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HEALTH NOTES 12 NOURISHING OURSELVES Nutritionist Joshua Rosenthal’s Institute of Integrative Nutrition is helping students make their own healthy choices. 14 BUTTERFLIES MOVING ELEPHANTS The light touch of the Trager Approach can cure both physical and emotional ailments.
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16 FUNKY AND FREE: JOURNEYDANCE How you can clear your mind through ritualized dance.
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22 A PERSISTENT PROBLEM Chronic wounds require special treatment, and area hospitals provide innovative care. 26 CHEMICAL WEAPONS COME HOME Not all microbes are harmful, but we treat them all as enemies.
FARE WELL 56 LIFE ON THE LINE Utilizing the sun to dry your laundry can help improve the health quotient of the planet.
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health buzz GET JUICED Eating healthy can be downright inconvenient. It’s much easier to get food by yelling out the car window at the drive-through than to take the time to prepare and eat nutritious fare. However fast its consumed, food—and other wastes—slowly build up in our body over time. The accretion of these wastes over time can cause detrimental health effects. For thousands of years people have been using detoxification to cleanse their bodies of accumulated toxins and waste matter trapped inside the body. It gives the body a rest from foods and substances that are hard on metabolism like bread, caffeine, and alcohol. Enhancing circulation, providing nutrients to support the liver, and clear the colon, detoxification rejuvenates mind, body, and spirit. Holistic health educator, life coach, and minister Alison Shore Gaines has developed an organic juice purification retreat that revitalizes and offers a nurturing, user-friendly approach to detoxing and dieting. Unlike other detox diets that consist solely of juice and water, Gaines believes that there is an effective way to cleanse without giving up food entirely. Her retreats include a small portion of organic grains and a broth made from root vegetables as well as apple cucumber kale juice and carrot beet parsley juice. Gaines has been taking groups of 20 to 40 people on retreats to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires since 1985. The center offers more than 750 educational programs and spiritual retreats including the juice purification retreat. “Being out of your home environment is really big,” says Gaines. “It’s really hard to leave your habits when they are staring you in the face.” Together the group participates in yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness practices to better understand what is going on inside the body during detox while focusing on how to make changes in your everyday life to eat and live healthier. Allison Shore Gaines will be offering two upcoming retreats at Kripalu, in Lenox, Massachusetts: The Tune Up for Summer Retreat, May 30 through June 2 and the Summer Detox Retreat, July 6 through July 11. For more information visit www.kripalu.org; (866) 200-5203. —Tara Quealy
RIDE FOR YOUR LIFE According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, approximately 70 percent of US adults are sedentary, meaning they do not get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on a daily basis. This lack of general fitness plays into two national crises: ever-increasing healthcare costs and the epidemic of obesity. The total societal costs of obesity are estimated by the National Heart Association to be $117 billion per year, and obesity is second behind tobacco in US health risk factors, contributing to 300,000 deaths a year. One way to stay fit is as simple as riding a bike. Everyday cycling, moderate exercise which leaves you breathing heavy but not out of breath, can be an effective component of a low-impact fitness regimen that can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Even a small amount of cycling can make a difference. One study in the British Medical Journal found that a 15-minute ride to and from work five days a week burns off the equivalent of 11 pounds of fat in a year. Cycling is also an activity that can be undertaken by just about anyone as part of a daily routine. (Numerous studies have shown links between increased strength and coordination in people over 65 who cycle and a decrease in rates of hip fracture.) Aside from our personal health, riding bikes as a form of transportation makes for a healthy planet. Nearly a third of the gas used in the US goes for trips of three miles or less. Why not make a few of these trips part of your fitness regimen? —Brian K. Mahoney
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AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING PUJA A. J. THOMSON, ROOTS & WINGS, 2006 Drawing from her own experience with breast cancer, Puja Thomson, an interfaith minister and health care professional, has compiled an empowering guide to surviving and thriving through a cancer diagnosis and beyond. After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing assists cancer patients as they journey through the stages of cancer, allowing them to make their own plan while offering suggestions. Sliced into four sections—“Reach Out,” “Keeping Sane,” “Reach In,” and “Moving On”—it helps readers navigate their way from being diagnosed all the way through to wellness. The first teaches readers about the importance of a strong support base. With the aid of family, friends, and physicians, patients will be able to get the most out of their appointments and be well informed on their type of cancer. To help stay focused during a time of high stress and uncertainty, Thomson suggests getting organized in the second section: Keeping good records of all paperwork, bills, and reports is crucial. “Reach In” digs into healing the body, mind, and soul. “Moving On” assists survivors with life after recovery. As practical as it is inspiring, the book will put cancer patients at ease while they learn to ask for help, connect with nature, and lighten their loads. www.aftershockfromcancer.com
VEGAN EXPRESS NAVA ATLAS, BROADWAY, 2008 Many popular diets of recent vintage have emphasized meat consumption as a weight-control device, but it’s difficult to develop a potbelly when eating only plants. One of the many benefits of a vegan diet is weight control. Many confuse vegetarians, who do not eat meat, with vegans, who avoid all animal products, which includes staying away from eggs, dairy products, and honey. (Many vegans also do not wear any clothing derived from animals or use products tested on animals.) A healthy, balanced vegan diet includes vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Vegans can enjoy alternatives to certain foods like soy milk, organic cheeses, and tofu. Author Nava Atlas has compiled a variety of soups, pasta dishes, quesadillas, salads, wraps, and more. Recipes include those for pizzas that come with many different toppings, like the white pizza with sweet potato and caramelized onions or one for a pizza topped with chocolate and bananas. The book also includes a section on desserts, like a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and butterscotch apples. According to Vegan Express, by steering clear of animal products, vegans are, in turn, avoiding many diseases as well, like forms of food-borne illnesses that are caused by E. coli. Free of cholesterol the diet reduces the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. (Animal proteins have been shown to raise cholesterol levels and clog arteries.) The diet also puts followers at less risk for diabetes, kidney stones, and gallstones. Full of information on the different types of foods in the recipes, the book includes a guide on what to keep in the pantry when on a vegan diet. Benefiting more than just the person, vegan diets help animals and the planet. Raising livestock is depleting large amounts of land and water resources. In 2006, the UN found that animal agriculture causes more greenhouse gases than most forms of transportation. Keeping up with the trend, supermarkets are stocking up on more vegan-friendly foods. www.vegkitchen.com —Tara Quealy healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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THE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION FOOD PYRAMID AND PRIMARY FOOD CIRCLE
NOURISHING OURSELVES IN A MODERN WORLD JOSHUA ROSENTHAL AND INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION BY JENNIFER MAY
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e are bombarded by messages telling us what to eat to stay healthy and happy, and never has the message been more confusing. Doctors and health care workers recommend diets that may be: low in carbohydrates; high in carbohydrates; meat-based; vegetarian; raw; juiced; Mediterranean-based; or locally grown. People bounce between trends and often revert back to their default ways of eating, if only because they are disappointed that the results they attain do not equal those that were promised. Joshua Rosenthal has been working in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. He believes there is no one right way of eating that is best for every single person. In 1992, he founded the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan
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as a way to help people navigate the maze of alternatives, and to help people discover the foods and lifestyle choices that create the greatest feelings of health and well-being—on an individual basis. The institute offers a yearlong professional training program with classes meeting one weekend per month. The student body is comprised of health professionals, including doctors, chiropractors, nurses, social workers, and massage therapists who wish to add a nutrition element to their existing practice, as well as other professionals seeking career change. Holly Anne Shelowitz, a 2000 graduate, owned and operated a photography business in Manhattan for 16 years before she came to the institute. After graduating she changed her life: She relocated to Kingston and opened
her practice, Nourishing Wisdom. Today, Shelowitz prides herself on helping to make lasting changes in her clients’ lives. Her client base is predominantly made up of women who say they want to feel better and learn how to be healthier. They come to Shelowitz with complaints of low energy, uncontrollable cravings for sugary sweets, stomachaches, fatigue, and headaches. She works with them on a six-month program and says they often see results right away. Through eating balanced meals at least three times a day fi lled with whole grains, healthy fats, good quality protein, and lots of dark, leafy greens, they claim to sleep more restfully, feel less cranky, and have more energy overall. Again and again. Shelowitz’s clients tell her, “I can’t believe I didn’t know this.” Students are encouraged to experiment with their diets and to record their responses to change. Rosenthal states, “This approach is not about acquiring more self-discipline or willpower. It’s about personally discovering what nourishes you, what feeds you, and ultimately what makes your life extraordinary.” Each day begins with written morning intentions, and each day ends with reflections on what they consumed: how many whole grains and vegetables were eaten, how much protein, how many fruits, and how the student felt that day in terms of mood, energy, digestion, and cravings. Food-mood journaling encourages us to look for links between what we consume and how we feel immediately after eating and a few hours later. Students study over 100 dietary theories spanning traditional wisdom and modern science, including: Ayerveda, macrobiotics, Chinese medicine, the USDA pyramid, the glycemic index, The Zone, the South Beach Diet, the Atkins Diet, and raw foods, as well as concepts such as seasonal eating and the yin-yang qualities of food. Guest speakers reflect a range of modalities, and include Andrew Weil, Sally Fallon, Deepak Chopra, Iyanla Vanzant, and “Wildman” Steve Brill. Rosenthal personally subscribes to what he calls the 90-10 diet, meaning that 90 percent of the time he eats healthy foods and 10 percent of the time he eats whatever his heart desires. Rosenthal advises people to “cook as if their life depends on it—because it does.” He hopes that through paying close attention to how we feel in response to the foods we put in our bodies and the thoughts we put in our minds we may have the antidote to what he calls the current health care crises of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. As Rosenthal writes in his book, Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health & Happiness, “Better food equals better health. It’s really that simple.” www.integrativenutrition.com
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BUTTERFLIES MOVING ELEPHANTS The Trager Approach BY JENNIFER MAY
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he fi rst time Helen Gutfreund, LMT, experienced a Trager session was 12 years ago in Sedona, Arizona. For Gutfreund, it was an “A-ha” moment, and she knew if she pursued body work as a life path Trager would be a part of it. “It gives a feeling that is hard to describe in words. It puts people in a space where they are able to feel beyond what they think they should feel—or are used to feeling,” she says. Dr. Milton Trager developed the technique over a 70-year period beginning in the 1920s, when, as a teenager, he worked on his father, who suffered from sciatica. After two sessions, the father’s chronic affl iction healed. What Trager developed is a two-pronged body work practice in the style of Feldenkrais or the Alexander Technique. Table work is done with
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a practitioner. The second half is called Mentastics (mental gymnastics), in which clients are taught to perform themselves. “Trager gives you a way you can help yourself in addition to the work that’s been done in the office. It empowers people to take care of themselves in a different way,” says Gutfreund. Gutfreund opened her healing practice, Body Mind Massage Therapy, in New Paltz f ive years ago. She offers many kinds of body work, including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, stone, and sports massage, but she says people often try the Trager Approach when they are looking for something more gentle. Gutfreund has used the Trager Approach to treat people with back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and many
types of physical and emotional trauma, although many other ailments also respond well to the approach. A woman who visited Gutfreund recently had been suffering from acute stress. The woman was used to a deep tissue, aggressive type of massage work and she admitted she was skeptical that the lighter touch would affect her. After about 20 minutes of table work she opened her eyes and told Gutfreund she was amazed at the peacefulness in her mind. The basis of the Trager Approach involves a physical reeducation, which Gutfreund describes as fi rst becoming aware of habitual patterns of movement and addressing them. It is about watching your posture: Are you twisted, slouched, folded, or bent? How do you walk down the street? “Often we don’t think about these things, we just do them, and they become holding patterns. The Trager Approach is a reeducation of the nervous system,� she says. Although clients spend part of a session on a table while a practitioner manipulates their body, it is not massage. David Haines is a health practitioner based in Hudson who has practiced Trager for 30 years. He says, “The primary focus is to reach into the unconscious part of the mind, where we set up patterns of restriction. Movement and the suggestion of movement allow the unconscious to be awakened to the possibility of freer movement.� He explains, the technique works by contacting muscles, engaging the skeletal system, and entering into the energetic systems. A Trager practitioner makes gentle, playful adjustments to a person’s body. Haines describes the first time he witnessed the power of the practice. The practitioner was a rotund woman, and she worked on an even larger, 6-foot-4-inch-tall man who lay on a table. After just a few minutes, they were both visibly transformed. “She looked like a butterfly, the way she moved around. And within minutes the man looked like jelly. When we practice the Trager Approach, we become what we want the client to receive,� says Haines. The Trager Approach encourages us to once again move with the freedom we knew as a child, and to feel more childlike overall—to experience a world that is fi lled with possibilities. It encompasses how we move, think, and feel. “Trager offers so much richness. It opens the door of possibility for a person’s creative input into their own self-healing—it empowers a person to be the creator of their own wellness,� says Haines. It is about creating a sense of freedom through the whole person—not just in the body. For more information about the Trager Approach, visit www.trager-us.org; or contact David Haines at david@enjoymovement.com; or Helen Gutfreund at helenwilla@bodymindmassagetherapy.com.
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TONI BERGINS, DEVELOPER OF JOURNEYDANCE
FUNKY AND FREE JOURNEYDANCE Toni Bergins has developed an emotional empowerment and release technique through ritualized dance. BY JENNIFER MAY
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e are all learning that you are supposed to visualize what you want and put it out there in a great way. But often there is so much negative stuff in the background; we can’t get to what we want,” says Toni Bergins. She has found that one way to clear the mind of unwanted thoughts and feelings is through ritualized dance. Bergins developed JourneyDance over the past 15 years with the goal of helping people empower themselves, to be present in their bodies, to feel joy, and to manifest their lifeforce energy. It is most often experienced as a one-hour group session, with Bergins leading in a way that encourages free expression by each
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dancer. More women are drawn to the workshops than men, and they come from all kinds of backgrounds, at all ages, and with all body types—from the heavy set to the skinny. JourneyDance melds expressive movement, creative visualization, theater, and singing with dance. Music ranges from hip hop to pop, African, and East Indian. A typical class begins with Bergins in the center of the room, with the group clustered around her. As she dances, she directs the group using earth imagery: “Move like you are water. Receive energy from the heavens. Sing into your chakras. Begin to fly.” While seated, Bergins moves her arms as if she were swimming through the air. She rolls to one side
and then back. She stands, throws her arms backward, and stomps her feet. The students, dressed in loose cotton yoga wear, follow her motions. Participants roll on the floor, crawl and meow, stand and sway in a tree like fashion, and rush around the room with their arms spread wide. “Invite your warrior to come out to dance,” Bergins commands. She strides through the room, bursting with intention. The group disperses and becomes a living pattern, fluid in all directions. “Dance is the next yoga wave,” Bergins says. She compares JourneyDance to NIA and the Five Rhythms—two other contemporary dance forms meant to offer spiritual release. “What makes JourneyDance different is that you feel you really can move this thing through you,” she says. “I don’t allow any tissues in my classes. It’s just tears and wet slimy arms. I want you to cry it out, not stuff it all back in.” Bergins never knows what will happen with a group, although there are four primary stages she always invokes. “Embody Your Temple” is a warm-up, a stretch, and a way to encounter the other dancers. “Explore Your Realm” includes the “I’m So Funky Dance,” which inspires even shy people to groove in a wild way. In “Express Yourself,” dancers reach the crucial stage of “Mind Busting”: the stage of embodiment, awakening, emersion, and expansion. “Elevate Your Vibration” includes the “Manifestation Prayer,” which Bergins describes as a sensual dance— participants let go of their thoughts, letting their bodies lead. Bergins compares the final stages of JourneyDance to the Shivasina stage of yoga: “It is an incredible feeling of a divine connection to God, energy, spirit, or whatever you want to call it. The music lifts you and you have an incredible feeling of being free and alive. You couldn’t have gotten there without the process.” She describes people who have never had a sense of themselves as energy looking at their hands and actually seeing the energy pulse through them. Bergins is based in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She plans to build JourneyDance centers across the Northeast, and so far she has trained 70 instructors—from Canada to Europe—and she envisions training thousands more and creating an international sensation. Look for JourneyDance classes at yoga and wellness centers along the East Coast in the spring of 2008. From June 22 to 27, Bergins will lead a five-day teacher training intensive at the Kripalu Center in the Berkshires. From July 6 to 12, she will lead classes at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck. From July 13 to 18, she will be a part of the Sacred Pulse Music Festival at Kripalu. www.journeydance.com
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he 80th element of the periodic table is no stranger to controversy. A unique and bizarre substance, it maintains a metallic liquid state under ordinary conditions and vaporizes upon contact with only moderate heat, earning it the alias quicksilver, not to mention a considerable measure of awe. Throughout history it has at turns been venerated and feared: In ancient China it was regarded as a giver of eternal life, and it was used by the Greeks in ointments and by the Egyptians in cosmetics. It takes its very name from the Roman god of speed and agility. But as more is learned about mercury’s highly toxic properties and its harrowing effects on the environment and human health, its modern reputation is rife with infamy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are issued dire warnings not to eat fish that may contain high levels of mercury. Parents agonize over whether to have their families immunized with mercury (thimerosal)-preserved vaccinations. And increasing consumer awareness, coupled with the widespread speculation that mercury exposure can trigger copious systemic health problems including neurological developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD, have led to escalating, often passionate debates on the practicality of the metal’s current applications. In recent years, one of mercury’s most common uses—as the primary component in dental amalgam fillings—has come into focus as an easily preventable source of exposure, despite the longevity and benefits of the material’s employ and its unwavering support by nearly every national professional dental association, along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In fact, for over 150 years, dental amalgam has been the most preferred solution of dentists for cavity fillings and restorations, but with continued development—and constant improvement—of alternative materials, more dentists and their patients are weighing the risks and benefits and saying no to amalgam.
QUICKSILVER, NOT SILVER Those metal fillings in your mouth might look like silver, but in truth, the material commonly referred to by dental professionals as silver amalgam is an alloy made up of a whole gang of ingredients. Along with a small amount of silver, there may be tin, copper, zinc, and other metals, but highest on its list of ingredients (roughly half of the recipe, in fact) is liquid mercury. When those components are combined, what results is a highly durable, particularly low-cost, and— its proponents claim—stable material that is easy to handle and well suited for repairing our mouths, a claim they say is backed by 150 years of continued use and a lack of scientific evidence to the contrary. Indeed, according to the American Dental Association (ADA), dentists place more than 100 million amalgam fillings every year. The widespread acceptance of dental amalgam, however, may have more to do with a general lack of awareness than consensus—or even evidence—of its safety: Despite its highly prevalent use, polling as recent as 2006 indicates that nearly half of Americans are unaware that mercury is the primary metal in amalgam. And more than 90 percent think dentists should be required to inform patients of alternatives, which in many places is not current practice. As well, a large body of evidence has called into question the safety of the constant exposure to mercury-based metals, not only for patients but also for dentists, their technicians, and their staff. Across the country, a growing number of practices have renounced the use of amalgam altogether. In the Hudson Valley, a handful of dentists who are way ahead of the curve haven’t relied on use of the material in cavity restorations for decades, following their convictions in spite of at-times tremendous professional pressure to tow the amalgam line. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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WHY MERCURY-FREE DENTISTRY? “If you got a hundred dentists in a room and brought up the question of mercury safety,” says Bruce Kurek, DDS, founder of the Center for Advanced Dentistry in Highland, “you would see a very passionate and emotional debate. I don’t offer mercury fillings here under any circumstances, and I haven’t in over two decades. The reason I stopped [using amalgam] is simple: Mercury is toxic.” While concern over the dangers of mercury-based amalgam stayed his conviction, what’s important to Kurek is that his patients have the information to make a knowledgeable decision about their own care—even, he says, if that means referring them to a practitioner who will repair their teeth with amalgam. But, he adds, that has never happened. “Over the course of many thousands of patients that I’ve treated, I’ve never had anybody say, ‘No, doc, I prefer mercury.’ Even when they know the alternative will cost a little bit more, when people understand how toxic mercury can be, it’s a no-brainer.” And toxic it is. Exposure to certain forms of mercury have been known to cause permanent damage to the brain, nervous system, kidneys, and immune system, leading to gastrointestinal problems, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, tremors, memory disturbances, depression, restlessness, bleeding gums, and plenty of other systemic diseases. It has also been speculated that mercury poisoning can be implicated in cases of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and autism. The contention of the ADA, FDA, CDC, and other agencies condoning the use of amalgam is not whether the element itself is toxic, but that, they say, in its amalgamated form the mercury becomes stable. A growing number of studies and even public policy, however, suggest otherwise. It has been proven that mercury-based fillings emit trace amounts of mercury vapor, even after decades in the mouth, and that chewing, drinking hot liquids, and otherwise agitating mercury fillings can increase the off-gassing substantially. Still, the ADA maintains that the amount of mercury vapor released by dental fillings is not enough to pose a significant threat. “The ADA says it’s safe,” says Michael Tischler, DDS, of Tischler Family Dentistry in Woodstock. “But we’re also regulated by state agencies that say when we remove mercury from the mouth, we have to put it in a special container and dispose of it as toxic waste.” The Tischlers, who incorporate holistic approaches including acupuncture in their patients’ dental care, have not used mercury amalgam in their practice in over 15 years. “New York State has now mandated that all dental offices have a special sedimentation filter on their waste water line so we do not al-
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low mercury to enter the sewer system,” adds Jeffrey Viglielmo, DDS. “So it is illegal to flush it down the drain for its effects on the environment, but we can put it in your mouth and let you leave our health care offices? Something is wrong with that picture, isn’t there?” Viglielmo, who practices mercury-free dentistry in Kingston, is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, a professional association whose mission it is to “continually examine and compile scientific research relating to the biocompatibility of oral/dental materials,” including mercury amalgam, and to act as a network of dentists and specialists who share that aim. “Way back when I started this, dentists were actually persecuted by the dental societies for acquiescing to patients’ requests to remove mercury,” agrees Kurek. “There are dentists who have lost their licenses, who have had disciplinary action or had suspensions. It was a real knee-jerk reaction, a threat that the profession perceived. But,” he says, “things have changed since then.”
SHOULD IT STAY OR SHOULD IT GO? While it may be disconcerting to have mercurybased amalgam fillings in one’s mouth, having them removed is not without risks. Nor will doing so promise improved or sustained health, stress dentists. “When patients come to me and ask about this, I let them know about mercury and its toxicity,” says Kurek, “but I’m always very careful not to imply to them that they’re going to benefit in any specific way as far as their health is concerned. They can be the judges of that. But dentists have to be very careful not to offer hope that you don’t know will be there.” “If a patient wants to have it done, that’s their right,” agrees Bruce Jay Milner, DDS, of Transcend Dental in West Hurley. “On the other hand, I don’t say to them, ‘If you have your 20 silver fillings removed you’re going to feel better and you’re going to lose the chronic disease that you have.’ No one can make those guarantees.” It is important to minimize the risk of mercury exposure when removing existing amalgam restorations, and most dentists take a similar set of precautions. “When fillings are drilled out, they create a very, very fine particulate dust that is easily aspirated into the lungs, where it enters the blood stream,” explains Kurek. “And mercury has the ability to permeate the blood-brain barrier. The most effective way to prevent mercury from entering the patient’s respiratory system when fillings are being removed is to apply a rubber dam to the patient’s mouth. We also use a lot of water irrigation that keeps the dust down, and we use very high-speed suction” to remove mercury
particulate from the site. Additionally, some dentists incorporate nutritional supplements like activated charcoal to help support the body in excreting any mercury that may have been ingested in the process. Guarantee of health or not, among patients who have had their amalgam fillings removed, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support the advantages of doing so. “Have we seen people improve their health after removing mercury fillings at a physician’s request? The answer is yes, absolutely,” says Tischler. “That’s an important thing.” Adds Viglielmo, “Many [patients] have told me that they just feel better knowing that there is no more mercury out-gassing in their mouths. Most recognize that like most things with one’s health, what you do today most likely will show its effects many years hence. I had mine replaced over eight years ago with gold inlays. I had no idea at the time that my minor hand tremors were an early symptom of mercury toxicity.” Since the removal of his amalgam fillings, he says, the tremors have disappeared.
LIFE WITHOUT MERCURY “The argument that many of us dealt with in the early days,” says Kurek, “was that you could use a tooth-colored resin filling, but it wasn’t going to hold up well. And they were right. We’re into seventh-generation materials now, and if they’re used correctly, they have excellent durability functionally and aesthetically, and they represent excellent value. I have them in my own mouth, my staff’s, my family’s, and certainly all of my patients’ mouths.” In addition to a tooth-colored composite of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium, porcelain and gold-based metal fillings present alternatives to mercury-based materials. “I think the storm clouds are building,” says Kurek. “It’s just a matter of time before it’s going to be very difficult for organized dentistry to defend the use of amalgam. In Europe we’re already seeing legislation to limit or to completely ban its use… When it comes to the way I practice every day, I just had to ask myself, ‘What could possibly be the justification for putting this in somebody’s body?’ There just isn’t any.” RESOURCES Center for Advanced Dentistry 494 Rt. 299, Highland; (845) 691-5600 www.thecenterforadvanceddentistry.com
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A PERSISTENT PROBLEM Treatment for Chronic Wounds BY KELLEY GRANGER PHOTOS BY JENNIFER MAY
A CHRONIC WOUND IS DEFINED AS ONE WHICH WON'T HEAL BY CONVENTIONAL MEANS DURING A THREE TO FOUR WEEK PERIOD. MODERN ADVANCES IN WOUND CARE TREATMENT AT AREA HOSPITALS ARE HELPING TO JUMPSTART THE HEALING PROCESS WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.
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burgeoning rate of diabetes coupled with an aging population has brought a consequence of age and the disease to the forefront of a number of regional hospitals during the past decade—the chronic wound. Defined as a wound that will not heal by conventional means during a three to four week period, a chronic wound is tissue trauma that endures a stalled healing process due to underlying conditions that can include diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and immobilization. “We’ve seen an unusual rise in the number of chronic wounds in the last several years and that’s mainly due to the rise in diabetes and elderly patients,” said Dr. Daniel Goldman of Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, which began operating the first wound care center of the area in 2000. “Our patients are a mixture of a lot things. Over 65 percent of our patients are on Medicare, so they’re on the older side of our population. Forty percent of them are diabetic and a good majority of them have venous insufficiency, maybe 60 to 70 percent some of them have a certain degree of arterial insufficiency. So we have a good deal of mixed settings that prevent a wound from healing rapidly or normally.”
While these are primarily issues associated with the diabetic and aging, Goldman said that infection, which could happen regardless of age or other factors, is also a key cause in triggering a chronic wound. “Infection is a common culprit that makes a wound advanced because it gets stuck in an inflammatory phase,” he said. “A young, healthy guy could fall and cut himself and it gets infected and he has a problem wound. That infection has to be controlled for that wound to heal, and the longer that goes on the harder it gets to heal that wound.” Goldman said that the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Vassar Brothers has an array of treatments to help patients repair injuries. “We have everything at our fingertips to use that’s state-of-the-art in wound healing,” he said. “We have vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, podiatrists, and general surgeons all working in concert to help get these patients through healing. We use standard classical wound care, we use advanced modalities of wound care, and we use hyperbaric oxygen when indicated.” Goldman said that the hospital’s classical wound care approach is based on the basics of wound care as they’ve grown through the centuries. This involves cleansing, removing
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Above: High therapeutic dressings for chronic wound healing. Previous: Barbara Peterson, RN, BSN, CWOCN of Benedictine Hospital demonstrates how the KC1 Wound VAC (Vacuum Assisted Closure) System drains fluids and opens circulation to help heal wounds.
devitalized tissue, maintaining a moist wound environment, controlling infection, maintaining adequate nutrition and blood supply, and off-loading pressure while controlling venous hypertension. A number of new wound dressings have been introduced to the market that allow more infrequent bandage changing, helping avoid more hindrance to healing. “There are dressings that can stay on the wound for three to five days and they keep the moisture in and keep the temperature up to prevent the wound from cooling,” Goldman said. Vassar and other hospitals in the area also use a wound VAC (vacuum assisted closure) machine which uses a negative pressure system to draw out harmful fluids and accelerate wound healing. Hospitals are also using electrical stimulation and ultrasound machines to help in the regenerative process as well. Goldman noted other modern advances in wound care which hospitals are using successfully—growth factors. “Now with the coding of DNA, it’s very easy to find out what all these proteins and molecules are that are floating around in the wound fluid,” he said. “The actual mechanism and cascade of healing has been broken down into biochemical reactions. There are about 45 growth factors in wound fluid. There are growth factors that stimulate new capillary growth and that attract cells that lay down the collagen that is the structure of a scar. There’s a whole myriad of things that are going on in the wounds and biochemical processes. The idea was to start tinkering with that stuff and start affecting the outcome of the wounds.” Today, Vassar uses a number of these growth factors to help in patient healing.
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Apligraf is one of the breakthroughs of the last decade to be applied to chronic wound care. It is a thin, circular layer of living cells that is applied directly to a patient’s wound. The body then uses the biological components in Apligraf to help heal itself. “Apligraf is actual live cells, neonatal cells cultured from the foreskin of a neonate,” Goldman said. “They only used four foreskins so far and they’ve made over hundreds of thousands of grafs by growing these cells and producing an actual skin substitute which has a layer of keratinocytes [a major cellular component that makes up the skin] and fibroblasts and is placed directly on the wound. It supplies all the growth factors of healthy neonatal cells to the wound.” He said Apligraf is FDA-approved for use on foot and venous ulcers. Vassar also uses Regranex, a topically applied gel that helps heal diabetic foot ulcers. “[Regranex] is a platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF),” Goldman said. “PDGF stimulates angiogenosis [the formation of new blood vessels] and is normally secreted by platelets in our blood in response to wounding.” Other wound applications include Oasis Wound Matrix, a biological material that provides a building block for cell to repair the damaged tissue of post-surgical wounds and pressure, diabetic and venous ulcers; Integra Bi-Layer Matrix Wound Dressing, which is similar to Oasis in usage; and Dermagraft, a human-fibroblast derived skin substitute that is implanted into the wound in a procedure that is performed weekly until healing occurs. Vassar Brothers Wound Care Center also features hyperbaric chambers for patients with unresolved wounds. “Hyperbaric oxygen has
been around for quite a while,” said Goldman. “It’s been a fad and it’s been a science, but really over the last 20 years there’s been a lot of work done and a lot of study. It’s been found that high doses of oxygen, which can be delivered by pressurizing the patient, over certain periods of time have been helpful in healing some problem wounds.” Vassar Brothers uses an acrylic chamber that looks like a long, clear tube and patients lay flat on their backs inside. The chamber is pressurized while patients breathe 100 percent pure oxygen for 90 to 120 minutes. Goldman compared the feeling of pressurization to that of taking off and landing in a plane, but says it’s slightly more intense than in flight. All in all, he said the procedure is generally very comfortable with only a few patients reporting a fatigued feeling after treatment. Goldman said that the hyperbaric chamber has also been found to be useful for patients who have wound healing issues due to a cancer radiation regime. “If [radiation patients] have an injury or a surgery in that radiated area, they finally have a problem healing because the radiation, although it killed the cancer cells, has injured some of the normal surrounding cells inadvertently and this tissue is vascular and it doesn’t heal well,” he said. “Hyperbaric oxygen is able to correct that so that the wounds can heal.” Even with the array of treatment options already being implemented in hospitals, the field of wound care is continually evolving. Goldman said that other remedies, like stem cell applications, are the future of wound care. This past July, National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. announced a provisional patent application for a recently discovered group of cellular-derived biological materials, sourced from the company’s stem cell lines, that seem to encourage tissue repair. These therapies are not offered at Vassar Brothers yet, but are promising options on the wound care horizon.
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CHEMICAL WEAPONS COME HOME Is Our Fear of Germs Bad for Our Health? BY STAN COX
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The “vomiting virus” now sweeping across Britain may be spreading. At the same time, San Francisco is being hit with a new strain of the nasty bacterium known as MRSA (methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus)—this one responsible for “flesh-eating pneumonia.” Meanwhile, four patients were recently isolated in the University of Maryland Medical Center, infected with a multidrug-resistant bacterium called Acinetobacter baumannii, which has attacked a number of Afghanistan war veterans. As one doctor said of that bug, “When these people get infected, you sort of say this is the last straw.” Those new menaces, and more, are joining the usual biological villains. More than ever, we’re turning to the chemical industry for help in fortifying the home against microbial invasion. Few go as far as Jacques Niemand, a reclusive Briton who was killed last May by fumes rising from vast quantities of disinfectant that he kept in open buckets around his house to ward off infection. But lower-intensity chemical warfare on our invisible housemates is in full swing. Many hospital patients and people with compromised immune systems depend for their very survival on large quantities of notentirely-benign antimicrobial products. However, there appears to be widespread scientific consensus that for most routine home uses, thorough washing with soap provides sufficient protection. In domestic use, there’s the possibility that some antimicrobial products could induce disease-causing bacteria to evolve antibiotic resistance. Then, as they flow down the drain into sewers and beyond, significant tonnages can accumulate in the tissues of wildlife and people, with potentially toxic consequences. And it could be that dramatic increases in asthma and allergy rates are related to immunesystem distortion that comes from living in microbe-poor bubbles. HOMELAND STERILITY ENFORCEMENT Brian Sansoni, vice president for communication and membership with the Soap and Detergent Association, cites a body of research showing that antibacterial soaps reduce the numbers of harmful bacteria on the skin and other surfaces and are especially useful when you’re caring for elderly or immunosuppressed people, dealing with an infectious illness in the house, or preparing food. “The bottom line,” says Sansoni, “is that consumers can continue to safely use antibacterial soaps and hygiene products with confidence—as they already do in homes, schools, offices, hospitals and health care centers, day care centers, and nursing homes— every single day.” Among family members who do most of the housecleaning, 71 percent say they prefer
to use antibacterial products when available. And germ-killing products are more widely available than ever. As of 2001, 76 percent of liquid hand soaps and 29 percent of bar soaps contain antibacterial chemicals. Mintel’s Global New Products Database has seen introductions of new antimicrobial products grow from fewer than 200 in 2003 to more than 1,600 last year. Once you’ve strategically placed chemical hand cleaners in the kitchen, bedroom, car, and office, you can stock up on antimicrobial toothpaste, cosmetics, kitchen counter wipes, cutting boards, knives, chopsticks, dishrags, gloves, underwear, bath towels, computer keyboards, toys, dog ear wipes, laundry detergent, and paint. The Amana Corporation is promoting a washing machine whose drum is impregnated with an antimicrobial chemical, and several manufacturers offer vacuum cleaners that are chemically resistant to bacteria or bathe your carpet in germ-killing ultraviolet light. And, if you’re intent on leaving no bug unturned, you can subscribe to an antibacterial garbage can cleaning service. The Environmental Protection Agency has registered 8,000 disinfectant products to date. That’s required, because the law says they’re pesticides. Whether it’s referred to as “disinfectant” or “antibacterial” or “antimicrobial” or even the somewhat disturbing term “biocidal,” each compound kills a range or organisms—bacteria, fungi, yeast, or even the viruses that cause colds and flu—but none fully eradicates them. The most popular of these weapons are still products of pre-1970 “better living through chemistry.” There are standbys like ammonia, pine oil, and chlorine bleach, as well as types of germ-killing super detergents called quaternary ammonium compounds; most prominent in that latter class is benzalkonium chloride, the active ingredient in many disinfectant wipes and sprays. The compound drawing the most recent attention has been triclosan, along with its cousin triclocarban. Those chemicals, 1960s-era spinoffs from weed-killer research, are considered safe enough to come into very close contact with the human body: in food preparation, bathing, and even for cleaning sex toys. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CAN BACKFIRE A 2003 study funded by the Proctor & Gamble Company allayed concerns about washing dishes with antibacterial detergent, finding that genetic resistance did not increase in bacterial cultures exposed to triclosan for several months. At the time the paper was published, one of its authors, a scientist at a British university, told the press that Proctor & Gamble “does not produce a liquid dishwashing detergent that contains triclosan”—implying that the company therefore had no conflict of interest. P&G healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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did, however, make a range of other products containing the chemical, and soon after, began marketing triclosan-fortified dishwashing liquids as well. An independent 2004 evaluation of bacterial cultures collected from hands in more than 200 upper-Manhattan households did not find a relationship between resistance to triclosan and resistance to antibiotics. The lead author on that study was Dr. Allison Aiello, now assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan. She believes that too little research has been done to date, and much of what has been done was funded by industry. Says Aiello, “There is still a big gap in surveillance and research on the ground.” Now that lab research has made clearer the potential mechanisms by which triclosan might help breed bacteria resistant to clinical antibiotics, she says, “We need rigorous, independent, long-term studies on household use to fill the gaps in our knowledge.” Brian Sansoni also welcomes more research, but he says it shouldn’t matter who pays for it: “The fact is, it’s industry’s responsibility to undertake and/or fund research on the ingredients they produce or use in their products. It’s a part of good product stewardship.” Back in the laboratory, there are hints of trouble. Research has shown, for example, that lab-selected strains of the disease-causing bacteria Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157 resistant to triclosan or benzalkonium chloride also showed increased resistance to antibiotic drugs. Such “cross-resistance” has been associated with use of other disinfectants as well, including pine oil, which is the natural active ingredient in Pine-Sol. Aiello points to another potential worry: “The triclosan concentrations used in medical settings are quite high, and are effective. But my work shows that the concentration in household soaps and detergents [only a tenth to a half of one percent, which is diluted further in cleaning] is too low to be very effective in reducing
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illness.” On the other hand, she says, that lighter exposure may be just right for leaving behind genetically adapted bacteria. To Sansoni, the threat of bacterial resistance is “suburban mythology.” Pointing to the research of Aiello and others, he says, “The studies and the research to date have shown there is no real world evidence linking the use of antibacterial products to antibiotic resistance.” “It is a shame,” he adds, “that a few loud voices are trying to equate use of antibacterial products in the same breath with the known contributor to the antibiotic-resistance problem: the over prescription of antibiotic drugs by the medical community. It’s like trying to compare an anthill to Mount Everest.” The associate director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Dr. Paul Fey, says he would be concerned if, as some studies indicate, the molecular “pumps” that resistant bacteria use to rid themselves of triclosan could also flush out medically important antibiotics. “That’s another good reason why triclosan and other antibiotics should not be used in soaps, plastics, et cetera. And it’s unnecessary. Plain soap itself is one of the best antimicrobials there is.” Sansoni cites an issue brief his group provided for a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee in 2005, describing the benefits of antimicrobial bars, liquids, gels, and wipes. In the end, that committee issued a nonbinding statement saying that in routine use, antibacterial soaps are no better at fending off illness than is regular soap, and that they might contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The FDA took no action in response to the panel’s recommendation. BEYOND THE KITCHEN SINK Proctor & Gamble scientists have published studies showing that sewage treatment can break down triclosan. But, says Dr. Rebecca Sutton, staff scientist of the Environmental Working Group, “Our current water-treatment processes
are not designed to deal with it, and they aren’t dealing with it.” She points to numerous studies finding triclosan and triclocarban througout the environment, including the waters of San Francisco Bay. The US Geological Survey reported in 2002 on a wide range of potential pollutants found in streams across the country. Triclosan was identified in 58 percent of the samples. Out of 95 chemicals surveyed, triclosan was one of the most commonly detected, outstripped by only three others: caffeine, cholesterol, and a metabolite of nicotine. As far back as 1998, the people of Sweden were spitting out two tons of triclosan per year in their antibacterial toothpastes alone. In 2002, the chemical was detected in the country’s municipal wastewaters, fish, and human breast milk. Triclocarban, of which 1.7 million pounds are produced in the US each year, was found at high levels downstream from three sewagetreatment plants out of nine surveyed across nine states. But it was in the treated solids— sludge—where the chemical built up to more than a million times the concentration flowing into the plants. Triclosan behaves similarly. Speaking to Scientific American, Rolf Halden of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health explained that the buildup in bacteria-laden sewage solids is of particular concern because sludge is used to fertilize food crops. That, he said, “could be a recipe for breeding antimicrobial resistance.” And along with resistant bacteria, there are the prospects of dead algae, ailing fish and amphibians, and even sick humans. In a 2003 Japanese study, triclosan was acutely toxic to very young fish and caused liver damage in older males. And triclocarban can amplify the action of testosterone in humans and rats. In other recent experiments, triclosan disrupted the functioning of frogs’ thyroid glands. That is especially worrisome, says Sutton, because “the effects occurred even at concentrations less than those found in many of the country’s streams, and the human and frog thyroid systems are very similar.” THE FEAR FACTOR To declare war on household bacteria is to lose—inevitably. You’ve probably seen the slogan many times on Lysol products: “Kills 99.9 percent of germs in 30 seconds.” And who’s to doubt it? But under good conditions, the much-feared bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, for example, doubles its numbers every 30 minutes through cell division. So once the Lysol has worn off and the surviving bacteria go back to multiplying, the population could grow to its pre-Lysol size in as little as five hours. Rather than stockpile buckets of disinfectant and spray every surface in the house every few hours, most independent researchers recommend that we settle for a stalemate in the war
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on microbes. But the home-products industry has other ideas. Along with nursing and family groups, Clorox cosponsors a “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign, which, along with videos on hand washing and vaccination, features microbiologist Dr. Kelly Reynolds of the University of Arizona advising parents to be sure the cleaning products they buy are labeled “disinfecting” or that they contain chlorine bleach or quaternary ammonium compounds—both of which are made by Clorox. (A well-publicized 2002 study conducted by Reynolds’s Arizona colleagues—and funded by Clorox—found that the average office desk is populated with 400 times as many bacteria as the average toilet seat. That sounds terrifying until you remember that neither desks nor toilet seats are significant causes of any kind of illness.) WebMD’s Flu Prevention page, sponsored by Lysol, features straightforward articles like one on the universally recommended practice of hand washing with plain soap and water. Alongside that are “Flu tips for parents,” in which a Dr. Jim Sears recommends that “one of the most important ways to protect your family and stop viruses dead in their tracks is to disinfect commonly touched surfaces with a disinfectant spray or wipe, such as those made by Lysol®.” The Dial Corporation, which kicked off combat against skin-borne microbes with a deodorant in the 1940s, boosted sales of its antibacterial soaps in 2003 with a series of less-than-subtle TV ads. Featuring a range of scenarios—a kid urinating in a swimming pool, a man using someone else’s sweat-drenched towel in a gym, a nudist group riding a bus—the commercials fed buyers’ germ-phobia. One of the company’s vice presidents told USA Today, “We had been talking to focus groups, and consumers were coming back and saying, ‘I’m clean enough.’ We were stuck with this dilemma. But we turned it around and came up with [the ads’] premise: ‘You’re not as clean as you think you are.’“ Antibacterial compounds in bar soap or shoe insoles are there to make you smell better, not to keep you healthy. Used in mop handles, computer mouses, or telephones, they are intended to protect the object, not you, against degradation by run-of-the-mill bacteria and fungi. And bathing with antibacterial soap offers no protection when you swallow pee-laced pool water. THE REACTIONARY PRINCIPLE A commentary last year in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine urged adoption of the well-known “precautionary principle”—that when a substance or technology is suspected of being harmful, “precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause-and-effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.” Instead, said the article, current research operates under the “reactionary principle.” The
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author explained that under this system, anyone is free to introduce a new hazard into the environment, and governments must wait until an overwhelming body of evidence is accumulated before intervening. Each new regulatory action is challenged with the objective of slowing down or stopping public oversight. We can see the reactionary principle in action in the unconscionable delays in regulating a long list of hazards whose risks were clear long before effective actions were taken to control them: asbestos, benzene, dioxins, and PCBs. While these are “old” hazards, a reactionary approach is evident as well in many current controversies in our field, including the potential health risks from hexavalent chromium, artificial butter flavoring, and the antimicrobial agent triclosan. Even if, displaying full trust in the safety of antimicrobials, you could manage to eliminate those 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses from your doorknobs, your computer keyboard, and the change in your pocket, you would still be carrying in and on yourself a community of microorganisms outnumbering—10 times over—the cells in your own body. Almost all of those creatures are either neutral or beneficial to you. But the modern arsenal of purifying products, including not only disinfectants but also regular detergents, medications, vegetable washes, ozone blowers, ultraviolet gizmos, filtered and bottled drinking water, air-conditioning, and yearround-sealed windows may be reducing contact between people—especially children—and organisms with which we’ve evolved and which our bodies need for healthy development. Not being “smart weapons,” antimicrobial products can wreak collateral damage on harmless and friendly microbes. The now 30-year-old “hygiene hypothesis” says that skyrocketing rates of allergy and asthma in Western societies may result from human immune systems being driven haywire by excessively sterile home environments. It’s a hard thing to demonstrate, the biological mechanisms are highly complex, and there are still plenty of doubters, but patterns continue to fit fairly well. “We have to find a healthy balance in hygiene,” says Allison Aiello. “For example, right now on your hands there are millions of beneficial Staphylococcus bacteria that help maintain the health of your skin.” In fact, in her work she has seen disease-conscious people scrub their hands too enthusiastically, creating dry-skin cracks that other, more dangerous bacterial species can infect. To Dr. Paul Fey, putting antimicrobial chemicals into cleaners and toys is “just crazy— the only reason it’s there is to keep parents from worrying.” But, he thinks, maybe it’s the products themselves they should be worrying about: “This constant search for a totally sterile environment may be hurting our health, and especially children’s health.”
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ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES Dr. David Ness (845) 255-1200. Active Release Techniques (ART) is a patented soft tissue treatment system that heals injured muscles, tendons, fascia (covers muscle), ligaments, and nerves. It is used to treat acute or chronic injuries, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries and nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome, and sciatica. ART is also used before and after surgery to reduce scar tissue formation and build up. ART works to break up and remove scar tissue deep within and around injured muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. The injured muscle, joint, ligament, and nerves are moved through a range of motion while a contact is held over the injured structure. This breaks up the scar tissue and heals the tissue faster than traditional treatments. ART doctors are trained in over 500 hands on protocols and must undergo rigorous written and practical examination to become certified. In order to maintain their certification in ART doctors attend yearly continuing education and re-certification by ART. See Chiropractic and display ad page 53.
ACUPUNCTURE Earthbound Herbs & Acupuncture Creating health in partnership with nature. Effective, informative healthcare based in the profound traditions of Chinese medicine. Both private and community acupuncture ($15-$35 sliding scale) is available to ensure affordability to all. Apothecary specializes in local, organic Asian and native herbs available in bulk, tincture, tea mixtures and much more. Workshops, apprenticeships, garden tours. Founded by Hillary Thing, MS, LAc., with over 10 years of clinical experience. Main Office, Apothecary
in Kingston; Home Office, Gardens in Accord. (845) 339-5653. www.earthboundapothecary. com. See also Herbs and display ad page 34.
Hoon J. Park, MD, PC Half mile south of the Galleria Mall. 1772 Route 9 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. (845) 298-6060. See display ad page 10.
Mid-Hudson Acupuncture William Weinstein, L.Ac. PAIN RELIEF IS OUR MISSION. Personalized, unhurried treatment tailored to your specific needs. Relief from headache, migraine, arthritis, carpal tunnel, TMJ/TMD, repetitive strain, rotator cuff injury, and stress-related syndromes stemming from the modern lifestyle. Support through chronic illness. My training at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center enables me to provide caring support to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Insurance: NHAI, Oxford, Elderplan. New Paltz: 218 Main Street, Manhattan: 119 West 23rd Street, New Paltz and Manhattan (Chelsea). (845) 255-2070, 212-695-3565. www.mhacu.com.
Stone Flower Mountain Acupuncture Health Abbey Semel, R.D., L.Ac., Yong Chen, O.M.D., L.Ac., Mindy Pickard, M.S., L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturists 1310 Route 28, P.O. Box 300, West Hurley, New York 12491. (845) 679-4872. acupuncture@ stoneflowermountainhealth.com. www.stoneflowermountainhealth.com. See display ad page 17.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Judith Muir, M.Am.S.A.T. (845) 677-5871. www.JudithMuir.com. See display ad page 10. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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Joan Apter
Team Northrup
Apter Aromatherapy
Theresa Haney MS, LCAT, ADTR
(845) 679-0512. www.apteraromatherapy.com
Team Northrup is a group of men and women who are philosophically aligned with the work of Christiane Northrup, M.D. After becoming acutely aware of the link between personal finances and health, Dr. Northrup created Team Northrup. Members use a practical business opportunity as a model for applying the Laws of Prosperity and Attraction. (845) 489-4745. diazaney@damselflycenter.com. www.diazaney.usana.com. See display ad page 21.
japter@ulster.net. See Massage, Workshops and Classes, and display ad page 25.
ASSISTED LIVING Hudson Valley Senior Residence 80 Washington Ave., Kingston. (845) 331-0630. www.hvsrkingston.org. See display ad page 15.
ASTROLOGY SpiritRoot Services Astrological Consultations for individuals, couples, families, by appointment. Monthly classes in Fishkill and Hopewell Junction. (845) 897-3280. www.SpiritRoot.com. See display ad page 35.
BODY & SKIN CARE M. T. Abraham, MD, FACS Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery, PLLC Offices in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & NYC, affiliated with Haven Spa. (845) 454-8025. www. NYfaceMD.com. See also Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, and display ad page 7.
Medical Aesthetics of the Hudson Valley 166 Albany Ave., Kingston. (845) 339-Laser (5273). www.medicalaestheticshv.com. See also Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, Hair Removal and display ad page 29.
Rainbarrel Soap 1183 Milton Turnpike, Clintondale, NY. 12515. (845) 883-6520. rainbarrelsoap@hotmail.com. See display ad page 36.
River Rock Health Spa Your day retreat for rebalancing and rejuvenation. Guests rave: “I want to live here!” AR, New Paltz. “One of the best spas in the world. I’ve been to many.” SN, Portland. Guests are nurtured and pampered by large staff and luxurious state-of-the-art spa. Massage, facials, body scrubs/wraps, waxing, and more. 62 Ricks Road, Woodstock, NY 12498. (845) 6797800. www.riverrock.biz. Contact: Babs Moley, Owner/CEO. Email: bmr@ureach.com. See display ad page 1.
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CAMPS Hudson River Performing Arts Hudson River Performing Arts Center’s summer camps Ballet to Broadway fosters confidence, communication skills and love of the arts that will be invaluable throughout the camper’s lives. Summer ’08 offers 5 one-week sessions of Camp Ballet to Broadway ’08. Camp Ballet to Broadway ’08 sessions will follow specific musical themes with daily instruction in acting, voice and dance. Campers will learn and rehearse dialogue through scene study and character development, as well as musical production numbers. Each camp session will culminate in a presentation for friends and family. Contact: HRPAC 29 Elm Street, Suite 205, Fishkill, NY. 12524. Phone: (845) 896-1888. Email: hudsonriverperformingarts@yahoo.com. Website: www.hudsonriverperformingarts.com. See display page 35.
CANCER WELLNESS RESOURCES Roots & Wings Puja A. J. Thomson’s practical comprehensive book, AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING - A step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way, troubleshoots, informs, empowers and inspires. $19.95. Also getaways, ceremonies, workshops, presentations and outdoor labyrinth. Roots & Wings, POB 1081, New Paltz, NY 12561. (845) 255-2278. www.AfterShockFromCancer.com. puja@ rootsnwings.com. See display ad page 15.
Third Opinion, Barbara Sarah, LCSW 16 year cancer survivor, Founder Oncology Support at Benedictine Hospital, Cancer Coach/Consultant. Information and support for Living Fully Survivorship. POB 1756, Kingston, NY. 12402. (845) 532-3336. Barbara@ThirdOpinion.net. www.ThirdOpinion.net. See display ad page 15.
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Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing‌ Discover the spiritual truth in your life through the teachings of ECKANKAR at the Women’s Health and Fitness Expo Saturday, May 3, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 300 Enterprise Dr., Kingston, NY (Tech City) See books on Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing, videos, and handouts.
Come to an introductory presentation on “Exploring the Spiritual Frontier� Sunday, May 11, 2008, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY (The Unitarian Church Sanctuary).
Events are free and open to the public. Find out more at www.eckankar-ny.org or call 800-749-7791. Presented by New York Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of ECKANKAR.
Reverand Betsy Stang Clairvoyant Counseling Healing by Design Feng Shui Workshops and Consultations bebird@aol.com 845-679-6347
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108 Main Street, Suite 8, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-1200. mail@drness.com. (845) 255-1200. Dr. David Ness is a Certified Active Release Techniques (ART®) Provider and Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner specializing in helping athletes and active people quickly relieve their pain and heal their injuries. In addition to providing traditional chiropractic care, Dr. Ness utilizes ART® to remove scar tissue and adhesions in order to restore mobility, flexibility, and strength faster than standard treatments will allow. If you have an injury that has not responded to treatment, call Dr. Ness for an appointment today. See Active Release Techniques and display ad page 53.
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Robert A. Lesnow, DC, CDN A master clinician, teacher, and healer, 30+ years in practice. Integrative Chiropractic Bodywork- a combined diagnostic evaluation and treatment using applied kinesiology, mobilization techniques, activator methods, Jin Shin Jyutsu, cranial-sacral work, and yoga therapy. Over many years, Dr. Bob has developed extraordinary sensitivity in his hands, often capable of offering the gift of healing. Accord. (845) 399-1547. See also Jin Shin Jyutsu, Nutrition, and display ad page 35.
CLEANING SERVICES, NONTOXIC Bless Your Hearth Experienced, Professional, Non-Toxic Cleaning and Organizing Service. Pet sitting. Excellent References. (845) 706-8447. soundofspheres@ aol.com. See display ad page 54.
COLON HEALTH CARE / COLONICS Colon Hydrotherapy Connie Schneider, Certified Colon Therapist New Paltz, New York. (845) 256-1516. See display ad page 29.
Pat Schroeter Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Rhinebeck, NY (845) 399-2556. See also display ad page 10.
Spa-Tucci’s 1722 East Main St., Mohegan Lake, NY. (914) 528-1140. www.spatuccis.com. See display ad page 41.
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COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES Dermasave Labs, Inc. Glenn Arpino, RPh. We are a compounding only pharmacy specializing in skin care products and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. The art of compounding offers the patient and physician flexibility in the choice of drug, dosage, form, strength, and excipient. We also customize formulations for animals. 3 Charles St., Suite 4, Pleasant Valley, New York. Toll Free 1-800-277-7099. dermasavelabs@aol.com. See display ad page 10.
COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY M. T. Abraham, MD, FACS Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery, PLLC Dr. Abraham is Double Board Certified and a Clinical Instructor in Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an expert Instructor in Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an expert in the latest minimally invasive techniques (BotoxŽ, Restylane™, Sculptra™, Radiesse™, JuvÊderm™, Thermage™, Thread Lifts, Lifestyle Lifts, IPL Laser Hair & Vein Treatments), and specializes in rhinoplasty. Offices in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & NYC, affiliated with Haven Spa. (845) 454-8025, www.NYfaceMD. com. See display ad page 7.
Medical Aesthetics of the Hudson Valley 166 Albany Ave., Kingston. (845) 339-Laser (5273). www.medicalaestheticshv.com. See also Body & Skin Care, Hair Removal and display ad page 29.
DANCE Celeste Graves Fitness Celeste Graves, M.A. Creative Fitness and Healing Arts Celeste is a dancer, instructor, dance therapist, longtime yoga practitioner and instructor, fitness and health enthusiast and innovator. Her Creative Fitness and Healing Arts programs draw from these life long fields of interest, knowledge, and exploration. They are infused with an accessible Spiritual connection which is strong, immediate, and healing. 144 W. Bridge Street, Saugerties, NY, 12477, 845-810-2742, cghmoves@hvc.rr.com. See also Fitness and display ad page 13.
Mountainview Studio 20 Mountainview Avenue. Woodstock,NY12498 845-679-0901. kngfu2003@yahoo.com. See display ad page 41.
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DENTISTRY The Center For Advanced Dentistry Bruce D. Kurek, DDS, FAGD; Jamie O. Stauss, DMD Setting the standards for excellence in dentistry 30 years, the Center for Advanced Dentistry attracts clients from throughout the U.S. and abroad. Their client-centered approach to providing comprehensive dental services for adults and children includes “old school� care combined with the latest technologies. The office is conveniently located 1.5 miles east of NYS Thruway Exit 18 at New Paltz. 494 Route 299, Highland. (845) 691-5600. Fax: (845) 691-8633. www.thecenterforadvanceddentistry.com. See display ad inside front cover, and also page 2.
Holistic Orthodontics & Dentistry Dr. Rhoney Stanley, DDS, MPH, LicAcup, RD Nothing left to do but smile! 107 Fish Creek Road, off Rt. 212, Saugerties. (845) 246-2729. Cell: (212) 912-1212. See display ad page 34.
Transcend Dental Dr. Bruce Milner Transcend your fear of pain and price. 269 Rt. 375, West Hurley. (845) 679-4000. www.transcenddental.net. See display ad page 36.
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The Institute for Integrative Nutrition Study at the largest nutrition school featuring live weekend classes in New York City with the world’s leaders in health and wellness. Call (877) 730-5444 or (212) 730-5433. Email: admissions@integrativenutrition.com. Web: www. integrativenutrition.com. See display ad on the Inside Back Cover.
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Cassia Berman Qi Healing, without touching, balances and cleans your energy. It easily relieves stress and pain, and brings relief to many chronic conditions--from back problems, menstrual & menopausal symptoms, to the common cold & hepatitis C. I can also teach you simple Medical Qigong techniques for your specific needs. At the very least, you are guaranteed to feel happy, peaceful, more relaxed. Certified by Chinese Healing Arts Center. (845) 679-9457. See also Tai Chi Chu’an / Qi Gong.
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Healing by Design Reverend Betsy Stang Workshops and consultations. (845) 679-6347. bebird@aol.com. See also Feng Shui and display ad page 33.
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EVENTS 8th Annual Women’s Health & Fitness Expo May 3, 2008 from 7:30am-4pm at Tech City in Kingston, NY. Join thousands of women to learn, unwind, ask questions & get all the tools you need for healthier living! Over 150 exhibits. 20+ free health screenings (osteoporosis, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, body fat, others). Informative seminars, workshops & demos. Private mini-consultations with specialists at “The Doctor is In” booth. Plus Healthy Cooking Food Court, exercise & movement workshops, complementary medicine and spa area and The Book Nook. This is a day for women and their families. Visit www.womenshealthexpo.com or e-mail us at getfit@womenshealthexpo.com. See display ad page 42.
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FITNESS CENTERS & PERSONAL TRAINERS Celeste Graves Fitness Celeste Graves, M.A. Creative Fitness and Healing Arts Celeste is a dancer, instructor, dance therapist, longtime yoga practitioner and instructor, fitness and health enthusiast and innovator. Her Creative Fitness and Healing Arts programs draw from these life long fields of interest, knowledge, and exploration. They are infused with an accessible Spiritual connection which is strong, immediate, and healing. 144 W. Bridge Street, Saugerties, NY, 12477, 845-810-2742, cghmoves@hvc.rr.com. See also Dance and display ad page 13.
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Lagusta’s Luscious Vegetarian Home Meal Delivery Service Serving New York City and the Hudson Valley Region. (845) 255-8VEG (8834). chef@ lagustasluscious.com. www.lagustasluscious. com. See also Natural Foods.
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Pleasant Stone Farm “Helping people get healthy—Naturally”
Adams Fairacre Farms Gift Baskets, Floral Arrangements, Gift Shop. Open 7 days. Three Convenient Locations: Rt. 9W, Kingston, 336-6300; Rt. 44, Poughkeepsie, 454-4330; Rt. 300, Newburgh, 569-0303. www. adamsfarms.com. See also Natural Foods, Supermarkets, and display ad page 55.
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If you went down a dusty road off a blue highway, you would expect to find a place like Pleasant Stone Farm, a natural health store boasting a bountiful herbal apothecary, organic pantry, and dietary supplements, but it is just 4 lights off exit 3W I-84, in Middletown. 130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown. (845) 343-4040. www. pleasantstonefarm.net. See also Natural Foods, Organic Cafe, and display ad page 37.
Something Different Bakery & Café From a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, we offer delicious healthful food and accommodate various diets. Whether you eat everything you see or a more restrictive and sensible plan, you can enjoy muffins, cupcakes and desserts as well as beautiful roasts, grains, legumes, vegetables, potatoes, soups, salads and Natural Antibiotic-free Cold Cuts. 104 Fair St., Corner of East Chester St. & Hasbrouck Ave., Kingston. (845) 338-2255. www.somethingdifferentbakery. com. See display ad page 37.
HAIR REMOVAL M. T. Abraham, MD, FACS Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery, PLLC Offices in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & NYC, affiliated with Haven Spa. (845) 454-8025. www. NYfaceMD.com. See also Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, and display ad page 7.
Medical Aesthetics of the Hudson Valley 166 Albany Ave., Kingston. (845) 339-Laser (5273). www.medicalaestheticshv.com. See also Body & Skin Care, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery and display ad page 29.
HERBS Earthbound Herbs & Acupuncture Creating health in partnership with nature. Effective, informative healthcare based in the profound traditions of Chinese medicine. Both private and community acupuncture ($15-$35 sliding scale) is available to ensure affordability to all. Apothecary specializes in local, organic Asian and native herbs available in bulk, tincture, tea mixtures and much more. Workshops, apprenticeships, garden tours. Founded by Hillary Thing, MS, LAc., with over 10 years of clinical experience. Main Office, Apothecary in Kingston; Home Office, Gardens in Accord. (845) 339-5653. www.earthboundapothecary. com. See also Acupuncture and display ad page 34.
HOLISTIC HEALTH & MEDICINE deepnourishment Carol Hornig, MS, CNS. For over 25 years, Carol Hornig has had a holistic health practice. She is a NYS Certified Nutritionist, Certified Hakomi practitioner, Kabbalistic Healer, and has advanced training in the Internal Family Systems Method. Known for her direct, down to earth and supportive style, Carol helps you reconnect with your divine essence. When you do this you can appreciate the beautiful perfection in your human imperfection. You can learn to cherish who you really are and to nourish yourself on every level from the inside out. Classes in Kabbalistic Healing: A Framework for Living a Healed Life are offered. 356 Stone Rd., West Hurley, NY 12491, (845) 340-1702, feedsoul@mac.com. CarolHornig. com. Dedicated to the end of suffering for all beings. See display page 21.
John Carroll, Healer John Carroll is an intuitive healer, teacher, and spiritual counselor who integrates mental imagery with the God-given gift of his hands. John has helped individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders including back problems and cancer. Remote healings and telephone sessions. Call for consultation. Kingston. (845) 338-8420. www.johnmcarrollhealer.com. See display ad page 34.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Workshops, Retreats, Trainings, Conferences, Vacations, Community. Rhinebeck, NY. (800) 944-1001. www.eomega.com. See display ad page 4.
Vegan Lifestyles Andrew Glick,Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Vegan Lifestyle Coach. 845) 679-7979. andy@meatfreezone.org. www. meatfreezone.org. See also Vegetarian/ Vegan Lifestyles and display ad page 33. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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HOSPITALS Benedictine Hospital 105 Mary’s Ave., Kingston. (845) 338-2500. www.benedictine.org. See display ad page 5.
Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway. Kingston. (845) 331-3131. www.kingstonhospital.org. See display ad page 5.
Northern Dutchess Hospital 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-3001. www.northerndutchesshospital.org. See display ad page 3.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 483-0100. www.vassarbrothers.org. See display ad page 53.
HYPNOTHERAPY Integrated Health Care for Women Dr. Jemiolo is board certified in Family Practice and certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She has 25 years experience in patient care. She offers group sessions in meditation as well as individual treatment of stress-related illness. Sessions are designed to teach self-help tools based on mindfulness based stress reduction, guided imagery, Twelve Steps, Reiki and Qigong. Her individual practice combines traditional medical practice with an integrative approach in an effort to decrease dependency on medication. Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 485-7168. See display ad page 8.
INTUITIVE ANALYSTS & REMOTE VIEWERS Marisa Anderson Specializing in Individual Concerns, Law Enforcement, Personal Healing & Health Issues, Corporate Analysis, Animal Concerns, and Science/Technology Data. Guest speaker on many radio programs, featured in noted publications nationally, and in books, and on The Discovery Channel. Available for private sessions (in person or by phone) and corporate contracts. (845) 566-4134. For bio visit www.marisaanderson.com and for health issues visit www.new4u. mypharmanex.com. See display ad page 54.
JIN SHIN JYUTSU Robert A. Lesnow, DC, CDN Accord. (845) 399-1547. See also Chiropractic, Nutrition, the Glossary under Jin Shin Jyutsu, and display ad page 35.
KABBALISTIC HEALING Irene Humbach, LCSW, PC
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Body of Wisdom Counseling & Healing Services (845) 485-5933. See also Psychotherapy, Glossary under Integrated Kabbalistic Healing, and display ad page 35.
MASSAGE Bodhi Massage and Bodywork Studio 323 Warren St, Hudson, NY. (518) 828-2233. www.bodhistudio.com. See display ad page 29.
Bodymind Massage Therapy Helen Gutfreund, LMT, NCTMB Our staff of New York State Licensed Massage Therapists offer unique sessions tapered to fit your individual needs with the overall theme being your health and wellbeing. Techniques include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, The Trager® Approach, Reiki, Hot Stone, Craniosacral, Trigger Point, Myofascial, Medical, Pre-Natal. Gift certificates are available on-line. 7 Prospect Street, New Paltz. (845) 255-3228. www. bodymindmassagetherapy.com. See also Trager® Approach, Glossary under Trager®, and display ad page 10.
Hudson Valley Structural Integration We offer advanced manual therapy and education for progressive and lasting results. By means of gentle hands-on manipulation of the ‘soft-tissue body’ we provide solutions to chronic pain, injury and postural problems as well as enhance physical well-being. We are committed to an intelligent, sensitive and holistic approach to manual therapy with an emphasis on treating the cause rather than the symptoms. Licensed and Certified Practitioners of Structural Integration and visceral manipulation, Ryan Flowers and Krisha Showalter. Available by appointment. Free consultations. 26 East Market Street, Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4654. www.hudsonvalleysi.com. See glossary, and display ad page 54.
Joan Apter Apter Aromatherapy (845) 679-0512. www.apteraromatherapy.com. japter@ulster.net. See Aromatherapy, Workshops & Classes, and display ad page 25.
Massage and Movement Therapy Dawn Reilly Truex, LMT, NCTMB, MA. You can feel better. All techniques for one rate: Aromatherapy, CranioSacral, Medical, Pre & Post Natal, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Sports, Stone, Swedish, Thai, Trigger Point, & IonCleanse. Gift Certificates available by phone. Hours by appointment only at The Tanning Hut, New Windsor & The Jazz Salon, Middletown. (845) 561-0478. www.massageandmovementtherapy.com.
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River Rock Health Spa
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Your day retreat for rebalancing and rejuvenation. Guests rave: “I want to live here!” AR, New Paltz. “One of the best spas in the world. I’ve been to many.” SN, Portland. Guests are nurtured and pampered by large staff and luxurious state-of-the-art spa. Massage, facials, body scrubs/wraps, waxing, and more. 62 Ricks Road, Woodstock, NY 12498. (845) 6797800. www.riverrock.biz. Contact: Babs Moley, Owner/CEO. Email: bmr@ureach.com. See display ad page 1.
Mental Hygiene encompasses prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for persons who have an emotional disturbance, mental illness, developmental disability, and/ or are chemically dependent. 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie. (845) 485-9700. Toll Free: (877) 485-9700. www.dutchessny.gov. See display ad page 13.
MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
MIDWIFERY Jennifer Houston Midwife Since the 1970’s Jennifer has been actively involved in childbirth. She is expert in preserving
Pathways Mediation Center
natural birth and has attended over 3,000 births
We are a unique mediation practice for couples going through divorce or for families in conflict. Josh Koplovitz has over 30 years as a Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney and Myra Schwartz has over 30 years as a Guidance Counselor working with families and children. This male/female, counselor and attorney team can effectively address all your legal and family issues. Use our one-hour free consultations to meet us or visit us on the web. (845) 331-0100. www.PathwaysMediationCenter.com. See display ad page 25.
in hospitals, high risk medical centers, birth centers and homes. She is uniquely qualified to provide women with personal, safe and supportive pregnancy & birth care in their homes. Certified Nurse Midwife & NYS licensed with excellent medical backup. Contact Jenna at (518) 678-3154 Catskill, NY. See display ad page 37.
NATURAL FOODS Adams Fairacre Farms
MEDICAL IMAGING
Open 7 days. Three Convenient Locations: Rt. 9W, Kingston, 336-6300; Rt. 44, Poughkeepsie,
River Radiology
454-4330; Rt. 300, Newburgh, 569-0303. www.
Open 6 days a week (Mon - Sat, and by appointment). Bone Densitometry, CT, Echocardiography, Fluoroscopy, Digital Mammography, High Field and Open MRI, PET-CT, Ultrasound. 45 Pine Grove Avenue, Kingston. (845) 340-4500. www.riverradiology.com. See display ad on Back Cover.
adamsfarms.com. See also Gifts, Supermaket and display ad page 55.
Beacon Natural Market Lighting the Way for a Healthier World. 348 Main St, Beacon. (845) 838-1288. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-
MEDICAL INTUITIVE
5pm. See display ad page 41.
Oasis For The Soul
Lagusta’s Luscious Vegetarian Home Meal Delivery Service
Janet StraightArrow Woman of Medicine- Energy Healer- Medical Intuitive. Free Initial Consult. Healing Solutions for pain, anxiety, depression, disease. Holistic Healing System - Be the Medicine- Works! Exciting: classes, sessions, ceremonies, deep healing and training. Heal and enjoy your entire life. Live your life purpose. Phone and in-person work. Woodstock (845) 679-7175. www.OasisForTheSoul.com. janetoasis@aol.com.
Lagusta’s Luscious brings heartbreakingly delicious, sophisticated vegetarian food that “meatand-potatoes people” love too to the Hudson Valley and NYC. We are as passionate about our politics – locally grown organic produce, environmentally sustainable business practices – as we are about our food, and it tastes just as good as any you’ll find at the finest restaurants. End weeknight meal boredom forever. Serving
MENTAL HEALTH Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene
New York City and the Hudson Valley Region. (845) 255-8VEG (8834). chef@lagustasluscious.com. www.lagustasluscious.com. See also Food & Preparation/Delivery. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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Mother Earth’s Storehouse Locations in Kingston (845) 336-5541, Saugerties (845) 246-9614, Hyde Park (845) 229-8593, Poughkeepsie (845) 296-1069. www.motherearthstorehouse.com. See display ad page 8.
Pleasant Stone Farm “Helping people get healthy - Naturally” If you went down a dusty road off a blue highway, you would expect to find a place like Pleasant Stone Farm, a natural health store boasting a bountiful herbal apothecary, organic pantry, and dietary supplements, but it is just 4 lights off exit 3W I-84, in Middletown. 130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown. (845) 343-4040. www.pleasantstonefarm.net. See also Herbs, Organic Cafe, and display ad page 37.
Drs. Tieri and Rosen are New York State Licensed Osteopathy physicians specializing in Cranial Osteopathy. As specialists in Osteopathic manipulation, we are dedicated to the traditional philosophy and hands-on treatment of our predecessors. We have studied with Robert Fulford, DO; Viola Freyman, DO; James Jealous, DO, and Bonnie Gintis, DO; and completed a two-year residency in Osteopathic Manipulation. We treat newborns, children, and adults. By Appointment. Offices in Rhinebeck, 138 E. Market Street and Stone Ridge, 3457 Main Street, (845) 687-7589. For more information, including articles and related links, please visit our website at www.stoneridgehealingarts.com.
PET & ANIMAL SERVICES
Sunflower Natural Food Market
Pussyfoot Lodge
75 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock. (845) 679-5361.
PO Box 381, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. (845)
natural@hvc.rr.com. See display ad page 38.
687-0330. Pussyfootlodge@yahoo.com. See display ad page 36.
NUTRITION Robert A. Lesnow, DC, CDN Accord. (845) 399-1547. See also Chiropractic, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and display ad page 35 .
Vicki Koenig, MS, RD, CDN Creating Wellness for individuals and businesses. Nutrition counseling: combining traditional and integrative solutions to enhance well-being. Corporate Wellness fairs, assessments, classes and programs for businesses wanting to improve employee productivity. Providing help with Diabetes, Cardiovascular conditions, Weight loss, Digestive support, Women’s health, and Pediatric Nutrition. New Paltz.Call (845) 255-2398 for an appointment. www.Nutrition-wise.com. See display ad 29.
PILATES Pilates on Main with David Loewen 127 Main St., Gardiner, NY 12525. (845) 255-0120. pilatesonmain@gmail.com. www. pilatesonmain.com. See display ad page 25.
PSYCHOTHERAPY Dr. Rita Kirsch Debroitner PO Box 333, Rhinecliff, NY. (845) 876-3657. rkirsch@hvc.rr.com. www.addnondrug.com. See display ad page 41.
Irene Humbach, LCSW, PC Body of Wisdom Counseling & Healing
ORGANIC CAFE
Natural Foods, and display ad page 37.
Integrating traditional and alternative therapy/ healing approaches, including Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Exceptional Marriage Mentoring and Kabbalistic Healing, I offer tools for self healing, and spiritual connection to assist individuals and couples to move through blocks to their softer heart energy. Six session kabbalistic healing classes. Eight session group for women interested in psycho-spiritual growth. Offices in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz. (845) 485-5933. See also Glossary under Integrated Kabbalistic Healing, and display ad page 35.
OSTEOPATHY
Judith Blackstone, Ph.D.
Osteopathy
Offering traditional psychotherapy and EMDR for healing from trauma and changing limiting beliefs, Breathwork for relieving
Pleasant Stone Farm “Helping people get healthy - Naturally” If you went down a dusty road off a blue highway, you would expect to find a place like Pleasant Stone Farm, a natural health store boasting a bountiful herbal apothecary, organic pantry, and dietary supplements, but it is just 4 lights off exit 3W I-84, in Middletown. 130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown. (845) 343-4040. www.pleasantstonefarm.net. See also Herbs,
Joseph Tieri, DO, & Ari Rosen, DO
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DIRECTORY stress and breathing difficulties, and Realization Process, body-centered meditation for deepening contact with oneself and others. For individuals and couples. NY State licensed. Twenty-five years experience. Woodstock and NYC. (845) 679-7005; (914) 388-4714. www.realizationcenter.com.
K. Melissa Waterman, LCSW-R EMDR, Pshycodrama, Dooley Square, 35 Main St. #333, Poughkeepsie, NY (845) 464-8910 http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/52566
SHAMANISM Oasis For The Soul Janet StraightArrow Woman of Medicine- Energy Healer- Medical Intuitive. Free Initial Consult. Healing Solutions for pain, anxiety, depression, disease. Holistic Healing System - Be the Medicine- Works! Exciting: classes, sessions, ceremonies, deep healing and training. Heal and enjoy your entire life. Live your life purpose. Phone and in-person work. Woodstock (845) 679-7175. www.OasisForTheSoul.com. janetoasis@aol.com.
SPAS Emerson Resort & Spa Embrace the Asian-inspired design of the Emerson Spa as you relax into an oasis of peace and tranquility that is surrounded by the Hudson Valley’s pastoral beauty. New Emerson Inn & Spa opening early 2007. Now taking reservations! www.emersonresort.com. (845) 688-1000. See display ad page 2.
River Rock Health Spa Your day retreat for rebalancing and rejuvenation. Guests rave: “I want to live here!” AR, New Paltz. “One of the best spas in the world. I’ve been to many.” SN, Portland. Guests are nurtured and pampered by large staff and luxurious state-of-the-art spa. Massage, facials, body scrubs/wraps, waxing, and more. 62 Ricks Road, Woodstock, NY 12498. (845) 6797800. www.riverrock.biz. Contact: Babs Moley, Owner/CEO. Email: bmr@ureach.com. See display ad page 1.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING & GUIDANCE IONE Healing Psyche, Spirit and Body, IONE is an author, inter-faith minister, and psychotherapist who is director of the Ministry of Maåt, Inc., dedicated to nurturing world harmony. Specializing in myth and heritage, dream phenomena and
women’s issues, she oversees programs for women and leads retreats to sacred locations throughout the world. She is also a certified Qi Healer and author of Pride of Family: Four Generations of American Women of Color; This is a Dream! A Handbook for Deep Dreamers; and Listening in Dreams. Located in Kingston and New York City. (845) 339-5776. Fax: (845) 331-6624. iodreams@deeplistening.org. www.deeplistening.org/ione.
Eckankar ECK Information Center for Hudson Valley Area: New York Satsang Society, Inc. P.O. Box 351, Saugerties, NY 12477-0531 Phone: 800-749-7791 (recorded information).website: www.eckankar-ny.org. See display ad page 33.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Hudson Valley Structural Integration We offer advanced manual therapy and education for progressive and lasting results. By means of gentle hands-on manipulation of the ‘soft-tissue body’ we provide solutions to chronic pain, injury and postural problems as well as enhance physical well-being. We are committed to an intelligent, sensitive and holistic approach to manual therapy with an emphasis on treating the cause rather than the symptoms. Licensed and Certified Practitioners of Structural Integration and visceral manipulation, Ryan Flowers and Krisha Showalter. Available by appointment. Free consultations. 26 East Market Street, Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4654. www.hudsonvalleysi.com. See Glossary, and display ad page 54.
SUPERMARKETS Adams Fairacre Farms Open 7 days. Three Convenient Locations: Rt. 9W, Kingston, 336-6300; Rt. 44, Poughkeepsie, 454-4330; Rt. 300, Newburgh, 569-0303. www.adamsfarms.com. See also Gifts, Natural Foods, and display ad page 55.
TAI CHI CHU’AN / QI GONG Cassia Berman Qi Gong Therapist, Medical Qi Gong, Qi Healer, Certified by Chinese Healing Arts Center.Feel wonderful by doing Tai Chi and Qi Gong—gentle, powerful, enjoyable movements for self-healing, relaxation, energy, stress reduction, balance, happiness, peace of mind, relief from chronic conditions, youthfulness. Learner-friendly classes in Woodstock Town Hall and privately. Private healing sessions also available. 30 years experience. (845) 679-9457. See also Energy Healing. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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THERMOGRAPHY
Offices in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & NYC, affiliated with Haven Spa. (845) 454-8025. www.
Susan Willson, CNM
NYfaceMD.com. See also Cosmetic & Plastic
Certified Nurse Midwife; Certified Clinical Thermographer
Surgery, and display ad page 7.
Thermography is a painless, non-invasive clinical test that allows women to increase their chances of detecting breast disease years earlier than with mammogram. There is no contact with the body and no radiation involved with this test. Earlier detection means an increased chance that breast health can be regained without invasive intervention. Stone Ridge, New York. (845) 687-4807. matrixconsulting@verizon.net. See also Women’s Health, and display ad page 17.
TRAGER® APPROACH
Susan Willson, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Clinical Thermographer. I offer extended visits, helping women to achieve the deeper hormone balance necessary to regain vibrant health at any age. I work with bioidentical hormones, diet, and lifestyle adjustments to correct imbalances at their source. Symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and adrenal fatigue can be alleviated, as well as other common women’s health problems. Stone Ridge, New York. (845) 687-4807. Email matrixconsulting@verizon.net. See also
Bodymind Massage Therapy
Thermography, and display ad page 17.
Helen Gutfreund, LMT, NCTMB Certified Trager® Practitioner,
Susun Weed
7 Prospect Street, New Paltz. (845) 255-3228. www.bodymindmassagetherapy.com. See also Massage, Glossary under Trager® Approach, and display ad page 10.
Herbal medicine, spirit healing, wild food, and wild women at the Wise Woman Center: Exciting classes, work weekends, moonlodges, and special sexy events! Enjoy one-day herbal classes, weed walks, correspondence courses, inten-
VEGETARIAN - VEGAN
sives, and Green Goddess Apprentice Week. We’ll wrap you in Green Blessings. Details at our
Lagusta’s Luscious Vegetarian Home Meal Delivery Service Serving New York City and the Hudson Valley Region. (845)255-8VEG (8834). chef@ lagustasluscious.com. www.lagustasluscious. com. See also Natural Foods.
Vegan Lifestyles Andrew Glick, Certified Holistic Health Counselor Vegan Lifestyle Coach, The single most important step an individual can take to help save the planet’s precious resources, improve and protect one’s health, and to stop the senseless slaughter of over 50 billion animals a year...is to Go Vegan. You will be helping the planet, your own health, and the lives of countless animals all at the same time. If the idea is daunting and seems undoable to you, then let your personal Vegan Lifestyle Coach take you through steps easily and with the proper support, guidance and encouragement. (845) 679-7979. andy@ meatfreezone.org. www.meatfreezone.org. See also Holistic Health & Medicine and display ad
award-winning website www.susunweed.com or write PO Box 64, Woodstock, NY 12498.
8th Annual Women’s Health & Fitness Expo May 3, 2008 from 7:30am-4pm at Tech City in Kingston, NY. Visit www.womenshealthexpo. com or e-mail us at getfit@womenshealthexpo. com. See display ad page 42.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Joan Apter, Apter Aromatherapy www.apteraromatherapy.com. japter@ulster.net. (845) 679-0512. See Massage, Aromatherapy, and display ad page 25.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Workshops, Retreats, Trainings, Conferences, Vacations, Community. Rhinebeck, NY. (800) 944-1001. www.eomega.com. See display ad page 4.
Susun Weed PO Box 64, Woodstock, NY 12498. www. susunweed.com. See also Women’s Health.
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YOGA
WOMEN’S HEALTH
The Yoga Way Discover your hidden potential. 2 Commerce
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Court (on Rt. 376) Wappingers Falls, NY. (845) 227-3223. www.yogaway.com. See display ad page 7.
Glossary HEALTHY LIVING
ACUPUNCTURE
ASTROLOGY
Acupuncture has been practiced for 6,000 years in China and neighboring countries. It consists of the use of very fine needles and other devices to stimulate and balance the flow of energy— known as chi or qi—through channels or meridians in the body. Disease occurs because of imbalances in the meridian system. Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese ideas about the rhythm and harmony of the universe as a whole—the Tao—and the relationship of human beings to that universe. Health is viewed as a dynamic interaction between each individual’s inner environment and the exterior world.
Astrology uses a birth chart to map the positions of the planets relative to the location and moment of birth. The interpretation of the chart incorporates the angular relationships between the planets and the signs of the zodiac, the area of the chart in which they fall, and other symbolic indicators to examine the different experiences and psychology of the individual. A trained astrologer then analyzes the pertinent information, exploring how the various aspects of the client’s personality may be integrated, and finding ways to draw the greatest fulfillment from the energies symbolized in the chart.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Alexander Technique is concerned with the mechanics of coordination and balance and our control over them. These things begin to deteriorate in most of us quite early in childhood, and the process continues as the stresses of modern life take their toll. Excessive effort and tension become insidiously ingrained in our habits of movement, thought, and feeling. Through an increase in muscular tensions we may notice this deterioration in the neck, back, legs, and wrists. The Alexander Technique aims to help you take a fresh look at the way you think and move, in everyday activities as well as specific skills.
AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy employs highly concentrated essential oils extracted from herbs and flowers that contain hormones, vitamins, antibiotics, and antiseptics. Applied to the skin—often in massage—or through inhalation, the oil or combination of oils can be used for medicinal, meditative, restorative, or relaxation purposes.
AYURVEDA The Sanskrit word meaning “science of life,” Ayurveda is Yoga’s sister science, dating back to the ancient Vedic civilization, the oldest tradition of knowledge in human history. Ayurveda is not a “modality” but a comprehensive body of knowledge based upon the observation of living beings and their environment, appreciation of the balance between the individual and the cosmos, and how to maintain balance and develop the consciousness that underlies and integrates all aspects of life, leading to self-realization—the goal it shares with Yoga. Ayurveda does this through its insight into the various body/mind constitutions, called Prakriti, which is the innate balance of three primary principles, or energies, called Doshas. Health is defined as the maintenance of balance among the Doshas according to one’s unique constitution. Its methodologies include, but are not limited to: nutrition, herbalism, aromatherapy, Yoga Asana, meditation, and body work. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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BODYTALK
COLON HEALTH CARE
Since most illnesses have a number of contributing factors, from hormones to stress, physical trauma, environmental toxins, and nutrition, it’s often difficult to know where to begin the healing process. Fortunately, every person has an Innate Wisdom within them that knows exactly what they need to heal on all levels. BodyTalk is a simple, effective method of communicating with that Innate Wisdom to discover the level each person needs to heal first. Once the priority for healing has been discovered, a gentle tapping is used to reharmonize the neglected area. It is astonishing how quickly the body/mind can heal once we allow it to communicate better within itself, and with us. All we have to do is ask.
Colon hydrotherapy is a safe and effective irrigation to remove toxic waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. Filtered water and regulated temperatures soften and loosen waste resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. Colonics can be helpful for such problems as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, and headaches, and can improve overall health. Therapists may use abdominal massage during this process and advise the client regarding nutrition, fluids, and exercise to enhance the colonic procedure and general health of the colon. Today’s sophisticated technology promotes both safety and sanitation of the popular practice with the use of FDA- certified equipment, disposable rectal nozzles, and certified therapists.
CHIROPRACTIC HEALING Chiropractic care employs gentle and forceful manipulation and movement techniques to correct spinal-nerve interferences. It removes blockages to the flow of Life Energy from the brain down the spinal cord, through the nervous system, and out to every cell. Chiropractors assist in maintaining the body’s natural alignment so that it functions at peak performance. They have been successful in treating headaches, back problems, and other traumas.
COACHING Coaching is a relationship in which the client and the coach are active collaborators for the purpose of meeting the client’s needs. The coach holds the client as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. The agenda comes from the client, and the coaching relationship addresses the client’s whole life. Through a process of action and learning, the client makes desirable changes in one or more parts of his or her life, to create a life that is fulfilling and balanced. On a practical level, the coaching process addresses setting and achieving goals. On a spiritual level, coaching leads to a purposeful life where actions flow from innermost values. The ultimate goal is supporting the client to reach her or his full potential.
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY The craniosacral system surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. The practitioner utilizes the subtle rhythm of spinal fluid motion as it is transmitted along fascial planes throughout the body. Craniosacral therapy is a system of evaluation and light touch that views the individual as an integrated totality. Conditions that frequently respond well to this therapeutic modality include: acute musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain conditions associated with accidents, and stress-exacerbated dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system.
DOULA A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and just after childbirth. Trained doulas understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. Doulas believe that pregnancy and birth are normal, natural, and healthy processes. This includes preparation for birth, helping the laboring woman with encouragement, comfort measures, relaxation techniques, and an objective viewpoint, as well as support after childbirth, such as help with breast-feeding.
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FACIAL REJUVENATION Facial Rejuvenation is a combination of massage and energy work. It assists nerve, muscle, and energy reconnection through the use of select contact points, and employs specific massage strokes and massage patterns to relax the muscles and increase circulation and energy flow to the face, neck, shoulders, and head. This combined result allows a realignment of the facial muscles into a more stress-free, relaxed, and youthful pattern. The treatment includes herbal compressing, cleansing, and natural masks, and may also utilize aromatherapy, with individually chosen aromatic essential oils helping to move the body into a state of balance.
ings from Kabbalah, Buddhism, Christian mysticism, psychology, and science. IKH is for anyone, regardless of their background, because it is about the shared human condition—at once perfect and imperfect, accepting and rejecting, fragmented and whole. IKH awakens us to our true nature, which does not free us from our problems but gathers them to our heart, and teaches us how to become a healing presence where no part of us or of creation is orphaned.
HYPNOTHERAPY
Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is the terrestrial equivalent of astrology, and is the ancient mystical art of Chinese geomancy, studying the dynamic relationship between humans and the surrounding environment. It attempts to show how everybody can match their personal characteristics to their surroundings, whether at home or at work, thus ensuring greater environmental harmony and leading to enhanced inner peace.
Hypnotherapy is a technique using hypnosis that reaches into the subconscious mind for solutions to problems with which the conscious mind has been unable to deal. The altered state occurring under hypnosis is akin to a state of deep meditation, where the recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. Hypnosis is a waking state; the hypnotized person remains in full control of his or her behavior, and usually is able to recall the whole experience. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat addictions, relieve stress, and help individuals develop a more positive attitude in general. Many people have learned to hypnotize themselves as a regular adjunct to their daily life.
HOMEOPATHY
IMAGO THERAPY
Homeopathy is derived from the Greek word homoio, meaning like or similar. This natural system of medicine was developed over 200 years ago by Samuel Hahneman, a German physician. It bases its practice on treating like with like. This homeopathic principle is based on treating an illness with a substance that produces, in a healthy person, similar symptoms to those experienced by the sick person, employing minute doses of natural remedies that are created from herbal, mineral, and animal substances. Homeopathy views symptoms as the body’s natural reaction in fighting the illness and, unlike conventional medicine, seeks to stimulate them rather than suppress them. Homeopathy is widely practiced throughout Europe.
Imago relationship therapy recognizes that the inherent nature of human beings is what Carl G. Jung described as a “push toward wholeness.” Throughout our development as human beings, that wholeness is fragmented through experiences in relationship with our caretakers and results in significant impact on the choice of a marriage or relationship partner (the imago). Since unmet needs from childhood are brought into adult intimate partnerships for resolution, childhood frustrations are inevitably reactivated and experienced. These relational conflicts are an unconscious attempt by partners to finish childhood, reestablish contact without losing their identity, and to recover a sense of wholeness.
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IRIDOLOGY INTEGRATED KABBALISTIC HEALING Based on the work of Jason Shulman, Integrated Kabbalistic Healing is rooted in teach-
Iridology is the analysis of the iris of the eye, the colored portion that reveals the basic constitutional health of an individual. Iridology can indicate genetic and functional weaknesses, healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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tissue and organ condition, areas of nutritional depletion and need, areas of inflammation and toxicity, and the general body constitution. This information is gathered by “reading” the fiber and markings of the iris, which manifests symptoms specific to all the organs of the body before they would be discernible through lab analysis or bloodwork.
JIN SHIN JYUTSU Jin Shin Jyutsu (Physio-Philosophy) is an ancient art of harmonizing the life energy in the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu employs 26 “safety energy locks” along energy pathways that feed life into our bodies. When one or more of the paths become blocked, the resulting stagnation can disrupt the local area and eventually disharmonize the complete path of energy flow. Holding these energy locks in combination can bring balance to mind, body, and spirit. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle art practiced by placing the fingertips (over clothing) on designated safety energy locks, to harmonize and restore the energy flow.
NATUROPATHY Naturopathy is a compilation of a wide variety of natural therapeutics and healing techniques. This natural method of healing is based on the premise that the body contains the innate wisdom and power to heal itself, providing that we enhance rather than hinder that process, and in addition, that treating the whole person is more desirable than simply alleviating the symptoms of disease. The naturopathic physician utilizes such therapies as non invasive allergy testing, herbology, acupressure, acupuncture, and iridology.
OSTEOPATHY Osteopathy is a scientifically based philosophy of health care that embraces the concept of the interrelatedness of structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system contributes to imbalances and insufficiencies of the circulation and nervous system, rendering the body vulnerable to disease. Osteopathic manual treatment of the musculoskeletal system allows normal function to resume. Doctors of osteopathy are fully licensed physicians who use the principles of osteopathy along with traditional medical models to promote the health of their patients.
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PILATES Pronounced “Puh-lah-tees,” this “intelligent” exercise was developed by German nurse and fitness guru Joseph Pilates after World War I to assist bedridden patients in recovering muscle strength. The system employs specialized machines to teach the body self-awareness and strengthen muscles without straining them, in a complete and balanced way. Pilates has proven beneficial for the rehabilitation of injuries and is favored by dancers and athletes for muscle toning.
POLARITY THERAPY One of the first Western therapy systems to utilize energy and understand that it is the bottom line of healing, Polarity was developed by Randolph Stone, osteopath, chiropractor, and naturopath. It uses physical touch and pressure to balance energy in the body, conceiving of energy as flowing outward from a central core in the body, which is a reservoir of wholeness and health. Understanding the relationships between this energetic source within the body and the various flows of energy underlying physiological function, Polarity helps the body restore itself to health based on its own resources. Polarity makes use of these therapeutic sessions, as well as diet, self-awareness, and energy-based exercises.
QIGONG Qigong means “energy practice.” These ancient Chinese exercises generally consist of one or a few simple movements done repetitively, focusing mind and breath through the body in specific ways. There are innumerable forms of Qigong— for general health and well-being, for healing specific organs or illnesses, and for cultivating special capacities, from memory and extrasensory perceptions to the highest spiritual development.
REFLEXOLOGY Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet, outer ears, and hands that are actually “reflections” of body parts. Their location and relationships follow a logical anatomical pattern that closely resembles that of the body itself. This ancient healing technique involves a steady pressure on the reflex points, which correspond to areas throughout the body.
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Reflexology accelerates the body’s natural healing abilities and directly acts upon particular organs, glands, and body parts through gentle stimulation upon the points or reflexes.
down, and different muscular, neurological, glandular, and organ systems function in a more balanced fashion. The practice of Tai Chi Chuan is harmony and understanding of the ways of the world.
ROLFING See Structural Integration.
REIKI In Reiki, a practitioner’s hands are very gently placed on the fully-clothed body of a person in a variety of established places on the head, chest, abdomen, and back. This scientific method of activating and balancing the life-force energy (also known as prana, qi, or chi) was brought to the West in 1937 by Saici Takata. Light hand placement is used on the body in order to align the chakras and channel energy to organs and glands. Reiki can be used as a form of health maintenance and disease prevention, applied as a self-help technique, or used on others.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Structural Integration is a unique, whole systems approach to connective-tissue manipulation and movement education created by the late biochemist and physiologist Dr. Ida P. Rolf. The work is defined by the intelligent process and guiding principles of rebalancing the human body in relation to itself and gravity. It blends science (anatomy) with art (hands-on manipulation), allowing the practitioner to skillfully unwind the postural compensations and distortions that so often lead to chronic pain and physiological dysfunction.
THERMOGRAPHY Breast thermography is a painless, noninvasive clinical test that gives women the opportunity to increase their chances of detecting breast disease at an early stage. With this test, there is no contact with the body and no exposure to radiation. A breast tumor has often been growing 8 to 10 years before it is dense enough to show up on a mammogram. Thermography picks up physiological changes that are present in early stages of tumor growth, thereby giving women the opportunity to intervene years earlier to reverse changes and regain breast health.
THE TRAGER® APPROACH Utilizing gentle movements, The Trager® Approach helps release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity. These patterns may have developed in response to accidents, illnesses, or any kind of physical or emotional trauma, including stress. During the table work session, the client is moved by the practitioner in ways they naturally move and with a quality of touch such that the recipient experiences the feeling of moving effortlessly and freely on their own. This feeling is maintained and reinforced by Mentastics®, simple, self-induced movement that the client can do on their own, during their daily activities.
TAI CHI CHUAN The forms of Tai Chi Chuan are a traditional Chinese approach to exercise, meditation, and personal growth. Practiced both for health and self-defense, its graceful, flowing movements are beautiful, healthful, and powerful. Its practice promotes an inner calm and a tranquil attitude, enhancing self-awareness. Tai Chi springs from emptiness and is born of nature. It is the source of motion and tranquility and the mother of Yin and Yang. The body weight or center of gravity of the practitioner sinks into the abdomen and trunk of the body, thus allowing more relaxed and deep breathing. With the mind quieted, the heartbeat slows
YOGA Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that is a scientific system designed to bring the practitioner improved health, happiness, and sense of Self. In Yoga, the body and mind are linked to create a state of internal peacefulness and integration. At the practical level, and included in the contemporary definitions of Yoga, are the actual physiological/mental techniques themselves. These techniques concentrate on posture and alignment, as well as creating a higher consciousness. Yoga utilizes stretching postures, breathing, and meditation techniques to calm the emotional state and the mind, and tone the body. healthy living – SPRING / SUMMER 08
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HOSPITALS
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ACUPUNCTURE
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HYPNOTHERAPY
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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
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INTUITIVE ANALYSTS & REMOTE VIEWERS
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AROMATHERAPY
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JIN SHIN JYUTSU
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ASSISTED LIVING
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MASSAGE
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ASTROLOGY
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MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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BODY & SKIN CARE
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MEDICAL IMAGING
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CANCER WElLNESS RESOURCES
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MEDICAL INTUITIVE
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CHIROPRACTIC
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MENTAL HEALTH
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CLEANING SERVICES, NON-TOXIC
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MIDWIFERY
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COLON HEALTH CARE / COLONICS
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NATURAL FOODS
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COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES
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NUTRITION
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COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY
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ORGANIC CAFÉ
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DANCE
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OSTEOPATHY
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DENTISTRY
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PET & ANIMAL SERVICES
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EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING
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PILATES
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ENERGY HEALING
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
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EVENTS
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SHAMANISM
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FENG SHUI
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SPIRITUAL COUNSELING & GUIDANCE
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FITNESS CENTERS & PERSONAL TRAINERS
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STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
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FOOD & MEAL PREPARATION / DELIVERY
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TAI CHI CHU’AN / QI GONG
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GIFTS
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THERMOGRAPHY
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GLUTEN-FREE
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VEGETARIAN / VEGAN LIFESTYLES
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HAIR REMOVAL
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
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HEALTH
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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
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HERBS
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YOGA
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HOLISTIC HEALTH & MEDICINE
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LIFE ON THE LINE Take a step back in time for your health BY MEGAN PARK
As our corner of the planet turns to mud, it is inevitable that we begin our spring dreaming. While some dream of gardens and others of outdoor activities, my daydream is the return of sun-dried clothes. I pine for my backyard clothesline all winter long. There is a kind of Zen to hanging your laundry out to dry, a quiet rhythm—bend, stretch, clip, clip, pull; bend, stretch, clip, clip, pull. And there is a different energy that comes from having your clothing infused with sunlight rather than forced hot air. It is difficult to describe, but I know I am not alone in my zeal. Not only is hauling laundry from the dank recesses of the cellar into glorious sunshine good for the soul, it’s good for the Earth, too. While Energy Star ratings are the norm for household appliances, dryers do not carry them because all models of dryers work in the same way and use about the same amount of energy. Depending on where you live, drying six loads of laundry per week in an electric dryer can
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