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Registration Opens for Jean McClelland’s ‘Awakening Your True Voice’
Jean McClelland will teach Awakening Your True Voice: Health and Vitality through Better Breathing, live on Zoom on six consecutive Mondays, November 1 through December 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at The Open Center. Anyone interested in learning more about the course can attend a free intro session on October 24 at 6 p.m. “There is no greater joy than to use our voices in a way that is powerful, spontaneous and fully expressive,” McClelland says. “Developing a physical understanding of voice and breath support helps us release inhibiting vocal and physical tension to become more musical singers and more engaging speakers.” In her course, students discover a voice that is spontaneous and free while strengthening their breathing, body and voice through the integration of the Alexander Technique with Carl Stough’s Principles of Breathing Coordination. “This virtual course creates a supportive environment in which self-consciousness dissolves and your true voice emerges,” she says. “Singing of easy folk songs and spirituals and spoken text will help you experience the joy of self-expression.” There is no vocal experience necessary to enroll in Awakening Your True Voice. In fact, McClelland calls it “the perfect course for those who have been told they cannot sing or who have lost their joy of singing or who experience vocal fatigue, tension, hoarseness or who suffer from conditions such as spasmodic dysphonia," she says. "It’s also beneficial for those with breathing problems and conditions such as asthma, shortness of breath, COPD or sleep apnea."
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Deluxe Edition of Autobiography of a Yogi Coming in October
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, and to celebrate it, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the spiritual organization founded by Yogananda, will issue a deluxe edition of the book in October. With several million copies in print and having been translated into more than 50 languages, Autobiography made HarperCollins’ list of “100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th Century.” Yogananda, who is widely recognized as playing a major, if not the primary role in introducing the science of yoga to the West, writes of his search for a guru, his ten years of training with his master Sri Yukteswar, and his 30 years in America where he established SRF on a stretch of Los Angeles beach. He shares stories of many encounters with spiritual masters including Mahatma Gandhi and the Catholic stigmatic Therese Neumann. Says Lauren Landress, SRF’s director of public affairs: “The book also provides clear, scientific explanation of the subtle but definite laws by which yogis perform miracles and attain self-mastery.” According to Walter Isaacson’s biography of Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs, Jobs first read Autobiography as a teenager, and at some point forward, then read the book every year. Autobiography was given to everyone who attended Jobs’ memorial service. Also, famously, the four gurus of kriya yoga, including Yogananda, are featured on the cover of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Astoria Nutritionist Targets Migraine-Fibroid Connection
Natural Therapeutics Can Mitigate Pain and Inflammation
After years of working with migraine sufferers as well as patients with fibroid growths, clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, owner of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, in Astoria. noticed a striking correlation. “After studying the case histories and lab results of many such patients, I have observed that migraine sufferers appear more prone to developing fibroids then non-migraine sufferers,” he says. “So I developed a safe, natural nutritional protocol to help address this situation.” His clue to solving the mystery was elevated levels of the trace mineral copper in chronic suffers of both migraines and fibroids. “Copper is involved in the production, release and detoxification of estrogen,” he explains. “My theory is that an imbalance or toxicity in the level of this mineral is involved with migraines and fibroids. I believe that estrogen that is in excess or that is not balanced by progesterone can cause or worsen both conditions.”
To address them both, Biamonte developed a four-step protocol designed to detoxify the intestines, detoxify the liver so it can process excess estrogen, balance thyroid and adrenal function, and then balance estrogen and prolightfield studios/AdobeStock.com gesterone levels. “I developed this approach over a period of 10 years,” he says. “While each individual step provides some benefit, when all of them are followed in the proper order, the benefit seems greater and more stable, and the actual root of the problem has a chance of being corrected.”
To read the science behind Biamonte’s protocol, visit his website, Health-Truth. com, and search “the connection between migraines and fibroids.” See ad, page 23.
As an expert in natural medicine, Dr. Jillian Finker took a dose of her own “medicine” when she broke her thumb in 2019. She was able to mitigate the pain and inflammation solely using natural therapeutics. “Omega 3 fatty acids, curcumin, ginger and anthocyanins were all therapies that I utilized which can be used in general for pain,” she says. “Anthocyanins are well known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and can be used in high doses without too many contraindications. Curcumin has been shown to inhibit several proinflammatory mediators and can help with pain. Ginger is more well known for its anti-emetic properties, but it’s also a potent anti-inflammatory and cox 2 inhibitor. And of course, fish oils or omega 3 fatty acids have been shown in several studies to help with joint pain and migraines, as well as other painful ailments.” Licensed as a naturopathic doctor in Connecticut, Vermont and Arizona, Finker combines the latest scientific information along with natural therapeutics—including nutrition, supplements, homeopathy and various other techniques—to help heal her patients’ health problems. She has more than 15 years of clinical experience guiding patients back onto their path of wellness through individualized treatments.
A member of the executive board of directors for the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Finker specializes in women’s health, helping females with various hormonal problems ranging from PMS to infertility. She also specializes in helping patients with thyroid issues, gastrointestinal problems and anxiety.
For appointments and more information, visit DrFinker.com. See ad, page 14.
Midlife doesn’t have to come with a crisis, says Tina Marie Stinson. For women, it can be the perfect time to recalibrate and then move forward on a more purposeful path. Stinson uses her expertise as a holistic health coach, professional life coach, life purpose coach and culinary nutrition educator to help women at midlife reset their health and mindset, create balance, and live with purpose and impact. She does this through private coaching, online group coaching programs and retreats. In mid-September, she will launch her Find Your Life Purpose small-group coaching program, an intensive where members of the group work closely together, covering a new topic each week. All the coaching calls and program materials are accessed online. “There are several benefits of finding your life purpose,” Stinson says, “They include a renewed connection with yourself and your values; improved relationships, connections and networking; and more success at work and in your business.” She notes that more purposeful living also leads to higher satisfaction and happiness levels, better health and a longer life expectancy. “When you take the time to truly reconnect with your values and the impact you want to have on the world, you suddenly feel a sense of satisfaction and purpose,” she says. “It will improve every area of your life, including the most important relationship you have—with yourself.”
To contact Tina Stinson, call 315726-0318. For more information, visit TinaStinson.com (click on Programs to register). Follow Tina Stinson Wellness @tinastinsoncoach. See ad, page 14.
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Pain is the number-one reason people seek acupuncture, according to Joan Arata, owner of Modern Acupuncture in SoHo and Florham Park, New Jersey. She says acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of uncomfortable symptoms, from chronic conditions—like headaches, menstrual cramps or knee, neck or back pain—to acute pain from sports injuries. The science behind acupuncture has to do with the body’s own healing mechanisms, Arata says. “Acupuncture promotes blood flow with tiny microtraumas that open the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients through the blood system,” she explains. “It stimulates self-healing within your body by sparking the connection between mind and body. It strengthens the brain signal through repeat treatments to substantially reduce the intensity of pain and reach homeostasis, or optimal function.” Acupuncture has many other proven applications too, she says, such as boosting immunity and relieving stress. Another application that’s rapidly growing in popularity is the acupuncture facial to improve the skin’s tone and texture. With more people wanting to try this ancient Chinese practice, Modern Acupuncture is focused on making it accessible and affordable, Arata says. Its locations are generally in retail centers, and offer flexible hours to accommodate many schedules, with affordable memberships and packages.
Locations: 65 W. Houston St., NY, NY (917-388-2886; ModernAcupuncture.com/ ny001); 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ (973-765-9500; ModAcu.com/nj001). See ad, page 8.
Eutaptics Enables Nonjudgmental Healing from Past
Lourdes Crowley, of Crowley Wellness, says she didn’t set out to become a practitioner of Eutaptics, which combines elements of several modalities, including Emotional Freedom Technique, neurolinguistic programming and hypnosis. She was just looking for a solution for her chronic skin condition, which—as it turns out—was caused by stress. “That was the start of an incredible journey to my self—the self I didn’t know, the one hiding in my subconscious, running and ruling my life,” Crowley says. After completing a free course in Eutaptics and seeing her skin clear up, she enrolled in Level I training, for deeper self-healing. “My mind and heart started shifting towards positive changes, and everything became possible,” she says. “I came to live from nonattachment and nonjudgment. I understood alcoholism, abuse and trauma. I forgave those that hurt me, and I forgave me, for the addictions, abuse and trauma towards me and others.” Crowley says she became a practitioner because she wanted the world to continue healing, as part of a collective
Long before green tea became a staple in the natural health aisle, the Connecticut-based supplement company HerbaSway had developed a green tea liquid concentrate designed to taste good while improving health in a targeted way. Franklin St. John founded HerbaSway in 1996, inspired by his interest in traditional Chinese medicine. “I wanted to go beyond the typical multivitamin pill and really focus on specific nutritional goals,” he says. “After a great deal of research, I decided to develop liquid concentrates so that they were better absorbed into the bloodstream as well as easier and more enjoyable to take every day.” After HerbaGreen concentrated green tea became a bestselling nutritional product, HerbaSway went on to develop a full line of unique liquid concentrates using all-natural ingredients, including herbs and fruit. HerbaGreen now comes in Peach, Mandarin Mango, and Raspberry-Lime, in addition to the original flavor. “We call HerbaGreen ‘the original’ because it was the first green tea concentrate—and it’s still the best,” St. John says. “Our secret formula features over 90 percent polyphenols, half of which are the potent epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG. A single serving of HerbaGreen Tea provides over 90mg of polyphenols—as much as 15 cups of the strongest green tea that can be brewed. Each bottle contains 60 servings. HerbaGreen Tea is sugar-free and caffeine-free, has zero calories and tastes great.” Other HerbaSway concentrates include Blueberry with antioxidants, Daily Detox, and Resveratrol for immune support.
consciousness. Now she offers remote sessions in Eutaptics. “The creator of Eutaptics understood the importance of fun and laughter in healing, and that’s part of this process,” she says. “It begins with healing yourself before getting a certificate to help others heal. What was most effective for me was not having to talk about the parts of my past that were disconnected, ugly or sad to my Eutaptics practitioners. And I could still heal. I love that.”
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