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How appropriate that we kickoff the year with our 2015 Natural Healthy Living Directory issue. The special

annual super-section has more than 60 directory listings and profiles of local practitioners and businesses for you to explore, starting on page 36. Natural Awakenings is designed to benefit our readers from beginning to end. We intend the magazine to be your go-to resource to use throughout the year. We understand that when you learn about a practitioner, modality, product or business that resonates with you—and that you may not necessarily need it immediately—that’s where this annual directory edition comes into play, so you have what you need at your fingertips when you’re ready for assistance. As a friend of mine says, “We can all use some assisted living.” We are also thrilled to announce that 2015 brings our first official Natural Awakenings of Boston event. We’re still in the planning stages, but are able to leak a few details. We’ll be presenting a community screening of the documentary film, The Connection. It reveals groundbreaking research by leading global experts in mind-body medicine and true stories of recovery. It’s a must see, with many experts from Greater Boston also participating. A panel discussion will follow the viewing, featuring local mind-body experts eager to engage in the conversation. The next course of the day for movie goers will be experiencing a range of mind-body modalities and techniques. We anticipate these will include Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, meditation, qigong, tai chi, yoga therapy, guided imagery, breathwork, hypnotherapy, tapping, biofeedback and art and music therapy. We’ll have all of these practitioners in one place in one afternoon, ready to help in your explorations. Stay tuned for more details, we’ll keep you in the loop as we finalize plans. We invite you now to turn the page and read on… you never know when there’s a gem within meant especially for you.

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6 newsbriefs 10 kudos 11 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 15 ecotip 25 consciouseating 28 mind-body connection 30 healingways 32 wisewords 33 naturalpet 36 naturalhealthy livingdirectory 50 calendarofevents

16 IT’S ALL ABOUT METABOLISM Getting to the Root Cause of Disease by Linda Sechrist

20 DR. ANDREW WEIL ON America’s Evolution Into Integrative Medicine by Andrea Schensky Williams

23 BOSTON CHIROPRACTOR EXAMINES INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING CHRONIC BACK PAIN

24 WHOLE-BODY ORTHODONTICS BEGIN EARLY FOR BEST RESULTS by Sara Ghassemi

25 HORMONE-HAPPY FOODS The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum by Linda Sechrist

26 MARIJUANA MYTHS, CANNABIS FACTS by Dustin Sulak

28 ACTIVE RELAXATION TO REDUCE STRESS THIS YEAR by Laura Clarizio

30 ENERGY BOOSTERS Four Ways to Recharge by Kathleen Barnes

32 LOUISE HAY ON LOVING YOURSELF TO AGELESS HEALTH by S. Alison Chabonais

33 PET ANESTHESIA How to Make it Safe and Easier on Everyone by Shawn Messonnier

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Reiki Level 1 Trainings in NewtonElise Brenner, RMT, owner of Brenner Reiki

Healing, in Newton, will hold trainings in Reiki Level 1 on January 25 and February 22. The class-es teach the healing practice of Reiki for personal stress reduction, well-being and mindfulness as well as for the care of others. Brenner says that her Reiki training is ac-cessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. “Students will learn to provide Reiki treatments to themselves and others as a complementary thera-peutic intervention and learn to work with the Reiki meditations and self-practice for their own personal development and growth,” she says. Brenner Reiki Healing provides traditional Japanese training, allowing stu-dents to learn and work with all elements of the Reiki system. “This complemen-tary healing practice is an accessible resource for ordinary people with everyday challenges, both big and small,” says Brenner. “Reiki is currently practiced in hos-pitals around the world as an integrative mind, body and spirit healing practice.”

Location: Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St., Newton. For more information, call 617-244-8856 or visit BrennerReikiHealing.com. See Profile on page 42.

Aromatherapy Courses at the Boston School of Herbal Studies

The Boston School of Herbal Studies is offer-ing two Aromatherapy Certification courses

this winter taught by Linda Patterson, a master teacher with more than 20 years of experience. The focus is on how to use essential oils to heal body, mind and spirit. “Essential oils are an important resource

during this time of year when respiratory illnesses can spread throughout our schools and communities. Aromatherapy, when properly used, can kill airborne microbial and respiratory infections quickly and effectively,” says Patterson. Level one Aromatherapy Certification teaches about the body systems, their common ailments and the essential oils most helpful for each condition. Three different methods of blending are introduced with demonstrations on how to use essential oils in everyday life. Students learn how to make natural cosmetics and to use essential oils to trigger memory, mood and attraction. Level two explores the chemistry of essential oils and introduces kinesiology/muscle testing, dowsing and reflexology. The Boston School of Herbal Studies also offers Herbal Apprenticeships, Advanced Training and a variety of evening classes with webinars. Upcoming workshops include The Ancient Art of Soap Making; Awakening the Spiritual Heart with Flower Essences, Herbs and Essential Oils; Making Mead; Herbal Ecology and All About Honey.

Location: 12 Pelham Ter., Arlington. For more information, call 781-646-6319 or visit BostonHerbalStudies.com. See ad on page 22, Directory on page 46 and Pro-file on page 38.

Elise Brenner, RMT


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Personal Training for SeniorsRezakkah Norins, massage

therapist, personal trainer and owner of Nuance Bodywork, now offers specialized personal training for seniors. Her programs include ongoing training and two new classes

in January at the West Suburban YMCA, in Newton. “As a senior who’s had a hip replacement and shoulder surgery, my personal experience with aging

adds compassion and wisdom to my broad knowledge of the body and movement,” says Norins. Norins’ Restorative Training class is offered for one hour on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. for those that have stressful, physical jobs or intense workouts. “It’s a way to relieve pain, improve body alignment and restore relaxed well-being,” she says. Her Shoulder and Neck Release class takes place on Mondays at 7:15 p.m., offering an hour of easy movements, stretches and techniques with massage tools to relieve pain and tension while promoting better movement. “While anyone can benefit from these classes, they are designed with seniors in mind,” says Norins. “Sometimes, as older adults, we think too much about what we have lost, or about symptoms that bother us. We forget what it’s like to be playful and have fun in our bodies, which is the secret of staying young. Not only is movement good for you, it can be a source of pleasure and joy.”

Cost: $125 for members and $175 for non-members. Location: West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St., Newton. To learn more, call 617-254-4088 or visit MassageByRezakkah.com. See Directory on page 41.

Rezakkah Norins


newsbriefsFree Talks on Improving Brain Health and Executive Functioning

Dr. Jolene Ross, a licensed psychologist at Ad-vanced Neurotherapy, PC, will give free talks

this month on corrective care for the brain. Ross will be at the Belmont Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m., January 14; at the Lincoln Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., January 21; and at the Morse Institute Library, in Natick, from 7 to 9 p.m., January 28. Speaking on Corrective Approaches to Brain Health and Natural Solutions to Struggles with Ex-

ecutive Functions, Ross will explain what constitutes executive functioning skills, such as attention, organization, planning, initiation, emotional and behavioral control, transitions and working memory. “I will describe the neurological basis of these skills and how they can be improved with neurofeedback,” says Ross. “I’ll also present research and case studies on this highly effective, drug-free method, including before and after brain images of dramatic improvements.” The talks, sponsored by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, are de-signed to inspire people to improve their brain function through corrective care. “I believe in getting to the root of the problem and correcting it, not masking or sup-pressing it,” says Ross. “Your brain is the center of your being, and improving its function in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment improves your life for the rest of your life.”

For more information, call 781-444-9115 or visit RetrainYourBrain.com. See ad on page 21, Directory on page 41 and Profile on page 39.

Program Dares Women to Have a More Fulfilling YearErin Dullea, a coach and founder of 52 Dares, announc-

es the #52DareChallenge for women. This year-long adventure, grassroots movement and soulful challenge of-fers women a playful, loving approach to creating mean-ingful changes in their lives. “The dares are encouraging reminders to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and intended to invite women to go more deeply or nudge up against their growing edges,” says Dullea. “They are a playful way of engaging women in creating positive shifts within them-selves.” Dullea says that a dare will arrive each week via email that offers participants a call to action. “It’s a bite-sized nudge, wrapped up in love, and an invitation to bravely shape their worlds,” she says. “It’s not about getting each dare done, but about embracing the spirit of adventure and opening up to new possibilities.” Some of the dares involve starting a new conversation or asking for help, while others encourage women to celebrate who they are and the goodness that is in their life. “They are varied and wide reaching and sure to shake things up, as any worth-while adventure does,” says Dullea.

To learn more, call 617-480-1987 or visit 52Dares.com.


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Free Discussion on Preventing and Managing High Blood Pressure with Nutrition

Dr. Omar Allibhai, PharmD, of Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in

Waltham, will lead a free discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 26, to explain what may be going on behind high blood pressure and their respective medications. The discussion will include beneficial nutritional suggestions, supplementation, natural therapies as well as helpful lifestyle changes.

Location: Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ad on page 17 and Directory on page 43.

Ruiz to Speak on New Book Tour

Don Jose Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author of

The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery and Ripples of Wisdom, is combining an upcoming U.S. speaking tour with book signings of his latest work, My Good Friend the Rattlesnake: Stories of Loss, Truth, and Transformation. The event is designed to lead participants in an evening of their own self-discovery as he shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned through translating ancient Toltec wisdom into practical concepts that promote daily transformation through truth, love and common sense. Ruiz’ message intends to empower individuals to live in truth and move beyond doubt and to let go of the lies that create emotional drama, victimization and the limiting belief systems our “domestication” has programmed into us. Other themes he shares are becoming aware of confusion between “who you are” and “what you know” and how agreements have created our reality; letting go of fear of what we are without our beliefs; making new agreements that are more in line with our authentic self and attaining a happier and more rewarding life.

For local tour information and to purchase tickets, call 619-565-5653, email [email protected] or visit MiguelRuiz.com.


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Johnson Compounding & Wellness, the first sterile and non-sterile PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts, ranked 14th on the Boston Globe’s Top Workplaces. With 50 employees based in Waltham, the company prides itself on offering exceptional benefits, and a professional and positive company culture. This family-owned and -operated pharmacy has been in

business since 1852. As a compounding pharmacy, it specializes in customizing medications to meet the individualized needs of patients. The Boston Globe published the complete list of Top Workplaces on November 16. The Top Workplaces are determined solely on employee feedback. The Globe invited 1,660 companies to participate in the 2014 Top Places to Work survey. Of those, 366 organizations employing more than 336,000 people went all the way through the process, allowing them to conduct a confidential survey of their workers.

Location: 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ad on page 17 and Directory on page 43.

Groton Wellness recently celebrated the expansion of its family dental and orthodontics facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony and special guests. Melissa Fetterhoff, Nashoba Valley’s Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, acted as master of ceremonies and Jeff Gordon relayed a congratulatory message on behalf of the Groton Board of Trade. During the event, Groton Wellness owners Jean Nordin-Evans, DDS, and Bob Evans, DMD, conducted a tour of the expanded facility and attendees enjoyed a light lunch from the center’s clean-food café. “With 16 chairs, the expansion of the dental facility at Groton Wellness makes it one of the largest holistic, or whole-body, biological dental office in the nation,” says Nordin-Evans. “Holistic dentists and orthodontists believe that the primary route to a person’s overall well-being is through good oral health, which may involve a combination of natural and conventional approaches to promoting a healthy mouth and body.” Groton Wellness, founded in 2005, also offers medical treatments, a therapeutic spa and a café that serves nutritious, whole-food dishes that are as organic and non-GMO as possible, with many ingredients purchased from local farms. The center has had great success treating such chronic health issues as Lyme disease, hormonal imbalance, mold and internal toxicity. “It’s beautiful to see our approach to dentistry grow and flourish over the last 10 years,” says Nordin-Evans.

Location: Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493-495 Main St., Groton. For addi-tional information regarding services, classes and events, visit GrotonWellness.com or call 978-449-9919. See ad on page 7, Directory on page 44 and Profile on page 45.

Jean Nordin-Evans, DDS, and Bob Evans, DMD.


Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc.

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

teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body).

Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems,

capable of self-healing and self-regeneration.

Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas

of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and

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.

Head and Neck Pain Management

Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS

Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa

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.

Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis.

Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant

If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore.

Ozone TreatmentOzone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects.

Perio-ProtectDr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect method- one of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions.

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of non- injectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption. Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice. Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist.

To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a

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YOGA BREATHING HELPS ILL KIDS’ LUNGSResearchers from Brazil’s University of São

Paulo have found that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that often ends in premature death from respiratory failure. The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expira-tory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TBMany of the natural com-

pounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent. The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interac-tion of multiple components in artificial mixtures. The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease manage-ment of TB.”

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Don’t Let Bacteria Spoil the PartyDuring the holiday season, we may eat

more often from dishes of food that have been sitting out for some time. May-onnaise in noodles, egg and potato salads and unwashed fruit can deliver sickening doses of numerous bacteria. Turkey and chicken can be a significant source of Salmonella. Even lettuce and spinach in salads can harbor E. coli. In fact, the Cen-ters for Disease Control estimates that 50 million Americans each year get sick from foodborne illnesses. As many as 3,000 people will die. With 50 million reported cases a year, how is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration going to protect us from home-cooked meals? There is something that we can do to protect ourselves. Laboratory testing and clinical studies have shown that a strongly enhanced, aqueous silver colloid will kill E. coli, salmonella, staph and other food-borne bacteria. Drinking one ounce, waiting 30 minutes and drinking another ounce can stop even the most severe oc-currence of food poisoning without anti-biotics. This technique has been shown to be so effective against Salmonella typhi that it was recently delivered for humani-tarian aid to health clinics in Haiti. We can enjoy dining and protect our families from food poisoning this holiday season and throughout the new year. Just have enhanced aqueous silver colloid on hand to administer the antidote at the first sign of stomach pain or belly ache.

For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 21.

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Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast CancerA Harvard Medi-

cal School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during ado-lescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on. The researchers

followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 per-cent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease. Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eat-ing pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

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KALEIDOSCOPE EYES.The Emergence of German New Medicine.

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German New Medicine (GNM) reveals that disease is initiated by a biological conflict that assists an individual

during times of unexpected emotional distress.


globalbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Safer GroceriesLandmark Food Law Being EnforcedThe Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Ti-nyurl.com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-tration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to en-sure FDA compliance. CFS senior attorney George Kim-brell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws

since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.” Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

Smart SolarJapan Floats New Nuclear AlternativeTwo companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast. The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was gener-ated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alter-natives. Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

Source: DailyGalaxy.com

Water CartonsPaper Can Easily Replace PlasticThe Boxed Water is Better company

was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustain-able alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills. Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustain-able because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed for-ests—and are completely recyclable. The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transporta-tion footprint. Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world wa-ter relief, reforestation and environmen-tal protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts.

For more information, visit BoxedWa-terIsBetter.com.

Pristine ProtectionAmerica’s Huge New Underwater Park

The Pacific Remote Islands National Ma-rine Monument—about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pris-tine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas. In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected. Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys simi-lar protection.


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Super SudsScore Healthy and Eco-Friendly Points at PartiesFor healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, cal-orie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying eco-beer selections for guests or bringing re-freshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserv-ing water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.” Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a wind-powered generator. Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California. Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel). Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers—exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredi-ents—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org). ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio. If none of these brews is yet a current favorite, seek them out at a specialty beverage retailer that stocks from multiple regions in order to score a touchdown for us and the Earth. Some just may become part of local fans’ first-string beverage “team” after the game is over.

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Attempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific

cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, self-correcting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-sys-tems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, be-ginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, includ-ing interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of MetabolismMany perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determin-ing energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually en-compasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endo-crine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of

recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain,

obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high- carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflam-mation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic ApproachDoctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by

engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Dis-ease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health chal-lenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple prob-lems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal func-tions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to meta-bolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

It’s All About MetabolismGetting to the Root Cause of Diseaseby Linda Sechrist


Lifestyle FactorsFunctional medicine’s integrative ap-proach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfor-tunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernour-ished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabe-tes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunc-tion as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health EducationDr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects

Pioneering integrative doctors are connecting the dots that point to the root

causes of the majority of today’s chronic diseases.


how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Ceder-quist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabe-tes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density li-poprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumfer-ence and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is de-signed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management. Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize

weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormali-ties such as high blood sugar.” Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare prac-titioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace. Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who character-izes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-to-follow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health. She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin. As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakeningsand host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.


How to Talk with a Doctorby Carol L. Roberts

Many patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and

can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impo-lite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one. Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should re-member this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience. Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails follow-ing instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?” Then, do online research upon returning home.

The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips. Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acu-puncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription. Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves.

Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com). She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.


AMERICA’S EVOLUTION

INTO INTEGRATIVE

MEDICINEby Andrea Schensky Williams

Andrew Weil, M.D., is author, founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and

clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona. The Center is a leading effort in the world to de-velop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine. Graduates serve as directors of integrative medicine programs around the United States, and through its Fellowship, the Center is now training doctors and nurse practi-tioners around the world.

►You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that? For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on

drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integra-tive approach here is obvious.

►The recent passing of Robin Williams may have brought about a new awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression? There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a break-down in communities, which has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technol-ogy, all the new media. Plus, pharma-ceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of

unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

►With diet being such a major component in affecting our emo-tional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play? There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

►How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs? Integrative medicine can help re-duce costs in two ways. First, by shift-ing the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the dis-

Dr. Andrew Weil on


eases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle-related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bring-ing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category. I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunc-tional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, low-tech meth-ods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

►What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating riv-ers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legisla-tors. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government. The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this. Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influ-ence the system and why we need to see a sweeping politi-cal change.

►You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fel-


lowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medi-cine to one’s practice? I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowl-edge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medication. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical train-ing. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of like-minded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other. We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all resi-dencies. Whether you go to a derma-tologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body interactions, herbal medicine and all the rest that is now left out. We’ve also begun a program in lifestyle medi-cine that’s open to all kinds of prac-titioners, from registered dietitians to psychologists.

►What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system? We need changed priorities for reimbursement that favors integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breath-ing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s un-conscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens.

Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading the 12th annual Nutrition & Health Con-ference in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4 through 6, 2015. Learn more about inte-grative medicine at IntegrativeMedicine.Arizona.edu and DrWeil.com.

Andrea Schensky Williams is the pub-lisher of Natural Awakenings of North-ern New Mexico.


Eric J. Roseen, DC, has

been engaged in a research fellowship supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH) through the National Cen-

ter for Complementary and Alterna-tive Medicine. In July he began his fellowship at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and is working closely with Robert Saper, M.D., MPH, the direc-tor of Integrative Medicine within the BMC Family Medicine Department. Through the fellowship, Roseen will be honing his research skills and examining integrative approaches to the management of chronic back pain. “I believe that patients from all walks of life can benefit from natural treatments like chiropractic, massage and yoga,” he says. “I plan to add to the body of research on how these treatments can add value to patient care.” With 75,000 doctors of chiro-

practic in the United States, chiro-practic is one of the largest, most regulated and best recognized Com-plementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) profes-sions. Chi-ropractors practice in the United States and in more than 100 other countries representing a significant healthcare resource, both nationally and globally. Chiropractors are positioned to contribute to an in-tegrative team and mange numerous common musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain and headache. Inclusion of chiropractic, yoga, massage and other CIM disciplines alongside conventional medicine at the education and clinic level is

essential. “If there are more oppor-tunities for inter-professional educa-tion and multidisciplinary clinical practice, Integrative Medicine prac-

titioners stand to contribute to more clinical settings, providing patients new options that could improve health and care satisfaction while reducing healthcare costs,” Roseen says.

Eric Roseen is a chiropractic physi-cian at Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St., Dedham. See ad back page and Resource Listing on page 42.

Eric J. Roseen, DC

Boston Chiropractor Examines Integrative Approach

to Managing Chronic Back Pain

Roseen demonstrates proper form for exercising.


Evaluating the different types of orthodontic treatments available today can be challenging, as they

are quite different from those many people used when growing up. Whole-body orthodontics, for example, differ from traditional treatments, with the goal being to prevent long-term orth-odontic problems. Treating a child’s mouth early can not only decrease the amount of work needed later on, but may also have the added benefits of allowing for more ef-ficient breathing. Whole-body dentistry focuses on proper jaw function and the overall dental health of a patient’s teeth, better preparing them to last a lifetime. Some important components involved are:

NUTRITIONUnfortunately, many parents don’t realize that insufficient maternal nutrition during pregnancy and inadequate nutrition dur-ing breastfeeding can cause growth prob-lems, including dental issues such as a constricted, narrow palate. Those prepar-ing to conceive or nurse should eat well-balanced, nutrient-dense, whole foods.

EARLY TREATMENT It’s important to address the causes of orthodontic problems before they become issues. In a growing child, en-couraging nasal instead of mouth breath-ing and eliminating such oral habits as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking may decrease future problems, including the

Whole-Body Orthodontics

Begin Early for Best Results

by Sara Ghassemi

growth of a narrow palate and a back-ward position of the lower jaw, which encroaches on the air passage.

FACIAL GROWTHAllergies can lead to mouth breathing, which may affect normal facial growth. Additionally, the alignment of a child’s teeth and lips matters, as does the place-ment of the tongue. Without correct oral posture, the face, teeth and jaws will not grow properly.

EXPANSION THERAPYThe goal of expansion therapy is to wid-en the mouth’s palate to accommodate normal tongue posture. This will help to avoid extracting adult teeth as much as possible by providing enough bone in the mouth to allow for the natural growth of permanent teeth. Jaw expan-sion also helps widen nasal passages to allow for better airflow and encourage the forward position of the lower jaw to balance the face.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER JAWIn most cases, when a child’s upper teeth stick out, the problem is not that the upper jaw is too forward, but that the lower jaw is too far back. Many con-ventional orthodontic treatments work against nature by extracting permanent teeth, prescribing headgear, or perform-ing surgery to push back the upper teeth and jaws. Holistic orthodontics focuses on natural growth guidance by using appliances that encourage the

lower jaw to grow forward.

PROPERLY ALIGNED TEETHStraight teeth are easier to clean and help gums “fit” more tightly around them, thereby reducing gum disease. If untreated, improperly aligned teeth may increase the risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, complications from diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes and respiratory disease. Crooked teeth are also more likely to develop decay and are prone to chip, break and wear easily. They may also act as stressors on the jaws and joints. Principles that integrate a beautiful smile with a better functioning mouth and healthy body include early treatment of the face and teeth, non-extraction treatment whenever possible, expansion and arch development to create a broad smile, an open airway and increased tongue space, and surgery as a last resort. Patients should never sacrifice airway width or tongue space for straight teeth.

Dr. Sara Ghassemi specializes in holistic, or whole-body, orthodontics at Groton Wellness, located at Mill Run Plaza, 493-495 Main St., in Groton. For more informa-tion, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 7. Dr. Sara Ghassemi


consciouseating

Our body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instru-ment is out of tune, the entire

production struggles to maintain har-mony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works. Fortunately, our body has master-ful conductors, including the endo-crine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adre-nal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/parathyroid glands. “A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in ap-propriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopath-ic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.” Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to asser-tions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life. Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information

superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale. For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended three-month, endocrine-rebuilding diet, com-prising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system. Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selec-tions. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the

wrong order, and even poor combina-tions of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals. Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, Cali-fornia, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hor-mone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testoster-one,” says Hoppe. Food can be medicine for hor-mones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy. Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the produc-tion of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced. Says Dale, “The majority of indi-viduals are surprised to learn that hor-mone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emo-tional life—and that’s just for starters.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

Hormone-Happy FOODSThe Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum

by Linda Sechrist


Marijuana kills brain cells and lowers IQ. Interestingly, a 2007 review article in The Neuroscientist reveals that cannabis does just the opposite; it promotes the growth and development of new brain cells. No other class of compounds has demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of cannabis. Very promising animal studies show that treating brain injuries, including newborn babies lacking oxygen and victims of stroke and head trauma, all sustain less damage and heal faster if they are given cannabinoids, the substances found in cannabis, or their synthetic counterparts. Cannabinoids also protect the brain from slower forms of injury, like Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis, especially when used in the correct dosage. While cannabis can cause some temporary cognitive changes, such as a decrease in short term memory, these changes are reversible when an adult stops using cannabis.

Marijuana makes you “stoned” or “high”. Smoking or ingesting marijuana can cause a psychoactive effect, which most people describe as a pleasant euphoria and enhancement of the senses, but it can include less desirable features like sedation and paranoia. Pleasant or uncomfortable, a growing number of patients want the medical benefits of cannabis without any

Marijuana Myths,

Cannabis Facts

by Dustin Sulak

intoxication or impairment in function. They want to use it while working, safely driving and more. This is both possible and practical. After decades of selective breeding to produce the most intoxicating strains of cannabis sought after by recreational users and dealers in the underground market, medical cannabis breeders are now producing strains that emphasize the health benefits and reduce or eliminate the psychoactivity.

Smoking marijuana causes cancer. A large study in 2006 cited in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention showed that heavy cannabis users have an equal or lower rate of lung and respiratory tract cancers than non-users, even though cannabis smoke has been proven to contain cancer-causing products of combustion. How is this possible? Cannabinoids possess potent anti-cancer properties. This has been known since the 1970s, but more recently cannabinoids have become a major focus of the pharmaceutical industry’s anti-cancer drug development. While smoking cannabis is unlikely to cause cancer, it can irritate the respiratory tract, especially in sensitive individuals. Most patients and responsible adult cannabis users are turning to non-smokable delivery methods:

Whatever our political stance or lifestyle choice, from marijuana prohibitionist to daily smoker, we all share one thing—we live in a time when marijuana’s place in our laws, economies and communities is changing rapidly. Following are some of the common myths about marijuana, along with the facts.


vaporizers allow users to inhale the medicinal component of the herb without any smoke, tinctures and liquid extracts are safe and convenient, and topically applied cannabis salves are reported to reduce pain and inflammation.

Marijuana is addictive and is a gateway to other drugs. Marijuana dependence does exist, but is not common. A study reported in Experimental Clinical Psychophar-macology found that only 9 percent of those that try marijuana develop depen-dence compared to, for example, 24 percent of those that try heroin. Further-more, marijuana dependence is much safer; the withdrawal effects are mild and similar in intensity to caffeine with-drawal. Most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to. Recent research demonstrates that cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, rather than a gateway drug. In 2009, Harm Reduction Journal reported that of 350 medical cannabis users in California, 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a safer substance, like cannabis, for a more harmful substance, such as alcohol, it is a step in the right direction.

Marijuana makes people hungry and fat. It is common to hear that marijuana causes “the munchies”, and it’s widely known that cannabis can help AIDS and cancer patients reduce nausea and promote appetite, to their great ben-efit. Most users report enhanced taste and pleasure while eating under the influence of cannabis. Surprisingly, a 2011 study of 52,000 participants in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed people that smoke cannabis at least three times a week, compared with those that don’t use it at all, are one third less likely to be obese. While can-nabinoids affect brain centers related to pleasure and eating, they also affect the hormones of metabolism, and if used correctly, can potentially restore balance to individuals who are both underweight and overweight.

Marijuana makes people mentally unstable. While scientists debate whether or not cannabis can actually cause or trigger the onset of mental illness, if it can, it’s extremely rare, according to a 2009 article in the journal Addiction. It is much more common for cannabis to actually help mental illness such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and even schizophrenia, especially when used appropriately under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Over all, marijuana has gotten a bad name due to decades of prohibition and reefer madness-like thinking—in fact, the word “marijuana” was first used in U.S. policy to marginalize mexican immigrants in the early 1900s. As our society works to help this misunderstood plant find its appropriate place in our laws,

using its botanical name, cannabis, helps dispel the myths and invokes the truth made available by thousands of scientists and researchers: cannabis has a lot to offer humanity.

Dustin Sulak, DO, is director of education for Integr8 Massachusetts and chief medical director at Integr8 Health in Maine. For more information, visit Integr8Mass.com. See ad on page 12.


For many people, January signifies change. It’s the time when New Year’s resolutions kick into high

gear, whether to get fit, get happy or just get moving with plans and goals. The common denominator in many resolutions is a desire to reduce stress, which, as numerous studies have shown, contributes to a host of ailments. Active relaxation is an ef-fective way to reduce stress. The practice dates back thousands of years all around the world. In Finland, people use the sauna to relax, while Russians have the bayna and Native Americans have sweat lodges. Mexicans use the temasle, Japanese visit the black sauna, and people in Turkey make use of the ham-man. All of these traditional rooms are designed to help people relax and heal. “I’ve had the great fortune to travel worldwide and experience firsthand the healing benefits of relaxation and detoxification,” says Christine Raffa, owner of Raffa Yoga and Urban Sweat, in Cranston, Rhode Island. “Many recorded cultures have documented rituals and gathering places for social interaction that involve relaxation and ways to detoxify and cleanse the body.”

ACTIVE RELAXATION to Reduce Stress This Year

by Laura Clarizio

ACTIVE RELAXATION to Reduce Stress This Year

by Laura Clarizio

mind-bodyconnection

Raffa says that the various heal-ing rooms serve a unique purpose. For instance, a room filled with Himalayan rock salt can reawaken energy in a person’s body by releasing negative ionization. The salt gets its pink color from being deeply encased in the Earth,

where it is not exposed to environmen-tal factors or climate change. “This salt is said to be up to 250,000 years old, based on where it is mined in Paki-stan,” Raffa notes. “Proper salt levels help to stabilize metabolism, bodily functions and blood pressure.” Another great detoxifier is charcoal, commonly used in medical settings to treat accidental poisonings and drug

overdoses. Raffa says that the substance can be useful for everyone in special-ized saunas. “A Black Charcoal Sauna heated to 160 degrees pulls heavy met-als from muscles and provides deep therapeutic release,” she says. “It also awakens your cardiovascular system

and sense of well-being.” While turmeric is best known for adding flavor to food, Raffa says that this Asian spice is known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties and health benefits. “A yellow tumeric room heated at one hundred and forty degrees is believed to help increase me-tabolism and circulation and lower blood pressure. It can also provide excellent penetra-tion to soothe achy muscles and fatigue.” During cold winter months, many feel the effects

of colds, sinus and respiratory issues. One natural cure is eucalyptus, and a heated steam room infused with this oil can literally breathe new life into a person. “When you reemerge from a eucalyptus steam room, your body is deeply moisturized and your lungs are revitalized and refreshed,” says Raffa. “Alternatively, a visit to the hamman warms the core.”

Himalayan rock salt can reawaken energy in a person’s body.


Raffa Yoga also features an Oceanic Relaxation room filled with salt from the Dead Sea, long known for its ability to detoxify the body. “The high magnesium level is healthy for proper nutrient absorption in the small intestines and a shining glow on the skin from detoxification and exfolia-tion,” Raffa says. “The dead sea salt can also therapeutically calm the nervous system.” Heated healing rooms can help people practice the art of active relaxation. Achieving a state of rest, experts say, is a great way to begin making good on all of those New Year’s resolutions. Laura Clarizio is a broadcast journalist and children’s book author of the series If I Had A Magic Carpet.

Raffa Yoga is located at 19 Sharpe Dr., in Cranston, RI. For more information, call 401-463-3335 or visit RaffaYoga.com. See ad on page 19 and Directory on page 38.

A Black Charcoal Sauna awakens your cardiovascular system and sense of well-being.

A yellow tumeric room is believed to help increase metabolism and circulation and lower blood pressure.

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Stress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme

stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could late- night TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits? Partly, according to information pub-lished by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep. Fortunately, there’s an easy rem-edy, say Harvard experts: Seek abun-dant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays. Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy VampiresProblem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Sur-render. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you. Stay calm and centered. Distance your-self from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time LeechesProblem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more pro-ductive activities and then feel drained and groggy.

Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes. “The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of ClutterProblem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut

Energy BoostersFour Ways to Recharge

by Kathleen Barnes

More Ways to

RechargeTake a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Or-loff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy. Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hor-mone cortisol.

Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, re-marks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”


yourself off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environ-ments to let go of a comparable num-ber of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic PollutionProblem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequen-cies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physi-cian Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News).

Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off elec-tricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds. The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numer-ous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at [email protected].


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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself

to Ageless Healthby S. Alison Chabonais

A renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated world-

wide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group. Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-au-thored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat your-self. What we give out we get

back, so it all starts with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirma-tions 24/7?Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirma-tions will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of ev-

eryday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes

ageless being? Choose thoughts that bring love

into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and

the magic it brings. I trust that life

will bring me exactly what I need,

and part of that is realizing

that I don’t need to know everything, because life

brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

A third of our life is spent eating, and

it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good. Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that?When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any sci-ence to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scien-tific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the ge-netic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by chang-ing their thoughts through cultivating self-love and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable ill-nesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are send-ing yourself mixed messages. Feed your-self nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.


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PET ANESTHESIAHow to Make it Safe and

Easier on Everyoneby Shawn Messonnier

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Many pet parents and some veterinarians have an unnec-essary fear of animal anesthe-

sia. Addressing some misconceptions about this common medical procedure can be helpful, particularly in regard to older pets.

Myth #1: Anesthesia is DangerousModern anesthesia has evolved into a safe medical practice since it was introduced in 1799 and uses much safer drugs than earlier versions. Still, all medications need to be approached cautiously for the welfare of all in-dividuals connected to its use. Both

injectable anesthetic drugs and inhalant anesthetic drugs (gases) can be used safely if properly chosen for a specific condition, accurately dosed and con-tinuously monitored.

Myth #2: Grogginess is a GivenWhen a high-quality medication is properly administered, a groggy state lasting from several hours to a day or more following a procedure shouldn’t occur. Lower-quality anesthetic drugs injected during discounted spaying and neutering procedures may produce such prolonged recovery periods. It’s safer to use a high-quality,


quick-acting, short-term injectable an-esthetic, followed by gas anesthesia for anesthetic maintenance, during surgical procedures, including for spaying and neutering. Patients wake up quickly fol-lowing surgery and can be sent home fully awake soon afterwards.

Myth #3: A Pet is Too OldNo pet is too old for proper medical care. Because older pets don’t metabo-lize some drugs as well as younger ones, the correct anesthesia must be chosen for the pet’s age and current

state of health or medical problems. Too often, pets haven’t received proper care, especially dental cleanings and tumor removals, because their current veterinarian has deemed them too old for anesthesia. Both the family and the veteri-narian need to feel comfortable with treatments. Ask questions before sub-mitting an animal to any anesthetic or surgery or other medical procedure. Talk with the veterinarian about using this gentle, natural approach to help relieve any concerns if a pet needs sedation or anesthesia.

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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Alison Shaw, APRN, LMT, CEH, of Bodymind Resourcing

Alison is founder of Bodymind Resourcing in Arlington, a private practice offering individual

sessions and educational programs for adults with physical and emotional health challenges. Her unique integrative therapy; a blend of body—centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine helps people resolve the hidden body—mind patterns beneath their disease.

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Alison Shaw, Bodymind Resourcing, 393 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. For more information, call 781-646-0686 or visit BodymindResourcing.org. See ad on page 31 and Directory listing on page 48.

Margo Roman, DVM, CVA, COT, CPT, of Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton (MASH)

MASH uses holistic and integrative modalities to optimize an animal’s health. We recognize

that your pet is an important member of your family. From well visits to chronic disease, we offer medicine that respects the integrity of your pet’s mind, body and spirit.

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Healing/healthy living philosophy: “We look at the whole patient and try to determine the best plan of action,” says Dr. Roman. “We offer conventional and alternative therapies in a balanced whole health approach. Our goal is to support an animal’s vital energy for good health and self-healing.”

Margo Roman, DVM, Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton, 72 West Main St., Hopkinton. For more information, call 508-435-4077 or visit MashVet.com. See ad on page 34 and Directory listing on page 47.


Karmê Chöling, Shambhala Meditation Center Meditation, Culture, Community

Steeped in more than 40 years of contemplative practices, Karmê Chöling in the northeast king-

dom of Vermont offers retreats and programs that can awaken us to a deeper sense of self and com-munity, restore us to our natural state of well-being and uncover the compassion and wisdom inherent in each of us. Karmê Chöling is an extraordinary place with a one-acre organic vegetable and flower garden, woodland walking trails and limitless stars that illuminate the night sky. Situated on 700 acres of rolling Vermont countryside, we offer meditation and leadership retreats, family, children and teen retreats, mind-body programs and organic garden apprenticeships. Our residen-tial community offers a vibrant and energetic culture filled with deep appreciation, genuineness and playful delight.

Meditation: Meditation retreats at Karmê Chöling focus on mindfulness-awareness prac-tices as a means for connecting with our innate goodness and natural intelligence, and using that insight as inspiration for our encounters with the world. We provide a magical setting to step out of our habitual lives and awaken to a deeper sense of self. In this way, we find space to explore what it means to be fully human while deepening our connec-tion to the Earth, society and ourselves.

Culture: Karmê Chöling strives to create a rich culture rooted in the principle that every human being has fundamental goodness, warmth and wakefulness. Our programs allow us to experience the natural source of radiance and wisdom inherent in each of us. Our rural setting immerses us in the natural elements—sky, wind, water, earth—so that we are further enriched by our interaction with the world around us.

Community: We’re all in this together! A retreat at Karmé Chöling allows us to connect with others in a deep and meaningful way. Here people come together to practice medi-tation and celebrate one another in order to cultivate a global community of kindness, bravery and genuine dialogue. Our vision is to inspire compassionate, sustainable and just human societies.

Come unplug, relax, reflect and reconnect with your humanity. Leave reinvigorated with new skills and a fresh perspective that will give more meaning to your daily life.

Services provided: Meditation retreats; residential retreats; family, teen and children retreats; contemplative arts programs; mind and body programs; organic garden appren-ticeships.

Area of specialty: Mindfulness-awareness meditation.

About Karmê Chöling: We are part of a large global Shambhala community that takes its name from a legendary kingdom famous for being an enlightened society. Today, the global Shambhala network brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life who are interested in exploring our own minds, transforming our experience and awak-ening our potential for enlightened society.

Shambhala is based on trust in human dignity. We offer a path of meditation practice and contemplative arts oriented towards modern life.

Karmê Chöling, Shambhala Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet, VT. For more information, call 802-633-2384 or visit KarmeCholing.org. See Directory listing on page 47.

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Boston School of Herbal Studies

Founded in 2000, the Boston School of Herbal Studies offers affordable,

high-quality herbal education. We are practicing herbalists passing down the time-honored tradition of herbalism,

incorporating scientific knowledge with traditional practice and clinical experience.

Services provided: Herbal apprenticeships, advanced training, aromatherapy certification (two levels), ongoing evening herbal classes and medicinal plant walks. Students in the Herbal Apprenticeships get hands-on experience making tinctures, teas, salves, oils, and flower essences and learn to identify, harvest and use medicinal plants to help heal and balance the body. The Advanced Training Program provides instruction on how to become a clinical herbalist. The focus is on assessment techniques: facial, pulse, tongue, nails and sclera. Students practice their skills at a monthly Herbal Clinic. The Aromatherapy Certification Course teaches students how to blend and use essential oils to heal body, mind and spirit. Students learn the essential oils most helpful for common ailments.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: We honor ancestral wisdom and are commit-ted to ecological sustainability and ethnic/gender equality.

Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. For more informa-tion, call 781-646-6319 or visit BostonHerbalStudies.com. See ad on page 22 and Directory listing on page 46.

Laurie Harris, Certified Hypnotherapist/Life Transformation Consultant

Laurie Harris is a Professional Clinical Hypno-therapist, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist and

Life Transformation Consultant. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve success by integrating mind, body and spirit to design, create and live a more powerful and authentic life. Hypnosis is a re-markable tool for helping individuals reach personal goals, make positive changes in life and overcome

fears, anxieties, bad habits, phobias and countless areas of personal concern.

Services provided: Hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and Hypno-Band Weight Loss.

Areas of specialty: Reaching goals, positive changes, pain management, pre- and post-surgery healing, weight loss, child birth, anxiety and panic disorders, phobias, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki and addressing stress, sleep issues, smoking and depression as well as chronic conditions such as migraines, IBS and fibromyalgia.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Every person possesses the ability to access within themselves a deeper knowledge of what their problems are and how to solve them,” says Laurie.

Laurie Harris, Certified Hypnotherapist/Life Transformation Consultant. For more in-formation, call 617-964-2446 , email [email protected], or visit LaurieHarris.net.


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

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standing between you and the glowing young face you deserve. Traditional Acupuncture also available. See ad page 9.

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Dr. Jolene Ross,of Advanced Neurotherapy

Dr. Jolene Ross is the founder and director of Advanced Neurotherapy, a wellness clinic

that utilizes behavioral medicine applications such as quantitative EEG analysis and neurofeedback to improve quality of life. Dr. Ross works with individuals and families challenged with neuro-cognitive, neuro-emotional and neuro-developmental disorders. Dr. Ross, a licensed psychologist, received a Ph.D. in counseling

psychology from Boston College. She studied with Drs. Joseph Cautela and Barry Sterman, founders of the fields of behavior therapy, behavioral medicine, Quantitative EEG assessment and neurofeedback.

Services provided: Neurofeedback, brain mapping, biofeedback, health coaching, parent coaching and psychotherapy.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, accident-related head injuries, post-surgery syndromes, seizures, psychological disorders, and enhancing work, school and sport performance.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “I believe in getting to the root of the problem and correcting it, not masking or suppressing it,” Ross says. “Improving your brain function through corrective care in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment improves your life for the long term.”

Dr. Jolene Ross, Advanced Neurotherapy, 145 Rosemary St., Entrance J, Needham. For more information, call 781-444-9115 or visit AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. See ad on page 21 and Directory listing on page 41.

Patrice Green, of Green Aromatics, LLC

Green Aromatics offers holistic education and consultations to individuals and businesses.

Patrice Green is an herbal educator, certified aroma-therapist, energy medicine and Reiki practitioner and founder of Green Aromatics. A cum laude graduate of Boston College, she received her herbal training at the Boston School of Herbal Studies where she now teaches and shamanic training from Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., at the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, California.

Services provided: Holistic education, aromatherapy, flower essences, Reiki, herb-alism, nutrition, energy work and shamanic practice.

Areas of specialty: Stress management, increasing well-being and balance, Seasonal Affective Disorder and awakening one’s spiritual heart.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Inspired by time spent among the coastal redwoods of Muir Woods and its beach, Green Aromatics imbues its services with the same resilience, joy and equanimity of these majestic beings. “Our intention is to create renewal of body, mind and spirit through healthier living,” Green says.

Patrice Green, Green Aromatics, LLC, 11 Pleasant View Rd., Arlington. For more information, call 617-448-6077 or visit GreenAromatics.com. See Directory listing on page 45.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from

achieving his goal;nothing on Earth can help the

man with the wrong mental attitude.

~Thomas Jefferson


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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-

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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.

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THE A.I.S. INSTITUTE103 Morse St, Watertown617-905-3038 TheAISInstitute.com

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 15.

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 12.

Joylin Barry, of Discover Your Joy 101

Partnering with a personal success education and leadership company, Discover Your Joy 101 is

a unique, Web-based home business opportunity. Our product line is interactive, portable and con-tains Web-based audios, video, guidebooks and a journaling system as well as our private social network. Full training and support for qualified part- and full- time candidates. Our unlimited leveraged compensation package adds power to your poten-tial. We are not a multi-level marketing business.

Services provided: Our award-winning program features educational principles that put your life and business goals within reach. It is designed for the individual who is ready to get the most out of life. Our business model is also used in educational trainings to motivate and enhance the skills of employees and management teams.

Areas of specialty: Creating significant positive change in your life, personal leadership development to reach business and personal goals.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Learn the secrets of creating personal success while making a quantum leap into personal power and effectiveness. Start getting the results you deserve out of life, build health, enhance relationships and learn how to create your life around what is important to you.

Joylin Barry, Discover Your Joy 101. For more information, call 877-938-7219 or visit DiscoverYourJoy101.biz.

Kristine Jelstrup, LMT, CBK, of Central Square Health and Wellness

As a Natural Health Care Practitioner, my specialty is using a form of Applied Kinesiology or Muscle

Response Testing, to find disturbances or blockages in the nervous system, clear them and help my clients move toward better more functional health.

Services provided: I have been trained in a variety of cutting-edge techniques including Koren Specific

Technique (KST), the Morphogenic Field Technique (MFT) and Nutritional Re-sponse testing (NRT). Because I work with the energy of the nervous system, I am often able to find subtle disturbances that other therapists or doctors can’t.

Areas of specialty: Alleviation of back/neck/knee pain, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress, headaches, concussions, and food and environmental allergies.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “I believe that the body is always trying to heal itself but the stresses of life can add up and get in the way,” Kristine says.“ If these stressors or blockages can be identified and cleared, the body will be able to function better and heal itself. I can help in this process.”

Kristine Jelstrup, Central Square Health and Wellness, 126 Prospect St., Ste. 5, Cambridge. For more information, call 617-833-3407 or visit CentralSquare HealthAndWellness.com. See ad on page 8 and Directory Listing on page 39.


NUANCE BODYWORK Rezakkah Norins22 Mount Auburn St, Watertown 02472617-254-4088MassageByRezakkah.com

Massage therapy and personal training for seniors. 25 years of experience providing integrative bodywork for pain relief, injury rehabilitation, alignment and ease of movement. Developing a positive relationship with your body, and fine-tuning your health maintenance program.

Specializing in oncology massage and neck and shoulders relief.

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 21.

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 10.

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 9.

Brian Sean Reid, of Learning Systems International Inc.

Brian Sean Reid is a personal and professional coach, and Transportation Facilitator, “helping in-

dividuals and organizations move beyond the status quo while ‘Moving Toward What Matters.’” He helps you find and move toward your ‘Best Yes Yet’, while identifying personal blocks to movement so you can get out of your own way. Brian motivates and kick- starts people toward freedom who are ready to do what it takes to clear and clean their clutter so that movement toward what matters happens naturally.

Services provided: Individual and group coaching (in-person, over the phone, face-to-face online), DVD courses, online e-courses, e-books plus free online 14-day personal growth and 30-day productivity challenges.

Areas of specialty: Brian helps you think outside the box of what created the situation and align with your nature that is constant.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Brian says, “My work is about arousing the Energy you need to be able to break free of the status quo and break through to your ‘momenting’ flow.”

Brian Sean Reid, Learning Systems International Inc., Howland Ave., Jamestown, RI. For more information, call 401-402-0819, email [email protected] or visit BrianSeanReid.com. See ad on page 18 and Directory listing on page 42.

Priscilla Gale, of Sacred Song Reiki

Priscilla Gale is a Reiki master of three traditions: Usui-Tibetan Enhanced, Karuna and Shamballa as

well as a master/teacher of Blue Moon Isis Healing, a Bars practitioner, Reconnective Healing practitioner, Magnified Healing practitioner and Reconnection Healing practitioner. She holds her master certifica-tion in Himalayan singing bowls and is a crystal singing bowl practitioner. Sound healing with Reiki harmonizes and enhances the body-mind-spirit con-

nection and can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease stress hormones and relieve chronic aches and pains.

Services provided: Reiki, sound healing, sound healing with Reiki, reconnective healing, magnified healing, Blue Moon Isis healing, private and group meditations, voice and piano lessons.

Areas of specialty: Stress, fibromyalgia, migraines, anxiety, pre-surgery/post surgery, strengthened immune system, chronic aches and pains, difficulty sleeping.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Priscilla says, “I address illness from the physi-cal to the etheric, spiritual and emotional, and am dedicated and committed to meet each individual where they are, assisting them in achieving their fullest potential.”

Priscilla Gale, Sacred Song Reiki, 22 Circuit Dr., Stow, MA ,and 265 Carriage Cross-ing, Middletown, CT. For more information, call 978-897-8846, email Sacred [email protected] or visit SacredSongReiki.com. See Directory on page 45.


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 SEAN 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 18.

ROOM2IMPROVEVicki [email protected]

Learn healthy lifetime habits with room2improve. Our services include wellness and life coaching, personal train-ing, professional organizing, stress and time management, nutrition and detoxing.

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

Need help clarifying and reach-ing your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psy-chology Life, Career and Well-ness Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more personally

rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.

eWomenNetwork, New England

eWomenNetwork, Inc. was founded by Sandra Yancey in Dallas in 2000, and is widely recognized as the pre-

mier women’s business network in North America. With 112 chapters across the U.S. and Canada, we offer the entrepreneurial woman the support she needs to succeed through locally held masterminds, accelerated networking luncheons, 1-on-1 premier business coaching, personal eProfile on eWomenNetwork.com, eWomen Speakers Network, eWomen Publishing Network, eWomenNet-work Success Institute webinars and eWN internet radio.

At eWomenNetwork our purpose is to support, promote and showcase our members’ products and services and to help them achieve their professional goals. Our members want to learn about you and what you have to offer.

Areas of specialty: Marketing and promotion, organic acquisition of clients and customers; and access to important resources, influential business leaders, game-changing ideas and unique opportunities.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Give First, Share Always” and “Lift as We Climb”. Through the philosophy of abundance, we consciously and intentionally look for ways to share information, leads, contacts and business. eWomenNetwork represents a heart-centered approach which honors how women connect, collabo-rate and create with each other.

We believe that great things happen when you help others first.

eWomenNetwork, New England. For more information, call Rose Tenaglia Dunn, managing director, New England, at 425-205-1692 or visit eWomenNetwork.com/chapter/NewEngland. See Directory listing on page 39.

Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D., of Brenner Reiki Healing

Reiki practice puts the body in the best condi-tion to do what it is designed to do—heal itself.

Whether exploring Reiki for relief from troubling physical conditions, or seeking a happier more vital-ized self, Brenner Reiki Healing offers a comforting and reassuring setting in which to discover Reiki’s health and wellness-promoting benefits.

Services provided: Private Reiki treatments; monthly low-cost Reiki clinic for the community; monthly Reiki training; Reiki outreach and education to community groups, support groups and organizations; and mentoring for Reiki practitioners all in a safe and professional environment to assist in guiding you to heal yourself and others through Reiki.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “When we connect to ourselves, to one another, to our day-to-day routines, and to the natural world from a solid, calm and clear heart-mind-body, we get a chance to live in that state of being with ourselves and others,” says master practitioner and teacher Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D.

Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D., Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St., Newton. For more information, call 617-244-8856, email [email protected] or visit BrennerReiki Healing.com.


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

With Gayle’s 20 years of training and experience in psycho-spiritual development, she invites you to participate in a journey of great learning, transformation and love. See ad page 22.

BAMBI THOMPSONBrain Coach for [email protected]

Bambi’s speaking and coaching creates transformational breakthroughs for the anxiety around success, both personally and professionally. Neuroscience, Law of Attraction and energy healing are her specialties.

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 53.

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 17.

Cecile Raynor, Ph.D., of Off-The-Mat-Yoga

Cecile Raynor is a certified Alexander Technique teacher, Thai yoga therapist and a Kriya Yoga

Initiate, with 30 years of meditation, plus yoga and dance practice. She has been writing about and teaching the mind/body foundation of natural movements, and in less than a year’s time, 6,000 viewers in 90 countries read OffTheMatYogaBlog.com. She especially likes helping yoga practitioners get the best out of their yoga and prevent injuries on and off the mat.

Services provided: Alexander Technique private lessons, Thai yoga massage therapy, Spiritual Life coaching, Meditation, workshops and classes.

Areas of specialty: Teaches a skill that leads to relief of neck, shoulders back and joints discomfort or pain; improvement of posture, balance and coordination; headache relief; confidence build-up; and stress management.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “I believe in the efficiency and power of our Living Body-Wisdom, which allows our mind, body and soul to work effortlessly in togetherness so that given what we were born with, we can age as gracefully and healthily as possible,” says Cecile.

Cecile Raynor, Ph.D., of Off-The-Mat-Yoga, 33A Harvard St., Brookline Village. For more information, call 617-359-7841 or visit OffTheMatYogaBlog.com and AlexanderTec.com. See Directory listing on page 49.

Katja Swift and Ryn Midura, of CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism

Katja Swift and Ryn Midura are herbalists and teachers with 25 years of experience between

them who are dedicated to bringing plant medicines to our community. By teaching people how to understand what’s going on in their bodies, to eat real food, and work with medicinal plants, Katja

and Ryn help them to reestablish their connectivity to the earth, to themselves, and to one another.

Services provided: Individual health consultations, including low-cost appointments; Herbal education at all levels: complete apprenticeship, advanced, and clinical training programs, as well as introductory community classes open to the public.

Areas of specialty: We view our work as educational in nature. In keeping with the vitalist tradition of holistic healing, we often include traditional nutrition, stress management strategies and movement habits in our discussions.

Healing/healthy living philosophy:Katja and Ryn say, “In all cases, our primary goal is to help you nourish and support your body so that it can heal itself.”

Katja Swift and Ryn Midura, CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct., Brookline. For more information, call 617-750-5274 or visit CommonWealthHerbs.com. See ad on page 54 and Directory listing on page 46.


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 11.

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 7.

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.

ENERGY HEALING

ADITI HEALING ARTSAnna [email protected]

Therapeutic Energy Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy to awaken you out of your issues and empower you to connect to the Divine within. See ad page 10.

Irina Serebryakova, NP, of Groton Wellness

Groton Wellness is a growing and vibrant center for health and healing consisting of holistic

family dentistry and orthodontics, an integrative medical practice, a pampering and detoxifying therapeutic spa, and a clean food, farm-to-table café—all working together to provide exceptional community health care. We also offer exciting talks, cleanses, classes and events, many of which are free to the community. Groton Wellness has had enormous success treating chronic health issues

such as Lyme disease, hormonal imbalance, mold and internal toxicity.

Services provided: Holistic functional medicine.

Areas of specialty: Hormone balancing, holistic gynecology, heavy metal detoxifica-tion, bone and muscle health, respiratory health and allergies, Quantum Reflex Analy-sis, thyroid imbalance, nutrition and digestion, weight management and fitness.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “As a holistic nurse practitioner, I search for the root cause of issues and don’t just treat a symptom,” says Serebryakova. “I take the time to get to know the whole patient, from health, lifestyle, nutrition, fitness and personal goals, in order to help them achieve optimal health.”

Irina Serebryakova, NP, Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St. (Rte.119), Groton. Call for a free 15-minute phone consultation at 978-449-9919. For more information visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 7.

Joshua Lloyd, ND, and Kenyon Keily, Herbalist, Treatment of Lyme Disease at Groton Wellness

Lyme disease is an epidemic in our area and has spread throughout the world. It can

become chronic and debilitating if left untreated. The disease itself is ever changing. Our team of professionals, led by Joshua Lloyd, ND, and Kenyon Keily, herbalist and graduate of Ayurvedic

Institute of New Mexico, has had tremendous success in managing this disease. They will help you on your journey to manage this disease, working collectively and collaboratively with the other highly skilled practitioners at Groton Wellness, as needed. Groton Wellness is a growing and vibrant center for health and healing.

Services provided: Holistic functional medicine, naturopathic and herbal approaches to Lyme disease.

Area of specialty: Lyme disease

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Lloyd and Keily say, “Lyme disease is ever changing and shows itself with varied symptoms in each individual. We follow patients through every stage of the illness to help restore optimal health.”

Joshua Lloyd, ND, and Kenyon Keily, Herbalist, Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St. (Rte.119), Groton. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 7.


REIKI REJUVENATION: USUI AND RAINBOWAngel & Quantum Energy Work Master Teacher & [email protected]

Heal your body. Learn the wisdom behind your issues. Numerous healing techniques from many traditions for specific needs. Master student and host of Walter Luebeck.

Jean Nordin-Evans, DDS, of Groton Wellness

Groton Wellness, an innovative center for health and healing, was founded by Dr. Bob Evans

and his wife, Jean Nordin-Evans, as a whole-health dental practice which believes that a person’s teeth are integral to the health of the entire body. This underlying principle is practiced in adult and pediatric dentistry as well as in the orthodontic department. The vision grew to include state-of-the-art Eastern and Western medical treatments, a Therapeutic Spa for environmental detoxification

and pampering, and a clean-food Wellness Café that serves nutritious, whole-food dishes in which many of the ingredients are purchased from local farms. Groton Wellness says it’s the first holistic center of its kind in the United States with expert professionals in preventative and functional medicine and dental care.

Services provided: Holistic dentistry, functional medicine, therapeutic spa services, clean-food café.

Areas of Specialty: The center offers a mercury amalgam removal program, designed to remove toxic dental materials, including mercury amalgam and other fillings, crowns or bridges. Mercury is a toxic material that can escape from fillings in vapor form and become absorbed directly into the brain, depleting and suppressing the immune system. The rate of vaporization increases when the fillings are stimulated by hot liquids, chewing and even brushing teeth. Nordin-Evans explains, “Mercury toxicity is a cumulative toxicity, storing itself in many tissues of the body for years, and possibly is the cause of chronic maladies that have affected people for years.”

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Treating you as an individual, not your individual parts, is our unique wellness approach to health and healing,” says Nordin-Evans. “We treat by searching for the root cause of an issue and not just addressing symptoms.”

“Clients come early and often to enjoy our nourishing, organic wellness café and join the ongoing wellness conversations on our blog, Facebook and in group get-togethers,” Nordin-Evans says. “They take a yoga or a nutritionally based and delicious cooking class, indulge in a therapeutic massage, have a restorative facial or infrared sauna to detox or just plain relax in our foyer while watching the fish and listening to the waterfall.”

Jean Nordin-Evans, DDS, Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St. (Rte.119), Groton. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 7 and Directory listing on page 44.

SACRED SONG [email protected]

Sacred Song Reiki offers Sound Healing

with Reiki, Reiki, Reconnective Healing and Magnified Healing using Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs or Crystal Singing Bowls.

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 22.

HOLISTIC EDUCATOR

GREEN AROMATICS, LLCPatrice Green, Holistic Educator [email protected]

Holistic education and consultations in several modalities: aromatherapy, flower essences, Reiki, herbalism and nutrition to create renewal of body, mind and spirit through healthier living.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

HANDS-ON HEALTH ASSOCIATES1815 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA617-661-4325HandsOnHealthOnline.com

Muscular therapy; deep tissue, sports, Swedish/relaxation, pre-natal and oncology massage; craniosacral; Reiki and chiropractic care. Since 1996 Hands-On Health has offered a dedicated staff of Holistic Therapists and Practitioners who help ease pain

and allow the body (and mind) to heal naturally and achieve its optimal state of health.

I find that when we really love and accept and approve of

ourselves exactly as we are, then everything in life works.

~Louise Hay


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 22.

COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISMKatja 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 54.

Bambi Thompson, Transformational Speaker, Brain Coach for Success

Bambi Thompson, OTR/L, is a transformational speaker, international brain coach for success

acceleration, author and former radio show producer and host. An Occupational Therapist and energy healer, she specializes in teaching powerful tools for transforming anxiety and unleashing one’s greatest potential. She uses the unstoppable combination of neuroscience, energy healing,

spirituality, music, the Law of Attraction and traditional success strategies to “re-wire” the brain, behaviors and beliefs of her clients so that they can transcend limitation, optimize performance and activate personal power. Bambi has a unique ability to musically interpret a person’s energy field and use guided meditation to promote healing and transformation. She is a dynamic speaker and her power, humor and down-to-earth style transforms audiences around the country.

Services provided: Transformational speaking, brain coaching for success acceleration, EFT, Body Talk Access, personalized healing music/belief reprogramming audios, various products and programs including The Stress Busting Resiliency Program (DIY), Money Mojo Mastery (DIY program), The Entrepreneurs Success Acceleration Mind Mastery Club, Holiday Survival Kit, Power Me Up radio podcast, healing meditation CD, Dare to Be Authentic book and Xocai Healthy chocolate.

Areas of specialty: Success acceleration, non-medication anxiety relief, EFT, meditation, neuroscience, energy healing, self-sabotage, Law of Attraction, peak performance, confidence, manifesting and goal achievement.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: Having healed herself from Panic Disorder after seven years on Paxil, Bambi “believes in teaching skills and not serving pills to bring out one’s power, confidence and success.” She says, “Everything I do is about your energetic and emotional power—physically, emotionally, spiritually and metaphysically.”

Bambi Thompson, OTR/L, Bath, ME. For more information, call 207-319-5986 or visit BambiThompson.com. See Directory listing on page 43.

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 9.

HYDROPONICS

TOWER GARDENBob and Lolli [email protected]

Lees-on Life inspires healthy living with the Tower Garden, offering solutions to

families who struggle to eat better. Improving quality of life, one family at a time. See ad page 13.


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

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.

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, DMD, MS, DSc., of Boston Dental Wellness

Boston Dental Wellness is a holistic dental practice with an emphasis

on periodontal medicine, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Iontcheva-

Barehmi uses unique diagnostic and healing technologies, such as scenar therapy, ozone therapy and several different kinds of lasers.

Services provided: Dental Distress Syndrome Treatment, Head and Neck Pain Management, Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant, Vitamin C Gum Rejuvenation, Integrative Periodontal Medicine, Periodontal Spa, Ozone Therapy, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, and Laser Therapy.

Areas of specialty: Periodontics, implants, biological and physiological dentistry and energy medicine.

Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Our bodies are intelligent,” says Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi. “All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other; the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body. Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration.”

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, DMD, MS, DSc., Boston Dental Wellness, 1842 Beacon St., Ste. 305, Brookline. For more information, call 617-868-1516 or visit BostonDentalWellness.com. See ad on page 11 and Directory listing on page 44.

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 34.

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 8.

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 9.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

INTEGR8 HEALTH MASSACHUSETTS101 Cambridge St, Burlington 781-328-4488Integr8Mass.com

A high-quality, compassionate integrative healthcare practice

specializing in medical marijuana and other proven alternative treatments that address a patients entire body, mind and spirit. See ad page 12.

MEDITATION

KARMÊ CHÖLINGShambhala Meditation CenterNortheast Kingdom of [email protected]

Steeped in over 40 years of contemplative practices, Karmê Chöling offers retreats and programs that can awaken us to a deeper sense of self and community, restore us to our natural state of well-being and uncover the compassion and wisdom inherent in each of us.

Just as your car runs more smoothly an requires less energy to go faster

and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment,

you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals

and values are in balance.

~Brian Tracy


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 27.

SOLAR ENERGY

GOTSUN-GOSOLARRonald Bennett, President401-663-2532GotSun-GoSolar.com

We are a Massachusetts solar installation and construction company. We offer twenty-five years of construction acumen, custom solar designs and quality work. Free estimates.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

CINEMA GOAT Sarah Jane Lapp, Artist & Puzzle [email protected]

Step into Sarah Jane Lapp’s world. Try her healing 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles made exclusively from her original paintings including the beloved,

“This is a Life Worth Living.” Ortolans, goats, mountains and more. Perfect for nurse, neighbor and nosy aunt. Custom work available.

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 6.

MIND-BODY MEDICINE

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 31.

BOSTON BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE1371 Beacon St, Ste 304-305Brookline, MA 02446617-232-2435 Ext 0BostonBMed.com

Boston Behavioral Medicine promotes a holistic view of health using integrative mind-body psychotherapy, stress management, and nutritional services, and strives for the balance of mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being.

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 individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized 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 17.

NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE

ATIR NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE115 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720978-263-1080AtirNaturalNailCare.com

We challenge the nail industry to a higher standard and provide

detailed maintenance of your hands and feet in a positive, relaxing and clean atmosphere. See ad page 54.

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.

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 comprehensive care you need to get better for good. What physical therapy should be. See ad page 6.

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.


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eWOMEN NETWORK, NEW ENGLANDRose Tenaglia Dunn, Managing Director425-205-1692eWomenNetwork.com/Chapter/NewEngland

Our vision: a connected network of success-minded female business owners to share in to eac h other’s skills, talents, knowledge and resources. Join us.

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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.


calendarofeventsAll Calendar events for the February issue must be received by January 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, DECEMBER 31First Night Boston – The annual New Year’s Eve festival celebration throughout downtown Boston. This day-long, alcohol-free event features ice sculptures, fireworks, crafts, performances, entertainers and a grand parade filled with costumed entertainers. FirstNightBoston.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1L Street Brownies Annual Plunge – 9:30am. The L Street Brownies celebrate the New Year by plunging into the icy waters of Dorchester Bay and raising money for local charities. Free. L Street Bathhouse at Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Rd, Carson Beach, South Boston. 617-635-5104.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2Relax, Renew, and Awaken – Jan 2-4. Delight in the magic of winter at Karmê Chöling and embrace the New Year with relaxation and wakefulness in the beautiful snow-covered foothills of Northern Vermont. $275, plus accomodations. Karmê Chöling Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet. 802-633-2384. KarmeCholing.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 510-Day New Year’s Group Super Cleanse – Jan 5-15. Start your year off clean with a New Year’s 10-Day group super cleanse. A nurturing cleanse, not a starvation diet. Results typically include weight loss, cleanse all systems of the body, remove toxins and help prevent disease, reduce food cravings, increase immunity, and increase energy and clarity. Includes education and full support. $99. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

11th Annual World Hypnotism Day – 6:30-8pm. Create lasting changes in your behavior patterns by understanding how easy it is to use hypnosis to change your mind and keep the change. Donation. 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. Hypnosis.ws.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7GMO OMG Film Screening – 7-9pm. Join us for a public screening of this new documentary about genetically modified foods. Donation. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Full Moon Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. The New Moon is an auspicious time for manifesting into our lives while the Full Moon is ideal for letting go of those things that are holding us back. A mix of guided and silent meditations influenced by Native American practices. This event promises to leave you both relaxed and empowered. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-223-8900. TSBoston.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8Lyme: Treat it Naturally – 6-7pm. Join our Naturopathic Doctor, Joshua Lloyd, as he discusses the latest updates regarding Lyme disease, including preventative tips and effective, natural treatments which can be used alone, or in combination with antibiotics, to help treat Lyme disease. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

Therapeutic Energy Healing Clinic – 10am-2:30pm. Healing clinic with mini-Therapeutic Energy Healing sessions. Pre-registration through website is required. Must select time in advance. $25/20 mins. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, lower level, Arlington. 617-943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

Community HU: Experience the Wisdom and Love of Your Inner World – 11am-12pm. People of all faiths and philosophies are cordially 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 difficult times, expansion of awareness and an experience of divine love. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 508-816-1454. TSBoston.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11Reiki Clinic – 1:30-4:30pm. An opportunity for clients to experience a Reiki treatment at low cost and enable Reiki practitioners to give and receive treatments, and build community with each other. Pre-registration required. Free/practitioners, $15/30 mins. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Mass Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 617-835-9963. ArlingtonReiki.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. 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. This 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

Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing 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, JANUARY 14Free Orientation to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 6:30-8pm. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an 8 week structured and supportive environment in which to learn and deeply develop mindfulness techniques as a part of daily living. Increase awareness, strengthen the mind-body connection, turn reactions into conscious responses and recognize your option for tranquility when inevitably faced with stress. Free. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-232-5431. VisionsHealthCare.com.

Herbal Lotions for Dry Winter Skin – 7-9pm. Learn to make your own herbal moisturizing lotions and balms to counteract the drying effects of cold wind and indoor heating. Class is hands-on; no experience required. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15Free Orientation to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 6:30-8pm. See Jan 14 listing for details. Visions HealthCare, 910 Washington St, Dedham. 781-232-5431. VisionsHealthCare.com.

Your World of YES! Retreat Gift yourself, or someone you love, an uplifting, spacious day dedicated to eliciting your juiciest

vision for a remarkable 2015! Guided personal work blended with supportive group

sharing will help you claim your “YES” and craft an actionable plan to make that

“YES” a reality in your life.

Jan. 10 • 9:30am-5:30pm Participation limited to 12. $150

The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 781-258-4288. SevenCentersConsulting.com.

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Don Jose Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author

of The Fifth Agreement and Ripples of Wisdom, invites everyone to join him for an evening of

self-discovery and transformation. In his Toltec Rattlesnake Book Tour, he will share personal

anecdotes and lessons learned through translating ancient wisdom into practical applications of

truth, love and common sense.

For local tour information, visit MiguelRuiz.com.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer: Teacher Training – 1pm. Also, Jan 24. A 10-hr intensive program consisting of hands-on training and lecture time. Topics covered include: restorative poses, dealing with physical limitations and dealing with emotions. $275. The Dancer’s Sole, 6 Main St, Webster. 508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – 1pm. A tribute by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Intensive Community Program of talented young musicians and readings and tributes by distinguished guests. Free. Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston. CityOfBoston.gov.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. In this workshop, Dr. John Coleman will teach you breathing exercises that will help you to release your tension and calm your mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Holistic Healing: Marconic Reconnection Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Marconic Reconnection connects the grid systems of our bodies with the grid system of the universe allowing more light energy to come through for a healthier body, mind and spirit. It reduces pain, aids the immune system and balances the chakras form overall health. $25/25-

min treatment. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-223-8900. TSBoston.org.

Group Healing with Mother’s Milk Divine Mother Energy – 7-8:30pm. Group healing: powerful and relaxing healing on physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues. Mini-psychic readings and group share. Pre-registration required through website. $20-$40 sliding scale. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, lower level, Arlington. 617-943-6980. AditiHealing.com.

Decolonizing Herbalism: A Community Discussion – 7-9pm. Ongoing series. This session, we’ll discuss the health impacts of systemic and structural racism. How does racism damage health, and what can herbalists to do counter it? Free. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Third Annual Celebration of Reiki Conference Join Reiki practitioners and teachers from

across the region for an exceptional day exploring the theme: Living Reiki.

Give yourself the gift of a day to learn from, and connect with, your Reiki community.

April 12 • 8am-5:30pm $80 by Feb 1; $90 by Feb 2; $15 lunch option.

Brookline Holiday Inn 1200 Beacon St, Brookline. For registration &

more info, Elise Brenner: [email protected] or CelebrationOfReikiConference.org.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JANUARY 24The Alchemy of Soap making – 1-3pm. Learn the ancient art of soap making and techniques for creating beautiful, successful soap. Covers benefits of different ingredients, molds, recipes, tools. Leave with sample. $35 plus $10 materials fee. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) Training and Certification – 9am-6:30pm. Learn to work with the system of Reiki to improve your wellbeing and care for others. Professional training merging traditional Japanese teachings with contemporary health needs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 12-1:30pm. 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. This 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26Preventing and Managing High Blood Pressure with Nutrition – 7-8:30pm. A discussion led by Dr. Omar Allibhai, PharmD, who will explain what may be going on behind high blood pressure and their respective medications. Discussion will include beneficial nutritional suggestions, supplementation,


natural therapies along with lifestyle changes that may be helpful for you. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-893-3870. NaturalCompounder.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28Make Your Own Bitters – 7-9pm. At bars all over the country, homemade bitters are seeing a resurgence in popularity. Learn to make your own unique herbal bitters blend for use in cocktails, or as an aperitif or digestif. $25. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 Saint Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29Freedom from Chronic Stress Webinar Series – 7pm. A Professional Woman’s Journey to Peace, Contentment and Laughter. This journey is not about a better you. It’s being who you really are. $47. Online event. 919-673-2813. FreedomFromChronicStress.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31The Purpose Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. Feeling disconnected from a sense of purpose makes us feel isolated, directionless and unfulfilled. Reconnect with your sense of purpose and drive in your life. Free. Still Harbor, Center for Discernment & Action, 666 Dorchester Ave, South Boston. 617-360-8668. StillHarbor.org.

Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Learn about the ancient hands-on healing art of Reiki, experience 20 minutes of guided relaxation, get your questions about Reiki answered and receive a sample treatment. Pre-registration required. Free. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. 781-648-9334. ArlingtonReiki.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 – 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.

sundaySoWa 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.

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.

mondayTherapeutic Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Also 6:30-7:30pm. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise which has been conducted for a wide variety of medical conditions, including diabetes, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, depression, menopause syndrome, headaches, joint stiffness, movement disorders and cancer treatment. $125/full month, $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.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.

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

Fundamentals of Meditation Course – 7pm. A 5-wk introductory course that presents basic information and techniques relating to meditation. See website for dates. Free. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.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. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

Yoga for Well-Being – 2-3pm. Enjoy the benefits of yoga for the mind, heart, body and energy in this class through gentle postures, breath, energy centering practices, compassionate self-awareness and inspiration. Bring yoga matt, blanket and pillow as needed. $15/class. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-0101. TSBoston.org.

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.

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. 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. Free. Groton Wellness, 493 Main St, Mill Run Plaza, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.

Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. 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. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org.

“EasYoga” Class – 6-7:30pm. Also on Fri. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStreetStation.com.

College Nights at Frog Pond – 6-9pm. Show your current college ID and get half-price admission for $2. It’s the best cheap date in Boston. BostonFrogPond.com.


thursdayGentle Kundalini Yoga with Gong Relaxation – 8:30-10am. Emphasis on breath work, meditation. Students given individual attention with modifications of yoga poses if needed. Relax with healing gong vibrations. $12/drop-in. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands. 617-332-3675.

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.

Reiki Clinics – 4-7pm. Michelle Remeny from Source Reiki will be holding clinics for your animal to experience the subtle, yet powerful, healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues. Pre-registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome upon availability. $15 for up to 15 mins. Especially for Pets, 1185 Chestnut St, Newton. 617-964-7387. EspeciallyForPets.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.

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. Call to ensure program is running on any given Fri. 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.

Egleston Farmers’ Market – Thru Feb. 10am-2pm. Sharing delicious food and bringing people together. Come and enjoy this winter market featuring local, healthy food. The Urbano Project, 29 Germainia St, Jamaica Plain. EglestonFarmersMarket.org.

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. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Gentle stretches to relieve tension. Free first session. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStStation.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. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com.

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