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Take a momentto relax andbreathe

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MEDITATE

An offi ce witha focus onholistic health

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DENTIST

Skateboardingis a fun wayto exercise

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Top 10 tipsfor newparents

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Posture,diet, breaksare key

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Health &Wellness

March 2016

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I became editor of special sec-

tions at The Lakeville JournalCo. in June 2015, and since

that time I’ve been inspired byeach supplement to explore theTri-state area and try new things.

After reading about KateriKosek’s experience with wheat-grass in this issue of Healthand Wellness, I decided tovisit Monte’s Health Nut Hutin Amenia, N.Y., and try it for

myself. The staff — includingPartner Ann Marie Monte andManaging Partner Genna Pallan(on the cover) — was incrediblyhelpful as they made a shot of juice from fresh wheatgrass. Iclosed my eyes, tipped back thetiny glass and discovered thatKosek’s review rang true: “It wasbright green and surprisingly

sweet, sort of like someone hadboled the essence of a grassy

A Note From The Editor summer field.”

I did feel a slight burst ofenergy for the rest of the after-noon — but admiedly, thatcould have been due to the factthat it was an unseasonably gor-geous day, and the weekend wasright around the corner.

Kosek’s article inspired me tovisit a great local store and trysomething new. I hope that allof the pieces in this issue in-

spire you, as well. Take a breathand meditate. Pack a healthylunch for work. Make that den-tist’s appointment. Grab a skate-board and get some exercise. Ifyou’re a new parent, take timeto enjoy the adventure.

Maybe the energy from thatwheatgrass shot will give methe courage to visit a local skate-

park with Gabriel Napoleon. — Darryl Gangloff

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Darryl Gangloff is the editor

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The benefits of medi-tation have earnedrespect and curiosity in

modern American culture,but what are they? And whatexactly is meditation?KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING

For many, meditationmight be associated withBuddhism. At a Tibetan Bud-dhist center in New Milford,

Conn., called Karma Theg-sum Choling, multiple kindsof meditation are practiced.Each technique has a differ-ent purpose, explained Tom Adams, the center’s director,in a recent interview.

One form, concentrationmeditation, uses breath as anobject of focus, and is meant

to “subdue the crazy monkeymind.” This technique quietsthe hectic thought paernsthat normally characterizeone’s everyday experience sothat the individual is calmand open to the present mo-ment.

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Crum, a professional medita-

tion instructor in the Tri-state area, being presentmeans fostering an aware-ness of thoughts as theyoccur. Such awareness canbring clarity to a given situa-tion and lessen unnecessaryworry or stress constructedin one’s imagination.

In a phone interview, Crumexpressed her enthusiasmfor the method that sheinstructs: Mindfulness-BasedStress Reduction (MBSR).

Crum described MBSRmeditation as a processof waking up from whatneuroscientists call “de-fault mode.” In this state,thoughts occur unendinglywithout any oversight. By

cultivating perspective on

the default mode, MBSRmeditation limits the waythoughts and emotions, par-ticularly those that enhanceor dwell on physical pain orillness, affect one’s overallmental wellness.

The MBSR curriculumbegins by cultivating bodyawareness. The body is thebest way to develop con-

trol over one’s aention,Crum said. As the programprogresses, individuals areinstructed to focus on simplebody movements. Such prac-tices are followed by breathwork, yoga and walkingmeditation.

“It’s impossible to be‘good’ or ‘bad’ at meditation,”

Crum said. “The point is notto stop thinking, but insteadto start noticing thoughts asthey occur.”

In this form of medi-tation, if there were nothoughts, not only wouldthere be no need to practice,but it would be impossible.Distracting thoughts, there-fore, are essential.

SITTING AND WALKINGIn Great Barrington, Mass.,

the Berkshire MountainLaurel Sangha (BMLS) meetsweekly for siing and walk-ing meditation. The groupfollows the Plum Villagetradition of Buddhist teach-er Thich Nhat Hanh. Eachmeditation is followed byteaching and discussion.

The members of the BMLSalso emphasized that theirpractice is useful for any-one, regardless of religiousbackground. John Gardner, asenior BMLS participant, saidover the phone, “The onlyrequirement is to sit downwith us and breathe.”

Everyone aends the med-

itation session for a different

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MEDITATION AND RELIGION

For the Rev. Diane Monti-Cata-nia of Salisbury CongregationalChurch in Salisbury, Conn.,meditation is the quieting ofone’s self — a bringing to still-ness. It is foundational for theChristian faith, she said, “exceptwe don’t call it meditation, wecall it prayer.”

So when does meditationbecome religious? Christian?

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this point depends on the foun-dation from which one entersthe practice. People may prac-tice the same external actions(siing silently, walking slowly),

she explained, but the internalexperience will vary.

In light of such variety, Monti-Catania stated that respect foranother’s practice is key.

YOUR OWN PRACTICEMeditation does not havea singular form. If there’s anactivity that brings you quiet,calm and relaxation or a clearmind that invites productivityand focus, then chances are youare already meditating.

Meditation is not inherentlyreligious or secular. It’s whatyou make of it, and, once that’s

found, there’s more than likelya local resource that respectsand can nourish that intent. Sowhy not? After all, it could be assimple as a breath in, an awfullytempting thought about dinner,and a breath out.

PHOTO BY GABE LEFFERTS

Members of the Berkshire Mountain Laurel Sangha sat in silence while prac-ticing meditation in Great Barrington, Mass.

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Berkshire Mountain Laurel SanghaSundays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Friends Meeting House, Route 23, Great Barrington, [email protected]

New Milford Karma Thegsum CholingThursdays, Medicine Buddha at 7 p.m., silent meditationand discussion 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. www.newmilfordktc.orgCall Tom Adams for location and details, 860-350-8959

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but as a child I struggled withasthma during heightenedphysical activity. Skateboardingis no exception to heightenedphysical activity — it’s consid-ered an “extreme” sport for areason, and a common stanceasserts it involves more exercisethan traditional sports, such asbaseball and golf. In my case,

I found a passion in this sportand gradually overcame theseverity of my asthma so I couldenjoy it at good lengths of time.(Please, if you have asthma,consult a doctor about partici-pating in sports.) But broadly, itis a tremendous workout.

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Skateparks Offer A Creative Workout By Gabriel Napoleon

Skateboarding may strikethe average reader aschoice material for a

seventh-grader’s writing assign-ment. In fact, my mind jumps toeyebrows raising at its place ina respected publication abouthealth and wellness.

So I begin by taking thedefensive, and I apologize fordoing so, but that is how I’vebeen conditioned to treat thisalternative sport I grew upwith during the 2000s. SinceI started, skateboarding hasmoved from counterculture to

popular culture — a shift that’sreinforced by this piece’s veryexistence (after all, it was ap-proved and published by a staffof journalists). A sport that wasonce rallied around the phrase“skateboarding is not a crime”now generates billions of dol-lars, thanks in part to productinvestment from giant athletic

brands like Nike, Adidas andRed Bull, event broadcasting bymajor sports networks and awealth of entertainment media,such as video games and mov-ies.

HEIGHTENEDPHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Since I started skateboarding,I’ve become a healthier person.This is by no means a provenstudy of medical evidence,


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I found a passion in this sport and gradually overcame the severity of myasthma so I could enjoy it at good lengths

of time. It is a tremendous workout.

aempting any elaborate tricks, just pushing around a board onflat terrain can ‘accelerate yourcardiovascular system and burnbetween eight and an impres-sive 12 calories per minute.’” Additionally, the editors wrote,skateboarding can “develop key

muscles like hamstrings, glutes,quads, lower back, and yes, evenabs.”

A CREATIVE SPORT Though skateboarding lacks

the lessons of cooperationfound in team sports, it makesup in other values like inde-pendence and creativity. Thereis no ready-made scheduleof practices and games — no,these athletes are responsiblefor planning their own time toskateboard and stay in shape.

But while independent, itdoes not have to be lonely. Infact, it can be social in a con-structive way. Friends plan andcoordinate together; then, theyoffer each other tips. This buildscamaraderie and interactive

skills.Creativity comes into play

directly in the sport. The skate-park is an open canvas — skate-boarders choose which movesthey’d like to complete andhow to approach them. Thereseems a limitless possibilityto innovate in unprecedentedways. This could be promoted

by the lack of traditional rules,but that doesn’t mean therearen’t respected standards. Tak-ing turns, for example, is bestpractice in skatepark etiquee.Those who ignore this may becalled a “snake.”

LOCAL SKATEPARKS, AND A NOTE ON SAFETY

In my opinion, creativity isfurthered when individualschoose to skateboard in theopen world and repurposetownscapes, architecture andeven natural land as places toskate, but this is not my placeto make that argument. Nordo I endorse trespassing or thepotential wear and tear of prop-erty. Instead, I’ll communicatealternatives and safe places to

Continued on page 10

AREA SKATEPARKS

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Millerton Skatepark Eddie Collins MemorialPark, North Elm Ave.,Millerton, N.Y., townof-northeastny.gov

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skate. Winsted and Torringtonin Connecticut, Great Bar-rington in Massachuses, andCopake and Millerton in New York have public skateparks, butbe sure to note the local ruleswhich all warn “skate at yourown risk.”

Helmets and padding arealways important if you wantto guarantee your protection,

but they’re especially critical forthose first learning how to bal-ance and ride. Stretching, too,is essential to prep muscles forthis vigorous act.

Be proactive if your towndoes not have a public place toskate. Seek a conversation withthe local recreation departmentor commiee. Consult or hire acarpenter and build your ownprivate ramps. The pursuit of

PHOTO BY GABRIEL NAPOLEON

A skateboarder performed a noseslide at the skatepark in Copake, N.Y.

… an alternative sport Continued from page 9

skateboarding can entail disci-pline on many levels, includinggovernment involvement and athorough construction project.

In a society growing increas-ingly tolerant of this alterna-tive sport, working with thecommunity is not a vain cause.But the key to any harmoniousbalance is imparting the samerespect that is sought. Like

many sports, skateboarding canget rowdy, so avoid it at night ornear residential places.

Skateboarding is a sneakymeans to fitness for, say, anasthmatic adolescent resistantto conventional sports. Truthbe told, though, it can be ameans to health and wellnessfor anyone willing to carry outsafety, patience, discipline andrespect.


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1. Breastfeeding does not oc-cur in a sunlit room with gos-samer drapes gently wafting ina warm breeze. It’s more liketrench warfare — dark, dirty,griy, painful and scary at first.Then it gets beer. Rememberthat babies are born with five

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Keeping your baby happy and smiling (like Salisbury’s Avery Clark, asseen above) is not always easy, but it is rewarding. Continued on page 15


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2. Formula is not bad for yourbaby. If you do not breastfeedfor whatever reason (you can-not, you don’t produce milk,you adopted, you have to takemedicines that you cannotbreastfeed with, etc.), formulais an excellent option. Feedingyour baby is what maers.

3. Babies smell great, soyou don’t have to hide how

they smell with chemicals andperfumes that might bothera baby’s skin. So keep it light. Water and Dove unscentedsoap are great. Use laundrydetergent with no perfumes ordeodorants. Avoid dryer sheetsand fabric softener.

4. The paern is … well, thepaern changes. Every day isdifferent, and then eventually

you get a schedule, which will

… tips for new parentsContinued from page 12

still change at times.5. Milestones, birth percen-

tiles and temperament havenothing to do with your skillsas a parent. Learn that as a par-ent, you are only a guide.

6. Every day is more fun ...and it is OK when days are notfun. It is OK to be frustated andconfused. It is OK to not havefun some days.

7. Don’t read too much abouthow to be a parent. Articlesand books on what to expect —as well as Facebook feeds — arescary and anxiety provoking.Experience your baby. You willlikely be doing the correctthing all of the time.

8. We all believe that ourlives will not change a lot whenthe baby comes. We must. We

adjust as parents and partners,

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juice, downed it, and shortlythereafter I noticed the fuzzi-ness was gone. I eat or take alot of things based on a generalpresumption that they are goodfor me, but to notice an imme-diate reaction? I started takingwheatgrass on a near daily

basis.Remarkably, I avoided geing

sick all winter. The wheatgrassseems like the only explanation,although I certainly can’t proveit helped me avoid illness. Afterall, I live a generally healthylifestyle. I prepare most of mymeals from fresh, natural in-gredients. I often take vitaminsand immunity boosters. I drink

herbal teas and sip apple cider

Seeking Wellness With Wheatgrass By Kateri Kosek

I don’t remember exactlywhat compelled me to starttaking wheatgrass. For a

long time, I equated wheat-grass with the lile containersof fresh grass that my motherwould buy from the producesection of the health food store

for the cats to munch on. Thepurported health benefits ofwheatgrass for humans musthave slowly dawned on me,because sometime last Novem-ber I came home with a bag ofpowdered wheatgrass from thebulk section.

The first time I tried it, I wasdragging from lack of sleep. Istirred perhaps a teaspoon of

the wheatgrass powder into

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should have come down withsomething this winter. I wasfrequently stressed out andsleep-deprived. I was run down.I certainly wasn’t avoiding al-cohol. I’d feel the first inklingsof a scratchy throat and think,“OK, now surely I’m going to getsick.” But I didn’t, which mademe want to research the sciencebehind wheatgrass.

HEALTH BENEFITS

OF WHEATGRASSThe immunity-boosting pow-

ers of wheatgrass (the younggrass of a wheat plant, Triticumaestivum) is indeed one of itsnumerous benefits. Accordingto The Hippocrates Health In-stitute, it is full of vitamins (C,B-complex, A, E, K), protein, anti-oxidants, amino acids and en-zymes. It is high in chlorophyll

and contains more than 90 of

the minerals available in soil,including calcium, magnesiumand potassium. One ounce ofwheatgrass juice is said to equalthe nutritional value of twopounds of produce.

Therefore, the list of its heal-ing properties runs the gamut. According to “Living life thenatural way — wheatgrass andhealth,” published in Function-al Foods in Health and Disease,the high level of chlorophyll,which is molecularly similar to

hemoglobin, has been shownto increase red blood cell count.Flavenoids deactivate carcino-gens and reduce inflammation,making wheatgrass useful forarthritis. Wheatgrass is used todetoxify the body of heavy met-als, reduce high blood pressure,treat digestive problems, regu-late blood sugar, lose weight,reduce the effects of radiation,

clear sinuses and even stave off

gray hair. It helps prevent toothdecay, diabetes and cancer. Ithas topical applications as well,for skin diseases, wounds andsunburn.

As with most natural prod-ucts, there are plenty of nay-

sayers who point to a lack ofsubstantial medical evidencefor these claims. But there arescientific studies to supportmany of these claims, severalof them undertaken by doctorsin India, where wheatgrass wasused as an herb long before the Western world first experiment-ed with it in the 1930s. Studiespublished in peer-reviewed sci-

entific journals have found that

wheatgrass manages choles-terol, protects the liver againstalcohol-induced stress, has animmuno-stimulatory compo-nent, improves the digestivedisorder ulcerative colitis andcan inhibit the growth of leu-

kemia cells via its antioxidantproperties. Wheatgrass alone may not

be beer than a diet otherwiserich in fruits and vegetables,but it does seem to pack apunch. And there aren’t reallyany reasons to avoid wheat-grass. It is gluten-free, becauseit’s cut before the plant can

People swear by the benefits of wheatgrass. They love the wayit makes them feel. They say it helps them sleep beer, but italso gives them more energy during the day.

— Genna Pallan

Managing partner of Monte’s Health Nut Hut in Amenia, N.Y.


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grow grains. Some sources

warn of possible nausea if toomuch is taken, especially aftermeals, or an initially adversecleansing reaction to its potentdetoxifying properties. I foundone precaution for peopletaking blood-thinning medica-tions, because wheatgrass ishigh in Vitamin K, a blood-clot-ting agent.

TRY A SHOT OF JUICE AT HEALTH FOOD STORES

In health food stores that sellwheatgrass, many people stopin daily for their shot of freshwheatgrass juice. Genna Pallan,managing partner of Monte’sHealth Nut Hut in Amenia,N.Y., says the wheatgrass shotshave been a staple since theyopened. They sell fresh shots

for $3, and frozen shots for less.

“People swear by the benefits of

wheatgrass,” Pallan said. “Theylove the way it makes them feel.They say it helps them sleep bet-ter, but it also gives them moreenergy during the day.”

Employees at Mother Earth’sStorehouse in Poughkeepsie,N.Y., say that most people whoget fruit and vegetable juicesthere add wheatgrass shots.

And many customers orderfull trays or one-pound bags ofwheatgrass every week to takehome. Many wheatgrass juicersare on the market, and wheat-grass is relatively easy to growat home, if one is so inclined.

Pallan noted that fresh juiceis the most potent form ofwheatgrass. It has been foundto have more chlorophyll. The

Hippocrates Health Institute

mentions a study it did with

MIT which found wheatgrasssupplements and freeze-driedpowders to be only 2 percent aseffective as fresh juiced wheat-grass. That seems a bit extreme,or else my illness-free winterusing the powder is just the tipof the iceberg.

Regardless, it seems best totake wheatgrass on an empty

stomach so the nutrients can beabsorbed more effi ciently. Mixedinto a tasty juice, I don’t find thepowder at all distasteful.

Never having tried a freshwheatgrass shot, I decided Iprobably should, in the nameof research. It was bright greenand surprisingly sweet, sort oflike someone had boled theessence of a grassy summer

field.

… wheatgrass wellnessContinued from page 19

PHOTO BY KATERI KOSEK

These cats love wheatgrass — and so doestheir owner, after she experienced its

health benefits.

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W hatever your profes-sion may be, you havealmost certainly felt its

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Many of these things areprobably out of your control. Ifyou work in the service industry

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Posture, Diet, Breaks Are Key To Work Health By Jesse Williams

health outcomes.BAD HABITS LEAD TO

MUSCLE, JOINT PROBLEMSCarol Hahn is a licensed physi-

cal therapist with 20 years ofexperience. She has worked withlarge companies such as UPS tohelp workers stay fit and healthy

in their jobs. Now running aprivate practice with offi ces in Winsted and East Granby, Conn.,Hahn says bad habits that stressmuscles and joints and damagetissue are easy to prevent.

“A lot of people are siingvery poorly at their desks, ergo-nomically,” Hahn said. “As muchas an inch off on a monitor cancause a lot of neck problems.”

Hahn still sees a lot of people

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soft tissue, and poor balance in

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“People who are perfection-ists tend to overwork and nottake breaks,” she said.

For those who are experienc-ing nagging back, shoulder or

neck stress, Hahn said adjustingdesk height, placing your key-board or computer at an opti-mal position and finding a morecomfortable chair or siingposition are the most importantsteps you can take to relievepain and prevent injury. Alongwith regular walking breaks,she said these steps can preventmany of these chronic issues.

“As therapists, we often get

… healthy workplace habitsContinued from page 19

frustrated because people just

don’t do their exercises,” shesaid.

For those whose jobs requirea lile more physical strain andeffort, maintaining good habitsis even more important.

“I’ll see somebody who’s beendoing years of construction, andthey tend to really beat theirbodies up, so by the time they’re

44, sometimes they’re very ar-thritic,” Hahn said. “It’s tougherto get them back just becausethey beat themselves up.”

Even in industries like deliv-ery and shipping, where timeconstraints motivate people towork the quick way instead ofthe safe way, it is vitally impor-tant, Hahn said, to do the simplethings — lift with your legs, take

regular breaks and keep good

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