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feel lucky to be writing this month’s publisher letter and sharing my inner joy. After reading all the uplifting articles we have this month focused on happiness and well-being, I’ve been smiling from cheek to cheek.
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Our feature article, on page 24, maps out many wonderful ways to cultivate joy in life. Appreciating and giving thanks for all that we have now is the art of staying present, and the key to staying present is starting each day with gratitude. I’ve practiced gratitude for many years now; I actively look for the good, and I find it’s the little things in life that pave the way to more joy. I truly believe in harnessing the power of intention: What we think and speak leads to what we do and who we are. We all have obstacles and situations in life that challenge us, and constant challenges give us the opportunity to learn lessons and understand our boundaries. From there we grow and succeed. It’s a mindset, and it takes mindfulness to shift our thinking from fear and worry to curiosity, faith and gratitude. I do believe that everything happens for a reason and that each of us has a unique life journey. I’ve had help along my journey from friends, family, groups and coaches of many kinds, and support and guidance from many of our advertising partners and the wellness community as a whole. Thank you all. I am also grateful for Mother Nature, who provides some of my biggest feel-good places. She teaches me something new every day, and her lessons are powerful. This month we have a terrific article on the plusses of working with a coach. If you are considering that option, read the article on page 28 and then take a look at our community resource directory, which starts on page 42. You’ll find a variety of local coaches there, along with other talented professionals that want to help you feel better and live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. We have even more area resources at WakeUpNaturally.com, under Business Listings. And when you find the perfect provider through our directory or website, please email me and tell me about it. We always love hearing success stories from our readers. Even though it’s been a hot, wet summer so far, I’m making the most of it, and I look forward to attending as many local events as I can squeeze into my schedule. Maybe I’ll see you out and about—at a farmers market, at the Sunflower Festival or on the trail. I’m still working on my personal challenge to walk 52 new trails in 2021. So far I have only completed 12. Fortunately, that means I have plenty of joy ahead of me, exercising and being in nature, my happy place. Have fun,
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Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 27 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.
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20 PRESERVING THE HARVEST
Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year
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24 THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier
28 UNLEASH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
Working with a Life Coach Can Help
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30 ALBERTO VILLOLDO on Shamanic Healing
31 THE HEALING JOURNEY OF SHAMANISM
Workshop Set for August 7 at Yima Healing in Putnam Valley
32 SMILING CAN MAKE US HAPPIER
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The ‘BloodDetective’ Gets to the Bottom of Health Mysteries
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olor World House Painting offers painting services throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York for residential, commercial, holiday lighting and more—with free estimates. Their process, from the initial free estimate, all the way through to the completion of the job, is intended to provide clients with the best possible experience. They scope out every aspect of the project for the customer so there are no surprises, and ensure that the quality of the work and the end result are what the customer envisions as well. They provide: interior painting, exterior painting, deck painting, fence painting and power washing. The eco-conscious business is currently offering 10 percent off for both interior and exterior painting with mention of Natural Awakenings. Add-on services include: dry wall repair, carpentry service, fence staining and deck staining. Color World House Painting recommends Sherwin Williams SuperPaint with Air Purifying Technology Latex Paint, which contributes to cleaner indoor air quality, reducing volatile organic compounds (VOC) from potential sources like carpets, cabinets and fabrics. The zeroVOC paint reduces common household odors with innovative technology that helps break down unwanted odors, such as those from cooking, smoke and pets. It also helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew, with anti-microbial agents. If there is another paint product or company a customer prefers, Color World House Painting is also willing to work with that preferred paint. For more information and to schedule your free estimate, call 914.984.4445 or visit ColorWorldHousePainting.com/westchester. See ad, page 10.
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r. Michael Wald has so many degrees and certifications that it’s easier to identify him by his nickname, the BloodDetective. A doctor of chiropractic with a medical diploma (not a medical license), Wald is doubleboard-certified in nutrition. He’s also a dietician and sports nutritionist, and he provides acupuncture in some states. But the most important thing to know is that he’s pioneered a method for analyzing bloodwork to detect hidden health problems and develop natural treatment protocols. Dr. Michael Wald “This is an all-too-common scenario, in my experience: You go to your medical doctor only to be told, ‘I’m sorry, all your bloodwork is normal. I can’t help you.’ Just because your bloodwork is ‘normal’ doesn’t mean that you’re imagining not feeling well,” Wald says. “The first thing that I do is trust the patient. Second, I draw bloodwork that’s usually far beyond what most doctors do. I don’t limit my choices of lab investigations based on a medical specialty. Third, I compare the lab results not just to normal blood ranges, but also to optimal ranges. Why not shoot for using natural health techniques that are focused on bringing lab ranges into healthy, and not merely average, ranges? Finally, I consider a thorough medical health history.” Using the BloodDetective approach, Wald says hidden health problems are revealed and he can target natural treatments to what the individual needs. Location: The Office of Dr. Michael Wald, DC, Board Certified Nutritionist, 29 King St., 2nd Floor, Chappaqua, NY. For more info, call 914.552.1442, email info@blooddetective. com or visit IntMedNY.com. See ad, page 11.
Wellness Wednesdays at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen
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ellness Wednesdays, casual community gatherings featuring local holistic healthcare providers, are back at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen (BOK), in Mahopac. Owner and chef Sandra Marinelli says she welcomes any such provider who would like to participate. “We know it takes a village to stay healthy, and we’re committed to bringing people together in a safe and supportive space,” she says. “Wellness Wednesdays will Healthy drinks at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen be a healthy happy hour where you can enjoy delicious mocktails, traditional and vegan healthy small plates, and meet likeminded individuals and local holistic healthcare providers, all in a very informal setting.” Each week BOK will feature a specific provider who will be available to discuss and answer questions about their practice. Those interested in being a featured provider should message BOK. “Being well doesn’t mean having to sacrifice,” Marinelli says. “Join us for Wellness Wednesdays, where you will never feel alone on your health journey.” Location: Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, 890 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY. For more info, contact Sandra Marinelli at 914.384.4104 or brooklynorganickitchen@gmail.com, or visit BOKMahopac.com.
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Leigh Damkohler Completes Advanced Graston Training
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he 175th annual Dutchess County Fair will take place August 24 to 29, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, at the county fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. This historic celebration is designed to celebrate homegrown agriculture and the best of the Hudson Valley in a way that individuals of all ages can enjoy. The fair will feature Powers Great American Midways rides, local specialty foods, livestock, competitive exhibits, a vendor shopping center, family-friendly fun and free shows, including performances by 2021 American Idol winner Chayce Beckham and Ian Flannigan, a finalist on NBC’s The Voice. Tickets will be sold online only. General admission tickets and ride wristbands are currently being sold as day specific, although that may change closer to the opening of the fair. The fair is currently following all Centers for Disease Control and New York State Covid-19 guidelines. Cost: General admission $12; ride-all-day wristband $25 presale and $30 on and after August 24. Children 11 and under free. Location: 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY. For more info call 845.876.4000, email info@dutchessfair.com or visit DutchessFair.com
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eigh Damkohler, DC, a sports chiropractor and licensed massage therapist, recently completed advanced training in the Graston Technique, which she offers at her office on the Eastchester-Scarsdale border of Yonkers. “Although I’ve been certified in Graston since 2004, I completed the most advanced training possible, Graston Technique Therapy Dr. Leigh Damkohler Specialist, in May. GTS certification provides me with cutting-edge training on clinical applications of this soft-tissue therapy protocol,” Damkohler says. She notes that soft-tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating, and that Graston Technique therapy can effectively treat all soft-tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. The therapy can address scar tissue and fascial restrictions in order to speed rehabilitation, eliminate pain and help restore normal function and range of motion. Among the common conditions treated with Graston Technique therapy are ankle, wrist or neck pain; fibromyalgia; hamstring injuries; hip, knee, heel, shoulder or back pain; tennis or golf elbow; trigger finger; and post-mastectomy or -caesarean scarring. In practice for 22 years, Damkohler also offers chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, CranioSacral Therapy, postural corrections, therapeutic exercise and nutrition. Her specialties are sports injuries; strains/sprains; disc herniations; carpal tunnel syndrome; thoracic outlet syndrome; tennis or golf elbow; sciatica; and back, neck, arm, leg and foot pain or numbness. Location: 8 Bacon Pl., Yonkers, NY. For appointments, call 914.523.7947. For more info, visit Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com.
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The Wonder Barre in Armonk Hosts Cacao Ceremony
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he Wonder Barre—a boutique barre, yoga and wellness studio in Armonk, featuring a communitystyle setting—will host a cacao ceremony for women from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 13. According to owner Robin Flamenbaum, cacao ceremonies are “heart opening rituals” and are among the many monthly events The Wonder Barre offers for people to gather and share an experience. “In these ceremonies we sit together in a circle and drink ceremonial-grade cacao,” she says. “We will combine the healing benefits of cacao with contemporary shamanic journeying through drumming and sound healing. This truly transformative experience allows you to connect with like-minded women in a safe, supportive environment.” Since The Wonder Barre opened last summer, it has also offered a working women’s dinner and drinks, with more events planned as fall approaches. “I opened The Wonder Barre after 26 years in corporate fashion as a designer,” Flamenbaum says. “I was looking for second chance to reinvent myself, and looking to create a healthier work environment for myself and my instructors. I was convinced there was a need for a place that’s low key and welcoming— no opinions, wear what you want, go at your own pace—and also a place to challenge your inner and outer self. Barre is a safe, low-impact, all-body workout that includes stretching, strength exercises and isometric movements, all using a ballet barre.” The Wonder Barre is not a franchise, but a family-owned business that supports the local community and offers unique services, she says. “Each instructor brings their own style and challenges to the class. There is not one methodology where you have the class memorized before you arrive. Each class will feel like a different experience. I encourage people with little or no barre experience as well as the barre addict. Everyone will get something different from The Wonder Barre.” That includes clothing, she adds. “If you are lover of athleisure, we have a curated selection of loungewear that will make you smile.” Cost to attend cacao ceremony: $60. Location: The Wonder Barre, 495 Main St., Armonk, NY. For more info, call 914.709.4755, email curious@thewonderbarre.com or visit TheWonderBarre.com.
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Fourth Annual Sunflower Picking Events in Pleasant Valley
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ensory Stepping Stones, whose traditional and innovative programs address issues involving learning, processing and development, moved to a new location in Hopewell Junction a year ago, and now has two new programs, Red Light Therapy and Red Light Yoga sessions. Executive Director Melissa Bianchini is trained to help children, teens and adults with executive functioning issues, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injuries, sensory processing disorders, developmental disorders, attention deficit disorder, developmental delays and physical disabilities. She says the added programs provide a holistic way of feeling and getting better on many levels. “Red Light Therapy is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue and other parts of your body heal,” she says. “It exposes you to low levels of red or nearinfrared light. Infrared light is a type of energy your eyes can’t see, but your body can feel as heat. Red light is similar to infrared, but you can see it.” The Red Light Yoga sessions, listed as Mindful Movement and Meditation Classes on the Sensory Stepping Stones website, are available for teens and adults in semi-private or small-group sessions. Preregistration is required. Combining Red Light Therapy with regular Mindful Movement and Mediation sessions accelerates the results, Bianchini says. Those include less stress and inflammation; increased relaxation; better sleep, energy and mood; and better muscle tone, flexibility and strength. Each session ends with a meditation. Location: Sensory Stepping Stones, 1906 Route 52, Suite G, Hopewell Junction, NY. For more info, call 914.244.4101 or visit SensorySteppingStones.com. 12
unflower season is in full bloom at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils, a family-owned and -operated farm in Dutchess County. That means people will once again be traveling from across the region to soak up the beautiful views of Dutchess County’s summer landscape, from the Catskill Mountains to fields of waving sunflowers. The farm grows����������������������������� and produce����������������� s sunflower products, including cold-pressed sunflower oil; a highprotein, gluten-free sunflower flour; gluten-free baking mixes; and sunflower-oil-based skincare products. Its sunflower oil was a finalist in the 2021 Good Food Awards. The farm’s mission statement is “Producing health and happy for your body and soul through the power of sunflowers.” “This is our busiest and favorite time of the Debra McLiverty at the farm year,” says Jeffrey Haight, operator at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils. “It allows us to share our farm and story with the community while giving back to local charities. You can come and walk through the fields, take pictures, pick flowers, enjoy a bite to eat, and sit above the fields, listening to live music while watching the sunset. It’s a very relaxed farm.” This is the fourth year of events at the farm. This year they’ll be serving food off the grill Thursdays through Sunday, for lunch and dinner. The menu will be standard fare, including burgers with veggie and gluten-free options; lemonade and frozen popsicles; and homemade banana, pumpkin and zucchini-chocolate chip breads made with the farm’s sunflower flour. Events are weather dependent. For exact dates, check the website and then recheck the day of travel. Admission to the farm is free, or $5 per car after 5 p.m. on evenings with live music. The charge to pick flowers is $3 each or a bucket’s worth (they provide the buckets) for $25. Location: Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils, 235 Sleight Plass Rd., Pleasant Valley. For more info call 845.489.8368, email hvcpoinfo@gmail.com, visit hvcpo.com or follow the farm on Facebook @HudsonValleyColdPressedOils.
Live CBD Talk Show on Sundays
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BD Live Natural, in Bedford Hills, hosts a live talk show every Sunday at 8 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram, to offer details on the store’s products and their benefits. “One of the most important benefits of our show is that it features a Q&A session,” says owner Marcie Manfredonia. “This allows our viewers to ask questions about things that they’re unclear on. Also, it gives them a better understanding of CBD products, how they’re consumed and why CBD is good for the body.” Each show highlights a story about one of CBD Live Natural’s customers and how CBD made a difference in their lives, Manfredonia says.
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Location: CBD Live Natural, 26 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.705.1111 or email info@cbdlivenatural.com. To shop for CBD products online, visit CBDLiveNatural.com.
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Dr. Kaushik Offers Swedana Ozone Therapy
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r. Somesh Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, in Cross River, offers a combined ozone / herbal steam therapy called Swedana ozone therapy Swedana. According to Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician, pathogens cannot survive at high temperatures or in the presence of ozone, so the combination accelerates detoxification and healing. “During a Swedana treatment, steam opens the skin pores and ozone seeps through to reach the fat, lymph and blood cells, allowing toxins to be released through sweating,” he says. “The body is detoxed and oxygenated at the same time. Oxygenation is critical to all bodily functions and protects against pathogens.” Ozone stimulates detoxification and enhances immune function several ways, Kaushik says. It kills bacteria by interfering with their cell metabolism, and it destroys viruses by diffusing through the protein coat, causing viral RNA damage. At a specific concentration and duration of use, ozone kills some 99.999 percent of lipid viruses and bacteria. It also reduces inflammation by mobilizing the body’s antioxidant mechanism and immobilizing free radicals that cause damage, and it regulates the immune system by activating cytokines, the immune-related messenger molecules, he says. Balancing an overactive or underactive immune system can help address all chronic or acute infections. Swedana can be used individually to treat many chronic conditions or in combination with other components of a full detoxification program. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is located at 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY. For more info, call the clinic at 914.875.9088 or 646.670.6725 (telemedicine), email drkaushik@drkaushik.com or visit DrKaushik.com. See ad pg 9. August 2021
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Acupuncture Provides Relief in Uncertain Times
Hudson Herbivore Vegan Boutique Launches Online
am Battle of Flowing Rivers Acupuncture says many patients find acupuncture “a relaxing, restorative, even refreshing time out” from daily routines and stress—a bit like rebooting a computer to optimize performance. “That’s even more needed as we’re starting to emerge from more than a Pam Battle year of the pandemic into an uncertain new normal,” she says. A New York State-licensed acupuncturist and board-certified diplomate in Oriental Medicine, Battle says the combined modalities have given her patients improvement, relief and more resilience as they deal with the residual physical and emotional effects of the past stressful year, including long-haul Covid symptoms and PTSD. She also treats traditional complaints, like body pain, headaches, digestive and gynecological issues, sleep, anxiety and stress. “I’m dedicated to helping my patients achieve comfort, ease and advance their resilience and well-being,” she says. “My extensive training, experience, skills and knowledge enable me to bring relief to an array of modern stresses and illnesses.” She’s added two new treatment modalities, alchemical healing and AcuPatching phototherapy, to her menu of services, which include acupuncture, herbal formulas and supplements, gua sha, cupping and functional medicine assessment. She continues to follow up-to-date safety and disinfecting protocols and technology. Free 20-minute consultations are available by appointment. Insurance is accepted when acupuncture is a covered benefit.
hen Westchester County resident Nicole Alicea went vegan four years ago, she immediately noticed a lack of local vegan-friendly boutiques. So she decided to open one herself. Her online retail store, HudsonHerbivore.com, offers ecofriendly, sustainable, cruelty-free home décor, jewelry, beauty items and gifts. Alicea uses the products to teach others healthier and alternative ways of living. Her shop showcases handmade Nicole Alicea items from Hudson Valley artists who are driven by the same mission, as well as her own handmade organic skincare and beauty products, such as body oils, soaps, bath salts and lavender pillow and facial mist. “I use natural and essential oils to create a unique blend of products that are gentle on the skin and can help relax the body and calm the mind,” she says. Her home décor line includes candles and macrame plant hangers. All items are made of organic, reusable and/or biodegradable textiles like cotton, hemp and wood. She hopes to open a brick-and-mortar location in the Hudson Valley and include plants and clothing in her inventory. “I envision it as a natural and creative space where local artist and community gatherings can be held,” she says. Meanwhile, Hudson Herbivore can be found at area craft fairs, festivals and pop-ups, as well as the Tuckahoe Farmers Market every Sunday through November.
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Kent Public Library to Distribute Free Food
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he Kent Public Library, in Kent Lakes, is again serving as a distribution point for free, nutritious food from the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley for children and families in need. There will be fresh fruit as well as staples such as canned chicken, pasta and granola. Families in need can receive up to two bags of groceries once a week through the summer. The food will be different every week. For this program, there is no need to prove income level or family size. All the food is provided by the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. The Kent Public Library is located at 17 Sybil’s Crossing (off of Route 52) in Kent Lakes. For more information or to arrange a pickup, call the library at 845.225.8585 or email library@kentlibrary.org.
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Chakra Bowls to Open in Fishkill this Month
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uilding on the success of Chakra Bowls Café, her vegan eatery in Poughkeepsie, owner and founder Lauren Hoheusle is set to open a second location this month in Fishkill, next to Firefly Power Yoga. Chakra Bowls is best known for its creative, superhealthy smoothie bowls, like the Good Vibes Bowl, the Green Goddess Bowl and the So Matcha Energy Bowl (made up of almond milk, banana, peanut butter and matcha for the base, with granola, banana, chocolate chips, hemp and chia seeds, and matcha drizzle for the toppings). The menu also has a wide variety of super-food salads, quinoa bowls, healthy toasts (including gluten-free), juices, wellness shots, CBD teas, and even Doggie Bowls for Fido. “We are so honored and grateful to spread our positivity to a greater community,” Hoheusle wrote in a recent Facebook post. “We are so grateful to the overwhelming support of everyone.” She credits that support for “making Chakra Bowls this dream even bigger than we could’ve imagined. Chakra Bowls wouldn’t be what it is without our incredible community of friends, family, local businesses, and most importantly our customers.” Location: Chakra Bowls Café, 33 Arlington Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. For more info, email chakrabowls@gmail.com or visit ChakraBowlsCafe.com.
Non-GMO Corn Now Available at Three Feathers Farm
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fter a rainy July that slowed the corn’s growth—they’d expected to be picking the weekend after July 4—Three Feathers Farm, in South Salem, now has non-GMO corn available in their self-service garden house. “Butter and sugar is the early corn, and the later corn is the white corn. They are both delicious, and customers love them,” says Jeanine Haberny, who owns and operates the farm with her Corn growing at Three Feathers Farm husband, Joe. The Habertys plant approximately three and a half acres of corn, as well as a large variety of vegetables. They also produce pastureraised Black Angus beef and fresh eggs all year round, and in the spring and summer months they sell fresh “roaster” chickens. “We aren’t certified organic, but we practice organic standards, so there may be an occasional worm in the tip of the corn—the good news is we don’t charge for the worm,” Jeanine says. “We make our own compost and spread it on the fields. We don’t give our cows or chickens any type of hormones or growth-enhancing substances. Basically, we don’t feed our animals anything we wouldn’t want to eat ourselves.” The garden house is currently open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Three Feathers Farm, 371 Smith Ridge Rd. (Rte. 123), South Salem, NY (across from Oakridge Shopping Center). For more info, call 914.533.6529, email threefeathersfarmny@gmail.com or visit ThreeFeathers.farm.
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omestead Marketplace is back to selling buffalo burgers for the second time in 35 years. Now operated by Maggie Tucker, part of the 13th generation of the family that owns Homestead Farm, the store carries products local to Hudson Valley, including but not limited to pork, beef, venison, elk, chicken, eggs, honey, maple syrup and fresh produce. The farm has been in the same family since 1743, when Thomas Storm, after whom Stormville is named, came to the area. Maggie’s grandfather, Charles Tucker, bought his first buffalo in 1965. Maggie was born and raised on the farm, but she came back to it a year ago, after spending 10 years traveling in the equestrian world. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. it offers a “short but inclusive” farm-totable lunch menu. Maggie says one of her passions is preparing the market’s creative sandwiches and weekly specials. “Everything is prepared on the premises using meats and veggies available that day for sale,” she says. Her goal is to offer as many local products as possible and to create a “onestop, comfortable shopping experience,” she says. “With the help of my mom, Tess, we’ve put together a broad array of products and gifts to suit everyone’s needs. It’s definitely worth a trip to check out this unique and inviting farm-to-market general store.” Location: Homestead Marketplace, 99 Rte. 216, Stormville, NY. For more info, email homesteadmktp@gmail.com or follow the market on Instagram @homestead_market_place. August 2021
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People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental well-being,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini. In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.
Certain gut microbiota can predict possible causes of mortality, reports a new study from Finland’s University of Turku. Researchers collected stool samples from 7,055 Finnish adults around 50 years old and followed them for 15 years. They found that greater numbers of bacteria from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease. “Many bacterial strains that are known to be harmful were among the Enterobacteria predicting mortality, and our lifestyle choices can have an impact on their amount in the gut,” says study co-author Teemu Niiranen.
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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk Getting teens to eat well can be an uphill battle, but new evidence shows its long-term importance. Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases by 32 percent the risk of colorectal cancer in women by age 50 when compared to drinking less than one such drink each week, Washington University School of Medicine researchers report in the journal Gut. The study used data from the Nurses’ Health Study II, which tracked the health of nearly 116,500 female nurses from 1991 to 2015. Other drinks, including milk and unsweetened coffee, were associated with a decreased risk. Early-onset colorectal cancer rates have risen alarmingly in the last 20 years, causing the American Cancer Society to lower its recommended age for a first colonoscopy from 50 to 45.
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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health
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Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, Duke University researchers report in JAMA Network Open. In the study, the psychiatric health of 2,000 twins from England and Wales followed into adulthood was compared to recorded levels of air pollution in their neighborhoods. Twenty-two and 84 percent of the twins, respectively, were found to have had exposure to nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter that exceeded World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Higher levels produced the most symptoms, including depression and anxiety. The effect, although weak compared to family history, equals that of other neurotoxicants known to harm mental health, particularly childhood exposure to lead. Previous evidence suggests that air pollutant exposures can cause inflammation in the brain and may lead to difficulty regulating thoughts and emotions. WHO estimates that nine of 10 people worldwide are exposed to high levels of outdoor air pollutants emitted by vehicles, waste disposal, power plants, factories and other industrial processes. Studies show increased hospital admissions for many psychiatric illnesses during poor air quality days in China and India. “Because harmful exposures are so widespread around the world, outdoor air pollutants could be a significant contributor to the global burden of psychiatric disease,” says lead author Aaron Reuben.
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Bugs Matter
Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use Pesticides cause significant harm to earthworms and thousands of other vital subterranean species. These invertebrates, nematodes, bacteria and fungi filter water, recycle nutrients and help regulate the planet’s temperature. The most comprehensive review ever conducted on how pesticides affect soil health, published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science, reveals that beneath fields of monoculture crops, a toxic soup of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides is wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. The study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients. Presently, regulators ignore pesticide harm to earthworms, springtails, beetles and many other subsoil critters. The EPA relies on one insect, the European honeybee, to represent the thousands of species that live or develop underground. The ongoing escalation of pesticide-intensive agriculture and pollution are major driving factors in the precipitous decline of many soil organisms that are critical to maintaining healthy soils. This contamination has been identified as the most significant driver of soil biodiversity loss in the last decade.
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Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts
More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame. A 2020 seizure by authorities in Italy yielded more than 1,000 of some of the rarest cactuses in the world, valued at more than $1.2 million on the black market. Some were over 100 years old. President of the Association for Biodiversity and Conservation Andrea Cattabriga helps police identify specimens taken from tourists or intercepted in the mail. He says, “Here is an organism that has evolved over millions of years to be able to survive in the harshest conditions you can find on the planet, but that finishes its life in this way, just as an object to be sold.” Trafficking can take a serious toll because many species are highly localized and often extremely slow-growing, thus quite sensitive to over-harvesting. Cactuses and other succulents have become popular on social media, promoted by indoor plant influencers for their unusual Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success appearance and minimal Large investments have been made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivcare requirements. The ers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites. A new study published in Freshwater Science based on long-term monitoring data from four U.S. Environmen- pandemic has increased their popularity, with shops tal Protection Agency Superfund sites in California, Colorado, Idaho and Montana unable to keep some speshows that cleanup efforts can allow affected streams to recover to near natural cies in stock. Sales of legally conditions within 10 to 15 years after abatement work begins. sourced plants could help David Herbst, a research scientist at UC Santa Cruz and co-author of the paper, offset illegal trade, with the says, “The good news from them all is that Superfund investments can restore the proceeds going directly to water quality and ecological health of the streams.” Researchers combined data communities living alongfrom long-term monitoring during periods of 20 years or more using aquatic insects side the plants, creating an and other diverse invertebrate life such as flatworms and snails as indicators of the incentive to protect them. restoration of ecological health, with nearby unpolluted streams as standards for
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comparison. Much of the recovery occurred within the first few years of treatment. Herbst says that the promising results suggest that even daunting environmental problems can be remedied. 18
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Bug Battle
How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
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It’s no fun fending off uninvited airborne guests at the family cookout, but bloodthirsty bugs are an inevitable part of summer. Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance; they can carry infectious diseases like West Nile and Zika viruses, so it’s important to know the best ways to keep them at bay. Sprays containing the chemical DEET—developed by the U.S. Army after World War II and made commercially available in 1957—have long been the go-to option for mosquito repellent. DEET sprays came under scrutiny after isolated reports of seizures; these were subsequently dismissed as involving “off label” applications such as ingesting DEET (it’s best not to drink bug juice). DEET can occasionally cause a rash or skin irritation; however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have both deemed DEET sprays as generally safe and effective for both adults and kids as young as two months. DEET also breaks down quickly in the environment, posing minimal danger to wildlife.
For outdoor lovers seeking a more natural bug repellent, one formula performs as well as DEET at stopping mosquitoes and even better at repelling ticks: products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus extract, which contains the naturally occurring compound para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), a byproduct of the leaves of Corymbia citriodora tree. In a study published in the Journal of Insect Science in 2015, researchers from New Mexico State University found that it deterred mosquitoes for up to six hours, unlike largely ineffective candles, bracelets and ultrasonic devices. The PMD compound differs from lemon-eucalyptus essential oil, so look specifically for repellents containing PMD, found at most outdoors sports stores and major retailers. Lemon-eucalyptus essential oil itself is also sometimes touted as a natural mosquito deterrent, but like other essential oils like clove or citronella, the limited protection it offers is short-lived, as their volatile compounds evaporate quickly. While DIY insect repellents made from essential oils smell wonderful and are easy to make, they can also irritate the skin at higher concentrations and in some cases, such as clove oil, be toxic to pets. Products containing essential oils are also not registered by the EPA, and therefore not tested for efficacy. Products containing Picaridin, a chemical modeled on black pepper, also have proven to be as effective as DEET. Picaridin-based products are better at deterring mosquitoes from landing than DEET, and are less oily and strongsmelling. The percentage of DEET or Picaridin in a product determines how long it protects, with higher concentrations providing longer protection with fewer reapplications. Those benefits taper off at 30 percent DEET and 20 percent Picaridin. Covering up with long sleeves and spraying clothes, not just skin, with insect repellent will help keep skeeters at arm’s length and also help keep off ticks.
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levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles become acidic through the addition of vinegar. Heat-sealed jars are shelf-stable if the seals remain intact. Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning tips in The Big Jones Cookbook. For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food. Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes. “Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to vegetables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster. “Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”
Preserving the Harvest Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year by Julie Peterson
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hether gardening, purchasing at farmers’ markets or ordering from a community supported agriculture farm, preservation techniques capture the bounty of the harvest and ensure availability of fresh flavors year-round.
Dehydrating “Dehydrating machines can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago. Before dehydrating, consider the end use. Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half and dried, can go in winter soups and stews. “Apple chips are super-easy,” Bounds says. “Core and slice with a mandoline, dunk in a lemon solution, sprinkle with cinnamon, dehydrate and store in an airtight jar.” Foods can be seasoned or marinated before drying. “We make zucchini bacon for vegan BLTs,” says Anthony Damiano, chef proprietor at Counter Culture restaurant, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dried herbs chopped in a food processor can be stored in airtight containers and used up to a year later as flavorful salad toppings or soup mixes.
Canning “One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for highacid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic enough, but 20
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The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes. Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.
Fermenting “Fermentation is an essential part of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources,” says Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist in Liberty, Tennessee, and author of The Art of Fermentation. “Fermentation produces alcohol, helps preserve food by producing acids and makes foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.” Cultures around the world developed fermentation techniques as a practical method to prevent food decomposition. Studies show that fermented foods and beverages provide beneficial probiotics
to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.
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Cold Storage Many fruits and vegetables freeze well, but a basement or backyard root cellar is a noelectricity, cold storage method. Items that store well in a root cellar include most root crops and firm fruits like apples and pears. “Root cellars use the natural, cool, moist conditions underground for fruit and vegetable storage. Earth-sheltered options work best for cooler climates where the ground temp is naturally cooler,” says Laurie Neverman in Denmark, Wisconsin, creator of CommonSenseHome. com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman. Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits. yield: 32 servings 4 Tbsp sea salt and 4 cups water 1 lb Chinese cabbage (napa or bok choy preferred, but other cabbage will do) 1 daikon radish or a few red radishes 1 to 2 carrots 1 to 2 (minimum) onions (or shallots or leeks) 3 to 4 (minimum) cloves garlic 3 to 4 hot red chilies to taste (seeds removed, dried is fine, nothing with preservatives) 2 to 3 Tbsp (minimum) fresh grated ginger root Prepare brine in a nonreactive container such as a glass bowl or large measuring cup. Mix water and salt, and stir thoroughly to dissolve salt. Cut up cabbage, radishes and carrots. (Add in other vegetables as an option.) Mix vegetables together and move them into fermentation vessel. Cover vegetables with brine. Use a fermentation weight or plate with a heavy object to weigh the vegetables down and keep them below the brine. (Mix more brine if needed to make sure vegetables are completely submerged.) Put a cloth over the fermentation vessel and wait for vegetables to soften (a few hours or overnight). Drain the brine from the vegetables, reserving it. Give the vegetables a taste. They should be salty, but not too salty. Sprinkle on additional salt, if needed, and mix; rinse if too salty. Mix the onion, garlic, chilies and ginger into the drained vegetables and blend well. Pack the vegetable mix into the fermentation vessel. Use the fermentation weight or plate to press it down until the brine covers the kimchi-in-progress. Add a little brine back, if needed, to make sure the vegetables are completely covered. Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth and leave it on the counter for about a week. Taste test to check the fermentation. When happy with the flavor, the kimchi is done. Store in the refrigerator in a glass container to stop the fermentation. Recipe by Laurie Neverman at CommonSenseHome.com.
Food Preservation Resources National Center for Home Food Preservation: nchfp.uga.edu Ball & Kerr recipes and products for canning: FreshPreserving.com Complete Dehydrator Cookbook, by Carole Cancler The Pickled Pantry: From Apples to Zucchini, by Andrea Chesman Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables, by Mike and Nancy Bubel
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Pineapple Tepache Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded.
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over the pineapple, then add additional water as needed to cover the pineapple. Cover with a loose lid or cloth and stir daily.
½ cup sugar, or more, to taste (ideally piloncillo, panela or another unrefined sugar, but any type of sugar will work) Peel and core of 1 pineapple (eat the rest of the fruit), cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces 1 cinnamon stick and/or a few whole cloves and/or other spices (optional) Dissolve the sugar in about 1 cup of water. Place the pineapple skin and core pieces and spices into the vessel. Pour the sugar water
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Ferment for 2 to 5 days, depending upon temperature and desired level of fermentation. It’ll get fizzy, then develop a pronounced sourness after a few days. Taste each day after the first few to evaluate developing flavor. Strain out the solids. Enjoy fresh or refrigerate for up to a couple of weeks. Recipe is an exclusive first look from the forthcoming book, Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys (Chelsea Green Publishing, October 2021).
Pickled Watermelon Radishes Wash and peel watermelon radishes. With a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice radishes into round discs. In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the water, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute or until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and add the garlic, ginger and peppercorns. Pour the hot liquid including the garlic and peppercorns over the radishes. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.
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1 to 2 watermelon radishes ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup water 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp sugar 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tsp ginger, microplaned ½ tsp peppercorns, lightly crushed
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Zucchini Bacon 2 medium zucchini 2 Tbsp grape seed oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp liquid smoke Pinch chipotle chili pepper powder Freshly ground black pepper
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Place in a single layer on dehydrator trays, making sure not to overlap. Set the dehydrator to 145° F and let the strips dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove them when they are crispy. Thicker strips may take longer. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container.
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THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier
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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now—thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds. “You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive. “Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuro24
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scientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.” A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!” Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for
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you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are researchbased methods to enhance happiness:
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The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time. “True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says. When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.
negativity by 2 Flip reframing experiences
Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers reported in a 340-person survey at APA PsycNet that during the pandemic, reframing was the most effective mental health strategy; people practicing it gradually felt better, while people that vented, distracted themselves or disengaged from others fared worse. Reframing strategies include viewing a problem as a challenge, a learning opportunity or a way to help others; finding the higher purpose or divine order in a bad situation; exploring what the unexpected benefits might be; and finding humor in a situation.
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the inner critic 3 Defuse with caring self-talk
Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume. It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show that people that practice self-compassion have less selfdoubt and fewer negative thoughts, are less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change.
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Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, about 80 percent are negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says the National Science Foundation. Those noisy mental loops dampen our spirits by repetitively telling us that something regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future. Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth. Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness. “My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says. “And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”
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Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. Research shows that feeling and expressing thankfulness significantly boosts emotional well-being, makes us feel more connected and generous to others, and improves health and sleep quality. In one study, writing a few sentences of gratitude once per week for 10 weeks increased optimism and hope in participants; they even exercised more August 2021
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Well-Being Basics Besides using mental strategies, choosing happiness involves taking daily actions that enhance our well-being, as studies demonstrate. Eat a happy-making diet A gut-wisdom axis may exist. People with a greater diversity of the gut microbiome—the mark of a healthy diet—had higher levels of wisdom, compassion and social support, and lower levels of loneliness than people with less diverse microbiomes, University of California San Diego scientists reported in Frontiers in Psychiatry. A study of 12,000 Australians found that the more they increased their fruit and vegetable intake over a seven-year period, the happier and more satisfied with life they became. Eating eight servings a day was as happiness-producing as going from being unemployed to employed. Exercise even a little Whether it’s lunges or sun salutations, movement lifts us up. In a review of 23 published studies involving half a million people published in The Journal of Happiness Studies, University of Michigan researchers found strong evidence that any kind of exercise increases happiness; even as little as 10 minutes a day raises spirits. People that exercise at least 30 minutes on most days are about 30 percent happier than those that don’t exercise. Go for the doze Surveys show that getting enough sleep is the most influential factor in how people rate their daily mood, with good sleepers more likely to rate their life as happier overall. A University of California, Berkeley, study found that inadequate sleep makes our brains 60 percent more reactive to negative stimuli; in other words, being tired makes us grouchy. Love a lot A landmark study that began in 1938 and followed 724 Harvard students and working-class Boston youth for 80 years found that fame and achievements didn’t make them truly happy—warm, loving relationships with their family, friends and community did. In a 2020 study, Pennsylvania State University researchers found that simply becoming aware of daily experiences of “felt love”, defined as “micro-moments when you experience resonance with someone,” increases those heartwarming episodes and improves well-being. Do good deeds Performing five acts of kindness one day a week, such as helping a friend with a task, writing a thank-you email or donating blood, had a more powerful and long-lasting effect on college students’ happiness than spreading five good deeds over a week, reports University of California, Riverside, researchers. A four-year study of 13,000 retirees found that those volunteering more than two hours per week were happier, more optimistic and less lonely and depressed than people that never volunteered. Be nurtured by nature After walking in a natural setting, people ruminated less and showed increased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that lowers depression and anxiety, Stanford researchers found. In one study, people watching five minutes of Planet Earth felt 46 percent more awe and 31 percent more gratitude than people watching the news or a comedy show. Biological diversity also matters: European scientists found that an additional 10 percent of bird species in an area increases residents’ life enjoyment as much as a 10 percent increase in their income.
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and had fewer doctor visits than those writing about aggravations. Writing a thankyou letter to someone we haven’t appreciated enough in the past can induce a sense of well-being that lasts for at least six months, a University of Pennsylvania study found. Gratitude can be cultivated simply by daily journaling; writing a list every few days often works even better, research indicates. The more concrete the items are and the more freshly observed, the better: Rather than, “I’m grateful for my daughter,” it might be, “I’m grateful for my daughter because she made me laugh at breakfast by making a funny face.” Some people kick off their day by writing two thank-you emails; others find creative ways to fold gratitude into relationships. During the pandemic, Nadia Charif, a San Jose-based wellness and health advisor at Coffeeble.com, shared with her boyfriend a note-taking phone app in which they wrote the ways they appreciated each other during the day. “Somehow, no matter how frayed our nerves were, we remembered the last lovely entry and melted like ice to water,” she says. “It diffused many arguments before they escalated.”
Quiet the noisy mind with 6 meditation, prayer and mindfulness Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity, yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being. Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”
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The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves. Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends. Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson. “The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
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Online Resources AuthenticHappiness.org: positive psychology news and self-tests Martin E.P. Seligman, a University of Pennsylvania professor and bestselling author who coined the phrase “positive psychology” in 1998, designed this comprehensive website that includes new research and dozens of self-questionnaires. Pursuit-of-Happiness.org: research and curriculums Resources offered by Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., author of Positivity and Love 2.0, include an overview of research, online courses and curriculum suggestions. August 2021
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iring a life coach can be an empowering decision for people that want to understand themselves better and lead fulfilled lives. Coaches may specialize in distinct topics like business, parenting or weight loss, but, “It’s all life coaching,” says Patrick Williams, a master certified coach by the International Coach Federation, licensed psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. “If I hire a specialist like a wellness coach, I assume they’re going to know something about wellness, but I’m not hiring a consultant to tell me what I should do in diet and exercise. I want to be coached in living a more well life.” According to master certified coach Fran Fisher, with 30 years of experience, “Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. It’s a partnership of two experts. The client is the expert of the content: who they are, what’s important to them and what they believe, think and feel. The coach is the expert of the process. They’ve been specially trained to help the client access their deeper wisdom and make better choices that align with who they are.”
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Martha Beck, Ph.D., a Harvard-trained sociologist, renowned coach and bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, says, “Most problems can be resolved by simply talking to someone who is willing to listen compassionately and deeply to whatever is going on in their lives and to give them good feedback. A coach will get you to high levels of happiness, self-fulfillment and self-expression. Unlike therapists, coaches don’t deal with the mentally ill. They deal with the mentally well who want to maximize their performance.” “A coach helps you think and say and dream of things you hadn’t thought before,” says Williams. “I can advise myself all day long, but as soon as I have a conversation with a trained coach, I hear myself differently. I get new ideas, and that motivates me to make change. The value may come monetarily. It may improve someone’s business or money decisions, but it also may come in how you live your life. There may
Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. be value in having less stress, more time, more fun. Anybody who is motivated to make a change or maybe is in the midst of change and they don’t know what to do; that’s who benefits from coaching.”
Limiting Beliefs and Turtle Steps According to Beck, one of the most common issues a coach must address is their clients’ limiting beliefs. “It’s about freeing yourself from beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward or convincing you that you can’t have what you want, so you never try,” says Beck. “There’s something in your behavior that’s not allowing you to move forward. Let’s find the behavior, figure out why you’re doing it and change that belief. It’s good old-fashioned problem solving in partnership with the client.” Beck’s favorite tool for making changes is what she calls onedegree turns, or turtle steps, defined as the smallest steps you can take toward a goal. “Research shows that large steps tend to get discouraging,” she notes. “We could do them at the beginning of a
really passionate, goal-seeking time, but we almost never sustain it. If we go in tiny steps toward what we really believe and what we really want, we get there. The tortoise wins the race.”
Achieving Goals and Feeling Free
When it comes to setting and achieving goals, coaches have different approaches. Williams, for example, considers himself an accountability partner. “I won’t punish you if you don’t achieve your goals,” he says. “If you report progress, we celebrate and talk about what’s next. If you say, ‘I didn’t get it done,’ then we talk about what got in the way, what needs to change. We never make the client wrong. It’s what’s true for you.” For Beck, goals take a back seat. “My clients tend to give me goals that are culturally based on what they think they should do. People move forward much more rapidly when you don’t hold them to a goal. When they have permission to do whatever they want, they actually start doing the things that all the goal setting in the world won’t allow them to do. We have such a strong response to freedom. When we feel like we’re forcing ourselves to do something, we won’t do it because it’s not free. When we’re free, we do the things that are best for us.” For more information, visit DrPatWilliams.com, FranFisherCoach. com and MarthaBeck.com. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
Finding the Right Coach The search for a coach often begins online to check credentials, training and experience, and to understand the coach’s approach and personality. “Trust your gut,” says renowned coach and author Martha Beck. “See how you feel when you’re looking at somebody’s website or when you email them and get a response.” Master certified coach Patrick Williams recommends asking for referrals from friends or through the International Coaching Federation (CoachingFederation.org) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCCGlobal.org). “A coach should have some level of certification. You want to ask about their training and how long they’ve been coaching,” he says. Most experts recommend interviewing at least three coaches. Many offer a free, 30-minute sample session. “There has to be a feeling of safety and rapport with that person. You want to feel seen and heard,” says master certified coach Fran Fisher. “Any coach worth their salt will help you find out that you already know your path through life, so although you may feel challenged by this person, you should also feel excited, like this could set you free. If a coach gives you a list of things that will never fail you, and it doesn’t feel like freedom to you, and you don’t feel like your real self, find someone else,” Beck says. August 2021
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Alberto Villoldo on Shamanic Healing by Marlaina Donato
Shamans mediate between the visible world of matter and the invisible world of energy and consciousness.
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n his mid-20s, Alberto Villoldo, a psychologist and medical anthropologist, was the youngest clinical professor at San Francisco State University, where he founded and directed the Biological SelfRegulation Laboratory to decode the effects of energy medicine on the human brain. Villoldo eventually set aside the limitations of the microscope in search of a broader, more ancient perspective. His 10-year deep dive into the heart of shamanic culture in the Andes and the Amazon regions filled in the missing pieces of his research, but a dire health crisis decades later drove him to explore shamanic transformation. Today, Villoldo is in vibrant health and the author of bestselling books translated into several languages, including Grow a New Body: How Spirit and Power Plant Nutrients Can Transform Your Health. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society, which trains energy medicine practitioners in its Light Body School.
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energy field (LEF) that surrounds the physical body, and that organizes the body in the same way that a magnet organizes iron filings on a piece of glass. Shamans mediate between the visible world of matter and the invisible world of energy and consciousness. The understanding of the shaman is that what we call reality is simply the projection of a map of the world we carry within us. To change the world, you need to change the map, but the map only changes through sacred ceremony. Shamanism is making a comeback because we have exhausted our masculine, reductionistic and predatory Western paradigm. It offers a more feminine, participatory worldview that is founded on the notion of becoming Earth Keepers—stewards of the garden of nature.
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We need to think of the quaternity, including Gaia, the great mother. There is only one illness—disconnection from the great mother. There is only one cure, which is returning to Gaia. The luminous energy field is an information field. It contains all your genetic history—the story of the drama that
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runs in your family that you have programmed into the neural networks in your brain. Shamans discovered how to upgrade the quality of the information in the LEF. Out of the 40 million different species on Earth, only humans, whales and dolphins don’t have death programmed into their DNA. There are no grandmothers in nature; menopause doesn’t exist. The minute you cannot make babies, you are eliminated. We have the opportunity to take part in an experiment to grow bodies that are disease-proof, where our health span can equal our long lifespan.
What shamanic principle can we apply daily? Our Western diet and antibiotic use have decimated our gut flora, and in the process, ruined our “gut instinct”—the basis of the shaman’s “second sight”, the ability to see the hidden nature of reality. You cannot meditate, heal yourself or others, forgive those who wronged you or stop feeling like a victim if your gut flora is compromised. If your gut is riddled with Candida, you will only perceive strife and be angry. Even if you live in a city, you can cultivate sprouts and make probiotic-rich foods.
How do you see our future? I was trained as a medical anthropologist, yet what I do today is to train modern shamans; men and women versed in the ancient wisdom teachings and cutting-edge neuroscience. This is where the magic of science and shamanism meet. Western science and religion are very patriarchal and repressive of the feminine, confusing information for knowledge. We know how to diagnose, but do we know how to heal? I love science, but we must understand that most science, especially in medicine, is bogus. Studies are poorly designed; results are cherry-picked to support the authors’ beliefs. The greatest science is the one that explores the soul’s journey through infinity, which is what shamans are concerned with. This is where we discover true healing. Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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The Healing Journey of Shamanism Workshop Set for August 7 at Yima Healing in Putnam Valley
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hen filmmaker and visual artist Mojan Javadi-Clarke was introduced to shamanism years ago, on her first trip to Peru, she felt a spark ignite inside her that has burned brightly ever since. “Although the intention of my trip was to gather research for my next film, it evolved into my soul’s quest,” she says. “Each new insight that I gained about Andeans’ way of life and healing practice filled me deeply with awe and wonder. A fire began to burn inside me and called me to make it my life’s journey to gain the deep, spiritual wisdom that flows from their powerful shamanic medicine.” Her studies have focused on realizing the scientific bases for these practices—seeking out the harmony between Western medicine with ancient native medicine. In the process, she studied with medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., a world-renowned scholar in the field. “My appreciation for the healing potential of this medicine has expanded tenfold under Dr. Alberto’s tutelage, and on a personal level, my own shamanic practice has delivered new insights and wisdom,” she says. On August 7, Javadi-Clarke will lead a workshop and shamanic journeying at Yima Healing, her Putnam Valley retreat center. Yima Healing regularly hosts workshops, classes and ceremonies, and it also offers private sessions, both online and in person. Services include shamanic healing, shamanic journeying, hypnotherapy, life coaching and teaching.
Yima Healing regularly hosts workshops, classes and ceremonies, and it also offers private sessions, both online and in person.
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Still Powerful, Still Relevant Although shamanic practice is an ancient form of healing, it’s still potent and transformative—and it’s especially needed now, Javadi-Clarke says. “The emphasis on finding balance with nature is particularly relevant to our modern times, in which we are bombarded with information and other stresses,” she explains. “The simplicity and sanctity of shamanic practice restores inner balance to face any of the many challenges that we face today.” She says she also appreciates the beauty of the practice, which flows from the ancient traditions of the Quero people of the Andes mountain region of South America. “Although these practices were hidden from the West for centuries, due in large part to the tyranny of the conquistadors, more recently medicine men and women have started sharing their knowledge and healing medicine with eager students,” she says. “We are honored to carry this medicine with us and to offer it to those who are called to find profound spiritual balance. In our practice, we guide our clients to a
deep connection to self through connecting to Mother Earth. This is a medicine to be shared and a practice to create beauty not just within, but without.” Since she began practicing shamanism, Javadi-Clarke has shared this medicine with men and women all around the world. “It has quite literally healed and transformed so many hearts and so many lives,” she says. That includes hers. While walking her own journey, she met her husband, who is also a shamanic practitioner. “Our shared shamanic path has allowed us to build a deep connection through our stewardship of Mother Earth,” she says. “Our workshops and courses aim to bring new awareness and appreciation to our connection to nature, and, in the process, call on those who work with us to protect our planet. Christopher and I offer our medicine both online and through Yima Healing, our little sanctuary in Putnam Valley. There we run workshops, ceremonies and classes, and see clients privately. We are honored to be in service of our Mother Earth and our brothers and sisters in New York and all around the world.” For more info about Yima Healing, call 914.771.1694, email info@yimahealing.com or visit YimaHealing.com. See ad, page 32. August 2021
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Smiling Can Make Us Happier by Julie Peterson
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smile makes the brain happy. As it turns out, it doesn’t matter if we smile at first because we’re genuinely happy or if we simply fake a smile. The brain doesn’t know the difference. When we are happy, we naturally smile. But research has shown that the act of smiling can also induce happiness. It happens because the muscles required to lift the mouth into the shape of a smile are connected to nerves that send signals to the brain. Once the brain gets the message that a smile is happening, it releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin throughout the body. These feel-good chemicals make us feel less stressed, less pain and happier, which can effortlessly transform a fake smile into a genuine one. Platitudes through the ages have urged us to “Turn that frown upside down” and “Put on a happy face.” In 1872, Charles Darwin hypothesized that facial feedback could alter emotions and, ever since, the topic of smiling and mood has been a subject of discussion and research. Whether or not forced smiles can have a strong enough impact on our state of mind to effectively boost overall mental health is still being debated, with some research indicating that “false” smiles can lower mood if used continuously to avoid expressing certain feelings; however, there are several more positive aspects of smiling to take into consideration. Smiling is contagious. Seeing other people smile stimulates our mirror neurons, which discharge; they discharge similarly whether we’re doing an action or observing someone else do it. So, being around smiling people, seeing them smile, affects our brains as if we were doing the smiling. Smiling also provides the health benefits of reduced anxiety and lowers both blood pressure and heart rate. Over the long haul, these attributes add up to improved cardiovascular health and a measurable reduction in risk for stroke. Get more smile time by working these muscles at every opportunity. Fake it if you must until it comes naturally, watch funny shows, spend time with cheery people and when things are looking down, grin and bear it. You might just feel better right away, and better long-term health is certainly something to smile about.
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t is time for us to reclaim what has been lost, uncover what has been hidden and remember what has been forgotten. It is time to awaken our golden shadow,” says Melanie Ryan, psychotherapist, mystic, author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method, A Path of Awakening Your Full Human Potential. Melanie Ryan closed her holistic health center in March 2020 and embarked on a new venture: guiding others on a path of selfrealization doing time-honored practices of “shadow work,” a term coined by the famous psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung that defines all that is hidden from our awareness. “The Golden Shadow Method is rooted in the belief that all humans have basic goodness, inherent wisdom, compassion and intuitive powers that are hidden and far greater than ordinary reality tells us,” Ryan says. “My method is full of techniques that can be used to awaken consciousness, and my book offers over 35 shadow work techniques you can do at home. My business is online and international, offering live interactive workshops, private sessions and transformational work. My online shadow work immersions offer mentoring and peer support.” The Golden Shadow Method offers three vehicles to communicate directly with one’s shadow. These are called the three pillars, and they include Jung and the Shadow, Buddha and the Shadow, and Shaman and the Shadow. Each pillar is a 60- to 90-day shadow work immersion. For more info, visit MelanieRyanLCSW.com.
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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer
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hether it’s adrenaline-fueled kiteboarding or peaceful paddle boarding, getting active in the water helps to improve bone density, elevates mood and engages major muscle groups without stressing the joints. The highlight of a vacation might be rafting down a river, surfing at sunset or waterskiing on a mountain lake. Whether done regularly or occasionally, water sports offer a good workout disguised as play. While some water sports require a higher level of fitness, most are beginner-friendly and only require the willingness to try something new.
Core Adventures “Many lifelong skiers call waterskiing the fountain of youth. My friends who are in their 70s, 80s and even 90s that still ski are living proof,” says pro water skier Corey Vaughn, owner of Bum Pass Water Ski Club, in Bumpass, Virginia. “Waterskiing is one of the best total body workouts on the planet, yet you are having so much fun it never feels like a workout.” For Natali Zollinger, a raft guide, river surfer and whitewater stand up paddle boarder, it’s about trusting and working with 34
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the current: “Either rafting or paddling, our core has to engage way more than it would with other sports, and you’ll definitely notice the internal strength.” Based in Moab, Utah, Zollinger says that in only one week, paddling and kayaking produce noticeably more tone in the triceps and biceps, adding, “If you row boats, you’ll see the traps, shoulders and back muscles develop.” Stand up paddle board (SUP) yoga on the water, although seemingly placid, challenges the abdominals and cultivates balance. Christy Naida Linson, yoga instructor and owner of Prana Yoga Center and Aligned Flow Floating Studio, in Denville, New Jersey, says, “Paddling is excellent exercise for the core, back, shoulders, arms and legs. Postures are done in relationship to the current of the water and recruit many of the smaller stabilizing muscles.”
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minutes long and begins with instruction on land. We go through paddle strokes and safety, how to get onto the board kneeling, transition to standing when feeling stable, paddle and stop,” says Linson. “The worst thing that happens if you lose your balance is that you go for a little swim!” Fitness requirements for river rafting can vary, depending on the type of trip and location. “Usually a couple months of ‘stair-stepper’ and some squats and lunges will do the trick,” says Zollinger. When it comes to gear, commercial trips offer the most freedom, especially for beginners, she says. “Normally, commercial trips pack all the gear that you need for basic camping, and all you have to bring is your personal gear like clothes, toiletries, etc.” Waterskiing can be a challenge, but learning is easier with proper instruction, optimal equipment, an experienced, skilled boat driver and positive encouragement. “People tell me about Uncle Fred just throwing them behind the boat with a couple of old skis, telling them to hang on tight and then gunning the boat. This is not what I would consider best practices,” says Vaughn. A typical lesson lasts about 30 minutes, involves six to eight passes up and down the lake and includes technical guidance on body positions and timing. For optimal waterskiing, Vaughn prefers private lakes to avoid interruption in the rhythmic flow of skiing that can occur on busier lakes or bodies of saltwater due to boat traffic, winds, tides and currents. Vaughn marvels when everything comes together; “There is nothing quite like the smile of a first-time skier when they get up [on their skis] and realize they are gliding across the water.” In the end, water sports are all about embracing possibilities.“It is a genuine joy to see people who may be new or doubt their ability come away feeling empowered,” says Linson. Zollinger passes on wisdom about time on the water. “The river continuously teaches me to be in the flow and appreciating the little things.”
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Yoga on the Farm in Ossining
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ritam Bani Kaur—a kundalini, vinyasa and yin yoga instructor and Reiki master—teaches a familyfriendly yoga class Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. at Fable: From Farm to Table, in Ossining. Yoga on the Farm is meant for all ages and levels. Classes are held in a quiet field in front of Fable’s greenhouses. Students should bring a mat and a towel, as the grass is sometimes wet. During class, they may hear a goat bleat or see a chicken wandering Yoga at Fable Farm through. The class ends just in time to grab an apple, a loaf of bread or some salad greens at Fable’s market, which is open Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students should arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of the class. Classes are limited in size, so reserving a spot in advance is recommended. Anyone interested in joining the day���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� of can purchase a ticket at the market. All classes must be prepaid prior to the beginning of the session. If a session is cancelled due to adverse weather, a credit for a future session will be provided.
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farms Organic, a certified organic farm in the village of Dover Plains, has created a new 850-square-foot yoga-Feldenkrais studio and is looking for one or more teachers to grow a practice there, by leading yoga and Feldenkrais classes. There will also be opportunities for outdoor classes during good weather. New studio at Zfarms Organic “Yoga classes will greatly complement the mind-body balance approach that we take by doing holistic farming methods,” says Zachary Elwood, manager of Zfarms. Applicants should have references, insurance and at least five years of experience, he says. “We will rent for free the first year and then will charge a small fee depending on the development of the yoga program,” he says. “We are completely flexible with how the teacher or teachers set up their schedule—it can be part time or full time—and how much they charge their clients. We’d like to offer all levels of teaching, including chair yoga, and yoga classes for both kids and adults.” Location: Zfarms Organic, 355 Poplar Hill Rd., Dover Plains, NY. For info about the teaching position(s) or to apply, contact Diane Zlotnikov at 917.319.6414. For info about the farm, visit ZfarmsOrganic.com. See ad, page 37.
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Sound Meditation – 6-7pm. With Cristina ReyesSchleifer who has created a “sound bath,” which combines the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs to allow participants to experience a deep, relaxed state. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: 845.877.6093. WorldPeace.org/sanctuary/.
SHAMAN & THE SHADOW The Golden Shadow Method
Online Shadow Work Immersion
with Melanie Ryan, LCSW
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 Sound Bath at SunRaven Farm – 8/12 & 8/26. 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and other healing instruments, blended with the sounds of nature. A unique, multisensory experience. $40/$45 at the door. Bedford. Info: groundedmeditationstudio.com.
Begins October 2021 Limited to 14 participants MelanieRyanLCSW.com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 Beekeepers Association Meeting – 7pm. Usually first Tuesdays. Group shares apiary experiences and knowledge while mentoring and supporting each other. For non-members, there is a drop-in rate of $15. Learning Center at Stony Kill Farm, Wappingers Falls. Info: stonykill.org/programs/beekeepers.
12 and up. Tibbetts Brook Park, Lincoln Park, Yonkers Registration required. Info: calendar at westchestergov.com.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
Mysterious World: Unexplained Creatures & Places– 4-5pm.Trickster Spirits, Cursed Objects and the Bermuda Triangle. Join cryptozoologist, psychic and magician Ron Cain in his search for UFO’s, extraterrestrials, Men In Black, and Blackeyed Kids. Info/register: somerslibrary.org.
Farm Chores at Muscoot Farm – 8-9:30am. Also: Aug. 14, 21, 28. Participate in farm chores, helping the staff and learning what it takes to be a farmer. For families with children ages 8 and up. $20 per family of four. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100 Katonah. Info: 914.864.7282. parks.westchestergov.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Forager’s “First Aid” Kit Workshop –9-11am. Create a summer first aid kit with Rachael Sokolowski in this seasonal herbal workshop at Fable farm. $60. Ossining. Info: fablefoods.com.
Lake Revitalization – 10am-1pm. Remove invasive water chestnut from the lake surface. Hosted by the Westchester Parks Foundation. Ages
markyourcalendar A COURSE IN HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE for the lay person a nd Health Professional Starting in September 2021 With Susanne Saltzman, MD REGISTER NOW Info: 914.472.0666 HartsdaleHomeopathy.com
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Sunflower Festivals. See page 12.
Muscoot Guided Farm Tour – 10-11am. Learn all about Muscoot Farm and go behind the scenes during this guided farm tour; pre-registration required; three families per tour; $15 per family of four. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100 Katonah. Info: 914.864.7282. parks.westchestergov.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 A Walking Tour of Drought-Tolerant Plants – 2-3pm. Join a Lasdon horticulturist on a walk to see plants that will grow well in dry areas. Once established, these plants have become will not need supplemental watering. Free. Lasdon Park and Arboretum, 2610 Route 35, Katonah. Info: parks. westchestergov.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 Addictions: Recovering with Ayurveda – 7-8pm. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, will hold this free online lecture through the Pawling Free Library, Register: 845.855.3444 or pawlingfreelibrary.org.
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Night In The Park Featuring Base Camp R&B – 7-9pm. This R&B band performs soul-filled classics, from Luther Vandross and Sade to Mary J. Blidge and The Isley Brothers, and more. Free. Court Street (between Martine Ave. & Main St), White Plains. Info: 914.428.4220, artswestchester.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Green Squad – 10am-1pm. Also: July 24; Aug. 13, 28. Take part in mulching, weeding, planting and invasive plant removal. Hosted by the Westchester Parks Foundation. Registration required. Info: parks.westchestergov.com. Women’s Cacao Ceremony at The Wonder Barre – 6-9pm. Combines the healing benefits of cacao with contemporary shamanic journeying through drumming and sound healing. $60. 495 Main St., Armonk. Info: 914.709.4755, TheWonderBarre.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Day of Ecuadorian Culture – 3-8pm. An afternoon of Ecuadorian music, dance, food and craft, along with family-friendly presentations on traditional Ecuadorian costumes and the indigenous Kitchwa language. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. Free. Barnhart Park, 25 Andrews Ln, Sleepy Hollow. Info: 914.428.4220, artswestchester.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Beacon Sloop Annual Corn Festival – 125pm. Festival features food, two solar power stages with live music, free children’s activities, environmental displays, crafts and food. Sail on the Woody Guthrie, weather permitting. Free admission. Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, Beacon. Info: beaconsloopclub.org. Jazz in the Valley – 12pm. The festival showcases music performed by world-class musicians, complemented by breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley as its backdrop. Waryas Park. Poughkeepsie. Info: jazzinthevalleyny.org.
Living with Heart and Soul Part 2 – Advanced Energy Healing Class with Bernadette Bloom. Topics will include The Family Soul, Expand on the Limbic system, brain ventricles, practical application and more. Chappaqua or virtually via Zoom. Info: 239.289.3744. theesotericbloom.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
Volunteer ~ Make a Difference! Sunday, October 3, Presented by Support Connection, Inc. Walk With Us, Wherever you Are!
Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Screenings Under the Stars: Forrest Gump – Starts after dark. Sponsored by White Plains Hospital. Ticketed-admission event, with purchase available online pre-sale only. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. $25 per car. Info: parks.westchestergov.com
Bring help & hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer!
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Kidney, Liver, Lymph: Essential Detox Pathways – 7-8pm. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, will hold this free online lecture through the Desmond-Fish Public Library. Register: 845.424.3020 or desmondfishlibrary.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Create Your Yoga Canvas – 6-8pm. This workshop includes Vinyasa Flow with Chakra Colored Painting, journaling, drinking and reflection. $75 per person. Space is limited. The Wonder Barre, 495 Main St., Armonk, Info: thewonderbarre.com. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.
$279,000 WESTCHESTER CHARMING 2 BEDROOM/ 1 BATH HOME – In historic, friendly community. Private/Quiet. Low monthly carrying costs. See Zillow Ad – 30 Campwoods Grounds Ossining, NY.
R E S TA U R A N T W O R K E R S – Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, front of house people needed. Mahopac. Call 845.628.7772.
Westchester Family Fun Days: DJ Day at Croton Point Beach – 12-4pm. DJ will play music on the beach. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 22. Croton-onHudson, Participation is free; admission and parking rules apply. Info: parks.westchestergov.com.
175th Annual Dutchess County Fair – 10am10pm. 8/24-8/29. Six day carnival, free entertainment, livestock shows, competitive exhibits and more family friendly fun. Rhinebeck. General Admission $12. Tickets sold online only. Info: dutchessfair.com, 845.876.2789.
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SEASONAL FARM WORKER – Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY. Support our organic farmer with tasks, and may work with students. Ends in December. Call 845.279.2995 x171.
Hudson Valley Cider Festival: Ciders, Seltzers, & Sours – 40+ beverages to samples, food trucks, petting zoo, hayrides, live music and Fun Park. For all ages. all day. Info: hvciderfest.com.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Performing Families: Inti Andino and Mariachi Sol Mixteco – 6:30-8pm. Celebrate music and dance with two family ensembles as they explore the connections between kinship, tradition and the arts. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. Free. Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining. Info: 914.428.4220, artswestchester.org.
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VENDORS FARMERS, GROWERS AND MAKERS wanted for The Market on the River in Verplanck opening Mother’s Day. GatheringLove.org. Beacon Sloop Corn Festival. See August 15.
VOLUNTEERS Summer Concert Series: Hudson Horns – Concert runs 7-9pm.; gates open at 6pm. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Tickets: $10. Seating general admission style. Must show proof of purchase upon entry. Info: 914.231.4564. parks.westchestergov.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Stray HELP, a 501c3 cat rescue, needs your skillset: humane trapping, adoption events and marketing among others. Contact ann@strayhelp.org or call 845.488.5211 for more information.
Tasting Menu at The Barns Art Center Opening Weekend – 11am-4pm. 8/28-8/29. A celebration of contemporary art, community and food. An exploration of food as a metaphor, material, and meaning, through painting, photography, sculpture, and film. Free. 736 South Drive, Hopewell Junction. Info: barnsartcenter.org. Wassaic Project Summer Block Party – 4-10pm. Wassaic Project is hosting in support of the 2021 Exhibition, If You Lived Here You’d Be Home By Now, featuring music, dance, film, activities for kids, and more. Plus artist talk with a Q&A. Maxon Mills. Info: wassaicproject.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
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World Peace Monthly Flag Ceremony – 5pm. Send intentions, visions and prayers for peace to prevail in every region of the world for the awakening and healing of the global family. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: 845.877.6093. WorldPeace.org/sanctuary/.
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markyourcalendar The Market on the River! Sundays through October 77 Riverview Ave. Verplanck, NY 10596 Outdoor Yoga at 10 AM Produce, Honey, Farm Fresh Eggs! LetItShineOnLine.com “gathering love and giving it away”
sunday Rye 2021 Down to Earth Farmers Market – 8:30am-2pm. 5/9-12/5. In the parking lot off Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores. Info: DownToEarthMarkets.com. The Market on the River – 8:30am-12:30pm. Opening May 9. Sundays through August. Growers, makers, artists and vintage collectors will be set up along the water’s edge.Parking and admission are free. 77 Riverview Ave., Verplanck. Vendor info: GatheringLove.org. Irvington Farmers Market – 9:30am-1pm. May 9 & 23. Main Street School parking lot, 101 Main St, Irvington. Info: irvmkt.org.
Afternoon Tea & Meditation – 1pm. With Diane. Tea, conversation, guided Meditation followed by messages from tarot or oracle decks, good conversation and fun. Walk-ins welcome or by Zoom. $20. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com. Sunset Tai Chi at Zfarms – 7:30-8:30pm. All levels class with Christopher Kiely, a tai chi and martial arts master with 25 years of experience. Free. Drop-in. Zfarms, 355 Poplar Hill Rd, Dover Plains. Info: 845.625.4798; ZFarmsOrganic.com; FallingWaterTaiChi.com. CBD Talk Show – 8pm. CBD Live Natural, in Bedford Hills, hosts a live talk show on Facebook and Instagram weekly to offer CBD info and details on the store’s products and their benefits. Info: 914.705.1111, CBDLiveNatural.com.
monday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 9:15-10:45am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Virtual YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 5-6pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalubased, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.
Village of Tuckahoe Farmers Market – 10am4pm. Through end of November. Depot Square, 65 Main St, Tuckahoe. Info: tuckahoe.com. Bicycle Sundays – 10am–2pm. 7/11, 18 & 25; 8/1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 9/12, 19 & 26; 10/3, 17, 24 & 31. The Bronx River Parkway is open exclusively for bicyclists, walkers and joggers. Info: rivertownsguide.com/bicycle-sundays. Beacon Farmers Market – 10am-3pm. May through Nov. 21. DMV parking lot, 223 Main Street, Beacon. Info: beaconfarmersmarket.org. Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Runs through Dec. Located outside at the municipal parking lot. Info: Rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234. Sundays at 11 – 11am. Weekly Zoom call for women to share healthy ideas. Free, donations accepted. Info: Gatheringlove.org/the-pantryinglove.org.
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tuesday Green Street Radio Conversations on Healthy & Sustainable Living – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood, produced by Grassroots Environmental Education on WBAI-FM in New York and streaming live around the world at WBAI.org. GreenStreetRadio.com. Rocks with Rhi – 6:30pm. Join Rhianna Mirabello for a half hour lecture on Crystals. The study will change for each week. Free. Facebook Live @dreaminggoddess. Info: 845.473.2206; DreamingGoddess.com. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary Renza – 7pm. Offered every Tuesday. 4 classes for $75 or $20 per class. Register: universalhealigarts.com or call 914.737. HEAL.
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wednesday Yoga – 9am. With Karen Shaw. $15 per class. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: universalhealigarts.com or call 914.737.HEAL. Virtual YogaShine for Adults, – 9-10:30am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Midweek Rhi-View – Noon. Live on Facebook. Weekly check-in with Rhianna Mirabello. Topics range from Manifestation How-To’s, SelfCare Check In’s, or current Astrology to personal musings and current events. Dreaming Goddess. Info: DreamingGoddess.com. Wellness Wednesdays at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen – 5-8pm. Meet like-minded individuals and local holistic healthcare providers in an informal setting. A healthy happy hour with delicious mocktails, vegan healthy small plates. 890 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac. Info: BOKMahopac.com, 914.384.4104. Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. Connect to the body and receive the healing vibrations of the sound resonance thru bowls, chimes and drumming and more. $20. The Healing Collective NY. Preregistration required: schedulicity.com/scheduling/ AIMDL2. Info: thehealingcollectiveny.com.
thursday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.
friday New Rochelle 2021 Down to Earth Farmers Market – 9am-2pm (thru 11/19). Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, North Avenue and Broadview, New Rochelle. Info: DownToEarthMarkets.com. Yoga Class – 9am. With Karen Shaw. $15 per class. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: universalhealigarts.com or call 914.737.HEAL. Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heartcentered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom info: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Gentle Accessible Yoga – 10am. Zoom. Class is geared towards seniors or anyone dealing with limitations or injuries but still want to practice and improve strength. $16/drop in. Hudson River Yoga. Info: 845.797.0640; hudsonriveryoga.com.
The Pantry at The Museum – 12-4 pm. Free food for all, shoppers choose their selections. Everyone is welcome. Operated by Let It Shine Inc. 137 Seventh Street, Verplanck. Info: Gatheringlove.org.
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saturday Cold Spring Farmers’ Market – 8:30-1pm. Outdoors in the Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison Info: csfarmmarket.org. Chappaqua farmers market – 8:30am-1pm. Opens May 8. Located at the South Lot, Chappaqua train station. Info: chappaquafarmersmarket.org. Larchmont 2021 Down to Earth Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm (04/24 - 12/18). At the front of the Metro-North upper lot, Chatsworth Ave/Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont. Info/updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com. Ossining Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. YearRound. Near the corner of Spring and Main Streets. Info/updates: downtoearthmarkets.com. Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. Through Nov. Metro-North Parking Lot, 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville. Information: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Pawling Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Market season officially starts June 12. In the village but now in the green north of the Chamber of Commerce. Information: pawlingfarmersmarket.org. Peekskill Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Opening day is June 5. One Bank Street, Peekskill. Info: 914.734.5192. John Jay Homestead Farmer Market – 9am2pm. Returning May 1. Location: 400 Jay St, Katonah. Info: johnjayhomestead.org. Kingston Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. County Courthouse parking lot, entrances on John St and Wall St. Info: Kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Hastings Farmer’s Market – 9:30am-1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Zinsser Commuter Lot, 131 Southside Ave. Information: hastingsfarmersmarket.org. Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market, The TaSH – 9:30am-12:30am. May 8. Tarrytown Commuter Lot F (near Losee Field and the Tarrytown Marina. The TaSH returns weekly to Patriots Park on May 29. Info: tashfarmersmarket.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. The LISA Boutique – Fridays 12-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-2pm. Beautiful and useful treasures for the home in excellent condition. Donations of clean, vintage and “like new” items in excellent condition accepted only by appointment. Upstairs, 137 Seventh Street Verplanck. Info: Gatheringlove. org/l-i-s-a-boutique. Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234. Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Via Zoom until further notice. Info: ytayoga.com. 914.582.7816.
August 2021
Astrology with Pamela Cucinell The Lion Paces
August 1 is Lammas, and the conflict between play and responsibilities chafes. Options tantalize August 2; experimentation delights. On August 3, listen with care and ask questions before assumptions are made, because buoyant conversations run past details. Salve on a wound August 4 feels worse before it gets better; strength deepens through acknowledgment of change. Recharge on August 5 with home routines and food that comforts; refresh with water.
Stop and Go
A tranquil morning morphs into emotional volatility August 6; engage with caution. Narrow your sights August 7 for doable goals. The August 8 Leo new moon brings the unexpected; work with it, don’t react against it. Lay the groundwork for your intentions August 9, then invite in possibilities in the evening. Terrific therapeutic strides are made August 10. Late afternoon August 11 begins two days when negotiations present auspicious results; the verbal massage is worth it. Confront difficult feelings on August 12 to enable a sudden shift through revelations.
Uphill Climb
Opportunities pop Friday the 13th; capture keepers by late afternoon, then pause and reflect. Craft the best strategic plan on August 14, but expect to encounter an upset. Serious applicants for love, work and money reap rewards for their persistence August 15. Hot tempers burst on August
16 but do clear the air. Express your needs on August 17 to activate offers. Tough conversations August 18 and 19—whether business, financial or relationship—tap into the power source.
Sun Shine In
Meet a responsibility August 20. Break out of a rut August 21. Dreams come true August 22 with the Aquarius full moon. Sidestep angry outbursts August 23 to increase personal power. A slow start on August 24 builds momentum and vision. The goal modifies August 25 and brings fresh starts.
Perspective Liberates
On August 26, avoid a battle that prevents your ability to soar. Stubborn resistance August 27 softens with comfortable surroundings. August 28 projects require focus and follow-through. A highly productive morning on August 29 gives way to new lines of communication. On August 30, everybody who knows anybody connects the dots to opportunities . . . lots of buzz. A foggy mental morning on August 31 brings clarity to endeavors. Pamela Cucinell offers a spiritual astrological perspective for the massive changes of our time, as well as guidance through private sessions and podcasts. For more information, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@insightoasis.com, or visit InsightOasis.com and ActiveSpirituality.Life. See ad page 32. August 2021
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Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com to request our media kit.
ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS 115 E. Stevens Ave, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT
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.
ACUPUNCTURE SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com
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.
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 ad pg 5.
AYURVEDA ADDICTION CESSATION
DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
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Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.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 14.
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-F. See ad pg 9.
Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com
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495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com 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.
Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.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.
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CBD AAA WELLNESS CBD, LLC
Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.320.9506; liz@AAAWellnessCBD.com aaawellnesscbd.com Take back control of your body, center your mind and lift your spirits today. Adopt alternative approaches to wellness with the most luxurious assortment of CBD infused, clean, cruelty free, non-GMO, beauty, wellness, pain management, and clean vaping merchandise on the market today. See ad pg 29.
CATHY PARLITSIS YOUR CBD STORE®
222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 914.276.5409 YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and ThirdParty Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets. See ad pg 9.
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!
COACHING – EMPOWERMENT JANET CATALINA, MSW
Certified life coach Member WHN 914.548.8372: pulsemanifestation.com Empower yourself and create what you want in your life. Janet will coach you through this process as well as teach you a powerful technique to help you become a Master Manifester. Please call her to learn more.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOY MATALON LMT, CST
100 Executive Blvd Suite 203 Ossining, NY 914.519.8138; Joymatalon.com 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.
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.
FACIALS COACH – EUTAPTICS CROWLEY WELLNESS
Lourdes Crowley Certified Eutaptics Practitioner lourdescrowley.com; 845.500.5178 Learn how to heal yourself. Anxiety - Stress - Relationships - Addiction – Abuse – Chronic Pain – Trauma - Anger. Find and release the emotional and psychological behaviors keeping you stuck. You owe it to yourself. Remote sessions only. First session free.
NINA’S ELEMENTS TO BEAUTY
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!
COACH- MIND, BODY, EATING SHARON CAHR, EATING PSYCHOLOGY
Certified Mind Body Health Coach Plant Based Nutrition Certification 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.
COLONICS
Stormville, NY (By Appointment Only) Nina Melahn, Esthetician/Reiki Master 845.857.0185; ElementsToBeauty.com Custom Facials, Beauty and Wellness Services. Offering Exclusive, Natural, Holistic Skincare, Beauty and Wellness Services, Exceptional Product Lines, Light Therapies, Lymphatic Drainage, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Lash Lifts and Tints, Reiki Healing and more. Call or email for appointment: EstyNina24@ gmail.com. $10 off first facial to new clients.
FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION
ENERGY HEALING ANNE H. BENTZEN
Certified Jikiden Reiki Shihankaku Jikiden Reiki Teacher/Practitioner Custom BACH Flower Essence formulas, Energetic Counseling Locations: West Harrison, Scarsdale balancing4life.com; 914.588.4079 Health requires energetic balance. Reiki clears stress, reduces pain, inflammation and restores energy flow. Strengthen your immunity. Relieve anxiety. Depression and insomnia. Learn the original Reiki teachings with Jikiden. Private sessions and small classes.
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
AVENUES 2 HEALTH
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
Experience one of the Avenues- COLONICS and learn “real time” what your digestion is saying about your health. We use the Wood Gravitational Method. We are in Larchmont, NY and serve the Tri-State Area. Text or call for your appointment.
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 9.
“A Road less Traveled” 1415 Boston Post Rd, #5, Larchmont, NY 914.623.3999 1415avenues2health@gmail.com
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com
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HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
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.
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 9.
Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com
LORRAINE HUGHES
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.
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
HERBAL MEDICINE Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598
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HYPNOTHERAPY LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT
Certified Hypnotherapist Somers, Ny 914.400.9508; lisableasdale.com Willpower often falls short. Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief, and divorce.
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 17.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA HOLISTIC DENTIST 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 2.
INCONTINENCE ADVANCED REJUVENATION CENTERS Liviu B. Saimovici, MD 3020 Westchester Ave., Ste. 306 Purchase, NY; 914.500.9594 AdvancedRejuvenationCenters.com
Emsella is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment that improves incontinence. Patients sit, fully clothed, on the Emsella chair, nicknamed “Kegel-throne” can stimulate the pelvic floor with electromagnetic energy. One treatment can stimulate the equivalent of 11,000 Kegels. The Kegels can strengthen the muscles that control urinary retention.
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LYNN PARODNECK M.D.
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 27.
NATURE & FOREST THERAPY NATURE’S WHISPERS
Guided Meditative Walks thru Nature Dutchess/Putnam/Westchester 845.489.7250; MeditativeWalks.com Teaching people how to connect with nature through Walking the Trail Workshops – Wisdom Walks and Forest Bathing. Once a person becomes one with nature; plants, animals and magical creatures respond by giving answers to one’s questions and by providing healing.
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 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.
ORGANIC FARM CENTER SPACE ON RYDER FARM
406 Starr Ridge Rd Brewster, NY 10509 spaceonryderfarm.org; 646.833.8159 Roadside Farmstand open 24/7 SPACE on Ryder Farm is a nonprofit artists residency and certified organic farm founded in 1795 which produces 100% certified organic vegetables, flowers and herbs. Our roadside farmstand is open 24/7 through Thanksgiving. Cash, check and credit accepted.
PET RESCUE/ADOPTION STRAY HELP
PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.232.0336, strayhelp.org Stray HELP: a registered not-for-profit managed by volunteers. Our mission: rescue and care for stray and homeless animals while providing humane education to the community. Our vital community programs: Trap/Neuter/Return, Spay clinics, adoption and working cat program, colony caretaker support.
KATONAH PODIATRY, PC
NUSPECIES
Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 Westchester. Long Island. Brooklyn. Jamaica, Caribbean 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 3.
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.
REIKI REIKI CLASSES
Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; cynthiachase.com 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.
RETREATS PODIATRY
NUTRITION
REFLEXOLOGY
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.
YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS
2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.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.
SEXUAL WELLNESS MJB WELLNESS
Michael J Berkowitz Hypnosis/ Sexological Bodywork/ Reiki Kingston, NY; 845.481.3250 michaelberkowitz.com/mjbwellness/ Utilize the incredible power of the unconscious mind to make lasting positive changes in your life. Specializing in all sexual dysfunctions, plus shame, guilt, lack of desire. Working with both the mind and body to achieve your most fulfilling life.
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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 2.
SPA 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.
CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS Rev. June Tompkins, Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org
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.
WEIGHT LOSS QUIT WITH QUINN
Addiction-Free Naturally Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com 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 14.
SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline. See ad pg 27.
TOBY TOTALLY LLC White Plains, NY 914.328.7777 Tobytotally.com
Weight-loss and wellness using acupressure points and clean food. No special surgery. No pills. Toby utilizes acupressure points to control hunger and strengthen the digestive system. Most clients lose 5%-10% of their weight in the first ten days.
WELLNESS CENTER TMJ 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 2.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.227.P-A-W-S (7297) Earthangelsvet.com
Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services/ products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.
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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.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS ARBONNE/JILL KAY
Executive RVP, Independent Consultant Look Better. Feel Better. Live Better. jillkay.com; 914.602.6562 Holistic products that help you feel and look your best inside and out. Weight Management, Skincare, Makeup and more. All products 100% Plant-Based, Vegan and Cruelty-Free, GlutenFree, and Clean (Arbonne bans over 2,000 harmful/toxic ingredients). B Certified Corporation. I would love to help you!
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