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Our Fall Checklist Challenge Any tiny house fans out there? Ever wonder how you could take everything you own and whittle it down to fit into one of those little casas on wheels? That’s one of the many trends in downsizing, and as you’ll read in our feature article, “Less Stuff, More Joy,” it’s all about living lighter. At the end of the article is our Living Lighter Checklist, which suggests all kinds of ways to live more simply. They’re categorized into three buckets: Minimalist, Ecological and Conscious Simplicity. What can you scratch off the checklist? What’s left on the list that you can attack? Let’s start with the first one, Minimalist Simplicity. I’m sure you’ve had an episode or two of going into a store with one reusable bag for the “few” things you need, only to come out with more than you’d planned to buy—including more bags! I suspect we all have tons of bags in our trunks that we never seem to remember or think we need. What makes us fall into the old habit of buying more than we came for? When we reuse the bags we have and buy only what we truly need, we’re upping our game of living more simply. Just because it’s there doesn’t mean we need to buy it. On to Ecological Simplicity. If you want to go green, I suggest starting with your cleaning supplies. Since our two boys were babies, I’ve tried to buy only plant-based cleaners. Not only are they better for the environment, but they’re just better for our lungs. Who the heck wants to breathe in toxic cleaning products?? Conscious Simplicity: Now here’s something I’ve written about before. I love the very first item on that section of the checklist, “Spend on experiences, not stuff”! We stopped buying just to buy for the boys; we look at living in the moment with them and then reflecting on our time together. True story: Last month, while visiting our oldest in NYC, I decided on a whim to get Broadway show tickets. Only a handful of shows are open, and without much thought I went for it rather than walking the city doing mindless shopping for stuff nobody needed. And guess what? We all had the best time! We talked about it all night and into the next day. We are living in trying times, yet so many positive life lessons have come out of this past year and half. Our family became devotees of the first category on the checklist: minimalists. We wasted less food because I only shopped once a week, we played more board games, we drove less and walked more because we appreciated the value of having outdoor space, we purchased less clothing because we had nowhere to go, and we purged our closets because we had time to sort through our clothing and give away what we hadn’t worn. Spring is the traditional time for purging, but as we trend toward the colder months, now may be the time to refresh not just our homes, but our whole way of thinking when it comes to what’s worth saving and what’s not. Look around you and see what was and what is and what can be just by picking a category on the checklist. You’ll be amazed at how good it feels. Let this fall be the new spring, so you can bounce into winter with a skip in your step and more room in your closet.

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Mark Becker aka: Yogiman NewLife Expo and NewLife Magazine were created by entrepreneur Mark Becker—nicknamed “Yogiman” by Robin Williams—who in 1975 opened Serenity, the first yoga center and herb shop in New York City. A master yogi who has trained tens of thousands of yoga students and more than a thousand Mark Becker, NewLife yoga teachers, Becker has Expo and NewLife taught at Hunter College, Magazine creator. Boricua College and even Juilliard. He is also a master herbalist. Serenity carried more than 400 herbs in bulk, giving New Yorkers their first place to buy herbs in capsules or tinctures. “When I first wrote about people doing yoga, taking herbs, drinking wheatgrass juice, having air and water purifiers, taking vitamins, drinking bottled water, or using crystals

and magnets, people thought I was crazy,” Becker says with a laugh. “Maybe I was, but I wasn’t stupid. Sometimes I feel like a have 20/20 vision and the rest of the world is wearing bifocals.” Becker created NewLife Expo in 1990, bringing it to NYC, Florida, Seattle and Chicago. Since then it’s become America’s longest-running expo and a staple in NYC and Florida, not only as a conference but also as a community of like-minded people, he says. They gather to meet each other and hear from renowned experts in conscious living, such as Deepak Chopra, Dr. Oz and James Van Praagh. The expo also showcases exhibitors from around the globe, creating a venue where New Yorkers and Floridians can sample cutting-edge products and services. “The beautiful thing is, admission is affordable, as little as $10,” Becker says. “Aren’t you worth taking a weekend out of your life, to make it healthier, more interesting and more fulfilled? Who knows, you might even fall in love.” Vaccine cards are required. Those who can’t attend in person can sign up virtually at NewLifeExpo.com.

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Certification Course Offered in Ayurvedic Health Counseling Ayurvedic physician and naturopathic doctor Somesh Kaushik will offer a yearlong certification course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling (AHC) starting the weekend of October 16-17. Certification will be awarded by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Certification Board. “An AHC is trained to focus on preventive health care and health promotion, with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic principles and practices,” Kaushik says. The AHC curriculum is 650 hours and consists of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study and case reports. The course will meet online one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.). Additional weekends may be needed, and an internship is advised for completion of the course.

University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also holds master’s degrees in public health and public administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the Graduate Institute, University of Bridgeport, and National University of Natural Medicine, and has lectured about Ayurveda throughout the United States. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution. For application and tuition information, call 646.670.6725 or email drkaushik@ drkaushik.com.

NAMA certification includes four areas of concentration, including Foundations of Ayurveda: History and Philosophy; Concepts of Ayurveda; skills and competencies; and recommendations, treatment and other interventions. A practitioner for more than 35 years, Kaushik received his training as an Ayurvedic physician at Kurukshetra University, India, and as a naturopathic doctor at the October 2021 | News Briefs

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For Wantagh Chiropractor, Alignment Is a Two-Step Process For Long Island chiropractor Dr. Gina Marino, helping patients achieve “alignment” goes beyond offering the spinal adjustments associated with traditional chiropractic care. Her two-step method begins with a light-touch technique to release the soft-tissue structures that can twist, pull and bind the spinal bones. “These structures include the muscles and the meninges—the Saran-wrap-like sheath that surrounds the brain and spinal cord,” she says. “Releasing these soft tissues brings greater ease to the whole spinal system. Then I can structurally guide the spinal bones into proper alignment using minimal force or movement. The adjustment process is easier and more effective because the tight soft tissues relax and won’t keep pulling the bones out of alignment. When the body is allowed to correct many of the bony misalignments itself, then it starts to learn and remember how to be more self-correcting and self-sufficient.” Marino’s practice, the Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit, in Wantagh, offers chiroprac-

tic care and healthy lifestyle advice, conducts spinal and postural screenings, and teaches corrective exercises that patients can use at home to facilitate their own healing. It also offers Reiki sessions, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and various types of therapeutic massage, including Swedish, shiatsu, trigger point, sports and deep-tissue massage; myofascial release; neuromuscular re-education; visceral manipulation; and CranioSacral Technique. Location: 2050 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. For information or appointments, call the center at 516221-3500 or visit Align-Me.com. See ad, page 12.

Free Intro Session of ‘Awakening Your True Voice’ Offered October 25 On October 25 at 6 p.m., renowned voice teacher Jean McClelland will offer a free Zoom introductory session of her upcoming Open Center course, Awakening Your True Voice: Health and Vitality through Better Breathing. The paid six-week course—set for consecutive Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., from November 1 through December 6—explores the connection between breathing, voice and artistic self-expression. McClelland has been teaching and performing for more than 40 years. In addition, she’s a 30-year senior teacher of the Alexander Technique, and one of the few people personally selected by Carl Stough to teach his principles of breathing coordination. In Awakening Your True Voice, participants will learn lasting ways to relieve vocal and physical tension and increase ease and vitality in their body. In the process, they will discover their authentic voice—one that is spontaneous, open and expressive. 10

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“Participants will gain a repertoire of tools and exercises that they can use for a lifetime of exploration to strengthen their breathing and voices,” McClelland says. “They will be given copious supporting materials, both written materials and videos, that they can consult to help them carry on the work at home in addition to the recording of the class. It is my hope that they will leave each class feeling more grounded in their being, more knowledgeable about their bodies and breathing, and more aware that it is their body that ‘sings you.’” To register for the free introductory session or the six-week course, visit OpenCenter.org. To learn more about Jean McClelland and her work, visit JeanMc ClellandVoice.com. See ad, page 31.

Cleansing Concepts Presents 30-Day ‘Transformation Challenge’ Cleansing Concepts, which has locations in Garden City and Smithtown, NY, and Red Bank, NJ, has partnered with HerSpace MedSpa and Shaklee to offer the Transformation Challenge, a 30-day “detox and reset” program designed to rid the body of harmful substances, boost energy and immunity, and facilitate weight loss. The Transformation Challenge includes single sessions of colon hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna, foot detox and a dry skin brush; health coaching with Michaela Horvathova; an IV drip at HerSpace MedSpa; access to a private Facebook group for participants; nutritional shakes; 30 days of supplements; and guides, shopping lists and recipes so participants can keep the nutritional plan going at home.

Cleansing Concepts offers a broad menu of wellness services and products at its three locations, including bio-electric lymph drainage, colon cleansing, ear candling, detox clay, Fit Bodywrap, infrared sauna, ionic foot detox, Lipo Light, Chi Machine, nutritional supplements and steam sauna. Locations: 825 East Gate Blvd., Garden City, NJ (516-640-5322); 2 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, NJ (732-741-2444); and 269 E. Main St., Ste. F1, Smithtown, NY (631-656-6313). For more information, visit CleansingConceptsWorld.com. See ad, page 33.

According to Cleansing Concepts, the goal of the monthlong program is to “kickstart” a healthy lifestyle. Participants are guaranteed to start feeling better in one week.

True Food Kitchen, In Garden City, Launches New Fall Menu True Food Kitchen, in Garden City, celebrated its first anniversary in September by unveiling a new fall menu featuring “familiar, feel-good favorites as well as new, crave-worthy creations.” Cofounded by integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen has a seasonal menu guided by the principles of his anti-inflammatory food pyramid. Executive Chef Seth Barton leads the culinary team in Garden City, helping spearhead innovation around the new menu. With preparations designed to highlight the natural benefits and flavors of each ingredient, the restaurant offers nutrient-dense staples, responsibly sourced proteins and little-known superfoods. The fall menu includes a variety of new dishes and beverages made with produce at its seasonal peak, such as butternut squash, mulberries, brussels sprouts and pomegranates. Returning favorites include Butternut Squash Soup, Squash Pie, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash Pizza and a new version of the Spicy Panang Curry. Among the new offerings are Butternut Squash Farro Risotto, made with roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, golden beets

and mushrooms, tossed in a horseradish vinaigrette and garnished with fresh arugula. The menu also includes seasonal comfort food, such as Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan and Sustainable Seabass. True Food Kitchen’s scratch bar features freshly pressed juices, organic teas and natural refreshers, such as the seasonal Concord Grape Lemonade, Passion Fruit Limeade and Sparkling Orange Sencha Tea. A selection of beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails containing organic and gluten-free spirits are also available. Location: Roosevelt Field (630 Old Country Rd., Space 1040B), Garden City, NY. For more info, call 516-5594728 or visit TrueFoodKitchen.com.

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NEWLIFE EXPO RETURNS TO HOTEL NEW YORKER IN OCTOBER

New York City is open again. Broadway, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Radio City and Carnegie Hall are all busier than ever. And with the NewLife Expo making its in-person return to the Wyndham Hotel New Yorker October 22 to 24, organizer Mark Becker says he expects this year’s event to be heavily attended too. “NewLifers haven’t had a NewLife Expo for two years, and the excitement is growing to make this the most awesome weekend ever,” Becker says. “This is a chance to come see your favorite exhibitors and speakers on holistic health, alternative medicine, metaphysics, spirituality and environmentalism. You’ll learn how to strengthen your immune

system and reach your maximum potential.” As always, there will be plenty of items available for purchase, as well as the opportunity to book readings with renowned psychics, many of whom are flying into New York to be there. “The NewLife Expo is the nation’s longest-running event focused on conscious living,” Becker says. “For over 30 years, NewLife has been instrumental in opening up people’s minds to all possibilities by bringing experts from around the world in the fields of holistic health, spirituality, consciousness and human potential.” The expo will feature both virtual and in-person speakers. Virtual speakers will appear via livestream in a dedicated speaker room. Live speakers will be streamed virtually to those who can’t attend the expo. New York City requires vax cards to enter. Location: Wyndham Hotel New Yorker, 481 8th Ave. @ 34th Street, New York City (across from Penn Station). For more information and pre-registration discounts, visit NewLifeExpo.com. See ad, page 8.

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Meet Jenny Lu, Owner, Jenny Lu Yoga

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. I was born and raised in Beijing and came to the US when I was 17. I have a B.S. in chemistry and an M.A. in cosmetic science. I was an R&D chemist in the pharmaceutical industry before going into the cosmetic industry. I then became a technical salesperson for a US-based French cosmetic company before I found my life’s calling of sharing healing energy through teaching yoga.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF YOUR PRACTICE? Stress relief, weight management, increased flexibility, better balance, improved immunity and peace of mind.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? When each of us learns to love and accept ourselves without judging, this world will be a place full of love and compassion for generations to come.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PRACTICING AND TEACHING? I’ve been practicing for 16 years and teaching for 13 years.

HOW CAN WE LEARN MORE? You can visit my website, JennyLuYoga.com.

WHAT ARE YOUR CERTIFICATIONS? I am a certified 200-hour hatha yoga instructor, 200-hour qigong instructor, 270-hour tai chi instructor, yoga therapist, energy master, brain management consultant, and brain education trainer.

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says. “Our mission is to help patients learn how to optimize their health and then stay healthy well into their golden years. I’m so grateful to have all of this experience and knowledge, so I can truly guide patients onto their path of healing.” PERSONALIZED CARE When Finker and her staff help a patient heal, they consider it a win for the whole community, she says. “We are looking to keep our community healthy, with good quality of life, in the short and long term—to have our patients feel well again so they can take care of their families, work, engage in hobbies and volunteer to help out in their communities,” she explains. Given her commitment to personalized treatment, Finker uses large corporations with poor customer service as examples of how not to treat people.

Dr. Jillian Finker has spent nearly two decades doing what she loves to do: watching her neighbors get their lives back. “That’s what makes me most excited about my work,” she says. “Seeing my patients becoming active again, playing with their grandkids, joining the local softball team, finding work that’s more rewarding. Having the strength to follow their dreams.” Finker is a naturopathic doctor, which means that she uses natural therapeutics and treatments to address the underlying cause of symptoms. That’s where true healing happens, she says. Her practice, Finker Wellness, in Bellmore, Long Island, offers individualized treatment plans combining various modalities, such as botanical medicine, supplements, homeopathy, nutritional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as counseling and stress management. “The treatments we use gently guide the body back to health,” she says. “Even when we put patients through detoxes or cleanses, we do it in a way so that they don’t feel worse before they get better or have to miss a day of work or fun in their lives. Basically we work on healing the body naturally, without invasive treatments, because we are getting to the root cause of the issue.” Finker Wellness treats a variety of common conditions, such as asthma, anxiety, depression, diabetes, IBS/IBD, headaches, menopause symptoms, PMS, hormonal imbalances and fatigue. “My staff and I have almost 20 years of experience helping patients get better in a gentle manner, supported with scientific knowledge and kindness,” she 14

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“I would love to see corporations function in a healthier capacity,” she says. “I would rather not waste my time, or have my patients waste their time, dealing with the incompetence of some of these corporations. My staff and I strive to make sure patients have the opposite experience at our office, with individualized care and concern. I am fortunate to have really wonderful staff and amazing patients.” She’s also quick to remind patients that healing is within their reach. “There’s always hope,” she says. “The possibilities are endless.” Location: 2308 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, NY. For appointments and information, call 516-765-3272 or visit DrFinker.com. See ad, page 24.

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The Awaken Wellness Fair, the long-running “bodymind-spirit-green expo,” returns in person to Tarrytown on November 21. Founder and CEO Paula Caracappa says enthusiasm is running high for this year’s live event after a virtual 2020, so vendors and speakers who want to be included should register as soon as possible. “After a long haul of physical and mental challenges, everyone is ready for a live Awaken Fair to soothe, inform and uplift,” Caracappa says. “The Awaken Fairs are where vendors offer unusual, natural and healthy products and services—whether it’s artwork that inspires, words that uplift, jewelry that adorns or a practice that heals. Our autumn event kicks off the holiday gift season with unique, often handmade items that fit everyone’s list.” The Awaken Fair also features a full lineup of 45-minute talks, running from 10:15 a.m. till 5 p.m. “Experts in a variety of fields fill our speakers’ schedule,” Caracappa says. “At any given event, guests enjoy information about holistic wellness, personal development, spiritual growth and more.” The fair features three large spaces that can accommodate up to 40 people. All speaker talks are free to attend for Awaken Fair guests. Guests will be required to follow existing Covid protocols, for their own and everyone’s safety and comfort. Location: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For tickets and more info, including vendor and speaker opportunities, call 914.422.1784 or visit AwakenFair.com.

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A new study from Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. In the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, overweight and obese adults with moderately high cholesterol were assigned to drink either a beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a similar drink without the strawberry powder twice daily for four weeks, followed by a four-week washout period. An hour after consumption, the strawberry powder improved flow-mediated dilation, indicating healthier blood pressure function; systolic blood pressure was lower even four weeks later.

Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep Poor sleepers can cut their health risks by exercising more, reports a new study of 380,055 middle-age people in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but Australian researchers found that more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. People that ate better, drank less alcohol and were more physically active also tended to sleep better. The lower the sleep score, the higher were risks of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke. Those at the bottom of the scales with both poor sleep scores and little physical activity had a 57 percent higher risk of death from any cause. People that were younger, female, thinner or better off financially tended to have healthier sleep scores, as did those that ate more fruits and vegetables, spent less time seated, had no mental health issues, never smoked, didn't work shifts, drank less alcohol and were more physically active. blue bird/Pexels.com

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

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One in eight US women w i l l b e diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. But research suggests that women can help mitigate their risk through good oral hygiene.

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While the statistics vary from one study to another, researchers generally agree that there is a correlation between gum disease and breast cancer. A primary reason is thought to be inflammation—the same reason gum disease has been linked to many chronic conditions, including heart disease. Infected gum tissue becomes a gateway for bacteria and viruses to enter the bloodstream, compromising overall immunity and potentially contributing to abnormal cell changes.

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Dr. Nigel Carter, CEO of the independent, not-for-profit Oral Health Foundation, commented on 2017 research which found that women with gum disease were two to three times more likely to develop breast cancer:

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“Interestingly, this research shows that there is evidence to support the theory that gum disease can have a much larger impact on the health of our whole body. It suggests that severe gum disease is associated with instances of breast cancer and this may be through spread of infection and inflammation starting in the mouth. It’s important to recognize, though, that gum disease has not been proven to cause breast cancer or any other form of the disease, and it remains to be seen whether it is just an association.”

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A UK Environmental Justice Foundation report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. More than 50 percent of the Earth’s biological carbon is captured by animals and plants living in or around oceans, but this “blue carbon” and its associated ecosystems have been neglected in climate policy, according to a letter accompanying the report. Conservation International notes that up to 10 times more carbon is stored in coastal habitats than in tropical forests. Seagrass meadows store nearly 20 billion tons of carbon worldwide. The report states that oceans could soak up large quantities of atmospheric carbon if their ecosystems are restored and protected. Those ecosystems are threatened by rising water temperatures, acidification, overfishing and commercial shipping, and lead author Isabella Shraiman says, “There has been a tendency for policymakers to silo environmental action: conservation policy is formulated separately from decarbonization policy, to the detriment of both. What we need now is ambitious, holistic and joined-up action. Blue carbon solutions can be a low-hanging fruit within an ambitious climate mitigation policy portfolio and address the triple emergency of the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse and human rights.”

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The Art of Not Getting Sick (Part One) by David Pollack, DC Having practiced for about 15 years, I’ve started to notice how rarely my patients get sick. They’ll tell me stories about how their whole family or all their work colleagues got colds, flus or some other virus, but they didn’t—or if they did, it was significantly less of an issue. Why do we of the wellness tribe seem so much more impervious to disease?

of this “vitamin” is critical. Why do I keep putting “vitamin” in quotes? Because “vitamin” D is a hormone. (Some say pro-hormone. Potato, potahto.) A hormone is a compound that stimulates and modulates body function—in this case, the expression of our DNA regarding growth, immunity, mood and much more.

Most of us understand that certain vitamins and minerals— particularly vitamins C and D and zinc—are critical to proper immune function. But maintaining proper levels of these nutrients can be tricky. Vitamin C and zinc must be taken in because the body doesn’t produce them. And other health issues can compromise vitamin D production.

The human body can make vitamin D, yet more 90 percent of the population is considered deficient. Is that due to lack of sun exposure, or to not drinking enough milk? (By the way, vitamin D is added to cow’s milk, which is not a natural source of vitamin D.)

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Vitamin D is a steroid hormone. To produce it, the body requires proper function of the skin, liver, kidneys and adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce and modulate steroid hormones—a powerful class of hormones that can enter the nucleus of our cells and cause DNA expression. Important stuff. The adrenal glands can convert one steroid into another, since they all share the same backbone, cholesterol. Is that what’s depleting our vitamin D?

Vitamin C How much vitamin C to take has been the subject of controversy. The conventional medicine community considers ascorbic acid to be its active ingredient, and the recommended daily allowance to be about 500mg. But most quality supplements contain far greater amounts and often other ingredients, such as zinc, selenium and quercetin. Plus vitamin C can aggravate digestive problems, as it is quite acidic. Linus Pauling, the scientist who discovered vitamin C, was at odds with the medical establishment as his study of this important compound continued. He was adamant that several thousand milligrams were necessary, and that ascorbic acid is actually just the antioxidant outer shell of a multilayered vitamin C complex. Zinc Back to zinc. Foods traditionally thought to be high in zinc, like nuts, may not be if the soil they’re grown in has been depleted of minerals by conventional US farming practices. So while Brazil nuts from South African may be high in zinc, those farmed in California may not be. A soil analysis of large American farms in the 1960s showed a 40 to 60 percent reduction in nutrient content, and the current range is estimated to be closer to 70 to 90 percent. True organic regenerative farming can reverse this trend, but fewer than 5 percent of all farms practice it. Vitamin D “Vitamin” D is another important nutrient for protection against infectious disease. But both the type and volume

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Another possibility is that many of us are dealing with chronic stress or inflammation, both of which increase our natural levels of corticosteroids, like cortisol, which function much like “steroid” medications prednisone or cortisone. To increase cortisol production, the body must take raw materials from somewhere, so it stops making the “less-important” hormones vitamin D, estrogen and testosterone. As a result, we get sick and have no libido. The Basics This is just a brief explanation of the three best-known nutraceuticals for immunity. There are many more. In general, to protect against contagious illness, we need to make sure that 1) we have sufficient, perhaps abundant, vitamin levels; 2) our body can properly produce and use immune-boosting compounds; 3) we are managing our stress response. Next month, we’ll discuss body functions and systems that maximize immunity, and how to improve them. Dr. David L Pollack is founder of Pollack Wellness Institute, in Commack, NY. For more information, contact him at 631861-HEAL(4325) or davidpollackdc@gmail.com, or visit PollackWellness.com. See ads, pages 4 and 47. October 2021 | Local Insight

Nutritional Testing and Risk Factors for Breast Cancer by Michael Biamonte, CCN There are several very significant risk factors for breast cancer that are newly discovered and typically not factored into the typical oncologist’s or internist’s approach. The breast cancer patient has been found to have certain underlying weaknesses or nutritional imbalances that make them more prone to this ailment, as well as other forms of reproductive cancers and reproductive health problems. Three key imbalances that typically occur in the breast cancer patient are not usually taken into account by mainstream oncologists. Low Progesterone In an important study reported by Johns Hopkins University in the American Journal of Epidemiology, women were first measured for their estrogen and progesterone levels; placed in two groups, “low progesterone” and “normal progesterone”; and then monitored for 40 years for their susceptibility to cancers. The findings proved quite interesting. The “low progesterone” group had approximately five and a half times the risk of breast cancer as the “normal progesterone” group. They also experienced a tenfold increase in deaths from all types of cancer compared with the “normal” group. A saliva hormone test can reveal imbalances of the free form of our reproductive hormones. It is also less expensive and more convenient than a blood test. Mineral Imbalance Another underlying imbalance that can pose a breast cancer risk has been researched and observed by David Watts, Ph.D., of Trace Elements Inc., an independent testing laboratory specializing in hair-tissue mineral 20

analysis for healthcare professionals. Having reviewed the HTMA reports of thousands of women, Watts has found elevated levels of boron, copper and calcium, and lower levels of zinc, in women with breast cancer. Boron and copper seem to make the body more sensitive to the effects of estrogen and less responsive to progesterone; excess calcium in the tissues decreases thyroid hormone activity in our cells; and zinc helps the body produce and utilize progesterone. Bottom line: This pattern of elevated boron, copper and calcium levels and reduced zinc levels will make women less responsive to progesterone and more sensitive to estrogen. But several studies also suggest that a zinc deficiency alone could be a risk factor for breast cancer. A gene called P53 is thought to be the most frequently mutated or altered gene seen in human cancer. This gene requires zinc; if zinc is missing, the gene becomes mutated, resulting in its inactivation or suppression. A dysfunctional or altered P53 gene has been especially documented in patients with head and neck (e.g., esophageal) and gynecological (e.g., breast) cancers. Several toxic metals, including mercury, nickel and cadmium, can suppress zinc in the body. Therefore an indirect effect of mercury, nickel or cadmium toxicity is an altered gene P53. It’s common to find elevated levels of these three elements in medically ill people, typically due to environmental exposure to chemicals and pollutants. Intestinal Imbalances D-glucarate is a naturally occurring chemical that lowers serum estrogen

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levels, thus reducing the risk of estrogen-related cancers. When the body has sufficient D-glucarate, it inhibits an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase, which is typically elevated where there is constipation or a deficiency of normal intestinal flora. This is also a common imbalance in people who suffer from chronic yeast infections or intestinal yeast overgrowth. Therefore constipation and yeast conditions can both indirectly cause or contribute to breast cancer. A urinary indican test, which measures toxicity in the bowel, can also gauge one’s risk of intestinal flora disturbance. Bowel toxicity predisposes one to a D-glucarate deficiency. Nutritional Testing Antioxidant vitamins have been well documented to protect against all forms of cancers and to protect the breast tissues in particular. A new and simple urine test, the OxiData Test, measures the body’s antioxidant vitamin levels. It can be administered monthly while dietary and antioxidant supplements are introduced and adjusted—a quick and easy way to determine the levels of these protective nutrients. Several laboratories also offer stool and urine testing to measure for these newly discovered cancer risks. The combination of saliva testing for hormones, HTMA testing for minerals, and urine or stool testing for D-glucarate, beta-glucuronidase and antioxidants can be a reliable way to monitor one’s risk for breast cancer. Michael Biamonte owns the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, in Astoria. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit Health-Truth.com. See ad, page 23.

Manifesting Pregnancy SIX CLAIRVOYANT TOOLS FOR WELCOMING A BABY by Tori Quisling

high-level spirit with whom you wish to share your life. The crown of your head and your uterus are natural openings to receive this spirit. Imagine a favorite color that makes you feel joy and freedom in the crown of your head—like a hat—and match your uterus to this same color. Imagine yourself opening both areas to receive a very special spirit.

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Affirm: “I am ready to share my body with a baby being in the highest vibration.”

Women who want to get pregnant can learn to use clairvoyant tools to connect with the powerful creative force inside their body—the uterus and ovaries. These are the Female Creative Center. When it’s not making a baby, it can be used to manifest projects, nurture and heal. Having a child is not only an act of claiming the Female Creative Center, but also the ultimate act of sharing oneself with another being. Women are natural mediums. The Female Creative Center makes it easier for them to be open to their baby. Women in my readings and classes have most successfully gained confidence in their Female Creative Center and mediumship skills by practicing the following six clairvoyant tools to manifest a child in their lives. 1. Harness Your Female Creative Energy Place your hand on the area below your navel. This is a chakra, or energy center. Let your hand feel the energy generated from the uterus and ovaries. Imagine it as hot pink. Envision yourself containing it just in front of you. Use your hand to run it up the front of your body. Imagine yourself filling up with hot-pink light, healing and nurturing you all over. 2. Create a Container to Receive Once you have pulled in your Female Creative Center for yourself, imagine your body as a container for the

3. Communicate with the Spirit of Your Child Imagine that the spirit of your child is with you. Imagine it as a boy or a girl. Talk to it regularly. Treat it as a spirit guide; ask for help with issues in your life that need to shift. As you create a strong relationship with the child and feel its presence, you will become more certain that you will have this child as a partner in your life. That will help you get through the difficulty of waiting for conception. 4. Visualize Receiving the Child into Your Body As you communicate with the child’s spirit, show them the color of receptivity in your crown chakra and uterus. Match this color to your intimate space with your partner. Imagine a playground just above you where babies would love to play. Visualize a slippery slide connecting this playground to your uterus, making it easy for the baby to come in and obvious that you are ready to receive. 5. Detach from the Outcome Deliberately detach from any expectations and fears that have built up around having a baby. Accept that you will have a child in any way he or she comes to you. Repeat a daily affirmation: “I am so happy and grateful now that my child is on his (or her) way.” Relax and let the baby come to you. 6. Be Ruthlessly Positive Surround yourself with positive people and stories, monitoring your own language and thoughts. Memorize affirmations for when you’re stressed or worried, such as “The child I am seeking is seeking me.” Tori Quisling has been a professional clairvoyant and teacher for 30 years. She offers fertility coaching and leads pregnancy manifestation workshops. For more information, visit ToriQuisling.com. See ad, page 18. October 2021 | Local Insight

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth by Ronica O’Hara

hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.” The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas. After considering Vancouver and Miami, they settled in the Atlanta area in a townhouse half the size of their Iowa home 26

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three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

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With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity. Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy. “Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.” A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations. Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be lifechanging. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says. Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland. “Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

Ecological Simplicity This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products. October 2021

“With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin. Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks. He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things. A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended. Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says. Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community. He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless. He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band. The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles. “I have little money on paper—I’m probably in the bottom 10 percent—but I don’t need anything. And yeah, I feel it’s very right for me.” chinnapong/AdobeStock.com

Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world. For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable

lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

Conscious Simplicity Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure. 28

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n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

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n Prune clothes and books

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n Go plastic-free in the house

n Detox social media accounts

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

n Scale back TV and cable

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eople that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes. “Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

Sitting is the New Smoking According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59. Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.” Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina. Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk in30

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesityrelated health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks. Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

Foundation Fundamentals “Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort. Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the lifechanging results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in

pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on so many benefits for your physical health.” Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared. We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

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Heads Up McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time. “Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.” “Just be responsible,” says Horning. “Walking is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.” Humans walk upright on two feet, unlike any other animal on Earth. Walking allows us to connect with our bodies and environment in a very special way, something we can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk.

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.” “Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao. Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, non-GMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy that’s added to pro-

cessed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.” Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in nonorganic foods.” Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains. Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains. Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting

that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood. According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system.

Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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ove over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory prepara34

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tions of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary desserts makes them an even healthier choice. Healdsburg, California, restauranteur Kyle Connaughton creates dishes highlighting different fruit varieties for his restaurant’s 11-course menu, which changes daily. “This region was actually known for its heirloom apples and cider-making long before it was known for wine. We have these incredible heirloom fruits, including experimental varietals from the 1800s that no one even knows what they are. So many varietals got lost in the quest to grow fruit bigger and faster,” says Connaughton, who runs SingleThread Farms with his wife Katina. Their 25 acres include an heirloom fruit orchard, olive trees, beehives, grapevines and chicken coops that supply fresh ingredients to their three-Michelin-star restaurant. “Some pear varieties are very crisp and dense, and poach and roast well, whereas other soft-skin varieties are better pureed into drinks or sorbet,” says Connaughton. He creates dishes that celebrate all of the season’s bounty, and in California, fall brings persimmons and Dungeness crab. “Persimmons have a fibrous texture that don’t blend well into sauces and don’t freeze well for things like sorbets, which we like to make with other fall fruits like pomegranate. We prefer to use them in savory dishes, like a first course of cold steamed crab with persimmon.” The orchard also grows Asian pears, which SingleThread Farms tends to use raw, often paired with raw fish. “Asian pears are very crisp, but not incredibly sweet, with an undertone of acidity. It has the watery crunch of a jicama that makes a nice backdrop for raw fish dishes like sashimi,” says Connaughton. While the restaurant’s innovative menu focuses on small bites in curious combinations, the Connaughtons frequently have a simple family meal before the dinner service. In autumn, they will often toss together a salad featuring local goat or blue cheese; bitter chicory, frisee or radicchio greens; roasted fall hazelnuts or walnuts; and figs, persimmons or pomegranates from the orchard, served with a vinaigrette made with pomegranate molasses and macerated shallots. The pink-fleshed, mountain rose apple, an autumn specialty of the Hood River Fruit Loop region of Oregon, often makes its way into salads at the dinner table of Katrina McAlexander, a thirdgeneration farmer and owner of Grateful Vineyard, in Mount Hood. This 51-acre orchard and vineyard, brewery, winery and tasting room boasts more than 500 fruit varieties, including 150

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kinds of apples alone. Grateful Vineyard hosted the cooking competition show Top Chef this year for a Fruit Loop challenge, with competitors coming up with savory dishes such as pear risotto and scallops with an apple shallot relish. McAlexander’s fall salads often feature fennel, herbs and arugula, topped with croutons made from leftover pizza dough. Pears and apples from the orchard also get pickled, a nod to McAlexander’s Swiss heritage. One of the vineyard tasting room’s signature dishes is an orchard pear pizza, with Anjou pears, caramelized onion and other savory ingredients on a base of olive oil and a long-ferment crust. The kitchen also uses pears in a vegan ceviche, tossing them with red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro and lime. As the weather starts to shift, fruit adds a nice dimension to warming soups for chilly fall days. Adding cooked apples or pears to classics like puréed carrot or squash soup provides an extra dose of sweetness and fiber; sneak in fall greens like kale for even more nutrients. Fruits also help fill out hearty grain bowls alongside fall veggies like carrots, arugula and sweet potato, particularly paired with nutty grains like farro. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Pear and Lentil Salad Salad: A few handfuls of arugula A few handfuls of spinach ½ pear, sliced into thin slices 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ¼ cup cooked lentils ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup feta or goat cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper Pour a desired amount of dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest in the fridge.

Pear Barley Salad Salad: ⅓ cup walnuts 1 cup uncooked barley 1 cup cooked chickpeas 2 green Anjou pears, divided ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 handful baby arugula Dressing: 3 Tbsp red onion ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup olive oil 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper Cook barley according to package instructions. Drain. Toast walnuts in a small skillet. Let cool. Add minced onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and let marinate while you prep the salad. Chop 1-½ pears and save remaining half for fanning and decorating the salad. Add cooked barley, chickpeas, pear, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, parsley and feta to a large bowl. Mix the remaining remaining dressing ingredients with the vinegar and red onion, and whisk until combined. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Recipe by Brittany Mullins (@eatingbirdfood), courtesy of USA Pears.

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

Herpes can be dangerous.

As scary as this may sound, an outbreak on your lips or inside your nose can travel up your face to your eyes and literally blind you. Believe it or not, this is not an uncommon situation. Besides being painful, as it attacks the sensory nerves, and putting aside the small scar a lesion can leave (though most lesions fade away), herpes poses a specific danger during pregnancy. If a woman has it internally, it may break out during birth, causing the baby to be born blind.

You caught a virus, the herpes virus, which comes in two varieties, Herpes Type I and Herpes Type II. The CDC says that more than 50 million out of 350 million Americans have it. But it appears that those numbers are really reversed. In truth maybe only 50 million Americans don’t have it, as most people aren’t How can you get rid of herpes perblood-tested for it. Stress of any kind may bring manently? on an attack or outbreak, as your immune system Please don’t believe the TV commercials that say herweakens for the moment. pes can only be suppressed. The drug manufacturers’ While there are many other types of herpes only interest is to keep you on expensive medication viruses, these two—Types I and II—are the most for the rest of your life. Either they don’t know about psycho-socially embarrassing ones. They’re ugly, the treatment I’m going to share with you, or they’ve painful and at times dangerous. Years ago we chosen to ignore and suppress its existence. generally ignored cold sores (or “canker sores”). Intravenous ozone therapy uses ozone gas as a That’s not the case today. Relationships have medicine, effectively destroying these dreaded viruses ended, or never even started, when it’s revealed or completely. Over the past 70 years, some 45,000 physidiscovered that someone has herpes. While Type Dr. Howard Robins cians in more than 50 countries have safely used it for I is generally considered oral and Type II genital, this purpose, although its use has been suppressed in it has been proven by testing that you can have this country—obviously for the financial gain of Big Pharma. either in both locations. In truth, herpes is a very, very hard virus to kill. The good Here’s the truth about how you got it. news is that ozone used as a medicine intravenously will Believe it or not, Grandma might have given you herpes. Or it penetrate its defenses and completely eradicate it without the might have been your best friend. possibility of a mutated or resistant strain developing. It does this Wait, you think. How is that possible? Isn’t herpes sexually safely, with virtually no adverse reactions. transmitted? What you don’t know could get you infected. Believe it or not, it’s even possible to rid your body of herpes In truth, while herpes often is sexually transmitted, it can also so completely with ozone therapy that you will stop manufacturbe passed on by contact with silverware while dining or even ing antibodies for it (the body’s normal defense mechanism). sharing a water bottle at the gym. It’s that easy. You will test negative for it, as if you never had it. Cured! One morning years ago, when she fed you your oatmeal, More information about this amazing, safe and effective treatGrandma may have had a little brown or pink dot on her ment is available at OzoneWithoutBorders.ngo, on my website tongue—not the full-blown blister that we all recognize as an OzoneDoctor.net, and on my radio show, “Functional Medicine outbreak. She tested it, found it too hot, blew on it and tested it with Dr. Robins, ” which is archived but live each week on VoiceAmagain before feeding it to you. Unfortunately, she transferred the erica.com’s Health and Wellness channel. Questions? Call my office virus to you too. at 212-581-0101. See ad, page 3. Have you ever shared food in a restaurant with a friend, a family member or that special someone? Ever shared a soft drink with a friend or allowed your date to taste your cocktail? The Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. October 2021 | Advertorial

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ven in these chaotic and perilous times, there is reason for hope. Humanity finds itself at a major crossroads: Do we choose the path of selfish separatism and inequality based on greed and competition, leading to the destruction of ourselves and planet Earth; or the path of cooperation and sharing leading to global peace and prosperity? Here to help us make the correct choice stands a group of Teachers unparalleled in their enlightenment and wisdom, unequaled in their ability to love and to serve. They are the Masters of Wisdom. At their head stands a being of the most extraordinary compassion and insight: Maitreya, the World Teacher. As the one awaited under various names by all major religious traditions, and as a Teacher for all humanity, Maitreya is here — along with the Masters of Wisdom — to guide us safely into the future. The existence of these great Teachers was first made known in the West in the late 1800s by Helena Blavatsky, who lived among the Masters of Wisdom in the Himalayas for three years. In the early 20th century, Blavatsky’s work was continued by Alice A. Bailey, and, more recently, by British esotericist and artist Benjamin Creme. All three of these authors and educators were trained by, and worked directly with, the Masters of Wisdom. According to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, as it is known, these highly advanced Teachers have lived in the remote areas of the world through the ages, helping and guiding humanity from behind the scenes. Through his work over many years, Benjamin Creme made it known that at this critical time for humanity and the planet, the Masters of Wisdom, 38

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The path to peace and justice Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom are teachers in the broadest sense of the word. They have attained mastery over themselves, and as enlightened individuals devote all their time and energy in loving service to humanity. They are not here to establish a new religion, but to show us how to live together in peace. This is simpler than we imagine, Maitreya has said. The key is an equitable sharing of the Earth’s resources among all the world’s people. Through sharing we lessen global tensions, generate greater trust and cooperation among the nations — and begin to build a world where all have the basic necessities of life and live in balance with the environment. Unless we share the world’s resources, there will never be economic and social justice in the world. Without justice, no peace. Without peace, little hope for the future, as we have weapons that can destroy all life on Earth — weapons that almost surely would be used in any future widescale conflict. With the future of the planet at stake, what will it take for us to abandon competition, conflict and division, and begin to manifest the grand ideals of sharing, justice and peace? What’s needed is a change of attitude, a change of consciousness — above all a change of heart in humanity. It is that which Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom can inspire. NYCNaturalAwakenings.com

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