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MARCH 19, 2020 Heather Macguire teaches floral design
workshops at Railyard Arts Studio.
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PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

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Welcome spring
with the right beer

How about some mixing?

THE Black & Tan: Bass 5 percent ABV (made from the famed waters
KATONAH of Burton on Trent, England) and Guinness. Pour the rst half of
BEER MAN the classic Bass Ale into your pint glass and follow that up by slowly
pouring the Guinness over the Bass preferably over the back of an
JOHN BART upside-down spoon angled into the glass. e result set is a deli-

cious blend highlighting the malty Bass pro le surrounded by the

Guinness roastiness. It’s like all the UK getting along in a single

Ilove the change of seasons in the glass (if there were bagpipes playing in the background).
Northeast and especially our current Black Velvet: Feeling sophisticated? Try topping o your ute of
transition from the cold and dark win-
champagne with a dollop of Guinness. Sweetness tempered a bit

ter to the warmer and lighter Spring. by roastiness.

Springtime invigorates me with the opportunities it Half & Half: Harp & Guinness. A visual exercise in scienti c

presents such as: spending more time outside,enjoy ow- speci c gravity (liquid densities)! Pour a half pint of the denser

ers blooming (especially hops),trying new craft beers,losing Harp into your glass followed by the nal half of the less dense

weight (though the last two may be mutually exclusive...) Guinness preferably over the back of a spoon held at an angle and

Here’s some of the best March o erings: watch in awe as the Guinness oats on top. Better yet, drink it.

How about trying a di erent Irish Stout? Snake Bite: Harp & Cider. What’s better or politer than a mu-

Murphy’s Irish Stout: 4 percent ABV, less bitter than Guinness, and some, tual complement? is combo ts the bill with the Harp cutting

including myself, say the avor resembles a distant relative of chocolate milk. the sweetness of the cider and the cider invigorating the lager.

How about some Irish Lager? Slainte! (Health!)

Harp: is classic crisp Irish Lager 5 percent is satisfying on its own with a SEE BART PAGE 9
slightly bitter start and a clean nish.

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Flower workshop blooms
at Railyard Arts Studio

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BY PALOMA THOEN

eet Heather Maguire, a former dren and adults. Whether attendees are just

successful literary publicist who starting their journey in oral design or an

quit her day job to follow her pas- experienced enthusiast, Maguire o ers a safe

sion for horticulture. e previous owner of space in a stress-free environment where all

Heather Maguire Floral & Botanical De- are welcome. Participants can expect to learn

sign, she now leads ower arrangement the foundations of the art form while creat-

workshops at e Railyard Arts Studio in ing a colorful masterpiece to take home and

Croton Falls. enjoy.

Maguire established her home-run busi- Maguire’s upcoming Mother’s Day Kids

ness, Heather Maguire Floral & Botanical Floral Workshop will take place on Satur-

Design, in 2010. It attracted a large clientele day, May 9. Maguire suggests oral

of loyal customers over an eight-year span. design courses for

When the business proved very successful, children because ar-

Maguire found herself at a crossroads. She ranging owers makes

had to decide to either move her growing their surroundings

company to a storefront or shut down the less arti cial and adds

business entirely. a positive dimension to

“I took a step back and took a hiatus for six their lives. “ ey learn

months and sadly made an announcement something new and it’s

that after eight years, I no longer would be a way to get them o

doing retail. I felt bad—customers were very their screens to do

upset, and it was hard for me, but I felt like something with

the business was taking away from loving it,” their hands that’s

Maguire said. creative.”

During this six-month hiatus, Maguire She added that

sought out a means to maintain the con- after every single

nections she felt with her business without Mother’s Day work-

compromising her time-consuming obliga- shop she leads, inevitably,

tions as a devoted mother. “ ere’s always moms who cry because their

“What I missed when I took the break child made the bouquet for them and took

was connecting with people,” Maguire said. the time to make it.”

“People use owers to celebrate or to com- e Railyard Arts Studio also o ers

fort; they can evoke so many emotions. ey classes and workshops this spring in ceram-

make people happy; they make people feel ics, painting, knitting and various other dis-

better.” ciplines for children, teens and adults. For

at’s how Maguire came up with the more information, visit railyardartsstudio.

idea to lead botanical workshops for chil- com.

TIPS FOR LONG-LASTING FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

• Always cut stems at a 45-degree angle to increase the surface
area for water and nutrient absorption.

• Remove all lower leaves from flowers so there aren’t in the water.

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Spring cleaning for the body, mind and spirit

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BY DR. SOMESH N. KAUSHIK

etoxi cation is a cornerstone of discussed here are: abhyanga (full-body herb- e ective for insomnia and other sleep-related 3. Use warming spices—cinnamon, nut-
Ayurveda and its signature detox al/oil massage), shirodhara (herbal/oil drip on issues, such as jet lag or an out-of-sync or in- meg, cardamom, ginger (boosts metabo-
treatment, Panchakarma. It is used the pineal gland),and swedana (herbal steam). terrupted wake-sleep cycle.Shirodhara is used lism, aids digestion).
for chronic and acute conditions,as well as sea- primarily to cleanse the mind and senses.
sonal cleansing.Seasonal cleansing is especially With abhyanga, detoxing herbs and oils 4. Avoid snacking (giving your digestion
bene cial during spring and fall when the are administered directly through the skin Swedana takes place after the herbal/oil time to break down fats); cold foods or liq-
weather is changing, as it is advantageous to to reach the adipose layer where fat-soluble treatments and the objective is to remove the uids (interfere with fat loss); raw foods (hard
assist the body in clearing the residue of toxins toxins are found. ese toxins are then loos- toxins from the body through sweating after to digest); alcohol and sugar (stores as fat).
and preparing for the shift into a new season. ened and excreted through the lymph glands the treatments have dislodged them. At our
Ayurveda, the world’s oldest medical sys- and colon with support from other detoxi- clinic, we use ozone with steam for deeper 5. Stay well-hydrated to assist the kid-
tem, believes in the body’s intelligence and fying herbs given orally. As with any detox absorption and detoxi cation. Pathogens neys, liver and lymph in removing toxins.
the healing power within. Its goal is to assist regimen, support for the liver and kidneys— cannot survive at high temperatures or in the Sip eight to 12 ounces of warm water or
the body’s natural wisdom to achieve health the organs of excretion—are also included. presence of ozone and the combination of the herbal tea throughout the day (warm wa-
and healing.Ayurveda de nes health as a bal- two provides an accelerated detox. Ozone, as ter aids in fat breakdown and helps ush it
ance of body, mind and spirit. In Ayurveda, Abhyanga, as in all Ayurvedic practices, a powerful oxidant, is very e ective in the de- from the system).
all living beings (humans, animals, plants) are is based on one’s particular body constitu- struction of all pathogens. It kills bacteria by
composed of the ve universal elements— tion and the oils and herbs that are chosen interfering with the bacterium cell metabo- 6. Exercise gently—walking or yoga is best.
space, air, water, re, earth. When these el- are speci c to the person. A base of sesame lism and destroys viruses by di using through 7. Meditate. Establish an “attitude of
ements are in balance, life is harmonious. oil, which contains antioxidant proper- the protein coat causing viral RNA damage. gratitude.”
When out of balance, disharmony results. ties and protects the skin from free radical 8. ink positively—negativity increases
Disharmony in the environment creates damage, can be blended with other oils to Swedana with ozone increases circulation, toxins.
toxins (in the air,soil,water and food) which, achieve balance. In addition, the season is reduces in ammation, relaxes muscles, rejuve- 9.Treat yourself to a sauna or steam bath
in turn, a ects humans, causing an imbal- taken into account as certain oils and herbs nates tissues, relieves stress and improves di- (sweating removes toxins).
ance in physical, mental, emotional and that are appropriate to one season are not gestion and mobility. It increases the amount 10. Retire by 10 p.m.Turn o electronics
spiritual energies. is disruption leads to appropriate to another. is is especially of oxygen in red blood cells, thus increasing an hour prior. (An interval of three hours
immune dysfunction as well as nervous sys- important with a seasonal detox. energy levels.Ozone is one of the most power- after dinner and before bedtime will set the
tem imbalances (mood swings, memory is- ful anti-aging therapies as it maintains, repairs stage for a good night’s rest so the body can
sues, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, cravings). Shirodhara also uses herbs and oils,particu- and rejuvenates the body at the cellular level. repair as melatonin production starts to ini-
ese toxins also interfere with the normal lar to one’s body constitution, in a gentle ow tiate sleep at 8 p.m.).
detoxi cation pathways (lymph, kidneys, over the forehead for a speci ed amount of e best way to embark on a seasonal Seasonal renewal releases toxins that stress
liver) and compound the e ects on the body time. e gentle pressure of the liquid stream- cleanse is to consult a trained practitioner. the system. Stress of any kind upsets the
and mind even further. And, as toxins are ing onto the brow stimulates the energy points A typical Ayurvedic detox takes several equilibrium of the body in a myriad of ways,
stored in fat cells, weight gain can result. in that area and creates a vibration that pen- days with a supervised protocol. But you disrupting its natural intelligence. Healing is
To restore balance, Ayurveda combines etrates into the brain and nervous system. e can also undertake a short one- to three- compromised. Ayurveda helps to maintain a
natural therapies with highly individualized result induces a state of calm and relaxation day cleanse on your own at home using balance so the body will continually renew
regimens, which might include diet recom- that permeates the entire body and mind. some general guidelines: itself, even when bombarded by external or
mendations, herbal supplementation, yoga, internal toxins or pathogens. Your body will
meditation and detoxi cation. Shirodhara is useful for any nervous sys- 1. Begin the day with a glass of warm nd its natural state and be able to maintain
e detox regimen of Panchakarma in- tem imbalances or stress-related conditions water and lemon juice (starts metabolism it easily through its own innate wisdom.
cludes several protocols which help to loosen such as fatigue,tension,anxiety,depression,
toxins and remove them from the body. ree worry, fear, irritation, frustration, memory and boosts digestion). Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic
loss,concentration,headaches and PTSD. 2. Eat three meals of easily digest- Clinic, 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY 10518;
Shirodhara stimulates the pineal gland, 914-875-9088 (M,T, W); 646-670-6725;
which produces the sleep-regulating ible ber-rich food with lunch being [email protected]; www.drkaushik.com.
hormone melatonin, and so it is also the largest—have dinner no later
than 7 p.m. to allow for complete
digestion prior to retiring.

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BEER AND MUSIC steak grilled with chimichurri, spring on- I was very impressed with the format,

Some compadres and I recently spent ions, sweet corn, summer squash, tomatoes, sta , food, and music at e Heights and OTHER BEERS I’VE HAD

a fantastic gastro-musical night at e chili, herbs and were pleased we did. encourage you to check out their website for RECENTLY AND LIKED

Heights at Brother Vic’s Music Lounge What did we pair with our dinner you upcoming music lineup: theheightsatbroth- Jack’s Abby Shipping Out of Boston:

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music venue with an acclaimed chef and Nugget Nectar. I fell in love with this beer tucked away to the back left of the Oakridge just a hint of hops.

top-notch sound system. when Daughter-of-KBM went to school in Common development). in Man Brewery Bliss: aptly named 8

Pre-show we hung in the pub and were that rectangular state and visiting her with a percent double IPA (DIPA).

pleased to nd a Nod Hill Brewery (Ridge- dinner out were enhanced that much more BEER AND MOVIES Half Full Brewery Before the Dawn:

eld) tasting in progress. Sampling their with this hoppy Imperial Amber Ale clock- Did you know our Bedford Playhouse in Oatmeal Stout, 7 percent. If only all oat-

classic Geobunny IPA 6.5 percent with a ing in at 7.5 percent. e Troegs website in- the village of Bedford has a fantastic beer list in meal tasted like this…

nice blend of hops (Citra = juicy & Mo- dicated tasting notes: grapefruit, pine, man- addition to cocktails and wine? It’s true. I was Hudson Valley Brewery Retrograde:

saic = piney) along with their Arvo DIPA go, creamsicle which I would agree with but very pleased to see some local Captain Law- Yes, I liked this 6 percent sour but perhaps

(Double IPA) 7.7 percent with notes of would also add: Magic. rence as well as Industrial Arts o erings and because of all the ingredients: raw wheat,

grapefruit, candied orange, and mango. On to the music! About the time we blown out of my shoes to see ree’s Brewery malted oat, milk sugar, peaches, white choc-

Son-of-KBM was “volunteered”to chau er placed our order, the opening musician Salim out of Brooklyn represented nicely with their olate, hibiscus and almonds.

that night so we were able to imbibe sen- Nourallah came to the stage,fully engaged the ironically IPA named Constant Disappoint- Tell me what you’re drinking

sibly but with the foot a bit more on the audience, and performed some funky semi- ment 6.6 percent which is anything but that Cheers!

throttle than usual. mellow tunes. e main show was Rhett with its pine, tropical fruit, and fresh-squeezed

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Can cannabis aid in sobriety?
I e ms i x mor u i h o
BY LINDA SPEAR

ack in 1970, Dr. Tod Mikuriya, a Several months later, the woman’s health persecuted—leaders of the nation’s medical recreationally-legal states.Researchers began

Northern California physician, pub- was ironically on the upswing. “Her appear- marijuana movement. covering this phenomenon in 2017. In just

lished an article titled, “Cannabis ance, complexion, posture and energy level In 2003,he published a paper titled,“Can- three years, the concept has moved from an

Substitution: An Adjunctive erapeutic had gradually improved,” Mikuriya noted. nabis as a Substitute for Alcohol.”In a harm idea mocked as stupid to an increasingly ac-

Tool in the Treatment of Alcoholism.” A “She was a orded a new awareness and con- reduction regimen adopted by 92 alcoholic cepted recovery strategy.

49-year-old patient of his came to him with trol over her life, instead of being continually patients,Mikuriya found that all 92 reported A 2017 University of Connecticut study

a long history of alcohol abuse. She hap- sick and intoxicated and acting out in a mal- some bene t. “Even if cannabis is used is found a 12 percent decline in alcohol sales

pened to mention her use of marijuana, as adaptive fashion.” daily,” he wrote, “replacing alcohol with can- in states that legalized medical marijuana

well, and the fact that she decreased her “I can in no way claim a total cure,” Mi- nabis reduces harm because of its relatively between 2006 and 2015. A 2018 report by

booze intake when she smoked. kuriya cautioned. But “for selected alcoholics, benign side-e ect pro le.” Cowen & Company found that legal adult-

So Dr. Mikuriya gave her advice that in the substitution of smoked cannabis for al- Cannabis doesn’t damage the liver, spleen, use states saw a 13 percent lower rate of

1970 was truly radical: “I instructed her to cohol may be of marked rehabilitative value.” esophagus or digestive tract as alcohol does. binge drinking than states that prohibit all

substitute cannabis daily—any time she felt at was 1970.Years later,Mikuriya would “Sleep and appetite are quickly restored, the cannabis.

the urge to partake in alcohol,”he said. become one of the most courageous—and ability to focus and concentrate is enhanced Going sober isn’t a panacea. In the words of

and energy and activity levels are improved the late Dr. Mikuriya, the method may be “of

while pain and muscle spasms are relieved.” marked rehabilitative value” for some people,

Rent our space for: In response, an abstinence advocate but not everybody. And that’s OK. In medi-
mocked the idea as “cuckoo” and held that cine, as in life, we too often demand one ap-

Dinner Parties, Social Events, Family Gatherings, total sobriety was “the only way to fully re- proved drug for all patients,one approved path
Baby Showers, Reunions, Luncheons!
cover.” In our current culture, this is not an to health and happiness. Human bodies don’t

atypical response. work like that, and neither do human lives.

Indoor space houses 40-50 people. Most public health agencies still view One thing absolutely doesn’t work: at’s
• any cannabis use as problematic. Sobriety belittling and punishing a person for taking
is counseled as the one true path. Yet new a rst step toward sobriety. A few months

Outdoor area great for Friday Night concerts thinking around harm reduction is slowly ago,I heard a harm reduction worker explain

taking hold. that their work is best done when they meet

with seating up to 200 people! Public health o cials now recognize that people “where they are.”
Barbecues available for cookouts. marijuana o ers great hope to people strug- “We help them reduce harm from there—
gling with opioid use disorder. Methadone on the streets, in their homes and even in a

maintenance programs, born in the late house of worship. We celebrate when we

1970s, have long reduced heroin-related succeed in whatever form recovery takes.

deaths. Now the next generation of opioid at means we succeed a good deal of the

blockers,such as extended-release naltrexone, time. What we don’t do is mock them.”

is allowing patients to use a single monthly Small steps lead to great change. In 2020,

injection to block the body’s opioid receptors, moving from alcohol to cannabis has literally

reduce cravings and prevent relapse. saved thousands of lives. Spread the word!

Some opioid treatment programs are

also using cannabis as an exit drug, with Linda Spear is an author and former journalist

If you’re thinking of joining research-proven success. e controlled use for e New York Times, where she reported on
the American Legion, of marijuana eases a patient’s withdrawal evolving health and human interest. Recently,
from opioids while providing relief from the she completed a book with a doctor who specializes
Ex-Military Men are now eligible to join conditions that led to opioid use in the rst in pain management titled, “When It Hurts:

136 Jay St, Katonah, NY 10536 • (914) 232-1575 place, like chronic pain. Opioid prescription e Secrets and Mysteries of Pain Management
rates are 6 percent lower in medical- and Revealed,” currently in the hands of her agent.