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ummer 2020 seems to be riddled with changes on every level of life.

I’ve always embraced change and welcomed the challenge of personal transformation. But recently the changes have been overwhelming at times, especially on days when I’m not mindful of my health, my thinking, and my attitude (my body, mind and spirit). Now more than ever I find that focusing on health and wellness is my key to aging gracefully and living a more balanced Dana on a hike, Cat Rocks in Pawling life. “Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being,” (page 34), explains how to use this simple exercise to reduce stress and forget about day-to-day worries. I must say that walking in nature has become my favorite pastime. I started in March, walking a mile a day, and over time and many beautiful miles of country roads and nature trails, I now look forward to six-mile morning walks several times a week, as well as shorter daily walks. They help keep me in great shape, and, more important, they give me time each day to focus on me, appreciate nature and reflect on my connection to the earth.

Which leads me to another great article, “How Awe Can Transform Our Lives” (page 32), which explores a phenomenon I’ve experienced personally. Taking time daily to really appreciate the little things in life for what they are, even down to smells, colors, textures and gestures, allows us to stay present, to feel a sense of awe moment by moment, no matter what’s happening in our lives and in the world. I believe that by consciously recognizing these awesome moments daily, we can shift our perspective to a more positive one, which leads to more joy. This might sound simple, and it can be—just as simple as making better food choices, and thinking better thoughts that lead to better choices and a more positive approach to life, which for me is a happier lifestyle.

Be sure to check out our feature article on biological dentistry, which explores the mouth-body connection and reminds us how critical oral health is, especially because it affects our heart and overall well-being. Over the years there have been huge breakthroughs in dental medicine, and now more than ever doctors understand the importance of taking care of our mouth and teeth, beginning when we are young.

Our local article on homeschooling, (page 16), is a great resource for Hudson Valley families considering keeping their kids home this school year. As September approaches, that seems to be the biggest topic of discussion among parents, so we asked a local homeschool mom and holistic practitioner to share her wealth of information and resources with our readers. We hope to publish even more resources for young families in our region in the future.

Perhaps if we can embrace a few of the changes we are all faced with in 2020, we can open our hearts and minds and let them lead us to better ways of being and doing. At Natural Awakenings, we’re following that path ourselves. We’ve partnered with the online platform KnoWEwell, which is set to launch soon (see back cover), and we’ve also launched our own digital advertising division, Digital Connection NY, a premium service that allows businesses of all types to advertise locally on big-brand websites. We are excited about all these new additions and the changing landscape of resources we have to offer.

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Contents 16 HOMESCHOOLING FOR NEWBIES

Tips for Hudson Valley parents considering teaching their own children

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GARDEN EDIBLES Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

22 WHOLE-BODY DENTISTRY

Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

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Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

26 HEALING WATERS

Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

28 THE UPSIDE

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Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

30 MUSTAFA SANTIAGO ALI on Healing America Through Social Justice

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Center for Holistic Dentistry Reopens with Safety Protocols

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he Center for Holistic Dentistry, in Yorktown Heights, reopened with enhanced safety protocols in June and is now scheduling appointments, including new-patient exams.

Founded by holistic dentist Dr. David Lerner, the center offers an innovative approach to dental care that integrates natural healing with contemporary dental science and technology.

“Rather than simply treating the symptoms of dental disease, we focus on finding the cause,” Lerner says. “Our commitment is to help our patients understand the cause so they may be empowered to heal themselves and control their destiny.”

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The center has implemented a number of additional protocols to ensure the safety of its staff and patients, he says.

“We are limiting the number of patients in the office at one time, and asking our patients to wait in their car until they are called in for their scheduled appointment. We want our patients to feel safe and secure while they keep their oral and overall health a priority.”

Since 1978, the team at The Center for Holistic Dentistry has helped more than 12,500 people in the Northern Westchester area with their dental health.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 914.214.9678 or visit HolisticDentist.com. See ad, page 3.

CBD Live Natural Expands Seating, Inventory

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ike many small business owners, Marcie Manfredonia, owner of CBD Live Natural, in Bedford Hills, got creative to stay afloat during the uncertain months of shutdown. “We want to thank our customers for all the support throughout this Covid time, using our online service and curbside pickup when stores have been shut down and closed,” she says.

CBD Live Natural products Now that CBD Live Natural is reopening, Manfredonia is continuing to get creative, introducing new products and finding new ways to serve her customers.

“We will be expanding and be offering tea and coffee CBD and many other treats, and a full line of Garden of Life vitamins and protein shakes,” she says. “We’ve also added areas where people can just sit down and relax and ask questions about our CBD and health products, without ever feeling rushed.”

CBD Live Natural will continue to offer curbside pickup as well. Customers can place their orders online or by phone or email and then pull up outside the store for service.

Location: CBD Live Natural, a division of Custom Candle Co, 25 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info or questions about any product, call 914.218.8357 to speak to a customer service specialist, email info@cbdlivenatural.com or visit cbdLiveNatural.com.

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alph Spafford, owner of Green and Serene Lawn Care, says he founded the company to bring the practice of mindfulness and the ethics of Ralph Spafford sustainability to suburban yards in Putnam County and surrounding areas.

His goal is to provide professional-quality lawn-mowing services while doing the least amount of harm to the environment.

“Our relationship to the natural world is symbiotic,” Spafford says. “Nature is very generous—it takes care of us—and it is wise to not take that for granted. In fact, we are part of the natural world.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 percent of emissions in the United States come from lawn mowers powered by fossil fuels. Green and Serene Lawn Care uses solar and batterypowered equipment that doesn’t use toxic chemicals or emit pollution.

“That means no gas emissions, no spills, less noise,” Spafford says. “Just freshcut grass—a viable, beautiful, safe natural landscape for families and pets to enjoy.”

He explains that his daily practice of mindfulness translates into his business. “I have worked to minimize my own carbon footprint on earth as a way to say thank you for allowing me to enjoy all of its gifts: its flowers, trees, birds, animals and insects. Every day is a wonder.”

Spafford studied sustainable landscape management at the New York Botanical Gardens and has a bachelor’s degree in art history from Purchase College. Perhaps it’s that unique background that motivates and inspires him in these challenging times. Wonder and joy are precious these days, he says.

“As I tell my customers, let’s work together,” he says. “Let’s make the efforts to treat our natural world with loving kindness, to make that beauty sustainable for generations to come.”

For more info, call or text 914.380.2095, email greenserenelawn@gmail.com or visit GreenSereneLawn.com. See ad, page 29.

Fresh Organic Salon Introduces New Safety Protocols, New Services

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aureen Toohey, owner of Fresh Organic Salon, in Bedford Hills, says she and her staff are excited to be open again, reconnecting and doing what they love to do—“creating beauty and refreshing everyone”—with new safety protocols and new services.

“Our commitment remains heart centered; we’ve Fresh Organic Salon promoted inner and outer beauty for over 35 years,” Toohey says. “Our customers’ safety and well-being have always been our first priority, which is why we developed an alternative, natural approach to beauty.

Because we feel a responsibility to our tribe and our communities, we partner with ethical companies devoted to sustainability.”

The salon was built from reused raw materials, and it practices sustainability by recycling and minimizing waste, she says. It recently added an Oway refill station, where customers can bring in their empties for 15 percent off Oway hair-care products.

Because Fresh Organic Salon was designed to be tranquil and spacious, social distancing is easy there, Toohey says. “We can guide you through the many beneficial treatments you can experience safely. We’ve even expanded our retail to be touchless, with samples and demonstrations on recreating effortless styling.”

New services being offered include more Fresh facials and stress-relieving therapies; scalp analysis using a Trico-analyzer, to restore hair organically; and all-organic henna that enhances natural color.

Fresh Organic is known for its customized scalp and hair treatments to address concerns like skin irritations, fading color, and hair breakage and loss, Toohey says. “Our treatments produce stronger, healthy hair growth and remove chlorine, hard water, salt and trace minerals.”

To enable customers to bring the spa experience home through proper skin care, body care and nutrition, Fresh Organic has partnered with HolisticHairTribe.com (use promo code HHT2533) and JuliaHerzog.arbonne.com.

“Check out our 30 days to healthy living program to reset your body and kickstart a healthy lifestyle,” Toohey says.

All guests receive in-depth consultation, new guests receive 20 percent their first service, and the salon is also offering complimentary hair treatments this season. Appointments can be booked by phone or online.

Location: Fresh Organic Salon, 190 Rte. 117 Bypass, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.242.1928, email maureen@freshorganicsalon.com or visit FreshOrganicSalon.com.

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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Are Not the Same

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ne of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the barrage of mixed messages—some good, some not so good—about how to stay safe. Ann LaGoy, president of Sound Earth, a Hudson Valley company that makes natural cleaning and care products, says it’s important to understand the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting.

Cleaning encompasses organizing clutter, dusting and removing debris and dirt from surfaces, LaGoy says. “Cleaning will always have a positive effect on home occupants, because it removes allergens and microorganisms with the added benefit of making us feel better about the space.”

Using soap or polish adds to the efficacy of cleaning and leads to sanitizing.

“The soap and/or oil and friction break down lipids and therefore kill off germs, bacteria and some viruses that have their own protective envelope,” LaGoy says. “Our scented products contain therapeutic-grade essential oils that add another level of cleaning and sanitizing.

This process is not going to kill all viruses, but it’s sufficient for use within your home if your home is free from anyone who is ill.”

When it’s necessary to touch surfaces other people have touched—shopping carts, door handles, a pin pad—LaGoy recommends wearing disposable gloves, and changing them between store and vehicle, to avoid physical contact with the virus.

For disinfecting, she suggests making DIY wipes with 60 percent isopropyl alcohol: “It’s a quick, surefire way to kill viruses on surfaces you’re coming into contact with.”

For more info about Sound Earth, visit SoundEarth.com. See ad, page 29.

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‘A Match Made in Heaven’: Synergy and Dr. Clark’s CBD

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ynergy, the pioneering cannabinoid company founded by Shira Adler in 2011, has added Dr. Shawn (MetaKei) Clark’s products to its wellness line. Adler says she and Clark will also be partnering to launch “eco-hemp technologies that will change the synergistic relationship of people and our planet.”

An atomic physicist and biochemist, Clark is “a match made in heaven” for Synergy, Adler says. “Our company is known for its modern alchemy to bring balance back, and so we’re thrilled to be joined by MetaKei.” His uniquely formulated products, under the brand name Dr. Clark’s CBD, will be part of the Shira Adler and Dr. Shawn Clark Synergy family by mid-August.

“MetaKei is a recognized world-class scientist,” Adler says, “and we share a passion and purpose for developing even deeper alchemical formulations based on my vast experience in healing and spiritual care, and his scientific credentials—his second Ph.D. was from Harvard Medical School. He hails from upstate New York, and so he adds to Synergy a grounded nature from his farm-boy upbringing and Native American traditions.”

For more info, visit ShiraAdler.com and sign up for the e-newsletter, and follow @The1ShiraAdler and @ShiraSynergy on social media. See ad, page 13.

Participate in Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation

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o commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival in the West of Paramahansa Yogananda and his founding of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free global online spiritual gathering, will be presented from August 9 through 15, bringing thousands of seekers together for spiritual renewal and upliftment during these challenging times and an immersion in the yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi), widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West. All sessions will be free, led by SRF monks and nuns, and livestreamed on the organization’s website.

This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers through the power of group meditations, united prayer, kirtan and talks on the yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, who through his many books and recordings, has introduced millions to India’s timeless science of the soul.

The event, ideal for those that are new to meditation or want to deepen existing practices, is a practical way to explore yoga meditation with one of the oldest and most respected yoga organizations in the country and meditate online in real time with likeminded yogis worldwide.

For more information or to register (required), call 323.225.2471 or visit Yogananda.org/ convo2020. See ad page 31.

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Hannigan Chiropractic Offers Purewave for Chronic Pain

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t’s well established that prescription medication is not the best treatment for chronic pain, but finding safe, effective treatments that are lasting and non-habit-forming can be challenging. Dr. John Hannigan, owner of Hannigan Chiropractic Office, in Wappingers Falls, says he’s found one in Purewave pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Not only does it quickly reduce inflammation, swelling and pain without adverse side effects, he says, but it also boosts the metabolism and promotes healing.

“Purewave uses a range of frequencies and intensities and has been shown to rapidly and reliably relieve acute and chronic pain from carpal tunnel, herniated disc, neuropathy, migraines, sports injuries and other types of muscular, organic or nerve pain. It’s also used to reduce anxiety and improve focus and performance. In addition, MRI studies have demonstrated that the frequencies used stimulate the brain’s opioid receptors, so it might help people withdraw from addictive opioid medications,” he says.

According to Hannigan, Purewave is effective for so many pain and disease conditions because most of them have the same root cause.

“Most are a result of inflammationdisturbed cellular metabolism, which is due to reduced cellular voltage,” he says.

“This causes the mitochondria to stop working properly. It has been shown by electron microscopy that Purewave therapy recharges and up-regulates the mitochondria, activating and improving the metabolism, with the result of decreased pain and overall improved health.”

There are now approximately 300,000 Purewave systems currently in use around the world, Hannigan says.

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Conscious breathing is my anchor. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

For more info, call Hannigan Chiropractic Office at 845.297.6688. See ad, page 13.

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LifeWorks Ranks Among Top Medical Clinics

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atural Awakenings has launched a digital division that provides local online advertising on big-brand websites.

This new department, Digital Connection NY, uses custom targeting models instead of the typical cookie-based options.

“We identify websites and customers with high affinities to the products and services local businesses provide, and place ads on those websites, above the fold,” says Dana Boulanger, co-publisher of Natural Awakenings. “For example, research shows that new car buyers frequent sites like Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) and MotorTrend.com. Digital Connections NY uses that data to place web ads based on the business category.”

It also uses hyper-local geo-targeting—using zip code, county, city, or even streets or neighborhoods—to ensure that clients’ web ads reach online visitors within a certain location, Boulanger says.

“Businesses pay per impression with 100 percent reach, compared to the average 37 percent reach of cookie-based advertising,” she says. “Click-through rates are significantly higher than industry standards and result in an impressive return on investment and daily optimization via click through ratios.”

Digital Connection NY is the exclusive seller of this proprietary technology in Hudson Valley, she says.

“This is the first time this online advertising option has been available in our area,” she says. “We’re excited to now be able to support local community businesses with this hyper-local online advertising option.”

For more information, call 845.593.0065, email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com or visit WakeUpNaturally.com/pages/digitalconnection-ny. See ad, page 35.

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r. David Minkoff and his wife Sue Minkoff, RN, founded LifeWorks Wellness Center, in Clearwater, Florida, in 1997, as a healing haven where people could obtain the best medical care possible in an environment where they would be treated like family. Since then, they have continued to strive to provide the highest-quality natural medicine treatments and services for their clients.

LifeWorks is fast becoming one of the leading alternative medical clinics in the U.S., offering more treatments under one roof than many others, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, ozone therapy, enhanced external counDr. David Minkoff terpulsation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and more.

LifeWorks is especially suitable for those with undefined and unresolved underlying health issues, or for anyone just not feeling right. They have been successfully treating patients with a variety of stubborn conditions, including Lyme disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, inflammation, thyroid issues and cardiovascular disease. They conduct research to discover what has changed in the patient’s body and mind, revealing the root causes of health issues, and then treat them naturally with life-enhancing supplements and healing modalities.

Location: 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information or to make an appointment, call 727.466.6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad page 46.

New Crystal Restoration Offers ‘Green’ Cleaning for Covid

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ew Crystal Restoration, Westchester County’s first and oldest cleaning and restoration company, is offering nontoxic, botanicalbased cleaning and disinfecting services for the coronavirus.

“Most, if not all, of the companies providing Covid-19 cleaning and disinfecting services are using harsh, toxic chemicals,” says Lisa A. Cordasco, president of New Crystal New Crystal Restoration in action Restoration. “We’re providing a safe, effective and affordable alternative in the fight against the coronavirus. The product we use is approved by the EPA.”

During the Covid-19 pandemic, New Crystal Restoration has provided green cleaning at hospitals, stores and businesses, Cordasco says. It was featured on News 12 Westchester as a thriving local company.

“We have assisted Westchester and beyond with powerful and effective green cleaning services. Our staff is currently working at four hospitals,” she says. “Our customers’ health and safety matter to us. That’s why we offer powerful cleaning done naturally.”

For more info, call 914.937.0500 or visit NewCrystalRestoration.com.

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Groundwork Tackles Food Insecurity in Yonkers

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he nonprofit Groundwork Hudson Valley, which creates sustainable environmental change in urban neighborhoods through community-based partnerships promoting equity, youth leadership and economic opportunity, has met the challenge of 2020 by tackling food insecurity in Yonkers.

With the support of the City of Yonkers, The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe, Con Edison and Domino Sugar/ASR Group, Groundwork has augmented the growing systems of its Science Barge to provide fresh produce to women receiving housing services from the YWCA in Yonkers.

The Science Barge is typically an educational destination, with demonstration gardens where children can learn about how to grow food. But in late March, Groundwork Executive Director Brigitte Griswold put plans in place to triple the amount of produce grown there, in order to address the rapidly growing problem of food insecurity.

For more info, visit Groundworkhv.org.

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Without them humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama August 2020

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Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

Eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate, even five hours later, a new study from the Ohio State University College of Medicine shows. Researchers tested 51 women on computer games that measured attention spans and response times, and then fed them a 930-calorie meal that mimicked the fare of fast-food restaurants. For half the subjects, their meal was cooked in saturated fat, and for the others it was cooked with sunflower oil that is high in unsaturated fat. Five hours later, the women that ate the saturated fat meal had erratic and slower response times on the 10-minute concentration tests and they were less able to maintain their attention.

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Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

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The potato, a perennial favorite deemed nutritionally lackluster, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle, reports the journal Nutrients. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University, in Ontario, gave young, healthy women either a placebo or a pudding made with potato protein isolate that doubled the amount of protein the women typically consumed daily. The study found that the potato protein increased the rate at which the women’s muscles produced new protein. “This study provides evidence that the quality of proteins from plants can support muscle,” says Sara Oikawa, lead author of the study.

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The more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage, a new study from the State University of New York at Binghamton shows. It tested 184 heterosexual couples on the effects of non-sexual intimate touching like holding hands or cuddling while watching TV rather than actions intended to lead to sex. The more affection the couples routinely experienced, the more they felt satisfied with their partners’ touch, even if they had “avoidant attachment styles” and ordinarily were more reserved with physical displays of affection. “Interestingly, there’s some evidence that holding your partner’s hand while you’re arguing de-escalates the argument and makes it more productive,” says lead author Samantha Wagner.

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Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere as they grow, and researchers estimate that despite current deforestation levels, they still hold more carbon than civilization has generated by burning coal, oil and natural gas over the past 30 years. But as trees stressed by heat and drought due to global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish.

A global team of more than 200 researchers led by tropical ecologist Oliver Phillips, of Leeds University, measured more than half a million trees in 813 forests in 24 countries to calculate how much carbon the different forests now store, based on the height, diameter and species of each tree. Their research, published in Science, also looked at how carbon storage varied from place to place using data from 590 long-term monitoring plots. If warming reaches 2° C above preindustrial levels, the study found huge swaths of the world’s tropical forests will begin to lose more carbon than they accumulate. Already, the hottest forests in South America have reached that point.

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Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When trying to establish colonies in early spring, bees rely on flower pollen as a protein source for raising their young. Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and entomologist at Eidgenö���������������������������������������������� ssische Technische Hochschule Zurich, in Switzerland, reported in Science that at least three species of bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little confetti bits out of plant foliage, and that the biting gets more widespread when there’s a pollen shortage. Experiments show that mustard and tomato plants nibbled by Bombus terrestris bees bloomed earlier than unbitten plants by days or weeks. In a caged-bee test, bumblebees trapped with non-blooming plants were more likely to poke holes in foliage after three days without pollen than a bee group buzzing among plentiful flowers. When researchers switched the bees’ situations, those trapped without blooms started nibbling leaves, too. Professor of Biology Dave Goulson, at the University of Sussex, in England, says, “I can imagine that hungry bees unable to find flowers might try biting leaves in desperation.”

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More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors over the next seven years as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Both will be built in equal partnership with an industrial firm and could receive up to $4 billion in funding from the DOE. Commercial nuclear generators supply 20 percent of U.S. electrical power and 50 percent of our carbonfree energy. The inventory comprises 96 reactors, down from 113 in the early 1990s. More reactors are slated to close, and the nuclear industry’s share of the electricity supply is expected to fall, yet engineers continue to develop designs for reactors they say will be safer and more efficient. Proponents of nuclear power doubt the program will spur construction of new commercial reactors as long as natural gas and renewable energy remain relatively cheap. Robert Rosner, a physicist at the University of Chicago, says, “New builds can’t compete with renewables.”

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Once you decide to homeschool, you’ll want to plug into the homeschool community, where your child can make friends and you can meet other parents.

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Getting started

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Homeschooling for Newbies

Tips for Hudson Valley parents considering teaching their own children this fall

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f you’re considering homeschooling this year but are nervous about the prospect—you’re worried that it will be too hard, or that you’ll constantly fight with your child—I’m here to tell you that I understand. I’m also here to reassure you.

I live in the Arlington School District, in Poughkeepsie, and I currently homeschool four boys. When I pulled my oldest one out of school in the first grade, I had the same worries. That was eight years ago, and I can honestly say that homeschooling has been the best decision of my life. It was nothing like I thought it would be, and over the years I’ve learned to stop doing “school at home” and to just homeschool.

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Let me explain. When I began, I thought homeschool meant mirroring school at home. I envisioned sitting at the table with my son from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., spending 45 minutes on each subject. I dreaded the thought.

Fortunately I met quite a few homeschooling families who quickly showed me the ropes, and the longer I homeschooled, the more comfortable I became letting go of that rigid schedule and enjoying the process. Once you realize how much freedom you have, homeschooling is fun. Because your child can finish his or her schoolwork much faster at home, you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy many other activities.

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The first thing you need to do is send a letter of intent to your school superintendent.

They should send you an acknowledgement within 10 days, but many districts don’t, so don’t worry if you have not received one.

You’ll have four weeks to submit your IHIP (plan of instruction) to the district.

This is the fun part. You get to choose what your child will learn and how. Yes, you have to cover all the required subjects, but there are so many curriculum options— secular, religious, workbooks, living books, hands-on activities, educational computer programs and games, audiobooks, life experience, lap books—that the options are endless. You aren’t bound to any one curriculum; you get to choose what works for your teaching style and your child’s learning style.

Your school district won’t provide you with a curriculum, nor will it help with the cost. Your curriculum can be free or it can cost up to a few thousand dollars, depending on what you choose.

Every quarter you will have to submit a quarterly report to let the school district know how your child is doing. At the end of the year, you must also submit an annual assessment. Beginning in fifth grade, your child will have to take a standardized test every other year for the assessment. In high school, the test is required every year.

There are a few tests to choose from, and they can be administered in your home.

I know that sounds like a lot of paperwork, but once you have the format down, it’s a breeze.

Getting involved Once you decide to homeschool, you’ll want to plug into the homeschool community, where your child can make friends

and you can meet other that the kids learn to interact parents. When we first with people of all ages—childecided to take our oldest dren younger and older than son out of public school, they are, as well as adults. my husband was most So if you’re nervous about concerned about the homeschooling, let me tell socialization aspect. He you that it’s amazing—and worried that homeschoolyou can totally do it. While ers don’t have enough it’s not for everyone, there opportunities to interact are so many pros (better Nicole Cunningham with other kids. I assure socialization, more family you that is far from the time, individualized educaBecause your truth. tion, more life experience,

While it does take ef- child can finish his community support) and so fort on your part, there are or her schoolwork few cons (you still have to plenty of opportunities to pay school taxes, you have much faster at socialize. We are involved to put together/pay for the in co-ops, sports, field trips home, you’ll have curriculum), why not give it the flexibility to a try. Check out the resources and many weekly activities with other homeschool enjoy many other on this page, and feel free to families. Some groups are reach out to me if you have activities. smaller, with maybe 10 any questions. kids; others, like our music co-op, had more than 120 kids. One of the Connect with Nicole Cunningham at best aspects of homeschool socialization is hhan.nicole@gmail.com.

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No-Waste Garden Edibles Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

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ost gardens are loaded with delicious, nutritious food that goes uneaten and overlooked, from edible greens like sweet potato leaves to flavorful flowers like tulips, marigolds and wisteria. Getting better acquainted with the edible parts of common backyard plants opens up a world of culinary possibilities.

With continued concerns around potential exposure to COVID-19, maximizing a garden’s bounty while minimizing trips to the grocery store is an added benefit.

“Food foraged from your backyard is fresher, tastier and cheaper than storebought food,” says Ellen Zachos, the Santa Fe author of Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat. “There is also the novelty factor. People don’t expect to be served a BBQ sauce made from crabapples or a curd made with flowering quince fruit. You simply can’t buy those flavors.”

Many plants and trees commonly thought of as being ornamental have edible parts. Hostas are a common one that Zachos loves to nibble on as much as the deer do.

“You can harvest at a couple stages: First, when spears are poking up and the leaves have not unfurled. A little later in the season, you can blanch them and put in a stir fry or quiche, or roast them as you would asparagus,” explains Zachos.

Roses are another multipurpose ornamental, with organically grown rose petals making aromatic additions to sweet or spicy

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treats. Leaving the roses to decay after the first frost rather than dead-heading them yields rose hips rich in vitamin C for teas and jams.

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Several common vegetables are edible from leaf to root, including broccoli, beets, chard and radishes, says Josh Singer, a garden specialist with the U.S. Department of Parks and Recreation, in Washington, D.C., who teaches classes on “alternative edibles” from the garden. “One of my favorite recipes is a hummus made with chard stalks in place of chickpeas. It’s so creamy and delicious.”

Singer also cites borage, passionflower and squash flowers as favorite floral foods.

“Unfortunately, it does mean making a hard choice between having beautiful flowers in your garden and eating them,” he adds. “It can also mean the plant not producing fruit or vegetables, but you can hand-pollinate female flowers in the case of squash and just use the male flowers for cooking. They make delicious fritters.”

Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine cookbook, has one tip for daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) that overagressively multiply: eat them. “Daylilies are nose-to-tail eating: their tender, cooked shoots are as melt-inyour-mouth as leeks, and their firm, underground tubers are delicious snacks, raw or cooked. I like to roast them with olive oil, like mini-home fries,” says the New York

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City forager, instructor and chef. “Their buds are juicy snacks and their open, fresh flowers are edible—and stunning in a salad—but so are the older, dried flowers, the so-called ‘golden needles’ that one can sometimes find in Chinese stores.” Viljoen cautions that a small percentage of people have a bad reaction to daylilies, and they should be eaten in moderation, especially when trying them for the first time.

Lindsay-Jean Hard, a food writer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and author of Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, points out some common fruits with edible greens. Strawberry greens can be used to make a pesto or flavor water. Tomato leaves can flavor a tomato sauce (sparingly, as they pack a strong taste)—a tip found in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.

Carrot tops and celery leaves also make great pesto, says Tama Matsuoka Wong, a New Jersey forager, chef and author of Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market. While pea shoots have gotten to be a trendy item on many menus, Wong says they have long been an off-menu item at Chinese restaurants. “You won’t find it on the menu, but Chinese people eat pea shoots instead of beans all winter long, often stir fried with sesame oil, garlic and bamboo shoots.”

Many scrappy cooks know to use garden produce that fails to ripen before the season ends or bolts too soon. Singer uses unripe tomatoes to make green tomato chili, muffins and bread, whereas Hard likes working with flowers from bolted herbs and greens, including arugula, basil, chives, chervil, kale, sage, rosemary and others. “I mainly use them as garnishes, but every year, I make a batch of chive blossom vinegar,” she says.

Leaving a plant like cilantro to bolt and flower not only feeds pollinators, but also provides free spices at the season’s end, says Singer. Simply let cilantro dry on the stalk, then gather the seed pods for home-harvested coriander seeds. Letting annuals go to seed (and saving the seeds) provides the start for next year’s food plot.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Flower-ful Feasts

Daylily Salad This strikingly beautiful salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Eat the flowers in moderation.

6 daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva) 2 cups snap peas or fresh garden peas in pods 2 Tbsp soft goat cheese (can substitute vegan cheese or leave out for a vegan version) 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar 2 field garlic flower heads, separated

Kale Stem Hummus Yields: 6-8 servings 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 tsp baking soda Stems from 1 bunch kale 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅔ cup tahini 1 tsp fine-grain sea salt ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Ice water Extra-virgin olive oil for serving The night before making the hummus, put the chickpeas in a large bowl, cover them with at least twice their volume of water and leave to soak overnight at room temperature.

The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Put them, along with the baking soda, in a medium-size pot over high heat.

Stir constantly for about 3 minutes.

Add 6 to 8 cups water until the chickpeas are covered by a few inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very tender—45 to 60 minutes—checking on them occasionally to skim off any foam on the surface.

Skim off any chickpea skins that float up as well, but there’s no need to try to remove the skins if they don’t come off. They were softened by the baking soda and will blend smoothly into the hummus.

Meanwhile, fill another medium-size pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the kale stems and cook until they are very tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain them.

Blend the kale stems, garlic and tahini in a food processor, scraping down the sides as necessary until well blended.

Once the chickpeas are cooked, drain them, add them to the kale stem mixture in the food processor along with the salt and lemon juice, and process until smooth.

Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and process until the hummus is very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add up to 2 additional tablespoons, one at a time, and process again as necessary.

To serve, spoon into a shallow bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

With a sharp knife, slit some of the flowers down the middle. (Remove the anthers and the pistil if following traditional Chinese preparation.) Top and tail the peapods if they have strings.

Split half of them down the middle to expose the peas.

Arrange the peas and flowers on a plate.

If using cheese, crumble and scatter across the salad. At this point, the salad can be covered and chilled to make it ahead of time.

To serve, drizzle first the sesame oil, then the soy and balsamic vinegar, across the top. Finish with the field garlic flowers.

Serve within 10 minutes.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine by Marie Viljoen, (Chelsea Green Publishing).

Note: The hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. After thawing frozen hummus, we might need to adjust the seasoning—taste and add salt and lemon juice as necessary. Also, try this hummus with other scraps like Swiss chard stalks or cauliflower cores. Follow the same cooking method as outlined, boiling until very tender, 15 to 30 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of Cooking with Scraps, by Lindsay-Jean Hard.

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Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoots This comforting vegan curry sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps.

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2 Tbsp avocado oil 3 Tbsp microplaned or very finely chopped fresh ginger 2 heads green garlic and cloves, separated 3 mature garlic cloves, crushed fine 1 can coconut milk 2-3 Tbsp fish sauce (or soy) 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh turmeric rhizome ½ cup chopped green garlic leaves 1½ cups cubed butternut squash 2 lb baby zucchini or older ones cut into chunks 8 dry daylily flowers 4 fresh daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva), anthers and pistil removed 8 daylily buds 1 makrut (Thai lime) leaf, sliced thinly 1 tsp chile flakes or a large fresh chile, chopped 2 cups loosely packed tender sweet potato shoots 4-6 sprigs Thai basil In a wide skillet that can accommodate the zucchini in a single layer, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and all the garlic.

Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring so it doesn’t stick. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh turmeric, green garlic leaves and dry daylily flowers. Increase the heat to high. When the liquid boils add the butternut and enough water to bring the liquid just over the vegetables. Cook covered, at a simmer, for 10 minutes.

Remove the lid and add the zucchini, the rest of the daylilies, the lime leaf and the chile. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.

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Remove the lid, increase the heat and cook at a gentle boil for 10 to 15 more minutes. The sauce will reduce and concentrate in flavor. Taste for seasoning and add a little more fish sauce or lime if necessary.

Stir in the Thai basil and the tender sweet potato shoots and cook until they have wilted into the sauce, about 4 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marie Viljoen.

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DENTISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

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hile the majority of individuals may consider oral health as separate from overall health, the mouth and body are very much connected.

Until the late 1970s, this was rarely acknowledged outside a circle of dental professionals, physicians and allied researchers involved in organizations such as the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association.

Dentists associated with these groups favor the use of preventive measures, a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and biocompatibility testing for all materi-

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als used in oral health procedures. Their individualized methodology and systemic health method of addressing the root causes frequently includes nutrition and lifestyle, providing patients with a less-toxic and safe experience for their overall health.

An important newcomer to this area is the myofunctional treatment system used in orthodontics for children 5 to 15 years old. Research in this field now points to the real causes for crooked teeth and incorrect jaw development—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits), in addition to allergies, asthma and an open-mouth posture.

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Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, co-owner of Groton Wellness, in Groton, Massachusetts, added pediatric orthodontics to her practice after learning about early innovative interventions from her mentor, James Bronson, DDS, of Bronson Family Dentistry, in McLean, Virginia. “Our program for children involves a comprehensive evaluation on the first visit. We look at breathing habits, the way their tongue swallows and the function of the muscles. In medicine, we believe that form follows function; therefore, we observe what muscles around the mouth actually do when the individual swallows. It is really the way you breathe and swallow, as well as how the muscles work, that plays a significant role in where teeth end up and line up,” explains Nordin, who identifies problems in patients between 2 and 5 years old.

“We can start them on a removable Myobrace mouthpiece that can be worn at night and an hour during the day. The mouthpiece begins to change the way the tongue works, waking it up and strengthening it. If a child is born with the physiological problem of a tongue-tie that can’t swallow properly or get up onto the palate, that tongue will never expand the palate like it’s supposed to,” she clarifies.

For chronic mouth-breathers, the face grows long and narrow, which in the long term can cause cardiovascular disease.

In the short term, it can cause anxiety, because the nitric oxide receptors located in the nose signal arteries and veins to relax. “A cardiologist knows about this phenomenon,” says Nordin, who notes that the dysfunction can be unwound before a child turns 9.

While early interceptive myofunctional orthodontic treatment methods such as Myobrace appliances have proven effective for children, there’s also good news for adults that suffer from breathing problems which cause sleep apnea, says Nordin, who employs a myofunctional

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therapist. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is neuromuscular reeducation of the oral facial muscles via a series of exercises that work with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and other parts of the face.

Early intervention and role modeling

“Parents can begin playing a pivotal role in how their children care for their teeth, as well as how they feel and behave in the dentist’s office, as early as age 1. I encourage every mother to bring their child to an appointment. They can hold the child in their lap so they can watch me caring for mom’s teeth. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

Chris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, also suggests early interceptive treatments for young children. “Early treatments with removable appliances which expand the arch in the roof dome, influence bone growth and make room for incoming teeth can be performed by general dentists,” says Kammer, who notes that a proper diet may help prevent crowding of teeth, as well as malocclusion, or misalignment, of upper and lower teeth.

Gum and heart disease

Doctors practicing functional medicine are more likely to refer patients to biological and holistic dentists. Cardiologists are particularly aware of a 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study in which researchers looked at individuals with gum and heart disease. Individuals that received adequate care for gum disease had 10 to 40 percent lower cardiovascular care costs than those who didn’t get proper oral care. Another study revealed that gum disease increases an individual’s risk of

heart disease by approximately 20 percent.

Given such evidence, the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between the two diseases.

By neglecting important ongoing research regarding new and old dental practices, as well as orthodontics, mainstream media has largely left the public in the dark regarding problems associated with root canals, mercury amalgam fillings and some dental implants.

Root canals, tooth extractions and gum disease

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, owner of Boston Dental Wellness, in Brookline, Massachusetts, takes a holistic and biological approach to dentistry founded on the philosophy that everything within the whole body is connected. “Teeth are related to organs, tissues and glands along the body’s meridians, energy channels through which the life force flows,” says the integrative periodontist, who prefers extracting teeth when necessary and using zirconium implants rather than performing a root canal.

Iontcheva-Barehmi explains, “It’s logical that the connection between the meridians and teeth can indicate an individual’s overall health and wellness. Tooth extractions protect patients from toothrelated disease and systemic infections that can be harmful to overall health.

A failing root canal is a chronic abscess around the root of the tooth. It has a direct connection with the bloodstream and disseminates infection through the whole body. This is the reason why holistic dentists recommend extractions.”

She believes the best research on this was done by Weston Price, a Canadian dentist and pioneering nutritionist.

Treating gum disease

To treat gum disease, Amparo David, DMD, owner of Dentistry by Dr. David and the founder of the TMJ & Sleep

Therapy Center of New England, in Bolton, Massachusetts, refers patients to the periodontist she keeps on staff. “I can tell that a patient has internal inflammation by looking at the gums and tongue.

Gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature births or low-birth weight babies,” says David, whose preventive and healing suggestions for healthy gums includes chewable oral probiotics, daily coconut oil pulling, consisting of swishing a tablespoon of oil in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce harmful bacteria there and on the teeth. She also recommends flossing with an electric toothbrush and a Waterpik. “I suggest adding one or two drops of tea tree oil and iodine to the water in the pick,” notes David, who urges patients to eat less sugar and carbohydrates and more vegetables, proteins and fruits.

“We treat gums with ozone after a deep cleaning because it kills bacteria on contact. Patients maintain healthier gums using ozonated oils twice a day and by using a good toothpaste with no glycerine or fluoride,” says David, who notes that temporomandibular mandibular joint (TMJ) problems are tied to sleep disorders. “Many adolescents have TMJ problems, and sometimes experience this after extraction or retraction orthodontics.”

Despite the slow trickle of related information to the public and the lack of acknowledgement by the majority of dental professionals, these new philosophies and biological dental protocols are definitely improving overall health and wellness.

According to the IAOMT, a dentist that chooses to put biocompatibility testing first can look forward to practicing effective dentistry while knowing that patients are being provided with the safest experience for their overall health.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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COVID-19 pandemic has many of us reaching for virus-zapping bleach disinfectants, but Gilbert advises not to overuse them. Once the viral threat is past, it’s wise to go back immediately to natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda. A 2015 study in Occupational & Environmental Medicine of more than 9,000 children ages 6 to 12 in Spain, Holland and Finland found the incidence of infections such as flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia was more prevalent in homes where bleach was used.

Strong and Healthy 4 Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

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ith American children increasingly afflicted with asthma and allergies, it’s critical to help them build up their natural immunity.

Microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert, Ph.D., of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, co-founder of the crowdsourced American Gut Project, advises, “Furry pets, the outdoors, dirt in the backyard, forests—life!”

As the co-author of Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System, Gilbert is part of an emerging scientific consensus called the “hygiene hypothesis”, which posits that excessive sterility—being overzealous in protecting our children from germs and other microbes—can dampen the ability of their bodies to fight off allergens and infections. “As a species, we have evolved in a world full of microbes, and our immune systems have developed to cope with that,” he says. “The immune system needs to be used and trained by exposure to the world around it.” From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems.

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caesarean section, and about half the time it’s optional rather than necessary—perhaps because parents don’t understand that babies born in this manner have been shown to have altered immune development, reduced gut microbiome diversity and a higher risk of developing allergies, atopy and asthma in the short term, with a longterm risk of obesity, according to a study published in The Lancet. Likewise, breastfeeding protects against the likelihood of viruses, eye and urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, lymphoma, leukemia, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Provide lots of antioxidant-rich fruits, veggies and fiber—organic when possible—while avoiding processed foods. “The intestinal lining of the gastrointestinal tract serves as the body’s first line of defense against many pathogens.

Through certain strains of probiotics and prebiotics found in whole food, we can help landscape our child’s intestinal microbiome to create a positive effect on their innate and adaptive immune responses,” says Krystal Plonski, a Seattle naturopathic physician with a pediatric focus.

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Whether toddlers are making mud pies, older kids are growing gardens or teens are kicking up dust on the sports field, childrens’ immune systems thrive when they meet the microbial richness of dirt and the vitamin-D boost of the sunny outdoors. In a study in The New England Journal of Medicine that focused on two technology-free communities, Amish children that lived and worked at old-fashioned family dairy farms had a quarter and a fifth the rate of asthma and allergies, respectively, as Hutterite children that lived off-site from their community’s large industrialized farms. Georgetown University researchers report that sunlight, besides producing vitamin D, energizes infection-fighting T-cells in the skin that play a central role in human immunity.

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Get them a pet: The dirt, germs

and fur that dogs and cats bring to a house may be just what young immune systems need. Finnish researchers following 397 babies found those that grew up in homes with pets were 44 percent less likely to develop an ear infection and 29 percent less likely to receive antibiotics than pet-free babies. Canadian researchers found that babies from families with pets—70 percent of which were dogs—showed higher levels of two types of microbes linked to lower risks of becoming allergic and obese. They theorize that exposure to dirt and bacteria early in life—for example, in a dog’s fur and on its paws—can create early immunity.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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HEALING WATERS Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

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own to our very cells, water is the foundation of life. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bathing in hot mineral springs and cool saltwater was a common ritual for better health, and spaces dedicated to baths were considered sacred. Stepping into a warm tub harkens back to the safety of the womb while offering abundant health benefits. Opting for a bath instead of a shower can not only help minimize headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and chronic pain, but soothe a burnt-out nervous system. It can also enliven stagnant blood and lymphatic fluids, enabling metabolic waste to be carried out of the body through perspiration.

“Hydrotherapy is used in many natural health systems for a wide variety of ailments from inflammation to nervous system dysfunction and skin conditions.

Whether you have access to a bathtub or not, there are many ways you can apply these traditional practices to your own self-care routine,” says Marlene Adelmann, herbalist and founder of the Herbal Academy, in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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mind and to release the energetic armor we defend ourselves with, as well as recuperate and heal internally,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer magazine, in New Mexico.

Insulin Sensitivity, Pain and Depression A good bath can lower chronic systemic inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can also impact how the body uses insulin.

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that immersion in hot water counters low-grade inflammation and increases glucose metabolism in individuals unable to exercise.

Hot baths relax muscles by promoting blood circulation through the tissues and prompting the nervous system into a calming parasympathetic mode. Cold-water soaks—preferably in the morning—provide perks that include boosting immunity and increasing depression-zapping endorphins such as dopamine.

A Handful of Nature The skin is our largest organ, and what we put into the bath affects us from the outside-in. Bentonite clay for detoxing and Dead Sea salts for pain are great

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choices. Studies going back to the 1990s show significant, lasting effects of Dead Sea salts on those with osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.

Fortifying the bath with Epsom salts, evaporated sea salt or Himalayan pink salt is highly beneficial. “Himalayan salt has 84 valuable trace minerals, including potassium, magnesium and sodium. It draws out toxins, cleanses the skin and helps cleanse the body energetically,” says Hellen Yuan, founder of the bath product company Hellen, in Brooklyn.

Adding bundles of fresh or dried herbs or snipping them into sachets can strengthen immune response and provide a welcome antidote to work-related stress.

“Aromatic herbs and essential oils are inhaled through our olfactory system and make a beeline to our brains, signaling that it’s time to relax or feel energized,” says Adelmann, who emphasizes practical common sense. “Although flowers and leaves floating in the tub make for lovely social media posts, most household plumbing cannot handle big, bulky plant material.

The simplest way to add herbs to a bath is by making a super-concentrated tea.” Hardin concurs, recommending fresh or dried lavender, flowering goldenrod tops, holy basil leaves (tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) or calendula blossoms.

Sacred Waters Baths are good medicine for both genders.

“Men carry so much stress in their bodies and typically hold in a lot of tension. A good bath brew eases the muscles and replenishes the mind and soul,” says Yuan.

Bathing can be the ultimate sacred offering to the body. From her woodfired outdoor tub at the edge of a starlit mesa, Hardin advises, “Efforts need not be expensive or time-consuming. Just focused intent will inherently return a sufficient degree of sensuality, magic and beauty to the bath.”

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Organic apple cider vinegar: 1 cup

Himalayan salt: ½ cup to bath water

system support), eucalyptus or tea tree (congestion, colds, flu), geranium (adrenal and reproductive hormonal support), pine or fir needle (adrenal and nervous system support)

Dead Sea salts or sea salt: ½ cup to

Marlene Adelmann’s Go-to Bath Recipes:

to a bath to balance skin pH levels, combat yeast infections and soothe sunburn for acne, eczema and psoriasis

bath water for psoriasis and arthritis pain

Chamomile flowers or organic, dried rose petals:

Essential Oils and Safety Tips From Hellen Yuan: Foot baths are a

great alternative to a full-body bath because of the 72,000-plus nerve endings in our feet and the six acupuncture meridian points.

From Marlene Adelmann: Essential

oils should always be properly diluted and dispersed in oil, thick aloe vera leaf gel, Castile soap or a dispersing agent such as Solubol. Water, alcohol and hydrosol are not safe carriers, as they do not disperse the essential oils.

For aromatherapy bath salts, dilute essential oils in a small amount of oil before stirring into the salt. For nut allergies, avoid almond oil.

1 extra-strong cup to bath water for relaxation and better sleep or use herbs gathered in a muslin bag or sock and steep in the bath

Ginger: ½ cup shredded fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger powder to bath water for increasing the body’s chi, boosting immunity and relieving pain. Follow-up with a shower to rinse off perspiration (contraindicated in the presence of high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease)

Epsom salts: ½ cup added to the bath

to fortify magnesium and boost serotonin, which can increase energy and stamina, decrease irritability and adrenaline, lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve sleeping habits

Essential oils: 5 to 7 drops mixed well into bath salts—lavender (for nervous

Herbal Bath De-Stress Tea ¼ cup lemon balm leaves ¼ cup chamomile flowers ¼ cup peppermint leaves ¼ cup rose petals

Combine herbs together in a 2-quart jar.

Pour 2 quarts boiling water over herbs and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea and discard or compost herbs. Pour tea into bath and enjoy.

Herbal Bath Salts

2 cups Epsom salt 1 cup sea salt ½ cup baking soda 2 Tbsp carrier oil 20 drops lavender essential oil Put salts and baking soda in a bowl and combine thoroughly. Combine essential oil with carrier oil in a small bowl. Add essential oil mixture to salt mixture. Store in a glass jar for 6 to 12 months. Use 1 to 2 cups per bath.

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THE UPSIDE OF LOCKDOWNS

Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

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round the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way millions of people live their dayto-day lives, but despite their dire consequences, government-mandated lockdowns have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.

In China, as major cities shuttered factories and reduced transportation earlier this year, experts found that carbon emissions dropped by about 100 million tons over a two-week period. Scientists at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, in Brussels, are using satellite measurements of air quality to estimate the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—a pollutant emitted into the air when fossil fuels are burned—over the major epicenters of the outbreak. Their research shows that NO2 pollution over Chinese cities decreased by an average of 40 percent during the lockdown compared to the same period in 2019.

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Across the United Kingdom, the reduction in traffic and industry similarly impacted the climate. Within the first six weeks of lockdowns, in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff, NO2 and fine particulate pollutant levels dropped by a third to half, with large declines recorded in other cities. These are the two air pollutants that have the biggest health impacts on people, says James Lee, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York and research fellow at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.

The U.S. has been part of these trends, as well. In Los Angeles, known for its smog, the air quality index improved by about 20 percent during March. According to Yifang Zhu, a professor at the University of California (UC) Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, during March, the region recorded the longest stretch of “good” air quality that it has experienced for 25 years.

NASA has observed significant air quality improvements in other parts of the U.S., as well. Satellite data for March showed that the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions had the lowest monthly atmospheric levels of NO2 that month since 2005. Data on NO2 from the Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument over the Northeast in March indicated that levels of the pollutant in March of this year were about 30 percent lower on average across the region of the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston than the mean of the previous five years.

Another immediate benefit of the reduction in pollutants is their effect on the pandemic itself. Public health experts agree people that have higher long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution have a 15 percent greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19. They attribute this to the lung damage caused over time by air pollution, combined with the fact that the virus targets the lungs and increases the risk of pneumonia.

Experts warn, however, that the cleaner air is likely to be temporary if we return to pre-COVID-19 levels of travel and industry.

Although we have seen a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels—another important contributor to global warming—have continued to rise. “The crisis has slowed emissions, but not enough to show up perceptibly [in CO2 levels everywhere]. What will matter much more is the trajectory we take coming out of this situation,” geochemist Ralph Keeling, who directs the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s CO2 monitoring program at UC San Diego, told The Washington Post. But it’s possible that if

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people start expecting and demanding the cleaner air we have been enjoying during the pandemic, the coronavirus shutdowns could lead us to embrace new ways of living and working.

Scientists worldwide have emphasized that most of the air quality improvement is due to a reduction in traffic. Ed Avol, a professor of clinical preventive medicine at the University of Southern California, told Forbes that telecommut-

ing is here to stay. “Telecommuting from home for those who can, even just for a couple of days a week, can have a marked reduction in terms of emissions.”

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Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice

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by Sandra Yeyati

ustafa Santiago Ali has dedicated his career to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America.

For 24 years, he served at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is currently vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. He is a renowned public speaker and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, VICE TV, Black Entertainment Television, Democracy Now! and other networks.

Does the Black Lives Matter movement feel different than other moments in our history?

Yes. This is a transformational moment. So many different types of folks are coming together in large numbers, not just in our country, but across the planet, saying that change has to happen and we have to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination.

They want the 21st century to look like the 21st century, and not something from the 1950s or the 1940s or even the 1960s.

How can we keep the momentum going?

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what people are asking for. Then we focus on getting engaged in the civic process—voting.

Dr. King said, “I cannot pass legislation to make you love me, but I can pass legislation to stop you from lynching me.” When we fast forward that to today, we can pass legislation that addresses social ills, disparities and other egregious types of behaviors. We can also make sure that our organizations are representative of what America looks like—in our hiring practices and on our boards—and make sure that our philanthropic organizations are moving in the right direction where they are helping to fund and support folks who are doing this transformative work. It really is a holistic set of actions.

How do you remain hopeful in light of America’s turbulent history?

I see many artists and entertainers who are getting engaged in an effective way, and they have the ability to reach so many folks. Even more critical are the thousands upon thousands of incredible young leaders who are pushing, willing to put their bodies on the line, creating their own organizations and investing their time to make real change happen.

I see people at the local and state level changing laws that have been entrenched for decades. I see organizations that would not normally see themselves in these types of conversations or actions saying, “You are right. I apologize for not being here sooner,

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but we’re going to do everything we can now to stand in solidarity with this change that’s happening.” My hope is anchored in the fact that people are already doing the work and we’re seeing fruits from the seeds that people planted sometimes hundreds of years ago, but definitely decades ago.

What kind of justice are you fighting for?

We’re fighting for housing, transportation, economic and public health justice, and of course, the environment.

Which vulnerable communities are you fighting for?

I fight for communities of color. I fight for lower-wealth white communities. I fight for indigenous brothers and sisters. And I fight for the planet. I know that disproportionately, these are the communities that are often unseen and unheard, and I know if we can give voice to those communities, then it will benefit everyone. Social justice gives us the opportunity to make America whole—to be stronger and better, as we become anchored in real justice. We have to be focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving.

What is your contribution to the National Wildlife Federation?

I sat down with President Collin O’Mara to have real conversations about what a 21stcentury organization and their 6 million members would look like. I thought that if I could get 10 or 20 percent of those members to embrace environmental justice and to stand in solidarity with folks, then that could help the movement and make real change happen. The National Wildlife Federation board has just approved a full environmental justice analysis of all of its programs, policies, activities and budgeting decisions. No other organization in our country does that, and it sends a clear message to all the other organizations that are out there that these are the types of things you have to do to be a 21st-century organization.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a freelance writer.

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How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

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by Jonah Paquette

hat do you feel when you gaze up at the night sky, listen to a soul-stirring piece of music or witness an act of great courage or inspiration? What happens in your body, and what emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful and healthy life.

Although we might think of awe as a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments are all around us. We don’t have to climb to the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the changing colors of the leaves, truly see the joy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger.

When we do, it not only feels good in the moment—it actually can change life in lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingedge research has shown that awe holds many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, increased compassion, strengthened social bonds and much more. In short, the moments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the very moments that lastingly change our lives for the better.

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Here are some ways we can find more awe in our daily life:

Seek out nature: Connect to the natural world, even by just visiting a local park, and notice the beauty all around.

Appreciate the good: Slow down and

appreciate the small stuff—the aroma of morning coffee, time with loved ones, having a roof over our heads or even just the breath.

Look for inspiration: The current

challenges around the world have also shown some of the best of humanity. Spend time learning about the people making a difference and experience a sense of awe through their courage.

Expand the mind: Learning about

mind-expanding topics like astronomy, the human brain or anything else that captures the imagination can be a great way to harness a feeling of awe.

Foster connection: The next time we’re with the people we love, take a moment to appreciate how awe-inspiring it is to have the capacity to love and forge bonds the way that we do.

Jonah Paquette is a psychologist, author and international speaker specializing in the science of happiness and well-being. His newest book, Awestruck, explores how moments of awe and wonder can transform our lives. For more information, visit JonahPaquette.com.

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Her private treatment sessions, which incorporate Reiki, crystals and customized Bach flower essences, are intended to renew the body, mind and spirit by rebalancing life-force energy. They are available on Sundays, by appointment only, beginning at noon, 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Summer special packages are three for $300 or $125 each.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on consecutive Sundays August 2 and August 9, Bentzen will teach the Level 1 (Shoden) course of Jikiden Reiki, an original form of Reiki without western influence. Students will learn the basics of energy and Reiki history, receive three Reiju to ignite their ability to channel Reiki, and have the opportunity for supervised practice. All of Bentzen’s Jikiden Reiki classes and workshops are limited to four students for social distancing and safety. She thoroughly sanitizes all areas and equipment before and after group activities, and uses disposable materials whenever possible.

A certified Shihankaku teacher for the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Japan, Bentzen says she’s glad to be able to empower more people through Reiki in these challenging times. “The pandemic offers many hidden gifts,” she says. “It has given me the opportunity to bring energy healing and Jikiden Reiki to the community of West Harrison and central Westchester.”

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Mindful Walking

Meditative Steps for Well-Being

by Marlaina Donato

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he health benefits of walking, such as stress reduction, improved joint mobility, lower blood pressure and increased oxygen, are well known, but walking or hiking with a meditative focus offers some other unexpected perks.

Mindful walking that fosters focus on each step can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Studies from the University of Exeter, in England, reveal that chocolate cravings and consumption are reduced after just a 15-minute walk, and a German study found overweight people that walked briskly for 15 minutes had less desire for sugary snacks.

A 2016 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that meditative walking for 30 minutes three times a week reduced arterial stiffness and the stress hormone cortisol in a 12-week period. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes also had healthier blood sugar levels. Further, the group that employed mindful walking exhibited significant improvement compared to the control group that engaged in regular, non-meditative walking.

Mindful Me-Time Like seated meditation, meditative walking fosters mind-body awareness that can nourish the spirit. “Some of the world’s greatest artists, like Johann Sebastian Bach and William Blake, were well aware of this, and spent much time on long walks exploring their inner worlds,” says Reino Gevers, of Majorca, Spain. The author of Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul, he sees walking meditation as an invitation to tap into the bigger matrix of life. “Deep walking, also pilgrimage walking, is spend34

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ing time alone in nature to walk off the things that are weighing heavy on your shoulders. These could be hurtful and traumatic events like the loss of a family member, divorce or financial loss. While practicing mindful walking, there is a reconnection to the natural rhythm of life.”

Meditative walking calms the amygdala, the portion of the brain that can become hyper-reactive from trauma and keep us in the loop of anxiety. Introduced to meditative walking by a spiritual teacher, Carolyn Sinclair, in Houston, found deep healing from depression after a devastating divorce. “Even though I knew tai chi, qigong and sitting meditation, I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, couldn’t sleep and wasn’t eating,” says Sinclair, who relinquished all medications after six months of taking mindful steps. Today, she blogs at Walking-Meditation.com and attributes her capacity to feel joy and her improved emotional resilience to the practice. “We cannot stay in sitting meditation all day long, and life will always throw us a curve ball,” she says. “Walking meditation allows us to be in the world, but not attached to the chaos and drama. This form of meditation helps train the mind to reside in the present moment during our everyday activities.”

Resetting Body and Soul Going for a mindful walk can cultivate sensory nuance, especially to changing angles of sunlight and the dance of turning seasons. Psychologist Hugh O’Donovan, in Cork, Ireland, the author of Mindful Walking: Walk Your Way to Mental and Physical Well-Being, says, “The body is a powerful instrument of connection. It appears too simple, but this is a necessary aspect of mindful walking for the beginner right through to the more experienced practitioner. It is in this slowing down that you begin to notice.” In 2015, he traversed the entire length of his native country and was reminded, he says, that “In this mindful walking space, the world can come alive at every sensory level. You can see the colors, the textures, the contrasts, the shade, the magic.”

Gevers concurs, “There is a major difference in just walking for exercise and deep walking. When you do mindful walking, you open your senses to the world around you. What do you smell, hear and feel?”

Buddha Steps Mindful walking begins with communing with each step, heel-totoe, on Mother Earth. “The beauty of walking meditation is that once it becomes a habit, we can bring it everywhere, naturally,” emphasizes Sinclair.

O’Donovan, whose mantra is, “Show up, slow down and notice”, inspires us all when he says, “You might think, ‘I’ve seen grass a million times; I know grass,’ but this limits the possibility to know in a deeper way. Grass is not just grass when you walk mindfully.”

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Tips on Meditative Walking From Carolyn Sinclair: n Find a safe, quiet place to walk. A park, your yard, in nature is best, but you can even choose a mall before the stores open. n Set aside a specific amount of time to walk and start with 10- or 15-minute increments. n Wear shoes and set your gaze about 12 to 15 feet angled toward the ground in front of you. Relax. Keep arms and shoulders loose; head and neck in alignment. n Observe the smell of the earth, flowers and trees. Feel the moisture in the air and how it effects your skin; recognize the temperature. Notice how you maintain balance as you walk; how a rock and uneven surfaces feel underfoot. n Notice any tension without trying to change it—just observe and avoid analyzing, comparing or editing. n Experience the sensation of feeling the soles of the feet as each foot touches the ground. One shouldn’t be fooled by its simplicity. The mind will always wander; consequently, it’s not necessary to try to stop the mind from thinking. All that is needed is to bring attention back to feeling the soles of the feet, again and again. They contain energy meridian lines and acupuncture and chakra points that communicate energetically to every cell and every organ of the body. n Avoid headphones or music whenever possible. With mindfulness, you will be tapping into the music of your sole/soul and experience peace and tranquility. n If you don’t have time to go out, practice in the living room, going slowly in a clockwise direction, or walk down a hallway in your home or office. n Something miraculous happens when we bring our awareness to the feet. This is one of the deepest secrets of the Buddha.

Bring your awareness to the soles of your feet when grocery shopping or when you are standing in line at the bank. Always bring your awareness to the soles of your feet, even when sitting at a desk or waiting in the doctor’s office.

From Reino Gevers: n Start with a short 10- to 15-minute walk and do it every day of every week. You will soon begin to notice the positive effects on body and mind. If you put yourself under pressure by wanting to do too much too soon, you will inevitably fail and get frustrated. It’s a small change in one’s daily habit that has an enormous positive impact.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Anxiety and Depression: Cultivating a Chemistry of Joy (Online) – 7-8pm. With Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 You Are Energy: Monthly Virtual Webinar Series Part 2 – 8-9pm. With Anne Bentzen, energy healer. Personal energy management keys to create desired future. $11. Details/ registration: 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 The Immune System: Balancing the Microbiome (Online) – 7-8pm. With Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free online lecture through the Weston Public Library. Register: 203.222.2665 or westonpubliclibrary.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally (Zoom) – 6-7pm. “Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions.” Q & A re smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

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Hudson River Yoga Beginner - Experienced 696 Dutchess Tpk, (near Adams) 845.204.9111 hudsonriveryoga.com

Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd, Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015;914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com

Katonah Yoga 39 Main Street 914.241.2661; katonahyoga.com

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PILATES STUDIOS MOUNT KISCO Elite Performance PT Of Westchester, PC 175 E. Main St. Suite 204 ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164

TAI CHI StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA Crossover Yoga Project 420 S. Riverside Ave Box #223 914.319.4010 crossoveryogaproject.org

YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30 pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor ytacommunications@gmail.com ytayoga.com

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OudiYoga 325 S. Highland Ave Suite 109 Ossining/Briarcliff. All levels 914.236.9208; oudiyoga.com

CORTLANDT MANOR Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd. carasaxhealth@aol.com elevateyogastudios.com

CROSS RIVER O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 792 Rt. 35 Yellow Monkey Village 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com DOBBS FERRY Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center 343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) sacredspirityogacenter.org

KATONAH Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga

MAHOPAC Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com Mamaeh Yoga Family Yoga Studio 900 South Lake Blvd. #8 845.519.2972; mamaehyoga.com

SOMERS Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 yoga.zengarden@gmail.com

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Westchester Yoga Arts RYT200/RYT500/ Kids Yoga TT 888.760.4943; New Rochelle westchesteryogaarts. perfectmind.com

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sunday Irvington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Dows Lane School Parking Lot (6 Dows Lane, Irvington).

Info: irvmkt.org.

Beacon Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Veteran’s Place, Beacon. Info: beaconfarmersmarket.org.

Rhinebeck Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Located in the village of Rhinebeck municipal parking lot.

Info: Rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com.

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Putnam County’s only year-round indoor-outdoor Famer’s Market. Pet-friendly. Organic produce, Kombucha, plants, wine, complimentary organic coffee and more. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org.

Afternoon Tea & Meditation – 1pm. Unwind, release and recharge. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432.

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monday Zoom YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am.

Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class is free. 914.769.8745.

YogaShine.com.

Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market – 3-6:30pm.

Thru September 28. The Pavilion at MHCM 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. Free parking in the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum parking lot. Info: mhcm.org/visit/poughkeepsie-waterfront-market.

Virtual Basic Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Cara. A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing fancy. $10 drop-in. Email for the virtual link: elevateyogastudios@gmail.com.

Zoom YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 7-8pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, fun, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class is free. Very experienced teacher. 914.769.8745.

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Free PULSE Call – 8pm. With Janet Catalina.

PULSE Call of Hope, Beyond the Corona Virus.

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Let go of fears and create a positive future for self and for the world. Free. 515.606.5313, pin 165677.

Info: PulseManifestation.com.

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 Qi Gong – 10:30am. With Steve Goldstein. Qigong is a gentle moving meditation to enhance the body’s qi back into flow. $10. Addison Park, Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

Virtual Breastfeeding Support – 2-4pm. With Cabiria Dougherty 1st and 3rd Tues. Breastfeeding support from a certified lactation counselor.

Latch assessments and suggestions for improved positioning, questions about pumping, etc. $40.

Info: Nurspace.com/calendar.

wednesday Rise + Shine Yoga Live Online – 7-8am. With Stephanie Scavelli. Easy stretching and energizing sun salutations. All level vinyasa practice to promote better posture, easy breathing and calm mind. Based out of Northern Westchester. Donations welcome.

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Vinyasa Flow – 8:30am. With Olivia. An empowering class that creates a safe space to challenge one’s mind, body and spirit to show what one is truly capable of. $10. Addison Park, Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

White Plains Farmers Market – 9am-2pm.

Location: Court St. Between Martine Ave and Main Street, White Plains. Information: whiteplainsfarmersmarket.com/op.

Virtual All Level Flow – 9am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate, or more advanced practitioners. $10 drop-in. Email for the virtual link: elevateyogastudios@gmail.com.

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Zoom YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am.

With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heartcentered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class is free. Very experienced teacher. 914.769.8745.

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thursday Meditation Healing Circle – 8am. With Lisa.

Guided meditation to help settle and ground physical and emotional bodies and send unconditional healing love to oneself, the community and globally. $10. Addison Park, Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont.

914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

Zoom YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free.

914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

friday New Rochelle Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Located at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in New Rochelle. Info: downtoearthmarkets.com.

Zoom Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Adults with Special Needs and Seniors – 10-11pm. With Vitalah Simon. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free.

914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30am. With Liz. This gentle yoga helps connect to the healing, grounding, power of the breath, feel sensations in the body and help quiet the mind. $10. Addison Park, Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

Putnam Valley Farm Market – 3-6:30pm. Fridays through August 28. Outdoor farmers market.

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd. Info. putnamvalleyresidentscoaltion@ yahoo.com.

saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Via Zoom until further notice. Info: ytayoga.com.

Chappaqua farmers market – 8:30am-1pm.

Located at the Chappaqua train station. Info: chappaquafarmersmarket.org.

Cold Spring Farmers’ Market – 8:30-1pm. Boscobel, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison. Info: csfarmmarket.org.

Hastings Farmer’s Market – 8:30am-1:30pm.

Commuter Parking Lot across from Hastingson-Hudson Metro-North Station. Information: hastingsfarmersmarket.org.

August 2020

Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

For those interested in a spiritual, astrological perspective of the coronavirus and changes in the United States, go to InsightOasis.com for updates or sign up for weekly podcasts at ActiveSpirituality.Life Tend the Flame Tempers flare and the unexpected pops on August 1; stay strong in your truth. A quiet morning on August 2 gives way to inspiration later in the day. The Aquarius full moon on August 3 encourages liberation; ease into an honest expression of something hard to declare. Invite heartfelt communication on August 4. Dreams and creative expression flow August 5.

Measured Steps On August 6, find some moments in nature or quiet to gain necessary reconnection.

Don’t rush your game on August 7. Prioritize on August 8, because the momentum is forward. Volatility and power play slow down by late afternoon August 9.

An unpredictable spin on August 10 leads to greater commitment. Projects move with grace August 11. Goals gain traction August 12—take your time. Sit with useful information on August 13.

Lion Cub Courage Thoughts are on overdrive August 14: Take a walk, bike or drive. An upset on August 15 gains attention. Too many tugs and distractions on August 16. Consider pos-

sibilities August 17 and finish old business.

The Leo new moon on August 18 welcomes romance, play and enthusiasm. Draft out goals and put new plans into action August 19-20.

Breathing Room Enjoy good company on August 21.

Disagreements seem unavoidable August 22. The harder you try to solve a problem August 23, the more elusive the solution.

Frustration passes on August 24; answers come. In spite of obstacles, exuberance is high August 25.

Wait for It Think before you speak and consider what you hear with care on August 26. Practical advice or approaching with haste does not bring wished-for results August 27. Hasty reactions or action on August 28 brings a negative return. Hold off on any new activities on August 29 to avoid stepping on toes. On August 30, work out the kinks, meet demands, and tighten your message for clarity. If you’ve done your homework, prepare to soar on August 31.

Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist through astrology and tarot at InsightOasis.com. Discover guidance through her website, private sessions and podcasts. For more information, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@insightoasis. com. See ad, page 32.

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Larchmont Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm.

At the front of the Metro-North parking deck Off Chatsworth Avenue. Larchmont. Info/updates: downtoearthmarkets.com.

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Ossining Farmers Market – Year-Round. 8:30am1pm. Near the corner of Spring & Main Streets. Info/ updates: downtoearthmarkets.com.

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Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm.

Metro-North Parking Lot, 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville. Info: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org.

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Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market, The TaSH – 8:30am-10:30am (drive-through), 11am-1:30pm (walk-through). Tarrytown Commuter Lot F (near Losee Field and the Tarrytown Marina. Info: tashfarmersmarket.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Stray HELP, a 501c3 cat rescue, needs your skillset: humane trapping, adoption events and marketing among others.

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Pawling Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept 26. In the village but now in the green north of the Chamber of Commerce. Information: pawlingfarmersmarket.org.

Peekskill Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. One Bank Street, Peekskill. Info: 914.734.5192.

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Kingston Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. County Courthouse parking lot, entrances on John St and Wall St. Info: Kingstonfarmersmarket.org.

Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm.

1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook.

Virtual All Level Flow – 9:30am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate or more advanced practitioners. $10 drop-in. Email for the virtual link: elevateyogastudios@gmail.com.

John Jay Homestead Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Location: 400 Jay St, Katonah. Info: johnjayhomestead.org.

Millerton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

Located at Millerton Methodist Church, at the corner of Dutchess Ave and Main Street. Info: neccmillerton.org/farmers-market.

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Qi Gong – 10:30am. With Steve Goldstein. Qigong is a gentle moving meditation to enhance the body’s qi back into flow. $10. Addison Park, Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS 115 E. Stevens Ave, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com

Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.com

Move with ease! The Alexander Technique is an educational method for learning to release patterns of tension that may be causing stress, pain, or poor body usage. Feel lighter and learn to undo compression of the spine and joints.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health.

Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 9.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY ACUPUNCTURE LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ads pgs 13 & 25.

ADDICTION CESSATION QUIT WITH QUINN

Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 85% success rate. See ad pg 11.

DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK

Integrity Chiropractic 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 10541 845.628.7233 IntegrityChiropractic.net Do you struggle with chronic problems like fibromyalgia, TMJ or heartburn? Unearth the root cause through a total-body approach that uses functional muscle testing. Experience lasting relief from a holistic treatment that addresses the whole person & provides empowering exercises. Call for a free consult & begin to transform your life today!

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist.

Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 32.

A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages.

Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.

BIOHACKING PEAK WELLNESS

13 Edgewood Drive, Somers NY 914.301.3393, PeakwellnessNY.com PeakwellnessNY@gmail.com Cutting-edge Technologies, Holistic Health Practices, and Energy Medicine are utilized to Supercharge your Immunity, Vitality & Wellbeing with minimal effort and maximum results. Appropriate for all ages and lifestyles. Look, Feel and Be your Best from the inside out! See ad pg 9.

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!

DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home? Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!

FACIALS ROSEMARY VOLPE CARINCI 914.469.4298 By appointment only Mahopac, NY 10541

Feel pampered with the purest organic products combining powerful botanicals and vitamins which deliver remarkable results and younger looking skin. Rosemary is a licensed cosmetologist with three decades of experience and offers a total sensory experience.

Her passion is to make every woman feel indulged and beautiful.

UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com/nucca

Dr. Gertner himself suffered with back pain due to an injury.

With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently.

He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 47.

ENERGY HEALING ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP

Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restore energetic flow, balance your chakras, clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Improve natural immunity, mental clarity and peace. Reiki classes all levels. Private sessions.

Weekend retreats. See ad pg 32.

COACH – EATING PSYCHOLOGY SHARON CAHR, EATING PSYCHOLOGY Certified Mind Body Health Coach 914.309.3452 cahrma12@gmail.com

Mind Body Nutrition is a life changing approach to address our eating challenges. We will work together in a way in which eating and health issues become a place of exploration. I look forward to working with you to offer practical results oriented strategies.

BERNADETTE BLOOM

Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher, Medical Intuitive, Physical Therapist 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOY MATALON LMT, CST Joymatalon.com 914.519.8138 Ossining & Garrison

CranioSacral Therapy with a specialty in Somato Emotional Release and Process Acupressure allows chronic physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.

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FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

See ad pg 6.

HERBAL MEDICINE

HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings.

LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

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HOLISTIC DENTIST DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND

NUR SPACE

a wellness sanctuary 596 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson NurSpace.com

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 3.

NUR is an open space for people to gather around ideas of conscious health, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Behind the scenes of our conscious c o m m u n i t y, w e o f f e r a curated collective of wellness practitioners. Parking is adjacent to the space.

HOMEOPATHY SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

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250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

MARGIE NUGENT, ICNHA

Certified Natural Henna Artist 914.714.8069; Mt. Kisco margie@makingfacesparties.com Henna is an ancient tradition used for celebration, protection, blessings and healing. All henna is natural plant-based and freshly made in house. Services include Belly Blessings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Goddess Gatherings, Henna Crowns, weddings, private appointments, corporate events and classes.

Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

See ad pg 6.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BALANCE BODYWORK

Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz Offering therapeutic massage and Reiki for stress- and pain-relief, relaxation and general wellness.

Gift certificates available for all modalities, including pre- and postnatal bodywork, aromatherapy and hot stone massage by appointment.

Set your intention for healing yourself and those around you.

SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing.

We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.

MATTRESSES DAVIS FURNITURE

Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com

Do you want a healthier night’s sleep? Visit locally owned Davis Furniture and see their full line of all natural American-made mattresses. For over 90 years they have been giving their customers more, and charging them less. And they’ve once again been voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. See ad pg 25.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. ~ Buddha

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com Evaluations and Consultations; D r. P a r o d n e c k w o r k s i n compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 11.

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MEDITATION SACRED LARCHMONT

11 Addison Street Larchmont, NY 10538 914.825.9535; sacredlarchmont.com Sacred is a space dedicated to meditation, sound healing, gentle yoga, energy medicine and many more healing modalities, classes and workshops that encourage you to quiet your thoughts and tune into your inner guidance. See ad pg 27.

PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages.

Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

SLEEP DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 3.

SPA NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 9.

BALANCE DAY SPA

Westchester’s ONLY Certified Green Spa 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898; balance-dayspa.com As Westchester County’s ONLY certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010. We specialize in all aspects of esthetics, including: facials, peels, waxing, tinting, bronzing, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup. All organic, all the time.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS

REIKI NUTRITION NUSPECIES

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508

REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to cynthiamchase.com for details.

NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 5.

RETREATS

Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. June Tompkins at jtgleneidashore1@verizon.net.

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YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with like-minded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well. See ad pg 11.

C h a n g e Yo u r Life. Support your optimal well-being systemically. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Easy to use, only 8 minutes, two times a day. Sessions available. CALL For Free Demo.

2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com

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SUPPORT CONNECTION

THE BOVÉ SPA & WELLNESS

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org

366 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589 914.276.2200 TheBoveSpa.com The Bové Spa and Wellness offers a combination of medical, aesthetic, and holistic treatments. With hormone optimization, facials, cryotherapy, weight loss, CBD therapy, nutritional health coaching and red light therapy, your customized treatment plan awaits to support your health and happiness.

Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: Oneon-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

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PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

Led by Janet Catalina, MSW MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 914.548.8372; catalina.janet@gmail.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs.

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Learn how to become a Master Manifester. Create that dream job, find your soul mate, pay off your debts or whatever you desire.

Learn to release what has blocked you up to now. Once you have learned how to PULSE, you have an empowerment tool for the rest of your life. Please visit pulsemanifestion.com for workshop dates.

WEIGHT LOSS QUIT WITH QUINN

Addiction-Free Naturally Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com

REIKI FUSION: ENERGY HEALING,

Dance, Movement and Breath Work Retreat Cynthia M Chase, Reiki Master/Teacher 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network

Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating. After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss.

30 years experience. 85% success rate. See ad pg 11.

WELLNESS CENTER

Learn the art of meditation through movement, transcend limiting beliefs to embrace your greater potential. Become a more powerful healer for yourself, loved ones and others.

Learn how to access the wisdom within. One to one long distance healing sessions and workshops. Please visit cynthiamchase.com for information.

SOULAURAS HOLISTIC WISDOM & WELLNESS CENTER 510 N. State Rd., Briarcliff, NY Soulauras.com

The practitioners of Soulauras are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. Services: Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork, Auricular Acupressure and Integrated Holistic Healing Services, Yoga, Reiki, Reflexology and Chakra Balancing.

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