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Natural Awakenings celebrates Boston for many good reasons! The most relevant to this issue is the American Council for an Energy-Efficient

Economy’s 2013 report that ranks Boston No.1 among America’s 34 largest cities on The City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, with a score of 76.75 out of a possible 100. Second place went to Portland, Oregon, with 70, fol-lowed by New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin. Check out the map at ACEEE.org/local-policy/city-scorecard. The scorecard awards points based on policies and programs in these categories: Local Government Operations, Community-Wide Initiatives, Buildings Policies, Energy and Water Utilities and Public Benefits Programs, and Transportation Policies. According to the report, continued policy improvements will pull us even closer to a perfect score. Being in the top tier confirms Boston’s long-term commitment to achieving energy efficiency, evidenced in the initiatives tracked in the city’s Environment, Energy & Open Space page at CityOfBoston.gov/EEOS. For more evidence of our city’s commitment to becoming a greener, healthier place to live, visit GreenovateBoston.org, a community forum for collaboration in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Another site I like is MapDwell.com for its interac-tive solar map where building owners and homeowners can easily determine the solar potential of their roof, including cost and payback estimates. As of this writing, Cambridge, Boston and Wellfleet are available for look up in the Greater Boston area. Check out what’s happening in other regions of the country in Christine MacDonald’s October feature article, “Sustainable Cityscapes, Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way.” We report on exciting and innovative actions un-derway that lend substantial support to the goal of sustainability. In “A Business Tool for Climate Change,” Natalia Ortiz explains the power of businesses and social media in informing and prompting people to take green actions. In it she stresses the importance of using only credible-research websites to avoid relying on or spreading misinformation. Speaking of climate change… I hope you take time to breathe in the crisp air and majestic beauty of New England’s fresh fall delights. Peace,

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19 AIRWAVES ACTIVIST Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth by Randy Kambic

20 SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

23 LIVING FROM THE HIGHER BRAIN FOR MORE PEACE by Dr. Michael Cotton

24 A BUSINESS TOOL FOR CLIMATE CHANGE by Natalia Ortiz

25 TIPS TO MAINTAINING PROPER POSTURE by Dr. Binh Nguyen

26 DYNAMIC DUO Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

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29 IMPROVE FERTILITY BY BOOSTING CORE HEALTH by Angela Bell

30 BREATH-TAKING WISDOM Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail

35 NEW CANCER TEST FOR DOGS Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier

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Home Away Boston Helps Families with Critically Ill ChildrenHome Away Boston is celebrating two years of helping

families that travel to Boston for lifesaving pediatric medi-cal treatments at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to providing comfortable housing near the hospital, the orga-nization provides a caring community of volunteers and other services, free of charge, to families with critically ill children. “Our mission is to keep families close by when their child needs healing,” says Director of Operations Kimberly Sheridan. “Home Away Boston is the only patient-housing facility in Boston that provides free, fully furnished, private one-bedroom apartments to these families.” Sheridan says that families coming to Boston for a child’s medical care face enormous hurdles such as coping with the complexities of the healthcare system, meeting extraordinary costs and dealing with emotional and physical stress. “Our objective is to remove some of the stress of daily living and enable them to focus on their child’s health and healing,” says Sheridan. Since October 2012, Home Away Boston has welcomed 41 families from the United States and abroad into apartments located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Generous donors help to cover all costs associated with the apartments, which come fully equipped with linens, housewares, toys, books, and household essen-tials and groceries.

For more information and to make a donation, call 978-760-1224 or visit HomeAwayBoston.org.

Free Talk on Natural Breast Health in Duxbury

Dr. Dawna Jones, owner of Bella Natural Health, in Norwell, will present a free talk

on natural breast health at 7 p.m., October 16, at the Duxbury Public Library. Jones will be joined by Jackie Bell, a natural medicine con-sultant, to discuss evidence-based recommen-dations for breast health. “Breast health is an integral part of a per-son’s health,” says Jones. “The breasts are not

a separate entity that can be examined in a vacuum without taking into consid-eration the entire body, the temperament of the individual, the immune system, nutrition and endocrine balance.” Jones says her lecture is designed to initiate a paradigm shift from fear of disease to empowerment of the individual. “We’ll discuss the six facets of breast health, how a non-invasive test from Europe can analyze breast health holisti-cally, and how taking care of the endocrine glands and hormones is unique for each person,” she says. Bella Natural Health is also hosting a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 4, featuring speakers, demonstrations and vendor booths.

Location: 77 Alden St, Duxbury. For more information, call 781-829-0930 or visit BellaNaturalHealth.com. See ad on page 38.

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Workshops on Using Personal HorsePower to Move Toward What MattersBrian Sean Reid, a life coach, speaker

and author, will present two fall workshops on HorsePower to Transport Your Life Toward What Matters. The workshops take place on September 27 and October 25 at Carolina Equestrian in Richmond, Rhode Island. Reid says that workshop participants will experience pure HorsePower and learn to connect with their own inner HorsePower to create a life in line with their nature. “The focus is on moving from where we are to where we want to be,” says Reid. “It’s on the result, the outcome and the ‘next.’ With this focus we can accept who, where and when we are, simply as information that’s needed to accurately begin our forward movement. Everything in life is moving, so the ques-tion is: Are you moving toward what matters and how do you get the personal HorsePower you need to get there?”

Location: Carolina Equestrian, 61 Pine Hill Rd., Richmond, R.I. For more information, call 401-402-0819 or visit BrianSeanReid.com. See ad on page 13 and Resource Guide on page 44.

Free Social Network for Greater Boston Businesses

Local businesses in and around Greater Boston

are invited to join Align-able, a free social network

for local business owners and the organizations that support them. Alignable connects local business owners online for op-portunities to swap ideas and advice, discuss local issues and work together to strengthen the local business community. The network has also just added a national group for own-ers of businesses in the health, beauty and wellness industries, with more than 5,000 members signed on. “Alignable is an easy way to connect with nearby fellow business owners on-line,” says Liesel Pollvogt, vice president of marketing. “The national health, beauty and wellness group lets owners tap into ideas and advice from people around the country that are run-ning similar businesses.” For more information, call 844-254-4622 or visit Alignable.com.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~ Albert Camus

If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it. ~ Andy Rooney

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Annual HONK! Festival Fills the Streets with Music and Activism

The ninth annual HONK! Festival, featuring homegrown music and ac-

tivist bands, will take place October 10 throughout the neighborhoods of Somer-ville, Cambridge and Boston. This lively event is free and open to everyone, rain or shine. Founded in 2006 in Davis Square by members of the Somerville-based Sec-ond Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band, HONK! is a rousing socio-political music spectacle showcasing

social activist street bands from around the world. Musicians from more than two dozen bands will come together to share their approaches to merry making while also instigating positive change in their communities. HONK! 2014 will also feature a “Day of Action” on Friday, October 10 to set the stage for a targeted weekend-long partnership between activist bands and local socio-political organizations. For more information on this initiative, visit HONKfest.org/2014-festival/friday-day-of-action-2014/.

Cost: Free. To learn more and see the 2014 HONK! schedule, visit HONKfest.org. Updates can also be heard by calling 617-383-HONK (4665).


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Fall Classes and Workshops Bring the Alexander Technique to YogaCecile Raynor, founder and director

of Off-The-Mat Yoga, will offer fall classes, workshops and private sessions

in the Alexander Technique and Off-The-Mat Yoga instruction on November 8, at Open Doors Yoga Studio, with one session in Westwood for students and one in Weymouth for teachers.

Raynor brings 25 years of experi-ence with the Alexander Technique to her work in the yoga community. “The Alexander Technique has been the best kept secret of famous actors and Olym-pic athletes because it helps them gain better performance with less muscular tension, develop dynamic alignment for best posture and free their joints from compression,” says Raynor. “As a result, they reach their highest potential.” Workshops and classes take place throughout the fall semester at Raynor’s studio space in Brookline Village and various studios in Brookline, Brighton, Weymouth, Westwood and elsewhere. The schedule is posted at OffTheMat YogaBlog.com/schedule. Raynor also reaches and teaches people through OffTheMatYogaBlog.com, which attracts readers and feed-back from around the world.

For more information, call 617-359-7841 or visit OffTheMatYogaBlog.com. See Resource Guide on page 47.

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newsbriefsLearn to Build and Preserve Wealth at Retirement Workshop

WomensWorth will be hosting a Retirement Mastery Series,

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 1, at The Bull Finch Group, in Need-ham, designed to assist people with their questions about retire-ment. Specialists will answer ques-

tions about Social Security benefits, choosing the right Medicare plan, paying for long-term care and how to reposition assets. WomensWorth has educated, entertained and advised more than 2,000 women and men in their workshops and presenta-tions, as well as in a one-to-one advisory relationship. They be-lieve that their clients deserve a financial advisor that is knowl-edgeable about the world of investment management and that is also an advocate that listens, communicates, educates and demystifies the many aspects of financial decision-making.

Cost: Free. Location: The Bullfinch Group, 160 Gould St., Ste. 310, Needham. For more information and to RSVP, call 781-292-3251 or email [email protected].

Melrose Acupuncturist Offering Discounts for New Patients

Lisa Blake, MAOM, co-founder of Live by Nature’s Design, has graduated

from the New England School of Acu-puncture, in Newton, the oldest acu-puncture school in the U.S. Blake stud-ied both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture, as well as Chinese herbal medicine, earning a Masters of Acu-puncture and Oriental Medicine. She is welcoming patients at Turn-ing Leaf Acupuncture, in Melrose, and

readers that mention this News Brief will save $15 off the new patient fee during the month of October. “Acupuncture is a method of healing that has been used for more than 2,000 years,” says Blake. “It activates and speeds the body’s own healing process with minimal side effects and has been shown to be effective in providing relief for such conditions as headaches and migraines, anxiety, gynecological issues, seasonal allergies and much more. Many people report a general feeling of well-being after receiving acupuncture, which is also a great way to help manage the effects of stress.”

Location: Turning Leaf Acupuncture, 1 West Foster St., Mel-rose. To learn more and make an appointment, call 617-274-8754, email [email protected] or visit TurningLeafAcupuncture.com. See ad on page 39 and Re-source Guide on page 47.

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Small Business Expo Helps Bring Local Businesses TogetherSmall Business Expo Boston, the na-

tion’s largest business-to-business trade show, conference and networking event for both small business owners and professionals, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 2, at Hynes Convention Center, Hall A and B. Hosted in 10 of the nation’s largest small business cities, Small Business Expo brings together thousands of local business owners and decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshops, build new business rela-tionships and shop from vendors that provide unique products and services to help grow their businesses.

Cost: Free. Location: 900 Boylston St., Boston. For more information, call 212-404-2345, email Info@TheShow Producers.com or visit TheSmall BusinessExpo.com. See ad on page 3.

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understanding.~Albert Einstein


Workshop to Raise the Vibration of Romantic RelationshipsTina Brigitini, owner of Crystal-

line Awaken, in Boylston, will present Relationship Vibration from 9 to 11 a.m., October 26. The workshop is designed to increase awareness of how people may unconsciously sabotage great relationship opportunities. The one-hour lecture will be followed by a one-hour energy clearing and aligning. “This will be a powerful, enlightening meeting to support people’s under-standing of energy and desire to progress and improve their life relationships,” says Brigitini. “You don’t need to be in a relationship or bring a significant other to benefit from this opportunity to raise the energy for attracting what supports you.” Brigitini is a certified clinical hypnotist, enzyme and polarity therapist and energy healing professional. Her presentation will cover such topics as raising the vibration of relationships, communication skills to move it forward and the issues that sabotage couples.

Cost: $50. Location: 36 Nicholas Ave., Boylston. For more information, call 508-612-7488. Register online at CrystallineAwaken.com. See ad on page 17 and Re-source Guide on page 46.

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Healthy Cake Tasting on the Harvard CampusThe Holistic, a healthy baking company

founded by two Harvard students, is col-laborating with the Harvest Co-Op to bring the monthly Co-Op community meeting to the Harvard University campus from 5 to 6 p.m., October 3. The event also welcomes the company to the Co-Op’s community.

The Holistic creates nutritious cakes that are vegan and gluten-free. “Our mission is to support healthier choices by making healthy cake both tasty and af-fordable,” says Co-Founder Alice Han. This special event, which is free and open to the public, will also be co-hosted by a number of Harvard campus health and food-related student organizations and feature cakes from The Holistic. Visitors will be able to sample the cakes and engage with local businesses and Harvard student groups on campus. “It’s a great way for local food businesses to work together to enrich the community through healthier food alternatives,” says Han. “It also highlights how holistic ideas about nutrition can be imported into such indulgent products as cakes and cupcakes, which have traditionally con-tained empty calories.”

Cost: Free. Location: Harvard University campus, Cambridge. To learn more, call 617-335-9535 or visit TheHolistic.co.

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Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

An extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal

water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, be-cause the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of chil-

dren’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTSIndian researchers re-

cruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on de-toxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers prac-ticed hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exer-cises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical train-ing exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, includ-ing vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicat-ing better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

A New Direction for Neti PotsUsed for centuries in Asian cultures to sup-

port nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have re-cently become popular in the Western world and are recognized for their value in prevent-ing and relieving sinus infections. Typically, a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and purified or distilled water is poured from one nostril through the other to flush out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, points to a powerful new paradigm that helps neti pot users deal even more effectively with infection: a regimen of aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts. Frank recommends using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is re-tained in the nostrils for several minutes. “Bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with simple saline flushes,” he explains. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a bio-film. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive in the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much. However, colloidal silver disables certain enzymes needed by anaerobic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungus, resulting in their destruction. And, unlike antibiotics, silver does not allow resistant ‘super bugs’ to develop.” He also suggests soothing the sinuses with restorative herbal decoctions. Ca-lendula, plantain and aloe contain vital nutrients that soothe and heal, while Echi-nacea root and grapefruit seed extract offer antimicrobial benefits. Frank emphasizes the importance of using a neti pot safely and responsibly and warns against table salt, which can irritate nasal membranes, and tap water, which may contain contaminants.

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies

Research pub-lished in the

British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the

pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary in-take information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protec-tive element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tan-gerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.


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Doable RenewablesEngineers Detail a Clean Energy FutureStanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydro-gen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

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Clever CollaborationsRenewables Gain Ground WorldwideExcess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer

competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from Chi-na’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million mega-watts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit rang-ing from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways.

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False AlarmExpiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good FoodSeveral countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of ed-ible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food.

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Household HazardsStates Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding

items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control

Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products.

Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemi-cals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of

chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxy-methylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthal-ates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury.

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Make MulchEnrich Garden Soil NaturallyHomeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and con-trols weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients. In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch. Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from double-ground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood. Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michi-gan State University research studies. Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine.org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.

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As creator, execu-tive producer and host of Living on

Earth, the weekly envi-ronmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by Na-tional Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nation-wide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards. In-depth interviews and onsite tap-ings bring subjects to life for listeners. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain com-plex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face?Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s operating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the

Airwaves ActivistPublic Radio’s Steve Curwood

Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earthby Randy Kambic

environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years?

One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other uni-versities and government agencies sup-ports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environ-ment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes to use natural gas when we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment?I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential

candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of me-dia picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not al-ways, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now ex-pect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

How much does listener feed-back and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to envi-ronmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a free-lance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.


Today, buzzwords like “sustain-ability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how

to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but hap-pier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Or-egon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking RedevelopmentA sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other eco-logical footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-

cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing proto-cols for establishing modern and sus-tainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innova-tions to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decay-ing urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, people-centered districts.”

Healthy HousingThe concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-suffi-cient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of to-day’s housing market, according to ex-perts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor moti-vating many to radically downsize, ac-cording to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustain-able ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environ-mental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly NeighborhoodsWalkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destina-tions, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urban-ism” is evident in places like Albuquer-que’s emerging Mesa del Sol commu-nity and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorpho-ses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of

SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES

Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald


New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter of-fers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighbor-hoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded TransportationWith America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing ve-hicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expan-sion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined Califor-nia in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states es-timate that 3.3 million plug-in automo-biles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and on-line app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program

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utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy effi-ciency, sometimes even generating rev-enue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local FoodWhat started with a few farmers’ mar-kets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Gar-den is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the near-est supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neigh-bors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste ReductionWhile cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban

compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufac-turing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recy-cling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplement-ing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are institut-ing carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—tak-ing motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even suc-cessfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nation-wide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expand-ing. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and com-munity groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, archi-tects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Wash-ington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean EnergyThe ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar coopera-tives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using com-puter algorithms map the solar produc-tion potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electri-cal systems can operate in tandem with

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The prefrontal cortex, also known as the “Higher Brain”, is a fairly recent biological structure in the human brain. It is the area responsible for activating the body’s

ability to rejuvenate, feel inner calm and find meaning in life. Unfortunately, this vital part of the brain is mostly dor-mant, and science has shown that most people use only five percent of their prefrontal cortex. Most people’s experience of the world is largely filtered through their limbic system, or lower-brain. This is the region of the brain responsible for survival and “fight or flight” re-sponses. When this area of the brain is activated, it directly correlates with one’s experience of the world. In a survival state, people see problems and interpret the world as a place full of struggle, stress and fear. As stated in a recent Newsweek article, “To get at the es-sence of anxiety, you have to start with the anatomy of fear. The brain is not just a thinking machine; it is a biological adaptation, designed to promote survival in the environments where it evolved.” In stressful situations, the lower brain au-tomatically takes over in an attempt to keep us safe. It is reac-tive and fast to interpret potential danger and threats to life. This reactivity is actually a positive trait, developed dur-ing a time when humans needed to be able to react quickly in order to survive within their environment. During the Stone Age, if a tiger was about to leap on someone, that person needed to be able to react without consciously think-ing. The lower brain ensured that people were able to keep themselves safe in survival-based situations. In today’s landscape, tigers are rare, but human brains still interpret the landscape through this filter. To the lower brain, there is no difference between a late rent check, a bul-lying boss, and a tiger; all are stressors that trigger this region of the brain. Even when life is going well in this “age of in-formation,” people process large amounts of data, interpret complex social structures and are under an onslaught of in-formation like never before in history. This level of increased complexity is interpreted as a stress upon the brain, which contributes to increased activity in the limbic region. What does energy have to do with experience? When our sensory experience is first filtered through the lower primitive brain, there is more energetic activity in that region. When this occurs, the brain literally blocks us from experi-encing joy and well-being. Thus, while the human brain is well-designed to aid in survival of the species, the persis-tence of lower brain activity in a world where predators are

largely non-existent is no longer optimal. Meditation has been proven to increase activity in the prefrontal cortex, or Higher Brain. This correlates with in-creased states of peace, well-being and relaxation. Medita-tion is a long process, however, and there are quicker ways to work with the body’s physiology to create the same surge of energy in the Higher Brain. An energetic shift in the brain can release the energy of the lower brain survival state into the higher brain, facilitating more peace, clarity, joy and problem solving.

Dr. Michael Cotton, founder of Higher Brain Living, holds a doctoral degree in chiropractic. To learn more and register for his November 17 event at the DoubleTree Hotel, in West-borough, visit HigherBrainLivingEvents.com/ma. See ad on page 8.

Living from the Higher Brain

for More Peaceby Dr. Michael Cotton


Many businesses may not con-sider the effects of climate change on their operations. In

fact, climate change adversely affects business services by disrupting the sup-ply chain, data management and criti-cal infrastructure. More important are the economic risks and the disconnec-tion that occurs between communities. Businesses have the ability to am-plify the climate change dialogue and foster a well-informed community through social media. Such tools as Facebook and Twitter can help people to understand the social efficacy of a business and increase interactions be-tween business owners and customers that wish to be socially and environ-mentally responsible. Customers com-menting on and “liking” statuses can create open dialogue and collaboration between individuals and business. With approximately 1.28 billion Face-book users and 255 million Twitter us-ers, one voice can become millions on the Internet. The Climate Action Liaison Coali-tion (CALC) works to organize local small business leaders to be more ef-fective and vocal advocates for climate change mitigation and adaptation. CALC’s goal is to coalesce more busi-nesses to act against climate change, and one way to accomplish this is by helping small businesses use the “trend-

ing” and sharing activity of social me-dia to demonstrate their work and goals on sustainability. Thus, social media can be used to publicize the commit-ment of a business to addressing impor-tant topics. It is crucial for emerging businesses in the digital age to communicate their environmental goals and social respon-sibility efforts through blogging and so-cial networking. When used effectively, these tools can help to inform citizens and create an educated public that’s engaged in the climate change arena and beyond. A recent social media campaign called “MA Right to Know GMOs” started out as an experiment. Eventu-ally, it managed to obtain 15,000 peti-tions signed and nearly 5,000 likes on their Facebook page, thanks to people “re-tweeting” on Twitter and sharing on Facebook. More people became aware of the harmful risks of genetically modi-fied organisms (GMOs) and how they should be labeled, prompting people to take action on the matter. In order to demonstrate that they are committed to climate change ef-forts, businesses should also follow prominent local, national and global figures or associations that champion the cause. Although there is a risk of misinformation, following such cred-ible research websites as that of the

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is helpful when providing in-formation. This allows businesses to remain informed, while also providing themselves with the opportunity to be noticed through a tweet or post and po-tentially be “re-tweeted” or shared. The more “re-tweets” and “likes,” the more able the business is to communicate their goals to a broader audience. In the Boston area, City Feed and Supply has used social media to edu-cate the local community about newly received products and events. This in-formation, conveyed through their Twit-ter and Facebook accounts, provides a positive interaction with the commu-nity. Thanks to these communication efforts, more people are aware of the importance of supporting local markets and suppliers. While smaller businesses do not have the same scope and capital as larger corporations, they still have the ability to keep their followers informed of sustainability efforts. This allows the community to become better edu-cated, while encouraging people to participate in proactive climate change discussions.

Natalia Ortiz is media coordinator for the Climate Action Liaison Coalition. For more information, visit Climate ActionCoalition.org.

A Business Tool for Climate Change

by Natalia Ortiz


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Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics

and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the

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Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems,

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Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas

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Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine.

Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases.

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The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speeded-up. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.

Vitamin C gum rejuvenationJust like skin, gums can be rejuvenated for health and youth.

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An estimated 80 percent of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their life. Some-times the simplest of activities, such as relaxing or even

sleeping, can wreak as much havoc on the body as standing for hours at a time. But what constitutes good posture? Proper posture allows for all body parts to be balanced and supported whether standing, sitting or lying down. A healthy back has three natural curves, an inward or forward curve, an outward or backward curve, and an inward curve at the lower back. People with good posture will main-tain these three curves, while poor-postured individuals will suffer from strained or pulled muscles that cause pain. Chiro-practors are experts at analyzing posture and spinal problems and are trained in the art of detection and searching for the problems that exist as a result of poor posture. By analyzing spinal curvatures and alignment, a chiropractor is able to deter-mine what contributes to the postural problem. It is important to pay attention to our posture at all times. Proper posture helps us stand, walk, sit and lie in positions that place the least strain on the supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities. The American Chiropractic Association states that correct posture should help keep bones and joints in correct alignment; reduce stress on ligaments holding spinal joints together; allow muscles to work more efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy and pre-vent muscle fatigue; and help prevent muscle strain, overuse disorders and even back and muscular pain. Poor posture can lead to excessive strain on the postural muscles. This strain can cause the muscles to relax when held in certain positions for extended periods of time, which makes them more susceptible to injury and chronic pain. There are many factors that contribute to poor posture, but in most cases, people suffer because of stress, obesity and weak postural muscles. It is possible to improve posture with the right kind of help. While many things can be learned on the internet, it is most beneficial to seek professional help when dealing with one’s health. A chiropractor can assist with proper posture by recom-mending exercises to strengthen core postural muscles and proper postures to use during activities, helping to reduce the risk of injury. Dr. Binh Nguyen is a certified chiropractic sports physician at Cedar Chiropractic & Sports, located at 77 W. Main St., Ste. 203B, Hopkinton. For more information, call 508-435-8182 or visit CedarChiroSports.com. See ad on page 39 and Re-source Guide on page 44.

Tips to Maintaining Proper Posture

by Dr. Binh Nguyen, CCSP, CKTP


Chiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as

aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certi-fied diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like remov-ing the nail, chiropractic removes the

healingways

mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acu-puncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing MovementCombining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced ef-fectiveness of doing so has been primar-ily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the

late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupunc-turist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doc-tor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acu-puncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

Proven PracticeDoctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Col-lins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination help-ful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acu-puncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are see-ing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of tech-nology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds

DYNAMIC DUOCombining Chiropractic and

Acupuncture Energizes Healthby Kathleen Barnes


especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He rou-tinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using tradition-al computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acu-puncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines dis-appeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combina-tion therapy offers significant improve-ments in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great dif-ficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numer-ous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

October is National

Chiropractic Health Month

Acupuncture and

Oriental Medicine Day

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Many studies involving thousands of patients are published in China and Japan, as well as in the United States, and demonstrate that acu-

puncture works to help stroke victims improve significantly. These studies indicate that patients get well faster, perform better in self-care, enjoy a better health-related quality of life, and require less nursing and rehabilita-tion therapy. When a person experiences a stroke, his/her affected part of the brain stops communicating with its dominating body section due to a blood vessel blockage or bleeding. Acupuncture treatment is able to ef-fectively help restore circulation for both types of stroke. For best results, an acupuncturist is likely to start therapy as soon as possible, after a stroke patient has had his/her condition evaluated by a physician. The longer a patient waits for treatment, the more likely the effected muscles will go flaccid or asleep, requiring the need to build them up again to restore nerve flow. Acupuncture treatments work to restore circulation by inserting any-where between five and 15 hair-thin, sterile needles into targeted merid-ian, or energy, points. Most experience little or no pain and there are rela-tively few side effects. Acupuncture is a safe and cost-effective therapy, which is especially true when helping stroke victims. Also, the end result demonstrates a patient’s increased self-care and less dependence on fam-ily and health providers.

Quan Zhou is a licensed acupuncturist and a nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with the National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She works at Groton Wellness, a growing and vibrant center for health and healing located at 493-495 Main St., Groton. For more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 11 and Resource Guide on page 45.

Acupuncture for Stroke Rehabilitation

by Quan Zhou


consciouseating

Nutrient density—an acknowl-edged characteristic of ap-ples—is considered the most

significant qualification for a super-food. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

An A for APPLESIt’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruitby Tania Melkonian

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutri-tionist and healthy culinary arts educa-tor in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

Longer version of article and more reci-pes can be found at NABoston.com.

Apple Pie Smoothie(Empire, Golden Delicious)

Yields 2 large smoothies

1 cup unsweetened almond milk1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour2 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp ground cinnamon2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a high-speed blender, otherwise use maple syrup)1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.

Courtesy of Elise Bauer, SimplyRecipes.com

Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)

Yields 8 servings

3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces6 eggs1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat)1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter3 large sage leaves6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple)1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese

Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Whisk eggs, milk and spices together un-til some small bubbles form on surface.Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves. Allow butter to bubble, not burn.

Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves.

Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.

Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com

Grated Apple-Radish Salad with ‘Smoked Caramel’ Dressing(Red Delicious)

Yields 6 servings

Dressing Ingredients:3 Tbsp organic tamari soy sauce1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón)5 Tbsp sesame oil2 tsp maple syrup

Whisk ingredients together until combined.

Salad Ingredients:1 cup cooked red quinoa2 cups grated appleGrated radish (daikon or red work well)1 cup chopped chives1 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Combine ingredients together until incor-porated. Add dressing just before serving and mix to combine.

Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com


Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. In fact, in the most recent National

Survey of Family Growth, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Unfortunately, these statistics are get-ting worse as sperm counts are declin-ing, the number of couples choosing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is increasing, and women are struggling to conceive at younger ages. It’s therefore more important than ever for women to un-derstand what’s impacting their fertility. In any given cycle, assuming both partners are healthy, couples have about a 15 to 25 percent chance of becoming pregnant. If the man or woman involved is dealing with health challenges, whether severe and obvi-ous or subtle and subclinical, these percentages quickly decline. The ques-tion then becomes: How healthy must a person be to conceive a child? While there’s no simple answer, the point is that health is directly related to one’s ability to conceive. If people focus on getting their bodies to function more efficiently, they will be making huge strides toward enhancing their fertility. The Standard American Diet, combined with high stress and an ever increasing exposure to chemicals and toxins is making many people sick. Dr. David Ludwig, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Direc-tor of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, goes so far as to say that, “Obesity is such that this gen-eration of children could be the first

basically in the history of the United States to live less healthful and shorter lives than their parents.” This national health crisis is affecting fertility. The good news is that people can regain control of their health and, with a new generation of healthy living gu-rus, there are strong leaders to learn from. Such natural health and healing specialists as Kris Carr, Meghan Telpner, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Vani Hari (aka “The Food Babe”), Dr. Mark Hyman and Jamie Oliver are proving time and time again that the human body has an amazing capacity to heal. For example, Hyman teaches ways to eat, exercise, manage stress and reduce exposure to environmental and food based toxins in order to heal the dysfunctions and deficiencies that are compromising health and, inevita-bly, fertility. Couples can start getting healthy before they even begin trying to get pregnant. Those who are already strug-gling to conceive must take the time to nourish and heal their bodies, whether they plan to try naturally or move for-ward with artificial reproductive tech-nologies. Those seeking additional ex-pert help can turn to acupuncturists and functional medicine practitioners to support overall health and improve the chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy. Acupuncturists and naturopaths are trained to diagnose underlying condi-tions that may be hindering a person’s ability to conceive, and treat these is-sues with non-invasive, natural proto-cols. Addressing one’s core health, and

treating imbalances in the body natural-ly, will go a long way to support fertility.

Angela Bell, MAOM, is a licensed acu-puncturist who specializes in fertility and pregnancy. She is owner of Angela Bell Acupuncture, located at 186 Ale-wife Brook Pkwy., Ste. 302, Cambridge. For more information, call 617-512-3193 or visit AngelaBellAcupuncture.com. See Resource Guide on page 43.

Improve Fertility by Boosting

Core Healthby Angela Bell


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We draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is invol-

untary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a con-scious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday EaseLee paints a picture of perfect breath-ing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and

displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall vic-tim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walk-ing,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He points to “shoulder breath-ing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boost-ing the immune system. Deep breath-ing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to

achieve deeper states of prayer, medita-tion and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second BreathLee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the ab-dominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moistur-ize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean BreathThe yoga breath ujjayi, or ocean-sounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, trigger-ing receptors deep within the lungs’ al-veoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target BreathingA recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breath-ing, combined with relaxation, effective-ly diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trau-ma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body need-ing healing, advises Lee.

Breath-Taking WisdomSix Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

by Lane Vail


Bellows BreathBrown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complemen-tary Medicine describing the neuro-physiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bel-lows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing Anxiety attacks often generate feel-ings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional think-ing to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.


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Healthy Dog Treats Feature New Name, Grain-Free Formula

Ryan’s Barkery is now Ry’s Ruffery and, per customer requests, Ry’s Ruffery biscuits

are now grain-free, featuring flour made from ground peas. The result is a healthier treat for dogs in the same delicious flavors. “We’ve gotten many requests for grain-free options for general dogs’ health and for dogs that are allergic to wheat and grains,” says manager Daniela Kelly. “Now all dogs

can enjoy our all-natural biscuits in such flavors as pumpkin-apple, peanut butter and cheddar cheese.” Ry’s Ruffery biscuits can be found at more than 80 Wegman’s locations and 1,000 Target locations nationwide.

For more information, call 203-569-7914 or visit RysRuffery.com. See ad on page 36.

Maine’s Best Organic Pet Treats has expanded to Boston, al-

lowing more people to purchase organic treats for their pets that contain no fillers or preservatives. The family-owned and -operated business, headquartered in Leeds, Maine, started developing Train-ing Liver Chews (TLC) in 1996 as a

healthy treat for Venus, their Great Dane. “Venus was a rescue dog and came from inauspicious circumstances,” says owner Ann Ward. “She’d been isolated, never socialized and demonstrated significant fear. But Ve-nus blossomed with positive training, reinforced with TLC. Soon our friends and family members began requesting TLC for their dogs.”

Ward says that Maine’s Best is committed to using only the highest quality, human-grade organic ingredients in their pet treats. “They contain no corn, wheat, soy or preserva-tives,” Ward notes, “and we purchase our main ingredient, organic beef liver, from a certified organic farm just a stone’s throw from our headquarters.” The company is also making efforts to minimize prod-uct packaging, and testing solar ovens for product baking. Maine’s Best donates 5 percent of profits to animal welfare and wildlife preservation, and this year supported the Fish-friends program, which provides local schools with a fish tank, water chiller and Atlantic salmon eggs to teach students about their local environment and salmon habitat.

For more information, call 207-933-5268 or visit MainesBestOrganicPetTreats.com. See ad on page 36.

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Pet owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease

is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better out-comes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typi-cally already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, gin-seng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the

New Cancer Test for DogsDetects Illness in Time for

Effective Treatmentby Shawn Messonnier

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dog’s health before overt signs of dis-ease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased lev-els of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were

greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a rou-tine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious dis-eases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative

test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treat-ment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be com-ing out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veteri-nary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more in-formation, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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calendarofeventsAll Calendar events for the November issue must be received by October 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com for guidelines and to submit entries. For extended event descriptions and additional listings, visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1Conscious Uncoupling – 7pm. Conscious Uncoupling supports people in healing the trau-matic experiences of breakups and divorce. Helping people learn new narrative that leads to strong, new relationships. Free. The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492. TheMiraculousSpring.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

Women’s Health Fair – 5-8pm. Breast Cancer Awareness and more. Come and meet some of the practitioners from PinkHippy.org and learn more about the services and support we offer. Free. Saint Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer St, Worcester. 508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.Calling in The One – 7-8pm. A coaching jour-ney helping to explore childhood wounds and negative core beliefs and replace them with the truth of who we are. Free. The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492. TheMiraculousSpring.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4Bella Natural Health Open House – 10am-2pm. Lectures, free demonstrations, vendors. Theme for this year is Detox Summit. Gluten-free cook-ing demonstrations. Free. Bella Natural Health, 99 Longwater Cir, Ste 100, Norwell. 781-829-0930. BellaNaturalHealth.com.

Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Learn about the ancient healing art of Reiki, experi-ence a sample treatment and 20 mins of guided relaxation. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 12:15-1:15pm. This first class in a series of two breaks down the basics of “Network Spinal Analysis,” which is the method of chiropractic that we use at Newton Chiropractic & Wellness. Class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlight-en you on just how incredible your body is at heal-ing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.Harvest Fest – 2-4pm. Celebrate the harvests of the season with pumpkin decorating, games, ci-der demonstration, music and more. Free fun for the whole family. Donations accepted. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville. 781-953-4826. TheGrowingCenter.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6Back to Your Roots Cleanse – Oct 6-17. A 12-day, whole-food cleanse led by holistic health coach Allison Nichols. Includes 60-min mas-sage at Well Within, 7 classes at Modern Barre in Wellesley and more. Well Within – Massage and Integrated Health, 697 Washington St, Newton. 617-209-9355. BeWellWithin.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7Community HU – 7-8pm. People of all faiths and philosophies are invited to join us to sing HU, an ancient name for God. Sung silently or out loud, singing or chanting this sacred word can bring benefits such as peace, calmness, solace in diffi-cult times, expansion of awareness, and an experi-ence of divine love. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 508-816-1454. TSBoston.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8Group Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy – 7-8:30pm. Learn about this new

healing modality; choose an issue for healing, op-tional group share afterward. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-0101. TSBoston.org.Cannabis Medicine – 7-9pm. Learn the me-dicinal properties of cannabis from the per-spective of a practicing clinical herbalist. $25. CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9Home in One: Women Connecting for Cause – 8:45am-6pm. Women Connecting for Cause fund-raiser. Golf, yoga and shopping to help The Home for Little Wanderers and support at-risk youth. Brae Burn Country Club, 326 Fuller St, Newton. 617-927-0682. TheHome.org/HomeInOneAll About Honey – 6:30-9:30pm. Stephanie Elson, herbal educator and bee keeper. Learn about the nutritional and medicinal properties of honey and how it is produced by the bees. Taste local and varietal honeys and make a medicinal honey syrup. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10Reiki Clinic for the Community – 7-9pm. Monthly clinic for the community. Improve your health and wellbeing with this gentle transforma-tive practice. Appointment times: 7pm, 7:35pm and 8:05pm. Registration required, no walk-ins. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11Living the 4 Agreements: Mastering Ego – 10am-5pm. Join Toltec Nagual Shaman for this powerful class releasing ego and awakening soul. High-level energy, teachings and tools to live the power of you. $175 by Oct 6; $195 thereaf-ter. Private Home, Chelmsford. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.Hope-Filled Meditation – 11am-1pm. Hope pro-motes well-being, and is a gentle reminder to move forward with whatever obstacles present them-selves in one’s life. Join us for this simple yet pow-erful guided meditation and workshop. Handmade

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hope bottles will be provided for cancer patients. Free/cancer patients, $10/all others. Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St, Whitinsville. 508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12Columbus Day Parade – 1-3:45pm. A decades-long tradition in East Boston and the North End celebrating the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Starts near Suffolk Downs. Bennington St, just outside Wood Island Station on the MBTA Blue Line, is a great viewing area. Free. CelebrateBoston.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in re-ducing pain and tension in the body and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Space limited, registration required. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15Fear Busters for Troubled Times: Hypnosis Seminar – 6:30-8pm. To help you change your “runaway fears,” this seminar combines nuggets of spiritual wisdom coupled with simple exercises to eliminate any fears you may be wrestling with. Donations accepted. The Healing Center at Our Weeping Angel Foundation, 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. Hypnosis.ws.Crystal Healing & Marconic Reconnection Clinic – 6:30-9:30pm. Both modalities allow more light energy to come through for a healthier body, mind and spirit. They reduce pain, aid the immune system, and balances the chakras for overall health. $25/25 mins. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-223-8900. TSBoston.org.Decolonizing Herbalism: A Community Discussion – 7-9pm. Join an open conversation about appropriation and exploitation in the world of herbal medicine, and help define a framework for respectful relationships among plants and people. Free. CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16What is Fertility Awareness? – 6-7pm. Learn what Fertility Awareness means and how it might help you to achieve or prevent pregnancy. Democracy Center, 45 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge. 617-899-7624. ACFertilityAwareness.com.Herbal Ecology: Landscape as a Key to a Plant’s Character – 6:30-9:30pm. Natalie DeNormandie, ecological herbalist and landscape architect. Learn how landscape ecology is a key to identifying plants and their medicinal qualities. Learn how dif-ferent habitats attract specific plant families with common healing actions. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 45 Trapelo Rd, Lincoln. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.Breast Health: The 6 Facets of Wellness, a Holistic Approach – 7-8:30pm. Understand the 6 facets of breast health and non-invasive techniques for evaluating the health of the breasts. Unique holistic approach to the health of the individual resulting in continued health of the breast. Free. Duxbury Public Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury. 781-934-2721. DuxburyFreeLibrary.org.The Lost Art of Resurrection: A Presentation by Freddy Silva – 7-9pm. Freddy Silva is one of the world’s leading experts on sacred sites. Some of the topics in this presentation: What is living resur-rection? What were magi like Jesus and Zoroaster really trying to convey? Why did initiates guard its secrets with their lives the experience? $25. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-0101. InvisibleTemple.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18Head of the Charles Regatta – Oct 18 & 19. 8am-4:15pm. The world’s largest 2-day rowing event. Head races are usually 3 miles long, with the boats racing against each other and the clock. Free to ob-serve. CelebrateBoston.com.Groton Wellness Open House – 11am-3pm. Come and see this innovative center for health and healing; the first of its kind in New England. It uses natural approaches to help clients understand, practice, and maintain a joyful and healthy life. Sample some of our spa services for free, meet our practitioners, enjoy live music and tour the facility. Family-friendly event. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill


Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.Yoga Poses Revisited for Strain-Free Yoga and Flexible Strength (Teachers) – 1-5pm. Learn to connect with your body intelligence to better as-sist students using the Alexander Technique, the best kept secret of famous actors and Olympic ath-letes. $110 by Oct 13; $125 thereafter. Acorn Yoga teachers receive a $10 discount. Acorn Yoga Studio, 576 Washington St, Brighton. 617-359-7841. AcornYoga.com.Cultivating Happiness: An Intro to Positive Psychology – 2:30-4pm. The science of Positive Psychology directs you to choices that sup-port greater happiness and well-being. Certified Positive Psychology Coach, Kim Childs, offers practices from the field. $18. The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. 617-640-3813. [email protected]. KimChilds.com.Eating for Fuel and Fun – 3-5pm. A fun and inter-active workshop on how to be healthy and enjoy your meals. Suggested donation $10. Forte Dance at New England Movement Arts, 123 Muller Rd, Burlington. 978-381-9236. FreeToBeConsulting.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19Reiki Level 1 Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn the healing practice of Reiki in a supportive and professional setting. Learn how to lower stress and promote mindfulness, as well as how to care for others with this gentle, transforma-tive practice. CEUs for Nurses and LMTs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.Yoga Poses Revisited for Strain-Free Yoga and Flexible Strength (Students) – 1-3pm. Naturally strengthen your core. Level up your yoga. Gain better performance yet less muscular tension. Develop dynamic alignment for sustainable im-proved posture. Free joints from compression. $60by Oct 13; $75 thereafter. Acorn Yoga Studio, 576 Washington St, Brighton. 617-359-7841. AcornYoga.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21Making Scents of Your Temperaments – 6-8pm. Join Kristin Jorgenson, Dr. Hauschka’s represen-tative, as she discusses the four temperaments emphasized in Greek medicine and how certain scents may help you achieve balance and harmony by increasing resilience, relieving stress, brighten-ing moods and awakening your senses. $10 which will be applied to any Dr. Hauschka purchase that evening only. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com.Designing Marketing Flyers for Healing Arts Practices – 7-9pm. Also Nov 18. Learn how to skillfully create flyers for your business practice. Microsoft Word or similar program used for class. $60/3-class series. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-4548. TSBoston.org.The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. The first class in a series of two, The incredible Dr. You breaks down the basics of “Network Spinal Analysis,” which is the method of chiropractic that we use at Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. Class will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22Documentary OMG GMO – 12-2pm or 7-9pm. In recognition of Non-GMO Month, Whole Foods Market is hosting screenings of the documen-tary GMO OMG. Journey with filmmaker Jeremy Seifert as he travels to Haiti, Paris, Norway and even agri-giant Monsanto in search of answers about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they affect our children, the health of our plan-et and our freedom of choice. To learn more about the film visit gmofilm.com. To register for free seats for noon, visit gmoomgrhodeislandcollege1.eventbrite.com. For 7pm, gmoomgrhodeislandcol-lege2.eventbrite.com. Free. Rhode Island College, Clark Science, 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence.Book Signing: Your Natural Medicine Cabinet by Burke Lennihan – 6-7:30pm. Learn some of the “best kept secrets of your health food store” from the author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet: A Practical Guide to Drug-Free Remedies for Common Ailments. Burke will also answer ques-tions as time permits, sharing her unique knowl-edge of homeopathy, supplements and other natu-ral modalities. $7. Cost of book additional. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.Group Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy – 7-8:30pm. Learn about this new healing modality; choose an issue for healing, op-tional group share afterward. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-4548. TSBoston.org.The Thyroid Gland Lecture – 7-9pm. Thyroid problems are the second most common diagnoses in the United States, preceded only by diabetes. Your thyroid gland is more important that you may think. A discussion led by Dr. Gary Kracoff, who will ex-plain the ins and outs of how your thyroid works and the impact it has on our bodies. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23Movie Night: Under Our Skin 2: Emergence – 6-8pm. Join Groton Wellness’ Josh Lloyd, na-turopathic doctor, Kenyon Keily, herbalist, and Grace Ramsey Coolidge, Heart and Energy Based Psychotherapist, as they debut the sequel to Under Our Skin, a documentary that gained notoriety for educating the public about Lyme disease. Audience discussion immediately following. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St (Rte 119), Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.Addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder – 6:30-9:30pm. Patrice Green, herbal educator and owner of Green Aromatics. During the darkest months, some experience “The Winter Blues.” Learn about herbs to help correct neuro-endocrine imbalances, flower essences to help bring light into our lives, es-sential oils to soothe and nurture us during the win-ter journey, and nutrition and exercise to help bal-ance and strengthen the body. $25. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25Release Your Inner HorsePower – 9am-3pm. Discover, harness and release your inner HorsePower and transport your life from where you are today toward where you want to be. Connect with your true nature, in nature. In this unique workshop, life coach, Brian Reid, and his magnificent horses will move you toward what you’ve hoped for. $97. Carolina Equestrian, 61 Pine Hill Rd, Richmond. 401-402-0819. HorsesKnowTheWayHome.com.Energy Theater – 7:30-9:30pm. A performance that’s designed to make Halloween a tremendous laughter experience. Walter Ness will demonstrate how to consciously switch from a friendly easy go-ing personality to one that is more reserved. The comedic performance will be followed by the punk rock band, The Egg Queen. Come dressed up as your favorite Halloween monstrous personality and be ready to dance. $10 suggested donation. Unity Somerville, 6 William St, Somerville. 617-628-5558. EnergyTheater.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26Eckandar Workshop Service – 11am-12pm. Members of all faiths and perspectives are invited to participate in the ECK Worship Service. Meet other like-minded people seeking to bring more spiritual insight into their daily lives. There will be a brief talk, a creative art activity, a spiritual contempla-tion and a discussion about a quotation from Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-625-9505. ECKInMass.org. TSBoston.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27New Moon Meditiation – 7:30-8:30pm. The New Moon is an auspicious time for manifesting into our lives. A mix of guided and silent meditations influenced by both Native American and Eastern practices. A crystal grid will also be utilized in or-der to further the success of our meditation. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-4548. TSBoston.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28Conscious Uncoupling – 7-9pm. Conscious Uncoupling supports people in healing the trau-matic experiences of breakups and divorce. Helping people learn new narrative that leads to strong, new relationships. Free. The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492. TheMiraculousSpring.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30Waltham Community Blood Drive at Johnson Compounding & Wellness – Oct 30 & 31. 10am-3pm. All donors will receive a $10 gift cer-tificate. 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.Amazing Grass Tasting – 1-3pm. Stop in and join us for a tasting of the delicious Amazing Grass Organic Super foods. Speak to the knowledgeable staff and choose a flavor that’s right for you. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31Embodying the Divine Feminine – Oct 31-Nov 2. Join Shaman Janet StraightArrow and Astrologer Kelley Hunter for a deep weekend of awakening the feminine in you. A weekend of deep inner jour-neys and play. $350. Private retreat, Brattleboro, VT. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.


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dailyFree Basic Yoga, Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation Class – Learn and experience practical tools for managing stress and energy in everyday life. All ages and levels welcome. Dahn Holistic Fitness, 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. For times & availability: 617-354-9642. DahnYoga.com.

Free Tour of Symphony Hall – Musicians and engineers consider Boston’s Symphony Hall to be the most acoustically perfect concert space in the United States. Join volunteers on a behind-the-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org.

Strengthening and Weight Loss Classes – 6am. Small group classes tailored to your needs. We help people that were injured and don’t know where to start. Cost varies. The AIS Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-393-1829. PrimalTribeFitness.com.

sundaySoWa Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26. 10am-4pm. A foodie’s delight with 60 mouth-watering stands every week. Find the freshest produce, dairy products, meats and herbs from local farms and shop the many specialty food stands for unusual and creative gourmet products and services. Shop local and support area farmers. Free. SoWa Farmers’ Market, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaSundays.com/FarmersMkt.

SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

SoWa Food Truck Court – Thru Oct 26. 11am-4pm. Food truck heaven with 25 food trucks all in one location. Munch on a scrumptious grilled cheese sandwich, have a slice of gourmet pizza, overdose on bacon or eat healthy with rice and veggies. SoWa Food Truck Court, 540 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaSundays.com/SoWa-Food-Trucks.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Students learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

New Moon Contemplative Labyrinth Walk – 7-8pm. Thru Oct on the Sunday nearest the new moon. Come and walk the Growing Center’s labyrinth as a meditative way to connect with grounding earth energy, the cycles of the moon

flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 3rd Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Give enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com.

tuesdayPractitioner’s Breakfast – 7:30-9am. 3rd Tues. Enjoy breakfast from Farm to Table Café. All healthcare practitioners are welcome to share breakfast and knowledge. Monthly speakers and presentations. Working together to increase the overall wellness of our great community. Free. Groton Wellness, 493 Main St, Mill Run Plaza, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

Free Stretching Class – 9-9:30am. Free class for the senior community, conducted by Dr. Binh Nguyen, CCSP, CKTP. Introduction to stretching and resistance band training for muscle strengthening. Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton. 508-497-9730. CedarChiroSports.com.

Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-523-1749. Kings-Chapel.org.

Acupuncture Tuesdays – 4-6pm. Free for the month of October. Find rest, relaxation and relief with a gentle-styled treatment. A peaceful, healing group room with calm meditative music. One treatment per person. Joy Community Acupuncture,

and our own cycles of energy, focus and intention. Free. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville. TheGrowingCenter.org.

mondayNia-somatic Movement Class – 10-11am. An hour of luscious conscious movement: body/mind emotional and spiritual dance martial arts and yoga set to great music. $15. New England Tango Academy, 620 Cambridge St, 2nd Fl, East Cambridge. 617-620-7654. [email protected].

Therapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also Wed. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

“EasYoga” – 6pm. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. Free 1st session. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStreetStation.com.

Ideal Protein Free Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn about natural, healthy, medically supervised weight loss with a registered nurse and certified well coach. Free. Ideal Weight-Total Well Coach, 112B Boston Rd, Rte 119, Groton. 617-666-1122. TotalWellCoach.com.

Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com.

Therapeutic Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow


355 Boylston St, Ste J3, Newton. 617-510-0559. JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 6:15-7:15pm. Beneficial in helping individuals gain more knowledge on how to defend oneself and increase self-discipline. Learn techniques that increase physical fitness and mental training. Call for pricing. Arlington Dojo, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

Reiki Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Reiki sessions on the 2nd Tues of the month on a donations-only basis. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-849-3198. For appt, Kathleen: [email protected]. TSBoston.org.

wednesdayTherapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also Mon. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. Intended to cultivate and balance life energy, restoring the cells to their normal function. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com.

Better Your Balance – 1-2pm. Pam Reich, PT and Lauri Weinstein, OT teach this dynamic class to improve balance and prevent falls. Traditional therapy is combined with martial arts, Feldenkrais Method® and Listening Fitness™. $100/6-wk series. Easy Does It Movements, 19 Mystic St, Arlington. 617-875-6041. EasyDoesItMovements.com.

Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org.

Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Both beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Light refreshments provided. Donation. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.

Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:30-8:30pm. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Learn some astronomy as well. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

thursdayAwakening Divine Feminine Energies – 9-10:30am. Raise your vibration with powerful clearings using Violet Flame: Flame of the I AM Presence. Class is guided by the energies of the universe and our collective needs for that day/week. $15. I AM Healing Sanctuary, 18 Sherwood Cir, Sharon. 781-784-1955. TheSoleWoman.com.

K9 Aromatherapy – 10am-2pm. A new line of products made especially for dogs, formulated to

help calm, heal and protect dogs naturally. Check us out at the Kendall Square Farmers’ Market on Thursdays. Kendall Square, 500 Kendall St, Cambridge. K9Aromatherapy.com.

Kendall Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 11am-2pm. Locally grown, healthy and affordable fresh food. Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, fish and flowering plants from nearby farmers. Kendall Square, 500 Kendall St, Cambridge. KendallSquare.org.

Institute of Contemporary Art Free Thursdays – 5-9pm. Share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists and the creative process. Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston. ICABoston.org.

Somerville Road Runners Night 4.13 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race.

Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA.Harvard.edu.

fridayHealth Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as: nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com.

Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. Free blood pressure screenings on the 1st Fri each month in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com.

Second Fridays Free – 5-8pm. Free evening at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum.

Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. Last Fri. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

Maynard Sacred Drum Circle – 7pm. 1st Fri. An ancient practice that builds harmony, restores connection with the Earth and supports group consciousness. Bring own drum or shaker or borrow one of ours. $10-$20 sliding scale. Bliss Healing Arts, 63 Great Rd, Ste 103, Maynard. 508-481-2547. BlissHealingArts.com.

Reiki Clinic – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. Experience a Reiki session at the Brenner Reiki Healing monthly Reiki Clinic. 30-min time slots available; call to schedule. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

Astronomy After Hours at the Museum of Science – 8:30-10pm. Weather permitting, visit the Gilliland Observatory on the roof of the Museum’s parking garage to view stars, planets, the Moon and other astronomical phenomena. On cloudy nights, tour the inside of the Observatory and participate in astronomy-related activities run by the staff. Call to ensure program is running on any given Friday. Museum of Science Boston, Gilliland Observatory, 1 Science Park, Boston. 617-589-0267. MOS.org.

saturdayAdult Shotokan – 7:45-9am. Introduction to Shotokan Kara te . $100 . SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

Open Garden – Thru Oct 5. 9am-12pm. Come and enjoy the open garden. Free. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave. TheGrowingCenter.org.

Free Family Workout – 9:30-10:30am. A free, all-level, outdoor, interval workout. Get your Saturdays off to a great start. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls. Registration required: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Gain enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com.

Glassblowing Sampler – 12-2pm. Every other Sat. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. Enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. Learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. Our experienced teachers will help you make a colorful paperweight for you to exhibit as your trophy. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.


BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT

CONNIE A. JACKSON, MD55 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445132 Great Rd, Ste 201, Stow, MA 01775617-232-0202 (Brookline) 617-879-0403 (Stow)[email protected] ConnieAJacksonMD.com

Specializing in Hormonal Imbalance and Individualized Natural Bioidentical Hormone Treatment for irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, irritability, fatigue, poor concentration, poor memory, depression and sleep dis-

turbances. Accepting most major insurances. See ad page 23.

PATRICIA JAY, MD100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

Effectively using Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for 10 years; expert gynecologist passionate about supporting women to ease transition through all life phases. Accepts most major insurances. See ad on back cover.

BODYWORK

AIS CLINIC, STEFAN MATTE103 Morse St, Watertown617-905-3038 • [email protected]

Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad page 39.

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE383 Elliot St, Door F, Ste 250617-964-3332WellAdjusted.com

Acupuncture Facelift / Facial Rejuvenation / Cosmetic Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process. The aim is to diminish wrinkles, muscle tension, as well as systematically remove issues

standing between you and the glowing young face you deserve. Traditional Acupuncture also available. See ad page 7.

ANTI-AGING

ARBONNE INTERNATIONALStephanie [email protected]

Anti-aging skin care and nutrition with proven clinical results. Swiss botanical products are vegan, gluten-free, non-toxic. Consumer discounts and consultant options available.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESSKristine Jelstrup, LMT, CBK126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139617-833-3407Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.comCentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com

Achieve optimal health, physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine works with the innate wisdom of the body to clear nervous system interfer-ence, creating a balanced body. See ad page 18.

ACUPUNCTURE

ANGELA BELL ACUPUNCTURE 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ste 302 Cambridge, MA 02138AngelaBellAcupuncture.com

Angela is a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in fertility and pregnancy. She is dedicated to empowering, educating and restoring health to women and their families.

SEETAL CHEEMA, MD 697 Cambridge St, Ste 204, Brighton 2285 Massachusetts Ave, [email protected] SeetalCheema.com

Seetal Cheema is a board- certified physician in anesthesia and pain management, offering holistic medical care, including acupuncture and yoga.

RACHEL FRENCH, MAOM 910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

With a master’s degree in acupuncture and a gentle approach to healing, Rachel provides relief for insomnia, pain, indigestion, fatigue, emotional and menstrual concerns, and more. See ad on back cover.

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BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT393 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA781-507-4226HolisticHealingPT.com

I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization. See ad page 21.

NUANCE BODYWORK Rezakkah Norins22 Mount Auburn St, Watertown 02472617-254-4088Facebook.com/RezakkahMassage

Twenty years of experience with many techniques, Rezakkah offers comprehensive bodywork tailored to each individual’s needs. Specializing in oncology massage and self-care education.

BRAIN TRAINING

ADVANCED NEUROTHERAPY, PC Jolene Ross, PhD781-444-9115RetrainYourBain.com

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, post concussion, peak performance and more. See ad page 18.

CHIROPRACTIC

CEDAR CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTSBinh Nguyen 508-435-8182CedarChiroSports.com

A state-of-the-art facility offering highest quality health care and commitment to patients. Offering a unique sports chiropractic wellness practice with a family-style focus. See ad page 39.

NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTREJulie Burke, [email protected]

We are an integrative holistic center, with a caring team of Network Spinal Analysis chiropractors, massage therapists, Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners and a Wellness Coach. See ad page 7.

ERIC ROSEEN, DC910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Experienced with athletes; ART & Graston® Certified. Accepts insurance. See ad on back cover.

COACHING

BRIAN REIDLife Coach, Personal/Professional [email protected]

Get the support and tools you need to connect with your true nature, get in line with your personal HorsePower and transport your life and/or business toward what matters to you. Brian’s down-to-Earth and effective no nonsense approach has created a

shift for many local and international entrepre-neurs, coaches and facilitators through his 1-1 trainings, webinars, seminars and speeches. See ad page 13.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING Kim Childs1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA [email protected]

Need help clarifying and reaching your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psychology Life, Career and Wellness Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more

personally rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.

THE MIRACULOUS SPRING Gayle Johnson774-264-9492TheMiraculousSpring.com

With Gayle’s 20 years of training and experience in psycho-spiritu-al development, she invites you to participate in a journey of great learning, transformation and love. See ad page 31.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026781-329-3800Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.comInternalWellnessCtr.com

Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad page 38.

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY

JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESSStephen Bernardi577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452781-893-3870Fax: [email protected]

JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCAB-accredited pharmacy in

Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads pages 2 and 9.

DENTIST

DR. IVETA IONTCHEVA-BAREHMI DMD, MS, D.SC.1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA617-868-1516BostonDentalWellness.com

Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and

dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad page 25.


HOME & LIVING

AMY C. LUND HANDWEAVER3964 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 401-816-0000ACLHandweaver.com

Discover artful living with artisan hand-woven textiles in simple, sophisticated patterns, colors and textures designed for home decor and personal fashion. Distinctive handcrafted rugs, blankets, scarves, shawls, etc. Visit the shop or find her online.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS

SUZANNE [email protected]

As your lifestyle advocate, I’ll facilitate your success in building your own health and wellness business so you can take control of your life. See ad page 18.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

RACHEL KATZ, MD, RD100 Second AveNeedham, MA 02494781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

You Matter. We Care. Board Certified Family Medicine Physician practices with the Functional Medicine approach. Accepting new patients for Primary Care or Consultation. Accepts insurance. See ad on the back cover.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

BODYMIND RESOURCINGAlison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH393 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA [email protected]

An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad page 15.

GYNECOLOGY

MITCHELL LEVINE, MD100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy. See ad on the back cover.

HEAD LICE TREATMENT

NITWITS, LLCAll-Natural Lice Removal Salon617-816-9487LiceInfo.net

Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN BSN MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.

HERBAL STUDIES

THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA781-646-6319BostonHerbalStudies.com

We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a

series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad page 15.

COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HERBAL MEDICINEKatja Swift & Ryn Midura25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline, MA617-750-5274CommonWealthHerbs.com

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad page 39.

GROTON WELLNESS – MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPA, FARM TO TABLE CAFÉ 493-495 Main St, Groton, MA 01450978-449-9919GrotonWellness.com

The only holistic center of its kind on the East Coast. Groton Wellness synergistically fuses state-of-the-art Biological Dentistry with Integrative Medicine to meet the health needs of the whole person. We are professionals in preventative

and functional medicine, general and pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, detoxification, spa therapy, nutrition and a host of complementary therapies. We work with you to develop a personal, comprehensive plan that achieves wellness and balance from head to toe. This is our mission. See ads pages 2 and 11.

NEWTON DENTAL WELLNESS93 Union St, Ste 408Newton Center, MA617-244-4997NewtonDW.com

We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry. We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and

full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/PERSONAL TRAINING

KOKO FITCLUB39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 0244577 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: [email protected]@KokoFitClub.comKokoFitClub.com

World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining

technology in a spa-like setting. See ad page 31.

FENG SHUI

THE FENG SHUI CURE 941-720-4480 [email protected] TheFengShuiCure.com

Learn online how to transform your home, office or your real estate listings into a magnet for success with live webinars and 21 recorded presentations.


MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026 781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach. Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc. Accepts Insurance. See ad on the back cover.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTONMargo Roman, DVM72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748508-435-4077MASHVet.com

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad page 36.

MARTIAL ARTS

SSOMASarah’s School Of Martial Arts781-641-0262SarahsSchool.com

We train our body to be strong, our mind and spirit to be patient, in order to become the best human beings we can be. See ad page 29.

MASSAGE

NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE383 Elliot St, Ste 250617-964-3332WellAdjusted.com

Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad page 7.

NATURAL MEDICINE

GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMDJohnson Compounding and [email protected]

Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consulta-tive services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individu-als to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individual-ized needs of patients, and he

suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads pages 2 and 9.

NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT

COLEMAN NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENTRee Coleman - Certified Vision TeacherOffices in Boston & Newton617-838-0928EyesOnYoga.com

Achieve vision improvement via exercises, relaxation, science & physiology to create a pathway to sharper, clearer, more balanced vision, reducing dependence on external correction.

PERSONAL & HOME CARE

AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXICAri Chan, Consultant #5390 413-281-0533AvaAndersonNonToxic.com/AriChan

Personal care products and home cleaning without harmful chem icals; 85 products and growing. We educate the consumers on chemicals to avoid in products. Contact me for more information.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

ELLEN HELINSKI PT, IMT.C.Inner Bridges Physical Therapy & Wellness186 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ste 302Cambridge, MA 02138617-491-7400

Understand what’s happening in your body and get the compre-hensive care you need to get better for good. What physical therapy should be. See ad page 8.

REFLEXOLOGY

INBAR ISRAEL STOLOVICKI910 Washington St (Rte 1A)Dedham, MA 02026100 Second Ave, Needham, MA 02494 781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages. See ad on back cover.

SENSORY DEPRIVATION

CRYSTALLINE/AWAKENBoylston508-612-7488CrystallineAwaken.co

Escape to what has been named the most magical

destination on the planet: Become one with all that is! Floatation, Polarity, Hypnosis. See ad page 17.

SKIN CARE

SPRING RAIN FACE & BODY SPA1345 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451781-895-0010SpringRainSpa.com

Our goal is for you to feel beautiful. Our “stop the clock” skincare eliminates wrinkles and heals acne. Also offering Reiki, Cupping, Aromatherapy and Shiatsu to enhance your well-being.

THERMOGRAPHY

METROWEST THERMAL IMAGINGSusan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) [email protected]

A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad page 12.


WELLNESS COACHING

ROOM2IMPROVEVicki [email protected]

We partner with clients to identify and overcome barriers to living a healthy lifestyle. Services include wellness coaching, profes-sional organizing, personal training and stress manage-ment.

WORKSHOPS

LIVE BY NATURE’S DESIGN Kerry Goyette [email protected]

Providing a wide variety of transformational workshops to raise “health conscious” awareness. Our goal is to help you take an informed, active role in improving your physical, emotional and spiritual health. See ad page 39.

YOGA

ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT910 Washington StDedham, MA 02026781-431-1333VisionsHealthCare.com

Integrative Yoga Therapy is a highly individualized, self-em-powering process that connects healthcare with yoga. Heal from chronic pain or illness. Indi-vidual & group offerings. See ad on the back cover.

CECILE RAYNORCertified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist33A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 617-359-7841OffTheMatYogaBlog.com

Your yoga can release or create tension depending on the quality of your daily movements. Learn to let your postural mechanism work for you and notice excess body tension ease away on-and-off the mat.

GENTLE KUNDALINI YOGA WITH GONG RELAXATIONMarian ReynoldsCertified Kundalini Yoga TeacherNewton Highlands Congregational Church54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, [email protected]

Gentle classes with emphasis on meditation and breath work. Students receive individual attention with modifications as needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations.

OPEN DOORS YOGA STUDIOSRichard Lanza 395 Washington St [email protected]

We provide the space and opportunity for individuals to transform their lives through greater health and joy for oneself and others. Visit one of our 14 locations in MA. See ad page 21.

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