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elcome to our 2021 Natural Living Directory. Please keep this handy all year, as it’s designed to be an at-a-glance guide to the many health and wellness resources in our community. In addition to the extended community resource listings with glossary, there are profiles of local wellness providers, profiles of books by local authors, Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell numerous articles, and an expanded astrology column that covers all of 2021. Please also support the local advertisers on these pages. These are the small businesses we must keep in mind as we collectively rebuild our communities and their economies. Like everyone else, I am super excited to say goodbye to 2020 and grateful that we are now in a brand-new year that holds the promise of brighter days. January and February will still be challenging, but at least we now know the end is in sight. As dark as this winter may seem, I know that in March, when the days begin to get noticeably longer and the anticipation of a better spring and summer is just around the corner, the excitement will be palpable. Which reminds me that I have great news to share: Tonight I learned that Omega plans to reopen their Rhinebeck campus in June. I’m thrilled because this is one of my favorite places to go to for an uplifting weekend workshop or retreat and to meet likeminded people. Can’t wait to see the new catalog! Maybe we’ll see you there this summer. Do you wonder what our lives will look like in a post-Covid world? Now is a great time to create a vision board to help with that. Vision boards help identify new desires and bring these new intentions into focus. The last vision board I did is still hanging on my wall, but it’s obviously outdated. I remember putting it together during a power failure years ago, when I was craving alone time and less work. The board could have been titled “Relaxation”—it had pictures of solitary figures lounging in hammocks, time spent alone in nature, and less work. Check, check and check. Time for a new vision board! My 2021 vision board will reflect my new desires for an active social life, with big, happy crowds at uplifting events. Lots of unmasked smiling faces and people hugging. I most certainly will put an Omega retreat picture on it. And there will be pictures of my mom and me in the same room, enjoying time together. I haven’t hugged her since March. There will still be nature pictures on my board, but there will be other people in the pictures too. What would your vision board show? If you create one, please share it with us on Facebook @WakeUpNaturally. Because of Covid, there are plenty of things I will no longer take for granted, like the hugs. I know there are many people who have experienced big losses in their lives or are facing extreme health or financial challenges. Let’s all make an effort these next few months to reach out to friends, family and neighbors to connect, offer support, and ask for help if needed. And if you need something fun to do at your computer this month, sign up for a free basic membership at KnoWEwell.com. It’s like Facebook, LinkedIn and WebMD combined—a secure, curated community platform—and it’s still free for an annual membership through the end of January. KnoWEwell is a new national partner of Natural Awakenings, and it’s just getting started. Check it out. You can find details on page 2.

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Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

15 WELLTHIER LIVING Online Healing Resources at KnoWEwell.com

16 WELLNESS PROFILES

Local Healing Practitioners and Centers

28 HEALING THE WHOLE CHILD

Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds

30 HEALING PETS HOLISTICALLY

Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes

32 LOSE WEIGHT

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How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

34 TERRY WAHLS

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36 CLIMATE ANXIETY Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

40 STAYING FIT IN 2021

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Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

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Schisandra chinensis, an ornamental, woody vine with pink leaves and bright red berries, has long been used as an adaptogen in China and Russia to lower stress, improve immunity and enhance energy. Korean researchers in a new study in Phytochemical Reviews report it may also be a boon for aging muscles. They tested 45 postmenopausal women that were given 1,000 milligrams of Schisandra chinensis or a placebo for 12 weeks. Compared to the control group, the Schisandra group had significantly increased quadriceps muscle strength and lower lactate levels, indicating greater endurance.

Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Fluoride is added to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay, but its effects on health are contentious enough that only 38 percent of Canadian and 3 percent of European public water supplies are fluoridated, compared to 74 percent in America. Its effects on neurodevelopment in children are a particular concern: a meta-analysis correlated high levels of fluoride in water with a seven-point drop in children’s IQ scores. Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children. Canadian researchers that collected urine samples and tap water information on 1,877 children between ages 6 and 17 found those that lived in areas with fluoridated water had 2.8 times the incidences of ADHD diagnoses, as well as increased symptoms of hyperactivity and inattention. The effect was most pronounced in teenagers, suggesting a cumulative effect over time, wrote the authors in the journal Environment International. In a Chinese study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 325 children between ages 7 and 13 were studied, and higher levels of fluoride exposure were correlated with rises in behavioral issues, especially psycho-somatic symptoms.

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Something as simple as a mother’s vitamin D level can have a future impact on her children, a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows. Researchers examined 20 years of health data from 754 Boston-area mothers and their children and found that preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—was linked to a higher systolic blood pressure in the children during their early and teen years. However, the effect was minimized or even eliminated among children exposed to higher levels of vitamin D in the womb, as measured by blood levels in the umbilical cord.

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In just the first month of the 2020 pandemic, the use of antianxiety medications increased by 34 percent among Americans, according to pharmaceutical surveys. Because select serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in particular tend to lose their effectiveness over time, some sufferers may take heart in a new study in Current Clinical Pharmacology. Iranian researchers gave one gram of ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) each day for six weeks to 22 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and a placebo to a second group of 18. People in both groups were also put on SSRIs. Anxiety scores for the ashwagandha group improved by week two and kept improving during the study, significantly outperforming the scores of the control group. The extract was considered safe and free of side effects.

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For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as the popular pharmaceutical product loratadine (Claritin), concludes a study from Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thammasat University. Eighty hay fever patients were given either 500 milligrams of ginger extract or loratadine. After three and six weeks, the ginger groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improvements in nasal symptoms and quality of life matched those of the loratadine group, but those taking ginger had fewer side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and constipation.

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New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

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Scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can even be applied to textiles. Because people are constantly on the move and dependent on a power supply to recharge smartphones, tablets and laptops, the needed electricity will come from our clothing by means of the new polymer applied on textile fibers, jackets and T-shirts. Based on amphiphilic polymer co-networks already available on the market in the form of silicone-hydrogel contact lenses, this new material is permeable to air and water vapor, as well as flexible and stable. The luminescent solar concentrators capture and transfer diffuse ambient light to a solar cell that converts it into electrical energy. By adding two different luminescent materials to the gel tissue, the solar concentrator becomes flexible, preventing the textile to which it is attached from becoming brittle or susceptible to cracking, or accumulating water vapor in the form of sweat.

A new paper in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B may explain why some animals, including birds, fish and lobsters, are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields. It allows sea turtles to return to the beach where they were born. Researchers hypothesize that this ability comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria that are influenced by magnetic fields, including the Earth’s. In support of this theory, Robert Fitak, assistant professor at the University of Central Florida Department of Biology and co-author of the paper, drew from one of the largest genetic databases of its kind, the Metagenomic Rapid Annotations using Subsystems Technology, to identify the presence of these magnetotactic bacteria in animal samples. The researchers are working to develop a genetic test to help with further study. They have not yet identified exactly where the bacteria live in the animals, although they theorize that it could be associated with nervous tissue like the eye or brain. Learning how organisms interact with magnetic fields could facilitate our use of them for navigation, while also understanding how human modifications of magnetism—such as constructing power lines—might be affecting biodiversity. This knowledge may also help develop therapeutic drug delivery systems. petrovich12/AdobeStock.com

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Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

An international team of coastal scientists from the United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century (see Tinyurl.com/SandyCoastlinesUnderThreat) in a paper published in Nature Climate Change. The team re-examined the data and methodology underpinning the original study and published their rebuttal in the same journal, after concluding that it is impossible to make such global and wide-reaching predictions with the data and numerical methods available today. The new report sees potential for beaches to migrate landward as sea level rises and shorelines retreat. Beaches backed by hard coastal cliffs and structures such as seawalls are likely to experience “coastal squeeze”, resulting in decreased width, and eventually be submerged because they are unable to migrate, but those with space to move inland will retain their overall shape and form. As such, removal of coastline structures or beach nourishment may be the only methods to safeguard at-risk beaches.

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Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study published in the journal Nature, which was spearheaded by professor Hanson Tian at Auburn University, and included scientists from 48 research institutions in 14 countries. Researchers report that the growing use of nitrogen fertilizers in worldwide food production is causing the alarming increase in atmospheric concentrations of this greenhouse gas, which is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for more than 100 years. N20 is considered the most significant human-induced agent depleting the stratospheric ozone layer. Notably, the study shows that the colorless gas has risen 20 percent from pre-industrial levelsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; from 270 parts per billion (ppb) in 1750 to 331 ppb in 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201D;with the fastest growth observed in the last 50 years, due to emissions from human activities.

According to research from the University of South Australia published in Experimental Psychology, the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. The study evaluated a real smile as well as an artificial one induced when participants held a pen between their teeth, finding that in either case, this facial muscular activity alters our perception of facial and body expressions and generates more positive emotions. The research found that the practice of forcefully smiling will stimulate the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, which releases neurotransmitters to encourage an emotionally positive state. By inducing the brain into perceiving stimuli as happy, the mechanism could potentially be used to boost mental health.

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Integrative Hospital Care Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities by Marlaina Donato

hirty years ago, hospital patients were treated for symptoms based on the Western medical model, and holistic modalities were excluded, largely due to a lack of reliable scientific studies. More recently, because of promising research, the traditional template is expanding. The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health encompasses 75 university health centers and health systems that offer integrative approaches—a remarkable seven-fold increase in 21 years. America’s top hospitals, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Mayo Clinic, the Duke University Medical Center and the Yale New Haven Hospital, now offer therapies such as acupuncture, reiki, homeopathy, touch therapy, yoga, clinical aromatherapy and chiropractic. 12

According to a report in Advances in Medical Education and Practice, nearly half of Americans receiving medical care use alternative medicine (although 80 percent don’t inform their doctors) and physicians agree on the importance of further research and training in such modalities. A 2017 University of California survey published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that hospital patients of all ages were willing to pay out of pocket for healthier food, therapeutic massage and energy work.

Disease: The Big Picture

“Research has repeatedly shown that even with full medical access and optimal medical treatments, a population’s health improves by only about 15 to 20 percent. The rest comes from lifestyle, environment and

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the social and personal determinants of health. Even factors like emotional health, what you feel is your purpose in life and what motivates you to be healthy plays a role,” says physician Wayne Jonas, in Alexandria, Virginia, a clinical professor of family medicine at Georgetown University and former director of the World Health Organization Center for Traditional Medicine. As executive director of Samueli Integrative Health Programs, which aims to make integrative health regular and routine, Jonas emphasizes that patients become healthier and medical costs are reduced when they are engaged in the healing process. For Jonas, the shift toward integrative health care has become most evident during the current opioid crisis and the search for non-pharmacological ap-

proaches like acupuncture and therapeutic massage therapy for pain management. “The evidence body for many of these approaches has grown tremendously over just the past five years, and has shown a spotlight on what works and what doesn’t. These approaches are now recommended in national guidelines as mainstream for chronic pain.” Denise Millstine, integrative physician and internal medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, concurs: “The opiate crisis is an example of the need to broaden our clinical toolbox to incorporate care strategies that are less risky. I believe this change has been multifactorial, based on patient demand and more awareness of the importance of lifestyle management.” Patient demand is also fueled by a desire to avoid medication side effects. In 1998, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 106,000 hospital deaths take place each year from adverse reactions to prescription drugs. With more than half of Americans already taking a pharmaceutical drug, and three being the average, adverse side effects can easily mount in a hospital setting. For Millstine, integrative medicine offers many solutions. “We might recommend the best medication or provide cutting-edge therapies, but without considering stress management, resilience, movement and what people ingest, it’s hard to get optimal results. Integrative medicine expanded my approach to include nutrition, exercise, mind-body (connection), spirituality and other medical philosophies like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the patient’s therapeutic plan.”

of soft lighting and music, and performed by trained doctors, as well as licensed acupuncturists with a firm TCM foundation. Integrative health care addresses the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis, and patients undergoing conventional treatment now have access to not only acupuncture but therapeutic massage, meditation, movement therapy, clinical aromatherapy, herbal applications, biofeedback and yoga. Millstine says of theMayo Clinic, “We have oncology-trained massage providers who are comfortable with what is and what isn’t safe after someone has had a cancer diagnosis and/ or treatment.” Jonas highlights that when given under the supervision of a doctor and with conventional cancer care, complementary therapies may help people to manage cancer symptoms, boost overall well-being, better handle side effects of treatment and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. “Integrative cancer care can help by activating one’s ability to heal and feel better physically and emotionally,” he says. “Lectures on nutrition, yoga classes and support groups for cancer patients are now common.” The Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, launched by American fashion designer Donna Karan in 2009 after her husband died from cancer, partners with heavy hitters such as the American Cancer Society and the Beth Israel Medical Cen-

ter, in New York City. In many hospital settings, Urban Zen is creating “Zen dens”, calming nooks where staff can discuss cases with colleagues, take a break for selfcare or talk to their patients in a nurturing environment. Urban Zen’s dedication to healthcare integration is international and promotes therapeutic applications of reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and other contemplative care.

Energy Medicine Goes Mainstream

“Alternative therapies are no longer considered ‘alternative’ when conventional medicine adopts them—for example, using calcium and vitamin D supplements, which are a standard consideration,” says Millstine. “With high-deductible plans, many patients are accustomed to paying out of pocket for care, thus making payment for alternative providers possibly more palatable.” Reiki, a Japanese form of energy medicine once considered alternative, is now offered at major hospitals like Yale New Haven, where it’s given free of charge to cancer patients. Many hospitals are also offering classes in energy work to families of patients, hospital staff and the community. “A medical doctor introduced me to the practice when my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer,” says Denise Baron, a Philadelphia-based reiki practi

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A 2016 meta-analysis by Taipei Medical University published in the journal PLOS ONE concluded that certain applications of acupuncture reduce pain and opioid use on the first day after surgery. Acupuncture—an ancient modality based on the concept of energy meridians in the body—is also offered in many major hospitals to offset the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Acupuncture treatments at the Mayo Clinic are given in a calming atmosphere 2021

tioner who works with referrals from clients and wellness professionals. “A hospital does not hire me directly, but the staff know I am available. I’ve worked on patients post-surgery, during and after births, people with cancer and people in hospice. I would say 96 percent of clients walk away with a deep experience of peace, harmony and lower stress levels.” Most recently, she has seen an increase in nurses asking for support during stressful times, with many wanting to learn how to practice reiki themselves. According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reiki is more effective than a placebo and activates the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve. Results include lower blood pressure and less anxiety and depression. Other research shows that the modality also reduces nausea, improves appetite and lessens fatigue.

Holistic Nursing’s Role

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Collaborating with physicians and holistic practitioners, nurses play a key role in integrative hospital care. “We all work together to facilitate the client towards a higher level of well-being. Each profession brings something to the table,” says Margaret Erickson, in Cedar Park, Texas, CEO of the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. The nurse’s role in a patient’s healing journey is an intimate one, and holistic nurses ensure that the whole patient is tended to. “The roots of holistic nursing, grounded in holism, were

verbalized over 150 years ago by Florence Nightingale,” says Erickson. “She believed in the mind-body-spirit-emotion connections and that all aspects need to be nurtured in order for people to heal.” Due to increased demand, more nursing schools are creating educational programs grounded in holistic philosophy, she says. “What makes a nurse holistic is not the skills or alternative therapies she/he/they do, but rather how they show up in their interactions with others. They value and recognize that they are gifted with sharing a person’s most vulnerable moments, and that this shared space is sacred.” Some holistic nurses may use healing therapies such as guided imagery, aromatherapy, energy work, bodywork, deep breathing, mindfulness and meditation to help both their clients and other healthcare providers. Those in the field of integrative medicine agree that the future of medicine is now. “People are becoming more self-aware and taking responsibility for their health and life. Consciousness is growing [by] leaps and bounds,” says Baron. Jonas, drawing on 40 years of experience, agrees. “By working as partners with our patients to help find the care that works for them, we can help them achieve better health and quality of life.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Services offered: Jikiden Reiki private in-person and remote sessions, intuitive identification of body imbalances, Jikiden Reiki Classes (level 1), energetic counseling, visualization meditations, customized Bach and Australian flower essence formulas, crystal healing therapy, and crystalline grids to shift a home or office environment. Areas of expertise: Stress relief, pain management, inflammation, migraines, insomnia, cancer treatment side effects, anxiety, depression and grief. Autoimmune diseases and underlying emotional conflicts. Post-surgical healing. Improvement of immunity, mental clarity and balance. Pregnancy support for easier childbirth. Personal energy management training for responsible, heart-centered living. Philosophical approach: “Balancing 4 Life is a holistic approach to support your health and well-being. Subtle energies invoke cellular changes to aid your path to wholeness. My goal is to facilitate your body’s ability to heal itself. Energetic balance creates harmony between heart and mind.” See ad, pg 38. 16

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Philosophical approach: “We often begin where conventional practitioners leave off—at the dead ends or the unanswered questions. We value both science and intuition in healing. We listen. We think. We ask questions. Then we get to work in relentless pursuit of the answers. We design a treatment plan that addresses the root-cause factors of chronic conditions and support the individual throughout their journey to wellness.” Books: Kenneth Bock, M.D., is the author of numerous books, including Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, and the upcoming Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens, set for release in March.

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arth Angels is a unique veterinary hospital because it integrates all forms of healing arts. From doctors to Reiki healers, every staff member contributes to the offering of individualized medical programs for each patient.

Services offered: Routine exams; judicious vaccine protocols/titers; nutrition (cooked homemade, raw, prescription and commercial diets); acupuncture with Dr. Ann Viano; homeopathy with Dr. Michele Yasson; routine and orthopedic surgery; ultrasound; dentistry; laser therapy; boarding. Dr. Alex Barrientos and Robert Codacovi Areas of expertise: Earth Angels treats chronic aging issues (dental disease, joint pain, senility), metabolic diseases (Cushing’s, Addison’s, epilepsy), and cancer by supporting conventional therapies with alternative and nutritional support. It also offers innovative protocols for allergies, IBD and chronic pain. Philosophical approach: “Earth Angels tailors the best approaches from conventional and alternative medicine for the most effective protocol for each patient. We believe in eradicating disease by preventing it with proper and effective health maintenance via a holistic approach throughout your pet’s life.” See ad, page 31.

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Dr. Michelle Rocque 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417 • info@fullcirclevethospital.com • FullCircleVetHospital.com

ull Circle is a small animal hospital for cats and dogs, but it welcomes other companion animals for routine care too, including birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets. Services offered: Traditional and holistic treatments, dentistry, surgery, diet/nutrition consultation, phone consultations, nutritional supplement offerings, house calls. Areas of expertise: Allergies, natural alternatives for chronic issues and nutritional consultations.

Philosophical approach: “My passion in medicine lies especially in nutrition and alternative modalities such as nutraceuticals, homeopathy and herbal medicine for dogs, cats, birds and pocket.” Covid protocols: “Even with these new practice conditions due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are still taking the time to meet families and owners curbside and offer them the best possible appointment for their pets.”

Lorraine Hughes,

Registered Herbalist (AHG) Empowered By Nature 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.416.4598 • lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredByNature.net

s the sole proprietor of Empowered By Nature, Lorraine Hughes practices planetary herbalism, utilizing the assessment strategies of Chinese medicine in addition to several wellness modalities, at her private office on Old Main Street in Fishkill. Office hours are by appointment only. Services offered: Wellness consultations (a full clinical intake and interview in order to assess energetic imbalances and provide a protocol unique to each individual); reflexology sessions (a therapeutic hour of rest and relaxation); Reiki; acupoint aromatherapy; and private or group qigong. Areas of expertise: Preventive health approaches, chronic illness, aging well, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, insomnia, fertility, weight loss, low energy, blood-sugar regulation, support for cancer patients and survivors, pre- and post-surgical support, autoimmune issues, stress, PTSD.

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Philosophical approach: “I firmly believe that by supporting our life force by giving our bodies the appropriate nourishment—foods, herbs, self-love, movement and compassion—that suits our individual constitutional profile, vital health can be attained.”

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Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic Dr. Somesh Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, E-RYT 500 Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY 914.875.9088 (clinic M-F) 646.670.6725 (telemedicine) drkaushik@drkaushik.com • DrKaushik.com

r. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is a practice that combines the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing with the modern sciencebased principles of naturopathy to create a holistic path to wellness. “We treat the whole body, not just the disease,” Dr. Kaushik says. The clinic is open Monday through Friday. Services offered: Panchakarma therapy, hydrotherapy, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathy, diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle management, emotional well-being, detoxification, food sensitivity, parasite elimination, heavy metal detox, therapeutic yoga, anti-aging programs, pediatrics, pain management, women’s health. Areas of expertise: ADD/ADHD, addictions, allergies, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure, breathing/lung issues, cholesterol, chronic fatigue, colds, cough, flu, depression/anxiety, diabetes, digestion/intestinal problems, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches/migraines, heart conditions/diseases, HIV/AIDS, immune disorders, infertility, kidney problems, sexual dysfunction, skin problems, sleep/insomnia, smoking, stress, urology, weight management, yeast/fungus.

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Philosophical approach: “Healing takes place when the body is brought back into balance. A body out of balance promotes disease. Bringing the body back into balance includes an individual, customized plan of diet, supplements and lifestyle changes.” See ad, page 9.

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The Center for Holistic Dentistry 2649 Strang Blvd., Ste. 201, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.214.9678 • info@holisticdentist.com • HolisticDentist.com

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he Center for Holistic Dentistry provides an innovative approach to your dental care,” says Dr. David Lerner. “From mercury-free dentistry to the use of biocompatible materials, we treat your mouth with the whole body in mind.”

oy Matalon’s CranioSacral Therapy with SomatoEmotional Release allows chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process that continues after the session is over

Services offered: Holistic/biological dentistry; cosmetic dentistry; zirconia implants; periodontal disease; Invisalign; sleep apnea; biocompatibility testing; neuromuscular dentistry; myofunctional therapy. Areas of expertise: Advanced TMJ care, safe mercury removal, restorative dentistry. Philosophy of healing: “With over 40 years of experience in biological dentistry, I bridge the gap between modern dental technology and the ageless traditions of natural healing.” See ad, page 5.

Services offered: CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Process Acupressure, Swedish massage, meditation and virtual healing sessions. Areas of expertise: Anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, migraines, back and neck pain, tinnitus, TMJ, vertigo, autoimmune disorders, ADHD and many other conditions. Philosophical approach: “My journey began over 35 years ago, when I became certified in a form of body-centered meditation that allowed me to move through my own anxiety with grace. I discovered how softly shifting our approach to ourselves creates insight and healing. CranioSacral Therapy is a hands-on way to assist this process of developing intimacy with parts of ourselves that through stress or trauma have become unconscious. It’s in these unconscious parts of ourselves where healing happens. CST helps us gently meet ourselves in the moment, allowing old nervous system patterns to be felt and released, creating a pathway to physical well-being and inner peace. The sessions offer profound relaxation.” Covid protocols: “I integrate the CDC’s best safety practices into the sessions. Both the client and I wear face masks the entire time we are together. In addition, I wear a face shield while working, and I use gloves when touching the face. All appointments require an initial telephone-screening session, as I am currently limiting my practice to clients who are doing their very best to be safe during the pandemic. I am being tested weekly for the virus as a safety protocol.”

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SearchLight Medical 2424 Rte. 52, Ste. 1A, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310 searchlightmed@optimum.net SearchLightMedical.com

fter more than 30 years in traditional Western medicine, Dr. Laurie R. Mallis formed SearchLight Medical to provide a better way to deliver care to her patients. “SearchLight Medical is a private practice that focuses on holistic healing to help my patients overcome acute and chronic medical conditions without relying on pharmaceutical treatments,” she says. “I work very closely with my patients to plan treatments that are individualized to help them achieve a better state of health. The energy treatments I utilize in my practice tap into the body’s natural ability to heal itself.” Services offered: Medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, AcuGraph Qi Analysis, Ondamed Biofeedback Therapy, Jade Vitality Mat Heat Therapy, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for face and neck, Mei Zen abdominal acupuncture for fertility or weight loss, Reiki. Areas of expertise: Acute and chronic medical conditions, neurological diseases, sports injuries, pain management, allergies, stress/anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, women’s health issues, weight loss, fertility, facial rejuvenation. Philosophical approach: “I treat the entire patient—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—as all these areas are interconnected and must be balanced in order for the body to achieve a healthy state. It is important not to focus only on the presenting symptoms, but to look for the root cause of any condition. When this is accomplished, the body is able to heal on a deeper and longer-lasting level.” See ad, page 6.

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uSpecies provides one-of-a-kind liquid nutritional formulas. Their formulas are made from raw, wholefood, organic herbal extracts. All their products are compliant with the newest FDA regulations and are approved by the FDA. “Most of our clients have had the experience of feeling lost, either in the medical system or not knowing where to begin with natural healing. They don’t want to waste their money trying all kinds of products and treatments and not get results,” says NuSpecies President Aston Farquharson. “We lead our clients from the discomfort of disease to the freedom of good health. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years.”

Services offered: “All the guidance and support you’ll receive from NuSpecies Team throughout your healing journey is free—analyzing your medical records and labs, educating you on what’s happening in your body, customizing your NuSpecies program and the ongoing adjustments as your health improves,” Farquharson says. “We offer all our client services by video or phone as well as in our health centers. To try NuSpecies products first and see how effective they are, it’s easy to get started today with the Cleanse & Detoxify formula, which promotes healthy, balanced and well-functioning stomach, intestines and colon. You can also start with any of our unique liquid vitamins and minerals.” Areas of expertise: NuSpecies has more than 20 years of experience providing natural health support for clients with STDs, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibroids/cysts, menstrual problems, fertility issues, prostate enlargement, constipation, sickle cell and many other health issues resulting from toxins, hormonal imbalance and insufficient nutrition. Philosophical approach: “Failing health is like a sinking boat. NuSpecies believes that rather than using a bucket to continuously scoop out the water, we should find the holes and plug them up.” See ad, page 3.

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r. Lynn Parodneck has a medical marijuana practice offering consultations, education, certification and management under The Compassionate Care Law of 2014. She sees patients in a landmarked carriage house, giving patients complete privacy.

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Services offered: Medical marijuana. Areas of expertise: Insomnia, pain, PTSD, depression, anxiety. Philosophical approach: “To practice medicine in a transparent mode with a lot of patient education. The more patients can understand this program, the better equipped they are to achieve success. Start low and go slow.” See ad, page 25.

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All-Natural Addiction Cessation Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan 914.473.2015 • steve.healingny@gmail.com QuitWithQuinn.com

ith 20 years’ experience, Quit with Quinn helps people overcome addictions to alcohol, smoking, sugar and uncontrolled overeating (leading to weight loss) and other compulsive, unwanted habits. Treatments are simple, painless and all natural, with no medication, hypnosis or negative side effects, and with a success rate of 90 percent. Services offered: The Quit with Quinn treatment calms down the stimulus of the particular addiction so that afterward a person feels indifferent to or repulsed by the addictive substance. People generally quit their addiction after the very first session of the treatment plan, with the subsequent treatments locking in the results for long-term success. Areas of expertise: Overcoming alcohol addiction; weight loss through quitting sugar, white flour and uncontrolled overeating; quitting smoking; overcoming unwanted compulsive behaviors. Philosophical approach: “At Quit with Quinn, our healing approach is to produce tangible, sustainable results through an all-natural treatment, without the usual struggle. By working at the core energetic level, the deepest level of a life, and on the energy of the addiction itself, results are very powerful and immediate. After treatment, people report feeling unattached and disconnected to the addiction, less stressed, and with far more vitality, well-being and a wonderful new sense of freedom.” See ad, page 25.

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Susanne Saltzman, M.D. 250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 22, Hartsdale, NY Telemedicine Available 914.472.0666 • HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

Behavioral Optometrist 495 Central Park Ave., Suite 301, Scarsdale, NY 914.874.1177 • DrSlotnick.com

usanne Saltzman, M.D., has more than 28 years of clinical family practice experience treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. She has successfully treated thousands of patients for a wide variety of diseases and conditions. “My emphasis is on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs,” she says.

Services offered: Classical homeopathy and functional medicine. Areas of expertise: ADD/ADHD; autism; allergies; anxiety disorders; asthma; depression; diabetes; migraines; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; high cholesterol; hypertension; interstitial cystitis; Lyme disease; menopause; polycystic ovarian disease; multiple sclerosis; premenstrual syndrome (PMS); thyroid disorders; autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma; weight loss. Philosophical approach: “The human body is innately brilliant. We all have the capacity to heal. Homeopathic medicine provides that catalyst by treating the whole person and recognizing that someone’s mental and emotional states are just as important as the physical symptoms in facilitating the healing process. Functional medicine restores gut function (‘leaky gut’), addresses environmental toxins, rebalances hormones and emphasizes that food is your medicine.”

s a behavioral optometry practice, Dr. Samantha Slotnick takes a holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. She specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Services offered: Holistic vision care for children and adults; behavioral optometry; vision development; comprehensive eye/ vision evaluation; vision therapy and rehabilitation; infant vision (InfantSEE provider); telehealth consults and remote therapy; educational workshops and seminars on vision, learning and attention (check website for events). Areas of expertise: Learning-related vision problems; strabismus (eye turns); amblyopia (lazy eye); focusing; eye teaming; eye tracking; convergence insufficiency; visual-information processing skills; visual-motor development training; treatment of visual problems that interfere with attention (mimic ADD/ADHD and dyslexia). Adults and children of all ages. Philosophy: “Vision is our means of touching what lies beyond our grasp. Who we are shapes our view of the world, our use of our vision and our outlook for the future. Behavioral optometry provides each individual with a personalized opportunity for selfevaluation, growth and change, with impacts extending far beyond the visual process. You can indeed envision your world!” See ad, page 21.

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Areas of expertise: Your CBD Store Mt. Kisco provides complete transparency and an educational space where customers can learn about properly sourced, properly extracted and properly formulated CBD products. Staff members spend time with and listen to their customers, partnering with them to find the best products for their desired results. Philosophical approach: “As an independent retailer, we are part of the communities we serve. We are committed to helping people through education and providing a safe and comfortable space in which to do that. We are so confident in our products that we offer a money-back guarantee.” See ad, page 23. 2021

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The Essential Guide (Why Pot Is NOT What We Were Taught) Available on Amazon and from local retailers What’s your book about? It’s a practical, comprehensive guide to all the things you’ve ever wanted to know about cannabinoids but were afraid to ask. CBD is the “other” ingredient in hemp and pot—the one that doesn’t get you stoned but can still help make you better. Read this book to see how the ancient wisdom of plants combined with cutting-edge scientific research could change your life. This is the moment where the medical marijuana revolution is transforming our belief system and the way we perceive this once highly stigmatized substance. Why did you write this book? I wrote this book to correct misinformation, shatter stigma and share the history, relevance and potential of this plant species, from its roots in antiquity to its modern-day applications and impact. This species can heal people and our planet. What was your mission with the book? I started Synergy by Shira Adler, a boutique health and wellness company, in 2011. I continued researching plant-based therapeutics years before anyone had ever really heard of CBD, and I adapted my Synergy Sprays aromatherapy series by infusing it with CBD back in 2016. I do so many talks and consultations, the book was a natural—and necessary—next step. It was first published as my own son was making his way through a very common struggle with self-medication as a young teen. I started this journey because of my own family—and continue for everyone else’s.

Secrets beyond Your Plate for a Healthier, More Energetic Life Available on Amazon What’s your book about? This book is about helping readers become their own health advocates. It gives them the tools to help them tune back into themselves. It’s a guidebook with written exercise prompts to help the reader follow the G.U.T. method: 1) Get connected to their symptoms, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. 2) Understand what’s going on in their bodies and why. 3) Take action, tune in and heal. Why did you write this book? When my son was diagnosed with Crohn’s, ileitis and ulcerative colitis and I started researching the what and why behind these diagnoses, I realized that I knew nothing about health and nutrition. I went to grad school to understand what was going on, so that I could help him heal. This opened my eyes to the fact that we are looking at health and nutrition completely wrong. It was clear to me that we needed a book that would guide us to become our own health advocates. What was your mission with the book? My goal is to put health back into the readers’ hands and to empower them to speak up for themselves and ask questions. I want the readers to truly understand what their bodies need, because health and nutrition is not a cookie-cutter solution. We need to know what we each need individually.

Tell us a little about yourself. I’ve spent a lifetime helping others overcome myriad life challenges, obstacles and personal issues. I’m honored to be an internationally recognized and highly vetted CBD expert, consultant, educator and entrepreneur. I’m also the president of the NYHIA (Hemp Industries Association), the oldest trade organization in the industry, and we’re Shira Adler expanding to become the Northeast Region HIA affiliate. I’m also launching a large agritech and bio-infrastructure company dedicated to advancing eco-hemp initiatives and plant-based therapeutic programs and products.

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A child with chronic ear infections was facing ear tube surgery on the advice of a pediatrician; after his parents followed her advice to take him off dairy and give him certain supplements and a homeopathic remedy, the condition cleared up.

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hen Jackie Jones’ 4-year-old daughter had a persistent runny nose and cough, three visits to the pediatrician proved fruitless. “He would see us for two minutes, listen to her chest, saying she had ‘a cold’, and yet still prescribe an antibiotic and steroid that would just trash her immune system,” the Atlanta mom says. “She ended up developing pneumonia in both lungs that landed her in the hospital.” This propelled Jones to switch her children’s care to a holistic pediatrician. “He actually listens to me and takes time with his patients, and recommends vitamins and supplements to keep them healthy, in comparison to just handing out antibiotics,” she says. On the first visit, he queried Jones about family use of shampoos, soaps and cleaning products that might contain chemicals. “Definitely not a conversation I had with my old pediatrician!” she related. Jones, who dispenses pregnancy 28

advice at PisforPregnant.com, benefitted from a growing trend among pediatricians. The number of doctors that self-identify as holistic by joining the integrative medicine section of the American Academy of Pediatrics has grown from a dozen in the early 1990s to more than 400 today, says Kathi Kemper, M.D., an Ohio State University pediatrics professor who founded the section and authored The Holistic Pediatrician. “Holistic pediatricians are interested in helping children and families meet their health goals, not just diagnosing and dispensing drugs,” she says. “We use an evidence-informed approach, including all appropriate therapies and therapists, with a strong emphasis on healthy lifestyle behaviors such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social and emotional skills, spirituality and a healthy environment.” Many pediatricians report they want to know more about integrative approaches because of their frustration in treating the chronic conditions in one-quarter to one-

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half of the children they see, as well as to answer questions posed by Google-savvy parents. Yet most pediatricians have limited training in natural health and are wary to suggest such approaches, and parents are often reluctant to disclose their use of natural methods. Holistic pediatricians, on the other hand, typically get additional training in healing modalities that allows them to integrate natural options into mainstream methods. Unlike many pediatricians in busy clinics that can see a child only briefly, holistic pediatricians typically take longer. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all conventional approach,” says holistic pediatrician Elisa Song, of Belmont, California, who blogs at HealthyKidsHappyKids.com. For a child with asthma, for example, Song checks for environmental, dietary or social triggers, including mold, food allergies or sensitivities and stress. She looks for underlying biomedical imbalances such as nutritional deficiencies, abnormal gut microbes and signs of a leaky gut. “Based upon clinical and laboratory findings, an initial treatment plan may include elimination of food sensitivities, supplementation with a 3-6-9 fish oil and magnesium, and mindfulness exercises that incorporate diaphragmatic breathing,” she says. Pediatric naturopaths are another option for parents. These doctors typically start from a natural medicine perspective, are trained in herbs and nutrition, and collaborate with bodyworkers, physical therapists and counselors. “Really, anything that helps a child thrive,” says pediatric naturopath Kathryn Purvis, of Tempe, Arizona. “We use treatments that are gentle and safe, but are also trained to use conventional treatments if necessary.”

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When seeking a pediatrician, integrative or not, holistic pediatrician Natalie W. Geary, of Miami, founder of vedaHEALTH (VedaHealth.com), says, “My best advice is to look for a pediatrician that has open communication skills, that listens well and that has the confidence to engage in a Q&A without getting defensive and ruffled. There are several questions to ask that will help guide you.” In addition, she provides tips on what to look for in the answers.

Naturopaths undergo a four-year postgraduate medical education like pediatricians, but do not complete an additional three years of pediatric residency, although they can do internships and take courses for certification. In 26 states, they can prescribe pharmaceuticals and administer vaccines. Purvis is the primary care provider for about 75 percent of the children she sees and provides adjunctive care for specific conditions with the rest. For example, one child with chronic ear infections was facing ear

1. Will you be talking to us about our baby’s nutrition in detail? Pediatricians trained in integrative medicine recognize that children’s health is fundamentally grounded in what they eat. They need to recognize the impact of poor nutrition on a baby’s growing and developing brain, especially in the first three years of life, and be

tube surgery on the advice of a pediatrician; after his parents followed her advice to take him off dairy and give him certain supplements and a homeopathic remedy, the condition cleared up. Chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, although not usually a child’s primary doctor, correct misalignments of the cranium, spine and pelvis using extra-low force, “like checking the ripeness of a tomato,” says pediatric chiropractor Kaleb Scroggin, of Savannah, author of the

patient in helping parents navigate food intolerances—not just food allergies—as well as developmental stages and feeding behavior. 2. How do you feel about adjunct therapies such as craniosacral massage, acupuncture and Ayurveda? The important thing here is not that they necessarily offer these things, but that they are informed about their benefits and are not dismissive or judgmental, and that they are open to working with the other healers and practitioners involved. 3. What are your thoughts on antibiotics? Some pediatricians may be defensive about this, but it’s worth asking politely to see if they are open to a conversation about when alternatives might be useful, especially for things like ear infections.

children’s book C is for Chiropractor. For example, treating a constipated, breast-fed baby usually produces immediate results, he says, adding that adjustments can also help infants with latching issues, painful gas, reflux and general irritability. “My goal is to see how healthy I can help your child become,” he advises. Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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mma, a mini-schnauzer mix, was 4 years old when she started acting like a senior lacking zest for running or playing. After being treated by an integrative veterinarian for one month, she regained vibrancy. “She’s 6 years old now, and she’s her normal, barky, running, zig-zagging self,” says Yvonnda Agent, a volunteer with animal transport rescue operations, near Rockvale, Tennessee. Agent’s practitioner determined Emma had kidney issues that were slowing her down. Upon deeper investigation, these problems were found to be the only visible symptom of a tick-borne illness. Once given immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory and liver-detox herbs, the dog made a full recovery.

the root cause of disease, which is why a majority of the time, the symptoms return when the drug is finished,” says veterinarian Katie Woodley, in Fort Collins, Colorado, who blogs at TheNaturalPetDoctor.com. “With a holistic approach, we look at the nutrition, gut health and how all the systems are connected … and resolve the imbalance.” Holistic veterinarians may specialize in acupuncture, herbal medicine, kinesiology, chiropractic, laser therapy or any of many other natural modalities as an adjunct to conventional medicine. They first must earn a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree and then may pursue optional holistic training. Following this path can take a great deal of time.

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At the Franklin Road Animal Hospital, in Brentwood, Tennessee, Mark C. Ingram, DVM, has found inadequate nutrition from low-quality foods at the root of most health problems. High-quality food helps animals absorb nutrients needed for optimal well-being. “The first ingredient should always be meat, and we like limited-ingre-

Getting to the root cause of the condition is what integrative veterinarians are known for. They combine both conventional and holistic medicine, may use fewer drugs and limit vaccinations. “With conventional medicine, we tend to treat the symptoms, versus treating 30

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dient foods due to the numerous allergies we see,” says Ingram. “Every case of cancer that we have seen in the last 20 years has food allergies. Every torn cruciate and every paralyzed dog with disc problems has food allergies. It is also the most underlying cause for ear infections and cystitis.” This was the case with Gabby, a 3-year-old mini-schnauzer that Agent rescued about a year ago. “She came to us with a bottle of ear solution and a history of green pus in her ears,” says Agent. Gabby’s medical history indicated that the ears, in addition to digestive problems, had been unsuccessfully treated with antibiotics and changes in diet. “Our holistic vet recommended a raw diet with no grains and no starchy vegetables. Gabby hasn’t had a single instance of ear irritation since,” says Agent, who believes that whole foods served as medicine and now serve as prevention for her pets.

Vexing Vaccinations There is ongoing debate whether pet vaccination boosters that may be required by law or strongly recommended by vets

provide increased protection or are harmful. Mounting evidence says that they are often overdone: for example, both fivepound and 100-pound dogs receive the same dosage. Yet vaccinations do prevent some serious diseases. “We do not like to over-vaccinate, but provide appropriate protection by minimal vaccination and encourage titers,” says Ingram. Titers are blood tests used to determine if a pet’s antibodies are high enough from a previous vaccination to warrant a booster shot for the specific disease. “Many of the core vaccines that your pet needs to be protected from diseases like parvovirus and distemper actually provide lifelong immunity with one vaccine,” says Woodley.

Choosing a Veterinarian Commonly, people seek holistic veterinarians after they have had success with human integrative medicine. But finding such a provider isn’t simple. “My clientele regularly travels one to four hours for a consultation,” says Ingram, who fully understands that demand is outstripping supply for integrative veterinary care. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, which has 1,500 members, has a search-by-state feature that also lists the modalities practiced by each veterinarian at ahvma.org/find-a-holisticveterinarian. In addition, Woodley, Ingram and others offer telehealth or long-distance consults. In lieu of finding a vet that is listed as holistic, pet parents can call clinics to ask questions about alternative treatments. Some facilities are more flexible than others. Choosing a veterinarian is a personal decision for owners. “I feel that traditional versus holistic care is simply sick care versus well care,” says Agent. “Their quality of life is so important to me and they’re solely dependent on the choices I make for them. I’m going to choose well care.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. 2021

Lose Weight Without Dieting How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best by April Thompson

ne of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and to that end, millions of Americans go on a diet each year. As we look to reset after holiday indulgences, nutrition experts say it’s a great time to cultivate healthy, longterm eating habits rather than unsustainable diets that lead us in circles. “A ‘live it’ is better than a diet: small, manageable changes you can live with over time,” says Lisa Mallonee, a registered dietician and professor at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry, in Dallas. “People get focused on losing 15 pounds, but once they get to the finish line, they don’t have a plan for after and often end up regaining the weight.” While navigating the labyrinth of nutrition information can be tough, eat32

ing better is actually simple, says David Katz, M.D., founder of both the YaleGriffin Prevention Research Center and the nonprofit True Health Initiative, and co-author of How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered. “There are two general shifts to make: first, to less processed foods, and second, to more plant-based foods,” says Katz. In making such shifts, Mallonee suggests applying the 80/20 rule to food. “If 80 percent of the time you are making healthy choices, and the other 20 percent of the time you allow splurges, you’re less likely to feel deprived and revert to old ways.” Katz agrees that small shifts are more likely to stick, in part because of our adaptable palates. “If you commit

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to improving your diet little by little, you will find that taste buds are adaptable fellas that will learn to love the foods they are with. For example, try something as simple as switching from regular soda to diet to seltzer to water over time.” The good news for dieters with questions, suggests Katz, is there is no one superior diet. “You can have a highquality diet whether you are flexitarian, pescatarian or vegetarian, low-carb or high-carb,” he says. For Jill Weisenberger, a registered dietitian nutritionist, in Yorktown, Virginia, and author of The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition, a healthy diet comes down to three meals a day, each with a good source of protein and fiber. “When losing weight, it’s especially important to eat enough protein so you don’t lose muscle mass with the fat,” she says, suggesting a target of 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, achieved through a diverse diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables and legumes. Katz, Mallonee and Weisenberger all caution against a diet like keto that restricts many nourishing foods only because they contain carbs. “There is no evidence of long-term safety or benefit of keto,” says Katz. “A truly keto diet cuts out a lot of highly nutritious foods like fruit, grains and beans, all associated with better health and longer life. I think a diet excluding these foods would be a colossal mistake.”

Weighing In While it’s not healthy to obsess over numbers on the scale, it is important to understand the health risks of carrying extra weight, particularly around the middle. “Belly fat is a concern for co-morbidities like pre-diabetes, diabetes, increased blood pressure and even sleep apnea,” says Mallonee, stating that women should aim for a waist circumference of less than 35 inches and men of less than 40. Katz advises that the effects of abdominal fat can vary. “Certain ethnicities are extremely vulnerable to excess weight around the middle, which can

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While weight loss is an exercise in delayed gratification, the power of high-quality food is immediate. result in insulin resistance and metabolic mayhem. However, many people can gain considerable amounts of weight and show no metabolic effects,” he says, suggesting that a comprehensive health checkup can clear up any doubts. Physiologically, it is hard to keep weight off, says Weisenberger, but people should not get discouraged if they fall short of their goals. “If you are overweight, you will get an enormous boost from the first 5 to 10 percent of weight loss—it’s much more important than that last 5 to 10 percent.” While weight loss is an exercise in delayed gratification, the power of highquality food is immediate, advises Katz. “You can improve the quality of your immune response with a single meal. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, too, as those positive health benefits accumulate over time.” Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Kale, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad with Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing Rich in minerals and beta carotene to support immune function, butternut squash provides a savory sweet element to this healthy, hearty and flavorful salad, while cashews, packed with iron, give a boost to red blood cells for an increase in energy. Yields: 8 servings Salad: 5 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed into ½ inch pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp sea salt 4 cups kale, washed, deveined and chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil Pinch of sea salt 2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded in a food processor 2 cups cashews 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped ½ cup �� pomegranate seeds�� (½ a pomegrana�� te) Dressing: 4 Medjool dates, pitted and softened in warm water ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp cashew milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp shallot, finely minced ½ tsp sea salt ½ cup olive oil 1 ½ tsp poppy seeds 1 Tbsp water, optional

Preheat oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil for roasting and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt. Place on baking sheet and shake into a single layer. Roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until soft and browned. Remove from oven to cool. Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients, except poppy seeds and water, to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more water for pourable consistency. Stir in poppy seeds. Toast cashews in an iron skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and rosemary. Remove when lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Coarsely chop. Place kale in a large bowl, drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch to ½ tsp salt. Massage the oil into the kale to soften the kale. Transfer kale to serving bowl and add shredded Brussels sprouts, toasted cashews, pomegranate seeds and cooled butternut squash. Drizzle dressing on top and toss gently or serve dressing on the side. Dressing can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 4 days. Recipe courtesy of Gwen Eberly, chef at Zest! Cooking School. Connect with Gwen on Instagram and at EberlyG@comcast.net.

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Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions by Sandra Yeyati

wenty years ago, University of Iowa Clinical Professor of Medicine Terry Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Conventional treatments didn’t work, and her health deteriorated to the point where she was wheelchair-bound and facing a progressively grim future. Through rigorous scientific study and clinical trials, she developed a groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states, including her own. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.

What is your personal journey with multiple sclerosis?

In 2000, I had problems walking, which led to the MS diagnosis. After consulting the best doctors and taking the newest drugs, I went downhill anyway. At my lowest point, already in a tilt-recline wheelchair, I realized that conventional medicine wasn’t going to stop my decline into a bedridden, possibly demented state with intractable face pain due to trigeminal neuralgia. My physicians introduced me to the work of Loren Cordain, who developed 34

the paleo diet, so after 20 years of being a vegetarian, I went back to eating meat; gave up grains, legumes and dairy. I also studied the basic science for animal models of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS, and decided that mitochondria—the organelles that generate the energy that cells use to run the chemistry of life—were leading to my early loss of myelin and brain cells. I also discovered The Institute for Functional Medicine and took their course in neuroprotection. Based on the science, I devised a supplement program to support my mitochondria. My decline slowed. Then came my “Aha!” moment: What if I redesigned my paleo diet, combining ancestral health with functional medicine principles, relying less on supplements and more on food to support my mitochondria? I did that, and my pain, brain fog and fatigue resolved. I began to get stronger, started walking. In three months, I was able to go for a bike ride with my family around the block for the first time in six years. It felt miraculous. It changed the way I think about disease and how I practice medicine. I now talk to patients about diet, lifestyle, exercise, toxics exposures and stress management, and I’m able to stabilize, reverse and greatly improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, pain and chronic diseases that I was struggling to manage using the latest drugs.

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What have you learned about resilience?

People who maintain a sense of control have more robust immune function and are generally healthier. Many of my patients say that their diagnosis ended up being a tremendous gift because it allowed them to take stock of their lives and understand their priorities. That’s true for me. If I eat gluten, dairy or eggs, or I’m exposed to too much stress or toxins, my trigeminal neuralgia will turn on and I’ll have horrific facial pain, but I consider it to be a tremendous gift, because that’s my barometer for the inflammation levels in my brain, which reminds me to look at my triggers and recommit to my self-care. We teach patients how to track their biosensors.

Are you cured of MS?

No. I still have the genetic vulnerability and lesions in my spinal cord, and will always be sensitive to gluten, dairy and eggs. If I become severely stressed or don’t sleep, I’ll probably have a problem again. I caution all of my patients: If you go back to your previous diet and lifestyle, your disease states will return.

Isn’t it easier to just take a prescription drug for symptoms?

It’s a smaller level of effort, but they’re not cures, either. The underlying disease state progresses, so people typically need higher doses of their medications. They also develop co-morbid diagnoses that require new medications. Conventional medicine is effective for some symptom improvements, but it has never been evaluated for improving global health, whereas studies have shown that improving diet quality and incorporating exercise and meditation will improve multiple chemical pathways in the body, gene expression and your microbiome, and dramatically improve health outcomes across many disease states. For more information, including diet protocol guidelines and online courses, visit TerryWahls.com. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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CLIMATE ANXIETY Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

by Sandra Yeyati

ollowing a record-breaking hurricane season, out-of-control wildfires and a deadly prolonged pandemic, many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity. These inklings of impending doom are nothing new for members of the youth climate movement—kids in their teens or younger—succumbing to hopelessness, anger and rage as they learn the science and watch leaders do nothing to address it. Hardest hit are “marginalized communities, including indigenous people, climate refugees, farmers struggling with drought and communities of color, who disproportionately suffer from the health effects of polluting industries,” says Jennifer Atkinson, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Washington-Bothell. Some of us are affected in more subtle ways. Perhaps we’re noticing slow-moving changes around us, like the gradual loss of bees or a disappearance of trees, and we develop a sense of loss the philosopher Glenn Albrecht coined “solastalgia”, which plays on the concept of nostalgia—a longing for a time or place we can’t go back to. 36

Or, we’re standing in front of a package of blueberries at the grocery store feeling confusion and ambivalence. A desire to be healthy and adopt a sustainable, vegetarian lifestyle is playing tug-of-war with the fact that these blueberries were flown in from South America, are wrapped in plastic and were grown in a monoculture that depletes the soil. It’s hard to know whether to eat or boycott them. “The greater this dissonance grows, the more likely we’ll tell ourselves that the problems are too big. We decide that we can’t make a difference, so why try? We check out,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. The first step to alleviate this anguish is to validate and normalize the dark feelings. “It’s important to remember that there’s nothing wrong with you. What’s happening is actually painful and difficult; there’s a lot of loss involved. Eco-anxiety is a natural response to having your heart and mind open, being an attentive and caring person, if you tune in to what�� ’�� s happening in the world,” says Davenport, adding that good self-care, including mindfulness practices, will expand our tolerance for

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dealing with tough times. Another powerful antidote can be found in community, according to Sarah Jaquette Ray, associate professor of environmental studies at Humboldt State University, in Arcata, California, and author of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet. “People feel like they can’t impact the world because they’re only one person. But when they start to shift the lens toward the collective, it allows them to realize that the positive things that are happening in the world are actually happening at scale, and it allows them to feel like they’re part of some larger purpose,” says Ray. As we accept climate-related anxiety and seek the company of like-minded people to affect change, surprisingly positive emotions will arise, including joy, laughter, dancing and camaraderie at street protests. “Those positive feelings help us process grief and anger, engage us in the work long term and help us maintain the stamina we need for sustained work,” Ray says. “Think of climate anxiety as a kind of superpower, a signal that goes off to tell us something’s wrong and needs to be addressed,” says Atkinson, the creator and host of the climate-anxiety podcast Facing It. She points to grief as a compelling motivator. “You can’t feel grief without love,” she explains. “Grief is an expression of compassion and connection to others and to the pain we feel when those lives are destroyed. Love is far more powerful in motivating us to fight than any other affect. There’s no limit to the lengths we’ll go to protect what we love.” We are only limited by a lack of ecological imagination, Davenport proposes. “Our contemporary Western culture emphasizes the rational, cognitive way of thinking, which is linear and analytical. But another part of the brain—the imaginative, creative and intuitive part—views the world synergistically and holistically. If we open up to this ecological imagination, we can have a visceral knowing of interconnectedness, making it simpler to act in a way that’s beneficial to all of us.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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HOUSE BLESSINGS for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

by Marlaina Donato

oving into a house, office or any new space prompts us to envision bright days ahead filled with hope and joy. Perhaps this is why, from first-century Christians praying to dissuade evil influences to the Mayans smudging herbs to welcome positive energy, the act of blessing a house is such a time-honored tradition. Whether held in private or with a group of kindred souls, with or without religious elements, blessing a new dwelling takes the concept of housewarming to a sacred level. A house blessing can temper the hair-pulling stresses of a move and be a wonderful way to restore harmony after life gives us a jolt, be it a job loss, a broken relationship, a loved one’s passing or an illness. Simple gestures of intention, sprinkled with some beauty, enable us to claim our space and sow a new beginning. Arranging seasonal blooms in jeweltoned vases, scattering fresh rose petals over the threshold or misting the air with ethereal scents consecrates what might otherwise seem mundane. Singing a favorite song, whispering a spontaneous prayer or reciting a Buddhist chant during the flurry of unpacking invites calm and attracts benevolent influences. Pungent smudges of

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dried, white sage, sweetgrass, pine or lilac flowers help dissolve unpleasant memories and energetic imprints from the past. Honoring the four elements of earth, air, fire and water can create balance and celebrate ancient customs. Adding one or more essential oils to a spray bottle filled with distilled water or culinary rose water is an easy way to mist the air and the space inside drawers, closets and cupboards before filling or refilling them. Hanging fresh evergreens, leafy branches or tufts of blossoms over doorways evokes what 10th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called veriditas—the greening energy of the Earth. Employing a crystal or Tibetan singing bowl, beating a shamanic drum or playing an instrument in select rooms can charge the atmosphere with fiery hope. Opening windows, even briefly during cooler seasons, invites in the fresh air of possibility. Stepping into a new life—or revitalizing an existing one—is one of the most beautiful acts of caring for soul and self. Blessing our spaces is also an expression of gratitude, something that can make any life wonderful. Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Intuitive & Healing Arts Synchronicity Sees Influx of Spiritual Seekers

arcus Feighery has noticed an interesting side effect of Covid-19: an influx of spiritual seekers at his metaphysical shop, Synchronicity. While the 15-year-old shop is well known for its psychic readings, as well as for having one of the largest crystal selections in the Hudson Valley, Feighery says he’s seen a significant increase in customers looking for spiritual direction, healing and guidance since the pandemic began. “People are realizing how fragile life is,” he says. “Now more than ever, they’re searching for inner peace and hope. They are awakening spiritually and are searching for answers, seeking a deeper understanding of life.” Psychic medium Dominique, who provides readings at the shop, says she’s received spiritual messages since she was a girl. She’s been offering healing, guidance and support to an evergrowing clientele. “Since the pandemic, many people want clarity and insight into what the future holds, especially regarding work and finances,” she says. “Others would like to receive messages from loved ones who have passed on. Connecting with spirit brings a sense of peace, which people are now desperately seeking.” Synchronicity carries a large selection of spiritual tools, including crystals, books, candles, sage, incense and oils. It also offers these items online at SynchronicityNY.com. Gift certificates can be purchased on the website and emailed or printed. To enter contests for free psychic readings and register for spiritual classes and meditations, follow @synchronicityny. Location: Synchronicity, 1511 Rte. 22, Unit #C6, Brewster, NY. For more info, call 845.363.1765 or visit SynchronicityNY.com.

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or 2021, fitness will be more about better health and inner peace rather than weight loss. Gyms and studios will be on the top of their game adhering to hygiene standards and offering safer environments with smaller class capacity and vitamin D-enhanced outdoor sessions. From remote coaching to cost-effective wellness apps, the workout will get a fresh makeover.

High-Tech Wellness Pandemic repercussions in 2020 amped up client demand for alternatives and also inspired trainers to get more creative. “I’ve enjoyed working with private clients virtually through FaceTime and Zoom. It has required me to create more precision with my training programs depending on what each client has at their home or home gym,” says Hollywood, California, fitness trainer Ridge Davis. “Results have been going through the roof because my clients are more likely to dive into healthy routines and meal plans with my daily guidance.” For those that cannot find local, inperson fitness provisions, subscriptions to streaming-fitness websites like DailyBurn. com and OnePeloton.com provide plenty of

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guides to workouts from yoga to musclebuilding. Health apps can tailor individual wellness strategies for the new year. “Fitness and health apps are becoming more popular, and trainers are able to interact with clients all over the world. If you are like me, you need accountability if you cannot meet your trainer directly,” says Dominic Kennedy, a personal trainer in Los Angeles and creator of the newly launched fitness and nutrition app Dominic Effect. “Nutrition is also going to be key now more than ever. Apps will help keep you in check and on track with your food and goals, helping to set up monthly meal plans, as well as recipe suggestions.” Wearable tech in the form of watches and smart clothing will be another hit in 2021, providing accurate readings on calories burned, number of daily steps and even heart rate and blood pressure.

Virtual Variety, No Pressure Having the option to work out at home might motivate more people to begin a fitness routine without the pressure of comparing with others. Sampling classes online can help them find what they like before they sign up at their local gym or

studio. “Virtual fitness classes provide an opportunity for people to test out different instructors at different times all around the country and even the world,” says Paris Alexandra, co-founder of the BK Yoga Club, in New York City. “People are now realizing the things we can control is our breath and our bodies. Because of this, there’s an appreciation of our capacity, challenging ourselves to try something new.” Even with gym cutbacks, there is a silver lining. “One of my private weight-loss clients has loved our FaceTime workouts so much that she swears she will never go back to in-person training with a coach,” says Chicago-based Stephanie Mansour, host of the weekly national PBS show Step it Up With Steph. “Even on vacation or while traveling, people can still get in their workout because everything is virtual. Trainers also win because they can still do their job, but at a distance.” Me-time with a private virtual coach will offer a tailored regimen for those that prefer a one-on-one experience. Mansour muses, “Private fitness and health coaching sessions will be the hottest trend in 2021. By now, many people’s excitement toward their ‘pandemic workout’ is waning, and they’ll be looking for a totally customized approach to kickstart their motivation and goals.”

Allies for Body and Mind Davis predicts there’ll be greater appreciation for stress-recovery tools such as massage guns for percussive self-treatments, foam rollers to release muscle tightness and stretching apps, noting, “There’s so much noise, uncertainty and anxiety that has come with this pandemic; on-demand meditation classes will be huge.” Mansour concurs, “Focusing on finding inner peace, meditating and positive programming are all huge trends that have emerged due to COVID. By getting your head in the game, you’re 75 percent of the way to your goal.” Mostly, 2021 will be a year for self-care. “I think growth mindset is everything right now,” says Kennedy. “We need to fill our minds with positive affirmations, thoughts or whatever it is that makes you light up inside.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Yin Yoga on Zoom – 7-8pm (1/3-1/31). Gentle yoga with meditation and an opportunity to set intention for the week. $15 per session. Register at universalhealingarts.com or call 914.737.HEAL.

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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – With Priti Satya Kaur. 8:30-9:30am. (1/4, 1/11, 1/25) An inspiring way to start the day. Gain greater clarity and soul awareness. $20. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga.

Waldorf Education Info Session – 1pm. 1/7, 1/14 & 1/21. Green Meadow and Waldorf Education online info session for prospective parents with admissions team who answer questions and provide information. Free. Register: Averi Lohss, 845.356.2514 x 302.

PULSE Call of Hope – 8-8:30pm. With Janet Catalina. Monday evenings. PULSE Call of Hope to help participants through the Covid Pandemic and envision an even better future for self and the world. Free. Email Janet catalina.janet@gmail.com for the call-in number.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Anxiety and Depression: Cultivating a Chemistry of Joy – 6:15-7:30pm. Free online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Through the Warner Library, Tarrytown. Register: contact the library: 914.631.7734 or warnerlibrary.org. What was the Lost Continent of Lemuria? – 7-8pm. Everyone knows about Atlantis, participants of this Zoom call can learn about the culture of Lemuria. $15. Register at universalhealingarts.com or call 914.737.HEAL.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 New Winter Market at the Valley –1:30-5:30pm (1/ 6-4/7). New indoor Farmers Market inside the Jefferson Valley Mall near the food court on Wednesdays. 650 Lee Blvd. Yorktown Heights. Info: Bacebook.com/TheValleyFarmersMarket. Women Take to the Trails – 10-11:30am. 1/6, 1/3, 1/20. With Maggie Pichura, Teatown educator and NYS Guide. Novice thru experienced. Will hike a different Teatown trail Each week. Non-members: $5 per hike. Register: teatown.ticketleap.com.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 The Five Elements in Yoga – 1:30–4:30 p.m. With Colleen Breeckner. Learn how to optimize asana sequencing to balance earth, fire, water, air and ether. $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance. Via Zoom. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Online Middle School Open House – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the Green Meadow middle school programs. Overview of the middle school, class demonstrations and Q&A. Free. Zoom. Info/link: Averi Lohss, 845.356.2514 x 302.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Lunar Sound Bath New Moon in Capricorn – 6-8pm. With Hari Sangat. In person. A special talk on the astrology of the lunar energies. Then relax, release and renew with the healing sounds of the gongs. $30. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga.

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he Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley (YTA) will be offering two workshops in January: The Five Elements in Yoga, on January 9, and Yoga for Everybody, on January 30. The Five Elements workshop will be taught by Colleen Breeckner Colleen Breeckner, a national teacher and director of Lila Tandava Yoga Teacher Training, based in New York and Connecticut. She will demonstrate how to optimize asana sequencing by taking into account time of life, time of year, state of imbalance, and individual constitution and ability. The YTA is extending a $10 discount to both members and nonmembers for this workshop, says President Audrey Brooks. “As studios continue to close and teaching opportunities disappear, yoga teachers are facing financial challenges,” Brooks says. “At the same time, there are many options to practice and learn remotely, so we are offering this discount as a way to both support our community and thank it for sticking with us.” Yoga for Everybody will be taught by Canada-based Dianne Bondy, a social justice activist, author and accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga for All movement. She will discuss the role of body image, race, diversity, wellness and diet culture in yoga and how to make yoga equitable and accessible for all kinds of bodies. Other 2021 offerings will be led by Hunt Parr, Ellen Saltonstall and Nina Crist, among others, and cover topics such as meditation, yoga for osteoarthritis and Kung Fu yoga. YTA workshops are held monthly September through June, usually on the second Saturday, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. All workshops will be held via Zoom until further notice. The regular fee is $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 The Crystal Series – 7-8pm. Zoom. Getting confused about all the crystals and what they do and mean? Cindy Bautista offers her expertise on this subject. 20% discount on crystals with class. $25. Register at universalhealingarts.com or call 914.737.HEAL.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 A s t ro l o g e r s P a n e l O f f e r 2 0 2 1 P re d i c tions – Westchester Holistic Network meeting: 7p-8:30pm; Networking begins 6:30pm. �� Webinar presentation is free. Pre-Registration Required: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org. The Immune System: Maintaining Balance – 7-8pm. Free online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Register through the Desmond-Fish Public Library in Garrison at 845.424.3020 or desmondfishlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Majestic Ritual Crafting Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join Jen Llewellyn for her January Workshop. In person. $38. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Reiki 1 & Reiki 2 Certification Course on Zoom –7-9pm (1/22- 1/30). In person, one-on-one attunement required. Learn this ancient art of hands on healing from Master of Reiki Masters Shima Chayvet. $375 includes books, pendulums, sage, journals. Register: universalhealingarts.com or 914.737.HEAL.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Jikiden Reiki 1 Shoden Certificate Class – 10am–5 pm (1/24 & 31). With Anne Bentzen, Shihankaku teacher. Learn original Reiki to relieve stress, pain, inflammation, boost immunity. Course includes energy basics, history, 3 channeling activations, supervised practice and more. $350. 137 East Lake St., West Harrison. Info: 914.588.4079. Balancing4life.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm (virtual). With Jo-Anne Salomone. A great vinyasa flow class

that incorporates restorative yoga.�� Class for all levels. $12. Eastchester. Info: Jo-Anne 917.364.1871. thetemperancecenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Mapping Population Patterns of Whales, Thrushes and River Herring – 7:30pm. Zoom program with John Butler, Ecological Project Manager of the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Free. Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester. Info: hras.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Lunar Sound Bath Full Moon in Leo – 6-8pm. With Hari Sangat. In person. A special talk on the astrology of the lunar energies. Then relax, release and renew with the healing sounds of the gongs. $30. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Yoga for Everybody – 1:30–4:30 p.m. With Dianne Bondy. Explore the role of body image, race, and diversity in yoga and learn how to adapt asana for different body types. $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance. Via Zoom. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

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sunday Irvington Farmers Market – 10am-1:30pm. Main Street School parking lot (101 Main St, Irvington. Info: irvmkt.org. Beacon Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. VFW Hall, 413 Main St. Beacon. Information: beaconfarmersmarket.org. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Year-round indoor-outdoor Farmer’s Market. Pet-friendly. Organic produce, Kombucha, plants, wine, organic coffee and more. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org. Afternoon Tea & Meditation – 1pm. With Diane. Tea, conversation, guided Meditation followed by messages from tarot or oracle decks, good conversation and fun. Walk-ins welcome or by Zoom. $20. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com.

monday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 9:15-10:45am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Virtual YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 5-6pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalubased, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. PULSE Call of Hope – 8-8:30pm. With Janet Catalina. Monday evening from PULSE Call of Hope to help participants through the Covid Pandemic and envision an even better future for self and the world. Free. Email Janet catalina.janet@gmail.com for the call-in number.

tuesday Green Street Radio Conversations on Healthy & Sustainable Living – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood, produced by Grassroots Environmental Education on WBAI-FM in New York and

streaming live around the world at WBAI.org. GreenStreetRadio.com. Tea & Stones – 6:30pm. Join Rhianna Mirabello for a half hour lecture on Crystals. The study will change for each week. Free. Facebook Live @ dreaminggoddess. Info: 845.473.2206; DreamingGoddess.com. Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With JoAnne Salomone, CYT. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. Open level Class. Via zoom. $10. Contact: Jo-Anne 917.364.1871. Eastchester. thetemperancecenter.com.

wednesday Virtual YogaShine for Adults, – 9-10:30am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Winter Market at the Valley –1:30-5:30pm (1/ 6-4/7). New indoor Farmers Market inside the Jefferson Valley Mall near the food court. 650 Lee Blvd. Yorktown Heights. Info: Bacebook.com/ TheValleyFarmersMarket. The Angel Aura Show: The Round Table Live Q&A – 6:30pm. Live Facebook and Instagram stream (and recording later on YouTube) from the spiritual shop in Pawling. Ask mediums questions about the Spirit World. Free. Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

thursday Evidential Psychic Mediumship Class – 6-7:30pm. Via Zoom. With Star. For those seeking to unfold and improve their Mediumistic and Psychic Gifts. Learn to connect with Spirit, give evidential information and messages through various exercises. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique. Info: 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com. Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

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friday New Rochelle Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Through Nov. 20. Located at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in New Rochelle. Information: downtoearthmarkets.com. Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/ Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

saturday Cold Spring Farmers’ Market – 8:30-1pm. Boscobel, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison. The indoor market. Info: csfarmmarket.org. Hastings Farmer’s Market – 9:30am-1pm. Outdoor winter farmers market with local meat, eggs, produce, fruit, and more. 1st & 3rd Saturdays in the commuter lot across from the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North station. Info: hastingsfarmersmarket.org. Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. Metro-North. Pleasantville. Indoors for winter. Info: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Mamaroneck Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market – 9-1pm. 1/9/21- 4/17/21. Outside the pavilion in Harbor Island Park. Mamaroneck. Ossining Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. 01/9/21 - 5/1/21. Parking Lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets, Ossining. Info/ updates: downtoearthmarkets.com Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Via Zoom until further notice. Info: ytayoga.com. 914.582.7816.

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to be implemented for n 2021 we move beyond We leave a very time success. irrevocable changes into difficult passage, Optimism experiences new vistas. We leave a very difficult passage, as inas innovation and a reckoning in February; see it as a correction rather novation and curiosity light curiosity light the than a negation. In March, the way forward. Unpreccompassion expands as way forward. edented human evolution the voices of youth gain beckons those willing to traction. The Information invest in the future. What’s Age requires wisdom; this gets a boost at key is to adapt and experiment. This new the spring equinox. Erratic energy derails year invites courage, resourcefulness and in April until the last week, when calm tenacity. Promise comes from idealism returns. Playfulness resurfaces in May. coupled with practical applications. It’s important to acknowledge loss, while at the Volatility is indicated on the May 26 lunar same time gathering and evaluating our re- eclipse; exercise restraint. The June 10 solar eclipse brings sources. The more possibilities we imagine, epiphanies—if you are a lucky recipient, the more we create. take action! Total realization of goals can The year 2021 is a “5” year in numerbe inhibited, but the summer solstice enology: Five = creativity, risks, freedom; courages tenacity. Hold your long-standing it is a dynamic year for those who take vision through July, even when alternaresponsibility for the outcome. In January unexpected events and opportunities erupt, tives present themselves as the new best thing. Unexpected situations in August but not every shiny object is worth your require a fast response but not necessarily a time. February 12 begins the Chinese New change in direction. Year of the Metal Ox: prepare for the long haul when economic and social goals need

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The year 2021 is a “5” year in numerology: Five = creativity, risks, freedom; it is a dynamic year for those who take responsibility for the outcome.

Keep your eye on the long game when short tempers skew perspective on the autumn equinox. As several planets go direct in October, stagnant projects start to move. Expect an emphasis on substantive communication with the November 10 lunar eclipse. Joy and a sense of expectation buoy up many at the December 4 eclipse. The winter solstice highlights the need to prioritize nutritious food and water. The future is bright when we nurture our young, regardless of where they live on the planet.

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Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius

The cycles of Jupiter (which symbolizes expansion and growth) and Saturn (contraction and stasis) mirror fluctuations in financial markets. With both these planets aligned in the air sign of Aquarius at the threshold of 2021, we anticipate the acceleration of technology development and true innovation. We leave behind the 200year cycle of an “earth” economy, based on production and manufacturing. This marks the end of obsolete commodities like fossil fuels and planned-obsolescence products. The last time we were in an “air” economy, it led to the Renaissance. Intellectual property’s value increases with its ability to be collaborative. Education and expertise expand horizons and possibilities.

Retrogrades in 2021 When retrograde, a planet appears to move backward from Earth’s perspective. The symbolism of that planet indicates what internal processes are at play to thwart direct paths. This can be highly productive when you maximize the value of reflection, or it can frustrate and even delay action.

The planet Mercury symbolizes the messenger, communications and transit, as well as humor, social media and news. People whose business or personal life depends on electronics feel the retrograde acutely. Messages misfire and directions or appointments go awry. Double-check and back up. Mercury is retrograde three times in 2021: January 30-February 20; May 29June 22; and September 27-October 18. Venus goes retrograde in the sign of Capricorn on December 19. Venus symbolizes how one loves and what is valued. This retrograde indicates the need to acknowledge lingering grief for the past. An old love may resurface. Avoid the purchase of expensive goods. Check with your astrologer if a wedding or new financial endeavor needs to happen at this time. Venus goes direct January 29, 2022.

Mercury is retrograde three times in 2021: January 30-February 20; May 29-June 22; and September 27-October 18.

Jupiter is retrograde, it challenges businesses and investments. Hesitation affects speculation, travel or publishing. Resistance paralyzes sales and expansion. Legal matters limp along. Avoid a product or business launch during Jupiter retrograde. However, the retrograde period can be advantageous for self-reflection and adjustments. In the sign of Aquarius, Jupiter can be extremely idealistic. The positive is a willingness to collaborate and an emphasis on social justice. The negative can be a philosophical righteousness that overlooks the individuals in the room. The retrograde begins June 20 and runs through October 18. Pamela Cucinell offers a deep forecast of 2021 at InsightOasis.com. Her weekly podcast can be found at ActiveSpirituality. Life. Her forecasts provide guidance, validation and spiritual insight with a practical twist. To arrange for a one-time or ongoing sessions, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@insightoasis.com. See ad page 38. 2021

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Natural Living Directory Glossary Active Release Techniques (ART): A patented, state of the art soft tissue

system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental

technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Alexander Technique: A system of

re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware

of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coordination, breathing problems and vocal strain. Athletes and performing artists frequently use it to improve performance level.

Apothecary Practitioner: Once an

archaic term for a person who made and sold medicine, the term is used today to refer to specialists in a range of modalities—including spiritual practices, herbal remedies and energy and vibrational medicine—that facilitate natural healing and support spiritual growth.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art

that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Art Therapy:

Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

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Astrology: A system of traditions and

beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system

known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

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Biofeedback: A relaxation technique

that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT): The treatment

of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/

acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers.

Bodywork: Massage and the physical

practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager.

Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese

Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that

proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

Coach (Life): A professional who helps

clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and design a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. The life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.

Conscious Living: As we become

increasingly aware of the interdependence of humans, animals and the planet, progressive businesses are concerning themselves with far more than the bottom line. They know that today’s consumers are willing to invest in what they believe in, from fair-trade goods to animalfriendly and environmentally sound products and services.

Counseling / Psychotherapy: These

terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST): A

manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Crystal and gem therapy: Practi-

tioners use quartz crystals and gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes, asserting that the substances have recognizable energy frequencies and the capacity to amplify other frequencies in the body. They also absorb and store frequencies, and can essentially be programmed to help affect healing.

Dance / Movement Therapy: A

method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote selfesteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Deep Tissue Work: A technique of

stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) in order to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and compensations due to accidents, emotional tension or past-unreleased traumas. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles. The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain, help with injury rehabilitation and reduce inflammatory pain caused by ailments such as arthritis and tendonitis.

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Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of silver-mercury fillings.

Detoxification: The practice of resting,

cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats, body wrapping, ionized foot baths and colon cleansing.

Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast-feeding. Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured, and therefore freer to support their mates.

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intended to locate ground water, minerals or other underground objects, through the use of a forked stick or “divining rod.” Modern advocates, who may or may not use a divining rod, believe that dowsing also can be used for much broader purposes. Those may include finding missing persons or lost objects, spiritual or distance healing, or gaining insight into money or relationship issues.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by

Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.

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Energy Healing: The art and practice of

realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

Feng Shui: The ancient Chinese system

of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng Shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Functional Medicine: A personalized

medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Herbal Medicine: This oldest form of

medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small

doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

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Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice,

steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a selfcare program.

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis

techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT): A combination of diagnostic and

treatment methodologies that assess and treat pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. Developed by Sharon Giammatteo over 30-pluss years, IMT is intended to address the complex needs of patients. IMT practitioners identify and address the underlying causes of dysfunction using a comprehensive and holistic approach. While IMT diagnostics and treatment modalities are predominately hands-on, IMT also integrates a wide range of diagnostic and treatment technologies, nutritional programs (i.e. natural supplements, diet and herbs), and IMT body-based psychotherapeutic approaches to develop a customized solution for a patient’s needs.

Integrative Medicine: This holistic

approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

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Intuitive Arts: A general term for various

methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

Ionic Foot Detox: This machine is a

modern energy therapy device that balances the body’s natural energy system. By introducing a high level of negative ions into the water of a foot bath, the feet, utilizing principles of reflexology and the science of ionization and osmosis, create a positive cellular environment and enable the body’s natural detoxification processes to function at their peak.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A

gentle, non-invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions.

Kinesiology / Applied Kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

Magnetic Field Therapy: Electro-

magnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD): A gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical

whole-body massage, aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system to carry away excess fluid in the loose connective tissue, which helps remove toxins. Blockage or damage within the system may lead to conditions like edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. The therapy stimulates one of the body’s natural cleansing systems to help bring tissues to a healthier state.

Martial Arts: Systems of codified

practices and traditions originally designed primarily for self-defense or combat. Now more often practiced as a sport, the martial arts have a strong emphasis on honor and self-discipline. The best-known martial arts originated in Asia and include aikido, karate, judo and tae kwon do.

Massage Therapy: A general term for

the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

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Meditation: The intentional directing of at-

tention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

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MELT: The MELT Method is a simple self-

care technique designed to eliminate chronic pain and decrease accumulated stress caused by the repetitive postures and movements of everyday living. Small balls and soft foam rollers are used to rehydrate the connective tissue system, bringing the body back to a more ideal state by enhancing body awareness, improving balance and performance and reducing the signs of aging.

Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a

woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians, as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

Myofascial Release Technique: A

safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The use of Myofascial Release allows the practitioner to look at each patient as a unique individual. Myofascial Release is a type of soft tissue massage, which incorporates stretching and massage of the connective tissues, or fascia. It operates on the principal that many people hold stress in their muscles, which causes the muscles to seize or lock. This is exacerbated by muscle injury and scarring. Myofascial Release aims to access these areas of blockage and tension to release them, thereby freeing up the muscle and allowing it to move more easily and effectively. This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure, in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A

non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time.

Naturopathy: A comprehensive and

cal disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Osteopathy / Osteopathic Physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted

eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.) are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors (M.D.) and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

Network chiropractic: Uses Network

Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s

Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

Neurofeedback: Involves direct training

of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing

the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures, in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state.

Nutritional Counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychologi-

chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

Past Life Regression: Past life and

regression therapies operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional challenges are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, either childhood traumas or experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

Physical therapy: Evaluates difficulties

with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation, through a restorative treatment program and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activities. Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement.

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Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. Gentler than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

Polarity therapy: Polarity therapy

asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and that the free flow and balance of this universal energy in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health. Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy.

Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

Qigong & Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi

combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

Real Time EEG Neurofeedback:

Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.

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Rebirthing Breathwork: Also known

as conscious connected breathing, or vivation. Rebirthing is a means to access and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional rebirther, clients re-experience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body.

Reconnective Healing™: Uses light

and dimensional frequencies that work on all levels of the body/mind to reduce stress, foster relaxation and raise the body’s healing vibration. The idea of Reconnective Healing is to reconnect the meridian or acupuncture lines on the body that have become disconnected from the larger, universal grid of meridian lines.

Reflexology: A natural healing art based

upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.”

Reiki is a method of activating and balancing the life force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate. A healing practice that originated in Japan as a method of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things. Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy.” Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques are applied for emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors; massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is appropriate or essential.

Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): A hands-on technique for deep

tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility.

Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Com-

bines touch, talk and compassionate listening in a dynamic system for the integration of body, mind, emotions and spirit. Through gentle touch and verbal sharing, each of these four levels can be accessed simultaneously, releasing pain and fears held in the body/mind. This method facilitates pain management, increased ease of movement, improved body image and self-esteem, and recovery from physical and emotional trauma.

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Shiatsu: The most widely known form

of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs. Shiatsu may be used to help diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels.

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Shamanism: An ancient healing tradition,

which believes that loss of power is the real source of illness and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically, but in or out of its cultural context, the tradition can be both self-empowering and self-healing.

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Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability.

Sports massage: A specialized field of

massage, employed to minimize the risk of injury, tend to sports injuries that do occur, and assist in achieving optimum performance.

Swedish massage: The most commonly

practiced form of massage in Western countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient Oriental techniques with principles of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles. Swedish massage is widely practiced; thus, practitioners vary widely in training, techniques and session lengths.

Tai chi & Qigong: Qigong and Tai chi

Tantra: Has emerged as a modern spiritual

path of embodied consciousness, with roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Tantra views the ‘spiritual’ as being directly present within the ‘physical’ and respects sensory experience as a vehicle for accessing higher states of awareness. Tantric practices balance the chakras (energy centers) and can contribute to a sense of presence, intimacy and fulfillment in all aspects of living.

Thai Massage: A form of body therapy that

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Thermography (Thermal Imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an

Trigger point/Myotherapy: A mas-

sage technique used to relieve pain, similar to Neuro Muscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to specific ‘trigger points’ on the body—tender, congested spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion.

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Yoga: Practical application of the ancient

Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of a person’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments. Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well. Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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