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The Heart Work of Kin-Keeping: Transforming Family Responsibilities Into a Shared Experience

Nov 28, 2025 09:24AM ● By Hannah Tytus

Often unseen, kin-keeping—managing family traditions and ties—is essential yet unevenly shared work that can be reimagined through openness and collaboration.

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Alyssa Mancini
Learn Herbal Medicine This Winter

Oct 31, 2025 03:00PM

Herbs Love and Yoga, a state-certified herbal medicine shop and school in Sandy Hook/Newtown

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Tired but Wired: Rebalancing the Cortisol-Sleep Cycle

Oct 31, 2025 09:24AM ● By Hannah Tytus

Aligning cortisol with natural rhythms through sleep habits, rituals and herbal support can ease stress and improve sleep during colder months.

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Rewiring the Stress Response: Therapies To Restore Balance and Calm

Sep 30, 2025 09:24AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Sound therapy, craniosacral work and ear acupressure may help reset the nervous system, offering natural relief from chronic stress, insomnia and emotional burnout.

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Balancing the Gut: Investing in Our Inner Ecosystem

Aug 29, 2025 09:30AM ● By Hannah Tytus

Gut microbes shape digestion, immunity, and mood—but stress, meds, and processed foods can disrupt balance. Small lifestyle shifts help restore this vital inner ecosystem.

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Oral Health Benefits of Yoga: Surprising Ways To Improve a Smile

Aug 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Yoga may help prevent gum disease by reducing stress-driven inflammation and supporting posture, breathing, and oral microbiome balance.

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Mastering the Art of Listening for a More Joyful Life

Jul 31, 2025 12:00PM ● By Erica Mills

In a noisy world, true connection begins with listening. Practicing presence, empathy and respect can transform relationships, dissolve conflict and lead to lasting fulfillment.

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Good Vibrations: Harnessing the Power of Sound To Promote Healing and Relaxation

Jul 31, 2025 09:24AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Modern science affirms ancient wisdom: sound therapy—tuning forks, singing bowls, drumming—can relieve stress, pain, and trauma through vibrational healing.

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A Wild Awakening: Nature as Medicine for the Soul

Jun 30, 2025 10:00AM ● By Dr. Jessica Scofield-Chichester

In an era of hyper-connectivity, where we’re more plugged in than present, the need to step outside is no longer a luxury—it’s a biological imperative.

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Sun-Kissed, Not Stressed: Keys to Protecting and Replenishing Summer Skin

Jun 30, 2025 09:24AM ● By Megy Karydes

Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure.

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Healing the Stress Response: Natural Steps to Restoring Adrenal Health

May 30, 2025 09:24AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Chronic stress disrupts adrenal health, but mindful habits, nutrient-rich foods, herbal support and parasympathetic practices can restore energy and balance the nervous system.

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Rebalancing the Mind: Cereset Westport Empowers Women’s Wellness

Apr 30, 2025 01:00PM

In today’s fast-paced world, women are often expected to do it all—juggling multiple roles as caregivers, professionals and partners

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Reversing Hair Loss in Women: A Review of Systemic and Topical Natural Solutions

Apr 30, 2025 09:24AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Systemic and topical natural treatments address female hair loss, restoring health, confidence, and supporting emotional well-being.

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Relief for Fibromyalgia Promising: Strategies for Pain Reduction

Mar 31, 2025 09:24AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Emerging approaches link fibromyalgia relief to gut health, vagus nerve stimulation and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies.

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Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW, CHHC, SEP, CP, PTR/CJT-CM

Mar 31, 2025 07:05AM ● By Erica Mills

I offer life, wellness and creativity coaching as well as experiential and holistic psychotherapy. I utilize techniques such as EMDR and brainspotting, IFS, SE and expressive arts-based groups and workshops.

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Lynda Mettler
Lynda Mettler, Professional Certified Life Coach (PCC)

Mar 31, 2025 07:05AM

My approach helps you trust your judgment so you can make decisions and follow through on changes in your life where it matters.

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