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TamingAnxiety

The Aura

What isIntuition?

Go Nutsfor

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Gratefulness

Issue #77, December ‘14—January ‘15

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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole youEvery person’s life tells a story, and every person has his or her story about life. Oneof my stories has been the choice between soul and ego. After years of believing thatyou picked one or the other, I’ve concluded they are both integral parts of human life.Just as the brain, lungs and heart have separate functions in a body, so too do the souland ego. As such, these two facets have distinct priorities and which one we give ourallegiance to creates a different life focus. For example, egos search for goals, defin-itives, comfort, winning, accomplishments, and end results. While souls seek authen-ticity, creativity, expression, depth, experiences, growth, journeys, and expansion.Because of their potential contrasts, sometimes our souls and egos divide, causing asplintering that is similar to a business meeting where all in attendance have separateagendas. Human life is full of paradox, as exemplified in breathing, the very thingthat keeps us alive. For we can not breathe in without breathing out and vice versa.There is nothing better about in or out, they are equal in their opposites. Embracingthis, and its implications, may be a giant step to wholeness.

I recently had a portrait photo session with a talented photographer who had takenone of my “Calling Council” workshops (6 weeks of modern shamanic journeys). Inote the latter, because she wanted the portrait to show that side of me—the teacher,my ancient self, and dare I say my soul. I brought with me a selection of feathersand skulls that touch and open my heart. As of now, I have seen only two of the photos, both amazing—one especially unique (see below). In this one image I canvisibly see the presence and strength that I had otherwise only felt. At the same time,it also shows me that a photo is simply an image of a moment in time. Our lives area string of ongoing moments—some powerful, some weak and many more inbetween. While a photo says more than a thousand words, it is still only a morsel ofthe person or situation. We all have endless depths below what can be seen on thesurface. It is our responsibility to swim in those depths and learn what makes up ‘us’regardless of whether it touches the outside world or is understood by anyone else.It is wise to remember that all others have the same expanse below what we see orunderstand about them, as well.

I took an online class on branding to boost my writing, public speaking and work-shops. This would not normally be my cup of tea, yet I respect the teacher anddecided to go for it based on that. Creating a brand had previously felt artificial.However, this class, in addition to the photo session, made me realize we arealways projecting an image. To do so mindfully is actually more authentic thansimply letting chance create it. While it is also true that the image is just a frac-tion of who I am as a whole, I’d like it to be a representation of the place wheremy inner and outer worlds intersect. Being clear about our presentation to theworld does not equal control over how other’s see us, nor is that of any signifi-cance to our soul. Egos want to be seen in a specific way, happy, successful, beau-tiful. While souls want to experience the happiness, success and beauty. Beingtrue to ourselves, sincerely, compassionately, creatively, is doing our part. Therest is out of our hands. In the end, we only have our own heart to answer to.

A place both my soul and personality simultaneously ignite is listening to music—especially live. Sometimes it’s popular musicians with big names, more often it’speople who just love music. They don’t neccesarily make a living from it or gather

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fans, but to these people not making music is a kind of death. Iwas recently at a show with a variety of performers each with adifferent sound. The one similarity among them was that theyexposed their souls with their music. It’s been said, “Perhaps thebest mark of personal heroism is not astounding courage oraccomplishments, but authentic self-expression...” While, theselocals weaved soul in to each note and lyric, some big musiciansmiss depth in their performances simply because performing regularly alleviates the vulnerability that often exposes souls.

What is your story; meaning what are your beliefs, assumptions,expectations, desires, memories, wants, relationships, friends,childhood experiences, and how does it all fit together? What wetell ourselves and repeat aloud to others becomes our reality,becomes the glasses through which we see the world, definesour decisions, and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Can youexamine the stories you tell the world and yourself, discerningwhere there is truth and conversly falsity? Can you open to whatyour life is and the endless possibilities of what it could be? Likemany valuable exercises, this will be ongoing. In part becausewe miss things the first, or even 100th, time around. But alsobecause we change constantly. I’d like to mention one caveatthat I am quite familiar with, which is the desire to bypass theparts we don’t like within the picture. There is a cultural ideal ofseeing only the positive or looking at things from a spiritual paradigm. While that can be admirable, this method often overlooks angles that are dictating fundamental life experiencesincluding our emotional needs. In a world of pain, this positiveor spiritual bypass is a constant temptation. Yet, it can be adetour on the path to genuine happiness and wholeness. In ourefforts to leapfrog to something better, we can avoid a crucialpart. The writer Parker Palmer puts it “I deny my inner darkness,giving it more power over me, or I project it onto other people,creating ‘enemies’ where none exist.” While there is no need todwell on these facets, recognizing their existence opens us toreleasing them. Palmer also says “Wholeness does not mean perfection: it means embracing brokenness as an integral part oflife.” As I see it in this moment, happiness and wholeness are notabout being all smiles and laughter. Instead, they are a deep-rooted sense of well-being that sustains through feelings of sadness, hurt, anger, joy, and circumstances that overwhelm.

I’ve asked a lot of ques-tions and here are a fewmore; what lights upboth your soul and yourego? What unifies youremotions and yourintellect? What nourish-es your body and spirit?The answers may be thefoundation of yourstory, your chance forjoy and a life of whole-ness and fulfillment.

From my soul,

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Contentsarticles10 What is Anxiety?

by Donna Bird

13 Holidy Relationship Survival Guideby Angela Kaufman

16 Change Your Attention, Change

Your Lifeby Jennice Vihauer

18 Gratefulnessby Wendy Ball

20 The Aura: Your Body’s Bodyguardby Marion Bergan Irwin

24 What is Intuitionby Allison Petroski

26 10 Reasons to Go Nuts for Nutmegby Dr. Sarah LoBisco

29 Healing With Meaning & Purposeby Ann Carey Tobin, MD

features6 Our Community

17 Book To Read

30 Ask The Practitionerby Jerome Pindell, Gregg St. Clair,

and Lynn Allison

32 Your Astrological Forecastby Arlene DeAngelus

34 Calendar

36 Directory

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tance from her stepbrothers, Jacob Meehan (12 years old) and CadenMeehan (9 years old), they are collecting new hats and mittens in aneffort to keep local Saratoga County children warm.

Sizes for hats and mittens range from toddlers to teenagers. Theyare also accepting new hats, scarves and gloves for adults. Donations will be given to the Franklin Community Center, locat-ed in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Center provides basicnecessities and services to over 6,000 individuals annually andhas been helping the community for over 30 years. Hats and mit-tens will also be given to the Stillwater Food Pantry.

Drop boxes are located at the following locations now throughDecember 7: Healthy Living Market and Café at the Wilton Mall,the YMCA in Wilton (20 Old Gick Road) and the YMCA inSaratoga Springs (290 West Avenue).

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If so, you may want to participate in the The Albany Peace Projectthat not only empowers people to cope more effectively with theirown personal stressors, but may also simultaneously positivelyimpact Albany, NY.

The Albany Peace Project is a 10 year research study designed todetermine if an organized group of trained meditators creating a"coherent state" in their bodies and then focusing peaceful inten-tion outwardly can measurably reduce local violence. The hypoth-esis is that focused peaceful intention has real world impact, anddozens of prior research studies suggest it as well. The AlbanyPeace Project team is gathering evidence to determine if thisapproach can positively impact our local community.

Each day in January 2015, meditations will be emailed to over1000 participants that will lead them into a state of peacefulcoherence, and Karin Reinhold, professor of Mathematics atSUNY Albany, will review the violent crime data of the AlbanyPolice Department to determine if the positive intentions made ameasurable impact.

This year The Albany Peace Project is collaborating with theInstitute of HeartMath, an internationally recognized nonprofitresearch and education organization dedicated to helping peoplereduce stress, self-regulate emotions and build energy andresilience to live more healthy, happy lives. The Albany PeaceProject will offer daily meditations that include the Institute ofHeartMath’s evidence based technique, the Heart Lock-In®which reliably leads participants’ nervous systems into a stateknown as “coherence”.

Personal coherence,refers to the synchronization of the physical,mental and emotional systems. It can be measured by heart-rhythm patterns: The more balanced and smooth they are, themore in sync, or coherent, we are. Stress levels recede, energy lev-els increase a state of optimal clarity, perception and performanceemerges.

The founder of the Albany Peace Project is Bethany Gonyea, abiofeedback specialist who has observed the power of focusedintention inside the body for over twenty years through herbiofeedback practice. Biofeedback therapy involves trainingpatients to control physiological processes such as muscle tension,blood pressure, or heart rate. These processes usually occur invol-untarily, however, patients who receive training can learn how tomanipulate them at will to treat chronic pain, urinary inconti-nence, high blood pressure, tension headache, and migraineheadache.

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Heredity and anxiety disorders:Research shows that anxiety disorders run in families. If youthink about your relatives, some may have behaviors that areannoying and unexplained, until you become aware that thecauses of their overreactions may be due to the fact that they livein fear. Many people who are: perfectionist types; abusedrugs/alcohol; seem controlling or angry; worry excessively;are shy or aggressive; restrict life; fear rejection; don’t feel safe;etc. may suffer from anxiety.

Brain chemistry and anxiety disorders:Because symptoms of anxiety disorders are often relieved bymedications that alter levels of chemicals in the brain, scientistsbelieve that brain chemistry appears to play a role in the onset ofanxiety disorders. I believe that some types of anxiety can bemanaged by using life-style change and symptom coping skills.

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Sub-personalities of people with anxietyThe Worrier (what if, what if) anticipates the worst scenario;overestimates the chances of something bad or embarrassinghappening; creates grandiose images of failure or catastrophe.The Critic: (promotes low self esteem) constantly judges andevaluates your behavior; points out flaws and limitations aboutyou; jumps on any mistake you make; compares you with others

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• Become aware of how/when your body and mind are react-ing to stressors, so you can manage them

• Practice Diaphragm Breathing Breaks, 3 times a day, andwhen you’re feeling anxious

• Eliminate or reduce stimulates such as caffeine from yourdiet (i.e. coffee, tea, chocolate, colas)

• Set your own priorities and ask your boss to set prioritiesfor you at work, if necessary

• When studying for an exam, or working on a large project,work in short blocks of time and take frequent short breaks

• Allow yourself 2 hours to “unwind” before you actually liedown to sleep (guided imagery and/or nature sound CDs,with headphones help promote sleep) .

Still A Problem? If you’ve previously tried the above suggestions and are still havingproblems, you may benefit from going to a Licensed HolisticTherapist for alternative help. I use a combination of breathingmethods, energy medicine techniques, self-hypnosis, guidedimagery CDs and the most up-to-date Power Therapies. Sometimespeople with anxiety have experienced trauma and needadditional/alternative treatment. Talk therapy mostly addresses onlythe right side of the brain, so healing can be a lengthy process, andsometimes doesn’t integrate the trauma. Whereas, therapies such asHypnosis, interacts with the subconscious mind, and Eye MovementDesensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) address both hemispheres ofthe brain, so healing trauma is usually much quicker.

Sometimes it’s difficult to find the time for daily self-care to ease anx-iety. However, you are responsible for your well-being and youdeserve to be healthy. Because you have anxiety, you may have todevote more time and effort into Taming your anxiety than youthought, similar to a person with diabetes who has to take time dailyto plan meals, take blood sugar readings, etc. to maintain their health.Anxiety maintenance is similar. Set your intention to make time foryourself each day. Try actually writing your breathing breaks, self-hypnosis, exercise times and nightly wind-down time into your dailyplanner/palm pilot, to make sure you don’t schedule over your time.You are just as important as those other appointments. Rememberpeople with anxiety have a way of burning themselves up and outbecause they “drive” themselves into burnout at an early age, uncon-sciously. You deserve more than that. Be kind to yourself. Find timefor the self-care and your anxiety will decrease.

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Whether your religious affiliations range from devout tononconventional, or even nonexistent, chances arethere will be some cause for gathering and celebration

between November and January. In spite of positive intentions tothe contrary, most of us have a fair number of holiday gatheringhang ups that threaten to turn the season of gratitude and goodcheer into the season of rumination over uncomfortable holidaydinner discussions that often begin with statements such as “Youknow your sister got another promotion….when are YOU goingto get a promotion?” or the much dreaded “oh, you will be com-ing to Thanksgiving Dinner ALONE again this year?” Here area few strategies to prepare you to keep you jolly and optimisticduring the dark- and sometimes difficult- holiday festivities.

Positive VisualizationYou are already using visualization. For instance, when thethought of going home for a family gathering gives way to a

soap-opera scene in your mind, playing out in Technicolor,bringing to life your worst-case-scenario fears of what relativesmight say because you are “still single” or “single again” or “stillat that job” or “still have that kid who is havingproblems”…..relax, breathe, and remind yourself that this mati-nee is only playing on your mind’s movie projector because youloaded the reel yourself.

Imagine yourself changing the reel to change the film to changethe scene. Practice actively taking charge of the scenes in yourmind on a regular basis. Whether in the start of the day or whenanxiety is rising, make it an intentional active practice of switch-ing the channel (or website etc.) to display a new scene. Let thisnew scene be a vivid representation of a harmonious gathering inwhich you are glowing, peaceful, confident, regardless of whatothers may say or do around you. We often fall into playing neg-ative scenes and visualizing worst case scenarios, but we canactively change the scene by changing the image in our minds.Rather than imagining attending the depressing holiday partieswithout a date by your side, picture yourself smiling, radiant andhaving a blast with friends all evening, perhaps even meeting anddancing with a new handsome stranger before the night is over….

Choose Peace for one dayIf opposing forces in WWI could set aside their machine guns,step out of the trenches, shake hands and play soccer for a day inhonor of the holiday spirit, why does it seem that for so many ofus relationships we’ve avoided all year round have to culminatein a battle ground around the holiday dinner table?

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grudge like it was an interest bearing asset (sun in Cancer)although I strive to pick my battles, when feeling emotionallycharged, or morally self righteous, this can be a real challenge forme. I strive to set the agenda for peace and tolerance even if itmeans (gasp) others won’t know that they are wrong and I amright (at least according to me!) Even in the best of cases familygatherings can bring up old tensions and hostilities, old conflicts.To help promote peace amidst a collection of loved ones who mayat times trigger old emotional reaction switches, practice thesetips. Look for your love alliance at family gatherings. If a fewcousins or in-laws get under your skin, focus on connecting withcherished family members not often seen throughout the year. If ahouseful of children whose behavior makes your blood boilthreatens to dampen the holiday mood, focus on your connectionto family elders. Listen to their stories and bond with the agendaof having the peaceful gathering they deserve, regardless ofannoying distractions that may appear. On the other hand, ifdrama tends to emerge amongst adults at the dinner table, old fam-ily politics and power struggles, get immersed in the innocenceand enthusiasm of younger members of your family. Focus on theloving alliances in your family. The key is to ally with love, not inshared resentment creating triangles.

Connect With the Reason For the SeasonDevelop a personal anchor that keeps you connected to the spiri-tual or cultural importance of the celebration so that petty argu-ments and nuisances will be less likely to take hold. Whether thereason for the season is a Divine birth, welcoming of winter, oracknowledgement of survival through oppression, there is more tothe months ahead than a constant reason to shop, drink, eat and bestressed…er, merry. Remember the significance of the season andmake that your focus regardless of others’ foibles or faults. Youmay find it helpful to carry a personal token that grounds you inthe purpose of the festivities and reminds you of what you intendto celebrate.

Dealing with Criticism in DisguiseInvalidating or demeaning statements made by others and candycoated to sound like questions or concerns are another source ofdinner table discomfort for many women. Questions about rela-tionship status, or career that sound more like criticism than gen-uine inquiry can push buttons and dredge up self doubts. To copewith this, try to hear the emotion behind the question rather thantaking the question, or critique, at face value. For example, whenmom asks “are you still working that job with lousy benefits,because you know your sister just got a promotion at her compa-ny…” ask yourself if perhaps what mom is really conveying isgenuine fear or concern about your financial stability or well being.By responding to the emotion more rather than battling over thequestion, you can assuage mom’s concern by addressing the posi-tives about your job, thanking her for her concern, and outliningthe steps you have taken to grow your career via your own path.

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Foster Connection Another key to holiday harmony lies in nurturing good cheer andpeace. Harmony does not always blossom spontaneously whenpeople gather together as energy can be contagious and anger orsadness can impact the mood of a crowd. Nurturing peace andhappiness is an active process in relationships and can be fosteredby choosing to take the higher road. Not succumbing to argumentsor re-hashing old battles, and choosing to search for commonground are two simple ways to continue to build positive connec-tions. We all can find common ground, even amidst people we donot view as friends. This can be a challenge as differences of opin-ion are often emphasized to a greater degree than shared connec-tions. This season I challenge myself to regard those I encounteras potential allies, waiting for connection. This is not easy to do,as I recall all the reasons I give myself to feel adversarial toward

others whose politics, attitudes, and lifestyle I do not agreewith. Already, I am calling on the power of visualization, see-ing the WWI soldiers in my mind putting their weapons asideand shaking hands, reminding me through the legacy of thishistoric holiday truce that if they can set aside conflict andmake merry, I have absolutely no excuse.

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However, shifting your attention, once you are aware you can doit, is something you can have complete control over. You canchoose what you want to pay attention to in life, and as a resultyou can choose how you want to feel. Does that sound too easy?Here is a tool that will make it even easier. There are only twotypes of things in life that you can pay attention to that cause youto experience emotion: things you want and things you don’twant. Every single thing that you can think of that causes anytype of significant emotion can be sorted into one of those twocategories. Breakups, job loss, betrayal, death of a loved one —all things you don’t want; pets, best friends, birthday parties, get-ting a raise — all things you do want.

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One of the most self-sabotaging things that people can give theirattention to is an unwanted future. Nothing in the future has actu-ally happened, yet many people spend a good deal of their timeexperiencing negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and self-doubtbecause they are giving their attention to things that they don’twant to occur. Doing this not only robs them of their present-moment happiness but prevents them from thinking about thepositive experiences they could instead be creating in their future.

Our attention is the gateway to what we experience in life.Learning to notice what you are paying attention to, and how toredirect your attention to things you want, can change not onlyyour current experience but the life you create for yourself goingforward.

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In order to understand what happened we apply the functions of theaura to the changes in my client’s life. If the aura is truly our body

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What I learned from this is just how powerful and intelligent theaura is in helping to create happy, fulfilling lives and relation-ships. If we extend this function just a bit further, isn’t it possiblethe aura functions as part of our spiritual anatomy, as we seedepicted in the artistry of our saints? With some work we too havethe potential to have a radiant halo! After all, isn’t that our highest calling?

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Several years ago, after training in an energy modality calledThetaHealing, I was taught how to scan a person’s bodyand give a reading of the chakras and energy. After several

months of using this method, my readings opened up, and I foundthat through my natural love of writing, I was able to receive intu-itive messages about a person when I wrote them out. When I dothe automatic writing, all I need is someone’s name, and I connectwith Higher Self consciousness, and detailed information comesthrough on the person I am reading, providing guidance and clar-ity on all of life’s mysteries- big or small. This column is a sam-ple the higher perspectives that are available to us all. If youwould like the opportunity to recieve a reading, write in withquestions about your personal experiences and we will print it.

Reading....Thank you for this interaction today. We are grateful for theopportunity to communicate with you all. It is important for youto know, that although you may believe that you are the one ask-ing questions, and receiving information, or that you are the one

benefiting from the perspective of Higher Self Consciousness, intruth, We from Higher Self Consciousness are learning andexpanding with you, through these interactions. For every timethere is a shift in consciousness, no matter how small or individ-ual the shift, it sets a wake across the totality of UniversalConsciousness. Every opportunity to tap into a higher awarenessis a moment of expansion. For Us, and for you- because there isno real separation between the two. So, thank you, for your will-ingness to be part of the expanding consciousness. We say thisfor you to acknowledge and own your personal role in spiritualawakening- you are not just the receivers of higher awareness,you are the activators of it. This is a partnership, a co-creation.The non-physical realm and the physical realm are workingtogether for this spiritual awakening- do not discredit yourselvesand think that you are less powerful, less insightful, “less” in anyway. The only separation between you and Us, Us being HigherSelf Consciousness, is that you believe yourself to be less thanyou are. You are an aspect of Source Energy, God, TheUniverse- the title makes no difference. We in the non-physicalknow what We are, so there is no separation. That knowing isavailable to you as well.

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Intuition is this knowing. It is the allowing of your natural connec-tion to Source. Yes, it can be developed in ways that allow some toperform unique talents of multi-dimensional/ extra-sensory com-munications- but that is a more advanced variation of an innateability. intuition. Everyone has intuition- and uses it on a dailybasis. It is such a natural part of your life, that you have forgottenthe magic and mystery of it. You may have played it down withwords such as “coincidence,” or resorted to beliefs that rationalizecertain events. Human kind has minimized intuition because it hasnot been captured or confined by scientific data or measurements.Intuition is the way that you and Source communicate with oneanother; there is no way to measure that, because it is limitless, infi-nite- and purely unique from one person to the next.

If you wish to reconnect with your intuition, to communicatewith Source, begin to bring back the moments of awe and won-der in your life. Start looking at your life with the wondermentof Source- when you look at a flower, take a moment to BE withit. Explore it with all of your senses. Feel it inside of you, see it’s

beauty with the eyes of a child; hear it-open all of yourself up to the

experience- be fully pres-ent with the flower. Thisis a powerful meditation

practice, as well as away to realign

with the fascina-tion and curios-ity that is your

natural state. If youwish to be a channel for

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yourself in the frequency of Source. When you focus your atten-tion on the ramblings of the ego/ personality, then your experi-ence will reflect those uncertainties. If you wish to communicateand be guided by Source, through intuition, then you must beginto know yourself as that. This is a practice, learned as layers arepulled back and more space revealed- so be gentle with yourself.You are your most direct route to the divine, so honor how youshow up. Feel what you must feel, accept it with love and com-passion. There have been lifetimes of separation and self-depre-ciating beliefs that must be cleared and replaced. Every realiza-tion, every clearing, opens up space for you to refocus youralignment with Source, to replace the fear with love and com-passion. Intuition guides all of this. It is so much an active partof you already that you don’t even acknowledge it’s presence. Tohear it more clearly, We invite you to direct your focus to yourconnection with Source- with the light and love that you are,which is your natural state.

Thank you for communicating with Us today. We are grateful foryour openness. Many blessings.

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by Sarah Lobisco

Ah…the sweet smells of the holiday season! What is yourfavorite sweet-smelling spice? Many of my clients havecinnamon, ginger, or that amazing golden hero, turmeric at

the top of their lists. These are all beneficial and perfect for spicingup holiday treats! They all possess potent compounds that can sup-port the immune system and may decrease inflammation. Thismonth, I got the opportunity to try my newest sidekick essential oil.I started diffusing it and smelling it daily. It had me at “Yummo!”So, the nerd that I am, I started my journey into research articleswith PubMed and Dr. Google (Scholar). I now have some valida-tion for my fondness of this essential oil and I am eager to learnmore as natural medicine gets its rightful place in research studies.

Here are the 10 reasons why you should consider adding nutmeg to“spice up” your life (you can access the full abstracts on my website):

1. It Is Promising forBrain SupportSeveral studies have demonstrated that nutmeg may have an abilityto modulate the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme which isthought to be involved with memory. The first abstract demonstrat-ed the most activity with an extract of nutmeg on this enzyme vers-es the second comparison study. This may be due to the first study’smethods of isolation and analysis of various compounds in nutmeg.

2. For Healthy MoodSupport…Of Mood & MiceIn an old mice study which studied constituents in nutmeg, myristicinhad an effect of increasing the concentration of the brain happy aminoacid, 5-hydorxyytrupatamine (a precursor to serotonin). Furthermore,other components appeared to cause nervous system stimulation.

Nutmeg and its active component, myristicin, show evidence ofcentral monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibition by their ability tolower the convulsive dose of intravenous tryptamine in mice andto increase rat brain 5-hydroxytryptamine concentrations. Theyalso show some ability to antagonize reserpine-induced ptosis ofthe eyelids. Myristicin is chemically unique as a nitrogen-freeMAO inhibitor. Although its potency in this respect is not com-parable to some of the more potent inhibitors such as tranyl-

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cypromine and iproniazid, it seems quite adequate when com-pared to its low toxicity. Other volatile components of nutmegsuch as borneol, geraniol and safrole, do not show tryptaminepotentiation, although some appear to cause C.N.S. stimulation inhigh doses. Further study is recommended for more direct evi-dence of nutmeg and myristicin as enzyme inhibitors and for theirutility as anti-depressant drugs.

3. It May HelpMitochondria Revive!Our mitochondria are known as “cellular powerhouses” for ener-gy production in our bodies. This abstract aimed to study themolecular mechanisms underlying the activity of a component innutmeg, myristicin. It demonstrated that this component couldmodulate gene expression in human leukemia cells. The geneexpression profile revealed an overall down- regulation of DNAdamage response genes after exposure to myristicin.

Myristicin, an allylbenzene, is a major active component of vari-ous spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon, plants from theUmbelliferae family or in some essential oils, such as oils of cloveor marjoram. Human exposure to myristicin is low but widespreaddue to consumption of these spices and essential oils, added tofood (e.g. cola drinks) or in traditional medicine. Occasionallyhigh dose exposure occurs, leading to various clinical symptoms,however the molecular mechanisms underlying them areunknown. Our previous studies revealed that myristicin is notgenotoxic and yet presented apoptotic activity. Therefore, in thiswork we assessed the apoptotic mechanisms induced by myris-ticin in human leukaemia cells. In order to gain further insight onthe potential of myristicin to modulate gene expression we alsoanalysed alterations in expression of 84 genes associated with theDNA damage response pathway. The results obtained show thatmyristicin can induce apoptosis as characterised by alterations inthe mitochondrial membrane potential, cytochrome c release, cas-pase-3 activation, PARP-cleavage and DNA fragmentation. Thegene expression profile revealed an overall down regulation ofDNA damage response genes after exposure to myristicin, withsignificant under-expression of genes associated with nucleotideexcision repair (ERCC1), double strand break repair (RAD50,RAD51) and DNA damage signalling (ATM) and stress response(GADD45A, GADD45G). On the whole, we demonstrate thatmyristicin can alter mitochondrial membrane function, induceapoptosis and modulate gene expression in human leukaemiaK562 cells. This study provides further detail on the molecularmechanisms underlying the biological activity of myristicin.

4. It’s All About thePhenols, BabyOh, poor nutmeg! It has been way under looked for its ability toscavenge free radicals which are associated with cellular damage.In a menthol extract, nutmeg had a lot of antioxidant power.Nutmeg demonstrated activity as a free radical scavenger, anantioxidant capacity for peroxyl and hydroxyl radical, and somephenolic activity. (Phenols have immune modulating properties.)One drawback in this study was that the extraction method couldhave altered the active constituents activity.

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5. For SupportingHealthy TeethIn petri dishes, nutmeg inhibited nasty cavity-forming bacteria.The occurrence of dental caries is mainly associated with oralpathogens, especially cariogenic Streptococcus mutans.Preliminary antibacterial screening revealed that the extract ofMyristica fragrans, widely cultivated for the spice and flavor offoods, possessed strong inhibitory activity against S. mutans.

6. Liver SupportIn a study with our rodent friends, myristicin suppressed inflam-matory markers and showed evidence that it may protect livercells from damage caused by lipopolyscarrarides (LPS) plus d-galactosamine. (Yuck, I dislike the damaging microbial LPSplus sugar toxin test, but it must be done!)

To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of spices, 21 differentspices were fed to rats with liver damage caused by lipopolysac-charide (LPS) plus d-galactosamine (D-GalN). As assessed byplasma aminotranferase activities, nutmeg showed the mostpotent hepatoprotective activity. Bioassay-guided isolation ofthe active compound from nutmeg was carried out in mice by asingle oral administration of the respective fractions. Myristicin,one of the major essential oils of nutmeg, was found to possessextraordinarily potent hepatoprotective activity. Myristicinmarkedly suppressed LPS/D-GalN-induced enhancement ofserum TNF-? concentrations and hepatic DNA fragmentation inmice. These findings suggest that the hepatoprotective activity ofmyristicin might be, at least in part, due to the inhibition of TNF-? release from macrophages. However, further studies are need-ed to elucidate the hepatoprotective mechanism(s) of myristicin.

7. For That FriskyFeelingSpeaking of mice, it seems nutmeg made these critters a littlefrisky when combined with clove. This was according toresearchers who were assigned this interesting research topic andnoted the mice’s behavior. Background: Spices are considered assexual invigorators in the Unani System of Medicine. In order toexplore the sexual function improving effect of Myristica fra-grans Houtt. (nutmeg) and Syzygium aromaticum (L) Merr. &Perry. (clove) an experimental study was conducted in normalmale mice.

8. It may help withPoopAccording to an old case study in the British Medical Journal,nutmeg helped a patient who was having diarrhea (the British say“diarrhoea”) related to various medical issues. This was from anold case report in 1975! In a patient with medullary carcinomaof the thyroid with pulmonary metastases who presented withdiarrhoea and steatorrhoea large amounts of prostaglandin-likematerial were present in peripheral blood, and some was extract-ed from the tumour. The diarrhoea which persisted after thy-roidectomy responded to treatment with nutmeg.

9. It May Help YourPaw Inflammation andSticky Blood ActionOne study showed that nutmeg has action on enzymes involvedin inflammatory pathways using mice subjects. It helped withtheir little paw-induced inflammation.

The chloroform extract of nutmeg has been evaluated for antiin-flammatory, analgesic and antithrombotic activities in rodents.The extract inhibited the carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema,produced a reduction in writhings induced by acetic acid in miceand offered protection against thrombosis induced byADP/adrenaline mixture in mice.

10. It’s Darn Safe As DirectedSo, some people have heard of “nutmeg toxicity”. I searched for thisand found only one fatal case that was ASSOCIATED with nutmegoverdose which was in 2001. MAJOR CAVEAT to this finding-thefatality was associated with a combination of nutmeg and fluni-trazepam, a benzodiazepine. So was it the myristicin in nutmeg orthe drug? The study reports it was likely due to a combination.

However, keep in mind that the British Medical Journal reportedthe following in 2012: “Receiving hypnotic prescriptions wasassociated with greater than threefold increased hazards of deatheven when prescribed <18 pills/year. This association held inseparate analyses for several commonly used hypnotics and fornewer shorter-acting drugs. Control of selective prescription ofhypnotics for patients in poor health did not explain the observedexcess mortality.”

So, what do you think? Are you going to add some variety toyour spice and oil cabinet now?

Sources: To see full abstracts visit: http://dr-lobisco.com/the-10-reasons-why-youd-be-nutty-crazy-to-ignore-nutmeg/Sarah LoBisco, ND is a graduate of the University of BridgeportCollege of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed inVermont as a Naturopathic Doctor and holds a BA in psycholo-gy. Dr. LoBisco is a professional speaker on integrative medicaltopics, has several journal publications, and is a candidate forpost-doctoral certification in Functional Medicine. Dr. LoBiscocurrently has a private integrative medical consulting practicelocated in Ballston Spa, New York where she incorporates hertraining in holistic medical practices with conventional medi-

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by Ann Carey Tobin, MD

Recently I have taken advantage of some long commutesto listen to a book on tape, one loaned to me by a friend“only” four months ago. Not only am I relieved that she

may get this book back within the year, but I have gained a use-ful addition to my bibliotherapy library. Lissa Rankin, M.D. isyet another physician who experienced spectacular burn out, andeventually healed herself by attending to her inner healer. For herthis necessitated leaving medicine, liquidating all assets, andmoving to the country with her husband and young daughter.Surrounded by natural beauty she cared for herself, her family,and passionately pursued her painting hobby. Two years later shefelt called to return to her profession, and found that her healingcontinued when she took her place in the supportive environmentof an Integrative medicine practice. Dr. Rankin also began toblog, where she found her “tribe” of the like-minded, and grewinto the conviction that the mind is the key to optimizing healthand wellness. Inspired, and now driven, she delved into the sci-entific research to shed light on the mind-body relationship, andvalidate her theory. The result is her book, ‘Mind OverMedicine, Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself.’

Dr. Rankin discusses the science behind the power of thoughtsand emotions, and details how stress, in its many forms, affectreal changes in our body. And, of course, she provides advice onhow to harness the mind to benefit our mind, body and spirit. Herresearch and insight resonates with me as an individual, and as aphysician. I have known for a long time that fear frequentlykeeps my patients from embracing the life changes required toopen a space for deep and lasting healing. Dr. Rankin suggestsengaging in a dialogue with your body and asking it “what doyou need to heal?” A honest discussion may provide simple and

common sense feedback: eat whole foods, exercise, get morerest, manage stress, nurture relationships; but, the conversation isprobably not complete without also addressing the role of mean-ing and purpose in your life.

Finding meaning and purpose in one’s life is a keystone to thriv-ing as a human being. It is tempting to define this in the terms ofroles–assigned, acquired, or simply fallen into: parent, profes-sional, artist, etc. And, while those roles often define and serveus in some measure, fulfillment of your meaning and purpose– aprocess that holds the promise of healing, may involve an ele-ment of risk and change–scary change. It means a commitmentto engaging in contemplative, honest conversations with yourauthentic self; via meditation, prayer, quiet time, journaling, orother copacetic avenues. And, for many of us, it is an evolution-ary process, taking place over time and in phases. As I tell mypatients: baby steps are just fine. We can not overestimate,though, the healing power of this inner journey, and of makingthe difficult decisions to ultimately follow our soul’s purpose. AsMary Oliver invites us to ponder: “Tell me, what is it you plan todo with your one wild and precious life?” This is an invitation totake the journey inwards, to optimize your health and wellness,and to age gracefully. Be well.

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“Finding meaning and purpose in one’s life is a keystone to thriving as a human being. It is tempting to definethis in the terms of roles–assigned, acquired, or simply fallen into: parent, professional, artist, etc. And, whilethose roles often define and serve us in some measure, fulfillment of your meaning and purpose– a process

that holds the promise of healing, may involve an element of risk and change–scary change.”


QI have been under a doctor's care for a condition thatis covered by my health insurance, even though I wouldprefer to have used alternative methods, but the cost is

always a factor. What are your opinions about one versus theother, or even combining the two?

Homeopathy; Jerome PindellAlternatives do not mean that one needs to take one method overanother, or that one is better than another, although I often findmy soap box sturdily supports that latter notion. When you haveneed of western medicine, you should certainly avail yourself oftheir skills and make good use of the insurance coverage.

The problem arises when the western approach falls short of theability to provide supportive energies to your healing, or in somecases, involves more negative consequences than the apparentrelief that is offered in the short term. Alternatives can often filla gap where traditional therapeutics may only offer palliative orsuppressive measures, which, when viewed over the long term,do more damage than good.

The real value can only be measured in the quality of the healththat you desire. If health is to be viewed only in economic terms,then you are outside the realm of my ability to offer you anexplanation of why alternative therapies are cost effective in thelong term. If you measure health by the long term quality of yourliving life fully, then you can use traditional western approacheswhen they are appropriate and alternative ones when they fityour long term desires, or combine the two when that feelsappropriate.

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Homeopathy; Claudia AscioneWe are living in a time where there are many rich options foroptimizing health through the thoughtful inclusion of comple-ments to allopathic medical approaches. Although not alwayscovered by insurance, these options with a focus on preventionand immune support are prudent additions for wellness. The tra-ditional Western medical approaches can and should be thought-

fully combined and integrated with the alternative methods.

Allopathic and alternative methods are based on different beliefparadigms. Traditional allopathic approaches have a materialis-tic orientation with an emphasis on the physical body.Alternative or complementary approaches such as homeopathyand energy treatments such as Jin Shin Jyutsu appreciate theexistence of the emotional, spiritual, and subtle, non-physicalaspects as well as the physical.

It is important to make responsible choices and to reflect deeplyon what resonates with you. Pursue health options that appreci-ate the innate power and wisdom of your body, mind and spirit,ones that acknowledge the divine design of the human being. Ifyou follow your truth and support your health by choosing alter-natives that have this orientation, the return may well exceed theresources used. You may stay stronger and healthier and avoidextensive medical costs in the future.

Claudia Ascione, MA. MS. CH. is a practitioner in the healingarts of homeopathy , spiritual counsel, hypnosis, regression andJin Shin Jyutsu. She uses a deeply intuitive and spiritualapproach to bring awareness and clarity to healing concerns.She offers private sessions in Niskayuna, Manhattan andArdsley, NY. For more information or to schedule a session,please call (518) 372-7023.

Acupuncture; Gregg St ClairWhen I started practicing acupuncture in 1998, it was not cov-ered by any insurance and no one expected it to be. That didn’tprevent me from having a full booming practice where everyonepaid out of their own pocket for care. The typical patients I seehave tried everything from drugs to surgery with western medi-cine and were not getting the results they wished so were active-ly seeking out alternatives for relief. Many have heard ofacupuncture’s success with pain and were desperate for help sousually money wasn’t an issue.

Today, I must admit everything has changed. Every patient thatcalls now wants to know if acupuncture is covered, and manyaren’t willing to pay for it if not. I think the problems with theeconomy in 2005 and 2008, uncertainty over the new nationalhealth care plans, plus huge gas price increases and inflationhave created fear in the marketplace so people have checkedtheir spending. Of course money is an issue, but my experienceis we pay for what we value and most people that are motivatedalways find a way to come in.

The question is; what do you value? Unfortunately when moneyis an issue, people often put their health care last. The house, carand entertainment come first, but from my perspective, you can’tafford not to put your health first. If you would prefer using alter-native methods, you have to find a way to make it work. I oncehad a woman come to me and flat out said, “I can’t afford to payyou but I know I need to be here. I can paint, or babysit or mowyour lawn in payment.” This is exactly the type of patient prac-

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titioners love to work with because they are motivated to do thework and not looking to merely be fixed.

I have never turned any one away because of money and alwaysfound a way to work it out. If money is an issue, talk to your healthcare provider and you might be surprised. Perhaps you could geta discount or establish a payment plan. The good news is moreinsurance companies are starting to reimburse for acupuncture. Iam a provider for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and they havefantastic benefits. I’m also a provider for CDPHP but they coveralmost nothing (though supposedly that will change in the future).Call your insurance company and find out, the more demand theysee the more it will change in the future. The majority of mypatients though, pay out of pocket, and I’ve been seeing them foryears usually one time a month for prevention, maintenance andoverall well being.

Don’t hesitate to combine the traditional and alternative therapies.Most of my patients are also using western medicine for theirhealth, though many are looking for ways to make natural thera-pies their first line of defense. If you are not getting your needsmet with your current health care and suffering physically or men-tally, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to seek help. Andthat’s why we’re here.

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Wild GeeseYou do not have to be good.

You do not have to walk on your knees

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You only have to let the soft animal of your body

love what it loves.

Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.

Meanwhile the world goes on.

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IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In December, Jupiter turns retro-grade on the 8th at 22:32 Leo and Uranus goes direct on the 21stat 12:34 Aries. The Full Moon occurs on the 6th at 14:18Gemini. In January, Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st at17:01 Aquarius while Jupiter remains retrograde for the month.The Full Moon occurs on the 4th at 14:31 Cancer.

ARIES ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Prophetic dreams, life’s philosophy and mentalpursuits are explored for this month. You may begin a new studyor interest. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, you becomeinterested in attending a workshop or formal class. Jupiter turnsretrograde on the 8th making your relationships with loved onesand children more playful, creative and somewhat relaxing.JANUARY: The New Year focuses on career goals, or equiva-lent, social status and recognition. You work to perfect your skillsfor future advancement. The Full Moon on the 4th rules yourhome life and personal affairs and allows you to resolve existingproblems. Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st and asks that youexamine your goals to see how well they have served you.

TAURUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Shared assets, mysticism and spiritual apprecia-tion are the focus for this month. You are able to settle an oldcommitment. After the Full Moon on the 5th, you watch unnec-essary spending as you tie up financial loose ends and beginbudgeting. After Jupiter goes retrograde on the 8th, family rela-tionships improve bringing you a sense of contentment.

JANUARY: The New Year brings an interest in one’s philoso-phy on life, universal laws and abstract teachings. You maydecide to complete a course of study. After the Full Moon on the4th, you are able to catch-up on paperwork, calls and all commu-nications. After Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st, you mayundertake new studies to further your career or the equivalent.

GEMINI ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Compromising, person-to-person issues andforming partnerships are important for this month. You learnabout yourself from others. The Full Moon on the 5th brings youa time to examine your habits, your appearance and approach tolife. Jupiter turns retrograde on the 8th and makes you more tol-erant in your relationships with neighbors and friends.JANUARY: The New Year highlights changing values, self-regeneration and shared assets. You become interested in themystical and abstract teachings. Following the Full Moon on the4th, there may be subtle changes in your finances and spendinghabits. Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st making you want togain knowledge either through taking new studies or classes.

CANCER ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Health awareness, solving problems and workhabits are favored for this month. You seek efficiency in bothyour health and work skills. After the Full Moon on the 5th, youare able to correct any past mistakes and begin to move forward.After Jupiter goes retrograde on the 8th, you can improve yourfinancial status by using care in your everyday spending.JANUARY: The New Year favors legal contracts, socialinvolvements and partnerships, both business and personal. Thisis a good time for sharing with others. The Full Moon on the 4thmakes you more sentimental especially toward your family andhome area. After Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st, under-stand and use care when signing contracts or legal agreements.

LEO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Creative expression, joys of life and speculativeventures are explored for this month. You enjoy your loved onesand children. Following the Full Moon on the 5th, friends ask foryour help with their humanitarian groups or community events.Jupiter turns retrograde on the 8th and makes you redirect yourenergies into new possibilities and future projects.JANUARY: The New Year focuses on serving others, workareas and a healthy diet. You seek ways to increase and perfectyour work skills for possible advancement. After the Full Moonon the 4th, you seek both spiritual and psychic attunementthrough quiet times. Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st and youmay look for mental encounters in close one-to-one relationships.

VIRGO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Family ties, home environment and sense ofsecurity are important for this month. You enjoy family eventsand gatherings. The Full Moon on the 5th rules your career, orthe equivalent, and you are apt to receive recognition for a jobwell-done. After Jupiter goes retrograde on the 8th, it can be atime of personal healing and rejuvenation on an inner level.JANUARY: The New Year brings happiness through creative

your Astrological FORECASTDecember ‘14 & January ‘15

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


endeavors, loved ones and children. You are in the mood toenjoy a good time and have fun. Following the Full Moon on the4th, you examine your goals and directions and will makedesired changes. Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st and yousearch for ways to acquire new work techniques and skills.

LIBRA ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Educational opportunities, one’s siblings and allcommunication are highlighted for this month. You will take partin neighborhood projects. After the Full Moon on the 5th, anylegal matters usually go well. You have an interest in mental pur-suits. Following Jupiter going retrograde on the 8th, you miss thefeeling of belonging to a group or cause.JANUARY: The New Year focuses on one’s personal life, fam-ily ties and home environment. You enjoy taking part in andplanning family gatherings and events. The Full Moon on the 4thcan bring subtle changes in your career direction or the equiva-lent. After Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st, avoid beinginsensitive to others, especially your loved ones and children.

SCORPIO ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Building up resources, financial situations andsense of values are examined for this month. You review yourspending and saving habits. Following the Full Moon on the 5th,your interest turns toward the mystical as you question theunknown. Jupiter turns retrograde on the 8th and you reviewyour career goals, or the equivalent, and can make any changes.JANUARY: The New Year involves one in neighborhood proj-ects, community events and educational opportunities. Workshopsand formal classes are inviting. After the Full Moon on the 4th,you take a renewed interest in intellectual and spiritual studies.Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st and you examine your homeand personal life to determine if it is meeting your needs.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: One’s appearance, personal potential and inspiringothers are favored for this month. This can be the time for a newhairdo or hair color. The Full Moon on the 5th rules your relation-ships, both business and personal. Communicating becomes easi-er. After Jupiter goes retrograde on the 8th, you question your per-spective on life and begin to expand your horizons..JANUARY: The New Year highlights financial security, per-sonal possessions and material rewards. You analyze yourfinances as well as how your spend and save. Following the FullMoon on the 4th, you are able to pay off old debts and/or com-mitments. After Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st it is almostimpossible to relax. This is a good time for intellectual studies.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Hidden emotions, spiritual growth and servicesfor others are the focus for this month. You may explore suchsubjects as your inner child. Following the Full Moon on the 5th,you are more health conscious as you watch your diet and exer-cise habits. Following Jupiter turning retrograde on the 8th, usecare in joint financial dealings and when signing contracts.JANUARY: The New Year favors one’s self-expression, per-sonal appearance and image projection. This is your time to putyour best foot forward and begin to shine. The Full Moon on the

4th creates a better understanding of yourself and your relation-ships. Following Mercury going retrograde on the 21st, youexamine your financial security and your personal assets.

AQUARIUS ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Career earnings, humanitarian contributions andsharing with friends are the highlights for this month. Yourethink your long-term goals. After the Full Moon on the 5th,you enjoy taking part in creative projects with your loved onesand children. After Jupiter turns retrograde on the 8th, youexpand your social involvements in order to meet new people.JANUARY: The New Year focuses on spiritual rebirth, self-healing and regeneration. You have an interest in religiousretreats, hidden talents and your inner child. After the Full Moonon the 4th, you look forward to improving your health throughexercise and diet. After Mercury goes retrograde on the 21st,your mind is active and you can express yourself to others.

PISCES ASCENDANTDECEMBER: Top priorities, one’s social status, career, or theequivalent, are favored for this month. This can be the time ofrecognition for a project well-done. The Full Moon on the 5thgives you the ability to resolve existing family matters to every-one’s agreement. Jupiter goes retrograde on the 8th and you lookfor ways to improve your work skills as well as your health care.JANUARY: The New Year brings sharing with friends, joiningnew groups and setting goals, This is the time to assess yourachievements and make any desired changes. Following the FullMoon on the 4th, creative talents and hobbies are a source of yourenjoyment. Mercury turns retrograde on the 21st allowing you toacknowledge your faults and virtues without self-criticism.

Arlene is an Author, Astrologer and Para-Consultant and hasstudied and worked with astrology for more than forty years. Shehas also been a professional astrologer since 1980. Arlene has aCertificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson (CA 1982) and

a Certificate of Proficiency from theMayo School of Astrology (London1985). In addition, she holds certifica-tions from the National SpiritualistAssociation of Churches (1982-2015)as both a Medium and Spiritual Healer(Lily Dale, NY). Arlene can be reachedat Astrological Concepts, telephone(518) 371-8097 or Visit My Web Siteat: http://www.yourstarsite.com


Healing SpringsSymposiumA festival of healers opening

up our path to wholeness

May 9thFor more information and to register; contact

Katrina Clay of “The Healing Springs Journal; 518.332.6581, [email protected]

or Kim Rossi of The Roosevelt Baths and Spa518.226.4790, [email protected]

The Roosevelt Baths and Spaand “The Healing SpringsJournal” have teamed together tocreate a unique healing festival.An expert panel of healers willlead us through discussions &classes to facilitate wholeness.


ONGOINGTune In To Wellness Today TV Show,with LisaMarie Tersigni. Meet local well-ness providers and learn the benefits of nat-ural wellness modalities, services and prod-ucts available. View 24/7 at SACC.TV

Mondays and WednesdaysGentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:00-5:30 PM First class free! Join NiniGridley for a compassionate blend ofwarm-ups, sequenced asanas, shavasana,pranayama, and meditation designed topacify the “Vata” energy through a wellrounded yoga practice that is relaxing yetenergizing for all levels of practitioners.Beginners are welcome. It’s gentle forevery body. www.yogamandali.com

DECEMBERTuesday, December 9

"Practical Intuition" with AngelaKaufman 6:30- 8:30. Awaken YourConnection to Spirit, Enhance YourRelationships & Change Your Life. Learnmore, visit:namasteyogasaratoga.com andsign-up

Saurday, Deember 13EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE 101Learn Energy Balancing with MarionBergan Irwin, L. Ac., EEM-CLP(EdenEnergy Medicine Clinical Practitioner)Cost $125 per full day class EM 101CLASSES: Dec 13, Jan 24 Informationand Registration: Marion: 518-229-8188 Ib e r g a n a c u p u n c t u r e @ y a h o o . c o m ,www.fiverhythm.com Location TBA(Albany)

Saurday, Deember 14EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE 102,Learn Energy Balancing with MarionBergan Irwin, L. Ac., EEM-CLP(EdenEnergy Medicine Clinical Practitioner)Cost $125 per full day class EM 102CLASSES: Dec 14, Jan 25 Information

and Registration: Marion: 518-229-8188 Ib e r g a n a c u p u n c t u r e @ y a h o o . c o m ,www.fiverhythm.com Location TBA(Albany)

Sunday, December 21New Moon today at 8:36 PM EST WinterSolstice Blessings at the BEST time forfresh starts and new beginnings! Makeyour MoonWish! Call Nini Gridley fordetails on this month’s very special NewMoon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

JANUARY13 CLAN MOTHERS WORKSHOP –beginning in January “for a deeper under-standing of our path as a Woman Elder”For more information, contact SharonHurley, WOLF HOLLOW, 518-696-7243, [email protected]

Tuesdays starting Jan 6 -27Ayurveda 101, Achieve optimum Healththrough body type awareness, sign-up forAyurveda 101 4 week workshop. 7:00-8:00pm, Learn more, visit:namasteyo-gasaratoga.com and sign-up

Tuesday, January 20End the Struggle, End the Suffering, andFind Inner Peace (and why we haven’tfound it already)—a program about learn-ing how to emerge beyond daily sufferingand struggle, and to experience life as con-tinuous peace and beyond circumstances.With spiritual teacher Oded Ben-Ami. 6:30pm, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Free.Sponsored by Saratoga IntegrativeMedicine Education Network, or SIMEN.518-210-1557.New Moon today at 8:14 AM EST It isthe BEST time for fresh starts and newbeginnings! Make your MoonWish!Contact Nini Gridley for details on theNew Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, January 24Reclaim Your Wild Soul a workshop,Before there was language, humans interact-ed with the world quite differently.

In this workshop we will open up to our wildself through the rhythm of the drum and mod-ern shamanic journeys to facilitate a new andancient way of being in the world, We willdiscuss the importance of and ways to partnerwith the earth who, as our elder, has muchwisdom and healing to share. Namaste Yoga,Saratoga Springs. Contact Katrina for regis-tration; [email protected],518.332.6581 • $40EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE 101Learn Energy Balancing with MarionBergan Irwin, L. Ac., EEM-CLP(EdenEnergy Medicine Clinical Practitioner)Cost $125 per full day class Informationand Registration: Marion: 518-229-8188 Ib e r g a n a c u p u n c t u r e @ y a h o o . c o m ,www.fiverhythm.com Location TBA(Albany)

Sunday, January 25EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE 102,Learn Energy Balancing with MarionBergan Irwin, L. Ac., EEM-CLP(EdenEnergy Medicine Clinical Practitioner)Cost $125 per full day class Informationand Registration: Marion: 518-229-8188 Ib e r g a n a c u p u n c t u r e @ y a h o o . c o m ,www.fiverhythm.com Location TBA(Albany)

FEBRUARYTuesday Feb 3rd -24th

4 week Beginners Yoga Series, Learnproper alignment and form, this class startswith the basics, fundamental warm-ups,stretches and postures. Learn more,visit:namasteyogasaratoga.com and sign-up

MARCHTuesday, March 10

Be Your Own Shaman and CallCouncil, In this workshop you will callcouncil with your mind, your body, yourspirit and your guides—opening up com-munication inside yourself to create align-ment. Tuesday Nights 6:30-8 6 weeks,starting March 10 Namaste Yoga;Saratoga Springs $125 for all 6 weeksKatrina Clay facilitator (cert. ShapeshifterPractitioner & Shamanic Reiki Master)call Katrina: 518.332.6581, [email protected]

CALENDARof EVENTS


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AROMATHERAPYJill Stewart, Cert. aromatherapist, fullline of human and animal aromatherapyproducts, single essential oils and customblends Gift baskets and party favors avail-

able 518-339-4348, [email protected],www.privatelabel-aromatherapy.com

Andrée Fucci, Clinical and HolisticAromatherapist, classes, consultations,Raindrop Therapy, Reiki, Young Livingaromatherapy products, 518.587.7680,[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHIROPRACTORSDelmar Chiropractic, Delmar,518-439-7644

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

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

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

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

COUNSELINGAvis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-371-0579

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIRECTORYand GLOSSARY


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FENG SHUIBrenda Cary Jenks, Hudson Falls 518-321-5940, www.fengshuibcj.comHEALING TOUCHNina Lockwood, Certified HealingTouch Practitioner/Instructor, 518-791-5120, [email protected]

HEALTH AND WELLNESSPRODUCTSEvan Lawrence, Shaklee IndependentDistributor. Healthy weight, nutrition,beauty, and home. Cambridge, (518) 677-5662, [email protected],http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053

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

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

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

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGESue Coughtry, LMT,

www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com.

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

Healing Path Massage, Schenectady,518-374-8654,

www.healingpathmassage.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATURAL FOOD STORESFour Seasons Natural Foods Store &Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670,wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.comPure-N-Simple, GlensFalls, 518-798-4047

SenibiliTeas, Glens Falls, 518-824-1290

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

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

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

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

Nutrition con’t on pg. 38


Nutrition con’t from pg. 37Kathryn Kos Primal Bliss Nutrition;www.primalblissnutrition.com or e-mail [email protected].

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

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

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

PSYCHIC INTUITIVE CONSULTANTDiana Friedell Phone or in OneontaOffice, 607.433.2089

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maud Maynard, Greenwich, 518-791-1000, [email protected], maudmaynardreiki.wordpress.com

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

Magic Moon, Saratoga, 518-583-2488

ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIONNick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200,[email protected]

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

SPACE FOR RENTBeekman Artists Studios,[email protected], www.beekmanstreetarts.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOMEN’S STUDIES13 CLAN MOTHERS WORKSHOP,beginning in January “for a deeper under-standing of our path as a Woman Elder”For more information, contact SharonHurley, WOLF HOLLOW, 518-696-7243, [email protected]

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

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

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

Saratoga Springs Yoga, Saratoga,SaratogaSpringsYoga.com

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

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

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