August 2017 Letter From Publisher

In this issue we take a fresh look at autism, which is still poorly understood by many personally unaffected by the epidemic. As Gabriella T... Read More »

Anniversary Celebration in Danbury

The Connecticut Childbirth & Women’s Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary on August 6, from 11am to 3pm, in Danbury. Patients, frie... Read More »

The Medicine of ‘Why?’ Comes to Stamford

As a patient, Dr. Tatiana Fleischman, a board-certified internal medicine physician, knows the frustration of going from doctor to doctor an... Read More »

Tap Into Your Strength with EFT Self-Help Workshops

The Tapping Practice/Tapping for Peace, a private, AAMET-certified EFT Tapping holistic health group in Sandy Hook, will launch a new self-h... Read More »

Summer EcoFest in Danbury

A Common Ground Community Arts Center, in Danbury will be hosting an event supporting local expression and social action on August 5 from 1 ... Read More »

Midsummer Star Gazing at its Best

The White Memorial Foundation is hosting its free Star Party on August 25 at 8pm. The one-hour astronomy program is organized by members of ... Read More »

New Store Focuses on Hemp Products

Hemp Health Direct is an online store focused on cannabis skin care, jewelry, tinctures, topicals and other products, such as a transmucosal... Read More »

New Online Training Program for Health Coaches and Parents

Are you a health coach interested in healing ADHD, autism, asthma, allergies, sensory disorders and more? Or a parent who is determined for ... Read More »

Vegetarian Vision Returns to NYC for 25th Anniversary

Vegetarian Vision, in conjunction with New Life Expo, will bring the nation’s largest vegetarian and health convention to New York, Septembe... Read More »

New Location and Open House for The Green Room

Two area practitioners have teamed up for The Green Room, a new healing space in Milford. Join them at an informal open house on August 21 f... Read More »

Dream Playshop in Norwalk

On September 16, from 10am to 5:30pm, at Unity Center in Norwalk, “play-shop” leaders Dianne Frost, PhD, and Theresa Crisci, LMT, will facil... Read More »

Ridgefield Family Medicine Practice Welcomes New Providers

Naturopathic Physician Deb Bossio has welcomed a variety of holistic health practitioners to her newly expanded Ridgefield office, Naturally... Read More »

Paint Night at the Park

Scenic Harrybrooke Park in New Milford is the backdrop for a night of painting hosted by The Creative FLOW. Come and create a beautiful peac... Read More »

CT Open Hits New Haven August 16-26

It’s time for action at one of Connecticut’s annual sporting events, the Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies. The tournament c... Read More »

Summertime Events at Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth Healing Arts Sanctuary, in Woodbury, will host a summer “dayscape” for the public, from 11am to 4pm, August 19. All attend... Read More »

Lessening Anxiety in Chronic Disorders: Increase Sleep and Reduce Sugar

Does anxiety cause physiological issues or do physiological issues cause anxiety? It’s challenging to know which comes first. It may be that... Read More »

Wooster School Supports Green Initiatives

Wooster School’s long tradition as a self-help school is built on a culture of community involvement and enhancement. This in turn feeds a d... Read More »

Taking Yoga to New Heights

On August 21 from 1:30 to 3pm, join Michele Leigh for Eclipse Yoga on the rooftop of ah Yoga in downtown New Milford and prepare for the ful... Read More »

Moon Rise Yoga in Fairfield

Enjoy the magical experience of practicing yoga under the rising full moon! On August 7 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Kerri Gawreluk will ... Read More »

Show of Strength in Community: at Newtown Yoga Festival

The 5th Annual Newtown Yoga Festival will take place on August 26 from 9am to 4pm at NYA Sports & Fitness in Newtown. Join the celebration f... Read More »

Autism: A Whole-Body Disorder Affecting the Brain: Collective Treatment Efforts Yield Better Results

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children has autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Autism typically affec... Read More »

Meeting Educational Needs of an Autistic Child: Understanding the Law, Services and the Role of Advocacy

How autism is displayed in children on the spectrum varies widely; thus their needs can be very different. One child may be on the higher fu... Read More »

The Frustrating, Misunderstood and Evolving World of PANS/PANDAS: Untreated Infections Can Lead to Lifelong Challenges

The child radiated happiness, had friends and loved life. Then seemingly overnight, he changed; he began to suffer from obsessive-compulsive... Read More »

Structure = Function: Chiropractic Care for Optimal Function

“Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the cause for many diseases.” ~ Hippocrates, 460-377 BC Chiropractic care is a distinct science... Read More »

Inspired Play at Inclusive Playgrounds: Sunshine, Fresh Air and Play Benefit All

Play is the birthright of all children. It is through play that all children—regardless of their physical, emotional or mental abilities—dec... Read More »

Vision Readiness for School: Visual Skills are Key to Learning and Confidence

With children’s vision, we typically think pass-or-fail on school or pediatric screenings. What most people are not aware of is that these s... Read More »

Understanding Fall’s Bounty of Wild Plants and Mushrooms

The 3 Foragers will present a walk and talk about edible wild plants and mushrooms of autumn on August 26 at 10am. The three-hour event will... Read More »

Accreditation Course Offered in Organic Land Care

Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) at the Community Recreation & Environmental Center in Haverford Town... Read More »

Empowerment & Transformative Learning: at The Graduate Institute

The Graduate Institute’s (TGI) mission is to provide transformative education based on an integrative and holistic perspective. The faculty ... Read More »

Pet Super Bowl Sold to Company with Connecticut Roots

Stratford-based Pet Super Bowl has been sold to Thomaston Feed, an independent pet supply company with Connecticut locations in Thomaston, C... Read More »

Earth Animal Takes Best in Show

Earth Animal was awarded First Place – BEST IN SHOW in the natural pet category at the 2017 Global Pet Expo for their new product, Pork No-H... Read More »

Helper Dog Varieties: Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Differ

When we watch two giggling teenagers pull into a handicapped parking spot and run into the store, it’s pretty easy to figure out they are mi... Read More »

The Eclipses Light Up Leo and Aquarius: Cosmic Rhythms: August 2017

Despite certain superstitions, eclipses are not bad luck. These are, in fact, magical times when things can be seen from a whole new perspec... Read More »