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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole youJournaling has always been a part of my life, as far as I remember. Most of whatis written stays in the journals, never to be seen again. Uncharacteristically, thismorning I read an entry written only 6 days ago. “...doing things is not what creates us into something. That we already are something is what allows us to create.” The simple profundity of that statement struck me deeply this morning,making me question why I hadn’t written a book proposal based on it. Not onlyhad I not written a proposal, or a short article, I hadn’t even remembered it.

That entry was still in my mind as I arrived at the barn. It was 15 degrees and thesun was starting to go down. Instead of interrupting the lesson taking place in theindoor, I went for a walk with Tom in his 5-acre paddock. I don’t use a halter onTom for these walks, nor do I ask him to join me. He has total freedom to comeor not. While at times Tom stops to do something of interest to him and I keepmoving, he consistently follows. It wasn’t always like this. In my early days, Iunderstood riding to be the primary way humans and horses interacted. In addition, it was the human who had to take control of the time together. While Iam good at presenting an outline, it goes against my nature to enforce an agenda,ask anyone that attends the meetings I facilitate. Regardless, I wanted to provemyself to the horse people around me, so I rejected my essence and requiredmyself to be the “boss” of the horses I rode. At the time, it didn’t occur to me thatthe best leaders are those who by being true to themselves, inspire us to do thesame. Not by “bossing” us around, but by giving us confidence in ourselves.When Tom entered my life, I knew in my heart I wanted to create a relationshipthat was different than the examples presented. My soul wanted to meet the horsesoul to soul. Through the years, it has ultimately been a letting go over and overof falseness and pretense.

Something that came up in my journal while I was going through this shift, was afear that Tom would not choose me if given a choice. Looking back, I understandthat in all my studying of others, I was searching for a foolproof way to avoidbeing deserted. Eventually, I stopped looking to human ‘trainers’ and began toobserve how the horses spent time when people weren’t around. I found that theydon’t do much more than simply stand near to one another, eating, playing, walking or grooming each other. While horses gravitate towards companionship through simply being together, people often try to create bondswith horses by asking them to do things. Most of our domesticated animals aregroup-orientated. Dogs run in packs. Horses move in herds. They understandbelonging in a primal way humans are currently lacking. It dawned on me, thathorses have a lot more to teach humans than to learn from them. With that, it feltimportant to reach Tom through a mutual affection while doing seemingly nothing together. At first, there were times when my fear was actualized and hewould wander away. I had read techniques to address this, yet again I chose tohandle it by examining what I was being while with him, rather than alter what Iwas doing. When the worry and sadness of not being chosen came up, I simplysat with the feelings—not trying to fix Tom’s response or myself. The experiencewas revealing and showed me where my beliefs and vulnerabilities collided, whichgave me an opportunity to heal on many levels. With time and the continuedfreedom to leave, Tom now chooses my company. For his own reasons, I will not

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Contentsarticles10 Organic Bakery

11 Gheeby Kathryn Kos

12 Manifesting Your Best Lifeby Wendy Ball

14 Dental Health as Holistic Healthby David Presser DDS

16 Why Detox?by Michael Lenz

18 The Truth About Attractionby Angela Kaufman

23 Ki-Hara Resistance Stretchingby Peter Guare

24 Tips For Healthy and Happy 2015by Dr. Sarah LoBisco

26 Powerful Phyonutrientsby Dr. Olejak

29 Awakening Intuitionby Allison Petroski

features6 Our Community

28 Ask The Practitionerby Jerome Pindell, Claudia Ascione,

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32 Your Astrological Forecastby Arlene DeAngelus

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36 Directory

speculate what they are, I am the one with whom he feels asense of belonging. This puts my heart, soul and nature atease. My ribbons are won every day when Tom meets me atthe gate—literally and symbolically. Does that make me sentimental? Perhaps, and I’m at peace with that.

Thinking about the shift in how I interact with Tom, andhorses in general, I see it as a kind of hero’s journey. JosephCampbell, who wrote a lot about the “hero’s journey” suggested that we each follow our bliss. There is a tendencyto resist doing so, calling it selfish or waiting for better circumstances. It seems what we are truly avoiding is not thebliss, but the pure transformation our ego goes through whenwe follow our soul’s calling. For me, part of this journeyhappened through interacting with Tom. My enjoyment inhim made it worth going through the discomfort that cameup. In hindsight, it seems I was not only creating a friendship;I was also embracing a new way of being.

With social media, we hear things in sound bites. In theseoften inspiring snippets, things seem black and white, whilecertain feelings should be banished from life—fear, anger andhurt for instance. Yet, grey seems more often true and all feelings are valuable when we have healthy relationships tothem. My fear that I wouldn’t be Tom’s chosen one may seemfoolish, but it told me there was something I needed to heal.Had I instantly tried to fix myself or banish the feeling ratherthan just acknowledge its existence, I would not have movedthrough it. In addition, going deeper, I understood fear inhabited me in other areas as well, regardless of the fact thatI rarely felt scared. No emotion is bad, neither are they alwaysobvious. Fear for instance, also presents as stagnancy, avoidance,keeping up appearances, or adhering to techniques that goagainst one’s nature. Where fear is felt, are places it is closeto the surface, while it is in the hidden depths it affects behavior unknowingly. Although not infallible, writing in ajournal is my way of uncovering those disguised places.

Which brings me back to last week’s entry; “...doing things isnot what creates us into something. That we already are something is what allows us to create.” This can most fully beembraced once we are stripped down to our essence. Why?Because our lives become genuine and meaningful when theyare less about proving our worth and more about experiencingthe creative forcethat moves each ofus in our ownway. Our value isalready evidencedby the gift ofbreath. May thatbe enough for youto find, honor andbe true to yourpersonal nature.

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Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network Upcoming ProgramsThe Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, orSIMEN, has two upcoming programs scheduled. Both will occurat the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., in theCommunity Room, and are free and open to the public.

The first program occurs on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 pm and isentitled, “The Future of Springs of Saratoga.” This program,with presenter Aime “Trent” Millet, dips into the future prosper-ity the mineral springs and water resources of Saratoga couldprovide year-round for health and wealth. During the program,attendees will enjoy an overview of the present springs and thosethat could be restored to benefit all, as well as the bath houses,their future possibilities and how in conjunction with Saratoga’s

many excellent practitioners Saratoga could again take its placeas “The Greatest Health Resort on Earth.”

The presenter, Aime “Trent” Millet, is president of the Mohawk-Hudson Dowsers, teaches dowsing & Radionics, and does infor-mational lectures and workshops on water nationwide.

The second program, which occurs on Monday, March 16 at6:30pm, is entitled, “Introduction to Therapeutic Touch.”Therapeutic Touch is a holistic, evidence-based therapy thatincorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universalenergy to promote balance and well-being. Therapeutic Touch issimple, and creates a personal connection between the healer andthe patient. It can be taught to anyone, and is frequently taught tothe families of patients. You do not need to "believe" in it forTherapeutic Touch to work; it has been used successfully withpremature babies and patients in comas. The program willinclude a short history of this non-invasive energy modality, theresearch that supports it, its uses and practical applications.

The presenter, Sue Conlin, QTTT, has been practicingTherapeutic Touch since 1990, teaching TT since 1998, and hasstudied extensively with the co-creator of Therapeutic Touch,Dolores Krieger PhD, RN, Professor Emerita of NYU College ofNursing. She is also the President of Therapeutic TouchInternational Association (TTIA, Inc.) the organization that setsthe standards for the practice and teaching of Therapeutic Touch.For more information on either program, call 210-1557.

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Kelsey Whalen, Clinical Nutritionist Joins Staffof Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga

Community Pharmacist Michael Lenz ofFallon Wellness Pharmacy in SaratogaSprings, NY announced the addition ofKelsey Whalen, Clinical Nutritionist, totheir staff.

Kelsey received her Bachelor of Science degree from RogerWilliams University, and her Master of Applied Nutrition fromNortheastern University. Kelsey will be providing nutritional con-sultations to patients, as well as assisting in implementing the 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program, a professionally super-vised, personalized lifestyle modification plan. Designed by health-care professionals, this program has been shown remarkably suc-cessful in helping individuals return to a path of extended health.

Michael and Kelsey will co-partner in working with individualsin the community as well as area physicians and healthcareproviders looking to implement the 12-Week HealthyTransformation Program to their patients.

Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga is located at 472Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. Fallon WellnessPharmacy also has a second location in Latham.

In addition to providing professional, pharmaceutical-grade linesof nutritional supplements, and wellness consultations, FallonWellness Pharmacy specializes in preparing customized medica-tions for patients. Areas of expertise include: Bio-identicalHormone Replacement, Adrenal Fatigue Solutions, Chronic PainManagement, and Veterinarian Compounds.

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12-Week Healthy Transformation Program;Helping Patients Improve Health, including Natural Weight LossCommunity Pharmacist Michael Lenz of Fallon WellnessPharmacy in Saratoga Springs, NY announced the implementa-tion of a 12-Week Healthy Transformation Program, a profes-sionally supervised, personalized lifestyle modification plan.Designed by healthcare professionals, this program has beenshown remarkably successful in helping individuals return to apath of extended health. The program will be run by both Lenzand Kelsey Whalen, staff Clinical Nutritionist.

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Thunder Rumble, the 1992 Travers Winner Passed AwayAfter 6 years of happy retirement at Old Friends at Cabin Creek inGreenfield Center, NY, Thunder Rumble, the 26 year old New Yorkbred stallion and 1992 winner of The Travers passed away todaywith JoAnn and Mark Pepper and his loving family of caretakers andvolunteers by his side. Thunder Rumble was the first New York bredto win The Travers since 1867. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is locat-ed in Greenfield Center, NY. Contact: JoAnn Pepper, 518-698-2377,518-744-6739, Email: [email protected].

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Gwendolyn Guarino, LMT now takesher mission of sharing the benefits ofmassage therapy to a new level. Earlyin her massage career she recognizedthe need for her clients to have basicmassage skills of their own. By prac-ticing massage in their daily lives, shebelieved, they could truly begin toachieve the healing for which they were

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ago, I really started to pay more attention to the food I eat, theadditives and GMO issue. I wanted to offer people something dif-ferent than what many local bakeries are offering.”

Northern Woods Bakery uses local and organic ingredients as muchas possible, and always uses all natural. “The butter is organic, theeggs are from my own chickens at home. The cream is from localfarms, everything is from as close to the source as possible,” sheexplains. “The things I can’t get locally, like the flour, I get from rep-utable sources such as King Arthur up in Vermont.”

Nancy Dunn started on this quest when she spoke to a person whoworked in a local bakery. When ordering a cake, she had been toldthat this bakery baked from scratch, but an employee told her thatthey used “big box mixes that we put in the mixers.” When shecalled to ask, she was finally told that they do use mixes, and thatthey also use shortening with trans fat in their icings to keep themstable in hot weather. “I was stunned,” she said. “to find out theyuse box mixes for their cakes and use Crisco in their icings. It was

very upsetting. Box mixes have propylene glycol in them, an ingre-dient in antifreeze. The glycol is sweet and also keeps the starchfrom crystallizing, so box mix cakes have a good crumb. I get mygreat texture from reverse mixing, so the eggs are not overbeatenand the cake is light and fluffy. I never use Crisco in my butter-cream, although many other bakeries have openly told me that theydo. I make a Swiss Meringue buttercream, which is amazingly deli-cious, all natural, and very stable unless you are going to let yourwedding cake or party cake sit outside in the 90 degree sun for fivehours!! You don’t need shortening for a stable icing!”

“Many people assume they are getting a scratch cake from freshingredients when buying from a bakery.“ Many of these cakeslook lovely, but the ingredients and quality don’t match theappearance. My cakes taste great and look great, too!”

Northern Woods Bakery offers wedding cakes and cakes for allother occasions. She offers nut free cakes and is working ongluten-free choices as well. “I am testing some of the rice floursin my cakes. They are good for smaller cakes, but I still need totweak them for larger cakes. Stay tuned!”

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by Kathryn Kos

Ghee is clarifiedbutter-the butteris heated and

milk solids (proteins)have been removed. Theprotein casein found indairy is difficult formany people to digest.Casein is a large foreignprotein that can passthrough the human guteasily, contributing towhat is known as“leaky” or permeablegut. When these pro-

teins pass through the gut, they can contribute to inflammatoryconditions in the body.

Many people think they cannot digest the lactose in dairy, butmay in fact actually be reacting to the protein casein. Because thecasein is removed from ghee, ghee is much easier for many todigest than butter. Ghee is a stable, healthy, saturated fat.Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Contrary to whatyou’ve probably heard in the past, these are the very beneficialfats for our body! Saturated fats are fully saturated with hydro-gen bonds (NOT to be confused with hydrogenated oils).Saturated fats are stable, and do not easily oxidize when heated(break down) or go rancid. These can be heated to higher tem-peratures, unlike liquid vegetable oils that have been highlyprocessed.

Ghee is very beneficial to the body. The fatty acids insulatemyelin in the brain (memory, mood stability, alertness), strength-en the immune system and help to regulate hormones for normalhormone function. Ghee contains short-chain fatty acids as well.Short-chained fatty acids are easily metabolized by the body.What this means is that the body can digest and utilize these fattyacids efficiently, reaping benefits to the body.

Ghee contains omega 3 and omega 9 fatty acids, along withVitamins A, D, E, and K. Grass-fed or pastured ghee is a veryhigh source of CLA, aka conjugated linoleic acids. CLA is apotent cancer fighter. The digestive systems of grass-fed rumi-nants produce CLA. CLA is associated with superior hearthealth, suppression of tumors, reduced belly fat and overallincreased fat loss. Pasture raised (grass-fed) cows lead to dairy

CLA levels 3-5 times that of grain-fed cattle! Always look forgrass-fed butter if you are making your own ghee, or grass-fedghee if you are buying it. Ghee is excellent for nerve conductionand insulation of the brain. Ghee is great for skin, eyes, andjoints-it is rich with antioxidants and boosts the immune system.Ghee is high in butyric acid which has anti-viral properties andmay inhibit tumor growth.

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Kathryn Kos is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)through The Nutritional Therapy Association, and a CertifiedLactation Educator/Counselorthrough The University of SanDiego. Her undergraduate degreeis in Movement Science fromWestfield State College. HerMaster’s degree is inRehabilitation Counseling fromSpringfield College. She special-izes in healing digestion, balanc-ing blood sugar, balancing hor-mones, and autoimmune condi-tions. Call 260-9749 for a freeconsultation

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By now most of us have either forgotten or given up on most ofour New Year resolutions for 2015. It is a ritual we go through,knowing, even as we make that list, that we will succumb to

the habitual behaviors we say we want to change. We know that some-thing more is needed in order to make the changes we say we want tomake in our lives though what it is continues to confound us.

Many of us can also point to a time in our lives when we found thestrength to commit to something we wanted very much and the abil-ity to follow through. What does that teach us? Why are we able to tomanifest what we want sometimes and not others. What is the secret?

I believe that manifesting the things we want involves a combina-tion of things: 1. clear vision or intent, 2. timing, 3. structure, and4. one step at a time follow-through.

Clear Vision.The importance of vision is something most of us have beenexposed to one way and another, whether it has been through theNew Thought movement, New Age writing, coaching of variouskinds... We have made vision boards, collages, journaled, dialogued,programmed crystals and our dreams. There is no disputing thatclear vision is an essential ingredient of manifesting what we want.Elder care staff in England discovered that having residents create aclear vision of when and how they took their medication, seeingthemselves stop whatever they are doing at a certain time of day,going to where their medication is kept, getting a glass of water, etc.,walking themselves through the process and talking it out loud tosomeone, greatly increased their chances of remembering to taketheir medication. We need to ask the question: What do I want, orneed? What is important to me? We need to use whatever means willhelp us arrive at a clear answer whether it is through writing or talk-ing to someone, or whatever works to become clear. Fleshing out ourvision can involve a process of questioning, research, reflection, dia-logue, until we can write or state a clear intent or goal. Sometimes itcomes out of an exploration of what is missing or what is wrong withones current circumstances. Exploring what's wrong can be a valu-able step in defining what it is we want or need.

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Timing.There are times when it is easier to accomplish things. We all havecycles, life cycles, annual cycles, monthly and daily cycles. Makeuse of energy and relative ease to focus when it is there and go easyon yourself when it is not there. Many of us know what is our besttime of day for certain kinds of activity. This is valuable self-knowledge. 2015 is the year of the goat in Chinese astrology. I lovewhat Teri Uktena, Akashic reader and teacher, has to say about this:"Goat is not only industrious but methodical. If you don't knowhow that works, look at one or two as they denude a landscape ofanything edible. It's why they are used as an ecofriendly way toremove blackberries and other stubborn plants from large areas.They will start in one place and in an ever widening circle get thejob done one mouthful at a time." This year we have goat energyon our side. It is a good year to manifest what you want..

Structure.Some of us love structure; some of us hate it. It took me manyyears to realize that structure is my friend. Structure is theboundary of a page of paper, or a deadline. Saying: “I want to putmy house on the market by....,” provides structure. One instant-ly begins to think about everything that needs to be done beforethis can happen. I like the way Julie Morgenstern talks aboutorganizing time: “A day is like a closet; there is only so muchyou can put in it.” She coaches people to manifest what is ofmost value to them by using an agenda and assigning a time toeverything beginning with what is most important to you.

One Step At A Time Folllow-Through.One of the things I appreciated most from my years as a domes-tic violence counselor was the guideline for treatment planningused at the agency I worked in. This structure helped people whohad come to feel completely helpless to create safe and produc-tive lives. It began with ‘Objective.’ This is like a mission state-ment, e.g.: I want to realize Peace in my life. Next was ‘Goals,’three of them, related to the overall mission statement. An exam-ple might be: I want to improve how I deal with conflict in my

marriage. Each goal had ‘steps.’ Examples might be: 1. I willread the book Difficult Conversations by Small et al within thenext 3 months. 2. I will practice noticing when I have been trig-gered into a reaction and take time out. 3. I will spend time atleast once per week with my partner doing something we bothenjoy. From overall intention to small steps. Steps are what wecan commit to easily and accomplish without feeling over-whelmed. Steps are what we can acknowledge ourselves for atthe end of the day and feel good in a measure of progress.

This is how a house is built. This is how a garden is planted andreaped. This is how our best life is realized. Of course, there arethe things that happen in life over which we have no control. Thesurrender and skills that are needed to gracefully weather thatover which we have no control is part of the overall picture of alife well lived, along with choosing where we can, changingwhat we can, and finding ways to do what we can.

Finally, to manifest your best life it helps to know that youdeserve it. It helps to know that no matter what you do or don'tmanifest you are valuable. You deserve unconditional love andacceptance because you exist and for no other reason.

If you cannot bring yourself to act on an intention, consider thepossibility that it is not the right intention for you. If it is some-thing that is indisputably needed, than seek assistance to exam-ine and move beyond the blocks. Performers in all areas of lifeuse expert assistance to meet their goals. You deserve nothingless.

A good manifestation practice: spend some small amount of timedoing something you love every day, and notice how you expe-rience yourself during the doing. It is a good warm-up.

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As the term ‘holistic health’ implies, the health of everypart of our body is truly connected to every other part.Most people today have been exposed to this idea, and,

often as a result of personal experience or conviction, recognizeits truth both rationally and intuitively. Despite this logic andsense, though, and especially in our American medical system,there still tends to exist a disconnect between the health of thebody and the health of the mouth and jaw. Nonetheless, in anytruly holistic approach to the body’s health, the health of themouth and jaw must necessarily be considered to be affected byand to affect the whole body’s health. Indeed, the mouth andjaws are particularly important areas of the body, because theyaffect our health on both structural and physiological (includingnutritional) levels. Thus our dental health is intimately relatedto our overall health. The focus of this article is the structuralaspects of dental health.

Internally, we are connectedfrom head-to-toe through thefascia covering our organsand muscles. Imagine yourbody as a marionette withstrings through your arms,legs, and torso, connecting toyour head. A strain or distor-tion of the skull during birth,associated with strains of theconnective tissue that envelopthe body, can cause self-per-

petuating imbalances that continue throughout life. As a childdevelops, these imbalances can manifest as distortions of thejaw, with crowding or misalignment of the teeth, and can be seenin the posture of the child, as well as in the asymmetry of thechild’s face. In an adult, these strains can express themselves indifferent ways, often causing pain and seemingly unrelatedsymptoms. Other factors that can contribute to structural distor-tions are genetics and malnutrition (as demonstrated by Dr.Weston Price).

Potential health effects of cranial distortions include:headaches, chronic neck or back pain (including chiropracticadjustments that “don’t hold”), visual problems, scoliosis, diges-tive problems, TMJ dysfunction, and sinus/airway/breathingproblems. Of course, we also need only imagine how any phys-ical distortion and its concurrent discomfort can lead to behav-ioral changes or affect emotions or moods, whether in infants,

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Beginning around three decades ago, pioneering dentists interest-ed in extending to orthodontics the then-newly evolving holistichealth paradigm affecting general dentistry, studied with osteo-pathic physicians and learned how to evaluate the distortions ofthe skull from a whole-body perspective. They then correlateddifferent orthodontic problems with specific cranial distortions,and developed orthodontic techniques and appliances that use theteeth as ‘handles’ to correct those distortions. This confluence ofscientific knowledge can produce orthodontic corrections that willbe in harmony with the surrounding musculoskeletal system andthat can help create a body that is in structural balance, for a life-time of good health and good feeling.

We do indeed have one body that is inter-connected, and for opti-mal health, we are best served by viewing the mouth and jaws asintegral parts of the whole, and as having a powerful influence onthe state of overall health and well-being.

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As I mentioned, there is a lot of talk about detoxes wherever youlook, and for good reason. Today, we are all exposed to chemicalsin the foods we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.Many common complaints to practitioners, such as mental andphysical fatigue, may be signs of environmental overload.Supporting the body’s natural metabolic detoxification processmay be beneficial.

It’s important to remember that not all detoxification programs arescience-based, and some may deplete the body of vital nutrientsand energy to support the natural elimination process. The DetoxProgram that we recommend and use is designed around helpingthe liver – your body’s main detoxification organ – eliminate tox-ins efficiently and effectively. This requires important vitamins,minerals, and amino acids from protein in order to work properly.

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As you go through the program, you’re encouraged you to drinkplenty of water, and eat plenty of food. Remember, this isn’t aweight loss program, and you shouldn’t be hungry, so eat as muchof the allowed foods as you like!

That being said, doing an effective metabolic detoxification doesrequire a fairly high level of commitment. I tell patients that theyneed to be mentally, spiritually, and physically ready beforebeginning. Starting and stopping before completion is not onlycostly financially, it also defeats the purpose of the program,which is to allow your body time to get “caught up” with pro-cessing and eliminating toxins from your body.

Remember, your body wants to be healthy. Oftentimes individu-als block their body’s ability to be healthy by putting up barriersthrough the food and lifestyles choices they make. When youremove those barriers, your body will reward you with optimalhealth!

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Alittle knowledge can be counter-productive. Popular buzzabout concepts like attraction that are absorbed but not fullyunderstood can stand in the way of bringing true joy into

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Before you can harness the energy of various laws of attraction afew basic concepts must be understood. One is synchronicity. Thisis a way of expressing that in any given moment you are deliveredexactly what you need for whatever purpose you need it. It is uni-versal and always correct. That time the snack machine ate my lastdollar and refused to spit out the junk food I was hoping for was noaccident. It was a direct response to my previous rumination overunhealthy food choices. If we stop wasting time fighting againstmomentary disruptions and instead awaken to opportunities to rec-ognize that each moment is giving precisely what we ask for, lifeflows more like a stream and less like a hurricane enraged sea.Synchronicity often occurs through personal interactions. Recentlywhile finishing a psychic reading event at Café NOLA inSchenectady, I was in a conversation with one of the owners. As wediscussed upcoming workshops and events, a woman at a nearbytable asked if I was the psychic reader, and when I affirmed that Iwas she said “I wanted to schedule to meet with you!” It turns outshe was unable to schedule electronically and this seeminglychance encounter solved that. To add further irony, one of the sub-jects the owner of the restaurant and I had been discussing was syn-chronicity in planning and marketing these events! To the unen-lightened these are mere “coincidences” but to use this term robsthe phenomenon of what it truly is- a gift from the universe.

Another overlooked key is intention. This is where many peoplestray in their practices of visualization or attraction. If on a surfacelevel I want to be in a happy, harmonious relationship, but on adeeper level my intention is to always be in control and not have tocompromise with others, I am sacrificing my conscious desire- therelationship- for my subconscious intention. I can’t have both.Similarly if I desire success but fear the ensuing responsibility suchsuccess would bring, my intention on a deep emotional level is notmatching what I am stating my cognitive “intention” to be.Therefore I am not really working out of my deepest intention, I ammerely making a wish with no emotional backing. Fear does a lotto sabotage this process. Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of notdeserving a goal and so on. In order to effectively use the processof intention, it is important to hold a desired goal in a way thatbecomes multidimensional (you can see, touch, taste, smell, hearwhen you imagine it) and in addition it is important that this desiredoutcome far outweigh any fears or hang ups that would stand in theway of you reaching out and grabbing any opportunities that wouldlink you with your desired outcome. What happens if you have amental intention without working on surpassing the emotional hangups that stand in the way? You will repeatedly be given opportuni-ties to reach out and claim your goal, but will not see them. If youdo see them, you will judge them, back peddling and talking yourway out of taking the necessary risks required to make your inten-tion a reality. Intention is key and must come from an emotionally

charged source, otherwise fear, doubt and insecurity are liable tosabotage attainment of your goal.

In order to successfully manifest what you desire, it is essential thatyou face and come to terms with any remaining ambivalence.Ambivalence is the neutral territory that keeps one foot in the futureand another stuck in the past. In Tarot it is portrayed through thearchetype of the Chariot. Like being unclear in your intention,being ambivalent casts a shadow over progress. When we areambivalent we have no commitment to moving forward and takingrisk. To some extent present circumstances, however painful, arealso deemed useful on some subconscious level. This occurs fre-quently when exploring relationships. We identify feeling unhappyor stuck, but it is often easier to blame the other person or circum-stances rather than owning what aspects of ourselves are allowingus to remain captive in a process. In order to overcome ambiva-lence, another important principle of manifestation must be under-stood; faith. In order to truly accept and welcome change on anylevel, we must first have a complete, deeply-rooted belief thatchange can and will occur for our best interest. While it is difficultto have faith in the unseen, and change involves transformation intothat which can not be presently seen, faith is a necessary ingredient.Through faith, we are allowing a future-in-progress which is cur-rently manifesting to work out better than could have been expect-ed. Most of us, become accustomed to not expecting anything morethan our last experience proved possible. This may be a safe way togo, as it shields us from disappointment, yet it is extremely limit-ing. After all, how can I strive for something if I really don’t havefaith in anything better than what life has already shown me?

In addition, to successfully manifest it is important to draw on inter-nal reserves of personal power. Consider how much more success-ful you will be when you harness your natural gifts and use thesestrengths to materialize your heart’s desire. For women, all toooften their inner strength is confined or shut down altogether bycultural messages that invalidate the source of women’s power andwisdom. There are distinct and separate ways such powerful per-sonal energies express themselves. When we try too hard to mani-fest from a place outside of our natural seat of power the results areseldom lasting.

If you are truly ready to attract great relationships, career, family, orany personal passion, align yourself with the Universe’s time (syn-chronicity). Be open to random encounters that bring big opportuni-ties, sometimes in disguise. Also, be clear in your intent. Yes thatmeans you can no longer hide behind the excuse-making wall ofambivalence and half steps. Finally, be willing to emphasize yourpower, your strengths and gifts.

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Perhaps this is due to the fact that most people are focusing onthe final result rather than a commitment to a process whichincorporates a lifestyle change. In other words, diets don’t work,but changing dietary patterns can. For example, when it comes toweight loss, too many people are focused on calorie deprivationrather than feeding their body the nutrients it needs for fuel andto burn fat. An optimal weight is not achieved through caloriecounting alone. A calorie is not just a calorie. Food is informa-tion and your body’s blood sugar and inflammatory response iscompletely different for a jellybean verses a piece of broccoli.

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Tip Five: Find Out Who Your Friends AreMake friends with others who share your lifestyle changes.Positive social connections that support your goals can have aninfluence on your behavior and outcomes.

These are just five general suggestions. A good naturopathic or func-tional medicine doctor can also guide those who are “weight lossresistant” in other areas such as cleansing, food sensitivities, geneticinfluences, hormonal imbalances, and hidden causes of inflammation.

A Final Note: Sadly, this will be my last article for The HealingSprings Journal. I have recently taken a position out of state thatwill lead me away from this beautiful area. I will miss all my read-ers and clients; however, I feel it will further benefit my educationand allow me an opportunity to make a broader impact with clini-cians and clients alike. I wish you all a wonderful 2015 and thankyou for all you do in supporting integrative wellness in this region.

Warmest Regards, Dr. Sarah

Sarah LoBisco, ND is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport Collegeof Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed in Vermont as aNaturopathic Doctor and holds a BA in psychology. Dr. LoBisco is a pro-fessional speaker on integrative medical topics, has several journal publi-

cations, and is a candidate for post-doctoral certifica-tion in Functional Medicine. Dr. LoBisco currently hasa private integrative medical consulting practice locat-ed in Ballston Spa, New York where she incorporatesher training in holistic medical practices with conven-tional medicine. Her book, BreakFree Medicine: ASystematic & Integrative Guide to Balancing the Body,will be released in the early fall.

"A great door opens every time we walk our ownway. Not the way of the world, not the way of theother, but the way that is encoded in the bones ofour being. It is not easy to open the great door in aninauthentic world, but open it we must. On theother side of the door, our real life awaits. Walkwith your head high and your heart open. The uni-verse responds to authentic transformation.Nothing false will do." -Jeff Brown


by Dr. Olejak

The journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research report-ed1 that sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicalsin broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that helps

them prevent cancer, has been shown for the first time to selec-tively target and kill cancer cells while leaving normal prostatecells healthy and unaffected.

What was so amazing about this discovery is that it showed thatprostate tumor growth was slowed by a diet containing sul-foraphane and that “sulforaphane can target cancer cells throughmultiple chemopreventive mechanisms.” This study showed forthe first time that “sulforaphane selectively targets benign hyper-plasia cells and cancerous prostate cells while leaving the normalprostate cells unaffected." What this points to is the innate intel-ligence in plant compounds; no pharmaceutical or isolated neu-traceutical can do that.

In a similar study, brassica vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cab-bage, cauliflower and broccoli) were associated with decreasedrisk of colon cancers.

The researchers at Oregon State University found that sul-foraphane, which is found at fairly high levels in broccoli, cauli-flower and other cruciferous vegetables, is an inhibitor of an

enzyme that plays a role in whether certain genes are expressedor not, such as tumor suppressor genes.

This exciting news comes on the heels of other news about the cru-ciferous vegetables that show they are proven cancer-fighting foods.

One study found teaming up fresh broccoli with a spicy food thatcontains the enzyme myrosinase significantly enhances eachfood’s individual cancer-fighting power and ensures that absorp-tion takes place in the upper part of the digestive system whereyou'll get the maximum health benefit.

What are those foods? Radishes, cabbage, arugula, watercress,and Brussels sprouts all boost the benefits found in broccoli. Thestudy noted that you only receive these benefits if the vegetablesare eaten raw or lightly steamed. The more broccoli is cooked themore these fragile phytonutrients are damaged. If the broccoli ismush it’s useless nutritionally.

Do supplements that are made of isolated neutraceuticals havethe same effect in the body as whole foods? In another study thatlooked at supplements that just containing sulphoraphane with-out the other parts of the broccoli plant they discovered that itwas not well absorbed and, of course, not well utilized.

This points to the enormous value of eating whole foods, andwhen necessary, use only whole food supplements -- where careis taken to grow plants organically and preserve and use theentire plant in the supplement. When choosing a cruciferousproduct keep these things in mind.

The potential real whole foods and whole food supplements haveto nourish our bodies should now be readily apparent. They turn onour genes and amplify our ability to fight cancer. Maybe, as Dr.Servan-Schreiber, described in his book Anti-Cancer5 we don’thave cancer genes, but “fast food intolerant genes.” We build ananti-cancer biology with the food we eat three times a day.

Dr. Olejak is a chiropractor and appliedclinical nutritionist with 23 years of clini-cal practice. A Palmer graduate, he hasbeen speaking on nutrition and publichealth since 2002. He is the co-author ofSynergistic Therapeutics: Herbs andWhole Food Nutrition for 50 CommonAilments. Dr. Olejak developed the wholefood nutrition certification course cur-rently being taught at NYCC, Logan,SCUHS, and CCC as part of their elective

programs. He can be reached at (518) 301-5717, (518) 439-5077 x17 or [email protected].

Please contact the author for references used.

POWERFUL Phytonutrients: Broccoli Targets Cancer andLeaves Healthy Cells Alone

“To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe -- to participate in the dance oflife with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishmentfrom it -- is a wonder beyond words.” —Joanna Macy


Could you recommend 5 steps that wecould take toward bettering our healthand well being in the coming year?

Chiropractor; Lynn Allison1No smoking - causes systemic inflammation which seems the

cause of almost everything

2Feed your Microbiome - for every human cell, a healthy personhas 9 microorganisms living and supporting them, in their diges-

tive tract, on their skin, in their mouth- gained from vaginal birth,breastfeeding and contact with family initially, it is altered with eachround of antibiotics, overcleanliness, non exposure to animals anddirt, not enough plant fiber consumed, eating "dead" processed food.At least take a probiotic daily on an empty stomach, find naturallyfermented foods and eat 1 Tablespoon a day minimum. Healthymicrobiome improves immune response (less colds and flu),improve depression and anxiety, improve digestion and gut issues,decrease "Leaky Gut" syndrome and food sensitivities.

3Be Happy - we chose what to focus on in our life and how wewant to react to it- be a “glass half full” person

4Learn to cook - preparing most of your meals makes onemore aware of where their foods comes from, it is lower in

chemicals, unhealthy fats and salt and we tend to do less mind-less eating and a develop a sense of accomplishment and control

5Walk outside -connect with nature, breathe in clean air, stim-ulate your mind with noticing the little things, get sun on your

skin for Vitimin D

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

Homeopathy; Jerome Pindell1What comes to mind first is to stop, each and every day for at

least 5 minutes and consciously breath. Let your attention go toeach of your senses in any order, and note what each one is experi-encing. This will lead to awareness. Awareness is not being justattentive, but is more than that. It embraces the knowing beyond thelimitations of thoughts, the automatic responses to everyday stim-uli, and will transform your life to living fully in every experience.

2Give back. Each of us is blessed with an abundance of some-thing that someone else may be able to use. Whether it is a

smile, a dollar to a charitable organization, picking up a discard-ed scrap that belongs in a garbage pail 50 feet away, or saying'thank you'.

3Reflect on your day for a moment before going to sleep atnight. Be grateful for all of it.

4Listen. Listen to your heart, the part that knows what path isright, what action is correct, even what to eat. Do you visit an

alternative practitioner or a traditional one? They will offeradvice, but that is an educated opinion. Does your inner knowingresonate with what they are saying, or do you have doubts?Allow for uncertainty in your life, what do you have to lose byasking questions and listening carefully with discernment?Follow the heart’s knowing.

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5Lastly, recognize that there is always choice, even when youcan’t imagine it or feel it. Opportunities are boundless to per-

ceive a slightly different response to every different situation thatpresents itself and is the difference between feeling good withyour decision, and not. Free will is a great gift that is too oftensquandered by giving your power away to a white coat, a collar,or a uniform. Respecting that any interaction with life has conse-quences, sometimes even illness, and acting accordingly withrespect is actually very liberating, and healthy.

Do these suggestions seem to answer the question? Only you canknow, and that knowing is your health and well being.

Jerome M Pindell uses Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Jin Shin Jyutsu andspiritual counseling to assist his clients. He is a poet whose first book:Training Tracks, poems by implosion, is available through Amazon.He has offices in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, and NYC. He can bereached @ 518-374-5492 or his web site [email protected]

Homeopathy; Claudia Ascione1Begin each day with a sense of reverence and respect for your-

self. Appreciate your body, mind and soul as divine expres-sions. Affirm that this is so even if your thoughts and feelings dis-agree. Reinforce this deeper truth by embodying a calm spacious-ness throughout the day. Release emotional reactions as they ariseand replace them with this attitude. This will serve to enrich andexpand your divine core and will inspire others to tap into theirown compassionate nature.

2Make stillness a daily habit. Begin the day with 10 minutes ofsilent reflection. This simple practice can clear your mind and

set a good tone to help you meet the day's challenges. Over time,using stillness daily can powerfully transform the nature of yourmind/emotions so that serenity and clarity become natural, readi-ly accessible responses to life's opportunities.

3Accept whatever presents as challenges or perceived obstacleswithout judgment. Suspend negative reactions long enough to

allow their deeper purpose to be revealed. In this way, you'll beliving in the divine flow of life and appreciate the inherent valuein all experiences.

4Become mindful about what radiates from you. All thoughts,emotions and actions communicate a vibratory frequency that

affects everyone. Take ownership of your thoughts, feelings andactions. Experiment with transforming negative states through visu-alizations, affirmations, prayers or mantras. This will refresh andlighten your energetic field so that you become a blessing to many.

5End the day with gratitude. Before sleep give thanks for thebounty and grace in your life.

Claudia Ascione, MA.MS. CH. is a practitioner in the healing artsof homeopathy, spiritual counsel, hypnosis, regression and Jin ShinJyutsu. She uses a deeply intuitive and spiritual approach to bringawareness and clarity to healing concerns. She offers private ses-sions in Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. For more infor-mation or to schedule a session, please call (518) 372-7023.

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We are grateful for this opportunity to communicate withyou today. Communication is a telepathic experience.This does not mean you need special powers to com-

municate optimally, it means that you already have telepathic andextra sensory abilities that you have become so accustomed to, thatyou no longer believe them to be unique or extra-ordinary. Whensomeone speaks to you, or you speak to someone else, they arecommunicating with you through an energetic language. You seethat energy expressed through body language, and then spokenwords, and lastly through action. As communication leaves theenergetic bodies within you, it becomes a less and less refinedmode of expression. At its core, the highest truth is actually com-municated in its most subtle energetic state of personal feeling andthought. It is it’s most refined in this state, because it is a pure rep-resentation of your personal truth in that moment, even if it is abelief that is not in alignment with your highest good. As that ener-gy is communicated outwards through the various levels of expres-sion, there is increasing opportunity to alter your truth and manip-ulate the communication to create a specific outcome. To thedegree that that outcome is based on egoic expectations, is thedegree to which you will alter your truth as it rises through the lev-els of communication. When you can allow and accept your truth,the need to alter it will lessen. Most people can pick up on what isreally being said or expressed telepathically, or energetically, evenif they are not aware that that’s what is happening. It’s just as easyto accept words or actions from someone else at face value, espe-cially if those words and actions play into your egoic expectations.

You are a highly intuitive and energetically sensitive being, bynature. Many are awakening to an even deeper awareness andunderstanding of this subtle energetic language. This is due to themass awakening that is occurring on the planet. You will begin tobe able to sense things from other people and situations that arebeneath the surface of what is actually being said or acted upon.You will begin to be able to sense the authenticity, the intention,and perhaps even the motive behind why people are acting in a cer-tain way- even if it is being expressed very differently. This morerefined form of detection first becomes apparent to you throughsubtle feelings within you. Where you just know that what some-one is saying or doing does not quite line up with what they areactually feeling. People use words and action all of the time tocover up what they are actually experiencing in order to keep theirinnermost truth safe, because it feels to vulnerable to reveal.

It is not for you to use this keener understanding of energetic lan-guage to point out to another what you think their truth is, or thatthere is even a disconnect occurring. It is not a pedestal to form more

AwakeningIntuition

“To be alive in this beautiful, self-organ-izing universe -- to participate in thedance of life with senses to perceive it,lungs that breathe it, organs that drawnourishment from it—is a wonder beyondwords.” — Joanna Macy

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judgment from. This is a space for you to practice learning how youare sensing the world; to move into a place of observation about howthe world is communicating, and to refine how authentically you areexpressing your truth. Assume at this point that every person thatcrosses your path, in some way is an opportunity for you to establisha deeper understanding of yourself. Use your interactions with oth-ers as a way to observe your own authentic communicative skills.And be aware of how you alter your own truth as it is expressedthrough the levels of communication. Do not expect others toexpress themselves in the same way you are working on. They arewhere they are- honor their personal process. Simply do your best tobe your highest expression of communication while holding thoseyou communicate with in a state of gratitude and appreciation. Bybeing an example of your truest self, you will open up the space forothers to communicate with you in the most honest and loving way.

The subtleties that you are beginning to sense are an opening toways in which you can connect with and enhance your personaltruth and connection with your Higher Self. These subtleties arean energetic language that is unique to you. It is how Source, oryour Higher Self communicates with you. It is an intuitive lan-guage that keys you into your own higher knowing. The intuitivelanguage you develop within yourself, inspired by your connec-tion to your Higher Self, will allow you the space to open up toyour own deepest desires. It will shed light on the fears that keepyou stuck in your life, and it will gently guide you through thosefears with enlightened perspective and positive insight. The fearsare creations of the lower self, developed at points in your lifewhen survival was threatened. Now, with your growing intuitiveperspective, you will be able to look at beliefs and patterns fromthe perspective of Higher Self, where every situation and experi-ence has the potential of being lived with increasing grace andease. The choice is yours. Intuition and connection to Higher Selfwill open up doorways to empowering choices where transforma-tion is easily accessible. Are you ready to listen to that HigherPerspective and that subtler form of communication?

Allison Petroski is an intuitive, with a strong background in thehealing arts, providing messages of empowerment through per-sonalized written intuitive readings for people. Her intention is toinfuse more compassion and heart based consciousness into theworld, through her work with intuition. She can be reached [email protected] or through her website:www.allisonpetroski.com. While training in an energy modalitycalled ThetaHealing, I was taught how to scan a person’s bodyand give a reading of the chakras and energy. After severalmonths of using this method, my readings opened up, and I found

that through my natural love of writ-ing, I was able to receive intuitivemessages about a person when I wrotethem out. When I do the automaticwriting, all I need is someone’s name,and I connect with Higher Self con-sciousness, and detailed informationcomes through on the person I amreading, providing a higher perspec-tive and clarity on life’s mysteries andopportunities for expansion.

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IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In February, Mercury goes direct onthe 11th at 01:21 Aquarius. The Full Moon occurs on the 3rd at14:48 Leo. In March, Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th atCritical Degree of 04:56 Sagittarius while Jupiter remains retro-grade in Leo all month. The Full Moon occurs on the 5th at 14:50Virgo. A Total Solar Eclipse occurs on the 20th at 29:27 Pisces.

ARIES ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Group associations, contributions to humanityand sharing with friends are favored for this month. This is alsoa good time to analyze your long-term goals. The Full Moon onthe 3rd finds you enjoying any creative talents that you have andpossibly romantic pursuits. Mercury turns direct on the 11th andyou set new expectations and long-term goals for your future.MARCH: Spirituality, meditation and one’s inner child areexplored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, there canbe subtle changes in your work or your job. When Saturn turnsretrograde on the 14th, you will want time to rethink your per-spective on life. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th brings a time forsoul searching and realizing past mistakes as you move forward.

TAURUS ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Career ambitions, social status and destiny’spromise are the focus for this month. Receiving recognition for anachievement is possible. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, you con-

centrate on your personal affairs and often resolve existing fami-ly matters. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th you will con-sider beginning new studies that can advance you in your career.MARCH: Achieving goals, friendship bonds and humanitariangroups are the focus for this month. Following the Full Moon onthe 5th, you join in with friends to share hobbies and fun. AfterSaturn goes retrograde on the 14th, use care in business venturesor shared assets. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you meet newfriends and join in with their humanitarian projects or groups.

GEMINI ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Acquiring knowledge, prophetic dreams and life’sphilosophy are explored for this month. You consider beginninga new mental pursuit or study. Following the Full Moon on the3rd, you want to communicate and express your ideas to others.After Mercury turns direct on the 11th, you seek new experiencesas you expand your knowledge and future horizons.MARCH: Establishing a career, recognized achievement and pub-lic image are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the5th, you become involved with your family and home. FollowingSaturn turning retrograde on the 14th, personal and business rela-tionships are tested. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th asks that youexamine your accomplishments as well as your goals.

CANCER ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Other’s assets, self-regeneration and abstractteachings are highlighted for this month. You become interestedin mediumship and the psychic. The Full Moon on the 3rd rulesyour finances and can indicate subtle changes in financial deal-ings. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you have the abilityto negotiate important matters or an agreement to your advantage. MARCH: Universal mysteries, mental aspirations and abstractthinking are the highlights for this month. Following the FullMoon on the 5th, you take part in neighborhood events or proj-ects. After Saturn turns retrograde on the 14th, it may be a timefor working before pleasure. Following the Solar Eclipse on the20th, you expand your horizons through travel and new studies.

LEO ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Forming relationships, legal agreements and com-prising with others are important for this month. This can be afavorable time to form a partnership. After the Full Moon on the3rd, you take a renewed interest in your personal appearance anddress. Mercury turns direct on the 11th allowing you to discussand clarify any existing problems in your close relationships. MARCH: Developing values, accepting changes and mysticismare explored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, youwill consider a new budgeting or saving plan. When Saturn goesretrograde on the 14th, you are more disciplined and expressingyourself is not as easy. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th will bringyou an understanding of yourself through your relationships.

VIRGO ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Serving others, learning efficiency and improvingoneself are the focus for this month. You look for ways to main-tain your health through exercise and diet. The Full Moon on the3rd brings a desire to bring harmony into your life and explore

your

Astrological FORECASTFebruary & March, 2015

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


your inner self. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you takea renewed interest in your health through proper nutrition.MARCH: Peer connections, forming relationships and sharingwith others is important for this month. Following the Full Moonon the 5th, you adapt a new self-image. After Saturn turns retro-grade on the 14th, you take more responsibility in family andhome matters. Following the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, youdecide what you want from your relationships with others.

LIBRA ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Creative interests, loved ones and enjoying your-self are your projects for this month. This is the time that youwant to enjoy your family and friends. After the Full Moon on the3rd, you rethink your future goals and long-term directions in life.Following Mercury turning direct on the 11th you are allowed tofreely express yourself without being insensitive to others. MARCH: Maintaining well-being, forming habits and servingothers are the focus for this month. After the Full Moon on the5th, you may find meditation and yoga inviting. FollowingSaturn turning retrograde on the 14th, you reconsider attending aworkshop or class. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you maypursue additional training or skills for your current work or job.

SCORPIO ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Home-front activity, domestic matters and familyare important for this month. You weigh the influence of your par-ents as you search for your inner self. Following the Full Moon onthe 3rd, you assess your career, or the equivalent, and seek newopportunities. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you examineyour personal and domestic life to see if it meets your needs.MARCH: Creative expression, giving love and your loved onesare the main interests for this month. Following the Full Moonon the 5th, you analyze your achievements, and directions. WhenSaturn goes retrograde on the 14th, you rethink your financialmatters and security. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th gives you anopportunity to discover what really makes you happy.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Routine activities, short trips and educationalopportunities are the focus for this month. You may become part ofthe planning for neighborhood projects or events. The Full Moonon the 3rd finds you exploring such topics as the law, philosophyand spirituality. Mercury turns direct on the 11th and people in yourneighborhood ask for your help with their team projects.MARCH: Family gatherings, personal matters and home envi-ronment are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the5th, you may reconsider your career goals or aims. Saturn turnsretrograde on the 14th making you more serious and wanting toalso redefine yourself. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, yourfamily is important and you want to research you ancestry.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Building resources, acquiring assets and financialsecurity are explored for this month. You analyze your budgetinghabits as well as your spending and saving. Following the FullMoon on the 3rd, you examine your joint assets and may pay off anold commitment. After Mercury goes direct on the 11th, you rethinkyour values whether it be monetary, spiritual or intellectual.

MARCH: Daily activities, education opportunities and one’sneighborhood are of interest for this month. Following the FullMoon on the 5th, you may plan a trip to that faraway place. WhenSaturn goes retrograde on the 14th, you take time to analyze yourspiritual beliefs. After the Solar Eclipse on the 20th, you completeall communications so that you can spend time with friends.

AQUARIUS ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Personal potential, discovering self and positivethinking are important for this month. You make subtle changesin your dress and attitude. After the Full Moon on the 3rd, yourrelationships with others give you a new understanding of your-self. Following Mercury turning direct on the 11th you have theability to express yourself freely with confidence and sincerity.MARCH: Handling finances, inner feelings and sense of valuesare analyzed for this month. After the Full Moon on the 5th, new-age or abstract teachings become interesting to you. FollowingSaturn going retrograde on the 14th, you are associated with newfriends and groups. The Solar Eclipse on the 20th gives you theopportunity to adjust either your spending and saving habits.

PISCES ASCENDANTFEBRUARY: Seeking solitude, universal laws and spiritualresources are the assets for this month. This can be the time tolook back, put things in perspective and move on. After the FullMoon on the 3rd, you find new ways to improve your healththrough diet and exercise. Mercury goes direct on the 11th allow-ing you to see your faults and strengths without self-criticism.MARCH: Self-development, one’s mission and your personalimage are examined for this month. Following the Full Moon onthe 5th, you will learn about yourself through your partners. AfterSaturn turns retrograde on the 14th, there are decisions regardingyour career or equivalent. Following the Solar Eclipse on the 20th,you show everyone who you are and what you accomplished.

Arlene is an Author, Astrologer and Para-Consultant and hasstudied and worked with astrology for more than forty years. Shehas also been a professional astrologer since 1980. Arlene has aCertificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson (CA 1982) anda Certificate of Proficiency from the Mayo School of Astrology(London 1985). In addition, she holds certifications from theNational Spiritualist Association of Churches (1982-2015) asboth a Medium and Spiritual Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene canbe reached at Astrological Concepts, telephone (518) 371-8097or Visit My Web Site at: http://www.yourstarsite.com.


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Albany Eden Energy Medicine StudyGroup: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Cost: $10. Alsoon March 13 and April 10. Contact:Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 [email protected]

Saturday, February 14Awaken Divine Love and AuthenticRelationships, Special Valentines DayKundalini Yoga Workshop Movement,Mantra and Music, 12 PM-2 PM JoinKundalini yoga teachers CarolDimopoulos and Danielle Lyons andmusician Esmond Lyons to learn toattract and accept the joyous and lovingrelationships you deserve. True love,good fortune and abundant health do notcome to you by accident. You call themforth with your thoughts, actions andintentions. We are meant to live in joy andfulfillment. Many old, limited and toxicbelief systems hide out in our subcon-scious mind and are secretly running theshow of our lives. When you are focusedon your current state of misery, scarcity,and ‘want,’ then you will receive more ofthe same. Our workshop will teach youtantric yoga techniques which can breaknegative patterns. See yourself as havinglove, joy and abundance and you will start

the process to make it reality. Begin todeepen your relationships and attract theright resources and people to you. Cost:$25 per person Registration: [email protected], One Big Roof,433Broadway Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Sunday, February 15Reiki II, Deepen your Reiki practice andlearn to do long distance healing as well ashealing childhood wounds and addictionissues. Reiki Master/TeacherLinda L.Thompson has 20 years experience in thisheart centered method of healing. The invest-ment is $120. Location- Saratoga Karate,www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com,[email protected],to register call 518-466-1075, Register by Feb 8.

Tuesday, February 17The Future of Springs of Saratoga –aprogram that dips into the future prosperi-ty the mineral springs and water resourcesof Saratoga could provide year-round forhealth and wealth, with presenter Aime“Trent” Millet. 6:30 pm, Saratoga SpringsPublic Library. Free. Sponsored bySaratoga Integrative Medicine EducationNetwork, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

Wednesday, February 18New Moon today at 6:47 PM EST. TheNew Moon is the BEST time for freshstarts and new beginnings! Make yourMoonWish! Call Nini Gridley for detailson this month’s very special New MoonMeditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, February 21Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, also March21 and April 18, Contact: Marion Bergan518-229-8188 [email protected]

Sunday, February 22Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Also March22 and April 19. Contact: Marion Bergan518-229-8188 or [email protected]

Tuesday February 24"The Truth about Carbs" by KathrynKos, NTP. Presented by Primal BlissNutrition and CrossFit Soulshine. 7pm:CrossFit Soulshine, 165 High Rock Ave,

CALENDARof EVENTS


Saratoga Springs, NY. Call Kathryn at518-260-9749 to register!

Wednesday, February 25Weeds, Leaves, Seeds & Shoots FundRaising / Networking Event at RootsBrewing Company, Oneonta, 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Join us for a fun filled, open hearted &extremely informing event. Help raise fundsfor the financially disadvantaged to attendwild foods foraging walks this summer, as“the fortune of one is the fortune of all”E.Cowen, PSM. The evening begins with aflower power point presentation on edible &medicinal weeds through all 4 seasons.Included in the evening will be: wild foodstasting’s with recipes; Roots Brewing Co.beer samples & more. Connect with localmerchants interested in edible & nutritionalweeds for their nutrition, their intelligence &garden-to-table value-added creations. Thisevent is also for gardeners, farmers, Natureenthusiasts, chefs & those interested in mak-ing a difference in healthy food solutions forfuture. Entry fee: $25 / person; $35.00 / cou-ple. This ad was in part sponsored by RootsBrewing Co. and Green Earth, Oneonta. CallMarguerite to pre-register at 607-278-9635.

MARCHTuesday, March 10

Be Your Own Shaman and CallCouncil, In this workshop you will callcouncil with your mind, your body, yourspirit and your guides—opening up com-munication inside yourself to create align-ment. Tuesday Nights 6:30-8 6 weeks,Namaste Yoga; Saratoga Springs $125 forall 6 weeks Katrina Clay facilitator (cert.Shapeshifter Practitioner & ShamanicReiki Master) call Katrina: 518.332.6581, [email protected]

Friday, March 13Albany Eden Energy Medicine StudyGroup: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Cost: $10. Also on April 10. Contact: Marion Bergan518-229-8188 or [email protected]

Monday, March 16Introduction to Therapeutic Touch— aprogram that explores Therapeutic Touch,a holistic, evidence-based therapy thatincorporates the intentional and compas-

sionate use of universal energy to promotebalance and well-being, with presenterSue Conlin. 6:30 pm, Saratoga SpringsPublic Library. Free. Sponsored bySaratoga Integrative Medicine EducationNetwork, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

Friday, March 20New Moon today at 5:36 AM EST,Welcome Spring today with a SolarEclipse of the New Moon! It is the BESTtime for fresh starts and new beginnings!Make your MoonWish! Contact NiniGridley for details on the New MoonMeditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, March 21Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, also April18, Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or [email protected]

Sunday March 22The Regenerating Body, ContinuumMovement classes with Robin Becker, inCambridge, New York. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.For information about Robin andContinuum Movement go to robinbecker-movement.org For class information,please contact Anne [email protected]

Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Also April19. Contact: Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 or [email protected]

Tuesday March 24“It All Lies in the Gut, All About LeakyGut and Immune Health” presented byKathryn Kos, NTP. Presented by PrimalBliss Nutrition and CrossFit Soulshine.7pm: CrossFit Soulshine, 165 High RockAve, Saratoga Springs, NY. Call Kathrynat 518-260-9749 to register!

APRILSaturday, April 18

Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine101, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost: $125, Contact:Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 [email protected]

Sunday April 19The Regenerating Body, Continuum

Movement classes with Robin Becker, inCambridge, New York. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Forinformation about Robin and ContinuumMovement go to robinbeckermovement.orgFor class information, please contact Anneat [email protected]

Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine102, 9:00 to 5:00 Cost $125. Contact:Marion Bergan 518-229-8188 [email protected]

MAYMay 8 -10

Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing,Motivational Talks, Women’s Wellness,Workshops, Fitness Classes, Luncheon andFashion Show. Reduced Spa Treatmentsand Room. Rates at The Sagamore Resort,$100 For tickets contact the Bolton LandingChamber of Commerce, 518.644.3831,www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com

Saturday, May 9Healing Springs Symposium, Keynote &Panel Discussion; WHOLENESS. thenChoose 2 of 8 Workshops; MenopauseMetamorphosis; Susun Weed, LuminousBeing; Shari Parslow, Listening: Working aMulti-modal Approach; Jerome Pindell,What Horses Teach Us About Wholeness;Cindy Aldrich, Bach Flowers to the Rescue;Nini Gridley, Designing our Dreams;Heather Loucks, How to Access YourLeading Edge; Dr. Michael Wayne,Reclaiming Your Ancient Soul; KatrinaClay. Closing Gong Bath; Gongmaster NickPavoldi, LMT A.SiP. 10am-6pm, $59 pre-register, $75 at door, Roosevelt Baths & Spa.Call today and register; Katrina Clay;518.332.6581, [email protected] or Kim Rossi; 518.226.4790, [email protected].

“...the old Indian still sits upon theearth instead of propping himselfup and away from its life givingforces. For him, to sit or lie uponthe ground is to be able to thinkmore deeply and to feel more keen-ly. He can see more clearly into themysteries of life and come closer inkinship to other lives about him.”

—Luther Standing Bear


ACUPUNCTUREMichael Wayne, Saratoga Springs &Clifton Park, 518-210-1557

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

Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, SaratogaSprings, [email protected],www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083

Ageless Acupuncture, Bridgette Kinder,Saratoga Springs, 518-538-6568,www.agelessinsaratoga.com

Acupuncture Nirvana, Glens Falls, 518-409-6993 or [email protected] orwww.acunirvana.com

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

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

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

Andrea Gray, Healing Touch forAnimals® Practitioner, Lake George,518.798.6193, [email protected],FB: Wellness Through Heart CenteredHealing Touch

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

Andrée Fucci, Clinical and HolisticAromatherapist, classes, consultations,

Raindrop Therapy, Reiki, Young Livingaromatherapy products, 518.587.7680,[email protected]

ART THERAPYAnn Simpson-McDowell, licensed cre-ative art therapist, Clifton Park, 518-982-5376, www.havenofhopecounseling.com

ASTROLOGYArlene DeAngelus, 518-371-8097,[email protected], www.yourstarsite.com

BACH FLOWER REMEDIESNini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP,Consultations by appointment, in personor over the phone. 518-573-0571 or [email protected],www.ninigridley.com,

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

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

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

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

CHELATION THERAPYDr Andrew Garner, Glens Falls,5187989401, www.drandrewgarner.com,[email protected]

CHIROPRACTORSDelmar Chiropractic, Delmar,518-439-7644

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

COACHESDonna Bird LCSW, CCH, Coaching andCounseling: Stuck? Coaching with coun-seling helps open up blockages to success,so you can reach your highest potential.Blending traditional and complimentarymodalities can help you to become suc-cessful at whatever you strivefor.www.donnabird.com 518-584-0698.

Cate LaBarre, Personal and groupcoaching by phone and teleconference.Workshops in Saratoga Region.http://TheFordInstitute.com/CateLaBarre518-882-9880, http://[email protected]

Barbra Gilman, Energetic Coaching,Learn to change anything in your lifethat's not working, like deleting files fromyour computer…. with ease! Saratoga,Capital Region and TelephoneBarbraGilman.com, AccessConsciousness.com, [email protected], 929-777-0873

Angela Kaufman, [email protected]. (513) 622-9178.

COUNSELINGAvis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-371-0579

Breakthrough Counseling Center,Saratoga, 518-683-2202,www.breakthroughcounselinginc.com

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

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

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

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

Wendy Wood Ordway, OTR,CST TheBody’s Rhythm-at the Garden. SaratogaSprings 518-588-4466,[email protected]

Cathy Saladis LMT, Albany & Clifton Park,518-229-0741, www.headtotoe123.com

DIRECTORYand GLOSSARY


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

Dr. David B. Presser, Clifton Park, 518-371-5113

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

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

Helene Brecker, Malta, 518-331-4859,[email protected]

Terry Fluri, LMT & Elizabeth Marsh,LMT, Reiki, Chakra Balancing at APeaceful Place (518) 371-2225

Shari Parslow, Shamanic Services &Intuitive Massage, 518-879-9365, [email protected], luminiousenergymedicine.net

Christina Elizabeth Manning, UsuiHoly Fire Reiki Master, 518-496-0221,C E M a n n i n g 2 0 0 5 @ y a h o o . c o m ,www.ChristinaElizabethManning. com,Albany, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga

Barbra Gilman, BarbraGilman.com,A c c e s s C o n s c i o u s n e s s . c o m ,[email protected], 929-777-0873, Saratoga/Capital Region

EQUINE ASSISTEDPSYCHOTHERAPYAdirondack Equine AssistedPsychotherapy, LCSW, Fort Edward,NY, www.AdirondackEAP.com, [email protected]

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

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESSPRODUCTSEvan Lawrence, Shaklee IndependentDistributor. Healthy weight, nutrition,

beauty, and home. Cambridge, (518) 677-5662, [email protected],http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

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

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

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

Claudia Ascione, MA, MS, CH,Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY.518 372-7023.

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

HYPNOTISMDonna Bird LCSW, CCH, Specializing inthe mind-body approach to wellness withhypnosis. Eliminate eating issues, addic-tions, stress, panic, depression, overeatingand more. Produces and sells hypnosis CDs& MP3s at www.donnabird.com Saratogaoffice 518-584-0698.

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

Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053

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

Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar, 518-506-6303, [email protected],www.partnersinhealing.info

INTUITIVE/PSYCHICCONSULTANT: Barbara Allen, BA, PTC. 518-587-2583;[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheila Cote, 518-369-1094, www.sheilacote.com, [email protected]

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

MUSIC THERAPYDennis Dominick, 518-361-5343,[email protected]

MYOFASCIAL RELEASEVirginia Touhey at A Peaceful Place,(518) 371-2225

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

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

SenibiliTeas, Glens Falls, 518-824-1290

NATUROPATHYSarah A. LoBisco, ND, Ballston Spa, 518-339-4788, [email protected],www.dr-lobisco.com

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

Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, SaratogaSprings, [email protected],www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083


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

Kathryn Kos Primal Bliss Nutrition;www.primalblissnutrition.com or e-mail [email protected].

ORGANIZATIONSSaratoga Integrative PractitionersNetwork (SIPN),

www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com

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

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

PSYCHIC INTUITIVE CONSULTANTDiana Friedell Phone or in OneontaOffice, 607.433.2089

PSYCHOTHERAPYDonna Bird LCSW, CCH, Certified inEMDR, Hypnosis and Wave Work.Specializing in managing anxiety, depres-sion, addictions, eating issues and trauma.Produces Hypnosis and Guided ImageryCDs & MP3s for health and wellness.Available at www.donnabird.comSaratoga office - 518-584-0698.

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

RAINDROP THERAPYSheila Cote, 518-369-1094, www.sheilacote.com, [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

REFLEXOLOGYCathy Saladis LMT, Clifton Park andAlbany, www.headtotoe123.com,518-229-0741

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

Magic Moon, Saratoga, 518-583-2488

ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIONNick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200,[email protected]

SPASRoosevelt Baths & Spa, SaratogaSprings, RooseveltBathsAndSpa.com,877-313-2709

SPIRITUAL SCHOOLSchool of the Golden Rosycross, a gnos-tic spiritual school for our time.Lectorium Rosicrucianum ConferenceCenter, 21 Bushnell Avenue, Chatham,518.392-2799, www.lectoriumrosicrucianum.org, [email protected]

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

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

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

TAROTJoan Scannell, 518-428-8655,www.joanscannell.com

TRAVELLearning Journeys, Call or click for afree brochure at 888.884.8259,[email protected], orwww.LearningJourney.com/Wellness

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

VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPYDennis Dominick, 518-361-5343,[email protected]

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

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

YOGA Yoga Mandali, Saratoga, 518-584-0807,www.yogamandali.com, Saratoga’s longestcontinually running studio serving ourcommunity for over 10 years

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

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

Saratoga Springs Yoga, Saratoga,SaratogaSpringsYoga.com, 518-588-3562

Yoga with Jen, Warrensburg & Minerva,518-956-2818

Namaste Yoga, Saratoga Springs,namasteyogasaratoga.com or 518-222-7470

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