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ach month we are blessed to discover so many wonderful mindbody-spirit practitioners, events, classes and resources in our region. I’m ignited with hope whenever our readers, friends or family members tell us they’ve tried something new to improve their health and wellness. Kudos to my mom, who now enjoys weekly chair yoga; to my Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell friends who attended their first meditation class with me and finally experienced complete relaxation; and to our readers who share the thrill of hiking the beautiful trails of our beloved Hudson Valley. March is my birthday month, and Marilee’s too—a time for us to celebrate the special privilege we’ve been given to educate and support our neighbors for the highest and best good. We’re so lucky to be able to age gracefully in the midst of our Natural Awakenings wellness community. Thank you! In the Hudson Valley and across the nation, more Americans are moving away from meat and toward plant-based foods, a development that comes with the promise of glowing health and expanding culinary horizons. Writer April Thompson shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,” on page 22. I’ve been eating more and more plant-based for years, but I’m always looking for ways to do it a little better. My new favorite ingredient is hemp seed hearts, which add protein and Omega-3 and -6. I’m also trying to add more mixed greens into my daily diet through juicing, smoothies and salads—a goal that will be easier to achieve when I can get them straight from my garden. Spring arrives on March 19, and I can’t wait to start planting. I’ve already mapped out rows of luscious greens (spinach, swiss chard, kale, arugula and a variety of lettuce) and lots of medicinal herbs. I’ll also plant cucumbers, zucchinis and tomatoes, which are always prolific, as well as a full row of celery for my morning juicing. I’m so excited! I love to be a little daring in the kitchen, so I can’t wait to try the vegan recipes in “Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes,” starting on page 28. Among them are Vegan Popcorn “Chicken”; Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington; and the dish I plan to make first (since I’m gluten free): Walnut Meat Tacos. (This seems like a good time to mention that my son’s taco shop, Tacos and Cones, located in Pawling, serves up a delicious gluten-free vegetable taco!) Be sure to check out this month’s special plant-based dining guide on page 26, which features plenty of terrific plant-based eats. Speaking of plants, I continue to be amazed at how quickly the hemp-CBD industry is growing in our state. This year, New York’s 560 hemp growers have planted nearly 14,000 acres for CBD production. The reasons for the hemp boom are obvious to me. I know so many people and pet owners, including me, who have used CBD products with great success. But with the huge number of CBD products flooding the market, it’s important to check labels and verify purity and dosage, and to ask your doctor about the potential for interaction with any medications you might be taking. We talked to several local CBD retailers about safely navigating this new market, and we’ve shared their advice on page 34. With the start of growing season, challenge yourself to try a new activity or class to support your personal growth and wellness. Our calendar of events is a great place to start. You can find it on page 52, or check out our expanded calendar online at WakeUpNaturally.com.

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Contents 22 THE ROOTS OF

GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

26 12 BEST PLANT-

BASED EATING OPTIONS

In Westchester and Dutchess

28 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

32 HEMP AND CBD

Are a Burgeoning Industry in NY State

36 CBDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

42 RONNIE CUMMINS on Growing a Movement

44 COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

46 KIBBLE QUANDARY A Fresh Look at Pet Food

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50 VEGAN FITNESS

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 16 health briefs 18 global briefs 20 eco tip 28 conscious

eating 32 business spotlight 34 green living 36 healing ways

38 product spotlight 42 wise words 44 healthy kids 46 natural pet 48 inspiration 50 fit body 52 calendar 57 planet watch 58 classifieds 59 resource guide March 2020

Yoga in the Adirondacks Offers Seasonal Retreats

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Kurt Beil to Co-Lead Discussion on Naturopathy, Herbs and Homeopathy

estchester naturopath and acupuncturist Dr. Kurt Beil will be a featured guest at the panel discussion Dr. Kurt Beil “Naturopathy, Herbs and Homeopathy: How Do I Choose?” on March 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Northern Westchester Hospital, in Mount Kisco. Other panelists are clinical herbalist Bonnie Rogers and certified classical homeopath Tara Framer. In practice since 2006, Beil takes a holistic approach to health, informed by the philosophical principles of naturopathic and Chinese medicine. According to Beil, the most important principle of holistic health is balance—both internal (balanced levels of the various blood markers, hormones and neurotransmitters within the body) and external (family, career, relationships, personal time, life stressors and environment). He says his primary focus is to help patients achieve that balance, inside and out. The panel discussion is sponsored by the Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine (KSG), established in 1999 by Dr. Mark Banschick, a child/adolescent psychiatrist, and Saundra C. Blum, an Ericksonian hypnotherapist and past-life regression specialist. The group brings together conventional health professionals and holistic medicine practitioners for the purpose of exploring the well-being of patients through a combination of conventional and complementary medicine. The group currently has more than 150 registered members. Cost: $20 for nonmembers. Advance reserva� tions required. Location: Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C and D, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY. Info: KatonahStudy� Group.org, DrKurtBeil.com. See ad, page 25. 8

hodella Hughes, Beth Tracy, Stacy Hendrie and Kathleen Troy are combining their professional skills to offer all-inclusive seasonal retreats at Yoga in the Adirondacks (YitA). Together they have created a weekend itinerary designed to help participants relax and unwind through daily yoga, meditation, essential oils, journaling, mindful dialogue, guided hiking and setting intentions in harmony Spring into Summer retreat with the season. The next retreat, Spring participants at YITA Renewal, is scheduled for March 27 to 29. �� The setting is The Divine Acres, a 10-acre property in Bakers Mills, in the Adirondack State Park. It offers a natural backdrop for spiritual seasonal retreats, says Hughes, owner and director of YitA. The all-inclusive retreats include accommodations, meals, linens and open access to the entire property. “There is limited space for guests who would prefer not to stay over to come and join the retreat,” Hughes says. “Our private accommodations in our renovated 1905 farmhouse allows for small groups.” An onsite farm is the source of much of the food served at the retreats. Hendrie, a chef and health coach, prepares the clean, healthy farm-to-table meals. “It’s amazing to see how great our guests feel after just two days of eating a wholefood diet,” she says. �� Also upcoming in 2020 are Spring into Summer, June 5 to 7, and Autumn Transformation, September 25 to 27. A Fall into Winter retreat is set for January 22 to 24, 2021. For more information, visit YogaInTheAdirondacks.com�� or email�� rhodella@yogainthead� irondacks.com.

Pound Ridge Events Focus on Gardening, Global Cuisine

ound Ridge Organics, a consumer-direct produce marketing association (PMA) that grows and sells sustainable, ethically produced food and products, will begin March by offering regenerative gardening classes and end it by hosting cultural culinary events, a photography workshop and a chicken farm tour. Jeff Curdulack, of Organic Ways And Means, will teach the gardening classes (focused on veggies, fruit and herbs) March 1, from 1 to 2 p.m., and March 5, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On March 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Pound Ridge Organics will host a catered dinner, Slow Food Goes to Bhutan, and then on March 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., it will host a Greek cooking class and lunch with Nick Manolakakis, of Alev Oil. Photographer Tony Dunne will teach Smart Phone Photography for Entrepreneurs, Chefs and Small Businesses, on March 30 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The month’s activities will wrap up on March 31, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., as Donna Simons, of Pound Ridge Organics, leads a chicken farm tour in partnership with Slow Food International and Airbnb Social Impact Experiences. “The chicken farm tour could be renamed ‘Humane Animal Care,’ as we focus on the breeds and how to preserve them—their care and feeding. My birds are not meat birds,” she says. Location: Pound Ridge Organics Farm Store, 22 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY. For more info, call 914.764.3006 or email poundridgeorganics@icloud.com. For schedule up� dates, visit PoundRidgeOrganics.com.

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Raditia Lasry to Lead Mindful Communication Workshop in Hartsdale

aditia Lasry, the founder of Mindful Being, will lead a three-day Mindful Communication workshop in Hartsdale. The Raditia Lasry workshop will be offered on consecutive Thursdays: March 19 and 26 and April 2, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sessions can be taken as a series or individually. “This workshop focuses on our everyday exposure to verbal and nonverbal communication and our automatic responses,” Lasry says. “We will transform our safe communication tools into alternatives that will support a positive outcome in any situation. Significant practices involve exploring our emotional connection to how we converse, listening to our internal messages, and including the wants and needs of the other side. These learned skills will help us approach everyday conversations with a new set of eyes and ears, helping us shift the way we think, engage and resolve unsettled dialogues with mindfulness.” Through her practice, Mindful Being, Lasry says she hopes to increase awareness of the need for human connection through disconnection from the cyberworld and recognition of the inner strength and significance of every individual. “My path of living with no regrets and following my heart led me to complete a yoga teacher training in 2010, followed by a 10-day vipassana silent retreat, which paved my way to an increased connection to my emotions and continuous exploration of mindfulness,” she says.

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Cost: $120 for the series or $45 per session. Location: The Ixchel Center, 23 Wilson St, 2nd Fl., Hartsdale, NY. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.com or email mindfulbeingllc@ gmail.com. For more info, call 917.392.0840 or visit MindfulBeingLLC.com.

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Joy Matalon Now Offers CranioSacral Therapy in Ossining and Garrison

Allison Adamiak and Nazmie Bruncaj

Self-Care Is Health Care at Balance Day Spa

an a facial really impact overall health? “You bet it can,” says Allison Adamiak, owner of Balance Day Spa, in White Plains. “To begin with, your skin is your body’s largest organ. If it becomes unhealthy, then your entire body is affected. Plus your skin helps you dispel bodily wastes and toxins. Having a monthly facial is a great way to keep your body’s first line of defense in optimal condition.” Westchester County’s only certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010, providing facials to clients who come from across the globe to seek advice and treatment from Adamiak and fellow master esthetician Nazmie Bruncaj. The two have a combined 38 years’ experience. “You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable team in the New York City metro area,” Adamiak says. “We work exclusively with organic skincare products imported from Europe, and unlike most spas, we don’t do costly addons.” Every full-length facial is 75 minutes and includes a peel, extractions, manual lymphatic drainage, a lip treatment and massage. Other services include waxing, bronzing, tinting, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup. “In addition to our experience level and amazing treatments, our attention to detail and focus on client education really set us apart,” Adamiak says. “We currently have clients on six continents who are willing to travel for a truly great facial.” Location: Balance Day Spa, 280 Mama� roneck Ave., Ste. 310, White Plains, NY. For more info, call 914.358.9898 or visit Balance-DaySpa.com. 10

his month, Joy Matalon began offering CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in Ossining and Garrison, in addition to The Center for Health and Healing in Mount Kisco. She and her fellow practitioners at the Ossining location will host a free networking gala from 5 to 8 p.m., March 20, for professionals offering local education or therapeutic services for children and adults. “I’ve joined a wonderful group of therapists and learning specialists in Ossining,” Matalon says. “I’m very excited to work in this new practice that offers dialectical behavior therapy, academic support, executive functioning coaching, Joy Matalon psychological testing and therapy for children and adults. It’s exciting that we can collaborate together, offering bodywork to clients to optimize their mind-body integration.” Certified in CST through The Great River CranioSacral Institute, Matalon has been a licensed massage therapist in New York State for more than 30 years. “I specialize in helping children and adults develop increased awareness of the sensations in their body as a path to releasing trauma and stress and developing skills to focus in the present moment,” she says. “Working with like-minded professionals allows me to take a team approach to my clients’ well being, enhancing their ability to help integrate the healing in all aspects of their lives.” She says the networking event is an opportunity for professionals to see her new healing space and meet experienced therapists and academic coaches who integrate mindfulness and multisensory healing in their practice. Event location: 100 Executive Blvd., Ste. 203, Ossining, NY. For more info, call 914.519.8138 or visit JoyMatalon.com.

Alexander Technique Uses the Mind to Correct Painful Posture

ve Silver describes her first lesson in the Alexander Technique (AT) as a turning point in her life: “That’s when I realized that I had habitual and unconscious tension patterns, and learned to free them by thinking of letting go and allowing my body to respond. When I did this directional thinking, I immediately looked and felt different to myself and others, and my aches, pains and even emotional stress and fatigue diminished.” Now, 10 years later, Silver teaches private AT sessions in Rye and Katonah, and group sessions by request. She is certified Eve Silver through a three-year, 1,600-hour teacher training program. “AT is an educational method that penetrates to the heart of restoring physical wellbeing and emotional empowerment,” she says. “It helps you release tension to improve your poise, diminish pain, calm your nervous system and support overall health and immunity. The technique is unique because it teaches you to recognize patterns that cause your body to brace, slump and compress, and then in real time, to use your mind to undo those often unconscious patterns, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.” Studies have shown AT’s effectiveness for treating a variety of issues, she says. Typically, students learn AT to relieve pain, soreness, stress, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, fatigue, back or knee pain, or problems with focus. “The work is powerful and life-changing,” Silver says. “People change in ways they never thought possible without medication or surgery.” For more info, call 914.921.2400, email evesilver33@gmail.com or visit EveSilverAT.com.

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Plant-Based Eating Health Coaching Offered Virtually

ealth coach Robin Miller is now offering virtual as well as in-person sessions applying the plant-based protocols of “Medical Medium” Anthony William. She helps clients understand the causes of their health symptoms, and empowers them as they work toward their wellness goals. “I offer customized cleanses and emotional support around chronic illness, detox and new mental, spiritual and energetic patterning,” she says. “My practical, soulamplifying practices involve life-changing foods and integrate supportive herbal Robin Miller tinctures and plant-based supplements.” Although dietary change can correct many common health issues, such as high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, Miller says she wasn’t able to heal from many years of chronic illness until she read William’s books, particularly Life-Changing Foods. “According to Anthony William, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods carry healing information that we need to be healthy in our world today,” she says. “That healing is especially powerful when we also remove the foods that feed the underlying viruses and pathogens, and the heavy metals and radiation at the root of our disease.” In addition to those seeking healing for chronic illness, Miller’s clients include people who haven’t seen their health improve through other methods, or who generally want to feel better and more fulfilled. She also advises people who feel overwhelmed by the Medical Medium protocols. “No matter where you are on your journey, I can help you take the next steps toward health and healing,” Miller says. For more info, call 914.977.4227, email robinmillerwellness@gmail. com or visit RobinMillerWellness.com. See ad, page 36.

New Publishers Plan Expanded Outreach for Natural Awakenings

atural Awakenings Hudson Valley West, a sister publication to Natural Awakenings Westchester/Dutchess/Putnam, will be continuing with new publishers Sarah Matteo and Alex DuPre, beginning in March. The monthly magazine is distributed at more than 300 business locations promoting health and wellness across Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties west of the Hudson Sarah Matteo River. “Moving forward, we plan to grow our area outreach with a new website capacity, social media platforms and organized community events,” Matteo says.

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She and DuPre co-own Life Stream, a new community endeavor dedicated to increasing accessibility to holistic, balanced and mindful lifestyle approaches. Matteo also created an online resource guide to promote alternative approaches to health, healing and self-exploration in Orange County. “My work has always focused on helping people access what they need to thrive,” she says. In addition to co-publishing Natural Awakenings, DuPre comanages a nonprofit yoga retreat and meditation center. He says his new role as publisher is an extension of his life’s purpose: to unite people who are bringing awareness to the world with those who are seeking it. “Marilee and I are excited to welcome the new publishing team for the Natural Awakenings Hudson Valley West edition,” says Dana Boulanger, co-publisher of Natural Awakenings Westchester/ Dutchess/Putnam. “They too have a robust wellness community, and we’re hoping to collaborate with them to support wellness businesses on both sides of the river and allow our readers to find even more practitioners and events here in the Hudson Valley.” For more info, email info@naturalawakeningshvw.com.

Quit with Quinn Celebrates Near-Perfect Success Rate

tephen Quinn calls it “a phenomenal time at Quit with Quinn,” his longtime business, which provides treatment for a wide range of issues, including alcohol addiction, smoking, sugar addiction, overeating, and behavioral issues like uncontrollable anger or anxiety. “We’ve recently completed our annual review for our 20th year in business, assessing client results, and found that we’ve had an extraordinary success rate of 95 percent. Nearly every single person has overcome their issues,” Quinn says. “This speaks of a few things: Our treatment programs have been honed over the years to give people exactly what they need to succeed. Our practitioner has been doing this now for a full two decades, which shows that healing potency and effectiveness aggregates over time. And the healing forces themselves are having greater access to the people, as well as growing in influence.” Often after people have initial success overcoming an issue through Quit with Quinn, they seek to continue to improve their lives through a personal-development-natured program—getting closer and closer to doing and being what they were meant to do and be, Quinn says. “Whether you’re suffering from alcohol addiction or food- or sugar-related issues, want to give up smoking once and for all, are experiencing some type of behavioral issue, or want to make real headway towards your purpose, we can say with more confidence than ever, help can be found here,” he says. For more information, call 914.473.2015 or visit QuitWithQuinn. com. See ad, page 45. March 2020

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Peak Wellness Opens in Somers

reg Ribaudo, an integrative health coach and bioenergetic practitioner, has opened Peak Wellness, an advanced bio-optimization wellness and healing facility, in Somers. “Our services are for anyone looking to age Greg Ribaudo gracefully; increase their vitality, energy and mental clarity; decrease inflammation; resolve chronic health issues; boost their immune system; address postural imbalances; or attain deep relaxation, purpose and well-being,” Ribaudo says. “We utilize a powerful combination of bio-hacking technologies—previously only available to professional athletes—and integrative holistic solutions to enhance your life. We endeavor to be a beacon of light and guidance on your health and wellness journey.” After a career in construction left him with injuries, Ribaudo spent more than 20 years searching for an effective way to rehabilitate and reverse them. He worked with dozens of health professionals, dove deep into the world of alternative health, wellness and biotechnology, and studied under several leading health experts, including Paul Chek and Dr. Jerry Tennant. Ribaudo says he combined their teachings with those of others to create a unique approach to thriving in the modern world. “At the Peak, we’ve developed several circuits of wellness—potent, streamlined combinations of wellness modalities that give people of all ages and abilities maximum results with minimal effort,” he says. Modalities include pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF), red light therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, near- and far-infrared detox sauna, hydrogen therapy, whole-body vibration, cold thermogenesis, chi vitalization, bioenergetic analysis, grounding and charging, detoxification and meditation. Location: Peak Wellness Center, Somers, NY. For more info, call 914.301.3393, email peakwellnessny@gmail.com or visit PeakWellnessNY.com.

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Applications Being Accepted for March Ayurveda Certification Courses

r. Somesh Kaushik will offer certification courses in Ayurveda starting in March. Certification is awarded by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Certification Board. The application deadlines are March 10 for Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP) training, which starts March 14, and March 17 Dr. Somesh Kaushik lecturing for Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) training, which starts March 21. An AHC is a professional trained to focus on preventive healthcare and health promotion, with specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic principles and practices. An AP is a professional with additional training in pathology and disease management beyond that of an AHC. The course curriculum will consist of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study and case reports. Travel to India to participate in health clinics is part of the AP clinical practicum. NAMA certification includes four areas of concentration: foundations of Ayurveda (history and philosophy); concepts of Ayurveda; skills and competencies; and recommendations, treatment and other interventions. “These programs are for those who would like to deepen their knowledge of health for their own and their family’s well-being, and for those who wish to pursue Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system, as a profession,” Kaushik says. A trained Ayurvedic physician, Kaushik is also a doctor of naturopathic medicine and has master’s degrees in public health and public administration. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the University of Bridgeport and National University of Natural Medicine, and he lectures about Ayurveda throughout the United States. He recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences.

For more info, call 646.670.6725 or email drkaushik@drkaushik.com. See ad, page 45.

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Sharon Cahr Offers Mind Body Nutrition Coaching

fter years of “living in fear of food and experiencing the frustration, guilt and metabolic challenges that this brings,” Sharon Cahr recognized her self-destructive behavior and decided to embark on a journey of discovery and healing. Now she’s a certified Mind Body Eating Coach, trained at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. Although Cahr is certified in Ayurvedic healing and an expert in plantbased nutrition, she works with all dietary lifestyles, helping people explore eating and health challenges as opportunities for growth and self-improvement. “We are constantly inundated with negative messages about food, weight and diet—constantly exposed to everchanging messages about nutrition and a lot of experts battling for our minds,” she says. “The fact that 99 percent of individuals that lose weight on various programs end up gaining it back is indication that only when we are aware of the connection between brain, body and behavior will long-lasting, positive results occur.” Mind Body Nutrition acknowledges the uniqueness of each person’s journey, Cahr says. “It explores the psychophysiology of how thoughts, feelings and beliefs impact nutrition metabolism. This goes way beyond what we eat,” she says. “My goal is to work with people to nourish their mind and body to make healthy choices. I look forward to partnering with them in their journey and sharing the most commonly seen eating challenges and health issues of our times.” For more info, contact Sharon Cahr at 914.309.3452 or cahrma12@gmail.com. March 2020

Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health

It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory. 16

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Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the non-supplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, fullbody UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the low-D group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group. Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure. WakeUpNaturally.com

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition. In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention. Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Balance Water Consumption for Cognitive Health

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Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep Women that toss and turn at night might sleep better if they pass up sugary treats for fruit, suggests a new study from Columbia University. Examining records of nearly 50,000 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found those that consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—were more likely to develop insomnia. Women with a diet that included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to have trouble sleeping. “When blood sugar is raised quickly, your body reacts by releasing insulin, and the resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with sleep,” explains senior author James Gangwisch, Ph.D.

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Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer. Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years. All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate. March 2020

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel. On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

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Jose Cuervo, the bestselling tequila maker globally, has initiated an ecofriendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into a more sustainable alternative to regular plastic straws. The biodegradable drinking straw will decompose up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Made with an agave biobased and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved composite, the new straws replace about a third of the polymers used in traditional straw production, and at the end of its lifecycle a straw can be consumed by microorganisms to fully biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions. The company plans to distribute millions of the straws this year at bars, restaurants and Jose Cuervo events across the U.S. and Mexico.

Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with a new state-of-the-art, waste-to-power plant that powers 200,000 homes and doubles—actually, sextuples—as a ski slope, a climbing wall, a viewing tower, a hiking and running trail network, and a bar and restaurant. Named Copenhill, “It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world,” says architect Bjarke Ingels. “It is a crystal clear example of ‘Hedonistic Sustainability’ because a sustainable city is not only better for the environment, it is also more enjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” The building, 278 feet tall at its apex, has a glass elevator for viewing the inner workings of how the city’s trash is transformed into both Palau Bans Chemicals electricity and heating, as well to Save Reefs as the best view in town of the Palau is the first country in the harbor. It has three ski lifts that world to ban ecologically harmful serve a one-third-mile course sunscreens containing oxybencoated with a special “plastic zone and octinoxate. Studies have grass” that provides the perfound the ingredients cause coral fect friction for both skiing and DNA to mutate in the larval stage, snowboarding. It even features which prevents coral from growthe tallest climbing wall in the ing properly and makes it more world, designed with overhangs susceptible to bleaching. Palau, and ledges of white, like an icy with a population of about 20,000 mountain. Ingels says 97 perpeople spread across 340 islands cent of Copenhagen residents between Australia and Japan, is a get their heating as a byproduct diving hotspot for tourists, and one of energy production from an of its lagoons has been named an integrated system in which the official UNESCO World Heritage electricity, heating and waste Site. President Tommy Remengesau disposal are combined into a says, “We have to live and respect single process. Copenhagen the environment, because the has a goal of becoming the environment is the nest of life.” world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.

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ICON, an Austinbased startup, built the first permitted 3D-printed house in the U.S. in its hometown in 2018. Since then, the company has built a small neighborhood in Mexico and launched its Vulcan II printer, which can produce houses measuring up to 2,000 square feet. San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year. Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-the-grid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

Soothing Scents

Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli.

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Eating Greener

Eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a plant-based diet is catching on. In 2019, more than one third of Americans said they plan to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets to achieve their wellness resolutions, according to data company YouGov. For those new to “green eating”—and even for veggie-minded veterans—lots of helpful information is available now on what to consider in buying, preparing, re-using and discarding food. The Environmental Working Group’s website at ewg.org/foodnews makes it easy to research pesticide levels in produce. Check out the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen—the most toxin-free and toxin-heavy fruits and vegetables—along with related news and developments. Home deliveries of local and organic produce can save time and gas consumption from shopping. Some of the leading regional services include Fresh Direct (FreshDirect. com), Sun Basket (SunBasket.com), Green Bean Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) and Territory Foods (TerritoryFoods. com). Composting combines food scraps with lawn and garden trimmings and more into a nutrient-rich, natural garden fertilizer. A useful guide to composting basics by the Environmental Protection Agency can be found at epa. gov/recycle/composting-home. The phenomenon of food scrapping—using the parts of produce in recipes that are often thrown out—saves money in shopping, is easier on the environment and pleasingly leads to creative and innovative meals. A number of cookbooks are dedicated to the subject, including Cooking With Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, by Lindsay-Jean Hard and Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home, by Jill Lightner. Plant-based foods can be swapped for traditional ingredients in countless recipes. MotherEarthLiving.com explains how aquafaba—the water from a can of beans— can replace egg whites, even in meringues. Bananas, applesauce and ground flaxseeds or chia seeds can substitute for eggs to bind baked goods. Coconut oil can replace butter and nutritional yeast can do the job of parmesan when sprinkled on pasta. 20

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Natural Tick Protection for People and Pets

by Andrea Candee

ortheast winters aren’t cold enough to kill off ticks. Choosing the pleasures of country life over city life means we must learn to cohabit with nature harmoniously. Using fewer chemicals means we’ll have safer groundwater and air, healthier bodies and a reverence for life around us. To protect pets and people from ticks, I recommend the strong repellant but pleasant smell of the essential oil of eucalyptus. There are three ways to use this aromatic oil:

For outdoor activities, like gardening, add 16 ounces of water to 1 ounce of eucalyptus oil in a spray bottle. Apply to the skin before an outdoor activity, like gardening. The bottled mixture will remain potent for many months.

For longer protection—before a hike, for example—mix 10 drops eucalyptus oil into ½ ounce vegetable oil and apply to skin and clothing. A larger amount can be pre-mixed for a camping trip or for a child going to summer camp.

People who protect their pets from ticks are also protecting themselves. Dip a thin rope into eucalyptus oil, wrap the rope in a bandana, and tie it around the pet’s neck, refreshing the rope twice a week. (The pet will look fashionable and be protected at the same time!) Don’t put the eucalyptus rope directly on a pet’s skin, as it may cause irritation. The spray bottle of eucalyptus and water may also be used to treat a pet’s coat before an outdoor romp. Andrea Candee is a master herbalist in South Salem. For 30 years, she has specialized in natural approaches to addressing Lyme disease. For more info, visit AndreaCandee.com/lyme-disease.

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet W

hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap. Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas 22

by April Thompson City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.” While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods. Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says

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April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.” A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cook� ing with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse

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diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.” Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb. Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Start� ing—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts. “This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray. “For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. ~April Murray help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

Plant-Based Nutrition Made Easy

While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium. “‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms. Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion. Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods. Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products. Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams. Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince. March 2020

are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray. “I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman. “If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or veganfriendly guacamole and salsa. For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman whatever they want,” says Webb. “Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says. Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs

because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.” Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says. Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash. Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says. April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

Tips to Stay on the Plant Track

any new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul. “Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds. When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One

of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor. Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.” “Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. “Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying

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to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network. “We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plantbased diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels. We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook. If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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Natural Awakenings Plant-Based Food Dining Guide

12 Best Plant-Based Eating Options in Westchester and Dutchess

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by Marilee Burrell

Eating out while staying healthy is easy when you know where to go. We’ve put together a handy list of local restaurants, shops and cafés with vegan, organic and gluten-free fare. Whether you take out or eat in, have fun discovering these plant-based eating options in our area.

Aba’s Falafel

54 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 845.876.2324 • AbasFalafel.com Small all-vegan Middle Eastern restaurant serving falafel, salads, hummus, soups and specials. Everything is made fresh to order using organic chickpeas and locally sourced food when possible. There are gluten-free options. Take out or eat in. Spicy condiments available for those with a hot palate.

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Chakra Bowls Café Aba’s Falafel

BeWies Holistic Market 430 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 914.273.9437 • BeWies.com

Bewies zucchini lasagna

Mother and daughter Amy Berman and Julie Wiesen own this market, which offers a full menu of organic and fresh-made options for a healthy meal or snack, including juices, smoothies, salads, wraps and sandwiches, acai bowls, and fresh-baked treats that are gluten free, nut free and vegan. Take out or eat in. Seats 10.

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33 Arlington Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.849.0399 • ChakraBowlsCafe.com Beautiful and healthy smoothie bowls, super-food smoothies, rice and quinoa bowls, healthy toasts (gluten free available), and house-made soups. Online orders available. Serves Laughing Gut kombucha on tap and organic cold brew from North River Rosters Coffee.

Good Choice Kitchen Vegan Café & Culinary Center 147 Main St., Ossining, NY 914.930.1591 • GoodChoiceKitchen.com

Chef and owner Laurie Gershgorn has designed a diverse menu from ingredients that are vegan, organic, bio-farmed, seasonal, local, non-GMO, fair trade, (mostly)

Nella’s Nutri-Bar

2 Maple St., Croton On Hudson, NY 914.259.2296 • NellasNutribar.com

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Founded in 2020 by owner Nella Servedio, this smoothie shop serves nutritious, vegan-friendly food in a family-friendly environment. Menu features smoothies, smoothie bowls, salads, toasts and yogurt parfaits. Seats 20.

gluten free, veg-centric, peanut free and plant based. Serves breakfast, soup, salads, savory bowls, sandwiches, wraps, burritos and pizza. Build your own plates from healthy side dishes and daily specials. Also serves fresh juices and smoothies, New York craft beers, and sustainable local wines and hard ciders.

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Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen

159 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco, NY 914.358.1666 • MySkinnyBuddha.com

Nourish Quinoa Bowl

179 Rectory St., Port Chester, NY 914.935.7499 NYFullKitchen.com/humble-garden-menu

Nourish

Offers a selection of vegan entrées, including tacos, burgers and build-your-own bowls. Vegan concept by the people behind Senora. Take out and delivery only.

Certified holistic health coach Jeni Wrightson bought the former Get Juice and reimagined it as Nourish—serving coldpressed organic juices, toasts, smoothies, smoothie bowls and salads with a focus on local, organic ingredients and zero food waste.

Jolo’s Kitchen & Vegan Restaurant

Zucchini rollatini at Skinny Buddha

8 E. Market St., Red Hook, NY 845.835.8402 • NourishJuiceRedHook.com

Elyce Jacobson, head chef and co-owner of Skinny Buddha, keeps a large selection of organic, vegan and gluten-free meals in the restaurant’s deli cases, including BBQ vegan meatloaf, zucchini rollatini, and brown rice penne Bolognese with housemade “meatballs” (base is butternut squash and navy beans). Other offerings include soups, salads, smoothies, acai bowls and plant-based, gluten-free baked goods.

Take out: 412 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY Eat in: 49 Lawton St,. New Rochelle, NY 914.355.2527 • Instagram: JoloKitchen Jolo’s Kitchen opened in 2008 at 412 North Avenue, New Rochelle, as a vegan, buffetstyle, take-out café with a juice bar. It recently opened a second, eat-in location less than a mile away, at 49 Lawton Street. Both locations offer vegan, gluten-free and raw menu items with signature island flavors from owner and chef Marc “Jolo” Moise.

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Masala Kraft Café

46 Purchase St, Rye, NY 914.967.2332 • Pureganic-Cafe.com

Indian café with many gluten-free and vegan options created by chef and owner Jasumati Vaghji. Serves lunch, dinner and coffee. Offers catering and delivery. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

Formerly Andy’s, now owned and operated by Moshira Solimon, The Pureganic Café offers customizable meal plans, baked goods and cleanses. Everything, including catered options, is made fresh daily in the café’s organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher kitchen.

206 E Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY MasalaKraftCafe.com • 914.722.4300

Végétalien

504 Main St., Beacon, NY VegetalienBeacon.com Végétalien—a locally sourced, 100% plantbased café and juice bar—opened two years ago in the heart of Beacon. Menu includes salads, Buddha bowls, juices, sandwiches (with gluten-free options) and baked goods. Seats 20. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know! Email Marilee@WakeUpNaturally.com. March 2020

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Meatless Makeover A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

by April Thompson

hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods. “Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.” The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a

fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor. “A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.” McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says. Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a

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substitute for the classic beef Wellington. “We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic. Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore. Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese. Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter. Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory. “I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins. “Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.” Connect with Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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with the remaining dry ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then set aside.

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Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Let sit for a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a “buttermilk”. Then add the hot sauce and mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Set aside. Meanwhile, add the flour to a small plate and set aside. Press the tofu if required. (Extra-firm tofu contains very little moisture, so this step isn’t always necessary.) Then slice the block in half and break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with hands.

Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ Yields: 4 to 6 servings 10.5 oz extra-firm tofu Sea salt and pepper ½ cup flour Vegetable oil Dry ingredients: 3.5 oz paprika-flavored chips 4 Tbsp flour 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Wet ingredients: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp hot sauce To serve: Tomato ketchup Vegan mayonnaise Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along

Season the tofu on both sides with salt and pepper; dip tofu into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated. Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s ¼-inch deep. Tip: Use a wok to reduce the amount of oil needed. Heat the oil on medium-high. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture; if it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, it’s ready. Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important to not overcrowd the pan, as it can lower the temperature of the oil. When the tofu is ready, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with parchment paper; immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are cooked. Serve with a favorite dip, such as one made by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo. Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

Walnut Meat Tacos Yields: 4 servings Walnut meat: 14 oz walnuts 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1½ Tbsp ground cumin 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil Sea salt Black bean mixture: 9 oz canned sweet corn 14 oz canned black beans Sea salt and pepper ½ lime Handful of fresh cilantro Salsa: 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 green chili 1 red onion 1 lime Handful of fresh cilantro Sea salt and pepper To serve: 2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt March 2020

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime. Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn. Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt. Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture. Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat. Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos. Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington An absolute showstopper and the perfect dish to make for friends on a Sunday afternoon alongside some tasty, roasted vegetables. Yields: 4 servings 8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later. Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ teaspoon of salt

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and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end. Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry. Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides. Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together. Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices. Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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►Minard’s Family Farm, an apple farm in Clintondale, is now growing hemp. Jason Minard is also heavily involved in the hemp industry from a legal standpoint.

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►Hemp Productions Inc. has a farm adjacent to the Taconic Parkway in La Grangeville. ►The Leaf did a small grow this year in Newburgh, for use in their own products. They have a nice shop in Beacon where they sell their products. photo by Mark Frieder

►Urban Xtracts, in Warwick, is currently building a state-of-theart processing facility. ►High Falls Hemp, another local grower, makes wonderful products that they sell through retailers in the area. There are countless high-quality growers and manufacturers of CBD products in New York—so many that we really don’t have to buy out-of-state products. By patronizing these businesses, we are helping our neighbors who work in the industry.

HEMP AND CBD Are a Burgeoning Industry in New York State by Mark Frieder

rom the Hudson Valley to Erie County to the Bronx and well into Long Island, more than 560 New York growers have planted nearly 14,000 acres of hemp for CBD production. Two years ago, there were barely 100 state-licensed growers. New York State has been working hard to come up with laws and guidelines for the hemp industry, which includes CBD products. Soon manufacturers, growers and sellers of hemp in New York will be subject to licensing to ensure that their products are labeled correctly and adhere to rigorous standards. The state also has been working closely with researchers at New York universities, who in turn have been working with New York hemp farms, which are scattered throughout the state (including Westchester and Dutchess counties). Some growers do their own hemp processing and produce CBD products.

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My company, CBD Source NY, has working relationships with many hemp growers and processors in New York. Here are a few: ►Empire Hemp Company, in Batavia, creates quality, handcrafted CBD oils and topicals. ►Farther north is Castetter Sustainability Group, which works with small farms in the Binghamton area to produce high-quality hemp products. CSG is lead consultant for the industry and helps New York State create sensible hemp legislation. ►Naturae, in Hoosick Falls, has been leading the way as one of the first hemp growers to have a C02 processing facility. It creates a variety of CBD products. 32

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With the popularity of CBD products and last year’s federal farm bill legalizing industrial hemp sales, New York is well positioned to take advantage of the burgeoning market. In fact, CBD has the potential to be a billion-dollar industry in New York State, generating countless jobs and meaningful economic development. There are hemp crops in 56 of our 62 counties. (Dutchess County alone has 20 growers.) More than 100 statelicensed hemp processors now operate in New York. New York also has become a seat of cutting-edge hemp science. Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, for Johan at Naturae example, is one of the nation’s foremost hemp researchers, and Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is studying the use of CBD in prescription medicines. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, of Broome County, has led the state’s efforts to expand legislation promoting the hemp industry. “We passed a standalone bill to basically signal to our New York farmers and everyone involved in the supply chain that we mean to establish the highest quality program that protects consumers and gives farmers some surety,” she said. Mark Frieder is president of CBD Source NY. To learn more about CBD and hemp produced in New York State, or any of the growers listed, email cbdsourceny@gmail.com. See ad, page 37.

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The stems undergo decorticrop that was illegal in Right now, it’s U.S. soil for more than the Wild West cation to separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the short half a century is now of agriculture. inner fibers (hurd). Hemp reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC ~Dustin Enge hurd makes extremely durable hempcrete for construction, cousin to marijuana, has created absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or high hopes among farmers, agricultural repellets for heating stoves. An exponential searchers, manufacturers and consumers. By 2019, America had become the world’s third- rise in the use of hemp is expected because it can replace products made from paper, largest producer, behind Canada and China, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels. where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 years. “Hemp fiber is going to dominate the “It’s the fastest-growing ag industry market once we get to the full manufacturthat we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, ing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, director of the National Hemp Association, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s in Washington, D.C. inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s The first introductions consumers can hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. expect include hemp paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradBetter Products able hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups. All parts of the hemp plant are useful in Construction materials and other products multiple ways, and hemp has applications are expected to quickly follow. in textiles, construction, bioremediation, technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking or in body care products.

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Environmentally Friendly The Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical University of Lodz, Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper from wood to making it from hemp.

Among the findings: hemp takes four months to It’s the fastest growing usually have return value, hemp provides grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of ag industry that we’ve additional revenue streams. But the revenue hemp can produce four or more times as much isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain ever seen. paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as education, processing facilities and manufac~Tara Valentine many times. Other studies concur. turers are all links that are developing simul Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but taneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be available soon. it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it says Stark. sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are because construction products made out of hemp will continue to warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark. when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland and combusts. that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion. trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torchpesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By coming the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres parison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the when he knows it will sell. world’s pesticides. Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

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Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t

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CBD’s New Frontier Help for Mental Health

by Julie Marshall

hen Kaye Her- It’s really important However, as an unbert’s husband regulated supplement, CBD for people to know brought home presents a challenge for their options and consumers in its ubiquity a free sample of cannabito keep looking for from CBD-infused pillows diol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. what works for them. to gummies, soaps and Having heard about its even pet food. Discerning ~Peter Bongiorno calming effects, she gave purity, dosage and safety CBD to her three sons, are real concerns for those whose attention deficit hyperactivity disthat may grab any bottle off the shelf. order made home-schooling difficult due Consumers must become well into frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I formed, especially when replacing medicadidn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but tions for serious disorders, experts say. But I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, is largely heralded as a safe and natural Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the sechoice by providers well-versed in CBD, verity of meltdowns.” such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of The use of CBD in tinctures, capthe New York Association of Naturopathic sules and lotions has grown exponenPhysicians. “It’s really important for people tially, along with the science to prove its to know their options and to keep looking efficacy in remediating physical pain. for what works for them,” he says. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental The Feel-Good Molecule health-related issues, experts say, pointCBD, a compound extracted from the ing to anxiety, depression and stress as hemp plant, is appealing because it can the top three applications. raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good

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We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them. ~Lara Miller molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance. But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams. It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports. CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

Seeds of Hope

The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says. Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.” This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Jour� nal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label. Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.” Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.” Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com. March 2020

The Rules of CBD

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body lotion, and bath salts. In addition to our original line, CBD Live Natural, we also carry other well-known brands like Charlotte’s Web, Re-Live, Giraffe Nuts, Happy Goose Hemp, CBD Living, CBDMedic and Bimble.

by Allison Gorman

What are your top sellers? Sublingual tinctures—CBD oils that are taken under the tongue, so they’re more quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. For localized pain, CBD cream is the preferred product because of how quickly it provides relief.

ver just a few years, cannabidiol, or CBD, went from the sidelines to center stage in the world of natural medicine. There’s a lot of info out there, and a lot of products out there too. So we asked some local experts to help us navigate this new landscape in plant-based health.

What’s new? Recently we launched our men’s line, which includes beard oil, skin cream and candles. Location: 25 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, NY. Info: 914.218.8357, CBDLiveNatural.com. See ads, pages 35 and back cover.

CBD Live Natural

Bedford, NY Marcie Manfredonia, Founder What’s your mission? At CBD Live Natural, we strive to bring our customers to the best all-natural products. We want them to feel their best and know that there’s a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. We have both a physical and online presence, with our flagship store located in Bedford Hills, and our website, CBDLiveNatural.com. What should people know about CBD? Although you can find CBD anywhere, we truly care about our customers’ questions and concerns and respond to inquiries the best we can. We believe it’s important to educate our customers on the products 38

CBD Source NY Mark Frieder, Owner Marcie Manfredonia that we offer so they can choose the best product to fit their needs, along with their doctor’s approval. There are no dumb questions. We encourage our customers to ask for information to help them decide on the product that’s best for them. What CBD products do you carry? Our CBD products are 100 percent organic, vegan and GMP certified. We offer oils, gummies, pain-relief creams, vapes, capsules, edibles, bubble baths, face and

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What’s your mission? We curate a collection of quality CBD products and supply them to local retailers. We also provide products to consumers who live too far away to patronize our retailers. What should people know about CBD? There are a ton of CBD products on the market today, so it can be hard to decide which one’s right for you. Try to patronize local businesses—and ask questions. Ask about the hemp used in the CBD products; make sure it’s grown to be free of pesticides and heavy metals. Ask for a Certificate

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Mark Frieder of Analysis, so you can see for yourself whether it’s a clean product. If you can’t get the COA from the manufacturer, move on. What products do you carry? We stock tinctures and topicals, some of which are derived from New York Stategrown hemp. We are very proud to sell products from Empire Hemp Co., a New York state-licensed manufacturer utilizing hemp grown in New York. We also have products from Utah and just introduced some tinctures from Hawaii. What are your top sellers? Tinctures. They’re a very direct way to ingest hemp extracts and help the whole body. Topicals work wonderfully when there is a specific area to treat. Most people like the fact that when they use a wholebody approach, they get other benefits they weren’t expecting.

You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level. ~Eckhart Tolle

What’s new? The new buzz is CBG, a cannabinoid that’s the precursor to all the other cannabinoids in the hemp plant. I’ve heard it called the stem cell of CBD. Info: 914.393.3518, CBDsourceNY.com. See ad, page 37.

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CBD and Medical Marijuana

arijuana and hemp, from which most CBD products are derived, are biological “cousins.” Both medical marijuana and CBD products are legal in New York, and both are hugely popular for easing physical and psychological discomfort. Unlike CBD products, medical marijuana (which contains THC as well as CBD) requires a doctor’s prescription and must be supplied by a state-licensed dispensary. Dr. Lynn Parodneck is a statecertified medical marijuana practitioner in Westchester who works in compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She says both THC and CBD contribute to the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana. “CBD is one of the active components of medical marijuana,” she says. “We balance it with THC to get the desired effects for patients. THC is helpful for combatting nausea, muscle spasms, anorexia, opioid use disorder and severe pain. The combination of THC, CBD and terpenes is what gives medical marijuana its properties. We call this the entourage effect, leading to a superior result with less active ingredients.” Patients come to Parodneck for consultation, symptom management and certification to use medical marijuana. Part of her mission is teaching patients how to work with medical marijuana. “The goal is comfort, not to get high,” she says. Patients receiving certification must meet the New York State criteria to shop at a state-licensed dispensary. Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, neuropathy, Huntingdon’s disease, chronic pain and PTSD. Office hours and house calls by appointment. Info: 914.525.6536, DrLynnParodneck.com. See ad, page 39.

Authenticity that you can check out in store or through a QR code on the product box, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the product’s ingredients. Some products are local, and they all are national, derived from organically grown hemp.

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Armonk, NY, and Ridgefield, CT Rachael Hojnacki, Wellness Consultant What’s your mission? The Pharm Stand is a wellness boutique with two brick-and-mortar stores as well as an online store. We sell a range of CBD products, including tinctures and oils, edibles, pet products, beauty products and much more. I provide CBD education and product information to customers. When a customer comes into the store, we have a chat and go over their issues and needs, and then I direct them to the product that will hopefully help address their ailments. We provide every customer an individualized experience to get them the best relief. What should people know about CBD? That we at The Pharm Stand have found tremendous relief using CBD products from the companies we sell here. We want to educate the communities that we serve. What products do you carry? We carry a wide range of products in each category—full spectrum, broad spectrum and CBD isolate. Finding the best fit depends on personal preference. We have tinctures and oils, a variety of topicals, gummies, honey, chocolates, teas, coffees, sprays, pet products and beauty products. Every company provides a Certificate of

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What are your top sellers? Our top-selling full-spectrum products are the Luce Farms 1500mg tincture and the Plant People Relief Balm. They both have a high milligram of CBD and are strong and potent, which is what some of our customers aim for in their products. Some of our other bestsellers are the Press Pause Muscle & Joint Cream (CBD isolate); the Joy Tinctures (broad spectrum); and Hath patches (CBD isolate). These are big sellers because they’re well priced and effective in providing anxiety and pain relief. Anything new? Our second store, in Ridgefield, will be opening up a back room for various events and workshops, coming soon. Location: 15 Maple Ave., Armonk, NY, and 470 Main St., Ridgefield, CT. Info: 914.219.4360, ThePharmStandCo.com. See ad, page 37.

Synergy by Shira Adler Shira Adler, CEO

What’s your mission? As the founder of one of the first New York-based holistic wellness and CBD companies (established in 2011), we’re dedicated to modern alchemy—utilizing ancient plant-based wisdom for modern challenges. My mission also includes serving the Hempire State and nationally, as a highly vetted industry pioneer, author (The ABCs of CBD: The Essential Guide), consultant, speaker, educator and CBD expert. I also serve as an elected director for the Hemp Industries Association New York chapter (nyhia.org), the industry’s oldest professional trade organization, launched in 1994 (thehia.org).

What should people know about CBD? I urge consumers to read labels carefully and then research the company. Just because it’s a bigger brand, doesn’t mean its products are better. And just because it says it has CBD in its product, doesn’t mean it actually does. If you want to learn more, read The ABCs of CBD: The Essential Guide and watch the webinar “2020 NY Hemp Law Explained (NYS Assembly Bill A8977)” on NYHIA.org. What products do you carry? We have the only CBD-infused aromatherapy Synergy Spray series, designed to “bring balance back.” Our five Synergy Sprays—proprietary blends called Clear, Center, Nurture, Inspire and Smile—remain the foundation of our holistic regimen, which includes full-spectrum, highmilligram tinctures (1000mg, 1500mg, 3000mg); and Bliss Butter, a shea butter topical that’s infused with 10 essential oils and 500mg, full-spectrum CBD. We use only superior-quality, U.S.-grown hemp

What are your top sellers? Our top-selling tincture is the 1500mg. Of the Synergy Sprays, it really depends on personal preference, but my top two favorites are Clear, which has sage in it—a great soul-cleaning spray—and Smile, which uplifts and stabilizes at the same time. After the tincture, the best overall seller is our topical Bliss Butter.

Shira Adler with less than 0.3 percent THC, full-spectrum cannabinoids, and organic highvibrational-frequency essential oils that are meticulously crafted with exceptional purity, and third-party tested by one of the most trusted U.S. labs.

Anything new? There are so many changes in the CBD world—new regulations, greater research and more brands being outed as “bad actors” in the hemp sphere—many of which will disappear due to non-federal compliance. For our company specifically, we’re in the middle of a brand refresh. Soon we’ll be redoing our websites and we recently scaled into a brand-new, also woman-run, GMP-certified, 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Info: 914.861.5186, ShiraAdler.com. See ad, page 39.

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Ronnie Cummins on Growing a Movement by Elizabeth Greene

the slogan, “Healthy or five decades, soil, healthy ecosyshuman rights tem, healthy plants, activist, journalhealthy food, healthy ist and author Ronnie people, healthy animals, Cummins has camhealthy climate.” All paigned for natural these living systems are health and the environinterconnected. Regenment. Since he coeration of one system founded the Organic impacts another, which Consumers Association will lead to stabilizing in 1998, the nonprofit the climate. has grown to a network that’s 2 million people strong, dedicated to What’s the Every time you pull promoting organic difference out your wallet, you food, regenerative between organic farming and commerce are either casting your and regenerathrough global initiavote for regeneration tive farming? tives that integrate pubor the continuation of Regenerative farming is lic education, marketdegeneration. Everything simply the next stage of place pressure, media organic, focusing on soil outreach, litigation and you buy is a vote. health, carbon sequesgrassroots lobbying. tration and ecosystem His latest book, Grassroots Rising: A Call restoration. We call it “regenerative organic” to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a because people understand organic. But Green New Deal (ChelseaGreen.com/product/ when we devised organic standards, we grassroots-rising), focuses on Regeneration didn’t completely understand soil biology International, a global network that he and and the carbon cycle. Now we know that other advocates spawned in 2015 with a goal there’s important biological life below the to reverse global warming and end world soil. We understand carbon sequestration. hunger by accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture and land management. Regenerative organic farming rebuilds the soil, which improves food, health and eventually, the climate. It’s a transformation What is Regeneration of the food system.

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It’s a movement that spread when people started to understand that the climate crisis was very, very serious and connected to other crises we face—our health and farmers not being able to make a living, for example. It’s about identifying regenerative practices around the world, publicizing them and changing public policy. We use

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What will it require to achieve the goals of the Green New Deal, which calls for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2030? First, consumers need to understand the interconnectedness of things so that they

make decisions to create market pressure. Second, farmers, ranchers and land managers need to use regenerative best practices. Third is political power and policy change to drive regeneration. We need elected officials to understand regenerative ideas and feel pressure from constituents. Officials need to hear that we don’t want our tax money used for degenerative practices. Fourth is money. It will take trillions of dollars over the next decade, with much money coming from government funding. But private investments also need to shift. Our savings, pensions and retirement accounts need to be in financial institutions that place assets in regenerative, socially responsible investing.

How can we help address climate change on a personal level?

Every time you pull out your wallet, you are either casting your vote for regeneration or the continuation of degeneration. Everything you buy is a vote. What you

This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement. talk about and do every day is also extremely important. Americans spend half of their food dollars eating out. Learn to cook, invite people over for dinner, teach your kids how to cook. Eating is an agricultural act. Everyone should also be active in civic organizations. Run for office. It doesn’t have to be in politics, it could be a conservation committee or school board. Do what you can do best inside this regenerative framework and you will have a big impact. Things aren’t hopeless. It’s plausible that we are going to solve this. Unfortunately, it took until now for people to wake up. I believe people have an innate love for nature and other people, but if they’re hopeless and unaware, they’re going to

behave as if they don’t care. There is an increasing common awareness and responsibility to get the job done. This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement.

What inspired you to write about this issue?

About 10 years ago, I learned that regenerative food, farming and land use, in combination with renewable energy and radical energy conservation, could solve the climate crisis. I did more research, helped form Regeneration International and then saw that there wasn’t a roadmap for regeneration. I needed to write the book so that the climate movement would understand regeneration and the foodfarming-regeneration movement would understand climate. And I need for everyone to understand that there is hope. Elizabeth Greene writes about the environ� ment. Connect at ElizabethGreene28@ gmail.com.

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arch brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery, and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP suggests some natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies:

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Hydration to flush out germs: “If your child doesn’t like

drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. A child can also drink coconut water or suck on frozen berries or popsicles.

Honey for sleeplessness and coughs: Honey can kill

both viruses and bacteria, and in a Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

Chest rub to ease congestion: A chest rub can help clear a child’s congestion, but choose natural

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ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers. Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

Essential oils to fight infection: A combination of five essential oils—clove,

lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves—has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan. “Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of their neck, on their chest and on the soles of their feet.”

Saltwater gargle for a sore throat: As soon

as anyone in her family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela Walker-Craft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida. “Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

Elderberry or Umcka to ease symptoms:

A recent meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medi� cine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. “The syrup is sweet and delicious, so typically very easy to get children to take,” says naturopathic doctor Kiera Smialek, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Umcka ColdCare, based on the South African geranium, halved cold symptoms in five days compared to a placebo in a University of Chicago study.

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Zinc sulfate to shorten a cold: If taken within the first 24 hours of symptoms, zinc sulfate tablets or syrup can reduce colds by a day or more, studies suggest.

Warming socks to boost immunity: This

odd-sounding strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek. Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water. Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight. In the morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry. “Remember, the best remedies for cold and flu are rest and time,” says Tynan. In the meantime, though, steps like these “can help you kick it much faster and reduce some symptoms while you’re doing so.” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food by Julie Peterson

ating healthy is Contaminants aren’t We are seeing more a family affair, the only concern. “Up to cancer, neurologic and that includes 50 percent of commerconditions and kidney the family pet. However, cial foods are composed disease, and there what works for humans of meat meal and bymay be less than optiproducts,” says Armaiti is evidence that the mal for Fluffy or Fido, May, DVM, owner of Dr. increase in these as each requires a speMay’s Veterinary House diseases may be due Calls, in Los Angeles. cies-specific, nutritionto harmful ingredients ally balanced regimen. These can include Most pet parents opt for meat from dead, dying, in commercial, commercial dog or cat diseased or disabled animeat-based foods. food that comes in a bag mals, and even rendered ~Armaiti May or a can, but many are dogs and cats from anibeginning to consider mal shelters, says May. more natural options. “Kibble is often the “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic most economical way to feed your pet. But conditions and kidney disease, and there is its processed state makes it the least optievidence that the increase in these diseases mal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder may be due to harmful ingredients in comHolistic Vet, in Colorado. mercial, meat-based foods.” Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Healthy Alternative Diets Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, Owners that switch from commercial foods completed a study of 1,084 pet food prodreport their animals display thicker coats, ucts, screening them for more than 130 brighter eyes and greater energy. However, toxins and contaminants linked to cancer dogs and cats require specific ranges of vitaand other conditions. Results showed cadmins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s mium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the important to ensure that nutritional needs products, along with arsenic and lead. are met and a healthy balance is maintained.

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n Home-Cooked Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause. Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.

n Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years. Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.” The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

Helpful Resources Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food. Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com. Definitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefinitions. Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientific literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog. “Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets. They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May. Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.” Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May. Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.

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LIVING IN SYNCHRONICITY

The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

by Meg Lundstrom

hen we have an inner need that converges with an outside event, it is a meaningful coincidence known as synchronicity, and it happens to us all. It can be simple, like a playful sprite: recurring numbers or dates, all the lights turning green as we race to meet an appointment or a call from a faraway friend just when we want to talk to them. Or it can be profound: a chance meeting with an employer looking for exactly our skills, unexpected money appearing when we’re in a pinch, a timely rescue or our grandmother’s favorite, obscure song coming on the radio or app just as we’re feeling teary-eyed on the anniversary of her death. Whether they are lighthearted or life-changing, synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. They open us to mystery and delight. They give us a sense of being taken care of. They nudge us to grow in scary, but life-affirming directions. They awaken a sense of awe, which studies have shown to be the emotion most likely to make us reach out generously to others—and that evokes even more synchronicity. And they can make daily life a lark. By its very nature, we can’t create synchronicity, but we can live life in a way that encourages it to show up. The more

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engaged we are spiritually—whether that means prayer, meditation, walking in nature or loving others deeply—the more likely synchronicity is. Being open, selfhonest, courageous, engaged, grateful and fully present summons it, which is where therapy, yoga and bodywork can be useful. But we don’t have to be saintly or enlightened; synchronicity is there for us all. It is simply the way the Universe works. The first step is to notice synchronicity when it occurs, and honor it. As with humans, when we give it our attention and say thank you, it makes it more likely to show up in our life again. At some point as our trust builds, synchronicity becomes simply the way our life works. Things show up as we need them and we are in the right place at the right time. Even when occurrences seemingly go awry, we glimpse an underlying order that gives us strength and purpose. Life becomes a steady stream of meaningfulness and inner and outer exploration. We find ourselves living in flow, attuned to life’s deepest currents and awash in deep gratitude. Meg Lundstrom is the co-author with Charlene Belitz of The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform Your Life with Meaningful Coincidence. Connect at FlowPower.com.

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VEGAN FITNESS A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet by Marlaina Donato

ennis champion Venus Williams and New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady are among the athletes that opt for healthy, plantdominant diets to reach their personal best, a trend that belies some misconceptions about what it means to be vegan. “Going vegan implies a larger, lifestyle choice based on personal ethics, but athletes report that they just feel better,” says Brenda Carey, editor-in-chief of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine. “They’re also surprised at how well they put on muscle after making this dietary change.” A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 metaanalysis of 40 studies published in the peerreviewed journal PLOS One concludes that a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Devotees report unexpected perks.

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“I recover faster. I also have more natural energy without the need for caffeine and reduced inflammation, as confirmed in blood tests,” says Matt Tullman, managing partner of the community-building website NoMeatAthlete.com and CEO of vegan supplement maker Complement, in Boulder, Colorado.

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing whole-grain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics. co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland. “Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the “YOUniverse” as a whole. ~Torre Washington Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements—especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.” Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidantrich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing. Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week—cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says. “You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.” For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

The Big Picture

For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir. “The difference between ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman. “Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.” The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington. “Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Movement for Wellness – 12noon. March 6, 20, 27. Movement class based on yoga, Alexander Technique, Diamond-Dart procedures and designed for anyone looking to move with more ease. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco. $25. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events 914.649.9565. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Empath Support Group – 10-11:30am. 1st Sat. With Facilitator: Aviva Chansky Guttmann. Meetings combine sharing, friendship, topic-based discussions and socializing. The Enchanted Cafe, 7484 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Free. Questions/ RSVP: 631.885.4375. Yoga Nidra – 10:30-11:45am. With Deirdre Breen. 1st Sat monthly. Heal the nervous system, refresh the nervous system and improve the quality of sleep. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Essential Oils—More Than Just a Pretty Scent – 2-4pm. Gain a deeper understanding of essential oils with aroma therapist Laurie Lyke. Each participant will receive an inhaler, some potpourri and informational handouts. $30. Celestial Touch, 7 Arch St, Pawling. Register: 845.244.1767. CelestialTouchLLC.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Reiki Open House – Noon-4pm. Anne Bentzen leads introduction to reiki and its numerous benefits for health and well-being. Sign-up for a mini-session. $25 donation. Gilead Presbyterian, 9 Church St, Carmel. Register: 914.954.1846.

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Gardening Class – 10-11:30am. Jeff Curdulack, of Organic Ways And Means, teaches this gardening classes focused on veggies, fruit and herbs. Pound Ridge Organics Farm Store. Info: 914.764.3006, PoundRidgeOrganics.com.

Spring Renewal, March 27-29, Spring into Summer, June 5-7 Autumn Transformation, Sept. 25-27 2021 retreats: Fall into Winter, Jan. 22-24 For more info, visit yogaintheadirondacks.com or email Rhodella Hughes; rhodella@ yogaintheadirondacks.com. Rhodella Hughes Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC “Where Yoga Embraces Nature” 518.251.3015 ~ 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com

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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. 6-8:30pm. With Priti Satya Kaur. A gentle way to end the day. Gain greater clarity and soul awareness. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

2020 RETREATS

AYURVEDIC CERTIFICATION COURSES MARCH 2020

Free Lecture: Ayurveda: Seasonal Detoxing – 6-8pm.How to Do It Gently and Safely – With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Kent Public Library, 17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes. 845.225.8585. KentLibrary.org.

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

BEDFORD HILLS Katonah Yoga 39 Main Street 914.241.2661; katonahyoga.com

MOUNT KISCO Elite Performance PT Of Westchester, PC 175 E. Main St. Suite 204 ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164 SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056

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

YONKERS Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606 NuevaAlma.com

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Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118 PutnamYoga.com

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

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

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

Hudson River Yoga Beginner - Experienced 696 Dutchess Tpk, (near Adams) 845.204.9111 hudsonriveryoga.com SOMERS Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 yoga.zengarden@gmail.com

VALHALLA YogaShine Kripalu/Meditate/Yoga Therapy 7-11 Legion Drive, 914.769.8745 yogashine.com

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

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

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

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

The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

KATONAH Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga

MAHOPAC Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com Mamaeh Yoga Family Yoga Studio 900 South Lake Blvd. #8 845.519.2972; mamaehyoga.com March 2020

markyourcalendar Mindful Communication Workshop Our Verbal & Non-Verbal Reaction or Response 3-day Workshop Series/ Thursdays March 19th, 26th, and April 2nd, 2020 from 7:30 - 9 pm, $120 (or $45/session)

Event held at: Ixchel Center 23 Wilson St, 2nd Fl. Hartsdale, NY 10530

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Solving the Retirement Income Puzzle – 6:307:30pm. Presenter Paul M. Petron. Topic: How Do I Replace My Paycheck? This workshop is for people approaching or entering retirement or recently retired. Somers Library. Register: 914.232.5717. SomersLibrary.org. Exploring Mindfulness – March 10, 17, 24 and 31. 8-9pm. With Raditia Lasry. Theme: Adjust Your Routine and Create Space. Mt Pleasant Community Center. Register/class fees: 914.742.2310.

Walk with a Doc – 9:30-10:30am. Join Dr. Kurt Beil for a free monthly community event featuring a short health talk followed by a walk. Outdoor/indoor location is weather dependent, but event occurs rain, shine or snow. Info: 914.362.8315. WalkWithADoc. org/Our-Locations/NorthernWestchester. LifeForce Yoga Chakra Balancing Flow & Yoga Nidra – 11am-12:15pm. With Merrill Black. Gentle meditative flow using sounds, postures, hand gestures and restorative poses to balance chakras. Ending with yoga nidra for deep relaxation. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Spring Rejuvenating Workshop—Mudras: Empower Your Practice and Your Teaching – 1-3pm. With Deirdre Breen. $45 YTA preregistration price. Yoga Teachers’ Association of Hudson Valley. Registration: YTAYoga.com/event-3671533.

Tickets sold at Eventbrite or contact Raditia Lasry at mindfulbeingllc@gmail.com

Spring Equinox: Monthly Interfaith – 10:30am. Refreshments to follow. All welcome. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22. Parking across the street. Info: chapelatcrotonfalls.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Mindful Communication Workshop – Mar19, 26 and April 2. 7:30-9pm. With Raditia Lasry. Bring awareness to automatic responses for transformation into positive outcomes. $120. Ixchel Center, 23 Wilson St, 2nd Flr, Hartsdale. Info: MindfulBeingLLC.com.

LifeForce Yoga for Teens – 5-6pm. With Merrill Black. A yoga gentle flow using sounds, posture, hand gestures and restorative poses to meet the mood. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

MONDAY, MARCH 9 Lunar Gong Bath Full Moon in Virgo – 7-9pm. With Hari Sangat Kaur. Kundalini yoga, meditation and short astrology talk to align the inner-self with the astrological energies. Release and renew with healing sounds of the gong. $30. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

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120+ exhibitors, 1000 guests! Exhibitor spots available

Sunday, April 19, 2020 ~ 10am to 5pm Double Tree Hotel, Tarrytown NY 10591

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Naturopathy, Herbs and Homeopathy: How Do I Choose?”– 6:30-9:30pm. Panel discussion sponsored by the Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine. $20. Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco. Info: Info: KatonahStudyGroup.org. Vision and (Mis)Behavior – 7-9pm. Are children struggling with frustration? Could there be a vision problem? Learn to recognize visual triggers to mis-behaviors at any age and to interpret this cry for help. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 A One-Year Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification Course – With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Certification will be awarded by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Application deadline Mar 10. Information: 646.670.6725. drkaushik.com.

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Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com. Spring Clean and Cleanse with Essential Oils – 6-8pm. Detoxify one’s home and body with therapeutic grade essential oils. $5. Hudson Valley Healing Center. Text MAR20: 845.208.9771. Details: Bit.ly/2vbMHWx. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 A One-Year Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification Course – With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Certification will be awarded by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Application deadline Mar 17. Information: 646.670.6725. drkaushik.com. Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration – 11:30am-1:30pm. The Japanese tea ceremony represents the essence of the traditional Japanese culture in many ways. Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets. Somers Library. Register: 914.232.5717. SomersLibrary.org.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Kapha Dosha and You – With Deirdre Breen. 3-5pm. Ayurveda is a lifestyle medicine that protects, preserves and nourishes health and more. Spring is the season of Kapha Dosha so Ayurveda recommends a purification process in preparation for the season of rebirth. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Preregistration: 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.

Spring Renewal Retreat. See March 27.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 The Four Year Career with Young Living – 3-5pm. Rob Rinato shares about the residual income and financial freedom opportunity with YLEO. $5. Hudson Valley Healing Center. Text: MAR22: 845.08.9771. Details. Bit.ly/3bodXBG.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Spring Renewal Retreat – March 27-29. With Rhodella Hughes and Yoga in the Adirondacks “Where Yoga Embraces Nature.” Info: 914.556.8258; yogaintheadirondacks.com. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Slow Food Goes to Bhutan – 5:30-7:30pm. Catered dinner and presentation celebrating the Bhutanese culture. Pound Ridge Organics, 22 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Info: 914.764.3006, PoundRidgeOrganics.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Breaking Free From the Past. Beyond Cutting Cords – 11am-1pm. With Merrill Black. A shamanistic technique of recapitulation, clear energetic blockages/patterns that affect one’s life. Meditation exercises to delve deeper into oneself. $45. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Medical Intuition Part 1 Class – 6-7pm. Intro Talk with Bernadette Bloom. Learn how to evaluate and heal chakra imbalances that can evolve into disease. Free. NY Open Center, 22 East 30th St, NYC. Info: 239.289.3744. theesotericbloom.com. Visual Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury – 7-9pm. Struggling with reading/concentration postconcussion? Learn how visual rehabilitation can treat double vision, disorientation, misperceptions and other common visual symptoms of brain injury. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

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Pilates Mat Class – 9am. Fully equipped pilates studio, small class sizes. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

All Level Flow – 10-11:15am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate or more advanced practitioners. $20 drop-in. Elevate Yoga, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Sunday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am. A meditation where the slow controlled movements improve muscle tone, balance and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

monday YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

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Singing Songbirds Wednesdays 7pm Movement for Wellness Fridays 12pm

11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (above Mount Kisco Sports). Visit LifeEnergyArts.gallery for all events. Call: 914.218.3350 56

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 Shi Ba Shi Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am, 5:30pm and 7pm. A full body stretch, improves muscle tone and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio. 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

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

Mat Class – 9-10am. A small mat class for an intimate pilates experience. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. All levels. Increase balance and reduce stress. Be connected and be focused. OudiYoga, 325 S. Highland Ave, Ste 109, Ossining/Briarcliff. Info: 914.236.9208. OudiYoga.com.

Yoga for a Healthy Back – 9:30-10:45am. Class focuses on ways to improve overall spinal health, while safely practicing yoga. Also offered Wed 5:30-6:45pm. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogArts.com. Basic Warm Flow Yoga – 10:15-11am. With Cara. A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing fancy. $20 drop-in. Elevate Yoga, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Monday’s Reiki Meditation Circle – 1pm. Begins Jan 6. No class Jan 20 or Feb 17. Learn how to relax, release stress and restore healing within. Limited space. On Your Toes Dance Studio, 68 S Devoe Ave, Yonkers. Registration required, call/ text: 914.513.8398. Yoga by Maria-Guided Vinyasa Yoga – 3:304:30pm. Not held on Nat’l holidays. With Maria Polhemus. $10 per class. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: Ann Marie: 845.337.2599. All Level Flow – 5-6pm. With Jennifer. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate or more advanced practitioners. $20 drop-in. Elevate Yoga, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 7-8pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne Salomone. All levels. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. $120drop-in. Eastchester. Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday Mixed Equipment Class – 9-10am. This class utilizes all of the pilates equipment. Previous pilates experience is suggested. $40. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. YogaStrong – 9:30-10:45am. With Cara A warm flow class that combines sun salutations and light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. $20 drop-in. Elevate Yoga, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm.with Victor Gazzini. A yoga class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $20 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Guided Meditation and Sound Bath – 7-8pm. 2nd Wed. The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs to reduce stress, enhance awareness and energized. $5 donation. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. RSVP, Cristina: 917.900.7705. Westchester Songbirds – 7-8pm. New singing group with emphasis on having fun and community spirit. All levels, no need to read music or sing on key! Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco. $20. Info: 845.554.2077. LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

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Meditation Group, in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh – 7-8:30pm. For centering in these challenging times. Free. Donation gratefully welcomed. YogaShine Studio, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745.

Sunrise Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. With Victor. A practice for one’s mind, body and breath tradition that is healthful and beneficial. Open level class uses movement with breath, sounds and chanting. Variations and modifications to fit all. $20. Ste 203, Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Weekly Spiritual and Meditation Program – 7:30-9pm. Gathering with video selections and readings on a weekly topic. Science of Spirituality: Transforming Lives through Meditation. Refreshments following. Free. Mosaic Mental Health Center, 5676 Riverdale Ave, Ste 203, Riverdale. Info. 914.433.1800. sos.org.

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Guided Meditations – 9:30-10:15am. With Lisa. $18. Sacred, 11 Addison St. Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com. Shi Ba Shi Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am. A full body stretch, improves muscle tone and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio. 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Pilates Tower Class – 10:30-11:30am. An energizing pilates workout in a fully equipped studio. Small class sizes. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Women’s Healing Circle – 1pm. Begins Jan 9. No class Feb 20. Topic focused energy healing circle to assist with women related issues. Limited Space. On Your Toes Dance Studio, 68 S Devoe Ave, Yonkers. Registration Required, call/text: 914.513.8398. YogaShine for Adults – 6:45-8:15pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

friday Pilates Tower Class – 8:30am and 10:30am. Fully equipped pilates studio. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Liz Carr. $22. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com. Powerful Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Cara. A strong vinyasa class with sun salutations, inversions and arm balances in a heated studio. $20 drop-in. Elevate Yoga, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Shi Ba Shi Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am, 5:30pm and 7pm. A full body stretch, improves muscle tone and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio. 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Adults with Special Needs and Seniors – 10-11am. With Vitalah Simon. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility and compassion. Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 10-11:15am. With Ann Casapini. Gentle level. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. $20 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

March 2020

Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

See It Coming

Mercury is retrograde this first week. Assume nothing, follow up and back up. A focused morning flips to mixed messages on March 1. Sidestepping any signs of argument on March 2 will encourage harmonious outcomes. March 3 is animated and productive, in spite of delays. Overconfidence triggers short tempers on March 4; double-check and listen well. A tight list of priorities on March 5 can help you avoid power struggles and disappointment. A night of entertainment releases tensions after unexpected occurrences on March 6.

Work Ethics

Pulls from many directions affect overall decisions on March 7. Clarity and direction take shape on March 8; Daylight Savings begins. Your ability to nail a project the first time increases on March 9 with Mercury direct, complemented by the Virgo full moon. Negotiation is a bit bumpy on March10, but aim high for the goal. Those who “make their luck” do so on March 11; don’t let the odds deter you. The tenacious find eventual reward on March 12.

Presence of Mind

Discernment on March 13 attracts quality. Shiny objects distract on March 14. Exercise judgment if something looks too good on March 15. On March 16, schedule important tasks, appointments and calls after

12:30 p.m. Good will promoted on March 17 enjoys exponential increase. Productivity rules on March 18.

Ignition

Grievances are expressed at the spring equinox on March 19. A desire for action on March 20 cannot yet take shape. Saturn enters Aquarius on March 21 to begin a cycle of technological advancements and an emphasis on humanity. Out-of-the box ideas soar on March 22. Imagine every aspect of the dream on March 23. The Aries new moon on March 24 stokes fire; keep a tight reign.

Lay the Foundation

Quiet any impulse to act in haste on March 25. More information comes on March 26. Take strides on March 27 to ensure best results. Project love and it comes back to you on March 28. Be alert for a hiccup of miscommunication on March 29. Organize and plan on March 30. Reach out to loved ones and the people you want to work with March 31 Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist through astrology and tarot at InsightOasis.com. Discover guidance through her website, private ses� sions and podcasts. For more information, contact her at pamela@insightoasis.com or 917.796.6026. See ad page 36. March 2020

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FOR RENT 1510 SQ. FT. STUDIO SPACE/POUGHKEEPSIE – Two dressing rooms, office, mirrored wall, bathroom and large open room at Commerce Street, PK. Available immediately. Priced Reasonable. Contact dmlevitt1952@gmail.com.

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saturday Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Saturday Morning Dance Party – 9:30am. With Lisa. Cardio dance party with easy to follow moves to rhythms from around the globe. No dance experience required. $15. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 139 E Post Rd, White Plains. Info: 415.290.5537. LisaDanceFit.com.

COLONIC THERAPIST WANTED. Part time for a well-established Westchester office. You are good natured, caring and concerned. Flexible hours. Experience a plus. Inquiries: greatcolonics@gmail. com include your phone number. EARN PT OR FT INCOME in the Natural Health industry. Openings for 2-3 people. Flexible schedule. Supportive team. Earn $20,000 bonus in 2020. To schedule confidential interview text Michael Rosenbaum 914.589.3601.

SPCA OF WESTCHESTER – Open 7 Days a Week: Mon-Sat 10-4 & Sun 1-4. No appointment necessary. Come find a new best friend. 590 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. spca914. org.

VENDORS AND FAIRS EXHIBITORS WANTED: Vendor, speaker reader and healer spots available at the April Awaken Fair in Tarrytown NY. This body-mindspirit event has been running for nearly 20 years in Westchester, attracting 1,000 guests and 125+ exhibitors. AwakenFair.com AwakenUSA@ aol.com

VOLUNTEERS 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.

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Peekskill Farmers Market – Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. The winter market is at 828 Main Street, Peekskill, 10am-2pm thru April 25. Then back outside on Bank Street from May 2 thru Nov 21. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com. Shaolin Kung Fu & Women’s Self Defense – 10am. This training is an exercise regime and selfdefense system. The movements develop coordination and promote external strength. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Belly Dance Class – 12:45pm. Trial class for $20. Ongoing class at all levels. Epic Dance Center, 926 RT 6, Mahopac. Info: Sarah Bell 914.874.4541; DancingWithSarah.com.

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Chinese medicine for relieving muscle/joint pain and headaches; treating chronic disease including autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions; boosting immune function; balancing hormones; helping tobacco/substance addiction; and reducing stress. Includes acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxibustion, qigong, and TENS electro-stimulation. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 25.

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

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

LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ads pgs 11 & 21.

ACUPRESSURE JIN SHIN DO® BODYMIND

ACUPRESSURE® GAIL KELLSTROM, MFA, LMT, AOBTA Katonah, NY 914.232.5754; jinshindony.com Powerful relaxation techniques reduces stress, eases neck/ shoulder/back tension and headaches. Balance, replenish, body, mind and spirit with “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Gentle yet deep Asian Bodywork thousands of years old. In practice 35 years. C.E.U. classes.

QUIT WITH QUINN

Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps p e o p l e 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 45.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE EVE SILVER

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TEACHER, M.AmSAT Offices in Rye & Katonah NY evesilverAT.com; 914.921.2400 Increases self-awareness, builds confidence and improve your health and wellbeing. Learn how your brain and body interact, allowing you to better coordinate your movements and increase the accuracy of your mind’s thoughts and perceptions. Experience less stress, pain and ultimately improve your sense of calm, focus, posture and ease of movement. Private lessons and group classes. Adults, pre-teens, and children.

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

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

MARGARET STEELE L.AC, DIPL, NCCAOM

25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK

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

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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 36.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

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.

COLIN MCPHILLAMY

Astrology & Tarot Skype and in-person 213 840 1187 mcphillamytarot.com Choice lives between pre-destiny and free will. Know your stars, control your life. A reading designed to encourage, support and empower. Call now.

AYURVEDA CLAUDIA GUKEISEN, MA, CAHC

The Center for Health & Healing, Mt. Kisco, NY; center4healing.net Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, Rhinebeck, NY; izlind.com claudiagukeisen@mac.com; 914.673.3313 Learn the principles of Ayurveda to help correct digestive issues that contribute to sleep, stress and other health imbalances. Ayurvedic diet, cooking and lifestyle recommendations along with Ayurvedic & Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki facilitate long-term improvements to your current health challenges. Support provided between visits.

CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO

25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY; 914.218.8357 customcandleco.com Locally made in Bedford. Hundreds of candles in stock or create your own custom candle. Choose your favorite scent, wax color, wick type and container. All natural soy candles, handcrafted and nontoxic with long-lasting aroma. Shop in stores or on-line. Stores are open 7 days a week.

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 45.

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!

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

Dr. Gertner himself suffered with back pain due to an injury. With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 67.

CBD CBD LIVE NATURAL

A Division of Custom Candle CO. Bedford Hills NY: 914.218.8357 CBDLIVENATURAL.COM Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ads, pg 35 and back cover.

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

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THE PHARM STAND

A Wellness Boutique 15 Maple av, Armonk, NY 914.219.4360; Thepharmstandoco.com Offering high quality Hemp derived CBD products including tinctures, gel caps, muscles rubs, creams, teas, chocolates, honeys and more. Plus, a full line of pet products for dogs, cats and horses. In addition to CBD products, the store also offers several lines of wellness and gift products. See ad pg 37.

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COACHING JANE SILVERMAN

Life Coach in Positive Psychology 914.263.7080; janesilvermanlifecoach.com Feeling stuck? Gain clarity, investigate your strengths and navigate transitions with proven tools and guidance. Free phone consultation to explore how working together can help you make the positive changes you seek. Appointments in person or by phone.

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

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

DANCE FITNESS LISA DANCE FIT

Arthur Murray Dance Studio 139 E. Post Rd., White Plains, NY 10601 lisamcanning@gmail.com; 415.290.5537 Saturday morning dance party with Lisa! Rise, shine and kick your morning off with a cardio dance party! Easy to follow moves to your favorite rhythms from around the globe. Have a great time! No dance experience required - all are welcome!

DOWSER COLONICS COLONICS

914.921.LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.

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!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!

Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call! See ad pg 9.

ENERGY HEALING TINA AURORA CPC REIKI MASTER Energy Healing & Coaching Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.473.1032; tinaaurora.com

During Tina’s healing sessions, she channels divine healing energy, promoting profound positive changes in the body, mind and spirit. Tina’s coaching style allows her clients to rewrite the script of negative thoughts to create the lives they dream for themselves.

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. See ad pg 25.

EMPOWERMENT COACH MIDLIFE EMPOWERMENT COACH Margaret Rizzuto, WPCC, ACC Supporting you in life and business. 845.729.2685; margaretrizzuto.com

Working with women who are ready for change, ready to redefine midlife. My clients are empty-nesters, business owners, retired, relocating, starting over. Be seen and heard. Move forward with confidence and intention. This is your “Prime Time.”

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JOY MATALON LMT, CST

The Center for Health + Healing Mount Kisco, Additional offices Ossining & Garrison 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.

ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP

Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restore energetic flow, balance your chakras, clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Improve natural immunity, mental clarity and peace. Reiki classes all levels. Private sessions. Weekend retreats. See ad pg 36.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION grassrootsinfo.org 914.422.3141;gee@grassrootsinfo.org

Science based environmental health nonprofit with mission to educate the public regarding environmental exposures and links to health and environmental impacts. Practical information and solution tools are provided. Serves local and state governments, school systems, health professionals, organizations and individuals nationwide.

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

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

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THE TEMPERANCE CENTER

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, LFYP-2, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203, Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, astrological birth charts, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes, Qi Gong Classes, LifeForce Yoga. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 19.

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ALINA RINATO

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

We are a collective of local moms with decades of combined experience working with Young Living Essential Oils. We are here to help you select, purchase, and safely use the best oils for you and your family! Monthly classes, personalized recommendations and online community.

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.

Young Living Diamond 845.208.9771 alina@rinatofamilyessentials.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTING WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC

Poughkeepsie, NY 120601 917.868.1769; notanotherdietwanda.com Integrative consulting for small to mid-sized companies who want to implement wellness programs with biometric screenings for their employees. Assessment of existing wellness programs for effectiveness or health educator for public speaking engagements; as well as a trainer for medical Spanish.

BOTANIC FACE & BODY

1 Neperan Rd, Tarrytown NY 646.509.8754; hello@botanicfacebody.com botanicfacebody.com Expert aesthetician Theresa Naman sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skin care. Her passion for 100% pure natural ingredients, yet simple effective solutions has earned her clients’ trust and respect. Featuring skincare by Savor Beauty, made locally in the Hudson Valley.

DANIELA HORTENCIO

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

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 21.

By Appointment; Sarah’s House of Health 900 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY 914.562.0618; danielahortencio.com Eminence Organic Skin Care is handmade, extracted from plants, vegetables and herbs from a family-owned farm in Hungary. Let the aromas treat your senses and the ingredients impart health and beauty to your skin. Gentle massage will stimulate collagen and deliver ingredients to the deepest layer of your skin. See ad pg 20..

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NUR SPACE

a wellness sanctuary 596 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson NurSpace.com NUR is an open space for people to gather around ideas of conscious health, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Behind the scenes of our conscious c o m m u n i t y, w e o f f e r a curated collective of wellness practitioners. Parking is adjacent to the space.

HEALTH COACH ROBIN MILLER, LMHC, INHC 914.419.5256 robinmillerwellness@gmail.com RobinMillerWellness.com

I specialize in applying Medical Medium Healing Pathways for restorative health, especially in the face of increasing environmental toxins and biological exposures that often result in chronic, unexplained symptoms. I also help people navigate emotional responses to our physical states and life patterned triggers. See ad pg 36.

HERBAL MEDICINE

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LORRAINE HUGHES

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

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.

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598

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

SYNERGIZE AND THRIVE

Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching Rachel Mazzei, INHC Jennifer Marks, INHC At the Bove’ Spa & Wellness (366 Route 202, Somers, NY) 914.266.2092; synergizeandthrive.com Our coaching practice focuses on assessing client lifestyles, addressing health concerns, and then working with them to make behavioral, nutritional, and other changes to promote health and wellness. Specialties include weight loss and chronic disease prevention. We look forward to helping people feel, look, and be their best self.

HENNA MARGIE NUGENT, ICNHA

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

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 6.

HORSE & RIDER DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

Holistic Support for Horses. BEMER vet products support faster recovery, regeneration of tissue, and more efficient hydration of your horse. And reduces stress from transportation and competition. “BEMER is a 21st century ‘Fountain of Youth’ for horse and rider.” Linda Tellington-Jones. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo.

HOLISTIC HEALTH DR. MICHAEL WALD, DC, DIETICIAN, BOARD CERTIFIED 20 Sunderland Lane, Katonah 914.552.1442; info@bloodDetective.com

Do you suﬀer from chronic health problems like cancer, autoimmune, GI or neurological issues? You need a BloodDetective! Dr. Wald will work with you personally over the phone, as a house call or at his Katonah oﬃce. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 3.

LAND CONSERVATION WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST 403 Harris Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 914.234.6992 WestchesterLandTrust.org

Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities. Learn about their many innovative programs at WestchesterLandTrust.org

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MASSAGE & BODYWORK BALANCE BODYWORK

Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz Offering therapeutic massage and Reiki for stress- and pain-relief, relaxation and general wellness. Gift certificates available for all modalities, including pre- and postnatal bodywork, aromatherapy and hot stone massage by appointment. Set your intention for healing yourself and those around you.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA 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 39.

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.

SACRED LARCHMONT

11 Addison Street Larchmont, NY 10538 914.825.9535; sacredlarchmont.com Sacred is a space dedicated to meditation, sound healing, gentle yoga, energy medicine and many more healing modalities, classes and workshops that encourage you to quiet your thoughts and tune into your inner guidance. See ad pg 14.

VEGAN FREEZE HEALING MASSAGE Linda Michelle Gordon, LMT White Plains, NY By Appointment: 310.863.9341

Thirty-six years as an LMT and intuitive Holistic healer. My tools include detox and addiction recovery, trauma and post-op bodywork, Swedish, Chinese, Polarity, Lymphatic and Chi Nei Tsang. Dog and cats welcome, farm animal out-calls available, sport horse specialty.

Awaken Wellness Center 121 Smith Ave., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 DrKurtBeil.com, info@drkurtbeil.com 914.362.8315 Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 25.

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: M,T,W. See ad pg 45.

MEMORY LOSS/DEMENTIA SHARP AGAIN NATURALLY—501(C)3 Alzheimer.Dementia.Memory Loss 914.281.1404; SharpAgain.org

Experiencing “senior moments? Have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Memory loss has many causes, and can be prevented and treated. Early intervention makes a real difference! Researchbased information to help you and your loved ones at sharpagain.org.

MATTRESSES DAVIS FURNITURE

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

Do you want a healthier night’s sleep? Visit locally owned Davis Furniture and see their full line of all natural American-made mattresses. For over 90 years they have been giving their customers more, and charging them less. And they’ve once again been voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. See ad pg 11.

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MEDITATION

SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com

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NUTRITION NUSPECIES

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 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 2.

PET RESCUE/ADOPTION STRAY HELP

PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.232.0336, strayhelp.org Stray HELP: a registered not-forprofit 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.

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

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

Nagi Wissa, R.Ph., IP, CEO 559 Rt, 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 lakemahopacpharmacy.com T: 845.208.0424; F: 845.208.0425

We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support y o u r h e a l t h . We o f f e r compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions. See ad pg 45.

KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages. Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

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 6.

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REIKI HEALING TABLE

Deborah J. Taylor RN Usui /Holy Fire ® Reiki Master/Teacher 914.280.9844; Djthealingtable@gmail.com Reiki is a gentle, loving, universal life force energy. It will help you to relax and promote self-healing on all levels of mind, body and spirit. Reiki can help reduce anxiety and stress. Yonkers / Dobbs Ferry. By appointment.

RETREATS PODIATRY

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND

SPA

PHARMACY-COMPOUNDING LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL

SLEEP DISORDER

SACRED EARTH HEALING SANCTUARY Ancram New York Mary@lightsourceconnection.com lightsourceconnection.com

Restore, Reconnect, Align. Two days of transformational healing immersion using shamanic healing, horse medicine, meditation, and my unique Light Source Connection healing method. Heal at a soul level so that you leave feeling deep relief from your cells to your soul. See ad pg 15.

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 likeminded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS 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.

SPIRITUAL COACH MARY ELLEN O’BRIEN

Soul Alignment Coach and Healer Cold Spring, NY 845.202.1717; AwakenYourTrueEssence.com Mary Ellen O’Brien is a Soul Alignment Coach and Healer who helps Spiritual Practitioners and Healers align with their higher self consistently so they can fully own their gifts. She holds frequent group programs in Cold Spring, NY.

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VETERINARY HOSPITAL

STRESS REDUCTION DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

FULL CIRCLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Integrative, Holistic & Conventional 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com

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

We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle.

SUPPORT GROUP

WEIGHT LOSS

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: Oneon-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Lose weight, inches and improve your overall health with the Mei Zen Acupuncture treatment for weight loss and abdominal toning. Jump start your metabolism and balance your body’s energy as you lose weight. Additional benefits include enhanced energy and improved digestion. See ads pg 11 & 21.

QUIT WITH QUINN

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 6.

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 45.

WELLNESS CENTER 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.

WELLNESS SPA THE BOVÉ SPA & WELLNESS

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

WORKSHOPS PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

Led by Janet Catalina, MSW MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 914.548.8372; catalina.janet@gmail.com Learn how to become a Master Manifester. Create that dream job, find your soul mate, pay off your debts or whatever you desire. Learn to release what has blocked you up to now. Once you have learned how to PULSE, you have an empowerment tool for the rest of your life. Please visit pulsemanifestion.com for workshop dates.

REIKI FUSION: ENERGY HEALING,

Dance, Movement and Breath Work Retreat Cynthia M Chase, Reiki Master/Teacher MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network Learn the art of meditation through movement, transcend limiting beliefs to embrace your greater potential. Become a more powerful healer for yourself, loved ones and others. Learn how to access the wisdom within. Experience rejuvenation, growth and empowerment. Please visit cynthiamchase.com for workshop dates.

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