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Midtown Optometrist Links Eye Damage, Tablet Use in Kids The repeated, prolonged use of tablets and similar devices is causing significant eye damage in young children, but that damage can be reversed, says Benjamin Lane, OD, founder and director of the Nutritional Optometry Institute, which has offices in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, and Midtown Manhattan. Lane notes that millions of 4-to-6-year-olds worldwide regularly spend four or more continuous hours staring at the screens of digital electronic devices at a very close distance, usually about eight inches away. To relieve the fatigue from the constant effort to focus, their eyeballs stretch—something young children’s eyeballs aren’t meant to do. This puts them at higher risk of developing glaucoma, Lane says. He and the Institute have documented two distinct types of damage as a result of prolonged device use: episodic elevation of intra-ocular pressure, which potentially elongates the eyeball, and thickening of the anterior surface of the retina from too much exposure to highenergy blue light. Lane says the Institute has documented that people with this type of eye damage can reverse it by wearing special reading lenses prescribed specifically for use of a digital tablet or similar device. For more information, visit NutritionalOptometry.com or call 973-335-0111.

Dr. Somesh Kaushik is offering certification courses in Ayurveda starting March 2020. Certification will be awarded by NAMACB, the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board, and include certificates in Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) and Ayurvedic Practioner (AP). “An AHC is a professional trained to focus on preventive healthcare and health promotion with specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic principles and practices. The AP is a professional with additional training in pathology and disease management beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor.” (NAMA) Curriculum will consist of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study, and case reports. Travel to India to participate in health clinics will be part of the clinical practicum for the AP. NAMA certification includes four areas of concentration: • Foundations of Ayurveda: History and Philosophy • Concepts of Ayurveda • Skills and competencies • Recommendations, treatment, and other interventions These programs are for those who would like to deepen their knowledge of health for their own, and their family’s well-being, and for those who wish to pursue Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system, as a profession. Dr. Kaushik has been practicing Ayurveda for over 35 years. He is a trained Ayurvedic Physician (B.A.M.S.) from Kurukshetra University, India; N.D. from University of Bridgeport, CT, and M.P.H. and M.P.A. from University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the Graduate Institute, University of Bridgeport, and National University of Natural Medicine, and lectures about Ayurveda throughout the U.S. He recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution. Application deadlines: March 10 for AP starting March 14; March 17 for AHC starting March 21. Information: 646-6706725, drkaushik@drkaushik.com. See ad, page 16.

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This month, Jean McClelland, a faculty member at the Columbia University School of the Arts, will start her 34th year teaching Awakening Your True Voice at the New York Open Center. That’s a long tenure by any standard, so we asked McClelland to tell us about the Open Center and how she found herself teaching there. “Quite unexpectedly, I came upon an Open Center catalog in a bookstore. As I read through it I was instantly inspired, and I knew I had to be part of this vital place,” she says. “That was reinforced when I met Ralph White, the director of programming and one of the founders of the Open Center. I had never met anyone so knowledgeable and visionary. It has been Ralph’s strong sense of holistic mission that has helped the Open Center thrive and made it such a remarkable environment for exploration. I leave every class I teach totally invigorated.” White notes that McClelland’s students at the Open Center tend to share her enthusiasm. “Jean is one of the most effective and gifted teachers of the arts at the New York Open Center,” he says. “Her classes have consistently received outstanding feedback, and her work is widely admired for its ability to empower. She is possessed of a remarkable ability to create a warm and caring atmosphere in which students feel free to explore new dimensions of the voice.” The next course of Awakening Your True Voice begins March 23, with a free introductory session March 16. Location: 22 E. 30th St. For more information, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com or OpenCenter.org. See ad, page 23.

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From March 13 to 19, Quad Cinema, in Greenwich Village, will host the theatrical release of The Dog Doc, an awardwinning film about integrative veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein. A practitioner at Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem, New York, Goldstein and his clinic are known for their groundbreaking approach to improving quality of life for pets. The Dog Doc combines the real-life stories of families and their pets with the hard science of integrative care. By casting an intimate lens over this unique world, the film shows the healing powers of holistic wellness, compassion and hope. Last year the Hollywood Reporter wrote, “Director Cindy Meehl has crafted an admiring portrait, to be sure, but one that poses penetrating questions about what passes for health care today in the United States, for people and their pets alike…. The Dog Doc is a visionary approach to caring for animals and ourselves, a way of more truly sharing the planet rather than trying to control it.” The film is the latest directorial venture for Meehl, who founded Cedar Creek Productions in 2008. She is a director and/or an executive producer of several documentaries, including Buck and Dogs on the Inside. She is also the executive producer of The River and the Wall, an award-winning film that premiered last year at SXSW, and Rewind, a 2019 Official Tribeca Film Festival Selection, as well as For the Birds, Trapped and

The Health, Wellness and Business Expo Bronx NY, where businesses and practitioners will share wellness education through breakthrough services, products and information, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 29, at St. Helena Church gymnasium. The event is free to the public and will feature exhibits and presentations on health, wellness, organics, sustainability, spirituality and financial wellness—the components of a healthy lifestyle. Orly Amor, who founded host organization the Health and Wellness Network of Commerce Corporation, says the expo was designed to attract a broad spectrum of businesses, services, product professionals and health practitioners, including conventional wellness-oriented medical doctors, chiropractors, natural chefs, massage therapists, nutritionists, naturopaths, psychologists and fitness experts. She also expects the event to draw health-conscious and upwardly mobile consumers of all ages. “This expo is for those who are ready to take responsibility for their health, life and freedom and to upgrade their well-being to the next level,” Amor says. “New York is home to affluent people who are becoming rapidly aware of the necessity of an empowered lifestyle, and the natural health and wellness and professional industries that support it.” To inquire about exhibitor/presenter opportunities, call 917-515-6803 or email info@hwncc.com.

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It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer. Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years. All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel. On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

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Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress

In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli.

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Manhattan Food Engineer Identifies Immune-Boosting Foods 80 times more powerful than pomegranate juice. In 2013, on the strength of her research into Anatolian propolis, Samanci co-founded the Manhattan company Bee&You, which has since won 30 awards for its line of natural, healthy bee products. The company also advocates for bees and beekeepers through its unique business model. In addition to propolis, Samanci recommends royal jelly, ginseng, ginger and turmeric, and dishes like yogurt and kefir, which contain beneficial microorganisms, for bolstering the immune system before and during the stress of travel. Apple cider vinegar, which humans have used for thousands of years, is another powerful wellness tool, she says. It contains organic acids, phenolic compounds, vitamins and minerals, and when it’s consumed, it acts as “a disinfectant” to protect the body against viruses.

As the global healthcare system races to develop an effective treatment for COVID-19, the new coronavirus, Manhattan food engineer Asli Samanci says she has identified dietary changes that can help the body fight infection and speed recovery from disease. First observed in Wuhan, China, the disease has sickened more than 60,000 people and killed thousands, according to the World Health Organization. It attacks the respiratory system and causes symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, weakness, throat pain and high fever.

Her immune-boosting recipe? One tablespoon each raw honey and apple cider products are becoming increasingly popu- vinegar, 10 drops of Anatolian propolis, lar for boosting immunity, a critical deter- and a pinch each of ginger, turmeric and minant in regulating virulence and disease cinnamon. outcomes, according to health literature. “Take this twice a day,” she says, “and it In addition to immune-supporting habits will help strengthen your immune system like staying hydrated, getting adequate by making you more resistant to viral sleep and eating lots of fruits and vegeta- infections.” bles, Samanci recommends adding specific foods and spices to the diet. Bee&You products can be found at 3,000 IMMUNE BOOSTERS CVS online and physical stores in the United “Antioxidant-rich foods, such as onions, States, on Amazon and at BeeAndYou.com. garlic, apple vinegar, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon, are widely recommended,” she says. “It’s also wise to add Anatolian propolis, which has shown antiviral, antimicrobial and powerful antioxidant properties.”

No vaccine is available yet, and healthcare providers are reluctant to prescribe antibiotics for viral infections, as avoid Found in bee products, Anatolian propooverusing them renders them less effective. lis is one of the most potent antioxidant Against that backdrop, natural medicinal sources in the world, she adds—almost

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or the last 32 years, I have seen how oral infections make so many people ill.

1) Mercury (Hg) - neurotoxin kills the neurotransmitters in the brain and nerve cells, causing Alzheimer’s, dementia, MS and Parkinson’s, ALS and neurological conditions. 2) Root Canal - microorganisms eating the bone, gums, flesh traveling to the organs and affecting the meridians of the organs connected to those teeth. 3) Heavy Metals - Lead and aluminum found in dental crowns linked to the autoimmune response and neuropathy. 4) Bacteria - Found in your gums causing heart disease.

Let’s talk more about the first step in dental health, bacteria, oral hygiene and your heart—the source of life. Over 32 years ago, I was taught that bacteria and the inflammation of periodontal diseases are linked to heart and lung infections. For the last 32 years, I have seen it with my own eyes. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a famous preventive cardiologist, explains in his book, Reverse Heart Disease Now, “The connection is simple: pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria migrate into the circulatory system and contribute to inflammation in the arteries. Thus to help put out the fire in your arteries, you need to put out the fire in your mouth.” It is so logical to me. When was the last time your doctor or cardiologist told you your dentist can save your life? Dr. Sinatra also states in his book, “We believe, in fact, that good oral hygiene is more important than lowering

cholesterol.” If you clean up the bacterial infection in your mouth, signs of cardiovascular diseases, such as C-reactive protein level, go down. That means there’s less inflammation in your system from top to bottom. Inflammation causes rapid aging. To eliminate any of these four toxins that can make you sick, first make sure you make an appointment with a holistic dentist. Here are some questions to ask to find an experienced biological dentist (we implement all these practices at our office and have for the last 21-plus years). What is a biological dentist? A biological dentist is a dentist that has additional training by international organizations in oral medicine and toxicology, international and national medical and dental organizations that are interested in angling the treatment from a more comprehensive point of view. A biological dentist will look at your medical history, work with your doctors, endocrinologists, cancer oncologist and heart specialists; they have the training to actually work with these doctors in conjunction to detox your body from your mouth and boost your immune system so the actual specialists can achieve their goal of overall health. Your body will be able to restore and rebuild itself. A holistic biological dentist identifies and treats dental problems as a part of your overall health and wellbeing. 1) Is your office mercury safe? We follow a strict SMART protocol in the office to remove mercury fillings and heavy metals SAFELY. Only 5 percent of dentists’ offices have invested in mercury-safe protocol and we are proud to be one of the few. Why is it important to go to a mercury safe office for treatment? Because we

properly protect the patient and the environment from getting in contact with any toxic chemicals; if removed unsafely, the mercury will go right into your bloodstream and cause more harm than good. 2) Does your office use a laser to treat gum disease? I find it so superior and effective in a) The killing of bacteria on contact, reducing the days and amount of antibiotics a patient will need. b) Killing viruses; yes, periodontal disease may have a viral component that will not be killed or addressed by an antibiotic. c) Accelerated healing; you see the results in a few days instead of 21 days (lasers cauterize as they kill). d) Reduced inflammation and therefore discomfort. Don’t be too busy or distracted to take action and responsibility for your health. We are living lives so full of activities that sometimes we forget the basics and most important things. In 2020 let’s make our health a priority: your health is your wealth. Take action. Call us today; use code #NAMAR20 for $100 off your new patient consultation exam and X-rays. For more information or to book an appointment visit GoNaturalDentistry. com or call Ketty 954-938-4599; we will take care of your needs and get you healthy again—pain-free! Love, Dr. Yolie Holistic Biological Dentist Dr. Yolie.com

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Candidiasis: The Great Impersonator From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City The Problem They come in each day all with different health complaints and suffering in their own special way. No two are exactly the same. Most have been suffering for years and have tried everything, almost everything, that is, to get well. While many treatments and medicines have offered hope and have helped, at least for a while, they finally fail to stop the never-ending discomfort, pain and suffering. Each doctor has told them that they have this or that condition or disease. They show the entire range of classic symptoms of it, don’t they? Then why didn’t their treatments work? The answer is that the true underlying cause was missed or ignored. Ignored because it wasn’t recognized as the real “felon,” the real reason for their/your problem. The Cause Since the first time you had even one dose of antibiotics as a child or eaten red meat or chicken that wasn’t organic (most contain traces or more of various antibiotics), your good, healthy bacteria (probiotics) in your intestine were killed along with the harmful bacteria that needed to be destroyed. This allowed yeast, the different types of candida (also known as monilia), to overgrow in your intestinal wall as well as bad bacteria to move in and inhabit your intestinal wall, continually secreting toxins into your system. The Results So, what real difference does this make? Well, after years of research, scientists have discovered that by allowing the yeast(s) to overgrow, your immune system and body becomes weakened. Weakened to different degrees and in different ways, as each of us is unique, causing a wide variety of symptoms often leading to a misdiagnosis. What’s worse is that while most doctors know the condition exists, they “don’t see the forest because there are too many trees in the way”! They either don’t believe or don’t recognize the relationship between your health problems and the yeast overgrowth. The symptoms, conditions and illnesses are so varied that it’s hard to believe that this one cause could be the problem. Believe it or not, this is just a partial list of symptoms that have been associated with this horrible illness (found on numerous anti-candidiasis websites):

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Back to the Future Plant-Based Medicine By Michael Biamonte Eat leeks in March and wild garlic in May, and all the year after the physicians may play. —Traditional Welsh rhyme

Traditional healers have long used plants to prevent or cure infectious conditions. Now Western medicine is trying to duplicate their successes. The use of and search for drugs and dietary supplements derived from plants have accelerated in recent years. It’s well understood now that plants are rich in a wide variety of secondary metabolites, such as tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids, which have been found to have antimicrobial properties. Still, while 25 to 50 percent of current pharmaceuticals are derived from plants, none are used as antimicrobials. The public is increasingly aware of problems with the overprescription and misuse of traditional drugs and antibiotics. In addition, many people want more autonomy over their medical care. The use of plant extracts, as well as other alternative forms of medical treatment, has enjoyed great popularity since the late 1990s. A multitude of plant compounds—

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often of unreliable purity—are readily available over the counter from herbal suppliers and natural food stores. As a result, selfmedication with these substances is commonplace. Historical Lessons Learned There are an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 species of plants on Earth, and only 1 to 10 percent of them are used as foods by both humans and other animal species. It’s possible that more are used for medicinal purposes. Hippocrates, who lived in the late fifth century BC, mentioned 300 to 400 medicinal plants in this writings. In the first century AD, Dioscorides wrote De Materia Medica, a medicinal plant catalog that became the prototype for modern pharmacopoeias. The Bible offers descriptions of approximately 30 healing plants. Indeed, frankincense and myrrh probably enjoyed their status of great worth due to their medicinal properties. Reported to have antiseptic properNew York City edition

ties, they were even used as mouthwash. The fall of ancient civilizations forestalled Western advances in the understanding of medicinal plants; much of the documentation of plant pharmaceuticals was destroyed or lost. During the Dark Ages in Europe, Arab cultures continued excavating their own older works and building upon them. Of course, Asian cultures were also busy compiling their own pharmacopoeia. The Renaissance saw a western revival of ancient medicine, which was built largely on medicinal plants. Among Europeans living in the New World, the use of botanicals was a reaction against invasive or toxic mainstream medicinal practices of the day. In the 1800s, no less a luminary than Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. noted that medical treatments of the times could be dangerous and ineffective. Examples include the use of mercury baths in London “barber shops” to treat syphilis, and the use of dangerous hallucinogens as a tuberculosis “cure.” In 1861,

Holmes wrote, “If the whole materia medica as now used could be sunk to the bottom of the sea, it would be all the better for mankind—and all the worse for the fishes.” In 1887, alternative practitioners compiled their own catalogs, notably the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. A New Sense of Urgency We’ve seen a similar shift in thinking over the past 20 years, as mainstream medicine is increasingly receptive to the use of antimicrobial and other drugs derived from plants. One reason is that traditional antibiotics— products of microorganisms or their synthesized derivatives—are becoming ineffective; new and particularly viral diseases remain intractable to this type of drug. Another reason is the rapid rate of extinction of plant species. There is a feeling among natural-products chemists and microbiologists alike that many potentially useful species are at risk of being lost forever. The scientific discipline known as ethnobotany, or ethnopharmacology, is devoted to preserving and using the impressive array of medicinal knowledge assembled by indigenous peoples. This is part of the knowledge base of doctors trained in the use of naturally derived treatments. People wishing to use plantbased methods to treat chronic conditions should not try to self-medicate. Instead, to have long term and successful results, they must be under the care of a qualified doctor who understands plant-based medicines.

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THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet by April Thompson Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. –April Murray Whether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap. Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.” While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plantbased foods. Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.” A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

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Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

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“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray. “For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium. “‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.” Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into While some worry about getting sufficient such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutri- You will be more likely to make a good decision if you are nourished. On the way there, tion experts say these fears are unfounded. remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray. “People think they need to calculate every “I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a nonwhole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution better,” says McMillen-Beelman. Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and “If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to reTransform Your World . Legumes, nuts and spect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by protein and iron. allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete dairy options like cheese and sour cream or vegan-friendly guacamole and salsa. Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and kids they can eat whatever they want,” says Webb. protein are the nutrients we usually associ- “Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let ate with bone health. One easy way to get your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based taste more satisfying,” adds Murray. Plant-Based Nutrition Made Easy

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Plant Prep Made Easy Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says. Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.” Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says. Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash. Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

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TIPS TO STAY ON THE PLANT TRACK Many new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul. “Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook . To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds. When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor. Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.” “Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook . “Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plant-based diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels. We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook. If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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Navigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms. Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion. Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods. Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams.Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products.

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VEGAN FITNESS A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet by Marlaina Donato

Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the “YOUniverse” as a whole. –Torre Washington

Tennis champion Venus Williams and New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady are among the athletes that opt for healthy, plant-dominant diets to reach their personal best, a trend that belies some misconceptions about what it means to be vegan. “Going vegan implies a larger, lifestyle choice based on personal ethics, but athletes report that they just feel better,” says Brenda Carey, editor-in-chief of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine. “They’re also surprised at how well they put on muscle after making this dietary change.” A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 meta-analysis of 40 studies published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One concludes that a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Devotees report unexpected perks. “I recover faster. I also have more natural energy without the need for caffeine and reduced inflammation, as confirmed in blood tests,” says Matt Tullman, managing partner of the community-building website NoMeatAthlete.com and CEO of vegan supplement maker Complement, in Boulder, Colorado.

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing wholegrain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics. co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland. “Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.” Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements—especially for the elderly, individuals with certain

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chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.” Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidant-rich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing. Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week—cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says. “You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.” For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B 12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

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HEMP GETS HOT

Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet by Julie Peterson Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years. –Erica Stark

A crop that was illegal in U.S. soil for more than half a century is now reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC cousin to marijuana, has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers. By 2019, America had become the world’s third-largest producer, behind Canada and China, where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 years.

profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark. Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion. Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By comparison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the world’s pesticides. Income for Farmers

All parts of the hemp plant are useful in multiple ways, and hemp has applications in textiles, construction, bioremediation, technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking or in body care products.

Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t usually have return value, hemp provides additional revenue streams. But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, education, processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be available soon. Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” says Stark.

The stems undergo decortication to separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the short inner fibers (hurd). Hemp hurd makes extremely durable hempcrete for construction, absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or pellets for heating stoves. An exponential rise in the use of hemp is expected because it can replace products made from paper, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels.

The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up and combusts.

“Hemp fiber is going to dominate the market once we get to the full manufacturing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive director of the National Hemp Association, in Washington, D.C.

Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torching the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres when he knows it will sell.

“It’s the fastest-growing ag industry that we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. Better Products

The first introductions consumers can expect include hemp paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradable hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups. Construction materials and other products are expected to quickly follow. Environmentally Friendly The Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical University of Lodz, Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper from wood to making it from hemp. Among the findings: hemp takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur. Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but it’s a minor job on hemp’s nycnaturalawakenings.com

Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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PANACHE DESAI

on The Antidote to Modern Living by Linda Sechrist Panache Desai caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey and earned a guest spot on her Super Soul Sunday show in 2013. That seminal conversation about knowing and embracing your unique purpose inspired his bestselling book, Discovering Your Soul Signature. Even after several years of world book tours and radio talk shows, the visionary thought leader and spiritual teacher is over-the-moon excited about his latest release, You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential, and Possibility. “I feel like this was the book that I was born to write,” enthuses Desai, who will be presenting the You Are Enough Experience, cosponsored by Aum Shanti Bookshop at 7:00 p.m., March 18, at Athleta Yoga Studio.

Why do you refer to You Are Enough as an antidote to modern living? I think of it like I do a piece of antivirus software. It’s written specifically to eradicate the virus of not deserving and not believing that you’re lovable. This is the root cause of why we are suffering. We can go through divorce, challenges with our children, and any personal challenges, but we do not have to equate these to suffering.

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What can we do to not suffer? As I’ve lived my life, I’ve been conducting a 20-year case study on myself and all human beings. I’ve had the good fortune of meeting people from everywhere and from all walks of life. The one thing that I’m good at is pinpointing the source of why we suffer and how we can navigate challenges without psychological suffering. We should experience them fully. When we can do this we are able to be coherent and congruent with them. At that point, we are able to bring our best self to the fore. In bringing that peaceful, collaborative, compassionate and empathic self to whatever is playing out in our life, we are able to meet it and in the meeting of it, a solution arises. Something new emerges.

What kinds of things can we expect when we know we are enough? When you realize that you’re enough, everyone else becomes enough by extension. You treat everyone as yourself. You don’t have to hold them to a higher standard or to some ideal. You’re far softer and gentler with everyone because you’re far softer and gentler with yourself. Coming to that acceptance of I am enough, you can take your foot off gas. You can take a breath and just know all is okay. When we don’t feel like we’re enough, we can never own and access the love that we are. We’re playing a role, turning ourselves inside out, dressing in a certain way, doing things on social media that are inauthentic to who we are. Why? Because we’re representing the image of wanting to

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be popular and desirable so somebody will like us and give us their unlimited expression of love. However, when we realize that every experience we have is self-generated, and that we’re the source of every single thing we are experiencing, our sadness, anger and fear, we can also realize that we are the source of love that we are feeling. When we realize that we’re the source of the love, we don’t then engage in relationships from a place of need. Relationship becomes a choice. The whole dynamic evolves. This speaks to maturation of who we are, because we’re no longer staying in a dynamic that is unhealthy because we’re afraid that the love we’re feeling, because of someone else, is going to go away. Now we prioritize the love that we have inside of us. We recognize that we’re sharing the experience of the love inside of us with another. The other is not the source of that love.

How do you explain our chaotic times? We human beings are going through a process of evolution that to a certain degree has been already charted on our behalf. A collective awakening is being birthed in the world. We are all on the same journey in which the essential self is emerging into conscious experience, shifting out of separation and suffering into connection and bliss. Every single aspect of your life contributes toward this greater evolution. Every incredible messenger, teacher and person who has ever had a calling, a passion or love for something that they’ve shared with the world has shortened the distance between where people are and the outcome they are moving toward, which is oneness, or love of self. In the wake of widespread cacophony, pretenses and egoic structures are falling away, unveiling the true reality of love, kindness and human connection.

Limited Seating. Advance tickets are $85/$95 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Athleta Yoga Studio 126 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011. For tickets and more information, visit PanacheDesai.com. See ad, back cover.

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Desai to Share the Energy of His Newest Book at Athleta Yoga Studio Panache Desai, visionary thought leader and life catalyst in human development, bestselling author, mentor, coach and speaker whose loving, compassionate presence and unique power of insight have transformed many individuals, organizations and companies, will lead a dynamic, interactive presentation based on his newest book You Are Enough – Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility, at 7 p.m. on March 1, co-sponsored by Aum Shanti Bookshop at Athleta Yoga Studio. He’ll share surprising and unexpected insights that will redefine how you see yourself, the experiences of your life and the potential you have yet to discover. He connects with his audiences through eye-opening storytelling, gentle humor and the fire and passion that comes from a desire to create real change. Desai has appeared with Oprah Winfrey on her Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday, has collaborated alongside Deepak Chopra, steps in for Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith at the Agape International Spiritual Center, and has worked with Neale Donald Walsch, Joe Dispenza, Brian Weiss, M.D., Ram Dass, and other luminaries in the fields of spiritual and personal development.

Advance tickets are $85/$95 at the door. Limited Seating. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Location: Athleta Yoga Studio, 126 5th Avenue, New York, NY 1001. For more information or to obtain tickets, visit PanacheDesai.com. See ad, back cover nycnaturalawakenings.com

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CBD’s New Frontier Help for Mental Health by Julie Marshall

We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them. –Lara Miller

When Kaye Herbert’s husband brought home a free sample of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Having heard about its calming effects, she gave CBD to her three sons, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made home-schooling difficult due to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I didn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the severity of meltdowns.” The use of CBD in tinctures, capsules and lotions has grown exponentially, along with the science to prove its efficacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications. However, as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity,

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dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf. Consumers must become well informed, especially when replacing medications for serious disorders, experts say. But for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD is largely heralded as a safe and natural choice by providers well-versed in CBD, such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. “It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them,” he says.

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The Feel-Good Molecule CBD, a compound extracted from the hemp plant, is appealing because it can raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance. But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams. It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of bloodthinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports. CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.” Seeds of Hope The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says. Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.” This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label. Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.” Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food by Julie Peterson

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We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Armaiti May

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Eating healthy is a family affair, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluffy or Fido, as each requires a species-specific, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to consider more natural options. “Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, completed a study of 1,084 pet food products, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and other conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, along with arsenic and lead. Contaminants aren’t the only concern. “Up to 50 percent of commercial foods are composed of meat meal and byproducts,” says Armaiti May, DVM, owner of Dr. May’s Veterinary House Calls, in Los Angeles. These can include meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals, and even rendered dogs and cats from animal shelters, says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meatbased foods.” HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE DIETS Owners that switch from commercial foods report their animals display thicker coats, brighter eyes and greater energy. However, dogs and cats require specific ranges of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s important to ensure that nutritional needs are met and a healthy balance is maintained.

Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.” The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria. Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May. Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs. “Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plantbased diets. They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May. Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Home-Cooked Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause. Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old. Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years.

HELPFUL RESOURCES Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food. Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com. Definitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefinitions. Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientific literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Introduction to Alexander Technique – 10am and 2pm. Every Saturday. 90-minute class. Learn about the internal organization that helps you move with ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid or relieve back, shoulder, neck pain. $45. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St., 24th Fl. 646-632-5181. Mona@Think-at.com. Think-at.com.

SUNDAY MARCH 8 Alexander Technique Small-Group Instruction – 11am and 3pm. Every Sunday. Take intro class first, then the remaining seven in any order. Move with ease, balance and coordination, improve posture and breathing, avoid or relieve back, shoulder, neck pain. $45. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St., 24th Fl. 646-632-5181. Mona@Think-at. com. Think-at.com. A Course in Miracles Lecture: “Responsibility for Sight” – 1:30-4pm. Jon Mundy, PhD, offers weekly lectures based on A Course in Miracles, scribed by Dr. Helen Schucman in1975. Mundy has written 10 books based on the Course. $25 in advance/$30 same day. Center for Remembering and Sharing, 123 4th Ave. 212-677-8621. crsny.org or MiraclesMagazine.org. Sunday Service: The Power of Spiritual Artistry – 3pm. Every Sunday. United Palace of Spiritual Arts, in Washington Heights, offers a new concept in spiritual services: a 10-minute service made available at the same time each week via live stream, Facebook and YouTube. UnitedPalace.org. Heal the Healers Yoga Retreat – March 8-13. Daily yoga and sound healing classes. Reiki healing with Maggie Law or Teresa Clancy by appointment. Self-guided daily meditation and reflection. Five nights’ accommodation. Daily healthy meals.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Application Deadlines for Ayurvedic Certification Courses Courses begin March 14 for Ayurvedic Practitioner training (deadline 3/10) and March 21 for Ayurvedic Health Counselor training (deadline 3/17), certified by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Dog Doc at Quad Cinema Theatrical release of award-winning documentary about integrative veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein, of South Salem, NY, and his groundbreaking approach to improving pets’ quality of life.

MARCH 13-19 Quad Cinema, 34 W. 13th St. Tickets and show times: QuadCinema.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Weekly Sound Bath: Relax and Unwind – 4:155:15pm. Every Saturday. With Rev. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM. Bathe yourself in the sounds of singing bowls and gongs in the sacred space of Integral Yoga. All are welcome. No yoga poses except savasana. $15. Integral Yoga Institute, 227 W. 13th St. 212-929-0585. iyiny.org.

SPECIAL EVENT You Are Enough, with Panache Desai Aum Shanti Bookshop presents acclaimed author Panache Desai, who uses storytelling, humor and a passion for change to explain his energetic process for removing obstacles to personal growth. $85/$95 at door.

March 18 • 7-9pm Athleta Yoga Studio, 126 5th Ave. Panache.Desai.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Meditation Workshop: Stillness in Motion, Motion in Stillness – 10am-5pm. With Michael Gelb and Sharon Salzberg. Bring more ease, flow and joy to your meditation practice, and take the experience “off the cushion.” Release habitual thoughts and patterns of movement. $155 members/$175 nonmembers. NY Open Center, 22 E. 30th St. 212-219-2527. OpenCenter.org.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Learning Effortless Mindfulness – 10am-5pm. Loch Kelly, author of The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life, will teach effective micro-meditations that shift you out of your chattering mind. From $160. Lunch not included. 92Y. Lexington Avenue @ 92nd Street. 212-415-5500. 92y.org. Peaceful Ocean View Spring Yoga Retreat in Puerto Rico – March 22-27. Devaki Lammet, an internationally experienced yoga teacher since 2000, will lead this retreat in Rincon, Puerto Rico, featuring yoga, meditation, kirtan, Ayurvedic cooking workshops, vegan/vegetarian meals, beach trips, YACEP workshops. Registration deadline March 1. 787-464-5651. PeacefulOceanView.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Awakening Your True Voice, with Jean McClelland Free intro session March 16. In six weekly sessions, learn to restore your powerful natural voice by releasing tension and fears that restrict the natural flow of breath, resulting in a forced, unnatural sound and blocked energy.

MARCH 23 to APRIL 27 7-9pm New York Open Center 22 E. 30th St. JeanMcClellandVoice.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 One Spirit Seminary Info Session – 7pm (6:30pm supper). One Spirit’s interfaith/interspiritual seminary program cultivates spiritual awakening through an experiential, heart-centered educational model, following a vision to advance the evolution of sacred consciousness in service to individuals, communities, earth. In person or videoconference. 247 W. 36th St., 6th Fl. 212-9316840. 1Spirit.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 The Book of Awakening with Mark Nepo – 9:30am-5:30pm. Teacher, poet and storyteller Mark Nepo, author of NYT #1 bestseller The Book of Awakening, will gently guide you on your journey to discovering your personal truths. Bring a journal. Lunch not included. From $180. 92Y. Lexington Avenue @ 92nd Street. 212-4155500. 92y.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 World Tai Chi Day at Eastover – 9am-9pm. Enjoy a day of presentations, demonstrations and miniclasses offered by nationally recognized leaders of tai chi, qigong, Chinese medicine and Eastern philosophy. Lunch is available for $20. Free admission, but preregistration is required. Eastover Estate and Eco-Village, 430 East St., Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

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CDB Formulation Workshops – 11am-1:30pm. Presented by Tonic CBD and Bardo Extracts, a new sustainable hemp company. Get stepby-step guidance on creating your own CBD blends, education on hemp as plant medicine, industry insights and more. $50. Space is limited. Lululemon Lab, Lululemon SoHo Broadway, 520 Broadway. Eventbrite.ca.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Voice, Breath and Being, with Jean McClelland – May 17-22. Five-day residential intensive with Jean McClelland, a faculty member at the Columbia University School of the Arts. Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY. JeanMcClellandVoice.com.

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Self-Healing Retreat for Cancer Patients – April 4-11. With Drs. Kevin Chen and Linda Nadia Hole. Support your cancer recovery with mind-body integration techniques and stress management. Learn evidence-supported self-healing techniques to enhance recovery and develop a confident attitude about your life journey. Eastover Estate and Eco-Village, 430 East St., Lenox, MA. 866-264-5139. Eastover.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 16

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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.

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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 23

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 2

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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 23

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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.

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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. See ad, pg 17

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