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18 HOLISTIC HEALTH RHODE ISLAND by Beth Davis

20 EATING WELL ON A BUDGET by Judith Fertig

22 PREPARING KIDS FOR TOMORROW’S JOBS U.S. Companies Pair Scientists with Schools by April Thompson

24 CHANGING THE WAY AMERICA EATS Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods by Melinda Hemmelgarn

27 ALLEVIATE AUDIT ANXIETY byJoan Hobbs

28 STEP INTO FITNESS Dance Your Way to a Beautifully Strong and Flexible Body by Sandra Murphy

30 INTEGRATIVE NATUROPATHIC ONCOLOGY What Is it and How Do PatientsBenefit? by Dr. Jody E. Noé

31 SLOW THE AGING PROCESSES With Nitric Oxide by Janet DeLeo

32 DISH UP VARIETY Treat Your Dog to Good Health and Good Taste by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

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It has certainly been a mild winter here in Rhode Island, and as this issue hits the streets, spring’s officialarrival—March20—islessthanthree

weeks away! Some days in February felt as if spring were already upon us. In fact, our crocuses are well on their way to full bloom. As things begin to turn greenandcometolifeseeminglyovernight,Iamoptimistic about 2012. Perhaps it is the energy I feelorthewaythenewsseemsmorepositivethesedays.Whateverthereason,Iholdgreatexpectationsfor the year and for all of us here to experience and enjoy this momentum. Onceagain,BillandIhaveredoubledoureffortstostayinshapeandeatright.WhenIthinkaboutourconversations,Ilaughalittleattherealizationofjusthow much time we spend discussing food. What will we eat, where, with whom, andwhen.Wetrytokeephealthydietapartoftheconversation,butit’snoteasy.Let’sfaceit,foodisalargepartofmostpeople’slives;evenoursociallivestendtorevolvearoundit.Healthyfamiliesswearbythepowerofeatingtogethertosharetheday’sstories;holidaysarescheduledaroundwhoishostingandwhat’sonthemenu;andopportunitiestomeetupwithfriendsofteninvolvefood.Weareconstantly bombarded with food options and challenged by the desire to eat en-joyable, healthy and affordable choices. On page 20, Judith Fertig has some great pointers in Eating Well on a Budget. A well-stocked pantry, smarter shopping and eating less meat are all ways we can work toward that. Moreandmorefolksarebecomingconcernedaboutwheretheirfoodcomesfrom,whichisdrivingthehigherdemandforlocalandorganicoptions.Weareallfortunate that this increased demand has brought about a growing number of farm-ers markets that offer us fresh, local products. This popularity has actually resulted in them growing by more than 5,000 in the last two decades, with more than 40 hereinRhodeIsland!YoucanreadaboutthevariousreasonsforthisincreaseinChanging the Way America Eats,byMelindaHemmelgarn,onpage24.Oneofthemost fascinating statistics in the article is that we are spending only half as much of our disposable income for food, and twice as much on health care. The relation-ship between what we eat and how we feel is becoming harder to ignore. Protecting our farmland and our farmers by encouraging the relationship be-tween them, hospitals, restaurants, schools and the consumer is a win-win for all involved.Whetheryouobtainyourfoodfromfarmersmarketsoryourowngarden,it’s almost spring! Can’t wait to get our plants in the ground.

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Wellnessispresenting“TheBestYouRetreatForWomen™”fromMay11to13inNew-port. The retreat is designed to help women enjoy,experienceandlearnhowtomakethemselvesapriority. The retreat will offer women the opportunity to come together to learn practical tools and strategies for nourishing thebodyandsoulforanoverallsenseofwell-being.“Whenwe take the time to understand who we are and what we need,wefindtruehealthandhappinesstoenjoyandsharewith others,” says Palmer. The weekend will feature receptions, meals, sunrise yoga, hiking, cooking demonstrations, pampering, gift bags, workshops,andfemalespeakerswhohavededicatedthem-selvestosupportingotherwomenontheirjourneytowardhealth and happiness. Cost is $175 for Saturday only, $425 for the three-day re-treat without lodging, and $795 for three-days with lodging.

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Vegetarian and Healthy-Living Festival on Tap for April

WholesomeCreationsCares,anonprofitorganization,ishostingtheFirstAnnualConnecticutVegetarianand

HealthyLivingFestivalonApril28 and 29 at the Connecticut ConventionCentertoraiseaware-nessaboutthebenefitsoflivingahealthy,cruelty-freeveganlife-

style.Entryisfreewiththedonationofavegannonperishablefood item to be donated to food banks and shelters. Thefestivalisgearinguptobeaphenomenalwholebody,mindandspiritexperience.Thetwo-dayeventisde-signed to be one of exploration and education so that partici-pants can learn how to ensure a healthy planet of abundance for now and future generations. Attendeescanenjoyveganfoodtasting,cruelty-freeper-sonal and beauty product samples, yoga, Reiki and holistic care practitioners, world-renowned lecturers, cooking and wellness demonstrationsandspecialscreeningsoffeaturefilms,aswellashundredsofraffles,doorprizesandotheractivities.

For more information, including opportunities for vendors, sponsors and volunteers, visit CTVegFest.org.

Empowered By India Holistic Wellness Center

ShanthiMuthu,aholisticwellnessspecial-istfromIndia,isexpandingEmpowered

ByIndiatoanonlineandofflineholisticwellnesscenterwherepeoplecanreceivehelp to eliminate work and life stress using holistic wellness tools from India. After30yearsofintensestudy,Muthudiscoveredthreemajormodulestobethe

buildingblocksessentialforholisticwellness:thinking,movingandeating.SeveralnewprogramswillbeintroducedinMarchthat are based on the three modules. The programs include The Royal Yoga for Total Wellness, Indian Dance for Total Wellness, Meditation as Holistic Solution, Eating for Inner Peace, The 90-day Transformation to Wellness Program, and more. The programs address the daily stress contributors in life such as physical illness, depression, anxiety, relationship is-sues,self-confidenceandspiritualdisconnect.

Empowered By India Holistic Wellness Center is located at 11 Bristol Ave. in Pawtucket. For more information, call 401-305-5265 or visit EmpoweredByIndia.com.

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OOPS! Our Apologies - In the February ‘12 edition of Rhode Island Natural Awakenings, we forgot the website informationforEssenceYogainPawtuxetVillage: visit EssenceYogaRI.com

Highlander Charter School Holding Carnivale Event

Families, supporters and staff of Highland Charter School will be

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Literacy Volunteers of Kent County in Need of Tutors

LiteracyVolunteersofKentCounty(LVKC)isencouragingindividu-

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To become a volunteer tutor, call LVKC Director Kimberly Greer at 401-822-9103 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit CoventryLibrary.org/lvkcMain.html.

Cumberland Yoga Teacher Earns Pregnancy Yoga Certification

Maria Sichel, owner of Time For You Yoga, has earned her cer-

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Prenatal Yoga Classes are now being offered at Time For You Yoga, located at 2155 Diamond Hill Rd. in Cumberland. For more information, call 401-305-5319 or visit TimeForYouYoga.com.

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withseverementalillness,forexample,werebeingapprovedforonly15-min-ute sessions. Feeling as if her time with themwasnotsufficientenoughtohelpthem heal, she began searching for other alternatives;somethingthatwasfocusedon the whole person. What she found was Chinese medicine.“Iwasimpressedbythefocuson the patient-practitioner relationship, confidentiality,trust,theimportanceofnot judging patients, and of course, treat-ingthewholeperson,”saysSommerville. She immediately applied to the NewEnglandSchoolofAcupuncture,the oldest graduate school for the study ofEastAsianMedicine(EAM)intheUnited States, and is now licensed to practiceEAMinbothMassachusettsand Rhode Island. She also went on to earn the credential of Diplomate of Acupuncture from the National Certi-ficationCommissionforAcupunctureandOrientalMedicine. Ten years ago, she founded Ho-listic Health Rhode Island (HHRI) as a privatepractice.However,afterafewyears of referring patients out for other modalities,sherealizedhowconvenientitwouldbetohaveateamofpractitio-

nersandserviceprovidersallunderoneroof. So, she decided to do just that, and today,HHRIisacooperativeofbusinessownersofferingawiderangeofservicesin one location. “PeopleareoftensurprisedthatHHRIofferssomanyservices;notun-derstanding that although we all work under one roof, we are in fact separate businesses,”explainsSommerville.However,thoughtheyareseparatebusi-nesses,itisobviousthatHHRIfunctionsasacohesiveunit.“Everypractitionerhere is passionate about their profes-sionanddedicatedtoprovidingpatientswiththeverybestcare;therefore,withthe patients’ permission, we will often collaborate with each other to determine thebestapproachfortheoverallhealthofanindividual.” Tobetterservethecommunity,thelistofservicesisquiteextensive.Inaddi-tiontoEAMservices—includingChineseacupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese nutritional therapy, magnetic therapy, moxabustion,tuina,andmore—HHRIoffers Reiki, massage therapy (including deep tissue, pregnancy, Swedish, sports andcouplesmassage),skincareservices,holistic counseling, holistic nutrition, hypnotherapy,aromatherapy,andevenpersonalchefservicesandin-home

cooking lessons. Plus, there is one busi-nessthatcreatescustomized,handmadewigs for women struggling with hair loss due to the effects of chemotherapy, alopecia or reasons unknown. One item that has remained constantforSommervilleisherpassionfor educating the public about holistic medicineanditsbenefits.“Educationre-ally is key to helping people understand that so many of the assumptions about holistic care just aren’t true,” she states. To help spread the word, HHRI hosted a hugely successful Holistic Health Fair and Open House in Janu-ary—whichattractedmorethan200guests—andcollaboratedwithBacktoBasics Natural Foods Grocery last June for a Holistic Health Fair that welcomed more than 500 patrons. HHRI also hosts some lectures and seminars in-house, as well as online teleseminars focused on holistic nutrition. On Saturdays, it has evenbegunofferingsmall(fourtofivepeople)personalizedyogaclasses. Nextonthehorizonisthedevel-opment of a Holistic Fertility Center withinHHRI.Foryears,Sommervillehasspecializedintreatingfertilityconcernswith acupuncture. Now, Dawn Stewart, amassagetherapistatHHRI,iscertifiedin pregnancy massage, and Jennah Hub-bell, a Reiki master and teacher, offers Reiki for fertility. Together, they plan to hostaseriesofpresentationsand/orlec-tures that explain how holistic medicine can help with issues surrounding fertility. “Ourgoalistobeafocalpointforho-listic fertility treatment in Rhode Island,” Sommervillenotes. SommervillecameintoEAMbe-causeofherdedicationtopatientcare—andthathasnotchangedovertheyears.EverydecisionshemakesconcerningHHRIismadewithclientsinmind—from the practitioners she brings into the classesthatareavailable. “Iamconstantlymotivatedandinspired by my patients and, therefore, wanttogivethemmyverybest,”shesays.“I’mthrilledthatweareabletoofferso many modalities that can help people regainoverallhealthandwellness.”

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Setting a BudgetFivedollarspermealfor21mealsaweek, plus snacks, neatly totals the $125 weekly food budget set by the Leake family, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lisa and Jason Leake, parents of two young daughters,firstexploredwhatitwouldbe like to eliminate processed food from their diet, which they describe in their blog at 100DaysofRealFood.com. Their success led to the additional challenge of eating real food on a budget.

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Eating Down the FridgeSeattle-basedKimO’Donnel,authorofThe Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook, blogs about family meals for USA Today.“IregularlyemphasizewhatIcall ‘eating down the fridge,’” she says. “Thatmeansmakinguseofwhatwe’vegot on hand, like generations before us that also went through food shortages. We’re just out of practice.” Onewaytohelpourselveslearn,saysO’Donnel,istostocka“smarter”pantry.Staplesincludedifferentva-rietiesofdriedbeans;lentils;quick-cookinggrainssuchasquinoa,bulgur,couscousandpurplebarley;garbanzobeans;brownandblackrice;andafewBPA-free canned goods like tomatoes, black beans and chickpeas. “Ifwetakeourtimeandwatchforgood deals, we can build a pantry at a low cost,” she says, because such ingre-dientsarebasically“blankslates.”Asjustone example of a low-cost, pantry-based

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Psyched about ScienceKidslikeCamerinoSanchez-Parkcan’tgetenough.“Roboticshelpedme learn a lot about science and battery-powered objects and engines,” saysthisfifth-graderatFallerElemen-tary School, in Ridgecrest, California. “Thebestpartwasworkingwiththecool,high-techrobots.Iwoulddefi-nitely do it again!” Sanchez-Parkisoneof87youthspsyched about science as a result of hands-on afterschool programs run by a localnonprofit,HighDesertLeapin’Liz-ards. It taps the brainpower of scientists andengineersfromanearbynavalbaseto instruct in subjects like renewable energy, chemistry and robotics. Rather than focusing on abstract concepts, stu-dents create working windmills or robots capable of tackling obstacle courses. “Itnotonlysparksaninterestinscience, it teaches them how to think like a scientist,” says Program Admin-istrator Sandra Goldstein Birmingham. “Forexample,thekidsmaintainanen-

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Experimenting: General science camps make it possible to sample its different branches,fromastronomytozoology,andlearnhowthingsworkthroughfun,inter-activeexperiments.Thesegroup-orientedcampsfosterleadershipandteamwork,aswellascuriosityanddiscipline;keycharacteristicsforanycareerinscience.

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reassurance of knowing exactly where ourfoodcomesfromandwho—oftenonafirst-namebasis—greworproducedit. Good, healthy food germinates in genuinerelationships—betweengrow-ers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth.Localmarketsboosthometowneconomies,too;theUSDApredictsarecord $7 billion in such food sales this year,deliveringagreaterproportionoffood dollars directly to farmers. Regional food systems also support thebiologicaldiversitythatisvitaltosustainability. According to the United Nations’FoodandAgricultureOrganiza-tion,“differentvarietiesofthesamespe-

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Farmers’JobMarketWith57beingthecurrentaverageageof American farmers, and more than a quarter65orolder,theNationalSustain-ableAgricultureCoalitionrecognizesthedesperate need for more young farm-ers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalitionrecentlysurveyed1,000beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career. The Women, Food andAgricultureNetworkhasidentifiedaccess to health care as the main chal-lenge facing females that want to farm. While city dwellers tend to ideal-izefarmingasaromanticoccupationina bucolic setting, it is actually a risky,

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physically demanding job. Despite the challenges,farmerssaytheylovetheirwork because they enjoy being outside, working with their hands, producing high-qualityfoodandbeingtheirownboss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.

StickerPriceVersus Hidden CostsTo consumers coping in a down econo-my, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural eco-nomicsattheUniversityofMissouri,notesthat,“Americans,onaverage,are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as theywereinthe1960s.”However,atthesametime,“Thepercentagespenton health care has doubled.” Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associ-ated with food-borne illnesses, antibiot-ic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and hormone-contaminated food and water, andit’seasytounderstandwhyMichaelCarolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares,“Cheapfood...isactuallyquiteexpensive.” Onewayforfamiliestosavemoney on food costs is to reduce waste. Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plusinfoodayear.Mostofitendsupinlandfills. Insteadofprovidingincentivestoagribusinesses to produce less expen-sivefood,smarternationalfarmandfoodpoliciescouldprioritizeproducinghigherqualityfoodandwastinglessofit.KathyBero,boardpresidentofNuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wis-consin,advocatesshiftingcommoditypayments to organic farmers. Her non-profiteducationalfarmpromotes“foodasmedicine,”alongwithcost-saving,health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cooktomaximizenutritionalvalue.

Inspiring TrendsStephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego,California,says:“Ifyoudon’thavelocalfarms,youdon’thavelocalsecurity.” Across the country, communi-tiesareprovinghowafewconsciousbuyerscanimproveeveryone’saccesstohigh-qualitylocalfoods. Farm to Hospital: As director of nutritionservicesatFletcherAllenHealthCare,inBurlington,Vermont,Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the powertoinfluencetheeconomicsecu-rity and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent of the food servedatherhospitalfromfarmslo-catedwithinaday’sdrive.Inherwork,she helps keep farmers on their land whileprovidinghigherqualityfoodtopatients and staff. The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth ofproducein2011,despiteVermont’sshort growing season. The hospital food issopopularthatitscaféservesdown-town businesspeople, further bolstering profitabilityandcommunitybenefits. For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent pur-chasesprovideanincomehecancountoneverymonth.Imrieisgladtonotethat for farmers, selling their food to the hospitalis“likeastampofapproval.” MarydaleDeBor,whofoundedandledthe“plowtoplate”compre-hensivefoodanddisease-preventioninitiativeassociatedwithConnecticut’sNewMilfordHospital,maintainsthat,“Institutionalleadershipiscritical.”ShesaysthatthankstoasupportiveCEOthatbelievedinbringingfarm-freshfoodstohospitalfoodservices,theirretailcafémorethandoubleditsrevenuewithintwo years. DeBorbelievesthathospitalfoodshould set an example for public health.

“Weneedtosupportbeginningfarmers,and more food hubs and new distribu-tion systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumersneedtolettheirhospitalsknow they should focus on good food and nutrition.” Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lock-hart,ownerofMainSqueezeNatural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri,buyssuppliesdirectlyfromlocalorganicfarmersandneverquibblesabout price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restau-rant. Rather than large plates of cheap food,LockhartservesportionswithinU.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higherquality,moresatisfyingmeals. Relationships with chefs are impor-tanttofarmers,advisesCarolAnnSayle,owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer;chefsappreciatedependableandhighqualityfood;andcustomersreturnbecause of the great taste. Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the AmericanFriendsServiceCommitteeofNewMexico, trains beginning farmers andranchersinwaystoprovidefoodtotheAlbuquerquePublicSchoolDis-trict and beyond. For example, farmers grow crops during the winter in solar-powered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs. Mobilemeatprocessinganddistribu-tion networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically andenvironmentallyviable,explainsBustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help childrenthrive.InthePacificNorthwest,Ameri-CorpsvolunteerEmmaBrewsterworkswith the Real Food Challenge, a national youth-based program that encourages collegesanduniversitiestoshift20per-cent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.


Hands in the DirtRegardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable foodsystemsattheUniversityofCalifornia–Davis,pointsoutthathome, school, community and workplacevictorygardens

established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our na-tion’svegetables. In both world wars, she says, our national leadership“recognizedthatfoodandhealthwerevitalnational security issues.” They still are today.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth ([email protected]),

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host, based in Columbia, Mis-souri. She co-created F.A.R.M.:Food,Art,RevolutionMedia–aFocusonPhotographytoRe-vitalizeAgricultureand Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

How to Grow and Find Local FoodFind a farmers’ market ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets

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2012 Farm Bill Update by Melinda Hemmelgarn

The single piece of legislation known as the Farm Bill currently contains $90billionintaxpayerfundingandsignificantlyaffectsfarming,con-servation,energyandthequalityandpriceofthefoodonourplates.

Whenthebillcomesupforrenewaleveryfiveyears,thepublichasachancetovoicesupportforagreener,healthier,moresustainablefoodandfarmingsystem. Sign up for Farm Bill updates and action alerts from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (website below), and talk with members of Congress about concerns. MarydaleDeBor,whoworkstoimprovefoodqualityinConnecticut,recommendsthatcitizensalignwithfarmadvocacyorganizations.“Ad-vocacyisthesinglemostimportantneednow,aroundtheFarmBillandstate policies,” she says.

Didyouknow?n MostFarmBilldollarssupportfoodassistanceprograms,namelyfoodstamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our nation’s largest safety net against hunger. In 2012, SNAP is projected to consume 75 percent of the total Farm Bill budget.

n MostSNAPbenefitsarespentinsupermarketsandconveniencestores.SNAP can be used at farmers’ markets, but only by those that accept electronicbenefitstransfer(EBT)cards.In2011,SNAP’s$11millionoftheprogram’stotal$71billionbenefitswereredeemedatfarmers’marketsnationwide,directlybenefitinglocalfarmers.

n Crop insurance is the second-largest Farm Bill budget item.

n The majority of subsidy payments go to large farms producing corn, cot-ton, wheat, rice and soybeans, which helps explain why soda is cheaper than 100 percent fruit juice, and corn-fed feedlot beef costs less than or-ganic, grass-fed beef.

n AnimprovedFarmBillwouldprovideparticipationincentivesforconserva-tion, beginning farmers, local food economies and organic agriculture, and better align agriculture with public health.

Learnmoreaboutthe2012FarmBillat:EnvironmentalWorkingGroupandEWGActionFund ewg.org

Food Fight: The Citizen’s Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill, by Daniel Imhoff WatershedMedia.org/foodfight_overview.html

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy iatp.org

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition SustainableAgriculture.net


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Avarieddietevenreducesthechancesofdogsdevelopinganallergyto certain foods, like chicken or wheat, addsDelaney.“Feedingadogfoodthat’snot commonly used in the pet food industry—afoodthathe’snaïveto—re-duces the potential that the animal will developanallergicreactiontoit.”

Shopping for ChoicesDr.TracyLord,aholisticveterinarianbased at the Animal Clinic and Well-nessCenter,inWilliamsburg,Virginia,says that older theories once claimed that dogs would become picky eaters orexperienceindigestiononavarieddiet,butthatperspectivehassincebeenquestioned. Tothecontrary,varietybringsexcitementandinteresttothetable—or the bowl. For instance, Lord points out,“Ifyoufeedyourchildadinnerof chicken, broccoli, brown rice and cantaloupe, you can pat yourself on thebackforprovidingawell-balancednutritious meal. But if you feed this same meal to your child three times a day throughout his life, you would start toseenutritionaldeficiencies.”Plus,noone would be surprised to hear that the child is tiring of it. The same holds true for dogs, she says. Their bodies appreciate the different sources of nutrition, while their taste buds respond to delicious change-ups. Onepopulartypeofvarieddietcenters on taking commercially pre-pared,top-quality,frozen,cannedordry foods and simply rotating them, as longastheownerprovidesaconsistentnumber of calories. This approach will ensurethatadogreceivestherightbal-ance of nutrients, says Remillard. Sheexplainsthat,“Federallyregulated, commercially prepared foods haveprocessingmethodsandqual-ity assurance programs that limit the potential for food-borne illnesses in pets and offer guarantees, a nutritional profileandbioavailabilityofnutrients.”Remillardfurthernotes,however,thatnotallproductsareequalwhenitcomes to highly desirable ingredients, so as with any other processed food, consumers must read labels. Varieddietsalsomaybepreparedat home. That’s where home chefs


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Ifyouwouldliketoincorporateavarieddietintoyourdog’s eatingroutine,herearefiveexperttipsfordoingsosafely and successfully.

Choose different main ingredients: If you’re primarily relying on a chicken and rice diet, switch the pooch to something completely different, like a duck and sweet potato or bison and barley diet, advisesVeterinarianSeanDelaney.

It’s okay to change brands: Although some food manufacturers havedevelopedfoodlinesdesignedtorotateamongitems,you can always try out different brands and formulas. Stick to the high-qualitymixesforoptimalnutrition,saysVeterinarianTracyLord.

Change the menu regularly: If you plan to rotate a dog’s commercially prepared diet, consider buying a new blend eachtimeyoushop,advisesVeterinarianRebeccaRemillard.

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SATURdAY, MARCH 3Reiki II Attunement – 9am-5pm. Expand your skills with distance healing & working symbols. A 2nd level attunement gives you the skills to be a pro-fessional practitioner. Level 1 certificate required. $200, $185/Santosha members. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Introduction to Mindfulness (4 weeks) – 10am-12pm. 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31. All levels of ex-perience. The effective tools of meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, support authentic being. $125/includes 4 classes and materials. An-nie Geissinger @ The Healing Circle, Providence. [email protected]. 401-226-5583. Integrated Energy Therapy ~ Basic – 10am-6pm. Become an energy intuitive and clear energy block-ages to restore the natural energy flow in yourself or others. IET is an invaluable tool for stress reduction. $195. Renaissance Holistic Center, 993 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-270-4001. Ancient Wisdom Advanced Workshop – 11am-4:30pm. Learn subjects of psychic surgery, aura scan, sand painting, meteorites, chumpi stones, lasers, light life rings, dowsing, chakras, color, crystals, and more. $88. Positive New Beginnings Holistic & Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Provi-dence. 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com. Angel Card Saturdays – 12-5pm. Join Rev. Lea Knepley for Divine Source guidance and “Spiritually Based Life Coaching” during your Angel Card Read-ing. Online booking suggested, credit cards accepted. $35 to $60. Knepley Therapeutic Massage, @ Holistic Health RI, 5784 Post Rd, Suite 5, East Greenwich. 401-402-0568. KnepleyTherapeuticMassage.com.

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Intro to Mindfulness (4 week class) – 7-9pm. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27. All levels of experience. The effective tools of meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, support authentic being. $125/includes 4 classes and materials. Annie Geissinger, at Joyful Breath Yoga, 25 Market St, Suite 14, Swansea, MA. [email protected]. 401-226-5583.

wEdNESdAY, MARCH 7Intro to Mindfulness (4 week class) – 10am-12pm. 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28. All levels of experience. Effec-tive tools of meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, support authentic being. $125/includes 4 classes and materials. Annie Geissinger @ Windhorse Thera-pies, 420 D Scrabbletown Rd, North Kingstown. [email protected]. 401-226-5583.

Life Drawing Workshop – 4:30-6:30pm. Drawing workshop with model, No instructor, just show up. We provide the model, studio, drawing tables and easels. You bring your own drawing supplies and skills. $10. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Coalition for Animals – 5-8pm. 5th Annual Lasa-gna Dinner. Meat and Vegetarian options provided by Ma Raffa’s. 100% of proceeds will support the Seniors Program – the adoption fee is paid for seniors to adopt from a participating local shelter. Call to reserve. Donation $10/Adult $8/Senior & Child. Coalition for Animals, The Skyroom, 651 Orchard St, New Bedford, MA. 508-991-6366. coalitionforanimals.com.

4-Week Beginners Yoga Series – 6-7:30pm. 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28. Our popular beginner series introduces students to basic Hatha, Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga so they may enter regular classes with ease. $70. Tenth Gate Yoga Center, Glen View, 1046 East Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-683-9642. TenthGateYogaCenter.com.

Meditation is the Way – 6:30-7:30pm. For clarity, mental, emotional balance, inner peace, harmony & a deep connection to higher consciousness. Meet weekly to create a practice of self-discipline. $5. Light Soul Therapy, 102 Woodbine Rd, Wakefield. 401-284-0363. LightSoulTherapy.com.

Adolescent Indigo Family – 6:30-8:30pm. We are starting an indigo adolescent support group; come and ask questions and meet us. Free. CreatIgo @ The Enchanted Path, 1216 Main St, Coventry. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Nutrition Education – 7-8pm. Nutritional Educa-tion Class. Topic: Helping to improve digestion. $25. Dawn Parante @Positive New Beginnings 877 Broadway East Providence. 401-432-7195

THURSdAY, MARCH 8Tong Ren Guinea Pig Classes – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridian points on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages. Donations Accepted. Spirit of Agape, Shari Bitsis, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. [email protected]. 401-465-4249.

Full Moon Qigong and Yoga – 7:30-9pm. Through visualization and focused breathing, this meditation & yoga sequence will activate and refine the five energetic organ systems of the body. Pay-what-you-can. Vella Gardens, 1 Alfred Stone Rd., Pawtucket. Vellagardens.com.


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FRIdAY, MARCH 9Soul Empowerment Introduction – 6:15-7:30pm. An evening of empowerment of your soul. Receive Divine transmissions & learn to create Light Tab-ernacles, powerful sacred pathways. Learn to har-ness & work the Light. $5/donation. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Guided Meditation Night – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a gentle guided meditation that’s designed to help you relax, renew and energize. All learn-ing levels welcome. $10. Heavenly Hugs 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes.

SATURdAY, MARCH 10Answers to Your Key Questions about Life Semi-nar - 1:15-9:15pm. Also 3/11, 8:15am-11:45am. How can you fill your life with more love, richness, joy, and spiritual confidence? Learn spiritual tools to help you go beyond faith to direct experience, and discover the answers to your deepest questions. See website or call for pricing. Eckankar, Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-828-6973. Eckankar-RI.org/seminar.

Angel Card Saturdays – 12-5pm. Join Rev. Lea Knepley for Divine Source guidance and “Spiri-tually Based Life Coaching” during your Angel Card Reading. Online booking suggested, credit cards accepted. $35 to $60. Knepley Therapeutic Massage, Inside Holistic Health RI, 5784 Post Rd, Suite 5, East Greenwich. 401-402-0568. KnepleyTherapeuticMassage.com.

Crystal 101 – 4-6pm. Learn about Crystals, how they work their properties the benefits and so much more. Call and pre-register. $25. Positive New Beginnings Holistic & Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Provi-dence. 401-432-7195. positivenewbeginnings.com.

SUNdAY, MARCH 11Reiki Day at Spirit of Agape – 10am-4pm. Stop by and pamper yourself to a half hour of reiki. RSVP to Shari Bitsis for a time slot. $15. Spirit of Agape, Shari Bitsis, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. [email protected]. 401-465-4249.

Jumpstart Your Spiritual How-to Book or Mem-oir – 11:30am-4:30pm. Come away with clarity on which book to write; a vision including readership, features, and tone; the beginnings of an outline; several pages of writing; and a plan for next steps. $65. Lisa Tener @All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Angels, Guides and Loved Ones – 12-1:30pm. Discover or enhance your skills of clairvoyance, clairaudience or clairsentience with this guided meditation. $22. Renaissance Holistic Center, 993 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-270-4001.

Embrace the Goddess Within! – 12:30-3:30pm. Intimate look at feminine power, goddesses, become familiar with our own feminine essence and learn with new tools and practices. $40/includes materials fee. CreatIgo@ The Enchanted Path, 1216 Main St, Coventry. 401-793-0097. creatigo.org.

Eating for Total Wellness – 4:30-7:30pm. If you are overweight, are an emotional eater, seeking to relieve stress, or desiring to go vegetarian, this cooking workshop is for you, to be guided step by step. $60/Dinner included. Empowered By India Holistic Wellness Ctr, 11 Bristol Ave, Pawtucket. 401-305-5265. EmpoweredByIndia.com.

MONdAY, MARCH 12Storywalking at Goddard Park – 9:30-11am. For home-schoolers/pre-schoolers, join Wendy to study nature’s code, hunt for treasure, and create stories from our adventures. Specifics on website calendar page. Free. Beach at Goddard Park, Off Ives Rd, East Greenwich. 401-884-1559. netwalkri.com.

Bliss Indigo Child Playshop – 4:30-5:30pm. Come and find out about indigo children! Great time to make connections with other parents; this group is designed for children 5-9 years and their parents. Donation suggested. CreatIgo, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Nutrition Education – 6:30-7:30pm. Nutrition Edu-cation Class. Tonight’s Topic; Helping to improve your digestion. $25. Dawn Parente @Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

TUESdAY, MARCH 13Lunch Time Reiki Share – 12-1:15pm. Reiki prac-titioners of all levels welcome to give and receive healing. A time to be supported as you support oth-ers. Please contact Adriene if attending. $5. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

Ancient Wisdom Class – 6-9pm. Create sacred space in which to work and allow spirit to guide our day. Covering intuition, connecting with spirit, dowsing, chakras, color, crystals & more. $47. Positive New Beginnings Holistic & Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. positivenewbeginnings.com.

wEdNESdAY, MARCH 14Bee club- Our Version of a Book Club – 6:30-8:30pm. Come and discuss: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs; and other things that are happening in your life. Donation sug-gested. CreatIgo, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Gay Men’s Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Come re-lax and connect with others in the gay community in this one hour meditation group. All levels welcome. $10. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-265-7720. tripplefortecoach.com.

THURSdAY, MARCH 15Women’s Wellness & Aromatherapy – 6:30-8:30pm. Come & be pampered..bring a friend.. sample natural health inspired products made with pure essential oils & plant extracts.. meditation & breathing techniques..samples. $10. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 401-490-1732. changinglives1breath.com.

FRIdAY, MARCH 16Star Healing & Intergalactic Energy – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy more inner peace by ridding yourself of fears, addictions & pain through this revolution-ary new healing system by Kelly Hamptons lecture from Archangel Michael. $35. Angelnook Gal-lery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Spiritual Cinema presents – I AM – 7-9:15pm. An engaging and entertaining film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world and what can we do to make it better? Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Liv-ing, 292 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552. Concordia.csl.org.

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Hypnosis Certification Course – 100-hour course is a balance of detailed lectures and hands on learning. Presented by Lisa Zaccheo, BCH, BCI, Mind Matters Hyp-nosis Center. The Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane, Avon, CT MindMattersHypnosis .com/100course 860-693-644.

Nia Movement Class – 9:15-10:15am. If you are a yoga student and you’re looking for a form of movement to get your heart rate up, then Nia may be the perfect fit. No shoes, comfortable cloth-ing, mat & water. $12. Quonnie Grange, 5662 (Route 1) Post Rd, Charlestown. 401-322-0810. nianow.com/wendy.

Theta Healing Class – 10am-5pm. Basic DNA The-ta Class. Learn how to fix DNA. $495. Leslie Arena @Positive New Beginnings Holistic & Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. positivenewbeginnings.com.

Discover You Holistic & Wellness Exp – 11am-6pm. Visit booth 22, relax with Reconnective Healing demo, win a free session of Sacred Stone Massage, learn benefits of meditation & take home a beautiful piece of Chakra Art. $10. Light Soul Therapy@ Discover You, Twin River Event Cen-ter, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln. 401-284-0363. LightSoulTherapy.com.

Path of Kriya Yoga Workshop – 1-4pm. Kriya Yoga, brought to us by Paramhansa Yogananda, is a meditation technique that quickly accelerates one’s spiritual growth. Join us and learn about the Path of Kriya. $15/Suggested donation. Ananda Center For Yoga & Meditation, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-308-8745. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

SUNdAY, MARCH 18Discover You Holistic Health & Wellness Expo – 9am-4pm. Visit booth 22, relax with Reconnec-tive Healing, win a free session of Sacred Stone Massage, learn benefits of Meditation & take home a beautiful piece of Chakra Art. $10. Light Soul Therapy @ Discover You, Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln. 401-284-0363. LightSoulTherapy.com.

Reiki 1 Certification Class – 11am-5pm. Learn this gentle Japanese hands on healing technique to treat yourself and others. Lots of practice time and complete information packet with certificate. $135. Pathways to Healing, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

Spring Equinox Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Join us to honor the season and focus on healing for the community and earth. Bring drums and rattles, some available to share. No experience necessary, all ages. Donation appreciated. Katharine A. Rossi @ The Light of Being, 112 Bogman St, Providence. [email protected]. 817-542-4993.


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MONdAY, MARCH 19Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 6-8pm. 8 week class. Highly participatory and life-affirming, course includes instruction in mindfulness medita-tion practice, gentle stretching/yoga, inquiry exercis-es to enhance awareness, group dialogue, and daily home assignments. $365/8 week series. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

TUESdAY, MARCH 20Magickal Practitioner Meetup – 6-7:30pm. Magickal Practioner Meetup join us as we welcome Spring with a drum circle! Bring your own drum or percussion instrument and a beverage. All paths welcome. Free. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Provi-dence. 401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

Tong Ren Guinea Pig Classes – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridian points on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages. Donations Accepted. Spirit of Agape, Shari Bitsis, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. [email protected]. 401-465-4249.

wEdNESdAY, MARCH 21Life Drawing Workshop – 4:30-6:30pm. Drawing Worskshop with model, no instructor, just show up. We provide the model, studio, drawing tables and easels. You bring your own drawing supplies and skills. $10. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Adolescent Indigo Group – 6-8pm. Group for indigo adolescents addresses their needs, wants and concerns in a safe, supportive environment. $10. CreatIgo @ The Enchanted Path, 1216 Main St, Coventry. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Nutrition Education – 7-8pm. Nutrition Education Class. Tonight’s Topic; Wheat, it’s not what you think. $25. Dawn Parente @ Positive New Begin-nings, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

THURSdAY, MARCH 22Parent Visitor Day – 8:30-10:45am. Considering Waldorf education? Join us for Parent Visitor Day – tour the school, visit classes in session, and have time for a question and answer session. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 x228. MeadowbrookSchool.com.

Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepen your journey practice and gain insight to your own guidance. Bring a journal, pen and something to lie on. Knowledge of how to journey is required. $10. Katharine Rossi, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Provi-dence. [email protected]. 401-924-0567.

FRIdAY, MARCH 23Shamanic Drum Healing – 7-9pm. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to connect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing, and gain insight. Group format. $35. Katharine A. Rossi & Paul DiSegna @ Leap of Faith, 170 Arrowhead Rd, Dighton, MA. [email protected]. 508-669-6580.

SATURdAY, MARCH 24Healing the Earth – 9am-2pm. Class filled with insight & play! Delve into the magic of co-creating with the Earth. Topics: Law of Attraction, the human heart, visualization, intent & Play! $45/members, $55/non-members, $15/ Materials fee. The Learn-ing Connection/Class# 750146, 201 Wayland Ave, Providence. [email protected]. 401-274-9330.

Integrated Energy Therapy® – 9:30am-6pm. Intermediate Workshop – One of the next generation – hands on – power energy therapy systems that gets the “issues out of your tissues” for good. Prerequi-site: IET Basic. $215, $230/8 CE’s. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/IET.

Angel Card Saturdays – 12-5pm. Join Rev. Lea Knepley for Divine Source guidance and “Spiri-tually Based Life Coaching” during your Angel Card Reading. Online booking suggested, credit cards accepted. $35 to $60. Knepley Therapeutic Massage, Inside Holistic Health RI, 5784 Post Road, Suite 5, East Greenwich. 401-402-0568. KnepleyTherapeuticMassage.com.

Making Your Own Herbal Bitters – 2-4pm. Hands on workshop making herbal bitters! Bitters have a long history as medicinals and as a cocktail ingredi-ent. Everyone will make bitters to take home. $10/plus $5 materials fee. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Providence. 401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

SUNdAY, MARCH 25Integrated Energy Therapy® – 9:30am-6pm. Advanced Workshop – A powerful day of self-healing and energy therapy certification training. Prerequisite: IET Intermediate. $215,$230/8 CE’s. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/IET.

Pay What You Can Yoga – 10-11:30am. Last Sunday. Mindfulness-based yoga class for all levels hosted in our beautiful greenhouse/cot-tage. Cash or check only, pay-what-you-can. Vella Gardens, 1 Alfred Stone Rd., Pawtucket. Vellagardens.com.

Yoga for Gardeners – 12:30-3pm. With Bar-bara Gee.Your best gardening tool is You! Develop greater flexibility and strength in preparation for the season ahead. Explore, share and learn with a Master Gardener and Yogi. $35. The Island Heron, 42 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown. 401-560-0411. TheIslandHeron.com.

Open House – 1-3pm. Considering Waldorf educa-tion? Tour the campus and meet with faculty, staff and parents. Families welcome. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 x228. MeadowbrookSchool.com.

Shamanic Drum Healing – 2-4pm. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to con-nect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing, and gain insight. Group format. $40. Katharine Rossi & Paul DiSegna @ Angels of Light Healing Center, 320 Washington St, Norwell, MA. [email protected]. 781-871-1740.

MONdAY, MARCH 26Guru Singh: Heart Centered Living – 6-9pm. Guru Singh is a 3rd generation yogi & master teacher of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. Teach-ings are a fusion of Eastern yogic mysticism and Western spiritual pragmatism. $75. Tenth Gate Yoga Center, Glen View, 1046 East Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-683-9642. TenthGateYogaCenter.com.

Nutrition Education – 6:30-7:30pm. Nutrition Education Class. Tonight’s Topic; Wheat, it’s not what you think. $25. Dawn Parante @Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

Tong Ren Guinea Pig Classes – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridian points on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages. Donations Accepted. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. [email protected]. 401-465-4249.

TUESdAY, MARCH 27Guru Singh: Clearing the Chatter – 6-9pm. Guru Singh is a 3rd generation yogi & master teacher of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. Teachings are a fusion of Eastern yogic mysticism and Western spiritual pragmatism. $75. Tenth Gate Yoga Cen-ter, Glen View, 1046 East Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-683-9642. TenthGateYogaCenter.com.

wEdNESdAY, MARCH 28Windows into Waldorf – 3:45-5pm. Consider-ing Waldorf education? Join us for Windows – an Early Childhood orientation for parents of young children. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 x228 MeadowbrookSchool.com.


THURSdAY, MARCH 29V.J. Kohli Lecture Series – 4-7pm. A two part lec-ture on Art & Spirituality, Understanding the basic spiritual principals & easy spiritual practices for peace & mind. End with 10 minute meditation. Free. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

FRIdAY, MARCH 30Meditation with Reiki – 7-8pm. Listen to a guided Reiki healing meditation while receiving a mini Reiki treatment. All levels of Reiki are welcome. We will begin with Reiki Mawashi. $10. Pathways to Healing, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

Meditation Hour – 7-8pm. What is your true heart’s desire? Guided meditation that will help you dis-cover your inner truth and purpose. Set your inten-tion and let it go! $10. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd, Warwick. 401-615-3433. Serenityyogari.com.

Demonstration with Sue and Aaron Singleton, Medical Intuitives – 7-9pm. Internationally re-nowned Medical Intuitive/Healer, Visionary, Inven-tor and Founder of The Energy of Life® Integrative and Intuitive Healing Process demonstrate intuitive/healing gifts, sacred geometry, answer health-related questions. Free. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com.

SATURdAY, MARCH 31Rings of Oden – Module 1: New Technology for Quantum Healing – 9am-4pm. With Sue & Aaron Singleton. Rings combine Sacred Geometry, DNA Re-Patterning concepts in revolutionary technology, “Net-Neutral Ionic Energy”. Experience configura-tions: relieve stress/anxiety, enhance endocrine/im-mune systems, reduce pain, balance chakras, open 3rd Eye, etc. $85/Registration required. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com.

Reiki I Certification – 9:30am-4pm. Learn the origins of Usui Reiki, the healing benefits attributed to it, & the hand positions used. After receiving the attunement will be time for questions & prac-tice. $150/materials & certificate included. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

Animal Communication Workshop – 10am-3pm. Animal lovers learn how to connect with your living or deceased pets. Karen Daley a gifted medium has been in the healing profession for 25 yrs. Her class is amazing! $55. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 401-533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

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Integrated Energy Therapy ~ Level 2 – 10am-6pm. Enhance and strengthen your energywork skills with intermediate IET. You will learn to pull out stagnant energy imprints and revitalize the entire energy field. $225. Renaissance Holistic Center, 993 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-270-4001.

Angel Card Saturdays – 12-5pm. Join Rev. Lea Knepley for Divine Source guidance and “Spiri-tually Based Life Coaching” during your Angel Card Reading. Online booking suggested, credit cards accepted. $35 to $60. Knepley Therapeutic Massage, Inside Holistic Health RI, 5784 Post Rd, Suite 5, East Greenwich. 401-402-0568. KnepleyTherapeuticMassage.com.

Yoga Tune Up® – Two Workshops – 1-5:30pm. 1-3pm, Joint Rejuvenation; 3:30-5:30pm, Core Integration for Better Backs. Designed to tone, stretch, and strengthen, as well as regenerate and heal damaged or aging muscle fibers, $40/each, $70/both. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Art Opening – 5-8pm. Angelnook Gallery presents the group thematic exhibition, Divine Abstractions. Show will focus on art inspired by artists interpreta-tion of Divine Abstractions. Free. Angelnook Gal-lery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

SUNdAY, APRIl 1Joy of Intuitive Healing – 2-5pm. With Medical Intuitive and Intuitive Healers-Teachers Aaron/Sue Singleton. Group healing combining intuition, energy-healing, quantum-physics, sacred geometry, cutting-edge science. What caused your headaches, neck/back/hip pain? Allergies, anxiety, phobias? Physical pain-trauma, fear-anxiety, loss-grief, anger-frustration, guilt-shame, and more, may be healed during this session. Ready to heal? $40. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com.

MONdAY, APRIl 16CCRI’s Healthy Planet Healthy People – 10am-3pm. Through the 19th. Students for Environmental Action are hosting a 4 day Sustainability Conference with lectures, interactive workshops, and organic refreshments. Free.Donations welcome. Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, RI-146A, Lincoln. [email protected].

SUNdAY, APRIl 29Synergy Wellness Fair – 11-5pm. Join us as we come together, collaborate, educate, and inspire one another with over 25 speakers, vendors, and practitioners to learn about various pathways to wellness. $5, $3/with food donation. Ivy Garden, 272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick.

THURSdAY, MAY 10Biological Medicine Network Seminars – 8:30am-5pm. May 10-12: Thermography (CRT) Training and Paradigms of Biological Medicine. Learn the latest treatments with leading biological medicine doctors. Register online. Discounts and scholar-ships available. Waypoint Conference Center, 185 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA. biologicalmedi-cinenetwork.org.

Best You Retreat For WomenTM - 9am-4pm. Learn practical tools and strategies for nourish-ing your body and soul. Includes information-rich presentations, breakfast, lunch, gift bag and more!. $175, 10% off by 4/1. Ellen Palmer Wellness, Visit website for more information. 860-655-1382. BestYouRetreat.com.

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SundayCelebration Service – 9:15-10:30am. Concordia provides spiritual tools to transform personal lives and create a better world through principles of Sci-ence of Mind – change your thinking, change your life. Love donation. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552. Concordia.csl.org.

Group Meditation – 10-11am. Manage stress, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using guided breath control, visualization and sound. Do-nation only. Under The Sun Meditation Cen-ter, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunECC.com/meditation.html.

Dance for Total Wellness – 10-11:45am. Designed using Indian Dance as the medium of exercise while still utilizing many tools of Indian Yoga – holistic weight loss, healing from stress, anxiety & de-pression. $360/12 sessions. Empowered By India Holistic Wellness Ctr, 11 Bristol Ave, Pawtucket. 401-305-5265. EmpoweredByIndia.com.

Ananda Sunday Satsang – Yogananda – 10am-12pm. Meditation, chanting, inspiration and satsang (fellowship ) potluck lunch. Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Everyone is welcome, be in joy! Donation. Ananda Center for Yoga & Medi-tation, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-308-8745. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Emotion Inmotion & Modern Dance – 10:30am-1pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday. Dance practices, not to be missed. Emotion Inmotion 10:30-11:20am & Mod-ern Dance 11:30-1:00pm. See web for descriptions. $13/drop in + alt enrollment fees. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. jessicahoward.syi.me.

Sunday Meditations – 11am-12pm. Enjoy this relaxing morning class which includes a short talk and a guided meditation on how to apply Buddhist teachings in our modern lives. No experience necessary. $8. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Providence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

MondaySunrise Yoga – 6-7:30am. Also Fridays. Beautiful space to practice calming the mind; toning the body for leaner looking & feeling great: Yoga practice compliments everything you do (balance & focus). Donation. Prema Yoga, 127 Pocasset Ave, Provi-dence. 401-390-5419.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 10:30am-12pm. Savor this deeply relaxing style of yoga. Svaroopa® will ease your tension and pain and help you find calm and bliss from the inside out. Call to save a spot. $18, $40/new students 4 classes. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Belly Dancing with Mahdia – 6-7:15pm. Get in shape and explore the Middle Eastern style-Raks Sharqi. $15, $65/6 with 3 month expiration, $75/6 with 6 month expiration. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Yoga In The Wild – 6-7:30pm. Yoga is back at Norman Bird Sanctuary! Dive deeper into Nature’s five elements with an eight-week Hatha series at the majestic Norman Bird Sanctuary. All levels welcome. $12. Anchor Yoga @ Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd, Middletown. [email protected]. 401-662-9557.

30-Day Detox Program: The Elimination Diet – 7-8:30pm. 4-week guided detoxification program to improve health and vitality through a restricted, yet nourishing, whole foods diet plus nutritional supplementation and herbs. Includes printed mate-rial, food samplings and recipes. $125. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Deeksha Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. 2nd and 4th Monday. Open the heart, heal relationships, quiet the chatter of the mind, and initiate a process of awaken-ing into oneness where there is no longer a sense of separateness. Donation. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

TuesdayPrenatal Svaroopa® Yoga – 10-11:30am. Sva-roopa® prenatal yoga fosters a more comfortable pregnancy and easier delivery. Expecting moms who have completed their first trimester welcome. Call to save a spot. $22, $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body & mind. Pre-registration is necessary. $19, $124/8. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, #10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Sadhana Yoga Basics – 6:15-7:30pm. Workshop will build a solid foundation toward understanding mind-body awareness. Students new to yoga or those re-visiting will benefit. Heart asana Series Mar6-Apr17. $13,$78/session + other opt. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. jessicahoward.syi.me.

Qivana Overview-Product Introduction & Com-pensation – 7-7:45pm. 3rd Tuesday. Find out why 10 Olympic Gold Medalists have joined Qivana to build a business. Come and see Qivana’s newest product -PRIME – nitric oxide activator! Spend 45 minutes to find out how you can get healthier and wealthier. Free. Holiday Inn Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. BlessedwithHealthAndWealth.com.

The Power of a Positive Mind – 7-8:30pm. Buddhist Monk Kelsang Pawo will guide us through meditation practices that effectively help us to increase our powers of concentration so we can overcome bad habits. $10. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Providence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

Providence Laughter Club – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Explore, nourish and share intentional laughter as a means of cultivation wellness, heal-ing, playfulness and connection in ourselves and our communities. Free/Donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

wednesdayWintertime Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Featur-ing a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. Peacedale Mill Complex, 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peacedale.

Somatic Meditation – 1-2:15pm. Guided medita-tion experiences and training with Sarah Whitehead from the Providence Institute. Be amazed at her gentle connection and guidance in meditation. $10/suggested donation. Mobley Family Chiropractic, Briarwood Plaza, 30 Olney St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-0408. MobleyFamilyChiro.com.

Yin & Yang Yoga – 3:30-5pm. A mixed level, slow flowing vinyasa class with deep attention to mind-ful alignments of body, mind and heart. With Jen Thomas. RSVP [email protected]. $15. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Provi-dence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Wintertime Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Featur-ing a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.


Candlelight Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Also on Fridays. Beautiful space to practice calming the mind; toning the body for leaner looking & feeling great: Yoga practice compliments everything you do (balance & focus). Donation. Prema Yoga, 127 Pocasset Ave, Providence. 401-390-5419.

Get Fit with Dr Cathy – 5-6pm. No dance experi-ence needed, just a willingness to move and have fun! $5. Dr Cathy Picard @Stage Right Studio, 68 South Main St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.

Kripalu – 6-7pm. Mixed levels, beginners always welcome. New student specials $20/2. $14, $72/6. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. See Tuesday @ 4pm for details. Pre-registration is necessary. $19, $124/8. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, #10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Non Duality Video Gathering – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday. Watch a video of non-duality teachers, such as Gangaji, Mooji, etc. For more info or to register, contact Julianne, [email protected]. $10/suggested donation. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place – 6A, Providence. 860-463-5576. HolisticHealthCtr.com.

ThursdayVinyasa – 9-10:15am. Starts 3/15. Beginners are always welcome. $10/6 week sign up per class.. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

Barre – 9:30-10:30am. Conditioning class uses ba-sic ballet technique, floor barre, and core exercises. Increase musicality, build strength, flexibility and challenge the mind-body. $13, $7/session + other opt. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. jessicahoward.syi.me.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 9:45-11:15am. See Tuesday @ 4pm for details. $19, $124/8. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, #10A, North Provi-dence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Tai Chi – 10:45-11:45am. Experience the physical and spiritual benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. No experience necessary, wear comfortable clothing. $5/Suggested donation. Mobley Family Chiroprac-tic, Briarwood Plaza, 30 Olney St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-0408. MobleyFamilyChiro.com.

Fluid Fitness(TM) – 11am-12pm. Gentle, effec-tive, innovative approach to move your whole body fluidly. Slow down the aging process and step up your fitness. No experience needed. Feel more free!

$12/$10 Seniors & Students. Soulistic Arts – Focus Yoga Studio, 63 Cedar Ave. #10, East Greenwich. 401-826-2020. SoulisticArts.com.

Healers Group – 12:30-2:30pm. Weekly gathering of healers to share latest techniques and insights, to practice on or with each other and to help with dis-tance healing cases. Brown bag lunch and circle. Free/donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Meditation Class – 5:30-7pm. Deepening Somatic Consciousness. Walking meditation in addition to guided experiences working with consciousness in the body, connecting with the earth and cultivating unconditional presence. $14, $70/prepaid for 6. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Provi-dence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Meditation Group – 5:30-7pm. Manage stress, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using guided breath control, visualization & sound. Indi-vidual sessions available by appointment. Bring a Friend! $10. Under The Sun Meditation Cen-ter, 31B Bridge Stt, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunECC.com/meditation.html.

Ananda Yoga & Meditation – 5:30-7pm. 1st 3 Thursdays Be in Bliss- Ananda Yoga- with Kyle -401-789-1288 at Herb Wyfe 23 Brown St Wickford. Meditation 7pm on 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 4th Thursday at Ananda Center. Suggested Donation $10. Ananda Center for Yoga & Meditaiton, 40 Collins Rd, Hop-kinton. 401-308-8745. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Physical Fitness Through Dance – 6:15-7:15pm. Burn calories & boost stamina from low impact cardio exercises, improve scores, & easy to follow dance combos. Let go & build confidence on the dance floor (wherever that may be). $13, $78/ses-sion + other opt. The Heron Dance Yoga & Medi-tation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. jessicahoward.syi.me.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 6:30-8pm. See Monday @10:30am for details. $40/New Students 4 classes, $18/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

The Royal Yoga for Total Wellness – 6:30-8:15pm. Designed especially for your total wellness by healing from ill health, depression, stress, for your spiritual connection & holistic weight loss through wellness tools. $360/12 sessions. Empowered By India Holistic Wellness Cen, 11 Bristol Ave, Paw-tucket. 401-305-5265. EmpoweredByIndia.com.

Just Breath – Simply Meditate – 7-8pm. Simple – one hour long meditation classes for every-one. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. No meditation experience is necessary.

Everyone is welcome. $8. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Providence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Mixed levels, beginners always welcome. New student specials $20/2. $14, $72/6. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, War-wick. 401-941-2310.

FridayGroup Energy Healing – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Fri-days. Experience powerful healing energy from in-tuitive healer Kim Testa. Come experience why this is such a popular event. RSVP [email protected]. $20/suggested donation. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

SaturdayYoga In The Wild – 8:30-10am. See Monday @ 6pm for details. $12. Anchor Yoga @ Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd, Middletown. [email protected]. 401-662-9557.

Ananda – Meditation & Chanting – 9-10am. Start the weekend in the peace and joy of guided meditation & chanting. Join Kelly & Adam. All welcome! Meet at: 494 Anaquatucket Rd, N. Kingston 401- 667-7315. Donation. Ananda Center for Yoga & Meditation, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-308-8745. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Kripalu Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Mixed levels, beginners always welcome. New student specials $20/2. $14, $72/6. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. See Mon-day @10:30am for details. $40/New Students 4 classes, $18/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Wintertime Farmers Market – 10am-1pm. See Wednesday at 4 for details. Free. Hope Artiste Vil-lage, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

Wintertime Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. See Wednesday at 10 for details. Free. Peacedale Mill Complex, 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peacedale.

Family Art and Community sARTurday – 10am-2pm. Ongoing weekly Family Art and Community sARTurday, create ART with your Family 10am till 12pm and Community sARTurday 12 till 2pm for guided expressive art programs. $8. $25/studio card, for 5~2hr classes. PeaceLove Studios, 171 Main St, Pawtucket. 401-475-9778. peacelovestudios.com.

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Whether it be metaphysical and New Age essentials or non-toxic skin care and cosmetics, herbal supple-ments and homeopathic remedies, we are com-mitted toproviding and inspirational environment,catering toyourneedsand interests.Wealsohaveawonderfulselectionofservices,classesandwork-shopsforeveryonetoenjoy.See ad on page 10.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS SPECIALIST FROM INDIA

EMPOWERED BY INDIAHolistic Wellness Center Shanthi (Author of the forthcoming book Stress-free for Life: Time-tested secrets of Indian Yoga)

401-305-5265 • EmpoweredByIndia.com

The Royal Yoga for Total WellnessLive,WorkandSucceedwithJoy,GraceandEase!1. Freedom from ill-health and emotional eating2. Freedom from anxiety, depression &stress3.Improvedrelationships4. Deep spiritual connection 10%offtothefirst5peoplewhocall.

HYPNOSIS

MARK ASHLEY HYPNOSIS HEALTH & WELLNESSConsulting Hypnotist, Coach & Motivator 401-623-6709 • [email protected] MarkDAshley.com

Motivation by means of hypnosis.Achieveamazingsuccesswithweightloss,fitnessgoals,stressmanagement,insomnia, motivation, procrastina-tion, anxiety, phobias, smoking and compulsivebehaviors.

INTERFAITH MINISTER

INTERFAITH MINISTER Rev. Natalia de Rezendes Slatersville, RI 401-766-8316 [email protected] OneVoiceCentral.com

Create the Wedding ceremony of your heart’s desire withRev.Natalia!Whetheritbetraditionalornon-traditionaloranInterfaithmarriage.Alltypesofloveunionswelcomed!Rev.Nataliaco-createsceremo-nies with you and enhances the beauty of your tra-ditions:weddings, baby christenings and namings,seasonal healing rituals, memorials and funerals.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MA, ND, FHANPProvidence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com

Holistic family health care: yourcomprehensive natural medicineclinic offering diet and nutritional counseling, herbal & homeopathic medicines, and acupuncture. Optimize health and wellnessnaturally! See ad on page 17.

KERI LAYTON, N.D.111 Chestnut St, Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com

Naturopathic medicine at its beSt Diet and nutrient therapy, herbalmedicine,NAET,home-opathy.Safeandeffectivetreat-ments for men, women and children of all ages.

NATURE CURES NATUROPATHIC CLINICDr. Cathy Picard, N.D. 250 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 401-597-0477 • DrCathyPicard.com

Whole-person health care for the entire family us-ingsafeandeffectivenaturalmedicines.Meetingyour health care needs with homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and biotherapeutic drainage. Focusincludespediatricsandchildhooddevelop-mental issues including autism and ADHD.

NUTRITION

DAWN PARENTE Nutritional Consultant, Holistic Health Practitioner 774-991-0695 eatyourselfhealthy.webs.com

Foodisthecoreofourverybeing.Itisfoodthatfuels us, nourishes us, and repairs us.Providingyouwithnutritionalclasses,workshops,one-to-one consultations, and much more to help with anything from A-Z, (acne, ADD, ADHD, diabetes, weight loss, and more... ). I will help you navigateyourwaytooptimizeyourhealth.Youcan“EatYourselfHealthy”!

PET FOODS

PET FOODS PLUS30 Gooding Ave Bristol, RI 401-253-2456

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Toys, treats, shampoo, leashes, cat litter or food of allkinds,PetFoodsPlushasit.Highqualitycus-tomer service, offering a full supplyof food andaccessories for dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, rabbits, fishandeven livestock. Wealso sell fish, smallmammals, reptiles andbirds. Stopby for qualityproducts at affordable prices! See ad on page 33.

REIKI

SYLVIA COLLINSReiki Master & Teacher Warwick, RI 401-921-4397 TheLightWithinRI.com

Iwould love toopenyourhands,yourheart andyour mind to the wonderful healing energy of Reiki. I am a Certified Reiki Master and Teacher, whowould like to help you on your journey of personal growththroughthissafe,non-invasivehealingmo-dality.BecauseIhavealwayshadadeepconnec-tionwithanimals,IamalsoavailabletoofferReikito your pet. Please contact me to learn more.

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THE HEART OF MY HANDSGail Major 259 Water St, Warren, RI 1-401-640-6592 TheHeartOfMyHands.com

Restoreyourenergyfieldbacktobal-anceandwellness,foritshighestbestandgood—inmind, body and soul. Reiki has the ability to bring you to a harmonious state of being. Within it, lies deep peace. Call to schedule a session.

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER

ENERGY-N-ELEMENTSPaul A. DiSegna 401-736-6500 Energy-N-Elements.com

“Iamtolivemydream...”Withmynaturalgiftsandabilities,Ihavebeenable to see loved ones as they arepreparingtomoveintothelight.Thisprocess has been helpful by letting people know that their loved onesare not alone; that they are being

held and guided as they pass from ordinary reality to non-ordinary reality. See ad on page 14.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

INNISFREE BODY WORKS18 Post Rd Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 401-461-3788 InnisfreeBodyWorks.com

FounderofInnisfree,DavidWalshhasbeenpractic-ing massage therapy for more than 14 years. His hands speak multiple languages, and still he feels it all comes down to instinct and touch. His spiritual intentionsandfocusindeeptissuecreatealoveforgiving thorough treatments.GiftCertificatesavail-able. Call for yours today!

IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY2051 Plainfield Pike Johnston, RI 401-464-6100 ItsYourBodysSymphony.com

It’s all about you.You deserve thebeSt The journey begins. Enter anew plateau @ It’s Your Body’s Sym-phony.Weoffer:A varietyofmas-sage therapies including La Stone, Cupping, Thai, Ultimate pumpkin &

back facials, Reflexology…We look forward toyourarrival.See ad on page 40.

JANE MCGINN, BA, LMT459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 401-734-9355 WestShoreWellness.com

Jane’s massage style incorporates re-laxing Swedish strokes and deeper

pressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tightmuscles and bring about a sense of well being - mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work has helped those new to massage as well as those fa-miliar with massage, including therapists and prac-titioners. New clients are encouraged to experience Jane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.

CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT145 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-808-0837 catmoskow.massagetherapy.com

Put your aches and pains into my hands...they’vehad10,000mas-sages worth of experience. Since 1993. Chronic issues, pain relief, range of motion problems, age re-

lated issues, athletic injuries (+ goals), pregnancy massage. I do Rehab work, Deep Tissue, Swedish, BioDynamics,Reiki.“BestofBoston.”GiftCertifi-catesavailable.Calltodayforyourappointment.

WELLCARE COLLABORATIVE

IT’S MY HEALTHMarie Bouvier-Newman 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 401-405-0819 • Its-My-Health.com

We provide much more than products, servicesandeducation.Weprovidethetoolsyouneedtooptimize your health in a comfortable environ-ment. We care. See ad on page 6.

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WELLNESS CENTER

VILLAGE WELLNESS CENTER HEART IN HAND MASSAGE THERAPY422 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 401-941-2310 villagewellnesscenter.com heartinhandmassage.com

A holistic wellness center featuring Yoga instruction therapeutic massage, skin care and hair removal,Reiki,Karate,BellyDancingandAcupuncture.Lo-cated5minutesfromtheairportandProvidenceinHistoricPawtuxetVillage.Webelieveinahands-onapproach to health. Our 9 massage therapists, acu-puncturist, skin care professional and instructors will helpyoufeelyourbeStOnlineschedulingavailableat heartinhandmassage.com. See ad on page 29.

YOGA

CHRIS BELANGER, RYT401-261-7242 [email protected] wholeofthemoonyoga.com

Offering Kripalu Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Yoga inthe Park,Men’sYoga,GentleYoga& SeniorYogathroughoutRI–Classesaresuitable forall levels.Exploreyourbody,breath,mind&spirit.ChrisisnowofferingYogaforVets-aprogramtothankvetsfor their service,whileprovidingavaluablewell-ness tool for the mind & body.

YOGA AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

ALL THAT MATTERS315 Main St • Wakefield, RI 401-782-2126 [email protected] AllThatMatters.com

Choosefrom45yogaclasseseachweek.Enjoyavarietyoftherapeutichealthservices.Experienceworkshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, self-discoveryandthehealingarts.See ad on page 34.

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