June 2011 Letter From the Publisher: June 2011

Summer is here! Anticipating the start of summer each year always brings back happy memories growing up, including family trips to Old Orcha... Read More »

Dr. Christiane Northrup to Speak on Degenerative Disease Prevention

 Team Northrup presents noted women’s health specialist Dr. Christiane Northrup, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 11, in Atkinson, New Hampshire... Read More »

Oncology Massage Training at Cortiva Institute-Boston

The Boston Medical Center (BMC) Department of Family Medicine has partnered with Cortiva Institute of Boston to offer clinical oncology mas... Read More »

Medicinal Plant Walks Showcase Benefits of Local Flora

  Each month, the Boston School of Herbal Studies (BSHS) presents Medicinal Plant Walks led by Madelon Hope, a clinical herbalist and licens... Read More »

Pure Barre Fitness Comes to Newton

 One of the newest fitness crazes in America has come to Newton Centre. Pure Barre is a total body workout that lifts the derriere, tones th... Read More »

Kidcasso Art Studio Now Enrolling in East Arlington

Kidcasso, an art studio for students ages 3 to 18 that want to study, explore and create original works of art, is currently enrolling for ... Read More »

Local Running Store Offers Video Gait Analysis

The Boston Running Company, in Newton Centre, now offers a free video gait analysis to customers who would like to be fitted with the most ... Read More »

Playback Theater Festival Invites Audience Stories

  Playback Theatre’s first public North American festival will take place from June 16 to19, at Lesley University, in Cambridge. Described a... Read More »

Sauna and Steam Bath Enhance Massages at East West

East West Massage Therapy Center, in Newtonville, now features a sauna and steam room for clients that want to enhance the benefits of thei... Read More »

An Evening of Straight Talk for Better Health and Fitness

Johnson Wellness & Compounding, in Waltham, will present a free talk on weight loss and fitness by Pilates instructor Debra Goldman, at 7 p... Read More »

The Artist’s Way Summer Teleclass Explores Creative Living

For more than a decade, Kim Childs has facilitated spring and fall creative recovery workshops in Arlington, based on the book, The Artist’... Read More »

Pets in Need of Homes at Animal Spirit

On the fourth Saturday of each month, Animal Spirit, a pet store in North Cambridge, hosts an event on behalf of Pets in Need, a local nonp... Read More »

Easy Ways to Build Family Creativity

Daily routines often keep families too busy to make time for creative pursuits, but one easy way to spark creativity is to simply look at ordinary things in a different way. Read More »

The Organic Mattress: Providing a Truly Sound Sleep

About four years ago, John Muccino and his wife, Diane, bought a brand-name mattress from a chain store. Read More »

The Future of Green: Newton North High’s Greengineers take on real-life environmental issues

In the spring of 2007, Newton North High School English teacher Stephen Chinosi had just led a group of students through the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) when he invited them to embark on a new project. Read More »

Protect the Achilles When Barefootin’

Because barefoot or minimalist running and walking require a considerable adjustment period, especially for those accustomed to well-cushioned sneakers, it’s wise to start very gradually. Read More »

Hearing on Amendment to MA Vaccination Law

A healing on a bill to amend the Massachusetts vaccination law will take place at 10 a.m., June 28, at the Massachusetts State House, in Bo... Read More »

Preparing the Feet for Barefoot Running

Many individuals who want to begin barefoot or minimalist running are fearful that it will make them more prone to injury. Read More »

Andropause: The Male Menopause: Natural Ways to Rebalance and Revitalize

Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Men experience a decline in their testosterone after age 55, often reporting symptoms that are remarkably similar to those of women. Read More »