tag:www.naturalawakeningsny.com,2005:/categories/city-features?page=7New York City Briefs | Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island Page 7Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-09-01T00:22:31-04:00urn:uuid:22d78ba6-0fae-4011-8e4a-c812458ee1042021-09-01T00:17:31-04:002021-09-01T00:22:31-04:00Astoria Nutritionist Targets Migraine-Fibroid Connection2021-09-01 00:17:30 -0400Michael LehrmanAfter years of working with migraine sufferers as well as patients with fibroid growths, clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, owner of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, in Astoria. noticed a striking correlation. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:91625a8c-5e64-47f3-8ddf-ec1e9f4ae3d62021-09-01T00:10:30-04:002021-09-01T00:10:55-04:00Eutaptics Enables Nonjudgmental Healing from Past2021-09-01 00:10:07 -0400Michael LehrmanLourdes Crowley, of Crowley Wellness, says she didn’t set out to become a practitioner of Eutaptics, which combines elements of several modalities, including Emotional Freedom Technique, neurolinguistic programming and hypnosis. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5c700ddc-88d2-4bb5-827a-883f586d238d2021-08-31T23:43:20-04:002021-08-31T23:49:31-04:00Registration Opens for Jean McClelland’s ‘Awakening Your True Voice’ 2021-08-31 23:43:20 -0400Michael LehrmanJean McClelland will teach Awakening Your True Voice: Health and Vitality through Better Breathing, live on Zoom on six consecutive Mondays, November 1 through December 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at The Open Center. Anyone interested in learning more about the course can attend a free intro session on October 24 at 6 p.m. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51f6c06f-9f8d-4111-8d2b-f8f1a98e76762021-08-01T23:27:32-04:002021-08-01T23:27:52-04:00Glamping Comes to Governor’s Island2021-08-01 23:27:32 -0400Michael LehrmanGlamping has come to Governor’s Island. Collective Retreats—a company “dedicated to making luxury coexist with ruggedness, fine dining to exist under the stars, and people to connect with unique places and the people around them”—includes the island on its list of “iconic destinations,” <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:771f3e66-62cb-4b2e-9dc1-b96504ece0952021-08-01T23:13:01-04:002021-08-12T10:47:06-04:00Big Apple Is Top Banana for Bad Traffic2021-08-01 23:13:01 -0400Michael LehrmanWe’re number one—in traffic jams. Last month the American Automobile Association announced that New York City had overtaken Los Angeles for having “the worst traffic of any city in the United States,” according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Urban Mobility Report. LA had held the top spot for nearly 30 years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5e55b2cb-0451-4fd6-86a9-28cacb5ace742021-08-01T23:09:44-04:002021-08-01T23:09:58-04:00New York City Ready for Ranked-Choice Goats2021-08-01 23:09:43 -0400Michael LehrmanTrue, there are far worse things. But losing the Running of the Goats in 2020, when it was on the verge of becoming an annual event—the first one was in 2019—was just one more blow to a dispirited New York City.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:876ede18-a7fa-48fb-91f2-abecca6c91582021-08-01T22:03:36-04:002021-08-01T22:04:56-04:00The Healthy Alternatives to Root Canal2021-08-01 22:03:36 -0400Michael LehrmanAn alternative is to clean the cavity with ozone and place an herbal filling, which calms the nerve and allows it to regenerate. If the pain is under a crown, ask a dentist to try redoing the crown, which may not fit correctly. If the dentist refuses, find a trusted dentist who listens to patients’ concerns.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:385a4d08-dfd7-454f-997e-08fb070403072021-07-01T19:52:33-04:002021-07-01T19:57:10-04:00The Best Farmers’ Markets in Every Borough2021-07-01 19:52:33 -0400Michael LehrmanIn New York City, you can get any food you crave at any given time. Thanks to the proliferation of local greenmarkets, this possibility extends to farm-fresh specialty items—grown on rooftop gardens and urban farms and in more rural locations.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:76feafa4-853f-4d82-9121-5efae59b23532021-07-01T19:26:53-04:002021-07-01T19:40:48-04:00How to Select and Use the Perfect Crystal2021-07-01 19:26:52 -0400Michael LehrmanCrystals have been a source of mystery and fascination for thousands of years. These powerful treasures of the earth have graced the altars of ancient temples and adorned palaces and private homes. They are documented in ancient scrolls and prized for their rarity, beauty, and healing powers for the body, mind, and spirit. But selecting the perfect crystal to suit a specific need can be a little tricky.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bc8237ec-7939-495c-b3fc-814d3284b3422021-07-01T18:41:14-04:002021-07-01T18:41:27-04:00Farmers Markets Nourish Communities in Every Borough2021-07-01 18:41:13 -0400Michael LehrmanOne thing New York City grows well is farmers' markets. With community gardens sprouting on rooftops and green spaces, and small farms flourishing outside the city, farmers' markets are neighborhood clearinghouses for nature’s bounty, ensuring residents of every borough have access. Better yet, most markets and farmstands have a mission beyond delivering the goods.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7b5e0b9d-2bc7-46e0-85d2-fbedd6fcbe682021-07-01T18:11:16-04:002021-07-01T18:12:06-04:00New York Groups Urge Candidates’ Commitment to Green New Deal2021-07-01 18:11:16 -0400Michael LehrmanThere’s been much ado about New Yorkers’ use of ranked-choice voting to choose their mayor and city council members. But a less-talked-about first in this year’s city elections was the coordinated push for candidates to adopt Green New Deal policies at the municipal level. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f8dc9cc5-7166-4134-bfe8-fdb304e1384a2021-05-31T21:09:46-04:002021-05-31T21:09:53-04:00Neapolitan Express Pioneered Eco-Friendly Food Trucks2021-05-31 21:09:45 -0400Michael LehrmanWith the American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, Congress set aside $28.6 billion in federal grants for restaurants, including food trucks—one of the industries hardest hit by New York City’s Covid lockdowns. As the city opens up and these funds are disbursed, food truck owners have an opportunity to “build back better” with a clean-energy business model.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28855e34-859a-464b-975a-4b4c19b631752021-05-31T21:07:01-04:002021-05-31T21:07:06-04:00Queens-Based ‘PeaceMobile’ Helps Reduce Gun Violence2021-05-31 21:07:01 -0400Michael LehrmanLast year’s convergence of Covid-19 and the growing social justice movement caused cities across the United States to rethink their approach to crime control and law enforcement, with a focus on preventive programs to break the cycle of violence. But Erica Ford, founder of LIFE (Love Ignites Freedom through Education) Camp, based in South Jamaica, Queens, was way ahead of them. She’s been doing this work for 30 years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:63e31af0-8435-48df-bd53-34760d8be4642021-05-02T14:17:46-04:002021-05-02T14:19:31-04:00Modern Acupuncture, in SoHo, Offers ‘Glow’ Facials.2021-05-02 14:17:45 -0400Michael LehrmanWhile the number one reason people seek acupuncture is for pain relief, this ancient Chinese practice has many other proven applications, such as boosting immunity and relieving stress. Another application that’s rapidly growing in popularity is the acupuncture facial to improve the skin’s tone and texture. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>