FREQUENCY ADVANCED

To quote Nikola Tesla “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Trish and Mike Mahoney, founders of Advanced Frequency Energy Spa, understand this well. They have opened a unique healing facility that features frequency modalities that remove the roadblocks (free radicals and toxins) that keep cells from functioning optimally. These energy therapies allow oxygen to saturate cells and helps them to max out energy output in order to restore order and achieve optimal health.

To welcome new clients, they are offering an introductory special for their Energy Enhancement (EE) System™ Frequency Therapy—unlimited use for $175/month with a 3-month commitment. In addition, they are hosting Yoga with Roberta on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Qi Gong with JoeyG on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., in the Scalar Energy Field. Location: 431 Rte 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza), Whitehouse Station. For more information call 888-460-4050 and visit AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com. See ad, page 9.

Farmers’ Market in Washington Borough

Washington Borough’s Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., each Saturday through the end of September. Weekly themes include specially crafted activities and live music. For example, senior citizens will feel especially appreciated on July 8 with discounts on purchases and live music with Steve Kirchuk. Later in July, Santa and Mrs. Claus pay a visit when the market celebrates Christmas in July while DJ Mitch Hess spins all our holiday favorites.

The Farmers Market, presented by the Washington Borough Green Team in association with the Washington Business Improvement District, offers a variety of farms and vendors each week. Among the regular farmers market vendors this year are: Pipers Hill Farms, The Rooted Lion/Dandy Lion Acres Farm, K & A Farms, Greenbytes Farm, and Le Crepe Cafe.

Location: Downtown Washington by Veteran’s Park. For more information and a full schedule of weekly events, visit washingtonbid.org/farmers-market, or check out their respective Facebook pages. See ad, page 35

Effects of Cannabis Use Before and After Surgery

In January 2023, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine published guidelines recommending that all patients undergoing anesthesia be screened and questioned about cannabis use, including how much and how often they use, how they take it and when they last used it.

One of the largest studies on the effects of cannabis use on sedation, published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, looked at 250 patients undergoing an endoscopy while under anesthesia. Those that reported regular cannabis use required significantly higher doses of anesthesia than nonusers. Another study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that daily cannabis users required a higher dose of sedatives prior to an endoscopy than weekly or monthly users.

On a related note, a 2018 study published in the journal Patient Safety in Surgery reported that marijuana use may interfere with painkillers after surgery. The study looked at 261 trauma center patients and concluded that marijuana use, especially chronic use, may affect the pain response to injury and require higher doses of opioids for pain management.