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E D I TO R ’ S L E T T E R LEND A HAND

The little things still mean the most: wind in the hair in an old ragtop, simple conversations and smiles, quiet moments of contemplation.

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shown incredible strength during this time and our story with him demonstrates that long after this pandemic has subsided, there will always be a need to feed people. With more that 9 million people dying of hunger and hunger-related diseases per year, this is a tragedy we can help ease. Many of our creative endeavors will forever be influenced by 2020’s pandemic. In our “Artists in Residence” feature, we asked East End creatives to show us works made while sheltering in place. Their contributions, and accompanying words, speak to the healing power of art. Our story on what the new greetings might be concerns the hands—the most frequently symbolized part of the human body. Aristotle wrote, hands are the “tool of tools”—they represent strength, hospitality, stability. We at Purist are putting our hands in front of our hearts in a gesture of gratitude and thanks, and wishing you all love and peace right now, and hope for a safer, healthier tomorrow.

I have been drawn lately to the fragility of the human spirit during these months of sheltering in place, where we have experienced a type of social isolation the world has never seen before. I am struck by the underlying grace of those seeking solace from fear and anxiety in the form of better health. There is a lot of fear around this virus, so now’s a good time to return our bodies to health. That’s what I’m trying to do. You can be a black-coffee-and-booze kinda person, but take steps toward doing right by our bodies, families and planet. Our sacred Hamptons, paradise as it were, has become as uneasy a dwelling as any. I wanted our cover image to be the sublime sea, Purist ’s expression of how it is forever framing our vulnerability and representing the fleeting nature of life. We also wanted to pay tribute to the tireless front-line heroes—the health care workers, farmers and food bank operators—and everyone else out here doing their best to help each other out, whether that’s the schools honoring their students by proudly displaying paper cut-outs of each graduate on the lawn in lieu of a commencement ceremony, or friends sharing an unexpected feeling of freedom by just taking a walk. We enlisted Montauk-based photographer Mikey DeTemple to capture that landscape on the East End. Hilton Crosby—who runs Heart of the Hamptons, our very own Southampton food pantry—has

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EAST END STRONG From front-line health care providers to farmers and fishermen, Purist celebrates the people working hard to help each other out. Photography by Mikey DeTemple

122 LEND A HELPING HAND Nine ways to uplift the Hamptons community 124 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Creatives share works made at home during the shutdown, and explain how art has helped them make sense of—and find beauty in—troubling times.

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HOME THEATER HamptonsFilm’s movie magic

A CLEANER GREEN In praise of toxin-free gardens

LIFE AFTER HANDSHAKES Contact-free greetings

SUSTAINABLE 2020 Ten brands show the love

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME Feng shui tips for serenity

A SEASON OF NEW RITUALS Sociallly distant socializing

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PURE PROPERTY Four oceanside sanctuaries

BROTHER TO BROTHER Chris Cuomo pays tribute to Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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SWEET SLUMBER Top tips for restorative sleep

ASK THE DR. Optimize your immune system

LIVE THROUGH THIS A meditation master shares coping mechanisms

RESILIENCE IN THE TIME OF THE PANDEMIC On the future of mental health

SMART THINKING Top neuroscientists join forces

IS THIS THE NEW PROZAC? Using psychedelics as medicine

MANNERS OF THE HEART Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece navigates new norms

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TO SELF, WITH LOVE The art of positive self-talk

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WHAT CAN WE DO AT HOME TO EMULATE THE SPA EXPERIENCE? “Read books on self-care, have FaceTime consultations with experts and be patient. We’ll be back at the spa soon!”

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF PETER BEARD? “Live in the present, take controlled risks, and learn how to benefit from the accidents.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE? “Anything that tells a story and depicts real people moving through life.”

WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT SOMEONE’S IDENTITY THROUGH THEIR ART? “Art is the window to the soul, and an artist’s true self is revealed through their work.”

HOW DO YOU ENVISION THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IN A POSTCOVID SOCIETY? “Hopefully there will be more emphasis on preventative health care: eating well, exercising, prioritizing sleep.”

WHAT ARE YOUR GO-TO FORMS OF SELF-CARE DURING THIS TOUGH TIME? “Running with my dog, hugging my children, self-tanner and cooking.”

Christopher Ardant, known as a “visagiste extraordinaire,” provides advanced skin rejuvenation for 30 years at his spas in New York City and Lugano, Switzerland. Ardant is a licensed paramedical skin therapist, and holds certifications in paramedical skin care, microdermabrasion and laser treatments.

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Filmmaker and photographer Mikey DeTemple, whose portfolio includes work for Apple, GQ, Gap, Urban Outfitters and J.Crew, is also a professional surfer. He directed and produced the short environmental film Into the Sea for the Surfrider Foundation, which has helped raise $250,000 for shark conservation.

Jenny Landey is a special projects editor for Purist, and the founder of Jenny Landey Productions. She has scouted properties across the East End for photo shoots, films and events, including a Chanel commercial directed by Baz Luhrmann. She is also a real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty.

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as we had a constant stream of visitors. There was a long gravel driveway and whenever our guests left to begin their drive home, we kids would run down the driveway to a break in the hedges—to a spot we’d dubbed “the peace place” (this was the late 1960s, after all)—and flash peace signs, while jumping up and down with irrational, groovy exuberance. At the time, with the Vietnam War raging, flashing a peace sign was also a way to signal you were down with the counterculture. But while a peace sign is a nice way to say The prana mudra goodbye, it’s a little weird gesture activates as a means of saying energy in the body hello, unless you’re just and neutralizes anxiety. passing someone without stopping and just want a low-calorie way to quickly acknowledge someone. As an emoji, it’s more like saying “hey” than “hi.” In many countries across Asia (as well as in most parts of Malibu) people greet one another with folded hands. This gesture is shorthand for prostration, which literally means “I seek and admire the good qualities that you embody.” Even a gesture as simple as folded hands can convey a range of nuanced meaning, and reflect an awareness of social hierarchy. For example, on a trip to Cambodia a few years ago, I pressed my hands together upon greeting a hotel concierge, who told me that I had my hands held too high. In Cambodia, you fold your hands in prayer position at your head when greeting a monk, at the throat level if you’re greeting a parent or teacher, and at the heart level if you are saying hello to a friend or social equal. It’s not only in Asia that great attention is paid to the slightest details of hand gestures used for greetings and salutations. Wherever gangs exist, there also exists an

A lot of things are going to be different when this pandemic finally ends. Some things we thought had gone away (like drive-in movies) might get an unexpected second life. But some traditions will be harder to maintain. The casual hug or handshake, for example, may come to seem about as sanitary as making out with a stranger (and in terms of risk-to-reward ratio, a lot less fun). People have already begun test-driving some alternative greetings; we can dismiss some as impractical, impersonal, or both. Tapping elbows or shoes doesn’t seem like it’s going to take off. Neither a bump of the elbow nor a tap of the foot has the warmth or natural tactile ergonomics of a handshake. After all, a handshake makes a certain amount of sense, physically: One palm fits nicely into another, forming an easy but chaste embrace. From a wellness point of view, an affectionate greeting isn’t merely a feel-good act: Humans have a need to cuddle and hug and touch other humans, and science has begun to prove that a nice warm hug—or even a good handshake—can help release serotonin and boost levels of oxytocin, which have been linked to immune system improvement. Handshakes actually don’t have such a warm and fuzzy derivation. Historically, men shook each others’ hands out of paranoia and mortal fear: It was a way of showing someone you weren’t holding a weapon (at least not in that hand, sucker!). Of course there are many other gestures of salutation. When I was a kid, we spent summers on a farm near Woodstock, New York, and our house was semi-communal 22

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from left to right to indicate the holy spirit, and amen. While you may not technically be qualified to bless everyone you meet, think of it as a way of wishing someone well. Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in Hindu and Buddhist practice, and one—called the prana mudra—is strikingly similar to the hand of benediction, except that rather than make the sign of the cross you simply hold the hand position, breathe and relax. The practice is said to confer numerous benefits including increasing confidence and decreasing nervousness and fatigue—something we can all certainly use these days. Anyone who has visited Hawaii or spent time with surfers has seen the pinkie-and-thumb salute known as “shaka,” which (like the word “aloha”) has several meanings, ranging from “hang loose” to “right on”—basically a reminder to slow down and relax. If you are a little too buttoned-up to be a shaka bro, you can always revert to the simpler good old American thumbs-up gesture. This is a way of saying hello along with conveying a message of “job well done” or “everything’s OK.” But while the thumbsup gesture is a sign of approval in most countries, be aware: in West Africa and the Middle East, it means “up yours!” (It’s used the same way we use the middle finger in America.) The Maasai people, who live in Kenya and northern Tanzania, greet each other by spitting. In fact, they spit not only to bid farewell to a friend, but as a sign of respect, to clinch a bargain or to wish someone good luck. This seems unlikely to get an endorsement from Dr. Fauci. Of course, we don’t necessarily need to make any physical gesture upon meeting someone. We could also just say “hi” and that would probably work just fine. But regardless of whether we ever get back to shaking hands, touch is important. It’s why we feel the impulse to hug and cuddle. It’s hardwired into our biology. Something as simple as a handshake also affects our biology in a good way. Every time we shake hands or hug another person, both of our microbiomes exchange bacteria, strengthening both immune systems. If we’re losing all that, maybe at least we can begin to share more eye contact, and to remember that even when we’re practicing new forms of distancing, we’re not alone. When I was young, my mother had a piece of paper taped to our fridge that said: “In India, when we meet another person, we say ‘namaste,’ which means, ‘I honor the place in you of love, of light, and truth. I honor the place in you where—where you’re in that place in yourself and I am in that place in me—there’s only one of us.’”

elaborate system of gang signs involving various finger contortions, in which the wrong pinkie position can end up getting you murked. Medieval knights used to greet one another by raising the visors on their helmets. Today, an echo of that gesture can be seen in a range of modern military salutes: British soldiers salute with their thumbs down and palms facing outward. The American military salute involves placing the thumb against one’s forehead and presenting the bladed edge of your hand at a 45 degree angle. The Polish salute is similar to the British salute, except you tuck in your thumb, ring finger and pinkie, only extending your middle and index fingers. There are also several highly stylized salutes used in kung fu, where one extends a fist and covers it with a palm. But all of these martial gestures may be a bit intense and formal for a casual greeting in a Starbucks. If you’re the old-school sort you can always tip your hat. Upside: This is an elegant, classy way to greet someone, and will make you feel like buying whitewall tires or going to the 21 Club. Downside: Tipping your hat requires you to always wear a hat, and in some places, such as churches and nude beaches, this is not allowed. More downsides: Bald men who wear baseball caps will be less inclined to say hello this way, as it means exposing their hairless domes. It’s also hard to tip your hat if you are wearing a wool ski cap, fez, beret or a yarmulke. (If you wear a cowboy hat or a fedora, don’t.) If you are a lady who lives in a certain ZIP code, you can probably get away with air kisses. But it’s hard to air-kiss and maintain proper social distancing. Air kisses blown from 6 feet away run the risk of being carried off-target in a sudden gust of wind and you may inadvertently end up air-kissing the wrong person. There’s no better way to say “live long and prosper” than the Vulcan salute from Star Trek. Leonard Nimoy, who played Dr. Spock and brought the gesture to millions of TV audiences, based it on an ancient Jewish blessing, in which the shape of the hand represents the Hebrew letter Shin, which has three upward strokes similar to the position of the thumb and fingers in the gesture, and symbolizes the name of God as well as the word “shalom” (which means hello, goodbye and peace all wrapped into one). One other hand gesture with religious roots that people might consider is the hand of benediction. Traditionally used at the end of church services as a prayer and blessing, the hand of benediction isn’t a static salute; instead, it’s used to make the symbol of the cross—pointing up toward the father, down for the son, and then sweeping

IF YOU’RE TOO BUTTONED-UP TO BE A SHAKA BRO, TRY THE GOOD OLD AMERICAN THUMBS-UP.

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lives. It was beyond touching. It felt like I deepened my connections with people whom I have always admired. Once the quarantine lifts, it’s unlikely we will be able to go to Mexico, but we can focus on a small group of friends. And this might be able to meet our social needs in ways we don’t even realize. This is the summer of creating new rituals. I suggest small, intimate events. Intimacy gives us a serotonin boost in a way that not even the best party can. Just remember to focus on intimacy with people who have a positive approach to leading their lives. We can create new rituals: things like a small anniversary gathering with a thought leader to talk about love and relationships. This can also be an opportunity to go with your besties on a yoga retreat, or create one within your home and invite your friends. You can host small group cooking classes or start a book club. If you can’t go to a movie, buy a projector and project them on your lawn with friends and some popcorn. Start a music club where a group can all learn to play something new. Get a teacher to come over, and all learn the same song. It would be fun, and I am sure it will provide a ton of laughs. This is a great summer to reinvent how we socialize, a chance to develop deeper relationships with a smaller group of people, and a chance to learn more about ourselves and the world around us. I am excited by the prospect and plan to focus inward, rather than out.

I miss my friends. I miss parties. I miss weddings, dinners and events. When quarantine is lifted, what will life be like? How can I keep my family safe in the “new normal”? What is the answer? Think small. It’s not about growing our social circle, but diving deeper into the one we already have. Dr. David Spiegel, the head of psychiatry at Stanford University, said one of the best things a man could do for his health is to be married to a woman, whereas for a woman, one of the best things she can do for her health is to nurture her relationships with her girlfriends. In an ancestral environment, intimate bonds were essential to a woman’s survival. During pregnancy or when saddled with young offspring, a woman could not protect herself by running and fighting like men could. Women had to rely on “safety in numbers.” Females needed the protection of others around their partner, and the other members of the community, to survive. They developed brain pathways to reinforce these social behaviors. Fostering bonds was essential for survival and women got dopamine reinforcements in the brain for doing so. Women are very motivated by physical connections to other women. Time with your girlfriends creates more serotonin, which is another feel-good attachment hormone that can mitigate stress. It is so powerful that it can do as much for women as working out or not smoking. I went on a women’s retreat to Mexico last winter with Purist. I loved our sharing session, the community of women motivated to connect. It filled our cups. Last summer, I invited 20 people to my house in the Hamptons for a seven-hour sound meditation. Everyone slept over, and we curated an amazing journey into the mind. My favorite part of the experience was the end, when everyone shared intimate details about their

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BROTHER ON BROTHER

A look at the governor we’ve all discovered from the brother who’s known him all along. it is OK when we know it isn’t. That’s not an easy balance to achieve in a uniquely uneasy time. With my big brother, what people have responded to has not just been about the man but the message and how that message is delivered: The national media—but more importantly, people across this country—has watched his daily briefings like they were a logistical lifeline to better days. The power of the PowerPoint—and pointed comments about the good, the bad and certainly the ugly of the politics that were only adding to the problem—provided solace. The only surprising part of any of this dynamic to me was the idea that my brother had changed. Nope—everyone else changed. Andrew is the same man I have known my whole life; he hasn’t changed. He has always been uniquely designed for crisis. He is a doer and a fighter and

We are all sharing the same angst, aren’t we? Scrambled, confused and searching for answers…it is like life’s metaphysical mishigas are all hitting us at warp speed in the form of a vague virus that has infected so many, and affected everything and everyone. In times like these, people rise and fall with the moment. We need heroes, especially now: those who come to represent our wants and fears. My brother, Andrew, the governor of New York, has risen to the challenge of this moment. He has filled the need for a leader who confronts the unknown, admits the challenge, and shows a resolve to do everything he can to help us through it. No bullshit, no magic—just musts. That is comforting in a land of maybes and misdirection and mistruth. And we crave comfort, don’t we? We want to know it will be OK, but we don’t want people telling us 26

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BY CHRIS CUOMO

Andrew and Chris flank their father, Mario Cuomo, in the mid-’90s.

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“The familiarity…the focus on family…was palpable and familiar in an unfamiliar time— and just often enough, funny.”

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things as you, and often in the same way. The familiarity…the focus on family…was palpable and familiar in an unfamiliar time—and, just often enough, funny. Of course, I was trying to show the governor’s lighter side to offset the gravity of all this. We all know it is serious and severe…no one better than he and I do. But we were also both aware of how overwhelming it can be and the need to remember to laugh and hope for the return to normal days and ways…including the simple satisfaction of a sibling spat. It wasn’t fake…on the contrary, I was allowing my brother and myself to be real. Because just as our problems are real, the reminder that there is more to life than the virus—and more to us than our politics—that’s real, too, and also part of a remedy for what ails us.

he has no problem being at odds with others, especially the media, in pursuit of what he thinks is right. Many of you were introduced to who he really is because he was no longer being filtered through the media lens. You are watching him explain and act directly. And most of you like what you see. Andrew is not alone. Governors of both red and blue stripe have been rewarded with popular support by simply being reasonable, especially when compared to the mess that is our federal government. And you got to see Andrew in an unusual role in politics: as a person, not just a media-processed player. You saw a father and a son and a brother—dealing with the constraints and concerns of this contagion. You saw his fight and his fear…he was dealing with the same 27

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SWEET, HEALING SLUMBER Top 10 sleep tips for the COVID-19 era BY WHITNEY ROBAN, PHD

in order to get the required amount of sleep. Most adults need an average of eight hours of sleep per night. 2. Create and consistently follow a personal daily sleep schedule. 3. Seek natural sunlight upon awakening and throughout the day in order to regulate your circadian rhythm (the sleep/wake cycle). 4. Exercise for at least 20 minutes during the day, and avoid strenuous exercise at least two hours before bed. 5. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon, as well as eating heavy meals and drinking alcohol close to bedtime. 6. Wind down daily activities, including the use of electronic devices, at least one hour before bed. 7. Prepare living space for sleep. Your sleep environment should be dark, cool and quiet. 8. Create a relaxing bedtime routine. This can include activities such as journaling, meditating, deep breathing and yoga stretches. 9. Use bedtime routines consistently to signal sleep to the mind and body. 10. Accept the importance of sleep in your life, and make it a priority. Fixing your sleep problems now will offer endless benefits to your physical and mental health. I always say that sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. It’s something we all want, but also something we all need. Use this newfound slower pace of life while sheltering in place to improve your overall health and well-being. This is truly something we all need to do in this battle to beat COVID-19. Stay well and sleep well.

While speaking with my son’s high school guidance counselor the other day, she told me that even her very best students are struggling with learning during the global pandemic. The same could be said for sleep, as even the best sleepers are currently experiencing challenges to their slumber. As a family, educational and corporate sleep specialist for the past 15 years, this really doesn’t come as a surprise to me. Anxiety is the No. 1 cause of sleep disturbances, and the uncontrollable nature of the current pandemic has led to a collective state of heightened anxiety. The good news is that there is a way to lower anxiety levels. To do so, you must switch your focus to something you can control. One such thing is your sleep. Before COVID-19 reared its ugly head a few months ago, sleep was a significant problem for approximately 30 percent of us. The latest statistics raise that percentage to as high as an alarming 77 percent. As such, my phone is ringing off the hook in my private sleep practice, and I’m also receiving requests from schools and corporations wanting to offer healthy sleep webinars to their students and employees. Sleep has been a hot topic for several years, but certainly not a priority in many people’s busy lives. We may not yet know if any of us have a true immunity to COVID-19, but what we do know for sure is that none of us are immune to the negative effects of sleep deprivation. Unfortunately, it took a global pandemic to strip bare the naked truth about sleep: Healthy sleep is something none of us can live without. COVID-19 may have been the wake-up call the sleep-deprived world needed. If you are looking to get more z’s right now, here are my top 10 sleep tips for the COVID-19 era: 1. Determine an appropriate bedtime and wake-up time

Whitney Roban is a family, educational and corporate sleep specialist at Solve Our Sleep, solveoursleep.com 28

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LIVE THROUGH THIS

Rock ’n’ roll meditation guru Biet Simkin offers hard-won advice and a few top tips for staying grounded during the pandemic. BY STEVE GARBARINO

a “drinker and womanizer too—he was human, which endeared me to him,” as she puts it), Simkin still managed to land a recording contract with Sony records when she was only 19. For some that would have been a trajectory; instead, it led her on a downward spiral into addiction (“you name the drug, I’ve done it”) through most of her 20s. While she was her own tragic rabbit with a smoky-eyed, Joan Jett smile—assuming that everyone her age blew rails of cocaine in insider-y club bathrooms until the wee hours, she says—real-life tragedies kept piling up. Friends died from overdoses. Her Santa Monica house burned down (from an electrical fire), her first child died from sudden infant death syndrome. Her father died around that time, too. Perhaps it was time for reflection and sobriety. From one seminal female healer, and the teachings of her late father, she began practicing meditation, eventually taking on personal clients, while finding her own worth and enlightenment. Her client roster grew and grew, to the point where she finds herself now, sober for more

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A former downtown club fixture, rocker, self-described 24/7 junkie—albeit a stylish one—and all-around magnificent disaster, Biet Simkin may seem like the last person you’d turn to for spiritual advice, meditative healing and, well, guidance of any kind. Maybe that’s the point: While some yoga instructors and spiritual guides fall into the vocation as a “what-now” option—like trust-funders and failed actresses taking the real estate test, something to do—the 41-year-old, New York City-born author of Don’t Just Sit There! went through one hell of a healing process and spiritual journey on her way to becoming one of the world’s leading meditation lecturers and founder of her own “center of the cyclone” process: a tapestry of self-acceptance, arrogance, music (her own) and art. It’s an anarchic approach to meditation—more ballsy, less lotus-y. To hear her tell it, though, she’s not as radical as it would seem. “I am sober today,” she says, “and honestly that’s the most radical, crazy thing I have ever done.” Growing up in poor tenement buildings with her father, an awakened Russian-immigrant shaman (although

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than a decade. It’s a path made even more rewarding by nurturing a healthy attitude, a practical perspective. “To face reality without substances and have to learn to navigate communicating with life without numbing out all the pain,” she says, “is such a fun pursuit… such a radical pursuit. “I still have addictions,” she adds, “but they are more cerebral: like thinking I am a worthless piece of crap...or being jealous of others who seem to have more than me.” That makes her laugh. “A colossal waste of time, both.” Acceptance, Simkin reasons, is not about making yourself feel better. That, to her, would be smug. It’s about accepting the worst aspects of who you are, some of which can’t be changed. “Murder the old you. Carry the miserable.” Typically candid, when asked to offer advice on coping, not moping, during the coronavirus epidemic, she responds, “Prepare for some changes to your usual routine. Hope that you don’t die, be OK if you do… breathe, yes, and meditate. Repeat.” For more practical purposes, she adds: “People are realizing that we could all die at any moment. I was already very present with this idea.” For those who have fallen into cabin-fever depression and loneliness, she pragmatically offers, “Anyone who thinks there are more shackles now, more restrictions now, more stress now, more death and fear now…they’re not paying attention.” Well, that’s a relief. “We all have these forces working against us from birth until death. You have to say ‘f—k you!’ to it all and get to smile anyhow, get to dance anyhow. If you don’t do that, your great enemy isn’t the plague but your inability to rise above the conventions. Do what scares you most. Be great anyway…even though almost everything will seem to try to get in your way. “There is nothing more rebellious or rock ’n’ roll or amazing than what’s inside of you already.” Toward that greater understanding, in her guided meditations, Simkin’s process instructs specific breathing exercises to help people get in deeper connection with their emotions and self. One technique involves lifting one’s arms and a pumping of the diaphragm; it’s called Kapalbhati. “If your arms are hurting, keep going!” she instructs. “Meditation isn’t some soft, cozy bullshit. It’s hard work to get to a sweet end.”

Writing a daily gratitude list will shift focus onto the things we cherish.

For her, come summer, the sweet end is, in fact, the East End: Montauk. “I love my summers there, and did a booklaunch party at The Surf Lodge,” she says. “I hang out at Ditch Plains beach, and this summer I have a partnership with One Yoga House.” She collaborates, as well, with Urban Zen. “I feel I am plugged in, in every way, with that part of town in the summer.” The Hamptons are sort of a blessing for her. “For a girl who grew up on the street, and in an apartment that had mice and roaches, I have to pinch myself daily,” she says. “I don’t know if I’m blond enough on some days, but for the most part I am just so

grateful I can feel it all.” Below, some additional tips from Simkin, a singer and guitar player with a new record coming out titled Mercury, available this summer: 1| “WRITE GRATITUDE LISTS. At least 25 things a day. It’s a small writing meditation but it’s important at a time like this to shift our focus to all the things we love and are grateful for. It’s crazy how much there is, like even if we can’t work out outside, we can breath, we can see, we can smile. 2| “HIT PAUSE. Just take moments through the day to stop all you’re doing and take three yummy breaths. 3| “DIVIDE YOUR ATTENTION. This is a tool from my book that offers easy meditation while you do anything whatsoever else. Here is how it works. With one attention do something. With another attention focus on yourself, like you’re a filmmaker, and see yourself (with your imagination) doing that thing. So regardless of whether you are making eggs, taking care of your kid or eating popcorn, you can do this meditation. It’s from this place that we can begin to question who we are and start turning into our highest version of ourselves. In my life, I transformed almost all my bad habits by simply using this tool. 3| “ASK IN YOUR DAILY ‘ASKING,’ a non-religious form of prayer, ‘What is the gift inside this shutdown for me?’ Keep asking, and see what answers come.” bietsimkin.com; @guidedbybiet on Instagram 31

SMART THINKING

The Aspen Brain Institute’s new Expert Speaker Series brings brain health into focus.

“Aging is flexible,” says longevity researcher Nir Barzilai, MD, founding director of New York’s Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Biology can be targeted and modified, Dr. Barzilai explains, with lifestyle interventions and drugs such as metformin and rapamycin. The sea change in thinking is the focus on extending an individual’s healthy life span; hence, the title of his upcoming book, Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity (June 2020, St. Martin’s Press). Dr. Barzilai elaborates on his groundbreaking research in a talk cleverly called “How to Die Young at a Very Old Age” at the Aspen Brain Institute’s new weekly free online Expert Speaker Series (all of which can be accessed on their site), alongside other notables in the field, including David A. Sinclair, PhD, author of Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To, whose talk is about reprogramming our cells to be young again, and Dr. Neal Barnard’s talk called “Plant-Based Diet: A Strategy for Preventing Alzheimer’s,” to mention a few. The series is in lieu of the eighth annual Aspen Brain Lab in-person event, which is being postponed until 2021 when it will hopefully be safer to gather in larger numbers again. The Aspen Brain Lab evolved from the Aspen Brain Institute’s yearly scientific conferences on global brain research, started in 2010 by its president and visionary founder, Glenda Greenwald, bringing top minds together to fight brain

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disease and explore integrative medicine. Recently, the Institute was at a crossroads, and “made an extreme pivot and decided to focus primarily on brain health and brain optimization.” The question that directs that focus is simple—How do we match our brain span to our life span?—and goals are set to answer it. “We want to make this the last generation of 60- to 95-year-olds who are decimated by Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, for which there are no cures,” she says. “The only cure is prevention, early monitoring and lifestyle interventions. There’s so much we can do now.” Another initiative is promoting the idea of a brain-healthy planet while also bringing to light research from its new Scientific Advisory Council. “We want to democratize access to the best minds in sciencebased information on brain health,” adds Greenwald. Finally, the group supports documentaries that educate audiences about cutting-edge practices promoting brain health: Fantastic Fungi, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, has generated interest from medical schools researching the potential healing effects of psilocybin mushrooms for the brain. Another film, directed by Oscar-winning documentarian Louie Psihoyos, focuses on Dr. Dean Ornish’s clinical trial to reverse or slow Alzheimer’s with lifestyle interventions. Aspen Brain Institute: Expert Speaker Series happens every Monday, from 4-5PM MST; see calendar and register at aspenbraininstitute.org.

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MANNERS OF THE HEART

Princess MarieChantal with her son, Prince Aristidis-Stavros

None of us is born with a “kindness” gene, but learn it from our parents as we grow up. Now, in a world altered by a global pandemic, we need kindness and solid advice more than ever. Manners Begin at Breakfast: Modern Etiquette for Families (Vendome), the debut book by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, gives us both. As the parent of five with her husband, Pavlos, Prince of Greece, and a longtime blogger on all things children, Marie-Chantal clearly can dispense advice. “As parents, we all share the common bond of wanting to provide for our children, cooking for them and giving them structure,” says the founder and creative director of Marie-Chantal Children, an international childrenswear brand. Her concept of “educated manners” takes into account the new forms of etiquette shaped by our current health concerns. How will we greet one another now that shaking hands is taboo, for example? “A polite wave or smile is always a nice greeting,” she says. “Anything that is welcoming and shows warmth is lovely, especially during these scary times.” This lovely parenting bible with sweet watercolor paintings by Lydia Starkey also holds fashion do’s and don’ts; when to say please and thank you; how to wait your turn when talking; and tips on social media behavior—a thorny area for parents today. “This new generation is immersed with connectivity,” MarieChantal says. “It’s easy to have a knee-jerk reaction and comment in a post, but when parents are teaching empathy,” that hopefully can be avoided. Another piece of advice works as self-care, too. “You have to take a deep breath and keep calm, because children learn through emotions,” she says. “Your energy needs to prevail, because they pick it all up.” Etiquette, after all, should be “a gentle reminder,” not a set of dictatorial rules. “My mother still tells me to sit up if I slouch; it’s what parents do,” Marie-Chantal says. And today’s world demands creativity when navigating new social behavior. “There will be a period where businesses and individuals establish new norms. We should be flexible—and not offended—when not included in a small group meeting or dinner,” she says. That doesn’t mean hiding your feelings: “We should be honest with our personal comfort levels; after all, etiquette is just common courtesy. No one should be blamed if they don’t feel comfortable in a social setting.” Being caring toward others is important, she adds. “Manners of the heart matter.”

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Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece on socially distanced graces and proper etiquette for our new normal. BY DONNA BULSECO

LET’S TALK ABOUT TECHNOLOGY

In this excerpt from Princess Marie-Chantal’s book Manners Begin at Breakfast: Modern Etiquette for Families, she outlines best practices on smart devices and social media for children. “With every word we utter, with every action we take, we know our kids are watching us. We as parents are their most important role models.” —MICHELLE OBAMA The simple fact is children today spend too much time on smartphones, computers, tablets and gaming consoles. With this growing trend in computer dependency, we are raising a generation of kids who feel more comfortable staring at a screen than looking another person in the eye and having a good old-fashioned conversation. This lack of human interaction is not only unhealthy but also heartbreaking. Since the technological world continues to evolve at such a rapid pace, accepted rules of etiquette surrounding usage are, to a certain extent, yet to be established. My hope is that the guidelines I offer here will set a good example for our children, and help them to lead a real life filled with human interaction, rather than a virtual one...

NO SCREENS BEFORE BED There are numerous studies stating that too much screen time before bed can prevent us from having a good night’s sleep. My family shuts off electronics an hour before bed, and this seems to work well for us. One suggestion—although it might begin an argument!—would be to take your children’s phones, computers and tablets away from them at a set,

previously agreed-upon hour. If you explain the reason behind it, they may be less reluctant to relinquish their devices; we all need our beauty sleep, after all, and they will get their treasured gadgets back in the morning.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING I always keep an eye on my children’s social media accounts. You might think you are, too, but children tend to be quite sneaky when it comes to this new world, and many know how to create fake accounts to hide their social media presence from their parents! Talk to your child about what is and isn’t appropriate to post on social media. You don’t have to wait until the tween or teen years—start the discussion early. It’s up to the parent to decide at what age a child can open a social media account. I suggest putting it off for as long as possible! If you are getting pressure from your child to open an account or to get a smartphone, it’s a good idea to raise the topic with the parents of your child’s classmates and collectively make a decision. If all the parents adopt the same policy, you’ll avoid the otherwise inevitable situation—and ensuing argument!— when your child comes home from school demanding a social media account or a phone at age 8 because so-and-so has one. When they were older, I let my children join some controlled social 35

media sites, but I would always set the privacy-policy settings to “private,” and make any other changes I deemed necessary. It’s vital that parents continually monitor policy settings as a matter of course. While it’s important to prepare our children for the real world, it’s just as important to prepare them for the world online. Teach them about cyberbullying, emphasizing the need to think about how they communicate with others and to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings. I always tell my children to imagine what their grandmother would think before they post a message or picture. Research has shown that spending too much time on social media contributes to childhood and teen anxiety and depression, so it really is a parent’s responsibility to address this and monitor usage closely. Again, setting boundaries is a good thing. Children like to know that their parents care.

SMARTPHONE/TABLET USAGE Whether you have a 4-year-old watching a video on a tablet or a tween texting on a smartphone, all electronics should be banned during mealtimes—plain and simple. Children need to learn that there are times in life when they will encounter more structured and formal situations. How will they cope if they’re used to staring at a screen or playing a game during dinner? Get into the habit of reiterating the rules of behavior when they are out with their grandparents or in formal settings. When a child is on a screen and is addressed by an adult or another child, it’s important they know to look up and make eye contact when they respond. Eye contact is an important social skill that children will carry with them into later life. From Manners Begin at Breakfast: Modern Etiquette for Families by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, (c) 2020. Used with permission from The Vendome Press.

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TO SELF, WITH LOVE

Taking control of inner dialogue requires self-awareness and compassion. are never alone in our suffering or hardship. Mindfulness allows us to be present in this moment right now as it is. It calls on us to sit in our pain and discomfort, and to be open to our emotions rather than trying to solve the problem or avoid emotions altogether. So how do we put this into action? Follow these three directives: NOTICE YOUR PATTERNS. The next time something doesn’t work out (your toddler refused to play with the amazing sensory Choose kind thoughts, activity you stayed up to and enjoy a make, or you attempted positive boost. to sell a new product no one buys), take the time to acknowledge what thoughts come up afterward. Build awareness of what you feel in your body at those moments and write the thought and body sensation down. CULTIVATE COMPASSION. Instead of allowing the flow of critical, judgmental thoughts to run wild, remind yourself that you tried. Remember, every failure is just a step toward a future breakthrough, and there are many lessons to be learned. Try again, and do again. PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS. Whatever you are into— prayer, mediation, mantra, or positive affirmations—this exercise is for you. It’s a practice of sending loving kindness: first to ourselves (“May I be happy,” “May I be calm,” “May I be healthy,” “May I accept challenges, “May I let go”). Next, expand that kindness outward to people you love (“May Bob be happy”), to your friends (“May Cara and Leanne be happy”), people you know casually (“May that woman in HR be happy”). If you want to add a deeper practice, consider sending out kindness and compassion to people who have hurt you. Close with sending loving kindness to people you have never met: “May they be happy.” You will be surprised by how simple and relieving this practice can be. Rachel Dash-Dougherty, LCSW RYT-200, is the founder of Grounded Therapy & Coaching LLC.

Take a minute to think about the last mistake you made, or the most recent workout you skipped. What did you say to yourself? You can’t do it. You aren’t worthy. You didn’t earn it. Sound familiar? Congratulations, you are a human. Our inner dialogues can be harsh and critical. We say things to ourselves that we would never say out loud to another person. Factors like our parenting, socialization, culture and our own perceptions of the world combine to form our inner dialogue: the way we speak to ourselves. Negative thoughts can give us a chemical boost from the ancient, instinctual parts of our brain. With this negativity we tap into our fight-or-flight response, which releases chemicals like adrenaline into our systems. Not achieving that seven-day workout streak will not be changed by critical thoughts. In fact, they’re more likely to decrease your motivation. But when we consciously choose a compassionate alternative, we change that critical pattern and are rewarded with positive results and even different chemicals from our bodies. Just like we get from a sweaty workout, we can get a boost of positive, happy chemicals instead. Being mindful of our thoughts, body sensations and actions helps us make significant lasting change. Self-compassion is an alternative to the automatic, unconscious critical and judgmental string of thoughts that play through our minds on a daily basis. There are three components to self-compassion: self-kindness; common humanity; and mindfulness. Self-kindness involves acceptance of ourselves fully, without judgment. Life is full of challenges. We can choose to let go of expectations and embrace our perceived mistakes or faults. Common humanity helps to remind us that pain and challenges are a human experience. We 36

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WILD AT HEART

Adventurer and artist Peter Beard, remembered by his nephew

time I was able to spend with him. Never boring, totally unpredictable. His quick wit, passion, intensity, humor and raw charisma were infectious. He listened and observed. He obsessed. Painfully smart. Everyone wanted to be around him. My father recently said that “no one had more fun having fun than Peter.” I remember a Christmas Day visit to my grandparent’s house, and Peter dutifully stopping by with his new wife, Nejma. When he left, he said, “We should all get together and stare at each other again real soon.” Peter had no interest in tradition. Peter was by no means perfect, but to his credit, he always volunteered that he was flawed. Aren’t we all? Drama followed him everywhere, but he welcomed it. He had a good heart. What should never be forgotten about Peter, despite his legendary love of chaos and hedonistic tendencies, are his raw artistic talent, creative genius, and the body of contemporary art that survives him. If Peter did not have that talent, and the passion and

My uncle, Peter Beard, lived his life with no regrets, and he had an uncanny ability to live in the present and never look back. As I reflect on Peter’s well-lived life, I personally have one great regret regarding him. In June of 1989, Peter called me right after I graduated from high school and asked me to spend the summer with him at Hog Ranch, his camp outside Nairobi, Kenya. He needed an assistant for the summer and my cousin, Alex Beard, who had been to Hog Ranch with Peter before, had to back out. My parents were dead set against it, and I remember my father telling me that if I went, “there was a 10 percent chance I’d return home in a pine box.” So, I did not go. Peter told me that my father was probably right about the 10 percent, but I should go anyway, “because that means there’s a 90 percent chance you’ll have the best summer of your life.” I will never forget that. I should have gone. Peter never worried about the 10 percent. I have never met anyone like Peter, and I cherish the 38

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“I’ll write wherever I can,” said Beard; Koobi Fora, Lake Rudolph, Kenya, 1965

“Don’t worry so much about the camera. Focus on the subject matter. The subject matter! Create.” Have you ever met anyone with Peter’s background who did not own a wallet, a watch or a phone? Peter was truly wild. He raved for years about “stress and density,” “Tsavo revisited,” “celebrating consciousness” and how “we are the disease.” Half the time I did not know what he was talking about. I certainly do now. Montauk was part of Peter’s soul and he loved his property there and the laid-back nature of the town and its residents. Montauk really is The End: a great place for fellow artists, dreamers and escapists. Peter died where he lived—in nature, in a town that he loved, Montauk—and we should be at peace with it. “Life is just a flick of the fingers,” Peter said. “Let’s face it. And any little bit you can expand it or enrich it, I think you want to push that and do it.” Peter Hill Beard 1938-2020

ambition to harness it, he would probably have been written off as a lightweight and a dilettante. When he graduated from Yale in 1961, he took a risk that, at that time, was unheard of. He followed his passion and hightailed it to Africa with nothing but his camera and his ideas, shunning all of the corporate opportunities that lay before him on his home turf of New York City, with his impressive educational pedigree of Buckley, Pomfret and Yale. By the time he was 27, he had written and photographed The End of the Game, which launched not only his career, but made him a hero of the modern-day conservation movement. As his friend Mick Jagger recently wrote, “Peter wasn’t afraid to take risks.” I have always admired that he took that first risk, much to the chagrin of his parents. He knew what he wanted to do with his life, and he went for it. Peter did not much like being referred to as a photographer. I remember a friend of mine, now a successful artist in his own right, asking Peter for advice when he was just starting out with a camera. He said, 39

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HOME THEATER

HamptonsFilm brings the big screen right into your living room. BY RAY ROGERS

Ingvar Sigurdsson in the Icelandic drama A White, White Day

William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal, Best of Enemies

Theaters may be dark at the moment, but HamptonsFilm is still shining a light on thought-provoking movies and filmmakers. The organization is well down the road on planning a drive-in theater this summer, and assures us that there will be some sort of Hamptons International Film Festival this fall. In the meantime, it has a schedule of online viewings that’s packed with must-see films. The Friday Flashback series—with video introductions by Alec Baldwin—revisits notable titles HamptonsFilm has screened in the past that bear repeated viewing, and the Now Showing lineup boasts movie magic in the form of newrelease films every Monday. “The arts play an integral part in all of our lives, and HamptonsFilm will continue to provide online content until we can meet again in person,” says Anne Chaisson, executive director of HamptonsFilm. David Nugent, HamptonsFilm artistic director, is making the most of this period. “While I still strongly prefer the experience of viewing films as they were intended, in a dark room with an audience, watching things at home the past few months—often with my family—has reminded me of the power of films to transport us,” says Nugent. “My 6-year-old daughter, Plum, and my wife, Violet, and I watched The Wizard of Oz the other night and it was magical. There’s no place like home, indeed.” Below, he fills us in on what’s in store this month from HamptonsFilm.

tival, is such a haunting and compelling film by a filmmaker [Icelandic writer-director Hlynur Pálmason] with a singular style of telling stories,” says Nugent. “It is also anchored by a riveting lead performance from Ingvar Sigurdsson.” JUNE 15 Deerskin “We had hoped to present this at last year’s festival, but were not able to. It’s by Quentin Dupieux, one of the most unique filmmakers working today. Who else could make a feature-length film about a man’s love for a jacket?” Bonus: It stars the magnificent Jean Dujardin of The Artist.

JUNE 5 The Overnighters “Jesse Moss’ film about a group of desperate men chasing their dreams and running from their demons is one of the most unexpected films that we have screened in the SummerDocs program.” JUNE 12 Best of Enemies “This film—about the 1968 televised debates between William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal—was first supported at HamptonsFilm a few years prior, in our Pitch In session. The film’s co-director, Morgan Neville, had won the Oscar two years earlier with his film 20 Feet From Stardom, which was also in our SummerDocs series.” See hamptonsfilm.org for more titles this summer.

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reinvented its signature “no-show sock” as high-tech hand protection, a pivot that fits like a glove. The result: the Gekks SLVR, a cool, comfy, stretchy blend of polyester (spun from recycled plastic bottles), Lycra and silver-coated, antimicrobial nylon yarn. At press time, more than 10,000 pairs have been donated to essential and front-line workers at, among others, NYC’s Mount Sinai Hospital, the Chicago Police Department and Houston’s Legacy Community Health, with more on the way. mygekks.com

PEPSICO More than Fritos and Cheetos, this global brand also includes Sabra Hummus, Stacy’s Pita Chips, SoBe, SodaStream and Simply snacks (made with no artificial flavors or colors; Simply Tostitos, for instance, get their flavor and crunch from non-GMO blue corn). Enabling positive choices for the planet, PepsiCo plans to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity in the U.S. this year, with a deadline of 2025 to make all of its packaging recyclable, compostable or biodegradable. But the company’s immediate priority is, says chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta, “directing critical resources to the most vulnerable.” The company is mining its PepsiCo Foundation, distributing more than 50 million nutritious meals worldwide, and allocating its $45 million COVID-19 response to support the most hard-hit communities, including $15.8 million for North America. pepsico.com

OONI Ooni’s game-changing home pizza oven, the Ooni 3, is powered by energy-efficient wood pellets and bakes a pie to perfection in 60 seconds. Early in May, Ooni provided pizzaioli with a brilliant incentive to pie-it-forward to front-line heroes: make pizzas for donation, and for each one tagged on social media, the company donated $1 to hunger charities, including Feed America and Food Banks Canada. ooni.com

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REFORMATION Cotton face masks, with nonelasticized fabric ties attached, have decidedly old-school Hollywood flair. The LAbased sustainable fashion label Reformation, beloved by customers for its mission of literally re-forming new frocks from old ones, partnered with its home city to manufacture face gear for essential workers. As of this writing, Reformation has given away 250,000 meticulously made, nonmedical masks; beneficiaries include UCLA Health and The Mission Homeless Shelters. thereformation.com

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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Paint is a major source of pollution, from production to application and beyond: Conventional coatings release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) long after they dry. Paint giant Sherwin-Williams supports healthier alternatives that don’t stint on performance or aesthetics. Satisfying LEED V4 criteria, many of the company’s products have achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification. To address PPE shortages across America, Sherwin-Williams is donating tens of thousands of masks, protective gloves and lab coats to hospitals, law enforcement and first responders; the company has also delivered coatings products to producers of ventilators, oxygen tanks and hospital bed frames. sherwin-williams.com

UNILEVER Consumers loyal to the Q-tips brand appreciate that—while far from zero-

waste—these iconic swabs have a nonplastic applicator stick made of bonded paper and paperboard that’s sustainably sourced. Parent company Unilever, maker of diverse brands from Axe to Noxzema, Hellman’s mayo to Talenti sorbetto, has set a 2030 goal of “reducing environmental impact by half” by addressing greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, eco-efficiency and packaging waste. For now, Unilever is focused on its “United for America” initiative, a wide-ranging set of measures supporting global citizens during the pandemic; the company pledged contributions of more than 100 million euros (approximately $108 million U.S.). unilever.com

them in another. Cannibalizing its own cannabidiol, Warfighter Hemp combined 800 mg CBD with alcohol, glycerin, aloe vera and lavender to create a healing hand cleaner. At press time, 1,500 bottles of Warfighter Hemp antiseptic sanitizer have been donated. warfighterhemp.com

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WARFIGHTER HEMP With Purell scarcer than Scott tissue, many nonsanitizer manufacturers ingeniously rose to the challenge of churning out alternative hand cleaners, and Warfighter Hemp of Boulder, Colorado, formulated not one but two (gel and spray). Founded with the mission of helping veterans of America’s armed forces to combat stress naturally, Warfighter Hemp dedicates 50 percent of proceeds from sales of its tinctures, capsules and lotions—all made with organically grown hemp—for donation to worthy causes that support our country’s heroes. When COVID-19 broke out, the company didn’t hesitate to take working parts of one item and use 46

The economic fallout of COVID-19 is hitting home for more and more American pets, who find themselves abandoned at animal shelters—or simply turned outdoors—by people too financially strapped to afford dog or cat food. Others mistakenly fear their animals will give them the virus (while animals can contract it from humans, they can’t transmit it to us). Wishbone Pet Food, makers of a clean-cuisine combo of superfood ingredients (think mango, papaya, rosemary and basil), has announced its plan to provide more than 5,000 pounds of food for North American animals in need—that’s 7,800 meals for canines, and 6,500 feline feasts. Beneficiaries of the gesture included the Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG), New York’s Putnam County SPCA, SPCA Ouest (serving the animals west of Montreal, Quebec), and Healing Animal Scars (a fosterbased cat rescue in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia). wishbonepet.com

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Randall Oppitz balances body and mind for optimal well-being through simple and state-of-the-art energy techniques. BY CRISTINA CUOMO

Projecting loving energy into oneself and the world leads to inner peace.

experiences. A person’s path is determined by their level of consciousness, which I equate to the percentage of love or higher vibe you have. A person’s natural ability to allow the universal flow of love to stream through their body is how and when the soul becomes empowered. The basis of my work is to remove energy blockages and increase energy flow, using love, dynamic breathing and touch. The process is all about trading fear-based energy for love-based energy, becoming more self-aware and implementing the practice of love into our daily lives.

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CRISTINA CUOMO: What is the work a person must do to sustain clean and healthy energy? RANDALL OPPITZ: The management of one’s frequency is the key to one’s entire life. How well you manage your rate will determine whether your life is full of fear or love, peace or stress, joy or anxiety. Choose love in all actions, thoughts, feelings and emotions, as love is the highest of all frequencies. Remember, it comes down to one central issue: You are an energy collector; your inventory of collected thoughts, feelings and emotions creates your

“When I share with clients the idea that thoughts and feelings are energy, they invite me to their homes and I say, ‘You’ve got a beautiful place here, and I don’t see any junk. Why do you keep junk in your body?’” and exercise, is it because they’ve transformed some sort of energy from within? RO: I’m a firm believer in organic food, and eating right for your blood type, but that does not override the energy in the body. Energies are related to blood type. The Os, for example, are protein eaters. I’ve done about 70,000 sessions in my lifetime, and many clients who are type O and eating a vegetarian diet are starving themselves. Manipulating food is not the answer. CC: Walk me through the process of working with a client. RO: Everyone comes to me by word of mouth. I won’t take a new client unless they’re recommended by someone I know. I’ve been working with a woman who has a brain tumor. She couldn’t have surgery because her tumor was embedded in her brain. It was inoperable. She wanted to explore alternative healing, so she worked with me and five other groups. I saw her once a week for almost four years. CC: Did the tumor shrink? RO: The tumor came out of the brain. It moved to the side of the head, and then they could operate. Tumors dissolve. They take a while to do so. Doctors think I’m crazy, but I’ve dissolved quite a few of them. I have a device called the body charger, which transfers energy. It’s the only device I know of in the world that does this. It’s a 24-foot-square unit with two plates of glass, a copper plate and plexiglass covering it. The ground pulls the energy out of the bottom of the feet, and a bulb that raises the human frequency puts the new energy in. It’s the only device I know of that transfers energy. I sell the body charger for the cost it takes to build. I’m hoping one day to be able to manufacture them and get them out to the public. CC: If someone comes to you with anger issues and no illness, or small illnesses perhaps, are you able to see that? RO: Arthritis and joint pain are both issues closely tied to anger. As I work with a client and bring them to a space where they can let the energy go, once they let it go it’s like, “It was that easy?” With energy, once you can bring in enough love to displace the anger, it lets go. The protocol that I get people started on, right at the beginning, is inviting more love into their being. That is done through the breath, inhaling in and exhaling out of the mouth. There are certain times of the day when you can practice doing the breath, but all throughout your day, keep bringing in love and what’s going to happen is, on the inside you’re going to let go of the waste. It happens automatically. It’s not something that really has to be learned. It just has to be practiced. thehealprocess.com

CC: Where did you study? RO: My learning came firsthand. I did not realize, when I began this journey, how developed my intuitive skills already were. My skills just required more practice, so I learned how to work with them consciously. I learned that the root cause of all illnesses, dysfunctions and conditions is due to the disturbances within. Replace the energy of the disturbances with love, and the symptoms disappear. After performing thousands of healings, I realized only the body could heal itself, and I then began referring to myself as a personal energy specialist. To confirm the results of my research, I enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic and completed their twoyear pre-chiro program at Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa. I shared my research with my professors and asked for their help confirming my discoveries. I was amazed by how eager they were to assist me in establishing my findings. They strongly suggested that it would be best for me to continue my self-directed journey, and save the cost of school. CC: Tell me about Birch Mountain, your wellness retreat in upstate New York. RO: The retreat is a very private, one-on-one, three-day experience for my clients. I work with them myself, on average for five to seven hours each day. We have to drill down really deep into the energy of the body to break up blockages. Modern science doesn’t understand the origins of disease, because the origins actually lie in blockages in the body. Blockages are created by an accumulation of thoughts, feelings and emotions. CC: Do you believe that emotional issues create the dynamics of disease? RO: They play a major role in it. CC: Do you call yourself a healer? RO: Energy specialist. The body heals itself. What I do is teach a person how to clear blockages in their body to restore their energy to 100 percent. People are walking around with bodies in what I call a brownout. They’re running on empty. When I share with clients the idea that thoughts and feelings are energy, they invite me to their homes and I say, “You’ve got a beautiful place here, and I don’t see any junk. Why do you keep junk in your body?” What it really comes down to, and some people really get upset with me about this, is that it really doesn’t matter about food, and it also doesn’t matter about exercise. It’s all about the energy. CC: When one finds healing through better food habits 51

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Eleven ways to optimize your health to fight COVID-19. BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN

1| Spread the love, not viruses. When we hear words like “social distancing,” “quarantine” and “self-isolation,” it’s hard not to feel the negative associations—but now’s a good time to reframe how you think about them. When you begin to see these behaviors as ways to help save lives, including your own, the changes we’ve all been asked to make will feel a lot less arduous. Wearing a mask or scarf in public, washing your hands frequently, wiping down surfaces, not touching your face, putting on gloves more frequently—look at these new anti-viral routines as acts of love on behalf of your family, friends and neighbors, and for the thousands of doctors, nurses, EMTs and first responders who are fighting for our lives.

4| Have a good snooze. One more wonderful thing to do with your downtime? Sleep well! If you’re out of practice, now is a great time to retrain your body and upgrade your sleep habits. For a little insight on how to do it, take a look at my primer on my site on how to get great sleep. Starting now, remember to: Turn off the news a few hours before bed—to start clearing your head of stressful thoughts and imagery. Turn in at roughly the same time every night—your body loves routine and consistency. Get a daily dose of morning light—have your morning coffee outside to expose your eyes and face to sunlight, which will increase serotonin production and help regulate the release of sleep-inducing melatonin in the evening. Treat yourself to nightly pre-sleep wind-down rituals: Try a hot bath to relax your muscles and release tension; read

2| Boost mood with movement. Though we are all living confined lives these days, exercise is a fantastic way to boost immunity and keep your body strong, so put on your mask and get out there! Sure, lots of movement helps you look and feel good, but it also decreases inflammation and improves the function of every organ in the body—even as it lifts your mood. As The New York Times reported, a just-released study found that among a test group of sedentary people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, regular workouts helped lower levels of depression, hostility and a host of other negative feelings, with mood benefits lingering for weeks, even after the study participants stopped working out. The lesson here is to move as much as possible. 52

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3| Gift yourself with a daily brain vacation. When we think of vacation, we often dream about palm trees, ocean breezes and the wonderful feeling of calm that comes with lying in a lounge chair in the sun. While it might be a while before we’re able to zone out on the beach again, we can experience similar feelings of peace and relaxation every day, plus decreased inflammation and increased immunity, by using our mandated downtime to start cultivating a meditation practice. Here are a few excellent options online to help you start enjoying the mental, emotional and Upgrade your sleep physical benefits of a regular habits with a nightly meditation practice: wind-down ritual. Insight Timer—offering a library of thousands of meditations, meditative music, and insightful talks and podcasts Journey Meditation—live real-time meditation group classes all day, every day, led by engaging instructors with decades of experience Headspace—the subscription-based meditation and mindfulness app has just added a special landing page with free meditations especially for New Yorkers, but anyone can access and enjoy the benefits.

As quarantining has continued over the past few months, I’ve found inspiration in Albert Einstein’s famous quote: “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” When it comes to our wellness, these times have given us the opportunity to put our everyday concerns on pause and rededicate ourselves to building healthy routines and habits (or upgrading our existing ones). I want to share with you 11 things all of us can do right now to upgrade our health and, with a little luck, keep COVID-19 from coming too close:

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8| Fill your head with interesting stuff. Now that we are all home a good deal more than we could have ever imagined, it’s a great time to pursue any and all those subjects, skills and things you’ve been curious about forever, but Curcumin and never had enough time elderberry deliver anti-viral benefits. for. Not only will you add to your knowledge base, but engaging with the unfamiliar can help keep your mind in good shape and may protect you from depression. Research shows that consistently high levels of curiosity correlate with mental well-being and life satisfaction. Check out this insightful piece on elemental.medium.com, “Curiosity Is the Secret to a Happy Life,” on the importance of curiosity, which many experts consider to be the secret to a happy life.

an actual paper book of poetry, or one on a soothing inspirational topic; try some restorative yoga; do a bit of gratitude-oriented journaling or, if you’re stressed, write down what’s on your mind. Don’t go to bed ruminating on negative thoughts—it will only undermine the quality of your sleep. 5| Give your metabolism a well-deserved rest. Now is an excellent time to get into intermittent fasting (IF), which adds fasting into your daily routine, slowly working up to 14- to 16-hour increments. Doing so enables your body to enter a prolonged “fasting state” that keeps insulin levels low, reduces blood sugar and signals your body to burn fat stores. IF also optimizes mitochondrial function— which means greater natural protection against numerous pathogens and diseases, including COVID-19. How to master IF? All you need to do is eat all your meals within an 8- to 10-hour period, eating dinner earlier and breakfast later.

9| Refresh and re-imagine your life, filled with wonderful new habits. We all have our usual routines, routines that have taken years to develop...and suddenly, they’ve all but disappeared. Einstein’s quote works well here too: Now is our opportunity to develop new routines, new habits, a host of new behaviors, all of which can help us become healthier, happier people. We have the chance to make our new way of living better! An easy way to start new routines is to set regular times to wake up, eat your meals and go to bed.

6| Engage in positive connections, despite the distance. Beating back feelings of loneliness and disconnection in this age of social and physical distancing is, granted, a tall order. But despite the challenges, it is possible, and extremely important for your well-being. You just need to reach out, perhaps a bit more than usual. Here are some tips: Lean on technology—FaceTime, Skype and Zoom (be sure to lock down your security settings!) add an instant sense of connection. Create a call list—We all have older relatives who are tentative about calling you, so make it easy on them and get into a regular schedule of touching base on the phone every few days to shoot the breeze, see how they are getting along, and if they need any assistance, for instance, with groceries, dog-walking, sweeping the driveway, and so on. Connect with help—If you are struggling emotionally, keep in mind that online therapy, or ‘tele-therapy,’ is an effective way to get extra support.

11| Support your health with supportive botanicals and nutraceuticals. There is promising research on a number of botanical and nutraceutical agents—curcumin, quercetin, zinc, N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC), vitamins A, C and D, and elderberry—that deliver anti-inflammatory and anti-viral benefits, which potentially improve the body’s ability to fight off and recover from COVID-19. Take advantage of them to give the body a fighting chance. drfranklipman.com

7| Embrace compassion. In times of stress, instead of lashing out, stop, take a deep breath, get out of your head for a few moments and connect with the African spiritual practice of “ubuntu.” It means, basically, what makes us human is the humanity we show each other. It’s about giving back, caring, respecting and having compassion for others. Right now, we can practice ubuntu by supporting humanitarian organizations such as Ubuntu Pathways, with time, money or supplies. 54

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10| Enjoy social media as a social tool. Being able to easily connect with friends, colleagues and loved ones is a great advantage of digital technology. But when it comes to “breaking news,” being constantly connected and on high alert can be hard on your mental health. So give yourself permission to occasionally tune out. A little news, perhaps in the morning or briefly after dinner and before a good Netflix series, is easier to process than subjecting yourself to a 24/7 bad-news blitzkrieg. There is no good reason to overfeed your anxiety, so know when to step away.

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RESILIENCE IN THE TIME OF THE PANDEMIC Two leading mental health experts share vital insights on recognizing the stress and hurt right now, and finding hope going forward. BY KELLY POSNER GERSTENHABER, PHD, AND KEITA FRANKLIN, PHD

22,000 calls and texts from people seeking help. Just recently, the National Crisis Text Line handled about 6,000 text conversations, double their usual, with an increasing number of texts coming from paramedics, nurses, cashiers, unemployed workers, victims of intimate-partner violence and grieving family members. The crisis text line data reveals the emergent and growing mental health challenges facing our nation. Here are some of the preliminary insights: 84% of those who reached out and identified as essential workers (in food, retail, health care or construction) reported experiencing coronavirusrelated stress 80% of texts came from individuals feeling lonely and isolated

As leaders in the field of mental health, we are dealing with a lot of questions about how the current pandemic is going to impact the mental health-related wellness of our nation over the long term. What we see is that the country has been swept by a tidal wave of anxiety, and much of it stems from the basic existential fears related to unstable employment, uncertain health risks, lack of food, a tenuous sense of belonging and lost human connections. The most recent numbers from crisis help hotlines across the nation paint an even more ominous picture. One of the major mental health-crisis hotlines (SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline) experienced an 891 percent increase in call volume when compared to the same period last year. The call center has received more than

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This data highlights only some of the current issues facing the general public. Just as importantly, these findings highlight the fact that people are reaching out and seeking help. The anxiety that people are experiencing, especially concerning job security, is very real and can produce very harmful mental health consequences. A plethora of research shows that financial stress and uncertainty about employment often have spillover effects for certain other types of risk, including relationship problems, substance abuse issues and mental health concerns. In addition, economists have long observed the hand-in-hand connection between financial crises such as the global recession in 2007-2008 and commensurate increases in the levels of clinical depression, anxiety and suicide. So, the question about how the COVID crisis will impact mental health is not an easy one to unpack. With over 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in the US alone and the uncertainty surrounding when this virus will be brought to heed through widespread testing, therapeutics and a vaccine, there remains too much we still do not know. But we are able to look at other crises our country has faced throughout history to try to draw some reasonable expectations concerning what to expect moving forward. Whether it’s the lessons learned from the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the humanitarian crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina or the carnage resulting from mass shootings such as Parkland, our country has overcome many tragedies before. Each of these tests to our humanity has produced lessons we must now consider in our current fight. Below, we offer five key areas that we believe will define the mental health landscape across our nation in the wake of COVID-19. 1| A NATION GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS The sorrow and devastation our nation is already experiencing will continue for a long time. We must first remember that loss comes in various forms. From otherwise healthy people facing their imminent death, to millions of Americans losing their livelihoods, to nurses and doctors losing patients en masse, to children losing their parents and grandparents without the opportunity to say goodbye—loss can

be debilitating. And loss on the scale and the depth of suffering we are currently experiencing is virtually unprecedented in US history. Yet, previous experiences with the nation’s ability to withstand loss and to eventually make meaning of these tragic experiences should provide all of us hope. For example, I [Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber] know from my direct work with the Parkland community that long-term outcomes for survivors are improved with the help of community connections and ongoing access to mental health support. Our job then is to make sure this help will be available, when and where it is needed. 2| A NATION ADJUSTING TO LIFE AFTER TRAUMA While serving as a civilian military leader after 9/11 and during the buildup of mental health and family programming associated with the global war on terror, I [Keita Franklin] observed the power of leadership in buffering the impact of trauma exposure. This lesson must be transferred to business leaders across the nation. Put simply, the health of your workplace will largely depend on how well leaders lead during times of crisis. Compassionate, empathetic and flexible approaches that take into account the stressors facing the workforce will be needed for the foreseeable future. And leaders must be able to communicate and “over-communicate” with their employees concerning available resources. Such communication reduces employee anxiety and lessens the real-world impact of crisis. Finally, it is important for leaders to recognize that every employee will process the stressors associated with the current pandemic differently. Disparate factors such as whether the employee has experienced previous traumatic situations and the strength of the employee’s social network will lead to different reactions and experiences for employees. During my time leading a large program in the Pentagon, I was amazed at how resilient people can be and how many people who have been exposed to trauma are able to process events as a “normal reaction to an abnormal event.” But we know that many employees will need help processing the trauma. As one military general office once told me, “We need everyone to realize that it’s OK if you are not OK.” Leaders must encourage employees to seek help. 3| A NATION LEARNING TO COPE WITH ANXIETY Anxiety can happen to anyone. Even as a mental health professional, I [Keita Franklin] have experienced it throughout my lifetime—it’s the body’s natural way of responding to extreme stress. Anxiety is one of those

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“Despite the grief we are experiencing, there is hope. We are reminded of the term ‘post-traumatic growth’ used in our field to help understand how individuals come out on the other side of trauma stronger than when it all started.” those who die by suicide visit their primary-care doctor in the month before they die, and most adolescents who have tried to end their own lives present to the ER for nonpsychiatric reasons. How do we identify those at risk for suicide? The answer is surprisingly simple: We must screen and monitor like we do for blood pressure, hearing or vision. Resources such as The Columbia Protocol are already at our fingertips, and with even wider implementation, we can support communities and all their members to identify suicide risk, so that we can reach those at risk before they are in crisis.

emotions that you can physically feel in your chest, or in the palms of your hands or in the pit of your stomach. Yet anxiety also has behavioral indicators, including increased irritability, difficulty concentrating and even trouble sleeping. During the current emotional environment, anxiety is a fairly common reaction to dealing day in and day out with unknowns and the fear presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with the physical-distancing guidelines in place and rudimentary personal protective equipment such as homemade face masks, it is natural to worry about the risk of personal exposure, as well as the risk to our loved ones. As a military spouse and a social worker, these are experiences that feel quite familiar. Following the events of 9/11, during which America was attacked without warning, I witnessed a military community that was immediately thrust into action. In a matter of days, airmen left their families to deploy halfway across the globe to fight an enemy that was often hard to identify. They left behind spouses, children, mothers, fathers and friends filled with fear, uncertainty and anxiety. I knew then, as I know now, that social support and a feeling of belonging would be critical to the mental well-being of those left behind. Physical or emotional isolation is detrimental to the mental health of all of us. COVID-19 has introduced America to the concept of “social distancing” as a public health measure. Yet, physical or social distancing does not have to mean emotional distancing. We need to stay emotionally connected to those we love and care about and use these emotional connections to help us ease the anxiety we are experiencing about the pandemic. 4| A NATIONAL FOCUS ON SCREENING FOR RISK As a nation, we are going to have to prepare not only for the delivery of mental health care as part of business as usual, but also prepare for the long-term mobilization of resources to buffer or mitigate the signs of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and suicide risk. Asking each other direct questions about difficult thoughts and feelings gives us all permission to be human and to heal from the stress and trauma together. One significant barrier to this is the lack of screening for suicidal thoughts. We know that nearly 50 percent of

Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, director and founder of The Columbia Lighthouse Project, is a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service. Dr. Keita Franklin, former director of suicide prevention for the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs and chief clinical officer at Psych Hub, has received numerous federal and civilian awards for her efforts leading military, family, mental health, and suicide prevention programs.

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5| A NATION FILLED WITH HOPE, KINDNESS, UNITY AND CONNECTEDNESS Despite the trauma, grief and feelings of anxiety we are currently experiencing, there is hope. We are reminded of the term “post-traumatic growth” used in our field to help understand how individuals often “come out on the other side” of trauma stronger than when it all started. As humans we learn how to grow, how to reach out for help when we need it most, and how to support one another through these devastating experiences. Even now, we can feel the hope in the kindness of others. Since COVID-19 began, we have seen the kindness of strangers reaching out to elder nursing home residents through windows. We have seen children with “driveby birthday parties” so every child feels special on their special day. And we have seen neighbors rallying resources for those most in need in their community. These everyday acts of kindness are demonstrations of what Americans are about, especially during times of crisis. These patriotic acts will help carry us through the long road ahead and promise a better future in a postCOVID new normal.

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Other guides include reps who take calls with the potential clients, clinicians, and programmers who build and maintain Mindbloom’s proprietary software platform. The Mindbloom app extends the therapy outside of the office, offering patients video consultations and individualized coaching programs that are still in development but will provide Headspace-style content to help apply the learnings gleaned from treatment into actionable plans. (Beynon Ketamine is the only is an avid meditator.) psychedelic available by prescription in the U.S. Using this tech-driven approach, sublingual or intramuscular ketamine (instead of the typical intravenous method), which treats illnesses including depression, PTSD and OCD by targeting the brain’s glutamate receptors, reduces the cost of treatment from up to $1,200 per session to $150 to $250 per session. Mindbloom plans to roll out the model—which also includes spa-like amenities such as aromatherapy, zero-gravity chairs, weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones and eye masks in “hospitalityinspired spaces”—to other locations, including a new flagship in New York City, as well as spots in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Austin, Texas. “People are increasingly looking for self-actualization and self-transcendence so that they can live life to the fullest, help those around them, and make contributions to the world,” Beynon explains. “Psychedelics have the potential to be a major catalyst for change.” With more and more backing by clinical research, positive patient outcomes and science, psychedelic medicine in his view is nothing short of a groundbreaking solution for one of the leading—and growing—public health crises in the nation. mindbloom.co

Dylan Beynon had just finished a three-day fast when reached by phone to discuss Mindbloom, a psychedelic therapy startup he founded in 2019. But the self-described biohacker’s reasons for launching the alternativemedical practice in Manhattan earlier this year have far deeper origins than Silicon Valley fads like intermittent fasting and microdosing. Losing his mom to homelessness due to schizophrenia and addiction made Beynon’s study of mental health issues profoundly personal. After his own decade-long journey of psychological growth—and co-founding two other technology companies—the serial entrepreneur saw potential in shifting attitudes around healing modalities like talk therapy and meditation. Beynon set out to make the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and PTSD “more approachable, affordable, accessible and a better experience using technology,” which led him to Dr. Casey Paleos. Psychiatrist, researcher, NYU professor and leader in psychedelic medicine for more than 10 years, Paleos serves as Mindbloom’s medical director and ensures the safety and scientific basis of treatments. While Paleos’ extensive experience in the field includes clinical trials with MDMA and psilocybin, Mindbloom launched with ketamine therapy, since it’s the only psychedelic currently available by prescription in the U.S. and because it has few side effects. “Guides” (or session-sitters for the home treatments that Mindbloom started offering in response to the outbreak of COVID-19) must be present during treatments to mitigate the dissociative effects that can increase the risk of accidents, and monitor for the reported dependence and bladder issues in frequent recreational users. 60

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that the cytokines that biologics block to prevent inflammation are the same ones found in compromised hair. Once Peralta connected the dots, he got together with friend Giorgos Tsetis, a former model whose thinning Nutrafol mends the hormonal hair led him to take imbalances that cause hair loss. medication with side effects that included a loss of libido. “Our friends thought we were crazy to compete with Big Pharma and the L’Oréals of the world,” says Peralta. Five years ago, they launched Nutrafol, which is now sold both online and in 1,800 U.S. physician’s offices. “Our MO is to identify the most advanced version of therapeutic plants and include them in our products,” says Peralta, Roland Peralta adding that 80 percent of Nutrafol’s client base is women. Since men and women have different biochemical needs, Nutrafol for Women contains a pharma-grade form of the medicinal herb ashwagandha, which research suggests can lower the hair-damaging stress hormone cortisol. Transition into menopause is accompanied by a quick decline in hormones like estrogen and progesterone, as well as an increase in testosterone, so the company has introduced Women’s Balance, which provides extra support by way of ingredients like maca and astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant. Taking a holistic approach to hair wellness, Nutrafol offers new customers a free consultation with one of 13 naturopathic doctors on staff, who then generate an individualized plan. “There’s a benefit to healing the whole body,” says Peralta. “It’s not just putting foam on your scalp. That’s a Band-Aid. Fundamentally, the paradigm has shifted.” Spoken like a true biohacker. nutrafol.com

Roland Peralta, co-founder and chief innovation and product officer of the hair-wellness company Nutrafol, has endured more than his share of health struggles. In his early 30s, after launching a successful clothing company, Peralta was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Shortly thereafter, he developed rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and was told he had a 30 percent chance of ending up in a wheelchair. After selling the apparel company to his business partners, Peralta took a cue from his hero, Dave Asprey of Bullet Radio, and prioritized managing his health. “Having had cancer, I started biohacking by leveraging the power of botanicals and thinking differently— and understanding that Western medicine didn’t have all the answers,” he says. “It was focused on treating symptoms, not optimizing the body.” Peralta dove deep into the latest scientific literature, researching the root causes of RA. He discovered that the few drugs available to treat the condition blocked a specific kind of inflammatory molecule, or cytokine, known as TNFa. “I thought perhaps there could be natural ways to block these cytokines,” he says. As it turns out, there are. Peralta learned that curcumin, an extract from the turmeric plant used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, is able to block the same cytokines as a biologic (a drug with biological sources). “Within weeks of using it, I started to feel better,” he says. “Within months, my symptoms were gone.” Peralta also noticed a surprising fringe benefit: His hair was thicker, with baby strands growing where his hairline had receded. What he didn’t know at the time was 62

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What happens when people are suddenly spending endless weekdays at home? They start seeing and hearing things in their garden. Good things, like birds returning and building nests, the full sequence of a flower from bud to bloom, and the way the trees all leaf out differently. And bad things, like the incessant sound of leaf blowers and mowers, and the teams coming to apply toxic chemicals and putting out those little yellow danger signs that your kids and pets can’t read anyway. We are all wound up about keeping our homes virus-free, but what happens when we get cleanliness-crazed in our landscapes? We douse them with “sanitizers.” I am sure you are careful about using safe cleaning products in your home, but do you know what is used to sanitize your lawn and garden? What does clean actually mean in a garden, anyway?

Isn’t sterile the opposite of fertile; the opposite of natural? How can a garden not be natural? Can a garden that is tightly controlled and heavily sprayed be healthier—for it, for you? I don’t think so. The typical ultra-tidy, clipped, cleared and chemically controlled landscape maintenance program exposes families and pets to toxic chemicals, pollutes drinking and recreational waters, and has led to a heartbreaking decline in our firefly, bee, butterfly and songbird populations. Do you remember when smoking looked cool? A vast close-cropped lawn surrounded by meatballed shrubs is like a cigarette: bad for us, bad for the ecosystem, and no longer attractive. A super- scrubbed landscape is like the uptight, uncomfortable, and sometimes unhealthy fashions of the past. Why are so many of our landscapes

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still stuck there? Peer pressure and perception! The beauty of a landscape is in your mind; the beauty of a nature-based landscape is waiting for you to catch up with the times. Natural landscapes can move with the wind, age gracefully, and don’t need chemical drugs because they are healthy. Once you can see the difference between healthy and chemical-dependent, that old sanitary style doesn’t look so inviting anymore. How does a nature-based landscape work? First of all, relax! Relax your approach, your attack on nature, and relax because you can do less and still have a deliciously green lawn and garden. Ditch the resource-intensive, controlling approach and spend this crazy at-home time getting to know your place and what it needs. Be a good partner to it; let it alleviate any eco-anxiety you might be feeling. Nature-based is about good practices, not products— like the difference between diet and exercise, and pills. It is quite simple, but it does require paying attention, like

good parenting. Chemical-free lawns, for example, are longer and thicker, which makes them naturally resistant to weeds and diseases. The basic practices are proper mowing (3.5 inches high; leave the clippings) and smart watering (seldom and deep; not at all in spring; one to two times per week for 45 to 60 minutes in hot, dry weather). Healthy, hip lawns contain clover, which fixes nitrogen (changing it into a stable form) from the air (free plant food) and announces to friends that your lawn is safe for kids and pets—and it’s emitting less carbon, too. Replace the areas of lawn you aren’t using with native plants that require little to no extra care (they evolved there just fine without us) and just keep on going further with your commitment to your place, your health and your happiness, not to mention butterflies and songbirds. What better time than now? For information on nature-based practices that transform your landscape to a toxin-free zone, visit perfectearthproject.org.

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TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A SACRED SPACE Five feng shui tips to cultivate tranquility in any room. BY ANITA ROSENBERG

1| Create a power center and get connected—Get out of your PJs. Your home office is a real office and should be honored as such. Designate an empowering spot to work from. This is the year to create deeper, more meaningful connections with people. You are going to need these connections later in the year to help you with everything from jobs, to business, to personal matters. The southeast (SE) sector of your home would be the perfect area to set up your desk and make calls or Zoom conferences. SE would also be a good area to set up your children’s study spaces. If this area does not work for you, at least make sure it is kept clean and organized. (To determine feng shui sectors, stand in the

center of your home with a compass.) 2| Meditate as a daily ritual—Focus your intention. When there is uncertainty, focus on what you can control. Your thoughts are powerful, which is why it’s important to develop a daily ritual of meditation. One easy way to get started if you don’t already have a meditation practice is to get into Alpha State, or what we also call Sage Mode in Chinese metaphysics, by sitting in a comfortable cross-legged position with your eyes closed, and count down from 64 to 0 (because there are 64 hexagrams in the I Ching). Sage Mode is a neutral state where you are relaxed and present. This puts you in a neutral headspace. Bonus: Position yourself in the northeast (NE) sector of your home with your back to the NE to meditate on healing energy. NE gives strength and stamina for healing to be tapped into right now. Use this NE meditation to stay healthy—and if you do get sick, you will be stronger and can heal faster.

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Chinese metaphysics predicted that 2020 would be a year of great change. We just didn’t know how quickly change would happen. When the world around you feels like a roller-coaster ride of unpredictability, it is even more important to create a calm and sacred personal space. Here are five feng shui tips for the home:

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3| Go for a clean slate—Create new opportunities. Life is cyclical and this current crisis too shall pass. Spring is the season of rebirth and growing new ideas and projects. Plant those seeds. Make room for something new. Take this time to clean out that junk drawer. Is your garage chaotic? Can you remove books from the overfilled bookshelf and donate them to a library? There is a bit of a hoarding mentality going on right now, but it’s more important to create open space. 4| Use crystals to make you feel good—Add to your collection. Crystals and stones have been on the planet a very long time and unlock ageless knowledge, support healing, and raise the vibration of the planet. No two are alike—and when a piece calls out to you, it was meant to beautify your home. There are so many great places to go crystal shopping. Tune into your intuition, and if you are able to have someone choose a piece for you—even better. Crystals can be true partners of transformation and this is the

time of spiritual awakening. My favorites for right now include high-vibrational pieces like Super 7 (awakening and clarity), aventurine (abundance and leadership), larimar (serenity and clarity), and elestial quartz (releases blockages). 5| Rejuvenate the bedroom—Anchor sweet dreams and restoration. You want to awaken every morning with enthusiasm for new opportunities that each day can present. A restful night’s sleep sets the tone for the day. Sleeping on freshly laundered sheets is heavenly. An air filter or humidifier circulates clean air. Remember: No work desk or computers in the bedroom; preferably, no TV or electronics; no mirrors. To balance the yin and yang, use two bedside tables and two bedside lamps. Extend the bed with a bench or sofa at the foot; that way, the bed is the king or queen of the room. My favorite bedroom crystals for soothing sleep include rose quartz, angelite, lepidolite and selenite, for healing. anitarosenberg.com

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Patio designed by Cathers at his Aspen home. Below, an elegant interior created by Cathers and Denise Taylor.

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AspenTeak lies in its quality and design, and Klaus Kohl and Paul Cathers design and manufacture their own products. “It is very important to us that our teak outdoor furniture is constructed to the highest standards. AspenTeak uses only kiln-dried lumbers and reclaimed timbers in its construction,” notes Kohl. What began as an importing business, a natural by-product of Cathers’ travels, has now evolved into a 20-year interior design and furniture business, representing over 100 international lines. Based in Basalt, the Cathers Home team is a major key to the company’s success. Cathers Home offers beautiful furnishings in a 4,000-square-foot showroom backed by an award-winning design team to put it all together. Whether it’s a small area, a new home or a sprawling commercial space, Cathers Home works with clients to transform and elevate: “It’s about keeping the lines as minimal as possible,” Cathers explains, “and creating warm, inviting spaces you want to be in.” cathershome.com

The fashion industry might have led Paul Cathers to the world of interiors, but skiing brought the design expert to Aspen. The founder and owner of Cathers Home, the Roaring Fork Valley’s premiere retail showroom and interior design firm, made his way from his native Vancouver, British Columbia, to Europe, New York and Miami before settling in Aspen and raising four children in the mountains. Cathers Home is inspired by his time abroad, along with his love for Aspen’s natural elements. Cathers believes simplifying interior design and furnishings goes beyond aesthetics. “We all have so many things we’re doing, so many distractions,” he says. “Subconsciously, that overstimulation affects us. When I walk into my home, I want a sanctuary of peace.” He cares deeply about each line the shop carries, which is why Cathers partnered with Klaus Kohl of AspenTeak on an exclusive collection of outdoor furniture. AspenTeak is a family-owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience. The difference with 72

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Nest-seeking New Yorkers flocking to the East End this season are in luck with a selection of homes that provide luxury, breathing room and much-needed respite from the world. The Hamptons is nothing if not optimistic: These homes are built to welcome guests and family now and in the years to come. On scenic Pondview Lane in East Hampton, a short walk to the tony Maidstone Club and the call of the Atlantic, sits a delightful residence perfect for privacy. A hedge of green giants lines the perimeter, leading to mature grounds of specimen shrubs and a manicured lawn. The heated gunite pool has been installed in close proximity to a charming screenedin porch, perfect for whiling away the summer days. Inside, the home features a renovated kitchen as well as three en-suite bedrooms on the first floor and two on the second floor. A double-height great room with fireplace makes this a year-round winner. Asking $4,900,000, Martha Gundersen and Paul Brennan have the listing at Douglas Elliman. On the other side of town, 24 North Bay Lane is

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combine to form a sprawling compound set on over 3 acres of gorgeous gardens and quintessential Hamptons foliage and greenery. The four-bedroom main house with a modern interior design leads to a sleek outdoor seating area and terrace next to a heated pool and spa. A separate threebedroom guest cottage provides the perfect place for welcoming family, and a cozy studio begs to become a home office. This delightful multi-residence property is conveniently close to beaches, Stony Hill Stables and the quaint village of Amagansett. It’s listed at $10 million with Rylan Jacka at Sotheby’s. Over in the village of Southampton, Douglas Elliman’s Christopher Stewart has a traditional charmer on Halsey Street, perfect for a family. Asking $4,250,000, the 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath home includes a custom chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry that flows into a great room containing a large fireplace, custom cabinetry, and oversize French doors. The spacious master suite includes a fireplace and a bathroom with radiant heat, while a lower level keeps all ages busy with a media room, recreation room and sauna. A pool, a pool house with its own half-bath and a detached garage with a Tesla charging station make this a dream home, steps to Southampton Village and its pristine beaches.

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PURIST: Tell us how you came to suspect you had the virus. DR. PAUL JARROD FRANK: After the frantic work winddown week of March 16, I was exhausted and not sleeping and stressed—I knew something wasn’t right. I went home and put myself in quarantine, suspicious I may be sick on that Thursday; the next day I awoke with a 103.5 fever, which persisted for 12 straight days.

regaining of strength— enough to exercise and gain back the 10 pounds I’d lost. Now, at eight weeks since the start of it all, I am at 95 percent and ready to go back to work. What remedies are you employing to rebuild your immune system? I was taking a lot of vitamin C and D and zinc while sick. Currently my physician has me on NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and hydrogen) for energy, turmeric extract as an antiinflammatory and N-Acetyl Cysteine, an antioxidant.

What did you do to beat the virus? I couldn’t do much other than let it take its unknown course. The first week I had only fever and terrible headaches. Neither my doctor nor myself were convinced it was COVID. At that time, the third week in March, no one knew the course of the illness was often in two stages. I stayed in isolation—just in case, and because I was too sick to leave the house and get tested. On day six I started having shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate. I knew then I was taking a turn for the worse and it was most definitely COVID.

What’s the most important thing you want people to understand about this virus, from what you’ve experienced? It is unlike any other infection they can get—and it is totally unpredictable how sick you can get. Being fit and healthy clearly was not protective for me. As a medical professional, how do you envision the future of health care in a post-COVID society? Health care will be reprioritized and taken more seriously— the days of going to work or school with a fever and a few Advil are gone. Or traveling when you don’t feel well.

Describe, from day to night, how you were feeling. Mostly panic and anxiety. The fever was unrelenting and the breathing issue brought on the real anxiety. I didn’t sleep more than two to three hours a night for two to three weeks straight, which exacerbated the psychological trauma and perspective. My vision and hearing was dramatically off, although my senses of taste and smell were fine. While living on Tylenol and Advil every four to six hours, there were few periods of relief—an hour or two here and there where I felt small bouts of relief. The nights were the most fearful, as the breathing was always an issue that kept me awake. On day 12, I started hydroxychloroquine. Within 24 hours my fever broke. Was it the medicine or just my time to improve? I will never know.

How will having gone through this experience affect the way you do business when we are allowed to reopen? The good news is that I am a medical professional and my staff is used to universal precautions of sterility and cleanliness in my office, which is also an accredited surgical facility. Clearly the number of patients seen will be fewer at the start. I do believe that ultimately I will be able to function to capacity while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, as I always have in the past. pfrankmd.com

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What advice do you have for infected people, or the families of those who are infected, who are dealing with depression and anxiety? Depression and anxiety are absolutely normal and part of the recovery. Be patient with yourselves; no matter how sick you got, it is an exceptionally long recovery to 100 percent. Don’t be afraid to share your concerns.

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perfume all over myself,” she recalls. “After we moved from the U.S. to Singapore, I jumped into a taxi, and the driver started sneezing. He did not like the way I smelled!” Aghast, Tupper quit perfume cold turkey. Switching gears to explore another mode of personal adornment, Tupper became an accomplished jewelry designer. Later, missing fragrance, she resolved to create natural perfume to complement the stones she uses in her beautiful jewelry designs. Tupper pursued rigorous scent studies in Singapore and Bangkok, and at France’s famed Grasse Institute. “At every turn I was told, ‘No, you can’t’— but I persisted.” Today, she regards the components of her fragrance “compositions” as “gems,” no less compelling than spinels or rubellite tourmalines. All eight Cultus Artem formulas—Alba, Amara, Champaca, Ilex, Poeticus, Rosa, Tuberosa and Vetiveria—are blended by hand in Tupper’s own lab, vetted by an in-house chemist, and further certified by an independent toxicologist. They conform to the most stringent international safety standards as defined by EU and International Fragrance Association regulators (Tupper chose to align with these European bodies because their criteria, the world’s highest, are more exacting than those of the FDA). Tupper encourages dedicated scent-seekers not to bother with sniffing bottles or paper strips; perfume must be tested on the skin, its molecules interacting with your own. When you find “your” perfume, enjoy its soothing magic: “Wearing a fragrance that speaks to your biochemistry is very grounding,” says Tupper. “It brings a sense of inner peace and makes you feel secure, like you’re enveloping yourself in your own arms—it gives you that kind of comfort to deal with the world.” cultusartem.com

Has a whiff of fine fragrance ever conjured the powerful memory of a lost relative or teacher? Sadly, this phenomenon is all but extinct, as iconic perfume brands routinely replace plants with chemical components that just don’t quite smell the same. Master perfumer Holly Tupper is on a mission to resurrect the lost art of traditional fragrance with Cultus Artem, her collection of eight rare and exquisite botanical formulations. Latin for “the art of elegant adornment,” Cultus Artem is a godsend for beauty connoisseurs who, like its founder, grew up inhaling the world’s most precious parfums. Tupper admires her great-aunt Maud, who, in the 1920s, divorced and moved from New Orleans to New York, where glamorous guests on the order of Truman Capote attended her regular salon evenings. Cultus Artem would look right at home on the art deco vanity table that beguiled Maud’s grandniece: Elegant even when empty, the collection’s zero-waste, reusable glass bottles are boxed in velvet, their caps coiled with tasseled silk threads, hand-woven by a women’s cooperative in India. Cultus Artem perfumes contain pure fragrance oils—such as rosa damascena from Turkey, Italian bergamot, Tunisian orange blossom, Indian and Australian sandalwood and wild-crafted Indian champaca, all sourced by Tupper herself and imported directly to her Texas lab—plus distilled water and perfumery alcohol. Equally notable is the long list of chemicals they don’t contain: parabens, organosulfates, phthalates, color additives, synthetic dyes, ethanolamine (ETA/MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA) and toluene. Those toxins produce an impact felt from far away; Tupper pinpoints the moment she realized just how aggressive synthetic scent is: “In the ’80s, I used to spray 82

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Alicia Cook, owner and master stylist of Southampton’s Revolve Hair, shares eco-friendly hair-care favorites and her plans to keep clients looking chic during a socially distant summer.

“This white lacquered woodhandled brush is handmade in Italy with sustainably sourced ash wood. It’s ideal for all hair types and prevents static.” Big oval brush in white, $45, Tek, tekitalyus.com

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“This delicate hand soap is made with fragrant beet-sugar extract, leaving overwashed hands velvety soft and protected from germs.” DEDY hand wash, $20, Davines, davines.com

“Now’s a great time to focus on hair health, as we’ve been given a slight reprieve from everyday wear and tear. Davines’ shampoo, mask and keratin sealing treatment provide ultimate repair and protection.” Vegetarian miracle mask, $42.50; keratin sealer, $32; nourishing shampoo, $32; Davines, davines.com

“After opening Revolve Hair at age 23, I am proud to celebrate the salon’s 10th anniversary. Here are my go-to sustainable styling products and ways my team will be bringing the Revolve Hair experience to your home.”

“I use these precision shears in the salon, and I will now be providing outdoor haircuts on sunny days! All cuts will be done in 20 to 30 minutes on dry hair while the client and stylist wear masks.” BEAM cosmos scissor, $822, Hikari, available at hikariscissors.com 83

“To safely color your hair at home, Revolve offers DIY color kits. Hair gloss, shampoos, masks and styling products are available for purchase along with a personalized dye formula. On clear days, our stylists will be providing color touch-up services outside of clients’ homes. Formula will be applied in 30 minutes or less to prevent prolonged contact, then customers will self-shampoo their hair after the specified processing time.” Price available upon request. Email booking@revolvehair.com for more information.

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YOUR SKIN IS THIRSTY Do you really know what it needs?

Sun damage, free radicals and glycation are the biggest contributors to skin dehydration.

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epidermis, and they hold the layers together. Keeping them healthy is key. One futuristic cosmetic ingredient that stimulates the synthesis of the tight junctions is isosorbide dicaprylate. It’s a naturally derived, lab-made molecule that, in my opinion, is a definite must for women with dry skin. You can find it in serums and creams. Next, and this may seem counterintuitive—but a toner helps with hydration. Toner lowers the pH of the skin so it stops losing so much water, known as perspiratio insensibilis. Choose well-formulated moisturizing creams. You need a product with ingredients like glycols, propanediol and liposomes that can enhance the absorption of the cream’s beneficial actives into the skin. In my experience, many organic skin-care options fail to deliver results, as they just sit on top of the skin. A scrub or treatment containing enzymes is a wonderful skin-care option. It will break down dead cells, leaving smoother, more radiant skin that allows for hydration to permeate. If the ingredient list shows papain (from papaya), it will be milder and better for sensitive skin; bromelain (from pineapple) or pumpkin will be more intense exfoliators. My last secret is one to chew on—ingesting essential fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs work by creating a healthy skin barrier. Things like salmon, avocado and chia count, but in the case of very dry skin, you may need so much more. My clients use omega-rich flaxseed oil for salad dressing. I even have clients who carry flaxseed oil in their purses when they go to a restaurant, and their skin shows it.

Water doesn’t hydrate your skin. Of course drinking water is good for you, and has several benefits, but it’s not going to directly change the level of skin hydration. While your skin will reflect a healthy diet, hydration is another matter. Thinking that drinking water will plump the skin, making it supple and bouncy while getting rid of fine lines, is a naive expectation. However, that’s what social media and conventional wisdom overwhelmingly suggest. Almost every woman who has visited my practice in Switzerland or New York has lamented, “My skin is so dry. And I don’t understand it—I drink so much water!” Hydration in the skin is mainly controlled by the quantity and quality of the “sponges” (glycosaminoglycans) inside the skin. These sponges are hygroscopic, or water-retaining, molecules and they expand by incorporating water. Sun damage, free radicals and glycation—where certain sugars attach to proteins or lipids—alter the molecular structure of those sponges. Visualize a sponge that has been tightly wrapped with twine: You can dip it water, but it will not expand much. This is the reason why, unfortunately, the healthy habit of drinking a lot of water will not improve fine lines and wrinkles. The most direct route to improving the quality of the skin’s “sponges” and your hydration is to follow these skin-care tenets: A Apply zinc oxide-based sun protection daily. Choose by percentage, not SPF (read more on christopherardant.com/blog.php); B Eat a healthy diet with a low glycemic index; and C Consume the daily recommended five portions of organic fruits and veggies, to load the body with antioxidants. A major focus of hydration is on the skin’s “tight junctions.” These are little spikes in the top layers of the

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Christian Juul Nielsen, creative director of Hervé Léger and Aknvas, shares his interior design favorites and self-care essentials. “I love this serum from the sustainably minded brand Miild. I apply it straight out of the shower, let it soak in, then finish off with their face cream.” Facial serum, $81, available at Miild, miild.dk

“I barely ever get ill, and I’m convinced my daily dose of Omnium vitamins has done wonders for my immune health.” Omnium multivitamin and mineral formula (180 tablets), $79, available at The Vitamin Shoppe, vitaminshoppe.com

“I am obsessed with this photography collection by Pieter Henket. He traveled through the world’s second-largest rainforest to photograph and learn about the Congo’s local inhabitants.” Congo Tales: Told by the People of Mbomo, $50, available at rizzolibookstore.com

“My designs blend style with functionality. These items are a perfect representation of this philosophy, keeping me comfortable and inspired at home.”

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“This trunk’s shape makes it easy to pack folded clothes. The built-in shelves feel like a lightweight closet, so I don’t ever have to unpack.” Essential trunk, $950, available at Rimowa, rimowa.com

“My Paris apartment is filled with mid-century decor, and this dining set perfectly complements the fireplace, floors and moldings.” Hans Olsen dining chair set in rosewood, $8,635, available at Klassik, en.klassik.dk

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Peruvian Connection’s Annie Hurlbut on the fashion and destinations that complement her latest artisan-crafted bedding collection.

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“Our designs are inspired by Peruvian utilitarian textiles, and are created using humanely sourced alpaca fiber. They serve a purpose and identify a community’s distinctive set of motifs, patterns and colors.”

“When I consider cost per wear, my leather pencil skirt is handsdown the winner. It makes a polished, understated look out of any top.” Loattan skirt in leather, $1,690, available at The Row, therow.com “These are unbelievably comfortable and just the right heel height for walking endless city blocks. The tall upper part provides just enough coverage for short dresses and tunics over leggings.” Blackpool boot, $595, Heritage Boot Co., heritageboot.com

“This spread pairs our Magnolia duvet with our Forestry sheets and the Arts & Crafts floral coverlet, perfectly illustrating our signature pattern-on-pattern aesthetic.” Magnolia 100% cotton sateen king duvet cover, $335, Peruvian Connection, peruvianconnection.com 90

“My favorite bag ever! It’s roomy, incredibly light for a hard-side bag, and easy to maneuver down the aisle of a plane.” International carry-on expandable spinner, $579, Briggs & Riley, briggs-riley.com

“I collect Andean weavings, like the one Julia of Willow, Urubamba, Cusco—photographed here by Walter H. Wust—uses to transport her child. I love that each pattern tells a story about the weaver’s heritage.”

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“Danish artist Louise Fenne used this pattern belt as a headdress in one of her major works, ‘Girl and Her Parrot.’ It was an honor to have one of our designs immortalized in art.” Condor pima cotton belt, $98, Peruvian Connection, peruvianconnection.com

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Sandra de Ovando of Ovando Botanical Gallery shares timeless accessories that enhance the healing powers of flowers.

This crystal-like vessel is a modern take on classic materials that transforms any reception table.” Framework tall vase, $699, Atelier Swarovski, atelierswarovski.com

“The Ovando terrarium brings a piece of springtime indoors.” Ovando terrarium, from $185, Ovando, ovandony.com

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“I am fascinated with the intrinsic beauty of flowers, and fusing different colors, shapes and textures. These items bring a touch of elegance and innovation to any tablescape.”

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“This scratch-resistant chrome charger plate is a simple way to add dimension to your tabletop.” Chroma charger, price available upon request, RedBliss, redbliss.com

“This fusion of violet, santal sandalwood, oak moss and vetiver conjures visions of a Parisian park.” Bois de Boulogne candle, $60, Ovando, ovandony.com

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in February and March, just before the COVID-19 crisis erupted, Zimmern’s gotten serious. “Eating well in America has been a class issue,” Zimmern says. “In the richest country in the history of civilization, the fact that roughly a quarter of Americans are food-insecure is criminal. Everything that I worry about when it comes to food production starts with climate change—weather patterns are causing a huge disruption in our food system. So I come at the climate issue from the food side and tell stories about foods that are disappearing and raise awareness about how the supply chain is being affected.” With What’s Eating America, Zimmern, 58, connects food to hot-button issues ranging from immigration, climate change, and voter suppression to health care and addiction. (The last subject is one he knows from personal experience; he’s now 28 years sober.) Zimmern was born and raised an only child on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where his mother was a designer, his father an advertising executive. He attended Dalton and then Vassar. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a chef. He got his first paycheck when he was 14 years old, while working at a restaurant in East Hampton, and was

It’s a challenging time to be in the food business. On one hand, people still need to eat. But the COVID-19 pandemic may end up disrupting food supplies in ways that are more lethal than the virus itself. In fact, according to experts cited in a recent New York Times cover story, indirect impacts of the pandemic could double the number of people facing acute hunger to 265 million by the end of this year. As a food expert who has traveled the world, chef, TV personality and social activist Andrew Zimmern is in an unusual position: He’s seen firsthand how people sustain themselves in marginalized communities, and long before COVID-19 began he was sounding the alarm about how climate change is threatening the food system, and the survival of millions of people who live in poverty. As a restaurant owner, he is also directly affected by the economic impact of social distancing; his Minneapolisbased Lucky Cricket is now shuttered due to the virus, and he’s not sure whether it will ever open again. For most of his career as a TV host, Zimmern purveyed food exotica as entertainment. His Bizarre Foods on The Travel Channel delivered exactly what the title suggested: adventure, travel and the occasional gross-out. But with his latest series, What’s Eating America, which aired on MSNBC 96

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Climate change plays a major role in the rates of food insecurity in America.

for whom the only hot meal they see is the one served at school. The schools are now closed. And the advocacy of the school nutrition association just hasn’t been there. So it very much is a dysfunctional ecosystem that feeds itself while it’s killing us with our diet and with our food.” But Zimmern doesn’t think the problem of poor diet is always tied to poverty. “If you go into certain impoverished marginalized communities, from a food standpoint, they are eating well,” he says. “Because in some—underscore some—marginalized communities, they are still cooking fresh food, and they’re cooking food that’s very low in cost. But they are doing cucina povera, as the Italians call it: beans, and rice, and vegetables they grow themselves. But very few people—especially impoverished people and marginalized people—are situated to do that. Remember, so many of these people are crammed into our urban areas. They don’t have the ability that some rural poor do to be growing their own food, to be hunting in the evening for their breakfast and fishing in the morning for their dinner.” “We need leadership from Washington. But all you have to do is listen to the president’s press conferences. We’re in the middle of a global pandemic. We’re going to be very soon in the middle of the worst depression in American

soon climbing rapidly up the ladder in New York’s best restaurants. He worked for Thomas Keller, among other celebrity chefs—but despite these successes, by 1991 addiction left him living on the streets. After a stint at Hazelden Betty Ford, Zimmern got sober. He had to return to the bottom of the ladder again, getting a job as a dishwasher, and slowly rebuild his life and career. “I was lucky. I was a child of privilege in New York. I took it all for granted. It almost killed me. It brought me mentally and emotionally to a place where I wanted to die. I went into a flophouse hotel and tried to drink myself to death. I didn’t succeed. I somehow made it out of there. Having been given this incredible 17th chance at life drives every decision that I make.” Since getting sober, he’s been devoted to making a positive social impact. Through the James Beard Foundation and the Culinary Institute of America, he funds Andrew Zimmern’s Second Chances Scholarships, which offer students faced with extreme challenges an opportunity to overcome hardships and follow a culinary path. Zimmern now lives in Minneapolis, where he’s busy running several companies: KZ ProVisioning, which caters to the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the NBA’s Timberwolves; a production

“Candidates are talking about health care,” Zimmern says, “but why isn’t anybody talking about, ‘Let’s get everyone fed, too’? We can set up educational centers to teach people about food. We can have food pickup centers.” history. Tens of thousands of Americans—if not more—will die from this pandemic. We’re being given breadcrumbs and gaslighted from Washington at the same time. So I don’t expect it to happen anytime soon.” Zimmern, who recently co-founded the Independent Restaurant Coalition to help ensure the survival of restaurants during the pandemic, is now focused on lobbying politicians to change policy as it relates to food and the restaurant business. “Candidates are talking about different forms of health care but why isn’t anybody talking about, ‘Let’s get everyone fed, too’? We can set up educational centers to teach people about food. We can have pickup centers so the people who are time-poor, like dual-income families with children, who are living check to check, can go to community resource kitchens to pick up hot meals to save them time,” Zimmern says. “We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. All the pieces of the puzzle are there. When it comes to public policy, do we have the skill and do we have the will? We have all the skill in the world. In fact we could actually employ a lot more people. Much like some of FDR’s WPA initiatives. But we definitely do not have the will, because there’s no one in Washington who cares about marginalized people, who are desperate for help in America.”

company, Intuitive Content; and Passport Hospitality, which oversees his restaurants. The unifying principle that connects all of Zimmern’s businesses: “If the work we do doesn’t inspire adventurous thinking, or doesn’t reinforce the idea that we are supposed to remain teachable regardless of where we are in life, and if the work doesn’t leave the world a better place, then we don’t do the work.” Zimmern is also a podcaster, a philanthropist and an author, most recently of a book for young adults called AZ and the Lost City of Ophir, co-written with H.E. McElhatton. The book describes a meal of monkey-dung pellets, roasted wasps, grasshopper tacos and grub kebab. None of those are foods that wealthy people tend to eat, but Zimmern believes our food problems in America are not only a matter of economics—they are also related to deficits in our educational system, and complex cultural problems. “The biggest problem is there are a lot of people who are time-poor,” he says. “We have jumped away from the way we lived a generation ago, when there was a grandmother in the house who could afford to cook. There used to be someone at home who was cooking a real breakfast. There used to be people cooking a real dinner at night. That doesn’t happen anymore.” He adds, “Remember, we have tens of millions of children 97

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SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Dr. Frank Lipman suggests 18 powerful foods and supplements to incorporate into your healthy diet.

1| Ditch sugar and processed foods now. Sugar is, in a word, garbage, and when viruses are making the rounds, the sweet stuff can make getting sick far easier by starving your beneficial gut bacteria and overfeeding the bad. Processed foods have a similar impact, weakening immunity with gut-healthweakening chemicals, allergens and virtually no bug-fighting nutrients, so ban processed junk from your table, too.

Health crises of any kind— be they local, national or, like the current coronavirus, global in scale—are a wake-up call for all of us. As one of my patients recently said, “There’s nothing like a pandemic to make you think about upping your immunity.” Dark humor aside, she makes a good point: Boosting immunity needs to become a top priority. In addition to closely following the protocols recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect against infection, it’s also important to incorporate as many immunity-boosting behaviors as possible, the sooner the better. Your mission: to fortify your body against opportunistic invaders, making it harder for them to get a toehold into your system. Start with a multipronged approach that includes health-supporting foods and immunity-boosting supplements, as well as reinforcing the behaviors and habits that can help keep you well. Here is a roundup of 18 of my favorite easy, do-right-now tips to help kick your immunity into gear:

2| Go heavy on garlic and onions. Have some sweet, Take advantage of alliums, healthy beets instead known for their powerful antiof sugary foods. viral, anti-bacterial and antifungal properties. They feed your gut the fiber and prebiotics it thrives on, and they work just as well raw or cooked, so start chopping garlic, onions, scallions, chives, leeks and shallots, and enjoy daily.

THINK OF FOOD AS AN EDIBLE MEDICINE CABINET Food—it keeps us going, nourishes our bodies, and when we do it right, acts as health-supportive medicine. That’s when we’re also feeding the billions of beneficial bacteria that live in our gut—where roughly 70 percent of our immune system lives. Start your immunity-boosting program by giving the junky empty calories a wide berth—not good for you, or the bacteria in you.

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3| Gobble up greens. Think greens—and work them into every meal to frontload your system with the phytonutrients and fiber that make your good belly bacteria thrive, in turn, keeping your immune system defenses strong. In addition to salads at dinner, add a pile of spinach under your morning eggs. Add a fistful of kale to soup at lunch, and salads and stews at dinnertime. Got smoothies? Toss some greens in there, too. Before you know it, you’ll be a greens machine.

9| Anti-viral herbs: Add anti-viral and anti-bacterial herbs like andrographis, astragalus, olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract, oil of oregano, elderberry extract and lomatium extract to your list.

radishes, leeks, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes and tomatoes. In addition, the chewy parts of the vegetable—like the stalks of broccoli or the bottoms of asparagus—are the most nutritious for the gut bacteria. So don’t chop off the stalks—eat them! 5| Eat fermented foods. Simply put, a healthy gut makes the rest of you less vulnerable to bacterial and viral invaders. To boost that health, put a scoop or two of fermented foods on your plate a few times a week to feed your gut the probiotics it needs to function optimally. You can ferment virtually any veggie you like, or buy items like sauerkraut, kimchi, miso or kefir to get your dose. Not a fermented food fan (yet)? Try adding organic apple cider vinegar to salads.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon support immune health.

11| NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine): A precursor to the powerful immunity-booster glutathione, NAC also supports respiratory health by acting as both an antioxidant and an expectorant, helping to thin out and loosen mucus in the air passageways. The recommended dosage is usually 2 to 4 grams a day.

6| Have a hot cup of immunity. For the next few weeks, ditch the cocktails and, for that matter, any form of alcohol. Instead, brew up hot tea drinks made with immune-boosting herbs like andrographis, elderberry and astragalus. Add bone broth to your repertoire as well. Broths made from healthy, grass-fed animals deliver amino acids like arginine, glutamine and glycine, all of which are excellent immunity reinforcements.

12| Glutathione: It’s the master antioxidant, but most oral glutathione is foul-smelling and poorly absorbed, so look for s-acetyl-glutathione or liposomal glutathione. 13| Vitamin D3: Ideally, your D levels should be in the 50 to 70mg/ml range, so have your doctor check yours. Then you both can determine how much is needed to close the gap. 14| Vitamin C: To protect against infection, take 2 to 3 grams of vitamin C every day.

7| Make mealtime a lot spicier. Ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and cayenne pepper—pour them on! Not only will they add more flavor to everything you eat, but they also pack a powerful antiinflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-viral punch.

15| Probiotics: Support your gut with a probiotic, preferably one with at least 20 to 50 billion viable organisms, and several types of good bacteria, like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria, two of the most highly regarded strains.

8| Clue into coconut. Another tasty, immunity-boosting add-in for smoothies or your morning Bulletproof coffee: coconut oil. Just a teaspoon a day will add extra flavor and healthy fats, while supporting immunity with its powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-microbial properties.

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10| Medicinal mushrooms: Look for a mixed formula that contains cordyceps, chaga and maitake. In addition to their many healing properties, mushrooms contain beta glucans, which have immune-modulating effects.

16| Zinc: Add 25 mg of zinc per day on a short-term basis for an additional immune boost, and, if you feel a cold coming on, to help shorten its duration. 17| Fish oil: 1 to 2 grams of high-quality fish oils daily will help keep immunity defenses strong. Just make sure yours contain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and no fillers.

BOOST IMMUNITY WITH SUPPORTIVE SUPPLEMENTS In addition to eating healthy and well, I often recommend supplements as extra support for the immune system and overall well-being. At this time of the year, when everyone’s immune system can use a little extra TLC, try a few of these from my favorite immunity-boosting all-stars:

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FEEDING FERTILITY

Coconut rose bites contain sesame and dates to boost fertility and romance.

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Strengthening your relationship with food is more important during the prelude to pregnancy than at any other phase in your life, save, perhaps, for the 40 weeks of gestation itself. It starts with a choice: I choose to feed myself well! Because here’s the obvious but sometimes little-discussed reality of making a baby: Every aspect of reproduction requires an abundance of energy and high-grade raw materials, and they’re derived from food. The monthly creation and orchestration of hormones like estrogen and progesterone depend on well-digested, healthy natural fats, amino acids from proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals. For these sex hormones to stay at proper levels and ratios, a steady stream of fiberfilled and detoxifying plant foods is required to help the liver do its essential clearing and synthesizing work. The plush lining of a welcoming baby room (the uterus) flourishes when blood is “strong,” as traditionalists say— fortified with iron and other minerals—made by a spleen system working at its best. (It also helps to ensure correct levels of warming progesterone.) None of this happens by magic or sheer intention; it takes continuous material input, actual building blocks delivered via the

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Purist Wellness Editor Amely Greeven and Purist contributor Marisa Belger reclaimed postpartum care for mothers with their best-selling book The First Forty Days, written with Heng Ou, their friend and founder of the maternal meal service MotherBees. The trio’s new sequel, Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy (Abrams), aims to do the same with the allimportant preconception period. Here, an excerpt.

A diet of nutrient-rich food transforms your body into a safe, welcoming environment for your baby to grow.

food that you choose to eat. The nutritional requirements for even getting up to the starting line of pregnancy are nothing to sneeze at. Yet building yourself up before pregnancy shouldn’t be a relentless, single-minded project like a quarterback working overtime to bulk up and make the team. It shouldn’t give you anxiety that you aren’t doing it “right.”

The best way to approach this is to start early. Begin to eat as if you were pregnant months or years before you seek to conceive, cleaning out the foods that deplete or tax your system and filling your plate with foods that help, heal and strengthen. So many women are starting out depleted today, struggling with some combination of adrenal fatigue, excessive stress, weak digestion or the depletions of key nutrients. On top of that, so much of our food is grown or processed in ways that strip it of nutrition, and then cocktails of contaminants from the air, water and soil get layered in, too. Fortify yourself ahead of the game and you get plenty of time to address depletions, discover the foods that serve your body best, and kick bad habits to the curb. Crucially, starting early lets you gradually transition into a healthy prenatal diet. You don’t have to pivot at the last minute—I’m pregnant! What do I eat now?—or make an awkward U-turn. If starting early isn’t an option—maybe you’re set on making a baby just a few short months from now—know that the

“Eating is a multidimensional act: It’s about the nutrients absorbed and assimilated, the vitality they hold.” Sages in my family’s tradition teach that fear weakens the kidney organ system— the very aspect we want to strengthen for procreation. Furthermore, fretting hurts the spleen, and without our dear spleen calmly and reliably assisting in digesting our food, we’re up the creek without a paddle. So a big breath and a serving of balance is in order. Consider that eating is a multidimensional act: It’s about the physical nutrients you absorb and assimilate into your blood and tissues, and it’s about the invisible vitality or chi they hold that feeds your chi, your personal vitality. Ask anyone well-versed in acupuncture, Ayurveda or energy medicine, and they’ll even tell you that the vitality of food is influenced by your intention as you prepare it.

foods you and your partner eat today will greatly influence the health of the sperm that is presently forming and that might meet its destined egg in three months, which is really the bare minimum of time to dial up your diet for optimal benefits. That egg is presently starting its important three-month maturation or ripening phase in the follicle, too. Meanwhile, you’ll want to be working hard at building the reserves a growing baby will require: Experts say it takes about three months to build great reserves of folate, a B vitamin pivotal for early fetal development, and our wise ones who practice Chinese medicine say that in three months of eating to serve weak organs, significant cycle rebalancing often occurs. Every bite counts! 101

JING CHAI “LIFE FORCE” MILK Serves 2 This milk is the mother lode of jing- and ojas-supportive ingredients—dates, spices, ginger and honey infused into warm, rich milk. Turmeric calms inflammation and supports the liver; reishi strengthens immunity; ashwagandha helps balance hormones. Let yourself sink into a state of relaxation as you take time to care for yourself—offer your partner a mug, too, and enjoy taking care of each other. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups whole-fat milk or organic almond milk 1 (½-inch) knob fresh ginger, grated 1 medjool date, deseeded, finely chopped ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ½ teaspoon cardamom powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon ashwagandha powder (optional) ¼ teaspoon reishi powder (optional) ½ teaspoon honey INSTRUCTIONS: Heat milk in a small pot over medium heat, then add ginger, medjool date, and cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric powders. Bring to a medium-low boil, then reduce to a light simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the ashwagandha and reishi, if using, and steep for another 10 minutes. Strain, add honey, and sip warm.

THE BUZZ ON MOCKTAILS

Mixologist Ivy Mix explores the low- and no-ABV movement. BY CASEY BRENNAN

Yeewaré This summer, enjoy a Latin-inspired noABV cocktail, similar to what is found in Mix’s book, Spirits of Latin America. INGREDIENTS: 2 cucumber rounds 2 slices of jalapeño 2 oz. Seedlip Garden spirits ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. pineapple juice ½ oz. agave nectar Mint sprig for garnish In a mixing glass, muddle cucumber and jalapeño. Add Seedlip Garden, lemon juice, pineapple juice and agave nectar. Shake and strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint.

As people continue to prioritize their health and wellbeing, it’s no surprise that their relationships with alcohol are shifting, too. While alcohol sales in the United States have spiked over 50 percent since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people are choosing to limit their booze intake and turning to low- and no-ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails instead. Renowned bartender Ivy Mix, owner of Brooklyn’s Leyenda, sees the growing trend of these cocktails only deepening, noting how they have become ubiquitous on menus around the country as well as in home bars, as bars and restaurants remain closed for normal operations. “People get really into low- and no-ABV during Dry January, but now they are looking to keep it going and really enjoying it,” explains Mix. “Just because people aren’t drinking alcohol doesn’t mean they should be robbed of the flavor experience. With new [alcohol-free] brands like Seedlip and their line of Aecorn spirits, it’s much easier to create delicious alcohol-free drinks.” With more time at home to play around with recipes and ingredients, Mix recommends getting inventive. “Sitting at home and being locked inside means lots of time to experiment—and lots of time also to drink these experimentations,” says Mix. “I love to create low- and noABV cocktails in order to enjoy them for longer and stay clear-headed, especially now that we’re going into summer and there is so much fresh produce to play with.” Now, as people become more “sober curious” or simply want to wake up without a hangover (or make it to that 7AM yoga or SoulCycle class, when things get back to normal), bars and restaurants are offering up creative—and delicious—options to go for teetotalers. “Low- and no-ABV cocktails serve a purpose culturally and are important for people,” Mix says. “I think bars have a social responsibility to put them on menus and, for me, it’s a real exercise in working on flavors. How do we go beyond something like an amped-up lemonade? Luckily, we have exciting nonalcoholic spirits.” At Leyenda, Mix has been experimenting with those spirits, as well as wine and beer, as the base. “I am creating a flavor experience, just like with alcohol,” Mix explains. “My favorite thing right now is making wine tiki cocktails and at Leyenda, guests often ask for low- or no-ABV margaritas, which taste great made with Seedlip Grove.” Low- and no-ABV cocktails can be blended with less sugar, and Mix often uses maple syrup, honey and coconut sugar as alternative sweeteners. But, she admits, “The fact is, to taste good there needs to be a little sugar.” As low- and no-ABV drinks gain in popularity, Mix is excited about the possibilities, and the inclusiveness, of the experience. “Even if drinking alcohol isn’t on the table,” Mix says, “we need to give people the opportunity to enjoy the art of cocktails.” 102

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MINDFUL WINE

A California vineyard makes a full-bodied transition to sustainability. Heidi M. Scheid, executive vice president of Scheid Family Wines, shares the story of her planet-friendly vino dynasty.

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Scheid’s entire winery is powered by a single wind turbine.

chardonnay, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. The wines have 85 calories per 5-ounce serving, 9 percent alcohol, zero sugar—and are extremely delicious. I’ve been in this business for 28 years. Sunny is the most fun I’ve ever had working to assemble a wine that supports our mission of mindful drinking, and the power of positivity. At Scheid Family Wines, we take a holistic view of sustainability that encompasses our employees’ health and well-being and the environment. Our growing region is known for the relentless afternoon winds that sweep off the Monterey Bay each day; in 2017, we decided to harness this inexhaustible source of renewable energy by installing a wind turbine. This single turbine, standing at 396 feet tall, powers our entire winery operation, plus 125 homes in our local community. We recycle 100 percent of the grape pomace and wastewater from our winery, and use a combination of sunlight and high-efficiency LED lighting fixtures in order to reduce our energy needs. Health care, bonuses and 401(k) are offered to field employees. Scheid Family Wines invests in labor-assist technology, such as electric pruning shears, in order to ease the physical demands of farm labor, increase safety and enhance the well-being of our employees. We’ve held the annual Scheid Writing Contest in our community since 1988 to provide college scholarship money to local-area students. As Will Rogers said, the farmer has to be an optimist, or he wouldn’t still be a farmer. The grape grower’s life can be very uncertain, but one thing’s for sure: Treat the land well, your employees fairly, your community with love, and you will weather any storm. scheidfamilywines.com

My father, Al Scheid, 88, first planted vineyards in Monterey County in 1972. Sustainability wasn’t a thing back then, but if you’re a farmer with a permanent crop (as grapevines are), you know that taking care of the land is essential. In the ensuing years, my father began to embrace what sustainability has come to mean, and how we can continuously improve to make the world a better place. Today we are in the era of conscious consumerism. People want to know where their products come from, how they’re made, who’s behind them, and what they stand for. As an avid exercise enthusiast (and someone who strives, not always successfully, to make better food choices), I’m a shopper who’s constantly reading food labels, trying to navigate options in the aisles and on menus. I also happen to love wine. For me, a glass of vino is the perfect segue from an often stressful day to a relaxing evening. But how does alcohol fit into a mindful lifestyle? A few years ago, we began looking at producing a low-alcohol wine, and in doing so faced a considerable challenge: When wines are stripped of alcohol, they lose weight, texture and flavor. I’m a self-admitted wine geek who would rather have a glass of water than an insipid, thin wine, thank you very much. But I’m also keenly aware that a second glass of a big wine on a Tuesday evening can make that alarm the next morning seem awfully early, and needlessly painful. Is there a sweet spot for wine, a place where lower alcohol and zero sugar can meet flavor and balance? After countless rounds of testing and tasting (hey, it’s work), Sunny With a Chance of Flowers was born and will be launching this summer with a low-alcohol 103

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FUEL UP

Chef Adam Kenworthy’s flavorful veggie tacos offer homemade comfort. BY RAY ROGERS

“It all started with a breakfast burrito—my whole cooking career,” says chef Adam Kenworthy. As an undergrad at Colorado State University, studying natural resources recreational tourism, the avid endurance and adventure sportsman would rely on his morning staple to power rigorous backcountry mountaineering trips. “I got more curious about studying nutrition and understanding how the different fuels we use could enable me to do what I love to do even better.” Today, he’s hoping his popular @adamkenworthy Instagram account helps novice home cooks up their game, too. “Given our current circumstances, people are going to slow down. There’s a necessity to work with the bare minimum, to go back a simpler time,” says Kenworthy, known to fans of The Real Housewives of New York City for having dated Carole Radziwill. “And cooking is the foundation, a fundamental of a household. I’m also a firm believer that food is medicine. It’s kinda my ethos.” There’s no time like the present, when much of the country is still staying close to home, to learn to cook for yourself. Kenworthy, a vegetarian since the day he saw the documentary Food, Inc. 12 years ago, likes to keep things loose in the kitchen. This easy-tomake recipe for plant-based tacos calls for sauteed white and sweet potatoes, zucchini and cauliflower, but he notes that whatever veggies you have in the fridge will work just as well. “I’m kind of anti-recipe,” he admits. With his highly stylized and playful Instagram videos—like the one he filmed with Purist founder Cristina Cuomo as his sous chef on this recipe—“the aim is to provide more of an inspiration,” he says. Dishes like these veggie tacos, which get a spicy kick from Frank’s RedHot sauce, present “a great way to encourage people to work with what they have. Any kind of vegetables you like will be great in that taco. I made a breakfast taco just this morning with potatoes, shallots, broccoli and egg, working with what I had at home.” Go ahead, play around, have some fun in the kitchen, and savor the delicious rewards of your experimentation. xxx

Vegan Taco Recipe Serves 2 INGREDIENTS: Potato Sweet potato Zucchini Head of purple cauliflower One lemon Salt Head of red cabbage Sir Kensington’s Fabanaise Frank’s RedHot Sauce Avocado Lime Siete almond flour tortillas (see Note, below) Cilantro leaves

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INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Skin and cut potato and sweet potato into small cubes. Lightly oil a large skillet; heat over medium heat, then add potatoes. 2. Meanwhile, cut zucchini into small cubes, and chop cauliflower roughly. Add zucchini and cauliflower to pan. When vegetables have begun to soften, squeeze lemon juice over them. Be sure to keep an eye on the veggies, as they will turn from golden brown to burnt quickly. Salt to taste. 3. To make slaw, cut cabbage into shreds. Mix Sir Kensington’s Fabanaise with Frank’s RedHot sauce to make the aioli. Toss cabbage with aioli; set aside. 4. Peel, pit and cut avocado into thin slices; set aside. 5. Cut lime into wedges; set aside. 6. Place tortilla in a pan at medium heat until golden brown. Fill tortilla with veggies; top with slaw, avocado and cilantro as desired and serve with lime wedges. NOTE: Siete tortillas are gluten free, and soft like traditional flour tortillas. They’re available in many stores and online.

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CHEW ON THIS

What most people don’t know about CBD is that the delivery method affects its potential benefits. Think about it this way: When you ingest a CBD product (drink, capsule, gummy) a majority of the CBD gets lost during the digestive process. Enter Favour, a chewing gum powered by higher bioavailability, the degree to which a substance gets absorbed into the body. Through chewing gum, an easy and reliable solution for CBD use, the beneficial compound gets absorbed into the mucosa in the mouth, bypassing the digestive system to allow for a higher bioavailability of CBD to be absorbed into the bloodstream, up to five times faster than pills or capsules. With 10mg of CBD in each piece, Favour makes it easy to keep track of dosing. My story begins in the middle of my senior year of high school. I had been a competitive runner for years, and had just been recruited to Columbia University for crosscountry. Early in my freshman year, I began to realize that the way that I had been treating my body was not sustainable. I wasn’t fueling myself with the right foods, and my mental health was at risk. I hadn’t realized up until that point that being in a highly competitive environment (both athletically and academically) for so many years had taken a toll on my mental and physical health. So, I made a tough decision to quit the team to focus on myself. What I thought would have been the best decision moving forward led me into a cycle of deep depression. I became fearful of the gym, put on weight, and lost my confidence—a complete 180 from where I had

been the previous year. My friends encouraged me to try therapy, and it didn’t help. I didn’t want to work out. About a year-and-a-half ago, someone suggested that I try CBD. As someone who has a pill aversion, who doesn’t like relying on taking something to make me feel better (exercise had always been my remedy), I was hesitant. But I threw in the towel and started experimenting with the different types of CBD products on the market—capsules, gummies, tinctures. At the same time, Favour cofounders Gigi Grimstad (my mom) and Margaret Luce had started experimenting with CBD to help manage various daily disruptions that they had been experiencing as two women going through the aging process—and life. Over lunch one day, we all came together and said, “The positive benefits of CBD are so real, but there’s not one product that we can pull out of our pocket every day that we can rely on.” We created it in a form as familiar, fun and discreet as chewing gum. The recommended amount of CBD varies from person to person. That said, if you’re a first-time user, start low and slow. One or two pieces of Favour a day should be a good beginning. Gradually increase the dosage if you think you need more. At Favour, we stress the importance of consistency with CBD, as benefits have a greater potential to grow with daily use. Think about it: you wouldn’t eat a salad once a week to see a general shift in your health—there would need to be a daily change. CBD works the same way. It’s all about routine. favourgum.com 106

CBD-infused chewing gum works five times faster than capsules.

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The co-founder of CBD-enhanced Favour gum, Jamie Grimstad, details her quest to develop the most effective, fun and discreet way of ingesting the miracle compound.

COOKING WITH INTENTION

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Intuitive chef and nutritionist Serena Poon on how to stay healthy at home and what foods to prepare during the age of coronavirus. BY RAMONA SAVISS

“Our immune system is our strongest defense during this time,” says leading culinary alchemist Serena Poon, who counts stars Kerry Washington, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jerry Bruckheimer, among many others, as clients. While people are hunkering down at home due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, Poon offers advice on what to eat, in addition to nutrient- and mineral-rich foods. “I recommend warm, cooked meals during this quarantine period,” she says. “That’s not to say to avoid your salads, fruits and juices, but it does mean that making soups and stews, and steaming and roasting your food, is a good guideline for home cooking.” She advises cooking with intention and thoughtfully preparing food. “In my practice of culinary alchemy, I teach people that the energy and the thoughts you put into your food preparation can directly affect the energetic vibration of the food, as well as how your body receives it. So while you’re cooking, think about how the meal you are preparing will nourish you and your family and keep you healthy and your immune system strong.” The past few months have allowed for more time to food-prep than the usual day or two, which is good news. “During this social-distancing time at home, we have the opportunity to make the assembling of a meal or menu a lot more fun and creative—especially if you have kids who are now home all day,” she says. It’s also important to change it up. “Pick a different type of cuisine every other day, or try new recipes that seem like a challenge. Use cooking and the kitchen as a therapeutic space in the home and let your creative energies flow. It doesn’t have to be perfect the first time around.” In addition to roasting vegetables ahead of time, she recommends soaking nuts, seeds, grains and legumes to “neutralize enzyme inhibitors so that you can more easily digest them and absorb all the nutrients they offer.” Poon, who is also a Reiki master, says that “food is medicine,” and is a big fan of superfoods, noting the importance of stocking up on them in any form (fresh, dehydrated, raw, powered). “Keep a fresh pot of immunesupportive teas on the stove,” she adds, “and if you have access to fresh produce, it’s a great time to make fresh juices that can last a few days.” She notes the importance of easing into “intention-setting” for your food. “You don’t need to go to culinary school to be a great chef, but you have to love what you’re doing with the food,” she says. “Food is love, food gives love, food can be made with love, and food heals.” serenaloves.com 107

Thinking positively while cooking raises the energetic vibrations of your food.

FOOD IS MEDICINE

A BOWL OF BLESSINGS

phosphorus, potassium and some B vitamins, and contains all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Its primary ingredient, soy, contains the isoflavone genistein, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals, radiation and chemical pollutants, limiting the growth of cancer by cutting off blood supply to neoplastic cells. The Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine found that miso has 20 times more genistein than unfermented soy foods. (Fermented for a minimum of 12 months, long-term miso is preferred to shortterm for cancer-preventive purposes, as it contains more genistein.) Inhibiting platelet Miso is a complete aggregation and thrombosis, protein with immunemiso can also help to prevent boosting properties. strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. Nagasaki was devastated 75 years ago, but numerous environmental stressors continue to expose global populations to cancer. Researchers at Japan’s National Cancer Center found that women who had three bowls of miso soup daily reduced their incidence of breast cancer by 40 percent compared with those who had only one bowl daily, and by 50 percent compared to those who had less than one bowl daily. Far from monotonous, downing three daily bowls is a delight; fermentation from rice, barley or chickpeas results in a rich diversity of flavors. Miso is easily incorporated into a daily wellness regimen: Home chefs can stir miso into a dashi (broth) simmered from sea vegetables (kombu and/or wakame), and add other Japanese pantry staples (carrot, tamari, shiitake, tofu). Or make your own dashi with whatever veggies lurk in the crisper; spinach, kale, broccoli are all good. If you’re tight on time, here’s a shortcut: Carefully heat water—the goal is a simmer, not a rolling boil, to avoid destroying miso’s live probiotic cultures—and add a serving of longterm miso paste, stirring to dissolve.

A condiment made by combining cooked soybeans and grain inoculated with koji (spores of the fungus Aspergillus oryzae), miso has been prized in Japan since roughly the year 500, used as a spreadable bouillon or to make a hearty, nourishing soup. In 1945, a young doctor named Tatsuichiro Akizuki was working at Urakami Hospital in the Japanese city of Nagasaki. A firm believer in food as medicine, he prescribed patients twice-daily servings of miso soup, cooked by his wife. Making his ward rounds on August 9 of that year, Dr. Akizuki recalled—in a written account—“A huge impact like a gigantic blow…then down came piles of debris.” The hospital was less than 1.25 miles from the epicenter of the blast; sick with radiation poisoning, the Akizukis continued caring for patients and themselves. They survived and thrived on miso soup (Dr. Akizuki died in 2005, at age 89). Six decades after Nagasaki, Hiroko Furo, PhD, interviewed 30 cancerfree survivors, their atomic burns healed. The anecdotal evidence she gathered confirmed what was suspected for centuries: The umami-rich staple of Japan’s traditional diet has powerful therapeutic properties. It would take time for miso to captivate Western palates, but today, miso is appreciated worldwide as a superfood. Among its superpowers: strengthening the immune system, restoring beneficial bacteria to the gut, lowering LDL cholesterol. John and Jan Belleme, co-founders of North Carolina’s American Miso Company, maker of the “Miso Master” range of misos, wrote the book on miso—five of them, in fact, including The Miso Book (Square One Publishers)—and both consume the condiment daily. “Using miso in everyday cooking is the essence of what we teach and write about,” explain the authors, who point out that miso is a good source of iron, calcium, 108

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Few edibles are as good-tasting and good-for-you as miso. BY JULIA SZABO

FOOD BLOGGING Soup’s on. Homemade remedies are more relevant now than ever, and basic chicken soup, according to the National Institutes of Health, provides relief for symptomatic upper respiratory tract infections and mitigates inflammation. Miso, similarly, has long been a Japanese immune-

supporting must. These simple soups helped my family in our recovery from COVID-19, so here are some healthy ingredients to add for even more healing benefits: zucchini and radishes, potato and cauliflower (delicious cold, too!), kale and sausage, noodles and bok choy. —Cristina Cuomo

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At times like these, we all need heroes.

HEROES WORK HERE. At Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, our doctors, nurses, and the entire hospital staff are working tirelessly 24/7 to fight the coronavirus pandemic right here on the East End. They are our heroes. To all who are serving on the frontlines, we can’t say thank you enough.

southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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“Thankfully, I have still been able to surf throughout this pandemic, which helps me to be the best version of myself.” —DR. CHRISTOPHER TRAVIS KOKE, PAGE 115

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EAST END STRONG From food pantry workers to front-line health care providers, farmers to fishermen, friends and family, Purist celebrates the people working so hard to help each other out in this time of need. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKEY DeTEMPLE • INTERVIEWS BY RAY ROGERS

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“Max and I walk twice a week together. It is a valuable time for me, because we always make each other laugh. Now more than ever, being with a friend or speaking with a loved one has the power to keep me positive.” —LILLY HARTLEY,

seen here with her schnauzer, Romeo, and Max Bonbrest with her shiba inu, Gus

Gerard Drive, Springs, East Hampton

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Nurses

MEGAN LONG,

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

VALERIE O’NEILL,

Obstetrics Department

LILAH YARDLEY,

Medical Surgery Telemetry Department

“Health is a spectrum. Every one of us will need care in some form, at some time. Being the nurse that I would want caring for my loved ones is my constant motivation.”

“I love my job. I work with an amazing team and we all have the same goal: to make our patients great!”

Operating Room

Radiology/Cardiac Care Unit

–DANIELLE EPSTEIN,

–ERIN GRISMER,

Dr. Koke tended to COVID-19 patients on the overflow ICU floor.

“At the core is always the patients— they come first. But the hard days, the long days, the injuries or illnesses that you never want to see again...I get through that with my work family.” –DEVON MONTALBANO,

Emergency Department

“Nursing is not just a job—it is a calling. I have been called to care for patients during some of the most difficult and fearful times of their lives. I view my job as a way of life— nursing never stops when the shift is over.” –EMILY NEMECEK,

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Dr. Christopher Travis Koke, Family Medicine

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

What has your experience been like working during this period? When I got the call that the ICU was expanding its capacity due to rapid incline of COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and need for mechanical ventilation, I was eager and excited to be able to help out, but at the same time anxious and fearful about what was to come. Fortunately, I was greeted with overwhelming support by my co-workers, who were there by my side to help me along with everything that needed to be done. The physicians, residents, nurses, medical assistants and house staff all eagerly worked together as a team to provide the safest and best care possible. What gets you through the toughest days? My wife, also a family physician, has been working with COVID patients as well. I couldn’t imagine going through this pandemic without her. What are you doing to take the best care of yourself? Getting enough sleep and eating nourishing meals has kept me grounded. Thankfully, I have still been able to surf throughout this pandemic, which helps me to be the best version of myself. With social distancing in place, I have done more video calls these past few months than ever before. Relationships are like your personal garden: The more love and nourishment you give, the more fruit and love it gives back—and love is essential for a healthy life.

“I live in Amagansett. I’ve been DJing events with Wölffer for a few years now. For Mother’s Day, they set up the DJ booth in the bed of this old classic Chevy pickup truck, and it was totally rad. The mood was very fun. I could see the love and relief of those who came through. It was such a breath of fresh air for all of us.” –JAMES RYAN, DJ

Wölffer Wine Stand Rosé Drive-thru, Sagaponack

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Drive-by Art Show, at his home, in Montauk

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How have your creative endeavors helped you deal with these uncertain times? My art has been my coping mechanism throughout my life. I’ve used it to deal with depression, addiction, love, hate, lust, joy and sadness, the environment and politics. Sometimes it’s music, sometimes photography and sometimes painting, but I don’t feel good unless I create on a daily basis. I’ve been playing a lot of music all along and shooting pictures. The isolation and stress are normal for me; the threat of catching or spreading a deadly virus is extra. I haven’t figured out a way to express that in my work. Or maybe I have: I painted a couple of rhinos and they’re facing extinction. And they’re all alone on a white background, isolated. How did it feel to participate as one of the artists in the Drive-by Art Show? Saturday morning I got caught up in the challenge of installing art outdoors in 40 mph winds, and then when I looked up, I was rewarded with smiles and gratitude.

“I work on my father’s boat, the Rianda S, which was built here in Montauk by John Steck in 1980. Growing up in Montauk, and on the water, a fisherman’s life is all I know. And while these times are scary, feeding New York and providing for my family keeps me motivated. My job has always been supplying people with the freshest seafood, and we’ve been lucky enough to still have a demand for some types of fish. To be able to work in general, especially here in Montauk, I am grateful and lucky.” —CHARLIE WEIMAR

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Families enjoying a beach walk at the Montauk Lighthouse

Frank Trentacoste (aka “Farmer Frank”)

Bhumi Farms, East Hampton

“Working on the field has deepened our sense of community. It was never in our plans to open the roadside stand and offer produce from the field so early. Our town was in need. When most transactions and conversations are happening in space somewhere, it is profound to farm and offer a product that tethers us locally. Our food that we offer at our stand can be measured in feet, not miles, and grows from a tiny spot on Earth that is sharing the same experience as the people eating it. That closeness cannot be replicated with trucked-in food. “Our farm stand has been donation-based. We harvested three days a week and put the harvest on the stand for people until it ran out—usually by 1PM it was gone. It’s no secret the socioeconomic continuum out East has bookends that sit very far apart. Our donation-based honor system lets people help others, quietly and conveniently, a few dollars at a time. It’s a beautiful way of one customer helping another they never met, and we provide the platform for that.” Hedoluptasi debit, cuptate mquaspitet es aut quas as here.

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Hilton Crosby, manning the food truck vans.

One of the 250 boxes filled with 20 pounds of produce taken in that day at HOH. East Hampton village shows its heart.

Hilton Crosby

Heart of the Hamptons, Southampton

Tell us about the work you are doing for the community. Heart of the Hamptons provides a food pantry to the Town of Southampton. During January, we distributed enough nonperishables, frozen meats and produce (donated by HAPCO Farms, a fourth-generation local farm) to create 7,331 meals for 259 households. Last week, in just two hours, we distributed prepacked bags with enough product to create 7,879 meals. Another statistic that may help people understand the magnitude of need: In 2019, from April 14 to May 14, HOH spent just $292 on food. Between the same dates in 2020, HOH spent $52,750. That’s just on food. How can others help out in support of your efforts? Donate money and volunteer at your local food pantry. People could also help us to find a space that is on ground level, to be able to help our community more efficiently. Currently, roughly 25,000 pounds each week comes through a small window and is then physically carried out of our basement on the other side. Purist photographed you on delivery day. We received three deliveries that day. The final one was a truck and driver, volunteered from Sabrosa Mexican Grill, who drove to The Clubhouse in East Hampton, where the nonperishables and produce were loaded into the truck by Jon Bon Jovi—true story. He and his wife have been very active in understanding how the East End is moving food to the people who so desperately need it now. 121

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Contributing to food pantries—a lifeline to some of the East End’s most vulnerable populations—is a wonderful way to uplift our community. Long Island Cares, Inc. distributes food through a network of member agencies located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Their extensive online directory can be used to support food banks directly, like Heart of the Hamptons, the East Hampton Food Pantry and the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. Long Island Cares Inc. also operates Baxter’s Pet Pantry, which offers free pet food and supplies to pet-owning families in need. licares.org The Clamshell Foundation, an organization known for their annual sandcastle contest, has launched the $5 For Food campaign, a simple, tax-deductible way to make an impact on those facing financial hardship and food insecurity during the crisis. Hamptons-based photographer Heather King is fundraising for the foundation through The Front Steps Project. With each contribution to The Clamshell Foundation, King will travel to your home and snap a professional portrait of your family on the front steps. clamshellfoundation.org The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the restaurant industry. As many struggle to stay afloat through to-go orders, these East End eateries are showing their gratitude for first responders by encouraging patrons to pitch in, and by delivering nourishing meals. Sag Harbor taco joint K Pasa is doing their part to aid health care professionals at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. Support small businesses like K Pasa by ordering takeout or delivery online, then choose one of the “Feed The Front Line” options to supply a meal to hospital staff for a $10 minimum donation. 1-800-taco.com Place an order online with Amagansett’s Organic Krush juicery and select the $20 “contribute a meal” option to provide a healthy wrap, gluten-free baked good and cold pressed juice to local hospital staff. organickrush.com Montauk’s Highway Restaurant offers $35 first-responder meal vouchers, which will be delivered to EMT stations, East Hampton Village Police and Southampton Hospital for their use on- and off-duty to thank them for keeping our community and loved ones safe. highwayrestaurant.com The East End Food Institute promotes and advocates for local food producers, helping to build a more sustainable 122

screenings. Stream nightly concerts from the Metropolitan Opera on Guild Hall’s site, attend an interactive video art class from Parrish Art Museum, or commission a Pause at Home portrait from artist Philippe Cheng, which will become a permanent part of Southampton History Museum’s collection and benefit the member organizations of the Hamptons Art Network. Not only will your participation help these beloved cultural institutions thrive, the engaging learning sessions will give your brain a workout during quarantine. guildhall.org, southamptonartscenter.org, parrishart.org

and resilient food system on the East End. They have unveiled an innovative Virtual Farmers Market, which offers ready-to-eat entrees, beverages, pantry staples and more from vendors in the Hamptons. EEFI offers delivery to the town of Riverhead and the North and South Forks for orders over $50. shop.eastendfood.org Joey Wölffer, owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Sag Harbor’s Joey Wölffer boutique, began making indigo tie-dye clothing with her daughters as an activity during quarantine. She transformed this pastime into a charitable project, Wölffer Girls, which sells tie-dye apparel online. One hundred percent of proceeds go to Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, a day care service for working parents that provides food, online learning and home-delivered meals to senior citizens. joeywolffer.com

In anticipation of the iconic Sag Harbor Cinema’s reopening, enjoy their virtual collection of first-run films and restored classics, including The Infiltrators, a tale of young immigrants imprisoned in a for-profit detention center, and the film noir classic Rififi. The theater’s COVID-19 Relief Fund will donate $250,000 over a six-month period to multiple East End community organizations, including Children’s Museum of the East End, Eleanor Whitmore Center and Hamptons Art Camp. sagharborcinema.org

Stoney Clover Lane’s whimsical East End destination patches are an ode to a myriad of Hamptons landmarks, like Gurney’s resorts and the Montauk Lighthouse. For the first time, these patches are available for online purchase, with all proceeds supporting the noble work of organizations like Feeding America and the Southampton Hospital Foundation. stoneycloverlane.com

Stony Brook Southampton’s doctors, nurses and staff are working diligently to keep our community safe. Your contribution to the hospital’s Healthcare Heroes Fund will ensure ample staffing and provide quality medical equipment and supplies. stonybrookmedicine.edu

Support Guild Hall, Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Arts Center by taking part in virtual exhibitions and

Support the Arts An open letter From Eric Fischl and Clifford Ross on behalf of East End artists To the Purist Community: Many artists throughout the East End are in serious financial trouble, so we are raising funds to support them through the formation of the Hamptons Arts Network (HAN) Artist Relief Fund, managed by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization that empowers working artists and arts organizations. The HAN is a consortium of 19 not-for-profit organizations working together to create a unified arts community for

the East End. This new fund will support members of our local art ecosystem who are in dire straits due to COVID-19, and will be distributed in the form of nontaxable grants of $1,000 to visual artists, writers, playwrights, filmmakers, performers, dancers, choreographers, musicians and composers, among others, living full-time, for one or more years, in ZIP codes beginning with 119 (from Riverhead to the North and South Forks). NYFA will review applicants with a rigorous system to ensure the

funds are received by artists who truly need the help. Many artists who were already living at the margins are in particular need due to the present crisis. We are asking for muchneeded assistance from members of our extended arts community who can afford to help at any level, including art dealers, producers, film lovers, art collectors, concert-goers, and foundations devoted to the arts—as well as from artists themselves. We are proud to have received gifts of up to $25,000, and are now

asking for your support, in any amount. Please join us in this effort! To make a critically needed tax-deductible contribution in support of artists living in our region, please send your gift to: NYFA – Attention HAN Artist Relief Fund 20 Jay Street, Suite 740 Brooklyn, NY 11201 You can also visit www.nyfa. org, click on “DONATE,” and put “HAN Artist Relief Fund” in the comments.

Hamptons Arts Network member organizations are Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts, Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Dia: Dan Flavin Art Institute, East Hampton Historical Society, Eastville Community Historical Society, Guild Hall of East Hampton, Hamptons Doc Fest, HamptonsFilm, LongHouse Reserve, The Madoo Conservancy, Parrish Art Museum, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum, Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center, Southampton African American Museum, Southampton Arts Center, Southampton Cultural Center, Southampton History Museum, and The Watermill Center.

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CREATIVES SHARE WORKS MADE AT HOME DURING THE SHUTDOWN, AND EXPLAIN HOW ART HAS HELPED THEM MAKE SENSE OF—AND FIND BEAUTY IN—TROUBLING TIMES.

PRODUCED BY JENNY L ANDEY INTERVIEWS BY RAY ROGERS

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Water Mill “Suspended Dutch Tulip” Shot on iPhone, May 1, 2020 “The tulip seems to be hovering above the pitcher, suspended in time but bursting with flaming energy. It’s exactly how we feel at this point. It was shot with daylight in our bedroom. We usually make our still lifes in a studio, but the soft painterly feel of the filtered light felt right. The first few weeks in quarantine we were stifled with worry and glued to the TV, hoping for good news. As we slowly surrendered to all the unknowns and started taking life and work one week at a time, creative ideas started coming back.”

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A PR IL GOR NIK SAG HAR BOR No title yet, 38" x 50", charcoal on paper, 2020 feel bad that I’m not, but I know this will go away. I have to trust my intuition. I did this drawing at the beginning of the pandemic—or rather, I should say that I started it then, and after I finished it I flatlined. But I have begun a big painting recently, so things are looking up. The other stuff I’ve been doing is not without its creative satisfactions, though. I like problem-solving, so figuring out the best mask, how to incorporate shielding material, and redoing my whole vegetable garden is not totally unsatisfying.”

“As I was finishing this piece, I started to see the clouds as spirits rising. I started to feel the way I felt reading George Saunders’ great book Lincoln in the Bardo. I don't know if that’s more about death or more about hope. “I’ve been distracted and feeling disconnected from my work, frankly. I’ve been making masks and inventing soups and working in the garden—and when I get in the studio I feel like I’m not sure why I’m there. It is not a good feeling. I know other artists that are super creative, and I 126

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New York Cit y “On Hold” “I have been busy with Saturday Night Live for the athome editions—which have been a challenge but a good one—to recreate something that has been in an expected form every week for years. I also wanted to give myself an assignment of sorts. I started to wander around the city and came upon this off-the-hook phone in a phone booth—one of the last few?—along the deserted West Side Highway. ‘On Hold’ came to mind, as it really does sum up how we all feel right now.”

DONA LD ROBERTSON Santa Monica Untitled “This is a portrait I did [of Ahmaud Arbery and his mother, Wanda Cooper Jones] to raise awareness of the #runwithmaud hashtag. I have five kids and I can’t imagine what his mother is going through. More than ever, we are all in a tribe, and have to watch out for each other.” 127

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injuries. In general I have been concerned for years about the times we are heading into. COVID-19 now is just a puzzle piece of a bigger threat to come if we do not respect the Earth. The fallout will be apocalyptic and we are close to achieving it.”

“I am finishing my ‘broken hearts and other injuries’ (working title) sculptures, which have been sitting around for two years waiting for the final push. Now I’m ready to do so, due to the current situation and the urgency I feel about our emotional and physical 128

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East Hampton Works in progress in Helmut Lang’s studio

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Southampton “Road to Hell (is paved with good intentions)” 18" x 22", gouache and pencil One of my scenarios whistles to me and I’m off to the races. Then they pretty much finish themselves. Regarding this piece, certain ‘sayings’ make me laugh and they are fun to illustrate. They’re funny and not funny at the same time. The truth hurts.”

“I’ve spent six weeks anchored to my drawing table making about two works per day. I’ve had too many images to become involved in a painting, so I’m drawing. As a visual artist I have a mental filing cabinet that I open when I sit at my drawing table. 129

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Sag Harbor “Like Explaining the End of the World to a Dog,” oil and acrylic on linen, 2020 both the imagery of the sacred and also the numbingly terrifying and indelible image of the unstoppable collision course of the approaching planet in Lars von Trier’s film Melancholia. “Artists have learned how to break up chaos into small enough pieces that they cease to be overwhelming. Artists then reorganize these bits of chaos into compositions that are balanced and harmonious. It is this illusion of balance that makes the disorder of life appear controllable.”

“The title purposely overplays the moment but, for me, in its wry absurdity, the painting gets at the frustrations, sense of urgency and deep fears that have been caused by the scale of our present crisis. By having the child (normally the symbol of innocence) be the bearer of apocalyptic predictions to an uncomprehending dog (a symbol of even greater innocence than that of the child) speaks to me about our failure to ensure for our children even the scantest of health for their future and that of our planet. The aura around the head of the child calls up 130

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SAG HAR BOR “A haunting line by my mentor and friend, the poet Milton Kessler, resonates in this most unusual time: ‘Love, death is everywhere, life just right here.’ I read, garden, walk in the woods, feel gratitude for my family, and gratitude for the resilient kernel alive within the human spirit. Here is a poem, “Metamorphosis, Eileen,” first imagined in a garden last autumn, after a visitation from a dear friend, then reshaped in late winter 2020. The poet Stanley Kunitz said: ‘Art is that chalice into which we pour the wine of transcendence.’ Poetry itself is a dear friend in such a time.”

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B ridgehampton “Harmonium Mountain - Wainscott Edition” computer-generated video on garage door, May 2020 “Over a few days I edited video materials created as far back as 2010 to make a two-minute nighttime work in my Wainscott studio setting—a repurposed potato barn in an automobile junkyard, with a mile-long view to the Atlantic Ocean. The setting is surreal in its beauty anyway, but add COVID-19 and a colorful video on a garage door at night…. You get the idea. Darkness and Light.”

METAMORPHOSIS, EILEEN by Scott Chaskey This is the vine that bathed your body: abundance of scented white, as samaras of maple descend,

Scott Chaskey by Lindsay Morris, @lindsaymorrisphoto

spin through wind to mark my book. And you too come on morning’s minion to the flower of the skies: Monarch, a memory on delicate wings with whirligigs (a way to fly), miles away, years, unbound, to taste of Clematis paniculata: nectar! Flower of the skies, homing south, mime of the flight of keys that flower in my book. Emptiness is bound to bloom. Here, today. Samaras, sepals, petals, scent, you.

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K ELLY K LEIN Palm B each “Isolation Piece"

and that’s what we are going to do. I set up the garage, which was my son Lukas’ playroom that he was happy to share with us as a ceramic studio, and I started to go to work making pottery from 8AM till 4PM, seven days a week. I decided to call all the pieces “isolation pieces”—isolation pottery and isolation totem poles. Being creative has saved me. The ceramics were so calming and meditative.”

“Today is my 51st day in quarantine: I barely have left the house. It’s been a time of chaos and confusion. About that same time in March, there was an auction of some of Georgia O’Keeffe’s beautiful art, and I thought a lot about her and how she lived in isolation in the middle of the desert and she painted, walked, collected bones, stones, and tumbleweed, and made pottery. She thrived in isolation, 132

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B ridgehampton “Spring,” 16” x 20”, oil on canvas to the wonderful walking trails out here that I never knew before. These are the early spring tones that greeted me on my walks. Without all the distractions of life even three months ago, my senses have become much more appreciative and vulnerable to this environment.”

“For the past two months I have been at my home in Bridgehampton, where I also have a painting studio. I did this floral when I was first quarantined, and as you can see it has a very soothing, calm and earthy palette. It’s what the environment dictated at that moment. I was introduced 133

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expression that means a state of extreme sensitivity. “I improvised a studio in a garage. I brought with me my favorite colors and brushes. It amazed me how little in fact I need to create art. Making art has been my savior in these challenging times. By painting I can be present, like during meditation: the only time when I am not worrying about the future or regretting the past, forgetting the uncertainty of these times in my creative endeavors.”

“Most of my work is based on self-portrait and it was important for me to paint one with a mask, to remember these changing times of the world, and to capture one’s inner life in the face of these uncertain times. The mask not only represents the new normal and safety but also the distance between each other, the impossible physical connection. The mask covering the nose and mouth visually intensifies the eyes and the feelings that are expressed through them. The title ‘Fleur de Peau’ is a French 134

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New York Cit y and Connecticut “Fleur de Peau,” oil on canvas, April 2020

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East Hampton Untitled “This is a photo of water after the rain. I love how painterly it looks and how serene it is. Walking and observing the ocean is meditative, and my power of observation is heightened right now.”

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East Hampton Actors got creative during quarantine, too. “Interesting things to be found on the beach,” reported Alec Baldwin, who shot this pic on the East End and proudly showed off his keen eye on Instagram. His wife, Hilaria, gave him props—and a title—for it: “This photo actually impresses me. Let’s call it: drift wood on a car hood.”

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Sagaponack Jimmy Fallon, a long-time Hamptons resident, teamed up with The Tonight Show’s house band, The Roots, and Sting for a socially distanced take on “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” the 1980 hit by The Police. The Roots got percussive with household objects ranging from scissors and pillows to a game of Connect 4. Bravo! 135

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TOTALLY TORCH’D

From the Great White Way to your home: Broadway dancer Isaac Calpito’s Instagram Live workout series raises heart rates—and serious funds for No Kid Hungry. BY JENNY LANDEY

Calpito, sporting a hoodie by loungewear brand Camp Isidro.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEAN ISIDRO PURIST: When did you learn the value of keeping physically fit? ISAAC CALPITO: Growing up in Hawaii, I always felt slightly out of place. I knew at a young age that I wanted to be in New York and dance on Broadway, so I focused all my energy on making that dream a reality. I spent hours in the studio, perfecting my craft and building targeted body awareness. I moved to NYC the morning after high school graduation, and was dancing on Broadway within a year. Physical fitness is synonymous with being a professional dancer. Working out has always been a part of my life. You’ve appeared in hit Broadway shows such as Mamma Mia! and West Side Story. You created the Torch’d workout. And now, your daily live workouts on Instagram from the very early days of quarantine have helped keep people fit and connected. Why were you inspired to offer these classes? Like so many people, I felt confused, anxious and helpless. But I don’t like living in a state of fear. So I thought to myself, what can I do to give back?

What am I good at? I do Torch’d. So I started my free 45- to 50-minute Torch’d workout on Instagram Live and was overwhelmed with the response. We went from 100 viewers to 2,500+ viewers quickly, with people from all over the world tuning in, from Guatemala to Australia to Tokyo to LA to NYC to Paris to Italy. You’ve raised nearly $200,000 from donations contributed by your clients and Instagram followers for the charity No Kid Hungry, which is devoted to ending childhood hunger. Why is this cause important to you, and how did you get involved with them? How phenomenal is that? You know, my initial goal was $1,000. I didn’t think that doing my Torch’d workout would be able to get this much attention, let alone raise so much money for a cause that is so important to me. A child not knowing if they’ll have another meal is a despicable and appalling notion. So, with the viewership and engagement I have on my livestream and social media, I saw a perfect opportunity to make it more impactful and contacted No Kid 138

Hungry to collaborate and encourage my Torch’d devotees to donate. I just felt that if these kids had a tough time before this pandemic—imagine what it is like now! I’ve also been so fortunate that my friends Lisa Rinna and Vanessa Hudgens were kind enough to do two 45-minute lives with me and raise awareness through their platforms. Together we raised over $30,000. In class, you often mention the circle of wellness. What does that mean? Torch’d is more than just a workout. It’s inclusive. It’s a lifestyle. And the livestream is proof of that. We have husbands, wives, children, celebrities—Jessica Chastain and her grandmother, who is in her 80s! And one of my favorite people in the world, Marissa Lelogeais, who was born with cerebral palsy and is legally blind. She does Torch’d with us every day and is the personification of all I cherish and admire; proof that no matter what the obstacle, wellness and joy are an essential part of daily life. Tune in to Torch’d every day at 11AM EST on Instagram live @isaacboots.

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WELLNESS ON DEMAND

Power your at-home healthy regimen with two- to 12-minute transformative practices from Caravan. BY BROOKE MAZUREK

As emails announcing the indefinite closure of yoga and meditation studios in the wake of COVID-19 poured in, Lisa Wang was three days into a regimen called Five Days to Boost Your Immunity at Home. She began her morning with 10 minutes of energizing movement led by Briana Kurtz, followed by breath work. Later, she would power through a 10-minute arms and shoulders workout, and wrap with a guided sleep meditation—all of it organized under the umbrella of Caravan, the online wellness platform she helped co-found in 2018. “In light of social distancing, our goal is really to motivate and empower individuals worldwide to stay #healthyathome,” Wang says from her living room, where a laptop and yoga mat are set up for home practice. Initially founded as a one-on-one wellness pairing service headquartered in Soho, Caravan fully launched their digital platform this year with a new app offering over 250 different practices to users spanning six continents and 24 countries. “We believe health is a universal right and want to give access to people wherever they are,” Wang says of the digital pivot, which costs $99.99 annually and was also influenced in part by her own experiences with the wellness industry.

Raised in the Guangzhou region of China, Wang was immediately struck by the differences within the wellness landscape after moving to the United States nine years ago. “People who live in New York or LA can easily pop into a studio class taught by a top teacher. But it’s not like that in many other parts of the U.S. or other countries, including China.” From yoga asana sequences, to dance-oriented cardio routines and mindful-eating videos, Caravan is predicated on the idea that wellness itself means different things to different people. “Sitting on a mat with your eyes closed might not work for you,” she says. “But meditative journaling might get you there in a different way.” Videos average between two and 12 minutes in duration, a time span behavioral research has revealed to be optimal for cultivating routines. For users with more time, however, the classes are also stackable. Ultimately, says Wang, “It’s about encouraging people to stay strong, positive, happy. We see Caravan as a movement.” And even as the world was seemingly coming to a halt, the company, whose name connotes a group of desert travelers, was encouraging members in their remoteness to keep moving. caravanwellness.com

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Caravan’s collection of short wellness videos blend seamlessly into any fitness routine.

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Strategic life-shifting coach Laurin Seiden inspires clients to discover their authentic selves through holistic philosophy. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

Laurin Seiden’s mind/body approach guides clients to personal growth.

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In her early 20s, Laurin Seiden seemed to have it all. She opened her own real estate company in Miami Beach, managing a collection of properties valued at $15 million. Though she found financial security, under the surface she was burdened by a profound feeling of unfulfillment and loneliness. Seiden discovered the world of personal development after she accompanied her former real estate partner to a Tony Robbins seminar. She originally dove into Robbins’ teachings seeking personal fulfillment, but after a nearly decade-long journey with Robbins across the world—including time spent in India mastering the art of meditation—she found purpose through helping others. “We all have unique gifts,” says Seiden. “For me, it came from a calling to hold space and patience for others, because I had to learn patience for myself first.” Since 2007, Seiden has provided holistic life coaching that utilizes the mind-body connection to manifest personal growth and self-discovery. She uses a somatic approach, in which she examines the physical body to see the manifestation of emotional conditions so she can pinpoint the specific emotional blockages hindering a client’s path to success. Whole body alignment is reached through communication, breath work and meditation, allowing growth to unfold in relationships and professional endeavors. Through Seiden’s virtual workshops, clients are able to flesh out their true passions and create an action plan to achieve their goals. “Someone may feel that they want something, but aren’t sure if it’s an organic desire or something they were told to want,” she says. “There’s a difference between injected values and things we are inherently inspired by.” Seiden is certified in Kundalini yoga, an ancient practice that uses posture work, mantra and meditation to open each chakra and reach spiritual attunement. Kundalini can also be used to improve balance, reduce physical pain, and learn proper breathing techniques. Seiden also offers individual and group coaching to businesses. Seiden’s monthly package offers members flexible session times and unlimited text and email access. While businesses may initially seek simple advice on boosting revenue or building an online presence, Seiden often uses her somatic methods to build emotional intelligence and eliminate mental roadblocks as a foundation for professional success. laurinseiden.com

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NUMEROLOGY

A by-the-numbers look at the Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker and COVID-19 survivor Tom Hanks, who stars in the war drama Greyhound, out June 12.

SIX Hanks is the sixth cousin of Fred Rogers, whom he played in the biopic, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, last year.

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Time magazine ranks Hanks as No. 7 on their list of “Top 10 College Dropouts.” He left Sacramento State to pursue an internship at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland.

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“If we take care of each other, this too shall pass,” Hanks tweeted.

HOROSCOPE: Tom Hanks is a Cancer, a sign that embodies compassion and generosity. His Leo moon—a classic indicator of one’s attraction to the spotlight—is among the four fixed signs in his chart, including Aquarius, Scorpio and Taurus. Fixed signs are resilient and brave, giving him the emotional strength to overcome his COVID-19 diagnosis. His wife, Rita Wilson, also has prominent Scorpio and Leo placements in her chart, which creates a powerful bond between the couple and helps them support each other through life’s challenges.—by Karen Thorne, karenthorne.com, @karenthornesastrologaie

Dollars donated by Hanks for the restoration of his high school’s auditorium, named after Rawley Farnsworth, the drama teacher Hanks thanked in his first Academy Award acceptance speech.

Hanks is one of only two actors to win consecutive Best Actor Oscars, first in 1993 for Philadelphia, and again in 1994 for Forrest Gump.

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The number of pounds Hanks gained to prepare for his role in A League of Their Own, before dropping 55 pounds years later for Cast Away

On March 11, 2020, Hanks announced that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19, which they contracted while shooting a film in Queensland, Australia.

After recovering from coronavirus, Hanks and Wilson donated plasma to assist in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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The year Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born on July 9 in Concord, California, to Janet Frager and Amos Hanks.

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Hanks is a member of Saturday Night Live’s “Five-Timers Club”—a group of performers who’ve hosted the comedy show on at least five occasions. Other members include Drew Barrymore, Christopher Walken and Alec Baldwin.

Hanks was 16 when he first laid eyes on Rita Wilson during her debut role in The Brady Bunch. He says he’s had a crush on her ever since.

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