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Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

14 CANNABIS AND CANINES

How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

16 THE QUIET POWER OF INTUITION

18 HEALTHY BREAST BASICS

Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

21 FALL FRUITS FOR SAVORY DISHES

Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

22 LESS STUFF, MORE JOY

Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

30 WATER SCARCITY WOES A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

34 MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF

on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

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tress and worry seem to go hand-in-hand, yet so many of us refuse to acknowledge their impact and affects. Many of us blow it off, determined to fight through it by telling ourselves that it is not that heavy, or I should be able to handle this. Most likely you can, or I can, but to not listen to our bodies, the science, the evidence, and think “not me” is, Joe Dunne, Publisher in my experience, a mistake. And to be honest, I make that mistake daily. Why? Because I do not always listen to the common-sense principles I have been taught. Nor do I pay attention to the words I have read that make sense. For example, these words caught my attention a long time ago—”All the worry in the world will never add another day to your life.” And “Control what you have control over…leave the rest to the universe.” Both seem true but what is the solution? How do I stop worrying? Can I stop worrying? I don’t know if eliminating worry is possible, but certainly we all can cut down on the quantity of things we find to worry about. Most of the time, I worry about things I have no control over, so why do I try to control them when it only continues the worry cycle? I know that being aware and having a desire to change my thinking is the key. This solid principle of good mental health is easy to write on paper, but it is hard to bring into practice. Why is that? Because changing behavior is about a process, a commitment, a desire to improve, and it takes practice and more practice. The trick for me is simply to do the best I can. Staying in the moment is so very hard but staying in the day is manageable. Doing the next right thing and dealing with life as it is presented to me is manageable. Falling off a path is a misstep, not a failure. The solution is getting back on the path by taking the actions necessary to keep stress manageable, and to work toward the “don’t worry; be happy” outcome. Isn’t that the common connector we all have? If you are a worrier, if you are stressed, please pay attention. These are stressful times. Change for the good. Take care of yourself. Improve yourself. We are all in this together. In peace, love and laughter,

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Meditation is Easy When It’s Heart-Based

editation has proven to offer an invaluable lifeline to escape the whirlwind of the mind and flow into peace and centeredness. Yet many avoid starting because they think it’s too hard to learn. Not so! There is an effortless meditation technique known as Heart-based Meditation that is easy for everyone to grasp. Through the naturalness of this technique, participants learn how the mind works with sound, discover the inner aspects of the heart beyond emotion, and so much more. Offered by 7 Chakras Wellness Center, the training course begins at 12noon, EST, on October 7, and runs for four consecutive Thursdays. The course includes daily reminders and videos. While the course is free, donations are requested. Course registration: 7chakras.dreamseedo.org/courses/5042. 7 Chakras Wellness Center is located in Watchung. For more information, call 909-251-1200 and visit 7ChakrasWellness. com. See ad, page 7.

Make a Life Change with Hypnosis

hether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, wanting a good night sleep, or anything you’d like to change to feel healthier and in better control of yourself and life, hypnosis can help dramatically improve the quality of life. Barry Wolfson, M.S., director of Hypnosis Counseling Center, shares “We see clients in person and virtually at both our locations. We’ve also offered group classes at over 35 adult schools and recreation centers throughout New Jersey to help people quit smoking and lose weight with tremendous results.” The next set of classes will be held on begining at 6:30 p.m., on October 5, at Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Rd., in Monmouth Junction. Hypnosis is a safe, medically approved method of behavior modification therapy that really works. Testimonials on the center’s website are numerous. As one seminar participant reported, “Barry – just want to say Thank You! – Today is my ONE YEAR anniversary of quitting smoking after almost 38 years, so – THANK YOU!.” $50 per class; see calendar listing on page 38 for details. Offices at 28 Mine St., Flemington; and 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton. Appointments in person or virtually. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. See ad, page 7.

Experience Your Soul with Soul Shamanism

eginning October 13, Janet StraightArrow, shaman, sage and healer, offers Soul Shamanism 101, a life-changing class that opens participants to heavenly levels of reality, bridging heaven to earth in real ways. “Our life makes sense when we discover the truth of our soul. Knowing who we are as the person we were born to be in this body and lifetime unfolds and supports us in many ways,” states StraightArrow. Soul Shamanism is a signature work offering advanced Shamanism levels that are centered on us having a direct experience with our soul and higher levels of spiritual wisdom and knowledge and healing. A recent student shares, “My Soul Shamanism class with Janet was profound. She helped me open doors and explored my mission and my soul. I am processing the experience and know that I will be stronger and more aligned as a result. I recommend this journey for anyone who wants to learn more about him or herself and find a healthier paradigm for living.” The class is presented over five weeks via Zoom, and limited in space as small groups allow for personal attention and guidance. For more information, call 973-647-2500 or email janet@bethemedicine.com, and visit BeTheMedicine.com. See ad, page 11.

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Reclaim Cherished Memories with Mothballs In My Attic

s the holidays approach, many of us are looking forward to once again being able to celebrate with loved ones. This is the perfect time to connect and reclaim memories that warm the heart and draw us closer. Sisters Cindy O’Neill and Barbara Iderosa collaborated together to create Mothballs in My Attic, an easy way to help memories from childhood naturally awaken as a single word from your past triggers a familiar thought, smell or visual sensation. This charming, spiral bound book guides the reader through a journey into the past to help recollect precious moments for the present. When the flood of surrounding memories shakes free, the experience is a true “mothballs in my attic” (MiMa) moment. Just in the time for the holidays, this delightful book is being offered “buy one, get one free.” So get two books for $19.95, with free shipping included. “This book is about you and your experiences put in a simple fun form. It’s your story—the reawakening occurs with each sentence,” shares O’Neill. “Everyone can enjoy a MiMa moment from the first page to the last. Your childhood memories are just a sentence away.” For more information, contact Cindy O’Neill at 732-887-8111 or email mimabook@aol.com. MiMaBook.com. See listing, page 40.

Flemington/Princeton - You want to quit smoking. You need to lose weight. You’re anxious, sleepless, or you find yourself avoiding people or necessary tasks. Wouldn’t we all like to be healthier in some way? We can be. Imagine sleeping well, eating well, or putting down the cigarette habit for good without anxiety, weight gain, or mood swings. Whatever your situation is, hypnosis can dramatically improve the quality of your life. Nicotine addiction and unwanted weight can both lead to a frustrating roller coaster ride of hope and disappointment. Panic attacks and anxiety disorders can manifest themselves in physical symptoms such as stomach pains or insomnia, or behaviors like avoidance or extreme shyness. Regardless of the issue, you can discover what thousands of others have already learned: Hypnosis offers a painless path to freedom and change.

Hypnosis is a safe, medically approved method of behavior modification therapy, and it really works. Whether you’ve got 20 pounds you want to lose or your self-esteem needs a boost, hypnosis counseling can make a difference for you. The Hypnosis Counseling Center has been helping people change their lives for the better for over 35 years. Group classes are offered at over 35 adult schools and recreation centers throughout New Jersey to help people quit smoking and lose weight. Individual counseling is available for those who want to manage stress or overcome anxiety, poor confidence, insomnia, low self esteem, migraine headaches, or poor work and study habits. To f i n d o u t m o re , p l e a s e v i s i t HypnosisCounselingCenter.com or contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Offices are located at 28 Mine St., Flemington and 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton. Skype and Zoom appointments are also available.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

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Poor sleepers can cut their health risks by exercising more, reports a new study of 380,055 middle-age people in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but Australian researchers found that more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. People that ate better, drank less alcohol and were more physically active also tended to sleep better. The lower the sleep score, the higher were risks of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke. Those at the bottom of the scales with both poor sleep scores and little physical activity had a 57 percent higher risk of death from any cause. People that were younger, female, thinner or better off financially tended to have healthier sleep scores, as did those that ate more fruits and vegetables, spent less time seated, had no mental health issues, never smoked, didn't work shifts, drank less alcohol and were more physically active.

Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

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Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers Barberries (Berberis integerrima), the tart, red fruits that grow on bushes, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for digestive issues, and now evidence has emerged from Iranian researchers that barberry extract can help lower Type 2 diabetes markers. For eight weeks, 30 patients were given 1,000 milligrams of barberry extract daily, along with the standard anti-diabetic medication metformin, while another 35 patients were given only metformin. Afterwards, fasting blood sugar levels were significantly lower among the barberry group as were HbA1c levels, which measure blood sugar levels for two to three months. petra kopásková/Pexels.com

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A new study from Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. In the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, overweight and obese adults with moderately high cholesterol were assigned to drink either a beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a similar drink without the strawberry powder twice daily for four weeks, followed by a four-week washout period. An hour after consumption, the strawberry powder improved flow-mediated dilation, indicating healthier blood pressure function; systolic blood pressure was lower even four weeks later.

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eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts, reports the American Heart Association. A 10-year study of 21,000 people found that those that eat the Southern

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A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found by Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the UK University of Portsmouth. A paper, “Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate),” in the journal Joule, shows that enzyme-recycled PET has potential advantages over conventional, fossil-based methods across a broad spectrum of energy and carbon impacts. The concept could lead to new opportunities for PET recycling and create a mechanism for recycling textiles and other materials also made from PET that traditionally are not recycled. PET ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world; roughly 54 percent is used in the manufacture of clothing and carpet. “From all the plastics that were produced since the 1950s, less than 10 percent of it has ever been recycled,” says Avantika Singh, first author of the paper. “Most waste plastics end up in landfills.” BOTTLE is addressing plastic pollution by developing energy-efficient, cost-effective and scalable recycling and upcycling technologies; and formulating modern plastics to be recyclable by design.

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Throughout the country, land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities to accommodate their perspective and participation in the management of the land, wildlife and plants. Some tribes are using traditional knowledge of how to support wildlife, use prescribed fires and protect ancestral grounds. In California, a land trust recently transferred 1,199 acres of redwood forest and prairie to the Esselen tribe. In Maine, the Five Tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy recently reacquired a 150-acre island with the help of land trusts. Other recent land transfers to tribes with the goal of conservation have taken place in Oregon, New York and elsewhere. Traditional Ecological Knowledge, a system of Indigenous management styles that evolved over centuries of culture immersed in nature, is increasingly seen by conservationists as synergistic with the global campaign to protect biodiversity and manage nature in a way that hedges against climate change. The Nature Conservancy has institutionalized the transfer of ecologically important land with its Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program worldwide. Erin Myers Madeira, director of the program, says, “Indigenous people are the original stewards of all the lands and waters in North America, and there’s an extensive knowledge and management practices that date back millennia.”

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Global Industry Turns to Solar Energy

The investment bank Lazard states that production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020. Today, electricity from large-scale solar plants costs an average of $.037 per kilowatt hour (kWh). New coal-powered plants cost three times as much; $.112/ kWh, with natural gas at $.059/kWh, nuclear at $.163/ kWh and wind at $.04/kWh. New, more efficient solar

panels will lower costs even further. Christian Breyer, a professor of solar economy at LUT University, in Finland, says, “We’re going to see solar power plants all over the world. In some places, wind power is still a bit cheaper,” depending on available sunlight. Experts estimate that photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of around 60 million megawatts (MW) will be needed to supply the entire world with electricity. That’s 70 times more than all of today’s existing solar capacity. The industrial sector needs a lion’s share of that energy. Starting in 2022, several Bayer Group chemical plants will run on 100 percent green electricity from a 590 MW solar power plant in southern Spain. For the energy-intensive steel industry, low-cost energy availability is a decisive factor when planning the location of new mills. Aluminum plants, car factories, cement manufacturers and data centers are all powered by solar farms.

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Inflammatory related conditions like arthritis are on the rise, with more than 50 million Americans above the age of 18 being diagnosed with arthritis between 2007 and 2009. Inflammation also plays a role in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as other conditions. Various nutraceuticals have been examined to assess their effectiveness in managing inflammation with mixed results. CBD is being investigated as a potentially powerful therapeutic treatment for patients with a various inflammatory related conditions.

Case Study In June of 2021, a case study was published in the Cannabis Cannabinoid Research journal. The study aimed to assess the impact that CBD oil has on various inflammatory markers. The study included a systematic review of 26 different published papers. Only studies that evaluated the effect of cannabinoids on inflammatory markers in animal models were included in the review. The study also compared the effect of different cannabinoids including CBD, CBG, and THC on the inflammatory response in the animal models. It also examined the effect that CBD, CBG and THC each have separately on inflammatory markers. The study then assessed the impact of a CBD and THC combination.

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Results The researchers concluded that key inflammatory markers including tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and interferon gamma were significantly reduced after treatment with CBD, CBG, or CBD+THC, but not with THC alone.

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While each of the components that are found in the hemp plant have their own unique benefits, this research confirms previous research showing that THC is largely ineffective for inflammation management. The research suggests that CBD works synergistically with CBG and THC to yield the best results in reducing key inflammatory markers.

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truck with severe arthritis, Topper, a 7-year-old Ibizan Hound, was in such pain he could hardly walk. He had to be carried outside to eat or use the bathroom, and medication wasn’t working. On a friend’s recommendation, his owner, Christy Moore, of Florence, Arizona, gave him cannabidiol (CBD). “Within three days, he could walk on all four legs and I was crying tears of joy,” she recalls. “It was the miracle we needed.” Topper is among the thousands of furry family members that have found relief with CBD, one of 113 cannabinoids found in cannabis (hemp) plants. Success stories abound of how CBD has helped dogs overcome anxiety, reduce seizures and even beat cancer. Cannabinoids, including CBD and the psychoactive compound THC, are substances that mimic the naturally occurring chemicals produced in all vertebrates.

Receptors for these endocannabinoids are found throughout the body, especially in the brain, nervous system and immune system, as well as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, intestinal tract, muscles, bones and both the reproductive and circulatory systems. They act as master regulators that signal other systems when to speed up or slow down, working to stabilize the body and return it to homeostasis. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant affect these same receptors, each in slightly different ways. Unlike THC, which is toxic for dogs at prescribed human dosages, the most significant, documented side effects of CBD are diarrhea and changes in some liver enzyme values after several weeks. The main concern with CBD is that it inhibits cytochrome P450, a chemical in the body responsible for metabolizing most drugs. That means CBD could affect the effective potency of a prescribed drug.

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What Research Shows While thousands of reports on CBD’s effect on laboratory animals and humans have been published, only a few have been conducted with dogs or cats. Still, CBD seems promising for arthritis, anxiety, itchiness and possibly seizures, cancer and other maladies. ARTHRITIS: In a Cornell University study, some dogs were initially so decrepit that their owners considered euthanasia, but after just days on CBD they were trotting around and even climbing stairs. A Baylor University study found similar improvement. ITCHINESS: An Australian study found CBD reduced itchiness, inflammation and skin lesions by 51 percent after eight weeks of treatment. An American study also found CBD significantly reduced reports of itchiness.

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CANCER: Cannabinoids are reported to induce cancer cell death and prevent metastasis. A Cornell University study found that CBD along with a standard chemotherapy drug reduced cancer cell proliferation in vitro more than the chemotherapy drug alone. Anecdotal reports from veterin-arians have claimed CBD shrunk cancer cells or put dogs into remission. BEHAVIOR: Despite those reports, no controlled study has shown CBD to be more effective than prescription medications in reducing anxiety. A University of Kentucky study found physiological measurements of anxiety in response to noise were not significantly different for CBD versus a placebo, and were worse compared to trazodone (a drug commonly prescribed for anxiety). A University of Western Australia study found shelter dogs with aggressive tendencies exhibited less aggression toward humans after two weeks of taking CBD. SEIZURES: Many anecdotal reports hail CBD’s success in combatting seizures in dogs, but the single controlled study delivered only moderate results. A Colorado State University study found CBD only worked with some dogs, and it reduced, but didn’t eliminate, seizures. OTHER: Evidence from laboratory animals supports CBD’s effectiveness in promoting bone healing, fighting infection, treating inflammatory bowel disease, slowing degenerative

myelopathy, quelling nausea and relieving pain.

Choosing Wisely Broad-spectrum products work better than isolated CBD because they use the whole cannabis plant. Choose those with third-party certificates of analysis of potency and testing for heavy metals, mycotoxins or pesticides. Avoid human edible products that often contain ingredients such as xylitol that are toxic to pets. Aim for about 0.1 to 0.2 milligram per kilogram of a dog’s weight, given twice daily by mouth. Work up gradually, but beware that more is not always better with CBD, because sometimes the response is biphasic—it doesn’t work if they get too little or too much. Discuss CBD with a veterinarian, but realize that not all of them are familiar or comfortable with the subject. CBD, like many supplements and drugs designed for humans and used on canines, is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Overall, the evidence is compelling that CBD can help some conditions. The endocannabinoid system is the largest system in the body and the least explored. CBD is not a miracle drug, but it may be the miracle our four-footed friends need. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer of 34 books, thousands of magazine and web articles, and an app, All About Dogs. Learn more at CarolineCoile.com.

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The Quiet Power of Intuition lbert Einstein considered knowledge secondary to intuition and inspiration, and modern visionaries like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg have all endorsed the practical magic of gut feelings. The rest of us that have had that unexpected hunch to take a chance in business or get off the highway via a different exit than we first planned are in good company. Intuition—once a key factor in our ancestors’ ability to survive and later reduced to a New Age curiosity—is now a subject of research in the military, which has renamed it “sensemaking”. Beneath the clatter of modern living, the quiet voice within each of us is alive and well, an often-ignored superpower. Intuition gives us the opportunity to leave the comfortable shore of left-brain reasoning to dive into immediate somatic response. This sixth sense in our everyday toolbox can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Research has shown that believing in the value of intuition and trusting gut feelings in business pays off. In the 1970s, parapsychologist Douglas Dean and John Mihalasky, an engineering professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, tested 385 American CEOs on their intuitive capacities. Eighty percent of the individuals with the

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ompanionship is one of our utmost necessities. Food, water and shelter preserve life but connecting and interacting with others has allowed us to evolve and lead fulfilling lives. Trust, loyalty, constancy and sympathy are all traits that we look for when seeking out a friend. I never thought that I would find all of this and much more in my three dogs. Initially, I did not want a dog. My parents always stressed that taking care of a dog is a lot of work, so I adopted this opinion too. I did not see the purpose in having a dog; I did not realize that a dog is much more than a pet. It was my younger sister’s big heart and desire to have a puppy that finally convinced my family to get one. Steel, our first and oldest dog, truly changed my world. I remember coming home from school and immediately he would run to his toys and pick up a ball for me to play fetch with him. His playful nature brightened my days and always made me smile. I made it routine to take him on long walks and sit in the backyard with him because we both loved being outdoors. Three years later we got Coda and Monte, brothers from the same litter. Suddenly I was in favor of getting another dog so that Steel would have a companion during the day when we were all at school and work. These two have brought so much joy and laughter to our household. They wrestle with each other all over the house and, unlike Steel, they show their love through big, wet kisses. As their collective “master,” they are

completely dependent on us to feed them, walk them and take care of them. In return, they are the most loyal and understanding friends that I have ever had. At the end of the day, you are the only person that they want to be with—to go on a walk, to play or to relax on the couch—because they do not have anywhere else to be nor would they want to be anywhere else. They have an innate sense of my feelings. While saying goodbye to them the day that I left for college, I broke down and cried because I knew that I was going to miss them so much. In response, with no instruction, they all came up to me, wagging their tails and nudged into my side as dogs do when they

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are giving you a hug. The most important lesson which they have taught me is that you have lots of love to give. When we got Steel, then Coda and Monte, my heart expanded each time because I naturally came to love them all equally. They teach me every day how to live in the moment. They have no worries about the past or future; they find enjoyment in the present. This is an ideal vision of how I would like to live my life too. In my family we started referring to the three of them as “the boys.” They are not just dogs. They have much wisdom to pass on to us. Bailey says it best in the movie A Dog’s Purpose: “Have fun, obviously. Whenever possible, find someone to save, and save them. Lick the ones you love. Don’t get all sad-faced about what happened and scrunchy-faced about what could. Just be here now.” Steel, Coda and Monte have brought so much happiness to my life; to be the recipient of unconditional love is truly special and the gift of living in the now is one that I will treasure long after they leave. Jared Zornitzer is a full-time college student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY studying engineering. An advocate of balancing work and school with exercise and healthy living, he loves hiking, biking, running, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and learning in his classes.

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Healthy Breast Basics Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks by Sandra Yeyati

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.” “Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao. Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, nonGMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease

a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.” Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.” Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains. Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains. Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood. According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system. Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Pear Barley Salad

Salad: ⅓ cup walnuts 1 cup uncooked barley 1 cup cooked chickpeas 2 green Anjou pears, divided ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 handful baby arugula

ove over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory preparations of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary desserts makes them an even healthier choice.

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Pear and Lentil Salad Salad: A few handfuls of arugula A few handfuls of spinach ½ pear, sliced into thin slices 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ¼ cup cooked lentils ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup feta or goat cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper Pour a desired amount of dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest in the fridge. Recipe by Maria Roberts (@spinach4breakfast), courtesy of USA Pears.

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

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hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.” The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas. After considering Vancouver and Miami, they settled in the Atlanta area in a townhouse half the size of their Iowa home not far from extended family. “A simpler life lets you focus on what’s important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.” Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country. “The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what

feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com. According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth. With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as

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a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity. Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy. “Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

Minimalist Simplicity Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism,

consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.” A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations. Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be life-changing. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably

didn’t need to acquire,” she says. Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland. “Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

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n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

n Spend on experiences, not stuff

n Prune clothes and books

n Grow our own food

n Minimize shopping online

n Declutter, category by category

n Compost food scraps

n Repair, don’t replace

n Go plastic-free in the house

n Detox social media accounts

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

n Scale back TV and cable

n With each new purchase, give

n Install solar for home energy

n Savor nature with a daily walk

away something old n Choose paperless receipts n Digitalize books and movies n Use a budgeting app to

lower expenses n Reduce food waste n Go slow: slow food, slow fashion n Consider moving into a

smaller space n Unsubscribe from catalogs

and retail emails n Give away clothes not worn

for a year n Re-examine social commitments n Use reusable tote bags

for shopping n Eliminate duplicates n Drive less and walk, bike and

n Use green cleaning supplies n Save water with toilet and

shower eco-devices

n Plant trees locally n Volunteer often n Commit to a cause

n Air-dry clothes

n Use holistic medicine

practitioners

n Switch to an electric or

hybrid vehicle

n Take a personal growth course

n Buy quality clothes in

n Meditate or pray daily

natural fabrics

n Explore yoga, tai chi or

n Recycle whenever possible

a martial art

n Buy pre-used items

n Take up a creative pursuit

n Use reusable bags and

n Explore the local area

food containers

n Sign petitions or organize drives

n Make DIY beauty products

and cleaners n Volunteer for local eco-activities n Boycott products that

n Get involved in a worthy cause n Invest to delegitimize fossil

fuels and deforestation n Donate to worthy environmental

endanger wildlife

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n Campaign for environmental

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ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer step-by-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products. Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world. For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

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The Five Kleshas Finding Immortality by Nicole Zornitzer

n yogic philosophy, the kleshas identify the obstructions or obstacles that present themselves in our lives that prevent humans from leading a healthy lifestyle. In both yoga and Ayurveda, a body that is out of balance is viewed as experiencing dis-ease; there is potentially a physical, spiritual or emotional imbalance due to a downward cycle of false notions known as the kleshas. The term “yoga” translates to “yoke” or “union”, therefore when kleshas (obstacles) are in our path, they prevent us from finding this sense of balance and connection with self and others.

The Five Kleshas Avidya – Ignorance

Ignorance creates separation from present time, from others and, most importantly, from ourselves and our dharma. We must ask ourselves what creates this ignorance? Have we forgotten that we are part of a much larger cosmos and connected to all living beings? The natural effect of feeling disconnected from source and others is that we in turn rely upon our ego self. We compare ourselves with others, we may compete or judge others to feel our selfworth.

Asmita – Ego Reliance

As we dive deeper into this sense of ego

reliance, it is interesting to discover that those who exude such reliance often feel quite the opposite— lonely, vulnerable and insecure. This, in turn, creates a snowball effect on feeding the ego because the ego causes us to go into protection mode. This is not to say that the ego should be disposed of completely, the ego is what often is the “drive” in our spirits, the do-er that takes on a task and completes such, so finding a healthy balance of ego usage is essential in living a healthy lifestyle.

Raga – Attachment

When the ego is in an unhealthy state of being, this leads one to rely upon external sources to find peace, tranquility and happiness. This idea creates an unhealthy attachment to objects, people, and situations. Detaching is difficult but when mastered we allow the ego to enter a state of respite. The ego mind believes “if this; then that” thereby creating the individual to be completely reliant upon external sources or “things” to find happiness.

Dvesha – Aversion

In response to unhealthy attachment, the ego begins to reject things that do not support a sense of power and the mind then creates aversion. This rejection of situations or true internal peace becomes a losing battle. It requires a patient mind, an

open heart, and a strong will to battle the external demons or toxins in modern day that want to pull us back on a downward spiral of disconnection with self. This is where the work truly begins in a yoga and Ayurveda practice. We must become the inquisitive person, the seeker of why, the stable body that is willing to persevere even when challenged to make change.

Abhinevesha – Fear of Death

Lastly, we explore fear of death. This is probably the toughest one for many. The idea of life ending, of spirit dying, of loss of loved ones—how do we come to terms with this topic when we are so connected to what is here and now (or at least what some believe is here and now)? This is where the ego enters again, the ego-reliant individual believes that nothing exists beyond this physical world, that if the body dies so does the spirit. Yoga invites us to explore this deeper, to go beyond the here and now and to embrace what could be or what was with appreciation. Life is a journey, a laboratory, as I frequently discuss. What would happen if we all decided to become that explorer, that scientist of sorts and arose each morning and just witnessed without judgment? A dedicated yoga practice brings one back to awareness so that we can fully experience this life and shine this illumination on the confusion or kleshas that enter daily. Yoga provides an avenue of sincere truth, an opportunity to see what connects us all. Here is a prayer or mantra that I often recite internally that speaks to the kleshas. It is a prayer for self-knowledge and most importantly clarity for what is: Om, asato maa sat gamaya (Lead me from unreal to real) Tamaso maa jyotir gamaya (Lead me from darkness to light) Mrtyor maa amritam gamaya (Lead me from fear of death to knowledge of immortality) Nicole Zornitzer, ERYT 1000, yoga therapist, founder of Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala, located in Randolph, New Jersey; Upper Lake Mohawk in Sparta, New Jersey; Roseland, New Jersey; and Delray Beach in Florida. NiyamaYogaShala.com. October 2021

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By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in areas of water stress as people will be unable to access the water they need. Climate change, population growth, agricultural demands and mismanagement of water resources all contribute to the growing water crisis. The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion by 2050, leaving even more people in water-stressed conditions. An estimated 60 percent of all surface water on Earth comes from river basins shared by separate nations and almost 600 aquifers cross national boundaries. In places where water is already scarce, this can lead to geopolitical conflict. Three in 10 people on Earth currently do not have access to safe and clean water. According to the World Health Organization, 2.1 billion people do not have access to a safely managed water source. An estimated 263 million people must travel over 30 minutes to access water that isn’t clean, and 159 million still drink from untreated surface water sources.

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ater scarcity is a legitimate concern. It is true that the hydrologic cycle, the process in which the Earth circulates water throughout its ecosystems, is a closed-loop cycle that neither adds nor takes away water. In theory, the amount of water on Earth will always remain the same. But problems occur when the hydrologic cycle is disrupted, causing some regions to grow arid while others get constant floods. The human activities that disrupt that process include the building of dams, the industrial pollution of waterways, the paving of roads, excessive drilling and bottled water privatization. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

One in three people worldwide does not have access to a toilet. Around 2.3 billion people lack access to even basic sanitation services, forcing them to either practice open defecation or use pit latrines and buckets. Fecal contamination in the water supply is a major cause of deadly waterborne diseases such as hepatitis A, norovirus and E. coli. Annually, 1.6 million people die from waterborne diseases. Of the 5 million people that become ill from bad water, most are children. Water privatization causes harm. When corporations site water bottling operations in developing countries like India and Bolivia, they significantly deplete supplies needed by local farmers. In the U.S., when a struggling public water or electricity utility sells their rights to a private corporation, household water and sewer services typically become, respectively, 59 percent and 63 percent more costly.

water crisis will cost $114 billion per year. Attaining these critical goals will be time-consuming, expensive and may face political division. Yet the cost of not doing so is also high. Addressing healthcare needs due to water-related diseases and poor sanitation costs $260 billion globally each year. Water scarcity is real. To ignore it or to assume that it is only a problem of the developing world is to be blind to the reality that the rest of the world is experi-

encing. Excessive water consumption and poor water management are factors that can be controlled. Supporting clean water initiatives will certainly help the movement against the global water crisis. Finally, educating ourselves and raising awareness is a task we should all take on. Jeremiah Castelo is the founder of World WaterReserve.com, which publishes information on water scarcity and purification methods. This article is excerpted and reprinted with permission.

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ational Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff literally searched the world to learn how to be a better parent. She learned how to raise kind and helpful children, and detailed the journey in a book, Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. Doucleff learned the basics of parenting from experiences gathered with her 3-yearold daughter among the Maya in the Yucatan, the Inuit above the Arctic Circle and the Hadzabe in Tanzania. The hunter-gatherer parents that she encountered convinced Doucleff that modern parenting needs to be overhauled and that there is a path to healthier families.

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Western parents have, in many ways, forgotten how to relate to children in a way that’s calm, peaceful and cooperative. We don’t really know how to cooperate with them or teach them how to cooperate with us. Instead, our relationship with kids centers around control. I think this is a major reason for the epidemic of depression and anxiety among American children. They have little autonomy, but they also feel disconnected from the parents because they don’t know how to cooperate with them. At the end of the day, kids are lonely. For tens of thousands of years, parents learned how to be moms and dads from older people who lived in their homes or nearby.

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When my daughter Rosy was 2 years old, my husband and I were really struggling as parents. Rosy was having a lot of tantrums, which often included hitting and biting. I read a ton of books and blogs, and everything I tried seemed to make her tantrums worse. Then NPR sent me to a tiny Maya village in the Yucatan for a story about children’s attention. While I was there, the moms and dads showed me this whole other approach to parenting and relating to children, which is super gentle, calm and peaceful. There’s no yelling, arguing, bickering or even nagging. The children are respectful to their parents, kind to their siblings and very helpful. I tried out a few of the elements with Rosy and I was stunned at how well they worked.

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Many of the tips and ideas in Hunt, Gather, Parent changed Rosy and our relationship right away. For example, when I started including Rosy in household chores and cut back on the “child-centered” activities, her behavior improved essentially overnight. She needed more connection, more responsibility and more ways to contribute. Other parts of the book involve mind shifts or changes in my own behavior. Those took longer to have an impact on Rosy. But I was the slow one. Once I changed, she immediately followed.

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These methods are about the parent-child relationship, which is the same around the world, especially when children are young. The TEAM [Togetherness, Encouragement, Autonomy and Minimal interference] parenting method is a way of relating to children that’s independent of the surroundings or environment. For example, in Tanzania, a 5-year-old girl learns to cooperate by helping her mom gather baobab pods or carrying a jug of water back from the river. In San Francisco, Rosy is learning to cooperate and be helpful in the same way by being included in household chores. She rinses dishes, scrambles the eggs, carries a small bag of groceries to the car at the supermarket. The details are different from place to place, but the concept is the same.

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“We can give our kids hope by pointing to people that are working to address the climate crisis, including the uprise of youth voices, as well as efforts to save animal species, build resiliency in cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Shugarman. “It’s also critical that parents show their kids that they care about the crisis and are doing things like reducing energy use, driving electric cars, voting for pro-climate candidates and supporting climate education in schools.” “People think you have to talk about how awful the world is going to be, but I think you can turn that upside-down and offer a strong, positive message of hope,” says Barr. “We need to help kids understand that the choices they make and the things they do can lead to a more sustainable, fairer way of living.” “According to climate scientists, if we don’t do anything, we’re in big trouble, and if we intervene and make significant changes, we’re still going to feel impacts, but it’s not too late,” says Davenport. “Encourage kids to become part of meaningful change. Our actions make a difference.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Led by Barry Wolfson. $50. Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Rd., Monmouth Jct. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Led by Barry Wolfson. $50. Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Rd., Monmouth Jct. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you have difficulty getting back to sleep if you wake up during the night? Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. Led by Barry Wolfson. $50. Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Rd., Monmouth Jct. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sound Bath – 6-7pm. Come rest, restore and renew while listening to Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator Graduate Nicole Zornitzer as she bathes the crowd in crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and many other beautiful instruments. The benefits of sound healing are profound. Each event sells out so be sure to enroll ASAP. $45. Niyama Yoga Shala, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-

2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail. com. NiyamaYogaShala.com. Magical Living Series – 7pm. 12-Week Series: Make the Mundane  Magical! Learn simple, subtle, magical ways of working with the natural forces of this world. Drop ins welcome. $499/12 weeks or $50 drop-in rate per class. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/Magical-Living.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 Heart-Based Meditation Instruction Course – 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 12noon, EST; Online. Meditation is easy through this natural technique that allows the mind to settle, learn how the mind works with sound, and discover the inner aspects of the heart beyond emotion. Free, but donations are requested. Sign up at: https://7chakras. dreamseedo.org/courses/5042. 7 Chakras Wellness Center is located in Watchung. For information, call 909-251-1200 and visit 7ChakrasWellness.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fall Festive – 10/9-10; 10am-5pm. Annual Allentown Fall Festival features live music, a craft beer garden, food trucks, classic cars, wine tasting, handmade craft vendors, and a host of activities for kids. Showcasing 100% handmade local crafters and artisans. Join us in the fun and get a jump on holiday shopping while buying local at the same time. Visit local specialty shops and eateries offering Fall Festival specials. Fall Festival, Main St., Allentown, NJ. AllentownNJ.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Tarot For Beginners – 10/9, 23; 12noon-2pm. The Tarot series will help you understand the deck and how to use it for self-discovery, reflection as well as divination. Classes 2 and 3 of 6. $20/class. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Mastering Your Sun Salutations – 1-2pm. Are you interested in understanding properly applying a sun salutation in your yoga practice? Join us as we breakdown Sun Salutations A & B with step-bystep guidance allowing for appropriate alignment and balance. $45. Niyama Yoga

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Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Soul Shamanism 101 Begin the Journey – 10/13-11/10; 7-9:30pm; Zoom. Initiations and Training. Discover your inner space of peace, wisdom, and divine connection. Explore the Shamanic territories of you and learn the highest universal laws to live in your body and life from now on. $350. Be The Medicine (Online Sessions-Classes), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine. com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 “I Can’t Do Yoga” Yoga – 10/16, 23, 30; 11:30am. Join Karen in this introduction to yoga series. In this three-part series, you will learn a few basic poses, how to connect your body with your breath, and moving and breathing. Develop the confidence to begin a yoga practice. $25. Space limited so reserve your place early. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste. 202, Flemington. For more information, call 908-642-0989, email karen@beherenowyoga108.com or visit BeHereNowYoga108.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 Psychic & Spiritual Wellbeing Fair – 12noon5pm. Presented by The Wellness Gala. Psychic readings 15 minutes only $30. Includes experts in the fields of health, beauty, and wellness as well as food and a silent auction. Funds will be raised for the Saffin Pond swim team. Free General Admission. Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Rd., Lake Hopatcong. RSVP requested at SPSTRSVP@gmail.com. For more information visit WellnessGala.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 Pet Communication Gallery Reading – 7-9pm. Our animals are here as our guides and wisdom teachers, and they have so much they want to say. Tap into the messages your pets have for you with Intuitive Animal Communicator Elizabeth E. Wallace. $35. E. Main St., Denville, NJ. For more information, call 973-713-6811 or visit WellnessGala.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 Healing Ourselves: A Toltec Wisdom Retreat – 10/22, 12noon-10/24, 3pm. Go deeper into

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your process and understanding as Janet StraightArrow guides you through higher pearls of wisdom to have love and compassion for you as you open the doorways to deep release and resolution—inspiration, love, and clarity to help you move forward. Art Farm, Fawn Lane. Accord, NY. Be The Medicine Janet StraightArrow, shaman, sage, healer. $525 (prepaid by 8/15); $575 afterward. Payment plan available. For information or to register, call 973-647-2500 or email Janet@ BeTheMedicine.com or visit BeTheMedicine. com/event/healing-toltec-wisdom-retreat/. BeTheMedicine.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Halloween Circle – 1pm. Join us as we celebrate Halloween the ancient way. Step into the extraordinary world of Spirit and see what message(s) come to support you! $20/ pp or bring a friend and you each pay just $15! Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@ gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/ Events.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Sound Bath – 6-7pm. Come rest, restore and renew while listening to Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator Graduate Nicole Zornitzer as she bathes the crowd in crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and many other beautiful instruments. The benefits of sound healing are profound. Each event sells out so be sure to enroll ASAP. $45. Niyama Yoga Shala, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-5002939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail. com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Wellness Gala Expo – 12:30-6pm. Experience experts in the fields of health, beauty, and wellness. Featuring unique vendors, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and our keynote speaker Anthony Mrocka, psychic medium featured speaker Meaghan Murphy, author of “Your Fully Charged Life”. A meet and greet with Concetta Bertoldi, medium and NY Times bestselling author, is planned where she will be signing her new book, “I Kissed a Ghost and I Liked It”. Location is Birchwood Manor in Whippany. General admission, Keynote and Premier Pass. For more information and tickets call 973-7136811 or visit WellnessGala.com.

ONGOING

daily Qi Gong for Beginner Series – Times and days

vary. Four 1-hour classes. Begin the gentle movements of a Qi Gong Tai Chi journey featuring Patty Pagano live online. First 1-hour class is Free! Check schedule or register at https://forms.gle/k2kcv9tVJ6X1QfpD8. For information contact Patty at 908-3921313 or PattyQigongforHealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

thursday Holistic Dentistry: Materials Reactivity Testing – 8am-4pm. Learn about and discuss Materials Reactivity Testing with the expert holistic dentists at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. Biocompatibility testing can be a good way to learn what dental materials may be best suited to your oral health needs. This free consultation has a $152 value. It’s your opportunity to benefit from the decades of experience we offer all of our patients. For patients who so choose, we can arrange the testing process. Free. Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics & Implants, 11 Chambers Street, Princeton. 609-924-1414. PrincetonDentist.com/holistic-dentistry. Yoga at Country Garden Shed Garden Center – 9:30am. Join Be Here Now Yoga as we practice yoga among the flowers and plants at Country Garden Shed Garden Center. Check our website for additional information. Cost: 1 class credit or drop in $15. Location: 1153 Croton Road, Flemington. For more information, call 908-642-0989, email karen@beherenowyoga108.com or visit BeHereNowYoga108.com.

friday Community Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture – 5-7pm. Relieve the stress of the week with a 30 minute treatment. $25. RSVP by call/text to 732-322-2523. Inner Balance Acupuncture, 114 E. Main St., Sommerville. ibacpt.com.

saturday Balance Your Life with The Wellness Gala – 10am. Watch Season 2 every Saturday on News 12+. Find it on Optimum channel 61 and Fios channel 530 throughout the tri-state area or anytime at WellnessGala.com.. “I Can’t Do Yoga” Yoga – 10/16, 23, 30; 11:30am. Join Karen in this introduction to yoga series. In this three-part series, you will learn a few basic poses, how to connect your body with your breath, and moving and breathing. Develop the confidence to begin a yoga practice. $25. Space limited so reserve your place early. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste. 202, Flemington. For more information, call 908-642-0989, email karen@beherenowyoga108.com or visit BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Books/Publications Mothballs In My Attic by MiMa Publications Cindy O’Neill 173 Maple Avenue, Metuchen 732-887-8111 • mimabook@aol.com MIMABook.com Snippets lead you on a fun adventure through your own mind to reawakening your own experiences and your own story. Our motto: one word is worth a thousand pictures. It’s time to relax, pull down the attic stairs and enjoy a MiMa Moment.

Qi Gong For Healing Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher, CA 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com 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.

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Eye/Vision Health 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

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Morningstar Family Health Center MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad, page 9.

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Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center

81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com We educate people on the benefits of chiropractic, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. 40+ years experience (personally and professionally). Services include nonforce chiropractic, nutritional testing, utilizing test kits/panels, Chirothin weight loss, massage (covered by most insurance) and laser therapy for pain. Personalized attention guaranteed! See ad, page 2.

Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center 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 31.

Holistic Dental Center Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn 908-206-7848 HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com 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.

Holistic Dentistry The Center For Advanced Health Through Dentistry Dr. Joseph R. Mele, DDS, FIND, CNC

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.

Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Hypnosis Counseling Center Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com

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.

Hypnosis/Reiki Energy Health & Wellness LLC Michele Dellavalle, CH, CHTP, ART 65 Old Rt 22, Suite 10, Clinton Online Sessions available #908-403-2045 EnergyHealth4Wellness@gmail.com ReikiEHW.com 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.

215 Union Ave.,Ste D, Bridgewater 908-526-2266 • MeleDDS.com

Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks. We offer the highest quality dental services with a holistic approach for children and adults. See ad, page 43.

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Integrative Psychotherapy Bobbie Lynn Edwards LPC, NCC,M.Ed

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.

Matrix Repatterning Dr. Clare M. Larkin, DC, CMRP located in Warren 908-930-0628 DrLarkin@optonline.net DrClareLarkin.com

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 19.

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Naturopathic Medicine New Jersey Natural Medicine Dr. Jason Frigerio ND, LAC

2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973-267-2650 NJNaturalMedicine.com Since 2004, NJNM has treated countless patients with naturopathic, Chinese, ayurvedic and biological medicine. Some come to improve and maintain health, while others are seeking treatments outside the traditional medical sphere. Regardless of the reason for the visit, our guiding principal remains constant: to observe and treat the whole person, not just symptoms. Using this approach, NJNM is better able to identify and treat the root cause of illness, help restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad, page 25.

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Marina Miller has over 30 years of experience as an Esthetician, and is an expert at dealing with problem skin and cutting-edge rejuvenation techniques. Her passion is exhibited enthusiastically when she treats someone who is plagued with severe acne and then transformed into a beautiful smooth face. A facial done by Marina is a unique, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. We offer a variety of facial services plus advanced esthetics treatments done by medical professionals. See ad, page 13.

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The Center for Advanced Health Through Dentistry Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks.

Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States! Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.

Start Early for a Lifetime of Benefits! Improvements to Your Child’s Crowded Teeth and Appearance Can Begin As Early as Age 7.

Does your child show signs of: • Crowded baby or adult teeth? • Mouth breathing? (Lips are apart most of the time due to obstructed airways.) For more information, see our video

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We offer the highest quality dental services including... • Safe removal of amalgam restorations (fillings) following OSHA and EPA guidelines • Biocompatible dental materials including BPA-free restorations • Non-surgical natural and nutritional therapies to treat periodontal disease and dental decay • Effective treatment of TMJ, teeth grinding, bad breath, snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing

Joseph R. Mele D.D.S., FIND, CNC Fellowship, Institute for Natural Dentistry Diplomate Member, American Association of Nutritional Consultants Member, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Member, The Holistic Dental Association

Come in for a complimentary Meet and Greet or visit our website for information. 215 Union Avenue — Suite D, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Natural Awakening Readers... Looking for a More Natural Approach for Your Dentistry? Choosing a new dentist can be a real challenge.

How do you know who is really a holistic dentist? Here are several things to look out for, when choosing... They DON'T use mercury containing fillings because mercury is one of the most toxic substances known to man. They DON'T remove mercury fillings without protection because inhaled mercury vapors can be easily absorbed by the body. They DON'T recommend Root Canals because they harbor bacteria and toxins. They DON'T use conventional standards for their cleanings because tap water and chemicals are full of toxic substances. They DON'T use fluoride because it has been shown to be a neurotoxin. They DON'T use metal in their restorations because many people have metal allergies and sensitivities. They DON'T treat sensitive patients without biocompatibility testing because allergic reactions and systemic reactions can occur which burdens the body.

We at the Holistic Dental Center strive to give our patients a "True" Holistic Dental Experience ... Even Holistic Practitioners become our patients!

Dr. Glenn Gero, Naturopathic Physician: "I was seeing a dentist for over 30 years and when I was invited to try Dr. Gashinsky for the first time I was so impressed with the office.""The best dental experience I have ever had in my life:' Lisa Mack, Certified Thermographic Technician: "What I see in my Thermography, I see inflammation in the mouth, how important it is, you see the bacteria draining down into the lymphatic system and from there I always refer patients back to Dr. G... Why? Because Dr. G can test that bacteria to see exactly what it is so from there he can help you. I am also a patient of Dr G's and I absolutely love coming here, the one thing that I love about here is that when you walk in here it's like you're family. If you want a "True" Holistic Dental They are very caring and very loving and when you walk out of here you feel like you've been well taken care of..." Experience for You and Your Entire Nancy Barrett, Certified Holistic Manual Lymphatic Therapist: "Every health problem begins in the mouth... ''...I am also a patient of Dr. Gashinsky and Family, Call Us Today! the reason I go holistic is because I understand that every health problem begins with your mouth..:' "...I love the staff I love also the cleanings that they do here and I am also very aware of the benefits of going holistic. I really highly recommend Dr. G and his staff!"

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MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF

HEALTHY BREAST BASICS

THE QUIET POWER OF INTUITION

CANNABIS AND CANINES

FALL FRUITS FOR SAVORY DISHES