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A documentsarycovering the

journey of thirteenIndigenous

Grandmothers asthey travel the

globe to promotepeace and sharetheir indigenousways of healing.

Originating fromall four corners,

these wise elders,shamans and med-

icine women firstcame together in2004. Moved by

their concern forour planet, they

decided to form analliance: TheInternationalCouncil of 13

IndigenousGrandmothers.

Facing a world incrisis, they share

with us theirvisions of healing

and a call forchange now before

it’s too late.

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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole youWe have a six-month-old puppy, named Z, who came to the family Thanksgivingcelebration. While there, someone asked me what training method I use. I was ata loss in response, since I don’t have a training technique. Not having an answergave me that “less-than” feeling, as it seemed I should have a system for trainingmy dog. Z is 90 pounds already and I want her to be well liked by one and all.Yet, it is not in my nature to enforce an agenda on someone else—human or ani-mal. Because I was taken aback by this question, it stuck with me for days. I thenbegan to recognize that I do have a training approach, I spend tons of quality timewith my animals. Four-legged animals don’t use a vocal vocabulary, they com-municate silently. Essentially, so do we. The words humans vocalize is estimatedto be only 10% of their communication—body language, unspoken intention, andinflection making up the other 90%. Point is, by being together, Z and I havelearned to understand each other beyond words. We both pick up nonverbal cuesfor what is acceptable, without consciously “training” the other. This allows meto speak to her only as a reinforcement of what she already sensed. Although notinfallible, in my opinion, so far this is working for us.

Having begun my spiritual search some time in my teens, I can honestly say it’sbeen my way for the majority of this life. Over the years, I continually asked fora teacher to help me. I have gone to workshops, lectures, and read countless bookslooking for one. Most of which interested and inspired me; none of which felt likethe one teacher I had been looking for. So, I continued my self-study. This con-sists mostly of time alone, or in the company of trees and animals, listening andwriting. While doing so, I have heard many things within. When a thought hasgreat truth, my body has a certain feel about it—a tingling or vibration. It’s asthough my bones know veracity. Even so, I continued to look for someone else toteach me. Only now, after years of searching, do I see that I was given a teacherthe moment I asked for one. That teacher was me.

These two stories may seem unrelated. Yet, both are examples of finding, claimingand trusting in my own nature. I have a rich inner life. Even so, at times I search out-wardly for answers—turning to people I love, books or teachers to show me the way.It turns out that their ideas are only helpful tools to use in finding my own path. Thisis true for all of us, even those who find one method orteacher to follow. We have reached the end of 2012, atime when prophecies have predicted great transition.The vital and simple question is; do you listen to andalso follow your inner rhythm and teacher? If not,decide what it would take to change that and do it.

Healing Springs Mission: With knowledge comeschoice. Our mission at The Healing Springs Journal is to addressthe whole person by providing articles and stories that allow thereader to make empowered lifestyle decisions in relation to thewellness of their mind, body, spirit, and environment.

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30 The Qi Gong Stateby Courtney Hughes & Brian Trzaskos

features6 Our Community28 Ask The Practitioner

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32 Your Astrological Forecastby Arlene DeAngelus

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Yoga and Language Retreat in TuscanySaratoga Springs yoga teacher Suzanne Lynch will be offeringclasses at the Siena School for Liberal Arts in Italy, for the monthof June, as part of their Italian Language Immersion. Tuscany istruly a place to feed your soul! Allow the beauty of Italy todelight your senses, as you relax into the daily rhythm of life inthe medieval city of Siena. Slow down, delight in the music ofthe Italian language, delicious food, and fabulous wine.

The Italian Intensive is open to all levels of students. The twiceweekly yoga classes will leave you energized, relaxed and ready toexplore the magnificent countryside of Tuscany in June. The Sienaschool offers three levels of language instruction, and students areplaced in the level most appropriate for them. In yoga classes stu-dents are encouraged to work at their own pace, and a private ses-sion is also included in the month. The Siena school program isvery affordable, and an amazing value for a month of study in Italy.Students can attend the entire month long program, or a shorter 2week session. Be part of a community of intellectual adventurers,enjoy an exquisitely beautiful part of the world, and balance out theintensity of a month of language with supportive yoga classes.

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Saratoga Integrative Medicine EducationNetwork Upcoming ProgramsThe Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, orSIMEN, has a very special event scheduled for Saturday, January19 at 7pm at the Saratoga Arts Center, Dee Sarno Theater, 320Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

The program is a special film showing of the award-winningdocumentary, “For the Next 7 Generations;” the producer/direc-tor of the film, the Emmy and Peabody-award winning filmmak-er Carole Hart, will also be on hand to address the audience. Thecost for the film is $20, and all proceeds will go to TheInternational Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers.

The film’s story begins in 2004, when thirteen IndigenousGrandmothers from all four corners of the world, moved by theirconcern for our planet, came together at a historic gathering,where they decided to form an alliance: The International Councilof Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. The film is their story.

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The Grandmother’s mission statement is: “We, the InternationalCouncil of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, represent a globalalliance of prayer, education and healing for our Mother Earth, allher inhabitants, all the children, and for the next seven generationsto come. We are deeply concerned with the unprecedenteddestruction of our Mother Earth and the destruction of indigenousways of life. We believe the teachings of our ancestors will lightthe way through an uncertain future. We look to further our visionthrough the realization of projects that protect our diverse cul-tures: lands, medicines, language and ceremonial ways of prayerand through projects that educate and nurture our children.”

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Turning Inward:A Restorative Retreat For WomenThis rejuvenating, weekend-long getaway to ease into the newyear is presented by the Bona Fide Butterflies, who facilitated thesold-out Adirondack Women’s Empowerment Retreat in 2012.Turning Inward: A Restorative Retreat for Women is scheduledfor January 4-6, 2013 at the Glen Lodge in Warrensburg.

Glen Lodge is the backdrop to a weekend of pampering of thebody and soul with ceremony, creative explorations and extremeself care. Activities will include yoga, meditation, self-discovery,journaling, non-threatening art projects and lots of time for relax-ation and reflection. Participants can enjoy the outdoor stillnesson the wintery grounds of the Lodge and indulge in available mas-sage, Reiki and sauna sessions.

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As breast cancer science evolves so should your wellnessstrategy. Mammography has been the Gold Standard for25 years for breast cancer screening, but many women

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In recent years, mammography has been controversial and comeinto question, as have other medical devices that emit ionizingradiation. It is well known that radiation is cumulative and car-ries health risks.

In November 2009, the United States Preventative Services TaskForce said it recommended that women begin regular mammo-grams at 50 instead of 40 and that mammograms are neededevery two years instead of annually between the ages of 50 and74. The reason the United States Preventative Services TaskForce reversed its aggressive mammogram guidelines wasbecause of the exposure to radiation. The National CancerInstitute states “any level of radiation can cause cancer…it isironic that ionizing radiation is our best screening tool now for50 years.”

A critical difference between thermography versus mammogra-phy is the ability to detect problems early enough to use preven-tive measures, rather than detecting disease at a stage wheretreatment is imminently required. Developing breast cancer canbe detected before it has the density to be seen on a radiograph.As the growing tumor develops a renegade blood supply througha process called angioneogenesis, the increase in heat can beidentified on a thermal image and compared to the oppositebreast. Inflammation created in the surrounding tissues andlymph nodes is also easily identified on highly sensitive medicalgrade cameras.

A study conducted by Dr. William Hobbins at the University ofWisconsin Medical Center concluded that thermography had 10times the yield as compared to family history. Abnormal findingson a thermogram, not correlated by mammography was followedfor many years utilizing thermography for changes associatedwith cancer development. In many cases, mammography andresulting biopsy was positive, as much as 8-10 years later in theexact area the thermogram predicted that a cancer might be present.

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a valuable adjunct to mam-mograms and ultrasound par-ticularly with women withdense breast parenchyma.

Thermography can be usedby women of all anatomies,sizes and ages, even preg-nant and women nursing.It’s not modified by breastdensity and is ideal forwomen who have had cos-metic or reconstructive sur-gery. As most adult femalesdo not have a mammogramuntil age 40, there is a critical time period from age 20 to 39 thatthermography could be beneficial. Thermography is a particular-ly good choice for younger breasts, which tend to be denser. Itdoesn't identify fibrocystic tissue, breast implants or scars asneeding further investigation. It's also good at detecting changesin the cells in the armpit area, an area that mammography isn’talways good at screening.

Dr.Christiane Northrup, who endorses thermography explains,“Perhaps even more exciting is that a thermogram can help awoman diagnosed with ductal carconoma in situ (DCIS) decide,along with her health practitioners, whether she requires aggres-sive or conservative treatment. If you’ve ever had an unneces-sary biopsy or been scared by a false positive result on a mam-mogram, please consider getting a thermogram and using it in

conjunction with the mam-mogram to figure our yourtreatment options.”

Thermography doesn’treplace mammography but isan additional tool availableto women. When usedadjunctively with other labo-ratory and outcome assess-ment tools, the best possibleevaluation of breast health ismade and detection rateincreases to 95-98%,exceeding either technologyas a stand-alone therapy.

Breast health also starts with, optimal nutrition, healthy life stylemanagement, reduction of stress and environmental toxins, opti-mal vitamin D and iodine levels and a positive state of mind.

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Have you ever felt that you were doing all the right thingsand getting all the wrong results? I have felt this often inmy life.

For many years, I searched to find and eliminate the cause of myunhappiness. I finally found those answers during the first class ofthe Inca Medicine Wheel in September, 2010. I was surprised todiscover the negative core beliefs that had been hidden deep in mysubconscious keeping me stuck in the rut of suffering and block-ing my path to wholeness and happiness.

Our negative beliefs attract to us the people and situations thatprove them right. Subsequently, even though we do all the rightthings our finances dwindle, our relationships fail and we repeatthe same patterns again and again. To heal we must clear theimprint of these negative beliefs from our luminous energy field.Only then can we move forward in life with ease and grace.

I have been a professional energy practitioner for over 20 years.Yet, during this program I learned new techniques to clear the lumi-nous energy field more profoundly and powerfully than ever before.

The core shamanic practice is the illumination which is taught in theSouth class. Our luminous energy field informs us and predisposesus to certain kinds of situations, relationships, recurring patternsand behaviors. It stores imprints of our personal, ancestral, karmicmemories, traumas and illnesses. It downloads information to ourenergy centers and into our central nervous system. The illumina-tion process clears the energy field so that we no longer source fromthe old patterns and behaviors. It is like a spring cleaning!

Soul retrieval is taught in the North class. Soul retrieval recapturesthose lost soul parts that fragmented off, integrating them backinto our energy field and our awareness. This re-balances ourenergies and allows us to experience the gifts of our life.

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Joints, especially knees and hips put up with tremendousweight bearing stress and repetitive movements; their designis a marvel of efficiency and durability.

Nevertheless, the environment inside a joint capsule is precari-ous. Any imbalance can have a cumulative impact. Once the pathtoward arthritis has begun, it may be possible to stop it, butcapacity for regeneration is limited at best.

Any muscles that cross a stiff, painful and constantly aggravatedjoint tend to tighten up. That is what muscles do when they are inareas of constant pain. They may also develop some trigger pointsin the process, because they will not get to relax as long as thatjoint is in pain. The tension they cause compress the joint, mak-ing it even more painful, which reinforces the spasm, and so on.

Eventually the person with arthritis will want to stop using theinjured joint because it hurts so much. Lack of use leads to atro-phy; the wasting away of the joint structure and the tissues thatsurround it. The nearby muscles then get weaker, the synovialmembranes stop functioning, and the joint fluid dries up.

Many changes in the body begin the process of joint degenera-tion. When the ligaments that surround joints get chronically

loose, the joint can become unstable, raising the risk of arthritis.Hippocrates said in 460 BC that “Rubbing can bind a joint thatis too loose or loosen a joint that is too tight”. Repetitive pound-ing stress, such as running or jumping with inadequate support,can also open the door to problems.

Hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies, includinginadequate calcium metabolism, may compromise the health ofjoint structures. Being overweight adds stress to knees and hips.Age itself changes the quality of articular cartilage, making itdrier and more prone to injury. Osteoarthritis can be completelydebilitating when it occurs at the hip or knee because the painand inflammation are badly exacerbated by walking.

Treatment options for osteoarthritis have improved considerablyin recent years. The goals of treatment are to reduce pain andinflammation and to limit or reverse the damage incurred in thejoint structures. These goals are accomplished in a number ofdifferent ways, depending on how advanced the condition is.

A recently developed variety of painkillers called Cox-2inhibitors work to limit the action of an enzyme associated withpain and inflammatory response. The book, Beyond Aspirin,which is a comprehensive review of natural approaches toinflammatory disorders is recommended.

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Nutrition should also be evaluated; inflammatory foods such wheat,dairy and sugar should be limited to decrease the amount of inflam-mation in the body. When there is excess inflammation, it may trav-el to joints and contribute to pain and stiffness. A consultation witha nutritionist or Naturopathic Doctor would be most beneficial.

Massage can help to reduce pain through release of the musclessurrounding the affected joints and to maintain range of motionthrough gentle stretching and passive movement. It can alsoaddress issues of muscle tightness and imbalance, as well as stiff-ness and chronic pain experienced in muscle-tendon units thatcross the knee joint. If a treatment strategy is developed to retrainthe knee extensors to track the patella appropriately over the joint,massage may be a useful part of an effort to slow or stop perma-nent cartilage damage. Passive movement may re-educate thejoint as to how much more freely it can move, as well as todemonstrate to the brain the diminished levels of discomfort.

Arthritis - Ways to Ease this Disease1Drink plenty of water - Nourishing the fluid body which is

85% of what is inside of us frequently is very important.

2Exercise - Find movement that you love to do and then find thetime to do it regularly.

3Sleep - Get enough sleep each night. Have a regular scheduleand try to get 7-8 hours a night.

4Mattress and pillow - Invest in both for the best night’s sleeppossible.

5Diet - Pay attention to what you eat. Being overweight can be anextra stress on your weight bearing joints especially hips and knees.

6Breathing - Deep breathing is very beneficial for moving thefluids in the body, fluid movement helps all the joints to work

better.

7Ergonomics - Using the best possible body mechanics whenyou are working in the kitchen, office, outside.

8 Joint Protection - Find ways to go easy on your body whenusing specific joints in your body. For example when you move

from sitting to standing or when you carry heavy loads.

9Energy Conservation - Avoid being fatigued. Know your limits!

10Body Work - Find what feels good and get some regularly.Types of bodywork that can be beneficial for Arthritis are cran-

iosacral therapy, massage, chiropractic, myofascial release and Reiki.

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Sugar’s bad reputation is relatively old news for most of usin the integrative medicine community. But, thankfully,sugar’s notoriety has finally made the front pages.

The story now being highlighted is one of sugar unleashed fromit’s natural package–fruit, which contains helpful attendant fiberand micronutrients. In the hands of the food industry sugar,largely in the form of fructose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)or sucrose (table sugar, which is equal parts fructose and glu-cose) is transformed into a highly addictive, feel-good substancethat is making us sick. And, I don’t just mean dental cavities anddiabetes.

According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s April 1, 2012 60 Minutes inter-view of three scientists, sugar is a major driver in the develop-

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Dr. Lustig surmises that evolution embedded the propensity tolike sweet foods in us as a way to signal that fruit was a safe anduseful food. It represents delicious energy, packed with usefulmicronutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) wrapped up infiber that slows the absorption of the fructose. In general, youcan only eat so much whole fruit, naturally limiting your intakeof nature’s natural source of sugar. With food processing overthe centuries, we developed favorite sugar-laden treats, that wegenerally understood required modified intake. With the adventof the anti-fat movement, however, the food industry needed toreplace the taste-bud satisfying fat with something; hence, the1970’s surge in sugar intake. Leading the charge is the manufac-tured HFCS found in many processed foods, including the usualsuspects, such as sweetened beverages and desserts, but also inproducts such as bread, peanut butter and ketchup. On average,Americans consume 130 pounds of sugar per person per year.That is one third of a pound per day. Dr. Lustig has declared thisa Public Health Crisis.

Research conducted by Kimber Stanhope, a nutritional biologistfrom UC Davis, demonstrates that the message carried by addedsugars, in this case HFCS, is harmful. In other words, “a calorieis not just a calorie.” According to Stanhope’s findings, withintwo weeks of regular consumption of 25% of their calories in the


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The final scientist interviewed by Dr. Gupta is Eric Stice, a neu-roscientist at the Oregon Research Institute. He equates theresponse of the brain to sugar with that of drugs, such as cocaine.Brain MRI scans demonstrate that the same reward centers in thebrain that engage with drug and alcohol use, those that respondwith a release of dopamine–a “feel good” neurotransmitter, alsolight up when sugar is ingested. This results in an euphoriceffect. Many of us respond to this effect by increasing our con-sumption of sugar. As with other drugs, tolerance ensues, result-ing in an increased need to consume more sugar to achieve thesame result.

Research also demonstrates that our brains rebel when presentedwith artificial sweeteners. It expects to receive something sweetin return for the stimulus provided by the artificial sweetener,and as a consequence, many people just eat more “real” sugarlater. The lesson is there are no short-cuts. The best advice is tosignificantly reduce, if not eliminate, sugar intake fromprocessed foods, and return to the largely whole foods diets ofour ancestors. When consuming a manufactured, boxed andpackaged product, be sure to carefully read labels. This includesfoods that are often thought of as healthy, such as yogurt,smoothies, energy bars, and of course, juices.

In addition, be aware of the sugar content of homemade andrestaurant dishes. Dr. Lustig has coauthored an American HeartAssociation report recommending that “men should consume nomore than 150 calories of added sugars a day. And women, just100 calories. That’s less than the amount in just one can of soda.”

And I leave you on this note: as mentioned, there is concern thatpersistently elevated blood “non-diabetic” glucose levels and aftermeal glucose spikes contribute to many of the chronic diseases ofWestern civilization. In addition to those detailed in the 60 Minutesreport, other researchers are concerned about the link of excessivesugar intake to Alzheimer’s (now being called Type III diabetes bymany in the field), kidney disease, pancreatic dysfunction, anddevelopment of diabetic complications (vision and nerve dysfunc-tion), even before meeting the official criteria for the diagnosis ofdiabetes. Currently, a diagnosis of diabetes is not made until anindividual demonstrates fasting blood sugar levels over 125 mg/dL.An individual is “prediabetic” with blood sugar levels of 100-125mg/dL. Optimal fasting blood sugar levels, though, are actually inthe 70-85 mg/dL range. In addition, the traditional fasting bloodsugar test does not identify the problem of after-meal blood glucosespikes. To optimize your health it is important that you work toeliminate those spikes, and that you aim for a fasting blood sugargoal below 86 mg/dL. Be well. I suggest you also view these short-related out take videos from the 60 Minutes program:

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Our fascia is connective tissue deep to our skin that pro-vides support and movement for nerves, organs, bloodvessels and muscles. It tightens to protect injuries, and

can become restricted if there is a history of trauma, chronicpain, autoimmune conditions or lack of physical activity. Arestriction differs from tightness in that there is NO movement inthe restricted area. When fascia tightens it still allows movement;restrictions immobilize. When our fascia is free of tightness andrestrictions we can experience elimination of pain, ease of move-ment and more energy.

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we need less effort to run fast. We are able to generate more forcewith ease. The same freedom and ease can be experienced throw-ing a ball, swinging a golf club or even avoiding punches andkicks. Our fascia is always supporting the movements we per-form. The more frequently we perform a certain movement, thestronger our fascia becomes in supporting that movement.Throwing a baseball or swinging a golf club are movements thatour fascia can provide more consistency and efficiency.

Our fascia can be shaped to strengthen sport specific movements.A therapist can shape the fascial lines that run across the throwingarm, legs and torso to provide more capacity to store and releasekinetic energy. This will cause more velocity, control and protec-tion for the pitcher’s throwing arm. Swinging a golf club is slight-ly different. A therapist can shape the lines of fascia that cover theshoulders, neck, legs and torso to produce more consistency,velocity and control. Running faster, jumping higher, throwingharder or avoiding punches and kicks requires our fascia to be freeof tightness and restrictions. Shaping the fascia specific to anysport provides:

• Less risk of injury.• Greater expression of strength or power.• Faster recovery from training sessions and practices.• Greater efficiency running, skating, throwing, swinging, etc.• More comfort when training or practicing at a high intensity.

Shaping our fascia enables any athlete to compete with less effortand greater success.

Integrating Our Body, Mind and SpiritShaping the fascia helps to integrate our body, mind and spirit. Thishappens through experiencing more comfort. When we becomecomfortable in our bodies we can relax. Our minds calm, slow andwe become more present and focused. As we relax our connectionto our body becomes more sensitive. We can sense our body’sneeds for water, food, rest and movement. Feeling relaxed alsohelps us to be more creative at work or play. Creativity engages ourspiritual nature. It helps us feel empowered and expressive.Spirituality or our connection to creativity, nature and each other isintegrated into our body and mind when we are at ease.

Holistic Fascial Integration helps to relax our body, mind and engageour spirit by eliminating tightness and restrictions in our fascia. com-fort, more energy, efficiency of movement, creativity, mental focusand peace can be experienced. Our body, mind and spirit integratesas we relax our bodies.

Paul D. Jensen, Jr., MS, LMT has been working as a holistichealth practitioner for over 16-years. His services include energywork, bodywork, personal training and life coaching. He hasrecently started teaching classes to massage therapists, physicaltherapists and chiropractors and the general public. Paul can befound at Albany Therapeutic Massage & Sports PerformanceCenter, 17 Computer Drive East in Albany. He can be reached at;518.366.4429, [email protected], andwww.performatyourbestny.com

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by Sarah A LoBisco, ND

There’s been a lot of attack recently on “health foods”, evenregarding the “pure stuff”. In fact, a study discountingorganic food benefits recently went viral over the internet.

As expected, this caused quite a controversy.

The study reported that their findings demonstrated the non-existenceof a significant difference between the nutrient content of organicfoods and conventional products. A backlash of various expertspointing to some weakness in the study’s design soon followed.

Below lists a summary of the main issues in assessing healthcontent of organic foods based on this one study which only usedone measure:

Issue 1:Taking one specific phytonutrient (plant constituents found to bebeneficial in modulating health), mineral, or vitamin in isolationdoesn’t give a comprehensive picture of the full healing proper-ties of the plant.

This is akin to assessing the health of your car by only assessingthe amount of gas by looking at the fuel gauge. Sure, you needgas to run the car, but the engine, battery, and other componentsmust be in working order to utilize the gas to run the car safely!

Issue 2:In the modern era of plant manipulation, GMOs, and powerplants, the confounding factor of conventional plants raised in

“artificially mineral rich soil” to increase its levels in a com-parison analysis, may not prove to be accurate.

I prefer to think that nature’s design of the ratio of specific nutri-ents is more intelligent than vegetables manipulated to be artifi-cial mineral boosters.

This was evident with the wide-spread press on the dangers of“folic acid” a few years back. Various studies found that thewrong kind of this essential vitamin in our enriched food supplycould prove to be more toxic than a deficiency in it. This is nottrue when supplementing with the right form and other synergis-tic components of natural folic acid!

This is why assessing individualized need and knowing yoursource quality of supplements is vital!

Issue 3:Various studies have shown that organic foods ARE more nutritious.

A 2010 article from PLoS spent two years comparing the nutri-ent content of two plants using a cross-sectional comparison. Inother words, this study was well designed comparing the correctspecies of plants.

An abundance of further references and scientific journalsreporting the benefit of organics can be found at the OrganicTrade Association Website.

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Issue 4: We are still asking the wrong question.

Ok, let’s say that with some foods, the nutrient content is similaror less in organic foods. Even if this were the case, it doesn’t meanthat they are equally healthy. As mentioned, we are only analyz-ing one measure of health (phytonutrient, mineral or vitamin con-tent) and assuming that everyone needs that specific nutrient.

To be truly healthy, we need to consider not just what we are eat-ing in quantity, but quality and if it’s what our individual bodyneeds to flourish!

An article in Atlantic put this short-sighted look into question:

In a widely publicized and discussed analysis of morethan 200 studies comparing organic to regular food prod-ucts, researchers have found that organics don’t havemore vitamins or minerals (with the lone exception ofphosphorus, which we all get in sufficient amounts any-way). Nor do they have an appreciable effect when itcomes to heading off food-borne illness, although thegerms found in conventional meat do have a higherchance of being drug-resistant (more on that in a bit).

That we needed a study to understand how nutritionallysimilar organic foods are to non-organics is a perfect exam-ple of the way we’ve lost sight of what the term reallymeans. It’s worth keeping in mind that organic refers onlyto a particular method of production; while switching toorganic foods can be good for you insofar as doing so helpsyou avoid nasty things like chemicals and additives, there’snothing in the organic foods themselves that gives them aninherent nutritional advantage over non-organics. In otherwords, it’s not wrong to say organic food is “healthier”than non-organics. It’s just unrealistic to think that yourorganic diet is slowly turning you into Clark Kent.

Issue 5:The point of organic, beyond environmental, is that by choosingorganic you are saying no to GMOs, pesticides, herbicides,sewage sludge, antibiotics and other things that go bump in thenight into your food supply. The fact that organic foods haveless residue can’t be argued. Furthermore, the fact that peoplealready have enough chemicals to deal with just walking aroundthis planet can’t be denied!

By picking organic whole foods and passing up the processedfoods, your digestive track has a free road to absorb the whole arrayof phytonutrients present in happy plants without major competi-tion of performing biotransformation of toxins at the same time.

So, why is Natural and Organic under such an attack? I cameacross an article that reminded me of the book, “Anti-VitaminBaloney”. There are so many headlines about anti-foods, anti-vitamin, anti-health, yet many aren’t focusing on the efficacy

studies of common drug treatments or even improperly pre-scribed supplements.

Dr. Goldman commented in a recent issue of Holistic Primary Care:

Amid the recent clamor over metanalyses suggesting thatorganic veggies are no more nutritious than conventional,and that omega-3?s may not reduce heart disease mortal-ity, another important metanalysis got totally overlooked:the one showing that anti-hypertensive drugs are largelyineffective in people with Stage 1 hypertension.

I’m not saying that drugs aren’t needed at times, especially forlife-threatening high blood pressure readings. I am saying that anattack on organic foods having more media coverage than thebillions of dollars spent on ineffective treatments must be noted.

Therefore, maybe the reason we are seeking to “superfood” ourdiet with organic isn’t because we need mega doses of one spe-cific nutrient, but because we can’t argue that with food, syner-gism of less toxins and residues, more bioavailable and naturalforms of nutrients, and quality does fit-all. With drugs, supple-ments, and health care, as noted above, this is not the case.

Sarah LoBisco, ND is a graduate of the University of BridgeportCollege of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) in Bridgeport, CT.She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Vermont State and holdsa BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. Dr. LoBisco is a con-tributing item writer for the North American Board of NaturopathicExaminers (NABNE) and has had published several articles. She isalso a speaker on integrative medical topics for medical profes-sionals and is currently an accepted candidate in the Institute forFunctional Medicine’s (IFM) certification program. Dr. LoBiscocurrently has a private integrative medical consulting practicelocated in Ballston Spa, NY. She incorporates Naturopathic,Functional, and Conventional medicine with her specialized train-ing in essential oils, herbs, whole food supplements, mind-bodymedicine, and psychology to form an integrated approach uniqueto each and every individual client. Her recent blogs and informa-tion on her clinic can be found at www.dr-lobisco.com andwww.saratoga.com/living-well. She is also a featured expert blog-ger on Dr. Oz’s sharecare.com and360menopause sites. Dr. SarahLoBisco can be reached at 518-339-4788 or [email protected] contact the author for references used to write this article.


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Do any of you use your skills in treating animals? What cantreat, which skill do you use, how effective are you, and what isthe success rate in treating animals?

Oriental Medicine; Gregg St ClairActually all of my skills are used in treating animals, just not byme. Many people have heard of the use of acupuncture for ani-mals and I get asked this question all the time. I don't have timeto treat animals and my office isn't set up for them so I leave itto the professional veterinarians that specialize in it.

I was at my dentist recently and we were talking about health. Hementioned to his assistant that I was an acupuncturist and shesaid,”Oh, I completely believe in acupuncture, we had it done formy horse and now she’s a completely new horse!” My dentist,also a long time friend and a wise ass said, “Did you give it a newname?”

Some Western Professionals have the false assumption thatacupuncture only works because of a placebo effect. That is thepatient wants it to work and therefore it does. Even if that is true

(sounds pretty powerful to me), I can guarantee you a cat does-n't go to the vet and think, “Oh boy, time for my acupunctureagain, I hope this works.”

Some very real things happen with acupuncture; includingincreasing circulation, reducing inflammation, stimulating theimmune system, balancing hormones and releasing endorphinswhich reduce pain and calm anxiety. If this works with peoplewhy wouldn't it work with animals? (Many people don't realizethat many medicines before they are used on people are firstapproved for veterinary use.)

At 12 years old, Dori, my beloved husky mix whom I rescued inAlaska when she was three months old, began to limp. I startedtreating her and every treatment she would be good for a monthor two. At 14, about the upper age for that breed, she had a strokeand I thought that was the end. I kept needling her though andshe managed to limp along to a full, happy life of almost 17 withno drug or surgical interventions.

In addition to acupuncture there are Chinese herbs designedspecifically for animals. I recommend Dr. Ron Scharf atwww.animalhospitalniskayuna.com for all your veterinarianneeds. I can personally attest to his experience with acupuncture(over 20 years) and his dedication to integrating alternative ther-apies into his practice. He can be reached at 518-785-9731.

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minds and experiences of people who might otherwise look scep-tically upon a lot of alternative therapies.

All of the modalities that I use, save hypnosis, can be used onanimals. And there can be no denying the effectiveness of it.Not unlike witnessing the effect on an infant, or child.

I personally do not apply jin shin jyutsu, or zero balancing to ani-mals, but I have spoken to practitioners who have and they getrepeat calls, which says that the owner witnessed the changes,even if he couldn't understand it.

I have used homeopathy for animals over a large part of my yearsas a working homeopath. Mostly, it has been for dogs and cats,but I once suggested a remedy for a fish that appeared to itsowner to be sick. The pellet was dropped into the water, andwithin moments, the fish revived and its behavior returned tonormal.

Owners of animals know and attribute very complex personalitytraits to their animals, and it is an aspect of what is taken intoaccount when using a homeopathic remedy. The same is done inthe case of infants and children.

A homeopath will first gather the physical symptoms, the effectsof an imbalance upon energy and eating habits. Then we gatherthe general nature of the animal, and how that has changed, if atall. Every small detail is important, even the breed of the dog orcat. I have been blessed to have treated many rescued grey-hounds over the years, and gotten to know the breed. It makes iteasier for me to assess what needs to be treated, as well as thehistory which is often related to the later imbalances that presentwhen I am consulted.

Remedies are easily given, whether in the water bowl, or

wrapped in a treat. It has been my experience, as well, that theanimals seem to sense when the remedy is right or not. If dis-solved in their water, and it's not correct, they won't drink it, if itis, they drink it to their heart's content.

I am not an animal owner, but I love to be able to relate to themin these ways. Homeopathy is so simple to use for them and sosafe. There are even small books on the homeopathic treatmentof dogs and cats, which could be applied to any other animal, eg.horses, cows, birds, etc.

Jerome Pindell uses homeopathy, hypnosis, jin shin jyutsu in acomprehensive practice in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, and NewYork City. He can reached at 518-374-5492 or through his site:www.jeromepindell.com. He is also a self published poet whosebook: 'Training Tracks, poems by implosion' can be purchasedthrough Amazon.

Chiropractor; Lynn AllisonIn NYS chiropractors are not licensed to treat animals. Theymust have a veterinarian license also. Yet, vets seem to be okaywith doing chiropractic on animals without a chiropracticlicense. In this area, vets are very protective of this and havebeen known to report chiropractors who have worked on ani-mals.

I do work on my own animals (dog and cats) with adjustments,massage and light therapy and have good results. Animals likechildren respond quickly to care so less is more. I have helpedjoint issues, digestive issues and attitude issues.

Lynn Allison, DC uses a combination of Craniosacral therapy, nutrtition consultation, kinesiology and chiropractic in her 20 yearpractice in the Capital Region. She has a website www.knotdr.infoand can be contacted at [email protected] or 518-268-9542.

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by Courtney Hughes and Brian Trzaskos

Qi Gong is a meditative movement practice originating inancient China thousands of years ago. An offspring of QiGong, Tai Chi, is better known in the western world and

in actuality the practices are so similar that the novice may not beable to tell them apart.

The ultimate goal of both Qi Gong and Tai Chi is to access a stateof physical, mental, and spiritual coherence; the Qi Gong state.This experience of complete coherence signals a point of optimalphysical functioning, emotional balance, and spiritual awareness.As long term seated meditators we were able to attain periodiclevels of calmness within ourselves; however, continued to strug-gle, as many do, with incessant streams of thoughts. With QiGong we learned to take the practice “off of the cushion” so tospeak, engendering much more than a state of deep relaxation butone of both physiological optimization and a profound sense ofbelonging in the natural world.

Qi Gong teaches us to access the Qi Gong state not only duringformal practice but more importantly as a function of daily life.We all recognize that waking life includes many challenges thatresult in anxiety and emotional stress. Our brains are largelyresponsible for creating these perceptual imbalances yet ironical-ly the brain has no direct contact with the outside world. Ourbrains are our body’s CEOs… in the dark.

The brain is like a CEO who sits alone in her office. There are nowindows, but billions of doors. Each minute of the day the doorsopen and close thousands of times as assistants come in to givetheir reports. The CEO never leaves the office and does not see theinter-workings of this large and complex company that she is run-ning. She must use the information the assistants have gathered inorder to make all her decisions. Sometimes the CEOs assistantscome bursting in, going ballistic about some emergency situationthat is happening. Simultaneously, other assistants also enter andgive their versions, from their department’s perspective, on theseverity and details of the events taking place. The CEO analyzesall the information that she is given and makes decisions basedsolely and exclusively on what she has heard and never on whatshe sees for herself.

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sent to the brain for analysis. Since the brain needs to make all ofit’s decisions based on this information with which it has never hadfirst hand experiences, it is reasonable to conclude that it will attendto and deal with the most critical information first. If the brain con-sistently receives information that our life experiences are emer-gent, then the brain must adapt to a constant state of bombardmentvia excitatory information from its “assistants” often resulting in astate of high alert. This is exhausting! Imagine yourself sitting in anoffice where people are constantly running in exclaiming, “Oh NO!What’s happening is so horrible!” Of course the brain is going tosend out all the reinforcements the body needs to deal with thisstressful stimuli, which ironically results in more stress.

Now, we have the unique ability to choose what information weare going to send to the CEO in the dark, our brains. What ifinstead of messages of impending danger, we were to send mes-sages of calm and that even though things aren’t going the way wewould like, we can handle it. How would the CEO react? She maynot be so reactive or stressed.

Being able to send such messages to our brain, that everything isgoing to be alright in the face of stress, requires that we have atleast experienced what calm feels like in our bodies. The morepractice we have at reaching that feeling within ourselves, the eas-ier it becomes to achieve it again when we need it the most.Practicing Qi Gong teaches us to sense and direct vital energy byfocusing on body, breath, and mind.

Our breath follows our bodies and our minds follow our breath.When these three are aligned in the Qi Gong state, our bodies pro-duce what the Chinese call an elixir, what Westerners might callthe relaxation response and what we call just plain feeling good.When our bodies are used to feeling good, we are more readilyable to return to that state, anytime, all the time and specificallywhen we are under stress. Calling upon the Qi Gong state at anymoment in our lives gives us powerful options for choosing calmand peaceful reactions. In effect, we are choosing to say to theCEO in the dark, “Yep. Things are pretty stressful right now… buthey… look at me… I’m relaxed. We’re going to be just fine.”

Courtney Hughes and Brian Trzaskos of Ascent Wellness are inte-grative rehabilitation professionals who use Therapeutic Qi Gongas a means of achieving peak bodymind wellness with theirclients. Courtney and Brian will be presenting “The 9 Phases ofQi Cultivation” on Sunday, December 9th, from 1-4pm at BloomMovement Studio in Saratoga Springs. Contact Ascent Wellnessat [email protected] to register.

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IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In December, Uranus turns directon the 13th at 04.37 Aries. The Winter Solstice occurs on the 21stat 00:00 Capricorn. Near the end of the month on the 28th, theFull Moon takes place at 07:05 Cancer.

As the New Year begins, we see primarily only daily aspects untilthe Full Moon on the 26th at 07:24 Leo. Then, Jupiter turnsdirect on the 30th at 06:20 Gemini.

ARIES ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Mental pursuits, foreign cultures and farawayplaces have the interest for this month. This is the time to begina new study or attend a formal class. After the 13th, you begin toremove old limitations that you find are no longer acceptable.Following the Full Moon on the 28th, you willingly becomeinvolved in community and neighborhood projects and events.

JANUARY: The New Year begins with a desire to accomplisha goal especially in your career area or the equivalent. After theFull Moon on the 26th, you find enjoyment in using any of yourcreative talents and in spending time with loved ones. Jupiterturns direct on the 30th and is a good time for all mental pursuits,catching up on correspondence and weekend trips.

TAURUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Abstract subjects, shared moneys and assets areexamined for this month. You explore such topics as mediumship

and reincarnation. Following the 13th, you deal with existingproblems and are able to resolve them once and for all. After theFull Moon on the 28th, you may experience subtle changes inyour personal income or your financial dealings with others.

JANUARY: The New Year brings with it a feeling of adventureand you begin to expand your perspective of the world.Following the Full Moon on the 26th, your family interests areimportant and you are able to resolve personal matters. Jupitergoes direct on the 30th and you decide to begin a new budgetingprogram. You can increase your assets if you avoid buying morethan you need.

GEMINI ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Contracts, partners, both business and personalare favored for this month. This is a time when you can learnabout yourself through your partners and contacts with others.After the 13th, you are exposed to new friends who will involveyou in new experiences. Following the Full Moon on the 28th,you create a new self-image by updating your dress and hairstyle.

JANUARY: The New Year can be a time when you are able tofavorably deal with joint assets and pay off old debts. After theFull Moon on the 26th, you seek new mental pursuits and con-sider attending a workshop or a formal class. Jupiter turns directon the 30th and is a good position for new opportunities.However, there is a tendency to overeat and also gain weight.

CANCER ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Work skills, co-workers and personal health careare highlighted for this month. You seek both technical andphysical efficiency. A successful diet or exercise program can bestarted now. Following the 13th, you may be offered new careeropportunities, or the equivalent. After the Full Moon on the 28th,you expand your spirituality and a retreat is inviting.

JANUARY: The New Year brings a time for social interactionsand places an emphasis on the I/We concept. Following the FullMoon on the 26th, you rethink your budgeting and spendinghabits and make any changes that you feel are necessary. Jupitergoes direct on the 30th and is a time of introspection, healing andregeneration on a spiritual and psychological level.

LEO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Speculation, loved ones and creativity are thefocus for this month. Children may ask for your help with theircreative projects. After the 13th, you will keep an open mind asyou explore new mental pursuits and expand your perspective onlife. Following the Full Moon on the 28th, you evaluate yourgoals and directions and will make any changes if necessary.

JANUARY: The New Year is a good time to begin improvingyour work skills and building a good health routine through dietand exercise. After the Full Moon on the 26th, you pay attentionto how others see you and how you express yourself to them.Jupiter turns direct on the 30th and you find that friends are morehelpful. This is a time for obtaining your goals.

your Astrological FORECASTOctober & November, 2012

Using Standard Time locate your Rising Sign or Ascendant. If your birth time is Daylight Savings Time, subtract one hour.Your actual Rising Sign or Ascendant may differ depending oncertain time of birth and dates; however, not to confuse the non-astrologer use the sign indicated for your Forecast. This placementis similar to the transiting planet’s location in your Natal Chart,except for exact degrees, and will correctly indicate your Forecast.For example, if you are a Gemini born at 6:38 P.M., yourAscendant is Capricorn.


VIRGO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Real estate, the home and domestic matters haveyour attention for this month. Personal and family differencescan be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. Following the 13th,you evaluate and organize any resources that you share withanother. After the Full Moon on the 28th, you rethink your aimin life to determine whether it fits your current needs.

JANUARY: The New Year inspires you creatively and you findenjoyment through romance, loved ones and hobbies. Followingthe Full Moon on the 26th, you analyze the spiritual part of yourlife and explore your inner child. Retreats become inviting.Jupiter goes direct on the 30th and offers you new opportunitiesfor advancement in your career, or the equivalent.

LIBRA ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Communications, the neighborhood and new stud-ies are explored for this month. This is a busy time with commu-nity events and short trips with friends. After the 13th, you willlearn about yourself through your interactions with others.Following the Full Moon on the 28th, you seek further knowledgeand explore such subjects as the law, religion and foreign cultures.

JANUARY: The New Year gives you a new sense of pride inyour home, family and personal life. After the Full Moon on the26th, you rethink your goals and long-term directions in life andhow well they fit your current hopes. Jupiter turns direct on the30th and mental pursuits and foreign travel are possible. You aredrawn to subjects such as the law, philosophy and religion.

SCORPIO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Personal possessions, financial security and val-ues are the focus for this month. This is a favorable time to reacha financial decision or agreement. Following the 13th, you willseek changes in your current job or may even look for a new one.After the Full Moon on the 28th, you become interested inabstract teachings and may attend a workshop or séance.

JANUARY: The New Year brings a renewed interest in yourneighborhood and community events and projects. Following theFull Moon on the 26th, you achieve a goal or complete a projectwhich brings you recognition for a job well-done. Jupiter goesdirect on the 30th and is a favorable time for business or joiningforces with another. This is a time of healing.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Personality, personal expression and appearanceare examined for this month. You may buy some new clothes,begin an exercise program or try a new hairdo. Following the13th, you find that your relationships become more stable anddependable. After the Full Moon on the 28th, you also promotepositive changes in your relationships through compromise.

JANUARY: The New Year finds you evaluating your posses-sions, financial security and your true values in life. After theFull Moon on the 26th, you are expanding your horizons as youseek wisdom through mental pursuits and new studies. Jupiter

turns direct on the 30th and you enjoy your interactions with others, but you also want to expand your social activities.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Spirituality, seclusion and the inner child are high-lighted for this month. You are able to put things into perspective,close old doors and begin to open new ones. After the 13th, youbecome more flexible and you make subtle changes in your homeand personal life. Following the Full Moon on the 28th, you takea renewed interest in your health through diet and exercise.

JANUARY: The New Year places you in the spotlight and focus-es on your appearance, behavior and self-expression. Followingthe Full Moon on the 26th, you review your shared resources andare able to settle old debts and collections. Jupiter goes direct onthe 30th and you find ways to improve your work situation andexpand you skills. You also seek physical efficiency as well.

AQUARIUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Friends, humanitarian interests and setting goalsare favored for this month. You become involved in projects thathelp others less fortunate than you. Following the 13th, you willhave exciting new interests and intellectual pursuits. After theFull Moon on the 28th, you enjoy your children and loved onesand they in turn involve you in their creative projects.

JANUARY: The New Year enters with a time of reflection andintrospection. This is the time to look back and begin to moveforward. After the Full Moon on the 26th, you work to improveyour relationships with others and you learn about yourself.Jupiter turns direct on the 30th and you find happiness as yourinvolve yourself in creative projects with loved ones.

PISCES ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Employment, reputation and social status areimportant for this month. You can receive recognition for a proj-ect or job well-done. After the 13th, you should remain flexiblein financial situations and possibly even expect subtle changes oropportunities. Following the Full Moon on the 28th, you willenjoy and take part in your family’s gatherings and events.

JANUARY: The New Year introduces you to new friends andgroups who will ask for your support and help with their com-munity and humanitarian causes. Following the Full Moon onthe 26th, you begin to take better care of your health through anew diet and/or exercise program. Jupiter goes direct on the 30thand you feel inner happiness and contentment.

Arlene is an Author, Astrologer and Para-Consultant and hasstudied and worked with astrology for more than thirty-fiveyears. She has also been a professional astrologer since 1980.Arlene has a Certificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson(CA 1982) and a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mayo Schoolof Astrology (London 1985). In addition, she holds certificationsfrom the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (1982-2013) as both a Medium and Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene canbe reached at Astrological Concepts, telephone (518) 371-8097or Visit My Web Site at: http://www.yourstarsite.com.


ONGOINGFood Addicts in RecoveryAnonymousAre you having a hard timecontrolling the way you eat? Are youseverely overweight? Underweight?Bulimic or obsessed with food or weight?FA offers help and hope. “FA”, holdsweekly meetings in Albany (Thurs.),Rensselaer (Sat.), Schenectady (Tues.)and Saratoga (Mon.). FA is a recoveryprogram for people who suffer from foodobsession, overeating, bulimia and under-eating. The program is based on theTwelve Steps of AA. Everyone is wel-come to this free meeting, including thosewho think they may have a food problemor those who are concerned about some-one who may. FA is FREE and open to allwomen, men, and teens that want to stopeating addictively. For a list of regular,weekly meetings in the Capital District,visit www.foodaddicts.org or contactLaurie @ 518-879-7323.

MondaysGentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:00-5:30 PM $15 walk-in Join us for a com-passionate blend of warm-ups, sequencedasanas, shavasana, pranayama, and medi-tation designed to pacify the “Vata” ener-gy through a well rounded yoga practicethat is relaxing yet energizing for all lev-els of practitioners. Beginners are wel-come. It’s gentle for every body.www.yogamandali.com

3rd Tuesday of the month Round Table Discussion Group “A Wayout of the Matrix” 6:30 p.m., 19 BushnellAvenue (adjacent to LectoriumRosicrucianum Conference Center),Chatham, NY. Free. 518.392-2799,www.lector iumrosicrucianum.org,[email protected].

WednesdaysGuided Meditation for Women: AreYou Reaching for Wisdom? Is the wayof the spirit calling you? Do you want todiscover the mystery of the divine femi-nine? Then join us Wednesday eveningsfrom 10-11:30am to create sacred space,

honor the 4 elements and journey to thespirit world for wisdom and guidance.Wednesdays, 79 Beekman Street,Saratoga Springs. to register,[email protected] or 518-584-1036.donation $10.Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:00-5:30 PM $15 see description underMondays, www.yogamandali.comHakomi: This beautiful work whichinvolves bringing loving presence andmindfulness to embodied experience isoften best done in small groups and willbe offered on Wednesday evenings inAlbany from 6 - 8 pm once or twice permonth whenever there are at least 3 peo-ple registered. Please call Wendy BallLMHC 518-813-8524 for information.

ThursdaysAwesome ALL RAW, Every 2ndThursday of the Month; Green ConsciousKids' Johanna Sophia presents AwesomeALL RAW, organic 4-course gourmet din-ners at Kim Klopstock's Restaurant FiftySouth located in Ballston spa. Menu isalways something different, and alwaysdelicious! Chef Johanna is on-site prepar-ing and happy to answer any and all ques-tions about raw and vegan living. Costs is35 in advance, 40 at the door. Not includ-ing drinks and gratuity. Starts at 6. Tomake reservations call (518) 884-2926.For more info on this and other local RAWevents visit www.greenconsciouskids.comand sign up for the newsletter, or call(518) 795-5030 directly

DECEMBERSunday, December 9

Qi Gong Workshop Join Therapeutic QiGong specialists Courtney Hughes andBrian Trzaskos of Ascent Wellness for anafternoon of transformation with “9Phases of Qi Cultivation”, from 1-4pm, atBloom Movement Studio in SaratogaSprings. $49 pre-paid, $59 at the door.Contact Ascent Wellness at [email protected] to register.Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, All you need

to do is lie down and listen to receive theimmense benefits and deep nourishingrest that will be provided by the ancientpractice of Yoga Nidra. You can passive-ly relax, renew and restore as you areskillfully lead to discover your heart’s truelonging (“sankalpa”) and embody it inlasting and meaningful ways. Try DivineSleep Yoga Nidra to enhance your healthand wellness. Yoga Mandali 4:00- 6:00PM, $20 pre-paid $25 at the door, 454Broadway, 2nd floor, Saratoga - Call 518-573-0571 for more details

Thursday, December 13Albany Holistic Nurses Society -6:30-8:00 pm. “Releasing Stress” with a GongBath, Presented by Universal Sounds. Tobe held in the Bonavita Room at EllisHealth, 600 McClellan Street,Schenectady, NY, look for signs as youenter the main entrance. cost $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Bring a yogamat or blanket, chairs will be available.Contact Joyce 518-271-7802 for questions.The New Moon is today at 3:42 AMEDT, Take time to make yourMoonWish! Birth the NEW EARTH! CallNini Gridley for info on the New MoonMeditation: 518 573-0571.

Wednesday, December 19Winter Solstice Meditation The Way ofthe Spirit: an evening of creating scaredspace and honoring the shortest days.Come, create sacred space, chant andjourney through the darkest days to reachwisdom. 79 Beekman Street, SaratogaSprings. 6:30-8pm to register,[email protected] or 518-584-1036.donation $10.

Friday, December 21Winter Solstice Journey andCelebration, Come honor this powerfulday in community and ceremony; includ-ing a contemporary Shamanic Journey tothe Earth herself. It has been prophecyedthat this is a time of great transition—whenthe condor and the eagle will fly in thesame sky—a merging of ancient & mod-ern, mind & heart, being & doing, individ-ualism & wholeness. Let us embrace & cel-ebrate the changes together. Facilitated byKatrina Clay, Shapeshifter Practitioner,Shamanic Reiki Master and publisher ofThe Healing Springs Journal. Suggested$20 donation, Contact Yoga Mandali toregister; www.yogamandali.com or518.584.0887, 454 Broadway Saratoga.

Saturday, December 22Birth 2012 - and beyond. A Celebrationof a joyful birth and evolution of our plan-

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et. A local group of evolutionary leadershas come together to plan this event tocoincide with millions of people all overthe world who will be holding similar cel-ebrations on this auspicious date. We inviteYOU to be part of a planetary movement tobring about a shift in consciousness towarda more peaceful, loving and sustainableworld. Learn more at www.Birth2012.com.Still Point Retreat Center, 2-7pm, $10 dona-tion to Still Point, Contact: Lin Murphy,[email protected], 518-269-3333

December 21, 22, 23Chant for World Peace GlobalTeleconference, Join hearts and soulstogether as one with Master Zhi GangSha’s Divine Channels and thousandsaround the globe to chant Divine and Taomantras and songs for three days. Raisethe frequency and vibration of MotherEarth and promote love, peace & harmo-ny. Free. 24/7 teleconference. Register:www.DrSha.com or 888.339.6815.

Friday, December 28Psychic Talk Show!! 5:45pm ProctorsUnderground 432 State Street inSchenectady; free. Don't miss it. QuestionsCall 518-982-0016 Reserve seats by [email protected], Music, & Moving Meditation:An Introduction to the Dances ofUniversal Peace. A participatory explo-ration of the sacred vibrations found in theworld's spiritual traditions. No experiencenecessary. By donation. 7:30 - 9:00pm at 79Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, NY. ContactFrank at [email protected] or518-581-0493.

Saturday, December 29Birthday Party for Retired Racehorses,Old Friends at Cabin Creek invites you toa Birthday Party for our retired thorough-bred racehorses on Saturday, December29th from noon-3pm. There’ll be a raffle,tours, specialty soups from Longfellow’s,Triangle Diner, Cock N Bull, TheWishing Well, Village Pizzeria and ofcourse birthday cake with our birthdayboys. For details please visit www.old-friendsatcabincreek.com. Old Friends atCabin Creek is a 501©3 non-profit organ-ization (518) 689-2377,[email protected]

JANUARYSaturday, January 5

Shaklee New Year’s business kickoff.Transform yourself in 2013 with health and

wellness products from Shaklee, America’stop natural nutrition company and a nation-al leader in environmentally conscious busi-ness. Soulspace, 126 Ray Road, Greenwich.Doors open at 1 p.m.; program starts at1:30. Free! Call Evan Lawrence at 677-5662or email at [email protected] fordetails and to RSVP.

Thursday, January 10Albany Holistic Nurses Society,- 6:30-8:30 pm Board meeting for all officers;open to members, no cost. Ellis Health,600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, NY,1st Floor, Board Room. Check local TVlistings on YNN and 106.1 fm for cancel-lation due to severe weather conditions.

January 10-13Four Directions of the Inca MedicineWheel, First Class with Shaman/GuideVictorea Luminary. Program meets 4times a year for four days plus conferencecalls. Albany, NY 9am-6pm,www.TakeBackYourPowerNow.com,1800-329-2587, [email protected]

Sunday, January 13Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, All you needto do is lie down and listen to receive theimmense benefits and deep nourishingrest that will be provided by the ancientpractice of Yoga Nidra. You can passive-ly relax, renew and restore as you areskillfully lead to discover your heart’s truelonging (“sankalpa”) and embody it inlasting and meaningful ways. Try DivineSleep Yoga Nidra to enhance your healthand wellness. Yoga Mandali 4:00- 6:00PM, $20 pre-paid $25 at the door, 454Broadway, 2nd floor, Saratoga Call 518-573-0571 for more details

Saturday, January 19For the Next 7 Generations — a specialshowing of the award-winning documentaryabout the 13 indigenous grandmothers whoare brought together and decide to embarkon a mission of bringing the message ofpeace to the world. With a special liveappearance with the producer/director of thefilm, Carole Hart. 7 pm, Saratoga ArtsCenter, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway,Saratoga Springs. $20 Sponsored bySaratoga Integrative Medicine EducationNetwork, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

Friday, January 25 Mantra, Music, & Moving Meditation: AnIntroduction to the Dances of UniversalPeace. A participatory exploration of the sacredvibrations found in the world’s spiritual traditions. No experience necessary. Bydonation. 7:30-9:00pm at 79 Beekman St.,

Saratoga Springs, NY. Contact Frank [email protected] or 518-581-0493.

Sunday, January 26Essential Oils for Everyone’s Benefit,Please join us for classes to learn the limitlessways to benefit using essential oils. Eachclass is 100% interactive with an abundanceof practical applications. Universal Pathways,Berne, NY. 11am-2 Paul Jensen 518-366-4429 and Jill Stewart, 518-339-4348.

January 27 - February 1Lightworkers Healing Method:Angelically Guided Energy HealingClasses We invite you to learn theLightworkers Healing Method (LHM), ahealing art with the exceptional goal ofaligning us with our soul's life plan. LHM isboth a healing system and a spiritual growthvehicle that can improve any aspect of life– physical, mental, emotional, spiritual –and return us to our natural state of joy andfulfillment, with loving relationships andhealthy finances. If you are a serious spiri-tual seeker or a healing practitioner wishingto expand, this workshop is for you. Levels1 & 2: Combined Workshop Retreat,Kripalu Center in the Berkshires. info/regis-tration: www.lightworkersmethod.com

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Munay-Ki Training. Is the way of thespirit calling you? Learn to give andreceive these ancient Andean Initiationrites. Become an earthkeeper and grow inwisdom and healing power. This trainingprogram is 4 Sundays, Feb. 10-24 andMar. 3 from 10am-4pm. Fee is $100 forall four days. For more information con-tact Amejo Amyot, [email protected] 518-584-1036.

Saturday, February 23Essential Oils for Everyone’s Benefit,Please join us for classes to learn the lim-itless ways to benefit using essential oils.Each class is 100% interactive with anabundance of practical applications. Theyoga Loft, Albany NY. 12:30-3:30 PaulJensen 518-366-4429 and Jill Stewart,518-339-4348.

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ACUPUNCTUREMichael Wayne, Saratoga Springs 518-210-1557 and Latham 518-782-0723

Diane MacDonnell, Glens Falls, 518-745-5889

Jessica Davis, MD. Stillwater, [email protected], (518) 664-6116. www.jessicadavismd.com.

The Acupuncture Studio, Glens Falls,518-615-0505

Dana Balassi, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., GentleAcupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Qigong.Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park. 206-579-8267. www.turtlemoonacupuncture.com

ANIMAL CAREJill Stewart, Equine Sports MassageTherapist and Canine Massage Therapist,Certified Aromatherapist 518-339-4348,[email protected] www.Privatelabel-aromatherapy.com

Susan Hamlin, The Saratoga AnimalWhisperer Animal Communication,518-245-8010, www.animal-whisper.com

Kristina Dallas, DVM. Ancient ArtsVeterinary Acupuncture. SaratogaSprings, NY. 727-2940. Holistic care forpets. House calls.

AROMATHERAPYJill Stewart, Cert. aromatherapist, full lineof human and animal aromatherapy prod-ucts, single essential oils and customblends Gift baskets and party favors avail-able 518-339-4348, [email protected],www.privatelabel-aromatherapy.com

Andrée Fucci, Holistic Aromatherapist,Classes, Consultations, Reiki, YoungLiving Aromatherapy products, 518-587-7680, [email protected]

ASTROLOGYArlene DeAngelus, 518-371-8097,[email protected]

BACH FLOWER ESSENCESNini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP,

Consultations by appointment, in personor over the phone. 518-573-0571 or [email protected]

BODY-MIND CENTERING®

Toni Smith, MFA, 518-629-0034,[email protected]

BREAST THERMOGRAPHYPatricia Luccardi, Delmar, 518 929-7579

CAREER COUNSELINGPenny Loretto, 518-798-6057,[email protected], www.careerchoic.com

CENTERSStill Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967

Anandhaya Spiritualist Center, 27 2ndSt, Troy NY (518) 307-2715

Kawing Crow Awareness Center, 518-893-2620, www.kawingcrow.com

New Thought New York, classes andworkshops, 518-384-0942, www.newthoughtnewyork.org

CHIROPRACTORSDelmar Chiropractic, Delmar,518-439-7644

Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs,518-268-9542, [email protected]

COACHESDonna Bird Counseling and Coaching,Saratoga, www.donnabird.com 518-584-0698. [email protected]. Specializingin the mind-body approach to wellness.Hypnosis; Interactive Imagery, WaveWork used as complimentary mediums tochange and personal growth. ProducesCDs for healing and weight loss.

Cate LaBarre, Personal and groupcoaching by phone and teleconference.Workshops in Saratoga Region.http://TheFordInstitute.com/CateLaBarre

518-882-9880, http://[email protected]

Dragonfly Coaching Services Lynn BrowneCPC, RMT Transform your life on your ownterms! www.dragonflycoachingservices.com518-428-6287

Lin Murphy, MA. CPCC, Life Coach,www.LinMurphy.com, 269-3333

Anne Gregson, 518-532-0275, 321-6203,[email protected], www.AnneGregson.com

Lisa Bruchac, 518-588-4588, www.findyourtrueessence.com

COUNSELINGAvis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-371-0579

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPYMargery Chessare, LMT, BCST,Sessions and classes in the Saratoga area,518-893-0421, [email protected]

Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707,www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com

Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, [email protected]

Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com

Wendy Wood Ordway, OTR,CST TheBody’s Rhythm-Feneex Center, 30Beekman St. Saratoga Springs 518-588-4466, [email protected]

DENTISTSDr. Richard Aulicino, Lake George 518-668-9888, www.lookingoodnewsmile.com

EMBODIED YOGAAnna Witt, [email protected],518-256-9628

ENERGY BALANCINGJack Treiber, [email protected], www.sarato-gaintegrativepractitioners.com/treiber.phpwww. energyforhealthandhealing.com,energyforhealthandhealing.com

Nina Lockwood, Healing Touch andIntegrative Energy Medicine, 518-791-5120, [email protected].

DIRECTORYof PRACTITIONERS


EQUINE-FACILITATEDEXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGBari J. Bannister, Corinth, 518-654-2398, www.windhorsewisdom.com

FENG SHUIBrenda Cary Jenks, Hudson Falls 518-321-5940, www.fengshuibcj.com

HEALING TOUCHNina Lockwood, Certified HealingTouch Practitioner/Instructor, 518-791-5120, [email protected]

HOLISTIC PRIMARY CAREJessica Davis, MD. Stillwater, [email protected], (518) 664-6116. www.jessicadavismd.com,

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINELarry Malerba, DO, DHt, Guilderland,NY. 518-357-4210

Jerome Pindell, Clifton Park, 518-374-5492, www.jeromepindell.com

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTSPrivate Label Aromatherapy: LaundrySoap, Dish Soap, All Purpose Cleaner,Household Cleaner, Essential OilDeodorizing Sprays, Essential Oil Blendsfor Laundry and Dryer, Hand Soaps andmore. Custom products also available. JillStewart 518-339-4348 [email protected],www.PrivateLabel-Aromatherapy.com

HYPNOTISMDonna Bird Holistic Hypnosis, web-store, & office in Saratoga. 518-584-0698,www.donnabird.com, [email protected]. Specializing inthe mind-body approach to wellness.Hypnosis and other modalities used toimprove adult’s and children's lives.Groups and individual sessions for helpwith eating issues, anxiety and depres-sion. Produces and sells Hypnosis CDs forhealth, weight issues and personal growth,www.donnabird.com

George Guarino CH, offices in Delmarand Clifton Park, 518-256-6549w w w . H y p n o s i s W o r k s W e l l . c o m ,[email protected]

Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINENorth Country Holistic Care Center,Glens Falls, 518-745-5889

Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar,

518-506-6303, [email protected]

LIGHT THERAPYDr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, [email protected]

Healing Path Massage, Schenectady,518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGESue Coughtry, LMT,www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com.

MASSAGE THERAPY Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707,www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com

Healing Path Massage, Schenectady,518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com

A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com

Kimberly Hayden, Saratoga, 518-859-0842, [email protected]

Sanctuary Massage, Stephanie Cavoli,LMT, Schenectady. 518-878-3143www.SanctuaryMassages.com, [email protected]

MATRIX ENERGETICSRowena Fay, Still Point Interfaith RetreatCenter, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 [email protected]

MEDITATIONShambhala Meditation Center ofAlbany, [email protected],www.albany.shambhala.org, 518-729-4055

MYOFASCIAL RELEASEM’elle Pirri Lee, RPT, 52 Beekman St, Saratoga Springs, 518-225-1440, [email protected]

NATURAL FOOD STORESFour Seasons Natural Foods Store &Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670,wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.com

Pure-N-Simple, GlensFalls, 518-798-4047

NATUROPATHYSarah A. LoBisco, ND, Ballston Spa,

518-339-4788, [email protected],www.dr-lobisco.com

Joanne Halloran, ND, Saratoga HealingArts, 518-369-7080, www.doctorjoanne.com

NUTRITIONThe Natural Improvement Center,Queensbury, 518-745-7473

BodyMind Fitness 518-752-6198,www.YourBodyMindCoach.com, www.TSimonJuicePlus.com, [email protected]

ORGANIC HAIR TREATMENTPaula Genovesi, 518-361-5629

ORGANIZATIONSSaratoga Integrative PractitionersNetwork (SIPN), www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com

PHARMACYFallon Pharmacy, Latham, Saratoga,518-220-2005, www.fallonpharmacy.com

PHOTOGRAPHYTrisha Millier Photography, Vivid,artistic, and elegant images with a time-less quality. Specializing in natural lightphotography, location portraiture, andweddings. Available for booking in NewYork, New England & [email protected] 518.683.4999

PHYSICAL THERAPYIntegrative Physical Therapy, 518-373-0735, www.inspiredtherapy.com

PILATESReform, Saratoga Springs, 518-871-1315

The Pilates Studio, 518-852-1429,www.ThePi la tesStudio-bspa .com,[email protected]

PSYCHIC INTUITIVE CONSULTANTKimberly Hayden, Saratoga, 518-859-0842, [email protected]

PSYCHOTHERAPYDonna Bird Holistic Counseling, Coachingand Hypnosis, Certified in a blend of modali-ties used to help adults and children make pro-found changes in their lives. Specializing inLife and Biz coaching, managing anxiety,depression, addictions, eating disorders andtrauma. Groups and individual sessions.


Produces Hypnosis and Guided Imagery CDsfor Health and Wellness available at webstore,Borders & Donna’s offices in Saratoga &Albany. 518-584-0698, www.donnabird.com,[email protected].

Wendy Ball LMHC, certified in EMDRand Hakomi therapies, specialize in traumarelated disorders, couples counseling andlife transition coaching. Albany office. 518-813-8524. www.wendyballcounseling.com

Bari J. Bannister, North CountryCounseling & Retreat, Corinth andSchenectady, NY, 518-654-2398,www.northcountrycounseling.com, [email protected]

Ann M. Diller, Saratoga, 518-587-5724

QI GONGAscent Wellness, Specializing inTherapeutic Qi Gong. 518-528-9958,www.ascentwellness.com,

REIKILinda Thompson, 518-885-3707,www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com

Joyce Willson RN, RMT, The Art ofReiki, Troy, 518-271-7802, www.theartofreiki.com

Joan M Frederick Classes/Treatments518-829-7400, ProvidenceReiki.com

Sarah Root, Karuna/Usui Reiki Classes& Treatments, 607-353-9833 www.RadiantAlignment.com.

Penelope Jewell Reiki classes and ses-sions www.ReikiWorks.info, www.penelope.org 518-480-9118

Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, wwwstramcenter.com

Healing Spirit Massage, Saratoga Springs,[email protected], 518-580-0988

James and Janet Orzano, Reiki Masterssince 1993. Reiki Sessions/Classes-Saratoga Springs. SacredSourceReiki.com

RETAILPeaceful Inspirations, Delmar, 518-439-7039

Avalon Moon, Delhi, 607-746-7389,[email protected]

Living Recovery, 12 Step gifts, Latham,518-785-5258

Chatham Makes Scents, Chatham, 518-392-9922, www.ChathamMakesScents.com

Magic Moon, Saratoga, 518-583-2488

For Earth’s Sake, Saratoga, 518-306-6605, www.ForEarthsSake.com

Green Conscience Home & Garden,Saratoga, www.green-conscience.com,518-306-5196

RISING STAR HEALINGSarah Root, RSP. Rising Star energy clearsblockages on all levels, promotes clarity,awareness, growth. In person or distant ses-sions equally powerful. Transform your life!S a r a h @ R a d i a n t A l i g n m e n t . c o m ,www.RadiantAlignment.com, 607-353-9833

ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIONNick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200,[email protected]

SPACE FOR RENTBeekman Artists Studios, 79 BeekmanSt. Saratoga Springs [email protected],www.beekmanstreetarts.com

SPIRITUAL SCHOOLSchool of the Golden Rosycross, a gnos-tic spiritual school for our time.Lectorium Rosicrucianum ConferenceCenter, 21 Bushnell Avenue, Chatham,518.392-2799,

www.lectoriumrosicrucianum.org, [email protected]

TAI CHIThe Tai Chi Center, Saratoga Springs,518-583-9315, www.the-taichi-center.com

The Lemon Tree Yoga and HealingArts Studio, Glens Falls, www.lemontreeyoga.com, [email protected], 518-301-3291, 301-3293

Asian Arts Tai Chi Center, Albany, 518-489-1458, [email protected],www.AsianArtsGrp.com

TREE SERVICEFoothills Tree Service, Practicing sus-tainable tree managment, 518-893-2620,www.kawingcrow.com

WELLNESS CENTERS A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com

Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

Solutions for Healing and Renewal,Clifton Park, 518-383-8311, www.solutionsforhealingandrenewal.com

Harmony Building, Troy, 518-928-9897,[email protected]

YOGA Yoga in the Adirondacks, 518-251-3015, www.yogaintheadirondacks.com

Yoga Mandali, Saratoga, 518-316-1308,www.yogasaratoga.com

True North Yoga, Schroon Lake, 518-810-7871, www.TrueNorthYogaOnline.com

The Lemon Tree Yoga & Healing ArtsStudio, Glens Falls, 518-301-3291,www.lemontreeyoga.com

Saratoga Springs Yoga, Saratoga,SaratogaSpringsYoga.com,

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