November 2019 Letter From Publisher

Despite what ubiquitous television ads tell us, no illness is caused by lack of a pharmaceutical product. Some illness may be due to nutritional deficiencies or chemical imbalances, but a majority of today’s chronic conditions are not primarily chemical in nature. Read More »

EFT Relieves Chronic Pain in Sandy Hook

Most are familiar with the mind/body connection as it relates to physical illnesses, but The Tapping Practice in Sandy Hook uses the natural EFT technique to relieve chronic pain. Read More »

New Breath and Body Work Studio in Shelton

Exhale Studio has opened in Shelton, featuring daily meditation and yoga classes, weekly sound healing and more. Read More »

Healing Trauma Workshop in Fairfield

Join Gulrukh Bala, PhD, Ascended Master, at Yoga for Everybody. Read More »

Fall Herbal Medicine Workshop in Stamford

Dew Yoga in Stamford will host a workshop on stocking your herbal medicine chest for the winter season on November 7 from 7 to 8:30pm. Read More »

Enlightenment Consciousness Presentation in Westport and Bethel

Laura Landau Alvarez will offer a free presentation and demo about a breakthrough technique on November 6 in Westport and on November 7 in Bethel. Read More »

Reiki Demonstration on Comcast Channel 23

Due to the overwhelming response to two recently broadcast segments on Reiki, Comcast Cable Television will re-air the Reiki demonstration Read More »

Life Transition Workshops in November

Barbara Slaine and Sue Broudy of The Liphe Balance Center in Weston will be presenting a series of classes on “Practicality, Participation & Peace for Life Transitioning,” this month. Read More »

Specialized Bodywork Studio and Apothecarium Opens

Fairfield County native and bodyworker Kerstin Santa has opened a new studio and apothecarium in the heart of Black Rock. Read More »

CannaHealth Opens Two Fairfield County Locations

CannaHealth has opened two new locations; Danbury and Stamford Read More »

Festival of Trees to Benefit Ann’s Place

Catch the excitement and benefit Ann’s Place at the 17th Annual Festival of Trees at the Danbury Sports Dome. Read More »

Community Despacho Ceremony in Newtown

Embody the Sacred and River’s Edge Healing Center will host a special ceremony on November 9 to create a sacred mandala full of prayers, intentions, gratitude, flowers, candies, seeds and more. Read More »

Grammy-Recognized Singers at Mederi Center Benefit

Fairfield County native and renowned healthy medicine pioneer Donnie Yance is bringing together his friends in the music industry for an evening to inspire wellness. Read More »

New Tai Chi Location and Qigong Seminar

The Orange-based Aiping Tai Chi Center is opening a satellite location inside DWKing Talent / Shi Studios in Westport. Read More »

Fire Cider DIY Workshop

Join The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) from 10am to 12pm on November 23 to learn about and make your own Fire Cider. Read More »

Jiiva Celebrates 4 Years of Building Community

“Everything That Happens is Just to Learn” Read More »

Sound Healing to Ready for the Frost Moon

Family Tree Yoga in Stamford wants to help you prepare for the Frost Moon with a Sound Healing and Chakra Alignment Workshop from 7:15 to 8:30pm on November 14. Read More »

Environmental Toxins and Mental Health

The Institute for Holistic Health Studies Presents Aly Cohen at WCSU Read More »

This Land is Your Land: Living Litter-Free

We all keep our homes and property clean, but often we forget that public lands are our responsibilities as well. Read More »

Rewards for Recycling: The Beauty Industry Steps Up

A growing number of beauty companies have recognized that residential and commercial curbside recycling programs often reject empty or near-empty containers of skin, hair and cosmetic products. Read More »

The Importance of Sleep

Put the Sleep-Loss Epidemic to Bed Read More »

Sleep, the Elusive Dream

“A good laugh and a good night’s sleep are the two best cures for anything.” ~ Irish proverb Read More »

Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice

To forgive does not mean to condone, and that is worth repeating: To forgive does not mean to condone. Read More »

Survival Instinct

Trust Your Gut and Seek Support to Escape Domestic Violence Read More »

Have You Heard? Mediums Help Yale Study Voice-Hearing

There are many different ways that human beings experience the world. Read More »

Pets for Life Program in Bridgeport

Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic is now an official mentorship for the Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life (PFL) Program. Read More »

Animal Reiki Offered in Fairfield

Posh Paws Salon in Fairfield is offering 20-minute Reiki sessions for your pet with Jimmy Gonzalez on November 10 from 10am to 3pm. Read More »

Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »

Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »

Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next. Read More »

Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »