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Effective, affordable acupuncture, in a beautiful
community setting
21 S. Chestnut St. New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 255-2145 www.newpaltzacu.com Sliding scale - $25 - $40 You decide what you can afford
CLINIC HOURSMonday 9-12 Tuesday 2:30-7:30 Wednesday 4:30-7:30 Thursday 2:30-7:30 Friday 9-12 Gift Certificates available Give your friends and family the gift of wellness!  |
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MORE SIGNS OF SPRING...
Buddha hangin' with his peeps.
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Another way to keep yourself healthy:
FREE CANCER SCREENINGS!
The American Cancer Society is offering the following free cancer screenings for New Yorkers who want preventative care, but don't have health insurance:
- Free Pap Smears and Mammograms for women aged 40-64
- Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings for men and women aged 50-64
For more information about these invaluable services, call the Cancer Services Program of Ulster County:(845) 339-7896, ext. 23.
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Moving Forward 
A Fond Farewell from Jess As some of you know, my coming to work for Amy was a bit of serendipity. We were friends, and I was a patient, when Amy found herself in need of a receptionist late last summer. My position with Ulster County as an adolescent and family therapist had just been eliminated due to budget cuts, and I was trying to figure out my next career move. It seemed like a perfect fit: I could take a break from the intensity of being a clinician, yet still do something meaningful - as well as enjoyable - while I figured out what to do next. Meanwhile, Amy could have someone she could count on to handle administrative stuff, and to welcome patients into the clinic. We figured it'd be a great arrangement for a couple of months. So here we are, closing in on a year later. The arrangement has, in fact, worked out incredibly well. However, we're both ready to settle into a more long-term situation. Amy will be interviewing candidates for a permanent receptionist over the next few weeks. For my part, I've finally decided that after nearly 20 years in the field, I'm ready to do something other than mental health. I'm going to try turning my love of dogs into a dog-walking (and other services) business: DogMa Dog Care. (Keep a lookout for an "Open for Business" announcement, with a link to the website, and for business cards on top of the file cabinet.) I'm going to genuinely miss seeing you all. I'll still be a frequent patient here at the clinic, so I'll hopefully be running into many of you. Additionally, I'll continue helping Amy with the newsletter, so you'll hear from me occasionally. I give my deepest thanks to Amy, and to all of you, for a wonderful nine months, and I wish you all the best.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
SPRING GREENS PESTO
If you're shopping at a farmers' market around this time of year, you may see signs advertising spring greens. "What, exactly," you may be wondering, "ARE spring greens? And how do you cook them?"
We're so glad you asked! Spring greens are the first growth of various plants which start appearing in March and April. They can be the first sprouting of green leafy vegetables, like kale, collards, or the various chards; the early shoots of vegetables we eat in a different form later in the season, such as turnip or beet greens, or broccoli rabe; or the leaves of flowering plants, like dandelions.
Tender and full of flavor, spring greens don't need much in terms of preparation. You can toss them into a salad, alone with some lettuce or spinach, and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Or you can sautee them briefly, until they're just wilted, with a little garlic, salt and pepper. The less cooking you can do, the better, to preserve all the great nutrients packed into those little leaves.
This recipe is wonderful made with just spring greens by themselves, or in combination with any other green leafies. Maybe you've got some frozen spinach from last summer's harvest sitting in the back of your freezer, or perhaps there's some kale which has overwintered in your garden, and is still waiting patiently to be picked. If you're dying for a taste of summer, you can throw some basil into the mix... or you just can stick to whatever you find in your garden or the farmers' market, and enjoy the flavor of spring.
Spring Greens Pesto
makes about 2 cups
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb or so greens in season
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup lightly toasted nuts (pine nuts, almonds or walnuts)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 lemon
In a pan large enough to hold the greens, heat the oil and sauté the garlic briefly, then add the greens. If you are using a mix of greens, add the tougher ones (like kale and collards) before the tender ones, like spinach. Cook until wilted. The time on this can range widely: for only kale, it may take many minutes, while spinach alone will only take a few seconds. If the greens start to stick, add a splash of water. Scrape the cooked greens into the blender and combine with Parmesan, toasted nuts, salt and pepper, and finally, a squirt of lemon juice. If your blender has variable speeds, start slowly and increase gradually. Puree until smooth. Serve over pasta with grated lemon peel and some freshly ground black pepper... or on toasted french bread, as an hors d'oeuvre... or on a sandwich, instead of mustard or mayo... or on anything that could use a kick of green. Will keep, its surface in direct contact with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for one week. |
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ENJOY NEW YORK STATE PARKS!
Awosting Falls, Minnewaska State Park
The 2011 Empire Passport is now available! For $65 you get this annual pass for unlimited day use of all 178 New York State Parks (including our own beautiful Minnewaska State Park), 55 state- designated forest preserve areas, and much more. It's a great deal if you love to hike, bike, swim, or just hang out and enjoy nature. (By comparison, a day pass at Minnewaska is $8.) You can order your Passport online at the New York State Parks website or you can pick one up at the Minnewaska entrance. Here's to a great year up in the mountains! |
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Hudson Valley Horrors
ROLLER DERBY
Hell on wheels
It's the start of roller derby season! The first bout of the year for the Hudson Valley Horrors is on Saturday, April 16th at 7pm at Hyde Park Roller Magic. Our local rollerbabes will be duking it out with the LeHigh Rollergirls. New Paltz Community Acupuncture is a proud sponsor of the Horrors. Come out and show our girls some love!
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Be well and enjoy the spring!
Amy and Jess
Amy Benac, M.S., L.Ac.
Jessica Bernstein, M.Ed.
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