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am obsessed with fruits, leafy greens and raw veggies. I spend time each day plotting how to cram as many as possible Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell into my diet, with lots of juices, smoothies, salads and snacks. During the winter months, even my house plants aren’t safe!

I’ve been harvesting the leaves from my aloe plants one at a time, adding the clear gel on the inside of the leaves to chunks of cantaloupe and turmeric for a delicious and super-healthy smoothie. Occasionally I grow microgreens too, for a big boost in energy.

Plants contain powerful compounds that can turn your health around and keep you youthful and healthier into old age. Trust me, once you feel their positive effects firsthand, you’ll be hooked. Keep in mind that eating these foods in their raw, natural state ensures you’re getting the most benefit from them, as heat destroys some of their more fragile phytochemicals. And as a bonus, when you fill up on these healthy foods, there’s less room in your stomach for the salty, fatty stuff.

Experts agree that adding more plant-based foods to our diet is the way to go. However, don’t consider that advice a hall pass to eat highly processed food that’s merely labeled “plant-based.” As this term continues to grow in popularity, it’s sure to be slapped on many foods that aren’t particularly good for us. Read labels to know what you’re actually getting.

We asked the owners of MindFull Meals, Brooklyn Organic Kitchen and Good Choice Kitchen for their tips on how to get more plant-based foods into our diet. To see their recommendations, read “Put More Plants on Your Plate: Local Pros Offer Tips for Trying Vegan Options at Home,” on page 20.

I got my love of growing food from my dad. He took up gardening as a young adult, and it became one of his favorite hobbies. He grew the standard things like tomatoes and zucchini but also experimented with unusual veggies like korabi, which I admit I did not appreciate at the time. He also planted fruit trees, grafting multiple varieties of fruit onto a single tree, which allowed him to try out lots of varieties in our tiny backyard—apples, apricots, peaches, pears and cherries. He grew other fruits too, including raspberries and strawberries. My mom was queen of the pies and could turn those pints of fruit into the most heavenly masterpieces.

My dad’s mother had legit food skills—she was a Simmons graduate with a degree in home economics. Dad grew up watching her tend an impressive garden behind their modest home.

She would cook and preserve the garden’s harvests, some favorites being blueberries, concord grapes and rhubarb. I loved visiting my grandmother’s garden and getting to pick blueberries from the huge bushes under their netted frame. My official purpose was to fill a pint for the kitchen, but I managed to eat my fill of berries in the process.

Now that the weather’s warming, I’ll be bringing out my gardening tools and planting my veggie plots soon. I can’t wait to get started.

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17 PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT

Is Plant-Based Eating for Everyone?

20 PUT MORE PLANTS ON YOUR PLATE

Local pros offer tips for trying vegan options at home

22 EASING INTO A VEGAN LIFESTYLE

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Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

24 PLANT-BASED FOODS GO MAINSTREAM

Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

28 ANN ARMBRECHT

on the Business of Ethical Botanicals

30 BURNOUT RECOVERY Ways to Reset and Find Balance

32 BEYOND KIBBLE

How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

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Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Dutchess April 9

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he fourth annual Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo will take place April 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Renegades Stadium Parking Lot in Dutchess (rain date April 10). The expo is family friendly, and admission is free.

Ramon Pineiro, president of I Love Local Rewards, which is presenting the expo, says he is still Beauty, Health & Wellness Expo at Dutchess Stadium accepting vendor applications.

“The expo celebrates the small local businesses that help us stay healthy and shining. We have 60 businesses on our program and are always willing to accept any business that would like to support our mission.”

While the expo showcases products and services to improve the lives of Hudson Valley residents, this year’s event gives visitors a chance to return the favor by helping out small businesses that may have struggled during the pandemic, Pineiro says.

“Now more than ever it is important to support our local small businesses because they supported us during these hard times,” he says. “You may also find a new favorite business for products or services you need, from candles and meal planning to yoga and spinal decompression. This is a great way to meet business owners in your area and support the local economy.”

The I Love Local Rewards program offers discounts to customers supporting small local businesses.

Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY. For more info, call 845.742.2223, email info@ilovelocalrewards.com or visit ILoveLocalRewards.com. See ad, page 10.

Bedford 2030 to Screen The Story of Plastic edford 2030 and Bedford Playhouse will present a virtual screening of The Story of Plastic: Owning the Solutions, on March 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. The screening will be followed by a Zoom discussion with a panel of experts.

The film highlights the need for systemic change to address our most pressing climate issues, including the ubiquity of plastics. Registration is free and provides access to both the screening and the discussion.

Panelists will include New York State Senator Shelley Mayer; Sheila Morovati, founder of HabitsOfWaste.org; and Rachana Shah, Zero Waste consultant and a representative for BeyondPlastics.org. The discussion will be moderated by Sarah Douglis, strategic advisor, founder of SolTide Consulting and vice president of the board of Bedford 2030.

Bedford 2030 addresses the urgent issue of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and preservation of natural resources.

For more info, visit Bedford2030.org and click on Events.

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New location for CBD Live Natural and Custom Candle Co

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CBD Live and Custom Candle Moves Retail Store

BD Live Natural and Custom Candle Co, in Bedford Hills, has moved its retail store to a new space at 720 North Bedford Road. Its previous location was 26 Depot Plaza.

“At our new location, we offer a wide variety of CBD products such as oils, creams, capsules, gummies and much more,” says owner Marci Manfredonia. “CBD products are well known for helping with anxiety relief, pain relief, depression and inflammation, alleviating cancer cells, and much more. All our staff are well educated on each product and will be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns.”

The new Custom Candle Co location carries a variety of recycled candles along with many other candle brands, including Lafco, Nest and Voluspa.

“What makes us different at Custom Candle Co is that we take unwanted recycled bottles, cut and polish them, and hand-pour wax into them to make the perfect scented candle,” Manfredonia says. “Customers can also bring in their recycled bottle and customize them to whatever scent and color wax they desire.

We specialize in gift wrapping and offer free local deliveries.”

Location: CBD Live Natural and Custom Candle Co, 720 N. Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.218.8357, email info@customcandleco.com or visit CustomCandleCo.com. Mention this news brief to receive a 10 percent discount on any products. See ad, page 6.

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NuSpecies Adds Two Physicians as Medical Consultants

Luna Amelingmeier, M.D., and Katie Wilhelm, M.D.

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una Amelingmeier, M.D., and Katie Wilhelm, M.D., have joined the staff of NuSpecies, a Pawling-based manufacturer of natural nutritional formulas. The two physicians will consult with NuSpecies clients—tracking their progress and monitoring their lab work and medications—to ensure that their custom NuSpecies program helps them reach their health goals.

NuSpecies uses a cold-processing technique to maintain the nutritional integrity of the plant-based and plant-derived ingredients used in its liquid supplements. From consultation to followups, clients have a NuSpecies medical practitioner who stays in sync with their primary care doctor or specialists. All client health information is stored in a HIPAA-certified system.

Amelingmeier grew up watching her father practice natural medicine and saw firsthand how herbs could help people. As a practitioner of western medicine, she has worked as a traveling physician in both outpatient and hospital settings. Amelingmeier volunteered to join the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, where she worked with local clinics to treat patients in need. Since, she has participated in a number of volunteer activities in the Dominican Republic and worldwide, helping support provision of health, educational and housing resources to those living in poverty.

Wilhelm spent more than a decade as a primary care physician, educating patients about their acute and chronic illnesses and helping them learn how to make lifestyle changes and incorporate supplements to improve their health. “I have worked extensively with my patients to help them identify the cause of their illnesses rather than only treat the symptoms,” Wilhelm says. “I believe that our bodies have the ability to heal themselves when we give them the proper building blocks.”

Executive Vice President Jillian Pelliccio and President and CEO Aston Farquharson host The NuSpecian Live Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. on the NuSpecies app, discussing topics related to health and taking comments and questions. Every other Saturday at 4 p.m., NuSpecies hosts Aston’s Virtual Office Hours, an open forum for anyone with questions about NuSpecies products.

For more info, call 866.261.8886 or visit NuSpecies.com. See ad, back cover.

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Mind Body Soul Expo Comes to Saratoga Springs

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he Mind Body Soul Expo—a free event showcasing various forms of holistic health and wellness—will be held at Saratoga Springs City Center on April 16, just in time for the pink full moon. Expo founder Jennifer “Gem” Rhodes says the expo is a unique event designed for people looking for “something new, something different, something unexpected.”

“Because we wanted something that was deeper and more human than a trade show, we’ve coordinated classes, presentations and performances to inspire, nourish and entertain,” she says.

The Mind Body Soul Expo will feature eight presenters, workshops, a healing and meditation room, sacred circles, demonstrations, interactive exhibits and more than 130 vendors. Among the products and services showcased will be crystals and gemstones, organic and vegan products, weight management, Reiki, fitness, skin care, meditation, nutrition and intuitive guidance. There will be local artisans and musicians, stage performances, belly dancers, small-batch local foods and much more.

“Participants can discover, explore and experience this amazing event and enjoy free presentations, free classes and free samples,” Rhodes says.

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Location: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. For more info, call 518.410.6269, email mindbodysoulexpony@ gmail.com or visit MindBodySoulExpo.com.

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Energy-Healing Workshops Offered in March

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enny Lavin, an instructor and practitioner with One Light Healing Touch, an international energy-healing school based in Lagrangeville, New York, will be offering numerous workshops throughout March, via Zoom. The school’s 2022 session will run from May through September, with Zoom and inperson classes.

“One Light Healing Touch teaches a comprehensive training in over 50 holistic, esoteric and shamanic advanced Penny and Ron Lavin energy techniques and practices for healing yourself and others,” Lavin says. “The work helps support our health, awareness and creativity, while helping us to fulfill our purpose for being. The school is tailored to those seeking personal growth as well as to healthcare professionals. The training serves the novice and advanced energy practitioner alike and honors all spiritual traditions.”

An energy healer since 1985, Lavin is also an award-winning filmmaker whose documentary, The Healing Field: Exploring Energy & Consciousness, is available on Gaia.com and Amazon. Her book, The Healing Field: Exceptional Healing Practices to Change Your Life, is available on Amazon and OLHT1.com.

Her husband, Ron Lavin, is a healer and psychic and the founder and director of One Light Healing Touch. He is available for private sessions in person or via Zoom. He has participated in five landmark distant-healing studies with the National Institutes of Health and has been featured in the media internationally, including his wife’s documentary.

For more info, email ronlavinny@gmail.com or pennylavin@gmail.com or visit OLHT1.com. See ad, page 9.

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nline registration is open through March 10 for The Native Plant Center’s 2022 Spring Landscape Conference, The New Green Yard: Climate-Wise Practices and Solutions. The conference will take place virtually March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participants will learn how to transform their yards into beneficial landscapes that reduce carbon use with the addition of native plantings and sustainable maintenance methods. Americans’ lawns and gardens account for millions of acres of land. With best practices in planting and maintenance, these yards can help the climate and their communities.

Featured speakers are Paul Tukey, a journalist, filmmaker and former HGTV host, and the author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual; Jay Archer, president of Green Jay Landscaping, in Rye; and Daniel J. Mabe, CEO and founder of American Green Zone Alliance.

Cost: $55 Native Plant Center members / $80 nonmembers. For more info, visit SunyWCC.edu/slc2022.

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Unhealthy Hair Has Roots in Poor Nutrition

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s an American Medical Association-certified hair-loss practitioner and a consultant for the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program, Maureen Toohey, owner of Fresh Organic Salon, knows that hair health goes more than root deep.

“Creating awareness around natural and organic products has been my life’s work,” Toohey says. “My passion is helping others bring out their inner and outer beauty and Maureen Toohey wellness.”

Having been an organic beauty educator and salon owner in the tri-state area since 1989, she believes beauty is a state of mind and body—and it’s within our control.

“The best advice I give my clients is to eliminate toxic chemicals in their life as much as possible, as what we put on our skin and in our body affects our blood and overall health,” she says. “Secondly, eat clean. Feeding your body organic, balanced nutrition— healthy fats, protein and a variety of fruits and vegetables—and avoiding sugar and processed foods will help your hair become stronger and shinier, and your skin will glow too.”

People experiencing hair loss should seek the advice of a medical doctor to determine any systemic causes, such as an autoimmune disease, nutritional deficiencies or post-covid issues.

“The good news is that in most cases hair can be restored with lots of self-care and professional care,” Toohey says.

A hair-loss wellness visit at Fresh Organic includes in-depth hair and scalp analysis, consultation, scalp and hair treatment and style, to address issues such as thinning, psoriasis and alopecia.

Dry, brittle, damaged or frizzy hair begins with the scalp, whose health can be affected by poor nutrition, Toohey says.

Fresh Organic will design a personalized course of action to restore hair health. In addition to scheduled salon treatments, clients will be guided through a home maintenance routine, which is crucial, Toohey says.

“You’ll notice an immediate difference in the feel and manageability of your hair, and growth will be visible within a few months,” she says. “Your hair will be healthier with every visit.”

Location: Fresh Organic Salon, 190 Rte. 117 / Bypass Rd., Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.242.1928, follow @fresh.organicsalon on social media, or visit FreshOrganicSalon.com. See ad, page 9.

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Free Session Focuses on Food As Medicine

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n March 30, from 5 to 6 p.m., Pellegrino Healing Center, in Hyde Park, will host a free community session, Food Changes Everything, focused on food as medicine, weight loss and mindset changes.

The event will feature a meet and greet with certified health and lifestyle coach Debbie Justs, who works Pellegrino Healing Center with clients to help them lose weight through a diet of “real food.” She will give a presentation on eating clean to feel better. She will also be selling and signing her book, Stupid Easy: Clean Eating Recipes 101. There will be complimentary homemade, healthy granola available.

The event will close with a 10-minute meditation in Pellegrino Healing Center’s Himalayan salt cave, guided by Michelle Eggink, a meditation and mindfulness teacher and certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Eggink, who has been with Pellegrino Healing Center since its creation, says that since witnessing stress levels and mental health issues spike during the pandemic, she has dedicated her spare time to meditation and breathwork education. Her sessions are designed to “hold nurturing space for those looking to break down mental barriers and integrate a practice of presence for happier, healthier living.”

Location: Pellegrino Healing Center Salt Cave, 4307 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY. For more info, call 845.233.5672 or visit PellegrinoHealingCenter.com/events. See ad, page 12.

March Purchases at The Girl & Co Benefit Nonprofit

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he Grl & Co., a Westchester-based online shop focused on women’s empowerment, is celebrating Women’s History Month by donating a portion of its March sales to the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC).

With offices in White Plains and Poughkeepsie, the WEDC is a local nonprofit that provides resources, workshops and programs to help women- and minorityowned businesses succeed.

“You can support WEDC by shopping at TheGrlCo.com between March 1 and March 31,” says Noel D’Allacco, CEO of The Grl & Co. For more info, call 914.803.2445, email hello@thegrlco.com or visit TheGrlCo.com.

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ddiction has been on the rise during the pandemic. But recent history has shown that the right addiction treatment can be as effective provided remotely as in person, says Stephen Quinn, owner of Quit With Quinn, which helps people break their dependence on sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, overeating and other negative behaviors.

“During the past two years, a large percentage of our treatments have been done via Zoom with the same success as in person,” he says. “This is a great new offering that’s come front and center due to the recent world situation.”

In light of those successes, Quit with Quinn will continue to offer remote sessions as well as in-person treatments at its brick-and-mortar locations in Midtown Manhattan and Garrison, New York.

“If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, there is real, attainable assistance readily available,” Quinn says. “We provide effective, sustained help for overcoming all kinds of addictions without the usual struggle that comes when trying to quit on one’s own. Our holistic approach is unique and extraordinarily effective.”

Quit With Quinn is also making addiction treatment more accessible by offering flexible payment options.

“We know that people’s financial situations differ greatly, but we believe everyone should be able to access these treatments,” he says. “We work to make that happen with payment plans and even a sliding-scale option for those with a real need.” Prices are available on the Quit With Quinn website.

For more info, call 914.473.2015 or visit QuitWithQuinn.com. See ad, page 31.

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Vegan Doughnuts Keep Customers Coming to Peaceful Provisions

Follow Protocols when Replacing Mercury Amalgam Fillings

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hen Justine Soto and her sister Brittany formed Peaceful Provisions in 2015, there weren’t many places to get vegan sweets—especially vegan doughnuts— in and around Beacon.

“We wanted to help fill that gap,” Soto says.

In the seven years since, this purveyor of specialty doughnuts and other baked goods has graduated from pop-up to brick-and-mortar.

But it’s still a family-, minority- and womenowned business, with the same artisan ethos it’s always had. There are no Pistachio, Chocolate Cookie Crumb, Strawberry, premade mixes, icings or Maple Pecan at Peaceful Provisions fillings in their doughnuts. Everything is made from scratch in small batches, using high-quality ingredients, Soto says.

Peaceful Provisions keeps it simple, and customers love them for it. They don’t take preorders and don’t have indoor seating; everything is takeout. The shop is open three days a week—Friday through Sunday—”from 8 a.m. to sold out.” And according to Soto, “sold out” usually happens quickly.

“We like to keep things fresh and exciting, so the majority of our menu changes weekly, but you’ll always find our classic strawberry iced, cinnamon sugar twists, vanilla glazed twists and lemon poppy seed twists on the menu each week,” Soto says. (Past offerings include chocolate cookie crumb, lemon ricotta thyme, blueberry french toast and crème brûlée.) Cake doughnuts are available on Fridays, and fritters are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Peaceful Provisions tries to support as many other small businesses as they can, Soto says. They carry products from Dam Good English Muffins, Lagusta Luscious, Aya Hummus, Healing Home Foods, Cross Cut Coffee and Yeah Dawg, among other local and women-owned businesses. They also host popup events where vendors can sell their products and promote their business. So far they’ve hosted Dam Good English Muffins (sourdough English muffins), Full Moon Formaggio (artisanal nut cheeses), and Gab’s Veg Table (grab-andgo sandwiches and salads).

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ilver” tooth fillings actually contain mercury—a toxin—which is why health-conscious people are choosing to have them replaced. David L. Lerner, DDS, owner of The Center for Holistic Dentistry, in Yorktown Heights, says special protocols should be followed to ensure that the replacement is appropriate and safe.

“It’s important to replace mercury amalgam fillings with carefully selected biocompatible alternatives,” Lerner writes in his book, The Dental Connection: The Role of Holistic Dentistry in the Integrative Healing Paradigm. “Because there is mercury released as a vapor when these fillings are removed, specially developed protocols, including an oxygen mask, dental dam and vacuum, are used to minimize your risk of exposure.”

Once the mercury fillings have been removed, Lerner prescribes a cocktail containing vitamin C, activated charcoal and other ingredients to chemically bind with remaining mercury so it can be excreted.

Raw garlic and cilantro are two foods that naturally serve this purpose.

Patients who choose to replace their mercury amalgam fillings for health reasons can maximize those benefits by getting proper nutrition ahead of time, Lerner says. They should eat lots of organic vegetables and fruit, drink plenty of water, and limit or eliminate the consumption of fish and fish products during detoxification. They should also exercise regularly and take any natural steps needed to improve bowel function, he says.

Location: Peaceful Provisions, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY. For more info, call 845.440.6385, email hello@peacefulprovisions.com or visit PeacefulProvisions.com.

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Location: The Center for Holistic Dentistry, 2649 Strang Blvd., Ste. 201, Yorktown Heights, NY. For more info, call 914.214.9678, email info@ holisticdentist.com or visit HolisticDentist. com. See ad, page 3.

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Is Plant-Based Eating for Everyone?

by Dr. Michael Wald, D.C,. Board-Certified Nutritionist, Dietitian

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ow do you know if a plantbased diet is right for you? Is there really one way of eating that’s appropriate for just about everyone?

In this article I’ll outline how to determine the best way of eating for you. Keep in mind that genetic factors, food likes and dislikes, current health issues, medications, stress levels, sleep and overall nutritional needs must all be considered when choosing the best diet.

Also, because you’re aging daily, your nutritional needs change over the course of your lifetime.

So even if a plant-based diet was initially the “right” choice for you, it requires regular updating based upon how your health responds.

Here are several questions you should ask yourself when determining whether to move to a plant-based diet: Do you have a personal or family history of high cholesterol, blood sugar or blood pressure; autoimmune disease; or some other chronic condition? You might need specific nutrition to offset certain genetic factors. Health history and genetic testing can clarify these influences.

Do you have specific foods that you dislike or that disagree with you? Consider these when making a healthy-eating plan.

Digestive issues, including allergies and enzyme deficiency, affect how you absorb and utilize food to build health. Remember, you are not what you eat, but what you absorb and utilize from what you eat.

Enzyme and allergy tests can identify malnutrition and malabsorption issues.

Lab tests are available to identify nutritional imbalances.

Do you have vitamin, mineral, protein, carbohydrate, fat or nutraceutical deficiencies? If you do but you don’t know it, a boilerplate plant-based diet can’t include everything you need. Lab tests are available to identify nutritional imbalances.

Do you have an autoimmune condition?

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by inflammation, which causes degeneration and symptoms. These diseases also increase the body’s need for proteins, among other nutrients, so a plant-based diet would need to be adjusted to emphasize high protein content to promote autoimmune healing.

Most of the people on plant-based diets who have come to me over the last 30 years have been receiving very inadequate nutrition.

What’s your current level of exercise? The type of excise as well as its intensity and duration affect the amounts of dietary nutrients needed. You need a higher-protein, healthy-fat diet to burn fat and form lean muscle. The type of exercise you do has a major influence—for better or worse—on the amount of protein, carbs, fats and vitamins and minerals you need to benefit from that effort. A body-composition test, which reveals percentages of lean mass, fat and water, can help determine the proper dietary balance.

What medications and nutritional supplements do you take? How well do you sleep? What’s your stress level? These and other factors also influence your nutritional needs. In fact, this article explains only a few of many reasons a “plant-based diet for all” is the wrong approach.

Testing is the best way to determine your daily dietary needs. Baseline and comparison blood tests for nutrient levels and use, absorption/malabsorption testing, tests of metabolic rate and genetic testing are just some of the ways to find out what your body needs—because you deserve to be healthy.

The Office of Dr. Michael Wald, D.C., Board-Certified Nutritionist, is located at 29 King St., 2nd Floor, Chappaqua, NY. For more info, call 914.552.1442, email info@ blooddetective.com or visit DrMichaelWald. com. See ad, page 13.

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A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with a 10 percent lower risk of death from all causes, an 8 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease death and an 11 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, reports a new study in The BMJ, a peer-reviewed medical trade journal published by the British Medical Association. An international team of researchers conducted a metaanalysis of 41 studies involving 1,197,564 participants that were followed for up to 32 years. They found that each additional gram per day of ALA (equivalent to one tablespoon of canola oil or a half-ounce of walnuts) was linked to a 5 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease death. “A higher intake of ALA, however, was associated with a slightly higher risk of cancer mortality,” the researchers wrote. ALA is found in nuts, soybeans, canola oil, flaxseed, chia seeds and other food sources such as avocados, dairy products, navy beans and oatmeal.

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Sugary foods and drinks don’t just expand our waistline and hurt our health, they also harm the environment, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Analyzing 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption, researchers found that nutrientpoor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for 27 to 33 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Meat, grains and dairy contribute the most emissions, while fruit and vegetables are two of the lowest contributors. In New Zealand, the highest greenhouse gas emitters are meat, seafood and eggs at 35 percent, followed by highly processed foods such as pastries and ice cream at 34 percent. “Discretionary foods have a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint,” says review author Sarah Forbes. “By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach 10 billion people. There is no way we can feed that amount of people unless we change the way we eat and produce food.”

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Fatigue that hampers daily activities is a major symptom of heart failure, the leading cause of U.S. hospitalization for people over 65.

To explore inexpensive and accessible herbal treatments, researchers at the Aja University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, divided 120 heart-failure patients into three groups: one received aromatherapy, breathing in lavender essence every day; another took 530 milligram capsules of valerian root extract daily; and the third group had conventional medical therapy with no herbal supplementation. After 15 days, fatigue was significantly reduced in both herbal groups, while individuals receiving only conventional care did not experience a noticeable relief in fatigue.

Exercise is used by people of all ages to elevate a sluggish mood, and new research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running also boosts cognitive function. In tests with 26 subjects, researchers from the University of Tsukuba, in Japan, found that a short burst of running improved the set of cognitive processes involved in planning, organizing and self-control by increasing blood flow to the bilateral prefrontal cortex. “Given that running is a whole-body locomotive exercise, it may confer more mental health benefits compared to other forms of exercise such as cycling,” says study author Hideaki Soya, Ph.D.

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Spiritual Awakening

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) As part of a process begun in 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency.

Bioengineered food is defined as containing detectable genetic material modified by in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid techniques that could not have been modified through conventional breeding or found in nature. Crops include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potato, salmon, soybean, squash and sugar beets, and will be updated annually. The rule also applies to food products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Food labels must disclose that the food is bioengineered or contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Exemptions include small food manufacturers with annual sales of less than $2.5 million; food served in restaurants, delicatessens, food trucks, trains and airplanes; and products that contain an unavoidable or accidental presence of a bioengineered substance of up to 5 percent per each ingredient in the final product. Activist groups agree that extensive consumer education is required to avoid confusion.

People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Abrahamic religions view humans as stewards that have a unique responsibility to care for the planet. Other faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism and many Indigenous traditions believe that while people need to take care of the planet, they are just one part of the larger ecosystem. The creation stories in Genesis call upon humans to be caretakers of creation and tenders of the garden.

Nona Siegel grew up in Montana, where she became aware of several mining projects. She notes that one of Judaism’s core beliefs is that the land belongs to the divine, and cites the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam, which means healing the world. Tempe, Arizona, Community Christian Church pastor Doug Bland, wearing a cardboard box painted brown, invites people to confess their ecological sins in a ritual he calls “ecofessionals”. Some participants say they fly too much on airplanes. Others say they don’t appreciate the environment enough. He is the executive director for Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that works to bring a spiritual response to the climate crisis with about 100 congregations of churches, mosques and synagogues. It’s one of 40 chapters nationwide calling for faith leaders and communities to get involved.

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Floating Families

In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, mostly built on reclaimed land—a third of which is below sea level—Amsterdam has around 3,000 registered houseboats on canals. A Rotterdam city official states, “Instead of seeing water just as an enemy, we see it as an opportunity.”

The newest innovation, a floating house, can be constructed on any shoreline and is able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods by floating. Unlike houseboats, Dutch floating homes are fixed to the shore on steel poles, connected to the local sewer system and power grid. They are structurally similar to houses built on land, but instead of a basement, they have a concrete hull counterweight that keeps them stable.

In the Netherlands, the structures are often prefabricated, square-shaped, three-story townhouses built offsite with conventional materials like timber, steel and glass. For cities facing worsening floods and a shortage of buildable land, floating homes are one potential blueprint for how to expand urban housing in the age of climate change. These floating communities are inspiring projects in flood-prone countries such as French Polynesia and the Maldives. Siti Boelen, a Dutch television producer, says, “������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� We feel safer in a storm because we are floating. I think it������������������������������ ’����������������������������� s kind of strange that building on water is not a priority worldwide.”

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Put More Plants on Your Plate

LOCAL PROS OFFER TIPS FOR TRYING VEGAN OPTIONS AT HOME

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ith vegan options on most menus and vegan eateries sprouting up everywhere, it’s never been easier to enjoy a plant-based meal. But keeping it going at home can still be a challenge. For professional perspective, we talked to Michael Barootjian, founder of MindFull Meals; Sandra Marinelli, chef and owner of Brooklyn Organic Kitchen (BOK), in Mahopac; and Laurie Gershgorn, chef and owner of Good Choice Kitchen, in Ossining. They discussed the latest trends in plant-based eating and shared tips for making the most of the earth’s bounty.

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Michael Barootjian’s advice? “Stop overthinking.”

Ease into plant-based eating by subbing ingredients, like nuts for cheese. For “parmesan,” blend nuts or seeds with a little salt and garlic powder. Or replace the cheese in pesto with ground cashews or sunflower seeds. Barootjian also subs out spaghetti noodles for spiralized veggies, and he’s learned to make kale more flavorful by massaging it. Most people—including professionals—are still figuring things out, he says.

“The plant-based food world is still in its infancy,” he says. “It’s been nice to see how supermarkets, restaurants, fairs and even gas stations have quickly adjusted to the growing demand for plantbased foods.”

And these changes can’t come too soon, he adds—animal agriculture is unsustainable.

“It’s inevitable that the prices of animal meat will increase to a point that it will be more affordable to eat plant-based meats,” he says.

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Laurie Gershgorn takes a systemic approach to plant-based meal planning: “List the vegetables, grains, legumes, spices and ethnic cuisines you really like, then modify dishes with animal products by replacing them with the items on your plant-based list,” she says. “There are so many items on the market now that make it a bit easier, such as cashew-based cheeses and butter and nondairy milks. To eat seasonally, your best bet is to shop at your local farmers market.”

As for “fake meat,” Gershgorn advises reading labels. “If you can imagine it growing, it is probably a whole-food, plant-based ingredient. Keep it real.”

Good Choice Kitchen is proving that comfort food can be vegan, she says.

“We try to offer new dishes and specials on our menu, such as comfort foods, which are often associated with containing animal products. We do this by still maintaining the whole-foods approach and steering clear of bad fats, sugars and high sodium.”

Good Choice Kitchen, which has an all-plant-based vegan menu, is located at 147 Main St., Ossining, NY. For more info, call 914.266.3003 or visit GoodChoiceKitchen.com

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S​ andra Marinelli suggests hiding extra nutrition in soups and fruit smoothies. “Sneak a little spinach into a berry smoothie and a shot of lemon juice for extra vitamins. Or add ground chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition, flavor and texture.”

She’s also a fan of dried nori and kombu.

“Sea veggies are jam-packed Quinoa with mushrooms, carrots, onions, peppers, kale, coconut oil with essential vitamins and and sesame ginger dressing at BOK minerals we all can use more of,” she says. She’ll make a quick stock by soaking them in hot water for half an hour and then draining the liquid, which she’ll add to soups. She also chops them to add to salads.

With so many new plant-based products, there’s no reason to eat animal-based products anymore, Marinelli says. “Our favorites at the restaurant are Just Egg, Impossible Beef and the Violife cheeses. We’ve created many delicious recipes based on these ingredients.”

Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, located at 890 S. Lake Blvd., Rte. 6N, Mahopac, NY, serves organic vegan and traditional meals. For more info, call 845.621.2655 or visit BOKMahopac.com.

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THREE FEATHERS FARM

Grass-fed beef & eggs 371 Smith Ridge Rd, S. Salem 914.533.6529; threefeathers.farm

Mindfull Meals, with weekly deliveries throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties.

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GREEN ORGANIC MARKET 275 S. Central Park Ave. Hartsdale, NY 914.437.5802 FB: GreenOrganicMarket

MEAL DELIVERY MINDFULL MEALS

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MICROGREENS TINY GREENS FARM

Microgreens, organically grown, local delivery.

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RESTAURANT BROOKLYN ORGANIC KITCHEN

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle CLEVER MEAT SUBSTITUTES THAT PLEASE THE PALATE

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oday’s wide availability of vegan meat substitutes in the grocer’s freezer helps break the ice for people that want to experiment with plant-based foods. The taste, convenience and quality of these products has improved greatly over the past decade, but like many convenience foods, some packaged faux meat products can be high in sodium or fillers. While packaged, meatalternative products are ideal for a tasty occasional treat, there’s a whole world of options beyond the freezer aisle for those that want to expand their vegan palates.

Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne, co-owners of Twisted Plants, a popular, plant-based restaurant in the Milwaukee area, make their vegan food approachable by creating plant-based foods that mimic everyday, non-plant-based options. “I think that motivates people to try it because they feel they can still have the same flavor and taste they’re used to, but in a healthier version,” Arielle says.

They use items like jackfruit, a species of tree in the fig family, which takes on the taste and consistency of pulled pork when shredded and marinated in sauces or spices.

Going plant-based does not mean going without.

Del Sroufe, a vegan chef based in Columbus, Ohio, culinary specialist at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and author of the Forks Over Knives companion cookbook, recommends that people craft satisfying, plant-based entrées at home by starting with recipes they like, and then looking for plant-based versions of those. “If you like pizza, you can still have pizza. If you like Italian cuisine, there are plenty of Italian recipes,” he says.

Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef, Food Network champion and author of the new vegan cookbook The Modern Tiffin, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meatfree day per week and then increase. She adds that when eating out, opt for vegetarian or vegan options to be sure a plant-based lifestyle is sustainable outside of the home kitchen.

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Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

ONE-PAN SKILLET EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA Inspired by the Italian restaurants of her Staten Island neighborhood while growing up, Naik has created a vegan version of this Italian favorite.

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The concept of protein at the center of every dinner plate has been ingrained in American culture. Dismantling that perspective opens up a whole new world and encourages thinking about vegetarian and vegan food in a new light, Naik says.

Sroufe adds that we often believe we won’t get enough protein from plant-based foods. “There’s been a lot of science to refute that. The World Health Organization has identified people that exist healthfully on less than 6 percent protein in their diets.”

Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. Pasta, rice and beans, which can be purchased in bulk, are budget-friendly. Naik cooks with the objective of putting vegetables at the forefront, using her Indian ancestry and global influences to make veggies the star of the show.

Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pubfood appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. For those craving meatier flavors, chickpea flour becomes crumbly when water is added, effecting a good substitute for ground beef. Adding chipotle, cumin and other seasonings emulates taco meat.

“Chickpea flour is high in protein and is used in a lot of Indian cuisine,” Naik says. “You can buy the flour or grind dry chickpeas to make the flour.”

Jackfruit adapts easily to myriad recipe styles. Sroufe notes it can be used in dumplings and tacos. Hawthorne also uses it to make vegan ribs and in beef-style stews.

Don’t toss that banana peel—Naik says using clean, organic banana peels after the flesh has been removed is a zero-waste approach to plant-based eating. Cooks can shred the peel with a fork and sauté it with soy sauce and other spices to mimic pulled meat.

Tofu gets a bad rap, Sroufe says, noting that many people worldwide eat soy products without experiencing digestive issues. He often uses tofu for a number of presentations.

“Silken tofu can be used to make pudding. Crumbled tofu can be substituted for ricotta in lasagna, or you can marinate tofu to make bacon for sandwiches. It’s a good, filling food.”

Sroufe also uses millet as a base for meatloaf, meatballs and sloppy joes. Several mushroom varieties have meaty textures, and when battered and fried, they emulate fried chicken. Hawthorne also uses mushrooms as a meat replacement in Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Seitan, made with a vital wheat gluten base, can be used for meatballs.

By experimenting with an array of vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors, even the choosiest omnivores won’t miss the meat.

1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium-sized Italian eggplant, split in half lengthwise 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp Calabrian chili oil 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 sprig of fresh oregano 1 cup of jarred marinara sauce 1 sprig of fresh basil (extra for garnishing)

3-4 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp red pepper flakes 4 slices vegan mozzarella ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Pour about 1 Tbsp neutral oil into a medium or large nonstick skillet.

Heat over medium-high flame. Meanwhile, score the meat of the eggplant in crosshatches. Do not to cut all the way through the skin.

Place eggplant slices meat side down into the hot skillet and cover with a lid. After 3 to 4 minutes, check the eggplant to be sure it’s turning golden brown; if it looks charred, lower the heat. Cover with lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Flip eggplant slices (meat side should be tender and able to pierce with a fork).

Sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt, cover with the lid and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Eggplant should be very soft, fork tender and cooked, but not falling apart. Remove from pan.

Lower heat slightly and pour in olive oil and Calabrian chili oil. Once hot, add garlic, sautéing until slightly golden. Add the sprig of oregano.

Once super-fragrant, pour in the jar of sauce and a sprig of basil and water. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add sugar, tomato paste, salt, black pepper and chili flakes. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Once the sauce starts bubbling, add eggplants meat side-up.

Cover the lid and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Put cheese slices on top of the eggplant and close with the lid. While the cheese is melting, toast breadcrumbs in a separate pan. Sprinkle in salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toast until golden brown and crispy. Turn off heat.

Remove lid from eggplant and once cheese is fully melted, top with breadcrumbs and fresh basil, and remove from heat. Serve with Italian crusty bread.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Priyanka Naik.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

by Carrie Jackson

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lant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few years as consumers become increasingly aware of how their food choices impact their health and the environment and align with their ethics. According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Consumers can now expect to see veggie burgers at the ballpark, vegan dairy at the cafe, tuna substitutes in every grocery store and a plant-based entrée at Michelin-starred restaurants.

Whether vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, almost 40 percent of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet, according to a 2018 Nielsen report. While a plant-based diet supplies essential nutrients and reduces the risk for some cancers, consumers now rank the health of the planet as their number one concern, overtaking personal health, which has been the top priority in recent years, according to market researcher Innova Market Insights. Such an eating regimen can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, combat climate change and help preserve biodiversity. According to a University of Illinois study published in the journal Nature Food, animal agriculture is responsible for 57 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, which accounts for 35 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

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Elysabeth Alfano, the founder of Plant Powered Consulting, sees a plant-based diet becoming a lifestyle as consumers demand a broader range of options. “It’s becoming increasingly normal to find plant-based foods and meat alternatives in every grocery store. Oat yogurt, seafood alternatives and vegan honey are now mainstream. People are seeing how inefficient and harmful meat production is and are making the connection between saving the environment and their lifestyle choices,” she says.

Alfano is also the co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, an investment management firm that is the first global exchange-traded fund of plant-based companies; it launched January 4 on the New York Stock Exchange, comprising 37 publicly traded companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients, and producing products that are animal-free. “We believe that today’s investors want a more resource-efficient, climate-friendly and cruelty-free food and materials supply system, and want to invest their dollars in the same,” says Alfano.

Dairy and Seafood Alternatives Abound In the grocery store, it’s never been easier to shop for plant-based options. Companies are getting creative and optimizing products that stand on their own merits, instead of just mimicking meat, fish and dairy. With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge.

Sales in the plant-based seafood sector grew 23 percent from 2019 to 2020 according to market data from The Good Food Institute. Nestlé recently launched Vuna, a vegan tuna alternative made of pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a flavor blend, and other companies are jumping on board as consumers are becoming more aware of the seafood industry’s environmental problems, particularly overfishing. While a handful are specializing in proteins derived from fermentation and others are developing lab-grown seafood, most are focusing on plant-based products. Due to their fibrous consistency, jackfruit and yam root are ideal fish alternatives for fillets and sticks. Vegan fish stock, as well as plant-based scampi and king prawns, can be found in vegan grocery stores and such online shops as ShopVejii.com and GTFOItsVegan.com.

Mushrooms Become a Plant-Based Superfood Mushrooms are having a heyday due to their versatility, and companies are harnessing them as a source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Meati.com is a Boulder-based startup that uses mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create a whole-cut product that offers the protein of animal meat with the nutrients of fungi. “We believe that systemic change can start with people replacing animal meat even a couple of times a week. Eating Meati chicken or steak shouldn’t feel like a huge departure from animal products, and the nutrition offered is superior to any food out there,” says Christina Ra, vice president of marketing and communications. “People can enjoy eating Meati and feel great about how they’re nourishing their bodies.”

With $50 million in recent venture capital funding, the company is building an 80,000-square-foot production facility and plans to start selling its substitute chicken and beef in national markets later this year.

Meati has drawn on ancient, natural processes to grow clean, sustainable sources of nutrition. “Mycelium is an infinite, selfreplenishing food source. Made from a closed-loop system, Meati uses less than 1 percent of the water and land needed for animal meat production,” says Ra. The company grows and harvests the mycelium indoors in stainless steel fermentation tanks using only water, sugar and nutrients. Unlike the animal agriculture industry, no antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides are used.

Vegan Coaching and Delivery Make It Easy For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable.com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transiMarch 2022

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tion into a plant-based lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-on-one counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plantbased eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains.

She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plant-based eating less of a barrier for people. “Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients.

Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says.

Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since launching

Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a shift towards more consumer-driven health care, where doctors are understanding that meal planning and nutrition are critical to overall health. The community in general is also taking more ownership of their own health and gaining more knowledge of the benefits of a plant-based diet,” she says.

Eating Out Gets Healthier For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Even fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat.

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uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains.

He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake.

“Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plant-based burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says.

Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus.

Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-bystep instructions and encourages followers to have fun and experiment with ingredients such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever.

As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plant-based ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.”

Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready.

Carrie Jackson is an Evanston, IL-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Ann Armbrecht

on the Business of

Ethical Botanicals

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by April Thompson

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What surprised you the most in your journey around the world tracking the herbal supply chain?

I was surprised by the level of mechanization and scale, and the careless way plants were often handled—sometimes stored in open sacks and huge piles, with one type of plant spilling into another without controls for moisture and rodents. But I was also surprised to discover my own naiveté about the supply chain. These were both important realizations to help me come to a more nuanced, realistic assessment of the challenges the different stakeholders face in bringing herbs to market.

What should consumers consider when purchasing herbal products?

Alternative medicine and health care frame wellness as a personal choice, focused on the individual’s health, yet we have a responsibility back to the plants that heal us and the people who care for them. We can’t be well unless the planet is well. By purchasing an herbal product that has been produced in ways that care for the Earth and local communities, we can start to heal the planet and address social inequities.

Purchasing Organic Certified products is a start. Someone I met at Organic India said every time you have a cup of herbal tea that isn’t certified organic, it’s like steeping a cup of pesticides. It doesn’t make any sense to consume something for its medicinal properties that has been made with pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Certified Organic is not a perfect system—no certification is—but it operates as a stand-in for relationships and trust. These herbs change hands up to 15 times to get to a consumer, so there has to be a way to keep a paper trail and ensure product integrity. When consumers ask for Certified Organic, it signals to the marketplace that sustainability matters and helps drive change in the industry.

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riter and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Her book The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global Industry tells the stories of the people and places behind the global industry of herbal products which are largely invisible to the consumers that spend $9 billion annually on them. Armbrecht is the director of the American Botanical Council Sustainable Herbs Program and is co-producer of the documentary film Numen: The Nature of Plants, inspired by her experience studying herbal medicine with herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.

Although her current work focuses on the herb industry, she is interested in broader questions about how the purchasing choices everyday citizens make impact the world. Armbrecht is also the author of the memoir Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, based on her time conducting ethnographic research in Nepal and her continued questioning of culture and community back home in the U.S.

Seeking out fair trade products is also great when possible. The FairWild certification, for example, works toward ecological, social and economic sustainability in the supply chain of wild-collected products.

What key trends are you seeing in the herbal industry?

There is a trend toward regenerative farming, which focuses on issues like how cultivating plants affects soil and biodiversity.

There is also a new focus on social equity for people growing and collecting herbs, as many of them are living on the fringes of society in precarious situations. We are doing case studies to look at details like how the structure of contracts and timing of payments affect smallholder herb farmers so we can make appropriate recommendations and hold companies accountable.

What gives you the most hope about the herbal industry right now?

The people I got to know in my travels are working really hard to take care of the plants and of the communities to bring a sense of ethics, equity and transparency into the system. A lot of money is made at the very end of the value chain and not at the source.

Individuals and companies in the industry are working to address these imbalances.

More consumers are asking questions and becoming empowered citizens, and that also gives me hope. When I studied herbal medicine, what was most powerful for me was learning simple ways to take care of myself and my then-1-yearold daughter. Learning to make these simple remedies was deeply empowering.

Without that knowledge, it’s easy to be overwhelmed walking through the supplement aisle of the drugstore, not knowing where to begin other than to read labels and try to compare one marketing claim to another. Taking steps to learn more about herbs and where they come from helps people make a shift from consumer to citizen. That level of engagement also brings more meaning and connection, which people are hungering for.

Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Burnout Recovery Ways to Reset and Find Balance

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’ll sleep when I die,” Kristina Shea used to joke about her three hours of nightly shut-eye.

In retrospect, she says ruefully, “It almost became a reality.” Her hectic life as a single, widowed mother juggling her child’s needs, a high-powered career, university classes, fitness teaching and a two-hour work commute came to an abrupt stop eight years ago when she got off an escalator in the Toronto business district and collapsed. “It was burnout which manifested into physical symptoms such as extreme high blood pressure, red rashes, eczema and even a brain cyst,” she recalls. “I was emotionally and physically drained, with little joy left for life.”

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Determined to reset, she switched jobs, prioritized sleep, practiced yoga, meditated and took long nature walks. When COVID-19 shutdowns hit and she was laid off, she was at a loss, but rebounded, and inspired by her own healing process, started a CBD-enhanced natural skincare product line. “Still to this day, it is an active healing process,” she says. “It is very easy to go back to old patterns of behavior.”

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm.

During the long slog of the pandemic, its telltale symptoms have become commonplace: fatigue, cynicism, apathy and feeling ineffective and disconnected. Among American employees, 52 percent reported

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feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic. Belgian researchers found parental burnout in the U.S. to be among the highest in the world—even before COVID-19 closed schools. Record numbers of healthcare workers, caregivers and therapists report feeling physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, with grave implications for those they are helping. Over time, burnout can bring on such health consequences as depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease and immune disorders.

Turning around burnout requires a simple first step. We must admit what’s going on, says Eileen McDargh, author of

“Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel.”

– Eileen McDargh Burnout to Breakthrough and an executive coach in Dana Point, California. “Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel,” she says. “And then, we must listen to what our head is saying to us, and perhaps even more important, what our heart—our intuition—is telling us. The heart knows the truth.”

From this self-assessment, other steps can follow, she says, such as asking, “What can I change about this? What can I avoid?

What can I amend? And what—at least for the short term—can I accept?” A stressful situation can also be proactively reframed by viewing it as a challenge, a learning opportunity, a way to help others or as having a higher purpose. Other helpful strategies include: ACCESS POINTS OF JOY. By asking ourselves what three specific activities or things truly make us feel alive, engaged and happy, we can figure out how to work them into our days and restructure our life. In one study, physicians that spent about 20 percent of their time—roughly one day a week—on the activity they found the most meaningful had half the rate of burnout as those spending less time on those pursuits.

FIND POINTS OF CONTROL. Feeling helpless is a trademark of burnout, “but there is always something we have control over.

Our physical body is a great place to start: sleep, exercise, diet….” says McDargh. Even little steps matter, such as putting greens into smoothies, turning off digital devices a half-hour before sleeping or dancing to a short tune.

TAKE MICRO-BREAKS. “You don’t have to wait for the next vacation to recharge,” says Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker and burnout expert in Worthington, Ohio. “Some examples: stand up and stretch between meetings. Feel your feet on the ground and take a nice, slow breath. Breathe in on a count of five, out on a count of seven. Listen closely to a piece of music.”

As few as 10 minutes sitting or walking in nature improves mood, focus, blood pressure and heart rate, report Cornell researchers.

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ENHANCE GRATITUDE. Studies among firefighters and professional athletes have found gratitude to be significantly protective against burnout—in part because it causes us to pause and savor an uplifting feeling. Developing the habit is as simple as writing down a few specific reasons to be grateful before bedtime several days a week. “Gratitude is a powerful energy enhancer,” says McDargh.

Shea concurs, “When we take the time to just be, feel gratitude, the sun on our face, this helps rewire the way we think—and we can then begin to heal our bodies.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Beyond Kibble How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

by Sheila Julson

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When purchasing kibble, look for brands that are minimally processed and provide vitamins directly from the ingredients; a long list of supplements on an ingredient list means the food has been highly processed.

There has been recent debate within the animal care community as to whether grain-free diets are more helpful or harmful to pets. O’Brien Greenleaf notes the jury is still out on how some grains affect pets or whether grain-free diets are better. “It depends on how contaminated or genetically modified the grains are, and whether grains agree with your pet,” she says. Testing is now available to help determine ingredients to which a pet may be allergic.

She also recommends adding high-quality fish oil to pet’s food to help quell inflammation that can cause skin issues and other disorders.

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Smaller Manufacturers Emphasize Quality Control Randi Ross owns the franchise in Campbell, California, for Ben’s Barketplace, a Northern California pet food store chain that specializes in quality foods for dogs and cats. She notes that corporate mergers and acquisitions over the years have put many large pet food brands that are carried at bigbox stores into the hands of conglomerates that also produce candy, soap and other non-pet products. This can lead to lack of oversight and quality control issues.

Many smaller, specialty pet food stores carefully screen the brands they carry. They offer products made by smaller companies that produce just pet food and embrace a holistic, farm-to-table philoso-

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eople are always striving to improve the quality of life for their pets. For some, this means making homemade dog and cat food or buying meat directly from a local butcher, but not all pet parents have the necessary time, space or finances. While there are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods, an overwhelming volume of choices can confuse even the savviest consumer.

Cecille O’Brien Greenleaf, a holistic veterinarian in San Jose, California, advises pet parents to use the same criteria they do when shopping for human food—look for the freshest, cleanest ingredients possible, a limited ingredient panel and no chemicals and pesticides.

“Look for human-grade ingredients that offer the most vitality,” she emphasizes. She notes that some larger manufacturers have been caught using the least expensive ingredients they could find, including diseased animals that have been rejected from the human supply chain.

Ingredients on panels are listed by weight from highest to lowest, so the first one listed is the one that weighs the most. It should be pure meat— chicken, beef, venison or fish. Proteins such as chicken liver, organ meat or eggs may follow. “If there are many synthesized items in the ingredient list, that is to be avoided,” she says.

Frozen raw and dehydrated raw foods provide optimal nutrition while more closely mimicking pets’ primal eating patterns. The extrusion process that some pet food manufacturers use to make kibble can overcook the product. To compensate, synthesized vitamins are often sprayed onto the finished product, similar to how many children’s breakfast cereals are produced, she explains.

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phy regarding how they source their ingredients and manufacture their foods.

The melamine pet food recall of 2007, in which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found chemical contaminants in vegetable proteins imported from China used as ingredients in pet food, prompted many people to look for “Made in the United States” on packages. However, even if a brand is labeled as American- or North American-made, it doesn’t necessarily mean all of the ingredients were sourced from America, Ross says.

Freeze-dried raw meal toppers and pour-over broths have become popular ways to add nutrition and flavor to kibble.

When purchasing those products, she says, the same rules apply as when shopping for food: look for single or limitedingredients on product panels and be wary of excessive filler ingredients like corn or wheat.

“We help educate people on the true cost of pet ownership,” Ross says. “Spending a little more money now on high-quality pet food ultimately keeps dogs and cats healthier, reducing the need for veterinarian visits, pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.”

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

GET INTO THE BRAIN OF THE OLDER, WISER YOU. Imagine the version of you six months from now that has gotten through the muck you’re currently in. What deep wisdom and advice does it carry?

by Nadine Kenney Johnstone

START WITH A LOVING GREETING. Address your present self compassionately, the way you would to a child or dear friend. “Hi darling. It’s a brand-new day, sweetheart.”

ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR HARDSHIPS WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. What is your wiser self observing from the outside? Let it state what it notices. “I can see that you’re hurting. You’ve been through it, haven’t you?”

LET THE PAST BE PROOF OF YOUR EMOTIONAL ENDURANCE. Be an investigator and dig up examples of how you’ve coped with previous hardships.

Remember that time you thought you couldn’t deal, but you did?

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STATE WHAT THE WISER-YOU KNOWS. What does this perspective offer to the situation? Be the scribe as you channel wiser-you’s messages. Try this prompt: “Your heart knows that ...”

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n a summer afternoon in 2015, I sat in my favorite coffee shop waiting on lifechanging news. With each minute, my anxiety mounted, so I turned to the only thing that calms me in a stressful situation—my journal. As my pen scrawled across the page, I instinctively wrote a letter from my future self to my present self. I just needed someone to reassure me. And that “someone,” apparently, was me.

I’ve been writing these inner-wisdom letters ever since, and it has been one of the most helpful practices in managing my anxiety. Women that have attended my retreats say it is the most impactful thing we do. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, grab a pen and follow these simple steps.

CREATE A SIMPLE CEREMONY. Sitting down with your favorite mug or journal makes this exercise feel sacred. Write in the light of dawn or by the glow of a candle, whatever brings you joy.

SET A TIMER SO YOU DON’T OVERTHINK IT. Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity. For 10 minutes, tell yourself to just write whatever comes, no matter how imperfect.

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REQUEST THE NEXT RIGHT STEP. Ask your wiser self, “What do I need in order to heal from this?” Listen for the answer. It might take the form of advice, a mantra or a simple step: Rest. Pause.

Stay. Hug. LIST WHAT YOU CAN LET GO OF. Dump your obsessive thoughts onto the page, as well as anything you can’t control.

While you think you can control other people’s reactions, you can’t.

CLOSE WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT. “I love you and I’m here for you in your heart.”

READ WHAT YOU WROTE. Be amazed by the wisdom that came simply because you tapped in and asked. Bring your hands to your heart and say thank you.

Nadine Kenney Johnstone is the host of the podcast Heart of the Story, a writing, meditation and yoga nidra instructor, and a workshop and retreat leader.

Intuitive & Healing Arts White Lotus Grace Introduces New Courses, Membership Plans

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hite Lotus Grace will offer a new monthlong program, Moving by Faith: A Course of Embodying Inner Trust, beginning April 1 and again on May 1. Owner Gigi Oppenheimer says this is one of many new courses and membership plans designed to help people “deepen inner trust, heal, move and meditate.”

Moving by Faith guides participants through a personal 30-day spiritual experience of “interGigi Oppenheimer nalizing soul-deep security as a way of being,” Oppenheimer says. “Each daily step inward and forward is channeled with clairvoyant, clairaudient, empathic devotional direction for each participant’s unique progression toward firmer faith, self-confidence and harmony with God’s grace, guidance and divine flow. Healing, movement and meditation practices support the transformation.”

The course costs $300 and includes one virtual weekly class and daily mail-outs with personalized recorded guided minipractices to integrate progressive steps. In-person, private and introductory classes are also available.

White Lotus Grace now offers both an Intuitive Healing Membership and a Movement and Meditation Membership plan. The first plan provides a 30-minute weekly reading and/or healing session by phone, virtually or in person, for a monthly fee of $195 for 12 months. The second provides access to all classes for a monthly fee of $108 for 12 months.

Upcoming classes at White Lotus Grace include Mantra Meditation & Shielding, Sacred Song & Stories, Flowing Through Grief & Gratitude, Healing Dance, Stretch & Strengthen, Moving Meditation, Guided Meditation and Mantra Meditation.

Location: White Lotus Grace, Millbrook, NY. For more info, call 845.677.3517 or visit WhiteLotusgrace.com and Moving-by-Faith.com.

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INTUITIVE HEALING White Lotus Grace Healing/Dance/Readings 845.677.3517 Millbrook & Remote Whitelotusgrace.com

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1014B Main St., Peekskill @persephonespearlpeekskill 914.737.3460 PersephonesPearl.com The Soul Connection Shop Metaphysical Shop; Crystals, Jewelry, Reiki, Tarot, more at Universal Healing Arts Center Cortlandt Manor, 914.737.HEAL SoulConnectionShop.com Synchronicity Psychics/Crystals Candles/Tarot/Sage 1511 Route 22 Brewster @synchronicityny 845.363.1765 SynchronicityNY.com

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

REIKI Balancing 4 Life Anne Bentzen, Jikiden Reiki Certified Teacher/Practitioner 25 Broadway, Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079 Balancing4Life.com Edit Babboni, CHC, RYT 200 Reiki Healing.

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A WEEKEND WARRIOR SURVIVAL GUIDE

prevention, first-aid and recovery

by Marlaina Donato

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t first glance, it seems harmless to sit at a desk all week and then dive into gardening, hiking, shooting some hoops or playing softball with the kids. We think nothing of it until that pulled hamstring, stiff shoulder or painful knee makes itself known, slowing us down for a few days or weeks. At the other end of the spectrum, weekend warrior injuries can be more serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved.

With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Recovery time can be shortened by integrating traditional firstaid approaches with complementary modalities like homeopathy, herbal remedies, essential oils and supplements.

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Maintaining our cars prevents them from breaking down on the highway, and our bodies are no different. Muscles are meant to move regularly, and if we’re doing our part, the body will be stronger, more flexible and less prone to sprains, strains and chronic pain. “Common causes of injury are not warming up the body before exercising, pushing yourself before you are ready, not taking enough rest, improper form and not listening to aches or pains,” says New Jersey fitness trainer and mindset coach Nadia Murdock. She stresses the importance of exercising regularly three to five times a week to improve muscle strength, increase endurance and transport oxygen and nutrients where they are needed most in the body.

“With this routine under your belt, you can find more comfort in tackling an adventurous weekend without pain or injury.”

Whether putting down a new floor, raking leaves or playing a game of tennis, toughing out an annoying muscle twinge or

ignoring stiffness in a joint can set us up for trouble down the road.

“The ‘no pain, no gain’ mindset is definitely not beneficial over the long run for health maintenance,” says physical therapist Brennan Hussey. In his private practice in Evergreen, Colorado, and Appleton, Wisconsin, Hussey most often sees weekend warrior mishaps that target the lower back, shoulder, hip and knee. Identifying unhealthy habits and compromised alignment can prevent ongoing issues, he says, and a head-to-toe evaluation and approach are key.

“Pain is obviously what brings people in for treatment most often, but if I treat with pain as the focus, I will miss the dysfunction that’s actually causing the pain response,” he says. “I’ve found hands-on, or manual, therapy best treats the various dysfunctions that cause pain, whether chronic or acute, and usually within a very low number of visits.”

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First-Aid and Recovery Essentials RICE—rest, ice, compression and elevation—is the name of the game when injury strikes, but adding essential oils to a first-aid and recovery regimen can offer significant benefits. Diluted external use of lavender, cypress and eucalyptus can minimize bruising, pain and swelling. Essential oils are also reliable allies for dealing with general discomfort after an active weekend.

“In my 30 years using essential oils, plus raising two active boys, I’ve found that the most effective way to use essential oils for post-activity soreness is with topical application,” says Liz Fulcher, a clinical aromatherapist and owner of the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Specifically, I add 15 to 20 drops of essential oil into one fluid ounce of unscented lotion or cream, which is a 5 percent dilution—too strong for all-over use, but great for spot application of topical issues. Apply the blend into the affected area as often as needed for approximately two days.”

Her powerhouse favorites for aches and pains include German chamomile (M. chamomilla), helichrysum (H. italicum), ginger (Z. officinale), black pepper (P. nigrum), frankincense (B. carterii), lavender (L. angustifolia) and tea tree (M. alternifolia). For open wounds, she reaches for the distilled herbal waters known as hydrosols to wash the area before applying lavender and tea tree to avoid infection. Helichrysum essential oil is remarkable for bruises and other topical trauma, she says.

According to a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, soft tissue injuries respond well to immediate and subsequent internal use of the homeopathic remedy Arnica Montana 30x, as well as topical arnica in the form of gels, oils and sprays. Remedies like Ruta graveolens and Rhus tox offer further support for sprains and strains. Bolstering the diet with antiinflammatory spices and supplements like turmeric, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E with mixed tocopherols, bromelain, borage and flaxseed oil can also provide support.

In the end, maintaining an active lifestyle all week long can lower the risk of needless suffering. “With consistent movement, you will understand how your body moves and responds to certain conditions.

This will start to create a deeper understanding of what your body can tolerate,” advises Murdock. “The biggest takeaway is consistency.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

TIPS TO PREVENT INJURY ADVICE FROM FITNESS TRAINER NADIA MURDOCK: Start with a gentle warmup if you are stretching before your workout. This helps to loosen up the joints and improves the blood flow to the muscles in your body. Try incorporating a few jumping jacks or a minute of running in place. Avoid bouncing in the stretch; hold the stretch for at least 20 seconds and don’t rush it.

A few simple moves: FORWARD LUNGE: Kneel on one knee, place the other leg forward at a 90-degree angle, making sure the knee is over the ankle. Lean into the movement to feel the stretch in the inner thigh. Hold for at least 20 seconds and then switch legs.

STANDING QUAD STRETCH: If you need additional support in this stretch, you can use a wall or chair. Raise one foot behind you; on the same side of the body, reach back to grab your foot at the ankle and pull it toward your seat, stretching the thigh. Keep the knees close and square your hips by keeping them forward.

Hold for at least 20 seconds.

Repeat on the other side.

SEATED STRADDLE LOTUS: Sit down on the floor with the soles of your feet together in front of you. Gently press your knees to the floor while placing your forearms on the inside of the knees. Push down as you lean your body forward toward the ground.

Make sure you are leaning forward from the hips. Hold this stretch for at least 20 seconds and repeat if you feel you need to.

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5th Mind Body Soul Expo Saturday, April 16th 10am-6pm Saratoga City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY Free Admission. Free Lectures, Free Workshops.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Stony Kill Foundation Beekeepers Association Meeting – 7pm. Working meeting: Constructing hives and frames (bring boxes and group will assemble them together). Info: Stonykill.org/ programs/beekeeping.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Lunchtime Meditation at The Library – 1212:45pm. Zoom. Brief beginning instruction followed by meditation. No experience needed. A variety of guest instructors will lead the program.

White Plains Public Library. Contact: K. Bauman, 914.422.1489.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Qi Gong Class – 10:30-11:45am. With Lorraine Hughes. Fridays. Simple movements aligned with breathwork to alleviate stress and promote flexibility. open to everyone, regardless of physical capabilities. $100/5 class package. Dutchess Yoga, 1820 Route 376, Poughkeepsie. Info: EmpoweredByNature.net.

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Messages From The Masters & Beyond Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided messages for meditation and group discussion. Virtually via Zoom. $20. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 First Saturday Bird Walk – 8-9:30am. Join Ward Pound naturalist on the first Saturday of each month for a leisurely birding walk around the reservation.

Geared towards all ages. Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Reservation, Cross River. Info: 914.864.7322; Events.WestchesterGov.com.

Invasive Plant Removal – 1-2:30pm. Help remove invasive species plants and begin the restoration of native habitats in the Sanctuary. Tools and equipment are provided. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye. Info: LasdonPark.org/events.

Pop Up: Brooklyn Organic Kitchen – 3-8pm.

Pop up dinner at Beer Noggin in Bronxville. On the menu are traditional and vegan pastrami Reuben and French Dip. Info: BOKmahopac.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Learn Reiki I & II – 11am-3pm. Learn Reiki 1 & 2 with Reiki Master Marcus Feighery at Synchronicity, 1511 Route 22, Brewster. $275. Info/register: SynchronicityNY.com or 845.363.1765.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Release Stress with Energy Healing – 6:30-8pm.

Via Zoom with instructor Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. Free. Fishkill Library. Register with Amanda Assenza: 845.221.9943 x225. Info: OLHT1.com.

The Story of Plastic: Owning the Solutions – 7-8pm. Bedford 2030 and Bedford Playhouse present a virtual screening of The Story of Plastic, followed by a Zoom discussion with a panel of experts. Info: Bedford2030.org.

The Endocrine System: A Whole Body Approach to Treatment – 7-8pm. Free online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Offered through the Pawling Free Library. Register through the library: 845.855.3444 or PawlingFreeLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6:30pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A re smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Via Zoom. Garrison and Manhattan and on Zoom. Info: 914.473.2015 quitwithquinn.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Mantra Meditation & Shielding – 1:30-2:30pm.

With Gigi Oppenheimer. Immersion, protection, exhilaration and transformation in transcendental sound. Virtual and in person. Free. 845.677.3517.

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Composting Basics – 2-3pm. Learn how to recycle yard and food wastes to produce valuable compost. Lasdon Park, Katonah. $10-15. Info: LasdonPark.org/events.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 The New Green Yard: Climate-Wise Practices and Solutions – 8:30am-1pm. Online. The Native Plant Center’s 2022 Spring Landscape Conference. Learn how to transform yards into beneficial landscapes that reduce carbon use. $80. Info: SunyWCC.edu/slc2022.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 914 TLC Monthly Networking Breakfasts at O2 – 8:30-10am. 3rd Wednesdays. Community of healthy living practitioners and solopreneurs who are committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through their businesses and passion. Cross River. Info: 914tlc.com.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6:30pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A re smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Via Zoom. Garrison and Manhattan and on Zoom. Info: 914.473.2015 quitwithquinn.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Sunrise Over Marshlands: A Spring Equinox Hike – 6-7:30am. Arrive by 5:45am. Walk down to the marsh to watch the sunrise, spend time in meditation and remember a deep connection to the natural cycles. Weather permitting. Marshlands Conservancy. Info: Events.WestchesterGov.com.

Compost Basics –2-3pm. Learn how to recycle yard and food wastes to produce compost. $15.

Lasdon Park, Katonah. Registration is required.

Info: 914.864.7264. Lasdonpark.org.

Release Stress with Energy Healing – 2-3:30pm.

Via Zoom with instructor Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. Free. Mt Kisco Library. Register with Martha Iwan: 914.864.0038. Info: OLHT1.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Reiki Master Teacher Class – 11am-4pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery at Synchronicity, 1511 Route 22, Brewster. $675. Info/register: SynchronicityNY.com or 845.363.1765.

Sacred Song & Stories – 1:30-2:30pm. With Gigi Oppenheimer. Spiritual healing sound and inspiration for the soul. Virtual and in person. Free.

845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.

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MONDAY, MARCH 21 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week: Brooklyn Organic Kitchen – BOK will be offering exciting new traditional and vegan dishes during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Info: BOKmahopac.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 22 The Endocrine System: A Whole Body Approach to Treatment – 7-8pm. Free online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Offered through the library: 845.424.3020 or DesmondFishLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6:30pm. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q&A re smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Via Zoom. Garrison and Manhattan and on Zoom. Info: 914.473.2015 quitwithquinn.com.

Energy Healing with Spirit Guides – 7-8:45pm.

Via Zoom with instructor Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Connect to Spirit Guides for healing. Increase health and awareness. $30. The Edgar Cayce Center. Register with Tijana Cekic: 212.691.7690. Info: EdgarCayceNYC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Release Stress with Energy Healing –10:30-12pm.

Via Zoom with instructor Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. Free. Desmond Fish Library. Register: Karen Thompson 845.424.3020. Info: OLHT1.com.

Signs of Spring Guided Nature Walk – 1-2pm.

A spring walk together to spot some signs that the weather will be getting warmer and forests will be getting more colorful. Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers.

Info: Events.WestchesterGov.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Growing Plants in Cold Frames – 2-3pm.

Discover the season extending benefits of cold frames. Learn how to put together a temporary cold frame and get suggestions on how to actually build one. Lasdon Park, Katonah. $10-15. Info: LasdonPark.org/events.

A Day of Healing – 10am-5pm. Via Zoom. Instructors Penny and Ron Lavin MA from One Light Healing Touch School, teach scanning, radiant, and distant healing and practices for healing oneself and others. $160. Register: Penny Lavin 845.878.5165.

Info: OLHT1.com.

Grief & Gratitude – 1:30-2:30pm. With Gigi Oppenheimer. Personal support and healing amid loss and love. Virtual and in person. Free. Donations welcome. Free. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Free Community Session: Food Changes Everything Speaking Event – 5-6pm. Learn how to eat clean and feel better with health and lifestyle coach Debbie Justs and meditation with Michelle Eggink.

Pellegrino Healing Center Salt Cave, 4307 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. Info: 845.233.5672. Register: pellegrinohealingcenter.com/events

March 2022

Astrology with Pamela Cucinell A Mystical Spark Mardi Gras Tuesday begins with lots of buzz, and by evening the mood swings to dance a dream. The Pisces new moon March 2 stimulates opportunities for spiritual and creative connections. The right moment comes March 3, when you are poised to seize it. Pay attention to any slights or grievances March 4; when attended to, they heal well. Good fortune happens March 5 for those who meet the tasks. Ease of networking increases March 6 to benefit those who say what they mean.

Mood Consequences Focus on priorities March 7 brings powerful results. A productive morning March 8 precedes quick conversations in the p.m.

Don’t assume on March 9; write things down and double-check. Mixed signals on March 10 start gaining clarity by afternoon. Hypersensitivity March 11 increases a need to be home and/or withdraw. Bonds strengthen March 12, when you break bread with like minds.

productivity. Alliances forged at the March 18 Virgo full moon are transformative.

Spring Forth Lively exchange enables possibilities March 19. The Spring equinox on March 20 quickens the ability to discard outworn routines and plants seeds for regeneration.

Decisive choice on March 21 accelerates growth in new directions. Stay alert March 22, because some people react before they see the whole picture. The out-of-doors calls on March 23, when even a brief walk provides tremendous benefits. Get outside on March 24 to strengthen drive.

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Hunker down and do hard stuff March 25 to check off that list March 26. Discern who is reliable in your relationships March 27 to prevent disappointment. Finish important tasks by midmorning March 28.

Your emotions reveal depth and possibilities when you allow them space March 29.

Compost old business on March 30. Use March 31 to burn off old stuff and make way for the new.

Power struggles March 13 ease by noon; a restorative afternoon break leads to an enjoyable evening. Spontaneity March 14 allows for expressive flow as well as dramatic eruptions. Continue work already in process March 15. Start or tweak an exercise/health activity March 16. Embrace and define goals March 17 to increase their

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markyourcalendar 4th Annual Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo * Dutchess County April 9th, 2022; 11am to 4pm Rain Date 4/10/22 Free Admission * Family Friendly VENDORS WANTED Renegades Stadium Parking Lot

1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Presented by: I Love Local Rewards

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 7pm. Online & in-person. Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 7pm. Join Marissa Dinki and relax with Crystal Singing Bowls, and other healing frequencies plus Songs of All Love. $20 or $75/4 class. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325.

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sunday Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

Sundays at 11 – 11am. 2 Sundays. Zoom call for women to share healthy ideas. Free, donations accepted. Info: Kacey.co. nd

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

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

Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30-10:30am. Online & inperson. Yoga poses designed for strength and flexibility are incorporated as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Reiki Sync –5-6pm. With Rose Christmas. Receive, restore, enlighten, heal and enjoy the multi modality energy exchange with others in Rose’s unique cross dimensional class. Donations accepted. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill RSVP: 914.737.3460; persephonespearl.com.

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tuesday Qigong Zoom Class – 9am. With Master David Cunniff. Zoom class. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am. Online & in-person.

Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: greenstreetradio.com. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Tai Chi & Qigong with Sifu Gary Renza – 7pm. 30 years’ experience. Cultivate ‘lifeforce’ energy, strengthen body, mind and spirit and improve overall health. $20/drop in. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Beginner Qigong Class – 7pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Power Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. In person only class. Flow based practice calling on power and strength. Some yoga experience is required. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Breath, Relax & Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45 pm.

Zoom. With Jo-Anne Salomone, CYT. A great slow flow with breath movement and deep relaxation.

Open level. $12. Contact Jo-Anne 917.364.1871.

Info: thetemperancecenter.com.

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Yoga with Karen Shaw – 9am. Increase blood flow, warm muscles, build strength through pose holds. Increase flexibility, manage stress. $100/10 class or $15/Drop in. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am. Online & in-person.

Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Yoga & Fitness – 6pm & 7:30pm.���������������� Full-body workout that strengthens and lengthens muscles. Enjoy better joint health and longevity with less pain. $20/ Drop in. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor.

Info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm.

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

Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 7pm. Online & in-person. Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

thursday All-level Yoga Class – 9:30am. Amenia Yoga - a Place for Wellness has all-level yoga classes. Instudio classes for everybody. 18 Old North Road in Amenia. Info: Sarah Wallace 646.401.4188, ameniayoga.com.

The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am. Online & in-person.

Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Vi r t u a l Yo g a S h i n e f o r P re - Te e n s a n d Teens – 5-6pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based , developing consciousness, curiosity, strength, and compassion. Individual attention. Vitalah Simon.

Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

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

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Martial Arts Mentality Pays Off for Studio Owner

aving studied kung fu, qigong and tai chi since 1993, David Cunniff knows that a primary lesson of these martial arts is to keep the mind in the movement, to be aware in the present time. This is also true of the body, he says: it’s important to listen to the messages the body sends when it’s hungry, tired or in distress. Recently, both lessons paid off for him in a critical way.

As Cunniff arrived at his business, In Balance Tai Chi Studio, in Brewster, his head started hurting and his ears started ringing, and he realized that his body was telling him things weren’t right. He called out to the owner of 5 Brothers Pizza, next door, who called 911, and soon Cunniff was on his way to Danbury Hospital. He was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, an unidentified bleed in the brain.

“While in the ICU, my concentration level and attention span were very low, so I relied on my qigong and tai chi to help me relax,” he says. “I couldn’t get out of bed, so I did my tai chi in my mind’s eye; I would think about the form and see myself performing the movements. This exercise of being in the moment, doing the forms in my mind, helped me get better restorative sleep and improved my recovery time. I was released from the hospital and was told I would have a full recovery, with no debilitating effects.”

Location: In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave., Brewster, NY. Classes available on Zoom and in person (for the fully vaccinated). For a free introductory class, call 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA Finding Peace Within 420 S. Riverside Ave. Box #223 914.281.2225 visit: tinyurl.com/d96atbuw

YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Society of New York Ananda Ashram Monroe, NY 845.782.5575 anandaashram.org Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30 pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor, NY and via Zoom yta_communications@ytayoga.com ytayoga.com

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

YogaShine NEW Kripalu, Mat, Chair, Therapy 914.769.8745, yogashine.com Via ZOOM until further notice

CORTLANDT MANOR YOGA by Karen Universal Healing Arts 4 Crestview Ave. 914.737.4325 UniversalHealingArts.com

CROSS RIVER O2 Living Sanctuary 792 Rt. 35 914.763.6320 O2livingsanctuary.com

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

MAHOPAC Luna Power Yoga Move. Sweat & Breathe 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4 845.276.4619; lunapoweryoga.com Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place, Mahopac 845.494.8118 PutnamYoga.com

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

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Qi Gong Class – 10:30-11:45am. With Lorraine Hughes. Fridays. Simple movements aligned with breathwork to alleviate stress and promote flexibility. open to everyone, regardless of physical capabilities. $100/5 class package. Dutchess Yoga, 1820 Route 376, Poughkeepsie. Info: EmpoweredByNature.net.

Reiki Healing Circle – 5:30-6:30pm. With Laura DeToia. Try reiki for the first time or just enjoy it’s universal healing energies in a group. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. PersephonesPearl.com. Please RSVP: 914.737.3460.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 7pm. Online & in-person. Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Anam Cara Meditation Foundation evening Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. Anam Cara Meditation Foundation Thursday evening meditation sessions live via Zoom. Free, everyone is welcome. Info: anamcarameditation.org for Zoom link.

friday Yoga with Karen Shaw – 9am. Increase blood flow, warm muscles, build strength through pose holds. Increase flexibility, manage stress. $100/10 class or $15/Drop in. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.

The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:3011am. In-person and virtual. With Chris Glover, Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation.

Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Classes (w/ modifications) – 9:30am. Online and in-person.

Fun Friday Vinyasa Flow. Class incorporates yoga poses that are designed for strength and flexibility, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

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saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to yoga teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor and/or via Zoom. Info: ytayoga.com.

Larchmont Winter 2022 Farmers Market – 9am-1pm, 1/8-4/16. Metro North upper lot Chatsworth Av/Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont. Info/ updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

Ossining Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. YearRound. Near the corner of Spring and Main Streets.

Info/updates: downtoearthmarkets.com.

IS 2022 YOUR YEAR TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING INSPIRING? – Work from home PT/FT. Be at the intersection of natural wellness, a positive community and the booming work from home e-commerce industry. Cindy Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Wellness: 914.806.6559.

LANDSCAPE LABORER WANTED - installs, maintenance and creativity. $15 to $20. Putnam County, NY Reflections of Nature 845.489.7250.

LIVE-IN HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING – Ananda Ashram, Monroe, NY. Detail-oriented individual with great energy. For more info or to apply, email resume and letter of interest: anandagrouprentals@gmail.com.

Intermediate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:1510:30am. With Kathleen Hinge. In-person and virtual. For more experienced practitioners who desire more of a challenge. Be guided through more advanced postures, and invited to hold poses longer and explore personal variations. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

LIVE-IN LEAD COOK – Ananda Ashram, Monroe, NY. Run kitchen and prepare vegetarian meals. For more info or to apply, email resume and letter of interest: anandagrouprentals@gmail.com.

Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

4TH ANNUAL BEAUTY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO: April 9, 2022 – 11am-4pm at Renegades Stadium Parking, NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY. Free Admission. Presented by: I Love Local Reward. Vendors Contact: info@ilovelocalrewards.com

Beginner Kripalu-based Yoga – 10:45am-12pm.

In-person and virtual. With Kathleen Hinge. Learn gentle pose sequences, and embodied awareness.

Suitable for new students and those with physical limitations or recovering from injury. Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. In-person and virtual. A Yoga style based in Kripalu tradition, focusing on Yoga postures, mindful awareness and self care. Suitable for all levels. Info: Christine Dodge 845.494.8118; 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. putnamyoga.com.

Aston’s Virtual Office Hours – 4-5pm. Every other Saturday. An open forum for those that are new to NuSpecies or currently on the products to ask any questions they have. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/ webinar-registration

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Virtual Chair YogaShine – 10-11am. Super gentle, for senior adults and adults with special needs/health and recovery concerns – gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalubased, developing curiosity, flexibility and compassion. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE MARIA GORENS, LAC

25 years’ experience. Garrison, NY 917.453.9845; FB Instagram Specializing on helping to control and improve side effects from chemo-radiation therapy and surgery. Acupuncture helps to relieve your neck, shoulder and low back pain. Acupuncture will help to improve your sleep, digestion, boosts immunity, reduce anxiety and depression. Cosmetic acupuncture is available.

PERLOVE ACUPUNCTURE+WELLNESS 111 N Central Ave, Ste 270, Hartsdale 27 Radio Cir Dr. #100, Mt. Kisco 914.200.3343; PerloveAcupuncture.com

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Samyama teaches and mentors in workshops, certified trainings, personal retreats, and private tutoring in Esoteric Studies, Advanced Metaphysics, Practical Yoga Philosophy, Lightworkers Karttikeyan Yoga Nidra, and Tarot Clinic in NY and CT. Please visit website for more information. See ad pg 33.

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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.

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-F. See ad pg 10.

Spend time, contemplating who you want to be. The mere process of contemplating who you want to be, begins to change your brain.

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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.

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

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

With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 47.

CBD AAA WELLNESS CBD, LLC

Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.320.9506; liz@AAAWellnessCBD.com aaawellnesscbd.com Take back control of your body, center your mind and lift your spirits today. Adopt alternative approaches to wellness with the most luxurious assortment of CBD infused, clean, cruelty free, non-GMO, beauty, wellness, pain management, and clean vaping merchandise on the market today.

YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO

222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.276.5409; YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com

YOUR CBD OF WAPPINGERS FALLS

1582 U.S. 9 #5, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.297.0302; CBDWappingers.com Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and ThirdParty Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets.

See ad pg 5.

COACH – LIFE THE LOVING LOTUS

In person or remote sessions 914.557.8213; lovinglotus.org the.loving.lotusx3@gmail.com The Loving Lotus and founder Erika Camilli will help provide an open, positive space to support you to connect to your authentic true self and create the change needed to live the life you’ve always wanted. Sign up for your free consultation.

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

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Locations: Ossining, Garrison 914.519.8138; Joymatalon.com Craniosacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session.

Experience CST alone or integrated in therapeutic massage.

JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org

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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Certified Jikiden Reiki Teacher/Practitioner Treatments, Classes and Student Events Custom BACH Flower Essence formulas Energy Counseling, Crystalline grids 25 Broadway, Ste.101, Pleasantville, NY balancing4life.com; 914.588.4079 Health requires energetic balance.

Reiki clears stress, reduces pain, inflammation and restores energy flow. Strengthen your immunity.

Relieve anxiety. Depression and insomnia. Learn the original Reiki teachings with Jikiden. Private sessions and small classes. See ad pg 14.

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

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

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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?

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, 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.

HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS

HYPNOTHERAPY LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT

Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com

Certified Hypnotherapist Somers, Ny 914.400.9508; lisableasdale.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 9.

Willpower often falls short.

Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief, and divorce.

HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

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

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND

PELLEGRINO INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTER

4307 Albany Post Rd Hyde Park NY 12538 pellegrinointegrativecancercenter.com Pellegrino Integrative Cancer Center is a collaboration of healthcare practitioners dedicated to delivering the highest standard of conventional, complementary, and alternative medicine. See ad, pg 12.

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

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678; holisticdentist.com

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

See ad pg 3.

HOMEOPATHY SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, 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.

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 10.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

DAVIS FURNITURE

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NUTRITION NUSPECIES

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 Westchester. Long Island.

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

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD Do you want a healthier night’s sleep? Visit locally owned Davis Furniture and see their full line of all natural American-made mattresses. For over 90 years they have been giving their customers more, and charging them less. And they’ve once again been voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. See ad pg 5.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

Dr. Michael Wald, DC, Board Certified Nutritionist 29 King St, 2nd Fl, Chappaqua, NY 10514 914.552.1442 - info@blooddetective.com DrMichaelWald.com; #BloodDetective D r . Wa l d i s a h o l i s t i c DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician who’s Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consult help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, antiaging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more.

See ad pg 13.

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

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SLEEP DISORDER

PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com

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

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

See ad pg 3.

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.

REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

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

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.

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

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

See ad pg 3.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.227.P-A-W-S (7297) Earthangelsvet.com

Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health.

Offering a wide range of services/ products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.

See ad pg 33.

SPIRITUAL CENTER REIKI REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; cynthiachase.com cynthiamchase@gmail.com

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.

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

RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

(YitA) at The Divine Acres “Where Yoga Embraces Nature” 2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; YogaInTheAdirondacks.com YitA at the Divine Acres is a yoga shala – a safe place for healing and becoming healthy within our authentic selves.

Eliminate distractions and illuminate positivity to focus on our true intentions. YitA is a place of education and joy, with miniature donkeys and sheep that add love to this divine space.

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WEIGHT LOSS QUIT WITH QUINN

Addiction-Free Naturally Midtown Manhattan and Garrison Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating. After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss.

30 years experience. 90% success rate. See ad pg 31.

SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

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