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UNLOCK YOUR MIND 3 Ways to Exercise Your Brain – And Why You Really Need To!
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newsbriefs Heart Wisdom Talks and Book Signings
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oin award-winning author Dana Micucci this month in Manhattan for two dynamic events celebrating her latest book. Dana will be giving talks and book signings October 1719 at the New Life Expo, taking place at the Hotel Pennsylvania (401 7th Avenue). On October 20, from 6-8 p.m., she will offer a mini-workshop at Namaste Bookshop (2 W. 14th Street). Micucci’s new novel, The Third Muse, combines mystery, artworld intrigue, history, and spirituality with radiant eloquence. Micucci explores the timeless quest for wholeness through the teachings of Mary Magdalene and the soul connection of two women six centuries apart. From New York to Paris and Florence, journalist Lena Leone undergoes seven life-altering initiations not only to solve the mystery of a stolen Renaissance masterpiece, the Portrait of
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Giovanna Tornabuoni, but to open to a more expansive love. “This beautifully written mystery, set in the international art world, expresses a deep heart-centered wisdom inspired by Renaissance ideals and the goddess archetype,” writes Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul. “In our own time of great change and rebirth, Dana Micucci celebrates the return of a divine feminine consciousness and the power of love.” Micucci’s last book, Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman’s Journey around the World and into Her Truth, was a gold winner in the 2013 Nautilus Book Awards. She also has a private healing practice and conducts transformational events nationwide. For more information visit DanaMicucci.com.
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NEWLIFE Expo Returns to the Big Apple
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ichael Cotton, DC, will give a presentation on Higher Brain Living (HBL)—a technique he created and developed for advancing human potential by changing the physiology of the brain—on October 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis. During the presentation, which is free for those who preregister, Cotton will explain how HBL facilitators can earn income while changing lives. According to its proponents, HBL frees us from our fearbased lower brain through a surge of energy into the prefrontal cortex (our higher brain), awakening the capacity for a lifetime of lasting joy, purpose and potential. Those who become HBL facilitators tend to be passionate, educated leaders in psychology, life coaching, chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga and other holistic fields, Cotton says, because the technique expands on their natural desire to help clients grow and find lasting peace, happiness and confidence. Generally these facilitators have found that HBL helps them inspire and foster a spiral of positive change that’s not possible through their areas of expertise alone, he says. The New York Marriott Marquis is located in Times Square at 1535 Broadway, NYC. The cost of admission at the door is $97. For more information and to reserve a free seat spot, visit HigherBrainLivingEvents.com/ny.
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ore than 200 innovative, cuttingedge exhibitors and leading authors and thought leaders in complementary holistic medicine will highlight the annual NEWLIFE Expo 2014, held from 3:30 to 10 p.m., October 17, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 18 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., October 19, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, in Manhattan. The largest holistic health, alternative medicine, anti-aging, metaphysical and spiritual expo in the U.S. for more than 25 years will feature presentations by Dan Millman, author of Way of The Peaceful Warrior, Lynn Andrews, author of The Medicine Woman, Judy Satori, Kat James, Sean Morton and many expert holistic practitioners appearing hourly throughout the event. Presented by Mark Becker, regarded by many as a “Renaissance man entrepreneur”, the event also showcases informative booths with product information and samples; mini back massages and palm reading; musical and dance performances; a natural foods dining area; and half-price bookstore. Cost: $20/day at the door; preregistration discounts are available. Location: 401 Seventh Ave. off 33rd St. For more information and a free brochure, to preregister or volunteer at the event, call 516-897-0900 or visit NewLifeExpo.com.
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Reflections Center 's New Space in Gramercy
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eflections Center for Yoga & Conscious Living has relocated to a new space in Gramercy after five years at 250 W. 49th Street near Times Square. The new space, at 227 E. 24th St. (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), opened in September with classes by donation and will resume regular classes on October 1. They will be hosting an Open House on October 11 and 12, with a weekend of free yoga classes, spa treatments and light bites. Reflections is not just a typical yoga studio, but a center for conscious living. It’s a place where you can take dance lessons, cooking classes, receive spiritual counseling, get a rejuvenating massage, participate in workshops on intimacy and relationships, and experience a variety of other wellness services. It is truly a place where body, mind and soul come together. The new 3,000-square-foot duplex features three large yoga studios, which can be converted into event spaces; a full kitchen and lounge; private healing rooms for massage, meetings or private yoga sessions; floor-to-ceiling windows; two showers; two bathrooms; changing rooms; and even a Zen garden. Paula Tursi, Owner of Reflections, promised to offer the same attentive, educational and caring classes the center has been known for, and is also excited to be developing an extensive offering of wellness events, featuring locally, regionally, and nationally known experts. The new location will be both a local yoga studio and a resource for the cutting edge in healing, wellness, and movement.
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healthbriefs A New Direction for Neti Pots
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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.
sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:
HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.
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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •
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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the
Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com.
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False Alarm
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Fracking Flub
Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.
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Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food. Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.
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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute
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unlock yourmind 3 Ways to Exercise Your Brain – And Why You Really Need To! by Michele Rosenthal for Rewire Me
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The Doctor Says You’re Not Sick, “It’s Just in Your Head”!
From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City
The Illness That Doesn’t Exist!
virus (mononucleosis), herpes 6 virus, candidiasis, Lyme disease (undiagnosed due to false negative tests) and cytomegalovirus. You could have one or even several of these infections causing the illness!
You went to the doctor, who did many tests, but they came back with nothing unusual to report. Everything was ruled out, so the doctor said, “There’s nothing wrong with you.” But, it’s just not normal to be this tired! So, What’s the Answer; How Can Dr. Howard Robins You’re so tired at night you now go to sleep early, most every day. You sleep 8 to 12 hours I Fix It? and still wake up tired or even exhausted. The “traditional” doctors most likely offered no real help. If they While almost everyone experiences fatigue from time to gave you pharmaceutical medicine, it didn’t help or maybe time, this is not like anything you’ve ever experienced before. made things worse. Even the “alternative” doctors that gave you You have chronic fatigue syndrome. vitamins orally and intravenously, herbs, acupuncture, etc., only The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that more helped a little or for just a short time. than one million Americans suffer from it, with the numbers Well, please don’t give up hope! For those of you that are growing! still suffering, the answer is Intravenous Medical Ozone Therapy. You might be surprised to know that this proven, safe, The Diagnosis: Does This Sound Like You? but unusual, medical treatment has been used worldwide in Have you felt generally “unwell” for three months or longer? more than 50 countries for many years (70), by over 45,000 physicians and therapists to successfully treat this and many Do you have at least four of the following eight symptoms? other diseases and illnesses. • Weakness and exhaustion, lasting more than 24 hours, Believe it or not, medical ozone is a gas that’s made at following mental or physical activity the time of treatment (it can neither be stored, bottled or put in • Un-refreshing sleep capsules). • Substantial impairment of short-term memory or concentration Organizations like the American Academy of Ozone • Muscle pain Therapy and the International Association of Ozone in • Pain in the joints, without swelling or redness Healthcare and Dentistry are now organizing and teaching • Headaches of a new type, pattern or severity doctors in our country how to use this “miracle medicine” to • Tender or swollen armpit and/or neck lymph nodes help sufferers overcome this and other diseases and conditions • Sore throat(s) that have been virtually untreatable.
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In addition to the symptoms above, the most common symptoms may be problems focusing or brain “cloudiness or fog”; generalized muscle pain (fibromyalgia); a feeling of malaise after almost any exertion; irritable bowel (diarrhea or constipation); depression or anxiety; chills and night sweats; or new food, odor or chemical sensitivities.
What’s Causing It? While the CDC and doctors say the cause(s) are unknown, alternative physicians have directly linked it to the Epstein-Barr
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So, you no longer have to suffer this debilitating illness! More information about this amazing, safe and effective treatment is available at OzoneUniversity.com and on a fabulous DVD documentary, with more than 40 patient testimonials, called “Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine,” by Gary Null, Ph.D., available from GaryNull.com. For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581-0101. Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the use of ozone in North America, with more than 21 years of clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed.
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Living in Harmony with the Seasons: Autumn by Dylan Stein
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he classical Chinese medicine text, the Huang Di Neijing, tells us that if we want to achieve health and longevity, we must live in harmony with the seasons, adjusting our lives to the rhythms of year. As autumn comes to New York City, we turn our minds to the season of gathering-in, the preparation for winter’s rest. We harvest the fruits of our Summer labor. We see what will sustain us and let go of what we do not need. Chinese medicine theory draws a parallel between the natural world and the body, the macrocosm and the microcosm. We also see autumn within ourselves. Just like the leaves that fall from the trees are dry, we are also susceptible to dryness in autumn. We must take steps to prevent our bodies from becoming dehydrated. Try a simple dish of warm poached organic pears in the evening or some extra raw honey in your tea. Another delicious dish for autumn is kanten, a pudding-like dessert made from kudzu root starch. There is a handy kanten recipe on the back of most packages of kudzu starch. Freshly ground sesame seeds are another nice way to bring some moisture to your diet. Sesame seeds are also rich in lignans, which have myriad health benefits. We derive a correspondence between the seasons and the internal organs from the classical texts. Autumn corresponds to the lung and large intestine organs. The organs have emotions in this system of medicine. Two important aspects of these organ systems are placing value and letting go. Take some time to cherish that which enriches your life and let go of what detracts, such as an old piece of furniture, clothing you don’t wear any longer, and even behaviors. This will bring you through winter with only the essentials so the burst of growth and new directions in spring can unfold without impediment. Dylan Stein Acupuncture is a midtown Manhattan acupuncture clinic, offering both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Find out more at DylanSteinAcupuncture.com or by calling 212-863-9223. See ad on page 21.
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DONT LET GUM DISEASE KILL YOU! Recently, there have been no shortage of studies proving a direct link between the bacteria in gum disease causing heart disease, as well as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, respiratory disease and chronic inflammation. It is now believed that maintaining good health of your gums, doesn’t just save your teeth, but actually extends your life span.
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trangely enough, most of the symptoms of gum disease are not painful and you may not know you have it until you have lost a considerable amount of bone around your teeth.
Some of the signs to look for are: • Bleeding gums when brushing, flossing or eating hard foods • Pus oozing when you press on your gum • Persistent bad breath • Mouth sores • Gums that are pulling away from the teeth • Swollen or red gums • A change in your bite • A change in how your partial dentures fit • Loose teeth 18
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Periodontal disease is all about bacteria living under the gum line around the roots of your teeth. The bacteria eats the food that you eat and sends waste products around the gum and destroys first the gum attachment to the teeth, creating deeper pockets around the teeth. A normal space between the gum and the teeth is 3 mm. A pocket with gum disease can be 4,5,6 or 10 mm deep. Eventually the bacteria attacks the bone and the teeth start to get loose. Traditional treatment of gum disease ranges from deep cleaning to periodontal surgery. The surgery involves cutting and repositioning the gum tissue to eliminate the deep pockets. What follows is a long and uncomfortable healing process. Fortunately, for many people there are non surgical options available. It is almost impossible for anyone to keep a deep pocket clean of bacteria. Multiple studies have validated the successful use of ozone to destroy the bacteria deep in the pocket, first as a gas then in
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the form of ozonated oil placed gently under the gums to remain to continue wiping out bacteria and speed up healing. With repeated applications and some fine tuned home care, it is possible to help you shrink those pockets. So, not only do you get rid of the bacteria, but actually change the architecture of your gums so that they don’t shelter bacteria. Sadly, this treatment is not yet widespread and there are fewer than 100 ozone dentists in the entire country. And of those, only a percentage practice Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry (MIOD) where extra measures are taken to preserve healthy gum and tooth structure.
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For over 18 years, Dr. Peter Silver, DDS, has been practicing MIOD in Greenwich Village, near Union Square. MIOD is the use of specialized techniques that allows your teeth and gums to be healed in the most gentle manner possible. Traditional dentistry attacks cavities by removing healthy tooth structure along with the decay. Dr. Silver uses Ozone gas to eliminate the bacteria, leaving your healthy tooth structure unharmed.
In many cases, no drilling or injections are needed, because Dr. Silver uses an air/powder spray to remove the decay that doesn’t cause any discomfort. For more extensive restorations, pain free injections are given and you are profoundly numb so that nothing will bother you. For those with any dental anxiety, we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) which helps you relax in our extra soft chairs. We also offer Relaxation Dentistry (Sleep Dentistry) for those patients who want a completely alternative visit. After wiping out the bacteria, a remineralization solution is placed on the tooth, so it can start healing itself immediately. Then a tooth colored restoration is placed and your tooth is ready for chewing!
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o you wonder what your true life’s purpose is? To me, it is what makes my heart sing. When you are doing what you are here to do, you feel inspired and at peace. In numerology, you can find your destiny number by adding your month + day + year of birth. This number can give you information, which may or may not be surprising to you, of what you are really here to achieve. It is the theme of your life’s vision and the lessons you have come to learn in this lifetime. I know what you might be thinking, who can possibly always be on target? No one. Well, perhaps Gandhi. Part of our mission on this earth is to learn, to make mistakes, and to grow. An example of someone who has completely actualized her destiny’s purpose, is the captivating singer, director, actress Barbra Streisand. Born April 24,1942. Her destiny: 4+2+4+1+9+4+2 =26 (2+6=8). Barbra has the destiny of 8. Eight is the powerful, successful, charismatic leader and entertainer who is not afraid to be out there in the world. The 8 destiny number, or life purpose, stands out in a crowd and has the ability to empower others with their words, their voice, and their spirit. Find your destiny number using my numerology calculator at Numerology4YourSoul.com/whatis-your-destiny/. Then call for a numerology reading so I can work with you on creating intentions to transform your life purpose into action. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist & teacher living in NYC. See more articles on Barbra Streisand & other numerology topics at Numerology4YourSoul.com. See more on Greer Jonas on page 30. Contact her at 917-716-5814 or Greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com.
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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald
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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.
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are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, people-centered districts.”
Healthy Housing
The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.
Friendly Neighborhoods
Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s
proposed Babcock vices in some places. New York City Ranch solar-powered Meanwhile, electric veresidents taking city. hicles (EV) got a boost an urban walking While public and from four New England private sectors are instates, plus Maryland, tour rated the volved, residents are the New York, Texas and experience better catalysts for much of the Oregon, which have current metamorphoses. and more exciting when it joined California in Whether it’s a guerrilla building networks of EV included gardener movement— charging stations, fundvolunteers turning an urban garden. ing fleets of no- or lowvacant lots and other emission government eyesores into flowering cars and making green ~ Charles Montgomery, oases—creative barteroptions clearer for conHappy City ing services or nanny sumers. If all goes as shares, people-helpingplanned, the nine states people approaches are gaining momenestimate that 3.3 million plug-in automotum. biles could hit the streets by 2025. The Public School, an adult educa Mass transit, biking and walking tion exchange that began in Los Angeles are often quicker and cheaper ways to in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen get around in densely populated urban cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online the Free University of New York City, and app-centric taxi services are popular with Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s all have taken the do-it-yourself moveHubway bike-sharing program addresses ment into the realm of adult education. affordability with a $5 annual memberThe latter offers more than 180 courses ship for low-income residents. a year, most as free classes offered by One common denominator of the and for local residents encompassing all new urbanism is an amplification of neighborhoods, with topics ranging from what’s considered to be in the public urban foraging and vegan cooking to the welfare. Through partnerships among workings of the criminal justice system. public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in Upgraded Transportation the aftermath of natural disasters like hurWith America’s roads increasingly ricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, and water shortages. Coastal cities, for urban planners in most larger U.S. cities example, are grappling with ways to safeare overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car guard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. systems and even ferry and water taxi ser-
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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobilecentric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.
Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being reenvisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives
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have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Local Food
What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South
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Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”
Waste Reduction
While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.
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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, to be held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be the keynote speaker.
You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that? For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.
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Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression? There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a breakdown in communities that has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media. Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.
With diet being such a major component in affecting our emotional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play? There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population. na-newyorkcity.com
If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication? I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.
Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem? Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.
How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs? Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category. I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by
economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.
What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government. The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this. Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.
You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice? I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of likeminded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other. We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all residencies. Whether you go to a dermatologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body interactions, herbal medicine and all the rest that is now left out. We’ve also begun a program in lifestyle medicine that’s open to all kinds of practitioners,
from registered dietitians to psychologists.
What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system? We need to change priorities for reimbursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens. Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading the 12th annual Nutrition & Health Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4 through 6, 2015. Learn more about integrative medicine at IntegrativeMedicine.Arizona.edu and DrWeil.com. Andrea Schensky Williams is the publisher of Natural Awakenings of Northern New Mexico.
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Youthful Skin Without Injectables Unlocking Your Skin’s True Radiance
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o matter how humble, spiritual, or psychologically liberated we may be, few of us feel happy about the effects of aging. Most of us want to look better, feel better and, if it were possible, turn back the hands of time. Dr. Mariana Boneva suggests that a multi-faceted, holistic approach creates the most natural looking, luminous and long lasting results.
You prefer a natural and gradual approach to skin rejuvenation rather than artificially “plumping” skin with injectables. Why do you advise against injectables— and can one get comparable results with light-based and laser therapy? The speed of our skin’s aging process is mainly determined by the level of collagen production, which slowly
begins to decrease after the age of 25. It’s an inevitable and fundamental process. It cannot be stopped, but we can slow it down. As of late, injectables have been the most popular way for practitioners to help their clients fight the effects of the aging process. In my professional experience, I have found that this approach has some major disadvantages. Once started, the injections must be repeated every 1, 2 or 3 years (or even as soon as 6 months later), depending on the injectable. Not only is this expensive, painful, and “high-maintenance,” the effectiveness of each session tends to decrease, which warrants an increase in the amount of filler used each time. The worst part is, after 6-10 years, longterm, regular use of injectables results in a drastic change in the biochemistry and histology of the skin. It no longer looks as radiant and alive. Instead it tends to look artificially swollen, which definitely does not make you look any
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younger (or prettier). I think it is very important that this be explained to young women in their early 20’s, who are asking for injectables to prevent wrinkles.
What are some of your tried and true skin care tips that anyone can incorporate into their for better skin? Start your day with a glass of warm water and the juice of half a lemon to balance pH. Minimize dairy products and spicy foods in your diet. Always wear sunscreen, preferably a natural zinc oxide formula. Keep your colon clean. These are just a few general guidelines, but remember, everyone’s skin is different. This is why I make recommendations based on individual analysis of my patients’ skin. The most important thing everyone should know is that every aspect of our lifestyle influences the condition of our skin. As Christian Hufeland, a famous German scientist in the 19th century, wisely said: “... we should not look at our skin only like a shield against rain and sun, but first and foremost look at it as one of the most important organs in our body, without whose constant effective function and support we will not be able to live a healthy and long life.” Dr. Boneva’s practice is located at 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603 in New York City. For more information on how to receive personalized care for your skin, call 212-371-6097 or visit BeautyPlusAesthetics.com.
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New York City Lunch Break with Meditation and Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Join the newest member of our yoga and meditation family, Zita, for a much needed break in the middle of the day and the middle of the week. Each session includes guided meditation and gentle yoga. No need to change clothes—you can use a floor mat or sit in a chair. Zita is a certified yoga instructor and each session is $10. Go back to work relaxed and refreshed. Next door to Quest Bookshop, 242 E 53rd St, 4th Floor, New York, NY. 212-758-5521 or questbookshop.com.
Qigong with Dan Kowakofski – 6:30-7:30pm. Qigong, an ancient Chinese health care system, integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The practice can be classified as martial, medical or spiritual and all styles have three things in common: they all involve these attributes. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. 212-645-0141 or namastebookshop.com.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Awaken Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. A whole new kind of Body-Mind-Spirit-Green Expo. Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers. Over 100 exhibitors, 1000 guests! Exhibitor spots available. DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 2117 NJ Rte. 4, Fort Lee NJ 07024. Awakenfair.com, click on “Fort Lee NJ”. Bridges to Heaven, Grief Healing Retreat – 10am5:30pm. If grief for a departed loved one is preventing you from living a joyful life, renowned intuitive Sue Frederick’s unique 8-step approach to healing grief can be of enormous benefit. Experience the presence of departed loved ones, whether it’s a grandparent, child or pet, and engage them in direct conversation. Using such powerful methods as the “Break-Your-HeartWide-Open Meditation”, and the “Reconnection Ritual,” you can gain new perspectives on pain and loss and deepen your understanding of the soul bonds that transcend this life that we have established with our loved ones. New York Open Center, 22E. 30th St, New York, NY. Suefredrerick.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Open Hours: Hallett Nature Sanctuary – 1-3pm. Normally closed to visitors except on guided tours, visitors can come explore the Hallett at their own pace along the rustic trail and see how Central Park Conservancy is turning this once-weed-filled promontory into a native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. Please, no groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided, no registration needed. Space is limited. Hallett Nature Sanctuary, Central Park, New York, NY. 212-348-4867, jking@centralparknyc.org or nycgovparks.org.
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markyourcalendar THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Reflections Center Opening Celebration. 7-10pm. Celebrate the opening of Reflections Center’s new Gramercy location. Join others at this wellness cocktail party and be the first to see their beautiful new space while enjoying organic cocktails, healthy and tasty bites, organic chocolate, vegan desserts and a live DJ. 227 E. 24th St, New York, NY. Reflectionsyoga.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Conscious Communication – 6:30-8:30pm. This class teaches vital techniques to speak and listen effectively. In a relaxed, and even playful manner, author Cary Bayer shows how to safely tell the truth quickly and kindly and to stop withholding communications that you really need to make. It offers regular exercises that enable you to get closer to the important people in your life, including colleagues at work. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. 212-645-0141 or namastebookshop.com/events/.
Breathing Techniques: Survival Tools for the 21st Century – 12pm. Learn how to quickly alter emotional states, reduce stress, improve and maintain physical health and well-being through breathing techniques that produce quick results and will serve you for a lifetime. Facilitator Patricia BowdenLuccardi, LMT, CNMT, CTT is a massage therapist, educator and Kundalini yoga instructor and has over 20 years in the healing arts. 92Y Tribeca Classroom, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-4155500 or 92y.org. http://www.92y.org
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Seeing the Same Number All the Time? Find Out Why – 2pm. Experience a day of free lectures and readings at the Edgar Cayce Center Psychic Fair! Numbers are significant and play a big role in our lives. If you see the same number everywhere, such as on your clock, the subway or a street sign, pay attention to where you are going, or to what you said a minute before you saw the number. This is a clear “stand up and take notice” message for you. Your “aha” moment may surprise you. The Universe is alerting you to take notice of something that will move you forward and/or something to which you need to pay attention. A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center, 241 W 30th St (West of 7th Ave), New York, NY. 212-691-7690 or edgarcaycenyc.org/.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Fall Overlook Concerts: Brass Quintet – 2-3pm. Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present our Fall 2014 Overlook Concert series, with talent from the Manhattan School of Music Community Partnerships Program and French Cookin’ Blues Band. This week’s performer: Manhattan School of Music Brass Quintet. A glorious sound floats over the park as these skilled players present traditional and contemporary brass music. Join us for this sweet Sunday in the Park! Riverside Park, 116th St Overlook, New York, NY. 212-870-3070, sabrina@riversideparknyc.org or nycgovparks.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Sit Aerobics – 2:15-3:15pm. This is a seated exercise class that raises the heart rate and improves balance, with minimal impact on joints. For adults and seniors. Recreation center membership is required. Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, 128 Pitt St, New York, NY. 212-387-7687 or nycgovparks. org/events/2014/10/13/sit-aerobics.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Sleep Health: Everything You Wanted to Know But Didn’t Know How to Ask – 6:30pm. Discover how your mind and body are affected by sleep deprivation, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and much more. Understand medical and alternative treatments and get some tips for getting better rest. Daniel Barone, MD, leads this workshop. Dr. Barone is Assistant Professor of Neurology and an Assistant Attending Neurologist at Weill Cornell Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center respectively. Warburg Lounge at 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92y.org.
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New Life Expo- NYC – America’s Largest Mind, Body ,Spirit , Health & Enlightenment expo returns to the Hotel Pennsylvania. Join Dan Millman, Lynn Andrews, Judy Satori, Sean Morton, Kat James and 150 other exhibitors and speakers. New Life Expo, Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave, New York, NY. For info, pre-registration or volunteering: 516-897-0900 or newlifeexpo.com. Talks and Book Signings – Award-winning author Dana Micucci’s exquisite new novel, The Third Muse, combines mystery, international art-world intrigue, history, and spirituality with a deep heart wisdom inspired by Renaissance ideals and the teachings of Mary Magdalene. New Life Expo, Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave, New York, NY. danamicucci.com or newlifeexpo.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Enlightened Health Symposium- 10am-6pm. Discover how Yoga gas gone from an esoteric practice for the few to an accepted health modality for millions and how modern scientific research is proving the efficacy of this ancient practice. Featuring: Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Sandra Amrita McLanahan, Nischala Joy Devi, Dr. Michael Lerner and Dr. Timothy McCall. Hosted By: Swami Ramananda. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, New York, NY 10025. Info and tickets: iyiny.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Practical Meditation for Daily Life - 1-3pm. (Also being held Nov 23, Dec 28). Studies have shown stress to be the number one factor in all illnesses-heart disease, cancer, and even diabetes. Meditation can help you manage that stress. It is a skill you develop. Veronica Cruz will guide you through several types of meditation practices and exercises to increase your ability to meditate in your daily life. Fee $25. A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center, 241 W 30th St., 2nd Flr., New York, NY. Verocruz.co/events/.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Awaken and Ignite the Brain’s Highest Potential – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Learn the Higher Brain Living® technique and create an energy surge to the Higher Brain, opening a gateway to expansive higher living like no other! Learn to activate this by attending a LIVE, mind-blowing demo! Free if pre-registered, $97 at the door. NY Marriott Marquis, Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. HigherBrainLivingEvents. com/ny-expo. Mini-Workshop—6:00-8:00 p.m. Award-winning author Dana Micucci’s exquisite new novel, The Third Muse, combines mystery, international artworld intrigue, history, and spirituality with a deep heart wisdom inspired by Renaissance ideals and the teachings of Mary Magdalene. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W. 14th St, New York, NY. 212-645-0141, namastebookshop.com or danamicucci.com.
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Introduction to Numerology with Greer Jonas (4 week workshop) – 7:15-9:00pm, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11. This 4-week course will help you understand your inner self, your challenges, lessons and destiny. It is all in the numerological blueprint of your name and birthday! Learning about your life purpose, expression and karmic numbers can give you the tools to uncover some real answers to a new way of approaching your everyday life and relationships. Expect to be doing charts for all your friends by the last session. $100. Greer Jonas, an intuitive numerologist, teacher and artist for more than 20 years, leads the workshop. A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center, 241 W 30th St (West of 7th Ave), New York, NY. greer@numerology4yoursould.com or numerology4yoursoul.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Study Group for A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. A Course in Miracles can be a transformational curriculum in self-realization, through love and forgiveness. The Course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, but does aim at removing the blocks to the awareness of love’s presence. Next door to the Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 212-758-5521 or questookshop.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Yoga 4 Cancer (Y4C) – 4:15-5:30pm. This is a gentle class that includes meditation, breathing exercises and soothing yoga sequences for yogis during and after cancer treatment. All stages are welcome and prior yoga experience is not necessary. Mimi Ferraro. Sacred Sounds Yoga, 163 Bleecker St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. 212-533-9642 or sacredsoundsyoga.com/classes.html.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Central Park Conservancy’s annual Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Flotilla 3:30-6:30pm. Enjoy spooky music, nocturnal animal mask arts and crafts, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, and of course our signature pumpkin flotilla, which sets sail across the Harlem Meer at twilight! 212.860.1370 or centralparknyc.org. Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan Hakata-Kohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan HakataKohler, Namaste Bookshop’s resident Reiki Teacher) is open to anyone, even if you have never tried Reiki before! It is in the same style as the share held in Kyoto, Japan at Dai Zen In Temple with Hyakuten Inamoto (Jyogan’s teacher). Everyone will receive group-style Reiki (one person lies on the table as others give Reiki). And, a basic Attunement to the Reiki Energy will be given to all who attend. $20. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141, Jyogan@PureVowReiki.com, namastebookshop.com or PureVowReiki.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 27 Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day – 7pm. You probably just needed one, right?! In this fun event we will explore chocolate’s fascinating history and amazing health benefits. Enjoy a guided tasting of various dark chocolates that Food & Wine named “the world’s best,” by the Tuscan company Amedei, fourtime winner of the Chocolate Academy of London’s prestigious Golden Bean Award. Francine Segan, author of six books, including her most recent Pasta Modern. 92Y Tribeca Classroom, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92y.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 The Haunted Pumpkin Garden and Halloween Parade – see web site for parade times. Ranging from the unusual to the gargantuan, The Haunted Pumpkin Garden returns to its roots with a massive display of pumpkins and gourds from North America. Thousands of specimens will create a unique and fascinating backdrop to the slate of activities in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Go on a scavenger hunt, put on your own scary performance in the Pumpkin Puppet Theatre, play inside the Pumpkin House, plant a pumpkin seed to take home. All this and so much more will make your day magical! New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.
markyourcalendar FRI-SUN, NOV 21-23 The 8th Annual Healers Gala & Wellness Weekend. Experience naturopathic doctors, seminars, workshops, and entertainment in Norwalk Connecticut. Dolce Hotel, 32 Weed Ave, Norwalk, CT. For participation and registration call 203-374-5309/347-843-0789 or visit Drs2health.com/events
ongoing saturdays 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm. Every Saturday, this class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.
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Energy/Sound Healing Practitioner Manhattan/Bronx locations 718-863-1553 www.sanctuaryofdivinelight.com
Dylan Stein Acupuncture is a midtown Manhattan acupuncture clinic, offering both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Specialties include pain management, dermatology, fertility, men’s and women’s health, pediatrics, and support for people undergoing cancer treatment. They also offer facial rejuvenation acupuncture. Health insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and Oxford. Open weekdays by appointment only.
Through the audible frequencies of Light Language and hands-on energy healing, multiple levels of your being are realigned to their natural rhythms. This facilitates your body’s innate ability to heal itself. The energies stay with you long after your session is over with benefits that include: unblocked energies; pain relief; restful sleep, opened heart center; alignment with higher self; emergence of spiritual gifts, and much more. My commitment is to be a loving conduit for your healing to occur! Call for a free 15 min. consultation.
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ADVANCED ARTHRITIS CARE CENTER
4766B Bedford Ave, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn 11235 AACareCenter.com • 718-648-8877 Yelena Sokolova, MD - a boardcertied Rheumatologist - created a powerful transformational Life without Pain program. This program is designed for people who are determined to overcome pain, enjoy a healthier body, and are serious about achieving the positive results fast. If you are tired of empty promises – find out about the difference that a passionate doctor, who focuses on YOUR needs could make.
COMMUNITY REWIRE ME
351 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 212-772-8960 editor@rewireme.com • www.rewireme.com Rewire Me is an online community of people seeking more in their lives— ways to learn, grow, heal, and transform into their best selves. Founded by Rose Caiola, Rewire Me combines mutual inspiration with resources—the most useful ancient practices combined with the latest scientific discoveries—to guide readers toward wholeness and balance.
Marija Santo is a natural health and Geotran Practitioner who also utilizes applied kinesiology in her healing work. Geotran, the language of all possibilities, speaks to the information field, clearing past negative experiences, learned behaviors, re-educating the brain, and integrating future goals that clients set themselves. A simple, easy, and fun way to address learning difficulties (dyslexia, ADD, All Midline Movement, ADHD, Autism) teenage conflicts (who am I, what am I, where am I, cutting, depression, suicide attempts), marital problems (abuse, being taken for granted, infidelity, divorce, growing apart, empty nest) addictions (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex) and children’s problems (bullying, nail biting, bed wetting, nightmares).
VERONICA CRUZ 917-821-1809 VeroCruz.Co
Veronica Cruz is a meditation coach in Manhattan, guiding the average person in to a more relaxed and calm state of consciousness. She has been meditating and researching meditation for over 10 years, including, guided meditation, mind/body integration, mindfulness, Buddhist chanting, meditation in the healing arts, and disciplines by Sri Chinmoy and Paramhansa Yogananda. She is trained in neuro-linguistic programming and emotional freedom techniques (EFT), and is an energy worker.
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LIFE COACH DAVID BARTKY
Certified Law Of Attraction Life Coach 973-444-7301 • www.lifecoachdavid.com Do you want to improve your life? As a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, I show my clients how to use the Law of Attraction in their lives so they can attract whatever it is they want. If you already know about, or have heard about, or are interested in finding out about how you can use the Law of Attraction in your life, give me a call. My clients also find that after working with me, they’re not only attracting more of what they want, they simply feel more excited about life and enjoy each day more than before. Don’t you want to experience that too? Please also check out my new book “Vibratize Your Life!” on Amazon.
YAMITKAYA COACHING
225 Central Park West New York NY, 10024 347-423-0098 • yamit@yamitkaya.com Yamit is a certified life coach and yoga teacher who empowers women to connect with their authentic selves and guides them to live their lives from a place of deep love and trust. She uses mindfulness-based skills such as yoga, guided meditation, breath-work and visualization to aid clients in developing deeper body awareness and to attune to their intuition. Yamit is deeply committed to helping women embody their greatest passions and live with intention and joy! She currently works with women 1-1 and also in groups. Workshops soon to come.
MASSAGE SCHOOL FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 • flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs.
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NATURAL BEAUTY MAURICIO HAIR STUDIO
210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102 New York, NY 10010 maurucio@mauriciohair.com 212-532-3030 • MauricioHair.com
ORGANIC BEDROOM THE CLEAN BEDROOM
Manhattan- 230 5th Ave, 18th Floor 212-889-1091 Greenwich- 79 East Putnam Ave 203-292-9275 TheCleanBedroom.com AN ORGANIC Mauricio is a cross-cultural WHY MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU hair artist who provides a Our cotton innerspirng holistic approach to the mattresses are made with beauty industry—one that organic cotton batting and focuses not only on the organic wool — free from physical but also on the chemicals and pesticides! overall well-being of his Great for those who are clients, through unique services, truly organic chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit products, a tailored experience and Zen-like for families on a budget because an innerspring is environment that all work together to support the generally less expensive than a latex mattress. Organic Innerspring Mattresses mind, body and soul. Mauricio’s private hair studio mission is to be the first of its kind: an innovative ecoOZONE DENTISTRY friendly hair studio and ‘inner beauty salon’ that seeks to unlock every guest’s beauty. Natural color services Natural Latex Organic Mattresses DR. PETER SILVER are available for both pregnant and everyday clients. 24 East 12th St., Stuite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.com FIND A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com ORGANIC MATTRESSES IN THE WORLD While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.
Our cotton innerspring mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides! Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.
When it comes to latex there’s “natural” and then there’s “all natural”. We sell only “all natural” latex mattresses so you sleep chemical-free. Beware mattress stores online and in your neighborhood selling “natural” or “green” or “sustainable” foam mattresses. This is “green wash” marketing hype.
NUMEROLOGY
GREER JONAS
917-716-5814 NumerologyForYourSoul.com greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com Understanding the numbers in your name and birthday can help you discover more about your life’s purpose, the unique gifts you were born with, and the challenges in your life. If you are looking to reinvent yourself through a name change or finding a successful business name, numerology can be invaluable. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist, painter and teacher living in NYC. She has been practicing numerology and teaching classes for more than twenty years. Contact Greer for more information, to schedule a private reading or to get a class schedule. She works around the world through Skype, phone and in person.
OBSTETRICS VILLAGE OBSTETRICS, LLC
1225 Park Avenue, (North Location) Ste 1D New York, NY 10128 101 W 12th St (South Location) New York, NY 10011 212-741-2229 • info@villageob.com VillageObstetrics.com Village Obstetrics™ minimally invasive practice offers a rare blend of highly sophisticated medical care and the personal touch of a small private practice and two physicians, Dr. Jaqueline Worth & Dr. George Mussalli. The philosophy of Village Obstetrics™ is one of deep respect for the natural process of pregnancy and birth. Yet as expert doctors we recognize that at times carefully selected treatments are needed. We call our approach “minimally invasive obstetrics”.
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Located in an easily accessible area by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry. TheCleanBedroom The Finest Organic Mattresses & Bedding in the World, all in one place Ozone is used to kill bacteria in cavities and gum disease, while speeding up the healing of your tissue. Dr. Silver also practices Guilt-Free dentistry, where you are never made to feel uncomfortable about the condition of your mouth. If you are anxious about visiting the dentist, Dr. Silver uses laughing gas and does sedation dentistry as well. TM
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OZONE THERAPY DR. HOWARD ROBINS The Healing Center 200 W. 57th St., Suite 807, New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 • DrHowardRobins@gmail.com If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr Robins contact information above.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFIED COACHES FEDERATION 866-455-2155 CertifiedCoachesFederation.com
With nearly 10,000 graduates around the world, and courses offered in over 100 cities, we are the leader in Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification. The two words used most often when describing our courses are brilliance and simplicity. The Certified Coaches Federation offers a succinct course that gets to the heart of the coaching process and has removed any non-essential components in the process of helping our clients achieve their goals.
REIKI PRACTITIONER MARKO KARVALHO
310 West 49th St. New York NY 10019 917-721-2725 • marko.karvalho@live.com Reiki Energy is essential to maintain the order of our life, to lead a healthy and happy life, to totally involve in all situations we are in, to obtain knowledge, and finally for expansion of our consciousness. With Reiki treatments you will be able not only to heal yourself, but to be more connected with cosmic energy. Some benefits include: stress reduction and relaxation, inner peace and harmony, clearing of emotional imbalances, balancing the chakras and alleviation of physical pain. Discover your inner truth and create a balanced life. Call or email for consultation.
SKIN HEALTH DR. MARIANA BONEVA
Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com Beauty Plus Aesthetics emphasizes the uniqueness of each person. 3 main principles govern their approach: Holistic – a person’s body, mind & emotions. Personalized – treatment plans molded to each client’s lifestyle & body type. Coherent–interrelated advice & treatments. Dr. Mariana Boneva pioneered the most advanced laser treatments 2D and 3D Skin Rejuvenation in Manhattan. Her goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections, but to create actual improvement in patients’ self image.
NELUM BOTANICS
1685 Lexington Ave., NYC 10029 646.271.1702 • klara@nelumbotanics.com NelumBotanics.com Founded on the belief that Mother Earth provides everything we need for our well-being, Nelum Botanics handcrafts body products from ingredients that are sourced from nature, ecologically grown and minimally processed, thereby ensuring the integrity of their botanical healing properties and the quality of Nelum Botanics’ products.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPEMENT, HEALING AND EVENT CENTERS EDGAR CAYCE CENTER
241 West 30th St., 2nd Floor, NYC 10001 212-691-7690 • EdgarCayceNYC.org Holistic health and personal growth resource in midtown Manhattan since 1997. This non-profit Center offers: NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies & books, with affordable instruction on using them to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health.
NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER
STEM CELL THERAPY
2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com
AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER
Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. The event space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds classes, workshops, and book signings as well as provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.
NEW YORK OPEN CENTER
22 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016 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. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compassionate dying, socially responsible investing, humanity's impact on the earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts and what we can learn from world cultures.
REFLECTIONS CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING
227 E 24th Street, NYC 10010 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com Reflections Center for Conscious Living is an urban oasis nestled among giant financial institu-tions, Times Square, Broadway theaters and luxury high-rises in Hell’s Kitchen, midtown Manhattan. We welcome and invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party. Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are.
SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE PO Box 237047, New York, NY 10023 Jose Mestre, 347-306-0729 Marshall Stackman 212-600-1992 • stws.org
STWS is a nonprofit that offers holistic/integrated healing modalities to people affected by 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, the BP oil spill in the Gulf, as well as armed forces personnel and veterans. Over 3000 people have gone through our programs including over 1200 NYC firefighters. SWTS also offers Yoga by Donation classes that are offered on a donation basis to the 9/11 community, all firefighters & their immediate family members, people who have been affected by Sandy military personnel and veterans. More information online.
Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd Fresh Meadows (Queens), NY 11366 718-544-1444 AmericanStemCellCenter.com
Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting edge treatment for neurological and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments & more. In a few hour in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or allergic reaction. Call for a 15 minute free consult.
WELLNESS INFINITY FLOAT AT Q FLATIRON 224 5th Ave, 3rd floor, NYC 10001 212-213-8520 QFlatiron.com/infinityfloat/
Infinity Float is the premier luxury Float Suite for the "Sensory Deprivation Experience. "Floating is a method of attaining the deepest rest that humankind has ever experienced - your awareness and focus will shift inward and help you to experience the most incredible form of stress relief and detoxification available. Floating can help to relieve pain, treat anxiety, reduce jet lag, improve concentration and creativity and much more.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SIERRA BENDER® 888-794-3330 • SierraBender.com Sierra Bender, a modern day Renaissance woman and leading pioneer in the Women’s Empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship movement for over 25 years. She is the founder of the SBEM Core Institute, Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®(SBEM), Boot Camp for Goddesses® internationally renowned retreat, and author of Goddess to the Core. She’s been featured on Oprah Radio, CBS, Univision TV, USA Today, Marie Claire, Shape, Body & Soul, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and other media outlets in Australia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, U.K., Germany and the U.S.
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