April 2017 Letter From Publisher

With the spring thaw and advent of warmer weather comes lots more outdoor activity for many people; perfect time to celebrate EARTH on April... Read More »

Maker Faire in Westport on Earth Day

This year’s Maker’s Faire is an opportunity to celebrate local creativity and innovation in downtown Westport with 10,000 expected attendees... Read More »

Nordic Cryrotherapy Opens at Halo

New Canaan’s Halo Studios is now offering Nordic Cryotherapy, a first in the area. Whole body cryotherapy is a three-minute treatment that e... Read More »

Ridgefield Welcomes Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist

Veena Verma-Dzik, ND, FIAMA, is a board-certified naturopathic physician and medical acupuncturist located in the heart of Ridgefield at Sus... Read More »

Wellness Wednesdays and Health, Wellness and Fitness Fair at WCSU

The Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS) is housed within the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX) at Western ... Read More »

Workshop Facilitates Understanding Good Credit

Learn the Rules of the Good Credit Game will be presented by Michelle Gershfeld in Norwalk on April 12 from 6-8pm. Hosted by Fairfield Netwo... Read More »

Introducing the Living a Course in Miracles

On April 23 from 12:30 to 4:30pm, Jon Mundy, PhD, will present an introduction to Living a Course in Miracles for those who are new to the c... Read More »

Garden Co-Op Orientation at SunRaven

The garden co-op at SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine, a healing and wellness center in Bedford, New York, provides more than a typical co... Read More »

Lyme Connection Plans Annual Conference

Beyond Lyme: Redefining the Future of Tick-borne Diseases is the theme for the 11th Annual Lyme Connection patient conference and health fai... Read More »

Knowing How to Swim Can Save Your Life

April is Adult Learn to Swim Month, an annual national campaign from the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation to help reduce drownings. As part o... Read More »

Ecotherapy Offered by Hudson Valley Natural Health

Hudson Valley Natural Health is now offering naturopathic and Chinese medical services at two locations. The newest office is in Natural Fam... Read More »

A Day of Fun, Food and Friends for Women

The Southern Connecticut Women’s Show will take place April 30 from 11am to 5pm at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway. Consumer Expos of ... Read More »

Extending Sustainable Lifestyle into Travel

Vacation and business travel is one of the largest contributors to our carbon footprint. A family of four creates an average of 4,143 pounds... Read More »

Are You Ready for Abundance?

An experiential Living in Abundance workshop will take place on April 30 from 1-4pm at Lifepath Yoga & Wellness in Norwalk. During the wo... Read More »

Ingels Family Health Team Expands

Naturopathic physician Jill C. Kenney has joined the wellness team at Ingels Family Health in Fairfield. Prior to joining Ingels Family Heal... Read More »

Think Earth Day Every Day: Local Earth Day Events

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. histor... Read More »

Sustainable Landscapes: Balancing Human Desires with Environmental Stewardship

The idea of landscaping needs to be looked at from an environmental standpoint as much as from a need for human use and enjoyment. Taking th... Read More »

Defining the Organic in Plant Care: Send Your Landscape to Rehab

When we ask what defines organic plant care, we will get a slew of different answers depending on who we are talking to and what their level... Read More »

Overcoming Lyme Disease Naturally

In regions across the United States, it no longer feels safe to work in the garden or walk in the woods. Many of these once benign outdoor p... Read More »

Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Tips

Lyme disease (LD) is both prevalent and controversial. Physicians have become polarized into opposing viewpoints and many patients are left ... Read More »

Eye on Lyme Disease: Visual Symptoms and Effects Often Overlooked

Lyme disease is a very prevalent health concern across the United States and particularly in our neck of the woods. Without prompt treatment... Read More »

It IS Too in Your Head: Cognitive and Psychiatric Impact of Tick-borne Disease

Lyme and tick-borne disease are complex diseases that produce physical, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. One person may experience severe... Read More »

Chronic Lyme? Another Bug?: An Integrated Approach May Improve Treatment Effect

In many cases of chronic Lyme disease, medical researchers cannot understand why symptoms persist when intensive testing fails to reveal sig... Read More »

TLC Announces Holistic Happy Hour

Join Bill Donaldson and TLC Center in celebrating the start of spring at the April TLC Holistic Happy Hour, held at Donaldson’s Westport off... Read More »

Kirtan Musicians Return to Bethel

On April 28, musicians Brenda McMorrow and John deKadt return to the intimate setting of YogaSpace in Bethel for an “adventure” into the wor... Read More »

Dew Yoga Presents Fit to the Floor

Back by popular demand, Viki Boyko returns to Dew Yoga in Stamford on April 8 from 1-3:30pm to lead Fit to the Floor, a playful and curious ... Read More »

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Creating Safe Space for Practice and Healing

Although there is increasing awareness about the benefits of yoga for students who have experienced trauma, it is often difficult to find on... Read More »

Farmers Market Coop Open in Ridgefield

Ridgefielders looking for organic, natural foods and fresh local produce are in luck. Farmers Market Cooperative recently opened its doors a... Read More »

Hiking With Cats: Safely Explore the Outdoors with A Feline Companion

Looking for a fun activity to do with your cat? Well, the next time you go hiking, consider taking your cat along. Cats love the outdoors as... Read More »