Where to Buy Herbs, Supplements, Vitamins, Etc.
Bread & Circus
Vitamins, supplements, body care, juicers and other holistic paraphernalia. Several locations. A natural food store, with a good selection of vitamins, supplements, and herbs. See their listing under Natural Foods
Cambridge Naturals
Vitamins, supplements, body care. Located in Porter Square in Cambridge (next to Tags Hardware), this store has an excellent selection of natural vitamins, supplements, and body care items. If there's a new supplement that has been getting attention in the holistic community, they'll have it.
The people who work there are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, too. If something ails you, check 'em out. Unfortunately, they no longer sell organic produce and groceries, but they still have fresh sandwiches every day and healthy drinks. 23 White Street, Cambridge, MA - (617) 492-4452. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11-6 p.m. Visit their site.
Marino Center Natural Foods
Mostly vitamins, supplements and body care items, with a small selection of packaged groceries and some items in bulk (staples like brown rice, spelt flour, etc.) They're located next to the Marino Center, which is a collective of homeopathic practitioners (call (617) 661-6225 for more info.). 2500 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA (617) 661-6124. Visit their site.
Vitamin World
Vitamins cheaper than anywhere else (factory direct). 1345 Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner), Brookline, MA - (617) 730-5900. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm; 112 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA - (781) 221-2207. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-9 pm, Sun 12-6 pm.
Whole Health Farmacy
Vitamins, supplements, body care. Located in Lexington Center. A small place, but they have high quality vitamin and supplement products, and knowledgeable sales people. 1640 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA - (781) 860-0084. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 am-7:30 pm, Sun 12-5 pm.
Ginseng: for increased energy
Catnip: not just for cats — makes a relaxing tea for humans
Gingko Biloba: for mental alertness.
Where to Get Info. about Holistic Health and Alternative Medicine
(Radio)The Expanding Awareness Radio Program
A weekly radio show on WZBC 90.3 FM, featuring interviews focusing on paranormal, holistic health, and environmental/animal rights topics. Victor has on many local health practitioners, and the callers are very knowledgeable and anxious to share their information as well. A very valuable resource for holistic health information. Hosted by Victor Robert Venckus.
(Publications)Delicious Magazine: your magazine of natural living
(available FREE from Cambridge Naturals). A monthly magazine covering holistic health. Includes articles, new products, health news, and product coupons. They also put out an annual Guide to Natural Health (food, supplements, herbs, homeopathy, etc.). Published in Boulder, CO (303) 939-8440.
Earth Star Magazine
Available FREE at Seven Stars, and in boxes around town — including one at the Davis Square T-stop near the Somerville Theatre, and another near Cambridge Naturals in Cambridge. A bi-montly magazine covering holistic health, spiritual pursuits, and environmental concerns. Includes articles, news, interviews, Massachusetts calendar of events, and professional resources directory. Published in Cambridge, MA (617) 661-7327. Visit their site.
Energy Times
"enhancing your life through proper nutrition" - (available FREE from Cambridge Naturals). A monthly magazine focusing on nutrition. Includes articles, news, new products, letters, and product coupons.
Holistic Health Directory and Resource Guide
(from the New Age Journal) A yearly guide. Includes articles, glossary, directory of practitioners and resources (nationwide by state), and holistic health marketplace. An excellent beginner's guide to holistic health, with a useful reference. Published in Watertown, MA (617) 926-0200.
Natural Health Magazine
A monthly magazine about holistic health. Includes health news, letters, articles, product coupons, interviews, classified ads, and a mail order guide. Very informative with up-to-date information. They also put out a coupon circular with great deals on holistic, natural products (available at Cambridge Naturals). Published in Brookline Village, MA (617) 232-1000. Email: nathealth@aol.com. Visit their website.
New England Holistic Health Guide
The 2006 edition is in production! To include yourself in this great resource visit: www.spiritofchange.org/hhg.php. This year's guide includes over 100 modalities and a medical cross reference organized by medical condition.
Spirit Of Change Magazine
(available FREE from Seven Stars, and in boxes around town — including one at the Davis Square T-stop near the Somerville Theatre, and another near Cambridge Naturals in Cambridge. A quarterly magazine covering holistic health, spirituality, paranormal topics, environmental and animal rights issues. Includes articles; calendar of events in New England; directory of practitioners and resources; information forum; book, music, and video reviews; and classified ads. They also publish the New England Holistic Health Guide (yearly; also FREE at Seven Stars). This comprehensive guide includes a listing of practitioners and resources in the New England region, arranged alphabetically by modality (Acupressure to Yoga, and everything in between). Published in Uxbridge, MA (508) 278-9640. Visit their website.
Other Resources
Healing Events in the Boston Area
Marilee Burrell has a wonderful blog for Healing Events in the Boston Area, called Healing Happenings.
Tibetan Herbal Healing
Located near Davis Square in Somerville, Dr. Keyzom Bhutti (who served as a chief physician at the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute in Darjeeling for 25 years) offers traditional Tibetan healing -- an effective, natural and inexpensive method of improving both physical and mental health. Their web site offers valuable information about Tibetan healing practices and Tibetan herbs.
The New School of Homeopathy
They have classes and sponsor lectures on the subject of homeopathy. Located in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA. Call for more info.: (617) 547-8500.
Byron Jordan
Highly respected polarity therapist and holistic lifestyle consultant and teacher. His training includes: biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, herbalism, homeopathy, and Native American medicine. He is located near Davis Square in Somerville, and can be reached by calling (617) 492-5458.
The Wellness Center
Located in Marblehead, MA, they offer health and spiritual counseling, using such modalities as Reiki, Johrei, Chi Kung, palmestry, and psychometry. Tel. (617) 639-2275
Bryn Durham
Bryn offers therapeutic massage (foot reflexology and Reiki Treatments). I can personally recommend the foot reflexology — it's incredible (through massaging the different parts of the foot, one can release blocked energy and blood flow in different parts of the body). He is located near Davis Square in Somerville, and can be reached by calling (617) 441-9248.
The Healing Tao Center of Boston, Marie Favorito, Director
Marie gives classes in beginners' Tai Chi Chi Kung (a wonderful and gentle way to get in shape and reduce stress!), Taoist Meditation, Taoist Chi Kung Yoga, Advanced Tai Chi, and Advanced Meditations. The Center holds their classes in Somerville, and also sponsors workshops with various masters, as well as special retreats in New Hampshire. Call for more information: (617) 628-6570.
Paige Gayuski
Paige offers one-hour sessions in reflexology. Certified by the Touch Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA (the continuing education offshoot to the Muscular Therapy Institute). Located on Boylston Street in Boston. She's also been an esthetician for 20 years. For more information, call: (617) 429-4980.
Wellspace
They offer massage, homeopathy, chiropracty, Feldenkrais, facials, and yoga. Located on Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge (Fresh Pond Mall). For more information visit their website or call 617-876-2660.
Geltman Shiatsu Bodywork Therapy
Licensed Zen Shiatsu Massage, Natural Life & Spoken Word Education, Martial Arts & Complete Yoga Training. Call 781.698.9836 (24 hrs) or email shiatsu@jeffreygeltman.com. visit his website for more information. 45 Newbury Street Suite 333 Boston MA 02116.
Disclaimer
I offer no guarantee as to the quality of the information and/or healing techniques provided by the resources and people listed above. However, they are all well-respected, and I have personally found a wealth of useful information from these various sources.
