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Infrared saunas: Sweating it out — in a dry heat

Infrared saunas: Sweating it out — in a dry heat

by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 20, 2018 | Featured, News, Newsletter, Wellness

It’s warm — very warm. I’m sitting on a wooden bench leaning against an ergonomic backrest. The small room within a room is lined on three sides by cedar paneling with a glass door looking out into a small dim entryway where towels had been provided to wrap myself in....
Western Mass millenials find fitness in the extreme

Western Mass millenials find fitness in the extreme

by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 20, 2018 | Featured, News, Newsletter, Wellness

Think of a gym. Muscle-bound men do tricep curls while women in spandex pedal endless miles on exercise bikes. Now forget all that. Those things may still happen, but you’re more likely to see it with people over 50. Those in their 20s and 30s, known as millennials,...
Make your own dog food? Some local pet owners swear by it

Make your own dog food? Some local pet owners swear by it

by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 19, 2018 | Featured, News, Newsletter, Wellness

A big yellow lab named Jack laid down on the couch while his black litter-mate, Sophie, slept stretched out on the floor. At 11 years old, both dogs are old for their breed but aside for some arthritis in Jack’s hips and a diagnosis of Lyme disease for Sophie, they...
Local Calendar: Thursday 7/19 to Sunday 7/22

Local Calendar: Thursday 7/19 to Sunday 7/22

by Advocate Staff | Jul 19, 2018 | Articles, Arts, Daily Calendar, Newsletter

THURSDAY 7/19 MUSIC A Little Night Music: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will present “A Little Night Music” every Thursday during the month of July at 6:00pm. Free. Free, donations accepted for all food items. Trinity United Methodist Church,...
VIDEO: Christa Joy on Valley Advocate Sessions Friday

VIDEO: Christa Joy on Valley Advocate Sessions Friday

by Advocate Staff | Jul 19, 2018 | Articles, Music, Newsletter, Valley Advocate Sessions

Christa Joy is a singer-songwriter who writes bittersweet country folk music with songs about everyday life and impermanence. Check out a short video teaser of Christa Joy’s upcoming Valley Advocate Sessions performance available online this Friday.
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