April 2011 Calendar of Events in Westchester & Putnam NY from Natural Awakenings Magazine

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Sassy Ladies Shopping Night Out – 6-10pm. DJ, samplings, free give-a-way’s, shopping for unique finds, fashion tips & eco-friendly goody bag. The DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown. $10. 914.396.7664. Fools Night Out – 7-11:30pm. Comedy by Donna East includes show, appetizers, music and dancing. Partial proceeds benefits “Happy Families International Center”. $35pp. Lakeside at [...]

Cultivating Good Grades – School Gardening Blooms in Westchester County

by Anna Snider In the past few years, school gardens have sprouted all over the country, and Westchester County is no exception. Educators are using school gardens to promote healthy eating, get students excited about learning, and teach subjects like science, math, language arts and social studies. At Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), we promote school [...]

How to Start a Community Garden in Your Neighborhood

While many people wish that they could start a community garden, they may fear the cost or feel overwhelmed by the idea of organizing one. But founding these gardens needn’t be an expensive or complicated endeavor.

How to Prepare for a Juice Cleanse to Achieve Optimal Results

To receive optimal benefits from a cleanse, it is important to follow a strict schedule. To help adhere to the schedule, it is recommended that you cleanse at a time when you can lighten your schedule and minimize stressors.

Juice Fasting for Health at New Age Health Spa in the Catskills

Time spent at a destination spa renews mind, body and spirit, leaving visitors energized, focused, and ready to enjoy benefits that last long after they return home.

Tasty Greens for Spring with Whole Foods Cooking Teacher Vitalah Simon

High in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, folic acid and chlorophyll, greens specifically nurture the liver and gallbladder.

Diva-Mamas Do Lunch March 31, 2011 in White Plains

Any woman who sacrifices her inner diva to play the role of Mama (defined as someone who gives more than she receives) is invited to take a lunch break and connect with like-minded Diva-Mamas on Thursday, March 31 in White Plains. Shira Adler (aka blogger Diva-Mama) will lead women in sharing, laughing and learning transformational [...]

Natural Foods Store Opens in Yonkers

Visitors to Wholesome Goodness can treat themselves to a Coconut Spice Latte with a Carrot Bran muffin, a “Blazin’ Beet” juice combo, or a variety of savory and colorful soups, salads and hot entrees that are made from scratch daily by a talented chef using organic ingredients.

Intravenous Vitamin C as an Alternative Treatment for Cancer

Although there have been conflicting studies over the years on the use of vitamin C for cancer treatment, most of the studies have used oral administration, says Wald, director of nutritional services at Integrated Medicine & Nutrition.

Healthy for Life Program for Permanent, Healthy Weight Loss

Anyone with diabetes, excess weight or heart disease is invited to attend free health presentations and dinner parties that introduce the Healthy for Life Program.