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ibrant health for 2020: That’s my positive point of focus. My purpose is to live with joy and kindness, and allow my inner light to shine, so that others can do the same.

For me, joy happens when I am physically, emotionally and spiritually balanced.

Sounds simple, right? Yet I’m finding that it’s a daily, conscious decision, to Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell make choices that support my point of focus and my purpose.

Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of our lifestyle choices. Self-care must be a priority when it comes to mind-body-spirit balance. (Fred Lisanti, a local naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, calls self-care “the wave of the wellness future.”) To that end, this issue includes our 2020 Natural Living Directory, which is chock-full of local resources for you to reference all year long. Our page 14 feature article, “Living Long and Well: Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth,” by Melinda Hemmelgan, offers insight into aging well. “No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth. Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives,” Hemmelgan writes.

I checked out her list of the top nine lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians, and I’ll admit that I have work to do. Currently I’m incorporating only five of them on a daily basis. I look forward to spending more time on the nature trail and developing a stronger social network in the coming year.

Getting and staying healthy should be near the top of everyone’s to-do list, and because health trends evolve, we asked several local wellness experts to discuss their healthrelated concerns and observations as we enter a new decade. They tend to agree that chronic disease is on the rise—an observation borne out by statics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimates that 70 percent of American adults have at least one chronic condition. The good news is that we can improve our health through lifestyle, and our community has a wealth of experts to help us get there. You can read more in our page 22 local roundup article, “The Future of Health: Local Practitioners Discuss Wellness Trends in the Decade Ahead.”

I don’t know about you, but the thought of having a “rock-star immune system” is exciting to me. Research has shown that good health, including immunity, starts in the gut. So how do we make that happen? Read “Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System,” on page 18, for tips on eating your way to better health. Here’s some colorful dietary advice: National guidelines suggest that we eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue, and orange/yellow categories. So eat a rainbow to keep your pot of gold—your health—flourishing.

Natural Awakenings has an exceptional lineup of wellness articles planned for 2020, to keep you educated and inspired, and this issue features a 2020 calendar (page 61) to keep you in touch with the healthy living community. We love connecting our readers with local businesses that embrace our shared mission. So be sure to let our advertising partners know that you saw them in our magazine or at our new website, WakeUpNaturally.com—another resource for you to reference on the go.

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Contents 14 LIVING LONG & WELL

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Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

18 GUT CHECK

Feeding the Immune System

22 THE FUTURE OF HEALTH Local Practitioners Discuss Wellness Trends in the Decade Ahead

24 WELLNESS PROFILES

Local Healing Practitioners and Centers

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ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

42 BILL MOYERS

On Covering Climate Now

44 GREEN THERAPY

Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

48 WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY

Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery.

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.

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Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period.

The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period.

A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.

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Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health Women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these, according to a study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of Puerto Rico surveyed 660 women in Puerto Rico to measure their intake of onions and garlic, as well as sofrito, a local dish also cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and black pepper. Women that ate the onion- and garlic-rich sofrito sauce more than once a day slashed their risk of breast cancer by 67 percent compared to those that didn’t eat it. Both garlic and onions contain compounds with anticarcinogenic properties, and earlier studies have found a link between higher onion and garlic intake and fewer cancers of the lung, prostate and stomach. Puerto Rican women eat more onions and garlic than women in Europe and the U.S., mainly due to the popularity of those two ingredients in sofrito, and also have markedly lower breast cancer rates.

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Money Talks

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According to researchers, each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight, from disposable headphones and plastic cutlery to food scraps and toilet waste. To increase mindfulness about the trash, British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials such as coffee grounds, banana leaves and coconut wood. Associate Strategy Director Jo Rowan says, “Onboard waste is a big issue. Knowing that you have 4 billion passengers per year, it all adds up very quickly.” The redesigned items are featured in an exhibit, “Get Onboard: Reduce.Reuse.Rethink.” at the Design Museum, in London.

The biggest environmental issue with air travel is carbon emissions, which are growing at a faster rate than previously projected. But as air travel becomes increasingly accessible and more people fly, airlines have been making public pledges to curb their environmental footprint, including the plastic forks and leftovers their passengers leave behind.

A collection of 18 papers published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. One recommendation is for regulators to penalize banks that lend money in areas that have been hit by disasters, yet have not taken steps to protect themselves against similar future disasters.

Banks could also be rewarded by regulators for financing projects that leave communities less vulnerable to flooding or other hazards.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell wrote that the Fed takes “severe weather events” into account in its role as a financial supervisor. The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, responsible for banking oversight across a major swath of the American West, wrote in March that volatility related to climate change has become “increasingly relevant” as a consideration for the central bank.

Uncowed by a Hurricane Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Local resident Paula D. O’Mally wrote on social media, “The cows are wild and have survived for decades without human intervention.

They’re pretty tough that way.” A massive wave swept away nearly all 20 of the cows and 28 wild horses that were on private land on Cedar Island. The cows’ caretaker has identified them, and a group is formulating a plan to get the cattle back home. The rest, and all of the horses, are believed to have perished in the storm.

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Sea Turtles Skew Female

Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female. The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report. “Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher.

“There will be no reproduction.”

Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix. Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species.

Sea turtles can live for 100 years and lay more than 1,000 eggs. They are polyamorous, and one male can fertilize dozens of females.

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Farmers Respond to Climate Change

Growing up in Gambia, Nfamara Badjie’s parents taught him it’s much healthier to eat food they grew rather than food bought in a store. Badjie, a well-known drummer who moved to the U.S. in 2005, bought a plot of marshy land in Ulster Park, New York, two hours north of New York City, and is learning how to adapt the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group, the Jola, to East Coast climates. Agronomists hope the innovative operation, Ever-Growing Family Farm, can provide a blueprint for other area farmers to introduce new crops due to the threat of climate change. Erika Styger, an agronomist from nearby Cornell University, says, “We can reinvent agriculture even today, and if we have that mindset, there is a lot that can be done. We shouldn’t get stuck in how we have done things, and we need to adapt to climate change.”

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Time’s Up

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Its 810page annual World Energy Outlook also notes that even though offshore wind farms, solar installations and battery-powered cars keep getting cheaper, they aren’t progressing fast enough to slash global greenhouse gas emissions and bring global warming under control because the world’s appetite for energy keeps surging.

Bright spots include large, offshore European turbines that can harvest the stronger and steadier winds over the ocean; electric car factories in China; and new building codes and fuel economy standards.

Africa currently poses about 40 percent of the world’s potential for solar energy, but has less than 1 percent of the world’s solar panels.

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Beach Junk

A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic. The black sand beach named Pohoiki, which stretches for 1,000 feet on Hawaii’s Big Island, was created from shards of hot lava coming in contact with seawater, and looks pristine. Nic Vanderzyl, a University of Hawaii at Hilo student, saw the new beach as an opportunity to study sediment that was perhaps untouched by human influence, and discovered 21 bits of microplastics per 50 grams of sand on average.

The microplastics were smaller than five millimeters and rarely larger than a grain of sand. Most of them, he says, were microfibers, the hair-thin threads shed from common synthetic textiles like polyester and nylon.

This invisible plastic has washed ashore on some of the world’s most remote beaches, uninhabited by humans.

It’s still unclear how it will affect marine ecosystems, but scientists think it may have dangerous consequences for wildlife and human health.

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Cloth Versus Disposable Diapers

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The Bottom Line on Eco-Friendly Baby Care Taking care of newborn babies in an eco-friendly way can have a significant impact on both our environment and the little ones’ health. Treehugger.com reports that disposable diapers, made from a blend of plastic and wood pulp and often encased in additional plastic, remain for an estimated 200 to 500 years. A baby uses between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers before being potty-trained, generating 18 billion diapers annually in the U.S. alone.

Further, a recent study by the French agency in charge of food, environmental and occupational health and safety says disposable diapers have been linked to allergic skin reactions and difficulties with potty-training because kids can’t detect as easily when they’re wet.

It’s also cheaper to go cloth instead of the disposable route. Consumer Reports estimates parents spend $1,500 to $2,000 for disposable diapers before their child no longer needs them. GreenBabyGuide.com attests that the most affordable cloth option—prefolds plus covers—can cost as little as $243 over 2.5 years, which includes washing and drying expenses.

Tips for washing cloth diapers at AllAboutClothDiapers.com include using a prerinse/wash that “agitates, spins and drains” (and to do a longer wash cycle if they aren’t getting clean), using the longest available hot wash cycle and an appropriate amount of water for the load size because “too much water, they are just ‘going for a swim’; too little water and they won’t be able to move, and therefore won’t get clean.”

The Beginner’s Guide section of ClothDiaperTales. com provides advice on choosing from different types of new cloth diapers and covers, which are better for overnight use, what to do about leaks and how many diapers new parents might need to get started. It includes a chart comparing the pros and cons, average cost and some of the most popular, current brands, covering pre-fold, fitted cloth, snap-in/all-in-two/pop-in, pocket and all-in-one cloth diapers.

The nonprofit Real Diapers Association (RealDiapers. org) organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers via a member-supported resource center that plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information and supports local groups. Local Real Diaper Circles involve users with knowledge and tips to make cloth diapering more accessible and acceptable to parents.

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We know caloric restriction extends life.

But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun. ~Lori Taylor

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California.

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food.

Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well.

Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits.

Although we’ve all likely heard or read about someone that lived into their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and smoked a pack a day, these individuals are outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck.

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For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code.

That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

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Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends. n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination. n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

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Learning From the “Blue Zones”

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Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteope-

Finding Inspiration

Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter nia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

LEARN MORE, LIVE LONGER Blue Zones: BlueZones.com Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk, President’s Cancer Panel Report: Tinyurl.com/CancerRiskReport Life expectancy by zip code: Tinyurl.com/ZipCodeLongevity Plant-based diets explained: Tinyurl.com/PlantDietExplained Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015 Hara Hachi Bu: Tinyurl.com/HaraHachiBuDiet Food Sleuth Radio segments: Lori Taylor: keto diets and intermittent fasting: Tinyurl.com/LoriTaylorInterview Dorothy Sears: intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview Eve Van Cauter: importance of sleep: Tinyurl.com/EveVanCauterInterview Tips to cope with loneliness: Tinyurl.com/TheEffectsOfLoneliness Vitamin N: 500 Ways to Enrich Your Family’s Health & Happiness, by Richard Louv Improve sleep quality by reducing exposure to blue light at night: JustGetFlux.com

Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change.

She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle

by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

Eating Well, but Not Too Much

Food is a major contributor to both quality of life and life extension. Global and national recommendations to eat more fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

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The Sleep Connection

Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

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ing full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu—eating until one is no longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full.

“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Most significantly, she found that a 13-hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study.

Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres— the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent age-associated telomere shortening.

Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength. ~Betty Holston Smith in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth.

Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.

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GUT CHECK Feeding the Immune System

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by Julie Peterson

educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition.

Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria.

It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria.

“The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

What Not to Eat

Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease.

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that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth.

Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

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Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.

Yields: 4 servings 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.

Lentil Stew Most stews take hours to cook, but this restorative dish, perfect for dinner or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The plant-based recipe takes advantage of canned lentils and is loaded with nutritious, anti-inflammatory power foods.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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

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Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an additional minute to heat the lentils and corn.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer.

Nutritional information per serving (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; sodium: 870mg Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf.

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The Future of Health Local Practitioners Discuss Wellness Trends in the Decade Ahead

by Allison Gorman

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omesh N. Eat a well-balanced diet— their insights on curKaushik, owner for some people, that rent and future wellness of Dr. Kaushik’s trends. A common theme means eliminating certain was the rise in lingerAyurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, foods all together. ing or recurrent health in Cross River, has conditions, often linked –Dr. David Lerner noticed a dramatic to the modern lifestyle. shift over his 35 years

If that sounds scary, here’s the good of clinical practice: more patients presentnews: We can improve our health through ing with chronic disease. lifestyle too, and our community has a

“It’s been a big change,” says Kaushik, wealth of experts to help us get there. an Ayurvedic doctor. “During 1980s and ’90s, infectious disease was the bulk Reconnecting for better of our (case load), and then the trend health started shifting to chronic disease. Slowly For Kaushik, a key to better health is slowa big change happened and it has totally ing down—connecting with ourselves, reversed, making chronic disease now the our loved ones and nature—to counter majority in our clinical practice. According the ill effects of our high-stress lifestyles. to Centers for Disease Control and PrevenWe should begin by learning to breathe tion, about 70 percent of the U.S. adult consciously. population has at least one chronic disease.

“Many of us breathe just enough to We are experiencing the same trend.” stay alive,” he explains. “Prana, the life force

We asked Kaushik and three other given by nature, is the essence of life. It is local wellness professionals—acupuncturist life. When that leaves the body, the person and naturopathic doctor Fred Lisanti, hois dead. Every cell in our body needs it. listic dentist Dr. David Lerner, and colonic Inhale as much as you can, but in a clean, practitioner Tovah Nahman—to share 22

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peaceful environment. You do not want to practice this in a bar full of smoke.”

Chemical exposure in daily life is another major contributor to disease, especially cancer and mental illness, Kaushik says, so it’s important to live and work in nontoxic environments and to regularly detoxify the body.

He warns against consuming synthetic foods, such as manmade “meats,” suggesting we’re better off eating the real thing.

As people are growing more health conscious, they are looking for time-tested, results-oriented approaches to wellness, Kaushik says. He has seen increased interest in Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest whole-body healing systems.

“It’s becoming a popular lifestyle choice for many professionals, since it provides tools for maintaining health as well as recovering and rejuvenating,” he says.

The emergence of planned self-care

Everyone seems to be dealing with an allergy these days—to certain foods, to environmental stressors, or both. Lisanti, who has noticed this trend over the course of his 15-year practice as owner of Integrative Med Solutions, in Eastchester, attributes it to global warming and shifting seasonal factors in the Northeast.

While those effects are hard to guard against in our daily lives, the other risk factors he names are very much within our control. For example, he agrees with Kaushik that stress and environmental toxins are behind much illness and disease.

Another cause, he says, is “sedentariness.”

His prescription for getting and staying healthy? “Sleep. Move the body.

Hydrate. Nourish with wholesome, organic foods. Rest.”

While wellness practitioners can help us with the specifics, it’s up to us to make those lifestyle changes. Self-care is the wave of the wellness future, Lisanti says.

“As our world and culture accelerates,”

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he says, “I see planned self-care routines as even more important to offset the physiological stress on our organ systems as well as mental health.”

The whole-body approach grows

We’re betting that 41 year ago, when Lerner started practicing holistic dentistry, few people understood what the term meant.

Now that medical science recognizes the relationship between oral health and chronic conditions such as heart disease, it’s clear that Lerner was way ahead of his time.

Given Lerner’s focus on whole-body wellness, it’s not surprising that his assessment of health trends isn’t limited to the oral biome. He blames poor diet, lack of proper health care and a sedentary lifestyle for many illnesses and chronic conditions, which eventually manifest in the kinds of conditions he treats at his practice, The Center for Holistic Dentistry, in Yorktown Heights.

For example, he’s seen increase in patients with gum disease, a result of poor hygiene and diet. He’s also seen more patients with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) due to increased stress levels.

His prescription for good health also includes a big dose of self-care:

“Eat a well-balanced diet—for some people, that means eliminating certain foods all together. Seek out and research the appropriate healthcare practitioners for your health concerns. Sleep well. And maintain your oral health—no amount of plaque is OK.”

While Lerner’s pioneering approach to whole-body health is now practiced widely, he’s hoping to see even more progress in the years to come.

“My vision would be for a wider acceptance and understanding in medicine and dentistry of the cause of chronic illness and the value of holistic and integrative strategies for supporting healing on an individual and global basis,” he explains.

“In dentistry, this would include an understanding of the dental connection in systemic health.”

While wellness practitioners can help us with the specifics, it’s up to us to make those lifestyle changes. Self-care is the wave of the wellness future.

“Love and moderation”

On January 1, Nahman will celebrate the 27th anniversary of her business, Lifeline Hygienics Colonics, in Rye. But especially within the past year, she’s noticed that people are getting it: They understand that what they eat profoundly affects their health, and they’re willing to invest in good nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle.

“People as a whole have become much more nutritionally conscious,” she says. “The conventional supermarkets are carrying more and more organic vegetables as well as healthier alternatives to many other food choices. The clients that are coming in to see me are making better dietary choices, such as avoiding white flour, sweets and dairy products and eating more produce. It’s wonderful to see and has changed drastically in the course of my career.”

She predicts that the trend she’s seeing today, which boils down to caring for ourselves in the way we deserve, “will only grow stronger and keep us happier and healthier.”

The secret to a good life is all about love and moderation, and not allowing ourselves to fall into the vicious cycle of consuming and craving unhealthy things, Nahman says. That means making “positive, kind choices” for bodies—yes, even during the holidays!—so that we don’t undermine our well-being.

Our health is in our hands

What’s clear is that the days of putting our health in a doctor’s hands are fading away.

Health practitioners are now our partners; they guide us to better health by giving us the tools and information to live our best lives. To learn more about the health practitioners quoted in this article, see our resource guide.

Loca Resources Somesh Kaushik, ND Dr.Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC. 914.875.9088. DrKaushik.com.

David L Lerner, DDS The Center for Holistic Dentistry, 2649 Strang Blvd., Suite 201, Yorktown Heights, NY. 914.214.9678. HolisticDentist.com.

Fred Lisanti, ND Integrative Med Solutions. 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY. 914.337.2980. IntMedSolutions.com.

Tovah Nahman Lifeline Hygienics Colonics, 150 Theodore Fremd Ave., Suite B15, Rye, NY. 914.921.5433. LifeLineHygienics.com

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Awaken Wellness Fairs Westchester, NY, and Port St. Lucie, FL 914.422.1784 • 772.345.7218 awakenusa@aol.com • AwakenFair.com

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Create Your Own Wellness Dream Team Find local wellness professionals to help you achieve vibrant health.

Laura Aversano Spiritwalker

LauraAversano@aol.com • LauraAversano.com

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aura Aversano focuses on ancestral and spiritual imprints surrounding illness and trauma on various levels, while communicating with alternate realities to effect change. She uses medical intuition for unexplainable and chronic ailments.

Services offered: A medical intuitive, author and medium. Laura Aversano offers ancestral relationship work, medical intuition, earth medicine and spiritual epigenetics.

Areas of specialty: Epigenetic patterns relating to illness or emotional, physical or psychological trauma.

Ancestral miasms, unexplained and chronic ailments, and exploring their root cause. Understanding the influence our ancestral history and soul imprint have in our lives and how to come into sacred relationship with it.

Philosophical approach: “Challenges are arising where old patterns, many from generations past and spiritual miasms, are surfacing through illnesses and other ways. When one brings understanding to those patterns, it creates the space for healing to happen.”

Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes loves.

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he Awaken Wellness Fairs educate people about the many paths to a healthy body, mind and spirit that are available in today’s world, including Paula Caracappa ancient techniques as well as cutting-edge technologies.

Services and products offered: More than 125 exhibitors, including speakers, healers, vendors and readers, offering information about wellness to the general public. Past exhibitors have included M.D.s blending Eastern and Western medicine�������� ;������� aromatherapists; energy healers offering Reiki, polarity and Therapeutic Touch; vendors of unusual, often handmade and always natural and healthy products, including toiletries, lotions, nutritionals, supplements and unique jewelry (usually imbued with special intentions or made from recycled materials); and intuitive readers that connect on a psychic level. (Readings are for entertainment purposes only.)

Coming in 2020: The Awaken Fair will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, New York, on April 19 and November 22, and at the Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on January 26 and July 26.

Philosophical approach: “As the creator of the Awaken Fair, my philosophy is ‘Awaken to your best self.’ The event is a holistic smorgasbord of possibilities for the public to sample. Not every offering is for everyone. But everyone can find at least one resource to help feel better, be better, do better!” says Paula Caracappa, founder and CEO of the Awaken Fairs. See ad, page 59.

Balance Day Spa Allison Adamiak, Owner, Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Reiki Practitioner Nazmie Bruncaj, Esthetician, Makeup Artist 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898 • balance-dayspa.com

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pen since 2010, Balance Day Spa—Westchester County’s only certified green spa— specializes in all facets of esthetics, working entirely with organic skincare products from Europe. Allison Adamiak and Nazmie Bruncaj have nearly 40 years of professional esthetics experience between them. Currently their clients hail from six continents and range from professionals, to homemakers, to professional athletes, to models and international celebrities.

Allison Adamiak and Nazmie Bruncaj

Services offered: Facials, peels, waxing, bronzing, tinting, aromatherapy, energy healing, makeup. The spa works exclusively with Eminence Organic Skin Care and Eve Taylor essential oils.

Areas of specialty: From their many years of experience, Adamiak and Bruncaj are experts in all facets of holistic skin care and beauty.

Philosophical approach: “Unlike most spas, we don’t do costly add-ons. Every full-length facial is a standard 75 minutes and includes a peel, extractions, manual lymphatic drainage, a nourishing lip treatment and massage galore. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best-quality customized treatments and advice in a relaxing environment.”

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH

@ The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave., 2nd Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 914.362.8315 • info@drkurtbeil.com • DrKurtBeil.com

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r. Kurt Beil uses a holistic, integrative and functional medicine approach to increase health and address illness. He merges the science of modern health care with the art of traditional healing to naturally optimize health and well-being.

Services offered: Naturopathic and Chinese medicine, including herbal medicine, diet and nutritional supplements, homeopathy, mind-body medicine, HRV biofeedback, ecotherapy, acupuncture, moxa, cupping, qigong and stress reduction. Standard and functional medicine lab testing available through Connecticut office.

The Bové Spa and Wellness Karen Merritt, John Newell and

Abigail Merritt, Owners 366 Rte. 202, Somers, NY 914.276.2200 • info@thebovespa.com TheBoveSpa.com

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he Bové Spa and Wellness offers a combination of medical, aesthetic and holistic treatments. Bové prides itself on the spa’s beautiful, tranquil environment and wide array of services to help their clients become the best version of themselves.

Services offered: Weight loss, red light, plant-based hormone optimization, cryotherapy, facials, Reiki, CBD facials, CBD treatments/products, nutritional health coaching.

Areas of specialty: Weight loss, cellulite, signs of aging, wrinkles, acne, inflammation, hormone imbalances causing lack of focus and clarity and memory loss.

Philosophical approach: “Our mission is to help you become your best self. We care for you as a whole person and individualize each treatment to provide a unique experience according to your specific needs.

We strive to build relationships with our clients, making them part of our Bové family.” See ad, page 13.

Areas of specialty: Chronic conditions/disease, including anxiety, autoimmune disorders, depression, digestive complaints, endocrine/hormone imbalance, environmental toxicity, fatigue, heart disease, immune support, inflammation management, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, men’s health, obesity, stress and tobacco dependence.

Every step taken in mindfulness brings us one step closer to healing ourselves and the planet.

Philosophical approach: “There is an inherent healing force within each person that needs to be supported. When the barriers to health and root causes of illness are addressed, optimal health and wellness can flourish.” See ad, page 35.

– Thich Nhat Hanh

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Donna Costa, LMT Medical Massage Westchester/Fairfield 914.907.4485 • coyoteqn@gmail.com DCostaMassage.amtaMembers.com Facebook.com/Donna.Costa.LMT

D Center for Aligned Healing Bernadette Bloom Energy Healing Practitioner, Medical Intuitive,Teacher, Holistic Physical Therapist 239.289.3744 bernadettebloom8@gmail.com TheEsotericBloom.com

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ernadette Bloom balances the body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with esoteric healing, a high-vibrational energetic technique from Tibet. She can resolve pain, trauma and other symptoms naturally, and detect disease before it manifests physically.

onna Costa combines 17 years of medical massage training and experience with more than 25 years’ training and experience in numerous energy healing modalities guiding clients toward a state of well-being.

Wellness services offered: Tailoring a massage for each client to reach a state of relaxation and balance.

Techniques may include medical massage, deep tissue, Reiki, healing from the core, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, trigger-point therapy, acupressure and reflexology.

Areas of specialty: Stress relief, arthritis, lymphatic drainage, whiplash, tendinitis, chronic pain and soreness, migraines, sciatica, strains/sprains, and increasing range of motion.

Philosophy of healing: “I believe that in order to live in balance and help others, we must first heal ourselves. I have studied many methods of healing with various indigenous elders. I find it effective to incorporate these healing modalities into my massage practice.”

Leigh Damkohler, DC, PC

Sports Chiropractor, Licensed Massage Therapist Yonkers/Scarsdale border 914.523.7947 • leigh.damkohler@gmail.com • Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

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or 20 years, Dr. Leigh Damkohler has been helping people move, perform and feel better. Patients benefit from receiving individualized care from Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing sports chiropractor and massage therapist, she says.

Services offered: Esoteric healing, ThetaHealing, Reiki, holistic physical therapy, cranial fluid dynamics. In-person and long-distance sessions available.

Areas of specialty: PTSD, cancer, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, allergies, neck and back pain, multiple sclerosis, emotional and mental stress, Parkinson’s, neurological imbalances, ADD, autism, addictions, hormonal imbalances, asthma, depression, chronic fatigue, migraines, arthritis, fertility issues, pre- and post-surgery support.

Philosophical approach: “I ask for the highest and best good to happen for our clients at all times, and we bring that vibration through the mental, emotional and physical bodies to create peace, harmony and bliss.” See ad, page 63.

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Areas of specialty: Sports injuries; strains/sprains; disc herniations; carpal tunnel syndrome; thoracic outlet syndrome; tennis or golf elbow; sciatica; back, neck, arm, leg and foot pain or numbness.

Philosophical approach: “Each person heals at their body’s own pace. How we move, what we put into and onto our bodies, our emotions—all those factors affect healing.”

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Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 845.227.PAWS (7297) • office@eavets.com EarthAngelsVet.com

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

Services offered: Routine exams; judicious vaccine protocols/titers; nutrition (cooked homemade, raw, prescription and commercial diets); acupuncture with Dr. Ann Viano; homeopathy with Dr. Michele Yasson; training with Victoria Meyers; routine and orthopedic surgery; ultrasound; dentistry; laser therapy; boarding.

Areas of specialty: Earth Angels treats chronic aging issues (dental disease, joint pain, senility), metabolic diseases (Cushing’s, Addison’s, epilepsy), and cancer by supporting conventional therapies with alternative and nutritional support. It also offers innovative protocols for allergies, IBD and chronic pain.

Philosophical approach: “Earth Angels tailors the best approaches from conventional and alternative medicine for the most effective protocol for each patient. We believe in eradicating disease by preventing it with proper and effective health maintenance via a holistic approach throughout your pet’s life.”

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Dr. George Gertner Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, PC

311 North St., Ste. 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200 • drgertner@ucc-ny.com • ucc-ny.com

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Pam Todd Battle, LAc, DiplOM (NCCAOM) 603 Warburton Ave. #3, Hastings on Hudson, NY 914.572.1559 • flowingrivers@optonline.net FlowingRivers.net

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t Flowing Rivers Acupuncture, you can find relief, comfort, balance and overall well-being with Oriental medicine,” says board-certified licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Pamela Battle. She personalizes her treatment approach to the concerns of the individual patient by establishing a foundation of trust, listening to and collaborating with him or her.

Services offered: Oriental medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas), functional medicine assessment, stress reduction, cupping, auricular therapy, detox and dietary support.

Areas of specialty: Headaches and body pain (back, shoulder, knee, elbow, etc.); reactions to stress, such as anxiety, depression and insomnia; women’s health concerns, such as painful or irregular periods, infertility and menopausal symptoms; and other chronic health issues, including addiction and digestive, sinus, respiratory and skin complaints. In addition to treating these complaints, Battle says, acupuncture provides “a relaxing, restorative and refreshing time-out from daily routine and stress.”

Philosophical approach: “Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer.

Acupuncture advances comfort and healing by tapping the body’s own internal pharmacy to rebalance the action of neurotransmitters, endorphins and other biochemical agents to promote better blood flow, a reduction in pain and stress, hormonal balance, improved immunity and metabolism and more.”

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he providers at UCCNY perform an advanced spinal corrective procedure developed by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). The NUCCA correction is a gentle form of chiropractic that focuses on spinal correction without surgery. “We are able to help some of the most severe and chronically ill patients get permanent relief,” says UCCNY’s Dr. George Gertner.

Services offered: Upper cervical chiropractic.

Areas of specialty: Chronic pain, neuropathy, headaches, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia, Meniere’s disease, concussions.

Philosophical approach: “At UCCNY, we do not treat any specific condition. We correct the spine back to its proper, natural and upright position. This takes pressure off the nervous system and allows the body to return to its natural and healthy state. The body is self-healing and self-regulating and can heal itself from most conditions, once you remove stress from the nervous system.” See ad, page 87.

Claudia Gukeisen, MA, CAHC Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor

• The Center for Health and Healing, 4 Smith Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY • Izlind Integrative Healthcare, 6369 Mill St., Ste. 101, Rhinebeck, NY 914.673.3313 • claudiagukeisen@mac.com • Center4Healing.net • Izlind.com

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am committed to teaching clients how the ancient science of Ayurveda applies beautifully and easily in our busy modern world,” Claudia Gukeisen says. “Gentle and simple shifts can create deep healing and permanent changes.” In addition to being a board-certified Ayurvedic health counselor, Gukeisen is a 500-hour Kripalu Ayurvedic yoga teacher, a Yoga Nidra teacher and a Reiki and Shamanic Reiki master teacher.

Services offered: Ayurvedic health counseling sessions plus follow-ups; Ayurveda Immersion package; Shamanic Reiki, Reiki, Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions and workshops; menopause support group; HeartMath Resilience Coaching for adults, teens and kids ages 8 and up.

Areas of specialty: General health and well-being, stress, low energy/fatigue, sleep issues/insomnia, chronic pain, digestive problems, autoimmune issues, headaches/migraines, skin issues, all stages of menopause, Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking.

Philosophical approach: “We are connected to the rhythms of nature on a daily, seasonal and stage-of-life basis. In Ayurveda, doing the right thing at the right time for your personal constitution is the key to balance, health and longevity.”

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Holistic Healing and Nutrition Nicole Cunningham, INHC, NRT,

Practitioner 3 Neptune Rd., Ste. 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 845.471.6400 • hhan.nicole@gmail.com hhan-ny.com

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t Holistic Healing and Nutrition, we focus on the root cause rather than the symptom,” says practitioner Nicole Cunningham. “By addressing the root cause, we are able to assist the body in healing rather than masking the problem.”

Clients are seen by appointment only to ensure privacy and adequate time for each visit.

Services offered: Nutrition Response Testing; BTI Thermography; food sensitivity/ delayed food allergy testing; ionic detox foot baths; health coaching.

Coming in 2020: In the new year, Holistic Healing and Nutrition will be offering DNA testing to determine any gene mutations clients may have and offer personalized recommendations. They will be adding the ability to monitor clients’ progress with thermo-scans, offering loyalty rewards and hosting some great workshops this year.

Philosophical approach: “Our bodies are absolutely amazing and capable of healing. When we are able to focus on the root cause and integrate a holistic approach, integrating our mind, body and spirit, the body is able to heal itself.”

The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.

Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.

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

Lorraine Hughes, Registered Herbalist (AHG)

Empowered By Nature 21 Old Main St., Ste. 207, Fishkill, NY 845.416.4598 • lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredByNature.net

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By Nature, Lorraine Hughes practices planetary herbalism, utilizing the assessment strategies of Chinese medicine in addition to several wellness modalities, at her private office on Old Main Street in Fishkill. Office hours are by appointment only.

Services offered: Wellness consultations (a full clinical intake and interview in order to assess energetic imbalances and provide a protocol unique to each individual); reflexology sessions (a therapeutic hour of rest and relaxation); Reiki; acupoint aromatherapy; and private or group qigong.

Areas of specialty: Preventive health approaches, chronic illness, aging well, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, insomnia, fertility, weight loss, low energy, blood-sugar regulation, support for cancer patients and survivors, pre- and post-surgical support, autoimmune issues, stress, PTSD. Philosophical approach: “I firmly believe that by supporting our life force by giving our bodies the appropriate nourishment—foods, herbs, self-love, movement and compassion—that suits our individual constitutional profile, vital health can be attained.”

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r. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is a practice that combines the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing with the modern science-based principles of naturopathy to create a holistic path to wellness. “We treat the whole body, not just the disease,” Dr. Kaushik says. The clinic is open Monday through Wednesday.

Services offered: Panchakarma therapy, hydrotherapy, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathy, diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle management, emotional well-being, detoxification, food sensitivity, parasite elimination, heavy metal detox, therapeutic yoga, anti-aging programs, pediatrics, pain management, women’s health.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD, addictions, allergies, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure, breathing/lung issues, cholesterol, chronic fatigue, colds, cough, flu, depression/anxiety, diabetes, digestion/intestinal problems, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches/ migraines, heart conditions/diseases, HIV/AIDS, immune disorders, infertility, kidney problems, sexual dysfunction, skin problems, sleep/insomnia, smoking, stress, urology, weight management, yeast/fungus.

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

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

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

Services offered: Holistic/biological dentistry; cosmetic dentistry; zirconia implants; periodontal disease; Invisalign; sleep apnea; biocompatibility testing; neuromuscular dentistry; myofunctional therapy.

Areas of specialty: Advanced TMJ care, safe mercury removal, restorative dentistry.

Philosophy of healing: “With over 40 years of experience in biological dentistry, I bridge the gap between modern dental technology and the ageless traditions of natural healing.”

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Artwork for Health and Healing 11-13 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 914.218.3350 • karla@lifeenergyarts.com LifeEnergyArts.Gallery

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beautiful gallery of healing photographs and paintings in downtown Mount Kisco, Life Energy Arts Gallery focuses on the approach of internationally renowned holistic healer John Diamond, M.D., whose artwork has been exhibited throughout the world.

Services offered: The gallery offers affordable prints and originals of Dr. Diamond’s artwork, all created with the intention of being healing for the viewer. It also offers workshops and programs relating to Dr. Diamond’s approach to more general holistic healing.

Specialty: Life Energy Arts is only art gallery in the world devoted exclusively to healing artwork. “The artwork has a unique power and majesty, and the gallery itself is a peaceful sanctuary,” says Karla Booth, gallery director. “Come and experience it for yourself!”

Philosophical approach: Dr. Diamond’s approach to creating art for personal healing has been developed over a period of 60 years and is rooted in the concept of life energy, the innate healing power of the body. See ad, page 55.

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Laurie R. Mallis, M.D., LAc

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

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fter more than 30 years in traditional Western medicine, Dr. Laurie R. Mallis formed SearchLight Medical to provide a better way to deliver care to her patients. “SearchLight Medical is a private practice that focuses on holistic healing to help my patients overcome acute and chronic medical conditions without relying on pharmaceutical treatments,” she says. “I work very closely with my patients to plan treatments that are individualized to help them achieve a better state of health. The energy treatments I utilize in my practice tap into the body’s natural ability to heal itself.”

Services offered: Medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, AcuGraph Qi Analysis, Ondamed Biofeedback Therapy, Jade Vitality Mat Heat Therapy, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for face and neck, Mei Zen abdominal acupuncture for fertility or weight loss, Reiki.

Areas of specialty: Acute and chronic medical conditions, neurological diseases, sports injuries, pain management, allergies, stress/anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, women’s health issues, weight loss, fertility, facial rejuvenation.

Philosophical approach: “I treat the entire patient—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—as all these areas are interconnected and must be balanced in order for the body to achieve a healthy state. It is important not to focus only on the presenting symptoms, but to look for the root cause of any condition. When this is accomplished, the body is able to heal on a deeper and longer-lasting level.” See ads, pages 9 & 21.

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Joy Matalon

CranioSacral Therapy at The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave., 2nd Floor, Mt. Kisco, NY 914.519.8138 • jmatalon@optonline.net • JoyMatalon.com

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

Services offered: CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, process acupressure.

Areas of specialty: Anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, migraines, back and neck pain, tinnitus, TMJ, vertigo, autoimmune disorders, ADHD and many other conditions.

Philosophical approach: “My journey began over 35 years ago, when I became certified in a form of body-centered meditation that allowed me to move through my own anxiety with grace. I discovered how softly shifting our approach to ourselves creates insight and healing. CranioSacral Therapy is a hands-on way to assist this process of developing intimacy with parts of ourselves that through stress or trauma have become unconscious.

It’s in these unconscious parts of ourselves where healing happens. CST helps us gently meet ourselves in the moment, allowing old nervous system patterns to be felt and released, creating a pathway to physical well-being and inner peace.”

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uSpecies Holistic Health Centers provide free appointments and ongoing guidance with naturopathic doctors in order to identify the root causes of clients’ health conditions and support them in cleansing and rebuilding their health naturally. NuSpecies’ liquid nutritional Aston Farquharson, formulas are made from President & CEO raw, organic herbal extracts that are compliant with the newest FDA regulations and are approved by the FDA. “We work with our clients until they achieve their health goals,” says Aston Farquharson, president of NuSpecies.

Services offered: “Our experienced naturopathic doctors provide counseling on medication, medical reports and diagnoses, as well as communicate with your medical practitioners as necessary,” Farquharson says. “Our NDs will customize a program consisting of our nutritional formulas, diet and exercise guidance. The ongoing guidance and support from naturopathic doctors will help you naturally maintain or rebuild your health. We provide one-of-a-kind, whole food nutritional formulas as well as detoxifying and weight-loss programs.”

Areas of specialty: More than 15 years of experience supporting the health of clients with STDs, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibroids/ cysts, menstrual problems, fertility issues, prostate enlargement, constipation, sickle cell and many other health issues resulting from toxins, hormonal imbalance and insufficient nutrition.

Philosophical approach: “The body rebuilds itself by always seeking to normalize its biochemical cycles. Phytonutrients and biochemicals existing in nature in their complete structures with enzymes furnish the tools for the body to rebuild or replenish damaged cells. Our formulas are designed to provide these tools.” See ad, page 3.

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WHITE PLAINS Well On The Way, LLC Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST 914.762.4693; wellontheway.com White Plains & Ossining

HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT ANF Holistic Clinic 1053 Saw Mill River Rd, Suite 106, Ardsley, NY 914.478.1248 Julio@anfacademy.com anfholisticclinic.abmp.com

Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM Balance Bodywork Therapeutic Massage & Reiki. 914.319.4375 Balancebodywork.biz

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Lynn Parodneck, M.D.

25 Black Brook Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 914.525.6536 • DrParodneck@gmail.com • DrLynnParodneck.com

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

Services offered: Medical marijuana.

Melanie Ryan, LCSWR

Areas of specialty: Insomnia, pain, PTSD, depression, anxiety.

Holistic Psychotherapist, Buddhist and Shamanic Teacher The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave., 2nd Floor, Mt. Kisco, NY 914.260.1696 • MelanieRyanLCSW@gmail.com MelanieRyanlcsw.com

Philosophical approach: “To practice medicine in a transparent mode with a lot of patient education. The more patients can understand this program, the better equipped they are to achieve success. Start low and go slow.” See ad, page 35.

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Quit with Quinn

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

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ith 20 years’ experience, Quit with Quinn helps people overcome addictions to alcohol, smoking, sugar and uncontrolled overeating (leading to weight loss) and other compulsive, unwanted habits. Treatments are simple, painless and all natural, with no medication, hypnosis or negative side effects, and with a success rate of 85 percent.

Services offered: The Quit with Quinn treatment calms down the stimulus of the particular addiction so that afterward a person feels indifferent to or repulsed by the addictive substance. People generally quit their addiction after the very first session of the treatment plan, with the subsequent treatments locking in the results for long-term success.

Areas of specialty: Overcoming alcohol addiction; weight loss through quitting sugar, white flour and uncontrolled overeating; quitting smoking; overcoming unwanted compulsive behaviors.

Philosophical approach: “At Quit with Quinn, our healing approach is to produce tangible, sustainable results through an all-natural treatment, without the usual struggle.

By working at the core energetic level, the deepest level of a life, and on the energy of the addiction itself, results are very powerful and immediate. After treatment, people report feeling unattached and disconnected to the addiction, less stressed, and with far more vitality, well-being and a wonderful new sense of freedom.” See ad, page 37.

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elanie Ryan is a holistic psychotherapist, Buddhist and shamanic teacher, mentor and international sacred journey guide. An entrepreneur, Ryan owns The Center for Health and Healing, which she founded in January 2013.

Services offered: Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher and Life Empowerment yearlong certification programs; 100-hour Mindfulness Meditation Instructor certifications; dream healing incubations/healings; shadow work intensives; sacred adventures to Greece, Ireland and England; and inperson and Skype sessions.

Areas of specialty: Releasing and healing trauma; empowering the discovery of truth, love and creativity within us all; soul work; shamanic healing; shadow work; Buddhist meditation; dream healing; nature and sacred land immersions to heal and awaken the soul.

Philosophical approach: “Socrates said, ‘Know thyself.’ I help individuals to discover the truth of who they are on a soul level so they may achieve joy and abundance far beyond what their mind could conceive.”

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

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

Services offered: Classical homeopathy and functional medicine.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD; autism; allergies; anxiety disorders; asthma; depression; diabetes; migraines; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; high cholesterol; hypertension; interstitial cystitis; Lyme disease; menopause; polycystic ovarian disease; multiple sclerosis; premenstrual syndrome (PMS); thyroid disorders; autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma; weight loss.

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Philosophical approach: “The human body is innately brilliant. We all have the capacity to heal. Homeopathic medicine provides that catalyst by treating the whole person and recognizing that someone’s mental and emotional states are just as important as the physical symptoms in facilitating the healing process. Functional medicine restores gut function (‘leaky gut’), addresses environmental toxins, rebalances hormones and emphasizes that food is your medicine.” See ad, page 29.

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The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW, Founder/Owner 453 White Plains Rd., Ste. 201/203, Eastchester, NY 914.793.2600 • merrill@healyourlife2day.com TheTemperanceCenter.com

T Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Behavioral Optometrist 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301 Scarsdale, NY 914.874.1177 • DrSlotnick.com

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s a behavioral optometrist, Dr. Samantha Slotnick takes a holistic approach to vision care for all ages. She specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency.

Services offered: Holistic vision care for children and adults; behavioral optometry; vision development; comprehensive eye/vision evaluation; vision therapy and rehabilitation; infant vision (InfantSEE provider); educational workshops and seminars on vision, learning and attention (check website for events).

he Temperance Center is a team of practitioners offering services for children, teens and adults in a nurturing and calming environment. They offer an array of modalities to help heal the mind, body and soul. Founder and owner Merrill Black is a licensed clinical social worker, Reiki master, hypnotherapist, registered yoga teacher and certified LifeForce Yoga Level 2 practitioner.

Services offered: Psychotherapy; Reiki / light body; hypnosis; cognitive behavioral therapy; mindfulness; relaxation; imagery/visualization; breath work; systematic desensitization; exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy; acupuncture; massage; craniosacral; intuitive healings/readings; astrological birth charts; intuitive health and wellness coaching; Reiki trainings; bimonthly adult guided channeling meditation group; workshops; monthly body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) support group; yoga classes; LifeForce yoga classes; qigong classes, workshops.

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Philosophical approach: “It is our goal to treat the whole person in very individualized ways. The various modalities that we offer can enable the person to reach optimal health.” See ad page 12.

The Office of Dr. Michael Wald Michael Wald, M.D., DC, Ph.D., Director of Longevity 20 Sunderland Ln., Katonah, NY 914.552.1442 • info@blooddetective.com • DrMichaelWald.com

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r. Michael Wald, “the Blood Detective,” is a double boardcertified nutritionist, dietician-nutritionist and doctor of chiropractic who provides biochemically individualized nutritional care for all manner of health problems. He is the author of 10 books, including Frankenfoods and The Anti-Aging Encyclopedia, and hosts the radio show Ask the Blood Detective, airing Saturdays at 1 p.m. on prn.fm.com.

Areas of specialty: Learning-related vision problems; strabismus (eye turns); amblyopia (lazy eye); focusing; eye teaming; eye tracking; convergence insufficiency; visual information processing skills; visual-motor development training; and treatment of visual problems that interfere with attention (mimic ADD/ADHD and dyslexia). Treatment for children and adults of all ages.

Philosophical approach: “Vision is our means of touching what lies beyond our grasp. Who we are shapes our view of the world, our use of our vision and our outlook for the future. Behavioral optometry provides each individual with a personalized opportunity for self-evaluation, growth and change, with impacts extending far beyond the visual process. You can indeed envision your world.” See ad, page 27.

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Services offered: Hyperbaric air therapy; transdermal nutrition (bypassing the gut); nutritional consultations; infrared and ultraviolet light therapies; chiropractic; low-temperature sauna; laboratory testing; Dr. Wald’s original Blood Detective Technology for interpreting blood work.

Areas of specialty: Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, overweight/obesity, intestinal issues, Lyme disease, neurologic problems, musculoskeletal issues, hormonal issues, toxicity, headaches, skin problems, malabsorption syndromes.

Philosophical approach: “You are unique. Healing is a process, and with a focused, natural approach, most health issues can respond. I’m here to help.” See ad, page 2.

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Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC (YitA) At The Divine Acres, LLC Patrick and Rhodella Hughes, Owners 2 Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015 / 914.556.8258 info@yogaintheadirondacks.com YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

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oga in the Adirondacks is an exclusive hidden gem nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, minutes from Gore Mountain Ski Resort. Its privately owned 10-acre farm, with ducks and chickens providing organic eggs, along with its organic gardens, illuminate its retreats’ farm-to-table meals. A yoga studio and completely renovated 1905 farmhouse create the perfect setting for retreats at YitA, where yoga embraces nature.

Services rendered: Seasonal retreats, classes, Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) workshops and events. “Our seasonal retreats are an opportunity to self-reflect in a safe, beautiful, spiritual, healing environment,” says owner Rhodella Hughes.

Coming in 2020: YitA will offer four seasonal retreats this year: Fall into Winter (Jan. 10-12); Spring Renewal (March 27-29); Spring into Summer (June 5-7); and Autumn Transformation (Sep. 25-27); and YLEO workshops. “We are growing our facilitators’ directory,” Hughes says. “Come to a retreat to see what we are all about. Donkeys will be coming to our farm too.”

Philosophical approach: “We live in the present that which we call a gift. We embrace the gift with gratitude as an opportunity to continue to grow through the grace of God, using our props (support) in yoga (life)—living with an open heart where yoga embraces the beauty of nature.”

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NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS Getting a Grip on Pain

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ost of us take our hands for granted until buttoning a shirt or opening a jar becomes a daunting task. Getting a grip on that pain and loss of function with holistic solutions can be a game-changer. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as repetitive motion syndromes like carpal tunnel, are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, and effective treatment relies on identifying the underlying cause.

“Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine. Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repetitive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says.

Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance of looking beyond the diagnosis itself.

“Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.”

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We have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections. ~Susan Blum natural approaches such as physical therapy, specialized yoga, acupuncture, essential oils and inflammation-taming foods and herbs.

Gut Check

Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes. “Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes. “Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.”

The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.”

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Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed. ~Kiva Rose Hardin

Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil.

Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.

Exercise and Prevention

Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way. “Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City.

Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.”

Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.

Snuffing Out Pain

Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads.

For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals.

Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines.

Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily.

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STRATEGIES FROM THE EXPERTS Food tips from Susan Blum, M.D.

Replace refined sugar with maple sugar, coconut sugar or honey, all of which offer nutrients and minerals. Avoid overly processed agave nectar.

If meats are consumed, choose organic and grass-fed.

Choose whole grains.

Herbal suggestions from Kiva Rose Hardin For topical pain-relieving applications, look for a fat/oil-based preparation with mint or cayenne for faster action.

Powdered herbs in mass-produced capsules can lose medicinal efficacy quickly. Alcohol or glycerine-based tinctures are good choices that can be convenient when traveling.

Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory that can be added to food.

Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), sustainably sourced, is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the rhizome of this plant seems to work on the synovial fluid of the joints.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) is an important part of any autoimmune formula. A decoction or extract is beneficial for arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus.

Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum) reduces stress and anxiety while moderating inflammation; it is especially effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders and endocrine disruption.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) reduces systemic inflammation and has a moderating effect on most forms of arthritis and joint pain; it also strengthens the collagen matrix of the body and supports overall joint health.

Computer posture reminders from Kelly Picciurro

Elbows should rest at about a 90-degree angle and comfortably at the side. Wrists should lie in a neutral position; not be too extended or flexed.

The keyboard and mouse should be close to the body to avoid excessive reaching of the hands.

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HEALTHY FAMILY GUIDE

ANXIETY & PHOBIAS Merrill Black, LCSW

453 White Plains Rd. #201 Eastchester, NY; 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

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

DOULA SERVICES Harding Hatchlings

Emily Harding Birth & Postpartum Services Emily@HardingHatchlings.com; HardingHatchlings.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Nur Space

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

SENSORY GYM

Zen Zone Sensory Gym 2055 Albany Post Road Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.737.ZONE(9663) ZenZoneGym.com

SUPPORT GROUPS Holistic Moms Network Westchester County Chapter debfontana@optonline.net Details on all HMN events at: HolisticMoms.org

Hudson Valley Birth Network HudsonValleyBirthNetwork.com

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RAISING ENVIRONMENTALISTS Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

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ducators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions, maybe even seeking out related careers.

“You hope students can translate passion into intellectual curiosity on these subjects and develop the expertise so they can go beyond being an activist to being an advocate,” says Kenneth Walz, Ph.D., who works on the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Walz, who teaches chemistry, engineering and renewable energy at Madison Area Technical College, also serves as its director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education.

While K-12 environmental education still has no specific niche in curriculum, according to a case study of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, numerous groups and educators are working to ensure the next generation is prepared for the environmental challenges it will certainly face.

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Today’s educators believe hands-on learning will prepare Generation Z and those that follow to look for solutions and even seek active roles to implement them. Aaron Baker, a Sussex, New Jersey, advanced placement environmental science instructor and a two-time winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Presidential Innovation Award, says the key to getting through to the next generation is showing them a problem that’s close to home that they can touch and feel, and then relating it to a global issue.

“A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community,” Baker says. “We collaborate with the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group to restore riparian areas and increase biological diversity.”

The high school students have planted more than 750 trees in the last three years along the creek that runs right below their school. “This type of hands-on work not only has a direct relationship to their lives here in Sussex County, but is also relevant to similar issues on a global scale.”

The 30-year-old National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) no longer sends speakers to schools. Instead, it encourages teachers to get the students outside working with partners like the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service to learn about real world problems near their homes, says Robert Sendrey, program director of environmental education.

Motivation and inspiration are key, he says. “We were created to help make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and more connected to the average American’s life.”

Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead, NEEF promotes a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the need for clean air and water. “We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment,” Sendrey says.

Success starts with a change in attitude and awareness, and ultimately needs to culminate with action, he says. For example, NEEF teamed up with zoos and aquariums for the Skip the Straw

A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community. ~Aaron Baker

We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment. ~Robert Sendrey

campaign, educating the public about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics. The University of Wisconsin K-12 education program focuses on environmental impacts of the energy sector—especially on air and water quality.

“If you are burning coal to produce electricity, it creates all kinds of atmospheric pollution—acid rain and soot that causes respiratory illness,” says Walz. “If we weren’t burning fossil fuels, urban smog wouldn’t even be a thing.” The energy curriculum for students includes content on biofuels and electric transportation.

“For them, it is more thinking about the types of transportation they use, whether they are driving, riding a bike or taking a bus.”

They don’t get to choose what kind of fuel the bus runs on, but they can be educated to be good future consumers, he notes.

“I think they appreciate the issue,” Walz says of the students.

“Middle schoolers bring the passion. That sort of raw, emotional angst is something we left behind in our teenage years. Adults have been way too complacent for way too long.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

by Julie Marshall

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ill Moyers, an American icon of broadcast journalism, continues to inspire generations through his political commentary, documentaries and award-winning books, including the landmark 1988 PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth. Beginning his career at 16 as a cub reporter in Marshall, Texas, he went on to earn more than 30 television Emmys, as well as prestigious career awards in film and television.

Moyers announced his retirement in 2017 at the age of 83. However, this past spring, the journalist spoke at a Columbia Journalism Review conference, calling upon the nation’s reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project in order to push a cohesive message of science and truth—that it’s not too late for our planet and all of its inhabitants, but first we all need to grasp what’s at stake.

When did you first hear of global warming?

Early in 1965. I was a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, and famous oceanographer Roger Revelle was a member of the White House science advisory committee. The scientific community had largely believed that we didn’t have to worry about carbon dioxide because the oceans would quickly absorb any excess. Revelle blew that consensus apart with his discovery that it was instead rising into the atmosphere— which meant slowly, then more swiftly turning up the temperature of the planet, as 42

if the Earth was now a vast furnace; warming oceans, melting Antarctica, rising seas.

What was your response?

A twinge of disbelief, a little shock. But this was no wild alarmist sitting at that table. Well, LBJ took science seriously.

As president, he gave the green light for the first official report on the potential threat to humanity from rising CO2 levels. Go online to “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment—1965,” and read Appendix Y4—Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. He told us to distribute the report widely. One year later, his energy and attention and our resources were diverted to the war in Vietnam.

What prompted your sense of urgency now in taking the media specifically to task for its general lack of coverage of the climate crisis?

Reality. The hottest temperatures on record, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. Hurricanes of extraordinary force and frequency.

Floods, tornados, wildfires. Mass migration as a result of crop failures. A president who calls climate disruption a hoax. A cabinet and Congress protecting the profits of the fossil fuel industry. David Attenborough told the UN Climate Summit, in Poland, that we’re talking about “the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world.” But our corporate media was more obsessed with the new “royal” baby born in Britain.

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What is the nature of the Covering Climate Now project?

Covering Climate Now is a big cooperative effort to tell the true story of what is happening and what we can do to change it—the story of fighting back against extinction, of coming to our senses. Our aim is to help beleaguered journalists and news organizations to abandon old habits, adopt best practices and overcome the usual obstacles—such as how to convince their own management to invest in better climate coverage and how to pay for it.

How crucial will the role of media be in influencing meaningful action on the most critical issue of our time?

Who else will sound the trumpet and be heard? We can take our readers, viewers and listeners to the ends of Earth, where oil palm growers and commodities companies are stripping away forests vital to carbon storage—and connect the dots. We can take them to the American Midwest, where this past spring’s crops brought despair and bankruptcy as farmers and their families were overwhelmed by floods—and connect the dots. And we can take them to Washington, D.C., and a government that scorns reality as fake news, denies the truths of nature and embraces a theocratic theology that welcomes catastrophe as a sign of the returning Messiah—and connect the dots.

What accounts for your own sense of urgency?

Photographs of my five grandchildren above my desk. Facts taped to the wall, like this one: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—an essentially conservative body—gives us 12 years to make the massive changes to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions 45 percent below 2010 levels. And something Roger Revelle said many years ago that is lodged in my head: “Earth’s our home. Let’s not burn it up.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based journalist and author. Connect at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.

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GREEN THERAPY Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

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or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says.

“Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes.

Every day I see this happen.”

The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, wellbeing and generosity,” she says.

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Their practices, known as ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, are an outgrowth of a ballooning branch of psychology known as ecopsychology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal.

Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction, therapists have been absolutely inspired… [but] the volume contains only one listing remotely connected to nature: seasonal affective disorder.”

Now, as the planet’s dire plight becomes a source of mounting concern, that

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Institute at the Golden Gate National There is a sense of safety The field of ecopsychology has produced Parks Conservancy. that comes from being in more than 100 authoritative studies

Ecopsychology research programs the forest. Safety is necessary are opening at medical centers and linking nature to not only physical, but in order for the client to open universities, and ecotherapy classes are mental health. Researchers have found that spending time in nature settings up and share themselves with being added to academic degree programs helps lower stress, anxiety and depression, for therapists. Major health insurers are another human being. boosts positive mood, improves resilience financing pilot programs to measure time~Christian Dymond and immune response, increases life exin-nature outcomes, and electronic health pectancy, decreases anger, reduces blood records are starting to include nature pressure, eases computer fatigue and enhances energy, concenprescriptions, as well as pharmaceuticals. tration and cognitive functioning.

Happily, it’s a therapy that can be self-prescribed. After Laura

Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to birth to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in disorder at an all-time high, and ultimately linked it to rarely the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, affluleaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, ence or parental mental illness. A British study of nearly 20,000 she says, “My anxiety spikes. I am irritable. My energy is low. people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spending at I don’t feel motivated or creative.” least two hours a week in nature, whether in brief breaks or long

Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is stretches, is an optimal amount of time to feel a sense of better dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time health and well-being. outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more

Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, clearheaded than before I started.” naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers

As ecotherapist Dymond puts it: “Nature is always there for are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, espepeople to heal themselves in.” cially for children. As of July 2018, there were 71 provider-based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially involving Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Contact her at hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a survey by the OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

How to Practice Personal Ecopsychology n Spend two hours or more each week outdoors in natural settings, in either short or long blocks of time. n Take a free online course to gain an in-depth understanding of ecopsychology at Tinyurl.com/IntroEcopsychology. n Read books like Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, by Richard Louv, or The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams. n Bring plants, flowers, seashells, pebbles and other reminders of nature into work and home settings. n Garden outdoors or keep a kitchen herb garden indoors. n Join a local birdwatching group. n Use nature scenes as wall art and screensavers. n Visit WalkWithADoc.org to join in a one-hour group walk with a local doctor. n Find more ideas at RunWildMyChild.com/incorporatingnature-into-daily-life.

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TIDYING UP THAT BUCKET LIST Deciding What We Really Want

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any people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life.

Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense.

When reviewing our bucket list, we might feel inadequate or embarrassed because we haven’t accomplished what we thought we would. It’s okay if a goal is no longer as exciting as it once was. Guilt, frustration or embarrassment about what’s been lingering on a bucket list for years might be signs that it’s time to dream different dreams.

What’s on a bucket list might have been based on a need to prove ourselves to others. If we no longer feel the need to impress people or win their approval, we can move on to new goals. Maybe our family has always talked about traveling to the land of our ancestors as an important thing to do someday, but we don’t feel the same way. We might prefer to travel someplace where we can swim with dolphins or meet people from a completely different culture than our own. Releasing the weight of having a bucket list heavy with other people’s expectations can help us feel much lighter.

Maybe those bucket list items still spark some excitement, but it’s time to

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change the form of the experience. A goal to write a novel might turn into a goal to write our life story and turn it into a book.

A goal to marry again might become a promise to ourselves to enjoy life with a new romantic partner, regardless of whether that leads to marriage someday.

As we go down our bucket list reviewing each item, we can acknowledge which goals still inspire us and which make us feel dispirited. Tidying up a bucket list written in the past can be a good exercise in becoming more conscious of what we want to experience and why—and what dreams we are ready to release—because we have new aspirations now. If we’re spending our time doing what gives us a sense of vitality, happiness and well-being and there is something we haven’t done that generates a feeling of joy and anticipation, it should go at the top of our bucket list—and we should find a way today to start making it happen.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, in Chicago. Learn more at CarlGreer.com.

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WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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s dogs and cats get older, they may slow down or have other physical issues. Some experience cognitive decline which resembles Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It presents differently in every pet and can include numerous symptoms that begin gradually, sometimes just seeming like quirky behavior instead of a disease.

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats, and there is currently no known cause or prevention.

Progress has been made on Alzheimer’s research in humans, with neurologists discovering that plaque buildup in the brain does not cause the disease: That is the immune system’s response to the disease.

Necropsies on dogs with CDS have shown similar plaque buildup in the brain.

“Unfortunately, little research has been done regarding this condition, so we can only hope to use human studies to gather information that will help our affected pets,” says Dennis W. Thomas, DVM, a holistic veterinarian in Spokane, Washington, and author of Whole-Pet Healing: A Heart-to-Heart Guide to Connecting with and Caring for Your Animal Companion.

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With no test available for CDS, pets are diagnosed by excluding medical and behavioral problems that can resemble having the ailment.

Signs to Watch For

Issues that could point to CDS include: n Confusion or disorientation: standing in a corner, difficulty walking through doorways, walking in circles or trouble following familiar routes n Decreased activity: sleeping excessively, seeming withdrawn, lack of grooming, loss of interest in toys, people or food n Restlessness, anxiety or compulsiveness: waking often at night, whining or yowling, new fears, pacing or constantly licking n Attention seeking: wanting to be near humans and showing high distress when left alone n Incontinence: soiling the house after previously being house-trained n Irritability or aggression: growling/ hissing or biting without cause

These troubles could also be indicative of a treatable condition, such as a

urinary tract infection or an injury, so it’s essential to have the pet examined.

Caring for the Patient While CDS will continue to alter brain and nerve function, there is some hope for pet lovers faced with the diagnosis in the early stages. Thomas recommends a natural approach that includes diet modification, filtered water, vitamin and herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. Diffusing calming essential oils can be helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not recommended for cats.

Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, also recommends dietary changes to her patients. “Recent studies have shown that medium-chain triglycerides may be helpful, and they are in some senior pet foods. Supplementation of melatonin may help with sleep-wake cycles.”

Anxiety often becomes part of the animal’s new normal, but pet parents can help cats and dogs with this by keeping them as active as possible, introducing new toys and interacting. “Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play.

Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play.

Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation. ~Lisa Lunghofer Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation,” says Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C.

Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit from cannabidiol (CBD) products. Clarissa Valdes, a homemaker in Homestead, Florida, has a 15-year-old cat with CDS. Minini would wander around in the house, looking lost.

Then, the all-night howling sessions began.

“We started to worry that she was in pain,” says Valdes. However, a veterinarian diagnosed CDS. “The vet suggested medication, but I wanted to go in a natural direction,” says Valdes, who started Minini on CBD oil. The cat finally slept through the night. A month in, Minini is doing better overall.

With time, CDS patients may lose hearing or sight in addition to experiencing a progression of symptoms. “Make sure your home is predictable and safe,” says Lunghofer. Use gates to close off stairs or move furniture or other items that could be hazardous.

Prevention on the Horizon

Because inflammation caused by an inappropriate diet is the underlying problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Thomas believes that prevention for CDS is possible.

“Feeding a non-inflammatory, speciesspecific, balanced diet that is fresh and not heat-processed is critical,” he says.

In addition, he advises his patients get probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega3s and antioxidant nutrients. Vaccinations, when necessary, should not contain heavy metal preservatives. “The goal is to keep the gut and immune systems healthy, avoid toxins that affect the nervous system and minimize environmental stress.”

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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When Workouts Don’t Work

Why Less Is Sometimes More

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by Marlaina Donato

xercise is a proven deprived, overworked The key is to not component in and doing intense overtrain and to losing weight and workouts but not seeing do just enough to preventing cardiovascular weight-loss results, that’s adequately stimulate a signal that cortisol is disease and diabetes, but not all exercise regimens potentially too high and the system. yield the same results for needs to be addressed.” ~Beth Shaw everyone, especially when Fat-burning, highdaily stress is a factor. intensity interval training While workouts are often intended to (HIIT)—bursts of exercise with minimal reduce the body’s physiological response periods of rest in between—raises levels to mental and emotional stress, exercise of cortisol. These tend to decrease after a itself can serve as a physical stressor that workout, but can remain on overdrive if exacerbates the problem. This delicate HIIT is not balanced with low-intensity balance revolves around the stress hormovement. Add jam-packed schedules to mone cortisol. the mix, and the side effects of chronical While cortisol is needed to kickly elevated cortisol result not only in lonstart metabolism and burn fat, too much ger recovery time, but insomnia, fatigue, of it can increase the body’s fat stores. low immunity and failure to lose weight, Stephanie Mansour, host of Step It Up especially around the midsection—a With Steph, a weekly TV fitness program phenomenon that has earned cortisol the in Chicago, sees this correlation in her nickname “the belly fat hormone”. private practice for women. “Aggressive

Balancing HIIT with yoga, Pilates, workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and elliptical training, swimming or walking aren’t always necessary for weight loss. If can help to reset the nervous system and one of my clients is stressed-out, sleepbring the rest of the body back up to speed.

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Mansour works with a naturopath that analyzes her clients’ cortisol and other hormone levels. “One of the first things we focus on is helping the body move into the parasympathetic nervous system and out of the fight-or-flight stress response. One way we do this is by shifting into more relaxed workouts—gentle yoga, beginners’ Pilates class, light cardio or light strength training.”

Fitness expert Beth Shaw chose a zealous approach in her own exercise regimen until high cortisol levels unraveled her health.

The founder of YogaFit, a yoga teacher training program headquartered in Toronto, she emphasizes moderation. “The key is to not overtrain and to do just enough to adequately stimulate the system.” She recommends 30-to 45-minute cardio sessions and no longer than 45 minutes for weights. “Endorphin release from these two types of exercises should offset any release in cortisol.”

When we exercise may be as important to achieving weight loss and enhancing overall energy as the type of workout we choose, a factor based on circadian rhythm—the body’s biological clock. There are some schools of thought that cortisol is higher in the morning, and therefore this is the best time to exercise, says Mansour, while others believe we should target the mid-afternoon slump. “I advise my clients to pick a time that simply feels good to them.”

Mixing It Up

Hopping on a bike, going for a brisk walk or catching the waves on a surfboard can provide a great low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular workout, which aims for a low level of exertion for a long, continuous period.

Repetitive motion for 30 to 45 minutes not only helps to balance cortisol levels, but according to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Obesity, it evens out fat distribution in overweight individuals. LISS also nudges the body to use fat as fuel, rather than taking valuable glycogen from the muscles.

Yoga and Pilates classes, though distinctly different, offer valuable benefits. “If cortisol backlash is an issue, you definitely want to work with someone who knows the anatomy and physiology of breathing,” says Tori Brown, owner of The Pilates Room & Antigravity Studio, in Ithaca,

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Aggressive workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss.

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~Stephanie Mansour New York. “By learning proper breathing techniques, practitioners are able to downregulate the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state, which leads to better focus, lower heart rate, better digestion, more optimal cortisol levels and improved sleep patterns. All of this leads to more focused workouts that build muscle while creating less stress on the nervous system.”

Mansour suggests simple walking for stress-busting alternative cardio. “Brisk walking three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes is great to help reduce stress.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

More Low-Stress Workout Tips

Beth Shaw: I recommend high-intensity training first thing

in the morning on an empty stomach three times a week, and adopting a yoga practice a few days a week that includes restorative yoga in the evenings to reduce cortisol.

Stephanie Mansour: Try high-intensity workouts for a few weeks. Take inventory of how you feel each day. Look at your progress over a few weeks to find a healthy balance. If it’s not working, change it up.

Tori Brown: If Pilates is your go-to exercise for strength

training, opt for private training three times a week (minimum).

If you are combining Pilates with other modes of exercise and really just need the cortisol downplay and core work, choose mat classes two times a week. Pilates private instruction will completely change the way you do all other forms of exercise. It is very different than all other exercise and very complementary.

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Longevity through Hiking

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’m a volunteer trail At 83, Bob reports that he ings where I’ve heard supervisor for the it said, ‘Hiking and feels fantastic. He walks five working on trails New York–New to ten miles a day.

Jersey Trail Confermust be the elixir ence. Now in its 99th of life—just look year, the Trail Conference has more than around the room!’” she told me.

2,000 volunteers and maintains over 2,150

Kendra also reminded me about Robmiles of public trails in the New York–New ert Ward, who received the Trail ConferJersey metropolitan area. When I became ence’s dedicated service award last spring, a supervisor two years ago, one of the first at the age of 91. Robert served the Trail things I noticed was that I was among the Conference since 1950 in a variety of roles, youngest people in our regional meetings. including trail supervisor and Queens I was 61 at the time.

Trails Council chair. He retired in Novem Another thing I noticed was how ber, after 69 years of service. quickly I made new friends there. I began hiking with other people more frequently.

Some Members of the These new friends and I shared many qual- Over-80 Club ities: a love of nature and the outdoors; the My first call after deciding to write this need to give back; and the endurance to go article was to Roland Breault, a volunteer out on a trail maintenance hike carrying, from my territory. Roland is 87 and attriin addition to the usual knapsack and butes his health and happiness to his time water, tools like saws, pruners, clippers, spent hiking and in nature. crowbars and hammers.

“I started hiking in my early 60s,

As the volunteer engagement manwhen I retired,” he said. “I currently hike ager for the Trail Conference, Kendra three days a week for about three hours Baumer attends multiple meetings per a day and still do some unofficial trail month with numerous trail supervisors, maintenance. The trails and nature are my and she can attest to the unique energy of savior and spirituality. I feel the presence this community. of God when I’m out in the mountains.

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all the oxygen and movement keeps me young and active. Plus I am sustained by the people I run into on the trails.”

Bob Ross joined the Trail Conference more than 50 years ago, when he stumbled across its office on Madison Avenue. Lots of hiking followed.

When his wife, Janet, developed an inoperable brain tumor, Bob became her sole caregiver—a commitment he kept for the next 34 years. He offers three bits of advice for anyone in the trenches like he was: Take care of yourself first, get a dog to break the tension, and maintain a trail. His choice was the Orange Trail, part of the High Mountain system in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, which was only two miles from his home. This way he could get back if Janet needed him.

After Janet died, Bob discovered the joys of fundraising at the Trail Conference and elsewhere, and he expanded his trail maintenance to include the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. At 83, Bob reports that he feels fantastic—he walks five to ten miles a day, now primarily on New York City streets. After 25 years of annual checkups, his doctor continues to give him a clean bill of health, with less than a 2% risk of death from heart disease over the next five years.

In concluding, I should add that after I put out the request for stories about hiking and longevity, I received replies from a number of people in their early to late 70s offering their stories. “I’m sorry,” I had to tell them, “but I can’t include you in this article. You’re simply too Roger Dubin young.”

Happy trails!

Contact Roger Dubin at MrNaturalNYC@ gmail.com or on Instagram @MrNaturalNYC. To learn more about the New York– New Jersey Trail Conference, visit nynjtc.org.

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

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

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

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MILLBROOK Gyrotonic Millbrook 34 Front Street 845.417.3659 Gyrotonicmillbrook.com

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

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PILATES STUDIOS RHINEBECK Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery Street 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056

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

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

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

CROSS RIVER O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 792 Rt. 35 Yellow Monkey Village 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com

Mamaeh Yoga Family Yoga Studio 900 South Lake Blvd. #8 845.519.2972; mamaehyoga.com Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118 PutnamYoga.com

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

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

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

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

DOBBS FERRY NEW Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center 343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) sacredspirityogacenter.org

EASTCHESTER

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

The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

KATONAH Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga

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Spring Renewal March 27-29, 2020

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.

tapping into sweetness Limited Space. Register Now. YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

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Wisdom Circle: Sage-ing International – 1011am. With Jerome Kerner. A local opportunity to create community and to explore topics and themes of interest in the second half of life. Donation base only. Slow Medicine Wellness, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.218.3113. Info: SunRaven.org.

LifeForce Yoga Chakra Balancing Flow & Yoga Nidra – 11am-12:15pm. With Merrill Black. Gentle meditative flow using sounds, postures, hand gestures and more. Ending with yoga nidra for deep relaxation. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Westchester Spirited Drumming Circle – 7:309:30pm. 1st Fri. A group of free-form drummers and dancers. $10 donation. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Croton Falls Rd, Croton Falls. Jeff Poritzky: 914.772.3165. Meetup.com/Westchester-SpiritedDrummers.

markyourcalendar JANUARY EVENTS LIFE ENERGY ARTS GALLERY Singing Songbirds Wednesdays 7pm

Diamond-Dart Meridian Sequence Workshop Sunday Jan 19, 2-3:30pm.

11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (above Mount Kisco Sports).

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Fall into Winter Retreat at The Divine Acres – 1/10-1/12. A seasonal retreat with Yoga in the Adirondacks, at The Divine Acres, where yoga embraces nature. Limited space. Register/info: YogaInTheAdirondacks.com.

Lipstick and Libido – 6-9pm. Ladies night featuring chemical free make up and essential oils for the bedroom. $20. Hudson Valley Healing Center.

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Reiki Circle – 11am. Learn how to relax, release stress and restore healing within. Free. Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Branch, One Larkin Plz, Yonkers. Register: ypl.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

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

QuitWithQuinn.com.

Yoga in the Adirondacks, at The Divine Acres

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and muscle tension, improving circulation and digestion. $20-drop-in. Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Info/class pkgs: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 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, JANUARY 7 Tarot & Tea – 11am. Enjoy a hot cup of tea and biscuit while having a card reading. Space is limited.

45 Cricklewood N, Yonkers. Registration required, call/text: 914.513.8398.

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: ytayoga.com.

Free Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 1-3pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Patterson Library, 1167 Rte 311, Patterson. 845.878.6121.

PattersonLibrary.org.

Yoga Meets the Alexander Technique – 1:304:30pm. With Ingrid Bacci. Discover techniques to improve yoga asana and meditative practices. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Sacred Home Design Workshop – 1-3pm. With Elana Kilkenny. $90. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.825.9535. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

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Westchester Songbirds – Jan 8, 15, 22, 29. 7-8pm.

Singing group emphasizing community spirit. All welcome. Don’t need to read music or sing on key. $20. $15 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco.

845.554.2077. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

Awakening the Ancient Healer within Mentorship – With Mary Buenconsejo. Six month masterclass for healers to awaken natural gifts and heal deeply within. Info: LightSourceConnection.com.

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: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Restorative Yoga – 7-8:15pm. With Athina Pride.

All levels. Props assist in holding poses for extended periods for progressive relaxation, reducing stress

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The Calm Parent – 7-9pm.With Debbie Pincus. Learn to minimize the occurrence of problems in children by managing oneself. $40. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont.

914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Mindfulness Meditation – 7-8:15pm. With Lani Donlon. Learn meditation practices to stay centered and open-hearted amidst daily life’s ups and downs. This group practice supports development of a personal daily meditation practice. All levels.

$10 suggested donation. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry.

SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:45-8:45pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Create Your Life / Vision Board Workshop – 11:30am. Learn how to manifest goals, dreams and New Year resolutions in this interactive workshop.

All supplies included. Limited space. Registration required, call/text: 914.513.8398.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Walk with a Doc – 10-11am. Join Dr. Kurt Beil for a free monthly community event featuring a short health talk followed by a walk. Outdoor/Indoor location is weather dependent, but event occurs rain, shine, or snow. Info: 914.362.8315. WalkWithADoc.org/Our-Locations/NorthernWestchester.

Reiki I & II Workshop – 10am-5pm, 1/19 & 1/20.

With Sheryl Johnson. Two day workshop, learn the beauty of giving and receiving Reiki energy. $350.

Soul Healing, 774 Post Road, Scarsdale. Call to reserve a spot 914.715.5048. SoulHealinghudsonvalley.com.

BeComing—Gateway to the Sacred Feminine Workshop – 1-4pm. With Patricia Laufer. Be nourished by the sacred feminine through gentle movement, sacred practices and lovingly witnessing/being witnessed. Receive channeled guidance from spirit for deeper empowerment and embodiment. $50 through Jan 8. $60 thereafter. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Life Intentions Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Bring pens, colored crayons, markers, scissors and magazine images. Workshop also includes yoga. $35.

Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St, 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Yoga Teacher Training RYT200 – 8:30am5:30pm. Learn to teach while on a personal transformational journey. Applications plus first down payment before attending class required.

Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St, 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. 888.760.4943. Pricing/scholarship info: WestchesterYogaArts.com.

Diamond-Dart Meridian Sequence Workshop – 4-6pm. With Karla Booth. A powerful holistic movement meditation that energizes each of the acupuncture meridians in turn. $25. $20 seniors/ students. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. Questions: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.

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A One Day Rejuvenation Workshop For All! Saturday Jan. 25, 9am-4pm

AYURVEDA: A MODERN APPROACH WITH ANCIENT HEALING WISDOM

Integrative Dance, Movement & Mindfulness Presented by: Cynthia Chase, Reiki Master/teacher.

For more information and to Register: email cynthiamchase@gmail.com Tuition: $95 due by 01/10/20 Includes: refreshments & lunch.

Workshop Location: IxChel Center, 23 Wilson Street, Hartsdale, NY

MONDAY, JANUARY 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Alexandra Leclere “How the Universe is Organized” – At Westchester Holistic Network Meeting. 7-8:30pm. Networking begins 6:30pm.

WHN members and first-timers free/$10 repeat non-members, Ixchel Center, Hartsdale Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Clarity Breathwork for Healing and Cacao Ceremony – 7-9pm.With Gladys Caro. Join for this powerful breath technique that releases stress from the body at a cellular level. $45. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.825.9535.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015.

QuitWithQuinn.com.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Shamanic Plant Medicine Journey – Jan 25 and Feb 29. With Karine Gordineer. Seven month handson- program that goes deep into physical, scientific and medicinal attributes of plants. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Register, Karine: 845.592.4609. Info: GreenGirlHerbs.net.

Integrative Dance, Movement & Mindfulness – 9am-4pm. A one day rejuvenation workshop for all.

Presented by Cynthia Chase. Includes refreshments and lunch. $95. IxChel Center, 23 Wilson Street, Hartsdale. Info/register: cynthiamchase@gmail.com.

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1 or 2-day workshop February 8-9, 2020 [10 am-5 pm] [$115/$215] Offered by: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA, E-RYT 500 from The Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences To be held at: Balance Arts Center 151 West 33th St (3rd flr) NYC RSVP: 646.670.6725

Eyes on Owls at GNC – 1-2pm. Learn about resident owls and uncover the secrets of these mysterious night dwellers. $5 members. $8 nonmembers. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470.

GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Energy Medicine for the 21st Century Class – With Bernadette Bloom. Learn how to heal mental, emotional and physical issues by balancing the chakras using Tibetan energy healing techniques. Chappaqua or Zoom. 239.289.3744.

TheEsotericBloom.com.

Monthly-World Peace Flag Ceremony (WPFC) – Jan 26 and Mar 1. Noon. Free. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info, Ann Marie: 845.337.2599.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Eyes... and the Brain – 7-9pm. Vision is so much more than 20/20 eyesight. Learn to reduce visual stress and make more efficient use of one’s vision at any age. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177.

DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:45-8:45pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. These addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating and weight loss. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015.

QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Winter Nature Walk at GNC – 1-2pm. Join GNC naturalists on an easy stroll as they point out and discuss winter wildlife. $5 members. $8 nonmembers. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470.

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Grand Opening TREAT Wellness Center June 1, 2020

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204 Locust Avenue Cortlandt Manor, NY

We offer workshops and individual classes in Pregnancy Wellness, Infant Massage/Wellness, Nutrition, CPR/AED First Aid, or Reiki Healing.

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We are mobile and will come to you!

Treat your body like the temple that your soul wants to live in. info@treat-massage.com treat-massage.com

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

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

Sunday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am. A meditation where the slow controlled movements improve muscle tone, balance and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992.

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

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TREAT Integrative Wellness

Commit to your wellbeing with CranioSacral Therapy, Medical Massage or Reiki at our brand-new location.

YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 7-8pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion.

Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

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All Level Flow – 10-11:15am. With Cara. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual.

Modifications are offered to accommodate beginners, intermediate or more advanced practitioners. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

monday YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion.

Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

Basic Warm Flow Yoga – 10:15-11am. With Cara. A vinyasa class focusing on the alignment of the basic poses, nothing fancy. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Qi Gong Energy Flow – 11:30am-Noon. With Sean Rachlin. Open level. An ancient Chinese practice of movement and breathing exercises that help to cultivate one’s energy and flow. Practice moves blockages, regulates the body’s systems and more. $10 suggested donation. Ste 203. Eastchester. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Monday’s Reiki Meditation Circle – 1pm. Begins Jan 6. No class Jan 20 or Feb 17. Learn how to relax, release stress and restore healing within.

Limited space. On Your Toes Dance Studio, 68 S Devoe Ave, Yonkers. Registration required, call/ text: 914.513.8398.

Yoga by Maria-Guided Vinyasa Yoga – 3:304:30pm. Not held on Nat’l holidays. With Maria Polhemus. $10 per class. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: Ann Marie: 845.337.2599.

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

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

845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:30-6:45pm. With Ann Casapini. Gentle level. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. $18 drop-in. Ann: 917.882.0921. Eastchester. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. All levels. Increase balance and reduce stress. Be connected and be focused.

OudiYoga, 325 S. Highland Ave, Ste 109, Ossining/Briarcliff. Info: 914.236.9208. OudiYoga.com.

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

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday Mixed Equipment Class – 9-10am. This class utilizes all of the pilates equipment. Previous pilates experience is suggested. $40. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686.

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YogaStrong – 9:30-10:45am. With Cara A warm flow class that combines sun salutations and light weights to add to the intensity of the asana. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm.with Victor Gazzini. A yoga class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester.

Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Guided Meditation and Sound Bath – 7-8pm. 2nd Wed. The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs to reduce stress, enhance awareness and energized. $5 donation. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic.

RSVP, Cristina: 917.900.7705.

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

914.769.8745.

markyourcalendar Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls

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

Riverdale. Info. 914.433.1800. sos.org.

Visit FB: Chapel at Croton Falls for monthly dates, usually the 3rd Sunday of the month Rev. Melanie Gambino We invite people to come together to explore practices in prayer, meditation, teachings, contemplation, and reflection through many different faith traditions.

thursday Guided Meditations – 9:30-10:15am. With Lisa. $18. Sacred, 11 Addison St. Larchmont.

914.825.9535. SacredLarchmont.com.

Warm Flow – 9:30-10:45am. With Katy. A well rounded vinyasa class practiced in a warm room. $20 drop-in. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor.

ElevateYogaStudios.com.

Shi Ba Shi Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am. A full body stretch, improves muscle tone and short term memory. Develops coordination and improves balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio.

2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992.

InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Pilates Tower Class – 10:30-11:30am. An energizing pilates workout in a fully equipped studio. Small class sizes. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

ALL WELCOME! Refreshments to follow The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22 email: jtgleneidashore1@verizon.net chapelatcrotonfalls.org

See Saturdays and Sundays for yearround Farmers Markets.

Women’s Healing Circle – 1pm. Begins Jan 9. No class Feb 20. Topic focused energy healing circle to assist with women related issues. Limited Space. On Your Toes Dance Studio, 68 S Devoe Ave, Yonkers.

Registration Required, call/text: 914.513.8398.

YogaShine for Adults – 6:45-8:15pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion.

Individual attention as needed. First class free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla. 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.

Gong Sound Bath – 7:30-8:45pm. 2nd and 4th Thur. Free. The Healing Arts Center, 3 Lafayette Pl, Poughkeepsie. RSVP: 845.337.1916.

friday Pilates Tower Class – 8:30am and 10:30am.

Fully equipped pilates studio. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686.

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planet watch

The year 2020 is a “4” year in numerology.

Focus and work to build foundation.

Delays increase as Mars retrograde begins in September. Yet Jupiter goes direct on September 12, to bolster opportunities for those clear on direction by the autumn equinox. Old grievances resurface in November; patterns can change when we face them. Vote on Election Day when Mercury direct indicates a clear message is sent. A December eclipse and the winter solstice promise more action in the months to come. Out of darkness the light is born.

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February kicks off one of e have the opThe upcoming the many retrogrades in portunity to year is a big one!

2020, another signal of the create a new year’s intensity (see specifworld; the question is, Do we It brings huge ics below). No one wants to have the momentum? When shifts; what is back down with the Mars/ Saturn and Pluto line up in unsustainable no Pluto picture in March; the sky, they mirror power themes are manipulation, struggles here on Earth, longer holds. resistance and frustraresulting in irrevocable tion. Foster a long view transformations. Jupiter has when impatience mars the spring equinox. joined them in Capricorn and symbolizes Use the new moon on Earth Day to adopt expansion . . . The upcoming year is a big a cause. With both Venus and Jupiter one! It brings huge shifts; what is unsustainable no longer holds. Don’t worry about retrograde in May, a pervasive sense of lack stalls growth. Shore up resources and those who seem unable to acknowledge prioritize your time. this. Every conscious step you take toward

The long, hot summer opens with a the future has a seismic effect. You are not solstice eclipse on the heels of the summer alone. solstice. This ramps up emotion, so gain

The year 2020 is a “4” year in numerology. Focus and work to build foundation. perspective on what deserves sustained passion. Reflection benefits the U.S. IndeThe January 10 lunar eclipse triggers an pendence Day followed by a July 5 volatile awareness of responsibility to legacy, both lunar eclipse. Monitor your reactions in personal and global. January 25 begins the Chinese New Year of the Metal Rat: Oppor- August when tempers seethe and pressure mounts; meditation is essential—be part of tunities pop, but success is for those who the solution. put in the effort.

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Stellar Events

Saturn Conjunct Pluto in Capricorn

This picture was last seen in 1914 and has brought tensions, divisions and an increased drive for power. Existing structures collapse in spite of grasps for dominance.

New foundations that encourage mergers and growth are required. Unconscious patterns benefit from increased awareness.

Jupiter and Saturn, Capricorn to Aquarius

Jupiter symbolizes expansion; Saturn contraction. When they travel in Capricorn, optimism, abundance and risks are curtailed. How much this affects you depends on your personal horoscope, but global growth dampens as new systems are explored. Once Saturn and Jupiter are both in Aquarius mid-December, we begin a cycle of technology development that stretches into years beyond.

Retrogrades in 2020

Watch Your Step: There Are No Straight Lines

When retrograde, a planet appears to move backward from Earth’s perspective. The symbolism of that planet indicates what internal processes are at play to thwart direct paths. This can be highly productive when

Mercury retrograde occurs three times in 2020: February 16-March 9, June 18-July 12, and October 13-November 3. you maximize the value of reflection, or it can frustrate or even delay action.

The planet Mercury symbolizes the messenger, communications and transit, as well as humor, social media and news.

People whose business or personal life depends on electronics feel the retrograde acutely. Messages misfire, and directions or appointments go awry. Double-check and back up. Mercury retrograde occurs three times in 2020: February 16-March 9, June 18-July 12, and October 13-November 3.

Venus goes retrograde in the sign of Gemini on May 13. Venus symbolizes how one loves and what is valued. This retrograde indicates a need to deepen communication, especially with siblings and neighbors. An old love may resurface.

Avoid the purchase of expensive goods.

Check with your astrologer if a wedding or new financial endeavor needs to happen at this time. Venus goes direct June 25.

Mars, symbol of desire, passion and drive, goes retrograde in the sign of Aries on September 9. This retrograde stymies those who move without hesitation or execute careful strategy. Energy surges as of November 13, with Mars direct.

When Jupiter is retrograde, it challenges businesses and investments.

Hesitation affects speculation, travel or publishing. Resistance paralyzes sales and expansion. Legal matters limp along.

Avoid a product or business launch during Jupiter retrograde. In the sign of Capricorn, conservative perspectives curb growth. The retrograde begins May 14 and runs through September 12.

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Powerful relaxation techniques reduces stress, eases neck/ shoulder/back tension and headaches. Balance, replenish, body, mind and spirit with “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Gentle yet deep Asian Bodywork thousands of years old. In practice 35 years. C.E.U. classes. See ads pgs 9 & 21.

ACUPUNCTURE FLOWING RIVERS ACUPUNCTURE Pam Todd Battle, L.Ac.,Dipl. OM 603 Warburton Ave. #3 Hastings on Hudson, 10706 914.572.1559; FlowingRivers.net

Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer, optimizing the body’s systems, thereby advancing overall well-being. Acupuncture can help with Pain, Stress, PMS, Infertility, Menopause, Insomnia, Addictions, GI or Respiratory Conditions.

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

Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 35.

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.

LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ads pgs 9 & 21.

MARGARET STEELE L.AC, DIPL, NCCAOM

25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy.

Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.

ADDICTION CESSATION QUIT WITH QUINN

Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps p e o p l e overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 85% success rate. See ad pg 37.

Natural Living Directory Index Wellness Profiles: 24-37 Directory Listings: 64-86 Healthy Living Glossary: 66-86 Accounting/Tax Services 64 Acupressure 64 Acupuncture 64 Addiction Cessation 65 Alexander Technique 67 Applied Kinesiology 67 Astrology 67 Autoimmune 67 Ayurveda 67 Behavioral Optometry 68 Candles 68 CBD 68 CBD Consultant 68 Chakra Balancing 68 Chiropractor 68 Coaching 69 Coaching - ADD/ADHD 69 Coaching - Life 69 Colonics 70 Craniosacral Therapy 70 Dance Fitness 70 Dance Psychotherapy 71 Divine Intuitive Guidance 71 Dowser 71 Education 71 Energy Healing 71 Empowerment Coach 71 Environmental Education 71 Essential Oils 72 Events 72 Facials 72 Farm 73 Fitness & Health 73 Floatation Therapy 73 Functional Medicine 73 FVF&P 73 Graphic Design 74 Green & Natural Building 74 Hair Salon 75 Healing Center 75 Health Consulting 75 Health Coach 75 Henna 75 Herbal Medicine 76 Holistic Dentist 76 Holistic Gardens 76 Holistic Health 76 Holistic Nutrition 77 Homeopathy 77

Horse & Rider 77 Integrative Medicine 77 Land Conservation 77 Lyme & Co-Infections 77 Massage & Bodywork 78 Mattress 78 Medical Marijuana 78 Meditation 78 Memory Loss/Dementia 78 Naturopathic Doctor 79 Natural Body 80 Networking 80 Nutrition 80 Olive Oil 80 Peace Organization 80 Pet Rescue/ Adoption 81 Pharmacy-Compounding 81 Pilates 81 Podiatry 81 Psychic Readings 81 Psycho-Spiritual Counseling 82 Psychology/Eating 82 Qigong 82 Real Estate 82 Reflexology 82 Reiki 82 Retreats 83 School 83 Skin Care 83 Sleep Disorder 83 Spa 83 Spiritual Center 83 Spiritual Coach 84 Stress Reduction 84 Summer Camp 84 Support Group 84 Tai Chi 84 TMJ Disorder 84 Transformational EH 85 Transportation 85 Vegan 85 Veterinary Hospital 85 Vision Therapy Optometric 85 Weight Loss 86 Wellness Center 86 Wellness Spa 86 Workshops 86 Yoga 86

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

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

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental

technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.

Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy.

To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force.

Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Alexander Technique: A system of

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

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

Astrology: A system of traditions and

Apothecary Practitioner: Once an

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system

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

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art

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

Art Therapy:

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

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

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

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTER & PUTNAM ATAWestchester.com Teaching locations throughout Westchester & Putnam

A group of Nationally Certified Teachers of the Alexander Technique with private practices in Westchester and Putnam County. ATA Westchester also does community outreach offering lectures, education sessions, corporate workshops and group classes.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK

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

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Bronxville 914.202.7498; waldsing@gmail.com AlexanderTechniqueBronxville.com Stress, pain or posture issues? I can help you! Change harmful postural habits that may cause stress and fatigue into healthy, easeful ways of moving through everyday activities. Alexander Technique, a naturally easeful way to live. Office in Bronxville area.

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

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

Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 38.

EVE SILVER

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TEACHER, M.AmSAT Offices in Rye & Katonah NY evesilverAT.com; 914.921.2400 Increases self-awareness, builds confidence and improve your health and wellbeing. Learn how your brain and body interact, allowing you to better coordinate your movements and increase the accuracy of your mind’s thoughts and perceptions.

Experience less stress, pain and ultimately improve your sense of calm, focus, posture and ease of movement. Private lessons and group classes.

Adults, pre-teens, and children.

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

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

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.

JENNI STONE

LifeWellLived.net JenniStoneTheOne@gmail.com For a great reading, get my book: “Power Purpose Direction. Astrology for the 2020’s.” It’s $14.95 on Amazon and you don’t need a chart - just look up the year you were born and go to the chapter. You can also reach out to me for predictions, calendars, Personal Power Days and consults.

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.

AYURVEDA CLAUDIA GUKEISEN, MA, CAHC

The Center for Health & Healing, Mt. Kisco, NY; center4healing.net Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, Rhinebeck, NY; izlind.com claudiagukeisen@mac.com; 914.673.3313 Learn the principles of Ayurveda to help correct digestive issues that contribute to sleep, stress and other health imbalances.

Ayurvedic diet, cooking and lifestyle recommendations along with Ayurvedic & Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki facilitate long-term improvements to your current health challenges. Support provided between visits.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

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

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

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BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages.

Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details. See ad pg 27.

CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO

25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY; 914.218.8357 125 Westchester Ave. White Plains, NY; 914.259.6739 customcandleco.com Locally made in Bedford.

Hundreds of candles in stock or create your own custom candle. Choose your favorite scent, wax color, wick type and container. All natural soy candles, handcrafted and nontoxic with long-lasting aroma. Shop in stores or on-line. Stores are open 7 days a week. See ad pg 6.

THE PHARM STAND

A Wellness Boutique 15 Maple av, Armonk, NY 914.219.4360; Thepharmstandoco.com Offering high quality Hemp derived CBD products including tinctures, gel caps, muscles rubs, creams, teas, chocolates, honeys and more. Plus, a full line of pet products for dogs, cats and horses. In addition to CBD products, the store also offers several lines of wellness and gift products. See ad pg 12.

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Bring. Balance. Back.™️ with the only vetted CBD expert/ consultant, Integrative Spiritual Counselor and Certified Past Life Regressionist Shira Adler (author of “The ABCs of CBD.™️”). See ad pg 29.

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A Division of Custom Candle CO. Bedford Hills NY: 914.218.8357 White Plains, NY: 914.259.6739 Stamford CT : 203.610.2727 CBDLIVENATURAL.COM Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ad pg 6.

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Jade Vitality Healing Mat 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Noninvasive treatment utilizing far-infrared heat with jade and tourmaline gemstones. Does not produce any EMF radiation!

Benefits: Balances chakras; eliminates Qi blockages and strengthens Wei Qi; decreases inflammation; promotes relaxation; improves sleep; enhances overall health and well-being. Call today to start feeling better. See ads pgs 9 & 21.

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

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

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Ayurvedic massage: One part of

Pancha Karma, a traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, which have been modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace.

Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The

therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments.

Bikram (Yoga): A strenuous style, de-

signed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that

works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.” The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them.

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique

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

which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT): The treatment

Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process.

Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

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

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classes for expectant families help them be better prepared for natural childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting. ����������������� They cover relaxation techniques, exercise, nutrition, anatomy, stages of the birthing process, birth positions, postpartum recovery, caring for and feeding the newborn, and consumer issues. Childbirth educators are certified by one or more organizations, having studied that organization’s specific birthing philosophy. Some focus on relaxation and pain-coping techniques. Some encourage women to recognize and use their innate abilities and intuition to birth. Hypnosis for childbirth is a method of childbirth preparation that uses hypnotic techniques, imagery and positive affirmations to create a calm, comfortable birth experience.

over the world are promoting, supporting and protecting mother-friendly births. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/

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

Bodywork: Massage and the physical

practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga.

Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager.

A holistic remedial body technique that works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body. Bowen therapy can be used to treat musculoskeletal or related neurological problems including acute sports injuries and chronic or organic conditions. It is gentle and relaxing and does not use forceful manipulation.

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Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese

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

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that

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

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

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

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COACHING JANE SILVERMAN

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

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.

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COACHING - LIFE 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.

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COLONICS COLONICS

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!

Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call! See ad pg 37.

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Practitioner: The Center For Health + Healing 4 Smith Ave 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.519.8138; jmatalon@optonline.net Joymatalon.com CranioSacral Therapy with a specialty in Somato Emotional Release and Process Acupressure allows chronic physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.

DANCE FITNESS LISA DANCE FIT

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

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Coach (Life): A professional who helps

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

Colon therapy: An internal bath that

washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by professional using special equipment. A colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

Color therapy: Color therapists believe

that the vibrations of color waves can directly affect the body’s cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses, and improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an aura—or energy field—with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestion, to restore the body’s physical and psychic health. Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which attempts to restore well-being and can be successful in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Conscious Living: As we become

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

Counseling / Psychotherapy: These

terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues.

Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may

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use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST): A

manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse.

CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Crystal and gem therapy: Practi-

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

Dance / Movement Therapy: A

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

Decluttering: Based on the theory that

clutter drains both physical and mental energy.

Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary nor nourishing.

DANCE/MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY THE DANCING WEB

Nada Khodlova MA, BC-DMT, LCAT 646.633.8052; thedancingweb.com Brewster & Beacon, NY Healing through Dance/ M o v e m e n t P s y c h o t h e r a p y, Women & Girls Circles, and Herbal Living.

Whole healing with body, mind, spirit, and earth practices.

DIVINE INTUITIVE GUIDANCE MARY ELAINE BUENCONSEJO Virtual/remote healing sessions Mary@lightsourceconnection.com LightSourceConnection.com

Feeling stuck, lost and confused in any area of your life, career or relationships? These sessions will help you gain clarity, reconnect with your truth and unblock stagnant energy that’s keeping you in unhealthy patterns and move you forward into the life you came here to live.

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The Lower Hudson Valley’s only progressive school from K-8, where students engage in a discovery-based curriculum infused with the arts, nature and play. Encouraging critical thinking, collaboration and creativity for 30 years – Blue Rock prepares students for a changing world.

BERNADETTE BLOOM

Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher, Medical Intuitive, Physical Therapist 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet. See ad pg 63.

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Green Meadow Waldorf School offers birth-tothree programs, a Forest Preschool, public AfterSchool Classes, Summer Programs, and serves children from Nursery through 12th grade. Our students go on to top colleges, fulfilling careers, and are known for resilience and creativity.

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Complementary energy therapy.

Heals illness and enhances wellness, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Balances the chakras to allow for self healing and wholeness. May be learned as a self-care practice.

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DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

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

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

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

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

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Margaret Rizzuto, WPCC, ACC Supporting you in life and business.

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Working with women who are ready for change, ready to redefine midlife. My clients are empty-nesters, business owners, retired, relocating, starting over.

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

Science based environmental health nonprofit with mission to educate the public regarding environmental exposures and links to health and environmental impacts. Practical information and solution tools are provided.

Serves local and state governments, school systems, health professionals, organizations and individuals nationwide.

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ESSENTIAL OILS ALINA RINATO

Young Living Diamond 845.208.9771 alina@rinatofamilyessentials.com We are a collective of local moms with decades of combined experience working with Young Living Essential Oils. We are here to help you select, purchase, and safely use the best oils for you and your family! Monthly classes, personalized recommendations and online community.

EVENTS AWAKEN WELLNESS FAIRS

Paula Caracappa, Founder & CEO 914.422.1784; 772.345.7218 AwakenUSA@aol.com AwakenFair.com Best loved body, mind, spirit, green expos since 2002! Fairs in 2020: January 26 Port St. Lucie FL; April 19 in Tarrytown; July 28 in Port St. Lucie FL; November 22 in Tarrytown. Exhibitors sign up at AwakenFair. com. See ad pg 59.

FACIALS DANIELA HORTENCIO

By Appointment; Sarah’s House of Health 900 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY 914.562.0618; danielahortencio.com Eminence Organic Skin Care is handmade, extracted from plants, vegetables and herbs from a family-owned farm in Hungary. Let the aromas treat your senses and the ingredients impart health and beauty to your skin. Gentle massage will stimulate collagen and deliver ingredients to the deepest layer of your skin. See ad pg 45.

Decompression Therapy is a nonsur-

gical means of relieving pain to the lower back and neck and is often referred to as spinal decompression therapy. Decompression therapy is a spinal disc rehabilitation program that slowly and gently stretches the area of the spine while decompressing the discs.

Deep Tissue Work: A technique of

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

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

Detoxification: The practice of resting,

cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease.

Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats, body wrapping, ionized foot baths and colon cleansing.

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

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Dowsing: A type of divination originally

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

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

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

Energy Healing: The art and practice of

realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously.

Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

Environmental Medicine: Explores

the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Feldenkrais® Method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world.

Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move,

using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” improved ways their bodies can move.

Feng Shui: The ancient Chinese system

of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary.

Feng Shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Flower Remedies: Flower essences

are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions.

In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems.

In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

Functional Medicine: A personalized

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

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JENNIFER GARDEN

Yoga, Pilates and Barre 63 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 jennifer@yoga-pilates-barre.com yoga-pilates-barre.com An independently owned studio offering: Barre, Mat Pilates, Machine Pilates, Circuit Training, Adult and Kids Yoga, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Reiki. All levels welcome.

FLOATATION THERAPY

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

SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com Beyond 20/20… what do we see? How much vision do we use? Functional Visual Fields make manifest the line between the hidden and the observed. Syntonic Phototherapy enables candidates to gently expand that boundary.

Repeated field analysis tracks the efficacy of medical and healing interventions, including syntonic (also known as “light” or “color”) phototherapy. Call for consultation. See ad pg 27.

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

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

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GRAPHIC DESIGN KATHLEEN FELLOWS, GRAPHIC DESIGNER kbfellows@gmail.com KBFellowsDesign.com 203.512.5000

Extensive experience in all phases of print design. Logo design, brochures, business cards, stationery, marketing materials, ads, invitations, announcements, CD/DVD covers, banners, vintage custom wood signs, menus, greeting cards. Thought provoking, beautiful design backed by a clear purpose.

Guided Imagery & Creative Visualization: Uses positive thoughts,

images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses. Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

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patrick@vegetorium.com 503.957.0783 I’ve been a graphic designer for numerous Natural Awakenings magazines for over 15 years. I provide fast, friendly, budgetconscious graphic design services including ad design, magazine layout, brochures, posters, business cards, flyers and more.

GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 loulevyconstruction.com

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. 48 years experience.

ing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

Herbal Medicine: This oldest form of

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

Holotropic Breathwork: A self-

exploration technique that combines breathing, evocative music and a specific form of bodywork to integrate one’s physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. At workshops run by facilitators, participants try to access the four “levels” of experience that are available during breathing: sensory, biographical, perinatal and transpersonal. By accessing buried memories, individuals can relive their birth experience or traumatic life events, free up ‘stuck’ emotional viewpoints or experience a mystical state of awareness, such as connecting with the Universe.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small

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meopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.”

A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice,

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

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis

techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious.

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

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

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

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 31.

THE TEMPERANCE CENTER 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.

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, LFYP-2, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203, Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, astrological birth charts, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes, Qi Gong Classes, LifeForce Yoga. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 12.

HEALING CENTER IT’S A REALLY GOOD THING

The Healing Arts Center 3 Lafayette Place, Poughkeepsie 845.337.1916; ItsaReallyGoodThing.com M a s s a g e , R e f l e x o l o g y, Integrated Healing Session, Cupping, Gong Baths, Sound Healing, Feather Healing Journeys, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Stress Reduction Excursions – Walking in nature, kayaking & show shoeing. Nourish your mind, body & spirit; transformation starts from the inside to the outside.

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

I specialize in applying Medical Medium Healing Pathways for restorative health, especially in the face of increasing environmental toxins and biological exposures that often result in chronic, unexplained symptoms. I also help people navigate emotional responses to our physical states and life patterned triggers. See ad pg 20.

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

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

Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching Rachel Mazzei, INHC Jennifer Marks, INHC At the Bove’ Spa & Wellness (366 Route 202, Somers, NY) 914.266.2092; synergizeandthrive.com Our coaching practice focuses on assessing client lifestyles, addressing health concerns, and then working with them to make behavioral, nutritional, and other changes to promote health and wellness.

Specialties include weight loss and chronic disease prevention. We look forward to helping people feel, look, and be their best self.

PURPLE LOTUS ZEN

Michelle B. Whitney Psychic Card Reader, Reiki, Dream Interpreter

By Appointment Only; Yonkers, NY 914.513.8398; purplelotuszen@yahoo.com Purple Lotus Zen assists all individuals with spiritual guidance and spiritual healing.

Psychic Card Readings, Dream Interpretations, Energy Clearing, C r y s t a l T h e r a p y, C h a k r a Balancing, Reiki, Healing Circles, Weekly Classes, Lectures, Workshops, Private Functions and more. Service also available remotely and virtually.

NUR SPACE

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

HENNA MARGIE NUGENT, ICNHA

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

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HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

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.

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HOLISTIC GARDENS REFLECTIONS OF NATURE

Trail Blazing & Holistic Gardening Dutchess/Putnam/Westchester 845.489.7250; LandscapingWithNature.com We c r e a t e a n d m a i n t a i n gardens that are respectful to our mother earth, providing a healthy environment for future generations. By creating trails and boardwalks thru the forest we help connect you to nature.

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Do you suffer from chronic health problems like cancer, autoimmune, GI or neurological issues? You need a BloodDetective! Dr. Wald will work with you personally over the phone, as a house call or at his Katonah office. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 2.

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Integrative Medicine: This holistic

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

Intuitive Arts: A general term for various

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

Ionic Foot Detox: This machine is a

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

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

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A

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

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Kinesiology / Applied Kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement.

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

Magnetic Field Therapy: Electro-

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

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

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

Martial Arts: Systems of codified

practices and traditions originally designed primarily for self-defense or combat. Now more often practiced as a sport, the martial arts have a strong emphasis on honor and self-discipline.

The best-known martial arts originated in Asia and include aikido, karate, judo and tae kwon do.

Massage Therapy: A general term for

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

Meditation: The intentional directing of at-

tention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms.

Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing.

Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

Mediumship: A medium professes to

mentally see, hear and/or sense persons or entities in a spiritual dimension, and convey messages from them to people in the physical world. Readings focus on evidential messages from recognizable personalities in the spirit world. The messages are delivered as guidance for one’s “highest good.”

MELT: The MELT Method is a simple self-

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

Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a

woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam.

Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians, as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

HOLISTIC NUTRITION HOLISTIC HEALING & NUTRITION

Nicole Cunningham, INHC, NRT Practitioner 3 Neptune Rd. S100 ~ Poughkeepsie, NY 845.471.6400; hhan.nicole@gmail.com hhan-ny.com Our focus on the root cause rather than the symptom, allows us to assist your body in healing, rather than masking the problem. Services offered: Nutrition Response Testing, BTI Thermography, Food sensitivity/delayed food allergy testing, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, and Health Coaching.

HOMEOPATHY SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

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

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MICHAEL FINKELSTEIN MD FACP ABIHM The Slow Medicine Doctor Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org

Consultations with one of the leading experts in Integrative Medicine to provide practical advice for achieving health and vitality, prevention of disease and comprehensive, knowledgeable and credible second opinion about alternatives to conventional medicine.

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

Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities.

Learn about their many innovative programs at WestchesterLandTrust.org

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

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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.”

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30+ yrs Holistic Health Practice Successfully addressing Lyme/PANDAS 914.763.8889; AndreaCandee.com Antibiotic-resistant viruses cause chronic Lyme (brain fog, nerve disorders, headaches, joint/muscle pain, fatigue). Neurological Strep affects children/adults causing tics, anxiety, OCD and more.

Quantum Physics, 21st century science targets/cancels pathogenic frequencies from body. Protocols are three pronged: vibrational frequencies, plus herbs, plus food guidance.

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MASSAGE & BODYWORK

MATTRESSES

BALANCE BODYWORK

DAVIS FURNITURE

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.

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Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

DONNA COSTA, LMT

914.907.4485; coyoteqn@gmail.com dcostamassage.amtamembers.com Facebook.com/Donna.Costa.LMT Combining my medical massage training with holistic massage modalities I help you reach a state of relaxation and balance.

Re-educating the muscles to return to their natural state incorporating energy work and massage. Specializing in sciatica, arthritis, whiplash, tendinitis, anxiety, migraines and chronic pain. Each massage is tailored to your needs, guiding your body to heal itself naturally.

LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com Evaluations and Consultations; D r. P a r o d n e c k w o r k s i n compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 35.

MEDITATION

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.

SACRED LARCHMONT

11 Addison Street Larchmont, NY 10538 914.825.9535; sacredlarchmont.com Sacred is a space dedicated to meditation, sound healing, gentle yoga, energy medicine and many more healing modalities, classes and workshops that encourage you to quiet your thoughts and tune into your inner guidance. See ad pg 32.

VEGAN FREEZE HEALING MASSAGE Linda Michelle Gordon, LMT White Plains, NY

By Appointment: 310.863.9341

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

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

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

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Myofascial Release Technique: A

safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The use of Myofascial Release allows the practitioner to look at each patient as a unique individual.

Myofascial Release is a type of soft tissue massage, which incorporates stretching and massage of the connective tissues, or fascia. It operates on the principal that many people hold stress in their muscles, which causes the muscles to seize or lock. This is exacerbated by muscle injury and scarring. Myofascial Release aims to access these areas of blockage and tension to release them, thereby freeing up the muscle and allowing it to move more easily and effectively.

This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure, in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A

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

Naturopathy: A comprehensive and

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

Network chiropractic: Uses Network

Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners em-

ploy gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET): Practitioners use muscle testing to

locate unresolved, negatively charged emotional responses that are stored in your body.

When located and identified the practitioner helps correct and eliminate disharmonious body response, allowing you to release and heal the “Neuro Emotional Complex (NEC)”. It’s fast, and it can dramatically improve your health.

Finding “trapped” or conditioned memory loops with simple muscle testing procedures helps determine if your body is in harmony with a particular concept or idea, which is linked to an unresolved emotional event. NET is safe and effective, and is a natural way to instantly resolve long-standing health problems by resolving the emotional components that accompany the physical symptoms.

Neurofeedback: Involves direct training

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

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

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

Neuro Muscular Kinesiology: A di-

muscle testing as a feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s body is functioning.

Since Kinesiology draws together elements from many diverse therapies, it provides a unified, interdisciplinary approach to health care.

Nutritional Counseling: Embracing

a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Osteopathy / Osteopathic Physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted

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

Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s

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

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KURT BEIL, ND, LAC, MPH

The Center for Health and Healing 4 Smith Ave, 2nd Floor, Mount Kisco, NY DrKurtBeil.com, info@drkurtbeil.com 914.362.8315 Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 35.

INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS

Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND, LAC., RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Blending the best of traditional and cutting edge natural medicine, Dr. Lisanti offers natural therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic conditions.

He combines naturopathic care, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, detoxification, hypnosis, movement, yoga and lifestyle counseling allowing him to customize your program individually.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 9.

agnostic system using muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The methodology is concerned primarily with neuromuscular function as it relates to the structural, chemical and mental physiologic regulatory mechanisms.

Kinesiology, which originated within the chiropractic profession, is an approach to clinical practice, with multidisciplinary applications.

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We infuse into our products chocolate from St. Lucia, coffee and brown sugar from Jamaica, Bahamian sea salt, pure vanilla from Cozumel, cinnamon and honey from Puerto Rico, shea butter and cocoa butter from Ghana, cane sugar from Barbados, and Ethiopian Tenadem Oil.

NETWORKING KATONAH STUDY GROUP FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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NUSPECIES

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals.

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OLIVE OIL KONTOULIS FAMILY

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Messinia region of southern Greece KontoulisFamily.com Our all natural olive oil of premium quality and limited quantity is unfiltered, authentic 100% olive juice with exceptional flavor. You will find it at various area Farmer’s markets and on line.

The Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine brings together health professionals to explore the well-being of patients through a combination of conventional and complementary medicine with varied presenters for the general public. For more information and monthly meetings please visit our website.

WESTCHESTER HOLISTIC NETWORK

23 Wilson St, Hartsdale, NY 10530 info@westchesterholisticnetwork.org WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org WHN offers new forms of networking and collaboration.

There are opportunities for practitioners and those interested in holistic techniques to meet. Learn new concepts! Meetings often held on the third Tuesday of each month. Most meetings held at Ixchel Center. Join our mailing list to keep current.

FREE to members; $10 for non-members, first meeting free. For updates and to subscribe: info@ westchesterholisticnetwork.org.

PEACE ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH

International, Inc. The World Peace Sanctuary, Wassaic, NY worldpeace.org; peacepoleproject.org Shop: shoppeace.org May Peace Prevail On Earth is an all-inclusive message. It is a meeting place of the heart bringing together people of all faiths, backgrounds and culture to embrace the Oneness of our planetary family. Our mission is simple; To spread the Universal Peace Message and Prayer, May Peace Prevail On Earth, far and wide to embrace the lands and people of this Earth.

NUTRITION LOUISE BEACH INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION Louise Beach, MS Pleasantville, NY 914.260.7548; louiselistens.com

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

Physical therapy: Evaluates difficulties

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

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

Can help in overcoming injuries.

Polarity therapy: Polarity therapy

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

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

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PILATES

Qigong & Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi

A State of Balance. Pilates And Wellness Studio Bailey Court 334, Rt. 202, Somers, NY 914.276.2056

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

EQUIPOISE

PET RESCUE/ADOPTION

Real Time EEG Neurofeedback:

PETS ALIVE

Rebirthing Breathwork: Also known

Pets Alive is a no-kill animal rescue improving the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible, including rescue, adoption, advocacy, collaboration, intervention and education. Hundreds of cats, dogs and farm animals are available for adoption.

Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns.

Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.

as conscious connected breathing, or vivation.

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

Reconnective Healing™: Uses light

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

Reflexology: A natural healing art based

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

363 Derby Road, Middletown, NY 10940 845.386.9738; info@petsalive.org petsalive.org

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

We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support y o u r h e a l t h . We o f f e r compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions. See ad pg 43.

Equipoise is the premiere Pilates Studio in Westchester.

Classically trained with more than 50 years’ experience, we offer Private, duets and trios, and mat classes for every level. We also offer Meditation and M.E.L.T. Visit our website for all information, equipoisepilatesandwellness.com, and like us on FB and Instagram.

PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

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

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

PSYCHIC READINGS DOMINIQUE AT SYNCHRONICITY Psychic Tarot Medium Reading 1511 Route 22 Brewster 845.363.1765; SynchronicityNY.com

Our gifted psychics offer insight and clarity for life’s situations. Analyzing your past, present and future provides support in decision making. Our Mediums receive validations from loved ones that have passed, which provide healing. See ad pg 47.

PURPLE LOTUS ZEN

Michelle B. Whitney Psychic Card Reader, Reiki, Dream Interpreter

By Appointment Only; Yonkers, NY 914.513.8398; purplelotuszen@yahoo.com Purple Lotus Zen assist all individuals with spiritual guidance and spiritual healing. Psychic Card Readings, Dream Interpretations, Energy Clearing, Crystal Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Healing Circles, Weekly Classes, Lectures, Workshops, Private Functions and more. Service also available remotely and virtually.

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PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL COUNSELING ROBIN QUEEN FINKELSTEIN The Slow Medicine Therapist Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org

Offering a whole-being, integrative approach to wellness, nurturing individuals, couples, and families into health on the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Following one’s heart to Re-envision life in order to flourish.

REAL ESTATE JUDY JOHNSON

Associate Real Estate Broker William Raveis Real Estate 339 Rte. 202, Somers, NY 10589 Cell: 914.844.7199; Office: 914.276.0900 judyjrealestate@gmail.com; Raveis.com Let me help you in buying, selling, renting or relocating in a supportive and stress-free manner.

After 40 + years in business, my experience and success will be beneficial to you.

PSYCHOLOGY/EATING SHARON CAHR, EATING PSYCHOLOGY Certified Mind Body Health Coach 914.30.3452 veggiecat@optonline.net

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

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 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.

QIGONG MOVING WITH NATURE

Kele Baker, NQA, HQ, IIQTC Cold Spring/Poughkeepsie 845.275.2262; KeleBaker.com Transform stress into vitality, anxiety into tranquility, and worry into peace of mind.

These easy, meditative movements and breath practices help cultivate physical, mental and emotional equilibrium, improve sleep, flexibility, general energy and relaxation. Group classes and private coaching.

REIKI HEALING TABLE

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

PURPLE LOTUS ZEN

Michelle B. Whitney Psychic Card Reader, Reiki, Dream Interpreter

By Appointment Only; Yonkers, NY 914.513.8398; purplelotuszen@yahoo.com Purple Lotus Zen assist all individuals with spiritual guidance and spiritual healing. Psychic Card Readings, Dream Interpretations, Energy Clearing, Crystal Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Healing Circles, Weekly Classes, Lectures, Workshops, Private Functions and more. Service also available remotely and virtually.

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Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.”

Reiki is a method of activating and balancing the life force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

A healing practice that originated in Japan as a method of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things. Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy.”

Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras.

Various techniques are applied for emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors; massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is appropriate or essential.

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

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

Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Com-

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

Shamanism: An ancient healing tradition,

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

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

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

Shiatsu: The most widely known form

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

YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with likeminded people to build a happier and healthier life.

Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.

Sound Healing: Employs vocal and in-

strumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

Spiritual Healing / Counseling:

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

SCHOOL BLUE ROCK SCHOOL 110 Demarest Mill Road West Nyack, NY 10960

The Lower Hudson Valley’s only progressive school from K-8, where students engage in a discovery-based curriculum infused with the arts, nature and play. Encouraging critical thinking, collaboration and creativity for 30 years – Blue Rock prepares students for a changing world.

GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL 307 Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845.356.2514 x302; gmws.org

Green Meadow Waldorf School offers birth-tothree programs, a Forest Preschool, public AfterSchool Classes, Summer Programs, and serves children from Nursery through 12th grade. Our students go on to top colleges, fulfilling careers, and are known for resilience and creativity.

SKINCARE SACRED SEEDS BY JENNIFER PERRY

SacredSeeds4u.com, IG:SacredSeeds4u 646.320.4048, JP@SacredSeeds4u.com “Happy Body, Happy Soul” Honored to win Best of Yonkers Award in 2019, at Sacred Seeds we have a very simple mission: To create high quality, plant-based, natural, and unisex skincare products that are beneficial for you without sacrificing the earth.

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

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

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SPA BALANCE DAY SPA

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS Rev. June Tompkins, Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org

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

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SPIRITUAL COACH MARY ELLEN O’BRIEN

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

SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: Oneon-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

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TAI CHI

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Cultivate relaxation, balance, flexibility, focus and calm by flowing with the grace and power of water. Tai Chi EasyTM is fun, easy-to-do, great for beginners plus people living with Parkinson’s and dealing with cancer. Group classes and private coaching.

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WALKWAY TAI CHI

SUMMER CAMPS

Kele Baker, NQA, IIQTC Highland/Poughkeepsie 845.275.2262; KeleBaker.com/walkway Outdoor tai chi and qigong sessions at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Great wellness outing for friends and family, perfect for beginners. Spring through autumn. Benefiting Walkway.org & NY Parks & Recreation.

GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL 307 Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845.356.2514 x 302; gmws.org

Green Meadow Waldorf School offers summer programs that let children enjoy creative time in nature with friends. Tend animals on a farm, grow vegetables, learn to care for the Earth, and cool off with water play

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

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

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Sports massage: A specialized field of

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

Swedish massage: The most commonly

practiced form of massage in Western countries.

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

Tai chi & Qigong: Qigong and Tai chi

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

Tantra: Has emerged as a modern spiritual

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

Thai Massage: A form of body therapy that

incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), Thai massage is performed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothes. No oils are used.

Thai massage aids flexibility, inner organ massage, blood oxygenation and quieting of the mind.

Therapeutic Touch (TT): A contem-

porary healing modality developed by natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor Dolores Krieger in the 1970s. Therapeutic Touch is drawn from ancient practices and is used to balance and promote the flow of energy. The practitioner “accesses” the area where the body’s energy field is weak or congested, and then uses his or her hands to direct energy into the field to balance it.

Nurses and other healthcare practitioners to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and to promote wound healing, practice Therapeutic Touch.

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

infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Trager Approach (psychophysical integration): A system of movement

re-education that seeks to address the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to see that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics,” simple, active, self-induced movements that can be done by the client during regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living.

Trigger point/Myotherapy: A mas-

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

TRANSFORMATIONAL ENERGY HEALING MARY ELAINE BUENCONSEJO, PT, RYT Virtual/remote healing sessions Live sessions: Ancram NY Mary@lightsourceconnection.com LightSourceConnection.com

Experience deep soul healing from chronic pain that modern medicine cannot address. Healing sessions will help you: experience freedom and relief from pain, uncover the root cause and heal it at its core and release energetic blockages that hold you back from feeling alive.

Medicine woman, wholeness energy healer and holistic physical therapist.

TRANSPORTATION

VETERINARY HOSPITAL EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 44 Saint Nicholas Road Wappingers Falls NY 12590 845.227-P-A-W-S (7297) earthangelsvet.com

Alternative and conventional – the best integrative medicine available for a holistic approach to your pet’s healthcare. We offer a wide range of services and products including photobiomodulation therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, cryo-surgery, hemp oil products, and much more. We also offer cutting edge conventional medicine, from dentals to routine surgeries to orthopedics. Now offering dog and cat boarding at our new facility located on 9 acres in Wappingers Falls! Call us to schedule a tour.

WESTCHESTER BEE-LINE BUS SYSTEM

Work, school or play – Green your Ride today westchestergov.com/smartcommute 914.995.4444 Green your Ride.

We s t c h e s t e r B e e - L i n e operates more than 60 bus routes serving Westchester with safe, economical and environmentally friendly bus service. Offering express, local, limited stop and bus-to-rail service to meet your travel needs. Use MetroCard for added savings.

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.

VEGAN SKINNY BUDDHA ORGANIC KITCHEN Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher 159 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco 914.358.1666 MySkinnyBuddha.com

Skinny Buddha utilizes the highest quality ingredients, to make delicious flavorful meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Soups, salads, acai bowls, smoothies, baked goods and more. No matter what your dietary restrictions, all roads leads to Skinny Buddha. See ad pg 21.

VISION THERAPY OPTOMETRIC SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com Smart in everything but school?

Distracted, disorganized?

Taking hours to do a 30 minute assignment? Could it be a VISION problem?? Dr. Slotnick and her kind and patient team can help your child take the struggle out of schoolwork. Through individualized vision therapy programs, children (and adults!) transform into confident, self-directed learners.

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WEIGHT LOSS LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

THE BOVÉ SPA & WELLNESS

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 9 & 21.

The Bové Spa and Wellness offers a combination of medical, aesthetic, and holistic treatments. With hormone optimization, facials, cryotherapy, weight loss, CBD therapy, nutritional health coaching and red light therapy, your customized treatment plan awaits to support your health and happiness. See ad pg 13.

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WORKSHOPS

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PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

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

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

30 years experience. 85% success rate. See ad pg 37.

WELLNESS CENTER

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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.

YOGA

SLOW MEDICINE WELLNESS

223 Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org Community Home of Slow Medicine, designed by Dr. Michael and Robin Queen Finkelstein, to promote health and holistic healing of the body, mind, and spirit, highlighting the work of fellow practitioners, ranging from Breathwork and Yoga, to Meditation and Drumming.

YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

ytayoga.com; 914.582.7816 Monthly workshops in Briarcliff Manor, NY YTA is a nonprofit providing affordable continuing education to yoga teachers and students.

Monthly three-hour workshops are led by nationally known and locally accomplished instructors on a variety of topics. $45 members/$65 nonmembers. CEUs are available.

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

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

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Yoga: Practical application of the ancient

Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of a person’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration.

Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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