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Eco Loka, Hunterdon County’s first refill store, has opened at 23 Race St. in Frenchtown. Refill stores help reduce the volume of packaging that ends up in landfills, incinerators, and oceans by eliminating single-use packaging from cleaning and personal care products.
At Eco Loka, soap, shampoo, conditioner, cleaners, laundry detergent, etc., are filled in your own container (or purchased at Eco Loka) and sold by the ounce at prices less than or comparable to those at supermarkets and specialty stores. New customers also receive 10% off their first purchase in January.
Owner Bonnie Pariser created Eco Loka at Yoga Loka, the oldest yoga studio in Hunterdon, which she opened in 2003. “Practicing ahimsa (non-violence) is a fundamental principle of yoga,” Pariser said. Pariser sees the creation of Eco Loka as a natural outgrowth of her 35-year practice of yoga. “Having a refill shop in Hunterdon makes it easier for everyone to practice environmental sustainability.”
Pariser sells products in small quantities to give customers a chance to try the products and “dip their toes” into the growing sustainability movement. She hosts community clothing swaps, and recently started a mending circle where people repair and reuse still-desirable clothing.
“I have been a dedicated thrift store shopper since high school,” Pariser said. “Thrift stores, clothing swaps and mending circles keep viable clothing in use rather than in the trash.” Refill shops extend that ethic to personal care and cleaning products.
Pariser’s shop-local, reduce-and-reuse philosophy extends to the sourcing of Eco Loka merchandise. Most products are from small and local vendors who use sustainable materials. The store also offers wood-and-bristle brushes, hand-crafted bar soaps, eco-friendly skin care products, unique gifts, and more. Contact Bonnie Pariser at EcoLokanj@gmail.com or visit Ecoloka.shop.
Location: 23 Race St., Frenchtown. Store hours: Thurs. 1-6pm; Fri. 1-5pm; Sat-Sun 12noon5pm. Also, by appointment. For information contact Bonnie at 908-268-7430 (text is best) or EcoLokaNJ@gmail.com. EcoLoca.shop. See ad, page 9.
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Vital Life Force that can be engaged by humans to create robust health. The art of working with qi is known as qi gong. This month, Qi Gong for Healing is pleased to announce that Patty Pagano will be teaching new classes on Wu Ji Jing Gong for beginners and beyond. The beginner class will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesdays at the Chester studio and Thursdays at the Dunellen studio. The beyond beginner class will be held at 12 noon, on Mondays in Dunellen.
Qi gong methods are simple and refreshing, useful for sustaining or regaining health. Most people who practice become able to feel qi. These simple body-mind exercises and moving meditations can change one’s outlook on life. Cultivation of qi facilitates the smooth beneficial movement of qi throughout the body. In the beginner class, students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help relax and open the mind, body and qi. It also teaches principles of alignment. This class is a prerequisite for the beyond beginner class which takes students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements.
Classes are $80 per month or $25 to drop in. Now is the perfect time to learn this beautiful, graceful and powerful moving meditation.
For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com. See ad, page 9.
Many of us choose the New Year to make a new start. Most of us make New Year’s Resolutions to do it.Al most none of us keep them. It’s not that we don’t want to make the changes, we are usually very sincere. The problem is we try to tough it out alone using sheer will power. However, many of the resolutions involve long term habits and are difficult to change without help. That’s where hypnosis comes in. Hypnosis is a very fective tool to help this year’s resolution come true. Eliminate yo-yo dieting forever! Never diet again! Outrageous claims? They’re not. Learn to eat healthy satisfying meals to get to your ideal weight and main tain it for life.Accomplish all this without drugs, diets, dangerous herbs expensive meal plans or special foods. The only tools you need are your own mind and the desire to succeed. Hypnosis is safe, medically approved and best of all – it works.
Stop smoking without anxiety, weight gain or mood swings. Smoking addictions is one of the strongest and most difficult to break. Discover what thousands have learned – hypnosis can eliminate cigarettes your life finally and painlessly.
The Hypnosis Counseling Center has 27 years of perience in helping clients attain their goals and suc cessfully change their lives for the better. It has offices in Flemington, Frenchtown, Princeton, and Bloom field. It offers both individual and group counseling. The type of session depends on the specific problems, needs and personality of the client.
The Hypnosis Counseling Center is New Jersey’s most successful program providing group counseling smoking cessation and weight loss in over 30 Adult Schools throughout NJ and PA. Specially designed programs are offered at Fortune 500 companies. find out more about hypnosis therapy, contact Barry Wolfson at 908-996-3311 or visit the website at www. hypnosisnj.com.
Everyone knows the frustration of setting good intentions only to lose momentum quickly. There are many techniques that address the challenges of changing or modifying behavior for positive purposes. One of the most effective is learning how to use hypnosis to help achieve these goals. At 7 p.m., on January 5, Barry Wolfson, director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center, will present “How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions” at Honor Yoga, 17 Reaville Ave., in Flemington. This free presentation will be held in person and virtually. Additional classes in January for help in quitting smoking, losing weight and improving sleep are detailed in the calendar on page 32.
“Although January 1st connotes a new beginning, just picking an arbitrary date to make a change doesn’t always make it happen immediately. It’s like riding a bicycle. Very few of us have probably mastered that task immediately,” states Wolfson. “It took practice and then some more practice. But overall, learning to balance was
fairly easy to master. The same is true for hypnosis.”
The talk includes the opportunity to experience an optional 5-minute hypnosis test and well as a Q & A session. This is the perfect opportunity for those curious about the benefits of hypnosis to explore how it can help bring a sense of control to their life.
Hypnosis has been medically approved as a safe, painless and customizable way to aid individuals with a variety of behavioral issues including phobias, fears, sports performance, insomnia, migraines, stress reduction and myriad other conditions. The only tools needed for hypnosis are one’s mind and the desire to succeed.
Wolfson shares that hypnosis can eliminate yo-yo dieting and help individuals reach an ideal weight by eating healthy and satisfying meals. It is also used successfully for the cessation of smoking—one of the most difficult habits to break—without anxiety, weight gain or mood swings.
The Hypnosis Counseling Center has over 35 years of experience helping clients attain their goals and successfully change their lives for the better. HCC offers individual and group counseling sessions in more than 30 adult and continuing education schools and corporate sites throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Location: Offices in Flemington and Princeton and Livingston. For information and to register for the free talk contact Christina Flanagan at christina@hyflemington.com or 908-878-7840. For more information, call or text 908-303-7767 or email barry@ hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. See ad, page 7.
When entering Gaia’s Gifts, a delightful crystal and gemstone shop in Washington, one immediately feels the energizing vibe of aliveness that comes when treasures from the earth are activated with a commitment to spiritual, mental and physical health and wellness. Unique varieties of natural rough and tumbled stones are both plentiful and reasonably priced. Healing frequency sounds softly play in the background, and a warmly calming vibration radiates throughout the store. Patrons are invited to explore every nook for handmade treasures by local artisans or take time to therapeutically unplug on a BioMat.
“Along with gifts from the earth, we have a professional massage therapist on staff and regularly hold sound bath meditations complete with a 39” Tibetan gong,” shares owner Ellen Perkins. “Gaia’s Gifts surrounds and uplifts me every day and I hope when you come, you feel that too.”
This healing space also offers additional therapies and tools, such as energy healing, singing bowls, color therapy glasses, oracle and tarot cards and sometimes channeled readings. Stop by today for an energetic lift to mind, body and spirit.
Location: 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. Hours: Tu-Fri: 11am5:30pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun/Mon. For more information, call 908-223-1331 or visit facebook.com/GaiasGifts16/ and instagram.com/gaias_gifts. GaiasGifts.net. See ad, page 9.
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Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. The researchers studied 1,800 adults 65 or older and divided them into four subgroups of activity patterns: earlier rising/ robust, shorter activity duration/less modellable, shorter active periods/very weak and later activity offset/very weak. Both groups with weak rhythms had twofold odds of clinically significant depression symptoms and cognitive performance deficits. As we age, disruption in activity patterns may be common. More research is needed into why earlier and robust patterns appear to be protective and whether modifying disrupted patterns improves health outcomes.
A few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death, a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests. Among nearly half a million adults ranging from 40 to 69 years old, those that consumed two or more cups of tea a day saw a modest, but lower risk for all causes of mortality over a median follow-up of more than 11 years. Participants of the large cohort study, called UK Biobank, self-reported tea intake from 2006 to 2010, while researchers noted mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease. The researchers concluded that drinking more than two cups of tea per day can be part of a healthy diet.
For decades, conventional wisdom has been that consuming saturated fat is a surefire way to sabotage cardiovascular health, clog arteries and advance the path to a heart attack. A new paper published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology looked at the relationship between consuming saturated fat and the development of cardiovascular disease by conducting a review of articles published between 2010 and 2021 on the subject. The researchers found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease, and saturated fat naturally occurring in nutrient-dense foods can be safely included in the diet.
A new clinical trial by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione—often referred to as the body’s master antioxidant—and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Twenty-four older adults and 12 young adults were studied. The older group was randomized to receive either GlyNAC or a placebo for 16 weeks, and the younger adults received GlyNAC for two weeks.
Participants were studied before, after two weeks and after 16 weeks of supplementation to assess glutathione concentrations, oxidative stress, mitochondrial fatty-acid oxidation, molecular regulators of energy metabolism, inflammation, endothelial function, insulin resistance, aging hallmarks, gait speed, muscle strength, walking (via a six-minute test), body composition and blood pressure. Supplementing with GlyNAC in the older adults was found to improve or correct these markers. Researchers concluded that this nutritional supplementation was a safe, well-tolerated and effective method for improving or reversing multiple, age-associated abnormalities to promote health in aging adults.
In new research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, Australian scientists amplified the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers, inducing baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Thousands more larvae swam to those locations than to control areas to settle on bare rocks. Oyster reef restoration in Australia and globally is viewed as a way to re-establish healthy ecosystems. Shellfish filter and clean large volumes of water as they feed, and shell piles provide habitat for fish.
Many marine animals use sound to communicate over long distances, because it can carry more information than sight or smell underwater. Healthy reefs emit crackles and pops from shrimp and fish as they feed, and that makes oyster larvae aware of a healthy habitat for them to settle on a rock and begin growing their shell.
The researchers recorded sounds from the healthy Port Noarlunga Reef and played them underwater near two large reef restoration sites offshore from Adelaide and the Yorke Peninsula. They attracted up to 17,000 more oysters per square meter to these sites and close to four times more large oysters grew in the test areas over the next five months, further accelerating habitat growth.
A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. At present, fewer than 1 percent of the country’s 500,000 school buses are electric or run on low-emission fuels. The government grant program wants to reduce children’s exposure to harmful exhaust from diesel buses as part of a broader effort to address climate change and environmental justice by making it easier for communities to have access to zero-emission vehicles. The funds come from $5 billion that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received to purchase around 2,300 electric buses. Many will be available to select school districts by the start of the next school year, with the rest by the end of this year.
A 2021 study found that even brief exposure to air pollution, including wildfire smoke and car exhaust, can alter a child’s DNA and increase their risk of heart and lung problems as adults. Seventy percent of students from low-income families take a bus to school, increasing their exposure to diesel exhaust. Children of color, in particular, are more likely to live near heavy transit routes, industrial facilities and other sources of vehicular and industrial pollution. This is in large part due to historic housing, zoning and transit policies that leave Black and Brown communities with few options.
Liquid helium, the world’s coldest element, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. The high-resolution, 3-D images generated by this critical medical tool allow doctors to see details in the body that might not show up on X-rays, so that they can diagnose brain tumors, strokes, spinal cord injuries, liver disease and cancer.
Helium is a nonrenewable element found deep underground, and supplies are becoming harder to find for the Federal Helium Reserve, in Texas. Russia was gearing up to supply nearly a third of the world’s reservoir, but the war in Ukraine has halted trade. Phil Kornbluth, president of Kornbluth Helium Consulting, says that four of five major U.S. helium suppliers are rationing the element, prioritizing the healthcare industry over less essential customers. Donna Craft, a regional construction manager for Premier, Inc., which contracts with helium suppliers for about 4,000 hospitals, says, “Helium is on allocation, for sure.”
Inside an MRI magnet, helium lets the current travel resistance-free. Harvard University physicists Amir Yacoby and Philip Kim shut down about half of their projects. Kim says, “There’s only a finite amount of helium in the Earth’s crust. Once it evaporates off, it’s completely lost into outer space.”
Researchers calculate that devoting about 1 percent of U.S. farmland to agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, would satisfy about 20 percent of present electricity demand. Agrivoltaics can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields.
by Lorraine Maita, MD
Psoriasis affects approximately 3 percent of the U.S. population. According to Dr. Mark Hyman, founder of the Institute of Functional Medicine, the condition involves terrible suffering from scaly, itchy, inflamed and peeling skin; aching joints; burning genitals; broken nails; and the resulting depression that inevitably comes from such conditions—all of which explains why it is often referred to as “the heartbreak of psoriasis.”
The Cleveland Clinic describes psoriasis as an autoimmune condition of the skin. The immune system of people with psoriasis overreacts, causing inflammation and an overly rapid growth of new skin cells, which in turn causes a buildup on the surface that creates the appearance of scaling, but the effects are much more significant than cosmetic.
Psoriasis is associated with psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, lymphoma and cardiovascular disease. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) describes a link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome known as the “march of psoriasis”. Widespread inflammation may cause insulin resistance that triggers cells lining the blood vessels to malfunction, potentially leading to atherosclerosis and heart attack or stroke. The ailment also increases the risk of diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol.
Traditionally, psoriasis is treated with steroids and immunosuppressive drugs that can be harsh on the body and quite expensive while failing to address its root cause. Alternatively, the functional medicine approach is to treat the disease’s underlying causes: inflammation and triggers.
“I have psoriasis,” says Dr. Brad Shook, a
chiropractic physician and member of The Institute of Functional Medicine. “I worked hard, and I’ve had my psoriasis and my autoimmunity under control and in remission. Through functional medicine, we can identify these drivers and help you to unwind this process, heal your body and then through that process of healing, you learn what the triggers were.”
Functional medicine practitioners use the acronym STAIN to categorize five triggers that activate inflammation and psoriasis: stress, trauma or toxins, antigens or adverse food reactions, inflammation or infections and nutrition. Removing these triggers allows for healing.
Psoriatic patients report worsening of symptoms with stress. Modulating the reaction to stress and adding relaxation techniques can calm the inflammatory response. Practicing relaxing activities such as deep belly breathing, yoga, tai chi, prayer, meditation, visualization, Heartmath, massage, acupuncture or biofeedback can relieve stress. Exercise can also release endorphins that reduce pain perception.
The NPF states that physical trauma can induce the development of psoriatic plaques. Toxins such as smoking and alcohol have
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been shown to increase the risk and severity of the disease. Obesity may also play a role in worsening symptoms because toxins are stored in fat, which emits inflammatory cytokines. It’s recommended to maintain ideal weight, abstain from smoking and alcohol consumption, and avoid trauma. Detoxifying and removing heavy metals can decrease the inflammatory response, as well.
Studies show that a Western diet rich in sugar and fat leads to an imbalance in gut bacteria known as dysbiosis. These harmful bacteria may contribute to psoriasis. Allergens or reactions to food can cause increased intestinal permeability, or leaky gut. The most common triggers tend to be wheat and dairy.
The Chopra Center recommends the 4 R Gut Healing program. Removing foods patients are sensitive to is key to calming down the immune system, as well as avoiding sugar, wheat, dairy and processed foods. To improve the gut, replace digestive enzymes, replenish healthy bacteria with a probiotic and repair the gut lining with butyrate or L glutamine.
To diminish inflammation, modify the diet to include more anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats found in fish, avocado, nuts, seeds and olives, and fewer inflammatory omega-6 fats found in wheat and dairy. Look for and eradicate hidden infections. Decrease inflammation with a high-quality fish oil, curcumin, probiotics and
a whole foods diet free of food sensitivities.
Studies show that having adequate amounts of vitamins A and D, fish oil, probiotics and zinc are important for maintaining both a healthy gut and a healthy immune response. Supplementation can be helpful in maintaining appropriate levels of these vital nutrients. Some patients using topical vitamin D products found they had effects similar to topical corticosteroids.
“When I started working at the Ultrawellness Center, I learned about how to address the root causes of a problem, not just the symptoms, and have found a new way of approaching psoriasis,” says Adonica Nichols, a psoriasis patient and a licensed practical nurse at the center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. “Living with psoriasis is still an everyday struggle for me, but I have implemented many of these changes in my diet and lifestyle over the past several months, and I am feeling better than I ever have.”
Psoriasis is a multifaceted, complex illness that may require a deeper look at the triggers. A functional medicine physician can offer a systematic approach to uncover and remove these triggers, helping patients heal from the heartbreak of psoriasis.
Board-certified in integrative, anti-aging and internal medicine, Lorraine Maita, MD is an award-winning functional medicine specialist and author in Short Hills, NJ. For more information, visit HowToLiveYounger.com.
Ushering in a brand-new year can be filled with hope, but it can also feel as daunting as a blank sheet of paper. We might pause at the threshold with pen in hand, recounting past mistakes and failures, hesitant to make our mark. The unforeseen is like a stranger, easy to mistrust. Dreading the unknown can be a self-sabotaging habit that obstructs the view and keeps us wishing instead of living.
Nature’s great gift is her constancy of seasons, but she thrives on change. Despite the human propensity for clutching what is familiar and predictable, we do best by leaving the door ajar for the unexpected. If we are fortunate, we will have 12 more months to have another go at it.
Setting a place at the table for delight shifts our frequency from resistance to receiving our highest good, and swapping anxiety for excitement can be a spiritual practice during our most uncomfortable moments. Instead of making a resolution, what if we made the simple decision to not believe our fears?
With no concept of limitation or worry of scraped knees, we once learned to walk, happily undiscouraged when we stumbled. That first spark of eager curiosity remains deep in our memory, not confined to youth. Embracing possibility this year can be a subtle, mantra-in-motion as we go through our days, a cellular willingness to expect an outcome tailored specifically for us. Here are some prompts for embracing possibility:
n On scraps of paper, write down 12 things you have postponed doing or trying and keep them in a special canister. Pull one out each month and follow through with joyful anticipation.
n Witness the sunrise once a week and designate it as an opportunity to open your heart and mind to the new and glorious.
n Change things up in the kitchen: Buy new dishes and donate the old to a local thrift store. Try a new food every week and explore herbs and spices not usually in the cupboard.
n Notice something in your daily surroundings that might have gone unnoticed before.
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Most clothes made today contain plastic. The non-biodegradable polymer is a major component of elastic waistbands and nylon sneakers. But by far, the largest fossil-fuel culprit is polyester, commonly used in shirts, pants, hoodies, dresses, jackets, underwear, socks, blankets and hats, according to Sewport, an online marketplace serving the garment industry.
In 2021, polyester comprised 54 percent of all new fabrics, according to Textile Exchange, a global nonprofit of fashion insiders promoting sustainability. Because it is inexpensive to make, this synthetic fiber is the darling of fast fashion which entices consumers to wear cheap garments a few times, throw them away and promptly buy replacements. Every year, an estimated 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills worldwide; and in America, 85 percent of all textiles get discarded, according to Earth.org.
Plastic produces greenhouse gases at every stage of its long life—from extraction, refining and manufacturing to transportation and waste management. Researchers have found that washing polyester releases tiny synthetic microfibers into the water supply, harming marine life and contaminating human drinking water. It also breaks down into micro-plastics while languishing in landfills for hundreds of years.
The manufacture of polyester has social costs, too. According to Sewport, the vast majority of producers worldwide exploit uneducated people in impoverished countries, where workers are regularly exposed to highly toxic chemicals.
Made from mushroom mycelium, this textile is a sustainable alternative to animal leather.
Among conscientious environmentalists, there’s an aspirational trend toward textiles made of recycled plastic, such as Econyl. Patagonia promotes NetPlus material
made from discarded fishing nets. Repreve transforms reclaimed water bottles into yarn that is used to make various garments. Currently, these eco-friendly textiles make up a tiny fraction of the global market; only 14 percent of all polyester was recycled in 2020.
Textile Exchange and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action have launched an initiative to shift the market toward recycled polyester. But even recycled plastic garments shed micro-plastics when washed. Consider using a washing bag like Guppyfriend, which keeps micro-plastics from escaping, or choose items that aren’t washed as often, such as sneakers.
“Organic and more sustainable counterparts from almost all types of natural fibers, including cotton, linen, down and wool, are becoming available at retailers across the globe,” says La Rhea Pepper, managing director of the Textile Exchange. Here are notable fabric options that are kinder to the planet.
LYOCELL: Trademarked as Tencel, lyocell is made from sustainably sourced wood cellulose and used in denim, dress shirts and underwear. Less water and lower-impact chemicals are used in manufacturing this material. It’s biodegradable and easily recycled.
ORGANIC OR RECYCLED COTTON: While conventional cotton is a natural fiber harvested from plants, it consumes an inordinate amount of water and involves the use of toxic chemicals. The better choices are organic cotton certified by the Global Organic Textiles Standards (GOTS), which requires less water and doesn’t use chemicals, or recycled cotton, which repurposes already existing fibers.
PLANT-BASED LEATHER: Companies making these animal-free alternatives using mushrooms, pineapples, bananas, apples, cacti and other vegetables are highly
innovative and represent an exciting, emerging sector.
PEACE OR AHIMSA SILK: Silk is biodegradable and requires much less water and chemicals than cotton, but it’s traditionally made by boiling or gassing silkworms. The cruelty-free approach behind peace or Ahimsa silk is that moths are allowed to emerge naturally before their cocoons are harvested. Look for GOTS-certified silk to ensure humane manufacturing.
WOOL: Made from the fleece of sheep and other animals, wool is naturally biodegradable, regrows continually and can be harvested without harming animals. Still, industry players have been known to abuse animals, land and workers. Certifiers like the Responsible Wool Standard encourage better stewardship.
ORGANIC LINEN: Made from flax, linen requires little water, is biodegradable, moth-resistant and considered more eco-friendly than cotton.
ORGANIC HEMP: Humans have been harvesting hemp for thousands of years. It’s considered one of the most sustainable fibers because it requires very little water and no toxic chemicals to produce.
As the annual global textile market nears $1 trillion in value, the environmental stakes are enormous, and sustainable choices aren’t always easy to make. Ultimately, it’s the new clothes we don’t buy that will help our planet the most. Vow not to purchase fast fashion. Invest in well-made, longer-lasting clothing. Mend clothes to extend their lives. Shop at secondhand stores. Wash clothing less often to reduce the release of micro-plastics. Choose brands committed to responsible fabrics and transparent labeling.
Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.
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Although it is completely normal to feel like our memories are failing us as we get older, this is not the time to panic. Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Whether we’re looking for the car keys in all the wrong places or experiencing way too many tip-of-the-tongue moments, it may be high time to adopt the brain-boosting recommendations by these four experts.
“Having a better memory now and in the future means taking care of your brain and
making the right lifestyle choices to slow down the aging process,” says Annie Fenn, M.D., founder of BrainHealthKitchen.com, who believes that what we choose to eat is one the most significant decisions we make each day.
Foods high in antioxidants like vitamins C and E, beta carotene and selenium have been shown to slow age-related memory loss. Think berries, grapes (which contain resveratrol, a memory-enhancing compound), beets, broccoli, almonds, avocados, carrots, eggs, salmon, onions and dark, leafy greens.
Avoid foods high in saturated and trans fats, which can increase “bad” cholesterol and lower “good” cholesterol. Studies find
HAVING A BETTER MEMORY NOW AND IN THE FUTURE MEANS TAKING CARE OF YOUR BRAIN AND MAKING THE RIGHT LIFESTYLE CHOICES TO SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS.
~ANNIE FENN, M.D.
that high cholesterol diets can increase the risk of memory loss, among other cognitive functions.
Whole grains and legumes like cracked wheat, whole-grain couscous and lentils are complex carbohydrates that boost the brain by providing a steady, sustained supply of glucose, and are high in folate, the memory-boosting B vitamin.
Finally, don’t forget to include culinary herbs like curcumin, rosemary, saffron, oregano and mint. They all help support brain health, especially saffron, which contains a potent constituent called crocin that is associated with slowing cognitive decline in human and animal studies.
Wendy Warner, M.D., the founder of Medicine in Balance, an integrative healthcare practice in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, recommends Ginkgo biloba (one of the oldest living tree species in the world) and ginseng, which have both been found to help enhance memory with their neuroprotective and antioxidant effects. Noting that the brain works best with adequate nourishment, she asserts that these supplements can play a role in increasing blood circulation to the brain, thus improving its function.
Also on her list are Bacopa monnieri for its antioxidant capacity, Rhodiola rosea for its neuroprotective and antioxidant effects and licorice (Glycirrhiza glabra) for its ability to increase circulation in the central nervous system.
Warner recommends regular stress management techniques like yoga, qigong and tai chi as well, noting, “These all help lower inflammation and cortisol (an inflammatory stress hormone) and have been shown to improve memory.”
Heather Houskeeper is a certified herbalist, long-distance hiker and author. When venturing out into the wild, she is able to spot and identify hundreds of medicinal herbs, including her favorite, top five
memory boosters, starting with Ginkgo biloba, as well as:
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) supports healthy blood flow to the brain. It can be enjoyed through food, tea or diffused as aromatherapy.
ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifera), traditionally ingested as food or tea, can support mental alertness, focus and clarity of mind. Mix ashwagandha powder with warm milk, hot water or broth.
HOLY BASIL (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is rich in antioxidants and supports cerebral circulation. Enjoy this delicious and fragrant herb as tea up to three times per day, use in cooking or take as a tincture.
GOTU KOLA (Centella asiatica) is a restorative herb that can support alertness and mental clarity. It is also popularly used as a tea, tincture or extract for up to 14 days at a time.
Insufficient sleep can result in a variety of cognitive problems, including memory loss. Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder condition that affects breathing, should not ignore it.
High-quality sleep is key to reactivating memories, especially recalling the names of people we’ve recently met, according to Northwestern University researchers. Other experts have reported a strong association between sleep and the formation of memories. Strive for uninterrupted and deep sleep, as follows:
n The ideal amount for most adults is between seven and nine hours a night.
n Wind down before bed with a consistent routine like reading, stretching or meditation.
n Keep the bedroom cool—somewhere around 65° F— and dark.
n Shut off all electronics.
n Avoid late-day caffeine, alcohol and spicy, heavy meals too close to bedtime.
Treating OSA is important to improve both sleep and brain health, says Thomas M. Holland, M.D., of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging, explaining, “Impaired sleep can lead to biochemical processes that can impact memory and cognition.”
Sheryl Kraft writes about health and wellness for Sage by Gaia and a variety of print and online media sources. Visit SherylKraft. com and SageByGaia.com to read more of her work.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY. IT’S THE ONLY PLACE YOU HAVE TO LIVE IN. ~JIM ROHN
One of the first things we notice when we meet someone is their smile, so it is easy to understand why children with crowded teeth might be self-conscious when they encounter new people. But the condition is not just a cosmetic concern. “Teeth crowding are surface markers of structural chaos below,” says Felix Liao, DDS, author of Your Child’s Best Face: How to Nurture Top Health & Natural Glow. Dental crowding results from a deficiency in jaw growth, which can contribute to a partially stunted face, narrower airway, poor sleep and consequent learning and behavior problems.
According to a recent medical research review, its prevalence among children and adolescents is up to 84 percent. Fortunately, parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/ facial development in their children so that there is enough room for all 32 teeth to line up straight and for the tongue to operate between the two jaws without occupying the airway.
Crowded teeth are the tip of an iceberg called Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS), a term coined by Liao in 2017 for a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, from sleep and growth disturbance to respiratory infections and poor focus. According to a 2013 study by the Stanford Sleep Center, “Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in non-obese children is a disorder of oral facial growth.”
IMS is an all-too-common condition that often goes undiagnosed, untreated or incorrectly treated. The result is a child that falls short of their full genetic potential and an adult that suffers recurring pain and fatigue. An underdeveloped maxilla—the upper jaw
that also forms part of the nose and eye socket—can lead to a litany of symptoms, including teeth grinding, a weak chin and jaw pain, and may also impact the appearance of the face, causing imbalanced features. By contrast, a well-developed facial structure will support better breathing, sleep and postural alignment, and benefit from high cheekbones and full lips.
“Rarely does managing symptoms result in a healthy child,” says Ben Miraglia, DDS, a board member of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry. IMS symptoms improve when the jaws are activated to grow to their full potential. This is now possible with a partnership between parents and a new breed of dentists known as Airway-centered Mouth Doctors (AMD) that receive specialized training on the syndrome and its treatment.
These specialists work in the realm of whole health, looking at the interconnectedness of the body rather than individual body parts in isolation. They collaborate with other doctors and therapists, including myofunctional therapists that devise exercises for the mouth muscles and encourage nasal breathing. AMDs also work with dietitians to devise a bone-building diet free of the toxins, pollutants and chemicals found in processed foods that can impair normal facial development.
AMDs approach the condition without drugs or surgery, often without having to use braces which can result in a deflated mid-face. By designing retainer-like oral appliances to be placed over the teeth, they spur the growth and alignment of the jaws to help widen the airway and support sleep.
Mouth structure and jaw alignment are foundational to whole-body health in children, and Liao’s vision for achieving thriving health in kids includes these recommended steps:
n Early recognition by parents of IMS red flags in their child, including chapped lips, a weak chin, crooked teeth, dental cavities, disrupted sleep, slumped posture, fatigue, lethargy, hyperactivity and learning or behavior problems
n Diagnosis of an impaired mouth by a trained AMD
n Complying with AMD guidance, including the use of a professional oral expander appliance
n Eating a non-inflammatory, bone-building diet
n Following whole health team protocols to align the head, jaws and spine, and integrate mind, body and mouth
Growing the jaws is the groundbreaking solution to crowded teeth in children that parents have been hoping for. A plant will blossom more fully in sunshine than in shadow. The same can be said when it comes to a child’s smile and overall health.
Brooke Goode is the National Editor for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health hub.
by Kirby Baldwin
It’s a new year—the perfect opportunity to set positive intentions for a fresh start.
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier, but according to research, only 46 percent of people that set such a goal are successful in keeping it at the six-month mark, largely due to having unrealistic expectations or not keeping track of progress. To detox from the holidays, look and feel better—and stick to a resolution without becoming another statistic—an in-home personal trainer may be the perfect solution.
According to Jenna Scott, of J Scott Wellness, an American Council on Exercise-certified trainer and health coach who has worked as a personal trainer for more than 15 years, “The benefits to in-home training are countless. It takes many of the perceived (or not-soperceived) obstacles out of the equation. From taking out travel time in our busy day to simply feeling more comfortable in our home, in-home training is a great alternative to the traditional gym.”
Because workouts are individually tailored to each client, they can be more efficient and effective. For those with busy schedules, in-home personal training provides the consistency needed to attain fitness goals with the added benefit of convenience—no commuting to a gym, waiting for equipment or finding child care. It can also be done at any hour
of the day, rather than within the confines of a gym’s hours. Some people may be hesitant to go to a gym, and the privacy of working out in the comfort of a living room is a boon for those that feel self-conscious when exercising in a group environment.
The rapport that may develop between a trainer and client can provide the accountability and motivation to meet goals, and the gratification that comes from seeing results quickly can reinforce the behavior. It is much more difficult to get into a workout rut when there is another person present, continually customizing the workout program and providing motivation and inspiration.
Casey Mahoney, a busy mom and volunteer who works out with an in-home personal trainer, says, “The main benefits
for me of working with an in-home trainer are accountability and comfort. There is something to be said for training in the comfort of your own home. It can also be a time saver! I know I can always find other things to fill my time and not make working out a priority. It is much harder to cancel on someone coming to your house than it is to cancel your trip to the gym!”
An added bonus to seeing quick physical gains is the mental fitness that comes with it; numerous studies show that exercise causes the brain to release feel-good chemicals (endorphins) that make people feel happier and less stressed. Research also points to exercise as a source of more energy and an immune system boost. Because a personal trainer will take an individual’s health history into consideration—whether it’s a surgery, a physical limitation or the recent birth of a child—in-home personal training is beneficial for all levels of fitness, even beginners.
According to Scott, “Do your research. Ask where they were certified and what type of insurance they carry. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” Because a personal relationship is foundational to in-home personal training, it is important to find someone that makes us feel comfortable and motivates and inspires us to achieve goals and create positive changes.
In-home personal training comes at different price points. For those seeking a more affordable option, invite a couple of friends over to the house for a semi-private or small group training session. This format provides all the benefits of in-home personal training at a more accessible cost, with the added benefit of a more social environment.
Leveling up our physical fitness this new year will take dedication and commitment, and adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to new, healthy habits for the long haul.
Kirby Baldwin is an editor and writer for the KnoWEwell Regenerative Whole Health hub.
by Tom O’Bryan, DC CCN, DACBN
Putting more thought into what we eat and why may be among the most important factors in determining how long we live. Researchers in Norway recently compared the long-term effects of a typical Western diet to an optimal one, and their findings can be a source for inspiration. The optimal diet had a substantially higher intake of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables and a handful of nuts, while reducing red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages and refined grains.
According to their results, a sustained change from a typical Western diet to the better plan can make a big difference on life expectancy. Here are their predicted impacts on longevity for people after starting—and sticking to—an optimal diet:
Start at age 20—women add 8.4 to 12.3 years; men add 9.4 to 14.3 years
Start at age 60—women add 6.2 to 9.3 years; men add 6.8 to 10 years
Start at age 80—women and men add 3.4 years
So, it is never too late to start a positive activity.
This improved diet gets to the underlying causes of most of the reasons Americans die. According to the National Institutes of Health, 14 of the top 15 causes of death in 2019 were chronic inflammatory diseases. This means it is more than likely that the cause has existed for a long time under the surface (chronic), with too much inflammation for too long (inflammatory), affecting the brain, cardiovascular system, blood sugar system or wherever there is a genetic weak link (disease). Rather than
ask what the ailment is, ask, “Where is the long-term, hidden inflammation coming from that is fueling this disease?”
Dr. George Slavich, founding director of the Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research at the University of California in Los Angeles, says that understanding when inflammation promotes either good or poor health and how and when to intervene to reduce inflammation-related disease risk, “should be a top scientific and public priority.” Identifying and reducing individual triggers of inflammation opens a path to regenerating a healthier, younger individual.
Not all inflammation is bad. Time-limited increases in inflammation are critical for promoting wound healing and recovery, as well as reducing the spread of communicable infections. Humans would not have lived very long without a well-developed internal protection from threatening environmental triggers such as bugs, parasites, viruses, mold, fungus and bacteria. For better health outcomes, we need to address excessive systemic inflammation. There are many likely contributors to the fueling of inflammation, but one of the most common sources is what is on the end of our fork. Begin there.
LIFESTYLE HACK 1: If there is one prime directive for better health, it is to focus on living as much of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle as possible. Become more aware of the daily environmental exposures that ramp up inflammatory genes. Know, for example, what chemicals are used on the soil in which the food is grown or sprayed with before it is harvested. Then, armed with this knowledge, choose a better alternative, like organic and regenerative organic foods. As enough anti-inflammatory messages are accumulated, a reversal in the direction of health is possible.
LIFESTYLE HACK 2: Food is the most common source of gasoline on the fire of inflammation. Dr. Deanna Minich, president of the American College of Nutrition, recommends the Rainbow Diet, which acts like a fire extinguisher to put out the excess inflammatory fire in the body. Selecting multiple colors of fruits and vegetables at every meal tempers the inflammatory cascade. Strive over time to eat 50 different fruits or vegetables per week. Begin today. Just bringing up to awareness the question, “Is this food inflammatory or anti-inflammatory?” will feed our health habits, and over time, healthier habits equal a healthier life.
KnoWEwell Chief Health Officer Dr. Tom O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN, is an internationally recognized expert on gluten, bestselling author and speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. He is a chiropractic doctor, certified clinical nutritionist and the founder of TheDr.com.
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ucchini can be fashioned into noodles one of two ways. For “fettuccine”, use a potato peeler to produce long, flat noodles or lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several from one side, then turn the zucchini and peel off more. Continue to turn and peel away ribbons, until reaching the seeds at the core of the zucchini, which can be discarded. For “spaghetti”, use a spiralizer, mandolin or knife. The spiralizer is the easiest option. With a mandolin, hook up the julienne attachment for perfectly formed noodles. If using a knife, cut the zucchini into thin slices, stack them up and cut again lengthwise into thin strips. Discard the core. Salt the zucchini noodles, let sit for a few minutes, then massage and squeeze the water out. Drain any excess liquid.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium to high heat. Add the salmon, top sidedown, and sear until golden and crispy, then turn over to finish cooking. Cover only with a splatter screen, or it will not get crispy.
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Recently, I attended a yoga asana class with the theme “internal alignment”. What a clever concept, I thought, to focus on the internal body versus the exterior alignment of limbs. It is easy to lose sight of why we practice the physical aspects of yoga. We enter a class and go into autopilot or competitive mode by perhaps challenging our physical body to contort into postures that are uncomfortable versus listening to our subtle mind. At times, this mindset is okay, however, the real yoga happens internally and quite honestly has very little to do with the physical asana. Asana is meant to open channels of thought or energy to then dive deeper into answering the on-going question of “why”.
Internal alignment encourages us to seek answers regarding our mind/body connection—without internal peace it will be impossible to achieve external peace. When led by a skilled instructor, a yogi will be challenged to dive into consciousness and observe patterns of behavior, repetitive thoughts, relationship with ego and acknowledgement of past samskaras (traumas).
It is human nature to seek happiness in life. I cannot imagine anyone who would argue otherwise. However, happiness and finding the joys of this emotion
takes effort and at times riding through mental pain to ultimately reach samadhi (total self-collectedness). When we find ourselves in a position of the observer of thoughts or actions, also known as the witness self, we can find the answers to many of life’s questions. It is my belief that our purpose in life is to clear our karma and learn the lessons we were brought onto the earth to do. This is only possible when we are open and vulnerable to experiencing
uncomfortable moments and being honest with what we can change in our own lives to find true happiness.
Internal alignment allows us to reach bliss or ananda because we are aligning our thoughts, actions, and emotions with the physical experience in the body. Energy will be free-flowing and the nadis (rivers of “energy” in the body) are clear and open to receive. The true challenge of “yoga” is to address what may be holding us back from experiencing internal peace and actively change those patterns in the spirit of finding internal alignment.
The next time you step onto your yoga mat, I wish is that you close your eyes, breathe deeply, and find the space in your mind to experience the physical aspects of yoga while connecting with your subtle internal body. Your physical practice will elevate and most importantly, your mindbody connection will enable you to release what no longer serves and create space for what does.
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drumming. Stay after and get an aura photo with detailed report, a reading or energy healing from one of our gifted psychics or healers. Readings include tarot, mediumship, stones, medicine cards and limpia (egg reading). Circle led by Shaman Lauren. Bring instrument (drum, rattle, etc.), or just enjoy the experience. Free. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.
Sound Bath – 6:30-8pm. Sound vibration powerfully moves stuck energy. Spend an evening relaxing and releasing what no longer serves you bringing you back to center. $35. RSVP appreciated as space is limited. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. For more information and to RSVP contact Ellen at 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.
Psychic/Mediumship Workshop – 3-5pm with Cherise. Class is part of mentorship series to introduce the concept of mediumship as an encounter with and interpretation of spirit energy. Explore levels of spirit energy, other dimensions, including the astral plane and focus on ways we can encounter spirit responsibly, foster our relationship with spirit and our team of guides in the spirit realm. $65 per person; Pre-Registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-2172371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe. com.
Relax and Restore by Candlelight –6-7:15pm. Join Lianne for restorative yoga which relaxes and restores the body. All levels welcome. $25 by 1/18, $30 after. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908-268-7430 or Bonnie@yogaloka.com. Register at Yoga-Loka.com.
Past Life Meditation – 6-8pm. Who were you in a past life and what can you learn for this lifetime? Howard of AlternativeTherapiesWork will lead this group guided meditation. $30. Register at paypal.me/gaiasgiftsnj/30. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. For more information contact Ellen at 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.
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Japa Meditation with Chris – 11am— 12:30pm. Japa is the repetitive chanting of a sacred mantra 108 times. Each session is learning a mantra, practicing it together and applying it to your everyday life. Walk-ins welcome, come when you can. $10-$20 (sliding scale). Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. For more information contact Ellen at 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.
Medicine & Magic of Trees – 1-3pm. April of Oak Root Herbals will be back in her second workshop. April will present four more trees, explain their healing properties and together we will create a handcrafted preparation. Recipes, rituals, tree teas will be provided. $40. Advanced registration to paypal.me/gaiasgiftsnj/40 by January 15, 2023, required for supplies. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. For more information contact Ellen at 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.
Yoga for Mobility and Joint Health – 12noon1pm; Mondays, 1/23-2/27. Accessible yoga practice for people with arthritis, injuries and other mobility issues. $108 for 6-session series on Mondays. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908268-7430 or Bonnie@yoga-loka.com. Register at Yoga-Loka.com.
Reiki Level I Workshop and Certification – 11am-3:30pm - Have you been drawn to energy healing and want to learn what Reiki is about? Get started on your Energy Healing journey with Reiki Master Maria Martin. You’ll learn how to nurture and heal the light within yourself and others. In this workshop, she’ll teach you the basics of the art of healing with Reiki. You’ll receive your Reiki Level I attunement. $195 per person; Pre-Registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.
Yin Yoga 30-Hour Teacher Training – 1/281/29 (12-5pm), 2/8 (6-9pm), 2/15n(69pm), 3/1 (6-9pm). Join the Niyama Tribe for a 30-hour training in Yin Yoga. This training is open to existing yoga instructors and non-instructors who are seeking to learn the power of yin yoga. $495. Niyama Yoga is a certified Advanced Yin Yoga Training Shala and all training is eligible for training hours under the International Yoga Alliance. For more information, visit Training.NiyamaYogaShala.com. Retreats. NiyamaYogaShala.com. NiyamaYogaShala. com.
Durga Sadhana – 3-7pm; 1/28-9/23. Learn all about Durga and her practices in this 9-month course. We meet once per month on Saturdays. Some meditation experience is suggested. See website for more details. $999. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908-268-7430 or Bonnie@ yoga-loka.com. Register at Yoga-Loka.com.
Japa Meditation with Chris – 11am— 12:30pm. Japa is the repetitive chanting of a sacred mantra 108 times. Each session is learning a mantra, practicing it together and applying it to your everyday life. Walk-ins welcome, come when you can. $10-$20 (sliding scale). Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. For more information contact Ellen at 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.
Akashic Records Reading – 1-5pm The Akashic Records hold information about your soul’s past, present and future. During an Akashic Records reading, Cherise taps into your records, offering you channeled messages from your guides, masters, teachers and loved ones. These messages are intended to help you raise your awareness of your spiritual path so you can live in alignment with your highest and best good. Session is 45-60 minutes. $125 per person. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.
Bhagavad Gita – 6:15pm; 1/30-4/3. Join this study group to unpack the essence of this important text on dharma, karma and devotion. We meet once per week for 10 weeks. $200. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908-268-7430 or Bonnie@yoga-loka.com. Register at YogaLoka.com.
Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo – 3/3, 5-9pm; 3/4 10am-7pm; 3/5, 10am-5pm. Plan to attend this outstanding holistic experience at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., in Edison. With over 150 unique and expansive exhibiting participants and co-creators, this promises to once again be an amazing connection with like-minded souls. Vendors and speakers are still being welcomed. Tickets will be available at the door and on Eventbrite. For more information, visit HeartOfOnenessHolisticExpo.com.
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EMF’s affect our health and well-being. We offer remediation of Electomagnetic Fields inside and outside the home using energy balancing tools. For rates and information call Irene Christopher (917) 576-9310 or Barbara Kehr (201) 6378859.
Holistic Health and Healing Expo – 10am5pm. This outstanding expo is the go-to resource for natural wellness and green living. Now accepting vendor and speaker applications. Philadelphia Mainline, The Inn at Villanova University, Radnor. For more information, contact Shae Marcus at 856797-2227. HHHExpo.com.
Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beyond Beginners – 12noon; begins 1/2/23. In this class, Patty Pagano guides students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Held at Dunellen studio. Monthly fee $80 or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail. com. QiGongForHealing.com.
Bhagavad Gita – 6:15pm; 1/30-4/3. Join this study group to unpack the essence of this important text on dharma, karma and devotion. We meet once per week for 10 weeks. $200. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908-268-7430 or Bonnie@yogaloka.com. Register at Yoga-Loka.com.
Tuesday Meditations – 6:30-7:30pm; closed 1/3/23. Join our weekly group guided meditations. De-stress from your hectic weekend and Manic Monday. Beginners to Advanced. Bring meditation mat, pillow, etc. $10 per person; Pre-registration required. Private sessions and veteran discounts available. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.
Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 2pm; begins 1/3/23. In this class, students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi. This class also teaches principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Chester studio. Monthly fee $80 or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.
Quiet the Monkey Mind – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed. This gathering of teachings and tools is life changing. You learn to be in charge
of your mind instead of your mind running you—achieve a calm mind and peaceful heart as we release anxiety, fear, memories, current challenges, and resolve issues. $60 per night $60 or prepay $200 for the series. Audio recording and notes if you miss a class. Be The Medicine (Online In-PersonSessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine. com. $60-$200. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.
Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 2pm; begins 1/5/23. In this class, students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi. This class also teaches principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Dunellen studio. Monthly fee $80 or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.
Soul Shamanism 201 – 7pm. 101 was an introduction, and 201 completes the training. After practicing for a while, it is important to regroup as more subtilties become important to be aware of and navigate. Learning to move through any blocks into wholeness, health, happiness, truth, beauty, and light allows your entire life to transform into perfect alignment$395/$425. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. For information, call 973-647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or visit BetheMedicine.com.
Friday Psychic Readings and Energy Healings – 2-7pm; closed 1/6/23. Have a question about a direction you are looking to embark on? About a job, relationship or move? Get a 10-minute reading and we will advise you. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome. $30 per session. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.
Durga Sadhana – 3-7pm; 1/28-9/23. Learn all about Durga and her practices in this 9-month course. We meet once per month on Saturdays. Some meditation experience is suggested. See website for more details. $999. Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to the event. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown. For information and to register, contact Bonnie Pariser at 908268-7430 or Bonnie@yoga-loka.com. Yoga-Loka.com.
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Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley LAc can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and destress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad, page 15.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com
Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, page 23.
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Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 9.
Dr. Justin Ponquinette, DMD, NMD, IBDM 21 N. Gilbert St., Ste 210, Tinton Falls, NJ 732-747-0993 info@atlanticoralsurgery.com AtlanticOralSurgery.com
A compromised mouth can become a quality-of-life issue. We offer methods to promote/provide and health while respecting and embracing the body’s ability to heal itself. See ad, page 10.
Lori L. Hoff
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Taking energetic support to another level. Full Circle Energy Therapies is here to guide you with simple, gentle, effective tools. This is the sign you’ve been looking for. See ad, page 28.
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Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com
Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health and passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy.See ad, page 23.
Ellen Perkins
16 Broad St., Unit 1, Washington 908-223-1331 GaiasGifts.net
Natural rough and tumbled crystals and stones reasonably priced. Handmade treasures by local artisans. BioMat, massage, energy healing, singing bowls, color therapy glasses, oracle and tarot cards and sometimes channeled readings. Come for an energetic lift to mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 9
The Hair For Life Center, LLC
201-731-3530
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For over 35 years The Hair For Life Center has been helping women who experience hair loss.In as little as 2 to 3 hours we restore your hair to its natural state safely without using glues or extensions. For more information, visit at TheHairForLifeCenter.com. See ad, page 15.
Anna Wasilczyk
17 Ross Rd., Wallington anya@tanyapaint.com TanyaPaint.com
Paint with T-Anya is a mobile art service that brings a joyous creativity to any social gathering: birthday parties, retirement parties, fundraising, couples, one-on-one sessions and therapeutic sessions. See ad, page 29.
Dr Jennifer Redmond
7 E. High St, Somerville 908-300-8800 • DoctorRedmond.com
We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad, page 25.
Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS
91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn 908-206-7848
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Holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums. By treating the cause, not just the symptoms, Dr. Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, back cover.
Drs. Huckel, Huckel & Reine 11 Chambers St, Princeton 609-924-1414 • PrincetonDentist.com
Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime! We are trained in identifying holistic concerns beginning in the oral cavity that may cause issues elsewhere in the body. We use ozonated water, and choose systematically biocompatible materials for your treatment.
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Offices in Flemington, Princeton, Livingston NJ, and King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767
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Over 35 years of experience. We offer traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings, in person or virtual, for weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, public speaking, and more. See ad, page 7.
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Master Clinical Hypnotist Certified in 5 Path ® Hypnosis, 7th Path ® Self Hypnosis, Reiki, Healing Touch & Guided Meditations. We identify & address the root cause allowing our clients to move forward and heal. Offering classes in 7th Path ® Self Hypnosis and Reiki Level 1 & 2. When all else fails, Hypnosis Works! Call for Free Consultation.
Licensed Psychotherapist 15 E. Main St., Clinton 908-892-8978 • HunterdonTherapist.com
Bobbie Lynn Edwards is a licensed psychotherapist for 35 years. Practicing integrating psychotherapy focusing on a broad spectrum of spiritual philosophies and practices to assist in your healing. Clinically trained to provide guidance and direction to individuals, couples and families. Goals set within a mutual learning environment is the process. Meditation workshops for small and large groups are available. Call for a free consultation and further information.
Dr. Clare M. Larkin, DC, CMRP located in Warren 908-930-0628
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Your cells remember traumatic injury on a deeper level. Some injuries hang on because their energy gets trapped in the deeper tissues of the body. Matrix Repatterning allows the detection and release of these deeper injuries, improves electrical flow and allows the body to function normally again. See ad, page 27.
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172 Washington Valley Rd, Suite 3, Warren 732-882-9676
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Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.
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Metaphysical retail store offering crystals, gemstones, incense, essential oils, books, Tarot and Oracle cards, specialty candles, smudge supplies and more! Psychics, Shamans, Ministers and Reiki/Energy/Crystal healers are available to provide guidance and healing. We provide Aura photos with 3D imaging for you and your pet, meditations and in-store classes and workshops. Additional services: dedications, weddings, funerals and house cleansings.
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Dr. Jason Frigerio ND, LAC 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973-267-2650 • NJNaturalMedicine.com
Since 2004, NJNM has treated patients with naturopathic, Chinese, ayurvedic and biological medicine. Our guiding principa: to observe and treat the whole person, not just symptoms to identify and treat the root cause of illness, help restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad, page 13.
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Get checked today! You may be suffering from nutritional deficiencies, toxin overload, chronic infections and bad lifestyle habits. We provide health improvement programs unique to your body to improve your health through nutrition and other safe, non-invasive therapies. See ad, page 29.
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In Your Arms offers platonic touch therapy, as well as Reiki, to help individuals find relief from everyday stress, anxiety and even the loneliness induced by our virtual world in a safe, warm and confidential environment.
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Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey. Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.
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