth but I had just seen her a week before;

she says, “I don’t understand what’s going on with you, something’s not right, but those two upper left teeth look like they need some extra work of some sort. I’m going to send you to an endodontist (root canal specialist).” I already had four root canals done and I didn’t know the difference between a root canal and a crown but I knew I had a lot of dental work in my life because my teeth have always been bad.

I walk into the endodontist’s office and he grabs his tools and tells me I need two more root canals after seeing my X-rays; he starts drilling and that’s when I got up and said, “I can’t do this anymore; I can’t even stand the pain of fixing it.”

I went home, crying; I was real upset and thought I was dying; it was just so painful all the time.

A couple of days pass and I go to have my monthly massage and there was a magazine on the table of the waiting area called Natural Awakenings and the article titled “Mouth Matters” and it just so happened to be written by Dr. Yolanda Cintron. When the massage was done, I went home, read the article and thought, “You know, this sounds kind of off the wall... I wonder if it’s really true.” I decided to pursue it.

I called her and she said, “You can come to my office for an evaluation and we can really figure out if it’s in your head or not.”

Well, I came over to her office in Fort Lauderdale (we live all the way in Cape Coral which is about three hours away so it’s not an easy trip) and she examined me and explained to me some of the issues that she saw in my mouth; at that point, I cried, because I thought if this is really true, I’m not crazy!

So anyway, I came back, she fixed me up and it’s the first day after the surgery and I have NO pain.

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The Dangers of Cholesterol Medications

By Michael Biamonte Tens of millions of Americans are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs—mostly statins— and some “experts” claim that many millions more should be taking them. I couldn’t disagree more.

Muscle problems are the best known of statin drugs’ adverse side effects, but cognitive problems and memory loss are also widely reported. A spectrum of other problems, ranging from elevated blood glucose to tendon problems, can also occur. There is evidence that taking statins may even increase the risk for developing Lou Gehrig's disease.

WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL, AND WHY DO WE NEED IT? That’s right, we need cholesterol.

Cholesterol is found not only in the bloodstream, but also in every cell in the body, where it supports production of cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D and bile acids that help us digest fat. Cholesterol also helps us form memories and is vital for neurological function.

Statins act by blocking the enzyme in your liver that is responsible for making cholesterol. The fact that statin drugs cause side effects is well established—there are now more than 900 studies proving their adverse effects, which range from muscle problems to heart attacks (yes, the very thing they claim to help lower the risk of) and even increased cancer risk.

WHAT ARE THE REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS OF STATINS? Here are a few, just for starters: • muscle problems; polyneuropathy (nerve damage in the hands and feet); and rhabdomyolysis (a serious degenerative muscle tissue condition) • anemia • acidosis • sexual dysfunction • immune depression • pancreas or liver dysfunction, including a potential increase in liver enzymes • cataracts

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The American Heart Association recommends a target total cholesterol level below 200 Mg/dL. What the AHA doesn’t say is that unless that number is over 330, total cholesterol level is just about worthless in determining someone’s risk for heart disease.

In addition, the AHA updated its guidelines in 2004, lowering the recommended level of LDL cholesterol from 130 to less than 100—or even less than 70 for patients at very high risk.

Achieving these outrageous and dangerously low targets typically requires taking multiple cholesterol-lowering medications. Therefore, the new AHA guidelines instantly increased the market for these dangerous drugs.

I’ve seen many people with total cholesterol levels over 250 who actually were at low risk of heart disease due to their HDL levels. Conversely, I’ve seen even more

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IS TOTAL CHOLESTEROL A RELIABLE INDICATOR FOR HEART DISEASE RISK?

people who had cholesterol levels under 200 and were at a very high risk of heart disease based on three measures: their ratio of HDL to total cholesterol; their ratio of triglycerides to HDL; and their creactive protein (CRP) levels.

These three additional tests can provide a better idea of what’s going on, but they still don’t show everything.

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The Lifeblood of Heart Health

by Julie Peterson

When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle. We’ve seen over and over again that it works. –Brenda Davis When people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system—the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste.

Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels—enough to wrap

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around the planet twice. Keeping these hardworking vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life.

The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans, New York City edition

according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease.

“A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas.

Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible. Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

“The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and two-thirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.

The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness

pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk and seeds. for Type 2 diabetes and CVD. “There’s not an excess of blueberries in Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition the American diet; there’s an excess of and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health relatively inexpensive, highly processed System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team junk foods in large containers,” says dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab with elite athletes of all ages and notes that fast and easy foods requires education. they more likely know their favorite player’s “Everyone needs to learn how to read a food jersey number than their own health numbers. label and avoid foods linked to vascular dis“Learn what your blood pressure is, know your ease,” she adds. body mass index, get your cholesterol levels Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in and triglycerides and your [hemoglobin] A1C. their blood compared to vegetarians, which Know these numbers early on and, if there’s in turn have better levels than meat-eaters. a problem, fix it,” she advises.

Study-verified diets that lower CVD indica While simple blood tests help moni- tors also include the Mediterranean diet, tor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated as well as two developed by the National tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary the American College of Cardiology and the Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) American Heart Association (AHA) jointly diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes issued new guidelines for patients over age (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) weight control. scan to determine their calcium score. The “I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, procedure checks for hardening of the arter- but there’s a preponderance of evidence that ies and predicts the risk of a 10-year future the more plant compounds you get, the better cardiovascular event. off you are,” says McDowell.

Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs “This identifies people who have pre-clinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says they support.

Osborne. “It also helps people modify behav“While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause iors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.” of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., heart disease, kidney failure and other com- who specializes in metabolic and funcplications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, tional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. RecomDiet and Lifestyle Guide. mended for patients in their 40s, it measures Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvi- inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s imous symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one- mune system response to arterial injury and third of adults in the U.S. have it, according provides a chronological heart age and risk to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the of a CVD event. condition is an accumulation of fat around the “If you can show someone the future, it’s a waistline, characterized by a measurement wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men. increase longevity,” Smith says.

Take Action to Cut Risks

Some cardiovascular boosters: Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation.

Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels.

Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation.

Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”.

Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides.

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Eat for Heart Health “When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only Perhaps the single most important change thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change that people can make is diet. “But a lot of in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen people don’t want lifestyle medicine—they’d over and over again that it works.” rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell.

Know the Numbers Preventing or reversing CVD requires diliCVD flies under the radar even though it’s gence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole increasingly common at younger ages. The food—and mostly plants. This means avoiding Journal of the American Medical Association processed foods and consuming less salt, released a study in December 2019 stating that trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and about one in four young adults in the U.S. have more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts

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Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis.

Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL. Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins.

Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk.

Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

❤ Move It

Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

❤ Stress Less, Socialize More Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show.

Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.”

Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure.

Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

❤ Don’t Smoke

Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day. Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.

Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s.

Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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“It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.”

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High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pushing against the vessel walls is too high, making the heart and vessels work harder. The friction damages the endothelium—the inner lining of veins and arteries—plaque builds up, the vessels narrow and blood pressure increases even more.

Contributing factors include being sedentary, overweight and consuming excessive alcohol or salt.

High Cholesterol A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, cholesterol can pile up (mostly as a consequence of poor diet) and stick to arterial walls, creating plaque that stymies blood flow to the heart.

High Triglycerides The end product of digesting fats in food, triglycerides become fat in the blood that gives the body energy. Numbers climb with consumption of refined carbohydrates, simple sugars and fatty foods, contributing to arteriosclerosis.

Metabolic Syndrome A cluster of conditions that affect up to a third of Americans, metabolic syndrome is defined by high blood pressure; high levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides; and excess fat around the waist. It’s closely linked to Type 2 diabetes, another CVD risk factor.

Obesity Obesity—which afflicts almost 40 percent of American adults—causes chronic inflammation, harms the endothelium and causes poor cholesterol numbers. A 12-year study of 17,640 Europeans, published in the European Heart Journal, found that obese people with metabolic risk factors were two-and-a-half times as likely to have heart disease as those of normal weight.

Stress When stressed by such factors as work overload, family strife or traumatic memories, the body releases adrenaline, which causes acceleration of breathing and heart rate, contraction of vessels and a rise in blood sugar. Chronic stress can cause con stricted arteries that lead to arteriosclerosis

and inflammation of the endothelium.

Further, stressed people often turn to vascular-destructive activities such as smoking, drinking and binge eating.

Standard American Diet (SAD) Previous studies have linked processed foods to hypertension and high cholesterol, and a 2019 British Medical Journal study of 105,000 adults reported that a 10 percent increase in the consumption of processed foods corresponded to a 12 percent overall increase in cardiovascular disease.

Inflammation Chronic inflammation, caused by such factors as fried and processed foods, smoking, obesity, alcohol and stress, can trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissues, including the endothelium, raising CVD risk.

C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, is measured by the hsCRP blood test.

Men with higher CRP levels had three times the risk of heart attack and twice the risk of stroke, Harvard scientists have found.

Physical Inactivity A lack of regular, ongoing physical activity has been shown to dramatically increase obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. A 2019 British study found that artery functions declined and CVD risk factors worsened in just two weeks when active exercisers reduced their daily steps from 10,000 to 1,000.

Smoking and Vaping Nicotine, carbon monoxide and chemicals in cigarettes increase blood pressure and heart rate, damage the endothelium and cause blood platelets to clot more, which is why smokers are two to four times more likely to get cardiovascular disease. E-cigarettes and cigars may be worse due to higher doses of nicotine, the AHA warns.

Loneliness People need people: Harvard researchers examined 23 studies that involved 181,000 adults and found that loneliness, social isolation or both were associated with increased risks of heart attacks (29 percent) and strokes (32 percent).

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VITAL STEPS The Path to Vascular Fitness

by Marlaina Donato For blood vessel flexibility, any sort of sustained aerobic exercise helps.

Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term. –Alex Hutchinson

It is well-known that exercise combats cardiovascular disease by balancing blood pressure and managing blood sugar, but aerobic exercise, not resistance training, takes the prize for keeping the body’s thousands of miles of blood vessels more supple. A 2017 study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that allextremity exercise like brisk walking improves arterial flexibility in older individuals; even those with a sedentary history.

Moving the body regularly also lowers stress hormones like cortisol that can ignite damaging vascular inflammation. A West Virginia University study presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego showed that aerobic exercise fosters healthy blood vessels in rats exposed to chronic stress. Combining aerobic exercise with good diet and paying attention to triglyceride levels all help to keep us young from the inside-out.

Step It Up According to a 2015 study by the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in Experimental Physiology, walking just 10 minutes after prolonged sitting can restore blood flow in the legs and improve impaired vascular function.

Results like these are another reason to get up and move. Walking, running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope and playing tennis are all excellent options. “For blood vessel flexibility, any sort of sustained aerobic exercise helps. Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term,” says Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?

Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise. The Toronto-based, Outside magazine science columnist underscores that treadmills and walking outside foster equal benefits by increasing the heart rate.

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The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise. Dr. Regina Druz, a boardcertified cardiologist and medical director of the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, explains, “This translates into 30 minutes a day, five times a week. A specific exercise program may be helpful for those with a medical condition, but for overall vascular health, any physical activity like walking or taking the stairs will do.” Druz also highlights the role of nitric oxide: “One of the most studied mediators of vascular health is [nitric oxide], which makes arteries flexible.”

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from the heart to the feet. The evidence suggests that 1,000 extra steps a day foster significant vascular improvement.

Judy Heller, a walking coach and founder of Wonders of Walking, a fitness program in Portland, Oregon, concurs: “Moving throughout the day, not just once a day, is most important.” Heller is a firm believer in consistency. “My aunt lived to 107 and remained in her three-story house. Her words to me were, ‘Judy, don’t ever stop walking.’

Small changes yield greater rewards over time. We’re meant to move.”

Superfoods and Supplements Nitric oxide, responsible for the dilation and contraction of blood vessels, is produced by exercising and helps to protect the smooth interior lining of the arteries from excessive plaque accumulation. Adding nitric oxideboosting foods to an already healthy diet can give us an extra edge over vascular conditions like stroke and peripheral artery disease. “Beets, arugula, spinach and rhubarb are all good sources of dietary nitrate.

They’re not miracle supplements, but if you make these foods a regular part of your diet, you’ll have a positive effect on your arteries,” says Hutchinson.

Research by Florida State University published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that a one-cup daily serving of blueberries helps to protect the arteries from stiffness. Watermelon, rich in the nonessential amino acid L-citrulline, also packs a nitric oxide punch.

Full-spectrum vitamin E is another good option, especially for addressing peripheral artery disease and reducing serum triglyceride levels that are often seen as secondary to “bad” cholesterol levels, but which low levels are vital to cardiovascular health.

Druz cautions against using supplements as substitutes for healthy nutrition and exercise, and underscores the importance of dialing down stress, “I advise my patients to build stress resiliency, which involves recognizing and practicing stress response. This, along with nutrition and consistent exercise, will lower inflammation and help build stress resiliency.”

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The Trails Lead to Love

by Roger Dubin

This is the story of two couples whose love has a special connection to the trails and nature. One couple was married on a mountaintop in Harriman Bear Mountain State Park, the other deep in the Catskills amidst 300-year-old birch trees and 400-year-old spruce.

Coincidentally, they both got engaged in canoes.

LOVE SURVIVES David and Jessica met in early 2014, when Jessica scored a Groupon for a survival program run by David’s company, Destination Back Country Adventures. David taught the class.

David immediately felt an attraction to Jessica but quickly suppressed it. Then approaching 40, he had vowed that he would only get serious with someone if the relationship could lead to permanence and marriage. He didn’t think that possible with a 23-year-old. Jessica was attracted to Dave’s outdoorsy nature and adventurous lifestyle, but she also saw the age difference as a problem.

The survival class was followed by day hikes and backpacking.

Jessica fell in love with the woods and eventually became a guide at Destination Back Country. She and David enjoyed each other’s company but avoided getting romantically involved. This went on for two years, as they fell in and out of relationships with others.

They finally changed from co-workers and friends to partners after a particularly intense backpacking trip that they led together. The emotions ran high with this group of 25 New Yorkers over nine nights in Utah, but Jessica persevered and Dave was impressed.

Rather than fly home alone, Jessica accepted Dave’s invitation to drive back to New York with him.

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After a particularly rough stretch of driving, they decided to camp in a wooded area in Tennessee. That’s when Jessica really saw David’s passion for nature. It still makes her melt.

“Here’s this rugged guy who turns to mush when he sees a waterfall or hikes through an old-growth forest. And we get into the woods and he starts screaming, ‘Ferns! Ferns! Oh, how I missed you ferns!’”

A year later they married in a private ceremony in an oldgrowth forest miles from civilization. They held their reception on a mountaintop in the Catskills.

THE LONG PATH Daniel and Ayla grew up together. His dad was Ed Bieber, founder of the Nature Place Day Camp, now in its 35th year. Her dad was Scott Dunn, the camp’s program director for 30 years.

Daniel and Ayla shared the sense of wonder that comes from constant exposure to the outdoors.

They began dating 10 years ago and married in 2015. Asked about the importance of hiking and nature to their relationship, Daniel says, “Consider where we had our wedding. We were looking for a special place in nature to get married, and Dad suggested the site of the Raymond Torrey memorial on top of Long Mountain, where the Long Path crosses. What a metaphor that is for marriage and life! We started the journey of life together on the Long Path, which was conceived in 1931 and extends over 350 miles, from New York City to Thacher State Park in Albany County.”

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The wedding took place on a blustery October day that started off mild and quickly turned cold. The rain blew horizontally at times, and the mile-long trail up the mountain was so slippery that guides were strategically located to keep the 100-plus guests from falling.

“Overcoming the challenges and weather to get to the top made the ceremony that much more meaningful,” Ayla says. “We’ll never forget that day and the start of our lives together as husband and wife on that mountaintop.”

Some trails lead into the woods. Others, to love. Happy trails!

Roger Dubin is marketing director for Natural Awakenings, volunteer trail supervisor for the New York-New Jersey Trail conference (nynjtc. org) and day hike leader and naturist for the Nature Place Day Camp.

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SKILLS THAT MAKE LOVE LAST

by Kajsa Nickels

There is a skill to every aspect of a relationship, especially in communication: listening, speaking, knowing when to speak and when to be silent.

What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?

Psychotherapist Linda Carroll was drawn into the dynamics of couples’ counseling three decades ago when she saw how in her own marriage, petty disagreements could turn into full-blown arguments with the potential for deep wounds. She and her husband Tim worked on their issues by attending workshops across the country, including Imago therapy and PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), which were so effective that she developed a curriculum called Love Skills by combining those tools, her experience as a married person and counselor, personal training from consciousness pioneers and resources from ancient mythology and spiritual/religious traditions.

Each stage has its own unique challenges.

For example, the first stage, the Merge, has a magic to it due to the chemical cocktail that floods your body when in the presence of your significant other. But this stage can be treacherous in that you can mistake your feelings for evidence that this is the “right” person for you. In the Power Struggle stage, feelings will have worn off and power struggles will start to show up. The third stage is Disillusionment. Differences between both of you really start to show up at this time. The fourth stage is the Decision stage. At this point, many couples find themselves wanting out. The key to making it through this stage is to remember that this, too, shall pass and to commit to working it out. It’s important to realize that life is not about getting an A+

She has co-taught the course with her husband for more than 25 years. Her first book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Everlasting Love, has been translated into several languages and details stages in romantic relationships. Her new book, Love Skills: The Key to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love, is a guide to developing a relationship toolkit.

What is the Love Cycles model?

It is based on the fact that feelings of love are seasonal. Like the seasons of the year, they are a natural progression of a relationship. If you understand the seasons, you can pass through them. All relationships are teachers. If we allow them to teach us, we become free to love deeper and better.

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at all times. Sometimes, we need to accept that a C- is okay; and if you do need to leave a relationship, it is possible to do it in a wholehearted way at best—at the least, to minimize damage. The fifth stage I call Wholehearted Love, a stage reached only through mindfulness and unconditional love. Because love has changing seasons, a couple will not stop at the fifth stage forever, but getting back to this state will become easier and easier as time goes on.

What was your impetus for writing Love Skills?

I have been teaching the program for 25 years and drew from my almost 40 years as a couples therapist, many trainings all over the country and own life experiences in my relationship with my husband to compile the program. Most couples lack the skills to manage the troubles of life. There is a skill to every aspect of a relationship, especially in communication: listening, speaking, knowing when to speak and when to be silent.

Who is most likely to benefit?

The relationship you have with yourself is a core part of the Love Cycles model. If you do not have a good relationship with yourself, you cannot have a solid and meaningful relationship with another person. This is a couples’ book, although it can also be gone through by a single person if the partner is not interested in it. What I tell people is that you can only work on your part. If the other person doesn’t want to buy in or isn’t wholeheartedly on board—or at least partially willing—there is nothing that you can do about it. You need to be able to be okay and confident in yourself. You cannot change another person, but you can always change yourself.

What is one of the most important pieces of advice you have for couples?

Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at FidelEterna45@ gmail.com.

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I hope that couples come to realize that feelings of love are like clouds, always changing. A good relationship requires a skill set, which we practice whatever the feelings are. We are not born knowing how to love skillfully, but this skill set can be learned by anyone and will make you able to listen better and appreciate each other more.

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CHOOSING LOVE How to Cope With Fearful Times

by Scarlett Lewis It’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are these things happening?” It’s an important question and it all comes down to two competing feelings: fear versus love.

When we see disturbing images such as school shootings or political opponents attacking one another, it cultivates anxiety, which is epidemic in our society. When left untreated, it can lead to negative outcomes including substance abuse, depression, suicide and violence. Often, we look to those in perceived power to solve these issues. Perhaps what we haven’t considered is that these are not political issues; rather, they are issues of the heart and only we can solve them.

So we continue to see pain and suffering played out before us. We feel powerless and this feeds our unease. Our personal safety is a priority and external safety measures sometimes fail. If we don’t feel safe, nothing else matters. There is a solution. The opposite of anxiety and fear is love. When we examine the trajectory of most societal ills, there is often an arc of loneliness, depression, isolation and often abuse.

From a young age, we can learn to choose love as a thoughtful response to any situation. When we do this, we take back our personal power. We become part of the solution to the issues we see, and science tells us that others will do the same.

There is a formula for choosing love. It starts with courage. My son

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Jesse was a 6-year-old boy who stood up to the shooter that came into his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School and saved nine of his classmates’ lives before losing his own. We all have that courage within us: the courage to be kind, to speak our truth, to do the right thing.

We can only have one thought at a time, so we can shift our thinking by replacing a negative thought with a grateful one. Forgiving helps us to take back our personal power and is a gift we give ourselves. It is the foundation of healthy relationships that lead to greater happiness and connection in our lives. Compassion in action helps us step outside our own busyness, distraction and even pain to help others.

When we do this, we’re choosing love and helping to create a safer, more peaceful and loving world. When we model the practice of these character values as a thoughtful response for our children, they grow up to do the same.

Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement,a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org.

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IMPULSE: THE ORIGIN OF VOCAL SOUND

by Jean McClelland The howl of a wolf, the cry of a baby, the roar of a lion, all are a manifestation of “impulse,” an extraordinary energy that exists in all of nature. The great singer, and my teacher, Olga Averino, taught her students to sing “on impulse.” Impulse is the word in the arts and medicine to describe “chi” or “prana.” It is life force energy, and it is powerful. “Love Dogs” is a beautiful and evocative poem by Rumi that exquisitely depicts this powerful connection that runs through all of nature.

or sing on impulse we are technically “rooting” our voices on the diaphragm and to the ground of our being.

Luciano Pavarotti sang on impulse. Ella Fitzgerald’s body was so alive with rhythm and music when she sang that she looked as though she could barely contain it. That is impulse. When one performs on impulse both the performer and the audience feel totally focused, uplifted and energized. Dr. Martin Luther King was filled with impulse which is why he inspired a whole generation. Sometimes acting teachers recommend that their students listen to Dr. King to hear what it means to speak with such great authenticity and intention. Handel’s “Messiah” is filled with impulse which is why listeners leave a performance of it uplifted and energized.

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I describe impulse to my students as “a great need to express.” Sometimes my students will ask me, “but what am I trying to express?” I explain to them that what I am talking about is not “trying to express something” but rather what we hear in a baby’s cry. It is a sound of pure “need.” There is no thought process preparing that cry. It is instinctive and spontaneous.

Without words to communicate what is needed, it is just simply “need” or “want.” Impulse is the energy that fuels breath and sound. It acts like a motor which engages the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm, stimulating a continual upward flow of breath which vibrates the vocal cords and creates sound. Impulse makes a voice expressive and compelling. It also ensures that our voices are produced from breath rather than throat tension. When we speak nycnaturalawakenings.com

Take a moment now to sense within yourself the urgency that fuels the baby’s cry. Impulse arises from deep within your abdomen, a sort of “fire” in your belly. Sometimes people feel somewhat shy or self conscious when they try to experience impulse. It is very natural to feel this way initially, for we are truly connecting to a powerful place in ourselves. We may also feel vulnerable and somewhat “exposed,” but only temporarily. Soon we feel strong and energized. The more you desire to uncover and connect to impulse, the more it grows in you, and the worries and fears drop away. Impulse does not burst fully formed in us; it is hidden, and it’s up to us and our imaginations to uncover and grow it. It is the art of singing. Jean McClelland is on the faculty of the Columbia University School of the Arts.

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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

by Marlaina Donato Someday, medical science will allow us to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer. These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine. However, for the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.

Injection therapies using dextrose or the patient’s own platelets or stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 10 highquality studies of dextrose prolotherapy in adults with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee showed patients experienced significantly less pain and improved range of motion in both the short term and long term without adverse effects. Eighty-two percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment.

Controlled Inflammation A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site. “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., founder of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago.

“Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says.

Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results. “My recommendations are very patient-specific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.”

While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.”

One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune

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diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Power of Platelets PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says.

PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers.

Harris subscribes to the power of persistence.

“Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and is a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The Latest Answer From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City Is there a test for HPV, and how is it treated?

HPV tests are available to help screen women age 30 years and older for cervical cancer. These HPV tests are not used to screen men, children or women less than age 30. There is no approved HPV test to detect HPV in the mouth or throat.

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

Do you have HPV infection?

According the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are 40 or more types of HPV that can infect the genital areas of men and women, as well as the throat and mouth! HPV may cause serious health problems, including genital warts and certain cancers. Most people that become infected with HPV don’t even know they have it!

So how do you get HPV? Anyone that is having or has ever had sex can get HPV. The CDC says that this is true even for people who only have sex with one person in their lifetime! HPV is passed on through genital contact, usually during vaginal and anal sex. What most people don’t know is that HPV may also be passed on during oral sex.

Most important to note is that a pregnant woman with genital HPV can pass the HPV on to her baby during delivery.

What are the risks from HPV? While some infections “may go away,” unfortunately, sometimes, HPV infections can and will persist and may cause a variety of very significant and serious health problems. Health problems that can be caused by HPV include: • Pain • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) • Cervical cancer • Other rare but serious cancers, including genital cancers and a type of head and neck cancer called oropharyngeal cancer, which is in the back of the throat and may extend to the base of the tongue and tonsils.

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• Cervical cancer is most treatable when it is diagnosed and treated early. Here surgical scraping or cryosurgery (freezing) is typically used, unfortunately far too often with re-occurrence.

• RRP can be treated with surgery or medicines. Curing RRP often requires many treatments or surgeries over a period of years.

What can be done if the normal treatment fails?

There is a safe and proven effective treatment that has been used in Europe for many years and now available here called direct intravenous ozone therapy. This treatment destroys the virus wherever it is living, genitally and/or orally, outside and/or inside the body. Simply, it is the only treatment that does this and with no pain at all! What happens is medical-grade oxygen and ozone gas is safely and painlessly injected by trained professionals into a vein (you can’t get an embolus from oxygen, only from nitrogen gas found in air). The extra “O” in the ozone molecule acts like a “glue,” stealing an electron from anything in our body that it can latch onto. Healthy cells in our body contain natural antioxidants that protect them against damage or destruction. Only pathogens, like HPV, are destroyed anywhere they are living. In addition, organic ozonized oils are used either externally and/or internally to safely and painlessly assist and speed up the eradication of this horrible infection.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Book Signing with Shari Alyse–6:30-8:30pm.

Shari Alyse is an international best-selling author and self-love coach and the founder of The Wellness Universe. She will be discussing her book Love Yourself Happy: A Journey Back To You. Aum Shanti Book Shop and Crystal Gallery, 230 E. 14th St. 212-505-2665. AumShantiBookshop.com.

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Learn to use feminine energy to manifest the things you truly want. Tips and techniques for surrendering to your inner feminine power, or Shakti, to experience more peace, abundance, joy and clarity. Aum Shanti Chakra Center, 226 E. 14th St. AushantiBookshop.com.

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26 East 36th St. (between Madison & Park) Appointments Thursdays; Cell: 646-670-6725 drkaushik@drkaushik.com • Drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, and detoxification. See ad pg 31

Conscious Centers AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

Counseling & Mental Wellness

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

MICHAEL MONGNO, MFT, PH.D, LP

2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER

22 E 30th St, NYC 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integrity, concentrating in five major areas: contemplative and spiritual traditions; health and wellness; psychology; society and ecology; and creativity and the arts.

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 energized items such as a semiprecious 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.

BALANCE ARTS CENTER

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing 151 W 30th Street NYC 561-620-8767 Denise.Mollo@BarbaraBrennan.com A premier institute of hands-on healing and personal transformation opening NYC YEAR 1 program at the Balance Arts Center.

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

As an inclusive spiritual community, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to cultivate 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 for Sunday service at 12pm EST or on live stream.

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Present Centered Therapies Upper West Side • 212-799-0001 DrMongno@PresentCenteredTherapies.com PresentCenteredTherapies.com Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic counselor based in Manhattan.

Committed to creating a real difference in the world, his “Real change in real time” describes the dynamic, effective synthesis of personal growth and spiritual transformation.

Getaways & Retreats EASTOVER ESTATE AND RETREAT 430 East St, Box 2282, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 • Eastover.com

Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in Berkshire Lenox, MA, a dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock. See ad, pg 7

Healing & Wellness MICHAEL BIAMONTE, CCN

The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition 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 elimination expert. His office has proprietary software developed for NASA that helps identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies. Offering both online and In-Person appointments. See ad, pg 9

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CELESTE DECAMPS

Empowerment Through Movement 102-10 66th Road Apt. 17B Forest Hills, NY 11375 917-907-4424 • CelesteDeCamps@gmail.com

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NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE

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Celeste DeCamps, a professional speaker who helps women find their empowerment through movement.

Presentations are interactive and engaging. Learn how to change your attitude for the better in 2 minutes.

Book Celeste DeCamps for your next event or workshop. See ad, pg 25

ROGER DUBIN

Mr. Natural NYC 917-699-6492 • MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com Instagram @MrNaturalNYC Roger Dubin is a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, managing over 55 miles trails in South Eastern Harriman State Park. Follow him on Instagram for pictures and videos of the beautiful land that we live in. Roger is also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings in NYC. See ad, back cover.

JEAN MCCLELLAND, MMUS., MAMSAT JeanMcClellandVoice.com

Private lessons and workshops: 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, pg 7

LEE SCHWALB HEALING

370 Lexington Ave, Suite 2300, NYC 10017 150 East 58th Street, Fifth floor, NYC 10155 646-577-0142 • LeeJSchwalb@gmail.com LeeSchwalbHealing.com Lee Schwalb is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and certified Kambo Practitioner.

He has over eighteen years of clinical experience and has lectured around the world on the benefits of holistic medicine and detoxification. He specializes in auto-immune disorders and women’s health. See ad, pg 25

UNITY ANGEL HEALING

Reverened Elka Boren 772-223-4143 ElkaInfo@UnityAngelHealing.com UnityAngelHealing.com

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Health Food Store ABRAHAM’S NATURAL FOODS

9 Long Branch Ave., Long Branch, NJ 732-229-5799 AbrahamsHummos@gmail.com AbrahamsNatural.com We’re passionate about creating healthy foods.

Our hummos boasts the industry’s lowest calories, fat, and sodium, without a drop of artificial preservatives. Abraham’s is located in “middle eastern New Jersey,” and you can find our best-selling Middle Eastern product line in Fairway Market, Whole Foods Market, and many gourmet and natural food stores across the tri-state area. See ad, pg 31

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 local communities & agriculture, practice and advance environmental stewardship, support & rewards team member excellence, and encourage and educate on all aspects of healthy living. See ad, pg 29 nycnaturalawakenings.com

600 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 201- 512-9348 office@nynjtc.org • www.nynjtc.org Since 1920, the Trail Conference has been building, maintaining, and protecting what is now more than 2,100 miles of trails in the NY-NJ metropolitan area. It’s thanks to the dedication of volunteers and supporters that we all can have safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences. To find hikes, events, volunteer, become a member or donate, go to nynjtc.org. See ad, back cover

Natural Dentistry Edward J Degel, DDS 17 Park Place, NYC

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

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

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. Offering less invasive and more natural solutions for patients with difficult dental issues and those who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility, offers among other things, laser dentistry, metal-free implants, non-invasive oral cancer screening, ozone and alternatives to surgery and root canal.

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Naturopathic Doctor DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

26 East 36th St. (between Madison & Park) Appointments Thursdays; Cell: 646-670-6725 Drkaushik.com • drkaushik@drkaushik.com

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Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health.

Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, and detoxification. See ad, pg 31

Ozone Therapy DR. HOWARD ROBINS

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

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STICK STONE AND BONE 113 Christopher Street, NYC 212-807-7024

Founded in 1990, Stick Stone and Bone is a boutique oasis located in that heart of the West Village that specializes in rare gemstones, handmade jewelry, high-quality incense, sacred herbs, and ornamental items with meditative and natural qualities.

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Skin Care ARDOR LASER AND SKIN CARE

222 East 34th Street, NYC 917-444-1097 info@ardorlaserandskincare.com

Ardor Laser and Skin Care offers today's latest treatment modalities.

Featuring one of the most modern Laser treatment technology - the Aerolase Neo and the Aerolase Era. Clients can greatly improve their skin by alleviating wrinkles, fine lines, acne, rosacea, and other insecurities. See ad, pg 21

Traditional Reiki REV. JYOGAN

Reiki Shihan (Master Teacher) 917-723-4342 • TraditionalReikiCenter.com Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com Jyogan is one of only a few reiki master teachers who have studied traditional Japanese-style reiki directly in Kyoto, Japan while he was living in that sacred city where reiki originated. Jyogan passes this direct connection to reiki root practices and teachings on to you. Learn and experience reiki from its source. Other teachers of reiki teach westernized reiki.

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The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is celebrating its 100th Anniversary!

Now more than ever, the Trail Conference needs your support.

In the early 1900s, there were people who understood there must be an escape from the hustle and bustle of the urban concrete jungle. They worked together to preserve the land, build the trails, and blaze and map them, so future generations would have a place to go in nature to breathe, explore, and thrive.

They formed the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference in 1920 to protect the land we all love. With your support, you can ensure the continued care for your favorite parks and trails—today, for the next 100 years, and beyond.

Go to NYNJTC.org for information about donating, membership, and volunteering.

Bonus! An anonymous couple who love each other and love trails will match your donations to the Trail Conference dollar for dollar through the end of February. Simply mention Natural Awakenings magazine in the comments of your donation submitted online at NYNJTC.org or mailed to Trail Conference Headquarters located at 600 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430.