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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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Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack

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WITH SKINNY GENES by Sanda Yeyati

20 MEATY TRUTHS Choosing Meat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

24 WHY VEGAN

The Connection Between Humans, Animals and the Planet by Tracey Narayani Glover

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ALLAN SAVORY ON HOLISTIC PASTURING How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change

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comes from. I buy local fruit and vegetables whenever possible, try my best to eat seasonally and choose meat from local farms that use sustainable practices, treat their animals humanely and feed them proper diets—no exceptions! I like having some meat in my diet and personally do not feel completely healthy without it, so I’ve built a warm rapport with my favorite local farmers. The cliché “You are what you eat” is spot on and it’s paramount that meat eaters understand that not all meat is created equal. I am concerned with the effect industrial meat production is having on both our health and the environment, especially its contribution to climate change. This month’s feature article, “Meaty Truths” by Melinda Hemmelgarn, provides a helpful overview of key issues. Nicolette Hahn Niman author of Defending Beef and an advocate of ecological farming, points out, “Well-managed grazing could be a part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” I am beginning to believe that it’s not meat per se but the type of meats we eat and how many raise livestock and process meat products that are the critical issues. I understand that the nutrients in grass-fed beef differ from those in conventionally grown beef. For example, properly pastured cattle yield far more omega-3 fatty acids while conventional red meat delivers more omega-6 fatty acids, known to spur inflammation and other health problems. We learn that the widespread practice of feeding cows corn is unnatural, made worse because the corn and soy in their feed is by-and-large genetically modified (GMO). We must look not only look at what and how animals are fed, but also how the land they graze on is cared for. This month’s Wise Words with Alan Savory by Linda Sechrist is an eye-opener. It turns out that holistic ranching, rather than causing land degradation, can radically improve its ability to actively benefit the environment, including reducing the greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. Savory’s statement that, “Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators,” leads me to believe, again, that it is not the animals but the lack of wise human stewardship that is at issue. The bottom line is that we need to care about where our food comes from and the motives and manner of the people that produce it. We have one Earth and it is vital that we live in harmony with it. No one has all the answers and we’re only beginning to ask the right questions. I do know that we have to inform ourselves, speak up, ask good questions, make educated choices and begin aligning humanity with nature. To living wholly and well,

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Learn Body Awareness with Rosen Method Bodywork

Time to Heal Joins Inner You Healing & Wellness Center

s of March 1, Time to Heal Spa has united with Inner You Healing and Wellness Center, located at 590 Pre Emption Road, in Geneva. The two like-minded businesses, owned by Wendy Jo Allen and Megan Weston, respectively, joined forces to help their clients heal emotionally, spiritually and physically. Weston says she is excited to incorporate Allen’s passion and energy to her sacred healing space. “At Inner You Healing and Wellness Center, healing begins within,” she says. “Raise your vibration and support the body‘s natural healing abilities. Create balance to live in divine happiness, health and well-being.” “With two unique businesses located at one convenient location, clients can get all of their physical, emotional, spiritual and esthetic needs met. Through intuition, education and compassion, we are able to guide you on a journey to healing and empower you to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” enthuses Allen. For more information, call 585-202-5689, email TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com or visit TimeToHealSpa.com and InnerYouHealing.com.

Bodymind Float Center Adds Mondays and Late Floats

o keep up with the exploding demand for floating, Bodymind Float Center is expanding hours by opening on Mondays and offering a late night float at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. “We are overwhelmed with the positive response from the community to floatation therapy and salt therapy. In order to prevent long waits for our services, we have had to expand our offerings,” says David Brickman, owner of Bodymind Float Center. “For many, Monday is a day off and a day when they are interested in self-care. Now they can float or visit the Salt Room on Mondays.” Floats are $65 and a Salt Room visit costs $25. For both services, packages and memberships can reduce the prices. Location: 622-1 Park Ave., Rochester. For more information, call 585-413-0616, email Info@BodymindFloatCenter.com or visit BodymindFloatCenter.com.

nais Salibian, owner of Awareness Heals, will present two opportunities to learn the basic components of Rosen Method Bodywork—a free lecture-demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m., March 28, and an introductory workshop, April 16 and 17, which will leave attendees with significant improvement in their ability to relax, understand themselves and feel better. Rosen Method Bodywork helps people to reconnect body and mind, to listen to their bodily experience and be able to respond intelligently to their circumstances. Without this ability, stress is not mitigated and old patterns and mistakes are repeated, either in bodily symptoms, behavior patterns or emotional states. “Resilience—the ability to return to a normal, balanced state of the nervous system, empowers you to act positively on your own behalf. The changes that happen physically in one‘s body as a result of Rosen Method show up as improvements in how life is lived,” says Salibian. “Experiencing Rosen Method Bodywork can restore resilience in ways that talking and thinking alone cannot.” Online registration is required for both events. Location: 640 Kreag Rd., Ste. 202, Pittsford. For more information, call 585-586-1590, email Anais@AwarenessHeals.com or visit Awareness-Heals.com.

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Spring Break Yoga and Mindfulness Camp for Youth

ani Aello, owner of Enjoy the Journey, will present a spring break camp for children ages 8 through 12 called Yoga and Mindfulness for Youth, from March 28 to 31, at StudioMOVE, in Mendon. Through the program, kids will learn to regulate their own emotions and happiness, as well as skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives, such as getting along with others, self-confidence, empowerment and reduced anxiety. The camp will teach kids how to access the happiness and peace within through yoga and the principles of mindfulness, which include patience, non-judgment, acceptance, self-respect and forgiveness. They will learn the tools to regulate their stress and emotions through yoga, games, crafts, dance and meditation. “Many people believe that happiness comes from some outside source, whether that be getting something new or from another person giving us what we think will make us happy,” explains Aello. “This is a valuable program for kids as well as their parents. Kids learn that they can experience a greater amount of happiness, as well as enjoy successful relationships—and it is not dependent on anyone else.” Aello is a certified New York State teacher with 20 years of experience working with kids as well as certification to teach the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program through the University of California San Diego Medical Center. Cost: $100 for the entire program or $30 per day. Location: 16 Mendon Ionia Rd., Mendon. For more information, call 585-957-6235, email Bani@BaniAello.com or visit BaniAello.com/YouthPrograms.

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Free Video Series Focuses on Holistic Answers to Cancer

velyn K. Spruill, licensed massage therapist and founder of Nurturing Hands Massage and Wellness Center, will host a free, nine-week video series on the truth about cancer, for those wishing to learn more about natural ways to prevent or heal illnesses. Nine videos will be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday evenings: April 3, 10, 17 and 24; May 15 and 22; and June 5 and 12. One last series date, to be announced, will include a discussion of the series and a video about cancer conquerors and their powerful stories of victory. The topics of the videos will be as follows: April 3, the true history of chemotherapy, pharmaceutical monopoly; April 10, cancer facts and fictions, breast cancer, hormones, skin cancer, essential oils; April 17, cancer-killing viruses, cancer stem cells, GMOs, juicing, eating right; April 24, excitotoxins that fuel cancer, nature‘s pharmacy, healing cancer with sound and light; May 15, cancer-causing blind spots, toxic vaccines, homeopathy, power of emotions; May 22, the NOCEBO (a negative placebo effect), healing vaccines, advanced detoxing, inside a German cancer clinic; June 5, healing cancer with clean electricity, unique water, natural sunlight and combining super foods; June 12, cannabis, nature‘s epigenetic switches, peptides, healing with micronutrient therapy. The video series was created by traveling across the globe to 20 countries and interviewing over 100 top scientists, researchers, doctors and cancer patients that are preventing, treating and beating cancer. “These videos were created for you—the courageous person who is seeking to reverse or prevent cancer and other illnesses while seeking a natural approach to healing,” says Spruill. “The vast majority of all diseases can easily be prevented and even cured without drugs or surgery.” Cost: Free; donations are accepted. Location: 640 Kreag Rd., Ste. 202, Pittsford. For more information, call 585-230-0910 or email ESpru@Rochester.rr.com.

Optimizing Core Performance Clinic

hysical therapist Fred Onufryk of Move Better to Feel Better PT, and Adam Cristantello, of Nova Fitness, will collaborate to present a clinic on optimizing core performance, March 12, at Nova Fitness. Participants will learn simple yet powerful breathing techniques and core tension drills and then apply them to functional movements in weightlifting and other fitness activities. Core stability is important to performance because it maintains the alignment needed to create powerful and fluid movement while reducing wear and tear on the body, as well as the risk of injury. A proper breathing pattern is essential to core stability because it increases the intra-abdominal pressure needed to maintain alignment during movement. Onufryk observes how it is easy to assume that we know how to breathe well. While optimal breathing is important to our fitness, performance and well-being, it is rarely taught. “It always amazes me how quickly people can develop abdominal strength and reduce pain from simple breathing exercises,” says Onufryk. Cost: $15. Location: 53 Russell St., Rochester. For more information, call 585-4899139, email Info@NovaSCJJ.com or visit NovaSCJJ.com.

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Screenings of The Phenomenon Bruno Groening Documentary

he Rochester Community of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends will sponsor several screenings of The Phenomenon Bruno Groening - On the Tracks of the “Miracle Healer”, which follows the remarkable actions of healer Bruno Groening in 1949 Germany. The first screening will take place at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., March 12, at The Assisi Institute, with additional screenings at the same times on June 11 and September 10. In early 1949, thousands of people streamed to Herford, Westphalia, in Germany. In autumn of the same year, up to 30,000 sick and suffering people were drawn daily to the Traberhof, a horse stud farm in Rosenheim, where they sought the help of Groening. Beaten down by the war and given up on by doctors, the people there wished to get well and be free from misery and pain. The unthinkable occurred when numerous sick people were healed—the lame could walk and the blind could see again. Nine years in the making, the documentary brings the events of that time to our attention today and enables us to understand Groening’s teaching. Healings are happening even today, as they did when Groening was alive—evidence of the truth of his simple teaching. All showings include two intermissions with snacks. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Location: 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester. For more information, call Bob Brown at 585-248-0690, Luc Watelet at 585-737-6848, Nanci DeLeo at 585-703-6695 or visit Bruno-Groening-Film.org.

Healthy Alternatives Now Offering Ionic Detox Foot Bath

ealthy Alternatives Wellness Center, which recently expanded to include ionic detox foot baths, will host a Wellness Day from 5 to 8:30 p.m., March 24, offering ionic detox foot baths, Reiki and intuitive readings. According to numerous studies, toxins and pollutants in our bodies cause 85 percent of all illnesses. Ionic detox foot baths remove toxins, free radicals and body waste products that can cause health problems. Ionic foot baths work by allowing ions in the water to enter the body through the 4,000 large pores of the feet. Then the circulatory and lymphatic systems transport the ions throughout the body. These ions neutralize oppositely charged toxins in the cells that are normally slow to exit the body, which can energize and stimulate organs. The body then rids itself of these toxins through its normal processes of urination, defecation and sweating. Ionic detox can also benefit the body by raising pH levels, relieving pain and tension, purifying the blood and lymph, stimulating and balancing the immune system, enhancing nutrient absorption, reducing inflammation and unwanted fluid retention, assisting in weight loss and increasing oxygen in the body.

Spring Events with FLYogascapes

inger Lakes Yogascapes (FLY) will host two events this spring to get women outdoors, moving and finding life balance. FLY TRI, a mindful triathlon on April 24, combines a three-mile run with outdoor yoga and a guided meditation, followed by food and drink. Mother and Daughter Day, May 21, takes participants to Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures for a courage building yoga practice, followed by a three-hour ropes course experience and dinner at Cafe Sol, in Bristol. “By pushing comfort zones with physical adventure, awareness is increased of both physical and mental strength,” says Jennifer Hess, co-founder of FLY. “By connecting to yourself and friends, you let go of life’s responsibilities and find a peace in the present moment.” Whether a gift for oneself or as a Mother’s Day idea, the two events will cultivate greater gratitude for the season while creating inner peace, self-awareness and strength. FLY events encourage connection to self and others while celebrating personal strength, nurturing inner peace and feeding the soul with indulgence in the finer things in life. Pre-registration online is required. For more information, call 585-746-2674, email Jen@FLYogascapes.com or visit FLYogascapes.com.

By appointment only. Cost: $30 for 30 minutes; $50 for two sessions, with a friend. Location: 458 Stone Rd., Rochester. For more information, call 585-663-6454, email AngelHD1@hotmail.com or visit HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

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Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping

ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing. A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of products—one healthy and the other unhealthy—and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option.

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines

esearch from Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yil University has concluded that migraines may be linked with higher levels of heavy metals in the blood and deficiencies in important minerals. The research tested 50 people, including 25 diagnosed with migraines and 25 healthy control subjects. None of those tested were taking supplements, smoked, abused alcohol or drugs or had liver or kidney disease or cardiovascular conditions. Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects. In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated.

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Whistleblowing Allowed Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes

U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books. Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill. “This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.”

Fossil-Fuel-Free Food Trucks Go Solar

The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer. A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the eco-carts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint. Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Blending Therapies to Optimize Healing by Sandra Yeyati

hen Laura learn, such as diagSleggs, ND, nosing, lab work and was in high pharmaceuticals, and school, she experienced then we spent addiillness and fatigue, tional time learning a which led her to seek the wide variety of natural help of a naturopathic modalities, including doctor. Finding relief nutrition, homeopathy, through naturopathic herbal medicine and treatment, she was able Traditional Chinese Laura Sleggs to restore her health. Medicine,” Sleggs says. Later, her sister and brother, who both The idea behind naturopathy is to suffered from chronic autoimmune balance and support the body so that diseases, also benefitted from this apit can heal itself and run at optimal proach to healing. Sleggs was so gratelevels. Sleggs treats a variety of health ful and impressed that she decided to concerns, including chronic fatigue pursue naturopathy as a career. syndrome, allergies, high cholesterol After obtaining a premed underand heart disease, skin issues, autoimgraduate degree in exercise science, mune diseases, colds and flu, throat she graduated from the Canadian infections, women’s health issues, ADD College of Naturopathic Medicine and autism, stress, anxiety, depression, in 2007. “It’s a four-year, accredited insomnia and even symptoms from doctorate program. We learned what unknown causes. a traditional family care doctor would Sleggs is a strong proponent of

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combining modalities and treatment options to achieve the best results for her patients. Among the tools she utilizes are diet and lifestyle counseling, herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, homeopathics, sound therapy, energy healing and Applied Kinesiology. “For one patient, one modality might work better than another, but it’s nice to have a toolbox of options for different conditions. Oftentimes, I find a combination works the best,” she says. Many of Sleggs’ patients continue to regularly visit their medical doctor while following her customized wellness plan. “I’ve trained in all of the drug/herb interactions, so if they are taking pharmaceuticals, I’m really comfortable using herbs alongside them,” she says. “Some people want to transition off of pharmaceuticals onto herbs, so we do that, but I definitely think that there’s a benefit to combining both together, and that there are situations where it’s necessary to use conventional medicine. For example, if there’s a cancer, I think that surgery can be a great option; it gives us time to let the herbs and natural treatments work.” After a thorough examination and testing, as well as the patient’s responses regarding symptoms and medical history, Sleggs will develop an approach that eliminates food sensitivities, balances organ systems and supplements nutritional deficiencies. She tests for viruses, bacteria, parasites and yeast, which can cause chronic symptoms of otherwise unknown origin, and treats them with probiotics and antimicrobial herbs. Sleggs reports success treating kids with herbs and homeopathic remedies for behavioral difficulties, anxiety, nightmares and temper tantrums, noting that many parents are surprised and relieved to learn that these symptoms are treatable. “For ADD and autism, I look into healing their intestines because they’re directly related to the nervous system. We’ll work to eliminate the unwanted bacteria and increase the healthy bacteria, as well as clear out toxicity with heavy metals and food allergens,” she says. Other symptoms Sleggs treats are low energy, fatigue, stress, muscle tension and bloating. “In some cases,

patients may be eating too much of one type of food or they need to add another kind of food, like green leafy vegetables, to their diet in order to increase magnesium, which will help with muscle tension,” she says. High cholesterol can often be corrected quickly with a change in diet and liver support with herbs. Colds and ear and throat infections respond well to a combination of herbs and homeopathics. “People don’t think about coming to me for these issues, but I can easily take care of them in a short visit,” she says. To ease the transition through menopause, Sleggs offers a two-step approach that she says takes the edge off common symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. “The liver metabolizes hormones, and often a person’s liver is taxed because of the toxicity in our environment, so it’s important that your liver is supported and cleared out. I find it is helpful to use lunar homeopathic remedies to help regulate the menstrual cycle with the cycles of the moon, even after the menstrual cycle is gone.” Sleggs loves to help her patients with their health issues. “I have patients who return for a follow-up visit and talk about getting their lives back,” she says. “There’s nothing better than to see their transformations and know that I played a key role in their success.” Laura Sleggs, ND, is available in Dansville and Rochester. For more information, call 607-661-5497, email DrLauraOffice@ gmail.com or visit DrLauraND.com. Sandra Yeyati is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Healing Through Heart Intelligence by Mary Wojciechowski

ebster-based holistic practitioner Robin Marshall is a powerhouse of healing modalities, but the one that most effectively puts healing into the hands of the client is her work as a HeartMath Certified Coach. Marshall, owner of Natural Stress Reduction Services, wields an arsenal of holistic certificaRobin Marshall tions including Usui Reiki, The IGM Isabell Gatto Method of acupressure, Raindrop Technique and herbalism. But it was during her 2008 training to become a board certified holistic nurse that she was introduced to the HeartMath research surrounding heart intelligence. Inspired, she completed her HeartMath training in 2014 and began to share with others the ability to heal their lives through the power of the heart. When Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, first proposed in fourth century B.C. that the heart was the center of intelligence, little did he know that his radical idea would become the basis for research over 2,000 years later. Today, researchers from the HeartMath Institute, a nonprofit organization located in California, are finding that the heart does indeed have an intelligence all its own. According to HeartMath, the heart contains a system of neurons and neurotransmitters related to those in the brain and a strong two-way communication network that keeps them linked together. In addition, their researchers estimate the heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electromagnetic field to be 5,000 times stronger than the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and to extend several feet beyond the physi-

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cal body. These findings have fueled the HeartMath mission to provide humanity with research-based techniques and tools that can reduce stress, strengthen the heart-brain connection and engage intuitive heart-centered guidance. As a Webster-based HeartMath Certified Coach, Marshall teaches her clients how to use the many HeartMath tools to deactivate negative emotions and renew themselves with heart-centered positive energy. Marshall encourages her clients to think of the heart as a battery that gets charged each day with both positive and negative emotions. While the positive emotions and experiences energize the body, she explains, the negative ones deplete the body. Marshall guides her clients to monitor their “heart batteries” by identifying the negative situations that deplete their heart’s positive energy. Through the use of HeartMath proven tools, she guides her clients in the practice of defusing those depleting emotions and pulling in renewing, positive ones. By integrating these tools into their lives, Marshall’s clients experience a vast array of benefits, including improved mental clarity, deeper sleep, increased energy and vitality, decreased stress and better communication skills. The tools she teaches, such as heart-centered breathing, a technique that forms the basis for the other tools, are safe and accessible to anyone at anytime throughout their day. Each has its own purpose and together they give the client a path to heart-centered wellness. Inner Ease, for example, is a HeartMath procedure by which the client can bring the heart into a positive energy place, while Freeze-Frame opens the client up to heart-centered solutions to everyday problems. Marshall provides HeartMath coaching to individuals or groups, and a series of sessions can last anywhere from four to 10 weeks depending on the needs of the client. She also provides ongoing coaching that can incorporate any of her other stress-relieving modalities. “The most gratifying part of my work,” says Marshall, “is showing people that they can be in control, that there’s hope.” Natural Stress Reduction Services is located at 7 W. Main St., Webster. For more information call 201-220-3558, email Robin@NaturalStressReductionServices.com or visit NaturalStressReductionServices.com. Mary Wojciechowski is a Rochester-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Winning the Fight Against Stress by Mary Wojciechowski

tress can be the most devious, destructive adversary to health and well-being. It affects every level of existence, including emotional, physical, environmental, subconscious, cellular and digestive. Sandra Miceli is a champion in fighting stress and alleviating the many diseases it causes. Miceli, a family nurse practitioner and owner of Surviving Naturally, specializes in integrative health. Many of her patients come to her when mainstream medicine has failed, bringing with them a laundry list of symptoms, diseases and prescription drugs. Her practice centers on providing her patients with natural solutions to the many imbalances and stresses that cause illness and disease. One of the most powerful aspects of Miceli’s work is combatting stress. Stress, in its various forms, is often the root cause of many illnesses and a complicating factor in countless more. She has made understanding and addressing stress a basic component of her practice.

Stress Defined

While many define stress as daily aggravation and worry, this description only fits emotional stress. Stress, according to Miceli, is any factor that interferes with the body’s healthy functioning. Environmental stress includes pollution, changes of temperature and lack of sunlight. Subconscious stress, Miceli explains, consists of the brain’s ability to constantly evaluate the surroundings for danger. “Ninety percent of our thoughts are subconscious,” she says. Toxic and digestive stresses can occur when the body comes into contact

with pesticides, antibiotics and toxins that kill its healthy microflora—the microorganisms that inhabit our bodies and assist in an array of functions, specifically in the digestive tract and immune system. Stress occurs when microflora are compromised by pesticides and antibiotics present in many food and animal products. “Every time you consume a pesticide, or you consume chlorine, or you use anti-bacterial soap, you’re killing off your microflora and you’re allowing more antibiotic-resistant bugs to flourish,” explains Miceli. Cellular stress, according to Miceli, is the stress that is recorded in our cells from both our past experiences and past generations. University of California research has shown that our bodies can retain memories on a cellular level independently of the brain, including memories of trauma. Research from the University of London has proven the possibility for past generations to pass on phobias and anxieties through a form of cellular and genetic memory. Our bodies, therefore, are a physical record of our stress.

Handling Stress

With so many stresses assailing the body, the idea of addressing them can be daunting. Miceli, however, has made it her purpose to lessen stress and also reverse the diseases and illnesses it causes. Focusing on the body-mind connection, she uses modern advancements and breakthroughs in nutritional, herbal and emotional treatments to heal illnesses and their stress-related root causes. While there are countless ways to fight the effects of stress, Miceli’s top three recommendations are: n Address the stress: Miceli’s first recommendation is to know the enemy. Without evaluating what kinds of stresses are causing the most havoc, 14

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it’s nearly impossible to know which remedies will be most beneficial. An initial office visit to Miceli usually takes one to two hours, in which she delves into the patient’s family history, medical background, prescription list, emotional state and personal history. Evaluating the patient’s skin, nails, mouth and blood work, she forms a clear picture of the patient’s deficiencies and illnesses and which stresses are causing them.

Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another. ~John Dewey

n Eat real food: Nutritional healing is a major component of Miceli’s practice, so she emphasizes the importance of a diet of unprocessed foods, free of pesticides and toxins. She recommends choosing whole and organic foods when possible. She especially urges her patients to eat fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and kimchi that help replenish important digestive microflora. Though some may cringe at the thought of fermented vegetables, making healthy changes, she says, takes work. n Take time for self-care: Miceli recommends taking time for stress-relieving activities that soothe the body and mind. An Epsom salt bath has tremendous benefits, including calming the mind, detoxing the body and replenishing the body’s magnesium levels through skin absorption. Self-care can include an act as simple as taking a deep breath, which can reduce blood pressure, restore the body’s pH balance and help decrease an agitated heart rate. In fighting stress, Miceli uses an array of natural treatments from detoxification protocols to herbal supplements, but more importantly she takes a creative approach to ensure success. She treats each of her patients uniquely, working with their own set of inclinations and dispositions to find the right answers. “Be creative,” she says. “There are no cookie cutter solutions.” Miceli’s most cherished reward for her hard work and study is seeing her patients’ health and well-being blossom and grow. “If I could do my job for free, I would. I love what I do.” Surviving Naturally is located at 75 W. Main St., Webster. For more information, call 800-664-0613, email San.Miceli74@gmail.com, or visit SurvivingNaturally.com. natural awakenings

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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack

oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety. “It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.” Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards. “We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical

social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.” “Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean. “My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.” Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

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Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell

Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig

mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed sideby-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce. Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 per-

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cent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

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Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancerfighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder.

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Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy. “Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients. According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better. Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight. Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties. Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy.

Losing Weight With Skinny Genes by Sandra Yeyati

hen it comes to weight loss, we need all the help we can get. As the field of genetics becomes more sophisticated, scientists have developed a set of DNA tests that can help us choose the most effective diet and exercise regimens for our specific genetic makeup. The Rochester Holistic Center incorporates this cutting-edge technology in its Find My Skinny Genes weight-loss program. With a quick swab of the inside of the cheek, the lab has all the data it needs to test relevant markers in four key areas: fat sensitivity, insulin resistance, glucose balance and physiological response to exercise. Patients receive a thorough report that specifically outlines the percentage of fats, proteins and carbohydrates they should eat, as well as the type, intensity and duration of exercise that is right for them. The report also tells patients which nutritional supplements can help optimize their genetic expression and which they should avoid altogether. This testing is done under a doctor’s supervision, with guidance and follow-up by clinical nutrition consultant Kimberly Kavanagh. “The testing offered at Rochester Holistic looks at the entire gene sequence, which offers a more complete and accurate picture of each patient’s genetic behavior than other tests out there,” she says, noting that the results are good for the rest of a patient’s life, because our DNA does not change. The fat sensitivity genetic marker reveals how the body uses fat calories. Some people absorb fewer calories from the fat they ingest, while others are high fat absorbers, which means that they can’t eat as much fat. The insulin resistance and glucose balance markers are related to the body’s response to

carbohydrates and sugar. “If there’s a gene that predisposes you to insulin sensitivity, it’s telling you that you are predisposed to obesity and Type 2 diabetes. For anyone that is insulin resistant, you want to lower the sugar intake. Your diet should be composed of more fat and protein and less carbs,” Kavanagh says. The program comes with an online or phone app that helps patients plan their meals and keep track of the grams of fat, protein and carbohydrate they ingest throughout the day. According to Kavanagh, studies have shown that people that follow the principles outlined in this genetic-based program lose 50 percent more weight than without it. She notes, “This program is not a quick fix. Eating according to the way your body metabolizes food and exercising the way your body responds to exercise is more of a lifestyle change and a plan for longevity than a diet plan.” Depending on each patient’s goals and needs, the Rochester Holistic Center offers three different Find My Skinny Genes program packages. The Fabulous U package includes the genetic testing only. The Inspire U package includes the genetic testing, initial and follow-up consultations with Kavanagh, a detoxification kit and one month’s supply of supplements. The Total U package includes everything in the Inspire U package plus six months of supplements and a heart rate monitor. Rochester Holistic Center is located at 890 Westfall Rd., Ste. C, in Rochester. For more information, call 585-690-3782, email Kim@RochesterHolisticCenter.com or visit RochesterHolisticCenter.com. Sandra Yeyati is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

Unsustainable Corporate Lobby Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and wellbeing and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We

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do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry. Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.” However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pastureraised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical com-

pounds that athletes are banned from raised in industrial facilities where Because climate change using in baseball are used to produce they are fed antibiotics. Only two is accelerating and is our food animals, which our children out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” Grill and Panera Bread, report that the already causing a multitude According to the USDA, about majority of their meat is raised without of adverse effects, and the 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive routine antibiotics. A recent study by footprint of our current food hormone implants to promote growth. Consumers Union also found antibiYet the European Union Scientific otic-resistant bacteria on retail meat system is massive, Committee on Veterinary Measures samples nationwide. we urgently need to Relating to Public Health reports that In California, Governor Jerry Brown the use of natural and artificial growth signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first create a national food hormones in beef production poses a state to ban the use of routine low doses supply that is both healthy and of antimicrobial drugs that are medically potential risk to human health, especially among children. important to humans to promote livesustainable. Concerns about growth-promoting stock weight gain or feed efficiency. The drugs led the American Academy bill doesn’t go into effect until January ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard of Pediatrics to call for studies that 2018, but will contribute to making meat School of Public Health direct-ly measure their impact on safer and antibiotic drugs more effective. children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmen- Red and Processed Meats Targeted tal Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may conDietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and protribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary cessed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is recommendations include choosing meat raised without not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, hormones and antibiotics. Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Rising Resistance Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recomAntibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical mended restricting consumption of red meat to less than public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiot18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats. ics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.” The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year. A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals natural awakenings

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In 2015, the World To be interested in composition, with meat Health Organization from cattle raised on food, but not in food pasture (grass) containing International Agency for Research on Cancer higher levels of benefiproduction, (IARC) classified procial omega-3 fatty acids is clearly absurd. compared to meat from cessed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, animals fed grain. ~Wendell Berry corned beef and beef According to medijerky) as “carcinogenic to cal doctor and National humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, Institutes of Health researcher Captain lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “prob- Joseph Hibbeln, consuming fewer ably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk omega-6 fatty acids and more omegaincreases with amount consumed, and 3s may be one of the most important the evidence is strongest for the relation dietary changes for cutting the risk of of processed meats to colorectal cancer. chronic diseases, reducing inflamma Trentham explains some factors tion, improving mental health, enhancthat make red and processed meats ing children’s brain and eye developrisky. “Heating or smoking meat creates ment and reducing worldwide incidence cancer-causing compounds. Processed of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent. meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; When it comes to eating meat, the a chemical mélange of preservatives agricultural practices, quantity conthat can increase risk,” she says. Trensumed, and methods of processing and tham and Karen Collins, a registered di- cooking make a difference. It turns out etitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that what’s good for the environment is that the form of iron found in meat also good for animals and people, too. contributes to cancer risk. Still, the IARC report recognizes, Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award“Eating meat has known health benwinning registered dietitian, writer efits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and Food Sleuth Radio host with and B vitamins, iron and zinc. LiveKOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. stock feed further influences nutritional Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

Grilling a Grass-Fed Steak Just Right by Melinda Hemmelgarn

hannon Hayes, farmer, nutritionist and author of The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat… and for Saving the Planet, One Bite at a Time, says cooking grass-fed steaks at too-high temperatures, especially when grilling, is a common mistake. The West Fulton, New York, food expert describes how to achieve “a gorgeous sear on the outside, and a pink and juicy inside.” When working on a grill, light only one side. When hot, sear an inch-anda-quarter-thick steak for no more than two minutes per side, with the grill lid off. Make sure fat drippings don’t flare up flames, which will blacken and toughen the meat.

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After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill lid on. Let them finish cooking indirectly for five to seven minutes per pound. The lower temperature cooks the internal muscle fibers, but prevents them from contracting too rapidly and becoming chewy. As an alternative to grilling, use an oven and cast-iron skillet. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Next, heat the skillet over a high flame until smoke begins to rise off its surface. Coat the skillet with butter or tallow, then sear the meat for two minutes per side. Turn off the stove; leave steaks in the pan and move them to the oven, where they can finish cooking for five to seven minutes per pound. Source: TheRadicalHomemaker.net

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Why Vegan? The Connection Between Humans, Animals and the Planet by Tracey Narayani Glover

oo often human beings fail to see the interconnection that exists between the non-human animals and the environment that surrounds us. As some vegans adopt a plantbased diet upon learning about the suffering of farmed animals, others are influenced by the devastating impact of animal agriculture on the environment, while many make the switch to benefit their own health. The truth is, these issues are not separate. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector consumes more edible protein—40 percent of the entire world’s agricultural output—than it produces, while occupying 30 percent of the planet’s total land surface. Animal-based foods such as meat, dairy and eggs are highly resource-intensive compared to plant-based foods. For example, an acre of land used to raise cattle for slaughter yields 20 pounds of usable protein compared to the 356 pounds of protein that an acre of soybeans would produce. Product labeling that indicates varying levels of humane and sustainable practices entices conscious consumers but is often misleading. As an example, consider that it is standard industry practice to kill all male chicks as soon as they hatch, whether they are on conventional farms or free-range organic farms, regardless of humane labeling.

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Similarly, it cannot be assumed that a grass-fed label is indicative of sustainability. Living conditions involve less suffering and fossil fuel use than in factory farms, but according to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, pasture-raised cattle produce at least 20 percent more methane than grain-finished animals, on a per-pound-of-meat basis, and they also require more land and water. The United Nations reports that at least 20 million people worldwide die each year as a result of malnutrition, while estimates have been made that if Americans alone reduced their meat intake by just 10 percent, 100 million people could be fed with the land, water and energy that would be freed up as a result. As pointed out by The World Watch Institute, the continued growth of meat output creates competition for grain between affluent meat-eaters and the world’s poor. As much of the world’s population struggles to obtain enough food, many Americans are consuming too much protein and suffering from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, stroke and auto-immune diseases. Research shows a high correlation between rates of these “diseases of affluence” and the consumption of animal protein. But there is good reason for hope, as a growing body

of nutrition science shows that a high percentage of these diseases can be prevented, or even reversed, with diet. According to Nutritional Biochemist T. Colin Campbell, who co-authored The China Study, “The same diet that is good for prevention of cancer is also good for the prevention of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and other diseases. That diet is a whole foods, plant-based diet.” Note that there’s more to worry about than the antibiotics, steroids and hormones found in most animal products available today, making organic options less than ideal as well. “The real danger of animal products is the nutrient imbalances, regardless of the presence or absence of those nasty chemicals. Long before modern chemicals were introduced into our food, people still began to experience more cancer and more heart disease when they started to eat more animal-based foods,” says Campbell. One of the biggest barriers to adopting a plant-based diet is the misconception that a vegan diet lacks essential nutrients or adequate protein levels. According to the American Dietetic Association, and many leading world health organizations, a properly planned vegan diet can provide all nutritional needs at all stages of life from infancy, through pregnancy, and into old age. Even in the most demanding physical conditions, a vegan diet is sufficient, as demonstrated by vegan athletes such as Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, mixed martial arts champion Mac Danzig, Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez and two-time Badwater Ultramarathon winner Scott Jurek. Is it a coincidence that the diet that can prevent suffering of animals is the same diet that can reverse the process of global warming and keep humans healthy into old age? What is good for the animals is good for the planet and good for our own health.

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Tracey Narayani Glover, JD, E-RYT 200, is an animal advocate, writer, chef/ owner of The Pure Vegan and a yoga and meditation teacher in Mobile, AL. Connect at ThePureVegan.com and ARCForAllBeings.org. natural awakenings

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How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change by Linda Sechrist

hen concurrent dangers arising from overpopulation, desertification (fertile land turning to desert) and climate change were just beginning to attract technological solutions, pioneers like Allan Savory, a young wildlife biologist in Zimbabwe, Africa, were researching how healthy soil captures carbon dioxide and stores it as carbon. It’s the way nature renders the most pervasive greenhouse gas more helpful than harmful and a major reason why this is not happening globally is because of desertification. This innovative game-changer has since received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for “doing the most for the environment on a global scale” and the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, recognizing solutions that address humanity’s most pressing problems. The Savory Institute, founded in 2009, and its Africa Center for Holistic Management, demonstrate how using livestock to improve soil and decrease dependence on water— plus increase its ability to hold moisture and carbon—grows more grass and improves profits for ranchers, landowners and investors.

What prompted your examination of soil biology? In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship—that the 26

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grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and pack-hunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains. Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators. Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal species, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

How did this revolutionize your thinking about land and livestock management? Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem. Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest

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populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators. We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat. I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

How is holistic pasturing proceeding? Ultimately, the only sustainable economy for any nation is derived from growing plants on regenerating soil. Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year—more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands. Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success. The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Nighttime Parenting Fostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd

According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.

arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays. Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physi-

cal activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.

Internal Calm Expecting a child to feel so empowered that they can fall asleep on their own is a good beginning. Lindsay Melda, of Atlanta, relates, “Our daughter used to wake us up by coming into our bed each night. Once I realized I

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was anxious about her sleeping alone in her room and was able to instead trust she was okay, she easily slept through the night, waking more rested. My own anxiety was causing her sleep disturbances.” Christine Gipple, of Oaklyn, New Jersey, a practitioner of non-violent communication, shares, “When my daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m past ready for her to be in bed, I have to consciously pause, or I can snap at her, thus delaying bedtime. Granting myself just five minutes to reset myself and be present in the moment before I gently re-engage is critical to the outcome.” Such checking in with ourselves helps keep a parent thinking positively. Law of Attraction specialist Cassie Parks, of Denver, Colorado, advises, “When you focus on the feeling you desire once a child is peacefully asleep, rather than the feeling you want to move away from, your chances for success greatly increase.” Noting how we envision nighttime unfolding or creating a nighttime vision board can help focus and maintain these feelings.

Releasing Stress One method parents have successfully used is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It involves light tapping on specific points along the body’s energy meridians, like the collarbone or between the eyebrows, often accompanied by attention to current thoughts and feelings, in order to restore a balanced feeling. Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennsylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Tapping Techniques Association, says, “Including tapping with a supportive nighttime routine can be a godsend. It can relieve distress, whatever its source, increase feelings of security and promote a peaceful transition to sleep.” In clinical studies from the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, EFT has been shown to counter the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, contributing to decreased sleep disturbances. Marissa Wolf, of The Woodlands, Texas, relates, “We moved here from San Diego when my son was 34 months old. He was acting out in

Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves. ~ Sheila Pai, author, Nurturing You ways I’d never seen before, mourning the loss of his routine. Within weeks after we started tapping before school and at night, he was back to his happy self. Last night, he simply went to bed and fell asleep. Now when I see his built-up emotions, I know we need to tap.” (To learn more about EFT methods, visit emofree.com.)

Nourished Rest Good nutrition is also important to healthy sleep. According to Health Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey and an advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner, “Children may be devoid of minerals because of the filtered water we drink. Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.” Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times, but at least an hour before bedtime.” When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Chakra Balance & Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Also held March 15, 22 and 29. With Judith Andrew. $15. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-484-8738. LightwaysJourney.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Customer Appreciation Day – 12-5pm. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-4848738. LightwaysJourney.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Primitive Tools and Natural Crafts – 11am-2pm. This workshop is about using all the gifts nature has to offer to get creative with survival. We offer the basics of working with animal hides, creating stone tools and learning how to use plants for baskets, rope and utensils. $30/adults; $20/under 14. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 7 ‘If All of Rochester Reads...’ Book Discussion – 7-8:30pm. Join Wendy Low for a discussion of Queen of the Fall: A Memoir of Girls and Goddesses, the 2016 selection for the Writers and Books “If All of Rochester Reads the Same Book” program. Author Sonja Livingston explores the legacies of women she has crossed paths with in her life with richly imagined vignettes to explore becoming a woman. Must register by phone or online. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St, Pittsford. 585-249-5481. EngagedPatrons. org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=3420. Arbonne Healthy Happy Hour – 7-9pm. See how Arbonne is different from the rest and how it can help you be the healthiest version of you. Nevada Ott will be

giving an overview of Arbonne’s nutritional products and coaching program. There will be an interactive presentation and tastings. RSVP by email by 3/4. Legacy Center, 1000 Providence Cir, 2nd floor dining room, Greece. 585-329-5751. NevadaOtt@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Intro to Wilderness Survival for Teens and Adults – 5-7pm. This class covers the basic survival sequence: shelter, fire, water and food, including concepts of how to keep warm in the cold and snow, where to look for food and finding your way home. Expect a few challenges to up the excitement factor because this class will take place entirely outdoors. Bring warm, rugged clothes, wear boots and hats and bring water/ snacks. Max 10 people. $20. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@ EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 How to Make LinkedIn Work for You Workshop – 9:30-11:30am. Many businesses that are experts at what they do go unnoticed because they don’t

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boots and bring water. $25. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@ EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

have a professional LinkedIn profile. Learn how to grow your presence on LinkedIn and derive a greater income. Register by 3/7. $50. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester 585-506-6291. RochesterMarketingAcademy.com. Individual Sound Healing Session: $5 off – During March, get $5 off an individual sound healing session, by appointment. During a session, you will be fully clothed on a massage table and receive chakra balancing with sound and vibration. Energy creates vibrations which assist in the healing process. The sound emanating from the crystal singing bowls can reduce stress and anxiety, clear sinuses and lower blood pressure. Register at Meetup.com/ Rochester-Friends-Who-Meditate. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail.com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Free Yoga Weekend – March 11 to 13. Free classes will be offered all weekend. Take one class, two or more. Enjoy some healthy snacks and beverages after class. See full details on website. Lotus Grove Healing Arts Center, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga@gmail.com. GroundedByYoga.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 12 The Writing Resource – 9am-5pm, March 12 to 13. Anais Salibian is hosting The Writing Resource, a weekend workshop based on her Twelve Principles of Writing to Heal. Research has proven that certain kinds of writing can produce beneficial biological changes, clear the mind, balance emotions and improve performance at school or on the job. Her students get unstuck from old patterns, find new solutions and make peace with themselves. Register online by 3/5. $497. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. Anais@ Awareness-Heals.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

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Chakra Balance & Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Also held March 1, 22 and 29. With Judith Andrew. $15. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-484-8738. LightwaysJourney.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 A Course in Miracles Support & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. With Patti Fields. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-4848738. LightwaysJourney.com. Core Clinic: Optimizing Core Performance – 12:30-1:45pm. Athletic performance and core stability can be negatively affected by poor breathing patterns. Whether you run, Crossfit, play sports or lift weights, core stability is critical to pain-free quality movement. This clinic will support your movement through powerful breathing techniques and core tension drills that directly apply to functional patterns found in weight lifting and movement. $15. Nova Fitness, 53 Russell Ave, Rochester. 585-489-9139. Info@NovaSCJJ.com. NovaSCJJ.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Forest Games for Kids Ages 8-14 – 11:30am1:30pm. We will explore the world through ancient games. From a primitive game of weasel tree, to an exhilarating non-stop running game of fox tails, Fire in the Sun, Predator Prey, Capture the Flag and more. Games are designed to teach about the relationships in nature while making sure excitement never stops. $18. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Intro to Friction Fire – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn ancient friction fire methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years. This class will teach all of the basic knowledge of carving and fire building necessary to make a fire with your bare hands. Learn to create warmth, purify water and sample wild edibles. Bring weather-appropriate clothes, wear

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TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Ancient Stories & Sacred Ecology 2-Day Workshop – 5:30-7:30pm, March 22 and 24. In this indoor/outdoor workshop, learn the ancient wisdom and secrets of ecology passed down through generations by the indigenous peoples of our land. Part one will take us outside to walk, explore and tune into the natural world. Part two, indoors, we’ll discuss our mindful observations and questions, which we will craft into unique written stories. $50. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org. Chakra Balance & Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Also held March 1, 15 and 29. With Judith Andrew. $15. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-484-8738. LightwaysJourney.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Primitive Tools and Natural Crafts: Basic – 5:30-7:30pm. This workshop is about using all the gifts nature has to offer to get creative with survival. We offer the basics of working with animal hides, discuss the art of creating stone tools and learn how to use plants for baskets, rope and utensils. $25. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@ EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org. YWCP Fashion Show & Shopping Extravaganza – 6-9pm. Check out 20+ local vendors, including Arbonne, as well as a fashion show

Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-484-8738. LightwaysJourney.com.

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featuring clothing, jewelry, makeup and accessories from local businesses. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, goody bags and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit the Young Women’s College Prep Foundation to provide summer scholarships for low-income students. $30. Burgandy Basin, 1361 Marsh Rd, Rochester. 585-329-5751. YoungWomensCollegePrep.org/foundation/events. Ancient Goddess Role Models – 7-8:30pm. This presentation will retell some famous Goddess stories from different parts of the ancient world. Please join Jack Kowiak’s presentation, especially if you enjoyed reading Queen of the Fall, this year’s selection for “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book”. Must register by phone or online. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St, Pittsford. 585-249-5481. EngagedPatrons. org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=3420.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Business Communication Workshop – 9:3011:30am. Knowing what to say is important. Saying it well is equally important. Review and refresh your ability to produce effective and professional business communication. This highly interactive workshop will provide extensive small group and peer practice. Register by 3/21. $50. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester 585-506-6291. RochesterMarketingAcademy.com. Intuitive Medium Readings & Chakra Balancing – 5-8:30pm. Sample intuitive medium readings, reiki, sound healing, chakra balancing, chair massage, jewelry and gem stones, BioMat and ionic foot detox bath. $30 for 1 treatment or 2 for $50 if you bring a friend. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@ hotmail.com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Labyrinth Walk – 6:30-8:30pm. Walk the inner journey of holy week in the Labyrinth, setting aside time for reflection, affirmation and meditation. Reiki will also be offered. Co-hosted by Labyrinth Quest and Unity Church of Greater Rochester. 55 Prince St, Rochester. 585-473-0910. UnityRoc@ UnityRochester.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 John of God, Crystal Healing Bed – By appointment only. Call to schedule. $65 for 50 minutes.

April 3: 9-11:30am, Teaching on Generating Mind of Wisdom & Compassion ($65). Full weekend: $180. Brighton Pathways To Health, 3200 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd, Rochester. 585-317-7060. Info@BrightonPathways.com. NNSM.org. Level II Reiki Training with Sudha – 9:30am5:30pm, April 9 and 1-4pm, April 10. Experience an increase in your ability to heal with a Reiki Level II attunement. Sacred reiki symbols are taught at this level to facilitate distance healing and help the practitioner become more perceptive and adept at the art of healing. Sudha is a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui System of Natural Healing. Directions given with RSVP. $200. 585-754-0943. ReikiWithSudha@yahoo.com.

Introduction to Rosen Method Bodywork – 7-9pm. This free lecture-demonstration will teach the power of Rosen Method Bodywork, a process which uses touch, talk and breath awareness to access what we hold in our bodies that we are not conscious of, in order to free ourselves from physical and emotional pain. For those wanting to reconnect body and mind to heal, process feelings, consult inner wisdom and get unstuck from old patterns. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. Anais@Awareness-Heals.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

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Rosen Method Bodywork – April 15 to 17. Rosen Method Bodywork is a unique process that restores the connection between the body and conscious awareness, which is essential for good health, resilience under stress and living an empowered life. This intro workshop will allow participants to experience the transformations that are possible when you become aware of what your body is holding and saying. Must have some experience with Rosen Method Bodywork, either in private sessions or at an introductory lecture-demonstration. (One is available for free on March 28.) $497. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. Anais@Awareness-Heals.com. Awareness-Heals.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids Spring Break Camp – 1-4pm, March 28 through 31. Kids will receive yoga and mindfulness training that is designed to improve self-confidence and happiness. They will learn to regulate their emotions, reduce anxiety and increase happiness through yoga, games, crafts and meditation. For ages 8 to 12. $100, or $30 for certain days. StudioMOVE, 16 Mendon Ionia Rd, Mendon. 585-582-6384. Bani@BaniAello.com. BaniAello.com/YouthPrograms.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Shelter Building for Survival – 5:30-7:30pm. Shelter not only protects you from adverse weather, but also gives you the mental security that could make or break a survival situation. This introductory workshop will offer the skills and knowledge that can help you become more familiar with yourself and the natural world, while increasing chances of survival. $20/adults; $15/under 12. Earthworks Institute, 185 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-861-8127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org. Chakra Balance & Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Also held March 1, 15 and 22. With Judith Andrew. $15. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 585-484-8738. LightwaysJourney.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 24 FLY TRI: Run, Yoga, Meditate, Celebrate – 2-4:30pm. Enjoy an afternoon run, yoga and meditation, then celebrate all that is good to start your week off with a gratitude blast. This “mindful triathlon” brings together a 3-mile trail run, an outdoor yoga experience and a guided meditation and celebratory refreshments. Unlike most triathlons, we place inner peace above power, self-awareness above strength and gratitude above all else. Must pre-register online; open to men and women. $41. StudioMOVE, 16 Mendon Ionia Rd, Mendon. 585-746-2674. Jen@ FLYogascapes.com. FLYogascapes.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 White Tara Empowerment – April 1 to 3. White Tara is the sublime female Buddha of health and longevity. Born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, White Tara, with her many eyes, sees the suffering of the world and vows to help all beings overcome it. Buddhist Master Geshe Thupten Tsultin will teach and bestow the White Tara Empowerment. April 1: 7-8:30pm, free intro talk on Buddhist meditation. April 2: 9am-noon, White Tara Teaching ($65); noon-1:30pm, lunch at Thali of India; 2-5pm, White Tara Empowerment ($65).

Mother and Daughter Day – 1:30-7:30pm. Mothers and daughters share a tree climbing adventure and dinner at Café Sol. Start with a playful and bonding yoga and meditation class, then head into the trees for a chance to step out of comfort zones and into inner confidence and empowerment. There are many levels of challenge from easy to expert—something for everyone. $89. Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, 5589 S Hill Rd, Canandaigua. 585-746-2674. Jen@ FLYogascapes.com. FLYogascapes.com.

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

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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 The 52-Week Guide – $52. Want to develop healthy habits that will lead you to a healthy lifestyle that can last forever? Join The 52-Week Guide to Create a Happy & Healthy Lifestyle anytime and receive: 52 Healthy Habits email every Monday morning; exclusive access to the 52-Week Guide community support group; email support with registered dietitian nutritionist, Emily Kyle. Open registration. 585-953-8330. Emily@EmilyKyleNutrition.com. EmilyKyleNutrition.com/52-Week-Guide. 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.

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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. Toasty Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A unique program that offers a slow rise in temperature with a moderately paced class for those students looking to introduce heat slowly to their practice. We start at 74 degrees and end close to 88. Ages 14 and up. $12; discount packages available. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Yoga Teacher Training Center, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga@ gmail.com. GroundedByYoga.com.

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.

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Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.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 Tues. Fairport. Email AHaas@rabn.org for more info. HealthyBirth.net. Community Reiki Share – 7:15-9pm. Experience the peace and balance of positive healing energy. Free and open to all. Bring a friend. First and third Tuesdays. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-645-4221. Turning2One.com.

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 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. Adult Coloring – 7:15-8:30pm. Meditation, Music, and Mandalas. Come to relax, get centered and express yourself. Supplies will be provided during the first class or you can bring your own. Second

and fourth Wednesdays. $5. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-645-4221. Turning2One.com.

ty 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.

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.

Every BODY Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com.

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. 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.

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. Restorative Yoga – 6:45-8pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com. Essential Oils 101 – 7-8pm. Those who are curious about Essential Oils but don’t know where to start will learn the basics such as what they are, how they are made and how to use them. Learn about several different oils and what they can be used for. Second Thursday. Please RSVP. Time to Heal, 427 S Main St, Canandaigua. 585-202-5689. TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com. 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 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, 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 Universi-

Sound and Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Relax on a yoga mat or seated in a chair. Be guided with a meditation while listening to Crystal Tibetan and kaliski bowls being played. Sound and music can be powerful tools in the healing process and help to quiet the mind. RSVP Required at Meetup.com/ Rochester-Friends-Who-Meditate. $8. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail.com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.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. InspirePenfield.com. Chill Out Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. 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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naturaldirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Directory, email Publisher@RochesterAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

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 24.

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 30.

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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.

CHIROPRACTIC MONROE COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC 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 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 11.

CHILDREN’S FITNESS

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 10.

DENTIST CONTEMPORARY DENTISTRY

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

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 29.

ENERGY HEALING AWAKENINGS

FLYAROO FITNESS

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

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.

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.

Stacey Martin FitSmartie@gmail.com FitSmartie.com

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SAGE WALKER, LPN, ENERGY THERAPY

2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-317-4374 • TheAngelicLink@gmail.com TheAngelicLink.com 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.

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.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LESLEY JAMES, MD

2851 Clover St, Pittsford 585-641-7102 LesleyJamesMD.com 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.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION 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 14.

ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Kimberly Kavanagh 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 8.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

INTERNAL MEDICINE

TIME TO HEAL

ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

427 S Main St, Canandaigua 3976 Buffalo St, Marion 585-202-5689 • TimeToHealSpa.com TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com

Shivender Thakur, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolisticCenter.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 30.

HOMEOPATHY

Wi t h o v e r 3 0 y e a r s ’ e x p e r i e n ce in tr e a tin g patients, using a combination of Western methods that include progressive and holistic protocols. He treats both acute and chronic conditions. See ad, page 8.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY

AMITY ENGLESON, CHOM

HELENA LISTOWSKI, LMT

625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-766-7893 • Homeopathy@live.com HomeopathyRochester.com 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 12.

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

INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY

458 Stone Rd, Rochester 585-663-6454 AngelHD1@hotmail.com HealthyAlternativesRochester.com

AWAKENINGS

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

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

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Mahipal Chaudhri, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 • RochesterHolisticCenter.com 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 8.

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 22.

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LIFTED HANDS MASSAGE & WELLNESS

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

GRACE LADELFA, LMT, CCH, RM

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

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 Spruill 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford 585-230-0910 • Espru@Rochester.rr.com NHWellness.massagetherapy.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 12.

MASSAGE THERAPY JANET SHIPMAN MASSAGE THERAPY 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 22.

MINDBODY BODYMIND FLOAT CENTER

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.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY Bani Aello 585-957-6235 Bani@BaniAello.com BaniAello.com

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.

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.

NATURE EDUCATION EARTHWORKS INSTITUTE

585-861-8127 585-704-8424 • Info@EarthWorksInst.org EarthWorksInst.org EarthWorks’ staff is comprised of highly trained and diversely practiced professionals with over 20 years of aggregate experience in the environmental and education fields. We offer programs that educate, inspire and empower people to reconnect with themselves and their world through meaningful experience. Our goal is to create social and environmental sustainability in Rochester by building a shared responsibility for stewardship and a future of greater equity. See ad, page 16.

Helping people enjoy the journey of life each step of the way. Teaching people the tools to have a happier, healthier life in spite of any circumstance through yoga, mindfulness, meditation, personal and professional growth. See ad, page 21.

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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

Finding the cause to your health issues and using safe, effective, natural therapeutics, such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, oils, botanicals, homeopathies and acupuncture. Visit DrBonnieCronin.com for more information.

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 2.

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 13.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING EMILY KYLE NUTRITION

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 12.

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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

MOVE BETTER TO FEEL BETTER

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

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

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 27.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

Rochester Area RudysRescue.org

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.

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 27.

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.

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 AWARENESS HEALS

PHOTOGRAPHER 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, e v e n t s , c h a r i t y, corporate, head shots. Sanfire75.wix.com/SandraShafferPhoto.

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 8.

T ime you enjoy wasting was not wasted. ~John Lennon

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SOCIAL MEDIA

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

SAVVY SOCIAL MEDIA

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.

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.

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.

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

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. See ad, page 22.

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 30.

YOGA FLOWER CITY YOGA

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. See ad, page 24.

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES WELLNESS CENTER

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.

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

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