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Tribeca Dentist: pH Protocol Helps Prevent Systemic Health Issues

recent study in the journal Science Advances suggests that there is a correlation between gingivitis and Alzheimer’s disease. While it’s well known that chronic dental infections have systemic effects, like low birth-weight children and heart disease, the new model in functional medicine is that chronic long-term inflammation from toxic chemicals and infected root canals are the root cause of many diseases, says Dr. Lewis Gross, owner of Holistic Dentists in Tribeca. “Dentists often ignore infected root canals unless the patient complains of pain or swelling. But where else in the body do we retain dead tissue? Anaerobic bacteria survive in the tubules of the roots and are not obvious in a typical x-ray. The best way to diagnose these infections is with CBCT 3D x-ray,” Gross says. As bleeding gums and bad breath may be an indication of gingivitis, he recommends a deep cleaning with ozone to remove bacteria and then an alkaline oral cleanse to balance the oral microbiome. “According to the ecological plaque hypothesis, raising oral pH is a natural prevention against the cariogenic bacteria,” he explains. “You should test your salivary pH when you wake up, and if it’s acidic, buffer it with an alkaline mouthwash. A five-day oral cleanse is a great way to kick-start your natural wellness regimen.” Gross describes this protocol in greater detail in his Alka-White blog at Holistic-Dentists.com. Location: 17 Park Pl., Tribeca, NY. For more info, call 212.732.2200 or visit Holistic-Dentists.com.

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ouis Fellman, founder of Abraham’s Natural Foods—which sells hummus and baba ghanouj at Fairway Market, Whole Foods Market and gourmet and natural food stores throughout the tri-state area—likes to joke that his company is located in “middle eastern New Jersey.” Indeed, Abraham’s might just be the perfect blend of Middle Eastern culinary tradition and the tri-states’ longtime craving for healthy, all-natural food. Fellman launched his product line in 1987, when he was invited to cater to a health-conscious audience at the New York Shakespeare Festival. By then he’d worked in the natural food industry for a decade, both as a macrobiotic baker and as a manager at one of the largest natural food distributors in the United States. “Although our family-owned company has grown dramatically since then, we still produce our food in small batches, using only the highest-quality ingredients and paying the closest attention to freshness,” he says. “We use no ingredients with GMOs and, unlike most brands, no added oils, like canola or soy—just healthy, nutritious tahini.” Abraham’s hummus has the industry’s lowest calories, fat and sodium, and no artificial preservatives, he adds. “We use raw apple cider vinegar in every batch to get that wonderful zingy taste and for all the incredible health benefits.” For more information, including where to find Abraham’s products, call 732-229-5799, email AbrahamsHummos@gmail.com or visit AbrahamsNatural.com. See ad on page 7.

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ccording to the National Institutes of Health, quality sleep is as essential to life as food and water, and it’s critical to cognitive health: “Without sleep you can’t form or maintain the pathways in your brain that let you learn and create new memories, and it’s harder to concentrate and respond quickly.” In that context, any tool that can improve our sleep is less a luxury than necessity. That’s the idea behind SkinnyPillow, a natural living brand that promotes the Trinity of Health Concept, the importance of balancing nutrition, exercise and sleep. American-made of natural kapok and organic cotton, SkinnyPillows are designed on the simple premise that less is more, keeping just what’s necessary for a night of natural, comfortable sleep, says Carlos Shiera, marketing director for SkinnyPillow. “When we think about living a healthy and natural lifestyle, we are generally taking into account the food we eat,” he says. “But when 75 percent of Americans report having fair or poor sleep, it’s time to consider our sleep environment.” Shiera says most pillows contain chemicals like formaldehyde and polyurethane, along with animal parts and synthetic materials that release a “toxic brew” of gases that we might be unwittingly inhaling for hours on end each night. “Think about how difficult it is to breathe for some people when they are in a place full of cigarette smokers. The same can be said with sleep,” he says. “Natural sleep allows for the body to truly rest without onsuming chemicals.” For more information, visit SkinnyPillow.com. See ad on page 2.

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T Manhattan Startup Connects Buyers, Farmers in Online Global Market

natta—a new global online marketplace for essential oils and floral waters—has a unique business model: one that prioritizes purity, sustainability and social responsibility while allowing customers to meet and communicate directly with the farmers who grow the plants used in the products. The Manhattan-based company started operations in early 2019, with a business model designed to eliminate overhead costs incurred in standard supply chain models, connecting customers with farms to provide high-quality products at affordable prices. Founders Joshua Thomerson, Victoria Dantcheva and Oscar Bueno, three experienced executives in the essential oil industry, created a business plan that blends practical, innovative solutions and gives equal priority to ecological sustainability. “This new model makes feasible business sense, but we also felt very strongly about establishing a fair platform that invests in the future of farmers,’’ Thomerson says. “Sources are drastically shrinking, and we wanted to share our firsthand experience at these various corners of the world, where growing products is a way of life that needs to be nurtured.” Anatta pays farmers over 50 percent more than its competitors, he says. It also returns part of the proceeds from every purchase to partnership farmers to support their livelihoods. The company’s products are grown in Australia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, China, Somaliland, Rwanda and Tasmania. Among Anatta’s initial products are a variety of essential oils, such as Lavender, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Peppermint, Blue Chamomile, Fennel and Lemon Ironbark, as well as Rose and Lavender waters. To read about or purchase products, visit AnattaMarket.com. For more information, contact Anatta at 374-762-1268 or Hello@ AnattaMarket.com. See ad on page 23.

he United Palace of Spiritual Arts (UPSA), in Washington Heights, will host Bishop Kent Larsen for a discussion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 3 p.m. on July 28. The event is part of the UPSA’s Open Heart Conversation (OHC) series, an educational program that offers an inside look at a selection of the world’s wisdom traditions and explores the impact of faith traditions and spiritual practices on our lives. “We want to explore and celebrate our world’s rich and varied spiritual and religious traditions,” says series host Rev. Dr. José M. Román. “With help from respected faith leaders who come from these traditions, we seek to cultivate a heart-centered connection through these conversations. Compassion, understanding and even the seeds of friendship are planted when we can come together and explore our shared desire to experience the divine.” The July, August and September conversations will be taped in front of a live audience. On August 25, OHC will explore the modern practice of the ancient tradition known as Wicca, which promotes peace, harmony and balance that sees everything connected in oneness. On September 29, Rev. Diane Rooney will share thoughts on Daoism and the Daoist path of healing. All OHC events begin at 3 p.m. Previous OHC topics included Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American spirituality and African wisdom traditions. To view these conversations, visit UPSpiritualArts.org. Location: 4140 Broadway. For tickets and information, visit UPSpiritualArts.org.

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Flahavan’s Irish Oats Launches All New Packaging

ew Visual Identity Conveys Commitment to Family Farms and Natural, Sustainable Oatmeal. E. Flahavan & Sons Ltd., producer of Ireland’s bestselling oatmeal brand and oldest family-owned food company, has unveiled its new packaging for the USA. While oatmeal lovers will continue to enjoy the same high-quality, minimally processed, naturally creamy Flahavan’s oats, Flahavan’s has been producing quality Irish oats for over 230 years and seven generations at the family-owned mill in Kilmacthomas, beneath the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford. The new visual identity marks a change in communicating the company’s values. Each pack now features a spotlight on a local oat farmer who has supplied these wholesome oats to the Flahavan’s mill for generations. Flahavan’s works with likeminded farmers, from families they know and trust, to select the best quality non-GMO oats, while protecting and sustaining the land. Flahavan’s oats are naturally low in saturated fat, are a good source of soluble fiber and may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Flahavan’s oats are a versatile superfood that can improve the health and taste profiles of favorite recipes thanks to their naturally creamy texture. These qualities result from a combination of the optimum Irish oat-growing climate and Flahavan’s unique slow-milling process. The new packaging will cover the full US range, including Rolled Oatmeal, Steel Cut Oatmeal and Quick-to-Cook Steel Cut Oatmeal. Available in Stop & Shop, Kings Foods Markets, ShopRite and Fairway and other fine grocery stores. For information, visit @FlahavansUSA. See ad on page 25.

Awaken Wellness Fair Returns to Midtown Manhattan

he long-running “body-mind-spirit-green expo” known as the Awaken Wellness Fair will return to New York City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 28, again in its unique location: the ground floor, mezzanine and 16th floor of the Roger Smith Hotel, in Midtown Manhattan. Free tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. The Awaken Fairs are designed for people who want to learn about holistic practices, from ancient ones to new, cutting-edge healing and wellness methods. All day in both the Screening Room on the mezzanine level and the Penthouse on the 16th floor, expert speakers will discuss ways to “awaken to your best self.” An assortment of vendors will be offering goods and services to support a healthy lifestyle, such as essential oils, nutritional supplements, organic cleaning products and chiropractic services. Several vendors will be selling crystals thought to have healing properties—like rose quartz, turquoise and amethyst—both as loose stones and embedded in handmade jewelry. Intuitive readers and holistic healers are always a popular part of the show, organizers say. They will offer tarot reading, mediumship, angel reading, pet readings and similar services (for entertainment purposes only). There will also be a variety of energy healers, including Reiki practitioners. As these healing practices become more mainstream, more people consider the Awaken Fair as an opportunity to “sample” one. Until July 27, discountrate appointments can be made with readers and healers at AwakenFair.FullSlate.com. Location: 501 Lexington Ave. (at E. 47th Street). For more information, visit AwakenFair.com. See ad on page 30.

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Eastover Estate, in the Berkshires, Hosts Dream Yoga Workshop

cientific evidence of lucid dreaming— being “awake” and aware that you’re dreaming when you’re asleep—dates back only about 40 years. But for centuries, Buddhists have recognized it as a potent dream state where the conscious and unconscious minds meet. The science behind modern lucid dreaming has been a boon for what’s known as dream yoga, which will be the focus of a10-day workshop at Eastover Estate and Retreat Center in July. “With their sophisticated analysis of dream cycles, sleep pharmacology and high-tech gadgetry, Western lucid dream researchers have vastly increased access to lucid dream states, and therefore the ability to practice dream yoga, an ancient Buddhist practice that uses lucid dreaming to cultivate greater awareness and accelerate spiritual growth,” says Eastover co-founder Yingxing Wang. Andrew Holececk, considered the foremost American teacher of Tibetan Sleep and Dream Yoga, will teach the workshop in two parts, which can be taken separately or together: The Art of Lucid Dreaming, July 5-7, and Dream Yoga, July 8-14. Part one will focus on how to induce lucid dreaming. Part two assumes an acquaintance with, but not necessarily an experience of, lucid dreaming, with daytime exercises that cultivate the part of us that supports the dreaming mind. A principal daytime lucidity practice, “illusory form,” is about seeing our daytime experience as dreamlike, Holececk says. “Our spiritual journey is about ‘waking up’ and becoming more aware. Yet we’re actually most ‘awake’ when we’re sleeping, and most ‘asleep’ or ‘unconscious’ when we’re awake and going about our day.” Location: 430 East St., Lenox, MA. For more info or to register, call 866-2645139 or visit Eastover.com. See ad on page 29.

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Legal Pot Lifts Junk Food Sales Apparently, the fabled marijuana-induced “munchies” cravings don’t have people reaching for carrots. A new study from the University of Connecticut found that shortly after Colorado, Washington and Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, increases in purchases were recorded in those states for potato chips (5.3 percent), cookies (4.1 percent) and ice cream (3.1 percent).

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What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet. The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

China, one of the world’s main importers of recyclable waste, is rejecting shipments that are more than 0.5 percent impure, so loads contaminated by a greasy pizza box, disposable coffee cups and the odd plastic bag could end up in the local landfill instead. Most single-use cups, for instance, are lined with a fine film of polyethylene, which makes the cups liquid-proof, but also difficult and expensive to reprocess. Most waste management facilities will treat the cups as trash. Since China banned impure plastics, many U.S. municipalities no longer accept plastics numbered 3 to 7, which can include yogurt cups, butter tubs and vegetable oil bottles. Another contamination culprit is food residue. Washing out food scraps from recyclables can be just as important as putting the appropriate item in the recycling bin.

Aqua Breakthrough Clean Water Solution in the Pipeline

With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity,findinganenvironmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria fromwaterthat’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a two-dimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current ecounfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.

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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.

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An Exercise to Harmonize the Male and Female Inside Us by Scott Clover

ender duality will always exist. The terms yin and yang, masculine and feminine, and lingham and yoni are part of the human zeitgeist. The yang (masculine) energy is one of giving out, penetrating or expressing, while the yin (feminine) energy is one of receivership and drawing in. The classic spiritual-philosophical text known as The Kybalion speaks of the principles of gender and polarity as two of the seven basic principles of existence. It explains how they exist in our physical bodies as well as on all planes of existence: Both energies reside in all of us, regardless of our biological designation as “male” or “female.” But our society, with its insistence that we identify with only one or the other, keeps the two energies at odds inside us, causing challenges and friction. The resulting disharmonious state makes us feel as though we are fighting our own sense of self. The following four-step exercise is designed to harmonize your gender polarities, creating a sense of unity and balance in your body and energy fields.

Create. Create a ball of energy, about the size of a basketball, a foot in front of you. Reach out and place your hands on either side of the ball. Gently bring the ball into your body, resting it in the center and base of your pelvis. Observe. Curiously observe how the right side of your energy differs from the left. Is it denser or lighter? Balance. Give these energies permission to balance out the two sides, so the energy feels equal. Take your time. Now compare the front half of your energy ball to the back half. Allow the front and back of the ball’s energy to equalize. Do this until you feel that all four quadrants—front-left, front-right, back-left, back-right—are all vibrating and exchanging the same energy.

Speak. Out loud, speaking directly to the energy in your lower body, say, “I give my

body permission to balance my gender.” Let the energy flow naturally. Then say, “I allow my body to balance my gender.” Repeat these statements three times each. Sit in this state and be informed by the balance. Scott Clover is an intuitive energy healer and somatic and trauma-release expert based in New York City. His work focuses on helping people feel better in their bodies and align with their creative energies. For more information or to contact him, visit ScottClover.com.

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Just the facts. Write down the answers to these questions: Who are you? What do you do? What benefits do you offer? Who is your ideal customer? It’s important to remember that as much as this is an introduction of yourself, it’s also a chance for you to show how you are going to make someone else’s life better. For example, “Hi, I’m Celeste DeCamps. As a speech coach, I help people have more fun standing in front of an audience. I am always looking for people who need help delivering their message.”

Write your headline. When you feel you have a solid 30-second commercial, try to make it 15 seconds. You won’t always have time to say everything you want, so your best bet is to say enough to get someone’s attention. Hopefully, that person will ask for your business card and inquire about your services. For example, “Hi, I’m Celeste DeCamps. I will help you deliver your message with confidence.”

Be confident. Before you meet someone, check your posture. Walk in the room with your head up and your shoulders back. When you shake the person’s hand, smile and look him in the eyes.

Listen carefully. As much as you want to talk about yourself, take time to hear what the other person is saying. The more you pay attention to her wants and needs, the better chance you have of addressing her concerns. If she feels that you are genuinely listening to her, the more she will want to engage with you. A connection can form fairly quickly when two people respect each other’s ideas. Working on an elevator pitch takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. It gives you the opportunity to promote yourself and gives people an insight into what you can offer. You never know when you’ll meet someone who can give you the chance of a lifetime. Celeste DeCamps is the co-founder of Authentic Voice. Twice a month she and Michele Marshall help people find their voice and their message through lectures and interactive workshops. For more information, visit Meetup. com/Authentic-Voices. See ad on page 9.

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Be specific. You don’t have time to recite your whole résumé. Write down your major accomplishments and your specific skill set, and then look at your list and take out any unnecessary words. The best way to do this is to read it out loud. Grab a friend and go over it with her. While you should memorize your pitch, it needs to come across naturally. The more you practice and fine tune, the smoother your message will be. You want to sound conversational, not like an infomercial.

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ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge. Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures. David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical. Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats. Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in

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early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

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Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.” From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “MediterraneanDASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat. Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent. Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementia-like symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brainprotective compounds including vitamins E, B12, folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts. She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study. Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the

ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

Smart Steps

As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

Monitor and control blood sugar:

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning. Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil, nuts,

avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

Spice up your diet: Batavia recom-

mends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

Mind your gut: Western medicine has

historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain

axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter. Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, shortchain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut)

experts recommend adequate sleep—seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.

Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmutter rec-

ommend aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

Avoid environmental toxins: Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health. Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April. She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone” popu-

lations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. June 2019

The Clearwater Festival has become a destination for music fans and families alike, with a variety of unique activities. The Working Waterfront offers rides on small boats and the Clearwater; the Crafts Area showcases the work of crafters and folk artists; the Green Living Expo teaches visitors how to live and work sustainably; the Discovery and Tideline tents feature hands-on environmental education programs and Hudson River research; the Environmental Action Tent highlights Clearwater’s watershed and environmental justice initiatives; and the Artisanal Food and Farm Market features food sourced from the Hudson Valley.

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Clearwater Festival Turns 50 Music and environmental event returns to Croton-on-Hudson for milestone birthday.

avis Staples, The Lone Bellow, Immortal Technique, Ani DiFranco, TheWailers, Railroad Earth and The Mammals will be among the headliners at the 2019 Clearwater Festival (aka The Great Hudson River Revival), which will return to Croton-on-Hudson June 15 and 16. This year’s event will celebrate Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday as well as the 50th anniversary of the sloop Clearwater, which Seeger built to advocate cleaning up the Hudson River. Along with two days of live music and storytelling and a wide range of familyfriendly activities, the 2019 festival will have a new feature: Youth Activist Training led by a group of young change-makers like 13-year-old Alexandria Villaseñor, who made headlines this year when she spent 12 Fridays outside the United Nations, advocating for climate justice. “Whether you’ve never come to Clearwater Festival before or have been many times, this year will be special,” says Greg Williams, executive director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, which produces the event. “We’re recognizing our 50th birthday and 18

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Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday with famous folk musicians, new artists from a variety of genres, and youth activism that would have given Seeger renewed hope for the future.”

Continuing a Legacy A world-renowned musical artist and activist, Seeger founded Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a member-supported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. The nonprofit’s work has resulted in the passing of landmark legislation including The Clean Water Act. It is carrying on Seeger’s legacy through educational programs, environmental advocacy and musical celebrations, including the annual Clearwater Festival. “I don’t know how we got here, Pete. But we’re standing together, arm in arm, building 100 years after your birth,” says Festival Director Jason Samel. “We are so lucky to have you among us. May it be a day of remembrance of what is good in us all, and a celebration of a man’s work that will never die as long as we continue to stand up and sing.”

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Additional artists in the Clearwater Festival lineup include Del McCoury Band, Chapin McCombs Chapin, Alan McClintock, Arif Choudhury, Betty & the Baby Boomers, Chief Perry, Children at the Well, Dennis Yerry, Dirty Stay Out Skifflers, Edukated Fleas, Ernie Sites, Evan Pritchard, Evy Mayer, Geoff Kaufman, Greenheart, Jacob and David Bernz, Jamie Brickhouse, Jan Christensen, Jonathan Kruk, Late Show’s Gospel Choir, Laurie and Ira McIntosh, Leeny Del Seamonds, Lonnie Harrington, Luis Ramos, Magpie, Marita Solberg, Mel and Vinnie, Mercedes Garcia, Niemo, Norah Dooley, Peter Siegel, Ramapo Spirit of the Mountain Drummers, Reggie Harris, Reggie Seasar, Rik Palieri, Sheila Arnold, Spirit of Thunderheart, The Rad Trads, The Rix, The Storycrafters, Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and William Ruiz. People of all ages and abilities can feel at home at the Clearwater Festival, which is wheelchair accessible and provides American Sign Language interpreters for most stage programing. All proceeds from the festival support Clearwater’s environmental research, education and advocacy efforts. The event depends on nearly 1,000 volunteers who work on committees from performer hospitality to peacekeeping and zero-waste. To volunteer or to see a list of committee descriptions, visit ClearwaterFestival.org. Location: Croton Point Park, Croton-onHudson, NY. For more info, visit ClearwaterFestival.org. See ad on back cover.

So who will give us the permission that we need?

Permission to Love by Michael Mongno

hat seems easy to do often isn’t. That’s one of life’s truisms, and unfortunately it can be applied to the ability to express love. We grow up with voices in our head that counter what is really the most natural thing in the world—loving ourselves and others. These voices can come from unloved parts of ourselves that manifest as feelings of unworthiness and low self-esteem. They can also arise from inhibitions that prevent us from authentically expressing ourselves, whether they stem from a lack of loving role models when we were growing up or from being loved but only conditionally. Feeling locked out of our own hearts can leave us needing permission to love.

The first answer is “ourselves”—but if any of the family-of-origin wiring described above is in place, getting that permission can be very hard. We must take time to learn self-compassion, -nurturing and -love, and ideally we will find a partner who will love us unconditionally as we learn to love ourselves. This is more important than it might seem, because if we’ve been sold a negative bill of goods about ourselves, it becomes hard for us to believe we’re worth someone’s time and trouble to love us, wounds, warts and all. Relationships with loving people who can see the good in us, even as we struggle to feel (and act) worthy of love, is one of the most important things to cultivate as we move into adulthood and mature throughout our lives. One of things to look for in a partner is his or her ability to love, which allows us to be vulnerable and reveal our wounded parts as we grow closer and more intimately connected to him or her. With this partner, we can trust that rather than being judged or shamed and told in so many words that we’re not good enough, we’ll be acknowledged, accepted and loved for our woundedness, which will begin the process of healing. As I’ve said so often in therapy, “We were wounded in relationship, and so it is in relationship where we must heal.” Michael Mongno, MFT, PhD, LP, offers relationship counseling for individuals and couples. His office is located near Lincoln Center in Midtown Manhattan, at 100 W. 67th St., Ste. #2NE. For more information, call 212-7990001 or visit PresentCenteredTherapies.com.

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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Western-trained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief

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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing? On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy

has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

If you look at chronic disease in the U.S., one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey? There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life ex-

pectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience? There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings.

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Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract. He says, “It seems to work wonders.”

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he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches. 22

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Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older.

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According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. “The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues. According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

The Nutritional Factor

“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclusively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and

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bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy— invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.” Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs. Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.” Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.” Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the fiveyear survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.” The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise— should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.”

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The Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH), founded more than 35 years ago, is considered one of the premier schools in the exploration of energy consciousness and personal transformation. The global healing institute has more than 160 students and 3,000 graduates from around the world. Students at BBSH learn hands-on energy healing skills, psych-spiritual explorations that support personal transformation, self-healing exercises to regulate the energy field, and perception techniques for sensing the world and themselves differently, all while experiencing the joy of the creative process. Barbara Brennan views humanity as existing in four dimensions, on a spectrum that ranges from the part of us that’s one with the divine, to the part of us that’s hu-

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Core star is the dimension that represents our oneness with the divine and our source of inspiration. It also represents our own unique qualities of the divine— our core qualities. Our individual core qualities should shine and be expressed in who we are and all that we create. The core star dimension is the foundation for the haric dimension, our level of intention. Everything we create in life rests on our intentionality, which manifests either positively or negatively as we journey though life. The haric dimension holds our purpose for incarnation. When we are aligned with our intentions, we experience a certain ease and flow, whether we are experiencing our day-today creations or our greater purpose in life and the fulfillment of our destiny. The haric dimension provides the foundation of our auric field—the human energy-conscious system, the dimension of our personality. When freed from blockages, our personality is the perfect balance of reason, will and emotion that helps manifest our desires and longings into physical reality. The last dimension is the physical one. In Light Emerging, Barbara Brennan writes, “When our personal wants and desires are aligned with our spiritual longing or higher desires, our purposes are aligned and the creative principle in the universe can function unhindered. By fulfilling our spiritual desires, we are led step by step to fulfill our life’s greater spiritual purpose, our life task.” Lisa VanOstrand is senior faculty at Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She was also the senior editor of Barbara Brennan’s new book, Core Light Healing. See ad on page 11.

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MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

by April Thompson

handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease. “Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, 26

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health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health. When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber,

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protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plantbased food source. Ergothioneine levels

Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body. ~Stepfanie Romine decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says. Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman. Lion’s mane is one variety known to protect cognitive health; it stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein that promotes healthy brain cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.

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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine. Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The treebased fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute. Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering

lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.” She suggests sautéing mushrooms

with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles. Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies. Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked. While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact her at AprilWrites.com.

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The Benefits

The Minimalist Family Trading Clutter for Calm by Meredith Montgomery

Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.

~Denaye Barahona

hen Denaye Barahona, of New York City, became a parent, she felt compelled to buy everything for her son. “We are inundated as a culture with so many products for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate what we need; it really wears us down,” she says. While working on her Ph.D. in child development, Barahona discovered—both in research and personal experience—that kids actually thrive with less stuff. And so she began her journey toward minimalism by purging toys and clothes, eventually founding SimpleFamilies.com. 28

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Time is precious, especially for parents. More free time is gained when a toy collection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids. Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.” Minimalism also arms children with self-reflection tools and introduces them to the process of letting go and donating. “They learn to ask ‘Am I enjoying this? Could I repurpose it?’ while understanding that some things we can mend and enjoy for long periods of time, and other things we outgrow— which we can then give away,” says Fortin.

Where to Start

Experts agree that in family households, the shift toward minimalism should begin with the

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Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of San Francisco, believe time is better spent experiencing life with people than managing, organizing, cleaning and buying things. Their book New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living is a call to adopt a more mindful life. Fortin says, “You decide first what you value, how you want to spend your days, how you want to feel, and then reflect these values in your physical space.” “Minimalism is not about living in a tiny home and never owning more than 100 things; it’s about figuring out what brings value and purpose to your life and letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life.

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adults. “It gives them time to understand how the process feels and models the behavior for their children,” says Fortin. Barahona streamlines her home by focusing on active spaces. “Active items are the things you use regularly, such as your two favorite pairs of jeans—not the 13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active and storage items accumulate in the same space, the need to sort through extra “stuff” wastes time and energy, she says. “We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already running late and then suddenly we’re yelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can prevent these scenarios positively impacts our mood and our ability to be present with our kids.” Although the decluttering process starts with the parents, children should be involved as much as possible, and in a positive light. “Kids don’t like cleaning up, but with ongoing conversations and small consistent shifts, children see how less stuff can lead to more time for enjoyable activities,” says Kim. Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scaling back the family calendar and hovering less as a par-

ent. “Family life always seems to speed up, but we can break the cycle of busy by scheduling blank time. Being intentional with time goes hand-in-hand with minimalism,” says Quilici. To stay inspired, find social media pages and websites to follow for ideas. “You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround

yourself with inspiration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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In one stage, the adrenal glands secrete cortisol, which breaks down tissues in order to release proteins, sugar and nutrients that will nourish our hard-working organs and muscles. This action is then balanced by the release of another hormone, a steroid known as DHEA, which slows the release of cortisol, allowing the body to rebuild its spent tissues. With prolonged stress, however, the cortisol release continues, weakening the immune response and raising blood sugar levels. These actions can increase candida in two ways: First, a weaker immune response allows candida that may be occurring in normal amounts to overgrow. There is also some evidence that cortisol inhibits or kills “good” bacteria such as acidophilus, its natural enemy. Second, candida spreads by feeding on elevated glucose levels. That’s why it’s a persistent problem for diabetics.

Detecting and Lowering Cortisol

How Hormones and Mental Stress Affect Yeast Infections by Michael Biamonte

hen they are under stress, women typically report more vaginal yeast infections, and candida sufferers often find that their symptoms worsen and that the stress also triggers other issues, such as skin problems, itching and chemical sensitivities; digestive problems; allergies; ear, nose and throat problems; fatigue; memory loss and poor cognitive function; and even a white coating on the tongue. Doctors have observed and agreed upon this phenomenon for years, but no one has offered a satisfactory theory or explanation. A recent review of patient findings and records has led me to the following conclusion: Candida worsens during periods of stress due to the adrenal hormone cortisol. Over the past 10 years, I’ve consistently observed that stressed-out patients don’t

respond to a candida program the way others do—and when these patients do improve, they’re the likeliest to relapse. They always seem to end up being the “failed cases.” But now there is hope for recovery for these patients. If their cortisol levels are very high, we can lower that level first, so that the candida program has a chance to work. If their cortisol is only moderately high, we can begin the candida program while we lower the cortisol.

The Cortisol Connection

When we’re under stress, our bodies naturally produce cortisol. Physiologist Hans Selye has mapped out the different stages of stress and how the body chemically responds to them.

The easiest way to detect an increase in cortisol is to perform a saliva test, which is easier than blood work for measuring active cortisol levels in the body. If cortisol is elevated, there are several ways to lower it. GABA, an amino acid naturally produced by the body, has a calming effect and helps reduce cortisol. It is available as a supplement. Phosphatidylserine, a phospholipid similar to GABA, may also help reduce cortisol. (With either nutrient, a doctor should determine the appropriate dose.) If the body is continually under stress, however, these nutrients alone might not be able to lower cortisol levels. In this case, reducing the stress itself must be a goal. Estrogen and progesterone also play a major role in candida growth. The only way to treat candida is to run the proper tests with a doctor who knows how to treat the underlying cause, rather than simply prescribing “cookie-cutter” treatments. Michael Biamonte owns the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, located at 2185 34th Ave., Queens, NY. To schedule a consultation or read an extended version of this article (and many others), visit NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com. See ad on page 5. June 2019

WHAT OUR ANCESTORS KNEW

The Key To Living A Healthy And Prosperous Life

by Monica Maria Aparicio

or millennia, indigenous tribes around the world followed a way of life that kept them connected to the innate wisdom of the earth. These groups of people lived according to the natural rhythms and cycles that harmonized the well-being of the individual, the community and the land. Monica Maria Aparicio Understanding nature and our relationship to it, and being in tune with the energies it governs, is key to creating a healthy and prosperous life in the modern world. Unfortunately, what our ancestors knew and practiced through daily ritual has been long forgotten. The increased incidence of disease is evidence of our need to reconnect to this wisdom, as is the 30-year rise in interest in the holistic and green movements, which tap into those ancient ways. As keepers of Earth wisdom, our ancestors not only lived with heightened physiological well-being but also developed a reverence for nature and a spiritual practice through their innate connection to Earth. It was a truly holistic way of life, integrating body, mind and spirit—in essence, a return to wholeness, which is what we seek today. By reconnecting to this wisdom, we can cure many of our physical, mental and spiritual ailments with plant medicines. By living the way we were designed to live—in harmony and feeling supported by the unseen energy that surrounds us—we dissolve our feelings of separation.

Here are two ways you can use our ancestors’ wisdom today:

Use daily ritual to add meaning to your personal life. This can be as simple as beginning and ending your day with intentional action, such as journaling, chanting and affirming what you would like to create in your life.

Pay attention to natural rhythms, such as the time of day, the lunar cycle and the seasons. Use the varying energies that naturally exist to help you plan when to rest, when to work and what to focus on. In truth, we are the ancestors of the generations to come. By remembering and returning to Earth wisdom, we’ll leave our descendants what they need to not only survive, but thrive.

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Hiking In and Around the New York City Metro Area by Roger Dubin

hat if you live in New York City and want to get into hiking and nature? How do you start? Where do you go? How do you get there? Or maybe you’re already a seasoned hiker and want to go deeper and experience more. What if you don’t want to go it alone? Here are some helpful organizations and resources that make hiking particularly accessible, right here in NYC. First and most obvious are the local chapters of regional groups, such as Appalachian Mountain Club (Outdoors.org); Adirondack Mountain Club (adk.org); and, if you have kids, Boy Scouts of America (Scouting.org). REI (rei.com) offers various local classes and trips too. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (nynjtc.org) provides courses, suggestions and training, and it is a resource for information on the 2,100 miles of trails that it maintains, including trails within many parks in the city. Then there are the groups whose members are seeking commonality besides just an interest in hiking and nature. Some examples of these are Dyke Hikes, Outdoor Afro and Sundance Outdoor Adventure, an LGBT group.

Man with a Mission

I was able to speak with the founders of a few particularly interesting organizations. When I found Destination Backcountry Adventures online, I couldn’t believe my luck. It offers everything I would want from a hiking company, and its website (DestinationBackcountryAdventures.com) is comprehensive and a pleasure to navigate. For example, under “adventures” you can sort by type, destination or duration. Under “type” you can pick from hiking, backpacking or canoe and kayak. Options range from slow hikes that end at a brewery to multi-night wilderness outings where you sleep under the stars. The company also offers training in everything from simple navigation to wilderness survival. You name it, they have it. They will even create custom hikes for individuals or special-occasion group outings, or organize corporate challenge adventures. When I spoke with David DiCerbo, Destination’s founder, his passion for nature and his company’s mission touched me

deep inside—like when I see a rainbow. He told me the mission is not just about hiking. It’s about providing “wilderness ambassadors to connect people with a sacred place.” That’s the most important thing, he explained: having guides with the training, passion and expertise to equip participants to maximize their own experience. Membership with Destination allows you to book a group hike at a very affordable price. Hikes include guides certified in wilderness first aid; transportation to the destination from Brooklyn or Manhattan; and breakfast, snacks and lunch, with vegan options.

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I discovered Brooke Mellen, founder of Cultured Forest, after she liked one of my posts on Instagram. When I saw what she was doing—Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of forest bathing—I had to learn more. Inspired in part by her desire to heal herself through exposure to nature, she is now sharing that experience with New Yorkers with free group walks and

hikes, many of which she leads right here in the city, in Central Park. If you’re interested, visit CulturedForest.com or find Brooke on Facebook and Instagram @CulturedForest. Finally, I could not do an article on hiking in the New York metro area without mentioning my friends at ProactiveAHW.com. Joe Proscia started Proactive when he and his buddies couldn’t find what they craved in a group hiking experience. Proactive offers free group hikes, primarily in the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey. If you are a seasoned hiker looking for a great bunch of people to hike and have fun with, check them out. You’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget. Roger Dubin is marketing director for Natural Awakenings and a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, managing trails in southeastern Harriman State Park. Contact him at MrNaturalNYC@ gmail.com or on Instagram @MrNaturalNYC.

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Tame Your Pain with Breath-Body-Mind Practices and Open Focus Attention Training – 6:30-9:30pm. With Dr Richard Brown. Learn to dissolve pain using regulated breathing practices combined with movement, visualization, sound and Open Focus Attention Training. The gentle movement activates the parasympathetic nervous system and dissolves emotional and physical pain. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St, Manhattan. 212-219-2527. Opencenter.org/tame-your-pain.

Find Your Voice to Deepen Your Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Dhanya. This dynamic workshop weaves psychotherapeutic tools, ancient yogic wisdom and original musical offerings to facilitate creative and spiritual wellness. The workshop is paired with a 22-minute self-love meditation session. $35. Inscape, 45 W 21st St #1, Manhattan. 646-952-0706. Inscape.life.

Symbology of the Tarot 5-Part Series – 7-10pm, June 7-Oct 4. With Blue June. Blue June is hosting a 5-part tarot series that incudes the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. Learn the history of the most popular method of divination. You don’t have to take them all and you don’t have to take them in order, just come as you wish! Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 212-645-0141. Namastebookshop.com.

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A Course in Miracles Lecture – 1:30pm. With Jon Mundy, PhD. Jon was introduced to the Course by its scribe Dr Helen Schucman in 1975 and is the author of ten books based on the Course. The topic will be Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) and the Course. The course states that Heaven is our Home and God’s Will for us is perfect happiness. Center for Remembering and Sharing, 123 4th Ave, Manhattan. 212-677-8621. Crsny.org or MiraclesMagazine.org.

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Getting Over the Fear of Public Speaking – 6-8pm. Becoming a polished, confident speaker takes practice. Michele Marshall and Celeste DeCamps deliver expert guidance on how to quickly organize your thoughts and get to the point of your message. Authentic Voice LLC, WeWork, 450 Lexington Ave, Manhattan. meetup.com/Authentic-Voice/. Living Like Everything Matters: A Conversation with Koshin Paley Ellison and Dan Harris – 7-8:30pm. Despite the cultural barrage insisting we need “things” to make ourselves happy—Smartphones, exotic cars, the perfect soulmate—it seems the more we have, the more we feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Learn wisdom and insights to bring us closer to what really matters. ABC Carpet & Home Deepak Homebase, 888 Broadway, Manhattan. 212-473-3000. Abchome.com.

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MONDAY, JUNE 17 PostSecret Live! The Transformative Power of Secrets – 7pm. With Frank Warren. “The most trusted stranger in America” (founder of PostSecret) will share extraordinary secrets from his archive of over 1 million postcards. Join us for an exploration into shared stories—soulful, silly, and sexual; revealing fears, heartbreak, endearing sentiments, and desires. He treats secrets with dignity in a non-judgmental way and can teach us about empathy and our shared humanity. $39. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St, Manhattan. 212-219-2527. Opencenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Summer Ready? What to Expect From July’s Two Eclipses – 6:30-8pm. Kick off your summer with “astrologers to the stars,” identical twin sisters Opha and Tali Edut known as the AstroTwins. Discuss summer stars and what to expect from July’s two eclipses with professional astrologers who reach millions worldwide through their spot-on predictions This workshop is paired with a 22-minute Changing Perspective meditation session. $40. Inscape, 45 W 21st St #1, Manhattan. 646-952-0706. flatiron@inscape.life. Inscape.life.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Empower Your Humanness, UnShame Your Life – June 21-23. With Caryn Scotto d’Luzia. Caryn is a shame, inhibition and embodiment expert and leads this fun, powerful and highly transformative immersion experience. Register early for best housing options. Omega Institute Campus, Rhinebeck, NY. Empoweredselfrelating.com/workshop/.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 United Palace Historical Tour – 10-11am. Meet in lobby at 9:45am. Get up close and personal exploring this stunning 3,400-seat theater, its mezzanine, grand foyer, balcony, exterior, and possibly, you’ll get to go up on stage! Began in 1930, it is now a transformational venue that fuses culture, spirituality and entertainment. $15. United Palace, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@UnitedPalace.org. UPSpiritualArts.org. Hands of Light: Brennan Healing Science – 10am5pm. With Priscilla Bright. Enter the sacred realm of the healer: discover and deepen your natural healing gifts, strengthen your energy field, soften blocks to energy flow, and expand your intuitive sensing abilities. In this deeply experiential workshop for beginners and practicing healers, learn to align your energy system and leave energetically refreshed and renewed. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St, Manhattan. 212-219-2527. Priscilla@priscillabright. com. Priscillabright.com. Opencenter.org.

Chant UP with Gaura Vani – 3:30pm. Join us for a monthly celebration of the ancient, mystical tradition of mantra music. Elevate your spirit and cultivate community through the joyous, sacred sound of kirtan, a true spiritual artistry that connects to the sacred—whatever that means for you. $20. United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Manhattan. 212-568-6700, info@UnitedPalce.org. UPSpiritualArts.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Craft and Deliver an Elevator Pitch – 6-8pm. Whether it’s for a job interview or a networking event, your message needs to garner interest as quickly as possible. Michele Marshall and Celeste DeCamps will help you develop your own unique sales introduction that you can recite in about 30 seconds or less. Authentic Voice LLC, WeWork, 450 Lexington Ave, Manhattan. meetup.com/Authentic-Voice/. Phoenix Qigong Workshop – June 25-30. With Sifu Joe Lok. A Qigong of Taoist originally developed mainly for health, this practice directs energy to flow, harmonizing body and mind. Clear instructions are provided on the posture and movement for a smooth qi flow so that every student will achieve high accomplishment at workshop end. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 413-212-2903. Eastover.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Free Introduction to Ayurveda Class/Open House – 7-9pm. With Dr Naina Marballi, BSAM, DAC. To determine if this class is right for you, we offer a Free Introduction to Ayurveda Class/ Open House prior to each semester. This original training in the U.S. integrates Western concepts with the wealth of Ayurvedic knowledge to offer a comprehensive study of the effects of food and nutrition on the human body, mind, and consciousness. 80 Nassau St #3D, Manhattan. 212-260-6084. Info@AyurvedasWorld.com. AyurvedasWorld.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 The Matrix – Doors 4pm; pre-show 4:30pm; movie 5pm. Twenty years ago, you freed your mind from the matrix for the first time. Today, hack back into “The Matrix” to celebrate its 20th anniversary and experience the mind-blowing visual effects that changed cinema as we know it. Arrive early for a pre-show panel discussion about the film. $8-15. United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Manhattan. 212-568-6700, info@ UnitedPalce.org. UPSpiritualArts.org.

plan ahead FRIDAY, JULY 5 The Art of Lucid Dreaming Workshop – Thru July 14. With Andrew Holecek. Lucid dreaming offers unparalleled opportunities for mental, physical and spiritual growth. We’ll explore the science behind lucidity, how to induce lucid dreams, what to do with them, and how to transcend any obstacle. Transform insomnia, reduce nightmares and other sleep disorders. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 413-212-2903. Eastover.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 The Conscious Leadership Dinner – 6-9pm. With Monica Maria Aparicio. Gather to enjoy an intimate dinner, learn and discuss personal leadership. It is designed to gather spiritual entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, coaches and creative business owners

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Speakers, healers, vendors, readers and more. Free tickets at Eventbrite.com. AwakenFair.com. who are being called to lead in a bigger way. If you are here to transform the world, grow your community and step into expanded leadership personally and professionally, this event is for you. La Nacional, 239 W 14th St, Manhattan. monica-maria.com/socialevents.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 New England Family Dharma Meditation Retreat – Thru July 23. Share quality family time in a supportive community amidst the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. For parents, grandparents and guardians with children aged 5-13 who are interested in cultivating connection, deeper presence, joy and resilience. Dharma activities include art, games, meditation, nature activities, skits, songs, and a campfire. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 413-212-2903. Eastover.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMER 12 Earth Wisdom School of the Healing Arts Advanced Practitioner Certification and Coaching Program – Spiritual teacher, shamanic healer and mentor Monica Maria Aparicio is the founder of the Earth Wisdom School of The Healing Arts where you will receive Advanced Practitioner Certification and Business Coaching. Learn more and apply at EarthWisdomSchool.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Three 5-Day Tai Chi–Qigong Intensive Workshops – Sept 25-Oct 29. With Qigong Master Terry Dunn. Expert Tai Chi instructor and Qigong Master Instructor Terry Dunn will be giving a total of three 5-day intensive workshops at Eastover Estate and Retreat. Workshop 1 is Tai Chi for Health; Workshop 2 is Tai Chi for Health and Flying Phoenix Qigong; Workshop 3 is Flying Phoenix Qigong. 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 413-212-2903. Eastover.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8-15 Re-Emerge: All Inclusive Shamanic Healing Retreat with Plant Medicine Ceremonies – With Monica Maria. Meet me in the lush sacred lands of Armenia, Colombia for a life-transforming journey to the center of your heart. Experience soul level healing with the potency of plant medicine, breath-work, energetic healing and facilitated inquiry work. Early Bird Savings until August 5th. Monica-maria.com/reemerge.

ongoing sunday Introduction to Alexander Technique – 11am and 3pm. Small group instructions of 2-3 students. First class must be taken before other 7 classes, then choose

others in any order. Learn about your internal built-in organization, move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com. Reiki Group Class – 2nd Sun, 3-9pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com. Reiki Share – 4th Sun, 5:30-8pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com.

tuesday Authentic Voices Meetup – 6-8pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Do you have a presentation to deliver? One of the biggest fears people deal with on a regular basis is public speaking. Celeste DeCamps and Michele Marshall can help you develop great communications skills, which are keys to financial and emotional wellbeing. CelesteDeCamps.com or Meetup.com/Authentic-Voices.

wednesday Jyogan Reiki Treatments – 5-8pm. Jyogan is a Reiki Shihan (master teacher). $25/15-minute sample sessions; $50/30-minutes (front of the body); $100/60-minutes (front/back of the body). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 212-645-1014. info@NamasteBookshop.com. NamasteBookshop.com.

saturday Introduction to Alexander Technique – 10am and 2pm. Learn about your internal, built-in organization that helps you move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com.

mark your calendar Ayurvedic Certification Course for a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (CAHC), Certified by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) offered by The Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences

Starting October 2019 APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 30 For information contact: Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Clinic 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY 914-875-9088; 646-670-6725 drkaushik@drkaushik.com

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Conscious Centers AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

230 E 14th St, NYC 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com Aum Shanti Bookshop is a community-oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance and inspiration on one’s journey. They offer high-vibration, reiki-charged and spiritually energized items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one-of-a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand-crafted jewelry made with love and empowering energy. Join for tarot, psychic and astrology readings.

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The Barbara Brennan School of Healing 151 W 30th Street NYC 561-620-8767 Denise.Mollo@BarbaraBrennan.com A premier institute of hands-on healing and personal transformation opening NYC YEAR 1 program at the Balance Arts Center

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER 22 E 30th St, NYC 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org

The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integrity, concentrating in five major areas: contemplative and spiritual traditions; health and wellness; psychology; society and ecology; and creativity and the arts. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compassionate dying, socially responsible investing, humanity’s impact on the Earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts and what we can learn from world cultures.

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UNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS 4140 Broadway, NYC 212-568-6700 • UPSpiritualArts.org

As an inclusive spiritual community, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and peace through spiritual practices born of the great wisdom traditions, sacred service, and joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us for Sunday service at 12pm EST or on live stream.

Counseling & Mental Wellness MICHAEL MONGNO, MFT, PH.D, LP

Present Centered Therapies Upper West Side DrMongno@PresentCenteredTherapies.com 212-799-0001 • PresentCenteredTherapies.com Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic counselor based in Manhattan. Committed to creating a real difference in the world, his “Real change in real time” describes the dynamic, effective synthesis of personal growth and spiritual transformation. His approach acknowledges our innate perfection and offers a powerful mindful path toward mental wholeness through the healing collaboration of body, mind, and spirit. You can read more at PresentCenteredTherapies.com.

Education MONICA MARIA INTERNATIONAL

Monica Maria Aparicio NY, NY 646 210-8888 www.Monica-Maria.com Spiritual Success and Business Mentoring Programs, Advanced Practitioner Certification and Coaching Programs, Shamanic Healing and Plant Medicine Retreats, Conscious Leadership and Soulful Business Events.

Getaways & Retreats EASTOVER ESTATE AND RETREAT 430 East St, Box 2282, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 • Eastover.com

Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in Berkshire Lenox, MA, a dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock.

Healing & Wellness MICHAEL BIAMONTE, CCN

The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition 2185 34th Ave, Suite 14D Astoria, NY 11106 347-523-4703 – NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com Michael Biamonte has been in practice for over 30 years, is the author of “The Candida Chronicles” and is a World Recognized Candida elimination expert. His office has proprietary software developed for NASA that helps identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies. Offering both online and In-Person appointments.

DR. MARIANA BONEVA

Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com Beauty Plus Aesthetics emphasizes the uniqueness of each person. 3 main principles govern their approach: Holistic – a person’s body, mind & emotions. Personalized – treatment plans molded to each client’s lifestyle & body type. Coherent–interrelated advice & treatments. Dr. Mariana Boneva pioneered the most advanced laser treatments 2D and 3D Skin Rejuvenation in Manhattan. Her goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections, but to create actual improvement in patients’ self image.

ROGER DUBIN

Mr. Natural NYC 917-699-6492 • MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com Instagram @MrNaturalNYC Roger Dubin is a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, managing over 55 miles trails in South Eastern Harriman State Park. Follow him on Instagram for pictures and videos of the beautiful land that we live in. Roger is also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings in NYC.

JEAN MCCLELLAND, MMUS., MAMSAT

JeanMcClellandVoice.com Private lessons and workshops: voice, breathing and Alexander Technique. Jean McClelland has more than 40 years’ experience as a performer and teacher. She has helped thousands of students free their bodies, strengthen their breathing, and uncover the natural beauty of their voices.

LEE SCHWALB HEALING

370 Lexington Ave, Suite 2300, NYC 10017 315 West 57th Street, Suite 303, NYC 10019 646-577-0142 • LeeJSchwalb@gmail.com LeeSchwalbHealing.com Lee Schwalb is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and certified Kambo Practitioner. He has over eighteen years of clinical experience and has lectured around the world on the benefits of holistic medicine and detoxification. He specializes in auto-immune disorders and women’s health.

SCOTT CLOVER INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALER

West Village, NYC • 917-916-8584 Scott@ScottClover.com • www.ScottClover.com Heal what holds you back. Feel better in your body. Scott reads your energy fields and guides you to a better understanding of yourself, your somatic (bodyoriented) energy, your intuition, and the energetic dynamics that make up your life. Scott’s practical and non-dogmatic approach helps you perceive, address and resolve barriers that prevent you from achieving optimal well-being. Stand-alone or complementary with other healing modalities.

CELESTE DECAMPS

Empowerment Through Movement 102-10 66th Road Apt. 17B Forest Hills, NY 11375 917-907-4424 • CelesteDeCamps@gmail.com Celeste DeCamps, a professional speaker who helps women find their empowerment through movement. Presentations are interactive and engaging. Learn how to change your attitude for the better in 2 minutes. Book Celeste DeCamps for your next event or workshop.

THINK AT

646-632-5181 • Think-AT.com Think AT is a new small business located in Battery Park City, dedicated to teaching Alexander Technique, mainly through individual lessons. The name is inspired by the focus ofAlexander Technique on “thinking,” which affects the way we live, including how we move whether with patterns of tension or ease. Teachers at Think AT have expertise with more than 15 years of training.

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WHOLISTIC FOOD THERAPY

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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 for fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, discoloration, scars, cellulite, rosacea, stretch marks, skin tightening and turkey neck. Noninvasive, fast treatments with no downtime. call today for your confidential consultation!

Anatta is a global online marketplace for natural, organic and raw products from farmers worldwide. The newly-formed company’s products include a variety of essential oils and waters, and its unique business model eliminates overhead costs by connecting customers directly with farmers.

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Good Green Cleaners are non-toxic, biodegradable, reusable and recyclable cleaners for your home. Our Odor Eliminator & All Purpose Cleaner is the first Probiotic Cleaner on the market eliminating bacteria naturally. Cleaning is now safer and better than conventional cleaners.

TRIBECA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTS 17 Park Place, NYC 212-732-2200 • Holistic-Dentists.com

Dr. Lewis Gross has more than 31 years’ experience providing holistic dentistry to adults and children with his staff of dental specialists and integrative practitioners. Offering less invasive and more natural solutions for patients with difficult dental issues and those who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility, offers among other things, laser dentistry, metal-free implants, non-invasive oral cancer screening, ozone and alternatives to surgery and root canal.

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STICK STONE AND BONE 113 Christopher Street, NYC 212-807-7024

Founded in 1990, Stick Stone and Bone is a boutique oasis located in that heart of the West Village that specializes in rare gemstones, handmade jewelry, high-quality incense, sacred herbs, and ornamental items with meditative and natural qualities.

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SupHERBals.com 844-857-4325 • info@SupHerbals.com Provides the most premium and sacred CBD oil to love and nourish your mind and body. CBD oil has been used in conjunction with symptoms related to inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, digestive disorders, and many more difficulties. Don’t just live life… Live Life SupHERBally!!

Traditional Reiki REV. JYOGAN

Reiki Shihan (Master Teacher) 917-723-4342 • TraditionalReikiCenter.com Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com Jyogan is one of only a few reiki master teachers who have studied traditional Japanese-style reiki directly in Kyoto, Japan while he was living in that sacred city where reiki originated. Jyogan passes this direct connection to reiki root practices and teachings on to you. Learn and experience reiki from its source. Other teachers of reiki teach westernized reiki. Reiki group classes are held monthly on the 2nd Sunday and Reiki Shares on the 4th Sunday of every month at Namaste Bookshop’s Healing Center near Union Square. Private classes and treatment sessions can be scheduled at any time. Jyogan is also a Ministerial Director and officiates weddings as well as ordains other Ministers.

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