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40 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

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46 HEALING OUR KIDS Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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news briefs

‘The BloodDetective’ Opens Katonah Office

r. Michael Wald, “The BloodDetective,” has opened a new office at 20 Sunderland Lane, in Katonah. This is the second location for Wald, who also practices in Mount Kisco. He will host a grand opening event at the new office on October 26, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. A doctor of chiropractic, Wald is also a dietician, doctor of nutrition, clinical nutritionist, nutritional specialist and sports nutritionist. Through his practice, he offers advanced biomarker lab testing and evaluations, including metabolic tests, neuro-adrenal testing, radiationfree bone density screening, cardiovascular-age hardness testing and normo-hyperbaric therapy. He says adding a second location will allow him to expand his work on the Dr. Michael Wald cutting edge of natural health. In addition to his clinical work, Wald has written books on natural health, such as The Anti-Aging Encyclopedia of Blood Tests and Frankenfoods: GMO Dangers, and hosts Ask The BloodDetective, which airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. on PRN.FM.com. The grand opening event will include vegetarian/vegan food samples and cooking demonstrations; brief presentations by Wald on various health-related topics; tours of Wald’s rehab pool, hyperbaric chambers, on-site lab and full fitness facility; and presentations on other healing modalities. Cost: Free, but RSVP to Info@BloodDetective.com and include number of attendees. Location: 20 Sunderland Ln., Katonah, NY. See ad, page 19.

Group Hosts Alexander Technique Week Events

he Alexander Technique (AT) has been taught worldwide for more than a century, but it’s still not well known to the general population. From October 15 to 20, Alexander Technique Week, the AT Association of Westchester and Putnam will introduce the technique to the community through group talks and classes at local libraries and studios. Karla Booth Diamond leads demonstration Actors, dancers and musicians are often trained in the AT in colleges and conservatories, says Karla Booth Diamond, a certified AT teacher. The method teaches awareness of one’s postural habits and how one responds to stimuli, she says, and it enhances mobility, poise and performance while reducing stress and tension. “In the ’80s, with the advent of computers, many people began studying the technique to help with repetitive stress and back pain, as it’s helpful for unlearning habitual patterns of tension that interfere with optimal functioning—both conscious and unconscious,” Diamond says. “Rather than working on strengthening a set of muscles or standing in a particular way, the Alexander Technique provides a method where these patterns can be unlearned, enabling the possibility of new choices in not only posture and movement but also reaction to stimulus.” Studies published in the British Journal of Medicine concluded that people who added AT to their treatment for back pain experienced increased benefits, she says. For more info or to learn about local Alexander Technique Week events, visit ATAWestchester.com or AmSATOnline.org.

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Holistic Skin Care Studio opens in Fishkill

loom Skin Care Studio, which recently opened at 1081 Main Street, Suite B, in Fishkill, next to Chic Salon, offers an alternative to commercial spa Lyna Mancuso services, says owner and licensed esthetician Lyna Mancuso. “At my private studio, I am dedicated to personalized skin care for women of all ages and skin types,” she says. “I specialize in restorative, reparative and anti-aging treatments. I can provide targeted facials for sensitive skin conditions, such as rosacea, mature or highly textured skin and problematic acne, and customized body treatments to fight cellulite, detoxify and enhance the appearance of your skin as you relax in my soothing body treatment room. My studio is complete with a private shower for rinsing after body treatments.” Taking a holistic approach to skin care in order to enhance the mind-body-spirit connection, Mancuso says she uses only botanical, cruelty-free, nature-based products to create facials and body treatments designed for the individual client. Among the product lines she uses are Repechage, which is paraben free and contains healing seaweed extracts; doTerra Essential Oils for aromatherapy; and Nea Naturals for vegan Bloom Skin Care Studio and glutenfree clients. “I incorporate light reflexology, shiatsu, lymph drainage and relaxing massage into my treatments,” she says, “and I give special attention to clients with touch sensitivities, such as fibromyalgia, lupus or abuse survivors. Other modalities offered include manual exfoliation, mechanical microdermabrasion and LED phototherapy. Services are offered by appointment only. Call 845.288.3216. Parking is available on Taylor Lane. For more info, visit BloomSkinCareProducts.com. October 2018

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Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar Hosts CBD Talk

arcie Manfredonia, owner of Custom Candle Co and Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar, will host a free informational talk on CBD products. It will be held at the bar on October 9 at 6 p.m., with refreshments served between 6 and 9 p.m. Featured speakers will be Bernadette Bloom, founder of The Center for Aligned Healing, and Lyn West, M.D., a local authority on CBD and medical marijuana. West has more than CBD products 20 years’ experience as a physician. She practices communitybased medicine and has an office in Mount Kisco. The talk is open to anyone interested in the benefits of CBD, Manfredonia says. Free samples will be available. Custom Candle Co offers a variety of CBD products, and Bedford Hills Wine & Beer Bar, which is right next store, is a perfect venue to talk about them, Manfredonia says. “The bar is a place where people can relax and socialize. We offer tasty food as well as local and organic wines and beers.” On October 31, at 7 p.m., the bar will also host its first Halloween party, featuring a costume contest and finger foods. Location: 27 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, NY. Cost: $25 for the Halloween party. For tickets or information, call 914.218.8357 or visit BHWineAndBeerBar.com. See ads, pages 13, 23 & 34.

Festival Benefits Families in Medical Crisis

ommunity Cares, a nonprofit organization that supports families in medical crisis, will host a Care Walk and Harvest Festival on October 8 at Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. This family-friendly event will include a 10:30 a.m. fun walk (9:30 a.m. registration), hayrides, a pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck and local vendors. Proceeds will benefit Community Cares, which provides help with normal household tasks for families of school-aged children who have a parent dealing with cancer or another major medical illness. It serves families throughout Putnam, northern Westchester and southern Dutchess Counties by providing meals, laundry service and household cleaning. The event will be an opportunity to acknowledge the organization’s 2018 honorees: survivors of the year Alex and Marialisa Zywotchenko, outstanding fundraiser of the year Mahopac Teacher’s Association and sponsor of the year Aversano’s restaurant.

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Vendor tables are still available for $50. Festival vendors are asked to consider donating a basket or gift certificate for a raffle. Location: 100 Rte. 312, Brewster, NY. Cost: non-walkers $5 per person or $20 per family. For general info, visit CommunityCares.org. For vendor info, email admin@communitycares.org or call 845.621.CARE.

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ai chi and chi kung (also known as qigong) are ancient systems of exercise so beneficial to the mind and body that they are considered integral parts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, says David Cunniff, owner of In Balance Tai Chi Studio, which recently opened in Brewster. “While tai chi has the stigma of being an exercise for seniors, this could not be further from the truth,” Cunniff says. “Everyone, young and old, can benefit from the rejuvenating tai chi dance described as ‘swimming on land.’ Chi is the body’s vital energy force, which can be cultivated and used as a calming, healing energy. In addition to promote healing, chi kung has been proven to be effective in managing stress.” By combining slow, controlled breathing and gentle stretching movements, tai chi creates harmony between the body, mind and spirit, he says. Sometimes called “a moving meditation,” this form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress and alleviate many ailments and injuries while promoting balance and a sense of well-being. “Anyone who wants to control their daily stress, improve their balance and get in shape without strenuous exercise give these ancient techniques a try,” Cunniff says. “In Balance Tai Chi Studio offers small, personal classes in a comfortable atmosphere to create a positive approach to wellness and exercise.”

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To Break Addiction, Fill the Void

Lisanne Elkins Introduces ‘Scalp and Sole’ Treatment

s someone who has helped countless people overcome destructive habits, Stephen Quinn beStephen Quinn lieves that addiction comes from the need to fill a void, and breaking an addiction requires filling that void with new possibilities. “Addiction has its roots in feeling the need to find balance, to seek peace, comfort or excitement that somehow isn’t present in a life,” he says. “A substance or behavior becomes a replacement for a true connection with the vitalities of life. And then it simply becomes a habit, often very hard to change. When a person comes in contact with a spiritual potency, they often change in an instant.” This is because some internal calculation happens, something deeper than the conscious mind, he says. “Maybe it’s the brain, or maybe it’s the soul, that makes the calculation that the addiction is no longer needed. A whole new set of options is revealed. The life has now met something very much higher that shows a whole new way is possible.” The treatments he offers through Quit with Quinn amount to just such a “meeting” with spiritual healing energies, he says. The client’s life gets a reset, much like a computer that gets a reboot and all the necessary updates. “And it doesn’t involve changing your philosophy—it’s deeper and more simple than that,” he says. “About 80 percent of people succeed with this method, and this seems to be the reason why. It’s not just willpower, though that’s needed. It’s not just physical or mental. The healing goes right to the core energy balances of a life, cleaning and clearing out the energies of addictive patterns, and opening a whole new panorama of possibility.”

isanne Elkins, owner of Balance Bodywork Therapeutic Massage and Reiki, in Mount Kisco, has introduced a new treatment to her practice: Scalp and Sole, which focuses solely on the feet and head and borrows techniques from Asian disciplines. “I use moist heat, essential oils and hot stones and engage pressure points in both the head and feet,” Elkins says. “The result is a deeply relaxing and meditative session.” She has been practicing therapeutic massage and Lisanne Elkins reiki in her Mount Kisco office for 20 years. Her general massage practice incorporates many areas of study, from basic Swedish massage to energy work such as Chinese acupressure, craniosacral techniques and aromatherapy, as well as reiki. She also studied healing with natural herbs and plants under author and herbalist Susun Weed, incorporating this knowledge in her practice when applicable, she says. Most recently, Elkin studied Thai foot massage at the Swedish Institute and took a course from the American Massage Therapy Association in massage techniques for headache relief. She is continuing her work with basic and advanced massage techniques and says she plans to teach Reiki I and II workshops in her community. “This year I’ll also be studying somatic release, which I’ve been interested in for quite some time,” she says.

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Location: 153 E. Main St., Ste. B, Mt. Kisco, NY. For more info, contact Lisanne Elkins at lmt@BalanceBodywork.biz or 914.319.4375, or visit BalanceBodywork.biz. See ad, page 41.

Putnam Valley Hosts Annual Psychic Fair

utnam Valley’s ninth annual Psychic Fair will take place October 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the German American Social Club in Putnam Valley. This free event will feature vendors outdoors and readers inside the building, which will be designated a quiet zone. The vendors will offer a variety of items, including unique gifts, crystals, A reading at the Putnam Valley Psychic Fair books and food, while more than 20 psychics conduct tarot, palm, soul, aura, spirit communication, astrology and angel card readings indoors. Fair staff will be on hand outside to help guests sign up for one or more readings, says psychic and medium Priscilla Keresey, the fair coordinator. In addition, some readers will allow guests to reserve sittings in advance of the fair date. Visit APracticalPyschic.com to confirm with individual readers. “We recommend our guests come early to sign up for their readings, as slots fill up very quickly,” Keresey says. “There will be plenty to enjoy outside while waiting for sittings, so we invite our guests to linger among the fantastic vendors.” The annual Psychic Fair grows in popularity and uniqueness every year, she says. This year every guest will receive a $5 off coupon to attend an evening of spirit communication with Keresey, to be scheduled in December. Location: 11 Kramers Pond Rd., Putnam Valley, NY. For more information, visit APracticalPsychic.com or Facebook.com/APracticalPsychic.

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‘Medical Medium’ Publishes Liver Rescue

edical Medium Anthony William, the New York Times bestselling author who uses spiritual intuition to “read” people’s conditions and tell them how to recover their health, has written a new book, Medical Medium Liver Rescue. It provides answers to a number of health conditions, from eczema and acne to diabetes and autoimmune disease. The book will be available for purchase October 30. By focusing on one aspect of well-being—the liver— it’s possible to transform all the others, while also preventing health problems that are “lurking beneath the surface,” William says. “In today’s world, we have no idea how many symptoms, conditions and diseases are rooted in an overloaded liver,” he says. “It’s not only about liver cancer, cirrhosis and hepatitis. Nearly every challenge—from pesky general health complaints to digestive issues to emotional struggles to weight gain to high blood pressure to heart problems to brain fog to skin conditions to autoimmune and other chronic illnesses—has an origin in an overloaded liver and can improve when you harness the force of this humble organ.” William’s accuracy and success rate as the Medical Medium have earned him the trust of millions of people, including many celebrities, such as Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. “Anthony’s understanding of foods, their vibrations and how they interact with the body never ceases to amaze,” Williams says. “Effortlessly he explains the potential harmony or disharmony in our choices in a way anyone can understand. He has a gift.” For more info, visit MedicalMedium.com.

Alleviating Geopathic Stress

lmost every day on news shows, podcasts or social media, we hear or read about the importance of reducing stress in our lives. Jeanie Pasquale, a professional dowser, says there’s an important source of stress that is rarely mentioned. “Most times, these conversations focus on how overloaded our schedules are, how much information we are subjected to each day, stress hormones and their effect on our weight, etc. Stress also can be of a completely different kind—geopathic,” she says. According to Pasquale, “geopathic stress” describes the negative energies emanating from the earth that cause Jeanie Pasquale discomfort and disease to those living above them. “The most common form of geopathic stress is caused by structures being built above underground water flows,” she says. “The flowing water causes a magnetic shift that disrupts energy flow, causing vibrational disturbances in the buildings above. These disruptions affect the people who live, work and sleep in these environments and can lead to disrupted sleep, insomnia, nightmares, leg cramps, backaches, depression, aggression, mood swings, a compromised immune system, difficult work relations and other negative effects.” Dowsers can address the cumulative negative effects of geopathic stress and ascertain whether an underground water flow is causing an energetic disturbance, Pasquale says. They use metal rods or other tools to subtly change and correct the magnetic composition of the site. “You most likely will feel an immediate shift in energy of your home or office once the rods are in place,” she says, adding that dowsing can also be done at a distance. To learn more, call 845.709.5245 or visit HouseHarmony.org. 14

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Heart Songs: An Evening of Chanting and Sacred Music

acred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, in Dobbs Ferry, and Sita’s Light Kirtan will host an evening of chanting and sacred music at the Center on October 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. No music or signing experience is necessary Miriam Zernis to participate in the yogic practice of group chanting known as kirtan, which is designed to calm the mind and create a sense of inner peace. Sita’s Light Kirtan will lead the call-and-response chanting of Sanskrit mantras framed by eclectic sacred music played on harmonium, tabla, guitar and didgeridoo. “Sita” Miriam Zernis has been leading kirtans in New York, Connecticut, Canada and Europe for more than a decade. Her kirtans combine traditional old-world and original chants blended with eclectic sacred music. She is joined by musicians whose mission is to spread the practice of Bhakti Yoga. Location: 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Cost: $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Advance sign-up requested. For information or tickets, visit SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

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Gift Adds 13 Acres to Mianus River Gorge Preserve

hanks to a generous donation from Susan Heller, Mianus River Gorge (the Preserve) has added nearly 13 acres of woodlands along Mianus River Road. The site of an orchard in the late 1800s, the land is now a mature sugar maple grove laced with ancient stone walls and other remnants of its past use. Heller’s family once owned much of the land along this part of Mianus River Road, and her parents donated vital pieces of land to the preserve in the past. Mianus River Gorge, located in Bedford, works to protect and promote appreciation of the natural heritage of the Mianus River watershed through land acquisition, conservation science, research and education throughout the region. Rod Christie, executive director, says the maturing forest donated by Heller provides an important buffer for older forestlands within the interior of the preserve. “It is extremely rare to receive such a gift in this day and age, when land is worth so much,” he says. “We are extremely grateful to Susie for this gift and promise to take as good care of it as she and her family have for so many years. It is truly a spectacular addition to the preserve. Walkers and other people enjoying Mianus River Road are very familiar with this land and can now take comfort in knowing that its beautiful vistas can be enjoyed by all for years to come.” For more information about Mianus River Gorge, visit Mianus.org.

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Xeno-Estrogens Promote Breast Cancer by Patricia Bowden-Luccardi

Stressed? Try Jin Shin Do Acupressure

by Gail Kellstrom

in Shin Do (JSD) is a form of clothes-on bodywork based on the energy system discovered and developed thousands of years ago by Taoist monks in China. What is this energy system? It is the body electric, the particular form of electricity—life force energy, or qi— that is unique to us and responsible for our ability to grow, to move, to think, to feel joy or anger or wonder and awe. Everything is made of energy. How can the ancient practice of JSD help reduce stress? If everything is energy, it makes sense that if we just don’t feel good or right, or if we’re feeling physical or emotional pain, our energy is out of balance. We know that stress can make us feel uncomfortable or give us aches and pains. So when we lower stress— which most doctors now recognize as the basis of most, if not all, disease—we feel much better. And interestingly, as we work with the energy, we can become conscious of our stressors and learn ways to recognize them and lower our stress by listening to our bodies. How JSD Works In a JSD session, as in acupuncture, the focus is on acupressure points. Instead of needles, however, the practitioner uses her fingers, which enables her to constantly adjust the movement of the client’s energy, enhancing the experience of the client as the practitioner follows the qi. The practitioner pays special attention to the neck and shoulders, which are a stress barometer: The tighter the area, the greater the stress. As the neck and shoulders relax, the entire body often begins to relax as well, and a sense of well-being sets in. Simply put, as the energy balances, energy moves. When the energy moves, the muscles relax. The result is lower stress—naturally. Gail Kellstrom is a licensed massage therapist and senior JSD teacher. To ask about classes, contact her at 914.232.5754 or gkellstrom22@gmail.com. 16

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ccording to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one out of eight American women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. This alarming statistic may be in part attributed to the steady and insidious exposure of our bodies to environmental toxins. The class of chemicals that affect breast tissue the most are called xeno-estrogens, since they imitate and enhance estrogen activity. Think of them as the three Ps: pesticides, plastics and petroleum. Xeno-estrogens are also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which have gained particular attention as a potential breast cancer risk. That’s because EDCs mimic or interfere with the body’s natural system of hormones, and hormones have been shown to affect breast cancer risk. Based on what we know about how breast cancer develops, chemicals that behave like hormones can increase susceptibility to the disease in two ways: They can feed a breast tumor that’s already present, or they can change the composition of the breast, leaving it more vulnerable to carcinogens. Synthetic estrogens and hormones affect breast and fatty tissue with distinct heat patterns that can only be seen on infrared thermal imaging. Typically these estrogens show up as leopard spots or mottling in thermographic images, which provide a picture of these distinct patterns and assesses their severity. Thermography is radiation-free, painless, safe and effective for all women—even nursing mothers—regardless of age, size or breast density. Every woman should know the condition of her breasts, and thermography is an invaluable screening tool to help her do that. Patricia Bowden-Luccardi is a certified thermography technician and certified whole-health educator. She offers breast, upper-body and full-body thermography screenings, as well as detox services, at two locations in Poughkeepsie: Holistic Health & Healing (845.471.6400) and Hudson Valley Sacred Space (845.654.0506; and Pretty Face Medi Spa (914.788.9790) in Montrose. See ad page 28.

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eople are often surprised to learn that we’re not born with good balance, says physical therapist Molly Roffman. “We develop balance over time, first as an infant gaining head balance, sitting balance and finally standing and walking,” she says. “Physical play, like skipping and curb walking, is an innate way for toddlers and children to practice their balance skills. The clumsy gait of a toddler eventually becomes the efficient stride of a young adult.” The problem comes when we grow up and stop “playing,” and our sense of balance declines, she says. “Professionals such as athletes and dancers continue to refine their balance skills, but for most of us, an efficient stride is good enough throughout middle age until we begin to notice subtle changes. In fact, we take balance for granted. Fortunately, we can improve our balance at any age. This is especially important for people over 50.” As owner and director of StepWISEnow Studio, in Briarcliff Manor, Roffman helps people improve their balance with a progressive, challenging fitness program designed to engage and strengthen the brain and body simultaneously. “Balance is a learned practice,” she says. “It requires true brain-body collaboration. One can’t practice balance without engaging the mind.” StepWISEnow also offers classes in tai chi, A Matter of Balance, The Balance Workout, Core Connect, line dancing, Zumba Gold and more. Location: StepWISEnow Studio, 325 South Highland Ave. (Rte 9), Ste. 109, Briarcliff Manor, NY. For more information, call 914.292.0602, email molly@stepwisenow.com or visit StepWISEnow.com.

Avoid Toxin Risk with Mercury-Free Dentistry

ercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that can produce symptoms identical to those of neurologic and autoimmune disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Dr. David Lerner, who has a dental practice in Yorktown Heights, says it’s important to eliminate any exposure to mercury, including in our dental work. “Common sources of mercury include large ‘steak’ fish such as tuna, swordfish and shark; some vaccines; and silver-colored amalgam dental fillings, which are 50 percent mercury,” he says. “You should avoid consuming these types of fish, and do research on any vaccines or dental materials used by your medical providers. Avoid having any new mercury fillings placed, and have a specially trained dentist remove your old fillings safely.” As a holistic dentist, Lerner has practiced mercury-free dentistry since 1983. “Over the years, I’ve studied with the world’s leading experts to provide my patients with the best care possible,” he says. “I use protocols established by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology to minimize the risk of exposure for the removal of existing mercury fillings, and I replace them with nontoxic materials that are metal-free.” Patients who are concerned they may have mercury toxicity should be tested by a medical physician and consult a holistic dentist, he says. For more information, call Lerner’s office at 914.214.9678 or visit HolisticDentist.com. See ads, pages 2 & 25.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at dosesÂ requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga. A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heartrelated health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging Thirty-seven healthy, non-obese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity. October 2018

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Software Tracks Farm to Fork Supply Chain

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Creating Food from Carbon Dioxide

By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up. Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change. Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made. Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says. Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. 20

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UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline. As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.” Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking. The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available. In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group. Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons. AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy. Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

Saudi Solar

Oil Giant to Invest in Renewable Energies Project

Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.” Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century. According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

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Turtle Turnaround Hatchlings Return to Mumbai Beach After 20 Years

At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress. For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution. Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.” October 2018

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Last Straw

Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

What Did You Do Once You Knew? by Drew Dellinger It’s 3:23 in the morning and I’m awake because my great-great grandchildren won’t let me sleep my great-great grandchildren ask me in dreams What did you do while the planet was plundered? What did you do when the Earth was unraveling? Surely you did something when the seasons started failing? As the mammals, reptiles and birds were all dying? Did you fill the streets with protest when democracy was stolen? What did you do once you knew? Excerpted from Love Letter to the Milky Way, by Drew Dellinger. White Cloud Press, 2011. Reprinted with permission. 22

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. EcoCycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. n StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo by StrawFree. n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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Sustainable Home Improvements for a Low Carbon Footprint by Lou Levy

mericans design, which uses are reguthermal mass to larly enstore and radicouraged to mainate heat from the tain a “low carbon sun. Passive solar footprint”—that can also provide is, to use as little ambient cooling fossil-fuel energy by capturing lower as possible. While temperatures from many of us have nighttime air or Passive solar installation with patio door switched to enerfrom any part of the gy-efficient cars, structure that’s built fewer have switched Any house can be retrofitted below the frost line. to energy-efficient Any house can with passive solar. homes. The fact is, be retrofitted with homes with oil or passive solar. This can gas furnaces consume about 6 percent of involve something as simple as installing all fossil fuels nationally. Fortunately, there larger windows or a patio door, which will are many ways to heat and cool a house allow the sun to warm a thermal mass such to lower, or come close to eliminating, its as a cement or tile floor, a garden pond or a carbon footprint. water wall feature. Deeper roof overhangs Recently there has been an upsurge of will prevent the sun’s heat from penetrating homes retrofitting photovoltaic (PV) solar the house during the summer months electric systems, which with current credits A sunroom addition can also be inand rebates have become more affordable. stalled with a slab and a gravel mass below With a battery backup system and a large the frost line. This will have an ambient efenough array of PV panels, a home can fect similar to a basement, which is always supply most of the total electricity it needs. warmer in the winter and cooler in the With a PV array, a full-house active summer. To eliminate the need for a furheating and cooling system can be retrofitnace or air conditioner, a ducted mechanited through the use of variable refrigerant cal air or hydronic radiant tubing system flow (VRF) low-velocity HVAC mini-split can be run through this thermal mass as units that are very energy efficient. These well as other supplementary heating and systems can be installed with ducted cooling systems. or ductless units, which require a wall A home with natural radiant heating mounted blower assembly in each room and cooling is a healthier and certainly to heat or cool a general area. This system, more sustainable environment, offering coupled with additional insulation built up higher energy efficiency and a lower carunder new exterior siding, can lead to high bon footprint. energy efficiency For more information, contact Lou Levy Passive Solar Construction at 914.804.4145 or visit LouAnother alternative is a passive solar LevyConstruction.com. See ad, page

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MJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint—the joint in front of the ear, connecting the jawbone to the skull. But the term TMJ is also commonly used to refer to a broader condition that can cause strain and imbalance in the jaw and neck muscles and the bones of the skull and face. (A more accurate abbreviation is TMD, or temporomandibular disorder.) TMJ disorder doesn’t just affect the head, neck or jaw; it can affect whole body. For example, correcting an underlying jaw problem has been known to relieve chronic back pain, breathing problems, difficulty walking, foot problems, digestive issues, fatigue and generalized stress. Because the symptoms can be so diverse and widespread, TMJ disorder is often overlooked and misdiagnosed. How is TMJ disorder corrected? Dentists who specialize in TMJ disorder tailor each treatment to fit the needs of the patient, beginning with a careful study to define the nature of the problem. This involves a thorough consultation and examination, including an evaluation of all sites of pain and related body systems. Plaster models of the teeth can help dentists understand how a patient’s bite contributes to his or her condition. In some cases, the dentist may take X-rays of the TMJ, conduct a computerized analysis of the jaw’s neuromuscular function, or use sonography to listen to jaw sounds. Once the problem is defined, the goal is to bring the TMJ and the jaw muscles into a comfortable and healthful balance. During treatment, the patient might be referred to an osteopath, a chiropractor or a physical therapist who can bring the neck and spine into alignment too. Once comfort and balance have been achieved, the patient might need to

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What’s Next for Indian Point?

by Marilyn Elie

ike many aging nuclear reactors, Indian Point, which has defined the Town of Buchanan for 40 years, was caught up in declining electricity prices and declining demand when its owner, Entergy Corporation, decided to shut the plant. In addition to lower revenues and costly upgrades, Entergy was facing an expensive court case plus hearings before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. In 2017, after high-level negotiations, the environmental organization Riverkeeper and New York’s attorney general agreed to drop proceedings against Entergy, and the corporation announced it would close Unit 2 in 2020 and Unit 3 in 2021. Now that Indian Point is closing, the next step is cleaning up the mess. Decommissioning a nuclear reactor is a huge, potentially dangerous process. With any big deconstruction job, contractors and owners may be tempted to cut corners and maximize profits. Supervision from authorities may be lax. The primary concern of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is what happens inside contaminated buildings. The state task force on Indian Point will disband when Unit 2 closes. Cortlandt established a local task force, but its purview is mostly replacing lost tax revenue. So who will watch the store?

Needed: A Citizens Oversight Board

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Point. A Citizens Oversight Board could keep up with the cleanup process, translate reports from the decommissioning company and the NRC into plain language and hold public meetings. Then it could make recommendations to help protect people and the environment from exposure to the high-level radioactive waste that will be stored at Indian Point for decades. There are about 1,500 tons of high-level radioactive waste at Indian Point from the many fuel assemblies used to power the reactors. This waste will be deadly for 240,000 years. That’s how long it takes for the plutonium to decay. Most of the used fuel assemblies remain in the fuel pools at Units 2 and 3. Some are entombed in steel canisters inside massive concrete pillars sitting on a concrete pad on the property. The closing agreement stipulates that Entergy will put all of the used fuel assemblies into dry-cask storage, a decades-long process. There is nowhere else to send this waste material. No community wants to accept it, and transporting it is dangerous. We created it and enjoyed its benefits, and now it’s ours to keep.

Unanswered Questions

Who pays for all this, and who’s in charge? No one knows if the decommissioning fund, which ratepayers have long contributed to through their electricity bills, will be enough. How the contractor will spend that money is an open question. During a decommissioning in Vermont, Entergy was using it to pay taxes, not for cleanup. A

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For more info contact IPSEC at 1.888.474.8848 or visit ipsecInfo.org. Citizens Oversight Board could help oversee the expenditures and keep the public informed. While people tend to assume that the NRC will be in charge and enforce standards during cleanup, its supervision will be limited to the interior of contaminated buildings. The Environment Protection Agency will be involved, although given the cut backs in regulations, it’s hard to know how effective their oversight will be. Based on computer modeling, the casks could last 300 years or less. What happens after that is unknown. A Citizens Oversight Board—composed of community members—could track all this, make sense of the varying standards and requirements, and report back to the public as well as various levels of government.

How to Help

This fall, the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition (IPSEC) will present state legislators with a proposed bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Board. The draft legislation is online at ipsecInfo.org. Many of our legislators aren’t familiar with this idea yet. They need to hear from people in their district. You can support this effort by contacting your state legislator. There’s a list of elected officials at Elections.ny.gov. Find your state senator or House representative, and then go to his or her website and leave a note, send an email or, best of all, call and speak to a staff member. Let them know how important this issue is. Ask for their support and their vote for a Citizens Oversight Board. For more information, contact IPSEC at 1.888.474.8848 or visit ipsecInfo.org. Marilyn Elie is co-founder of Westchester Citizens Awareness Network and a member of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition, a coalition of grassroots and environmental organizations in the Hudson Valley dedicated to the closing of Indian Point and its safe and timely decommissioning.

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Marsh Sanctuary 156 acres 114 South Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY nynjtc.org/park/marsh-memorialsanctuary

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Merestead 130 acre estate 455 Byram Lake Rd. Mt., Kisco, NY10549 parks.westchestergov.com

Angle Fly Preserve 654-acres. 25 Primrose St., Katonah, NY somerslandtrust.org Blue Mountain Reservation 1,538 acres 435 Welcher Ave. Peekskill, NY 10566 nynjtc.org

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Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve Nearly 6,000 acres Route 9D, Beacon, NY 12508 parks.ny.gov

Dutchess County Appalachian Trail 4,000 acres & 30 miles of trails 991 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Croton Gorge Park 97 acres. 35 Yorktown Rd. Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520 parks.westchestergov.com

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Buttercup Farm Sanctuary 641 Acres 6862 State Rt. 82 Stanfordville, NY 12581 ny.audubon.org/buttercup

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Croton Point Park 508-acres 1A Croton Point Ave. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 parks.westchestergov.com

Fahnestock State Park 14,000 acres 1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512 parks.ny.gov/parks/133

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary 127 Warren Landing Rd. Garrison, NY 10524 audubon.org Dover Stone Church Preserve 3128 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522 townofdoverny.us/Stone_Church.cfm Ferncliff Forest 200-acre forest preserve 68 Mount Rutsen Rd., Rhinebeck, NY ferncliffforest.org

Fahnestock Winter Park 18km groomed Trails 1570 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512 roberts-1.com/fwp/

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Greenburgh Nature Center 33 acres, 99 Dramore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583 Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area greenburghnaturecenter.org 800 acres Kitchawan Preserve Haviland Hollow Rd., Patterson NY 712 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining, NY putnamcountyny.com/parks parks.westchestergov.com

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Farm-Raised Heritage Turkeys Available at Harvest Moon

arvest Moon Farm and Orchard, in North Salem, will soon be taking orders for fresh Thanksgiving turkeys. In addition to farmraised heritage turkeys, the farm is also known for its fresh-picked apples, produce, eggs, grass-fed meat and cider donuts. It also serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Raised on Harvest Moon’s “sister farm” in Hillsdale, the turkeys are antibiotic and hormone free and pasture raised, spending their entire lives outdoors, says Christine Covino, Heritage turkeys at Harvest Moon general manager of Harvest Moon. “Our turFarm and Orchard keys are Broad Breasted Bronze, a well-known heritage breed raised for their superior quality and taste,” she says. For the freshest meat possible, Covino recommends calling the store to reserve a turkey and arranging to pick it up a day or two before Thanksgiving. In addition, customers can reserve holiday pies, including apple, pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato and various fruit pies. Pumpkins, squashes, corn, beets, potatoes, eggplants, peppers and other produce are also available, all either grown onsite or sourced from neighboring farms. Harvest Moon serves breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Some of our most popular items are the Farmer’s Breakfast, which is bacon, egg and cheese on a ciabatta, our grass-fed Farmer’s Burger and other assorted sandwiches and wraps,” Covino says. “Customers can take their food to go or enjoy their breakfast or lunch right on the farm.” Location: 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY. For more info, visit HMOrchard. com. See ad, page 30.

Heritage Applefest in Garrison

oscobel House and Gardens will host its Heritage Applefest, featuring live music, sweet and hard cider sampling, press-your-own cider and family games and activities, on October 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to sweet and hard cider, apple cider doughnuts, butter and syrup will be available for purchase from local vendors. Applefest celebrates the agricultural history of the Hudson Valley and BoscoApple with a view at Boscobel bel, which was constructed in the early 19th century, when the apple was America’s favorite fruit. Boscobel’s apple orchard still features some of those heritage varieties as well as many newer ones. During the festivities, the Historic House Museum will be open for visitors to explore at their own pace and direction, with expert guides stationed to offer insight and information. Cost: Pay what you wish. Location: 1061 Rte. 9D, Garrison, NY. Rain date: October 13. For more information, call 845.265.3638 or visit Boscobel.org. 28

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companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand. “I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

Millennials Lead the Way

‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream

Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

by Marlaina Donato

lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide. According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource

Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and

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GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront. “The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern. Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health. Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.” Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New

York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

Benefits All Ages

Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn. Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrient-dense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases. For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone. Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Natural Awakenings Coaching Profiles

Life coaching specialties offer new opportunities to achieve personal goals

f there’s one takeaway from this year’s coaching profiles, it’s that the coaching profession has expanded to include almost every meaningful facet of life. There are still life coaches, of course, but the subsets now available allow anyone to harness expert support as they tackle highly individualized goals. The coaches in our area can guide and motivate people to go vegan, get organized, become more creative, reclaim their individuality or deal with grief and mortality. Whatever the life (or death) issue, there’s a coach ready to help.

Dr. Michele Bell

Grief Specialist, End-of-Life Advocate and Spiritual Catalyst By appointment 914.815.2222 • drmichelebell@drmichelebell.com Westchester & Putnam • Drmichellebell.com

offer confidential coaching—onsite, online or inhouse. I help clients get to the core of their issues and empower themselves so they can rely on their own, internal guidance for their true space to emerge. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client, integrating custom three-to-five-day healing retreats to select destinations, using my own specific formula where energy is more pronounced so the client receives the full experience.

What is your training? I don’t believe in clinical “training” for what it takes to lead others on their journey of self-discovery and emotional freedom. My training goes beyond all the courses I’ve taken or my Ph.D. in metaphysics. Profound life experience, my specialty, is a rare gift. My approach is universal, eclectic and one of a kind. Who benefits most from your coaching services? I work one-on-one with individuals, typically between the ages of 13 and 60. As one of my main specialties is trauma, I have successfully worked with more severe cases, including clients struggling with suicide. I have a strong connection with teens and young adults. Regardless of age, though, my heart is drawn towards anyone who is broken within. What does success look like? As a mentor and voice of inspiration, I help my clients step out of the darkness so their souls fill with light and love. When they reach a pivotal point of openness, they will receive inner healing to manifest their journey to reconnect with their souls. What is your highest intent for your clients? To help them release fear, anger and uncertainty, so that they can move to a place of self-love and self-trust and turn anguish into empowerment. To help them find peace, hope and purpose in the face of devastating life events. 32

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Lorna Gager

The Practical Mystic Transformational Life Coach and Metaphysical Teacher Spirit-Based Coaching for Women 80 Maple Ave., Rye, NY LornaGager.com • 914.220.2495 lorna@lornagager.com

s a spiritbased coach, I am passionate about helping women reclaim their individuality, stand in their own light and figure out what they really want, instead of staying numbly on autopilot. What is your training? I am a mother, partner, sister, daughter, friend, as well as a Minister of Metaphysics, Mastery Life Coach, wellness coach, personal trainer, lifetime learner and reading fiend. Who benefits most from your coaching services? Women find me when they are truly ready to take back the reins and be fully responsible for what they allow and what they choose, because life is never just happening—we are co-creating it at every step and with every thought. What does success look like? I help women figure out what is most important to them, identify their patterns, and shift their reactions, perceptions and the beliefs that they have about themselves and the world. This is deep change work that allows my clients to soar in ways they never thought possible. What is your highest intent for your clients? One of my superpowers is being able to see people at their highest. So no matter how low a woman feels, I can always see her light and what she has to offer the world. When someone sees you as infinite possibility, you begin to see it yourself and life opens up right before your eyes. See ad, page 9.

Kacey Morabito Grean

TURN BACK THE CLOCK Look younger and feel your best.

Clarity and Creation Coach for Women

Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture: A balancing of energy which results in an overall rejuvenating effect of body, mind, and spirit. Benefits: Improvement in the fine lines of the face and a diminishing effect on deeper wrinkles • Moisturized, softer skin and a more even skin tone • Improved muscle tone • Reduction or elimination of rosacea and acne • Fading of age spots and tightening of pores Health Benefits for: Insomnia, Depression, Mild Anxiety, Digestive Symptoms, Better Sense of Well-Being.

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larity and Creation Coaching gets to the heart of issues quickly and creates a firm foundation from which to move forward. My coaching started through my work as a reiki healer and then as a women’s retreat leader. What is your training? I earned my certification from the International Association of Professions Career College, yet my greatest teachers continue to be the experts featured on my radio program, Shine On, the health and happiness show. Who benefits most from your coaching services? Women who are in transition or wanting more out of life benefit most from Clarity and Creation Coaching.

Call for a 15min. complimentary phone consult.

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAc

2424 Rt. 52, Ste. A, Hopewell Junction, NY 845-592-4310 (only a mile off the Taconic)

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What does success look like? Success is remembering who you are. Signing up for that art class or starting that new career— those things are born from knowing your worth. What is your highest intent for your clients? The intention I set for all my clients is that they fully embrace their own true power and move forward confidently. See ad, page 34.

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Susan Lasky

Sande Nosonowitz

Ossining and Westchester, NY SusanLasky.com • 914.373.4787 • susan@susanlasky.com

PO Box 671, Pleasant Valley, NY SundaraJewel.com • sande@sundarajewel.com

Productivity, ADHD and Organization Coach

teach practical strategies that work with the way you think. This is especially critical if you have ADD/ADHD, or are a lot better at coming up with ideas than actually accomplishing them! You’ll discover new ways to self-motivate and take control of your time, priorities, paperwork, projects, attitude, space and stuff.

What is your training? I’ve been helping people with productivity, executive function and ADD/ADHD challenges since 1989. I’m a Board Certified Productivity Coach, Senior Certified ADHD Coach, Level II Specialist in Chronic Disorganization, Certified Career and Life Planning Specialist, Productive Environment Specialist, Holistic Time Mastery Consultant, Golden Circle Member and member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. Who benefits most from your coaching services? Smart, capable people who would benefit from learning compensatory strategies to overcome executive function challenges: planning, time and project management, organization, productivity, activation, working memory, etc. What does success look like? Less overwhelm and frustration. Greater energy and productivity. An increased ability to get things done, define and accomplish goals and juggle multiple priorities. What is your highest intent for your clients? To close the gap between potential and performance and put an end to the disconnect between ability and accomplishment. To stop beating yourself up for what you don’t do and celebrate what you can.

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Vegan/Plant-Based Transition Coach

s a master-certified vegan life coach, my first task is to listen and understand why you want to learn about veganism and plant-based living. You will be guided through a process that is stress-free and exhilarating, directed by a caring professional who genuinely wants the best for you. What is your training? I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master Certification in Vegan Lifestyle Coaching and Education. I am also a Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor, which is a wonderful self-care complement to vegan coaching. I have been coaching since 2014. Who benefits most from your coaching services? Anyone interested in improving their health will benefit. Anyone interested in climate change will benefit, as animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change. And anyone who cares for animals and does not want to participate in their suffering will surely benefit. What does success look like? Success means becoming more aware of how the food we eat affects our bodies. Vegan coaching success is measured in improved health, increased energy and a new sense of how to we choose to journey through life. What is your highest intent for your clients? I’m committed to helping others understand the concept of veganism. I’m committed to helping others feel their best physically and spiritually. And I’m committed to helping end human suffering as well as nonhuman suffering.

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World of Coaching RESOURCES

Find a knowledgeable professional to help you achieve your goals.

Wanda Jeanty, MD

Rick Gabrielly

Poughkeepsie, NY 917.868.1769; notanotherdietwanda.com

Wellness Practice Coaching Strategies for Profit and Purpose 914.715.8909 rickgabrielly.com

Dr. Michelle Bell

Master Life Coach Phone or Skype, 718.812.5166 4200wattsofpower.com

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GRIEF COACH NEW

Leah Wilson Watts

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Grief Specialist 914.815.2222 Drmichellebell.com

HEART CENTERED COACHING Debbie VanWagner

Kacey Morabito Grean

Clarity & Creation Coach for Women Call for Appointment: 914.323.8343 Kacey.co; KaceyGrean@Gmail.com NEW

LIFE COACH Alice M. Coleman

Certified Fearless Living Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer 914.588.0952; alicemcoleman.com

Learn to Love Your-SELF Jungian Eastern Philosophy 845.800.7303; Rolfny.com NEW

Lorna Gager

Body Healing Wellness Ctr. Sharon Okun: Wellness & Life Armonk: 914.262.0832 BodyCenteredHealing. MassageTherapy.com

Susan Lasky

Certified ADHD Coach/Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com

SPIRITUAL COACH Mary Ellen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Spiritual Teacher, Coach and Healer 845.202.1717 AwakenYourTrueEssence.com

RELATIONSHIP COACHING Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW

The Practical Mystic Spirit Based Coaching for Women 914.220.2495; lornagager.com

WELLNESS COACH

Wellness and Expressive Arts Programs Mt. Kisco, NY; 914.572.3167 wellnessmetaphors.com

VOICE COACH Ronni Lederman, MS

All Styles - Speaking or Singing VocalFocus.com Bronxville, NY 845.548.9308

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Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes. ~Thich Nhat Hanh October 2018

~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet by Linda Sechrist

ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office. 36

Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work. A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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Zero Waste

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children

Seed saving with Something Good in the World. See page 39. involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best

Earth Child Institute

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~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the impor-

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erated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin. At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all. Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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Right now, it’s time for us to do something.

tance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accel-

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At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers.

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Ossining Nonprofit Integrates Learning and Nature

omething Good in the World provides farm-based education that integrates learning and nature. “Our goal is to teach children how to live sustainably and in harmony with nature,” says Barbara Sarbin, director of educational programs for the Ossining-based nonprofit. The organization operates out of Kitchawan Farm, offering a variety of nature-based programs—including summer workshops, after-school classes and homeschool programs—focused on community service, civics and global environmental issues. At Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School in Yorktown Heights, Something Good in the World has given seventh graders a firsthand look at the origins of their food through field trips to gardens and farms. Another program enabled students from the Harlem Children’s Zone to travel to Glynwood Farm in Cold Spring to learn about the origins of animal products like butter, cheese and wool. Students from Ossining High School and Manhattanville College have attended workshops in sustainable design, upcycling and creative solutions to environmental problems. These outdoor experiences are essential for children, Sarbin says, because the future of the planet rests on their shoulders. “They’re the future policymakers, the future voters,” she says. “They’re the ones who will decide how things happen. So if they learn at a very young age that there’s a great deal of power in how they think, or about how we should treat the environment and nature, then that bodes well for our future.” For more info, call 914.217.9249, email somethinggooditw@aol.com or visit SomethingGoodInTheWorld.org or Facebook.com/SomethingGoodInTheWorld.

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MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing by Marlaina Donato

odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition. Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

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“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training. muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

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ain is an important signal that the body is having trouble and needs to be taken seriously—like a dashboard warning light, says Dr. George Gertner, owner of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York. �� “When a dashboard light comes on, most people immediately take their car in to be repaired. They know that if the problem isn’t corrected, their car will break down,” he says. “But when the body’s warning light comes on, people tend to ignore it or cover it up with medication. Taking a pain reliever doesn’t fix the problem; it just covers it up. It’s like putting a piece of black tape over the warning light in your car so you don’t Dr. George Gertner have to look at it. You may not feel any pain, but your body will continue to break down.” The far wiser option is to relieve the pain and fix the problem, Gertner says, and one of the most effective ways to do that is through Upper Cervical Chiropractic, which can treat a wide variety of conditions, from back pain and headaches, to allergies and dizziness, to high blood pressure and digestive problems. “There is a very small subgroup of doctors—they’re called NUCCA doctors—who specialize in correcting only the atlas, the topmost vertebra in the spine,” he says. “The atlas protects the brain stem, where the brain connects to the spinal cord. When this very important area of the spine is corrected, many patients suffering from severe and chronic health issues are able to restore their health, often permanently.” To learn more, visit nuccadoctor.com or read Gift of Hope, by Dr. George Gertner. See ad, page 71.

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awrence Stern, DC, will present an introduction to Network Spinal Analysis on October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Center for Health and Healing, in Mount Kisco. Stern, an advanced certified NSA practitioner, has been a chiropractor for more than 30 years. “Attendees will gain an understanding of how stored stress and trauma in our spine often results in disorders of the nervous system, including backaches, head or neck aches, or emotional imbalances such as anxiety, PTSD or depression,” Stern says. “Attendees will also have an opDr. Lawrence Stern portunity to experience an NSA mini-session.” Donald Epstein, DC, developed the NSA healing system in the 1980s, Stern says. “Dr. Epstein discovered that through gentle, precise contacts to the spine, patterns of stored stress and tension can be unlocked and reset, liberating negative neurological habit patterns and freeing up bound energy, allowing for greater brain-body connection.” The patient experiences no twisting, cracking or popping, as happens in traditional chiropractic care. “During an NSA entrainment session, two unique healing waves develop, providing greater levels of nervous system organization,” Stern says. “This enables the body to become more resourceful in handling stress and tension. NSA entrainments can also enhance our ability to generate deeper breathing and automatic movements which help the spine and nervous system correct misalignments, dissipate tension, increase circulation, strengthen energy flow and promote physical and emotional healing.” Cost: $30. Location: 4 Smith Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY. For more info or to register, call 914.218.6424 or visit LawrenceGSternDC.com.

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usan Adler, a licensed massage therapist based in Mamaroneck, recently expanded her practice to include reflexology, a hands-on treatment of the feet. She completed her reflexology certification at Swedish Institute in Manhattan, through a program that included more than 100 hours of lecture, hands-on training and clinical practice. “Reflexology is based on the Susan Adler premise that the foot is a map of the whole body, where specific areas on the foot correspond to different organs, glands and body systems,” Adler says. “The reflexologist applies finger pressure to these areas with the aim of reducing the physiological effects of stress on the body so that the body can enter a state of relaxation. When the body is relaxed, it can function at its best and is better able to heal.” She says she became interested in pursuing certification in reflexology when she experienced its “deeply relaxing” effect. In addition to offering reflexology sessions, Adler sees private clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in her general massage practice in Mamaroneck, or in clients’ homes in Southern Westchester and the Bronx. She is certified in oncology massage and works two days a week with cancer patients in Manhattan at New York University Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. For more info, call Susan Adler at 914.320.4063 or visit SusanAdlerLMT.com. She is offering $25 percent off any 60-minute ($100) reflexology session booked and completed by December 31. See ad, page 41.

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America Places that Encourage Healthy Living

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents. “Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.” The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy.

Blue Zone Basics Move Naturally – Even at work, get up

and move at least once every 20 minutes.

Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk or meditate.

Act Intentionally – “People that feel

they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a

plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes.

Maintain Relationships – “If you have

fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains.

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of

Blue Zone-Certified Cities

ertified communities have achieved their predetermined goals (outlined in project blueprints) as attested to via a combination of the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index and community-reported metrics.

California—Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach Iowa—Algona, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Fairfield, Harlan, Iowa City, Marion, Mason City, Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Waterloo, Woodbine

life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

Minnesota—Albert Lea

“Over the last eight years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.” The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity. “We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.” He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

Hawaii—East/North/West Hawaii, Kapolei/Ewa, Koolaupoko, Manoa/Makiki/

Cities and other areas transforming to Blue Zone status McCully/Moiliili, Wahiawa, Wailuku/Kahului (aka Central Maui)

Oklahoma—Pottawatomie County Oregon—The Dalles, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Umpqua Southwest Florida—Ave Maria, Bonita Springs, Estero, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Naples/East Naples

Texas—Fort Worth Wisconsin—Beaver Dam, Horicon, Juneau, Mayville

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Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and anti-inflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

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Healing Our Kids Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions by Ronica A. O’Hara

he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in 10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys). “It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune 46

systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors. “Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.” O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!” After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”. Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California. Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving. By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because

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More Help for Healing EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports. “He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

Brighter Future

“Once you have addressed the root causes, you can optimize healing by using the additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease. The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center. At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids. “We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

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Living with Cat Allergies Simple Home Solutions that Help

by Karen Shaw Becker

n estimated 10 percent of Americans are allergic to household pets, with sensitivities to cats twice as common as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Most people with cat allergies react to Fel d 1, a protein found on cat skin, although other cat allergens are found on the fur, in saliva and even in their urine, reports a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The tiny Fel d 1 protein attached to a piece of airborne cat hair or skin can linger in the air for hours—much longer than a similarly released dog allergen. It’s also sticky, readily attaching to human skin and clothing, and can even easily transfer to catfree public locations such as a classroom. Male cats tend to produce more of this allergenic protein than females, especially if they’re not neutered. However, all cats produce the Fel d 1 protein, and it’s unrelated to the amount of feline dander or shedding. Thus, no truly hypoallergenic cat breed exists, yet some breeds may be better for allergic pet lovers, say Austrian researchers in a study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy. Many people are able to build up tolerance to their kitty over time. Before starting a relationship, first ensure the allergy is not severe. If allergy symptoms are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, some options can help minimize the problem at home: 4 Consider making the bedroom of any affected family member a cat-free zone.

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4 Purchase a high-quality air purifier to clean the air of allergens and other pollutants. 4 To prevent a buildup of allergens indoors, replace carpeting with hard flooring and drapes and curtains with non-fabric window coverings and if possible, avoid upholstered furniture. 4 Clean the house often and thoroughly, including any surfaces that trap pet hair and dander like couch covers, pillows, bedding and pet beds. 4 Wash bed linens at least weekly in hot water. 4 Wash hands after handling the cat. After snuggling together, consider taking a shower and shampoo before retiring in order to avoid bringing kitty allergens to bed. 4 Feed kitty an anti-inflammatory (grainfree), balanced and species-appropriate diet. Reducing or eliminating the allergenic and genetically modified (GMO) foods a cat eats reduces the allergenic quality of their saliva. 4 Ensure optimal levels of essential fatty acids in their diet to reduce shedding and dander. 4 Bathe the cat regularly, taking care to use only a safe, non-drying, herbal animal shampoo. Karen Shaw Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

10 BREEDS FOR ALLERGIC CAT LOVERS by Karen Shaw Becker

Balinese

Sometimes called the “longhaired Siamese” for its luxurious coat, Balinese cats nevertheless produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than other breeds.

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Russian Blue

Despite a short, double coat that is silky and plush to the touch, this cat also produces less Fel d 1 protein. They’re known for their loyalty and playful personality.

Bengal

Bengals’ uniquely fine fur requires less grooming than many others. Because they spend less time licking their fur, it contains less saliva and their dander is less likely to spread.

Devon Rex

The soft, short and curly coat of this playful breed—known for remaining “kittens at heart”—may normally include bare, furless patches. They shed less than many others.

Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair encompasses more than 300 different colors and patterns, all with short, fine coats for minimal shedding. Regular grooming helps control dander.

Cornish Rex

Similar to the Devon Rex, but with a curly fur coat, the Cornish Rex has only a soft undercoat of down hair, compared with a typical three layers, including an undercoat, middle “awn” hair and outer guard hair, so they shed less.

Siberian

Some people love the look of this longhaired, shaggy-coated cat. They also produce less Fel d 1 protein than other breeds, even those with far less fur.

LaPerm

This cat’s unique curly coat may help reduce the spread of dander.

Sphynx

A hairless cat, the Sphynx has no fur to trap allergens from their saliva. However, the Fel d 1 protein will still be present.

Javanese

This breed has only a top coat, just one of the three typical layers of coats common to cats, which means less shedding and dander to spread around the home.

Reference: Paul Ciampanelli-collated research, Mom.me

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

by April Thompson

s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care. Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president. Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products. UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer. Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime 50

Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues. My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga

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communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care. The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together. Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education. Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744 theesotericbloom.com

Guided Channeling Group The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com

Betty S. Feldman, LLC, HTCP Healing Touch Program 53 Maple Ave. Fishkill, NY 845.896.6405 Btatfeldman@aol.com One Light Healing Touch Certified Energy Practitioners &Training Schools. OLHT1.com pennylavin@gmail.com

INTUITIVE Inspiring New Beginnings LLC Energy Healing & Intuitive Counseling 845.803.5737 facebook.com/ inspiringnewbeginnings

INTUITIVE HEALING DANCE

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White Lotus Grace Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook + Online Studio/Sanctuary 845.677.3517; whitelotusgrace.com

Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change. ~ Wayne W. Dyer

NEW AGE STORE Dreaming Goddess Energy healers/Tarot Readers 44 Raymond Ave. Poughkeepsie 845.473.2206 DreamingGoddess.com

PAST LIFE REGRESSION Shira Adler, Intuitive Healer Certified Past Life Regressionist 914.861.5186; ShiraAdler.com

PSYCHIC MEDIUM Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique 12 West Main St. Pawling, NY 845.493.0432 AngelAuraBoutique.com

LISTINGS Synchronicity 1511 Rt. 22, Brewster, NY 845.363.1765 SynchronicityNY.com

REIKI Anne H. Bentzen, RMT, JRP Reiki Master Teacher & Energetic Counseling 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Beacon of Light Wellness Center Alison Jolicoeur 845.202.3515 Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW Reiki Master & Instructor, Intuitive Energy Healer 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com

SHAMANISM Eileen O'Hare, LoveMore Sessions, Training eileenohare.com 914.456.7789, Beacon, NY

Elka Boren, Shaman Healer Tarot•Tea Leaf•Houseclearing Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique Pawling, NY; 772.223.4143 Unityangelhealing.com Celestial Touch Laura Schek, Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767; celestialtouchllc.com

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The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Healthy Hormones

REBOOTING LIBIDO Exercise Rekindles Desire by Maya Whitman

ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up

physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. “Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of

Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants. “Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

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The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s

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Exercises to Stoke Sexy 5 Yoga Poses to Increase Sex Drive Tinyurl.com/YogaPoses4SexDrive Yoga to Increase Sexual Energy - 25-minute yoga class Tinyurl.com/YogaClass4Libido Sexual Health and Heart Disease interview with Dr. Jeffry Life Tinyurl.com/SexAndHeartHealth Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!” Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour. In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.” According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.” No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.” Maya Whitman is certified in bodywork and clinical essential oil therapy. October 2018

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markyourcalendar Bring help & hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer! ANNUAL SUPPORT-A-WALK Sunday, October 7, 9 am

Presented by Support Connection, Inc. THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP!

Spread the Word ~ Raise Funds Form a Team ~ Make a Donation Volunteer to Help Visit supportconnection.org Or, call Support Connection: 914.962.6402

markyourcalendar Igniting Sacred Sexuality A Couples 3-Part Workshop

Begins Friday 10/5/18 (7- 9 pm) Presented by Kevin Spath and Cat Guthrie. A progressive/experiential 3 Fri. series exploring a radical mind-shift about spirituality and sexuality. The Center for Health and Healing $275 per couple To Register Call Kevin: 914.673.0007 center4healing.net/ igniting-sacred-sensuality

markyourcalendar Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls Sunday, October 21 10:30 am-12 pm

Guest Rev. Melanie Gambino All Welcome Refreshments to Follow

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Osteoporosis Awareness Group – 7-9pm. With Diana Koster. Topic: Fall Prevention. Speaker: Molly Olivia Roffman, director of StepWISEnow and physical therapist. Free. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains Bldg 4. Info, Susan: 914.260.9339. 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Qi Gong Classes – Oct 2, 16, 23 and 30. 6:307:30pm. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. $10 each date. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Mindful is the New Skinny Bootcamp for Women – Oct 3-Nov 7. 12:30-2pm. Mindfulness concepts and meditation techniques to help get a handle on things. $375 early bird before Sept 3. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. 917.974.9446. JodiBaretz.com. Twilight on Hudson – 5-8pm. A reception at a private riverfront estate in Hastings to support the efforts of the honorees and the host organization, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC), to protect water, air, soil and wildlife. Tickets $150/ $125 early bird. Info: 914.422.4406; FCWC.org. ADD Just Doesn’t Add Up – 7-9pm. Is it really a short attention span? Learn current facts and how to distinguish visual problems that mimic or complicate AD(H)D. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Yoga for Scoliosis – Work with specific postures and the breath to develop body awareness and support one’s spine. Yoga Haven 2, 91 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale. 914.337.1437. YogaHaven.com. Conservation Lecture – 6:30pm/light refreshments; 7-8pm/lecture. A special conservation lecture presented by Dr. Robert Naczi, Curator of North American Botany, New York Botanical Garden. $5. Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Hts. Register: 914.302.9713. Info: BedfordAudubon.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Strong and Steady for Teen Girls – Oct 5-Nov 17. 3:30-5pm. Seven-week series incorporating yoga, pilates, barre, wellness tutorials in nutrition, essential oils, acupressure, breathing techniques and meditation. $170. Cold Spring Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. ColdSpringYoga.com.

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House Clearing & Protecting Your Home – 7-9pm. With Carla Blaha. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com. Igniting Sacred Sexuality: A Couples 3-Part Workshop – 7-9pm. With Kevin Spath and Cat Guthrie. A progressive/experiential three Friday series exploring a radical mind-shift about spirituality and sexuality. $275 per couple. The Center for Health and Healing. Register, Kevin: 914.673.0007. Center4Healing.net. 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, OCTOBER 6 Heritage Applefest – 9am-4pm. Rain date: Oct 13. Live music, sweet and hard cider sampling, press-your-own cider, family games, activities and vendors. Pay amount desired. 1061 Rte. 9D, Garrison. Info: 845.265.3638. Boscobel.org. Wellness on the Green – 11am-4pm. Meet local health and wellness practitioners and vendors. Enjoy demonstrations, local food and more. Come have fun! Charles Coleman Boulevard, Pawling. Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm.With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com. Ayurveda & Digestive Health – 2-4pm. With Claudia Gukeisen. Understand the Ayurveda wisdom tradition and the concept of Agni (which means fire) and how it is the key to healing the gut. $40 drop-in. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Shamanic Reiki Hearth Circle – 5:30-7pm. With Melanie Ryan. A monthly community healing circle supporting the teachings of indigenous people worldwide. Shamanic journey, reiki, sharing. All welcome. $20 drop-in. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Annual Support-A-Walk – 9am. Bring help and hope to people fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Presented by Support Connection, Inc. 914.962.6402. Visit: SupportConnection.org. Water Ceremony – 10-10:30am. We offer up our prayers with tobacco and song, sending them down to the ocean, for the healing of the waters, of Mother Earth and for all of our relations. Free. Meet at the Poughkeepsie Boat Launch. 845.473.2206 DreamingGoddess.com. Olympian Coming to Somers: Free Event at Krav Mega – 10:45am-12:30pm. Eli Bremer, Olympic pentathlete, is presenting secrets to maximizing workout, why aerobic and strength workouts require different nutritional support, specific all-natural products. Q&A and autographs. 2 Scott Dr, Somers. RSVP required: 855.426.5728. Journey for the Soul’s Purpose – 11:30am1pm. With Savannah. $20. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

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

PILATES STUDIOS ARDSLEY Club Pilates Ardsley 875 Saw Mill River Rd. 914.292.1292; clubpilates.com/ ardsley ardsley@clubpilates.com

CORTLANDT MANOR Stay True Pilates Private/Small groups 914.382.2040 staytruepilates.com

DOBBS FERRY Pilates and More Health & Fitness Studio 127 Main Street 914.478.3560 PilatesAndMore.com

MOUNT KISCO Club Pilates Mount Kisco 30 E. Main St. 914.362.8414;clubpilates.com/ MountKisco sarah.gevinski@clubpilates.com Elite Performance PT of Westchester, PC 175 E. Main St, Suite 204 ElitePTandPilates.com 917.476.2164

POUND RIDGE Pilates Pound Ridge Classical Pilates Studio Old Mill River Road 917.841.1218 PilatesPoundRidge.com

RHINEBECK Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery Street 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com

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Club Pilates Scarsdale 365 Central Park Ave. 914.449.4411; clubpilates.com/ scarsdale scarsdale@clubpilates.com

KARMA ROAD YOGA 1250 Pleasantville Road 914.382.6733 KarmaRoadYoga.com

SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056

WAPPINGERS FALLS Elevate Yoga & Barre Studio 1820 New Hackensack, Suite 3 845.462.8400 elevatebyallsport.com info@elevatebyallsport.com

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NEW

In Balance Concepts Tai Chi. Meditation. Qigong 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 inbalancetaichi.com

YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30pm The Yoga Studio, Club Fit Briarcliff Manor info@ytayoga.com; ytayoga.com

YOGA COMMUNITIES nOMad Always at OM Classes, Retreats, YTT nOMadAlwaysatOM.com studio@nOMadAlwaysatOM.com

MOHEGAN LAKE BREWSTER Yoga Crave Community & Connection 1456 Route 22, Building A, YOGA-CRAVE.com

BEACON Beacon of Light Wellness Center 4 S. Chestnut St 845.202.3515 BeaconofLightWellnessCenter.com

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

Balance Wellness Studio Yoga.Dance.Exercise.Wellness 1851 East Main St (Rt 6) 914 374.1471; balanceon6.com

POUGHKEEPSIE CARMEL The Art of Healing Wellness Center 64 Gleneida Ave. 845.878.4325 TheArtOfHealing4All.com

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

Hudson Valley Healing Ctr. Salt Cave.Yoga.Lifestyle 51 Springside Ave HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com

SOMERS Yoga at Zen Garden Private and Small Groups Yoga.zengarden@gmail.com 917.721.2529; Zengardenyoga.net

VALHALLA

YogaShine Kripalu/Meditate/Yoga Therapy O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 7-11 Legion Drive, 792 Rt. 35 Yellow Monkey Village 914.769.8745; yogashine.com 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com

CROSS RIVER

EASTCHESTER

WESTCHESTER

The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

Yoga Haven & Yoga Haven 2 Tuckahoe & Scarsdale yogahaven.com; 914.337.1437 info@yogahaven.com

FISHKILL

YONKERS

Namastesis-Yoga & Wellness Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness Offering Yoga, Massage & Reiki 799 McLean Avenue 1065 Main Street - Suite H 914.294.0606; NuevaAlma.com 845.765.2299; Namastesis.com

KATONAH

YOGA STUDIOS

Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com

Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.232.3473 GoldenTempleYoga.com

YOGA TEACHER Heather Reiners, HipHeather Yoga Teacher & Reiki Master Beginners & Gentle Yoga 914.479.2594; hipheather.com

MAHOPAC Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com

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markyourcalendar Reiki I & II Certification Saturday October 13th Reiki I Sunday October 14th Reiki II

Learn the ancient art of hands on healing from Shima Chayvet, Reiki Master, who has a rare and strong lineage, connected to the original 22 Reiki Masters who were attuned in the U.S. in 1973.

Reiki Master Training

October 27th and October 28th. Must have Reiki I and Reiki II Certification.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

Care Walk and Harvest Festival – 10:30am. Fun walk (9:30 a.m. registration), hayrides, a pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck and local vendors. 100 Rte. 312, Brewster. Non-walkers $5; $20/family. Info: CommunityCares.org

Yoga for Osteoporosis – Learn precautions and modifications which allow individuals to attend regular yoga classes more safely if afflicted with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Two-session program. $50. Yoga Haven 2, 91 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale. 914.337.1437. YogaHaven.com.

New Moon Manifestation – 7-8pm.Together we manifest our hearts’ desires using The Law of Attraction and the creative energies of the new moon. $10. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

universalhealingarts.com Call for more information and to register. Shima: 917.279.9577 Cortlandt Manor, NY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Mama Mia - An 80’s Dance – 6:30-10:30pm. Hosted by Kacey Morabito Grean. Will benefit Mt Carmel Scholarships. $50 includes dinner, drinks and dancing. Mt Carmel Hall, Verplanck. Kacey.co.

Strong and Steady for Teen Girls – Oct 5-Nov 17. 3:30-5pm. Seven-week series incorporating yoga, pilates, barre, wellness tutorials in nutrition, essential oils, acupressure, breathing techniques and meditation. $170. Cold Spring Yoga, 75 Main St, Cold Spring. 845.265.4444. ColdSpringYoga.com.

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking – 7-7:45pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

Heart Songs: An Evening of Chanting and Sacred Music – 7-8:30pm. Kirtan with Sita’s Light. No music or signing experience necessary. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. $20/advance; $30/door. Info/tickets: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

CBD Talk in Bedford – 6pm. With Dr. Lyn West, Marcie Manfredonia and Bernadette Bloom. Free informational talk on CBD products. Free samples. Refreshments served. Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar, 27 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills. Info: 914.218.8357; BHWineAndBeerBar.com.

Curing Addiction from the Core: Quit with Quinn Info Session – 7:45-8:30pm. Discover the unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method can help participants quit alcohol, smoking and sugar behaviors for good. 80 percent success. Free Lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

Tea & Stones – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy this hour lecture to connect and learn about crystals, stones and their incredible properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Election Candidates and the Environment – 7-9pm. Candidates running for election at the state level will discuss environmental issues and take questions from the audience. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Reiki I Certification – Learn the ancient art of hands on healing from Shima Chayvet, Reiki Master, who is connected to the original 22 Reiki Masters who were attuned in the US in 1973. Courtlandt Manor. Info: 917.279.9577. UniversalHealingArts.com. Pelvic Power – 1:30-4:30pm. With Christa Rypins. Develop a picture of the pelvis and learn how to improve posture, heal pain and more. $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com. Healing Stress and Trauma with Yoga – 2-4pm. With Miki Hara. Slow down and breath, open to the moment and come back to our true self. This

gentle practice is a wonderful, nurturing way to release trauma and stuck energy in the body. $40. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Mindfulness 101 – Learn about mindfulness: what it is and why one should do it and experiment with some mindful practices. Four-session program. $100 Yoga Haven, 62 Main St, Tuckahoe. 914.337.1437. YogaHaven.com. Reiki II Certification – Learn the ancient art of hands on healing from Shima Chayvet, Reiki Master, who is connected to the original 22 Reiki Masters who were attuned in the US in 1973. Courtlandt Manor. Info: 917.279.9577. UniversalHealingArts.com. Apple Cidering – 1-2pm. Children use oldfashioned screw press to make apple cider. Learn about the colonial experience of cider making and get a taste of fresh, tangy apple cider. All ages. $5- $8. The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Circle of Support – 6:30-7:45pm. With Kacey Morabito Grean. Group Life Coaching Session. Conversation, exploration and discovery. $20. Mariandale. Ossining. Mariandale.org.

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Magical Samhain Ritual Hosted by Dreaming Goddess

Awaken Wellness Fair

Saturday, October 27 7:00 - 9:00pm Join us in community as we step into the dark half of the year Feasting & celebration to follow Please bring a dish to share UU Fellowship of Poughkeepsie 67 South Randolph Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Contact: info@dreaminggoddess.com DreamingGoddess.com Beyond the Veil: Herbs for the Spirit World – 6:30-8:30pm. With local herbalist Jordann Funk who teaches the history and importance of acknowledging the spirit realm and about plants and fungi that help us connect to it. $25. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

…Awaken to Your Best Self…

New York’s best-loved holistic party It’s all about body, mind and spirit! Speakers, Healers, Vendors & Readers 120+ exhibitors, 1000 guests! Exhibitor spots available Sunday, November 18 ~ 10am to 5pm Double Tree Hotel, Tarrytown NY 10591

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About Holistic Orthodontics with Physician Dr. Camacho, DO. Learn about ALF with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for those with birth defects, developmental disabilities, autism and ADHD. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. HolisticMoms.org.

markyourcalendar Putnam Valley’s 9th Annual PSYCHIC FAIR Saturday, October 27 11am-4pm

German American Social Club 11 Kramers Pond Rd, Putnam Valley Readers & Vendors of all types! FREE ADMISSION

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Shamanic Reiki Level Two – 10am-5pm. With Melanie Ryan. An experiential two-day training deepening the integration of the ancient healing forms of Shamanism and reiki. Students will practice time-tested methods, enhancing intuition and expand consciousness. $435. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net. Reiki Master Class 1 – 11am-4pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $675. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com. Intro to Yoga & Meditation for Total Beginner Workshop – 1-3pm. With Ann. For those new to yoga. Yoga styles, asana, breath-work, props, chairs, guided meditation and savasana. $45.The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Preregister/prepay: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 1-2pm. Learn about Quit with Quinn—helping people overcome alcohol, smoking, sugar and other addictions more easily than people ever thought possible. 80 percent success. Free lecture. NYC location, E 37th btwn Park and Lex. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 6-8pm. Free lecture with Dr. Somesh Kaushik, Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free dosha readings to the first twelve people who RSVP. New Morning Market, 129 Main St, Woodbury, CT. 203.263.4868. NewMorn.com.

Birding the Hudson Valley-Author Talk & Book Launch – 2pm. Kathryn Schneider, former president of the NYS Ornithological Association will be releasing her new book Birding the Hudson Valley this fall. $5 suggested donation. Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. Register: 914.302.9713. Info: BedfordAudubon.org.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 7-7:45pm. Learn about Quit with Quinn—helping people overcome alcohol, smoking, sugar and other addictions more easily than ever thought possible.80 percent success. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.

Shine On – 2-3pm. With Kacey Morabito Grean. A free hour of inspiration. Stories for the Shine On Show. John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 E Main St, Shrub Oak. mmpaci.com/2018-library-series.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Holistic Moms Meeting – 7:30pm. Topic: All

Two Vital Principles of Ayurveda – 10am-1pm. Agni and Prana. UCCC Kingston, 94 St. Mary’s Ave. $39. Info: SunyUlster.edu/ce.

Interfaith Sundays – 10:30am-noon. Guest Rev Melanie Gambino. All Welcome. Refreshments to follow. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rte 22, Next to the Schoolhouse Theater, Parking is available across the street, Croton Falls. ChapelAtCrotonFalls.org.

WHN: Astrology on the Election & Current Events – 6:30pm/networking begins; 7-8:30pm/ Westchester Holistic Network meeting. WHN members and first-timers free. $10 repeat nonmembers. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Kindergarten Play Day & Information Session – 10am-noon. Four-and five-year-olds play, while parents learn about Blue Rock’s vibrant and creative learning. Rain or shine. Blue Rock School, 110 Demarest Mill Rd, West Nyack. Register, Beverly Stycos: 845.535.3353. BlueRockSchool.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

What is Ayurveda and What Can It Do for You? – 6:30-8:30pm. Lecture held by Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free. The New Canaan Library, 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT. 203.594.5003. NewCanaanLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

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. Natural Way to Quit Sugar, Overeating, Smoking – 7:45-8:30pm. Learn a simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free lecture. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Restorative Yoga and Reiki – Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 and 26. 7:30-8:45pm. With Kat and Paul. Kat guides class through restorative asanas. Paul performs energy healing on students. $25. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main, Rte 6, Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471 BalanceOn6.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY 25 Yoga for Anxiety – Experience different modalities of yoga practices that may relieve some of the symptoms and physical manifestations of anxiety. $45. Yoga Haven, 62 Main St, Tuckahoe. 914.337.1437. YogaHaven.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Restorative Yoga Training – Oct 26-28. Learn how to help oneself, students, family and friends with the healing power of restorative yoga. $400. Yoga Haven 2, 91 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale. 914.337.1437. YogaHaven.com. Grand Opening: Dr. Wald’s Katonah Office – 3:30-8:30pm. 20 vegetarian/vegan food samples and cooking demonstrations. Presentations on healthrelated topics, tours of the rehab pool and more. Sunderland Ln, Katonah. RSVP: 914.552.1442. Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm.With Carla Blaha. $40. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Reiki Master Training – Oct 27 and 28. Must have Reiki I and Reiki II Certification. Courtlandt Manor. Info, Shima: 917.279.9577. UniversalHealingArts.com. Putnam Valley’s 9th Annual Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Readers and vendors of all types. Free admission. German American Social Club, 11 Kramers Pond Rd, Putnam Valley. Info: APracticalPsychic.com. Network Spinal Analysis Talk – 2-4pm. With Dr. Larry Stern, DC. Learn about NSA and experience a mini-session to release stored tension in one’s spine. $30. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave. Mt Kisco. Register: 914.218.6424. LawrenceGSternDC.com. Magical Samhain Ritual – 7-9pm. While walking into the dark half of the year, we honor our ancestors and all who guide us from the other side. Feasting and celebration to follow. Bring dish to share. $10. UU Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Party in Bedford Hills – 7pm. Featuring a costume contest and finger foods at Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar, 27 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, $25. Tickets/info: 914.218.8357 or visit BHWineAndBeerBar.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify children having trouble learning. 25 percent of our children have vision problems keeping them from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

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Astrology with Pamela Cucinell Backward Dance in High Heels Commit to one goal on October 1 in spite of competing distractions. Tough conversations on October 2 lead to great opportunity. Put your house in order on October 3. A yen for romance on October 4 deserves a hug and perhaps a glamorous evening. Creative urges stir the pot on October 5 when Venus goes retrograde; evaluate your priorities over the next couple of months. Confusion on October 6 leads to eventual clarity. Contract to Expand Discard and prepare a clean slate on October 7. The Libra new moon on Columbus Day encourages hard discussions through diplomacy. Nothing is resolved on October 9; save the important conversations and projects for another day. Nimble persistence goes the distance on October 10. Those prepared for action are unstoppable on October 11. An open mind on October 12 cuts through resistance. Meditate October 13 morning to yield contagious exuberance. A Faster Pace Expend energy early on October 14 to take advantage of the focus that follows. October 15 offers fortunate encounters and productive flow. Rewards come to those who do the work on October 16. A yen to network and connect on October 17 sets up fruitful potential. Tasks and conversations move with light speed on October 18; pay

attention to make the most of it. Computer hygiene on October 19 enables tremendous creativity later in the day. Hunter Moon Spiritual refreshment on October 20 opens doors. The love vibration blooms on October 21. Friction on October 22 courts deep revelations. Gain perspective after power struggles through physical movement on October 23. The Taurus full moon on October 24 triggers desire for an entire buffet; narrow your options for long-range satisfaction. Choose your battles on October 25 when tempers are short. The Answers Are Whispers Prepare for fast footwork on October 26. Dial down the demands on October 27 to recharge. Play and simple tasks on October 28 allow the incubation of a fresh approach. A new outlook October 29 attracts fortuitous invitations. Messages in dreams and from ancestors are available on October 30. Expect a dramatic and glamorous Samhain/Halloween. Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist, with both astrology and tarot, at InsightOasis.com. She provides guidance through her website, private sessions, YouTube and webinars. For more info, contact her at pamela@ insightoasis.com or 917.796.6026. See ad page 44.

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Basic Flow Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. With Cara. A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing crazy. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Community Pilates Tower Class – 5:306:15pm. Invigorating pilates workout using the tower at a discounted rate. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Healing Dance Circle – 5:45-7:15pm. Experience an intuitively guided healing dance practice to nourish individual and collective needs. Free flowing energy lifting movement enhances physical fitness and more. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. Cost info: 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Yoga Foundations – 6-7:15pm.With Jamie. This class is for the beginner or the experienced yogi who is looking to fine tune aspects of their practice. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com. Advanced Tai Chi & Qigong Class – 7pm. Improve one’s balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

sunday Kacey, On The Radio – 6:30am. The Health and Happiness Show. Interviews with therapists, healers, doctors, actors and dreamers. Tune into 100.7 WHUD. Kaceyontheradio.com. All Level Flow – 8:30am. With Mackenzie. A warm vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications offered for beginners, challenges offered for the advanced. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Pilates Mat Class – 9-10am. Classical mat class. Mats provided. All levels. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. 3X3Fit Total Body Transformation – 9:3010:15am. With Kat. Work every muscle group using weighted rings with resist-assist cords. Get toned fast. Small classes for more individualized attention. $12. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main, Rte 6, Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471 BalanceOn6.com. 108 Sun Salutations – 11am-noon. Join the Yogic tradition of honoring the day of sun by working toward 108 sun salutations in 40 min. All ages. Brings invigoration, mental stability and increases Ojas. Includes 15-min savasana. Wainwright House, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org/calendar. Weekly Sacred Women’s Circle – 1-2:30pm. With Dana Canneto. Safe and gentle gathering of women sharing experiences, stories and support. Different topics each week. Soulauras, 510 N State Rd, Briarcliff. 24-hr preregistration required: 914.419.2238. Soulauras.com.

Science Barge Art & Science Workshop Sundays – Through Oct. 2-4pm. Children ages 4-10. Planting activities, arts and crafts and get up close and personal with baby eels, oysters and blue claw crabs. Suggested $5 donation for supplies. Info/RSVP: 914.513.7354. GroundworkHV.org. Vinyasa Express – 4pm. $20 drop-in. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com.

monday First Monday of Month – 7-8:30am or 10:30amnoon. Mindful Mom monthly meditation and private Facebook group. A community of like-minded moms to meditate, commiserate and support each other. $29.99 a month. The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. 917.974.9446. JodiBaretz.com. Karma Energy Flow – 9:30-10:45am.With Jennifer. This fast-paced vinyasa flow will explore challenging poses and sequences. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com. Vinyasa – 9:30am With Stacy. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Easeful Gentle Flow – 10am. Open Level. $20 drop-in. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Brewster. YogaCrave.com.

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tuesday Early Morning Vinyasa – 6am. With Tara, Firefly Yoga. 992 Main St, Fishkill. RSVP/info: FireflyFishkill.com. Reiki, Movement & Meditation – 9:15am. Open Level. $20 drop-in. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong Class – 10am and 7pm. Improve one’s balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Gentle Yoga for Back Issues – 5:30-6:45pm. With Karen Lett Stretching, poses and exercises to help alleviate and prevent back pain. $17. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main, Rte 6, Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471 BalanceOn6.com. Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:45-7pm. With Ann Cassapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Reformer Group Class – 7pm. Get in shape for the summer with core strengthening. Invigorating small group class with certified pilates instructor. $38. Pilates and More, 127 Main St, Dobbs Ferry. 914.478.3560. Slow Flow Vinyasa – 7pm. With Jen. A gentle, slower paced class that links poses to breath to cultivate strength, alignment, balance and gentle opening. Appropriate for both newer/beginner students and those with a seasoned practice. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.

Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne. Great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871. ThetemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday Zumba Gold – 10:15am. Designed for active adults over 55. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com. Joyful Anusara Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Casapini. Intermediate level. Well balanced asana sequences that focus on alignment, mindfulness, clear intention and joy. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Weekly Sacred Women’s Circle – 1-2:30pm. With Dana Canneto. Safe and gentle gathering of women sharing experiences, stories and support. Different topics each week. Soulauras, 510 N State Rd, Briarcliff. 24-hr preregistration required: 914.419.2238. Soulauras.com. Men’s Mindful Breath & Body Yoga – 5-6:15pm. With Victor Gazzini. Class for men combining mind, body, breath, asanas, chanting to support steadiness, alertness, and comfort. Beginner level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com. YogaStrong – 5:30pm.With Cara. Warm flow class that combines sun salutations and asana with light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Victor Gazzini. A class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. ThetemperanceCenter.com.

thursday Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day for Cats – 3rd Thurs. Sponsored by Stray HELP Inc Services by TARA, Inc mobile clinic. $70 includes: spay/neuter, rabies, ears cleaned and nails trimmed. Other services available during surgery. Info, Althea: 845.705.5020. Pilates Tower Class – 10am. Energizing pilates workout in beautiful, fully equipped studio. Small class sizes. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Core Flow – 10am with Carrie. Cultivate sustainable strength. A collaboration with Kinected in NYC weaving pilates’ principles into an energizing 75-minute full-body flow. Find one’s center, balance strength with flexibility and more. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong Class – 10am. Improve one’s balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Healing Dance Circle – 11am-12:30pm. Experience an intuitively guided healing dance practice to nourish individual and collective needs. Free flowing energy lifting movement enhances physical fitness and more. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. Cost info: 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Zumba Chair – 11:30am. A great core and cardio workout. Move the whole body to the same great zumba rhythms. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com. All Level Flow – 6:30pm.With Katy. A warm vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Modifications offered for beginners, challenges offered for the advanced. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Beginner & Advance Shaolin Kung Fu Class – 7pm. An excellent exercise regime and self-defense system. The powerful movements develop coordination and promote external strength. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

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friday Pilates Tower and Reformer Classes – 7:3010:30am. Fully equipped pilates studio. $35-40. 6400 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Mindful Restorative Yoga – 9:30am-10:45am. With Reyna. Movement through breath, props, self assists to release, calm and restore. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. ISHTA Vinyasa & Meditation – 9:30am. Level 2/3. $20 drop-in. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Brewster. Yoga-Crave.com. Tai Chi for Balance – 10:15am. Graceful movements to improve strength, flexibility, balance and stamina for increased stability and confidence. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness, 325 S Highland Ave, Ste 109, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com. Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Cassapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Ann: 917.882.0921. Eastchester. TheTemperanceCenter.com. LineUP! Line Dancing – 11:30am. Energizing class that is great for cardio and balance. Dance to country, hip-hop and pop music. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness Studio, 325 S Highland Ave, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com. ogaStrong – 4pm. With Cara. Warm flow class that combines sun salutations and asana with light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. 814.422.3083. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Inspiration of the Week – 6:30-8pm. An ever expanding variety of healing movement, meditation, and intuitive practices, creations, themes, and combinations. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. Cost info: 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.

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Couples Yoga – 6-7pm. With Kat. Bring one’s partner, bestie or neighbor. For all levels of experience. $10. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main, Rte 6, Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471 BalanceOn6.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong Class – 7pm. Improve one’s balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: ytayoga.com. Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demos with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Bank St, between Park and Main. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com. Vinyasa Express – 8:30am. Open Level. $20 drop-in. Yoga Crave, 1456 Rte 22, Brewster. YogaCrave.com. Karma Energy Flow – 9-10:15am. With Kristi. This fast-paced vinyasa flow will explore challenging poses and sequences. Karma Road Yoga, 1250 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Betsy Egan: 914.382.6733. KarmaRoadYoga.com.

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BODYWORK STUDIO – In balance fitness studio. 10’ by 11’, beautifully furnished with massage table, more. On Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125. MOUNT KISCO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE – Available with shared waiting area, in town, near shopping, restaurants, parking and train. Rents include A/C, heating, wifi and 24/7 access. Join other health/healing professionals and other small businesses in this beautifully maintained building with great visibility. Call Barry for availability at 914.760.8510 or Mike at 914.907.7867. MULTI-USE SPACE – Lake Mahopac. By hour, day, week, or month. Separate entrance, free parking. Bathroom, fridge, WIFI, folding chairs and tables. Ideal as soft studio, yoga, meditation, small group exercise or meetings, quiet work space or small parties. Call 845.803.8028 to schedule a visit.

Intro to Belly Dance – 10:30-11:45am. With Sarah. Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this four-week session. $60. Balance Wellness Studio, 1851 E Main, Rte 6, Mohegan Lake. Must RSVP: 914.374.1471 BalanceOn6.com.

OFFICE SUITE – Available in balance fitness studio. 9’ by 14’, furnished, on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125.

LineUP! Line Dancing – 11:30am. Energizing class that is great for cardio and balance. Dance to country, hip-hop and pop music. First class free. StepWISEnow Balance Fitness Studio, 325 S Highland Ave, Briarcliff Manor. Visit: Stepwisenow.com.

YOGA/DANCE STUDIO – Fully equipped, cork floors, sunny and bright, 26’ by 26’, on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, call Molly at 914.486.8125.

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Foundations – 11am. With Jen. For students new to yoga and those at any level, interested in reviewing the fundamentals, including basic concepts, postures, alignment and breathing. Previous yoga experience not necessary. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.

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Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Danbury, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com 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 9.

INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS

Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND,LAC.,RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic health conditions. Acupuncture is an intelligent medicine, gentle enough for pregnant women, and powerful enough to treat serious conditions like chronic pain, stress, anxiety and depression. It can restore harmony and balance to mind, body and spirit.

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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT 153 Main St, Suite J Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565 Awareness-in-Action.com

The Alexander Technique is a practical educational method for un-learning habits of tension that may be causing you stress, pain compression of the spine and joints. Learn to move with ease.

JUDITH MUIR, M.M., M.AMSAT Better Balance, Better Performance 60 Eddy Rd., Verbank, NY 12585 845.677.5871; JudithMuir.com

Alexander Technique lessons will teach you the principles that govern human functioning and how to apply them to improve performance in your daily life, whether a, musician, athlete, or a professional at a conference table.

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ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA Phone, Online & In-person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Why leave your business to chance? Perfect timing ensures follow-through and success. When you know the projected outcome it becomes easier to prioritize your day and choose the right partners. Westchester, NYC, Skype and phone. See ad pg 44.

AYURVEDA DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 13.

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.

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.

BOOKS TITLE: DISCOVERING ANGELS by Pamela Landolt, M.Msc. Discovering-angels.com Available at Amazon.com

Looking for angelic guidance? My book, “Discovering Angels” helps readers recognize when angels are near and teaches through simple exercises and guided meditations how to receive messages. Discover your two primary guardians, the zodiac, nature angels, and much more.

AUTOIMMUNE ZEN GARDEN HEALTH COACHING & YOGA

Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529, yoga.zengarden@gmail.com Tired and Frustrated? In constant pain? Exhausted and Exhausted all possibilities? It’s time to try something new, something that works. Edit Babboni is a certified health coach and has cured her own autoimmune disease that no doctor was able to. She can help do the same for you. She offers health coaching, reiki energy healing, private yoga sessions. Call for your free one on one consultation.

CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO

25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY 10507 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 store or on-line. See ads pgs 13, 23 & 34.

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

DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK

DR. LAWRENCE G. STERN, DC

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

CIRCULATION DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

Proper blood flow is vital for life. BEMER therapy is used for wellbeing. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Only 16 minutes a day to enhance your physical wellbeing. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo.

COLONICS

JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

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.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!

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.

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 read and heard? Are you tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call!

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

COACHING - ADD/ADHD SUSAN LASKY MA, BCC, SCAC Certified ADHD Coach/ Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com Susan@SusanLasky.com

Learn strategies that work with the way YOU think. ADD/ADHD or executive functioning challenges can affect every aspect of your life. Maximize your strengths and become more productive. First-hand understanding and compassion. Live the life you love!

Practitioner: The Center for Health + Healing 4 Smith Ave 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.519.8138; jmatalon@optonline.net Center4healing.net Craniosacral therapy with Somato Emotional Release 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.

DERMATOLOGY ALAN M DATTNER, MD

COACHING - ADD/ADHD LORNA GAGER

The Practical Mystic Spirit Based Coaching for Women 914.220.2495; lornagager.com I help you figure out what is most important to you, identify your patterns, shift your reactions, perceptions and the negative beliefs you have about yourself. This deep change work allows your life to open up in unlimited ways. See ad pg 9.

DOWSER

Integrative Medicine and Dermatology 17 Rodman Oval, New Rochelle, NY 914.637.0908; HolisticDermatology.com We clear your Skin naturally, by correcting the underlying digestive and inflammatory issues using nutrition, supplements, and energetic techniques, for diagnosis and treatment. Caring Board Certified Dermatologist and World pioneer in Holistic Dermatology.

Dowsing@househarmony.org 845.709.5245 HouseHarmony.org

Energy is everything! Are you experiencing unexplained health issues, sleeplessness, trouble selling your home or attracting business? The problem may be disturbed energy. Call to learn how dowsing can help.

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

Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk, Bedford Hills and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restored energetic flow and balanced chakras clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, emotional instability, insomnia and more. Gain immunity, mental clarity and peace. Raise your consciousness. Healing circles, Reiki classes all levels. See ad pg 28.

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 Practioner, Medical Intuititive, Physical Therapist 46 Bedford Road, Katonah NY 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.

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EXERCISE THERAPY

GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING

EVE FOGLER, CPT, MES

LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION

Northern Westchester evefogler.wixsite.com/fitness 917.747.3331

Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 loulevyconstruction.com

Post-Physical Therapy Conditioning Specialist, Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer. Using safe core stabilization, balance, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, yoga and corrective exercises to develop muscular balance, postural awareness and other skills to reduce or eliminate your pain. Privates in my studio or your home.

Builder and General Contractor of fine custom alterations, restorations, architectural additions, and new construction. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship. Specializing in a 95% dust-free living environment. PHIUS Energy Efficient and non-toxic building applications.Bau-Biologist, the holistic approach to Natural Building,passive and active solar installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Building design services and consultation available. 44 years experience. See ad pg 31.

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.

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 39.

HEALING CENTER THE TEMPERANCE CENTER

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, 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, reflexology, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 10.

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 and freshly made in house. Services include Belly Blessings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Goddess Gatherings, Henna Crowns, weddings, private appointments, corporate events and classes.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 24 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.

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SALON AZFAR

177 Myrtle Ave, Mahopac, NY 845.208.6131 SalonAzfar.com Organic hair salon. Say goodbye to grey and frizz, with no harmful ingredients. We have extensive knowledge in non-toxic and organic beauty products and offer permanent organic keratin smoothing treatment. Our passion is natural clean beauty that is luxurious, effective and affordable. See ad pg 53.

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.

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HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 1129 Main St, 2nd Fl., Fishkill, NY email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

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 ads pgs 2 & 25.

HOLISTIC HEALTH INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION OF MOUNT KISCO

Dr. Michael Wald; 914.552.1442 86 Smith Ave., Mount Kisco NY 914.242.8844; IntegratedNutritionNY.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 Mt Kisco office. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 19.

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

HORSE & RIDER HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HEALING 4 Smith Avenue, 2nd floor Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Center4Healing.net 914.864.0462

In a beautiful 3,300 sq. ft retreat-like setting, we offer Holistic Medicine, Therapeutic Pain Remedies, Body Therapies, Psychotherapy, Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, Community Healing Circles, Health Classes and Professional Trainings. See ad pg 41.

DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 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.

INTUITIVE HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS FRANZOSO ENERGY SOLUTIONS 33 Croton Point Ave., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.4572; Franzoso.com

Home energy audits, Air Sealing, A i r Q u a l i t y, Insulation, Windows, Doors Roofing, Siding and Solar. Environmentally responsible and sustainable home improvements. Call for your Free Home Audit today and start saving. Environmentally responsible and sustainable improvements. See ad pg 27.

ROBIN C. MUELLER

Intuitive Medium and Author 914.730.0155; info@spiritinside.net spiritinside.net Robin has the innate ability to “hear” spirit’s voice and relay comforting messages from the “other side”. Phone, Skype or FaceTime available. Please visit her website for other services offered.

DAVID CONNELL, DC

777 Ulster Ave., Kingston 15 Davis Ave., Poughkeepsie 845.338.3320; 845.485.8582 Helping people relieve symptoms o f c h r o n i c Ly m e d i s e a s e , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as many other chronic illnesses. Dramatically improve your energy levels.

SUSAN ADLER, LMT

Massage Therapy with a Nurturing Touch 914.320.4063; susanadlerLMT@gmail.com SusanAdlerLMT.com Therapeutic massage to address specific issues or promote wellness. Works with generally healthy to very ill clients. Experience with geriatric, cancer, Parkinson’s, hospice massage. Mamaroneck and on-site visits. See ad pg 41..

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. See ad pg 41.

SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH

INTUITIVE HEALING DANCE WHITE LOTUS GRACE

HOMEOPATHY

MASSAGE & BODYWORK

Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook + Online Studio/Sanctuary 845.677.3517; whitelotusgrace.com White Lotus Grace specializes in intuitive healing for body, mind, soul, and relationships through organic transformative movement and dance. Gigi Oppenheimer – intuitive healer, dancer, and coach – offers compassionate service one-on-one, to couples, and classes, online or in person.

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Danbury, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com 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 9.

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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 page 13.

PET 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.

PHARMACY COMPOUNDING

NEUROFEEDBACK/ BIOFEEDBACK ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, ED.D., LPC, BCN, LLC

LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL

Psychologist and Board Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner 898 Ethan Allen HWY, #6, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4848; drroseann.com

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

We work with children, adults and families around a variety of issues with non-medication therapies. Our clinic bridges neuroscience with research-based clinical therapies to promote wellness. We provide brain-based treatments like Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, PEMF, EFT/ Tapping, hypnosis, psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, etc.

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 17.

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NUSPECIES

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.

PSYCHOTHERAPY JODI BARETZ, LCSW, CHHC

The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 917.974.9446; jodibaretz.com Are you stressed, short tempered with family and overwhelmed with life? Do you use food as comfort? Jodi’s unique approach integrates mindfulness, holistic health and psychotherapy to decrease anxiety, maximize joy and feel lighter inside and out. She is author of “Mindful Is the New Skinny.” Individual, groups, Skype.

REFLEXOLOGY

ELITE PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPYOF WESTCHESTER, PC Tina Sferra, MSPT, CPI 175 E. Main St, Suite 204, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 ElitePTandPilates.com; 917.476.2164

Manual PT Practice and Pilates Studio. One patient, one therapist, one hour. Integrative practice with a functional, manual approach to musculoskeletal restrictions. Specialties: Dance/ Sports Medicine PT. Pilates Apparatus sessions also available. Infinite results.

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

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LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 1129 Main Street, 2nd fl., Fishkill, NY email: 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.

RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

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

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

PODIATRY

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.

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SKIN & BODY CARE BLOOM SKIN CARE STUDIO

Facial & Body Treatments 1081 Main St., Ste B, Fishkill, NY 845.288.3216; bloomskincareproducts.com I believe in the Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection. Private studio dedicated to personalized and holistic skin care for women of all ages and skin types. Specializing in restorative, reparative, and anti-aging treatments. Botanical, cruelty-free, nature-based product lines; vegan and gluten-free options.

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

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SPA GANESHA SPA

By Appointment Peeksill, NY 914.906.7238; ganeshaspa.com Discover the true meaning of rejuvenation, relation and calmness with the latest healing/ ayurvedic/pain management treatments including Amino Bio-Frequency Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Techniques; Anti-Aging facial techniques; Micro-needling and Dermaplaning; Microblading/Permanenteyebrows for Beauty; Reiki, Meditations. Visit website for full list of services and to book appointment.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS

Rev. June Tompkins, Acting Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. Deborah Moldow, Interfaith Minister, at revdeb1@ comcast.net.

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STRESS REDUCTION DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac, NY 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com

THERAPY HOMEOSTASIS PSYCHOLOGY

John Montgomery, Ph.D; Therapy/Coaching Scarsdale, NY 10583 917.244.5161; john@johnmontgomery.com homeostasispsychology.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.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or addictive behaviors such as drug, alcohol, or food addiction? I can help you overcome the core “emotional addictions” that underlie these destructive patterns with a powerful new therapy method.

SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION

THERMOGRAPHY

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

PATRICIA BOWDEN-LUCCARDI LMT, CTT, CNMT

Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-on-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. See ad pg 9.

Prevention is the Cure. Offering the highest standards in Radiation-Free Breast and Full Body medical thermography. Detect changes at the cellular level years before conventional screenings. Clear results with fewer tests. Now available in Westchester and Dutchess by appointment.

Certified Whole Health Educator 518.929.7579; btiscan.com

WEIGHT LOSS 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 pgs 15 & 33.

QUIT WITH QUINN

Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff 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. 80% success rate.

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

PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

Led by Janet Catalina, MSW 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.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL

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

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