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

WOMEN ’S WELLNESS

WESTCHESTER/ PUTNAM/ DUTCHESS EDITION

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As the old saying goes, health is wealth. So, if you’re ready to create a life you love—one of meaning, purpose and passion—and blossom into the best version of yourself, I encourage you to take action and make the necessary shifts to experience optimal wellness in mind, body and soul. I think this month’s cover captures what I’m trying to convey beautifully: happy, healthy, vibrant, living in the moment and loving life. This is what I wish for us all!

Fortunately, we have an array of experienced and caring health and wellness providers in our Natural Awakenings’ community standing at the ready to help individuals like you and me on our wellness journeys. And there are quite a few wellness nuggets contained in our annual Women’s Wellness edition, which I’m excited to share with you. I’m sure men will find a lot of the valuable information contained in these pages helpful as well, but the focus will be on them next month in our Men’s Health edition.

Dana Boulanger

While I’ve always known that stress wreaks havoc on our well-being, I didn’t realize just how much it puts our health at risk. According to our feature article, “Solving Stress” on page 26, studies suggest that 75 to 90 percent of illnesses is stress related. Stress can manifest both physically and emotionally, which is why self-care and learning how to manage and release stress is paramount to living a long, active and fulfilling life.

Life is a journey, and I do believe things happen for a reason. I’ll admit it took me a while to learn what I call “the art of the pause”—a pivotal moment when I’m in the middle of navigating a challenging situation and I ask myself, “What is this teaching me? What is the lesson here?” Being able to master this art has been truly life changing, as has developing an attitude of gratitude. Even though I am aging, thankfully I feel healthier, happier and wiser with each passing year, which is my definition of joy.

If you are thinking about trying a new class, taking a workshop or planning a summer or even fall retreat, read the news briefs starting on page 9 and then be sure to check out our calendar sections on pages 44 to 50. Also visit our website, WakeUpNaturally.com, where you will find more classes, events, articles and offers. While you are there, please sign up for our e-newsletter and connect with us on social media.

I really would love to learn more about you, our readers! Please feel free to connect with me via email at dana-na@wakeupnaturally.com or drop me a note at P.O. Box 776, Pawling, NY 12564. Who knows? You might get picked to be featured in an upcoming reader profile!

Enjoy,

Dana Boulanger, Publisher

MAY: WOMEN’S WELLNESS SERIES

Trevor Cates, ND Stress Impact on Skin

Jaclyn Chasse, ND Stress and Fertility

Carol Penn, DO Aging Gracefully

Carrie Jones, MD, FAAP Stress and Your Thyroid

Jaquel Patterson, ND, IFMCP Sleep, Cortisol and Its Relation to Stress

Anna Cabeca DO, OBGYN, FACOG Stress and Libido

Arti Chandra, MD, MPH Healing Your Gut

Anne Marie Fine, ND Cracking the Beauty Code

Kela Smith, PhD, DNM Stress and Fertility

Jyl Steinbeck Women’s Health and Homeopathy

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17 EARTH-FRIENDLY DELIGHTS FOR MOM

24 AYURVEDA

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26 SOLVING STRESS

Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

30 THE DIVINE MESSINESS OF MOTHERHOOD

32 SKIN FITNESS

Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

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The Leading Breast Cancer Risk Factors You May Not Be Aware Of

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

Month 2022, NuSpecies featured Dr. Glenicia Nosworthy on our show, The NuSpecian Live, to talk about the leading risk factors of breast cancer and much more.

Genetics

A family history of breast cancer means an increased risk of breast cancer.

Annual mammograms are generally recommended for women starting at age 40. However, if you have a relative who was diagnosed with breast cancer at, for example, 35, you should talk to your doctor about starting your screenings at 30 or even earlier.

Lifestyle

Cancer cells can thrive in areas of low oxygen and high sugar levels.

Smoking and drinking increase toxicity in the body and contribute to low oxygen levels. Avoiding doing both is within our control.

Before going to medical school, I worked for a few years as the executive assistant to Aston Farquharson, CEO of NuSpecies. When I heard him talk about sugar and oxygenating the blood, I used to think, "What is he talking about?"

After studying the cycle of cancer cells, I realized he was being totally factual. Oxygen literally burns cancer cells.

Estrogen Exposure

The greater the exposure to estrogen over the course of a lifetime, the greater the risk of developing breast cancer.

If you were 10 years old when you started your menstrual cycle, compared to someone who started years later, your risk of breast cancer is higher. Every month your estrogen level spikes before the egg

releases and this exposes your cells to increased estrogen hormones.

Not having children also increases estrogen exposure. You have at least nine less menstrual cycles with every pregnancy and even less if you breastfeed.

Previous Cancer and Radiation

Those that have had lung cancer and had radiation in the chest area are at an increased risk of breast cancer as the surrounding tissues have been exposed to radiation increasing the risk of mutations in normal healthy tissue.

NuSpecies' vitamins, minerals and nutritional formulas, containing high-quality, potent, whole-food plant ingredients, can give your body the supportive tools it needs to rebuild after cancer treatment.

Aston Farquharson, President and CEO

I’ve been granted 7 patents in the U.S. and globally, all in physics and technologies. I then invented NuSpecies’ nutritional formulas after my father’s death from prostate cancer and my mother’s death from the complications of diabetes. NuSpecies’ formulas have since helped thousands of our clients to live better and longer lives. We look forward to helping you, too.

Watch the full episode of The NuSpecian Live with Dr. Nosworthy

Women’s Week Restorative Yoga Workshop

Incelebration of Women's Health Week, HealthBalanced Fitness Studio, in Mahopac, will be hosting a 75-minute Restorative Yoga Workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 12. All levels are welcome.

Health-Balanced Fitness, a boutique-style studio, offers one-on-one or partner personal training sessions, nutrition consultations and intimate group yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, plus strength and balance classes, in person and online via Zoom.

Owner Agi Kadar is a personal trainer and functional nutritional practitioner, is certified in several fitness and nutrition modalities and has years of experience working with adults of different ages and abilities. She teaches Strength Training, Stretch and Renew and Cardio Conditioning classes.

Elena Remais, a certified Pilates and yoga instructor, teaches mat Pilates, Yoga Flow and Chair Yoga. She specializes in strengthening the core and improving balance. Her small classes offer a personal experience as she is able to give special attention to each participant’s needs and provide a safe, effective and enjoyable workout

Kadar and Remais are experts in improving balance and strength to prevent falls and injuries. Celebrate with them at the studio’s third Annual Open House from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m on May 20.

Cost: $40. Location: 900 S. Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac, NY. For more information, call 845.216.6810, email agi@healthbalanced.com or visit HealthBalanced.com.

Expert Guidance for Kids and Parents Navigating Healthy Habits

Certified Nutrition Coach and speechlanguage pathologist Julianna Bastone, owner of Good JuJu Nutrition, is now accepting new clients. She says, “I work with children, but also parents. I help busy moms who feel like they’ve tried everything to help their kids get healthy and are fed up. I make their lives easier by helping their kids learn healthy habits.” Bastone offers virtual and in-person sessions in Westchester and Putnam counties for individuals and groups.

She has passion for helping children 6 to 17 years old reach their full potential and advises, “With my expertise in both nutrition and speech pathology, I can help your child in a variety of areas, including picky eating, weight management, ADHD, stress reduction, communication and emotional wellness. I believe that a holistic approach to health is the key to achieving lasting results. With my guidance, your child can experience tangible benefits such as improved academic performance, increased physical fitness and a happier, more confident outlook on life. And best of all, my coaching is tailored specifically to your child’s unique needs and preferences, so you can be sure that they're getting the support they need to thrive.”

Location: Carmel, NY. For more information, visit JuJuNutritionCoach.com. See ad, page 39.

New Summer Retreats Overlooking the Hudson

TheCenter at Mariandale sponsors retreats and programs in spirituality, contemplative practices, social and environmental justice, interfaith dialogue, the arts, wellness of body, mind, and spirit, and more. Guests enjoy the quiet, serene environment at the center surrounded by 61 acres of nature along the Hudson River. Retreats include arts and nature-focused retreats, as well as introspective and spiritual programs.

This summer, the retreats and programs coming up in their newly refurbished center include two new offerings for adults under 45. Participants stay in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy the pool, picnics and the center’s beautiful property during the retreats.

Earth-Centered Mindfulness is a onenight retreat that explores pathways for simple living through eating, gardening, composting and buying clothes in just and ecologically friendly ways, on June 10.

The Misfits to Mystics: When Pride is a Virtue is a weekend retreat on June 23 with Jan Phillips, focusing on the reasons that marginalized people may feel shame, loneliness, and a sense of being on the outside. “This is an opportunity to celebrate the brilliance of creating a spiritual integrity from the bottom up and discover new ways to give thanks, give service and share your resilience in these challenging times,” says Program Coordinator Karen Bernard.

These retreats, and many other summer offerings coming up at Mariandale, offer guests a beautiful, natural environment in which to focus on their own spirituality or personal growth; time to paint, read, swim and relax.

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

Julianna Bastone

Moroccan Retreat Offers Women Rest, Adventure and Renewal Join

Ritual Oasis for a transformative and restorative journey—a women’s luxury wellness retreat—from September 16 through 22 in beautiful Morocco. Ritual Oasis is a wellness and lifestyle brand offering international wellness retreats, restorative yoga workshops, a monthly ritual newsletter and a wellness travel podcast. Founder Nichole Pareti says, “This retreat is perfect for women who are yearning for deep rest, inspired exploration and spiritual renewal.”

Experience slow living within a gorgeous boutique hotel set in a private olive grove. Accommodations include single or double rooms and three daily, nourishing and delicious vegetarian meals. Mornings will begin with meditations, gentle yoga sessions and creative workshops to inspire the soul. Afternoons will include time to lounge by the pool, as well as restorative yoga classes and sound healings. Evenings will be spent dining together, breaking barriers, and engaging in soul-enriching conversation. Dreamy post-dinner activities will include an outdoor movie night, mindful star gazing and plenty of quiet moments for introspection and reflection.

To connect with the beauty of Morocco, the group will venture into Marrakech, exploring the Yves Saint Laurent and Berber museums, the Majorelle Gardens, and soaking in a traditional Moroccan bathhouse. There will also be plenty of time to enjoy shopping in the city’s chicest shops.

Pareti adds, “There is no greater investment than in yourself. Every woman deserves this, and simply put: You are worth it!”

A $555 deposit to secure your reservation is due by Jun. 10. Retreat fees do not include travel insurance or airfare. Payment plans are available. For more information, email nicole@ritualoasis.com or visit RitualOasis.com. See ad, page 27.

Cider

Week New York for this spring runs May 5 through 14. Cideries and restaurants in every region of the state will be pouring, tasting and enjoying cider with tastings, orchard tours, chef and cider pairings, cider markets and more.

This event is produced by the New York Cider Association and has been celebrated for more than 10 years. With over 120 producers making over 5 million gallons of cider every year, New York continues to rank first in the country for the number of cider producers and second for apple growers. The industry has seen unprecedented growth over the past 10 years and now has a $1.7 billion total economic impact to the state economy.

Scott Ramsey, executive director of the New York Cider Association, says, “Cider has always been a mainstay for the fall, but there are so many ways to enjoy cider throughout the year. Celebrating Cider Week New York in the spring gives us the chance to think about bringing the best of local cider to our events, menus and gatherings during the spring and summer, too. Cider is not just for the fall anymore!”

For more information, visit CiderWeekNewYork.com and NewYorkCiderAssociation.com.

Follow Your Body’s Intelligence

Song of

the

Body provides sessions, classes and events centered on learning to listen and respond to the body’s intelligence as a path of healing and creative expression. Owner Francesca Lilac Genco has brought her 20-year practice from Berkeley, California, offering yoga, bodywork, Authentic Movement and voice work, to the Westchester region. She was born in Nyack and lived in Tarrytown as a child.

Genco teaches yoga in the tradition of Vanda Scaravelli and is also influenced by her exploration of Contact Improvisation, the Feldenkrais Method and Body/ Mind Centering. A professional singer and featured vocalist in Serj Tankian’s orchestral concert, Invocations, in Los Angeles, she wrote and published the book Singing the Body into Being ~ Healing Yourself and Community through Song, and leads retreats and workshops for women and for teenage girls.

“My goal is to help you learn to connect to and follow your body's intelligence, which allows you to release patterns that no longer serve you,” shares Genco. “This will open you to your innate creativity and your ability to heal at the deepest levels.”

Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY. For more information, call 510.524.2924, email info@ songofthebody.com or visit SongOfTheBody. com. See ad, page 14.

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Local Gallery

The Life Energy Arts Gallery, in Mount Kisco, is closing after four wonderful years and they are extending an invitation to the community to attend a final celebration event from 3 to 6 p.m. May 20, with refreshments, friendship, art and Peter Muir, Ph.D., occasionally at the piano.

Since opening in 2019, Life Energy Arts has been the home to the original artwork and photography of holistic healer Dr. John Diamond. Gallery Director Karla Booth says, “As we close our doors, we would like to celebrate our time in the community and say ‘thank you’ to everyone for their friendship and support.”

Over the years, the gallery has hosted many events and it was also used as a community rehearsal/teaching space. Plans are in the works to continue offering artwork, lectures and books through their website and enhanced social media channels.

Location: 11-13 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, NY. For more information, call 914.218.3350, email karla@lifeenergyarts.com or visit LifeEnergyArts.gallery.

Experience a Reiki Healing Massage

Esthetic Artistry, a mini day spa offering massage therapy, reiki and facial services, has introduced a new offering— Reiki Healing Massage—a one-of-a-kind healing experience for the mind, body and spirit. This unique treatment offers the many benefits of a relaxation massage with the powerful healing of a reiki session combined with crystals to help balance and align the chakras, massage techniques to aid any muscle tension and sage to clear out any unwanted energy. Natalie Rapini, a licensed massage therapist and reiki practitioner, says, “Clients may use this session to address physical discomfort, mental/emotional exhaustion and trauma.”

Rapini tailors sessions to each client’s individual needs and also offers prenatal and postpartum massage and a signature massage combining Swedish and deep tissue. Additionally, Esthetic Artistry is home to a very talented holistic esthetician that uses her own custom, wild-crafted, organically grown skincare products.

Sessions range from 90 minutes to two hours for $180. Location: 175 King St., Chappaqua, NY. For more information, call 914.275.1865, email lmtnatalierap@gmail.com or visit EstheticArtistryLLC.MyShopify.com.

Francesca Genco

Natalie Rapini

Local Lawn Care Company’s Mission has Sustainability at its Root Green

and Serene sustainable lawn care has moved to Dutchess County, offering weekly or biweekly residential lawn mowing and yard maintenance, spring cleanup, lawn top dressing and overseeding, yard clearing, small tree and shrub pruning and fall cleanup, including leaf removal. They provide these services without the use of fossil fuels, and apply sustainable methods to keep yards looking good. Owner Ralph Spafford says, “Our mission is to provide professional quality lawn mowing services while doing the least amount of harm to the natural world.”

Green and Serene’s machinery is state-of-the-art, battery-powered, commercial-grade equipment, so they do not require gas or oil like conventional lawn maintenance equipment. This is great news considering that, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 percent of emissions in the United States actually come from lawn mowers powered by fossil fuels.

Spafford is serious about cutting greenhouse gases, so he charges his equipment via solar. This means the result is fresh cut grass with no fumes, spills or emissions, and less noise; a viable, beautiful, safe natural landscape for families and pets to enjoy. He studied sustainable landscape management at the New York Botanical Gardens and he offers free evaluation and estimates. “After an initial consultation, we can set up an annual plan to make sure your yard is always at its best,” he adds.

For more information, call or text 914.380.2095 or visit GreenSereneLawn.com. See ad, page 42.

Yoga for Scoliosis

Cristina Roy, owner and certified Iyengar yoga teacher at Back2Health Yoga, is offering a fourweek Yoga for Scoliosis series from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning May 24. Attendees will learn the foundational skills needed to work with scoliosis, including understanding curves and how to work with them. They will learn basic anatomy of the spine related to scoliosis and how to modify the poses to develop greater spinal length and create new patterns of movement.

Students will experience a sequence of poses that lengthen the spine and slowly coax the body into a more symmetrical alignment. Roy states, “Improved posture and alignment is achieved by lengthening and strengthening the muscles in the back, hips and shoulders. This can help to reduce the curvature of the spine and prevent further progression of scoliosis.” Specializing in yoga for back care and scoliosis, she offers private lessons, workshops and ongoing weekly classes to address individual back care issues.

Cost is $205 for the full series, including one private yoga session (required) before the series starts. Location: 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls, NY. For more information, call 845.202.2228, email hello@b2hyoga.com or visit Back2HealthYoga.com.

Cultivating Your Best Self

Joy Matalon, a specialist in mind-body integration and healing, is collaborating with Dr. Erica Warren, a coach and learning specialist, to lead new monthly group events designed to inspire and support participants in a process of becoming big, fun and complete. The group will meet at their joint practice— Drop Into Your Best Self—in Ossining.

Joy Matalon

Each session will include facilitated activities, discussions, videos and meditations to support participants in personal growth. Self-explorative journaling and conscious communication will enable members to unearth intention, release the ego, feel heard, build empathy and discover community. Matalon elaborates, “In an uplifting environment of cradling swings and rocking platforms, participants will learn to access and cultivate their best selves. Then multi-sensory methods help integrate new intentions.”

Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays: May 12 - Grace Under Pressure; June 9 - Staying Real; July 14The Ropes and Wheels that carry us; and August 11 - Letting Things In-Letting Things Out.

Matalon has over 30 years of experience in meditation and bodywork and is certified in CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release and Process Acupressure. Warren has a doctorate in adult education and a master’s in educational psychology, plus 25 years of experience teaching and facilitating with the aim of helping people maximize their potential.

Cost is a sliding fee of $50 to $150 per session. Location: 100 Executive Blvd., Ste. 203, Ossining, NY. For more information or individual appointments with Matalon, call 914.519.8138, email jmatalon@optonline. net or visit JoyMatalon.com. Learn more about this series and other upcoming events at DropIntoYourBestSelf.com.

Connect With the Intelligence and Magic of Nature

Cathy Carter, owner of Kinship with Nature, and Michael Gulbrandsen, owner of Nature’s Whispers, have teamed up to offer a series of special nature workshops this summer. They will teach participants to connect to the elemental beings, fairies, gnomes, plants and animals of the Hudson Valley forest through activities such a meditative walks, lectures, guided meditations, exercises and projects. Upcoming workshops include Water Elemental Workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, May 7, with Viktor Schauberger, the Austrian forester and water wizard, in Katonah; Let’s Build & Create Workshop: The Medicine Wheel, at 10 a.m., June 10, at Inner Circle Farm, in Patterson; Air Elemental Workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, June 11, in Katonah; Water Elemental Workshop, at 9 a.m., June 25, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, in Cross River; and Fire Elemental Workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, July 16, in Katonah.

Carter has a life-long relationship with the nature spirits. She has studied with Karsten Maseii, Susan Raven and many other seers of nature, and strives to bring this ability to others in order for humans to co-create with the intelligence found in the natural world. Gulbrandsen holds a lifetime of study in ancient native practices, plant and animal communication and healing work with trained elders. His ongoing intention is sharing this gift with others.

“Plants want to connect with the people of the land around them,” shares Carter. “I instruct people how to make this connection with Grandmother Earth and its inhabitants.” Gulbrandsen, a.k.a. “Pondhawk,” adds, “We want you to pause and take in the magic, slow down your senses, see the forest from the squirrel’s eyes and listen to nature’s whispers.”

Workshop fees range from $40 to $75. For more information, call 646.584.3540 (Carter) or 845.489.7250 (Gulbrandsen) and visit MeditativeWalks.com and CreatingSacredPlaces.com/kinship-withnature for specific event and registration details.

Your CBD Store Expands Beyond Line of Live Resin Products

Your CBD Store, the producer of SunMed, a premium hemp-based line of wellness products, has announced the expansion of their line of ground-breaking Beyond products. The line now includes Live Resin products in Indica, Sativa, Hybrid and a 1:1:1 product to improve sleep.

Cathy Parlitsis, owner of Your CBD Store, in Mount Kisco, explains,“This line takes a normal CBD [cannabidiol] hemp product and includes over 400 percent more minor cannabinoids. No product on the market has this much CBG, CBC, CBN, THC-V and other beneficial compounds, with Delta-9 as the synergy compound, showing that hemp can compete with traditional cannabis as a therapeutic. These full-spectrum gummies are two parts CBD and one part THC, with added minor cannabinoids. We pair this hybrid ratio with live resin—a high-quality, innovative extract that preserves even more terpenes and hemp compounds.”

Beyond is a great addition to the many traditional CBD-related products Your CBD Store has to offer. “We believe these products compete effectively against traditional cannabis products in providing a therapeutic result to our customers,” adds Parlitsis. “And you will never see our brand making any false claims or promote products that are not science-based and third-party tested.”

Parlitsis shares, “We are here to help you navigate the benefits of premium CBD products and we want you to explore new ways to feel your best and make every day better than the last. Think of us an ally on your personal wellness journey!”

Location: 222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY. For more information, call 914.276.5409, email cbd@yourcbdstoremtkisco.comor visit YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com. See ad, page 11.

Pine Lodge to be Restored This Summer

The Fellowship Community, in Chestnut Ridge, serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.

The Pine Lodge Senior Residence, destroyed in a fire in 2020, is now set to be rebuilt by July, and the new building will have 10 apartments for seniors, ranging from studios to one and two bedrooms, a large common living room, laundry services and an elevator.

It’s been a year since construction began on the new Pine Lodge, and nearly three years since the tragic fire that destroyed the original building and displaced 13 residents of the Fellowship Community. Development Manager Peter Heatley shares, “After a long journey, full of delays related to the insurance company and supply-chain slowdowns, the good news is that we finally have a move-in date for the new building.”

A multi-year fundraising campaign has been underway to make the restoration possible. “On behalf of the Fellowship, and hundreds of generous gifts from supporters of the community, we have raised over 90 percent of the fundraising goal. The kindness of so many donors has been a huge blessing to the Fellowship, and we are so grateful for everyone who has contributed,” says Heatley. With only a few months remaining until the new building is complete, the Fellowship is buckling down for one final push to meet their fundraising goal by July.

One resident from the original Pine Lodge will return to the new one, with the other original Pine Lodge residents deciding to remain where they have since moved within the community. Heatley adds, “The restored residence will welcome new residents to the Fellowship, no doubt bringing a host of new personalities to this wonderful mix of people who make up our community.”

With a target date in sight, there is shared excitement about a new phase of life about to begin at the Fellowship which stands out as a more human, less institutional approach to care for the elderly in a beautiful, natural setting on 80 acres of farm and forest 60 minutes north of New York City.

Location: 241 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge, NY. For more information or to donate, call 845.356.8494, ext. 2, email rsffoffice@ fellowshipcommunity.org or visit FellowshipCommunity.org. See ad, page 31.

Hilda Demirjian, owner of Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center, was a guest speaker at the annual International Conference on Laser, Optics and Photonics in Paris on March 27 and 28, and the only delegate from the U.S. Chosen due to her extensive experience in aesthetic laser and skin care, she spoke for 50 minutes about collagen laser skin rejuvenation—“Light The Way to Smoother and Younger-

Hilda Demirjian Looking Skin” and “Love Your Skin!” followed by a 20-minute Q&A. She says, “I shared information on how to stimulate the skin’s natural collagen and elastin via infrared light, which is holistic and non-invasive, from the dermis to the epidermis for younger-looking skin to remove skin dullness without surgery or other downtime.”

Location: 34 S. Broadway, Ste. 607, White Plains, New York. For more information, call 914.374.1756 or visit HildaDemirjianLaser.com. See ad, page 40.

Sound Earth, a woman owned business, in Fishkill, is celebrating 20 years in business. Owner and operator Ann LaGoy established the residential and commercial cleaning service after experiencing acute poisoning by commercial cleaning products and was inspired to help others by developing an innovative line of non-toxic, cruelty-free cleaning products that are manufactured and produced in Dutchess County

She says, “Shop local goes deep with Sound Earth. Ingredients, packaging and business services are sourced as locally as possible. The importance of supporting local businesses resonates with many people. Farmers markets, artist coops and local tradespeople offer ample opportunity to fulfill the shop local movement.”

For more information, call 845-489-2378, email ann@ soundearth.com or visit SoundEarth.com. See ad, page 42.

Registration Open for June Men’s Wellness Series Join

Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing online series entitled The Healthy Man. Each Tuesday in June starting at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT, hear from experts in the field on may cutting-edge topics such as:

n Lifestyle choices that add years to a man’s life and life to his years

n Tips to maintain youthful energy, a desired weight and a healthy libido

n Strategies for optimal eye health

n Good posture techniques for peak human performance and painfree aging

n Habits that create resilient kids and a lasting legacy

Admission is $59, which includes all Tuesday evening sessions and a one-year membership to KnoWEwell. To register and learn more about the featured speakers, visit bewell.knowewell.com/156-8.html or scan the QR Code in the ad on page 18.

It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing.

~Mother Teresa

RETREAT FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY

of self-sabotage, feel uplifted, empowered and most important, reconnected to yourself.” Participants will also learn new tools to help reduce stress forever. Cotter’s lighthearted, compassionate teaching style makes it easy for everyone to engage and apply these powerful techniques.

Accredited by the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance and The Meditation Organization, Cotter has received training from the Himalayan Institute and a Shaolin grand master. His approach is a blend of Eastern and Western philosophies. Cotter is also certified by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and National Center for Crisis Management.

Stress Is Gone will conduct a five-day trauma recovery retreat, Overcome Trauma, Tension & Anxiety, from June 11 through 16 at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies educational retreat center, in Rhinebeck. CEO Brett Cotter, author and founder of Stress Is Gone, has more than 20 years’ experience helping people let go. He specializes in group facilitation, one-on-one coaching and guided meditation. Within an engaging group format, participants heal emotional pain and trauma through collective release work, direct

coaching, music, movement and meditation. This retreat offers the opportunity to heal emotional pain from traumatic memories, feel tension and emotion release from the body and reconnect with joy, peace and personal power. Cotter intuitively surfaces the source of each person’s stress, which usually stems from childhood. Then he guides the group through empowering affirmations to release the pain from the body and the memory.

Cotter explains, “You can expect to dissolve hidden blocks to self-love, end cycles

Participants receive lifetime access into the Stress Is Gone Academy, including three meditation classes each week, one weekly live training, the masterclass, the workbook, mobile app and access to the Stress Is Gone community of like-minded people.

This is an all-inclusive retreat which includes food, lodging, retreat activities and more. Pricing starts at $1,000, depending on the housing option selected. Location: 150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY. Scholarships are available for military veterans. Call Omega at 877.228.8003 for more information and to register. To connect with Cotter, call 833.867.3529, email brett@stressisgone.com or visit StressIsGone.com. See ad, page 2.

“I believe there is a better way to deliver health care to my patients by blending the best of Eastern and Western philosophies. We work with you so you can finally heal and feel better than you have in a long time.”

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Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

by Marlaina Donato

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas.

Flower Power

Lavish her with an eco-friendly bouquet. Conventional blooms that are flown in from South America can be riddled with fungicides, carcinogen-laden floral foams, sheens and other hazardous chemicals, not to mention the huge carbon footprint required to bring them here. Locally grown, organic flowers at farmers markets, sustainable florists and small-business greenhouses are produced with fewer or no chemicals, support pollinators and require no jet fuel to get to mom’s doorstep.

Choice Chocolates

Satisfy mama’s sweet tooth with organic, fair-trade chocolate that helps cocoa farmers earn a living wage and does not promote deforestation. Opting to buy ethi-

cal chocolate prevents child and slave labor and provides women equal pay as well as opportunities to own a business. Look for certified, fair-trade labels as well as nonGMO and organic certifications.

Bling Blessings

Adorn her with ethically sourced and sustainable jewelry created from recycled

precious metals, Fairmined Ecological gold and conflict-free gemstones. Beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations can be found at local artisan fairs or online from ecoconscious jewelers. Look for sellers with sustainable jewelry certifications and those that use recycled, upcycled or reclaimed materials.

Climate Café

Fill her cup with bird-friendly, shadegrown, fair-trade coffees and teas that offer a healthier caffeine fix while protecting bird populations and canopy cover. Choosing products labeled Rainforest Alliance Certified or Bird Friendly helps to ensure the habitat for 40 species of migratory songbirds that winter in plantations.

Local Luxuries

There are so many ways to support the local economy while treating mom to an unforgettable experience that makes her feel extra-special. Give her a gift certificate for a massage, aromatherapy session or makeover at an organic salon. Treat her to a fabulous dinner at a vegan restaurant. Subscribe her to receive a monthly produce box from a community-supported agriculture outlet. Pack a healthy picnic and spend the afternoon together at the park. Create a gift basket of goods made by local artisans, including beeswax candles, pottery or body treats like handmade soaps and lotions.

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Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. The cohort study included approximately 62 million Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older that lived in the contiguous United States from 2000 to 2016. Researchers looked at ZIP-Code-level greenness, percentages of park cover and blue space (water) cover, as well as hospitalizations. They found that exposure to greenness, park cover and blue space cover reduced hospitalizations for patients with Parkinson’s. Greenness—but not park or blue space cover—was associated with a lower risk of hospitalization due to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. The process involves immersion in a birth pool to achieve relaxation and pain relief during the first and possibly part of the second stage of labor. The mother exits the pool for the actual birth, allowing the infant to emerge outside of the water. This method is different from a water birth, during which the woman remains in the pool as the infant emerges into the water and is then brought to the surface to initiate breathing.

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open, researchers compared the interventions and outcomes of water immersion, water birth and no-waterimmersion births. After reviewing 36 studies encompassing the experiences of about 150,000 women, researchers found that water immersion significantly reduced the use of epidurals, injected opioids, episiotomy, maternal pain and postpartum hemorrhage. There was also an increase in maternal satisfaction and improved odds of an intact perineum with water immersion. Water births were associated with increased odds of the tearing of the umbilical cord from the placenta, making delivery of the placenta difficult, although the absolute risk remained low (4.3 versus 1.3 per 1,000). There were no differences in any other identified neonatal outcomes.

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Poor sexual function affects about 40 percent of women and may worsen their quality of life. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Researchers in Mumbai set out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of standardized ashwagandha root extract in improving sexual function in healthy females.

A randomized, placebo-controlled study of 80 women between the ages of 18 and 50 with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and no other hormonal imbalances were given either 300 milligrams of ashwagandha root extract twice daily or a placebo for eight weeks. Sexual function, quality of life and safety were assessed. In comparison to the control group, the ashwagandha participants experienced statistically significant improvements in sexual desire, arousal and satisfaction; improved lubrication and orgasm; and less pain.

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Dr. Gertner Sees Recent Increase in Cases of VERTIGO AND MENIERE’S DISEASE

by Loreanna Thomas

It is well known that chiropractic helps ease chronic pain naturally, without surgery or pharmaceuticals, but many don’t realize that the health benefits of chiropractic extend far beyond the neck and back. Dr. George Gertner, DC, president of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, has been in private practice for more than 20 years, in White Plains. He tells us that, within that time, the majority of cases he sees are of a muscular-skeletal nature. In the past, it was only on occasion that he would see a vertigo or Meniere’s disease case, but over the recent few years, he is seeing an exponential increase in these cases in his office. We sat down with him to learn more about what may be going on.

What is vertigo and how does it relate to Meniere’s disease?

Vertigo is a condition that can be defined as a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease affecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. Meniere’s disease cases have vertigo, but also tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss.

What are the first things that you evaluate when working with a patient experiencing vertigo?

We look at the four components of the body that feed into the vertigo cycles. We make sure their ears are working properly, make sure their eyes are working properly, look at the jaw position and strength, look at the positioning and integrity of the cervical spine and move on from there.

What sort of misalignment could be causing this?

What we have found is that, when the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, it can cause an irritation in the nerves around the ear. As a result, vertigo and Meniere’s disease can occur. This misalignment is also a commonly overlooked cause for inner ear disorders and, left untreated, the resulting inflammation can lead to fluid blockages in the inner ear which disrupt balance and trigger vertigo symptoms.

Are you seeing success with a particular approach to this?

Upper cervical care is a good option for addressing vertigo. I perform a very specialized form of this called NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). NUCCA is a painless spinal correction procedure that takes pressure off the

nervous system and gently restores the skull, spine and pelvis back to its proper position. By correcting the upper cervical misalignment, the stress to the nerves can be reduced and many vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases can find relief.

What trends related to vertigo are you noticing in your office?

Compared to just a few years ago, the new cases of vertigo and Meniere’s disease have increased more than tenfold.

Is there something that could be causing the recent uptick of these cases?

One theory that exists for the recent increased number of vertigo cases is linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. I cannot say for certain that there is a direct link between the vaccine and vertigo, but what we have seen in our office is that patients that have been under care for vertigo who were vaccinated for COVID-19 did not have any increase in symptoms, and we were able to continue to manage their condition. On the other hand, many new vertigo patients have told us they began to experience symptoms within the first 10 days after receiving a vaccine.

Is anyone doing research on this connection?

A brief research support article entitled, “Acute Vertigo after COVID-19 Vaccination: Case Series and Literature Review,” published in the January 2022 edition of Frontiers in Medicine , discusses several cases of vertigo that occurred shortly after the vaccine. It should be noted that due to the small sample size, a definite cause-effect

relationship between vaccination and vertigo cannot be completely inferred, but it is something to contemplate.

What is your take on this?

While some suggest that a relationship between the COVID-19 vaccine and vertigo may exist, it is more than likely that a post-vaccination experience of vertigo could be a manifestation or exacerbation of a previous neurological disorder.

What do you want to say to those that may be experiencing new symptoms of vertigo?

If you are suffering with vertigo you should know that you are not alone and that there are safe and effective treatments available. While the cause for so many new cases can be left up for debate, it is important to seek the care of a professional trained in evaluating and treating the upper cervical spine.

Gertner is one of only 200 doctors worldwide that perform NUCCA advanced spinal correction. His book The Gift of Hope: The Path to Healing through Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a short explanation of how the NUCCA procedure helps many patients with chronic conditions—patients that often have lost hope—get their health back naturally and permanently.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York is located at 311 North St., Ste 410, White Plains, NY. For more information, call 914.686.6200, email drgertner@ucc-ny.com or visit ucc-ny.com.

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Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports The developers believe that their invention could be used to power a variety of lowpower, single-use electronics, such as smart packaging, environmental sensors and medical diagnostic devices, thereby reducing their environmental impact.

The single-cell battery consists of one square centimeter of paper treated with salts. One side is printed with ink containing graphite flakes, which serves as the positive terminal, and the other side is printed with ink containing zinc powder to create the negative terminal. Another layer of ink containing graphite flakes and carbon black is applied over that, linking the battery’s positive and negative ends to two wires secured by wax.

When a few drops of water are added to the paper, the salts dissolve, releasing charged ions that spread across the paper to activate the battery. In tests, researchers were able to reach a stable 1.2 volts. (The voltage of a standard AA alkaline battery is 1.5 volts.) The battery’s performance decreased significantly after an hour when the paper dried. However, after two more drops of water were added, the battery maintained 0.5 volts for an additional hour.

Exploring the ‘Doomsday Glacier’

Roughly equivalent to the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s. Scientists refer to it as the “doomsday glacier” due to concerns about its collapse, which could raise global sea levels by more than a meter, causing devastation along coastal cities and communities. According to two papers published in the journal Nature, researchers are learning more about the driving forces behind the glacier’s rapid retreat, thanks in part to a robot deployed through a 600-meter-deep borehole in the glacier. Although melting has increased beneath the ice shelf, the current melt rate is slower than many computer models had estimated. A layer of fresh water between the bottom of the ice shelf and the ocean below slows the rate of melting along flat parts of the shelf.

Scientists discovered that the melting had produced a stepped topography across the bottom of the ice shelf, resembling a staircase, as well as cracks in the ice where rapid melting was taking place. “Our results are a surprise, but the glacier is still in trouble,” says Dr. Peter Davis, oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey and lead author of one of the papers.

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Sulfur Shortage Predicted

Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

According to a study in The Geographical Journal led by University College London, a shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. The result is an annual supply shortfall of between 100 and 320 million metric tons, or between 40 and 130 percent of the current supply.

Sulfur is a byproduct of processing crude oil and natural gas. As the world decarbonizes in response to climate change, there will be a diminished supply of both fossil fuels and sulfur. Sulfuric acid is required for the manufacture of phosphorus fertilizers used in global food production and for the extraction of rare metals from ores crucial to the transition to a green economy, such as cobalt and nickel used in batteries.

Unless action is taken to reduce the need for this chemical, the study authors warn, environmentally damaging mining will be required to fill the shortfall.

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Labeled “Firmageddon” by researchers, the event involved more than 1.23 million acres across the two states, with Oregon being hardest hit. In some areas, an estimated 50 percent or more of fir trees died.

Surveys of more than 69 million forest acres (over 100,000 square miles) in Oregon, Washington, and small sections of California and Idaho were conducted using a combination of fixedwing aircraft, helicopters, drones and satellite imagery.

Although fir die-offs have been recorded as far back as 1952, when surveys began, Firmageddon dwarfs all previous accounts. The causes are believed to be drought compounded by insects and fungal diseases working together to weaken and kill trees. Extreme heat, including a record-breaking heat dome, is also being investigated as a possible factor. The dead fir trees pose a major fire risk, especially during the next two years while the trees hold onto their dried-out needles.

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo”, which can eat twice its weight in carbon dioxide in three to five days, depending on the time of year. Developers are growing Dreamo on the roof of a car factory in Tochigi, Japan, where it can absorb CO2 emissions from manufacturing. It has been genetically modified to grow hardier and five times faster than ordinary microalgae, allowing the growth solution to last months instead of weeks.

The development team is also exploring additional uses for Dreamo. After serving its pollution-fighting role, the algae can be harvested, dried and turned into food, fuel or plastic. Depending upon the amount of nitrogen applied to the algae, its cellular composition can be modified to be either predominantly carbohydrate- or protein-based. When the algae is mostly protein, an enzyme can be added to easily extract the starch to be used as food or as a raw material in animal food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. When the algae is mostly carbohydrate, it can be extracted as glucose and ethanol to be converted into plastic resin or jet fuel.

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AYURVEDA

USING THE BODY’S WISDOM TO HEAL

by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik

Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in the world, believes in the body’s intelligence and the healing power within. Its aim is to assist the natural wisdom of the body to heal itself.

Ayur veda defines health as a balance of body, mind, and spirit—a balance that includes being in harmony with one’s environment and the cosmos. The goal of Ayurveda is to achieve this balance so that one lives life to its fullest. When imbalance occurs, ones outlook and approach to life suffers. And, illness can result. To restore balance, Ayurveda combines natural therapies with a highly individualized regimen. As we are all unique, Ayurveda’s approach is to evaluate the whole person to uncover and treat the cause of the health concern, not just symptom.

To determine whether an imbalance is present, Ayurveda uses the patient’s body constitution (dosha) to make an assessment. In Ayurveda our dosha is composed of the five universal elements: space, air, water, fire and earth. Space and air is called Vata, fire and water is Pitta, earth and water is Kapha. Each person contains elements of all three doshas in a unique balance with one predominating.

Doshas affect various aspects of the body’s functioning. Vata governs movements such as nerve impulses, circulation, respiration, elimination. Pitta governs metabolism, digestion and absorption. Kapha is responsible for growth and the immune system. The seat of all doshas is in the gastro-intestinal tract. Therefore, an imbalance in any of the doshas will

impact digestion and can result in illness or disease. Western medicine now realizes the connection of the gastro-intestinal system to illness and often refers to it as “the second brain.”

Some herbs used in Ayurveda:

• Turmeric

• Cumin

• Cloves

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Coriander

• Fenugreek

These herbs are anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, anti-septic, anti-microbial, anti-allergenic, anti-mutagenic and assist with digestive, immune, and cardiac function.

By observing the tongue, eyes and posture, and feeling the pulse and skin, an Ayurvedic practitioner can determine if the doshas are out of balance, with one excessive or depleted. This, along with a discussion about lifestyle, environment, stressors, work, relationships, etc., will determine how to correct the imbalance. The healing process is supported in three ways: first –purifying the body by excreting waste products (digestive or metabolic); second –calming the excessive dosha so that the disease process ceases and/or providing rejuvenation herbal therapy to compensate for dosha depletion; third – reinforcing the power of the mind and body so that a healthy state is maintained.

Ayurveda has been used successfully to treat major health conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, and diabetes, as well as anxiety, allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue, depression, insomnia, migraines, male/female issues, skin disorders, ulcers, and many more. Treatment also takes into account the fact that Vata, Pitta and Kapha are present in the food we eat and our environment. And so, a healing regimen might include specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines, vitamin/ mineral supplements, herbs and homeopathy and a detox or cleansing program. Breathing techniques, yoga exercises and meditation might also be suggested. When back in balance, and with health restored, one’s outlook is in sync with life and the well-ordered universe.

Ayurveda is a healing regimen as well as a health maintenance program. And, sinceimbalancescanbedetectedbeforethe manifestation of illness, Ayurveda is aneffectivepreventionprogramaswell.Overall, Ayurveda is a way of life—a path tofulfillment,health,happiness,harmony,andbliss.

It is important to remember that to avoid any complications from self-medicating, a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner should be consulted when embarking on any health or wellness program.

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is located at 792 Rte. 35, in Cross River, NY. For more information, call 914.875.9088, email drkaushik@drkaushik. com or DrKaushik.com. See ad, page 15.

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Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

Creativity Surges

Goddess energy reverberates and can be heard deep within the core on May Day (May 1); even for those that discount the Earth as sacred, there is opportunity to listen. Partnerships take center stage May 2. Equal expression in relationship increases May 3. As of late morning May 4, differences dissolve and common ground is presented and sought. The lunar eclipse/Scorpio full moon May 5 magnifies creativity and fertility to provide bridges for emotional chasms.

A Fresh Take

Sit with difficult feelings May 6 to invite different perspectives. Exuberance erupts May 7: Anything seems possible. Review and edit projects May 8. Comfort zones shift and move May 9 when old ways are no longer appropriate. Options can overwhelm May 10; rely on nature and resources you trust to provide stability in decisions. Networking increases connections May 11. Group activities, new interests and ideas ignite curiosity May 12.

Jupiter in Taurus

Therapeutic healing and creative time provide expansive returns May 13. Sink into love that nurtures May 14: Work new muscles to receive and give. Prepare for communication and transit challenges May 15 when Mercury goes direct in the late evening. Jupiter enters Taurus May 16 to put the brakes on cavalier investments

and purchases. As of May 17, expect reorientation toward real estate and assets over the next few months.

Big Emotions

May 18 supports productive exchange. The Taurus new moon May 19 stimulates increased passion for emotional security. Know your goals May 20; panic grips those that haven’t planned. Balance desire with self-control May 21 to yield the best outcome. Master responses May 22 because feelings dictate results. An old wound May 23 deserves attention.

Take the Reins

Drama runs the gamut May 24 through 25, from exposés to revelations. Volatility cools May 26. Corrections and realignment beg for order May 27. Quiet introspection in nature restores energy May 28. On Memorial Day, May 29, lay groundwork for stronger relationships. Differences narrow May 30. Continue to build with thoughtful dialogue and deep listening May 31. Division is the ultimate illusion.

Pamela Cucinell offers a spiritual astrological perspective for the massive changes of our time, as well as “spot on” guidance through private sessions and podcasts. For more information, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@ insightoasis.com or visit InsightOasis.com or ActiveSpirituality.Life. See ad, page 21.

SOLVING STRESS HOLISTIC TIPS FROM LIFESTYLE DOCTORS

by Linda Sechrist

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. No longer reaching for a prescription pad as often, these functional and integrative physicians are spending an average of 45 minutes per office visit. Using their sleuthing skills and innovative skillsets, they ask probing questions about a patient’s current lifestyle and history, pinpoint the root cause of a problem and craft customized solutions.

To help someone manage stress, a functional or integrative doctor may suggest a daily dose of herbal tea, nightly entries in a gratitude journal, a visualization practice, brisk walks, gardening, art therapy, mindful meditation, a nutrient-rich diet that reduces food allergies, yoga poses and regular sessions of qigong or tai chi. Armed with an extensive list of better-for-you choices than addictive, prescription sleeping pills or tranquilizers, individuals are empowered to improve their health and eliminate stress. Studies suggest that 75 to 90 percent of illnesses are stress

related. Getting to the root cause before it escalates into cardiovascular disease, depression or diabetes is what curious and compassionate doctors do.

“Because sleep is a great resolution to almost anything, it’s one of the first things I consider,” says Carrie Jones, a functional and naturopathic doctor in Portland, Oregon. “Stress can be physiological, caused by parasites, viruses, bacteria and toxins, as well as blood sugar imbalances. Not getting enough sleep, or poor sleep, is stressful to the body, which is on alert all the time.”

According to Jones, finding ways to coax the body into feeling safe can help people relieve stress and get a good night’s sleep. “People rarely realize that basic things such as joy, play, laughter and a community of supportive people have anything to do with feeling safe enough to sleep deeply. It’s why I inquire about those things,” she explains.

Tips for Sounder Slumber

n Turn the thermostat down in the bedroom. A cool temperature combats insomnia.

n Snuggle under a weighted blanket. The gentle pressure signals the autonomic nervous system to go into rest mode.

n Install blackout shades. Light decreases melatonin, the sleep hormone.

n Avoid alcohol before bed, as it can disrupt the sleep cycle.

n Stop using electronics, including social media, television and phones, two hours before getting under the covers. The blue light emitted by screens restrains the production of melatonin.

Connecting and spending quality social time with friends helps to alleviate stress. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, advises, “Every day, stress causes the stress hormone cortisol to go up and oxytocin, the connecting hormone, to go down, lessening the desire to connect. It’s a double whammy for women in perimenopause and menopause, because hormones are declining, and stress overloads the already overtaxed endocrine system.” Rebecca Hunton, personalized medicine doctor and founder of Radiantly Healthy MD, in Melbourne, Florida, coaches her patients to modify unhelpful habits. “I’m always looking for that one thing that patients can easily change. Sometimes it’s teaching them the difference between stress resilience and stress avoidance. A stress avoidance activity is spending two hours playing a game on your phone that leaves you beating yourself up and feeling like, ‘Why did I waste all that time?’ If, on the other hand, an activity leaves you feeling energized and wanting to tackle the other things on your to-do list, you just did a stress resilience activity,” says Hunton.

Stress Resilience Activities

n Meditation

n Prayer

n Chanting a mantra

n Expressing creativity, such as cooking or painting

Carol Penn is a dual board-certified physician and movement coach in New Jersey. While observing her 87-year-old father practicing qigong, a form of meditation in motion, she had an epiphany and saw a powerful life lesson occurring before her eyes. “Moving with strength and grace through his practice so close to the end of his life, it occurred to me that he was role-modeling what it would be like for me to be kind to my future self. I teach my patients from this perspective, visualizing their future selves full of health, vitality, wonder and awe,” says the author of Meditation in a Time of Madness.

Qigong has psychological and physical components, regulating the mind, body movement, breath and posture. “It balances and calms the autonomic, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems so that you feel less stress upon completion of the practice. Movements are designed to build longevity on a cellular level,” Penn explains.

According to Lorraine Maita, a board-certified functional and integrative doctor in New Jersey, “The body sends out hormonal fight-or-flight signals when it’s distressed. In the initial stages, there’s a release of adrenaline, followed by cortisol, keeping your

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body on high alert. To most people, stress is just worry, and they’re thinking they’re handling it, but stress can be like a viral program running in the background all the time. It’s still there whether you’re reacting to it or not, whether you’re stuffing it under the surface or not. It’s why you go to therapy with mental stress, or why you need someone to talk to for processing it.”

Maita is a proponent of alternative modalities that help people modulate the stress response. “I recommend HeartMath to my patients, which is self-regulation

technology based on more than 32 years of scientific research on the psychophysiology of stress, resilience and the interactions between the heart and brain,” says the author of Vibrance for Life: How to Live Younger and Healthier.

Jaquel Patterson, a naturopathic physician and medical director of Fairfield Family Health, in Connecticut, might determine if her patient is suffering from chronic stress by testing their saliva for cortisol levels in the morning and evening. Noting that her favorite teas for sleep

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relaxation are chamomile and passionflower, she explains that passionflower is for someone that can’t fall asleep because there’s a radio playing in their head. “For dealing with stress, I like adaptogens, such as Siberian ginseng, rhodiola rosea, ashwagandha, holy basil and L-theanine. The stress response requires a lot of B vitamins, along with magnesium and vitamin C,” she says.

Citing Hal Elrod’s book The Miracle Morning, Patterson recommends starting every day with a set of stress-relieving rituals Elrod calls “Life S.A.V.E.R.S.” She explains, “S is for silence, like meditation. A is for affirmations. V is for visualization, so you can visualize how your day is going to be. E is for exercise. R is for reading, and S is for scribing, writing things in a journal.”

Pointing out the differences between stress and anxiety, Patterson notes that anxiety is a continual rumination of thoughts, second-guessing and overthinking. Anxiety can cause stress, but stress can occur without anxiety. People with high anxiety sometimes have heart palpitations. Some stress is good for us. Without any stressors, Patterson cautions, we are unmotivated, lethargic and lacking in enthusiasm.

Technological Solutions to Quiet the Anxious Mind

n Reflect Orb: This handheld biofeedback device can help an individual self-monitor their body’s physiology and learn to control the involuntary body-mind connection.

n Meditation apps: Insight Timer, Calm and similar apps offer guided meditations, relaxing music videos and meditation instruction for newbies and experienced practitioners.

n YouTube videos: Look for musical compositions with energy frequencies and binaural beats that encourage relaxation, promote positivity and decrease anxiety.

Linda Sechrist has been a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings publications for almost 20 years.

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

by Marlaina Donato

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. In today’s world, the calling is more complicated than ever, and the average Mama Bear has a lot on her many plates. Despite support systems, juggling it all is often an obstacle course moms navigate behind closed doors.

It’s okay to not be okay. Society tends to impose unnecessary guilt upon mothers for voicing what most parents feel at one time or another. Feelings are human, and so too is being overwhelmed. Self-care en-

ables us to nurture others, and it begins by being gentle with ourselves as we weave a tapestry of work, soccer games, homework and bedtime baths. Even when the threads are haphazard and tangled, it is healing to surrender to the realization that sometimes we cannot do it all, and it is not a sign of failure. Showing only the good days on social media or going on autopilot can add pressure, instead of peace.

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one,” says author Jill Churchill. Being a good mother begins by being good to ourselves,

and it doesn’t require a miracle to make it happen. A few minor routine adjustments can renew sanity and energy:

n Take one minute to run comfortably hot water over your hands and relax into the stream. Hot water helps the body release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for inducing joyful feelings, lessening pain and lifting anxiety.

n Instead of scrolling through social media, take 10 or 15 minutes to do nothing. Lie down on the floor, close your eyes and just breathe. Surrender completely to letting go; begin by relaxing facial muscles and work your way down to your toes.

n Play a favorite song and dance with your kids.

n Avoid overscheduling and “shoulds”.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Skin Fitness

DAILY ROUTINES FOR A RADIANT APPEARANCE

by David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Every day, it is exposed to a variety of irritants, including ultraviolet rays, air pollution, extreme weather and highly processed foods. Stress can also cause skin irritations and conditions. To serve its important functions and look healthy, our skin needs a fitness regimen. With a few daily routines, lifestyle modifications and coping strategies, a radiant appearance is within reach.

Skin Conditions Exacerbated by Stress

ACNE: When we are stressed, our body releases cortisol, a hormone that stimulates the production of pore-clogging oils, which can lead to the formation of acne. Stress also triggers inflammation, which can worsen existing acne.

PREMATURE AGING: Stress can accelerate the aging process by reducing the skin’s elasticity and causing wrinkles and fine lines. It triggers the production of free radicals, precipitating damage to collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for keeping the skin firm and supple. When they are damaged, the skin becomes saggy.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS: Stress can trigger or worsen skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, which are characterized by inflammation, dryness and itching.

Lifestyle Tips to Improve Skin Health

GET ENOUGH SLEEP. A good night’s sleep is essential for skin health. It also helps reduce the impact of daily stress. Aim for no less than seven hours of shut-eye each night.

EXERCISE REGULARLY. Getting our bodies moving is essential to reduce stress levels and improve skin health by increasing blood flow, nutrient delivery and oxygenation to the skin.

EAT A HEALTHY DIET. “An anti-inflammatory diet full of fruits, veggies and healthy fats like those from seeds and nuts will help to keep skin healthy,” says Jennifer Scheinman, a registered dietitian and nutrition coach. “Foods rich in omega-3 fats like salmon and walnuts are great for skin health since they have natural anti-inflammatory properties, and the fats help to keep skin moisturized.”

PRACTICE STRESS-RELIEVING TECHNIQUES. Engage in activities that help manage stress, such as yoga, meditation or deep-breathing exercises.

APPLY SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR THE PERSON’S SKIN TYPE. According to Dr. Trevor Cates, author of Clean Skin From Within and Natural Beauty Reset, “The most important care tip is to find skin care with mild acidity [4.5 to 5.4 pH] and natural actives [plant-based extracts] that support the skin microbiome. A healthy skin microbiome means less chance for breakouts, blemishes and premature aging.”

According to Dr. Anne Marie Fine, author of Cracking the Beauty Code, “Air pollution has been demonstrated to prematurely age the skin and cause age spots. This is why you want to make sure to consume antioxidants and use antioxidantcontaining, clean skin-care products.”

Therapies to Enhance

the Skin

RED-LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES use infrared light to stimulate collagen production, improve circulation and promote healing. This reduces wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging.

MICROCURRENT FACIAL TOOLS use low-level electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles, helping to tone, reduce puffiness and promote a youthful appearance.

LASERS DESIGNED FOR HOME USE offer a safe way to treat various skin issues such as wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage and pigmentation problems. They can also help even out skin tone by stimulating collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin.

GUA SHA is an ancient Chinese technique that involves gently scraping the surface of the skin with a special tool to increase blood flow, promote healing and reduce puffiness and inflammation.

OXYGEN TREATMENTS infused into pores using a special device can help nourish skin cells, decrease inflammation, reduce wrinkles and improve overall complexion.

FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE involves inserting tiny needles into specific points to stimulate energy flow, which may improve circulation, reduce tension and promote smoother skin.

FACIAL MASSAGE reduces wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin. It promotes circulation, drainage and toning.

David J. Sautter is a certified personal trainer specializing in fitness nutrition and sports conditioning, as well as a professional fitness writer. Learn more at WriteFit.com.

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FASHION SPA AND HAIR SALON ENHANCING YOUR RADIANT APPEARANCE

Dagmara Rokicka Gajevska is the owner and esthetician at Fashion Spa and Hair Salon, a full-service European salon for men, women and teens. In business for 12 years, she provides all phases of hair care, facials, IPL hair removal, facial lifting, hydrogen facials, nano fractional treatments, photo facial treatments, chemical peels and extraction facials. Clients are offered the highest quality products, many of which are all-natural and non-toxic.

Gajevska and her team treat each client individually to find the treatment that will give them the best results. “We specialize in European treatments that offer deep, extensive care for the skin and nails, and continue to educate ourselves on new treatments and techniques. We want you to look and feel

your best,” she enthuses.

During the spring season, Gajevska notes that hydration and tightening, plus pigmentation before sun exposure, are quite popular. Many clients are coming to the salon right now to help clean their skin from the harshness of the winter. To bring out a radiant appearance, Gajevska recommends exfoliating, moisturizing and always using sun screen.

European nail care options include a deep exfoliation pedicure and callus treatment. All pedicures are followed by a relaxing massage using essential oils. Nail art is available upon request.

Fashion Spa and Hair Salon is located at 719 Rte. 6, in Mahopac, NY. For appointments and more information, call 914.610.6723. See ad, page 43.

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Enhancing Women’s Wellness with CBD

by Sara Gurgen

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in cannabis, yet it is derived directly from the hemp plant itself and doesn’t contain any tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), so it is not intoxicating or psychotropic. CBD can be formulated into oils, capsules, tinctures, extracts, food items, beauty products and more. Clinical research indicates that CBD is effective at treating epilepsy. Anecdotal evidence suggests it can help with a variety of other conditions.

According to Marcie Manfredonia, owner of CBD Live Natural, in Bedford Hills, CBD can offer myriad benefits to women for issues related to hormonal imbalances, period pain, anxiety and depression, menopause symptoms, skin care (including acne), sleep and even sex.

Manfredonia recommends these products for the following conditions: for menstruation, a CBD cramp salve; for menopause, a CBD tincture; for stress relief, CBD gummies or tincture; for sexual functioning, a CBD tincture; for mood swings, a CBD tincture or capsule; for better sleep, a CBD tincture or gummies; for pain relief/body aches, a CBD salve, roll-on or tincture; for energy enhancement, CBD drinks or cream; and for anxiety and depression, a CBD tincture.

When it comes to skin care, Manfredonia says that their line is designed and formulated to give a woman’s skin a truly amazing glow. “You can enhance your skin with our all-natural CBD mask. It helps exfoliate unwanted dead skin cells and promotes new skin cells to grow. It can also aid in improved circulation, smoothing the surface of your skin, and enhances the absorption of serum and moisturizer, leaving your skin to reveal its radiant glow.”

In addition, Manfredonia says their CBD face and eye cream helps reduce

fine lines, puffiness and redness; their CBD lotion helps restore dry and cracked skin; and their CBD hydraulic and ferulic serum is a great booster to any standalone antioxidant treatment.

When shopping for CBD products, Manfredonia advises women to be conscious of quality. “The better the quality, the more benefit you’ll receive. Organic growing methods use natural pest and disease control, as well as techniques like crop rotation. This improves the quality of the plants, and it helps the Earth too.”

For CBD to be more effective, for women, Manfredonia offers the following advice: “When taking CBD products, it is very important that you are consistent. In order to see results faster, be sure to speak to someone knowledgeable, so that they can recommend the right dosage for you, as well as how often you should take the products.”

CBD Live Natural is located at 720 N. Bedford Rd., in Bedford Hills, NY. For more information, call 914.705.1111, email info@cbdlivenatural.com or visit CBDLiveNatural.com. See ad, page 3.

CBD products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before using any product and regarding any healthrelated diagnosis or treatment option.

Taking Control of Our Hormones

NUTRITIONAL TIPS TO SUPPORT THE DELICATE BALANCE

by Sheila Julson

and women in their 20s can also benefit from apples, bananas, mangoes, avocados, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, sweet potatoes and most lettuce varieties. The nutrients in these vegetables and fruits become even more important as women reach 30 and for those dealing with menopause, so Lee recommends more frequent consumption of these fresh, whole foods to support the adrenal and thyroid glands.

According to Lee, it is equally important to avoid foods that interfere with hormonal nutrition. She advises women over 50 to lower their caffeine intake. Dairy products contain naturally occurring hormones that can impede human hormone balance and should be eaten in moderation. “The less external hormonal exposure you have, the easier it is for your own hormones to balance,” Lee explains.

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions. Produced by the pancreas, thyroid and other endocrine glands and organs, hormones drive our metabolism, impact mood, regulate blood pressure, manage our sleep cycles, influence sexual function and more. Key players are insulin, cortisol, thyroid and growth hormones, adrenaline, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects, including diabetes, thyroid disease, unintended weight fluctuations, skin problems, fatigue, mood swings and infertility. While inactivity, stress, age and genetics impact hormone production, our food choices can significantly tip the scales.

Dr. Ann Lee is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When treating hormonal, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, she says it is important to focus on foods that provide the minerals and vitamins that support those systems. For women of all ages, she recommends blueberries, asparagus, lettuce, celery and papaya. Teens

Despite the popularity of intermittent fasting, Lee believes that the trendy eating pattern can deny the body the vitamins and minerals it needs, causing it to produce more adrenalin and cortisol to make up for the loss. “People do intermittent fasting because it might feel good to have more adrenalin, and thus more energy, but it does come at a price—your hormones,” she says.

Most of the foods Lee recommends are low in calories. “In order to curb hunger, you have to eat them regularly, and that goes against intermittent fasting. People that do intermittent fasting often focus on proteins and fats, so they don’t have to eat for a long time, but that can cause adrenal burnout because the body is not getting what it needs,” she explains, noting that avocados and potatoes tend to help people feel full longer.

Jaclyn Downs is a functional nutrigenomics practitioner in Lancaster, Penn-

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sylvania, and author of Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility. She notes that for hormones to be produced by the body, nutritional cofactors or “helper nutrients” are required. “Magnesium, zinc and B vitamins are a few of the spark plugs that move these processes and keep the wheels spinning,” she emphasizes. “Grassfed beef liver or capsules contain all of these.”

According to Downs, menstrual problems can be an indicator of eventual fertility issues. To support female reproductive hormones, she recommends cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. These foods also support liver detoxification pathways due to their high concentrations of vitamins and sulfur. “The liver helps clear used or ‘dirty’ hormones,” she notes.

Downs also recommends pomegranates, which are rich in antioxidants and fight inflammation-producing free radicals. Healthy fats from cold-water, wild-caught fish support pregnant women and growing fetuses. “Folate is often emphasized as a nutrient for pregnant women, but choline is just as important for everybody, regardless of life stage or gender,” Downs notes. Choline is found in egg yolks, sunflower lecithin and shiitake mushrooms. For 50plus women, Downs prescribes fish or high-quality fish oil, which can benefit brain, liver and hormonal health.

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

Embodying Sexual Wellness

Certified Hypnotherapist Lisa Bleasdale is a Certified Erotic Blueprint Coach, a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and a trained Emotional Freedom Technique, (EFT) practitioner. She established Embody Joy in 2022.

Describing her work, Bleasdale shares, “In a safe, professional, fully clothed coaching environment, I guide clients through the Erotic Blueprint course to discover their sexual roadmap to arousal and pleasure. I’ll guide them to discover, heal, express and expand their erotic blueprint and being at their pace and in their own way.”

Your Erotic Blueprint is a set of keys to your own wiring and turn-on. Knowing our Erotic Blueprint gives us the language we need to describe the kind of sex and touch we want, instead of the kind of sex we think we are supposed to want. There are five blueprints.

“Learning about the Erotic Blueprints was transformative, personally and professionally,” explains Bleasdale. “I didn't truly

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know my body and wasn't given permission to love or understand my body. Discovering my blueprint taught me that I was not broken or wrong. My life and my sexuality finally made sense. As a result, I experienced a powerful transformation in my personal and professional life.”

Bleasdale helps women to empower their journey of self-love by guiding them to reclaim their true erotic nature. Whether single or in partnership, our intimate life is the unrivaled source of our deepest pain and pleasure. “Overall wellness includes loving who we are right now. Loving who we are includes loving our bodies, our sexuality and our sexual desires. Sexual vitality is linked to psychological well-being and spiritual growth,” she adds.

“When we are in embodied sexual wellness and expressing our true erotic nature in and out of the bedroom, we feel alive, resourced, confident and present. That makes us better partners, mothers, more creative, and powerful in the world.”

She notes, “We are not all the same sexually. I have a complete program for your deep dive. Schedule a free Passion and Possibilities call where we can talk about what you want in your sex life and how I can help you make it happen.”

Embody Joy is located in Heritage Hills, Somers, NY. For more information and a free consultation, call 914.400.9508 or visit EmbodyJoy.com.

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VANILLA AND FIG SCONES WITH PISTACHIOS

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition. The pastry has been enjoyed in Scotland since 1513, and its name probably derives from the Dutch word for bread. Figs and pistachios sweeten the scones and give them a bit of crunch.

YIELD: 6 TO 8 SCONES

2½ cups almond flour

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp baking soda

⅓ cup coconut oil, melted ¼ cup honey

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup chopped dried figs, plus some for garnish

½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, eggs and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until thoroughly combined. Fold in the ½ cup of figs and the pistachios.

Place the dough on the baking sheet and shape into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut into squares and then cut the squares diagonally into triangular wedges. Separate the wedges so they are about 1 inch apart to allow for even cooking. Press a few pieces of fig into the top of each wedge.

Bake for 12 to 17 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in a scone comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes on the baking sheet, then serve.

Adapted from MenuPause. Copyright © 2022 by Dr. Anna Cabeca. Used by permission of Rodale Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

Photo courtesy of Dr. Anna Cabeca

KALE AND TEMPEH TACOS

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of proteinpacked tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices. Compounds in tempeh called isoflavones serve as a natural remedy for menopausal relief.

YIELD: 2 SERVINGS

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

4 oz tempeh, cubed

½ tsp sea salt or more, to taste

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp cayenne

¼ cup vegetable broth

2 cups stemmed and chopped fresh kale

4 to 6 large, green cabbage leaves, dipped for 30 seconds into hot water to soften

½ avocado, sliced

1 radish, sliced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

½ lime, cut into wedges

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and tempeh and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.

Add the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika and cayenne, stir, then add the broth and kale. Stir again to combine and cook until the broth thickens and reduces by at least one-half. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.

Spread the cabbage leaves open on a large plate. Spoon the kale mixture into the center of the leaves. Add some of the avocado, radish slices and cilantro, then fold in the sides like a taco.

Serve with lime wedges.

Adapted from MenuPause. Copyright © 2022 by Dr. Anna Cabeca. Used by permission of Rodale Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Sweet Harvest Sees Expansion

Sweet Harvest Superfood Café, with a flagship store at 82 Main Street, in Cold Spring, is planning to add another location at 2701 Main Street, in Wappingers Falls, on June 1. Additional expansion includes a Splashdown Beach location, in Fishkill, coming after Memorial Day, and a West Point Military Academy location in the works for a potential summer opening.

Owner and operator Tara Sweet Flagler says, “We are gluten-free, offering smoothies, salads and wraps, smoothie bowls, coffee and tea, vegan baked goods, specialty iced drinks, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Boba tea, iced coffee and cold brew, almond palmers and Brooklyn egg creams, vegan ice cream, shakes, sundaes, gelato and sorbet. What’s great about us is that we are a safe place for customers with food allergies, specifically gluten. A lot of our stuff is vegan as well.”

For more information, call 845.666.7390, email sweetharvestshoppe@gmail.com or visit SweetHarvestShoppe.com.

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD

YIELD: ONE SERVING

2 cups greens of choice

1 cup chopped, unseasoned grilled Chicken

½ Avocado, cubed

¼ cup whole, raw, uncandied pecans

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

2 Tbsp pickled red onions or raw red Onion, chopped

1 Tbsp shaved parmesan cheese

Top with dressing of your choice. We liked an herb vinaigrette or apple cider vinaigrette.

Layer in order of ingredients above and enjoy.

Offer valid through March 31, 2023

Recipe courtesy of Tara Flagler, owner of Sweet Harvest Café, in Cold Spring, NY.

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Gardening Therapy

HEALING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT IN THE YARD

by Sheryl DeVore

“Being in the sunlight is a great way to get vitamin D, which is linked to mood and well-being. We spend so much time inside, where our perspective and thoughts can close around us. Getting outdoors can improve mindfulness and the sense of being in the moment, especially when we leave our phones inside,” says Pennsylvania-based psychologist Seth J. Gillihan, author of Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Simple Path to Healing, Hope and Peace

Gardening outdoors adds color and texture to yards and neighborhoods and, with the right plants, attracts pollinators, whose numbers are declining. It also can improve human health. The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

In a study of the health and well-being benefits of allotment gardening published in the Journal of Public Health, researchers measured the mood, self-esteem and general health markers of people given plots for gardening versus those that didn’t garden at all. The scientists found that the gardeners displayed significantly better self-esteem and experienced less depression and fatigue. The top three reasons participants gave for enjoying their time tinkering in the soil were: being outdoors and having contact with nature (70 percent); feeling a sense of achievement (50 percent); and having the opportunity for restoration and stress relief (35 percent).

Cultivating our outdoor space also gives us a healthy perspective, helping us to accept our limitations and better understand our place in nature. “It’s easy to see in the garden how many things are outside of our control, such as rain, temperature and pests. We can do our best, but at some point, we need to let go,” Gillihan notes, adding that learning to let go is a lesson we can apply to other aspects of our lives.

When he faced a long-term illness coupled with depression, Gillihan built raised garden beds and planted herbs and vegetables.

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“I knew I needed to get more involved in something that would bring me a sense of reward and engagement. All of that creative effort really helped to bring me back to life,” he recalls. “In a garden, you’re exercising, but it’s not a repetitive thing like running, so that can make it more fun and seem like less of a task.”

“Digging, walking, carrying and squatting circulate our blood and release dopamine and endorphins in our brains,” says Karen Hugg, author of Leaf Your Troubles Behind: How to Destress and Grow Happiness Through Plants. “We feel more energetic and happier. Similarly, puttering in the garden or designing an ornamental bed is really about playing, and playing is integral to mental health.”

By merely observing greenery we can find peace and clarity. “A tree’s subdividing branches or the whorled arrangement of leaves are patterns that can calm the nervous system. If you look at plants during even a five-minute break, either indoors or out, you’re practicing a kind of relaxation therapy,” Hugg affirms.

A little bit of earth under our fingernails is good for us. “When you get your hands dirty, there are beneficial microbes in the soil that improve your health and well-being,” says Charlie Hall, professor of horticultural studies and department chair at Texas A&M University, who has researched the physiological, psychological and social benefits of plants.

According to Hall, horticultural therapy reduces stress and anxiety, enhances memory and attention span and can improve quality of life for those with physical, mental or cognitive challenges. Citing the example of disabled adults helping to run a garden center and greenhouse at the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas, he notes, “Working together in a garden builds a sense of belonging. Even those who are not physically able to participate in those activities benefit. Just being in the garden can dramatically reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol.”

Gardening Tips to Improve Human and Planetary Health

n Choose a modest space outdoors or purchase small containers.

n Keep it simple and start small with just a few plants.

n Read books to learn about plant needs by region.

n Talk to nurseries that sell native species.

n Think of the garden as a refuge, a place to smell flowers and watch plants thrive.

n View gardening as a fun exercise.

n Join a community garden to cultivate flowers and vegetables in a social setting.

n Grow houseplants, herbs and lettuces to bring in the outdoors.

n Volunteer at a nonprofit that propagates vegetables for food pantries.

Sheryl DeVore is a frequent contributor to national and regional publications and has authored six books on science, health and nature. Learn more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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TRIBELLA, the ultimate skin rejuvenation treatment, Enhances, tightness and texture.

Skin rejuvenation to safely correct and restore skin.

European Facials & Laser Treatments Call: 914.610.6723

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100% Vegan & Cruelty Free Colors Call: 914.494.7311

Hairstyling

Cut & Style, Blowouts, Special Occasions Call: 845.743.3488

WOMEN • MEN • TEENS Please

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 May 8 (for the June issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email admin@naturalawakenings.com for guidelines on how to submit listings.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention – 7-7:45pm. Join Dr. Walk “The Blood Detective” for a free talk to learn everything you need to know about heart disease and stroke prevention. Time for Q & A following. Held via Zoom. RSVP: 914.552.1442 for meeting link. More info: DrMichaelWald.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

Chakra Sound Bath Series –7-8pm. Lisa PearlEdwards and Suey Mendez lead this final evening of a 6-part chakra series with sound bath, reiki and discussion. Focus on the crown chakra. $35. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister online. Questions: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Full Moon – 6-7pm. Join us at the Pearl as we take part in a full moon ritual using the releasing energy of the Full Flower Moon in Scorpio. $20. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Spring Cider Week Starts – The New York Cider Association and area sponsors present events from May 5-14 to celebrate the cider industry in New York. For more information and to stay up to date with all the events find @newyorkcider on Instagram and visit: CiderWeekNewYork.com.

Ulster County Eating Disorders Coalition Conference – 9am-4pm. The purpose of this conference is to educate participants on new strategies for self-talk, self-love and to walk away with a greater understanding, tools and resources for those who experience eating disorders. Open to all. CEUs available. Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. Register: WellnessRecovery.org/ucedc.

Full Moon Ceremony – 1-4pm. Join Kendra Valentine for a magical, mystical evening. Let’s tap into the abundance of spring and release what no longer serves. $15. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

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, MAY 6

2-Day Drum Making – 10-6pm. With Native Elder. Spirit of the Drum. Journey work, and Shamanic crafting. Materials are sold separately. Weekend Workshop fee $300. Universal Healing

Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Tarot 101: The Major Arcana – 1-2pm. Join us at the Pearl as we embark on the Fool’s Journey. This is the first day of a 3-week series that will help you take a step closer to reading the cards. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Earth Day Festival – 12-3pm. Join Bedford 2030 and Healthy Yards for a festival celebrating the Earth. Family activities, local vendors sharing sustainability tips, live music and food will be available. Free attendance. Bedford Hills Train Station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills. Info: Bedford2030.org.

Make Fairy Garden for Mother's Day – 2-4pm. Join Kinship with Nature to make your own fairy garden to give to Mom this year. Supplies include planter, fairy house, small plants and other cute items. $50. 21 Carol St., Danbury, CT in the charming Lake Waubeeka community. Preregistration required. Info/register: 646-5843540; CreatingSacredPlaces.com.

Chakra Tune Up – 5-6pm. Join us at the Pearl as we take a journey within. This is the first day of a 7-week series where each individual chakra point will receive full attention and intention. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

MONDAY, MAY 8

The Divine Masculine Brotherhood – 6-7:30pm. Join us at the Pearl as we share meaningful conversations focused on navigating being a man in goddess centered spiritual practices. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

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MAY & JUNE WORKSHOPS

May 7 – Water Elemental Communication Workshop

May 13 – Build a Fairy Garden for Mother's Day

June 10 – Medicine Wheel Workshop

June 11 – Air Elemental Communication Workshop

June 25 – Summer Solstice Celebration and Land Mandala Creation

For Schedule of Events and more information Go to: CreatingSacredPlaces.com

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Sacred Artscape: Painting with Pastels – 3pm. May 9-11. This course will focus on the handling (literally) of the pastel medium while doing landscape and still life. All levels from beginning to advanced painters are welcome. Contact us for list of supplies. $325 for two night retreat, private guest room, and all meals. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregister: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

Reiki Training, Level I & II – 5:30-9:30. (May 9 & 23). With Robin Maida. Become a reiki certified practitioner and learn how to do self-treatments as well as treatments on others. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

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

Master Class: Learning to Read Tarot and Develop Your Psychic Abilities – 7-9pm. (May 9-June 6). A series to help you develop your psychic/intuitive abilities while learning to read tarot cards. Practical step by step approach. No experience required. $300 for 5 weekly classes from Martha's Tarot. Held online via Zoom. Register: 845.288.1890; MarthasTarot.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Estate Planning 101 – 6-7pm. Presentation by Jeana Pinto, Esq. and Silvia Fermanian, Esq. of Sobo & Sobo LLP. Learn estate planning basics. Time for Q & A. Discussion will include wills, trusts, probate proceedings and how we can protect you and your family for the future. All attendees receive a coupon for one free salt cave session. The Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.849.0838; HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com/workshops-events.

Columbia Climate School: A Discussion on Climate Change – 7-9pm. Join Bedford 2030 and the Bedford Playhouse for an inspirational conversation with experts from Columbia University’s Climate School. Audience Q&A will follow the panel discussion, and books by the experts will be available for purchase. Info: Bedford2030.org.

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Is my child ready to learn? As many as 25% of children in any classroom have vision problems that keep them from reaching their potential! Free. Dr. Sa-

mantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 12

Grace Under Pressure – 10am-12pm. With Joy Matalon & Dr. Erica Warren. This group offers facilitated activities, discussions, videos, and meditations to support participants and build community. Groups take place in uplifting environment of cradling swings and rocking platforms. $50-$150 (sliding scale). 43 Lakefront Rd., Putnam Valley. Register: DropIntoYourBestSelf.com.

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Women’s Restorative Yoga Workshop

In Celebration of Women’s Wellness Week

Friday, May 12 • 5:30-7pm 75 mins of gentle yoga to promote, relaxation and reduce anxiety. Tea and light snacks to follow.

Cost: $40

Register: Call/Text: 845.216.6810 or email agi@healthbalanced.com

Health-Balanced Studio 900 S. Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac

Paint & Sip – 6-7pm. Enjoy house-made spirits at our self-guided and self-paced event! Drinks included in cover charge. Must be 21 or older to attend. $20. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

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, MAY 13

Special Mother’s Day Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. 50+ vendors at the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market: The TaSH. Patriots Park, Rte. 9, Tarrytown. Info: TashFarmersMarket.org.

Embrace The Feminine Within: Yoga-Meditation-Connection – 11am-12:30pm. With Laura Cuervo. Prepare to tap into your feminine energy through gentle yoga, meditation, and reflection. Transform/materialize what your soul is seeking. Receive a guiding message through an oracle of goddesses and through reflection. Let go of what no longer serves the reality you’re creating. This is an all-levels workshop. $44. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com/upcoming-events.

Charm Casting Divination Workshop – 1-4 pm. With renowned pychic, Michelle Lorenzo. Learn how to build your own charm kit, and interpret messages, and patterns. $55, including materials. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Adapting Yoga Practice During Pregnancy –1:30–4:30pm. With Kelly Devi Swails. This 3-hour workshop is designed for yoga teachers without prenatal certification to learn more about the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, and what every yoga teacher should know to offer informed, safe yoga instruction for pregnant students in general population classes. $45 members/$65 nonmembers. Via Zoom. Yoga Teachers Association of the Hudson Valley. Info: Gina Callender: 914.374.9749; ytayoga.com.

Bemer Afternoon of Wellness – 12-2pm. Free demos of Bemer Therapy for physical vascular health. Bemer Group leader, Rick Gabrielly, presents detailed benefits of Bemer’s patented PEMF signal to increase O2 blood flow by 30%. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

Wicca 101 – 5-6pm. Develop an understanding of Wiccan practices. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Group Sound Bath Event – 11am & 1pm. Starting with a guided meditation to invoke deep relaxation, you will journey through the sound waves that tap into your parasympathetic nervous system and boost mood. You will be able to unwind, relax and recenter as you start to feel less anxious. $50 per session. Pellegrino Healing Center, 4307 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park. Register: PellegrinoHealingCenter.com/events.

MONDAY, MAY 15

LGBTQ+ Spirituality Group – 6pm-7pm. Have deep conversations with other people within the community about being queer and how that plays into managing spirituality. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Energy & Brain Fog Fighters – 7-7:45pm. Join Dr. Walk “The Blood Detective” for a free talk to learn everything you need to know about energy and brain fog fighters. Time for Q & A following. Held via Zoom. RSVP: 914.552.1442 for meeting link. More info: DrMichaelWald.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Community Meditation – 7-8pm. This is a self-guided, silent practice in our sanctuary. All disciplines welcome. $10. Majestic Hudson, 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Info/register: MajesticHudson.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

Dementia, Mind & Memory – 7-7:45pm. Join Dr. Walk “The Blood Detective” for a free talk to learn everything you need to know about dementia, mind and memory. Time for Q & A following. Held via Zoom. RSVP: 914.552.1442 for meeting link. More info: DrMichaelWald.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 19

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.

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3rd Annual Open House

Saturday, May 20th 11:30am-2pm

HEALTH-BALANCED FITNESS STUDIO

FREE Raffle and Prizes

Demonstration of our new/upcoming classes. 15-min free exercise/nutrition counseling. Refreshments and Food

900 S. Lake Blvd, Suite 6 Mahopac, NY HealthBalanced.com

Peak Life Holistics Free Community Wellness Day & Open House – 8am-6pm. Join Peak Life Holistics Wellness Center for this special event to experience the benefits of Neuroptimal Neurofeedback Brain training. Safely relieve anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, ADD/OCD, and eating disorders with this non-invasive, safe solution. Book a free 30-minute session! Peak Life Holistics Healing & Wellness Center, 13 Edgewood Dr., Somers. Info: 914.301.3393; PeakLifeHolistics.com.

Afro-Caribbean Spirituality – 1pm-2pm. Develop and understanding of different Afro-Caribbean spiritual practices and their origins. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Intro to Medical Intuition – 1-3pm. With Medical Intuitive, Laura Aversano. Learn to palpate your ailments, and track their origins, projections, and present state of manifestation. $60. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Final Celebration at Life Energy Arts Gallery – 3-6pm. Join us for refreshments, friendship, art and music, with Peter Muir, Ph.D. at the piano. We are closing our doors after four wonderful years,

and this is a time to say “goodbye” to this beautiful gallery space, honoring the work of Dr. John Diamond, and and “thank you” to the community. 1113 E. Main St., Mount Kisco. Info: 914.218.3350; LifeEnergyArts.gallery.

Weight Loss Solutions – 7-7:45pm. Join Dr. Walk “The Blood Detective” for a free talk to learn everything you need to know about weight loss solutions. Time for Q & A following. Held via Zoom. RSVP: 914.552.1442 for meeting link. More info: DrMichaelWald.com.

Monthly Séance – 7-9pm. Receive guidance and advice from the other side, now holding limited spacing! $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl. com.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Opening Day: Mt. Kisco Farmers Market –10am-2:30pm. Now celebrating our third year! Find fresh produce, crafts, community engagement, entertainment and more! Free to attend. Mt. Kisco Train Station (South Moger parking lot), 1 Kirby Plaza, Mt. Kisco. Info: MKFarmersMarket.com.

Gong in the Cave – 6pm. Gong is a musical instrument that offers us an effortless way to tune into the divine. Allow the sound and vibrations of the gong do the work as it bathes your body, mind, and soul. $50. The Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.849.0838; HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com/ workshops-events.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Yoga for Scoliosis – 5:30pm. 4-Week Series. Learn the foundations of yoga for scoliosis, including understanding your curves and how to work with them. Experience sequences that lengthen your spine and slowly coax your body into improved alignment. $125-$205. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Info/register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

FRIDAY. MAY 26

Paint & Sip – 6-7pm. Enjoy house-made spirits at our self-guided and self-paced event! Drinks included in cover charge. Must be 21 or older to attend. $20. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Restorative Reiki Circle & Sound Bath – 6:308pm. Restorative group healing session. Each individual will receive reiki while experiencing an ethereal sound bath. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Day of Tarot – 12-5pm. With Renowned Psychic, Michelle Lorenzo. Get insight into the past, present, or future. Align with your highest selfpotential and purpose. $55+. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Yoga for Healthy Spine – 2:30pm. This specialized class will include a series of poses intended to lengthen and strengthen the spinal muscles, alleviate back pain, and support a healthy spine. $30. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Info/register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

MONDAY, MAY 29

The Sisterhood – 6-7pm. Sit with other Women and discuss all the beautiful mysteries that are a part of Womanhood. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 mark

The Healing Collective NY & Cozy Coven Present:

3rd Annual June Moon Faire

Sunday, June 4 • 12-4pm

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

Join us for an enchanting day filled with psychics, local crafters, food vendors and more! Discover unique treasures, enjoy delicious treats,and experience an intuitive reading. Don't miss out on this day of mystical delights!

267 A, Central Ave., White Plains

For more information, visit TheHealingCollectiveNY.com or ShopCozyCoven.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

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

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Persephone’s Pearl SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

June 21 at 6pm

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with us at Persephone's Pearl. It's time to start harvesting the things you've been building since spring!

PersephonesPearl.com

914.737.3460

1014B Main St., Peekskill, NY

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TRAUMA RECOVERY RETREAT EMOTIONAL HEALING AT THE OMEGA INSTITUTE, IN RHINEBECK, NY

June 11-16

Stress Is Gone Method with Brett Cotter

Military Veterans, call Omega for scholarships. First come, first serve: 845.635.0027. Learn more at StressIsGone.com

classifieds

HELP WANTED

Farmers Market Manager: Southern Westchester. Sunday mornings June-Oct. 7am-3pm. Ideal candidate: passion for local food and community, bilingual, reliable leader who is an organized people person. $25/Hour. Please e-mail resume to kimberlyd@eventsremember.com.

Retail Sales Associate: CBD Live Natural located in Bedford Hills, is seeking an experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable retail sales associate to join our team. Send resume to info@ cbdlivenatural.com.

VENDORS

Food Venders Wanted: Let It Shine Sunday Market on the River with Yoga. Sundays, 9am1pm, June - October at Cortlandt Waterfront Park, 45 Riverview Ave., Verplanck. For information visit LetItShineOnLine.com.

LIST YOUR CLASSIFIED HERE Regional exposure in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess counties

E-mail dana-na@wakeupnaturally.com to place your listing.

FARMERS MARKETS OPEN IN MAY

NEXT MONTH: June Market

Openings

SUNDAY

Westchester County

Rye Down to Earth Farmers Market – 8:30am1pm. May 8 - Dec 4. In the parking lot off Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores. Info: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

Irvington Farmers Market – 9:30am-1pm. May 14 & 28. Summer market weekly starting in June. Main Street School parking lot, 101 Main St., Irvington. Info: TheIrvingtonFarmersMarket.org.

Muscoot Farm Farmers Market – 9:30am2:30pm. April 2 - Nov 19. 51 Rte. 100, Katonah. Info: MuscootFarm.org.

Putnam County

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market –10am-2pm. Year-round. 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. Info: HudsonvalleyFarmersMarket.org.

Town of Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac – 9am-2pm. May 7 - Oct 22. Mahopac Chamber Park, 953 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac.

Dutchess County

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. May 7 - Dec 17 (no market December 3). Rain or shine. Located outside at the municipal parking lot, Rhinebeck. Info: RhinebeckFarmersMarket.com.

Beacon Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Yearround. DMV parking lot, 223 Main St., Beacon. Info: BeaconFarmersMarket.org.

TUESDAYS

Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market – 2-5:30pm. May 2 - Oct. 24. Free onsite parking in the MidHudson Discovery Museum parking lot, with overflow parking in the Waryas Park lower parking lot. Held at the Pavilion at MHDM, 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. Info: mhdm.org.

WEDNESDAYS

White Plains Farmers Market – 8:30am3pm. April 19 - Nov 1. Court St. between Martine and Main St., White Plains. Info: WhiteplainsFarmermersMarket.com.

SATURDAY

Westchester County

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

Chappaqua Farmers Market – 8:30am1pm. Opens May 13. Chappaqua train station (South Lot), 108 Allen PL., Chappaqua. Info: ChappaquaFarmersMarket.org.

Larchmont Down to Earth Farmers Market –8:30am-1:00pm. April 22 - Dec 23. At the front of the Metro-North (Upper Lot), Chatsworth Ave/Myrtle Blvd., Larchmont. Info/updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am1pm. Year-round. Metro-North Parking Lot, 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville. Info: PleasantvilleFarmersMarket.org.

Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market: The TaSH – 8:30am-1:30pm. Summer market opens May 27. Patriots Park, Tarrytown. Info: TashFarmersMarket.org.

John Jay Homestead Farmer Market – 9am2pm. May 6 - Oct 28. Members first pick (99:30am.) In the barnyard; use the Farm Lane entrance. Parking is available in the field in front of the white Brick Cottage. 400 Jay St, Katonah. Info: JohnJayHomestead.org.

Hastings Summer Outdoor Farmers Market –9:30am-1pm. May 6 & 20, then weekly starting on June 3. Located 131 Southside Ave., Hastings on Hudson. Info: HastingsFarmersMarket.org.

Mount Kisco Farmers Market – 10am-2:30pm. May 21 - Oct 29. 1 Kirby Plaza, Mt. Kisco. Info: MkFarmersMarket.com.

Putnam County

Cold Spring Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. May-Oct. Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Rte. 9-D, Garrison. Info: CSFarmMarket.org.

Dutchess County

Millbrook Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. May 27 - Oct 28. Bank of Millbrook parking lot. 3263 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. Info: MillbrookFarmersMarket.com.

Millerton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. May 20 - Dec 30. Millerton Methodist Church, corner of Dutchess and Main St., Millerton. Info: NeccMillerton.org/farmers-market.

Ulster County

Kingston Summer Farmers Market – 9am2pm. May 6 - Nov 18. County Courthouse parking lot. 285 Wall St., Kingston. Rain or shine. Info: KingstonFarmersMarket.org.

ongoing events

Ongoing Calendar listings must be resent quarterly for our January, April, July & October editions. Email listings to admin@wakeupnaturally.com.

sunday

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: 45.276.4619; 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.

Hatha Sun Yoga – 9:30am. All movement and breath is Hatha Yoga. This class will be based on the energy and level of attendees. The teacher will teach an intuitive class to those who come that day. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Qigong Intro Class – 10am. Join us for an introductory class into Qigong practice that will empower you to live with more focus, flow and radiance in all that you do. Power Chi Fusion, 83 North Greeley Ave., Flr. 2, Chappaqua or online. Call Phil at 914.433.7135 with date you intend to join; Register under qigong at PowerChiFusion.com.

monday

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

Yoga for Back Care – 9:30am-10:45am. Class designed specifically for back care includes restorative and supported active poses. This slower paced class is a good class if you have back pain, injuries, or specific individual needs. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.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.

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.

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 7pm. A restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

tuesday

Master Class: Learning to Read Tarot and Develop Your Psychic Abilities – 7-9pm. (May 9-June 6). Develop your psychic/intuitive abilities while learning to read tarot cards. Practical step by step approach for safe spiritual practices for connecting. No experience required! $300 for 5 weekly 2-hour classes Martha's Tarot: Online with Zoom Class. Register: 845.288.1890; MarthasTarot.com.

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. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

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.

Smooth and Steady – 5:30pm. Taking it slow and steady, we flow through slow movements and dynamic stretching, integrating breath to improve posture, balance and stability, core strength, and range of motion. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646.401.4188; AmeniaYoga.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. $25 drop-in; $22 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; class package. Rhinebeck Yoga Center, 6400 Montgomery St., Flr. 3, 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: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Yin Yoga & Restorative – 6:15pm. We incorporate warmups, then get into poses and explore them mindfully with breath as we release tension in the fascia, ligaments and connective tissue of the body. Transitions are slow and we use props. $15 dropin; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

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.

Strong Vinyasa – 7pm. A vinyasa-style class inspired by the Ashtanga lineage. This class integrates strength, flexibility, concentration, and contemplation through a series of traditional postures linked together through breath and movement. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

A few spring additions to Green Chimneys Teaching Barn, in Brewster, NY

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. 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.

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.

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 indepth 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.

Strength & Balance with Ag i – 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. $25 drop-in; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Gentle Alignment Vinyasa – 4:05pm. 1-hour class includes movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Peaceful 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.

Gentle Joints Stretch and Tone – 6:15pm. This class will focus lubricating the joints, gentle poses using gravity to tone, stretch and strengthen the muscles. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

1 Hour L 2 Vinyasa – 6:45pm. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 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.

1 Hour Gentle Alignment Yoga – 9:30am. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 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.

All Levels Iyengar Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga that emphasizes safety, optimal body alignment, and attention to detail. Modifications will be given as necessary for those new to yoga, injuries, or certain medical conditions.$22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market, Sundays All-Year.

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. $25 drop-in; $22 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. $25 drop-in; $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. Reservations: call/text 845.216.6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Yogic Soul Dance – 6:15pm. Fun, invigorating, relaxing, joyous and different every time. We use all types of music to entice free movement and healing. Dance as softly or wildly as you want. Dance while seated, while lying down, or all around the room. Let your Asanas dance. Glorious Yoga Nidra rest afterwards. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Mindful Vinyasa – 7pm. A practice that utilizes the components of a Vinyasa yoga class while flowing with more awareness. In Mindful Vinyasa there is still time to slow down, tune inward, and meditate prior to completing a particular series of postures. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.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.

Wise & Strong – 9:30am. Post-menopausal women build back muscle mass in a safe ways to protect joints, muscles and ligaments. In these classes

we fight age-related loss of strength and muscle mass using body weight and resistance bands. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646.401.4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

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.

Virtual Chair YogaShine – 10:30-11:30am. Super gentle, for senior adults and adults with special needs/health and recovery 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

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

Luna Power Flow – 9am. This all-levels Vinyasabased 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.

Kripalu-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.

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 Flr., 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. $25 drop-in; $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 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.

Beginners Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Class consists of poses to build strength, balance and improved flexibility. Clear, detailed instruction with focus on proper form will help you build a safe, fun and nurturing practice. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Bhakti Healing Arts – 11:30am-12:30pm. Ancient spiritual 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.

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 1:304:30pm. 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.

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.

Bruce Davison, owner of Kitchen Gardens of Westchester

Don't miss the Mother’s Day Market (See May 13) at Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market.

community resource directory

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email dana-na@wakeupnaturally.com to request our media kit.

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES

STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS

115 E. Stevens Ave., Ste. 100 Valhalla, NY 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

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAC 2424 Rte. 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, page 16.

PELLEGRINO HEALING CENTER

4307 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 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, page 39.

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, page 13.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING

FRANCESCA GENCO, MA, NCMT

Authentic Movement & Voice Sleepy Hollow, NY 510.524.2924; SongOfTheBody.com

Be at home in your body. Experience freedom and ease. We will engage movement, bodywork and voice to release patterns that no longer serve you, allowing you to connect with your body’s intelligence. Private and group sessions. See ad page 14.

QUANTUM HEALING & WELLNESS

175 E. Main St., Ste. 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 bio-active life enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves, which can allow cell regeneration, and enhance your energy levels for optimum function. See ad, page 35.

ASTROLOGY

ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com

Astrology and 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, page 21.

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 include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad, page 15.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY

SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale, NY 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

CBD LIVE NATURAL

720 N Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills NY 914.705.1111; CBDLiveNatural.com

Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ad, page 3.

YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO

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

YOUR CBD OF RYE

131 Purchase St., Store #3, Rye, NY 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 Third-Party Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets. See ad, page 11.

CHIROPRACTIC

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT

8 Bacon PL, Yonkers, NY 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., Ste. 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, page 55.

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 845.709.5245; dowsing@househarmony.com HouseHarmony.org

ENERGY HEALING

ANNE H. BENTZEN

25 Broadway, Ste. 101, 2nd Fl., Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com

Relieve stress and restore energetic balance for health with Jikiden Reiki treatments, classes, Bemer therapy, Bach Flower remedies, plus cranialsacral therapy, reflexology, intuitive readings, sound baths, meditation programs and energy mastery training. See ad, page 10.

ESSENTIAL OILS

ALINA RINATO

Young Living Essential Oils

845.208.9771

alina@rinatofamilyessentials.com

Local group of women spec ializing in a romatherapy 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 St., Mount Kisco, NY 914.241.1900; RiseAboveFlotation.com

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.

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY

JACQUELINE CAGNON

By appointment: in person/phone

Fleetwood, NY

Are you being affected by the unseen energy of ley lines, geopathic stress, interference lines from high-tension wires, or cell phone (EMFs)? A dowser can raise the vibration level for you by identifying and blocking negative energies while amplifying positive ones. See

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 Rte. 117 Bypass Rd., 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, page 21.

HERBAL MEDICINE

LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG)

263 New Hackensack Rd., 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls, NY 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

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, page 5.

HYPNOTHERAPY

LISA BLEASDALE, C.Ht.

Certified Hypnotherapist

Certified Intimacy Coach

914.400.9508; LisaBleasdale.com

Transform and re-ignite your life, in and out of the bedroom using the power of the subconscious mind and the Erotic Blueprint™ course, as seen on Netfix series "Goop." Hypnotherapy can help individuals with stress reduction, weight loss, addictions, overcoming fears, phobias, grief, anxiety, and relationships.

See the FOODIE GUIDE on page 41.

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM, ACHT,MP

Alternative Choices Natural Healing

Danbury, CT, Mt. Kisco, NY, Remotely 914.589.3601; AlternativeChoices.org

It’s easy to be stressed in today’s world. Worry and anxiety are the norm these days. “Why am I so easily triggered?” There’s another way. The power to make lasting positive change is inside you. Let’s tap into it. Call for free consult.

KITCHEN GARDENS

KITCHEN GARDENS OF WESTCHESTER

Design & Build. Call: 914.400.3742

Bruce@KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com

KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com

We help beginner, intermediate and expert gardeners with their projects. Our focus is on design and construction of raised beds and installing vegetables, herbs and salad gardens. Expect beautiful, productive and long-lasting gardens with assistance available to maintain, too!

LASER SKIN CARE

HILDA DEMIRJIAN LASER AND SKIN CARE CENTER

34 S. Broadway, Ste. 607, White Plains, NY 914.374.1756; HildaDemirjianLaser.com

Since 1974, Hilda Demirjian has been a leader in the use of laser collagen treatments for better, younger looking skin. Effective on the face, neck and body. Non-invasive, with no downtime. Call today for your confidential free consultation. See ad, page 40.

MASSAGE

NATALIE RAPINI, LMT

175 King St., Chappaqua, NY 914.275.1865

Natalie has been practicing for 10 years now specializing in Prenatal Massage and Reiki Massage. Her hands on holistic healing approach helps to aid with any discomfort of the body and mind.

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, page 10.

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, page 15.

NUTRITION

NUSPECIES

Pawling. Bronxville. Elmont. Brooklyn. Jamica, Caribbean 866.261.8886; Nuspecies.com

NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our raw, organic, liquid, natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad, page 8.

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

Dr. Michael Wald, DC, Board Certified Nutritionist

29 King St., 2nd Fl., Chappaqua, NY 914.552.1442; info@blooddetective.com

DrMichaelWald.com; #BloodDetective

See the YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS NETWORK on page 33.

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, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 13.

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. See ad, page 27.

REFLEXOLOGY

LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist

263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls, NY 845.416.4598

lorrainehughes54@gmail.com

EmpoweredByNature.net

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@gmail.com

CynthiaMChase.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 Rd., Bakers Mills, NY 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 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, page 5.

COMING IN THE JUNE ISSUE MEN'S HEALTH

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 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, page 5.

TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH

STRESS IS GONE COACHING

Brett Cotter, Author/Coach New York, NY 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 2.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

EARTH ANGELS

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 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.

Buddhist-Christian Dialogue

Sat. June 10, with Fernando Camacho, Maeve-Eng-Wong

Adults Under 45 Series: Earth-Centered Mindfulness: Practices for the Planet Sat. June 10, with Regina Blakeslee, Carlinthia Cox, Ceire Kealty, Dana Livingston

Enneagram 1: Embarking on the Journey

Wed. June 14, with Sr. Judy Brunell, OP

A Writing Weekend of Enlightenment, Inspiration, and Creativity

Thurs., June 15, with Magie Dominic

Play Date for the Soul

Fri. June 23, with Carol Gibney, LMSW

Misfits to Mystics: When Pride is a Virtue Weekend Retreat

Fri. June 23, with Jan Phillips

Summer Writing Workshop

Wed. July 12, with Karen Rippstein, CPT

Poolside Meditation: Sending Love to the World Thurs. July 27, with presenters Fernando Camacho, Maeve Eng-Wong

Writing a Memoir Portrait Weekend Retreat Starts Fri. July 28, with Lorraine Ash