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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

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FOR MODERN PALATES Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

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by Judith Fertig

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OF FRIENDSHIP

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

by Judith Fertig

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FOR LONELINESS

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by Sandra Yeyati

25 ALYSSA MILANO’S

ANTI-AGING SECRETS

Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young

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in this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings, I’ve been thinking about my own most meaningful friendships. I don’t know what I would do without my cherished close confidants.

I’m also reflecting on how both the character of my friends and friendships have morphed. The qualities I value now are worlds apart from what I sought out as a kid.

Like me, you may have experienced the temporary nature of relationships we once thought would be forever. In Judith Fertig’s feature article, “The Power of Friendship,” Shasta Nelson points out, “Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years.” That’s mostly been my experience, although I stay in touch with a few pals from my youth. My husband, Matt, on the other hand, still maintains mostly the same group of friends he had in high school and college. They do a good job of regularly keeping up with each other over breakfast, lunch and watching football together.

Some special friendships do last a lifetime, although for most of us many more friends tend to come and go from our lives as we share experiences, learn helpful lessons, fulfill mutual needs for a time and then move on; this can even include best friends. I’m in awe when such alignments occur as we all keep changing and expanding our horizons in different ways. I wish them all well, friends past and present, as they continue their journey and thank them for their part in my growth.

I’m convinced that surrounding ourselves with people that make us feel good, show us our truth (including hard truths when needed), reflect the best of humanity and bring out the best in us, all while making us laugh out loud, is the only way to go!

In love and friendship,

Kelly Klein, Publisher

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Introducing Dr. Justine O’Callahan

Resolve to Be Happier One Day at a Time

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obin Marshall, registered nurse and founder of Natural Stress Reduction Services LLC, helps clients strengthen attributes of health and happiness with stress relief coaching, using The HeartMath Method. Positivity and a lack of stress are key factors in our health and longevity.

“Happiness is not reserved for the lucky ones,” says Marshall. “Our experience of happiness is dependent on many factors. These factors include our health, relationships and how well we can bounce back from challenges. Stress Robin Marshall is one of the top inhibitors of happiness and it can erode our health. HeartMath is a proven method to change your response to stress.”

With this coaching, clients build and sustain health and happiness by gaining attributes such as: knowing the signs of physical and emotional distress and practicing a transforming response; learning to accept oneself through knowing one’s strengths and forgiving one’s weaknesses; building resilience and the ability to bounce back from challenges; and having heart-focused coherence techniques, quiet/stillness breaks or meditation.

Location: 7 W. Main St., Webster. For more information, call 201-220-3558, email Robin@NaturalStressReductionServces.com or visit NaturalStressReductionServces.com.

Namgyal Monastery Visits Rochester

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isiting scholar monk Geshe Tsultrim Thupten will be conferring White Tara Empowerment and teaching on the topic “Generating Wisdom Mind and Compassion”, from April 1 to 3, at Brighton Pathways to Health, in Rochester. Friday night will be free introduction to Buddhist meditation, with the fee-based Empowerment and teaching on Saturday and Sunday.

“This is our third annual fundraiser for His Holiness Dalai Lama’s North American seat, Namgyal Monastery, located in nearby Ithaca,” says Diane Macchiavelli, licensed acupuncturist and director of Brighton Pathways.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience classical Tibetan Buddhist practices of meditation through the teachings of Namgyal Monastery’s current resident scholar monk. Pre-registration is required.

Location: 3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd., Rochester. For more information, call 585-3177060, email Diane.Macchiavelli@gmail.com or visit BrightonPathways.com.

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r. Justine O’Callahan, owner and chiropractor at Monroe County Chiropractic and Pregnancy, has joined the Penfield community. O’Callahan is dedicated to providing individualized, conservative and effective care tailored to the needs of each patient. She has specialized Justine training to treat pregnant O’Callahan women and children, and enjoys seeing the whole family.

“I am thrilled to be able to serve the Rochester community,” enthuses O’Callahan. “A healthy spine is often overlooked as an essential part of health care. I think being proactive and seeking care before we are in pain is really important to leading healthy lives.”

According to O’Callahan, pregnant women are carrying more weight than they are used to, which causes tremendous stresses on the body. Receiving chiropractic care before, during and after pregnancy encourages a smooth birth for mom and baby. For the many people suffering from back pain, it is important to see a chiropractor to learn ways to avoid injury and possibly prevent pain. O’Callahan teaches patients small lifestyle changes that make a huge difference for the body.

Location: 2132 Five Mile Line Rd., 2nd floor, Penfield. For more information, call 585-383-0420, email Chiropractic AndPregnancy@gmail.com or visit ChiropractorRochesterNY.com.

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Upcoming Training in Writing as a Resource

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nais Salibian, owner of Awareness Heals, will offer a two-day workshop called The Writing Resource, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 12 and 13, open to coaches, consultants and counselors, teaching writing exercises they can offer their clients to address particular issues. Participants will learn how to use writing exercises to clear their minds, overcome emotional blocks and tap into inner wisdom.

Research and clinical experience demonstrate that certain kinds of writing can produce measurable biological improvements to stress levels and immune system function. Writing can also balance the emotions.

Salibian teaches methods based on Dr. James W. Pennebaker’s methods, and applies her own Twelve Principles of Writing to Heal in order to supply the right writing exercise to a problem at the most beneficial time. She incorporates storytelling, journaling and poetry to help students access their deepest inner wisdom.

Participants will be given tools that they can apply for the rest of their lives to help themselves or to offer to others.

No prior writing experience is necessary, and participants are asked to bring a pen and journal or laptop.

Cost: $497. Location: Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd., Ste. 202, Pittsford. For more information, call 585-586-1590 or visit Awareness-Heals.com.

n the January 2016 directory issue of Natural Awakenings Rochester, Lori Palmer of Awakenings, was incorrectly noted as Lori Smith.

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inger Lakes Yogascapes (FLY) will host several events to help participants find a reason to smile during the colder months. At Practice Decadence, heated yoga will be followed by organic wine tasting paired with chocolate, held from 7 to 9 p.m., February 11, at M/Body (1048 University Avenue). An event for cold weather lovers, including snowshoe hiking, “snowga”, a bonfire and food and wine indoors, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., February 27, at the Bristol Lodge.

Beck’s Boxing and FLY join forces for a workout with yin/yang flair, followed by refreshments by Thrive Juice Bar, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., March 5, at Studio Move. FLY’s annual Chakratini Event on March 17, will include a chakra-balancing yoga workshop, followed by colorful martinis.

“Winter can be challenging, as the cold weather encourages people to isolate themselves indoors, increasing the chance of the winter blues. Finger Lakes Yogascapes brings people together indoors or out to connect, move and celebrate—turning the season into one in which to look forward,” says Jennifer Hess, owner of FLY.

FLY’s mission is to help people celebrate their strengths, nurture their peace and feed their souls. All FLY events are pre-registration only. FLY is a nomadic company, hosting events all around the Rochester and Finger Lakes areas.

For more information, call 585-746-2674, email Jen@FLYogascapes.com or visit FLYogascapes.com.

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u Movement will be hosting a weekend workshop on Atma Kriya Yoga, February 6 and 7, a powerful form of yoga consisting of japa, pranayama, meditation, asanas, mudras and other ancient techniques that uplift

and purify the chakras.

“The course is a reflection of Swami Vishwananda’s teachings that center around acceptance, peace, purifying yourself and loving yourself and each other,” says Kelly Morrissette, course instructor. “People from all spiritual backgrounds are welcome to practice Atma Kriya Yoga.”

The name of this course means to unite the soul through conscious action with the divine. Atma Kriya is a series of powerful yet simple meditation techniques that will help one deepen their connection with All That Is. The practice allows people who have never meditated before to easily understand the practice, while also giving experienced meditators techniques to go much deeper within.

Each student will be given Shaktipat at the end of the course, which awakens one’s latent energy and potential power (kundalini) and unlocks the divine light that is dormant inside the chakras. It burns lifetimes of karma (negativity), leading one to the realization of who they really are.

Location: 716 University Ave., Rochester. For more information, call 585-732-7012, email Vesna.Sanders@gmail.com or visit NuMvmnt.com.

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

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We Are All in This Together Kelly Simpson Cover artist and schoolteacher Kelly Simpson paints exclusively with acrylics and pure color, maintaining that white “dilutes the passion and fierceness of a painting.” The artist covers a wide array of subjects with her vibrant palette, from still-life renderings of fruits and flowers to abstracts and portraits.

Simpson’s grandmother taught her to paint at an early age, and she later returned to the art form after developing health issues. “It started out as a therapeutic activity, but then became something greater. I like to take ugly events and transform them into something positive,” she says.

Much of her inspiration comes from stories in the news or her elementary school students, many coming to the U.S. to escape conflict in their home countries. “I like to portray cultures working together,” she says, depicting multicultural women linking arms across the globe, as on this month’s cover.

Simpson’s work has appeared across the Pacific Northwest and graced the pages of a children’s coloring book, an Indian college magazine and booklets promoting women’s issues. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and a chocolate Labrador.

Visit the artist’s portfolio at KellysArtFromTheSoul.com.

esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old.

Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

Neti Pot Solutions for Sinus Problems

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eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increas-

ingly popular in the Western world.

People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present.

“The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite.

LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.”

To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for ten minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day.

For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 22. natural awakenings

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

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n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum.

The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe. The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

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large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis.

The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis.

Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

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esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.

The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.

During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.

The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Green Goalposts

Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games.

Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels.

All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible.

For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available.

McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems.

“Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.”

Pioneering Aspen Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal.

The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S. Source: ThinkProgress.org

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March Sparkles with the

Women of Focus Trade Show

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n elegant party hosted year, are self-started business by three empresses, concepts that have a product featuring dozens of or service price point starting women entrepreneurs and a at $200. Only one vendor signature cocktail, might be an per industry is represented in ideal way to begin Celebrate order to maximize exposure Women Month, in March. The and opportunity.

The Empresses represent third annual Women of Focus the types of women-owned Trade Show (WOF), created businesses that comprise by women and for women in WOF. Each operates in a business, takes place from 4 to unique business niche that 8 p.m., March 3 at the Inn on appeals to women clients.

Broadway.

Over 30 years ago, Bates “WOF was created founded Jill Bates Fashion, to showcase and promote From left to right: Angela LaVecchia, Susan Jefferson and Jill Bates offering sewing and formal Rochester area women entreclothing alteration. Fashion preneurs and woman-owned clients frequently tapped her business know-how, which led businesses,” says Jill Bates, WOF Empress (as the event cofounders honor themselves) and CEO of Crystal Clear Consult- Bates to form Crystal Clear Consulting.

Jefferson used her experience in supporting eBusiness ing. “It’s a way to both connect with new audiences and to initiatives at major technology companies to launch Techcontinue the conversation about women in business. And, of course, we do it during a fabulous party at a luxurious venue.” Creative Web Design and Consulting, offering technology WOF was born when Bates, Angela LaVecchia of Angepartnership for women-owned companies. linaVagabonda and Susan Jefferson of TechCreative Web DeLaVecchia’s career experience in sales and merchandissign and Consulting, set out to expand their own businesses. ing, plus a passion for travel in Sicily, coalesced into AngelinaVagabonda, where she artfully crafts luxury experiences as a Sicilian Concierge Travel Liaison.

By Women, for Women “We wanted a unique way to put ourselves in front of other women who could use our services, and we realized that we A Classy Celebration could help other women entrepreneurs do the same thing,” The single evening event features gift giveaways, hors says Jefferson. d’oeuvres and networking opportunities. New this year is WOF is exclusively for women vendors, though the complimentary valet parking—the hotel has 200 on-site parkshow sets itself apart from other women’s expos through its ing spaces—and the WOF signature cocktail. The drink is a elegance. “We set out purposely to create an upscale and light, effervescent and elegant blend of blood orange liqueur, stylish event in celebration of savvy, jazzy and creative women a Sicilian aperitif and sparkling wine. “We want to intensify entrepreneurs,” says LaVecchia. the allure of WOF,” says LaVecchia. “The cocktail will be an Juried vendors, nearly double the number from the first exquisite treat for our guests.”

“We wanted a unique way to put ourselves in front of other women who could use our services, and we realized that we could help other women entrepreneurs do the same thing.”

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The restored landmark Inn on Broadway boutique hotel is the backdrop to an evening of celebrating, browsing and shopping. The second floor Grand Ballroom is lavishly decorated with original murals of early Rochester, crystal chandeliers and an intricately carved fireplace.

This historic showcase setting was completed in 1929 to house The University Club’s main clubhouse. Membership in the private club was restricted to men.

The irony is not lost on the empresses.

“Women in business generally agree that while we have come a long way in navigating the business world, there’s more work to do in pulling each other up, and that’s a key reason why WOF was born,” says Jefferson. “That said, we do want gentlemen to know that we welcome them to attend.”

A Hand Up The ‘by women and for women’ philosophy of WOF extends beyond women in business. “The mission of the show is to financially and philanthropically support the local community while celebrating women business owners and entrepreneurs in an elegant and sophisticated environment,” says Bates.

Financial support from WOF benefits the Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley, an organization focused on promoting economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant making and education.

Raffle tickets for unique gift baskets will be sold throughout the evening.

Ticketholders are also encouraged to bring gently used gowns for donation to Fairy Godmothers of Greater Rochester, a not-for-profit community service organization that helps girls to attend their high school proms in style.

The grand empresses thank returning major sponsors M&T Bank, Natural Awakenings and Women TIES, as well as their vendors and troupe of volunteers.

Cost: $30. Location: Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway St., Rochester. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit WomenOfFocusTradeShow.com.

Terra Osterling is a Rochester-area freelance writer and principal of Sudden Write Turn. Connect with her through SuddenWriteTurn.com. natural awakenings

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Chiropractic Confidence for Life

by Sandra Yeyati

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he husband and wife team of Dr. Yasellyn Diaz-Vega and Dr. Edwin Vega, Jr., of Rochester Chiropractic Clinic, is passionate about their profession and determined to educate the community about the benefits of chiropractic. Having both graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2004, they are fully licensed in the state of New York and have been practicing for more than 11 years, with advanced training in family care, including specialized care for pregnant women and children.

Both doctors believe in the lifelong benefits that can be derived from periodic examinations of the spine and adjustments of misalignments, called subluxations, to release the body’s potential to heal itself. “The philosophy of chiropractic is based on the body’s ability to heal itself given the proper conditions, such as proper nutrition, exercise and good nerve connection between your brain and your body without interference. This is where chiropractors play a crucial role. There is no other profession that specializes in the analysis and correction of vertebral

Yasellyn Diaz-Vega, Edwin Vega, Jr. and family subluxations or joint dysfunctions in the spine,” says Diaz-Vega.

According to the doctors, these subluxations, which can occur anywhere along the spine due to physical, emotional and chemical stresses, create pressures in the nervous system that decrease the nerve flow from the brain to the rest of the body. This diminishes a person’s optimum health, and over time can lead to a long list of symptoms and diseases. The trick is to gently realign

the individual vertebrae and neck bones, and that’s where a chiropractor’s training and experience kicks in.

On the first visit, the patient fills out a questionnaire that explores their medical history and background, and the chiropractor conducts a physical exam to identify areas of concern.

They perform a posture scan and a nerve activity scan with the help of computer software, and often take Xrays to analyze the spine.

In many instances, the doctors find that arthritis is present, which indicates to them how long a patient’s subluxation has been there. “Research shows that if a misalignment is present for longer than two weeks, it will start the degeneration process, and as the degeneration persists, the area becomes more arthritic,” says Vega. “There’s a misconception by the public that arthritis is an age-related thing, and that’s not true. Arthritis is due to lifestyle. We have seen some people in their 20s with severe degeneration and arthritis in their spine and some people that are

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60 years old that have less arthritis.”

Once they pinpoint the areas that are misaligned, the adjustments proceed. It is a gentle and carefully paced process, depending on the severity of a patient’s condition.

Vega explains, “It takes time and repetition, much like an orthodontist when your teeth need realignment. The braces are put in place and with repetition, time and some pressure, the desired changes are obtained.”

Once the adjustments have been made, the doctors recommend a maintenance program for life, which includes a periodic wellness check. Diaz-Vega also likens this to a dentist. “With our teeth, if they find a problem, they correct it, but also there’s a lifetime of care for teeth,” she says. “We don’t just go to the dentist when we have a cavity. Once a cavity is corrected, we don’t stop going to the dentist. There’s a continuation of care, and that’s similar to chiropractic care.”

Vega explains the reason we need this continued care: “We all suffer from gravitational forces, whether we’re standing up or walking. A lot of us eat foods that create inflammation in our bodies or we have really bad posture or don’t exercise.

There may be some prior trauma involved or repetitive activities that can affect the spine, such as sitting for extended periods of time, bending or picking something up over and over again.

Emotional stress can also affect the spine and nervous system.”

According to the doctors, there is no age limit for chiropractic care. They treat pregnant women, as well as newborns and children of all ages. “A newborn might need adjusting because the birthing process is traumatic,” Vega says. “Even under optimal, natural conditions, passage through the birthing canal could put pressure on the baby’s delicate neck and spine, affecting its function and placing pressure on those nerves. As necessary as it is in emergency circumstances, a C-section may place a lot of pressure on the spine and the nervous system, too. Also, as children begin to grow up and walk or ride their bikes, they often slip and fall, which could cause a trauma and subluxations in their spine.”

Diaz-Vega adds. “We have seen how pregnant women are able to handle their physical changes better, and realigning their pelvis can optimize a baby’s position and labor.

With kids, the adjustments are very gentle, no more than the pressure you would apply on a ripe tomato before creating an impression. Research shows that chiropractic care assists the body’s healing abilities in cases of ear infections, colic, reflux, asthma, hyperactivity and other conditions.

Diaz-Vega emphasizes that chiropractic care does not “cure”, but that it does aid the body’s natural healing abilities by optimizing nervous system function. “We would advise everybody to get their spine checked, whether they have symptoms or not, to see if their spine and nervous system are healthy,” Vega says. “A healthy spine and nervous system will make a world of difference in a person’s quality of life.”

Rochester Chiropractic Clinic is located at 1732 E. Ridge Rd., in Rochester. For more information, call 585-2662782, email Info@VegaChiropracticWellness.com or visit VegaChiropracticWellness.com.

Sandra Yeyati is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings

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The Mouth is the Gateway to Overall Good Health

by Sandra Yeyati

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f Dr. Arlene also crucial, so eduMesser of cation is strongly Contempoemphasized in our rary Dentistry, in office,” she says.

Rochester, had to Messer strives name the person to use non-toxic that most infludental materials enced her career, it that are approved would be Weston by the International Price, a dentist and Academy of Oral Anna Belous and Arlene Messer researcher of the Medicine and 1930s. Price studied indigenous people Toxicology (IAOMT). For patients with in several remote areas of the world chemical sensitivities, she works with that had not had cavities or orthodonspecialized labs that provide testing for tic problems in thousands of years. biocompatible dental materials. MindWhen a Western diet—and in particuful of the harmful effects of accumulated lar, sugar—was introduced into those radiation, Messer relies on digital X-rays areas, tooth decay began to appear, and CT scans, which use 90 percent less leading Price to surmise that physical radiation than conventional X-ray methdegeneration was a result of nutritional ods. In March, she will begin using ozone deficiencies. “He set a great example therapy to disinfect areas that are hard in observation, logic and perceptive to reach and as a more targeted therapy thinking,” Messer says, noting that she for infection. For patients that are phobic frequently refers to his work in her misor nervous about dental treatments, she sion to provide biological dental care. offers intravenous, conscious and nitrous Together with her partner, Dr. Anna oxide sedation.

Belous, Messer takes a whole-person apMesser adheres to IAOMT standards proach when treating patients, believing and protocols for safe amalgam removal that oral health is the gateway to respirato minimize the risk of mercury exposure, tory, digestive and systemic well-being. including the use of a dental air vacuum “One crucial difference between tradito capture particulates and vapors during tional and holistic dentistry is a willingthe removal process, as well as rubber ness to embrace a team approach to dams, activated charcoal, oxygen and a patient care, consulting with functional special chunking technique to physically medicine doctors, naturopaths, chiroprac- remove mercury fillings. tors, nutritionists, meditation experts and The Contemporary Dentistry team other practitioners. The involvement of focuses on preventing tooth decay the patient in their own healing process is through minimally invasive dentistry.

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According to Messer, saliva plays an integral role in oral and physical health.

“We swallow approximately 3,000 times a day, and all the bacteria—good and bad—that we are swallowing is going right into the gut. If there’s an inflammatory condition in the patient’s mouth, it can affect their gut health and, ultimately, their overall health.”

Saliva lubricates and cleans our mouth, says Messer. People that have dry mouth will experience tooth decay over time because the protective factors present in saliva are not available to them.

Similarly, if the pH is too high or too low in a patient’s saliva, this too can cause deterioration. The good news is that saliva output and pH can be improved when a patient adjusts their nutrition. Sugar-rich and processed foods can throw off the pH of the mouth, and many medications cause dry mouth. Messer helps patients analyze their diet to make the appropriate choices for their oral health.

Messer assesses and treats sleep apnea which has been associated with many ailments, including high blood pressure, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. “When we test for sleep disorder, we look both structurally and with a specific questionnaire,” she says. “There are certain patterns of wear of the teeth, the structure in the throat and mouth that can guide you to ask the patient and/or their bed partner a set of followup questions regarding their sleep patterns, like, ‘Do you wake up at night, or do you snore?’” If sleep apnea is found, Messer will work with the patient’s physician to develop a remedy, which might include a customized appliance to be worn while they sleep.

Messer is an expert in the treatment of TMJ disorder, a complex condition involving chronic head and neck pain that doesn’t have a usual or single cause.

“We first do a workup to try and unravel what we might be seeing. Could it be the teeth, the nerves or the muscle? Eighty to 90 percent of the time, it is muscular in nature, which is good, because that is usually the easiest to resolve,” she says. Many times, the condition can be relieved with a customized orthotic that changes the position of the jaw.

Many patients ask Messer about fluoride. “We don’t like fluoride in the water because it is procured from the phosphate

fertilizer industry. It is tainted with arsenic and many other molecules that we should not be drinking. You should use a reverse osmosis water filter to filter that out,” she says, adding that she does not recommend routine fluoride treatments to all patients, and only uses them when a patient has rampant cavities and infections.

Messer is also an expert in cosmetic, full-mouth rehabilitation. “With implants, veneers and different types of dentures, we can help change somebody’s life around,” she says. “Many times patients will cry, because for them, it opens up a whole new world. It can

improve somebody’s self-confidence.

We’ve seen people meet their future spouses or get new jobs, return to school and change their lives around after getting their smiles again. It’s something that we absolutely love to do.”

Contemporary Dentistry is located at 2052 Clinton Ave. S., in Rochester. For more information, call 585-244-3337, email Info@DentistryWithAHeart.com or visit DentistryWithAHeart.com.

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YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

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he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health.

Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and

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public speaker on the larger perspective.

“I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

Cardiovascular Health Links

Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy

Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/ Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans

may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed.

To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage.

An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort.

“The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan.

He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

by Judith Fertig

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ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities.

Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages.

According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff.

“Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria

Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

Better for Our Health

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina.

Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard

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study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-year-long research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life.

“Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers

Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest.

According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce.

Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain.

Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Ancient Grains Buckwheat and Beet Soup

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes.

Yields: 4 servings

While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

Horseradish Yogurt ¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid ¼ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper To make the soup, heat a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the oil and wait until it shimmers.

To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency.

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1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed

Add the onion and ¼ tsp of the salt. Stir occasionally, until the onion just starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces.

Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes.

All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

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hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match.

Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks.

Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

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An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants.

“Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

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Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships.

“Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among first-time parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says.

Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s oversimplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys.

Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the

committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown.

Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland,

Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others.

How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother.

“My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White.

With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success.

White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

Automatic playdates—with siblings— often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable.

“Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.”

She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective.

Some adults might never meet face-to-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in

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How to Make Good Friends

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Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other.

We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability.

Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps

It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends.

The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship.

Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March.

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Chinon, France, with her nativeborn husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!”

Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.”

Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly

ship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations.

“My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Everyone from contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness. ~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friend-

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson. With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice.

“Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says.

Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time.

Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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A Remedy for Loneliness

by Sandra Yeyati

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here is a loneliness epidemic in this country. bit to connect with it,” she says.

Even when surrounded by people, many of Moving from one area of the body to another, us still feel alone. Spouses struggle to enjoy students learn what it feels like to be present in intimate relations, often suffering from perfortheir body. After the meditation, they talk about mance anxiety. So many of us long to be undertheir experience. “Once we establish that people stood and accepted for who we really are, but know the difference between really feeling themseem unable to fulfill that longing. Somewhere in selves and being shut down or just in their head, our relationships, there is a disconnect. Anais Saliwe teach ways to get back if you find yourself bian, owner of Awareness Heals, offers a three-day gone,” Salibian says. Students also learn how to inworkshop called Igniting Intimacy: Aware Touch terpret the sensations in their body, which she calls for Couples to help people bridge this human internal signals. “Maybe you feel pressure in your Anais Salibian divide and infuse relationships with authenticity. heart, and if you pay attention to it, you realize “The first problem that made me create the you have sadness. Or maybe you have butterflies course was women saying how much they dreaded being asked in your stomach and realize you’re excited or scared.” for sex by their husbands,” Salibian says. “What I thought was On the second day, there is an exercise where partners that husbands didn’t know how to touch their wives, and that face each other on opposite ends of the room. The students the women didn’t know how to be touched or give the same on one side of the room stand still while those on the other kind of aware touch. People shut down when they’re with each side begin to walk toward their partner. “The instructions are: other, and they don’t make an actual emotional connection.”

The second you feel like you’re leaving yourself or can’t stay According to Salibian, the problem is that people are not connected to yourself, you stop. The person that’s standing really present and connected to themselves. “Trying to have still can also raise their hand and make their partner stop. relationships that way is impossible, whether we’re talking They take a breath, regroup and keep looking at each other about lovers, siblings or friends. What people need to learn to see if they’re ready for further closeness. And then they is how to keep track of themselves while they’re connecting can give a signal that says, ‘Okay, you can keep walking,’” to someone else,” she says. “Without this self-awareness, Salibian explains. The idea is to determine at what distance people don’t know what they need and want, and end up ac- people can remain true to themselves while they are also cepting situations that aren’t good for them.” connecting to the other person. If one of the two people The first day of the workshop, Salibian helps students shuts down, a true relationship is not occurring. understand the difference between what is just in their thoughts Also on the second day, Salibian teaches her aware touch versus living present within their whole body. Because it’s difficult technique, in which students are instructed to touch their to explain that difference verbally, she leads the group through a partner’s hands or shoulders in a way that asks, “Who are you? guided meditation to help them experience it, gently moving their What do these hands feel like? What can I tell about the person focus from their brain down to the sensory level. “What does from the way the hands feel?” Most people have never been your arm feel like?” she asks. “You might have to move it a little touched in this way, Salibian says, adding, “It bypasses the

“What people need to learn is how to keep track of themselves while they’re connecting to someone else.”

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verbal and the mind. It’s more direct. The other thing that happens when people are touched like that is it releases oxytocin, a neurotransmitter and hormone that reduces stress, increases empathy and fills you with well-being. When people fall in love, that’s oxytocin.”

The verbal part of the workshop helps students express curiosity about what their partner is experiencing in the moment, rather than asking them what they think about something. Students are also instructed to pay attention to the breath. “If someone’s breath never changes and stays regular, it means their soul isn’t being reached, but when someone speaks something that’s true to themselves—it’s true in their body and in their spirit—there’s this release breath, literally the ‘aha moment’. We teach people how to watch for that,” says Salibian.

Students will also learn how to support their partner as they work something out for themselves. “Suppose you’re in the middle of a touch exercise and something comes up from the past. How does your partner listen without trying to fix it?” Salibian says. Students are instructed to say things like, “I’m right here. I hear you. I’m listening,” or to reflect back a little bit of what they heard. So if somebody says, “When you sit that close to me it reminds me of the bully in sixth grade,” their partner will simply say, “Oh, when I sit this close it reminds you of the bully.”

Often, we want to help or fix our partner, but Salibian says all we have to do is be there for them without judgment. “When you reflect to somebody what they’re actually feeling, you’re already making it better, and that release breath will happen.”

Awareness Heals is located at 640 Kreag Rd., Ste. 202, in Pittsford. For more information, call 585-586-1590, email AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com or visit Awareness-Heals.com.

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Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young

by Gerry Strauss

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, ecofriendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices.

I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

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and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape. Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week.

Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant?

We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger.

We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together.

Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals. I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Integrated Energy Therapy Intermediate Level Class – 9am-5pm. This class provides an attunement to the intermediate IET energy ray that empowers you to pull energy imprints from the human energy field.

Learn to clear energy imprints resulting from past life karma, as well as methods to interpret the blockages in the human energy field. CE credit and workbook included. Prereq: IET Basic. RSVP and $50 class deposit required. $242. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-313-3996. Sheila@ WhiteDoveHealing.org. WhiteDoveHealing.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Loving Yourself Shamanically – 1-3pm. A Chocolate Ceremony. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Rd S, Win-Jeff Plaza, Rochester. 585-4278110. PurpleDoorSoulSource.com.

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savethedate THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Practice Decadence – 7-9pm. Give your mind, body and taste buds a treat. Unwind and indulge with artisan chocolate paired with wines by T Edward, creating the perfect ending to a heated, active yoga practice in candle-infused setting.

Grab a group of friends or meet some new friends. Some yoga experience helpful and recommended. Must be 21 years old. $41. M/Body, 1048 University Ave, Rochester. 585-746-2674.

Jen@FLYogascapes.com. FLYogascapes.com.

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Angels and their Numbers – 7-8pm. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Rd S, Win-Jeff Plaza, Rochester. 585-427-8110. PurpleDoorSoulSource.com.

savethedate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Homeopathic Home Remedy Kit & Instruction – Deadline to sign up to receive your own homeopathic kit and companion book, including a 50-remedy kit, book and a class later this month to learn the essentials. Amity Engleson, Classical Homeopath, will answer questions. $220; deposit of $150 required. 585-766-7893.

Homeopathy@live.com.

Sound Healing with Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Sound and music can be powerful tools in the healing process. They can help reduce stress and anxiety, clear sinuses and lower blood pressure.

Sound can show significant improvements in health conditions, from increasing cancer survival rates to reducing pain in chronic sufferers. $8. Must RSVP. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail. com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Reading by the Couples – 11am-3pm. Valentine’s Day readings. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Rd S, Win-Jeff Plaza, Rochester. 585-4278110. PurpleDoorSoulSource.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Free Non-Toxic Wellness Workshop – 7-8pm.

Learn about cancer prevention and how to keep your family safe from chemicals. Receive handouts on chemical-free living and how to read labels and avoid chemicals in products. Must RSVP. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Integrated Energy Therapy Advanced Level Course – 9am-5pm. Master Instructor Sheila Tillich provides an attunement to the Advanced IET energy ray which unlocks the 5th DNA pair, giving the ability to do a “Soul Star” clearing to activate the soul’s purpose and the use of the Heartnet process to manifest dreams, among other powerful energy wave techniques. CE credit and workbook included. Prereq: IET Basic and Intermediate. RSVP and $50 deposit required by February 15. $242. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-313-3996. Sheila@WhiteDoveHealing.org. WhiteDoveHealing.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Basic Wire Wrapping – 12:30-2:30pm. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Rd S, Win-Jeff Plaza, Rochester. 585-427-8110. PurpleDoorSoulSource.com.

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Rosen Method Bodywork Intensive – 9am-1pm, February 22-27. Retreat for those searching for a way to transform their lives through deep, embodied inquiry. Learn the principles of this unique bodywork through experiential exercises: discussion, dyads, demonstrations, practicum, movement and an integrative creative project. Must have attended an introductory weekend or received three Rosen Method private sessions. $925/tuition; $400/room and board at the Notre Dame Retreat House on Canandaigua Lake. 585-586-1590. AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

Create a Vision Board and Achieve Your Dreams – 3-5pm. Creating a vision board is a valuable tool, which represents your dreams, goals and your ideal life. The mind responds strongly to visual stimulations, and emotions are the vibrational energy that activates the Law of Attraction. Class will be followed by a dream meditation to gently ease you into the vibration of your goals. Must RSVP. $20.

Healthy Alternative Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail. com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Level I Reiki Training – 9:30am-5:30pm. Become a Reiki Practitioner, beginning with Level I Reiki training, in which the initiate’s own conscious healing energy is activated. Reiki is a complete method of healing within itself. It can also be used in conjunction with medical modalities, increasing the rate of healing. Learn to offer healing energy to loved ones, pets, plants and the world. Sudha is a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing.

Directions given with RSVP; Pittsford. 585-7540943. ReikiWithSudha@yahoo.com.

Homeopathic Home Remedy Kit Class – 10:30am-noon. Come and pick up your homeopathic remedy kit and book. Learn about the remedies, how to use the book and go through various scenarios to get you ready to use the kit in daily life. Remaining balance is due at beginning of the class. Must be preregistered by February 12. 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport. 585-766-7893. Homeopathy@live.com.

Animal Connections II – Noon-3pm. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Rd S, Win-Jeff Plaza, Rochester. 585-427-8110. PurpleDoorSoulSource.com.

Snowga – 1-5pm. Trek on snowshoes, breathe in fresh air and take in the views of Canandaigua Lake with stops to strike a yoga pose in snowshoes (“snowga”).

Enjoy a bonfire on the back deck, followed by comfort food and wine to fully enjoy the wonders of winter.

All levels of snowshoe and yoga welcome. Women only. $50. Bristol Harbour Resort Lodge, 5410 Seneca Point Rd, Canandaigua. 585-746-2674. Jen@ FLYogascapes.com. FLYogascapes.com.

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savethedate THURSDAY MARCH 3 Women of Focus Tradeshow – 4-8pm. Browse, shop and engage with savvy, jazzy and creative women that will bring their unique products and services together under one roof for just one night. Enjoy gift giveaways, food sampling and networking with some of Rochester’s extraordinary businesswomen and entrepreneurs. A fabulous party at an elegant venue. $30. The Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway St, Rochester. Info@WomenOfFocusTradeShow.com.

WomenOfFocusTradeShow.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY MARCH 12 Igniting Intimacy: Aware Touch for Couples – 9am-5pm, March 12-14. A three-day event for pairs who want to deepen their connection. Come with your spouse, partner, friend, sibling or other relative to increase authentic intimacy. Day One will focus on achieving presence within yourself.

In Day Two you will practice maintaining that while you relate to another. Day Three is about awareness of the free breath that indicates a soul connection. $997. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY MARCH 12 The Writing Resource – 9am-5pm, March 12-13.

Coaches, consultants and counselors need tools to teach their clients to help themselves through their stuck places. Our prompts are designed to promote self-discovery and healing through journaling, poetry and storytelling. Learn about the research that proves how writing can produce biological healing and restore clarity and resilience. No writing experience is necessary. Bring pen and journal or a laptop. $497. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. AnaisWorkshops@ gmail.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Community Pregnancy Expo – 2-4pm. This is your chance to meet local service providers who specialize in prenatal care, all in one space. We will have doulas, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists, prenatal yoga instructors, personal trainers and estheticians. All participating vendors are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about prenatal care and are great resources for new parents. First 50 attendees receive a goodie bag.

Flower City Yoga, 2851 Clover St. Barn Bazaar, Pittsford. 585-264-1166. FlowerCityYoga.com.

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White Tara Empowerment – April 1-3. White Tara is the sublime female Buddha of health and longevity. Geshe Tsultrim Thupten, Namgyal Monastery’s current resident scholar monk, will give teachings and the empowerment for White Tara. He will also give meditation instructions as well as talk on Generating Wisdom Mind & Compassion. Gain insight into taming the mind and learn how to live a meaningful life in our modern world. $180. Brighton Pathways, 3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd, Rochester. 585-317-7060. Info@ BrightonPathways.com. BrightonPathways.com.

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Tues. Fairport. Email AHaas@rabn.org for more info. HealthyBirth.net.

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sunday Open Vinyasa Yoga – 9am With Tammy. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451.

InspirePenfield.com.

Couple’s Floatation Therapy – 9:30am-7:30pm.

Discover the healing power of zero-G in the only couple’s float tank in New York. Available every day of the week, except Mondays. Bodymind Float Center, 622 Park Ave, Rochester. 585-413-0616.

BodymindFloatCenter.com.

Kid Yoga Mindful Respiration – 10:15-11am.

Children will learn more than stretching, breath awareness and breath control to encourage relaxation and safely regulate their emotions. This encourages children to make healthy choices in their life. $25/4 classes or $8 drop-in. Grounded

By Yoga Studios & Teacher Training Center LLC, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676.

GroundedByYoga.com.

Adorn-Asana Yoga – 10:30am-noon. This deeply rooted and adorned practice with essential oils, rose petals and mantras is a true celebration of self and alignment with the natural rhythms of nature. $15.

Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com.

Kids Yoga – 11am-noon. With Sarah. For kids ages 4 to 9. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

Rochester Home Birth Circle – 2:30-4:30pm.

Learn about and support home birth. Fourth Sunday of the month. Locations vary; contact for meeting location. RochesterHomeBirthCircle.com/meetings.

Discussion Group – 6-7:30pm. Discussions on selected topics, facilitated by Tony Criscuolo.

Readings vary on subjects to improve the quality of our lives. Call for more information and to have the week’s reading emailed to you beforehand.

Free. Eight Limbs Studio, 904 Lake Rd, Webster.

585-787-4819.

monday Open Enrollment – Learn about Cobblestone School and its open enrollment for new students, pre-K through 6th grade. Small class sizes, mixed age groups and affordable, sliding-scale tuition. Call to make an appointment. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St, Rochester. 585-271-4548. Cobblestone.org.

Open Power Vinyasa Yoga – 9:15am. With Krista.

Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-5451451. InspirePenfield.com.

Yin Yoga – 9:30-11am. $15. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347.

MollysYoga.com.

FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 2-5 – 10-10:30am.

Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and

learning simultaneously. $8. Stilla Dance, 30 Main St, Scottsville. 585-301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail. com. FitSmartie.com.

FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 6-11 – 10:30-11:15am.

Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $9. Stilla Dance, 30 Main St, Scottsville. 585-301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail. com. FitSmartie.com.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. This class is appropriate for all students seeking the benefits of a gentle and relaxing yoga practice. Gentle yoga poses improve range of motion and joint mobility, reduce pain and the effects of stress. $10. Qi Gong Institute of Rochester, 595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester.

585-732-7012. VesnaSanders.com.

Holistic Moms Network – 6:30-8:30pm. Second Mon of the month. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S Main St, Pittsford. HolisticMomsRochester. blogspot.com.

Candlelight Hatha Flow Yoga – 6:45-8pm. This gentle class is a soothing blend of deep, slow moving postures with supported restorative work, practiced in candlelight. It is designed to help ease and calm the body and mind, decompress from daily stressors, melt away stress and tension and increase a sense of and peacefulness. $10. 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. NuMvmnt.com.

Letting Go of the Day – 7-8:30pm. Treat yourself to yoga and unwind with a twist, a stretch and some deep relaxation. Increase the body-mind connection for greater relief of stress throughout the day. $15, or $99 for 8 classes. Living Stress Free Wellness Center, 131 Gregory St, Rochester. 585-754-0943.

LivingStressFree.org.

wednesday Asana Over 50 – 9-10:30am. With Carl. Read more about class on website or call for more information.

Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester.

585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

Empowering Lifestyle Workshops – 10-11am or 6:30-7:30pm. Find real solutions for real health concerns. Classes include fitness, doTERRA essential oils, green cleaning, 30-day detox/cleanse and more. Nurturing Hands Massage and Wellness Center, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-7974660. RiverSongMassage.MassageTherapy.com.

Lunch Hour Yoga with Molly – 12:15-1pm. Spend your lunch hour stretching, relaxing and energizing with yoga. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

University of Rochester Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Medical Center, Flaum Atrium, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester. Gary Jones, 585-273-3786.

Awareness Yoga with Vesna – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to enhance awareness of body and mind through

tuesday Reiki for All – Enjoy the benefits of holistic health by aligning energy back to its nature with an individual Reiki session. Reiki can help reduce stress and anxieties and promote wellness. Call to schedule a session. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester.

585-270-5927. YogaDrishTi.com.

Silent Meditation – 6-8am. The Assisi Institute, 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-473-8731.

Assisi-Institute.org.

Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907.

Baby Momma Ballet – 11:15am-12:15pm. Dr. Sarah Tirimacco will focus on fundamental techniques which develop strength, poise and flexibility, with added emphasis on core activation and bracing, perfect for pregnant women and baby-wearing mommas. Also held Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. $20. Baby Bump Academy, 349 W Commercial St, Ste 1980, Rochester. 585-261-3743. BabyBumpAcademy.com.

Face 2 Face – 6pm. A peer-to-peer friendship group, supporting each other when having faced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Second and fourth Tues of the month. The Legacy, 40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield. 585-454-9299. F2FRochester@gmail.com.

Slow Flow Yoga – 6pm. With Joan. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451. InspirePenfield.com.

Bradley Natural Childbirth Classes – 7pm. Every

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a series of basic and intermediate yoga poses, as well as simple yoga breathing and meditation techniques.

Appropriate for both relatively new and more experienced students. $13. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-732-7012. VesnaSanders.com.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A gentle practice with Tatyana. All are welcome. $10. The Assisi Institute, 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-473-8731.

Assisi-Institute.org.

Introduction to Rosen Method – 7-9:30pm. If talk therapy or medical care alone have not addressed what is bothering you, perhaps you need a modality that treats you like a whole person. Learn how a gentle touch, coupled with body-based words, can reach you more deeply. Rosen Method Bodywork can help with physical symptoms as well as anxiety and depression.

Free; registration required. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

Peace Meditation Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. The group practices various methods of meditation from every spiritual practice on the spectrum, which may include a vast array of guest facilitators, labyrinths, mandalas, sound, chant, guided visualizations and always includes group participation. Beyond Center for Yoga, 67 Main St, Brockport. 585-690-9714.

Tinyurl.com/WorldPeaceMeditation.

thursday Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907.

Foundations Yoga – 7:30-8:30am or 5:457:15pm. Explore a common theme that can range across the mind, body and spirit spectrum. Alignment focus will be emphasized to sustain, build, cultivate and explore your foundation. $13. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com.

TOPS Weight Loss Meeting – 9-10am. Join us as we take off pounds sensibly. TOPS can help you reach weightloss goals by providing the tools, information, support and accountability you need to be successful. Both men and women are welcome. First meeting is free. Ely Fagen American Legion, 260 Middle Rd, Henrietta. 585-230-0910.

Espru@Rochester.rr.com.

Grassroots Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. $15. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com.

FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 2-5 – 10-10:30am.

Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $8. Rochester Conservatory of Dance, 3910 Buffalo Rd, Rochester. 585301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail.com. FitSmartie.com.

FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 6-11 – 10:30-11:15am.

Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $9. Rochester Conservatory of Dance, 3910 Buffalo Rd, Rochester. 585301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail.com. FitSmartie.com.

Cesarean Birth Support Group – 11am-noon.

Open to all women and their families, to give support, share stories and encourage growth. Led by birth doula Kim Guck. First Thurs of the month.

Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport.

585-729-2278.

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Chair Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Improve your flexibility and body tone from a stable seated position.

Learn to bring inner peace with you wherever you go. $15, or $99 for 8 classes. Living Stress Free Wellness Center, 131 Gregory St, Rochester. 585754-0943. LivingStressFree.org.

Fluid Motion Exercise Class – 6-7pm. A movement class designed for people returning to exercise after surgery, cancer treatment or that want to get moving. Taught and created by physical therapists, the class includes warm-up, breathing, balance, range of motion and stretching, all set to upbeat music. $60/6 classes. Callan-Harris Physical Therapy, 1328 University Ave, Rochester.

585-482-5060. chptusa.com.

Mom & Babe Workout & Relief – 6:30-7:30pm.

Moms of infants to rolling babes are invited to a 30-minute workout to strengthen and prevent injuries, followed by 30 minutes of stress relief/ stretching of tight mom-muscles and support. Every second Thursday. $15. Baby Bump Academy, 349 W Commercial St, Ste 1980, Rochester. 585-261-3743.

BabyBumpAcademy.com.

PiYo Live with Jenny – 6:30-7:30pm. PiYo Live combines Pilates, yoga and cardio to strengthen and tone essential muscles. Work on improving flexibility and balance while flowing through movements that put your core to the ultimate test. Leave class feeling stronger and more centered. $5. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889.

NuMvmnt.com.

The Rochester Doula Cooperative – 7-9pm.

Offers information and support in order to make informed decisions and have the best birth experience possible. Second Thurs of the month. Luvaboos, 683 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-234-0164.

DoulaCooperative.org.

Nia with Netta – 7:45-9pm. Nia is about the joy of movement—a dance workout for body and soul.

The routines blend basic choreography with creative free-form dance, all to a diverse and uplifting world music. We are barefoot, tuned in to our own sensations and experiences. It is a wonderful way to rediscover your fitness in a positive, supportive and loving environment. $8.50. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889.

TinyDancerDeuel@gmail.com. NuMvmnt.com.

friday XTX Elite Class – 12:15-1:15pm. This class is designed for the athlete or trainee that wants extreme adventure in their workout, which may include running an obstacle trail or pushing a tire. Great for those interested in Tough Mudder and Spartan Race events. Real Life Food and Fitness, 1290 University Ave, Ste C, Rochester. 585-441-9441.

RealLifeFoodAndFitness.com.

Open Vinyasa Yoga – 4pm. With Kevin. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451.

InspirePenfield.com.

Facial and Body Wraps – 5-7pm. Tighten, tone and decrease stretch marks with herbal wraps. Great for weddings and proms or just to look great. Every Friday. $25. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

Healthy Happy Hour – 5-7pm. Network with other like-minded health and wellness practitioners. Bring networking materials—business cards, brochures,

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flyers—and meet and connect with others. Email Christine@RocCityWellness.com to inquire about being a featured vendor. Second Fri of the month. $10. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester. 585-210-2412. RocCityWellness.com.

Free Yoga Friday – 6-7pm. Nu Movement yoga and dance studio offers free yoga as a way to give back to the community. You will leave refreshed, renewed and you might make new friends. Last Friday of the month. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. NuMvmnt.com.

GentleBody, GentleMind – 6:45-7:50pm. A unique experience of meditation-specific movements and pranic activity to provide for a more blissful absorption in the state of meditation.

We provide your comfort: chair, bolsters, blankets, etc. $12. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Yoga Teacher Training Center, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga. com. GroundedByYoga@gmail.com.

saturday Rochester Public Market – 5am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-6907.

Power Vinyasa Yoga – 9am. With Joan. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451.

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Stretching and Strengthening – 9-10:30am. Allow yoga to bring you fully and completely into your body. Feel yourself growing stronger and more flexible. $15, or $99 for 8 classes. Living Stress Free Wellness Center, 131 Gregory St, Rochester.

585-754-0943. LivingStressFree.org.

Morning Overall Fitness – 10-11:15am. An exercise class for all ages, combining physical fitness with mental focus and clarity. Deep relaxation follows exercises to quiet the mind and release tension and stress. Call to register. $15. Eight Limbs Studio, 904 Lake Rd, Webster. 585-787-4819.

Grounded Kids Yoga: Ages 5-9 – 10:1511:05am. Let us help foster the gift of learning yoga with our yoga class. We will use picture books and incorporate yoga poses to go along with the book, and a variety of kid-friendly ways to teach mindfulness. Four-class series; start anytime. $8/drop-in; $25/4 classes. Grounded

By Yoga Studios, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield.

585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga.com.

Ladies Tween and Teen Rock Your Self-Esteem Yoga – 11:45am-12:45pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

Pre Yoga – 1-2pm. A class for absolute beginners, with Al. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

Family Yoga – 1-2:30pm. Teaching of alignment will be brought through not only poses but philosophy, breathing and unique family activities.

Taught by Melanie MacDonald, RYT, and Reiki master, along with her two daughters. First Sat of the month. $20/pair, $5/each additional. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com.

Restorative/Gentle Yoga – 2:30-3:45pm. Settle in on Saturdays with a gentle yoga session that will provide a solid foundation and ease tensions. The class focuses on restorative poses combined with gentle asana movements. $13. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-270-5927. YogaDrishTi.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE ACUMEDIZEN ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Charles A. Sylvester, LAc, DiplAc, MSA 2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-764-4343 • AcuDoc@AcuMediZen.com

AcuMediZen provides a modern approach to an ancient form of healing, using various therapeutic modalities, including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, tuina and dietary/lifestyle recommendations, to ease the body, mind and spirit.

BRIGHTON PATHWAYS

Diane Macchiavelli 3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd, Rochester 585-242-9518 • BrightonPathways.com Info@BrightonPathways.com Brighton Pathways to Health is a group of licensed, skilled and compassionate practitioners. We recognize that the body, mind and spirit must be in harmony in order for the whole person to become well and stay well. We offer Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Chiropractic care and ongoing yoga, tai chi, meditation and other weekly classes and weekend seminars. See ad, page 25.

PERINTON FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE

6800 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Ste 350, Fairport 500 Helendale Rd, Ste 185, Rochester 585-598-3866 PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com Family practice providing care for patients across the lifespan, including women’s health, pediatrics and cosmetic acupuncture. Expertise includes Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese medical massage), qigong and Eastern dietary therapy. See ad, pages 23 and 27.

AROMATHERAPY SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com

Offering a line of natural essential oil-based products for home and family as well as consultations to address a wide range of health issues through aromatherapy, with a focus on pregnancy and children.

Classes also offered. See ad, page 16.

BAKERY GET CAKED BAKERY

Kelly Halligan 274 N Goodman St, B-130, Rochester 585-319-4314 • GetCakedRoc.com GetCakedRoc@gmail.com Get Caked Bakery offers traditional American baked goods, specializing in vegan and gluten-free alternatives.

BIRTH RESOURCES ROCHESTER AREA BIRTH NETWORK Amy Haas and Dianne Cassidy AHaas@rabn.com DianneCassidy@Rochester.rr.com • rabn.org

Rochester Area Birth Network is a resource that advocates health, safety and informed options in childbearing.

Rochester Area Birth Network supports the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative, a wellness model of maternity care issued by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, a group of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families.

BREASTFEEDING PRODUCTS ALICE’S WONDERLAND

Erika Szustakowski 81 Lacey Ln, Brockport 585-698-5696 • Erikaski13@gmail.com Facebook.com/groups/AlicesWonderland3 A customized experience for all of your maternity, nursing, and children’s clothing and accessories. Practical and stylish breastfeeding clothing designed by me or you. See ad, page 5.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. EDWIN VEGA JR, DC & DR. YASELLYN DIAZ-VEGA, DC 1732 E Ridge Rd, Irondequoit 585-266-2782 Info@VegaChiropracticWellness.com VegaChiropracticWellness.com

Dedicated to analyzing, correcting and improving the nervous system health and committed to educating and providing quality chiropractic care to families so as to achieve optimal wellness.

See ad, page 11.

MONROE COUNTY CHIROPRATIC AND PREGNANCY

Dr. Justine O’Callahan DC 2132 Five Mile Line Rd, 2nd Floor, Penfield 585-383-0420 ChiropractorRochesterNY.com Dr. Justine delivers quality, patientcentered care with individualized treatment plans specific to your needs. She is Webster Technique certified and has specialized training to treat pregnant women and children.

See ad, page 15.

CONSULTING SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY

Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com Nationally certified Aromatherapist Mindy MacLaren offers her expertise of essential oils FREE of charge to those who want to use them effectively and safely with their c l i e n t s . To e x p a n d y o u r knowledge, contact Mindy today. See ad, page 19.

DENTIST CONTEMPORARY DENTISTRY

Dr. Arlene Messer and Dr. Anna Belous 2052 S Clinton Ave, Rochester 585-244-3337 • DentistryWithAHeart.com

CHILDREN’S FITNESS FLYAROO FITNESS

Stacey Martin FitSmartie@gmail.com FitSmartie.com Offering fun fitness classes designed to teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This program gets kids moving and learning simultaneously. See ad, page 23.

At Contemporary Dentistry, we care about your total health, offering an individualized approach for cavity prevention, including saliva testing, biocompatible materials, safe mercury filling removal, laser and minimally invasive dentistry. See ad, page 16.

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ENERGY HEALING

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LESLEY JAMES, MD

Lori Palmer, a Master- Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy, helps those seeking to release their emotional baggage of the past. Her transformation/empowerment programs assist with personal growth in unwanted patterned behavior, authenticity in the present and manifesting your desired reality. See ad, page 27.

Dr. James’ mission is to enrich conventional medical practice with a more natural approach to prevention and healing in one holistic practice. She pays special attention to preconception health and provides natural treatment and guidance for ailments and issues of all kinds, with a focus on nutrition and an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle.

Lori Palmer 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-615-6427 • Awakenings.life

SAGE WALKER, LPN, ENERGY THERAPY

Using Spiritual Response Therapy, Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki and intuitive guidance to re-balance the body on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Work supports and complements standard medical treatments.

WHITEDOVE HEALING

Sheila Tillich Greater Rochester Area 585-313-3996 • WhiteDoveHealing.org Sheila@WhiteDoveHealing.org A Master Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy, Tillich connects with our energies to provide natural, holistic therapy sessions focused on healing past energy patterns to unlock our soul’s purpose. Tillich also teaches IET classes and practices distant healing. See ad, page 30.

ESSENTIAL OILS SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY

Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com Offering a line of natural essential oil-based products for home and family as well as consultations to address a wide range of health issues through aromatherapy, with a focus on pregnancy and children.

Classes also offered. See ad, page 16.

FAMILY MEDICINE HIGHLAND FAMILY MEDICINE 777 S Clinton Ave, Rochester 585-279-4800 Highland.URMC.edu/FamilyMed

At Highland Family Medicine, discover maternity care for expectant mothers, as well as primary health care for newborns, children and adults.

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427 S Main St, Canandaigua 3976 Buffalo St, Marion 585-202-5689 • TimeToHealSpa.com TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com Reflect your beauty within using essential oil treatments, Reiki, customized facials, ear candling and more. Retreat into a space of wellness as Wendy Jo works with you to find harmony and inner peace. See ad, page 8.

HOMEOPATHY AMITY ENGLESON, CHOM

625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-766-7893 • Homeopathy@live.com HomeopathyRochester.com

DERLETH FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-598-3535 DerlethChiropractic@gmail.com DerlethChiropractic.com

Dr. Paula and Phil Derleth are specialized chiropractors in pregnancy, pediatrics, sports, functional blood analysis, nutritional deficiency screenings and 21-day purification programs. Help with: autoimmunity, indigestion, infertility, weight gain, reflux, colic, chronic pain, allergies, ADHD and more. See ad, page 24..

Amity is a classically trained homeopath offering a natural form of healing that works with the body, restoring health and vitality while relieving physical, mental and emotional symptoms. See ad, page 23.

INTEGRATED ENERGY HEALING AWAKENINGS

Lori Palmer 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-615-6427.05 • Awakenings.life

INSPIRED HEALTHY BODY Karin Franz, MS, MEd, CIHC 585-425-0338 InspiredHealthyBody.com

Using fundamentals of functional medicine, Karin teaches how easy it is to drop excess weight, melt belly fat and reduce risk for chronic disease. Uncover the limiting beliefs keeping you stuck and empower yourself in a way that makes transformation inevitable. See ad, page 12.

ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER Kimberly Kavanagh 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolisticCenter.com

Lori Palmer, a Master-Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy, helps those seeking to release their emotional baggage of the past. Her transformation/empowerment programs assist with personal growth in unwanted patterned behavior, authenticity in the present and manifesting your desired reality. See ad, page 27.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Mahipal Chaudhri, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 • RochesterHolisticCenter.com

With more than 20 years’ experience, Kim helps patients by identifying and correcting nutrition deficiencies that have resulted in chronic health maladies. Specialties include depression, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune conditions and many more. See ad, page 27.

Dr. Chaudhri is an integrative psychiatrist offering alternative treatments for mental health, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. He uses supplements, nutrition and metabolic workups in addition to a traditional medicinal approach. See ad, page 27.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER Shivender Thakur, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolisticCenter.com

Wi t h o v e r 3 0 y e a r s ’ exper ience in treating patients, using a combination of Western methods that include progressive and holistic protocols. He treats both acute and chronic conditions. See ad, page 27.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY HELENA LISTOWSKI, LMT

ONE Wellness Center 2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-329-8643 Specializing in lymph drainage therapy—detoxing waste and reducing chronic swelling. Also offering integrated bodywork using advanced modalities for relief of pain and restrictions.

MASSAGE & WELLNESS HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES WELLNESS CENTER

458 Stone Rd, Rochester 585-663-6454 AngelHD1@hotmail.com HealthyAlternativesRochester.com Carol Morissette, a LMT, RMT, certified herbalist and aromatherapist, offers Thermo & Integrated Energy Therapy, and sound healing guided meditations.

Sound relieves stress, anxiety, pain, inflammation, sinuses, lowers blood pressure and improves immune system.

JANET SHIPMAN MASSAGE THERAPY 595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester 585-364-1820 JShipmanLMT@gmail.com ShipmanMassage.abmp.com

MASSAGE THERAPY JANET SHIPMAN MASSAGE THERAPY

Regular massage is preventative health care, promoting overall wellness and rejuvenation. Janet combines Swedish and deep tissue techniques to give each client personal, customized care. See ad, page 14.

LIFTED HANDS MASSAGE & WELLNESS

2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester 585-851-8318 LiftedHandsMassage@gmail.com LiftedHandsMassage.com

595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester 585-364-1820 JShipmanLMT@gmail.com ShipmanMassage.abmp.com

Regular massage is preventive healthcare, promoting overall wellness and rejuvenation. Shipman combines Swedish and deep tissue techniques to give each client personal, customized care for abundant health. See ad, page 14.

MINDBODY BODYMIND FLOAT CENTER

Jacob Toczynski, LMT, and Jen Dietrich, LMT, focus on whole wellness—addressing mind, body and soul with massage therapy and spiritual growth/meditation classes. Specializing in treatment-focused massage and opening to greater spiritual/emotional well-being.

NURTURING HANDS MASSAGE Evelyn Spirull 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford 585-230-0910 Espru@Rochester.rr.com NHWellness.massagetherapy.com

622 Park Ave, Rochester 585-413-0616 • BodymindFloatCenter.com Info@BodymindFloatCenter.com Floating offers various ways to relieve many conditions— such as joint and muscle pain—reduces stress, soothes pregnancy discomfort, depression and sleep disorders, enhances creativity and much more. See ad, page 16.

GRACE LADELFA, LMT, CCH, RM

2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-764-4325 Grace@GracefullSolutions.com GracefullSolutions.com

Offering the most thorough, relaxing, full-body massages. Specializing in Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, sports, pregnancy, newborn, infant and geriatric massage. doTERRA essential oils. $20 off first massage.

See ad, page 24.

Providing services for serenity in body and mind through therapeutic massage, certified clinical hypnosis, Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki healing. Free self-hypnosis downloads at GracefullSolutions.com.

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CATHY WOODSIDE, LMT, CST, RM 2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-545-0327 Info@Turning2One.com Turning2One.com

Integrating the body, mind, and spirit through massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki and various other modalities.

Focusing on education and healing for better health. See ad, page 13.

NATURAL HEALING NATURAL STRESS REDUCTION SERVICES LLC

Robin Marshall 7 W Main St, Webster 201-220-3558 Robin@NaturalStressReductionServices.com NaturalStressReductionServices.com A variety of natural healing energy modalities to reduce stress and improve your health. Acupressure, Reiki, healing touch, raindrop, HeartMath Resilience Coaching, Zentangle art. See ad, page 25.

DR. LAURA SLEGGS, ND

2425 Clover St, Rochester 10773 Poags Hole Rd, Dansville 607-661-5497 • DrLauracs@gmail.com DrLauraND.com Sleggs studied four years at a naturopathic college after pre-med.

Knowledgeable in traditional and natural medicine, she focuses on treating the root cause of illness and promotes healing by using a combination of herbs, homeopathics, nutrition and counseling. See ad, page 3.

SURVIVING NATURALLY

Sandra Miceli, RN, FNP 75 W Main St, Webster • 800-664-0613 Thriving@SurvivingNaturally.com Surviving Naturally provides services in the areas of integrative family health; natural skin, nail and hair care; and counseling services for individuals and families. See ad, page 30.

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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE NORTH SHORE NATUROPATHIC & ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Bonnie Cronin, ND, LAc 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester 402 N Main St, Canandaigua 585-394-3490

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Traveling Dietitian 585-953-8330 • EmilyKyleNutrition.com Emily@EmilyKyleNutrition.com As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Kyle strives to empower and enable you to develop the healthy and happy lifestyle that you have always dreamed of, through a compassionate nutrition counseling approach. See ad, page 28.

PARENTING HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK

HolisticMoms.org Facebook.com/RochesterNYChapter The mission of HMN is to generate national awareness, education and support for holistic parenting and green living by providing nurturing, open-minded and respectful local community networks that encourage families to share these ideals and learn from each other.

PARENTING VILLAGE

585-270-1832 Connect@OurParentingVillage.org OurParentingVillage.org Facebook.com/ParentingVillageRochester P a r e n t i n g Vi l l a g e o ff e r s meaningful connection and crucial support to people on their parenting journeys, so that they may in turn offer the best of themselves to their children.

PERSONAL TRAINING GET FIT PERSONAL TRAINING

Josh Groth 860 Linden Ave, Rochester 585-713-5585 • JoshG@GetFitRoc.com GetFitRoc.com Get Fit Personal Training is a private facility that focuses on one-on-one training with the personal attention needed to improve your overall health and fitness goals.

PET RESOURCES ADOPT A GREYHOUND

Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY 877-211-1451 GreyhoundAdopt.org GAGR is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. We feel every greyhound retired from racing deserves the chance for a real home and a loving family. Visit our website for available dogs and information on volunteering.

BIG DOGS, BIG HEARTS RESCUE P.O. Box 120, Ionia, NY BigDogsBigHeartsRescue@gmail.com BigDogsBigHearts.com

BDBH is an allvolunteer rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing large (pure or mixed) breed dogs and making them available for adoption to appropriate/approved homes. Most dogs come from local area shelters or owners looking for help re-homing their dog, however, dogs in kill shelters take precedence.

ROCHESTER ANIMAL SERVICES 184 Verona St, Rochester 585-428-7274 RochesterAnimalServices.com

Rochester Animal Services is the municipal animal care and control agency for the city of R o c h e s t e r. We p r o v i d e temporary shelter for stray and unwanted animals. We are committed to reuniting missing pets with their owners; re-homing unclaimed and surrendered pets; promoting appropriate pet care and compliance with animal laws; and promoting pet sterilization to reduce unwanted litters, mitigate undesirable behaviors, encourage pet retention and increase pet longevity.

RUDY’S RESCUE

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Rochester Area RudysRescue.org

NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

Rudy’s Rescue is a 100 percent volunteer, publicly funded organization that is dedicated to finding homes for dogs in need, focusing on Labrador Retrievers. Rudy’s volunteers rescue dogs of good temperament, foster and find new homes with suitable families. They also give referrals to other organizations and educate the public on best practices for finding companion animals.

THE COLONY CAREGIVERS 585-289-6353 TheColonyCaregivers.org

The Colony Caregivers is dedicated to taking care of feral, stray and abandoned cats in Ontario County, NY. We facilitate the scheduling of clinics at a reduced price and provide education to the public. Volunteers assist with trapping and provide techniques on the proper way to do so. We assist individuals who care for a colony of cats or who have adopted an abandoned cat, but cannot afford to spay/ neuter. The organization is supported entirely by individual donations, fundraising events and the occasional grant. We do not remove cats or have a shelter.

Lisa Benesh East Side Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-350-8138 • LBenesh@frontier.com LisaBeneshCoaching.com Next Level Life Coaching teaches Positive Psychology tools to clients wanting to make a permanent change in their lives. Areas of focus: weight loss, parenting, relationships, personal growth and career. See ad, page 29.

REIKI REIKI TRAININGS WITH SUDHA 3415 Clover St, Pittsford 585-754-0943 ReikiWithSudha@yahoo.com

Infuse your natural healing ability with reiki. Receive trainings in 1st, 2nd and Master’s level of the Usui Reiki System. Private healing sessions also available.

ROSEN METHOD

PHOTOGRAPHER

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SHAFFER COLLECTION

Sandra Shaffer Photography 82 Yellowstone Dr, West Henrietta 585-831-7615 SandraShafferPhotography@gmail.com Facebook.com/SandraShafferPhotography Photographer offering: n e w b o r n , f a m i l y, engagement, wedding, events, charity, corporate, head shots. Sanfire75.wix. com/SandraShafferPhoto.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Anais Salibian Awareness Heals 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford 585-586-1590 • Awareness-Heals.com AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com Private sessions and trainings in Rosen Method Bodywork, classes, workshops in Writing to Heal, Igniting Intimacy for Couples. Salibian’s work provides a safe place for people to reintegrate body and mind in order to heal both. All of her work creates a safe space and offers a process for people to come back home to themselves and take charge of their lives. See ad, page 27.

MOVE BETTER TO FEEL BETTER Fred Onufryk, MS, PT 1328 University Ave, Rochester 585-482-5060 OnufrykFredO@gmail.com MoveBetterToFeelBetter.com

SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY SOCIAL MEDIA

Specializing in optimizing your health by moving, breathing and feeling better. Offering physical therapy and Feldenkrais to improve posture, relieve pain and restore your functional mobility. See ad, page 29.

Michelle Arbore SavvySocialMedia.net MArbore@SavvySocialMedia.net Provides training and assistance to business owners on a variety of social media platforms for business growth.

Remove your challenges and focus on your business, meet new clients and spend more time with loved ones. See ad, page 11.

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SPIRITUALITY ASSISI INSTITUTE

1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester 315-243-3760 Assisi-Institute.org A not-for-profit meditation center that hosts services, classes and events promoting a harmonious integration of Eastern Philosophy and Western Mysticism. Our teachings are complementary to any faith path.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

Lisa Benesh East Side Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-350-8138 LBenesh@frontier.com LisaBeneshCoaching.com Next Level Life Coaching teaches Positive Psychology tools to clients wanting to make a permanent change in their lives. Areas of focus: weight loss, parenting, relationships, personal growth and career. See ad, page 29.

THERMAL IMAGING

Provides radiation-free, noninvasive clinical imaging for detecting and monitoring overall health as well as a number of diseases and injuries. 100 % safe, FDA-approved and available to women, men and children. Take responsibility for your own health and be proactive with Dynamic Thermal Imaging.

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WELLNESS CENTER BRIGHTON PATHWAYS

3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd, Rochester 585-242-9518 BrightonPathways.com Info@BrightonPathways.com Brighton Pathways to Health is a group of licensed, skilled and compassionate practitioners. We recognize that the body, mind and spirit must be in harmony in order for the whole person to become well and stay well. We offer Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Chiropractic care and ongoing yoga, tai chi, meditation and other weekly classes and weekend seminars.

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458 Stone Rd, Rochester 585-663-6454 HealthyAlternativesRochester@gmail.com HealthyAlternativesRochester.com

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Carol Morissette, LMT, RMT, certified herbalist and aromatherapist, offers Thermo Therapy amd Integrated Energy Therapy, sound healing, guided meditations and more. Sound relieves stress, anxiety, pain and inflammation, clears sinuses, lowers blood pressure and improves immune system.

beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com Offering a line of natural essential oil-based products for home and family as well as consultations to address a wide range of health issues through aromatherapy, with a focus on pregnancy and children.

Classes also offered. See ad, page 14.

YOGA FLOWER CITY YOGA

DYNAMIC THERMAL IMAGING Carol Knapp, CCT, Office Manager 550 Latona Rd, Bldg D, Greece 585-734-6083 NYDTI.com

SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY

WELLNESS PRODUCTS

Barn Bazaar, 2851 Clover St, Pittsford 585-264-1166 FlowerCityYoga.com Flower City Yoga offers classes for adults, kids, teens and toddlers. They specialize in prenatal yoga, baby and me yoga and infant massage instruction classes. Vinyasa, gentle yoga, happy hour/open studio and active yoga are also offered. Flower City also offers personal, private training sessions.

GROUNDED BY YOGA STUDIOS & YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CENTER, LLC 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield 855-99-LOTUS GroundedByYoga@gmail.com GroundedByYoga.com

A Yoga Alliance-approved school offering daily classes, annual retreats and yoga teacher training.

Two indoor facilities and several outdoor programs in the summer.

Kids to seniors.

MOLLY’S YOGA CORNER Molly Huff 585-202-1347 Information@MollysYoga.com MollysYoga.com

With two locations—in Fairport and on Monroe Avenue, Molly and her staff teach an array of yoga styles in a fun, relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. See ad, page 19.

ARBONNE

Nevada Ott 585-329-5751 NevadaOtt@gmail.com NevadaOtt.Arbonne.com Arbonne is a highly regarded premium brand with a Swiss heritage, including a vegan nutrition line and anti-aging skin care. Ask me about our 28-day challenge. See ad, page 17.

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has healed those areas in just 3 days of use. The Manuka Honey that is in this product, I was told repairs damaged skin - now I am a believer!!! I continue to use this skin cream to keep my skin soft. I have to mention the product has a wonderful aroma, like peppermint, and when applying the cream one can feel a slight warming sensation and I know it is working into the pores to do it’s work!

Glad I tried this product! ~ Jim

The cold, damp winter days are upon us. Don’t let chapped or dry, flaky skin get in the way of your daily life. Natural Awakenings Advanced Healing Skin Cream, a soothing therapeutic balm made with exclusive Manuka Honey from New Zealand, is the ultimate skin moisturizer for everyone in your family. Order one for the office, too!

Restore Your Skin to Natural Youthful Beauty Hydration is a Must

The skin has a water content of 10 percent to 30 percent, which gives it a soft, smooth and flexible texture. The water comes from the atmosphere, the underlying layers of skin and perspiration. Oil produced by skin glands and fatty substances produced by skin cells act as natural moisturizers, allowing the surface to seal in water. Natural Awakenings Advanced Healing Skin Cream, applied after a shower or bath as daily maintenance, will improve the appearance of skin and heal unwanted conditions. Natural Awakenings Advanced Healing Skin Cream also combines pure botanicals and a unique blend of essential oils for a deep moisturizing therapy.

You’ll love Natural Awakenings’ therapeutic cream’s clean, fresh botanical fragrance.

Discover what our amazing skin cream can do: • Provides Ultra-Hydration of Skin • Enhances Anti-Aging and Skin Renewal • Soothes Dry, Itchy, Cracked Skin • Relieves Most Burns, Including Sunburn • Comforts Wounds and Sores MANUKA HONEY is produced by bees that pollinate New Zealand’s Manuka bush. Advocates cite its antibacterial properties.

What Is Manuka Honey?

Manuka Honey is gathered in the wild back country of New Zealand from the native Manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium). The bees don’t use the pollen from a variety of other flowers or plants, so the content of the honey is very consistent. A 2013 study in the European Journal of Medical Research used active Manuka Honey under dressings on postoperative wounds for an 85 percent success rate in clearing up infections, compared with 50 percent for normal antibiotic creams.

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