2023 Natural Living Directory Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

In this issue: 2023 Natural Living Directory; The Process of Choosing Happiness; What Can Genomics Testing Do for You?; Implant Illness: Get Help, Detox and Feel Well Again; Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors; Raising the Frequency: 13th Octave LaHoChi in Newtown and Ireland; Taking Control of our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance; Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance; Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard; Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues; Plus Much More...

2023 Natural Living Directory Letter From Publisher

What you are holding in your hands (or reading on your screen) is a shining example of the truly wonderful healthy living community that we are lucky to have in the Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties area. Read More »

2023 Wellness Dream Team Profiles

The following practitioners and businesses are ready to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2023. Read More »

2023 Business Spotlights

The following businesses are ready to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2023. Read More »

12th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2023

With special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner Read More »

Implant Illness: Get Help, Detox and Feel Well Again

Breast augmentation has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for women over the last few decades. Read More »

Joseph V. Cassarino

Natural Glutathione Precursor Strengthens Immune Defenses: A Conversation with Joseph V. Cassarino

Natural Awakenings spoke with Cassarino to find out why he came out of retirement to spread the word about this immune system nutrition booster and glutathione precursor. Read More »

Raising the Frequency: 13th Octave LaHoChi in Newtown and Ireland

Master Healer and educator Eilis Philpott, of Soul Healing Journey in Fairfield, is one of only two teachers approved by Linda Dillon and the Council of Love to teach 13th Octave LaHoChi Read More »

The Process of Choosing Happiness

According to Lord Richard Layard and the Gallup World Poll, “stress has doubled in the world.” Read More »

What Can Genomics Testing Do for You?: Patient-Specific Diagnostics & Care Go Mainstream

Personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, has been somewhat of a holy grail in healthcare for decades Read More »

Beth Leas

Virtual and In-Person Sessions Read More »

Bradford Tilden

Bradford Tilden, MM, CMT, UWT

Crystal Music Healing Read More »

Challenging Minds LLC

Andrew Matusiak, LCSW & Melissa Hurley, LCSW Read More »

Veena Verma-Dzik

Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Veena Verma-Dzik Read More »

Dr. Michael Wald, DC, Board-Certified Nutritionist

Dr. Wald is nicknamed “the blood detective” for developing a lab interpretation software that nutritionally interprets large amount of lab data. Read More »

Edge to Health

Renee Edge Read More »

EyeCare Associates, PC

Offices in Trumbull, Southport, Norwalk, Stamford, Mahopac, NY & Mount Kisco, NY Read More »

Hummingbird Sound Yoga LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Read More »

HyperFit MD Age Management Center

Charles Guglin, MD, F.A.C.S., Owner Read More »

Neeru Kaushik and Neha Kaushik

Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies

Neeru Kaushik, ND, MS Acu, MS, MA; Neha Kaushik, NMD, MPH, MS Read More »

Gail Christie, Joyful Living Reiki

Joyful Living Reiki, LLC

Gail Christie, Holy Fire Reiki Master Read More »

Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW, SEP, PTR/CJT, CM

Wellness Metaphors Read More »

Nicole Klughers

Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc

Vis Wellness Center, Rocky Hill & TeleMedicine Read More »

Rajayogini LLC

Berta Prevosti, Online Meditation, Yoga & Metaphysical Studies Platform Read More »

Reiki Will Travel LLC

Cheryl Benanti, Various locations in Connecticut Read More »

Shirley R. Bloethe

Shirley R. Bloethe

Holistic Events • Wellness Promotions • Minister Read More »

Soul Healing Journey, LLC

Eilis Philpott Read More »

The Angel Cooperative • The Angel Wing

Metaphysical Store • Shungite Room Read More »

The Mind Breathing Edge

Alexia Clonda, ThetaHealing Teacher, Mindset and Breathing Coach Read More »

The Transformation Center

Katie Augustyn Read More »

Two Coyotes Wilderness School

Two Coyotes Wilderness School

Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a nonprofit nature mentoring organization that connects people to nature, community and self Read More »

Wolf Spirit Wellness

Wolf Spirit Wellness

Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling offers both traditional and alternative mental health counseling for individuals, families, couples and groups. Read More »

Carolyn Coleridge

Conscious Creations

Psychotherapist, intuitive and healer Carolyn Coleridge, LCSW, has opened a meditation and healing center in Bloomfield. Read More »

Holistic Healing Manual Therapy

Qarib Ahmed, MS, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist with a holistic focus and over 15 years of experience. Read More »

New Insights Boutique

New Insights is committed to nurturing self-awareness and empowerment by offering tools, information and services to help heal and nourish one’s path to spiritual growth. Read More »

Nikken Wellness with Julie Clark

Nikken is a research and development company that has invested over 46 years to studying health and how to make our lives better. Read More »

Reiki With Dina

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique. The predominate form of reiki practiced throughout the world today is the Usui Reiki Read More »

Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness

Gail Perrella, M.S. is a Mystic, Quantum Healer, Holist Wellness Advocate, Grief Mentor and HeartHealing Practitioner. Read More »

Spiritual Guidance with Annaita Gandhy

Annaita Gandhy has served through counseling, teaching and healing for over 20 years in both India and the U.S. Divinely guided with spiritual and energy training and experience Read More »

The Herbal Room

The Herbal Room is a full-service naturopathic wellness clinic, offering medical visits, comprehensive lab testing, personalized herbal formulas and nutritional counseling Read More »

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Read More »

Water Birth Benefits

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. Read More »

INTEGRATIVE TREATMENTS FOR PETS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES

Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues

While vets often suggest surgery for certain debilitating conditions, less invasive treatments might be just as effective with considerably less risk, particularly for animals that cannot tolerate anesthesia. Read More »

Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas. Read More »

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s. Read More »

HOW TO RESOLVE VAGINAL DRYNESS

First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness

Today, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. Read More »

Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Read More »

Gardening Therapy

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. Read More »

Kale and Tempeh Tacos

Kale and Tempeh Tacos

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices. Read More »

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life. Read More »

Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. Read More »

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established. Read More »

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports. Read More »

Nature for Seniors

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Read More »

Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. Read More »

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. Read More »

Taking Control of Our Hormones

Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects. Read More »

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. Read More »

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo." Read More »

Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition. Read More »

Grab Your Spot! Special May 2023 - Women in Wellness Series

We are excited to announce women’s health pioneer Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, author and creator of the PBS show, Is It Me or My Hormones? will be hosting our weekly Women’s Wellness Series in May! Read More »