Natural Awakenings – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess NY Edition, February 2023

Mindfulness Tips to DeepenRelationships

Meditating for Longevity

HEART HEALTH

How to Safely Feed

Whole Foods to Pets

Understanding the Heart-Brain Connection

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Dana Boulanger

This time of year when hearts and love imagery abound, I’m reminded of the sad fact that heart disease runs in my family. My mom, who was diagnosed with AFIB and congestive heart failure, passed away last year. Granted, she lived a long life; however, her mother, her grandmother and brothers were not so lucky. I was concerned, so I acted and made an appointment with a cardiologist. ankfully, he conrmed I did not inherit heart disease. My numbers are good, so it is up to me to continue to keep my warrior goddess healthy.

As I navigated all the advice coming at me (watch your weight, monitor your cholesterol, check your blood pressure, eat low-fat, eat more whole grains, go vegan, eat organic, free-range is better, do more cardio, incorporate weight-bearing exercises, know your family history), I’ll admit it was overwhelming.

What I’ve learned over the years is that for me mindset is key. I begin my day with gratitude and a few minutes of reading, and then I meditate and journal. is daily practice allows me to stay present, continue to learn and let go of stress physically and emotionally. My favorite morning activity is walking in nature; as naturalist and environmental philosopher John Muir said, “Into the forest I go; to lose my mind and nd my soul.” On days when the weather isn’t cooperative, I stretch and enjoy 15 to 20 minutes of yoga, cardio or light weights. Switching up my morning routine like this keeps it challenging both mentally and physically.

It has taken me years to nd what works best for me physically, emotionally and spiritually, and I continue to adjust my path to wellness with mindfulness, self-care, healthy lifestyle choices and the support of talented wellness practitioners from our Natural Awakenings community. Last month, I completed a seven-day cleanse/detox to reset my gut, help curb cravings, clear my foggy brain and start the new year fresh. is month, I plan to try four new healthy recipes, do plank exercises, drop a few more pounds and enjoy my life moment by moment. My goal continues to be more joy, and I know I enjoy life more when I feel better. is month, I invite you to deep dive into your own heart health to nd what works best for you. We have connected with various locals that share their knowledge on everything from meditation to cardiovascular health to healthy recipes to making your lips more kissable. And to help celebrate Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, we have included a selection of musings from a former pioneer in holistic healing, Dr. John Diamond. Are you ready to pivot your mind, body and spirit to a healthier, more balanced and joyful life? I hope so. I encourage you to keep reading because our February edition is chock-full of heart-healthy articles and exciting happenings for you to enjoy. Please be sure to connect with us online also at WakeUpNaturally.com, as we provide even more information, exclusive online o ers and additional resources to support you on your wellness journey.

Do all with love, Dana

“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”

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NuSpecies Moves Into Town

NuSpecies has opened new storefronts in Bronxville, at 118 Kra Avenue, and in Pawling, at 592 Route 22, ground-level Suite GA. eir raw, liquid, plant-based supplements are now easier to access for Westchester and Dutchess County residents. ese new locations allow customers to save on shipping costs and receive one-on-one guidance from the NuSpecies team since previously, customers could only shop online.

Executive Vice President Jillian G. Pelliccio says, “NuSpecies’ mission is to make the human species a NuSpecies. By providing high-quality nutritional products and health education, we can lower the number of humans that are dying from unnecessary, lifestyle-induced diseases. We have been accomplishing our goal by working with one person at a time in the communities where we’re located.”

For more information, call 845.440.7458 or visit NuSpecies.com. See ad, page 3.

Honor Your Spirit at a Winter Retreat

The Center at Mariandale, in Ossining, a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, invites individuals to treat themselves this winter to one of the many upcoming retreats for quiet, spiritual nourishment and wisdom.

A virtual retreat, e Self and the Social Fabric: Writing Stories to Heal a Divided Age ($150) will be held from February 24 through 26. Memoirists, citizen journalists, family historians and group storytellers will learn techniques to tell compelling narratives of collective experiences.

Sanctuary, an LGBTQ Spirituality Weekend Retreat, will be held from February 24 through 26 for people from all faith backgrounds to join together in spiritual community for a weekend of individual and grouped re ection and conversation, plus downtime for personal rest and recreation in the peacefulness of the retreat center, surrounded by 61 acres of nature along the Hudson River ($150).

Look for more retreats and programs centering around numerous topics including spirituality; contemplative practices; social and environmental justice; interfaith dialogue; the arts; and wellness of body, mind and spirit. A full calendar can be found online.

Location: 299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY. For more information, call 914.941.4455, ext. 0; email info@mariandale.org; or visit Mariandale.org. See ad, back cover.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

The Life Energy Arts Gallery will celebrate heart health month with Let Me Call You Sweetheart: Love Songs at the Gallery, from 3 to 5 p.m., February 11, featuring a new exhibit and live Valentine’s Day music with international pianist, vocalist, educator and musicologist Peter Muir, Ph.D.

Director Karla Booth says, “ is event will be a lighthearted piano-vocal exploration of American popular music, as Muir engages his audience with works by Fats Waller, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and others.” Muir will be joined by international vocalist Susan Diamond.

The gallery, open by appointment and for special events, is dedicated to the healing art of Dr. John Diamond.

Admission is free. Location: 11-13 E. Main St. (2nd Fl.), Mount Kisco, NY. For more information, call 914.218.3350, email karla@ lifeenergyarts.com or visit LifeEnergyArts.gallery. See ad, page 30.

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Qigong For Optimal Health

Become Certified in a Breakthrough Stress-Reduction Program

Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, is conducting a live, interactive 30-hour program for Stress Is Gone Certi cation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 15 through May 10 via Zoom. e certi cation program guides participants step-by-step in mastering the Stress Is Gone method. is innovative relaxation program empowers one to stop stress in seconds; release anxiety in minutes; heal trauma naturally; and stop negative thinking quickly.

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J. Coyle, owner of Power Chi Fusion, will hold free introductory classes in Qigong For Optimal Health at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. is innovative and integrated system for body, mind and spirit power provides an experience that is holistic and innovative. Classes can be attended online or in person.

Coyle says, “We bring you to radiant wellness with ancient knowledge of the 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. e classes include mindful techniques for stress relief all while focusing on developing, toning, storing and vitalizing the body’s essential qi energy. We o er qigong, tai chi, functional movement coaching and a course on stress-free living.”

He explains that the practice of qigong increases physical energy, releases blocked energy that leads to illness and enhances vitality and outlook on life, elevating energy body to bring forth all that is good and desired in life

Admission is free. Location: 83 N. Greeley Ave., 2nd Fl., Chappaqua, NY, if joining the in-person class. Register at PowerChiFusion.com for the Zoom meet link if joining the online class. For more information, call 914.433.7135.

An additional 18 hours of training includes attendance at live Stress Is Gone meditation classes and other Live Stress Is Gone trainings. Certi cation includes lifetime access to the Stress Is Gone masterclass and three weekly meditation classes that meet via Zoom. ose certied can pursue further training and certi cation to become a Stress Is Gone Coach, Meditation Teacher and/or Workshop Facilitator.

Cotter has 20 years’ experience and is certi ed by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He shares, “ is certi cation is perfect for people who are ready to break free from stress and anxiety; reconnect to source; embody self-love; and better their own life and the lives of those around them.” e core modality is certi ed by the American Institute of Stress and the company is accredited by the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance.

Cost is $977. Scholarships are available for veterans, rst responders, frontline healthcare workers and inner city teachers. For more information, call 833.867.3529, email brett@stressisgone.com or visit StressIsGone.com. See ad, page 10.

Strengthen Natural Defenses with Immune Formulation 200

Joseph V. Cassarino, founder of Best Immune Support, in Rhinebeck, calls Immune Formulation 200 a scientific breakthrough that reduces oxidative stress and toxins inside cells naturally for optimal immune support.

“ There are many ways to strengthen the immune system safely and as nature intended, and one of the best ways is to maintain ample glutathione levels. People deplete glutathione with age and eating processed foods and sugar and breathing polluted air,” says Cassarino. “Glutathione is considered the master antioxidant and helps reduce oxidative stress in the cell to keep cells healthiest. Immune Formulation 200 is a revolution of science and prompts cells to create glutathione inside the cells. People can be proactive about protecting their health by supplementing with Immune Formulation 200 to help reduce oxidative stress, toxins and free radicals.”

He advises, “Strong immunity is like a shield that mitigates illness, helps with recovery and protects your body from toxic substances. With many forces working against you, it is most important to take care of your immune system.”

For appointments and more information, call 845.206.8104, email info@thebestimmunesupport.com or visit eBestImmuneSupport. com. See ad, page 25.

Energy-Healing Workshops

Offered in March and April

Penny Lavin, an instructor, practitioner and co-director of One Light Healing Touch, an international energyhealing school based in Lagrangeville, New York, will be o ering numerous workshops throughout March and April, both in person and via Zoom. is year's school session will run from May through October, with Zoom and in-person classes.

Penny and Ron Lavin

“One Light Healing Touch teaches a comprehensive training in over 50 holistic, esoteric and shamanic advanced-energy techniques and practices for healing yourself and others,” says Lavin. “ e work helps support our health, awareness and creativity while helping us to ful ll our purpose for being. e school is tailored to those seeking personal growth as well as to healthcare professionals. e 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 lmmaker, whose documentary, e Healing Field: Exploring Energy and Consciousness, is available on Gaia.com and Amazon. Her awardwinning book, e 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 ve, landmark, distant-healing studies with the National Institutes of Health and has been featured in the media internationally.

Location: One Light Healing Touch, 184 Todd Hill Rd., Lagrangeville, NY. For more information, email ronlavinny@gmail.com or pennylavin@gmail.com, or visit olht1.com. See ad, page 13.

Issue

NaturalAwakenings

Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess will be publishing its annual directory with the March edition. Entitled the 2023 Natural Living Directory, this special issue will include regular monthly content as, well as a holistic glossary, business pro les and an enhanced Community Resource Guide (CRG).

e pro les will provide in-depth information on local practitioners, authors, healing and spiritual centers, nonpro ts, local chefs, farmers and more. e CRG listings are a resource tool that can be likened to a holistic Yellow Pages, a go-to resource for our 40,000-plus loyal readers that o en keep this issue to refer to all year long.

is special edition will be distributed in hundreds of locations throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties and a select few locations in Ulster and Rockland. Please contact us if you would like free copies distributed to your Hudson Valley location.

March is also a time we focus on food and nutrition. e Conscious Eating department is a monthly favorite, as is the Natural Awakenings Foodie Guide, recently redesigned. is resource includes Hudson Valley eateries, farmers markets, farm stores, markets and other locations to nd kombucha, microgreens and even a personal chef. Readers can also enjoy locally sourced healthy recipes each month, as well.

“For the past 12 years, Natural Awakenings has provided this resource to our readers that they can reference to help them live healthier lives,” says Publisher Dana Boulanger. “I hope to welcome more health, wellness, tness, eco-friendly and local food businesses into this upcoming edition so our readers can discover a plethora of fabulous community enterprises that share my passion for healthy living. I want readers to nd all the services they need for themselves, their families, homes and pets within the pages of Natural Awakenings,” says Boulanger.

Natural Awakenings will be on stands and online by March 1.Readers who prefer a digital version can sign up on our website, WakeUpNaturally.com , to receive issues delivered to their email inbox monthly. The deadline to be part of this issue is February 10.

For more information about advertising in our special directory edition, call Boulanger at 845.593.0065 or visit WakeUpNaturally.com. See ad, page 2.

RE-Awaken Wellness Fair Finds New Venue

The RE-Awaken Wellness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19, at their new location, the Westchester Marriott, with convenient parking, a dedicated entrance for exhibitors and guests, more convenient access to speaker rooms, special rates for overnights and more.

e fair educates people about the many paths to a healthy body, mind and spirit that are available, including ancient techniques and cutting-edge technologies. ere will be exhibitors, speakers, healers, vendors and readers, carrying the message of holistic wellness in a broad variety of subjects. Pre-booked sessions are o ered at a discount until the day before the event.

A ffordable mini-sessions provide the opportunity to sample di erent spiritual practices. Participants can also nd unique, handmade, natural and healthy products, some of which come from women’s combines in ird World nations, giving the underprivileged an opportunity to create a better life.

CEO and Director Paula Caracappa says, “One speaker’s organization is creating a civilization based on sharing, economic and social justice, peace and global cooperation. Another speaker is guiding the audience through a healing meditation where guests may connect with departed loved ones. Energy healing such as reiki, polarity and lots more have gone mainstream and the Re-Awaken Fair o ers experienced masters in these elds to introduce you to their bene ts.”

She says, “We offer unique jewelry, often imbued with special, positive intentions. Our exceptional crystal vendors offer the largest selections of the finest stones and minerals; we have purest toiletries and soothing lotions. While our readers are for entertainment purposes only, many guests report amazing experiences.”

One previous guest commented, “I de nitely have grown so much and have learned a lot from their (readers and healers) directions.”

Admission is $20 to $30 for guests; $69 to $449 for exhibitors. Location: 670 White Plains Rd. (Rte. 119), Tarrytown, NY. For more information, call 914.422.1784, email AwakenUSA@aol.com or visit AwakenFair.com. See ad, page 15.

The second annual Health Vibes Only! Westchester Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 25, at the St. Gabriel’s Church gymnasium. is day of interactive activities, health services and wellness education is designed for the entire family. ere will be health and wellness professionals in a variety of disciplines such as mental health, massage, nutrition, yoga, bodywork, tness and more.

e purpose of the expo is to bring together health and wellness professionals to encourage health and wellness across Westchester County and New York, while also educating the public on how to live an all-around healthier lifestyle. e goal is to provide resources for the community to achieve optimal health and wellness.

Last year's sponsors included Natural Awakenings magazine, AntiGravity Tumbling, Breakthrough Fit Co., Spectrum Designs and Co ee Labs Roasters. Sponsors for this year’s event are being welcomed now.

Admission is free. Location: 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY. For more information, visit @HealthVibesOnlyWestchester on Instagram and Facebook.com/HealthVibesOnlyWestchester. See ad, page 8.

Maureen Benedict Founder of RedTail Power Yoga Studio

KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Families

KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. “This is a transformational moment for both companies. Readers and consumers looking for trusted knowledge and education related to whole health, sustainable green living and community connections, locally and globally, will surely benefit from this collaboration,” says Kimberly Whittle, CEO of both companies.

Whittle is quick to celebrate the visionary behind Natural Awakenings , which has had an almost 30-year run across American cities, saying, “I am thankful for the tremendous leadership, vision and spirit that Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman instilled in this great publication—which I have been reading, enjoying and benefitting from for many years— and I look forward to continuing her legacy as part of the KnoWEwell family.”

N atural Awakenings is—and will continue to be—a franchise with scores of publishers in different

markets. “As a franchisee, each publisher manages their own magazine, collaborating with local businesses and producing hyperlocal news reporting and feature stories about people and events in their hometowns. Because they’re right there, they are wellequipped to connect readers with the best local resources. Publishers also are able to offer their readers national articles that are produced by a team of professional journalists. It’s the best of both worlds,” says Whittle.

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Kimberly Whittle

KnoWEwell operates the Regenerative Whole Health Hub, a digital ecosystem, community and marketplace that centralizes global health and wellbeing knowledge, resources and connections. With a mission to transform health care, it is connecting the dots between regenerative organic agriculture, lifestyle choices, social issues and environmental solutions to inspire and empower individuals to prevent harm, address the root causes of chronic disease and achieve “WELLthier Living”.

KnoWEwell’s acquisition will have minimal impact on local magazine operations. “Moving forward, we’re looking for ways that the two companies can complement each other and also support our publishers at each location in their quest to offer the best content,” Whittle says. “We’re growing a movement as we share knowledge, celebrate healing success stories, provide access to evidence-based resources and create meaningful connections while helping today’s consumers, whole-health providers, missionaligned nonprofits, businesses and advertisers thrive. Together, we’re addressing global, local and personal issues—the nexus for consumer consciousness, healing and hope.”

For more information, visit KnoWeWell.com.

Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. A systematic review published in the Journal of Women’s Health found that breastfeeding was associated with overall improved maternal mental health outcomes. A majority of the studies concluded that breastfeeding was connected to fewer mental health symptoms. Thirty-six of the 55 articles reported significant relationships between breastfeeding and reduced symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety. Notably, when breastfeeding challenges arose or when the actual experience of breastfeeding didn’t meet expectations, five studies reported negative mental health symptoms.

The researchers suggest that breastfeeding may have protective effects on mental health due to the release of oxytocin—also known as the love hormone—which is associated with decreased maternal stress levels and anxiety. This suggests that breastfeeding may have immediate, short-term effects on maternal mood. Further research is needed to help provide better personalized breastfeeding and mental health counseling to moms.

Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.

In a new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden measured the amount of melatonin, oxytocin and cortisol in the saliva of subjects after sleeping with either a light blanket or a weighted blanket. They found thatusing a weighted blanket helped naturally increase production of melatonin by 32 percent. There were no significant changes in the levels of oxytocin, cortisol or sympathetic nervous system activity.

Zinc for Colds and Flu

A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use ofzinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. As a treatment for colds and flu, zinc reduced symptoms by two days, compared to the placebo. The researchers surmised that of 100 people with upper respiratory infections, 19 of them recovered by day seven as a result of the zinc treatment. Symptom severity appeared to be lower for those treated with zinc— with improvements seen by day three. Those taking zinc experienced an 87 percent lower risk of developing severe symptoms.

In terms of the prevention of colds and flu-like illness, taking zinc was found to have a modest effect compared to the placebo, with one out of 20 infections prevented. Preventive effects were most significant in reducing severe symptoms Overall, there was evidence suggesting zinc might prevent RTI symptoms and shorten its duration . Researchers were unable to clearly ascertain the efficacy of different dosages and delivery (oral or nasal spray).

Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle

Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey. Their ornate, beautifully patterned shells make them a favorite attraction for snorkelers and divers around the world. But those beautiful shells also make them a target for illegal harvesting to be carved into combs, jewelry and other trinkets.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the population of hawksbill turtles has declined by 84 to 87 percent over the last three generations, and their numbers continue to fall. Illegal poaching is not the only threat facing these turtles. Excessive hunting, loss of coral reef habitats due to warming oceans and acidification, light pollution in nesting areas due to development, marine pollution and fatal run-ins with commercial fishing have contributed to their decline.

Conservation efforts are underway in places like Australia and the Caribbean, including working with commercial fishers to develop sustainable, turtle-friendly fishing methods. Laws are in place in many parts of the world to deter and prosecute the illegal trade of turtle products. Consumers can do their part by learning to identify, avoid and report hawskbill shell products. For tips, check out this video by Travel for Wildlife at Tinyurl.com/HawksbillHelp.

Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic

The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. So, the prospect of replacing the petroleum in plastic with a plant material is exciting news for the planet and humanity.

Toresyoku, a Japanese firm, has developed technology that efficiently removes cellulose (dietary fiber) from plant material for use in plastic production. Using vegetable waste, such as cabbage cores, rice husks, coffee grounds and the leaves and stems of tomatoes and broccoli from local farms, the company extracts the cellulose through hydrolysis (heating under pressure in water) and component decomposition (using enzymes).

Not only does the cellulose reduce the use of petroleum-based materials, but it may also increase the strength of the plastic being made for products such as plastic bottles, appliances and car bumpers. The company expects to start operating their factory soon and be able to process up to a ton of plant waste a day. While other companies have been able to extract cellulose from wood chips, Toresyoku’s technology is more efficient and can be done for a fraction of the cost of competing technologies.

Sharks Win!

In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Partiesof the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). “This decision is the most significant step toward improving global shark management that countries have taken,” says Mark Bond, a biologist at Florida International University and an advocate for the CITES protections. “It will ensure international shark trade is regulated and traceable.”

Sharks and rays, which are fished for their fins and meat, are the second most threatened vertebrate group in the world, with a third of them threatened with extinction. The inclusion of these sharks on the CITES list helps ensure only legal and sustainable trade in fins and meat is taking place. Almost every shipment of shark products will now require a permit to prove that trade meets legal and sustainability requirements. Before the decision, there were few restrictions in place around the globe.

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Improving Heart Health

LIFESTYLE METRICS THAT CAN HELP PREVENT HEART DISEASE

by Sheila Julson

When it comes to preventing cardiovascular diseases, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are o en mentioned. But a deeper dive into heart health shows other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important.

Catch ose Zs

Dr. Randi Foraker is a professor of medicine within the Division of General Medical Sci ences at Washington Uni versity in St. Louis (WUSTL), and the Deputy Director for WUSTL’s Institute for Informatics. She helped co-author the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Essential 8, a prescription of eight lifestyle metrics for cardiovascular health. ey include modi able risk factors such as diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure,

sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose and blood pressure.

Last June, the AHA added sleep to their lifestyle recommendations. “Poor sleep has been something we have suspected as a contributor to cardiovascular health for some time,” Foraker says. “Sleep has been identi ed recently as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Interrupted sleep is a problem, because our body isn’t able to rebuild and recharge if we don’t have adequate sleep. at’s a recent nding, and the evidence around that is building.”

In addition, research into how sleep patterns a ect heart health is ongoing. Experts are looking at when people are sleeping, and if it’s broken into three- or four-hour increments. e demands of one’s occupation may lead to sleeping during the day instead of at night, or broken sleep that may or may not lead to a total of eight hours of sleep.

Stress Management

“Not managing stress well can be linked to insulin resistance, gut issues, high blood pressure and in ammation, which directly contribute to heart disease,” says Charlotte Nussbaum, M.D., a functional medicine practitioner based in Medford, New Jersey. “ at’s a lifestyle factor that people need to address—and it can be the hardest one to address. Even if you’re dialed in to a healthy diet and exercise routines, you’re not going to keep yourself healthy if you have unresolved stress issues.”

Nussbaum further notes that unaddressed childhood traumas can lead to unhealthy stress management techniques. She encourages people to consult with a therapist or other practitioner to work through childhood traumas. Try to identify and eliminate the stressor. If a job is causing stress, we can’t always change jobs, but using techniques such as yoga, meditation and mindfulness can help.

She also recommends bodywork and movement, breathing techniques, biofeedback and going outdoors and into nature as e ective stress relieving techniques.

Foraker notes that the Life’s Essential 8 framework has speci cally called out mental health and social determinants of health. ese underlying factors can be barriers to achieving ideal cardiovascular health. “Mental health can impact depression and be a proxy for nicotine addiction and poor diet,” she says.

Social determinants may include living in a food desert without access to healthy foods. Some people may not be able to achieve physical tness because they might live in a high crime area, preventing them from being physically active outdoors. “Social determinants of health are o en cost prohibitive to achieving health goals,” Foraker reiterates.

Nationwide, nonprofits such as The Food Trust are helping to bring nutritious food to low-income communities. The National Youth Sports Strategy, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, strives to expand children’s participation in youth sports and encourage regular physical activity.

Looking Beyond Cholesterol

Nussbaum observes that while much attention is placed on lowering fat and cholesterol for a healthier heart, what is more important is choosing fats that don’t oxidize easily. When low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is oxidized, it can lead to atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque on the artery walls.

“Seed oils like canola oil, sa ower oil, sun ower oil or corn oil have been promoted as heart healthy, but those are very easily oxidized because they contain linoleic acid, an in ammatory omega-6 fatty acid that can contribute to heart disease,” Nussbaum says. “While omega-6 is an essential fatty acid, we only need a small amount in our diets. Our modern diet has become very high in omega-6.”

Nussbaum advises increasing omega-3 intake to balance the omega-3s/omega-6 ratio. Cold water, fatty sh that’s low in mercury, such as salmon, along with shell sh, are good sources of omega-3s. For people that don’t eat seafood, marine algae provide omega-3s.

Polyphenols are plant-based foods— that boost heart health and immunity. Polyphenol-rich foods include green tea, citrus fruits, hibiscus tea and turmeric. Nussbaum adds that organ meats such as liver are high in antioxidants such as retinol and vitamin A.

Red meat has gotten a bad rap, but Nussbaum notes how meat is sourced makes a di erence. e nutritional quality of a fastfood burger is much di erent than a cut of beef from grassfed cows that are sustainably raised; the latter having a very di erent nutrition pro le, along with omega-3s.

Nussbaum cautions that consuming a low-fat diet may not lower risk of heart disease because many low-fat diets substitute fat with carbohydrates. A highcarbohydrate diet can lead to obesity and insulin resistance, which are risk factors for heart disease.

Exercise: Less Can Be More

It can be intimidat ing to start a work out regimen, especially if time is limited. “What’s more important is not being sedentary and nding ways to keep moving,” Nussbaum reassures. “Even if

The American Heart Association confirms that practicing mindfulness and meditation may help manage stress and high blood pressure, improve sleep and help us feel more balanced and connected, which can help lower the risk of heart disease.

Meditation can be as simple as sitting quietly in a calm place and focusing on breath. Other types include relaxation, Zen, transcendental and mantra, mindfulness-based stress reduction.

you have desk job, there are ways to incorporate short bursts of movement into your day. Walking can be helpful.”

She adds that high-intensity interval training—short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods—can be e ective for those with limited time. “Some of those workouts are only ve to 10 minutes long but can have just as much bene t as a 90-minute cardiovascular workout.”

Screenings and Advanced Testing Detect Underlying Issues

Dr. Yale (Yoel) R. Smith is a Florida-based physician who is triple board-certi ed and an Advanced Fellow in Anti-Aging Metabolic and Functional Medicine. “ ere are millions of people walking around with severe cardiac disease that do not even know it, because heart attacks and death from an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) can kill someone without warning,” he cautions. “ us, preventing such an event with specialized testing can allow people to live long lives with loved ones.”

Smith emphasizes the importance of a complete lipid pro le. “I see many patients that come to me with incomplete lipid pro les,” he notes. ey do not include

sensitive biomarkers that go beyond just total cholesterol, LDL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglycerides.

ere’s a misconception that if one’s cholesterol is within normal range, they need not worry about heart disease. “But someone could have ‘unstable plaque’ just waiting to burst in a coronary artery that kills the patient,” Smith explains. “When an unstable plaque ruptures in a major vessel, the body senses it as bleeding and sends clotting factors to stop the bleeding, thus creating the heart attack and death. We can look for this with cutting-edge testing.”

Such testing includes Cleerly, which uses arti cial intelligence to look within the coronary arteries. It provides actual visualization of the patients’ vessels and pinpoints locations of stenotic lesions, total plaque volume and unstable plaque locations. “ is is revolutionary and allows me to provide information to the patient and the interventional cardiologist vital information before catheterization,” Smith says.

e Protein Unstable Lesion Signature test looks for cellular markers for highrisk patients and determines risk for plaque rupture. e Vibrant Health CardiaX allows doctors to look at 22 di erent genes that can contribute to various heart disease issues.

“Family history is a look into the future of your chance of developing heart diseases,” Smith shares. “ e genetics of a patient’s family is quite important, and genes can jump a generation. us, the patient could have their grandfather’s or grandmother’s genes that can put them at risk and lead to an early death.”

ere are natural ways to control and reverse heart disease, Smith reiterates, but he cautions against over-the-counter, unregulated supplements marketed toward improving heart health. A comprehensive workup and cardiovascular health plan should be monitored by a quali ed medical doctor.

“Meditation and massage are bene cial to lower stress,” Smith concurs. “Stress and high cortisol levels create a pathway to heart disease, elevated blood pressure and other issues. us, anything that can lower stress and create a happy lifestyle will help with heart health.”

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/55nuk9dm.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

A New Approach to Cardiovascular Deaths and Prevention

by Michael Wald, DC

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States su ers a heart attack. We must be proactive and do everything that we can do, naturally and sometimes conventionally, to prevent or delay an early demise from heart disease.

e chances are that we or someone we know will die of cardiovascular disease, because heart disease is the leading cause of death of women and men in most ethnic groups. In fact, every 34 seconds, someone dies prematurely from heart disease.

Around 697,000 people died from heart disease annually just a few years ago, or one in ve people, in spite of modern treatments, fancy medications and surgical procedures. Concurrently, the medical profession and pharmaceutical companies make nearly $229 billion each year making heart disease “the disease to have”.

If we knew for a fact that the risk is high of dying prematurely from heart disease, we might want to take steps to reduce that risk. e truth is that most people have no idea how. Some get a few things right, like taking certain vitamins and herbs, but almost always make the same nine mistakes.

We choose the wrong foods to eat. Some people need a ketogenic approach, while others need a highhealthy fat and high-plant protein approach, while some require no special diets, just nutritional supplements.

We must address overall body in ammation, because it can cause hardening and clogging of arteries anywhere in the body.

e sources of any in ammation must be found and naturally managed, if possible.

If we do not absorb food properly in the intestines, we run the risk of many nutrient de ciencies, so it is imperative to begin a nutrition plan knowing what the absorption ability is.

Depending upon our current state of health, we may need a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises for a speci c amount of time per day and designed for our individual needs. Exercise is not the same for everyone.

Without knowing how much fat, lean mass and water our bodies are composed of, we cannot fully know if whether we have reduced our risk of disability and dying. All health improvement e orts must result in more lean mass and less fat mass.

ere are literally thousands of dangerous food-nutrient-drug interactions that can serious injury a person or even cause death, and people o en combine medications, nutritional supplements and foods in the dangerous ways.

Certain conditions, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, hypothyroidism and autoimmune diseases, increase the risk of dying of heart disease. Chest pain or jaw, neck, arm, back and shoulder discomfort can arise from a heart attack; feeling nauseous, light-headed and chronic fatigue are more potential symptoms.

A diagonal earlobe crease may be a sign of heart and vessel disease. Even dry ear wax and skin may indicate an increased risk or presence of heart disease. Not all diseases are preventable, but many cardiovascular issues are.

Michael Wald, DC, " e Blood Detective", is a board-certified nutritionist, life coach, sports nutritionist, dietitian and certified nutrition specialist in Chappaqua, NY. For more information, visit DrMichaelWald.com. See ad, page 11.

Love in the Present Moment MINDFULNESS

by Marlaina Donato

FOR COUPLES

Jam-packed schedules and answering the demands of everyday life can trip us up and break the spell of even the most solid intimate partnership. With dulled senses, it is easy and all too common to go on autopilot. Like abandoned gardens, heart-unions can become casualties of neglect and the absence of joy.

Mindfulness—awareness and cultivation of the present moment—has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression and deepen our appreciation of what we have. Relationships can expand and strengthen when couples practice the art of being in the “now”. A 2021 study involving 1,360 heterosexual couples published in the Journal of Sex & Marital erapy indicates that gratitude and forgiveness also contribute to satisfaction, both relational and sexual.

Conscious Hearts

“Mindfulness practice comes in many forms: journaling, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, tai chi or breathwork, to name just a few. By routinely practicing mindfulness, we are able to deepen our own awareness of what we are feeling and how we want to respond to someone we care about,” explains Moraya Seeger DeGeare, in-house relationship expert for Paired, an app for couples.

Maci Daye, the author of Passion and Presence: A Couple’s Guide to Awakened Intimacy and Mindful Sex says, “Even a few minutes a day of mindfulness practice can rewire the brain, build new habits and help us disidentify from our limiting beliefs, stories and intense emotions.” is is a critical factor in transcending personal triggers and promoting con ict resolution.

She emphasizes that couples o en go into ght-or- ight mode because they feel threatened by their partner’s non-verbal behavior or are triggered by old, painful wounds.

Daye, a licensed professional counselor and certi ed sex therapist, notes, “Mindful couples are less attached to being ‘right’ and explore their own sensitivities instead of blaming their partners.” Once “awakened intimacy” is put into practice, couples become interested in each other’s perspectives and team up to heal and grow. In addition to formal training, she suggests bringing presence to all aspects of life. “Couples can engage their senses when they hug, touch or hold hands,” Daye explains. “ ey can pause to look at each other when they say hello and goodbye. ey can slow down and taste their food, savoring every bite. ese behaviors also make sexual experiences more sensual, intimate and connecting.”

Taking a few moments for eye contact, the brush of a hand or compassionate interaction can strengthen bonds. DeGeare, who is also a couple’s therapist at BFF erapy, in Beacon, New York, recommends slowing down together to get in sync. “ is could be going for a walk, cooking or listening to the same podcast and talking about it later. It helps the body tune into your partner a bit and connect. e time you spend doing this outside of the bedroom will deepen your connection in the bedroom.” She suggests bringing movement like a shared dance or yoga class into the mix to foster connection, as well as setting “dedicated times to check in through the week or month, uninterrupted.”

A Deeper Dive

Daily verbal exchanges beyond the mundane can amplify resonance between two people. “Asking questions is vitally important, as it cultivates curiosity—but not the day-to-day questions, such as, ‘What are you doing today’ or ‘What do you want for dinner?’” says Debbie Lambert, co-author of e Mindful Couple. e Del Mar, California, couples counselor and life coach encourages people to ask, “What scares you today? What is the most important thing that you would like to create today? What was one thing that made you grateful today, and what is one thing that disappointed or frustrated you today? What is one thing I can do for you today? ese types of questions scrape the surface of knowing and create intimacy and connection.”

Lambert compares the practice of mindfulness to a beautiful dance— owing, loving and creative—that can change future generations. “The energy from such a dance extends far beyond the couple,” she says. “It can be felt intimately by anyone in its presence. When parents dance this dance, their children are bathed in a high-vibrating energy. They feel safe and loved. Most importantly, they learn a model for how to be in a loving relationship.”

MINDFUL TIPS FOR DEEPER SEXUAL INTIMACY

FROM DEBBIE LAMBERT

Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can:

■ Shi from knowing to curiosity. Ask yourself, “What does my partner need in this moment?” Be in tune with subtle movements and embrace them in the moment, versus thinking this is what my partner likes.

■ ey say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Eyegazing in bed is a deeply spiritual activity that allows us to connect beyond our normal experiences with each other.

■ Smile, laugh and embrace the moment with some lightness. When we smile and laugh, we are out of our heads and into our hearts. is is where we want to spend more time in general.

FROM MACI DAYE

While most couples think they must do more to experience novelty, the best sex results from simply being there and tuning into bodily sensations. Knowing this relieves couples that are exhausted and pressured by the demands of modern life, which have been exceptional lately. ey may avoid sex because they fear they must “go all the way”. However, if we are fully present, we can have magical, erotic experiences that are brief and don’t necessarily involve the genitals.

Marlaina Donato is an author, visionary painter and recording artist. Connect at Wild owerLady.com.

Meditation for LONGEVITY

by Brett Cotter

The International Journal of Neuroscience published a study showing the cells of people that meditate looked 12 years younger under a microscope than their actual age. e most extreme example was a highly experienced meditator with a 27-year biological age reduction.

A recent study showed a biological age reduction in the immune cells that ght the aging process a er a three-week meditation retreat. A er three weeks of meditation, our DNA changes, so we age slower. Meditators also have 87 percent fewer hospitalizations for heart disease than non-meditators.

e easiest way to start meditating is to set aside ve minutes a day. Turn o any distractions, sit or lie down on the back with eyes closed, placing one hand on the heart and the other on the belly button. Start breathing deeply and slowly, feeling the air ow in and out of the body, and silently saying the mantra, “I’m okay,” once per breath. Over time, we will feel our heart rate slow, emotions balance and worrisome thoughts oat away.

A er completing a consistent week of practice increase the ve-minute meditations to 10 minutes. Continue until reaching 20 minutes a day, and a er

A recent study showed a biological age reduction in the immune cells that fight the aging process after a threeweek meditation retreat

a consistent week, add a second veminute meditation, increasing time at the same rate. e goal a er two months of consistent practice is building up to two, 20-minute meditations per day in the a.m. and p.m. is level of practice opens a gateway of self-healing, selfawareness and inner peace that cultivates acceptance, self-love and happiness.

Overcoming Challenges

Can’t stop thinking: is is normal. Repeat the “I’m okay” mantra or visualize the thoughts as clouds fading away into a blue sky. If thoughts persist, write them down.

Feeling too anxious: Express everything that’s upsetting us, identify the one thing that is most upsetting, express the worst-case scenario, express our biggest fear about the worst-case scenario and embrace the emotion by touching the area of tension in the body. en close the eyes, breathe deeply and slowly, and repeat the mantra once per breath.

Can’t sit still: Put on some so music and get on the ground. Do one or two very so , slow stretches to open the tension, breathing deep and slow, using the mantra and holding the stretch until the tension releases.

Take the Practice to the Next Level

Manage stress: When we get upset, listen to the thoughts as if we are listening to a radio. en identify with the part of ourself that is observing the reaction, not the part reacting. Buddhists call this “observer consciousness”. Stop the reaction by breathing deeply and slowly, and silently saying “I’m okay,” once per breath. Repeat until the tension is gone.

Heal trauma: When painful memories come to mind, try lying down, closing the eyes and continue breathing deeply and slowly throughout the exercise. Hold the memory in mind, move the hands to wherever we feel tension and let the memory play out to the most stressful moment. Pause the memory and visualize ourself inside the memory, breathing deep and slow once per breath, calmly saying, “I’m okay.” Continue until the tension releases from the memory and the body. is can take a number of minutes.

Adjust the mantra: For a more spiritual experience, use, “I am eternal.” For depression, try, “I am lifeforce.” For anxiety, “All of my a airs are in divine order.” For fear, “I am cared for.” For processing the loss of a loved one, “I am okay here, and (insert name) is okay over there.”

Apps to jumpstart a practice: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer, Aura and Stress Is Gone. Each have useful features, so try them all.

Brett Cotter is a stress relief coach who helps people quickly heal stress, anxiety and trauma. He is certi ed by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, accredited by the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance, and his method is certi ed by the American Institute of Stress. Brett was trained by a 35th-Generation Shaolin grandmaster and the Himalayan Institute. Learn more at StressIsGone.com. See ad, page 10.

The right food choices don’t just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. For a healthy ticker, enjoy these five food groups every day.

Fabulous Fiber

Fiber is the roughage in vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts, and it is loaded with agebusting nutrients. Eating ber suppresses appetite, promotes weight loss, improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels, decreases in ammation and feeds a healthy gut microbiome.

e challenge is to get more ber every day. Too o en, people consume ber from processed grains and our, and the sugar load that comes with grain ber has many adverse impacts on heart health.

e best option is to enjoy daily ber from the following sources: three cups of colorful vegetables; two pieces of fruit, such as one cup of berries and one apple; two handfuls of nuts and seeds; and onehalf to one cup of beans.

Nourish the Heart

FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING

by Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

Bene cial Beverages

Start with at least four cups of water per day. It doesn’t matter whether it’s at or sparkling, so long as it’s pure. Pure water can be purchased or made at home or at work with a reverse osmosis lter system.

Smart Fat

Clinical studies show that enjoying fats from seafood, extra-virgin olive oil and nuts decreases the risk of a heart attack and stroke without causing weight gain. Healthy fats improve cholesterol levels, assist with blood sugar control, are critical for the brain, improve hormone balance and reduce inflammation.

Fats enhance the texture of food, adding that smooth, creamy mouth feel to a meal that makes eating a pleasure. Enjoy healthy fats from avocados, seeds and dark chocolate daily.

Clean (Not Mean) Protein

Raising animals in large-scale conventional operations with cruel living conditions is not just mean, it also produces less nutritious meat that can be loaded with hormones, antibiotics and pesticides. Choose clean protein instead, which does not contain added hormones, pesticides and other toxins. Good sources of protein are organic dairy products and eggs, wild seafood and animal protein that has been grass-fed or organically fed while living on open pasture. Beans are also a great protein-packed choice that improves blood sugar and cholesterol pro les. ey are the most powerful anti-aging food ever tested.

Except for people that are ca eine sensitive, one to two servings of ca einated beverages can be enjoyed daily. In moderation, those tea and co ee pigments are good for us.

Don’t forget a ber- and protein-rich smoothie to stay satis ed and revved up all morning. A balanced and delicious recipe includes one serving of protein powder, frozen organic cherries or blueberries, almond milk and chia seeds.

Take advantage of the option to enjoy wine with dinner—just be sure to limit wine intake to no more than two servings daily.

Avoid any beverage with added sugar or commercial sweeteners. Don’t be fooled into drinking juice; without the ber, fruit juice is much closer to drinking soda than to eating fruit.

Powerful Probiotics

Not only do probiotics help gut function— a healthy gut microbiome decreases in ammation and supports weight control. e latest research reveals that the microbes in the gut have a dramatic impact on the risk for heart disease, as well. Because healthy microbes feed on ber, eating ber is good for the gut microbiome, too.

e right gut microbes o er numerous bene ts. ey lower harmful cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure to normal levels, assist with weight loss, decrease in ammation and decrease

production of trimethylamine N-oxide (also known as TMAO), a marker for heart disease. Support the gut microbiome by eating probiotic food sources daily, such as yogurt,

ke r, sauerkraut, pickled veggies and miso.

Steven Masley is a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, clinical professor at the

University of South Florida and creator of health programs for public television. He is the author of e 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Learn more at DrMasley.com.

1 tsp Italian herb seasoning

2 medium garlic cloves, nely chopped

8 large cage-free, organically fed eggs

2 Tbsp organic, whole fat milk (or sour cream)

½ cup organic Comté (or Gruyère) cheese, grated

¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

FRITTATA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS AND CHEESE

YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

½ lb fresh spinach, washed and drained, stems removed, chopped

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

½ medium sweet onion, nely chopped

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

½ tsp sea salt

Preheat oven to 375° F. Place spinach in a saucepan with ½ cup of water. Cover with a lid and allow to steam on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain; squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Heat a sauté pan to medium heat; add olive oil, then onion; stir occasionally. A er 1 minute, add mushrooms and continue heating for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms

3 small zucchini, chopped into ½-inch cubes (about 2½ cups)

2 small yellow squash, chopped into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

2 Tbsp white wine

3 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2½ cups)

4 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp fresh rosemary, diced

1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped

⅛ tsp paprika or cayenne powder (or to taste)

have so ened. Add garlic and Italian herbs and heat 1 minute, then remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Stir in the Comté or Gruyère cheese, steamed spinach and sautéed onions with mushrooms.

Grease a pie dish with extra virgin olive oil, then pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the pie dish. Sprinkle Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over the top.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it has the texture of custard—trembling and barely set. For a golden crust, turn on the broiler for the last couple minutes of baking, but don’t over-bake, or it will get tough. Check it 5 minutes before it’s supposed to be done.

is recipe and photo were excerpted from e Mediterranean Method. ©2019 Steven Masley, M.D. Used with permission of Harmony Books. All rights reserved.

tastes better when served the next day. Steam eggplant on the stove top for 6 minutes or microwave in a glass container for 4 minutes. Cook until tender.

RATATOUILLE

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

1 medium eggplant (remove ends and any damaged skin), cut into 1-inch cubes

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, diced

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp oregano, dried

½ tsp nes herbes (or Italian herb seasonning), dried

1 lb rm tofu, cubed, or 15 oz cooked cannellini beans (optional)

Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, basil, and/ or thyme)

is fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or sh, and especially a sou é. To convert this from a side dish to a complete meal, add 1 pound of cubed tofu or 15 ounces of cooked cannellini beans. Can be served hot or cold and usually

Heat a pan on medium heat and add olive oil; add the onion, salt, black pepper, oregano and nes herbes. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are so and translucent. Add zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and wine; stir. Cover and heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables so en, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 to 10 minutes, until squash so ens and the avors blend.

For a touch of heat, add paprika or cayenne pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Excerpted from e 30-Day Heart TuneUp. Copyright © 2021 Steven Masley, M.D. Used with permission from Little, Brown Spark, New York, NY. All rights reserved.

CIOPPINO (ITALIAN SEAFOOD STEW)

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ tsp sea salt

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 tsp dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil)

¼ tsp ground black pepper

3 large carrots, chopped

1 medium fennel bulb, chopped into ½-inch pieces (or 3 celery stalks)

1 cup red wine

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce

2 cups low sodium vegetable or sh broth

1 lb mussels and/or clams in the shell, scrubbed clean

1 lb fresh white sh, cut into 1-inch pieces (tilapia, cod, snapper, cat sh)

local recipe

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH-WALNUT PESTO

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

Whole grains and a variety of vegetables are essential ingredients in a heart-healthy diet. is yummy whole-grain pasta dish will sneak more veggies onto your plate, and nothing beats a delicious pasta dish that’s also healthy for us as well.

⅔ cup walnuts, toasted

4 cups baby spinach

2 cups basil leaves

1 lemon, juiced and zested

½ tsp salt

1 cup water

1 lb whole-grain fusilli pasta (or other whole-grain pasta of choice)

¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Black pepper to taste

½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 large sea scallops

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Heat a large stew pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, onions, salt, mushrooms, herbs and black pepper; stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and fennel; cook another 2 minutes. Add wine to deglaze for 30 seconds while stirring. Add bell pepper, tomato sauce and broth; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, unless the seafood is super fresh, soak sh, shrimp and scallops in orange juice or milk for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain when ready to add them to the pot.

Bring another pan with a steamer tray to a boil; add the mussels and/or clams; cook until they open, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the liquid for later use.

Increase the temperature under the large stew pot to mediumhigh and add the sh, shrimp and scallops. Heat 4 to 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and sh is cooked. Add the drained mussels and clams plus 1 cup of the reserved clam/mussel liquid; simmer another minute.

Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with parsley. is stew is fabulous accompanied with a tossed green salad on the side or as a second course. Be sure to set the table with additional large bowls for discarded shells.

Recipe excerpted from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up by Steven Masley, M.D. Copyright © 2021 by Steven Masley, M.D. Used with permission of Little, Brown Spark, New York, NY. All rights reserved.

Add fusilli to boiling water.

Warm blender mixture in a sauté pan and add one ladle of hot water from the pasta (approximately ⅓ to ½ cup) and stir. With a slotted spoon, place al dente pasta directly into the pesto sauce in the sauté pan.

Combine and continue cooking the pasta and sauce together until the pasta reaches desired consistency and the sauce adheres to pasta. (Add more pasta water if needed.)

Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper to taste. Cheese may be omitted.

Boil a large pot of salted water. Combine walnuts, spinach, basil, lemon juice, zest, salt and water, and blend until smooth.

Recipe courtesy of chef and wellness coach Marie O’Brien, NBCHWC, of Real Food FiXx. For appointments and more information, call 914.450.8508, email marie@ realfood xx.com or visit RealFoodFixx.com.

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FARMERS MARKETS

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FARM STORE

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ZFARMS ORGANIC

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Text: 845.625.4798

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MARKETS

GREENS NATURAL FOODS

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Eastchester

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Mt. Kisco

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Somers

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GREEN ORGANIC MARKET

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FB: GreenOrganicMarket

MOTHER EARTH’S STOREHOUSE

300 Kings Mall Ct., Kingston 845.336.5541

MotherEarthStorehouse.com

NATURE’S PANTRY HV

1545 NY-52, Fishkill 845.765.2023

NaturesPantryhv.com

Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

Fable Farm is now raising an additional 350 baby chicks for egg-laying that will provide the community with even more fresh, delicious, pasture-raised eggs. e farm has launched a “Chickstarter” campaign to help raise funds for the baby chicks’ care while they are getting to egg-laying age, which is at about four to six months old.

Funds will go toward food, lumber, labor, heat and straw. Donors

may also “adopt” a chick, come visit the farm, and even name one.

Owner Tom Deacon says, “Given that the farm sells out of eggs weekly, this will be a great way to provide more fresh eggs to the community.”

Location: 1311 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining, NY. Donate at GoFundMe. com/f/chickstarter-2022. For more information, call 914.862.0205 or email info@fablefoods.com.

NATURE’S HARVEST MARKET HV

1955 South Rd., Poughkeepsie 845.296.1069

NaturesHarvesthv.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

575 Boston Post Rd. Port Chester, NY 914.708.1985

1 Ridge Hill Rd, Yonkers, NY 914.378.8090

WholeFoodsMarket.com

MICROGREENS

TINY GREENS FARM retail, wholesale, workshops local pick up or delivery

TinyGreensFarm.com

PERSONAL CHEF

REAL FOOD FIXX

Gluten-Dairy Free/Plant Based 914.450.8508

MarieObrien.com/chefmarie

RESTAURANT

BROOKLYN ORGANIC KITCHEN

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 890 South Lake Blvd. Mahopac, NY 845.621.2655

BOKMahopac.com

Musings of the Heart

by John Diamond, M.D.

Tohelp celebrate Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, take a moment to enjoy this selection of musings from a former pioneer in holistic healing. Breathe deeply; pause between each of them; take in life’s energy and re ect and connect with your intentions and loved ones.

Teaching is for the mind; healing is for the heart.

A daily healing invocation: I open my heart for the Spirit to pass onto those who want Healing through me.

e heart is the way to the Soul. e more open the heart, the more the Soul is revealed.

is may well be the best description of Healing:  e healer opens his heart, his love pouring out from him to enfold the su erer, to bring him into his expanded aura.

And the su erer, feeling this love, opens his heart to enter the healer’s.

As a holistic healer for almost 50 years who had his practice in his home, Dr. John Diamond (1934-2021) said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart ame, the ame of love and life of the su erer may be rekindled to blaze anew. He saw his heart as a aming beacon for the su erer lost in distress. Not to come for a xed time, but to spend time, to visit, living not by the clock, but by the heart. And home can be any place one feels love in their heart. Diamond’s musings, of which he wrote hundreds, are individual pearls of wisdom, each created with the intention of raising the life energy of the reader. Read more at DrJohnDiamond.com.

~ Susan Diamond

Life Energy Arts in, Mount Kisco, NY, is a stunning gallery of photographs and paintings focusing on the work of Dr. John Diamond. Online workshops, classes and tours, as well as visits by appointment, are o ered. See our news brief on page 8 and their ad on page 30 for details about an upcoming event to be held onsite at the gallery.

Intuitive & Healing Arts

Bring Persephone's Pearl to Your Gathering

Persephone’s Pearl—a shop in Peekskill that sells candles, crystals, stones, jewelry, herbs, oils and more, and also o ers readings, trainings, healing, cleansings, events, workshops and more—is now providing their services to clients at home or at a space of their choosing. “We’re excited to be o ering private reading parties, house séances, house/business cleansings and things of that nature to help the community grow and thrive,” shares shop owner John Omilana.

“Our goal is to help people live their best destiny, and we want that to be accessible to as many people as possible,” adds Omilana, a psychic and spiritual coach who has been doing psychic readings for the last 20 years. “ e expansion of our services at the store can now be brought to a person’s home, business or any space they choose. Many of our services are also great if you'd like to add an element of entertainment to any party or gathering.”

Persephone’s Pearl is “A Center for Spiritual Development” (as the motto on the store’s front window says). Omilana’s own spiritual journey has taken him through a varied range of practices that give him a unique perspective on life and the spirit world. He is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, speaks both English and Spanish and is very proud of his Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Besides local and global products, Persephone’s Pearl o ers readings in English or Spanish six days a week onsite, as well as reiki, energy-cleansing sessions and educational courses. Omilana notes that o erings are continuously expanding to meet the needs of the community. Information about upcoming events and workshops can be found on the store’s website.

To book a party or another event, call 914.737.3460 or email info@persephonespearl.com. Persephone’s Pearl is located at 1014 Main St., Ste. B, Peekskill, NY. For more information, visit PersephonesPearl.com.

ASTROLOGY

Pam Cucinell Phone, online & in person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com

ENERGY MEDICINE

Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744

TheEsotereicBloom.com

One Light Healing Touch Penny and Ron Lavin, MA Sessions and Schools OLHT1.com/845.878.5165

HEALING SANCTUARY

Moss and Moonlight Workshops, Yoga, Reiki, Women Circles, In-Person & Virtual Hopewell Junction, NY MossAndMoonlight.com

INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALING

The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW Reiki Master/Instructor Light Body Quantum Healings 914.793.2600

TheTemperanceCenter.com

INTUITIVE HEALING

White Lotus Grace Healing/Dance/Readings

845.677.3517

Millbrook & Remote WhiteLotusGrace.com

NEW AGE STORES

Persephone’s Pearl 1014 B Main St., Peekskill 914.737.3460

PersephonesPearl.com

Universal Healing Arts

Metaphysical, Crystals, More! Cortlandt Manor, NY 914•737•HEAL

SoulConnectionShop.com

PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Celestial Touch

Laura Schek, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767

CelestialTouchllc.com

REIKI

Balancing 4 Life

Anne Bentzen, Jikiden Reiki Certified Teacher/Practitioner 25 Broadway, Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079

Balancing4Life.com

Laura DeToia

In-person and Long-Distance Reiki 914.645.7704

MerkabaPeace.com

Edit Babboni, CHC, RYT-200 Reiki Healing, Health Coaching, Yoga 61 Lakeview Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529

Yoga.ZenGarden@gmail.com

John Omilana

The Lips Don't Lie

by Martin Miron

Hilda Demirjian, owner of the Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center for 25 years, o ers collagen laser treatments, acne laser, scar treatment, pigmentation treatment, age spot treatment for males and females, and collagen skin tightening for the face, neck and body. She says, “We have clients as young as 12 for teenage acne and laser hair removal up to 91 years old for collagen laser skin tightening.”

For those unhappy with the appearance of their lips overall, she suggests collagen laser lip treatment to stimulate natural collagen instantly. For wrinkling lips, she advises, “As we age, we are de nitely losing the collagen (a protein) in our body. Also, the exposure to sun, wind, UVA, UVB, climate and smoking cause lips to be wrinkled and dry."

She notes, “Injectables are invasive and sometimes painful, and they paralyze the muscles. Laser lip treatments are non-invasive, holistic, and have an organic approach for healthy-looking and smoother lips. I performed this treatment on my lips three years ago and I received a lot of compliments from people. Also, I did perform these treatments on my sta and they are very satis ed with the results. It is a quick treatment with no pain.”

During the 20-minute treatments, Demirjian runs the laser, which is painless, on the lips. “According to their lip shape, I must run the laser with a di erent angle. However, there are no ingredients. Laser is an infrared light and will penetrate through your lips and enhance your lips instantly. ere are no substances at all,” she says. e lips will immediately look moist and full and a er about two weeks the tissue will be rejuvenated.

“I highly advise our guests to use our Collagen-Elastin Gel with Apple Stem Cells AM and PM at home. One percent of this gel

will stimulate 80 percent of your skin’s natural collagen. Now this exclusive gel is not only for the lips, but also for the full face, including eyes and skin tightening,” says Demirjian.

Laser lip treatments are also for men. “ e fact is that 40 percent of our clients are men, and I highly advise them to take advantage of this non-invasive and holistic treatment. I have performed this treatment on my existing clients and they are extremely satis ed with the results,” she reports.

Demirjian also works with a gynecologist surgeon in Stamford, Connecticut, performing surgical laser under her supervision. A er receiving training from Candela Corporation nationally and internationally, she started training medical professionals and med spa owners for aesthetic laser, skin care and med spa business advice.

Initial consultations are free. e Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center is located at 34 S. Broadway, Ste. 607, in White Plains, NY. For appointments and more information, call 914.374.1756 or visit HildaDemirjianLaser.com. See ad, page 6.

FEBRUARY 2023

Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

To Ski as a Metaphor

Stay on task when thoughts scatter February 1; focus does increase by late a ernoon. Your own inspiration on Groundhog Day/Imbolc can be at odds with another’s perceived security. Discomfort chafes on February 3 when a disruption upsets the plan. Creative tension on February 4 o ers new options to those that accept that a responsibility comes with action. e February 5 Leo full moon invites players that adapt to surprises or detours with aplomb.

Tenacity Rewards

Meet obligations in the early a.m. February 6, then follow-through, take care of details and organize. High output February 7, especially when frustration transmutes into productivity. Communication deepens late evening February 8, whether romantic, business or internal. February 9 through 10 demands a deep dive into hard conversations; those that avoid them go nowhere. Re-access disagreements or contracts February 11, when common ground is available, as well as the next few days.

Big Strides

Stay with di cult passages, personal or business, on February 12; the process requires patience. Avoid discouragement February 13; if things don’t go as planned, nd reliable alternatives. is February 14 requires speci c “asks” for some people. Declare what you want and listen to the desires of others—love requires we show up.

From mid-a ernoon February 15 to end of day, your luck is with whom you connect. Plow through projects on February 16 through 17 to achieve the satisfaction of accomplishment.

Keep Alert as Speed Increases

e dark of moon February 18 through 19 supports concentration to clean the slate for fresh starts. e February 20 Pisces new moon enables graceful transformation; set your intention! Possibilities expand, but pace yourself February 21. February 22 be aware of thin ice. e fast track has a major toll at the end of the road February 23.

Sharpen the Blade

Time in nature February 24 restores equilibrium. A lot of buzz February 25 indicates it’s time to nd quiet contemplation. Gather your thoughts the morning of February 26 to produce satisfactory results. Information gleaned on February 27 supports successful outcomes. Schedule meetings for late morning through early evening February 28 for maximum clarity in communications.

Pamela Cucinell o ers guidance, validation and spiritual insight with a practical twist. To nd her comprehensive forecast of 2023, visit InsightOasis.com. To nd her weekly podcast, visit ActiveSpirituality.Life. To schedule a one-time or ongoing sessions, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@ insightoasis.com See ad, page 33.

Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.

~Anne Frank

As guardians of our beloved pets, choosing the best food for them can be a daunting task, with so many options online and in grocery stores, as well as con icting advice about what is healthiest. For thousands of years, pets were fed human food scraps, and in the last 50 years, as dogs were elevated from being pets to valued members of the family, handing them treats directly from the dinner table became a common practice. Nevertheless, commercial pet food has become an enormous industry in a relatively short period of time—it has only been around for just over 150 years, according to the Pet Food Institute. Globally, the pet food market was valued at almost $95 billion in 2021 and is expected to continue growing, according to Grand View

Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats

HUMAN-GRADE MEALS FOR OUR FURRY

BEST FRIENDS

by Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Research. North America dominated the market, accounting for a 49.9 percent share of worldwide revenue that year. e immense popularity of commercial pet food can be attributed to numerous reasons. Socioeconomic factors make buying processed pet food a ordable; nutritional science makes it look sophisticated; veterinarians endorse it and marketing agencies persuade guardians that it is the best option. Many pet guardians may be concerned that table scraps are not as healthy for their pet as kibble. As a result, most dogs and cats consume commercial diets, many of which include byproducts from the human food industry.

Kelly Swanson, a University of Illinois professor and the author of a 2018 nutrition study published in the Journal of

Animal Science, told Science Daily, “A lot of companies test for complete and balanced nutrition but don’t go beyond that.” She further noted that her study evaluated certain diets by looking at additional factors: “Would dogs like them? Were they digestible? Would they increase activity?”

Leveling Up a Pet’s Diet

Because they are unprocessed and unre ned, pet diets made of whole foods contain more intact nutrients and provide more ber for digestive health, which can help with constipation, diarrhea or both. According to a 2021 study published in the Journal of Animal Science, some types of fresh, “human-grade” food may be simpler for pets to digest than dry, commercial kibble.

A recent study examined the gut microbiome of pet and stray dogs from South Africa, India and Loas and compared their gut microbiomes to those of dogs that lived 1,000 years ago. e researchers found that the varied diet of the stray dogs of Loas had the most robust microbiome and that it was comparable to the diet consumed by ancient dogs. Like in humans, a healthy and balanced gut microbiome is important for digestion and to ght in ammation.

While there are some foods that pets should avoid, such as alcohol, dairy, chocolate and grapes, many types of meat and vegetables that humans eat can be served to their pets. Because whole-food ingredients like chicken, pork, lamb, beef and chicken eggs are readily available at local grocery stores, it’s easy to get started. e key is ensuring that a pet gets a balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates. ere are plenty of homemade pet food recipes available online that consider this balance. e needs of a pet will vary based on species, age, weight and overall health, so consulting with a veterinarian is recommended to keep the pet’s health on track.

Tips for Homemade Pet Food Success

■ If it is in the budget, choose grass-fed or pasture-raised meats, which have a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and are anti-in ammatory.

■ e diet should include calcium, iron, zinc and other essential nutrients based on species and individual needs. Consult a veterinarian for guidance.

■ Although dogs do not require carbohydrates in their diet, they can digest them. Dogs use dietary carbohydrates to maintain and replace glycogen levels.

■ Introducing vegetable ber—kale, collard greens and fruit such as apples—to a dog’s digestive system helps prevent gas pain.

■ Obtain ingredients from organic sources whenever possible, because

they contain no pesticides or chemicals that could harm a pet’s health.

■ Avoid processed foods and arti cial ingredients.

■ Look for pet foods without preservatives, byproducts, llers or food dyes.

e Association of American Feed Control O cials (aafco.org/consumers) o ers a wealth of information and guidance regarding commercial pet foods and ingredients. While they do not have a whole foods

classi cation, they do provide information about natural and organic pet foods.

Feeding pets whole food is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy. Make their food at home using fresh ingredients, or look for commercial brands that incorporate whole foods in their products. A pet’s best health starts in the bowl.

Ruth Roberts is an integrative veterinarian and holistic health coach for pets, as well as the creator of e Original CrockPet Diet. Learn more at DrRuthRoberts.com.

Accelerate Healing with Energy.

Using light energy through distance healing, your healing process can move forward more smoothly.

“My knee was warm for about 3 full hours after I left. It seemed to heal further after I slept the first couple of nights. While my knee was not healed 100%, it was significantly better and I was able to go on my Montana ski trip the next week.

P.S. Another month after my ski trip my knee has continued to improve.”

Robert, Gainesville, GA

Practicing by donation for nearly 10 years. Questions? Call Bill at 770-990-9191 or visit https://www.distancehealer.me

RHYTHMS OF THE HEART IMPROVING MOOD WITH VAGUS NERVE TONING

by Kirby Baldwin

While most people consider the brain to be the power center of the body, the heart is stronger in several ways. In research pioneered by the HeartMath Institute in the 1990s, the heart has been found to be 40 to 60 times stronger than the brain electrically and about 100 times stronger magnetically.  HeartMath studies heart rate variability (HRV), which measures the naturally occurring beat-to-beat changes in heart rate and rhythms, and is a key marker of overall health, resiliency and longevity. HeartMath discovered people could train themselves to improve their HRV and, as a result, their ability to regulate emotions by using breath as a type of biofeedback.

Central to this work is the vagus nerve, a main component of the parasympathetic nervous system that carries signals at an unconscious level between the brain, heart and digestive system. Due to its many functions, particularly controlling mood, researchers have targeted the vagus nerve in treating depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders.

According to a 2018 study, “Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain-Gut Axis in Psychiatric and In ammatory Disorders,” published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, “Treatments that target the vagus nerve increase the vagal tone and inhibit cytokine production. Both are important mechanisms of resiliency. e stimulation of vagal a erent bers in the gut in uences monoaminergic brain systems in the brain stem that play crucial roles in major psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders. Since the vagal tone is correlated with capacity to regulate stress responses and can be in uenced by breathing, its increase through meditation and yoga likely contribute to resilience and the mitigation of mood and anxiety symptoms.”

Vagal tone tells us how well the vagus nerve is functioning, and it is measured indirectly by HRV. A toned vagus nerve can help regulate the nervous system and improve digestion, heart health and breathing rate. It can also counter the body’s “ ght” response and help us relax and bounce back from daily stresses by boosting the “rest-and-digest” response, which also boosts HRV.

Because the vagus nerve is integral to the gut-brain connection, Michael Ruscio, DNM, DC, writes that lifestyle practices that are good for the gut and brain, like diet, exercise and deep breathing, can improve vagal tone. e Cleveland Clinic states that the vagus nerve can be naturally strengthened through meditation, massage, music therapy and cold-water immersion.

Other non-invasive methods of stimulating the vagus nerve include lightly tapping the chest while holding the breath, as well as light-to-moderate massage in areas near the vagus nerve. Because the nerve connects to the throat, gargling with salt water and laughing have also been proposed as potential interventions.

e U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved electrical vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy and depression, and there are ongo-

ing studies to expand its use for other health conditions and disorders. is is an invasive solution, as the device is surgically implanted under the skin on the chest.

Bruce Cryer, co-founder and former CEO of HeartMath, says, “We could all use a helping hand to get into our happy place” in these uncertain times. e 40-year wellness leader recently turned to Sensate, a new personal device designed to help people improve HRV and derive calming bene ts without the need for extensive training in meditation or breathing techniques.

Developed by Stefan Chmelik, a physician, Sensate is a palm-sized device that is simply placed on a person’s chest as it emits stress-relieving sound waves directly to the nervous system using bone conduction. Similar to the comfort a person experiences when a purring cat lies on their chest, Sensate causes the chest to resonate sound, which signals the vagus nerve to relax. When used over time, the device can train (or retrain) the vagus nerve to default to this calming state.

In a 2022 study, adults with and without anxiety and depression disorders used Sensate for an average of three and a half months, ve to six days per week. A er the test period, more than 70 percent of the participants reported low, mild or normal stress levels. More than 65 percent of the participants with anxiety disorder and over half of those with a depressive disorder reported an improvement in their condition.

Chmelik says, “Stress is a ‘global catastrophe’, and with a chronically stressed public, there is no will or ability to address all the other issues facing us. My goal in developing Sensate was to enable people to self-regulate more e ciently. I want to create a tipping point to create a more conscious world. As more people become aware of their breath and its connection to stress, and take advantage of the powerful tools of meditation, breath and other tools like Sensate, hopefully that tipping point is reached.”

Kirby Baldwin writes and edits for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and the parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

natural awakenings

Health-Balanced Fitness Offers Something for Every Body Health-Balanced

Fitness, a boutique-style studio with a beautiful view of Lake Mahopac, o ers one-on-one or partner personal training sessions, nutrition consultations and intimate group classes in person and online via Zoom. Upcoming events include a Restorative Yoga Workshop, in March; a Fall Prevention workshop, in April; and an Open House event at the studio, planned for May.

Agi Kadar, studio owner, personal trainer and functional nutritional practitioner, is certi ed in several tness and nutrition modalities and has years of experience working with adults of di erent ages and abilities. She is also the published author of three tness books. Kadar teaches Strength Training, Stretch and Renew and Cardio Conditioning classes. She o ers a complimentary consultation for new clients to nd the best path for their health and tness journey.

Elena Remais, a certi ed Pilates and yoga instructor, teaches Mat Pilates, Yoga Flow and Chair Yoga. She specializes in strengthening the core and improving balance. Her small classes o er a more personal experience and she is able to give special attention to each participant’s needs to provide a safe, e ective and enjoyable workout.

Kadar opened the studio in September 2021 o ering personal training. By June 2022, Remais joined, and they added classes. Kadar and Remais are experts in improving balance and strength to prevent falls and injuries, and developed a unique Fall Prevention Workshop for all levels and needs.

Location: Health-Balanced Fitness, 900 S. Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac, NY. For more information or to make an appointment, text or call 845.216.6810 or email agi@healthbalanced. com. For future event dates and studio updates, visit HealthBalanced.com.

NETWORK

•FITNESS STUDIOS

MAHOPAC

NEW Health-Balanced Fitness

Fitness for Active Aging

900 South Lake Blvd, Ste.6 845.216.6810; HealthBalanced.com

•QIGONG STUDIOS

CHAPPAQUA

NEW Power Chi Fusion In-person/Virtual 83 North Greeley Avenue 914.433.7135; PowerChiFusion.com

• ONLINE STUDIOS

Encourage Yoga OnDemand/Livestream/ Deep Dive 413.679.7766 EncourageYoga.com

YogaShine For the Over-50 Crowd Mat, Chair, Therapy – Zoom Groups and Individuals 914.769.8745; YogaShine.com

•YOGA ASSOCIATIONS

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor, NY and via Zoom; ytayoga.com yta_president@ytayoga.com

•YOGA RETREATS

Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd, Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015; 914-494-2266

YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

•YOGA STUDIOS

BREWSTER

Tula Yoga For Wellness Group, Privates, Specialties 22 Sutton Place; 914.806.3286

TulaYogaForWellness.com

DOBBS FERRY

Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center

343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org

DOVER PLAINS

Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing Yoga, Reiki, Meditation 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste 3 845.242.3625

BlueLotusYogaHealing.com

HOPEWELL JUNCTION

Redtail Power Yoga 810 Route 82 845.605.2257

RedtailPowerYoga.com

MAHOPAC

Luna Power Yoga Move, Sweat & Breathe 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com

Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118

PutnamYoga.com

PAWLING

Pawling Yoga & Wellness 26 East Main St., Ste. 2 845.661.8664

PawlingYogaWellness.org

PEEKSKILL

PranaMoon Yoga In Studio + Zoom 1000 N. Division St, 2H 845.528.0318

PranaMoonYoga.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

Agi Kadar (right) working with a client.

calendar of events

Please call ahead to confirm times and dates. Pre-register early to insure events will have a minimum number to take place. To place a calendar listing, email us before February 8 (for the March issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email Admin@WakeUpNaturally.com for guidelines on how to submit listings.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Virtual Women’s Circle – 7pm. Explore and discuss shadow work: how accepting and working with our challenging emotions and patterns can be a key to healing and self-love. $25. Online event. MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Pony Pals Program – 10am. A fun, hands-on equine experience that teaches youngsters the basics of horse care, grooming and riding. Horse enthusiasts ages 5 & under are invited to drop-in for exciting and educational program. Takes place rain or shine. $10 per child. Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Rte 22, Dover Plains. No reservation needed. LuckyOrphans.org.

Inherited & Collective Trauma: Creating Healthier Boundaries – 1-3pm. With Laura Aversano, author, medical intuitive and ancestral conduit. Learn how to create and keep appropriate boundaries emotionally and spiritually. $60. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

Women’s Circle – 2pm. Explore and discuss shadow work: how accepting and working with our challenging emotions and patterns can be a key to healing and self-love. $35. Hopewell Junction. MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

Full Moon Meditation – 4-5:15pm. Join our Moon Meditation Circle and experience guided meditation followed by a Vedic astrology card deck share and discussion. $20. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St, Peekskill. Info/register: 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Energy Medicine for the 21st Century Part 1 –9:45am-6:30pm. With Bernadette Bloom. Come on an exciting adventure into the world of energetic vibrational living and healing! Learn to bring balance and ease to the body, mind, and spirit via the electromagnetic field also called the aura. In-person in Chappaqua or virtually via Zoom. $357 plus a $25 materials fee. Info/register: TheEsotericBloom.com.

Candlelit Yin Yoga – 4:30-6pm. With Kathleen Hinge. Passive poses are held for an extended time with slow deep breathing, fostering a calm, meditative state. All levels welcome. $20. Info/ register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.Org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Brotherhood Circle – 6-7:30pm. Commune with other men to discover ways to effectively navigate a Goddess centered practice. Free. Persephone’s Pearl,1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Pilates Class – 10:15am. Learn to lengthen and strengthen your core and entire body. Feel strong and beautiful inside and out as you perform these movements. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

The Emerging Legal Cannabis Industry in New York – 5-7pm. This program will explore the newly legalized industry for the adult-use of cannabis in New York. $25. Held via Zoom. Presented by WWBA Real Property Committee & WCBA Cannabis Law Committee present. Info: wcbany.org

Tai Chi & Qigong – 7pm. Cultivate and harness “life force” energy for health. With Sifu Renza; actively involved in the Chinese healing and martial arts for 35 years. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Vision and (Mis)Behavior – 7-9pm. Is your child struggling with frustration? Could there be a vision problem? Learn to recognize visual triggers to mis-behaviors at any age, and to interpret this cry for help. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

Yin Yoga Fusion – 7:15pm. Experience deep healing benefits of Yin poses. Massage and breathe into the connective tissue where we hold onto blocked energy. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY

11

Aroma Yoga Flow & Breathwork Workshop –11:15am-12:45pm. Join Cate Bartilucci, owner of Luna Power Yoga & Tara Magalski, founder of Divine Lifestyles, for a transformative workshop to anchor, align and arise, combining essential oils, yoga, and breathwork. Learn how breathwork, essential oils and yoga can help balance blood pressure and reduce symptoms of PTSD and feelings of trauma. $44. Luna Power Yoga, 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info/register: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Being Present in Chaos and Peace – 1:30-4:30pm. With Judy Weaver. Learn evidence-based traumaconscious yoga protocol: asana, pranayama and meditation to develop your inner awareness,

proprioceptive, and kinesthetic senses to develop greater resiliency. Members: $45. Nonmembers: $65. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor and via Zoom. Info: ytayoga.com.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart: Love Songs at the Gallery – 3-5pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this light hearted piano-vocal exploration of American popular music with Peter Muir, PhD. This free concert is engaging and family-friendly. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11 Main St, Flr 2, Mount Kisco. Register: 914.649.9565.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

LGBT+ Spirituality Informational – 6-7pm. Join others in the community to speak on being queer and how that blends with your spiritual walk. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Sound Bath Healing – 7pm. “When vibrations travel through the body, they promote circulation, energy flow, & rejuvenation, activates destress responses in the body.” ~ Gong Master, Malbert Lee. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Free Online Lecture: Hypertension – 7-8pm. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, will hold a free online lecture, “Ayurveda’s Approach to Common Disorders: Hypertension” through the Pawling Free Library. Held online. Registration required through the library: 845.855.3444 or PawlingFreeLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

mark your calendar

STRESS IS GONE CERTIFICATION

With Brett Cotter

Feb 15 – May 10

Live, interactive 30-hour certification program. Guiding participants step-bystep in mastering the Stress Is Gone Method. Training sessions will take place on Wednesday nights from 6:307:30pm EST and be held live, via Zoom. Find out more at StressIsGone.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

mark your calendar

The Shine On Women’s Weekend Retreat

February 17-19 • 10am-4pm

Rest, Reset, & Remember How We Shine.

Location:

The Center at Mariandale, in Ossining. Register: KaceysPlace.com

Tea & Paint – 6:30pm. A laid back creative circle incorporating astrological events in its theme. Chat and connect as we paint and sip tea. Beginner-friendly. $25. Hopewell Junction. MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Pony Pals Program – 10am. A fun, hands-on equine experience that teaches youngsters the basics of horse care, grooming and riding. Horse enthusiasts ages 5 & under are invited to drop-in for exciting and educational program. Takes place rain or shine. $10 per child. Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Rte 22, Dover Plains. No reservation needed. LuckyOrphans.org.

Past Life Regression Hypnosis – 11:30am12:30pm. Past life regression hypnosis is a safe and beautiful technique to recover important memories of the past in this life, or in a previous life to learn lessons for the evolution of our soul. Held via Zoom. Free. Hosted by Cynthia Chase, MSW, LCSW, Reiki Master. Info/register: 860.395. 0284; CynthiamChase.com.

Peace. Love. Yoga. Practice To Support Ukraine – 5-6:30pm. Join Ellen Forman for an upbeat yoga practice set to tunes of peace & love (mostly 60’s & 70’s music). All proceeds go to Razom viaYoga4ukrianeproject & Shelter Ugolyok. $20 suggested donation (or more if you can). PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St, Peekskill. Info/register: 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Monthly Séance (Spanish) – 7-9pm. Join us at Persephone’s Pearl to experience and communicate with the other side. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 mark your calendar

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Natural Stress Solutions – 1-3pm. Join Hudson Valley Wellness Collective for an informative class where you will learn how essential oils

can be powerful, safe, and simple all-natural stress solutions for you and your family. Free. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie. Register: 845.208.9771; HudsonValleyWellnesscollective.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Rock 101 Camp – 10am-3pm. Feb 21-24. This camp is for beginners 7-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore different rock instruments while learning songs together in a band rehearsal setting. School of Rock Mamaroneck, 1 Depot Plaza, Mamaroneck. Pricing/info: 914.777.1500.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Black History Month Exhibit: “Fulfilling the Vision” – 6-7pm. Experience a guided tour of this award-winning exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sherrock Cole. Adults: $25, Students: $10. Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining. Tickets: BethanyArts.org/calendar.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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Health Vibes Only!

Westchester EXPO!

March 25 10am-4pm

Family-Friendly Health and Wellness Day! FREE ADMISSION

At St. Gabriel’s Church in Gymnasium 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle

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Pony Pals Program – 10am. A fun, hands-on equine experience that teaches youngsters the basics of horse care, grooming and riding. Horse enthusiasts ages 5 & under are invited to drop-in for exciting and educational program. Takes place rain or shine. $10 per child. Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Rte 22, Dover Plains. No reservation needed. LuckyOrphans.org.

Free Trial Class – 11:45am-1pm. A unique blend of stretching, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, and meditation designed to balance your energy system and reduce your stress. Good for those of all ages (over 14) and physical conditions. Leave calmer, more relaxed yet energized. Westchester Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 590 Central Park Ave, back entrance, Scarsdale. Registration required: 914.713.1333; BodynBbrain.com/westchester.

Monthly Séance – 7-9pm. Join us at Persephone’s Pearl to experience and communicate with the other side. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Intro to Yoga Series – 1-2:15pm. Five-week series with Robin Palmer. Discover the benefits of yoga; gain confidence in your body, increase your flexibility and reduce stress. Investment: $95 for entire series with handouts. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St, Peekskill. Info/register: 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Sisterhood – 6-7pm. Come enjoy all the wonderful things within the feminine mysteries in the company of other women. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com. Email

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sunday

Qigong For Optimal Health – 8:30 &10:30am. Qigong healing exercises build and balance the life force energy. The practice increases your physical energy, releases blocked energy that leads to illness, and enhances your vitality. Free introductory class. Power Chi Fusion, 83 North Greeley Ave, Flr 2, Chappaqua or online. Register: PowerChiFusion.com.

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. A releasing,restorative practice supported by bolsters and blocks so that the body is completely relaxed. Reiki is used to remove blockages. $20/$12 seniors. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste 3, Dover Plains. Info: Deb Proscher: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through powerdriven flows. Modifications offered. $25/ drop-in. 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619;LunaPowerYoga.com.

Journey into Power Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. This 90-min signature class is a journey to vitality, power and freedom. All levels. $25/drop-in, class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845.605.2257.

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

monday

1 ho ur L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9:30am. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20/drop-in or call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Meditation – 10-11am.Soul soothing, spiritually lifting, and devotionally enriching. Guided, mantra, or moving. $25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

The Healing Circle – 10:30-11:30am.2nd Monday. Via Zoom. Conducted by Beryl Hay. Safe and sacred way to connect to the breath while deepening meditation and mindfulness practices. This practice helps to provide a more compassionate way to live. Info:Mariandale.org (calendar).

Strength & Balance with Agi – 2-2:45pm. A 45-minute small group training, using free weights and weighted rings, to improve strength and balance. All levels are welcome. In-person or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste 6, Mahopac. $22 drop-in or $20 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

1 hour L2 Alignment Vinyasa – 5:30pm. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20/drop-in or call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Align & Restore – 6-7:15pm. With Kellen Knight. An uplifting vinyasa flow followed by restorative poses. Practice also includes pranayama and meditation. This full-spectrum practice awakens your spirit, restores the nervous system and aligns you with your true self. Great for beginners as well as seasoned yogis. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St, Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

tuesday

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

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. The yoga flow will have modifications shown. This class starts and ends with special meditation segments; designed for people new to meditation. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Chris Glover. For more experienced practitioners. Nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogacenter.org.

Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: GreenStreetRadio.com.

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Power Flow – 4:30-5:30pm. Fun and energetic class with a strong emphasis on breath, alignment and flow. $25/drop-in, class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

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

Slow Flow Deep Stretch – 5:30-6:45pm. With Sabrina Eyster. This practice is designed to melt stress, ease tension, and create space within. Moving mindfully at a slower pace, we use our breath to guide our flow, finding the time to sink in and open-up. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga,

1000 North Division St, Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Spiritual Support Circle – 6-7pm. 4th Monday. Participants bring what is on their hearts. Receive to feel lighter, lifted, and richer. Donations welcome. Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Yoga Flow with Elena – 6-7pm. Breath-based flow of yoga postures to reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility. All levels are welcome. In-person or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste 6, Mahopac. $22 drop-in or $20 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Vinyasa Flow– 6-7pm. Fast-paced, energetic and fun weekly class. $22 drop-in or class package. Rhinebeck Yoga Center, 6400 Montgomery St, 3rd Fl, Rhinebeck. 845.876.2528; RhinebeckYogaCenter.com.

Slow Burn – 6-7pm. Gain strength, stamina and focus through slow, isolated movements targeted to tone and sculpt.All levels. $25/drop-in, class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845.605.2257.

Yoga & Sound Bath Infusion – 6:30-7:30pm. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class is set to the sound of beautiful singing bowls played in-person by a sound healer with an extended Savasana. $25/drop-in. 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619;LunaPowerYoga.com.

Breath, Relax & Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne Salomone, CYT.A great slow flow with breath movement and deep relaxation. Open level. (Virtual via Zoom) $12. Contact Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871;TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 8:30-10am. Kripalubased, 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.

914 TLC’s Monthly Networking Breakfast – 8:3010am. 3rd Wednesday. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, products, classes and workshops? Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203.856.9566 (call/text).

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 Drop in. 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

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Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Healing Dance – 11:30am-1pm. Easy flowing energy, lifting movement. Supports spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Meditative and creative. $25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

P eaceful Warriors: Yoga as Activism – 5:306:45pm. With Ellen Forman. A practice dedicated to reclaiming our strength, vibrance, clarity and inner quiet. Rest the nervous system and enhance immunity with pranayama, asana, meditation, mudras, Myofascial release and restorative poses. Supporting causes that matter: a portion of the proceeds are donated to different causes each quarter. All levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga 1000 North Division St, Peekskill. 845.528.0318, PranaMoonYoga.com.

Level 2/3 Alignment Vinyasa – 6:45pm. With Kathy. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20/drop-in or call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.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.

thursday

Cat Spay And Neutering Day – 3rd Thursday. Low-cost services provided by the T.A.R.A. Mobile Clinic. Appointments required. Other services available. Early morning drop off and late afternoon pick up. Trinity Episcopal Church Parish House, 5 Elm St, Fishkill. Pricing/Info: 845.206.9021.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Gentle Alignment Yoga – 9:30am. With Kathy. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome.$20/drop-in or call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.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.

Chair Yoga/Balance with Elena – 12:30-1:30pm. Gentle, breath-based flow. Increases flexibility and joint mobility, reduces stress, and improves balance. Standing and seated exercises. No experience necessary. In-person on via Zoom. $22 drop-in or $20

online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste 6, Mahopac. For reservations: call/ text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Mat Pilates with Elena – 6-6:50pm. Core-based exercises to work on strength, stability, functional movements, and balance. (You must be able to get down and up from the floor). In-person on via Zoom. $22 drop-in or $20 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste 6, Mahopac. Reservations: call/text 845.216.6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Power Ease – 7:30-8:30pm. Vinyasa sequence to build heat and prep the body for deep stretching and then hip-opening Yin poses that increase flexibility and create ease. $25/drop-in. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

friday

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. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate selfobservation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

VirtualChair YogaShine – 10:30-11:30am. Super gentle, for senioradults and adultswith special needs/health andrecovery concerns.Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heartcentered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation:914.769.8745;YogaShine.com.

Healing Dance – 11:30am-1pm. Easy flowing energy lifting movement. Supports spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Meditative and creative. $25. Millbrook and virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Sound Meditation Fridays – 5pm. We invite you to go on an intimate excursion with your breathe, your body and your whole being. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to engage with yourself and a symphony of sonic vibrations. $20. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St, Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Luna Gentle Flow – 5:30pm. This all-levels gentle class is geared towards those looking to ease into their practice, while still developing awareness of their body through stretching, strength building, and breathwork. Modifications offered. $25. Drop-in. 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619;LunaPowerYoga.com.

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.

Ossining 2022 Down to Earth Farmers Market –8:30am-1pm. Year-round. Parking lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets. Info/updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

1 ho ur L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9am. With Kathy. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20/drop-in or call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

K ripalu-based Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. With Kathleen Hinge. 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. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through powerdriven flows. Modifications offered. $25/ drop-in. 54 Miller Rd, Ste 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619;LunaPowerYoga.com.

Soul Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Vinyasa in slow, easyflowing movements with sun salutations and standing asanas, followed by sweet seated stretches and a blissful yoga nidra. $15. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte 82, 2nd Fl, Ste 6, LaGrangeville. Register: 845.234.8886; LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Yoga Flow with Elena – 10-11am. 60-minute breath-based flow of yoga postures to reduce stress, and improve strength and flexibility. In-person or via Zoom. All levels welcome. $22/class. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste 6, Mahopac. Reservations: 845.216.6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Beginner Kripalu-based Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. With Kathleen Hinge. In-person and virtual. Learn gentle pose sequences and embodied awareness. Suitable for new students and those with physical limitations or recovering from injury. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Props & Flow – 11am. With Francesca Bove. This class combines the elements of Vinyasa with the use of props, including blocks, straps, chairs and ropes. By having boundaries, this practice plays with the dance between being held and moving. All levels welcome. $25. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St, Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Bhakti Healing Arts – 11:30am-12:30pm. Ancientspiritual healing practices from devotional wisdom of the Vedas. Gentle, intuitive, timeless, and transformative.$25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 12:30pm. A yoga style based in Kripalu tradition, focusing on yoga postures, mindful awareness and self-care. Breathing techniques and meditation will be explored as well. Suitable for all levels. 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; 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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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

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SearchLight Medical

2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com

Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad pg 19.

PELLEGRINO HEALING CENTER

4307 Albany Post Rd

Hyde Park New York 12538

PellegrinoHealingcenter.com

Pellegrino Healing Center differs from your average acupuncture and wellness facility because we offer our patients access to a collective, diverse team of healing practitioners and cutting-edge healing modalities. Top-tier acupuncture, massage therapy, salt cave sessions, energy healing, meditation, esthetics, and more. See ad pg 33.

ADDICTION CESSATION

QUIT WITH QUINN

Midtown Manhattan and Garrison

Steve.healingny@gmail.com

914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com

Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 90% success rate. See ad pg 19.

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QUANTUM HEALING & WELLNESS

175 E. Main St., Suite 202, Mt. Kisco, NY 914.218.3428

QuantumHealingAndWellnessspma.com

Give your body the energy to heal itself! The Energy Enhancement SystemTM is BioScalar Photonic Fusion technology [aka, Tesla Waves] that generates multiple bioactive life enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves, which can allow cell regeneration, and enhance your energy levels for optimum function.

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Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com

Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 33.

AYURVEDA

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad pg 15.

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.

CBD

YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO

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

YOUR CBD OF RYE

131 Purchase St., Store #3, Rye, NY 10580 914.921.1073; CBD@YourCBDStoreRye.com

Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and ThirdParty Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets. See ad, pg 9.

CHIROPRACTIC

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947

Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

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

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.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Locations: Ossining, Garrison, NY 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.

DOWSER

JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

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

Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home? Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!

ENERGY HEALING

ANNE H. BENTZEN

25 Broadway, Suite 101

Pleasantville, NY 10570

914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com

Relieve stress and restore energetic balance for health with Jikiden

Reiki treatments, classes, Bemer therapy, Bach Flower remedies, plus cranial sacral therapy, reflexology, intuitive readings, sound baths, meditation programs and energy mastery training.

ESSENTIAL OILS

ALINA RINATO

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

845.208.9771

ALINA@RINATOFAMILYESSENTIALS.COM

Local group of women specializing in aromatherapy uses and benefits. We are here to help you select, purchase, and safely use the best oils for you and your family! Monthly hands-on classes, personalized recommendations, and supportive online community.

FLOATATION THERAPY

RISE ABOVE FLOATATION

111 East Main Street

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

914.241.1900

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY

JACQUELINE CAGNON

By appointment: in person/phone Fleetwood, NY 917.816.5803;jtcagnon123@gmail.com

Live Your Life in Full Bloom! Custom treatments using Flower Essences, assisting in healing Anxiety, Addictions, Abuse, Depression, Loneliness, Focusing Problems, Procrastination, Spirituality, and numerous other issues. Pure Organic Wildflower Essences from all over the world addressing your specific needs.

HAIR SALON

FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS

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

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 25.

HERBAL MEDICINE

LORRAINE HUGHES

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

Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

HOLISTIC DENTIST

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT

Certified Hypnotherapist

Somers, NY

914.400.9508; LisaBleasdale.com

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com

Evaluations and Consultations; Dr. Parodneck works in 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 19.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC

AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725

DrKaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 15.

NUTRITION

NUSPECIES

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.

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 website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 5.

Nuspecies.com

866.624.4117

Westchester. Long Island. Brooklyn. Jamaica, Caribbean NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 3.

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

Dr. Michael Wald,DC, Board Certified Nutritionist

29 King St, 2ndFl, Chappaqua, NY 10514 914.552.1442; info@blooddetective.com

DrMichaelWald.com;#BloodDetective

Dr. Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consults 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 11.

QIGONG

POWER CHI FUSION

Phillip J. Coyle

Associate in Daoist Healing

914-433-7135; PowerChiFusion.com

Qigong healing builds and balances the life force energy within. Increases physical energy, releases blocked energy, enhances vitality and outlook on life, bringing forth all that is desired in life. Exercises focus on concentration, deep breathing and movement. Online and In-Person classes.

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.

REIKI

REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; CynthiaMChase.com

CynthiaMChase@gmail.com

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

RETREATS

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.

SALT ROOM SPA

HUDSON RIVER HEALING & WELLNESS

290 Main St., Cold Spring NY 845.240.1822; HRHealingWellness.com

Improve overall wellness. Breather, Relax, Restore. Services offered; Salt Room, CBD Products, Red/Infrared Light therapy, Thai Bodywork, Massage, Craniosacral work, Percussive therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Myofacial Release, Meditation, Yoga and more.

SLEEP DISORDER

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

HolisticDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 5.

SUPPORT GROUP

SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services

914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 SupportConnection.org

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

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 website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 5.

TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH

STRESS IS GONE COACHING

Brett Cotter, Author/Coach

New York, New York

833.867.3529; Brett@StressIsGone.com

Expert remote coaching to quickly release anxiety and heal the inner trauma, pain and fear that fuels your stress. Brett has 20 years experiEnce, guides you step-bystep and facilitates lasting relief in the first session. Visit StressIsGone.com. See ad, page 10.

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.

WELLNESS CENTER

ALTERNATIVE HEALING CLINIC The Future of Medicine

By appt: 914.330.5594

AlternativeHealingClinic.com

At Alternative Healing Clinic, Dr. Jordan, NA.D., Ph.D. Naturologist finds causes of sub-health conditions and locates natural solutions that clear acute and chronic issues through an FDA approved non-invasive test creating your effective wellness plans. Free consultation. See ad pg 6.

Dr. Felix Liao, DDS

When surgery, medication or traditional chiropractic care have not provided healing results for a range of conditions, patients often come to see Dr. George Gertner of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, one of Just 200 practitioners worldwide of NUCCA, a highly specialized form of chiropractic care. Highly effective, NUCCA is a very gentle adjustment to the first-C1-vertebra in the back, commonly referred to as the Atlas.

Dr. George Gertner

Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York

311 NORTH STREET, SUITE 410 WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10605 914-686-6200 www.ucc-ny.com

When the head, which can weigh as much as 14 lbs, is out of alignment, it can put tremendous pressure on the nerves which run from the brain through the openings in the Atlas to the rest of the body, explains Dr. Gertner. “Twisting can cause a range of health issues from migraines and herniated discs, to dizziness, fibromyalgia, allergies, asthma, chronic neck and back pain, and many others. NUCCA is highly precise and gentle treatment designed to correct the misalignment.”

Dr. Gertner uses two different diagnostic tools to assess the misalignment and determine the treatment. Paraspinal Digital Infrared Imaging is used to view pressure on the nervous system while the Precision Laser-

Aligned X-Ray enables the doctor to calculate with great accuracy the location and extent of the misalignment. Through a series of adjustments, the NUCCA procedure restores proper body balance and alignment which takes the pressure off the pinched nerves. In most cases, nerves, which may have been under stress for many years, will return to their normal state and proper nerve health can be restored. Often the restoration is visible in before and after x-rays which can literally show the spine as it returns to its healthy position

Dr. Gertner learned the power of NUCCA first-hand. After experiencing a serious back injury earlier in his life, Dr. Gertner was treated with NUCCA procedure and discovered personally the astonishing healing power of this gentle procedure Immediately after his first adjustment, Dr. Gertner felt relief. Following the first complete week of care, he was pain-free.

“NUCCA has developed a highly advance and painless spinal correction procedure unlike any other kind of spinal care. We are proud to report that our practice has attracted and helped thousands of patients from all over the world since opening in 2002,” says Dr. Gertner.

Photo credit: Leeanna Varga