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18 REDUCING RADIATION RISKS Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

20 NADINE CLOPTON on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

22 SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

28 A HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR PETS

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32 CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY Why Less is More in Tooth Repair

34 THE JOY OF MOVEMENT Dancing Boosts our Health and Happiness

36 INVITING IN THE WILD

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Caring for One’s Soul

Taking care of oneself is a full-time job.

It could be argued that it’s the most important job of our lives. When I’m fully engaged in personal growth, setting goals for my mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health lifts my entire spirit. My attitude improves, my self-esteem rises, my confidence grows, my mental thoughts seem more positive. In general, I feel better about me.

That, in some unspoken way, adds additional discipline to the focus I need to pay attention to my life. When I am totally engaged in actions to improve, I simply feel good. When involved in nurturing me, small miracles happen. I become more open to new possibilities that allow me to fear less, expand my risk horizons, and just plain trust. If only it was as easy as just breathing, but as we all know, it is not.

The distractions of life, work, commitments, time stealers, chores and tasks, and the everyday job of living must be addressed. The car breaks down, we overcommit our time to a friend, a disagreement occurs. Stuff, as they say, happens. We fall off the rail, we lose our balance. It happens! Getting back on course is what really matters. I think we all know that. The way I look at protecting my mental condition in some small way is never forgetting I am worth it. What is more important than investing in me? A better me is a better dad, a better husband, a better friend.

When I’m focused on a better me, I understand what really needs to be improved in the world is me. I am so much more aware of my blaming, my actions, the words I use, my tone. Nurturing oneself is like caring for one’s soul.

So, let’s all get out there—go for the walk, join the gym, mend a relationship, reach out to an old friend, read that book, take the course, volunteer, perform that act of kindness just because you can. Help someone struggling, be present and feel the joy of just plain trying to improve. While you’re at it, don’t forget the time to medi tate, stay in silence, lower the noise, act as if harmony, inner peace, and happy have already happened.

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Complimentary Hypnosis Workshop in Flemington

Curious about the benefits of hypnosis and how it could help change your life? Join us for “How Hypnosis Works”, a free workshop to understand the how, what and why of hypnosis, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. on October 10 at Honor Yoga in Flemington. Participants may also partake in a short hypnosis session, if desired. The workshop is presented by Barry Wolfson, MS Director Hypnosis Counseling Center, who has been helping people make incredible life changes through the benefits of hypnosis for over 35 years.

To ensure a spot at this fascinating event, please call 908-878-7840 or email christina@hyfleminton.com by October 7 to register.

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Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo in 2023

Get ready for another incredible event from the Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo to be held on March 3-5, 2023, at the NJ Convention & Exposition Center in Edison.

This powerful weekend of wellness, upliftment and transformation attracts an outstanding array of vendors— unique metaphysical healers, psychic readers, crystals, shopping, henna tattoo, organic herbs, candles, natural gifts, essential oils, angel readings, bath product, skin care, aura photography, clothing and more, plus offers free lectures, workshops and special guest presentations.

The exposition is well-known for its amazing attendance and provides a prime opportunity to share expertise, practice and business offerings with a highly engaged and community-minded audience. Exhibiting Participants are invited to submit applications and registrations now for the 2023 expo.

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It’s free to attend and has free parking. Come, shop and support women-led small businesses and enjoy the good vibes.

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Fun, Fashion and a Perfectly Fitted Bra

who wears an ill-fitted bra under a $200 blouse does not look her best. However, a woman wearing a properly fitted bra under a $20 t-shirt will look terrific.”

At Personally Yours, they are always looking for new ways to help women feel great and look even better. “Fun… that’s what we do,” exclaims store propri etor Suzi Manning. “Remember, a woman

It doesn’t take long to realize there is a serious purpose behind the fun and fashion. Not only do clients travel miles to receive a professional bra fitting, the boutique also offers a wide range of quality brands, manufactured and engineered with incredible precision including sports bras by one of their favorite companies, Anita International. This family-owned business features products that have achieved the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification for the safest fabrications with no toxic chemicals.

Shares Manning, “We also collect bras for I Support The Girls, a non-profit chari table organization that distributes bras and personal hygiene products to women who are homeless, impoverished or in distress to help them stand tall with dignity.”

It’s no mystery why Personally Yours has been a successful local business for 47 years. They know what a woman needs in a bra and serve it up with a whole heap of fun!

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Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Tradi tional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attract ed global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its ef fects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur marathoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.

Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by everything from artwork dis played in mental institutions and offices to regularly visiting art museums. With the pandemic, many museums began offering extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new study from the University of Vienna suggests that online art can have the same effect as “real life” art.

Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant mel anoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults published in the journal Cancer Causes and Con trol. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish in take of .11 ounces, those with a me dian daily intake of 1.5 ounces had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlori nated biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of derma tology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.

Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese bento box that included information on its traditions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also low ering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneli ness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”

Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Dry skin can afflict people at any age, particularly those living in dry climates, and it is commonplace in older people due to the natural loss of oil glands. Jap anese researchers have found a possible solution: a probiotic originally fer mented from a Southeast Asian rice-and-fish dish that boosts skin moisture within weeks. In a dou ble-blind study, they tested 80 middle-aged adults with a supplement of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotics for 12 weeks. They found the supplement significantly increased skin water content and reduced transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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The U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect giant sequoias from wildfires; almost 20 percent of the ancient trees have been destroyed by wildfire in the last two years. They will thin the forest in and around sequoia groves by removing brush and smaller trees from 13,000 acres of national forest to protect 12 giant sequoia groves this summer and conduct prescribed burns using the agency’s emergency authority under the National Environmental Policy Act. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore says, “With out urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias.”

Giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years and are found only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The trees are adapted to fire with thick, spongy bark, and the heat releases seeds from their cones, allowing young trees to take root in areas cleared by fire. A policy to put out wildfires as quickly as possible has created unnaturally dense forests and allowed brush and dead wood to accumulate. Climate change has led to hotter temperatures, severe drought, a year-round fire season and the proliferation of bark beetles that have killed the drought-weakened trees. Bigger, hotter fires are more likely to reach giant sequoias’ crowns, killing them.

Global Network of Artists Addresses Climate Change

The World Weather Network is an international co alition of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding climate change. A creative team at each weather station will conduct local programming on the ground and post “weather reports” on the network website over the course of the year. Project organizer Michael Morris of Artangel (UK) says, “We want to see what happens when artists and writers start to use their imagination and lateral kind of abilities to think through something which is difficult to think about.” The project will continue through June 2023.

The Fogo Island, Newfoundland, weather station that sits in the Labrador current, an “iceberg alley” along which melting ice travels, is focused on three different ecosystems. Other stations are located in Peru and London, where visitors can interact with a sound in stallation called A Thousand Words for Weather at the Senate House Library. One thousand words in 10 lan guages describing various weather terms were record ed and the weather outside the building as reported by live updates alters the mix, velocity and volume, so that on any day the experience will be completely different.

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Large Mammals

Research underscores the importance of large mam mals as ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon. Now scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild. According to a study published in the journal Ecography, reintroducing just 20 large mammal species—13 herbivores and seven predators—can help increase biodiversity around the world and mitigate climate change. Some candidates for rewilding are brown bears, bison, wild horses, jaguars, reindeer, Eurasian beavers, elk, moose, wolverines, tigers and hippopotami.

Large herbivores and predators continue to suffer alarming losses, and researchers estimate that almost two-thirds of the world’s large carnivores are threatened with extinction. Only 6 percent or less of 730 ecoregions retain the large mammal communities that were dominant 500 years ago.

In the paper, a global team of researchers led by the U.N. Environment Programme World Conservation Mon itoring Centre and the U.S. nonprofit RESOLVE point out

that the rewilding of large mammals is an essential, but of ten omitted component of restoration efforts, and should become a global priority in the decade ahead. Restoring intact communities of large mammals won’t be easy. Pop ulations have feared large wild animals, especially preda tors, often undertaking popular measures to minimize their numbers or eliminate them completely.

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Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species numbers 147,517 species, including 41,459 that are threatened with extinction. The latest update adds the migratory monarch butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch butterfly (Dana us plexippus). In the past decade, the native population has shrunk by between 22 percent and 72 percent during winter migrations from Mexico and California to summer breeding grounds throughout the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation for agriculture and urban develop ment. Pesticides and herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of cata strophic wildfires, and temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies. Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reducing pesticide and pro tecting the overwintering sites. IUCN Director General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed, protect ed and conserved areas alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn, conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”

Reducing Radiation Risks

WAYS TO LESSEN ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

by Carrie Jackson

We are tied to our devices, con tinually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF).

According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically in creased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause damage to cells, and even comes from ap pliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not coun teracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago

Jacobs, who does private house inspec tions in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of high-fre quency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wire less devices and systems, alternating

current (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appli ances, and dirty electricity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzhei mer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in chil dren,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhyth mias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a battery-operated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possi ble, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi completely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possible and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or an other absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF ex posure. “The wireless industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes.

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Nadine Clopton on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

by Kirby Baldwin

During the last century, the rise of chemical-based agriculture has severely changed the way food is produced, and we have failed to recognize its unintended consequences. Research has revealed that if we continue on this path, our soil will give out and we will be unable to feed our children and grandchildren within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there is still time and positive transformation is possible through regenerative organic agri culture, which has its roots in Indigenous, traditional, ecological knowledge.

For more than 70 years, the Rodale Institute has been on the leading edge of the movement to promote a better, natural and more responsible way of modern farming by conducting research into the cultivation of healthy, living soils. Today, Nadine Clopton is advancing its related efforts through regenerative health care.

Clopton has been an NGO youth repre sentative to the United Nations for more than six years, was the first young person to serve as a director on the board, and is now serving as an elected vice president of

the Global NGO Executive Committee. In her role as program manager with Rodale Institute, Clopton combines her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Learn ing about food as medicine was transforma tive in her own health journey with chronic illnesses, and she hopes that others are also able to experience the transformative sense of well-being and connection that comes through such a lifestyle practice.

What does the regenerative health care movement mean for both human health and agriculture?

Regenerative health care carries potent “medicine” for a lot of the things that are ailing us in this country: the epidemic of chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global food insecurity and ecological health. We believe that healing our soil is a prereq uisite for healing ourselves. Regenerative health care draws the link between agricul ture and health care because we need those two systems to talk with one another, and the answers are right beneath our feet.

How do we better connect our farming, food and healthcare systems?

The best thing we can do is take those three things out of a silo and look at them as part of a complex, interconnected web. In Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working farm at the hospital and much of the pro duce grown there ends up on the patient’s plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [com munity-supported agriculture] share that the hospital employees can take home. At Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that bridge between agriculture and health care, and invite doctors and farmers to be part of the cycle of health care: thinking about the health of our soil and the health and the nutrient density of what’s on our plates.

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What is next in your plans for the future of regenerative health care?

health care and agriculture with Rodale In stitute’s first-ever Regenerative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors, nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly correlated to human health and how food is medicine.

We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician Project and bringing together some incredible luminar ies like Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shet reat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our knowledge, this is the first-ever medical conference to be taking place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them get their hands in the soil. There’s no better way to learn about the real funda mental difference between conventional and regenerative organic agriculture than by picking up a scoop of soil in our con ventional model and picking up a scoop of soil in our regenerative organic model.

Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible, in-person experiences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of a healed system.

Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and allows natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our food and our soil.

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SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Nothing underscored the im portance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrange ments to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lin gers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increas ingly encounter extreme and unprecedent ed weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Internation al Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part

of a growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy re quired to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re ex posed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For wa ter, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

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Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy con sumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, ques tioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing

shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as tradition al-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-toler ant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

Eco-Responsible Materials

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chloro fluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are low-flow

“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from

an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chem icals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furni ture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa,

it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or re claimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufac turers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in na ture like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to under stand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says.

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A Happy Halloween for Pets

NINE WAYS TO KEEP A DOG OR CAT SAFE

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Halloween is celebrated on Octo ber 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s import ant to take precautions to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1. Here are some potential hazards to avoid.

CHOCOLATE: All chocolate is tox ic to both cats and dogs, and the

darker it is, the more toxic. It contains a caffeine-like stimulant that when ingested by a pet, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, racing pulse and seizures. Make sure all family members and guests, including children, understand the impor tance of keeping chocolate away from the dog or cat.

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XYLITOL: This is a popular sugar sub stitute added to an increasing number of consumer products, including sugar-free candy, gum, mints and baked goods. A small amount of xylitol can cause a rapid and dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs, as well as acute liver failure. Xylitol’s effect on cats is unknown, but keep it far away from the kitties, as well.

RAISINS AND TRAIL MIX: Instead of candy, some well-meaning people hand out tiny boxes of raisins or small bags of trail mix containing raisins and/or chocolate candy such as M&Ms. Unfor tunately, raisins are toxic to dogs and cats,

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CANDY WRAPPERS: Halloween candy isn’t the only health threat for dogs and cats. Empty candy wrappers smell like what was in them, enticing a pet. The ingestion of foil and cellophane wrap pers can cause a life-threatening bowel obstruction. It’s very important to stress to children, in particular, the need to keep all candy wrappers out of the reach of pets.

CANDLES AND GLOW STICKS: Candles, including the small ones inside Jack-o’-lanterns, are fire hazards. Make sure they are well beyond a pet’s reach, so that a kitty doesn’t wander across a table or shelf decorated with lit candles or a dog doesn’t get too frisky with a carved pump kin with a candle inside. Glow sticks and jewelry have become very popular, and pets (especially cats) have been known to chew on them. The substance that creates the glow is phenol, which can leak out and burn a pet’s fur and tongue. Choking on small pieces is another hazard.

SCARY HUMAN COSTUMES: Some pets can become very fearful or aggressive at the sight of certain Halloween costumes,

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ELABORATE PET COSTUMES: Even if a pet isn’t costume-averse (many dogs and most cats are), make sure whatever is put on her is lightweight to avoid overheating, doesn’t confine or restrain their movement in any way and is free of any adornments they might be tempted to chew off and swallow. If they are frightened or annoyed by the puppy princess gown or the Grumpy Cat mask, be a pal and don’t force the issue. Let them enjoy the holiday, too.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS AND OTHER VISITORS: If lots of costumed kids or adults show up at the house on Halloween, be aware that a constantly ringing doorbell, knocks and strangers at the door and a general mood of excitement can create an overstimulating en vironment for a pet. Some pets be come anxious, fearful and aggres sive when their normally quiet, predictable evening is anything but. If a pet tends to find commotion at the front door or visitors stressful, it’s best to secure them in a quiet, safe spot before the action starts.

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Yoga Corner

Stillness

by Nicole Zornitzer

The practice of yoga calls us to find stillness.

Stillness of mind

Stillness of body

Stillness of breath

In our stillness we will find the answers we are seeking; we will find solace in the silence, and we learn to appreciate the present moment.

During my journey over the past 20 years, I have continually reminded myself of this idea of stillness. However, it was not until recently that I finally embraced this idea from a physical and emotional perspec tive. As a society we get caught in a tangled web of activity, moving from one task to the next or perhaps one relationship to the next. This is our own inability to just be still and potentially alone, yet stillness is necessary to find a deeper connection with ourselves and our dharma. The path may feel uncomfortable or foreign at first; I have certainly felt anxiety in the stillness. However, this stillness creates space in our lives for new experiences, new ideas, revised pathways and possibly a new direc tion for our next endeavor.

In a yoga asana practice I have begun to educate my clients on the importance of finding stillness. One may wonder how it is possible to find stillness while moving

through a yoga program. The answer is simple yet hard to achieve. When we find our deepest expression of a posture, we are then offered an in vitation to hold the asana, to breathe, to engage and to re lease thoughts that may be diverting us from the present moment. This feeling of stillness is a euphoric state of contentment when we truly embrace the moment. The need to control, the need to push or pull, the need to compare—all of this is released in that moment. What becomes paramount is the stillness and steadiness of breath fused with the mind surrendering into what is happening at that very moment.

This idea by definition is Ananda—a state of “bliss body”. It is a moment in time when the stress of the world halts and our mind and body and breath are in union. Ananda is achievable for all individuals and should also be viewed as moments in time, not an everlasting feeling. It is said that the sages from thousands of years ago perhaps experienced a prolonged state of Ananda, engaging in deep meditation

in nature and removing themselves from society by practicing complete seclusion. This was likely a beautiful space to be in, however, in modern culture we need to acknowledge that bliss body is temporary. Perhaps at the time of death we all reach the eternal state of bliss or heaven like sensation, but our experience of Ananda here should be more realistic.

Embracing the present moment, accepting the challenges, luxuriating in the moments of euphoria, and appreciating our moments of stillness and silence will all lead us on a path to happiness. Our time on a yoga mat, in meditation, walking through a forest or along a sandy beach— these are all opportunities to experience stillness and contentment. Our troubles will diminish, our mind will become clear, and our bodies will be grateful for the moments of calm.

The next time you catch yourself moving quickly onto the next “thing”, onto the next relationship or frazzled; take pause. Sit down, breathe, place your hands on your heart and belly and just feel the sensations of the rise and fall of the body. Allow thoughts to come and go without becoming attached. Create a safe space for you to simply exist, in harmony with your life.

Stillness seems like such a simple concept, and, it is, when we remove the complications or obstacles in our lives.

Stillness is your birthright. Now is the time to cease the moment.

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Conservative Dentistry

WHY LESS IS MORE IN TOOTH REPAIR

by Linda Sechrist

Whetherdentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that pre cedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.

Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screen ing. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conservative dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.

Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing elec trical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by stress or certain movements.

Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can manifest in numerous ways, and suggests that the patient read Gru be’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person. “Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those who have existing allergies, because their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves various types of direct and indirect resto rations of the individual teeth.

deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their condition,” she says.

Conservative dentistry involves remov ing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restorative process. By conserv ing natural enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught biological, biomimetic or conservative dentistry, and they didn’t have the superior materials that we have today,”

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Dental practices that utilize mercu ry-free and mercury-safe dentistry, the impact of dental conditions, devic es and treatments on oral and system ic health, including the biocompatibili ty of dental materials and techniques.

says Teplitsky. “Unless they took con tinuing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that traditional approaches require unnecessary removal of tooth structure and fail to replicate the properties of natural teeth, leading to major complications including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a person’s health.”

According to studies reported in

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

A type of tooth-conserving dentistry, treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion; eliminates cutting teeth down for crowns and destructive root canal treatment.

Science Direct, which offers the latest peer-reviewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challeng es of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materials, efficiently preserves this natural tooth structure, particularly when combined with early detection.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

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The Joy of Movement

DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

by Marlaina Donato

Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovas cular system and improve overall joint function. By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary. “You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instruc tors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Acad emy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

Brainy Benefits

Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cog nitive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Span ish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improvement in working memory scores, report ed University of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has

been shown in a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to low er anxiety and stress levels more effectively than mindfulness meditation.

Individual Moves

Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor.

“We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin Amer ican, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the South port, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, chacha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his bas al metabolic rate of 60—common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of dancing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contempo rary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longev ity-promoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line dancing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we New

need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its coun try-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also won derful for people who want a social activ ity that doesn’t involve dating or part nering,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super-simple to extraor dinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology— and the joy of dance!”

For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new

hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approach ing dance with uncertainty and apprehen sion, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well reward ed. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

“Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

~Monique Maldonado

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by Marlaina Donato

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Having an indoor haven touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off the work-athome days, the can’t-catch-a-breath days and the won’t-stop-raining days. Bringing a bit of the outside in helps us to remember the big picture. The 12th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called the energy of the Earth veriditas, or greenness, and it is easy to tap into this life force by aligning our senses with the rhythms of nature.

Beauty is an often forgotten necessity, but can gently lead us back on track when we place a vase of fresh flowers, pine branches or wild rose hips on a windowsill. Designating one wall in the house for a photographic tapestry of spring cherry trees, mountain snow, a turquoise beach or majestic oaks can lower blood pressure just as effectively as actually being there. Keeping a “scent jar” on the desk filled with dried garden basil, bee balm or sweet grass clippings from the lawn can give us a breath of summer all year long. Placing a piece of found driftwood, preserved birch or a bowl of handmade potpourri on a coffee table can make afternoon breaks more mindful. A simple table fountain can bless any space with the harmony of its waters. Creating a “changing season” shelf and celebrating the hour invites the whole family to contribute to inspired whimsy.

Even if we simply place found branches in a basket with amber holiday lights in a cozy corner, living more closely with nature can help us maintain core serenity. The dance of each season is brief, but tuning into their wealth can make our own dance a bit more magical. Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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OCTOBER 2022

All calendar events for the November 2022 issue must be received by October 10 and adhere to our guidelines. To submit, visit naturalawakeningscnj.com/pages/calendar-listings or email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com for submission form.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Brookside Wellness Fair - The First Annual – 10am-5pm. Healthy communities start with healthy people building strong relationships. Fair features workshops and presentations on various topics and wellness practices, an area for vendors to offer holistic health related goods and services, an area for children featuring ageappropriate programming, as well as music, dancing and food. Proceeds beyond covering costs will go to support holistic wellness opportunities. For more information, email brooksidewellnessfair@gmail.com. Free. Brookside Community Church, Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 8 E. Main St., Brookside. BrooksideChurch.org.

Shamanic Lucid Dreaming Workshop / Dream Catcher Tea – 11am-12:30pm. Lucid dreaming is where you are aware you are dreaming. Learn to control your dream and make it into anything you wish. You may even be able to ask questions of your guides. Attendees receive a bag of Dream Catcher Tea Blend. Sweet dreams! $45. Register at MadLavenderFarm.com/Shamanic-LucidDreaming-Workshop-Dream-CatcherTea-September/. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. For information call 908310-5973 or visit MadLavenderFarm.com.

Reiki Level I Workshop and Certification 11am-3:30pm - Get started on your Energy Healing journey with Reiki Master Maria Martin. Learn the basics of the art of healing with Reiki and how to nurture and heal the light within yourself and others. Includes Reiki Level I attunement. $175 per person. Pre-registration is required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information and to register, call 848-217-2371 or email Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@yahoo.com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

Past Life Regression Meditation – 1:302:30pm. Come join Leslee Penny on a journey to another lifetime. She will bring you to a hypnotic state through guided meditation to see what previous lives your soul has experienced. Leslee will help you to create a bridge that will connect you to your higher self and/or your guardians, allowing you, in this lifetime, to regain your own original power. Bring comfortable clothing and a mat. $45. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. madlavenderfarm. com/past-life-regression-meditationaugust-october.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Herbology: Fall and Winter Wellness Workshop – 1-3pm. In this 2 hour workshop with Robyn, our in-house herbalist, you will learn how to make Fire Cider, Slippery Elm Balls and Elderberry Syrup to beat the ickies away. Handouts with recipes will be given but always best to bring a notebook. $35. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. For information and to register, visit MadLavenderFarm.Com/ Winter-Wellness-October/.

Herbology: Herbal Holiday Gift Making –1-3pm. Join Robyn, our in-house herbalist, as we make unique and wonderful Herbal Gifts for the Holidays! Learn to make Fire Cider, Elderberry Syrup and body care products for your friends, family and, of course, yourself. You will take home a body care product that you have made. Bring a notebook. $45. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-3105973. For information and to register, visit MadLavenderFarm.Com/Herbal-HolidayGifts-October/

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm; Virtual. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $60 each session. Sponsored by Hypnosis Counseling Center. For more information, contact Barry at 610-353-2326 or 908-3037767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Floating Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath 7:30-8:30pm. On the first Friday of each month, float on a tapestry of the vibration of Crystal Singing Bowls and Earth Gong, weightless and completely relaxed in a silk hammock, while the sounds resonate around your whole body. No experience in yoga or meditation is required. Led by Ruth Ratliff. $45. Honor Yoga Washington, 25 E. Washington Ave., Washington. For more information call 908-533-1057 and visit Washington.HonorYoga.com/Workshops.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Shamanic Medicine Wheel One Day Retreat 10:30am-4:30pm. Experience a unique blend of practices, journeys, and ceremonies for a deep healing and awakening experience. The medicine wheel tells the story of our lives. The medicine wheel also brings in all directions, elements, inner and outer guidance, ancestors, and all of nature. Healing through the medicine wheel offers us profound new ways to look at our life, heal, and move forward with ease and grace. $205 prepaid / $225 after. Space limited to 12 participants. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Free Drumming Circle – 1:30-3pm and stay 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 to be led by Shaman, Lauren. Experience the uplifting energy vibrations of this Native American drumming. You may bring an instrument (drum, rattle, etc.), or just enjoy the experience. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or email Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@yahoo.com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

How Hypnosis Works – 7-7:45pm. Free class on how hypnosis works with Barry Wolfson. Experience short hypnosis session. Honor Yoga, 17 Reaville Av., Flemington. For information call 908-878-7840.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Fall Special Extravaganza – 11am-7pm. Five Elements Natural Care Fall Special Shopping Extravaganza is a holistic beauty and shopping event aimed to balance mind, body and soul. Shop for the holidays, unique self-care products, jewelry, and more. Demonstrations and workshops. Healthy snacks. Fun table games for children. Free to attend. Spring Hill Suites, 1010 US-9, Woodbridge Township. For more information, call 917-767-7603.

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OFFERINGS: A unique gift shop for the mind, body and soul. Check out our collection of angels, candles, cards, crystals, crystal soaps, jewelry, sage, salt lamps, solar wind chimes, tea, t-shirts, tumbled stones and more. Card readings, classes and workshops available. Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-268-8029. FB Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss. Instagram @cmatsen11

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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.

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $61 each session. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av., Edison. For more information, contact Barry at 732-906-2556 or email barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Quiet the Monkey Mind – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed thru Dec. 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-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Art & Craft: Spell Jars – 1-3pm. Come feel Witchy with our in-house Green Witch Robyn and create your own Spell Jar for Prosperity, Love or Health. $45. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. For information and to register, visit MadLavenderFarm.com/SpellJars-October/

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

Holistic Health & Healing Expo – 11am5pm. With more than 100 leading-edge thinkers and practitioners demonstrating their products and services, you’re sure to come away with new ideas for leading a more inspired and healthy life. Expect to peruse beautiful handmade items such as lotions, candles and personal care products. Informative workshops and yummy—and, yes, healthy—food and treats will also be available! So, plan on spending the whole day! Free event. The Westin Mount Laurel Hotel, 555 Fellowship Rd, Mount Laurel. HHHExpo.com.

fridays

Friday Psychic Readings and Energy Healings – 2-7pm. Get a 10-minute Reading or Energy Healing for only $20. Have a question about a direction you are looking to embark on? About a job, relationship, or move? Get a reading and we will advise you! Feeling off, or out of balance? Get rebalanced with an energy healing. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or email Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@ yahoo.com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe. com.

saturday

Bedminster Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Each Saturday through 10/29; then 11/512/10 from 10am-1pm. From fresh produce to a pizza truck on site, they have so much to offer. It’s not a very large farmers market but it’s well organized and features a great selection of local small business vendors. They also usually have live music and they are dog friendly. It is hosted at the Township’s River Road Park, located at the corner of Routes 202/206 South and River Road. For details, visit Facebook.com/ BedminsterFarmersMarket.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture Works Center

Kristin A. Dudley LAc

84 Park Ave, Ste G-103C, Flemington 973-979-1652

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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.

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Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

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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 21.

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Exclusive collection of Organic and Chemical Free mattresses and accessories. Over 30 years family experience. Come see how easy it is to shop for a mattress. Free delivery, free set up, free removal. See ad, page 2

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Chinese Healing Arts

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 disor ders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 14.

Eden Energy Medicine/ Sound Meditation

RedTail Energetics

Karen E Adamo, EEM-AP

Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner Phillipsburg, NJ 908-752-0097 (phone or text) Karen@RedTailEnergetics.com RedTailEnergetics.com

Experience more joy, peace, calm, health and vitality through the combination of two profoundly effective heal ing modalities—Eden Energy Medicine, which corrects im balances in nine different en ergy systems, and Sound Meditation with authentic bronze Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs.

Dental Holistic

Atlantic Oral Surgery Center

Dr. Justin Ponquinette, DMD, NMD, IBDM 21 N. Gilbert St., Ste 210, Tinton Falls, NJ 732-747-0993 info@atlanticoralsurgery.com AtlanticOralSurgery.com

A compro mised mouth can become a quali ty-of-life issue. We offer methods to pro mote/provide and health while respecting and embracing the body’s ability to heal itself. See ad, page 13.

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Education

David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies

P O Box 417, Riegelsville, PA 18077 908-835-0822 908-835-0824 / fax office@dwherbal.com HerbalStudies.net

Good herbal ists treat peo ple, not diseas es, and in our program we strive to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal. We focus on differential diagnosis skills, materia medica and therapeutics which are essential to individualize treatment. See ad, page 15.

Energy Practitioner & Coach

Full Circle Energy Therapies

Lori L. Hoff 1105 Taylorsville Rd., Washington Xing, PA 908-268-7169 feelslikesunshine124@gmail.com FullCircleEnergy.net

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 14.

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

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 21.

Hair Restoration

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.

Holistic Chiropractors

Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center

Dr Jennifer Redmond

7 E. High St, Somerville 908-300-8800

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We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients or an emo tional component can af fect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing tech niques including Neuro emotional Technique, Ac tive Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad, page 35.

Holistic Dental Center

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 symp toms, Dr. Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, back cover.

Holistic Dentistry

Princeton Center For Dental Aesthetics & Implants

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 con cerns beginning in the oral cavity that may cause is sues elsewhere in the body. We use ozonated water, and choose systematically biocompatible materials for your treatment.

Holistic Spa/Wellness Ctr

Quantum Wellness

327 US - 202, Bedminster 973-782-3227 info@quantumwellnessnj.com QuantumWellnessNJ.com

Experience perfect relaxation at our premier spa and wellness center. Modalities include therapeutic massage, acupressure, reiki, cryotherapy and infrared saunas, yoga, floation therapy, workshops and more. See ad, page 7.

Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis Counseling Center

Barry Wolfson

Offices in Flemington, Princeton, Livingston NJ, and King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767

HypnosisCounselingCenter.com

Over 35 years of experi ence. We offer traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings, in person or virtual, for weight loss, stress, smok ing, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports im provement, public speaking, and more. See ad, page 9.

Hypnosis/Reiki

Energy Health & Wellness LLC

Michele Dellavalle, CH, CHTP, ART 65 Old Rt 22, Suite 10, Clinton Online Sessions available #908-403-2045

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Master Clinical Hypnotist Certified in 5 Path ® Hyp nosis, 7th Path ® Self Hyp nosis, 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 Con sultation.

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 in tegrating psychotherapy focusing on a broad spec trum of spiritual philoso phies and practices to as sist in your healing. Clinically trained to pro vide guidance and direc tion to individuals, cou ples and families. Goals set within a mutual learning environment is the process. Medita tion workshops for small and large groups are available. Call for a free consultation and fur ther information.

Matrix Repatterning

Dr. Clare M. Larkin, DC, CMRP

located in Warren 908-930-0628 DrLarkin@optonline.net DrClareLarkin.com

Your cells remember trau matic 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, im proves electrical flow and allows the body to function normally again.

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Meditation/Spiritual

Center For Healing and Empowerment

Phyllis Livera

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 emo tional pain? We offer spir itual development, medi tation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

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A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe

413 Bond Street Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (848)217-2371

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Metaphysical retail store offering crystals, gem stones, incense, essential oils, books, Tarot and Ora cle cards, specialty can dles, smudge supplies and more! Psychics, Shamans, Ministers and Reiki/Ener gy/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.

Naturopathic Medicine

New Jersey Natural Medicine

Dr. Jason Frigerio ND, LAC 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973-267-2650

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Since 2004, NJNM has treated patients with natu ropathic, Chinese, ayurve dic and biological medi cine. Our guiding principa: to observe and treat the whole person, not just symptoms to identify and treat the root cause of illness, help re store balance and promote optimal health. See ad, page 29.

Nutrition

Sunrise Nutrition & Wellness Center

Dr. John Harrington

137 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown 908-441-2276

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Platonic Touch Practitioner / Reiki

In Your Arms Holistic

Karen Schweiger 908-768-1800

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In Your Arms offers pla tonic touch therapy, as well as Reiki, to help indi viduals find relief from ev eryday stress, anxiety and even the loneliness in duced by our virtual world in a safe, warm and confi dential environment.

Reiki & Hypnosis

Alice Rich Reiki Center

Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher

Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing, Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628

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Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Thera py® 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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Spiritual Direction for the Spiritually Curious

Lauren Phelps, Certified Spiritual Director 267-415-6168

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Explore your spiritual life! Spiritual direction is an an cient form of companion ship - an individual, regu lar meeting with an experienced companion trained in deep listening and reflection. Theravada Buddhist-informed with all spiritual and religious paths honored. Zoom-based. First session complimentary.

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Be The Medicine

Janet StraightArrow 973-647-2500

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Shamanic Healing, Energy Medicine, Past Life, Medi cal Intuition, Life, Health, Spiritual Coaching, Astrol ogy Readings, House and Land Clearings. In person, phone or Skype. Profes sional Reiki, Shamanism and Medical Intuitive Training. Retreats. 40 years’ experience. See ad, page 11.

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